2019 - Alpha Wolf

The OCR bug had definitely taken hold and I happily signed up to attempt the Alpha Wolf challenge in 2019.

The Alpha Wolf is taking on a Wolf Run in each season on the year.

April was the first one, (Spring Wolf) and it was COLD! I did this with my brother and a friend. All of us enjoyed it, apart from the lake swim. I’ve never been that cold before or since. Seeing people in foil blankets definitely made me run harder than normal just to warm up. One down, three to go!

June was the Summer Wolf and it was a great day out. This was the first Wolf Run I did on my own, and therefore was able to move at my own speed. The atmosphere was great as this is normally their busiest event of the year (good weather helps). Half way through the challenge and onto the next one.

Next up was the Autumn Wolf Run, in September. Since the summer event I’d started to run more and really train for Obstacle Course races. I went into the race feeling really good and wanting to push myself. The weather was perfect for running, and I was able to achieve a PB. One more to go!

Last, but, definitely not least was the Winter Wolf, in November. Whilst it wasn’t cold, it was a miserable day. Constant wind and rain made it a “get your head down and get on with it” type of event. What made it more special was that my wife and best friend braved the weather and were at the finish waiting to cheer me over the line.

Alpha Wolf complete and I was already on the look out for more challenges going into 2020!!