Andy Symonds

Age: 27 years old

How long have you been running?: 15 years

Achievements: England international fell runner / Sky Race Series 4th / 2nd MXR

Goals: To win medium-to-long distance mountain running events

Racing Programme for 2009: British Fell Running Championships / various european mountain races / TransAlps

Occupation: Energy Analyst

Based: Dunfermline, Scotland

Coached by: Self-coached

Type of Runner: Fell / Mountain / Trail

Favourite Salomon Shoe & why: Speed Cross 2. Lightweight, correct amount of cushioning and stability for racing, good grip.

Favourite distance: 25 – 45km

Favourite race or event: Italian Sky Races / MXR

Favourite Training session: Long run in the hills

Favoured pre- race meal/ snack: Cheese and marmalade butty / Rice pudding with jam

Best piece of advice for beginners and young athletes: Use the sport to enjoy the outdoors and to get to places you might not otherwise visit (and don’t faff around)

Interests and Hobbies: Drawing / Travelling / Mountain biking / Eating curries

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