Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Stevie Kidd: Business Consultancy with a difference that makes a difference to people and businesses ...........

Scottish Youth Minister comment - " Stevie you are unique to people and businesses because of your knowledge and life experiences over the last 25 years" Angela Constance 

Stevie Works with clients and businesses to go " Beyond excellence..... Approaching Excellence"
A 30 years of life and Business experience spanning to , 7 companies, that led to a opportunity in 2007 to study 12 businesses in New York  and Boston to learn and develop himself through excellence, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise. 

Created a hugely successful employ-ability business which won multiple awards and created solutions for 7 sectors but also transformed thousands of peoples lives. 

Partners new start ups through to multi million pound companies for creating innovation, growth strategy and business solutions. He has been around the globe studying business and Neurology for many years.  His career and life journey speaks for itself. He has companies trading today and has 4 coaches in his life, 2 sports coaches , a life coach and a international business coach. 



He says "How Can I possibly look my clients in the eyes and say I do not work on myself daily, you work as a consultant or performance coach then demonstrate that you do what you preach"   Stevie Kidd 

For the last 25 years Stevie Kidd has partnered business leaders to meet their needs for alignment of Business Strategy along with Business & Personal Vision to identify the company’s long term strategy, aims and objectives. His clients feed off his energy and beliefs, you see Stevie lives in the world that anything is possible and is on a 5 year vision following on from Great wall of china marathon..

With the 2020 vision, Stevie has brought charities, youth provisions, business mentoring, banks, businesses together to create what he says is a world that will be created in the future, in today's world its in the unknown, but in my mind its the known in what we can do together...      Stevie Kidd





He is totally passionate, motivational and unique and gets results instantly with individuals and businesses as he constantly " challenges reality", Stevie in his no nonsense way supports individuals and teams to change their mindset and Neurology state by stepping up. Stevie creates win win partnerships aligned to boost organisational and personal goals.

Business leaders seek Stevie’s personal support for their own strategic and leadership development. Each year Stevie will align himself to support 5 or 6 CEOs and leaders of growth businesses who want specialised 1:1 support from anything from 1 to 6 days per month .

This is a unique opportunity to work side by side with Stevie to transform business growth through leadership, people and innovation.

International demand is increasing to take Stevie’s work onto a global stage. He is creating new partnerships across the UK and internationally.

“I have been lucky enough to see the impact Stevie can make with leaders and leadership teams. "International Director"




Meet him and give yourself the chance to generate a huge return on your investment.”

“Its so simple, Book a meeting with Stevie Now, Make your mind up at this point, discuss future thinking, your vision, your plan, your aspirations as a leader.

Give yourself the chance to be transformational. Working on a 1:1 partnership with Stevie can make your tomorrows start today. Be the entrepreneur / business leader you know you are.

Make it happen today email stevie@steviekidd.co.uk to set up the call for your meeting.

Website  www.steviekidd.co.uk




What people say who have experienced Stevie Kidd


True genius lies in the ability of a master strategist to have ordinary people think, see and achieve more than they normally would and to voluntarily reach for a higher level of performance.
That is precisely the effect that Stevie Kidd has. His style is an eclectic amalgamation of noted leaders, both crisp and effective. He is precise in speaking to a person’s “listening” and, bottom line, the results speak for themselves and I am more than happy to refer others on my team to his office.

Dr. Peter Levy, Director, Nu Skin

“Stevie Kidd is a highly motivational guy who, with his passion, can and will enhance your life by motivating you to achieve your goals and to become better in your own endeavours.”

 – Richard Bandler, NLP Co-founder 

“As the Chairman of a large and successful hotel chain, even I sometimes need support and assistance to separate the trees from the wood. As a leader it can be difficult to take a step back and honestly appraise your own work, being so close to it? Stevie has brought his unique, no nonsense approach and 25 years experience of business to support me  and my businesses. He has made significant and positive changes in, how I see my business, how others see my business (including customers) how it’s growing,  and how I get the best from my staff. His impact has been extraordinary and has impacted on every element of my business. If you want to see your business grow, get more from your staff and deliver beyond excellent service, then Stevie Kidd will help you deliver in all areas of business.” 

