Damian Hall
Ultrarunner Coach Writer
A record-breaking ultramarathon runner who represented Great Britain aged 40 and continues to record competitive results in the world’s toughest races (mostly powered by tea). He’s featured in several films, books and the national media.
A UK Athletics Coach, Mountain Leader and Level 2 Gym Instructor who’s worked with numerous runners around the world to help them achieve their running goals, from record-breaking race wins to first ultramarathon finishes (not always powered by tea).
Writer
Damian’s third running book, Run Forever, is out 9 April, 2026. The title follows the bestselling In It For The Long Run and award-nominated We Can’t Run Away From This. The recovering journalist has 25-plus years’ experience of writing for newspapers, magazines and websites, specialising in sport, travel and the great outdoors.
A co-founder of BBC award-nominated The Green Runners, Damian is an outspoken critic of sportswashing and has boycotted races with high-carbon sponsors. He has pledged to fly once a year maximum for running and exhibits an appropriately dodgy haircut. He’s also a co-founder of Into Ultra.
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