LANZAROTE TRAINING CAMP – January 8th to 15th 2026

Ian has been involved in endurance sport for over thirty years. A cyclist, triathlete and in 2005 transitioned to running and ultra running. Since 2012, Ian has travelled the world documenting races as a photo-journalist. Ian created the Lanzarote Training Camp over fifteen years ago.

Joined the Lanzarote Training Camp in 2022 after placing 9th at the 2021 Marathon des Sables. His attendance was a success, not only from the perspective of leading a run group but also his profession as a physio. He returned in 2023! Pierre will provide on-site treatments for camp attendees and guide a run group.

Abelone is a specialist in multi-day and fast-packing, especially in snow and winter conditions. She is the winner of the Beyond the Ultimate ICE ULTRA and has made the top ranking of ultras all around the world.

Tom shot to stardom at Marathon des Sables with a podium place. What has followed is a series of whirlwind performances. Career highlights are a podium at UTMB and victory at Western States. Tom has been a guest in Lanzarote on two occasions.

Anna won the 2022 Marathon des Sables in a dominant performance. An experienced sky, mountain and ultra-runner, Anna is also a multi-day specialist with a podium at The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica and victory at Everest Trail Race in Nepal. A runner for the Scarpa Team. Anna was a guest in 2023.

Kevin was a guest in 2023 and 2024. In his words, “I just loved this, a great location, great people, great running, what’s not to like?”  Kevin guides a group, provides an inspirational and moving talk about running with a terminal cancer diagnosis. He has many stories to tell.