– Mr. Bo Purewall – Chairman, Hotel Chain

Since working with Stevie and practicing his techniques, my awareness is heightened, I can identify and act on opportunities more quickly and my interpersonal skills have improved. My whole outlook and contribution is more positive. Life has become easier and happier, both in and out of work.

 – Kevin Grant, Operations Manager, FedEx

“You are a one off Stevie and a man who uses his talent to make a real difference to people’s lives. It has been my privilege to have been in your company.” –

John Cunningham - Managing Director, Border Biscuits

“Stevie is an exceptional man and I am becoming a much better man for having met him. I have re-aligned my priorities and achieved things I said I never could do after just a few days in his company (aspiring Ironman).” –

Alan Thornburrow Chief Executive, Scottish Investment Operations

“In a typical lifetime a person may meet perhaps one, maybe two people who fall into the exceptional range. I have just spent the last 8 days with such a person in Steve Kidd, he will strip you bare then give you the skills to build yourself into the person you never imagined possible. That is genius in my view. Thank you my friend.”

 Kenneth S. Morrison, Dip PFS - Director, Advanced Financial Strategies Ltd.

“No ‘Kidding’ (no pun intended) this guy is inspirational, there will not be a day goes by for the rest of my life that I will not refer to something I have learned from this great man.” –

 Lynn Campbell, MIRP CertRP - Head of Staffplus, Staffplus Recruitment


Stevie Kidd - +447780333627

Monday, 28 September 2015

Testimonials - Company feedback ( Independent feed back taken on Stevie Kidd)

I was approached to work with a business in London with 7 figure turnover business. I will let you review comments to come up with conclusion if we reached objective...

Employee Feedback Appendix….  Across whole business... (7 figure turn over business in London, staff 900)



What the employees said about Stevie Kidd after working with him over a period of time…………



Random Testimonials taken independently from the company ,

" I was at reception and a mass of people left the room, one woman shouting that guy has changed my life"
“ Bringing this guy into the business has been most productive in all the years I have been with this organisation, maybe they will listen to the people now”
“Best investment of my time in business and I have been here for many years, listen its evident its Stevie's life journey that brings the whole product in what you get.”
“Listening to Stevie he makes it easier for you to understand everyone else world around you”
“I have learned more about myself than I have in last 35 years, he gets you in seconds”
“I will view my customers in a different light now, when you work with Stevie he changes your mindset instantly”
“The time I had with Stevie will transform my life and my family’s life”
“I will now have more focus on customer and family as now I can understand how to improved life With my daughter”
"I will self-evaluate now"
“I will have can do attitude now"
“ He is Very interesting, working with him is not what I expected at all"
“Very motivational"
“Human element to Stevie's work"
“Self-control strategies, I will now have many coping strategies in life and this business will reap the rewards from me improving me and understanding myself more"
“I will begin to focus on what's important now"
“I will be more considerate to my customers and work colleagues"
“Much more aware of negativity"
“I took a lot of coping strategies from working with Stevie"
“Will be able to control my emotions now, Have no clue how he does it, I just know when I look at what really affected me before, its now gone, I had this challenge for over 20 years, I spent a month with this guy"
“Real positive influence, real substance to this style of development, he reads you instantly, his life experience and in business is nothing like I have seen or heard before."
" visionary leadership, have a starting point for me to take the lead from now on, we all have to be leaders in a workplace"
“Nutrition and looking after yourself is key, when he asked us what you had for breakfast everyone’s head went down, but you never think"
“What is evident from working with Stevie is that our customers are absolutely going to benefit”
" I was not going to invest the money in bringing Stevie into the business, but now looking back, it will be and is the best investment I will ever make in business, ever, in a short period of time the energy in the building has transformed, how does he do it?, as Stevie says, you do not need to know just accept it"

Executive Summary

Stevie Kidd is a entrepreneurial business leader with extensive experience of running businesses with a unique attribute, understanding everyone within the organisation. Stevie has vast amount of experience and knowledge his CV speaks for itself. Its simple Stevie gets results.. he fast tracks you to your destination.



