Damian Hall went from his first half marathon 10 years ago, aged 35, to representing GB five years later and is now a record-breaking ultrarunner and UKA coach. He’s placed on the podium at the Spine Race, Dragon’s Back Race and the most recent UK Ultra Trail Championships. Internationally he’s placed in the top 10 in five Ultra-Trail World Tour races, including 5th at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and 2nd at Mozart 100. In the UK he’s set numerous records/Fastest Known Times, including on the Pennine Way, South West Coast Path, South Wales Traverse and Paddy Buckley Round. He’s a parent of two, an occasional journalist, a vegan and his lifestyle is verified carbon negative by Our Carbon. He loves bimbles, lumps and tea.