Meet the Team
From the Race Director to the Support Team - Limitless Trails is made up of some of the coolest people you'll ever meet. We're here to guide you, wipe the mud off your face when it gets hard and cheer you through the finish line at the end of your race. Here are the faces behind Limitless Trails.
Ellen Wood Founder - Race Director
My heart belongs to the mountains - this is where I feel alive and where I get to call home. My love for the hills began at a young age which has developed into a deep passion that has inspired me to create Limitless Trails. My dedication will be my pledge - the experience, my gift. If I can create the opportunity for even just one person to discover the benefits of exploring the mountains, then I would have fulfilled a small dream.
Let me show you where I feel most alive!
Nick Haley - Events and Admin Manager
Growing up in the countryside before a long period of city life, I feel truly fortunate to now live in the stunning Brecon Beacons.
I developed a love of the mountains on annual skiing and hiking holidays, and I have always been into running, whether regional cross-country events at school, or as a way to reconnect with nature and keep fit in later years.
I love contributing to the community spirit of Limitless, and seeing so many happy faces at all of our events.
Running the awesome mountain trails on my doorstep with such great people, it’s fair to say I’ve caught the bug, and look forward to competing in my first Ultra this year!
Georgina Wood- Business Manager
Whilst I now work and live in the city, my heart belongs in the Welsh mountains where I grew up. The trails have always been a constant source of inspiration for my hobbies - from horse riding, to running, to biking and camping. I’m very fortunate to have a magnitude of options.
Michael Cooke - Location Manager
For me, there is no better reward in life than challenging yourself with the self belief to tackle an entire mountain range by simply running its trails. Running, especially Ultra distances, provides just that, and being part of the passionate team alongside my sister Ellen, gives me, as well as all those who take part, enormous satisfaction. To support runners achieve their goals and ambitions, and at the same time become one with themselves and the spirit of the mountains, what could be better.
Andy Gale - Event Photographer
With a past of running and cycling I know the hard work that goes into challenging yourself and preparing for the event. I aim to capture the essence of that hard work in every image I take, finding the best part of the course to photograph runners in the moment with a backdrop of incredible scenery.
Ceri Williams - Support Team
I started running a few years ago to help with weight loss, and subsequently lost 3 stone. I joined a local running club a couple of years ago and have since run in many local league races, both road and cross-country. I watched the documentary about The Barkley Marathons about a year and a half ago and was immediately hooked on trail and ultra-running! Last year I ran three 50km trail ultra-marathons. I absolutely love being out amongst the mountains.
Yaz Cooke - Multimedia Manager
I’m a freelance video producer with more than half a decade of industry experience. From capturing videos, to editing them, I create content for both social media platforms like TikTok to TV standard broadcasts. I aim to capture the heart and feel of our events and share them with our community.
Dannie Palmer - Massage Therapist
My name is Dannie, I support Limitless Trails by being at events to provide pre & post race sports massage. Since 2019 I have successfully treated 100’s of runners pre and post event.
This year I hope to be just as popular, if not more successful.
I am from a medical background and moved into sports where I am now a Qualified Personal Trainer & Sports Massage Therapist. I contacted Elle in 2019 to offer my services and by absolute fate she kept my number and that then started an amazing friendship and business opportunity. Still going strong!
Stephen Dalton - Support Crew
I started running 5 years ago, and each year have been pushing myself further, through the love of trail running. I enjoy nothing better than a good, organised trail event, with lots of different people doing their thing, and I love being part of that journey with them when I back run for Limitless Trails. It’s a great feeling helping people reach their goals, and getting them over that finish line.