Introducing 'Trailing Around Asia'
Welcome to Trailing Around Asia! My name is Harriet Gaywood. This is my platform where I share all my updates about trail running and running ultra-marathons. You will find photos, instagram updates, published articles about running and can order my new book "Trailing Around Asia: Mud, Sweat & Bears" which was launched on January 2, 2025 on Amazon.
From the mountains to the sea, exploring Asia through trail-running offers a unique way to see the region. I share my experiences of running ultra-marathons as an average runner who gets to her destination through perseverance.
I have run 4,200k of ITRA races with a total elevation of 213,000m. I am classified by ITRA as Advanced 4. In my age category I am ranked UK no. 4 for 100k (2025) and no. 12 for 100M (2024). I have been Top 10 in 24 races out of 48.
"Trailing Around Asia - Mud, Sweat & Bears" is live on Amazon!
The Chinese philosopher Laozi once said “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” In 2024, Harriet completed 1,850k of official ultramarathon races with a total climbed elevation of 90,000m (over ten times the height of Everest). She decided to write about her journey from the first step to qualification for Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc. In this book she shares stories of her races in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Thailand to provide a glimpse into the challenges and joys, the exhaustion, and rewards of trail-racing.
Who will enjoy it?
The Writing
Keynote Speaking
I am often invited to speak about topics related to trail running and communications. I am also listed in the Collective Visibility directory by the Stockholm School of Economics, Center for Business and Sport which aims to increase the representation of women on sports panels and media.
Past topics have included:
Grit and Perseverance: Reaching Goals
A Midlife Journey of Ultramarathons
Anybody Can Run: Qualifying for UTMB
Defining Your Personal Brand
Feel free to connect if you would like to discuss or attend an upcoming event.
Services
- brand consulting
- China market strategy
- China outbound strategy
- brand messages
- brand storytelling
- market insights
- media kits - press releases & articles
- media planning & relations
- trail-running related product trials
- sponsorship of my trail-running activities
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