In the last few years, my fitness goals have largely revolved around fixing injuries, but now I’m feeling pretty “fixed” for the most part (hurray!) and ready to set myself a challenge that will actually make use of my fitter better self and push me to, well, keep on pushing.

My friend James recently completed the Original Mountain Marathon (aka ‘the OMM’) and posted a video montage of the experience. I totally want to do this!

The OMM is a 2-day Mountain event, held in a different region across the UK every year (and other courses held in other countries throughout the year). It was first held in 1968 and continues today. Gerry Charnley, a skilled mountaineer and orienteer, designed the course to test orienteering skills in extreme circumstances; the full-length KIMM course is a double-marathon length race (there are shorter options).

There’s an OMM in France 19th-20th July which is appealing and well timed for my birthday. I’m looking forward to seeing when they set they 2015 UK date. It’s a little daunting and I’m not sure I’m capable of it – yet! – so all the more motivation to keep on CrossFitting, swimming, eating well and most of all: get out into the world and walk up some big hills and see some amazing places!

So, anyone want to be my OMM buddy?