A number of years ago, I was at a very bad point in my life, suffering with poor mental health and generally struggling to find my way in the world. It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I decided to get out and go for a run. I’ll never forget the feeling of freedom, and complete stillness and silence in my mind, during that first run.

Fast forward 6 years and I'm now even more passionate about running; competing in races from marathon distance all the way up to 200 mile ultras.

But the most important aspect for me isn't actually the running itself, it's the clarity and joy that I've discovered through being in nature.

The impact that being out on the trails, in the beautiful countryside, has had on me is monumental. I'd go as far to say that it has literally saved my life. 

This is why Mud Sweat & Hills was created: to find a way to share my passion; to spread the joy and excitement that being out in nature brings us; to highlight the correlation between good mental health and being out in the open air and to promote well-being by getting out there and soaking up the views. Whatever you do to get your nature fix, Mud Sweat and Hills sees and hears you 🙌🙌

Darren