Stevie Kidd Awards over last 15 years:
    

  • Lifetime achievement award 
  • Director of the Year Award 
  • Youth Innovation Development Employer of the Year Award 
  • Highland Collation award Employ ability and Changing People’s Lives 
  • Disaster Planning Award for Corporate Organisations 
  • Community Road Safety award 
  • British Telecom : Award for Beyond Excellence in Service and Innovation   Customer Service of the Year award
  • IIP each year accreditation ( over 8 years)


To contact Stevie contact details at stevie@steviekidd.co.uk

www.steviekidd.co.uk

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Moving towards the 2020 vision - My Marathon journey over an amazing five-year challenge which started in China

My self drive and inspiration comes from developing myself  mentally and physically each day. I drive myself  daily in growing my businesses. I also throw myself  into driving and supporting companies and individuals, mentoring and coaching them to raise standards beyond what they know and realise is possible today, I have 2  initial starting points, One is to create three images WITHIN YOUR MIND,

1) Your strategy of life and business TODAY 2) What I see in your CURRENT strategy in life and business  3) Then create the image of excellence, LOOKING AT the people who get and have the life you want TODAY.

Second stage,

Who are you?
What do you want?

Then we get to work creating a life path for you to achieve that journey. THE JOURNEY YOU TRULY WANT AND DESIRE.

. Having spent most of my life owning companies but not always succeeding, I also develop myself to consistently understand my Neurology and who I am, I am at a point in my life I want by the age of 50 to have had a purpose for myself in what I have achieved. 

The pinnacle of what is "life fulfillment " Do we ever find out?

 


I am now excited and nervous, because Kilimanjaro is now officially registered event along with the  Liverpool marathon, both May and June, just the Polar circle to register for when it goes live in late October and we have a full house for 2016! 


Story so far.......

An inspirational Paisley man is taking on 20 of the world’s hardest running challenges – after successfully completing the grueling Great Wall Marathon in China.



Fabulous fundraiser Stevie Kidd, 45, has launched himself on a five- year mission to tackle the toughest race events around the world before he turns 50. The entrepenuer and business performance coach will run at the North Pole, pelt through Death Valley in California, face the burning Marathon Des Sables, in the Sahara Desert, as well as trekking the Mount Everest Marathon – the highest marathon the world. Dad Stevie is embarking on the global quest of achievements to raise vital cash for good causes – including Finding Your Feet, set up by Lochwinnoch mum Corinne Hutton. Corinne founded the her charity from her hospital bed in 2013 after losing her hands and lower limbs when she was stricken with septicaemia and pneumonia.

Stevie said: “The most important thing is that these challenges will be done. “One of the things I believe deeply is that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. “And I always ask myself as I do other individuals whom I am coaching – ‘Can you do more? Can you achieve more? Can you raise your standards? Can you raise your performance?’ “The answer is invariably yes because personal performance is about personal growth.” Stevie, married to wife Lesley, and doting dad to his teenage son Ryan, has lined up a five-year programme of events, beginning with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, in Liverpool, in May 2016. He will then head for Africa, in June 2016, to climb 19,340 ft Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by the Kilimanjaro Marathon, where he will join hundreds of racers for the running event around the continent’s highest peak. In October, Stevie will pack his bags again and contest the “coolest marathon on Earth” as he does the The Polar Circle Marathon which takes place over five days in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. For 2017, he has already lined up the Inca Trail Marathon in Peru, as well as the Bagan Temple Marathon in Myanmar, formerly Burma, which takes in a spectacular voyage

World around breathtaking temples in the jungle. Other challenges in 2018 include the Everest Marathon, involving a run from Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar; the Disney Theme Park marathon, around four theme parks, and a marathon in the Moab desert, traversing spectacular canyons in the Utah desert. In 2019, Stevie is facing the Russian winter during the Siberian Ice Marathon, before attempting the world’s toughest foot race, which is a pain-staking journey covering 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. Later that year, he is attempting Marathon des Sables across the Sahara Desert.

