Ben Bardsley

Age: 37

How long have you been running?: 26 years

Achievements: Continued enjoyment running, England Vests 1987, 2001, 2007. Â Plenty of race wins and a few records.

Goals: To continue enjoying sport for as long as possible. British champs and some sky races 2009

Occupation: Veterinary Surgeon

Based: Cumbria

Type of Runner: Fell

Favourite Salomon Shoe & why: speed cross 2, plenty of cushioning, good grip and very comfortable

Favourite distance: 90 minutes

Favourite race or event: Ian Hodgson Relay

Favourite Training session: Summer nights run at sunset in the fells

Favoured pre- race meal/ snack: banana

Best piece of advice for beginners and young athletes: enjoy, don’t overdo it or you might burn out

Interests and Hobbies: mountain biking, ski rando racing, exploring Scotland