EXPERT endurance runner Susie Chan, from Farnham, led an exclusive fitness and nutrition event in Surrey to prepare a group of novice endurance runners for the UK’s most coveted and extreme off-road running event.

With Man V Horse taking place in June, Susie was joined by expert runners Robbie Briton, Team GB Ultra Marathon runner, and Alex Cook, ultra-runner and sports nutritionist, to help get the group into shape.

The day included a talk from Susie about what to expect at this year’s race followed by a fitness drill and a presentation from Robbie Briton with advice about pre and post-workout snacks.

The attendees won a place at the informative event as part of a competition launched by Surrey-based natural food company, Whole Earth, in a specialist running magazine. As sponsors of the eccentric Man V Horse event, Whole Earth wanted to find those nutty enough to train and race as part of Team Whole Earth.

The marathon sold out in record time – under 35 hours – making the prize even more desirable.