Stevie added: “Eight months ago, I had never run. Then I trained and completed the third hardest marathon in the world, the Great Wall Marathon. So anything is possible. I am hoping to invite charities that would like to partner me to get in touch. I would also like to mentor young people during my training programme. “For now, I am training hard in the gym and outdoors, in building up strength, stamina, muscle and endurance, as I prepare for the toughest challenges in the world.”

www.steviekidd.co.uk

Monday, 21 September 2015

If you really want to create a shift in your life, make this a part of your daily ritual....



Quality questions create a quality life. They direct our mental focus and therefore determine how we think and feel.

The difference in the quality of people’s lives often comes down to the difference in the questions they consistently ask themselves. If you ask a dis-empowering question (i.e. “Why does this always happen to me?”), your mental computer will look for an answer, even if it has to make something up! It might come up with “Because you’re stupid” or “Because you don’t deserve to do well anyway.”

On the flip side, if you ask an empowering question, such as “How can I take this experience and use it to contribute to others?” your brain will look for answers to this question and often come up with an answer that not only makes you feel better, but that can help others as well.

The key is to develop a pattern of questions that empower you. The following questions are designed to help you experience more happiness, excitement, pride, gratitude, joy, commitment and love every day of your life. Come up with two or three answers for each of these questions. If you have difficulty, simply replace “am I” with the words “could I be.” For example, “What could I be happy about in my life right now?”

1.       What am I most happy about in my life now? What about that makes me happy? How does that make me feel?

2.       What am I most excited about in my life now? What about that makes me excited? How does that make me feel?


3.       What am I most proud about in my life now? What about that makes me proud? How does that make me feel?

4.       What am I most grateful about in my life now? What about that makes me grateful? How does that make me feel?


5.       What am I enjoying most in my life right now? What about that do I enjoy? How does that make me feel?

6.       What am I committed to in my life right now? What about that makes me committed? How does that make me feel?


7.       Who do I love? Who loves me? What about that makes me loving? How does that make me feel?



If you really want to create a shift in your life, make this a part of your daily ritual. By consistently asking these questions, you’ll find that you access your most empowering emotional states on a regular basis, and you’ll begin to create mental highways to happiness, excitement, pride, gratitude, joy, commitment and love.


Testimonial

My only regret in working with Stevie Kidd so far is that I wish I had started to do so 10 years ago. If you want a coach who will pat you on the back say it's all going to be alright whilst whispering gentle words of encouragement then look somewhere else. If you want a supportive coach who will really challenge every fibre of your being, shock your system, elevate your thinking and aspirations and take you on a journey that will propel you to another level then Stevie is the man that I would wholeheartedly recommend!

Rod Pearson
Hr Director

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Coaching is unlocking a persons potential... A day with Stevie Kidd and his client...


My life philosophy and one I have incorporated into my sons life over many years now, I encourage coaches into our lives. 

I am a qualified life coach and NLP trainer under Dr Bandler NLP Society, developing myself over last 20 years.


I am also a very experienced multi business owner as for over the last 30 years, a very powerful combination, however becomes even more powerful when I receive regular coaching as well. So for many years now I have had fitness, Business and Life coaches all running side by side over the years. I take my time in choosing my coaches but they must be very aware of goals we want to achieve in our lives..

My son Ryan has had coaches in his life for many years also, but within Ryan's life I use a coach and mentors as terminology. 

My coaching methods are simple - acceleration to destination at a pace of business or clients journey. Below is example of a coaching session from today walking a client through many areas across life and business. 

Why not walk yourself through this journey and see what happens at the end?

Ask your self, was this useful, were doors opened,, Did I find any answers, do I feel a shift, for me movement within is all within the questions you ask initially then through submodalities you create within your mind..

So what is below is a journey between myself and a senior leader within a company.

ENJOY AND EMBRACE ..



