Martin Stacy based in Yorkshire but originally from down south decided to run his first marathon on the South Downs, a tough challenge for almost any runner but then follow it up a fortnight later with a further trail marathon in the Welsh mountains. Read Martin’s account in his Vegan Trail blog. 

Jonathan Wilkes from Brighton also accompanied Martin in the South Downs Marathon and they ended up finishing together, example of good team work in tough conditions on a difficult course for the average runner.

Peter Simpson