How to Tame The Dragon

Ellis Brigham Knowledge Nights are all about sharing our outdoor experience. Along with guest speakers and partners, we will give you the tools you need to tackle your next adventure. From tips and tricks on getting the most out of your gear to advice on destinations and preparing for your next expedition. We will cut through the jargon and give you no-nonsense advice.

How To Tame The Dragon
Expert coaching, champion stories, and lessons from the Dragon’s Back Race. Join coaching experts Missing Link Coaching and special guests, Holly Wootten and Jodie Gauld - this year’s race champions - for an insightful and inspiring Dragon’s Back Race evening.

What to expect:

• Dragon's Back Race specific coaching session with Missing Link Coaching. Learn about how to approach training for this bucket list challenge from the experts, Sarah McCormack and Paul Tierney. Understand the unique demands of the race, how to myth-bust common misconceptions and start your journey to conquering the dragon.
• Audience Q&A with our 2025 Dragon Slayers: Holly Wootten and Jodie Gauld
• Dragon’s Back Race goodies

About Missing Link
Missing Link Coaching are the official coaching partners for the Dragon’s Back Race. They run a Dragon’s Back training group each year, providing personalised training plans, race-specific strength training and fantastic community support through their WhatsApp groups, monthly chats and expert webinars. Find out more about their offering and how you can make sure you are fully prepared to take on this legendary challenge.

Hear From This Year’s Dragon Slayers!

Holly Wootten
Altra & Voom athlete Holly Wootten, dominated the 2025 Dragon’s Back Race. Holly held the lead from Day One and finished in Cardiff as first woman, second overall taking a phenomenal 3 hours off the previous woman’s course record. Lake District based Holly is no stranger to the mountains and after completing the race in 2023 as a recce, came back this year to claim victory - hear about her unique approach to this monumental challenge.

Jodie Gauld
Cornwall based Ellis Brigham athlete Jodie Gauld finished this year’s Dragon Back Race second woman after an incredibly strong performance. Despite challenging conditions and a difficult final few days for Jodie, she crossed the line in Cardiff Castle in a blistering 61 hours as second woman. Hear about the highs and lows from her battle with the beast.

Photography from No Limits Photography