Very tall bloke, originally from Helensburgh, with ties to the North East and the North West of England (currently lives in Bamber Bridge (near Preston)). A long suffering Newcastle United (football), Rugby Union (Scotland) and Boxing fan – who started running races around 2012 to escape his regular sporting-related disappointments.

Running facts… Favourite distance: Marathon. Favourite Race (so far): A tie between Chicago and New York marathons. Brand of Trainer: Saucony (for road and trails). Worse experience in a run: Skitters before the Great North 10k and having to quickly wet wipe inside of shorts before start. Post-race I always…: Drink Brewdog and scotch whisky. Running hero: Zola Budd

Chilled dude originally from near Blackburn, current lives in Sedburgh. A keen explorer, who has evolved in to basically running everywhere and all distances (a recent ultra-marathon convert…) – love hills, hills and more hills.

Running facts… Favourite distance: Anything hilly. Favourite Race (so far): Chiltern 50. Brand of Trainer: Several, depends on the terrain. Worse experience in a run: It was flat, on tarmac, I hated it… Post-race I always…: Support other finishers, chat to everyone and drink cider. Running hero: Killian Jornet