Lizzie's Team

Part of Lizzie's recovery and injury prevention squad Angela is a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist (highest qualification available in the UK). Angela has hero status within the running community because she does so much for the sport. Just a few things that Angela selflessly does: chairperson for Hart Road Runners, coach for Hart Road Runners and FCAC Juniors, race volunteer at many events, sports masseuse at weekend events all over the county, crew to countless runners across all distances and keen supporter at any event whether she is participant or cheer person. Angela is often seen with the gorgeous Treacle in their green camper van, most likely delivering something to a runner in need! Angela is a wealth of knowledge and fascinating run-related stories and has taken part in just about every distance going. Angela crewed Lizzie to bronze at Wild Horse 200 in 2024 and then in 2025 crewed Lizzie to an 11 hour PB on the Wild Horse!

Based out of Peter Driver sports field in Fleet, Lizzie has been attending Blaze outdoor fitness sessions since they first opened their doors. Under the guidance of expert fitness instructors Sarah, Hannah and Matt, Lizzie loves to attend these super fun boot camp sessions up to four times a week. The camaraderie at Blaze is second to none, no one gets left behind and everyone is supported no matter their level of fitness. There are usually burpees on every session though hence Lizzie's desire to do one on every finish line. All the Blaze members are a massive inspiration to Lizzie and when she needs to dig deep, she will think of the Blaze gang and that will get her through.

Lizzie first met Brett when she hired him as a mountain leader so she could learn map and compass skills. They had a great day out together on the Black Mountains Round and since then have done numerous runs together including Brett pacing Lizzie on the overnight section of the Gwynne-Harris Round, again on Wild Horse 200 in 2024 and ahead of DBR 2023 Brett took Lizzie up Tryfan and introduced her to Crib Goch.

Brett is a phenomenal individual working as an outdoor activities development officer at Gwent Outdoor Partnership. Brett and super pup Bryn run up Sugarloaf every morning to get their day started. Brett is an invaluable member of his local Mountain Rescue team and won the Spine South Challenger MRT in 2024.

Website ninja and occasional crew to Lizzie. Darren runs Web X Design Studio and created and maintains this website. Highly recommended for all things website or online related, his tech knowledge is outstanding.

With three decades in the fitness industry Eddie knows his squat press from his squat thrust. Eddie is helping Lizzie prepare for her England debut at the Highlander Four Nations Backyard Ultra in July 2025. He's put together a stunning plan which is entirely suited to Lizzie's personal  needs and development as a stronger runner. Lizzie started seeing positive gains from the second session where she noticed an injection of strength from her hill repeat session. Eddie will see you from his outdoor home gym, in your own home or at your gym, he is based in Tongham, Surrey.

Lizzie is a big fan of Fenix head torches and has been lucky enough to have been assisted by Fenix ahead of her Wild Horse 200 attempt in May 2025 as well as her BYU England debut at the Four Nations BYU in July 2025.

The HM65R-T V2.0 is a fantastic addition to Lizzie's kit which has cool white light for normal running conditions and a warm white light to penetrate through mist and fog, ideal for the foggy conditions Lizzie often faces in Bannau Brycheiniog.

Where to start with Fran? This absolute legend of a human being is Lizzie's bestest running buddy, they train together in the hills and Francis has seen Lizzie through every emotion possible as her crew and pacer. Fran is able to know exactly how to keep Lizzie's spirits up and no task is too big an ask from changing socks (he hates other people's feet), pep talks, dismantling crew stations to stepping in last minute to pace the final 38 miles of Wild Horse 2024 and helping Lizzie up a staircase when her legs were shattered after Trails & Tarmac BYU. Francis owns and runs a successful business sourcing impossible things for large companies and spends his spare time helping others, keeping the locals in check at his favorite drinking haunt, and galavanting around the hills of Wales and the flats of Oxford.

Hannah is a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist (highest qualification available in the UK) and is part of Lizzie's injury prevention team. Hannah's knowledge and expertise has ensured Lizzie is always fighting fit on the start line and will deal with any niggles as soon as they present themselves. Hannah is no stranger to long distances herself having taken up the sport over 20 years ago, an extremely accomplished and talented runner she has an assortment of podium finishes under her belt and was in fact the first ultra runner Lizzie ever met. Lizzie recalls thinking Hannah was totally insane the first time they discussed ultra! Hannah's favourite training buddy is Waffle the cockapoo.

Harrier trail running were kind enough to help Lizzie ahead of her Dragon's Back 2023 attempt. Harrier provided Lizzie with a pair of Catbells Aluminium Z-Poles.

Lizzie had previously run with the Helvellyn Carbon Z-poles until she killed one of them due to wear and tear. The Catbells proved extremely robust and reliable and were a vital part of Lizzie's essential DBR kit, they were really put through their paces!

Lizzie usually runs with either her Catbells or her Helvellyn Pro Carbon Z-poles which are a fixed height.

Kev is head coach at Lizzie's running club Hart Road Runners, the host of successful Aid Station podcast and a seasoned ultra runner having completed four 200 milers in 18 months, Dragon's Back hatchling course, a track 24 hour event and many, many more.

Kevin has crewed Lizzie at various races including Rasselbock's Sherwood Pines where he helped Lizzie through 50 yards and he also supported her at the Copthorne Races 100 in 2024 when she was the only one to finish against Storm Bert. Kev has an unwavering belief in Lizzie and never dampens her dreams, he is also a keen cyclist and enjoys the odd holiday, his wife Gill hasn't yet noticed that holiday locations sometimes tie in with race recces!

Lizzie has been fortunate enough to have had so much help from pacers on various races including the Gwynne Harris Round, Wild Horse 200 and Beacons Way 100. You can read more about these phenomenal and selfless people within the relevant blog posts.

Pacers: Jamie (Gwynne Harris Round), Guto (Beacons Way 2024), Glenn (Wild Horse 200 2024 & 2025), Bethan, Martin, Jo, Will and Sasha (Wild Horse 200 2025).

Logistics: Jules and Nikki (Wild Horse 200 2025).

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Lucy is a mindset coach who has been working with Lizzie since her first Backyard Ultra in 2021. Lucy is a phenomenon, arming Lizzie with an arsenal of mental skills to creativity get Lizzie out of any negative spaces during a race, Lucy plays a big role in ensuring that Lizzie stays happy and positive throughout her races and always running with joy. Lucy is a fellow Blaze boot camp buddy and enjoys the odd run especially when accompanied by Bella, a super cute Labradoodle.

Experience physiotherapist and keen cricketer Muhammad focuses on evidence-based practice. Using a mixture of sports massage, acupuncture, assisted stretching, passive stretching and PNF stretching (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) he also provides Lizzie with 'homework' to do, a mixture of stretches and strength exercises. Part of the injury prevent team, Muhammad has had a hugley positive impact on Lizzie's strength and flexibility since she has been seeing him.

Muhammad works out of Lake Therapy in Farnham where new clients can benefit from a free 60 min initial consultation and 15 min report of findings (value £100) - be sure to mention Lizzie upon booking to receive this free discount from Lake Therapy.

Stuart has over 30 years of experience and is a qualified UESCA ultra running coach.

Stuart has worked across all disciplines including trail running, road running, track and field, cross county and of course, ultra running. Lizzie started working with Stuart in September 2024 and has had a huge amount of success under his guidance.  He has an extremely professional approach to coaching and delivers a well thought out structured training plan which is always achievable for Lizzie factoring her work / race life balance.