Andy did not start as an ultra runner. His journey began with road marathons, progressing gradually from struggling with consistency to achieving strong performances. After completing several marathons, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Valencia, he realised he wanted more of a challenge.

Seeking something beyond traditional road racing, he entered his first ultra event, the Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra in Sweden. The experience tested him in extreme conditions, pushing his physical and mental limits in ways he had never experienced before. From there, he tackled other extreme endurance events, including the Desert Ultra in Namibia, covering 250km across brutal terrain, and the Ultra in Kenya, a 230km race through the savannas, where the heat and terrain added another layer of difficulty.

These challenges coincided with a major shift in his life - going alcohol-free. Removing alcohol helped him regain clarity, discipline, and resilience, allowing him to push his endurance further than ever before. The lessons from both running and sobriety reinforced his belief that resilience and mindset are just as critical as physical training. Now, he shares these hard-earned lessons with others looking to take on their own endurance challenges, proving that the toughest battles are often fought in the mind.