MEET EZ.RC : RYAN

Kicking off series 2 of Meet EZ.RC with Ryan! Someone who brings all the energy, charisma and a whole lot of heart to the team. He’s taken on some serious miles for serious causes, proving that beneath the madness, is a man with meaning.

What is your ‘why’ for running ?

I started running as a way to stay connected to sport. I never imagined it would lead me to such a solid crew of absolute legends.

What drew you to EZ.RC and what keeps you coming back?

Being part of EZ is something I honestly struggle to put into words. I’ve made some incredible memories since joining and that’s entirely down to the people I’ve met through the club. It’s pretty special!

Can you describe a moment at EZ.RC that really stuck with you?

After losing my dad 2 years ago, a neighbour suggested doing charity work to make sure his legacy lived on, and that really stuck with me. So last year I ran 90 miles from my home town Llanidloes to Cardiff and raised over £10,000 for Age Connects UK. I couldn’t have done it without the support of the EZ crew who held me up along the way.

What’s the next challenge?

This year we’ve stepped it up a notch and I’m going to be running from Afghanistan to China, a marathon a day for 7 days.

What do you tell yourself when a run feels tough?

I remind myself: I paid good money for this suffering, so you best believe I’m going to get my f**king money’s worth. That usually gets me through.

If you could go back and give your beginner-runner self some advice, what would it be?

Stop chasing someone else’s goal. It’s you against you and that’ll be the hardest hurdle to face.

Describe your perfect post ritual?

A pint of inches and a Camel Blue. Not everyone’s favourite, but it does the trick. Sometimes recovery is as much about the ritual as the nutrition.

If you could go for a run anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Without a doubt, the Annapurna Circuit. That’s been on my list for years. Hopefully one day I’ll get to tick it off.