VISION and PURPOSE 
Questions used to clarify vision, objectives and purpose Questions used when clients descend into the "shoulds" and "oughts" and "gottas" of life.

What's missing from your life?
What do YOU really want?
What is most important to you?
What is the biggest change you'd like to make in your business and life, assuming you had enough support to do it?
Where do you want to be in 5 or 10 years from now?
To my perfectionist client I ask "When is good, good enough?
Who do you want to "be"?
What were you put on this earth to do?













GOALS /OBJECTIVES FOR COACHING SESSION
Useful questions at the beginning of a session to ascertain client’s outcome 


What could we work on that would make the biggest difference to you?
What is the biggest challenge in your life or business today?



CLARIFYING NEEDS
Questions used to help clients clarify needs 

What is "good enough" for right now?
What needs to become clear for you?"





LISTENING / FOCUS
Questions used to support clients in listening to themselves Questions that help clients stay focus and search deep inside

What is the story you are telling yourself daily?
Does your internal story get you what you want?
If you were providing yourself advice - what would you say to yourself right now.
What would your role model be saying to you in this situation? ( was that a different message to you)?



OPTIONS/ CHOICES
Questions used to help clients explore options

What are your options?
Which option best fits your goals?




ACTION/ ACCOUNTABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY
Questions used to support clients in moving into action, be accountable and responsible Questions that project clients into the future Questions that tag into the emotional side of action

How would improving yourself make you feel?
Who may be available to help/support you in this?
What can you do better?
Imagine you wake up one morning and whatever challenge you had previously was miraculously overcome while you were sleeping. What is the first thing you notice that confirms something actually happened?
If nothing changes, what will that cost you?
Is there something you have always wanted to do but never tried? possibly never even told anyone? Are you moving forward in the right gear?? Is it too high/low?? How can you change gear??
What is the smallest possible step you could immediately take, in the right direction?"
How willing are you to do whatever it takes to discover the highest and best of who you are?
What could you be losing, if you do nothing?




 LIMITING BELIEFS/NEW THINKING/NEW PERSPECTIVE
Questions used to open clients to new possibilities or perspectives Questions that expose self limiting beliefs and open a path to a new thinking 

What assumptions are you making in your life today?
What are the underlying assumptions that you are making about yourself?
Are those assumptions supporting you or bringing you down?
What do you need to believe about yourself that will support you?
If your close friend was in a similar situation (maybe describe the situation a little bit here) what would you say to them?


 ‘AWARENESS OF OBSTACLES’
Questions used to help client get an awareness of obstacles to reach target Questions to help client see where barriers may be and create the possibility of new solutions

What might be preventing you from doing X?"
Imagine that money, time and skill were not an issue. Is there anything that would _stop_ you then? Specifically, what is/are the biggest challenge(s) you face?
What is the hesitation about getting started now?
What is standing in your way ? What's the first step you can take ? When will you start?
'What could hold you back in X situation ?'
"So what's getting in the way of you doing this right now?"



‘FACING FEARS’
Questions used to help client express, face and minimize their fears

And what would happen - just imagine the worst ?
What is the worst case scenario if you would actually go forth with 'it'?
What is the senior leadership team saying behind closed doors about you?
If your fear was really useful for you to develop your awareness of areas where you need to be particularly attentive, just to stay safe, how can you use it with high precision?
What would you do if you weren't afraid?
What is the worst that can happen to you?
What is the worst thing that could happen? Is that a risk you could live with?
What are you afraid would happen?
How would you approach this situation if you weren't afraid of failing?
What would be the best way to tackle that fear?
Where do you think you would be, right now, if it were not for your fear of taking a chance?
Where would you like to be, right now, in your career, your life, etc.? whichever is appropriate for the situation...

‘CLIENT STUCK/CONFUSION/ IN NEED OF AWARENESS
Questions used when a client seems stuck, experiences confusion Questions to for situations calling for a change

As you move towards your most inspired goal, what do you notice about who you are becoming?
What would it take to move you toward
What is missing, that if present, would have the biggest impact?"
What does it feel like to be you?
Who do you really want to become?


