Mountain Running Holiday Day 5 to 7: Langtang Village to Kathmandu City

So having spent 3 days up and around Langtang Valley, it was time to run back home. I had originally thought it’d be nice to do a circuit, go south and cross Kangja La at 5130 metres. But anyone I spoke to said I was crazy. The route is only for expedition camping and not … Continue reading Mountain Running Holiday Day 5 to 7: Langtang Village to Kathmandu City

7 Day Mountain Running Holiday to Langtang Mountains

I’m just back from an incredible 7 day mountain running trip to Langtang Mountains in north Nepal. Originally, I had hoped to enter the Himalayan 100 race in north India. But despite contacting the organisers months in advance, they told me that the race was full. Not wanting to be put off and still wanting … Continue reading 7 Day Mountain Running Holiday to Langtang Mountains

My own Nepali Mountain Marathon – 2 days on Helambu Track

Last weekend, the Mourne Mountain Marathon was staged back home in Ireland. I have run the race 3 times. But seeing that I’m currently out of the country, I decided to hold my own 2 day mountain marathon here in Nepal instead. I had always wanted to run along the Helambu trail, the track that … Continue reading My own Nepali Mountain Marathon – 2 days on Helambu Track