Richard Thomas, Author at Elite Outdoor Fitness

Richard Thomas

I am a former Welsh fell running international, competed in a number of World cup mountain running championships at junior and senior level. Competed for Wales in a number of home nation mountain running competitions. Represented North Wales in inter-country fell and cross country championships.

During my time in the Royal Air Force I competed for the Combined Services & Royal Air Force in athletics, road running and cross country in the UK and Europe.

I have won numerous fell and road races all over the UK and some in the Middle East and Falkland islands.

My PBs

Track:
800 metres – 2:05, 1500 metres – 4:02, 5000 metres – 14:35.

Road:
5K 14:25, 10K 31:55, 10 mile 51:45, Half Marathon 70:00 and Marathon 2:35:45.

I started my running as a youngster, running over the mountains in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales. I would always remind myself when I was training that the hard work would pay off and I always had to work harder than my competitors. Running gives you a sense of achievement and freedom, the key is to enjoy what you’re doing.

I have been privileged to have been coached by two excellent coaches in my time – one of them went on to become an England Junior coach. Both coaches have coached a number of athletes to international level.

Articles by Richard

20 January 2021 | Leave a Comment

Racing Pressure

In this audio, Speedy shares his experience of racing pressure as a young international runner.

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