
Arran Williams
- Cert. Health and Wellbeing Coach
- Cert. Ultra Running Coach
- Athlete, Adventurer & Life Lover
So, who am I?
Well, I’m Arran.
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Explorer of love, life, and new experiences, as well as the proud owner of "Awakened Wave."
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Raised in Scotland and currently chilling on the east coast in Portobello, I try to spend most of my time having a whole lot of fun. Life is too f*cking short not to be having fun. If you've encountered me already, you've probably noticed that I LOVE adventures. From mountains and glens to rivers and oceans, I see the world as a beautiful place bursting with potential adventures.
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While I don't believe qualifications are a default sign of competence, I do believe they can be useful. I have personally expanded my knowledge base tremendously via the use of accredited training. Some of which are listed below:
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- Cert. Heath and Wellbeing Coach*
- Cert. Ultra Running Coach**
- MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering
- Level 3 Mental Health First Aider
- Level 3 Emergency First Aider
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I am absolutely in love with my life, but I didn't always feel this way...
For a long time, I felt a bit lost. Going in circles and failing to see any real progress. I felt fine. Not totally sh*t but not pumped up about life either. I desperately wanted to feel successful. Life would often feel like 2 steps forward and 2 steps back. Then, one day, it happened. I had an almost instantaneous realisation of who I was, who I wanted to be, and how to get there. For the first time in my life, I had clear insight into my true nature and what I wanted to pursue.
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Soon after, I quit my job and started focusing on making a positive difference to the world. My fitness and strength started to rapidly increase and for once I was able to sustain this without losing it after a couple of months. My mind expanded to endless possibilities backed by unwavering confidence. Since then I've gone on to complete ultra marathons, triathlons and an array of self-concocted fitness challenges, all whilst remaining stronger than I’ve ever been. But most importantly, I feel f*cking great!
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A few years ago this would have sounded impossible, but now it feels inevitable. Of course, some days I still wake up and feel like cr*p, but that's normal. Life is a beautiful ocean of emotions and experiences. Sometimes it hits you like a tsunami and other days it's smooth sailing. But isn't that what makes life so precious? Over the years I've learnt different methods to help me ride the waves of life. "Awakened Wave" is my way to give back and share these methods with you.
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I am eternally grateful to everyone I have ever crossed paths with. You have all shaped me into who I am today and allowed me to live a life that truly f*cking excites me. I want to help you discover this feeling, unearth your potential and build the life of your f*cking dreams!
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Successes
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Blast Ultra: 1st Overall (Current Course Record)
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2 Valleys Trail: 1st Overall
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"The Drop" Edinburgh: 1st Overall
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Glencoe Marathon: 4th Overall
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Ultra Scotland 100: 5th Male
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Pentland Way: Unsupported FKT
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"Not an Ironman" : 5km Swim, 80km Off Road Cycle, 63km Trail Run
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John Muir Way Race the Sun: 134 mile coast to coast MTB ride from sunrise to sunset.
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Misadventures
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Fife Coastal Path FKT: DNF at 85 miles due to loneliness.
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RAS2024: DNF at 22 miles due to injury
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Scotland Coast to Coast FKT: Failed due to river crossing.
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John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: Dropped out after 5 hours.
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Great Glen Way Midnight Ultra: Too scared to start.
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Pentland 500s FKT Attempt: Not fit enough, got lost & lost my phone.
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Up Next​​
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PB Chasing: Oct to Dec 2024
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Fife Coastal Path FKT Attempt: Feb 2025
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Scotland Coast to Coast FKT Attempt: Dec 2024
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Southern Upland way Unsupported FKT: April 2025?
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Deca Triathlon: August 2025?
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*Training provided by Raw Horizons Academy – Health and Wellbeing Coach Training. Accredited by The Association for Coaching & NHS Personalised Care Institute.
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** Certified UESCA Ultra Running Coach.