Townshend Performance Insights

Our athlete has completed the incredible Mustang Trail Race an 8-stage, high-altitude adventure through the remote trans-Himalayan region of Nepal. Covering 173 kilometres with 9,555 metres of ascent, reaching altitudes of 4,300 metres, this was a race of endurance, resilience and true mountain spirit.

Resting heart rate is one of the simplest ways to track recovery but most runners either ignore it or misuse it. For trail and mountain runners, its even more valuable because the stress isn't always obvious. Start tracking it consistently and you'll make better decisions on when to push and when to hold back.

"Beautiful beyond belief. Savage beyond reason." Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB (UTS) is one of the most technical and demanding trail races in the UK. Set in the rugged terrain of Eryri (Snowdonia), it combines steep climbing, technical descents, unpredictable weather, and long periods of exposure. With distances ranging from 25km to 100 miles, UTS isn’t just about fitness- it’s about pacing, fueling, decision-making, and your ability to handle difficult terrain when fatigued

Real performance isn’t built in weeks. It’s built through patience, consistency, and playing the long game.

Preparing for hilly races while living in a flat region might feel impossible, but with the right strategy it’s entirely achievable. After a decade of coaching runners from low-elevation areas around the world, we’ve developed proven methods to build the strength, confidence and efficiency needed to excel on demanding courses in the UK and abroad — all without daily access to hills.

Discover why British fell running is considered the most competitive form of racing—combining fitness, navigation, risk, and mountain skill in its purest form.