2017 Winners
RABBIT RUN – 2017 MENS WINNER: JAMES HUNT
James is 21, from Bridgend and runs for Cardiff AAC. Here he answers a few questions and gives us a few tips for running this year's Rabbit Run on June 16th.
Besides your win at last years MMTRF Rabbit Run what has been your biggest running achievement to date?
Finishing 6th for South Wales at the 2018 Inter-counties Cross Country Championships in Loughborough and coming 12 seconds behind GB athlete Andy Vernon
Why do you enjoy trail running?
I enjoy running through the woods with nature
The Merthyr Mawr estate is a stunning back drop for a trail race – what was your favourite part of the course and why?
Running on the sand dunes single tracks because it makes you feel like you’re running faster haha
What are your top 3 tips for runners racing this year’s MMTRF Rabbit Run?
Tip 1 – Go off conservative
Tip 2 – Push hard on the downhills
Tip 3 – Wear trail specific running trainers
And a bonus tip – have fun and enjoy it
Describe the MMTRF Rabbit Run in one word
Awesome !
Will you be back to defend your title on June 16th 2018?
I’m planning on it
What other races are you targeting in 2018?
The Cardiff and Swansea 10K’s in September and the Cardiff Half Marathon in October
James is 21, from Bridgend and runs for Cardiff AAC. Here he answers a few questions and gives us a few tips for running this year's Rabbit Run on June 16th.
Besides your win at last years MMTRF Rabbit Run what has been your biggest running achievement to date?
Finishing 6th for South Wales at the 2018 Inter-counties Cross Country Championships in Loughborough and coming 12 seconds behind GB athlete Andy Vernon
Why do you enjoy trail running?
I enjoy running through the woods with nature
The Merthyr Mawr estate is a stunning back drop for a trail race – what was your favourite part of the course and why?
Running on the sand dunes single tracks because it makes you feel like you’re running faster haha
What are your top 3 tips for runners racing this year’s MMTRF Rabbit Run?
Tip 1 – Go off conservative
Tip 2 – Push hard on the downhills
Tip 3 – Wear trail specific running trainers
And a bonus tip – have fun and enjoy it
Describe the MMTRF Rabbit Run in one word
Awesome !
Will you be back to defend your title on June 16th 2018?
I’m planning on it
What other races are you targeting in 2018?
The Cardiff and Swansea 10K’s in September and the Cardiff Half Marathon in October
RABBIT RUN – 2017 LADIES WINNER: ANNELIESE LOVELUCK