Andy Symonds

Andy Symonds

Andy Symonds

PB’s – 28hrs 29min 27.3sec for 310km (in last year’s Transalpine run)

Age : 30

How long have you been running? : nearly 20 yrs

Achievements: Twice winner of the Transalpine Run (2009 & 10), winner of multiple mountain marathons (LAMM, OMM, BAMM)

Goals: To have fun and hopefully win the odd race along the way

Racing Programme for 2011: Mont Blanc Marathon / UTMB / Cavalls del Vent

Occupation: Renewable energy analyst

Based: Central Scotland – but soon relocating to the south of France

Coached by: shared ideas and what feels right

Type of Runner: Longer, rougher mountain races

Favourite Salomon Shoe & why: The Fellcross – because I designed it with Ricky and it’s a top class fell running shoe!

Favourite distance: ~40-60km

Favourite race or event: Western route of the Transalpine Run

Favourite Training session: A long plod in the hills with a group of like-minded runners

Favoured pre- race meal/ snack: cheese and marmalade sarnies

Best piece of advice for beginners and young athletes: Enjoy yourself and don’t put pressure on yourself – trail running is a hobby and it’s for fun.

Interests and Hobbies: travelling, biking, eating curries, teaching our two-year old to ride a bike…