Alfie Pearce-Higgins

Having been born nearly 200 years too late to take part in any real or useful exploration I fit squarely into the modern phenomenon of weekend-warrior/adventure-tourist/quarter-life crisis escapist seeking out contrived and meaningless opportunities for self-deprivation and physical hardship, and often paying large amounts of money for the pleasure.

But, it's fun. Fun to do, fun to write about and, with any luck, sometimes fun to read about. After occasional writing for the Guardian Running Blog I have started this page to chronicle future exploits, kicking off with ultimate mountain bike race - The Munga...