Introduduction

Endurancelife was founded in 2003 by some friends with a passion for challenge, adventure and the natural world.  The aim then, as it continues to be today, was to to build a community of active and adventurous members who are up for anything, love a challenge, and care deeply about safeguarding the natural world for future generations to enjoy.

The company has since flourished and we are proud to host a variety of exciting endurance orientated events, in inspiring natural locations, with an emphasis on; accessibility, quality and progression. Since 2003 we have introduced thousands of people to endurance sport whilst simultaneously opening their eyes to some of the most special parts of the UK.

We believe that nothing is more motivating and rewarding than committing to a challenge, preparing for it and ultimately succeeding.

Endurancelife now offers a wide range of quality events and services to people of all levels of fitness and experience, from accessible 10k trail runs, to notoriously difficult coastal marathons, ultra marathons and Coast 2 Coast adventure races.  Whatever your standard, we believe that taking on a challenge should be exciting, enjoyable and ultimately rewarding, our events reflect this, and whether you are making your first tentative forays into trail running, or travelling to Norway with us to take on the worlds toughest Iron man, you can be assured of a friendly welcome, lots of enthusiasm and an excellent experience.

1. Encourage and support regular participation in outdoor physical activity
2. Raise awareness of the health benefits of connecting with green spaces
3. Showcase the very best of the UK's natural heritage areas and
4. Support communities to conserve and protect them for future generations
5. Inspire and support people to live in a healthier and more environmentally friendly way
6. Connect people with similar interests and values

Our core values are based on:

• Enjoyment, appreciation and respect of the natural world
• An understanding of the need for personal challenge
• An instinct to explore, and a desire to discover new places and try new things
• Friendliness, approachability and not taking ourselves too seriously (having a laugh)
• Being positive and cultivating a "can do" attitude!
• Encouraging and nurturing the efforts, skills, talents, achievements and ideas of others
• A desire to be super efficient and maintain an air of relaxed professionalism

We aim to be:

• Inclusive
• Inspirational
• Innovative
• Educational
• Proactive
• Enjoyable
• Motivating

The way in which we work aims to:

• Value communities and partnerships
• Value staff and volunteers
• Motivate customers and members
• Engender inculsiveness and accessibilty for all
• Highlight the best of Britain

With the unfortunate periodic reoccurrences of Foot and Mouth and TB in the British countryside we ask all our participants to do their bit before coming to our events.

As a precautionary measure, we would appreciate it if all participants clean and preferably disinfect their footwear prior to arrival at the event location. This is of particular significance to those travelling from recently affected areas or counties. Although these measures are not presently requirements of DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), we see it as a sensible preventative measure and at the very least, an act of courtesy to the local farmers and land owners. For more information on the current situation please visit; http://www.defra.gov.uk/footandmouth/.

Thanks for your cooperation. Let's hope Foot and Mouth Disease and TB are one day finally put to rest.