Tom Owens

Age: 30

How long have you been running?: Since 2003

Achievements:
1st Senterio delle Gringe Skyrace 2011
3rd Transrockies Race 2011
4th Giir di Mont Skyrace 2011
1st Salomon 4 Trails 2011
2nd World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge, Slovenia 2011
2nd Zegama Skyrace 2011
1st Yorkshire 3 Peaks Race 2011
1st Mournes Peaks Race 2011
1st TransGrancanaria Marathon 2011
1st Carnethy 5 Hill Race February 2011
1st TransAlpine Race 2009 & 2010
1st SkyRaid®World Championships 2010
6th Giir di Mont Skyrunning World Championship
1st Trail du Ventoux 2009
1st Scottish Hill Running Championship 2009
2nd British Hill Running Championship 2009
2nd World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge 2008
2nd TransRockies Race 2008
2nd Mountain X Race 2008
3rd in British Hill Running Championship 2007
1st ToughGuy Race 2006

Goals: Skyrunning Series 2012

Racing Programme for 2012:
FEBRUARY: Carnethy 5, UK
MARCH: Carrera Alto Sil, Spain, UK
APRIL : Three Peaks Race, UK
MAY: Zegama Skyrace, Spain
JULY: Dolomites Skyrace, Italy
AUGUST: Sierre Zinal, Switzerland
SEPTEMBER: Jungfru (World Long Course), Switzerland
OCTOBER: Kinabalu, Malaysia

Occupation: Ecologist/ Environmental Advisor

Based: Glasgow, Scotland

Coached by: Malcolm Patterson

Type of Runner: Persistent!

Favourite Salomon Shoe & why: Speedcross. Super comfy & good grip. Ideal for trails.

Favourite distance: 2 – 5 hour hill races

Favourite race or event: Multi-day mountain races e.g. TranAlpine Race

Favourite Training session: Recce of a long hill race

Favoured pre- race meal/ snack: Flapjack

Best piece of advice for beginners and young athletes: Try to run with others – even better join a running club.

Interests and Hobbies: Cycling, racket sports & football. Travelling.

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