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what happened to you, if you give yourself permission, drop the fear and do it anyway you will move forward looking back at an old you, empowering and motivating yourself to continually move forward. I in vest in me because the closest around me benefit and do I.. I watch so many people own businesses or have jobs but let the these areas define who you are, since early 90s I have always wanted more, so development and coaches have been huge for me personally in my journey as goal has always been to be achieve the most fulfilled life I can have... stevie kidd

challenge and raise your standards being the example to others....

Stay safe and well

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Since Running the Great wall of china- Now for the 5 year plan - Over 20 of the toughest marathons around the world before I am "50"

In November 2015 I had never ran before, One day I got off a chair and ran which lasted 15 minutes to end of streetlamp post and back to my house, My SON Shouted" Dad thought you were going for a run" My Response was " I did but please do not MEASURE  me on today champ as that would be a very wrong thing to do, and please refrain from laughing as longer journey is inspiring believe me please" Dad

Ryan shouts down the stairs ... " Who knows about the long term visions Dad..... My Response... " Ryan they are all in my head as a seed but they are nourishing and blossoming wild, and as long as we love each other let me tell you something they will grow wild.... I shouted up to Ryan, " I love you son but time for Dad to go to work" and I did.....

In Last 8 weeks with inspiration and support I decided I wanted to reach a milestone before my 50th birthday, below is what I am setting as my challenges over the next 5 years. 2016 events already booked and ready to go....

During this journey I will be coaching, consulting and growing my own business. ..I will also have a group of charities I will support along the way with innovative partnerships. All will become clearer whats in my mind.. but for now below is links, descriptions and photos to journey ahead....

My life has been about inspiring people, this is about taking it to another level...

Special mention to Lesley Kidd , Ryan Kidd who support me in everything I do, A mention to 3 special people, Doug White, Dave Major, and Linda Major who had real impact on my life during the Great wall of china marathon trip, you got me to search my soul, this is what I came up with...  Stevie Kidd








May 28th 2016 

Since 1998, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon runners have raised over $310 million for hundreds of Charity Partners. In every community we visit, we strive to leave behind lasting change by giving our participants the chance to make a real difference by raising money for causes they care about. Your cause is the Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

http://www.runrocknroll.com/liverpool/



June 17th 2016 

http://www.mtkilimanjaromarathon.com/

11 days to climb Kilimanjaro then come off mountain then run the Kilimanjaro Marathon.This is the opportunity of a lifetime to climb the tallest mountain in Africa. It stands majestically alone at 19,340 ft. And if you are fit, you can climb it by the Marangu route in 5 days. It isn't easy, but you can do it. You will receive a certificate from the Tanzanian government proclaiming your success.








2017 Challenges 


July 2017 

http://www.rundisney.com/disneyworld-marathon/

January - Four Theme Parks and 26.2 magical miles!


The Walt Disney World® Marathon presented by Cigna® is the final race of the weekend, where you will complete the most magical 26.2 miles on Earth. The course takes you through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, starting atEpcot®, continuing on to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios before an exhilarating finish back at Epcot®. Plus there's an all-new Mickey Mouse finisher medal for you to remember the magic. Join the fun during the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend.


April 2017 

Rome Marathon - Special mention to Lesley Kidd who without even complaining and complete novis  has now completed china, Disney and now Rome marathon... 



November 2017

November 2017
  • Highest marathon in the world, Run from Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar, Held annually since 2003, Overnight camp at Everest Base Camp ,Accurately measured course and full marshalling.
  • The journey begins with a sweeping scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then we trek through Sherpa villages with beautiful view of the world's highest snow capped peaks. The highest spot of this trip is Kalapatthar at 5545m/18200ft, from the summit of which we can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayan peaks, ranges and glaciers including Mt Everest a stone's throw away.



