5 runners you have to follow

Cat Simpson

3. Imagine running across the desert, totally unsupported, just you and your feet for 250K. It’s an impressive feat and one Cat Simpson knows all about as she completed the Atacama Crossing earlier this year. A marathon and ultra marathon runner and a self-confessed run-travel addict, Cat’s website, Escape Running, is our go-to site for exotic run-spiration. Whether you’re looking for a dream ultra, or an exotic 10K Cat’s run events all over the world and packed up her kit to train in all sorts of far-flung locations (a beach in Sri Lanka anyone?!), so she’ll have something to inspire you. For Cat running is all about lacing up your trainers and having really, really awesome experiences that you’ll look back on with pride, if that includes a run selfie with a camel, well that’s even better! Cat wants to inspire all of us to have our own amazing experiences, and her website is full of amazing stories to inspire and advice that’ll help you turn those dreams into reality.