2018 challenges




Tucked away in central Myanmar and home to more than 2,000 temples, Bagan’s beauty and historical significance is unsurpassed. Sacred pagodas and beautiful temples are scattered across the plains of Bagan creating a mystical, striking landscape. The marathon course will take runners on a voyage of discovery into this alluring and untouched land.



November 2018

http://www.eriksadventures.com/inca-trail-marathon-race-to-machu-picchu-peru ( July)

The Official 26.2 mile Inca Trail Marathon and 18 mile Incathon to Machu Picchu are part of a 9-day Peru Adventure Vacation




November - Marathon: Set a PR for your WOW factor on this course! This course is unique and wild. The canyons around Moab are unlike anywhere in the world, and this course conquers some of the most spectacular! You will travel through narrow canyons with spectacular vertical walls on both sides and along the rim-tops of deep canyons with spectacular vistas every direction. The terrain changes frequently to keep the miles clicking and includes narrow single-track, rugged jeep trails, sandy washes, ‘Moab-style slickrock’, a short section of dirt road, a few sections of no-track, a very old mining trail and a couple sections of fixed line traverse. Views will take your breath away, and include the spectacular red rocks of “Behind the Rocks Wilderness” and “Amasa Back” area, also view the sheer vertical walls of Pritchett, Hunter and Kane Creek Canyons and views into Canyonlands National Park. In the distance are the beautiful 12,000 foot La Sal Mountains. You’ll pass by several arches, lots of lizards, some really cool and funny looking rocks, possible eagles and hawks, some neat ancient pictographs, a couple small creeks and springs, and our friendly aid station volunteers who will be there to hydrate and fuel you in some of the craziest spots! The elevation gain and loss is about 3500 ft. There are two major climbs, one at the beginning which is nice and gradual, and one just after the ½ way point which is shorter and steeper. There are several other short climbs and descents throughout the course. The top runners will run all but the fixed rope section and are expected to finish in less than 4 hours. Average runners will do a combo of running with a bit of walking and are expected to finish in the 5 to 6 hr range. If you want to feel ecstatic and in awe after a race, then this one is for you!




2019 - challenges

 January  -2019

Siberian Ice Marathon is the only major long-distance race arranged in Russia in winter. The event is held in extreme weather conditions of Siberian winter and has unofficial status of the coldest race in the world.


July 2019 -  

“The World’s Toughest Foot Race”
Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Badwater® 135 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. The start line is at Badwater, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m). The Badwater 135 course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600’ (4450m) of cumulative vertical ascent and 6,100’ (1859m) of cumulative descent. Whitney Portal is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States. Competitors travel through places or landmarks with names like Mushroom Rock, Furnace Creek, Salt Creek, Devil’s Cornfield, Devil’s Golf Course, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Keeler, Alabama Hills, and Lone Pine.



November - 2019

The Marathon des Sables is ranked by the Discovery Channel as the toughest footrace on earth.
Known simply as the MdS, the race is a gruelling multi-stage adventure through a formidable landscape in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates - the Sahara desert. The rules require you to be self-sufficient, to carry with you on your back everything except water that you need to survive. You are given a place in a tent to sleep at night, but any other equipment and food must be carried.











2020 - challenges 

January - World challenge 
Welcome to the 2016 World Marathon Challenge ®. This event is an amazing logistical and physical challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, which follows on the outstanding success of our inaugural event in January 2015.
Participants will fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica, deep within the Antarctic Circle, to begin their challenge of a lifetime. After the first marathon commences on the 'Frozen Continent' on 26h January 2016, there will be a mere 168 hours left to complete the World Marathon Challenge.
During this seven-day time period, competitors must run standard 42.2km (26.2 miles) marathon distances at Union Glacier (Antarctica), Punta Arenas (Chile), Miami (USA), Madrid (Spain), Marrakech (Morocco), Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Sydney (Australia). In doing so, they will complete seven marathons on the planet's seven continents: Antarctica, South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
At each location, local running experts will ensure the marathons are the correct distance on custom courses. Among them will be Dave Cundy, the Vice President of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), who measured the Sydney and Beijing Olympic Marathon courses. 











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