Lily Canter
@lilycanter.bsky.social
Freelance running and adventure travel journalist. Writes for Adventure.com, Runner's World, TechRadar, Metro.
Ultra runner and UK Athletics women's running coach.
www.lilycanter.co.uk
Order Ultra Women now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-Trailblazer
Ultra runner and UK Athletics women's running coach.
www.lilycanter.co.uk
Order Ultra Women now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-Trailblazer
The book that many publishers said people wouldn't read because it was about women and ultra endurance has just been shortlisted for Sports Book of the Year. Yes, @emmajourno.bsky.social and I are feeling smug this morning. Just shows how good women are at persisting against patriarchal nonsense...
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The book that many publishers said people wouldn't read because it was about women and ultra endurance has just been shortlisted for Sports Book of the Year. Yes, @emmajourno.bsky.social and I are feeling smug this morning. Just shows how good women are at persisting against patriarchal nonsense...
In this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. He shares trade secrets on how to impress a publisher and what he is looking for from journalists who want to become authors.
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/book...
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/book...
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
In this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. He shares trade secrets on how to impress a publisher and what he is looking for from journalists who want to become authors.
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/book...
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/book...
A recent "influencer" trip to Paris gave me a new-found respect for content creators - it's not an easy gig, as I discovered whilst running 20k whilst trying to enthusiastically capture content... Read more about what I learnt about content creators here: runningmatters.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A recent "influencer" trip to Paris gave me a new-found respect for content creators - it's not an easy gig, as I discovered whilst running 20k whilst trying to enthusiastically capture content... Read more about what I learnt about content creators here: runningmatters.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
Lovely to see Ultra Women longlisted in @bookieprize.bsky.social amongst a sea of men's sports books. @emmajourno.bsky.social and I fought to have the stories of these women told and we're delighted our perseverance paid off 😃 #WHSBOTY
September 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Lovely to see Ultra Women longlisted in @bookieprize.bsky.social amongst a sea of men's sports books. @emmajourno.bsky.social and I fought to have the stories of these women told and we're delighted our perseverance paid off 😃 #WHSBOTY
Lovely day out at SheRACES 50k women's only race. Back running with @emmajourno.bsky.social, and saw two of my athletes pop their ultramarathon cherry. Also got to catch up with the formidable Sophie Power. Incredibly the race had no DNFs. That's what happens when you support women 💯%.
August 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Lovely day out at SheRACES 50k women's only race. Back running with @emmajourno.bsky.social, and saw two of my athletes pop their ultramarathon cherry. Also got to catch up with the formidable Sophie Power. Incredibly the race had no DNFs. That's what happens when you support women 💯%.
Sheffield-bound to take part in women's literary club with @emmajourno.bsky.social. Can't wait to do a reading from Ultra Women 🏃♀️🏊♀️🚴♀️ Come join us at The Herd, 7pm. #ultrawomen www.eventbrite.com/e/a-room-of-...
June 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Sheffield-bound to take part in women's literary club with @emmajourno.bsky.social. Can't wait to do a reading from Ultra Women 🏃♀️🏊♀️🚴♀️ Come join us at The Herd, 7pm. #ultrawomen www.eventbrite.com/e/a-room-of-...
Some inspirational reading for the weekend... runningmatters.substack.com/p/how-a-55-y...
June 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Some inspirational reading for the weekend... runningmatters.substack.com/p/how-a-55-y...
If you're heading to @lovetrails.bsky.social festival this July come and say hello 👋 I'll be talking about women and ultra endurance sport on the university stage with @emmajourno.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If you're heading to @lovetrails.bsky.social festival this July come and say hello 👋 I'll be talking about women and ultra endurance sport on the university stage with @emmajourno.bsky.social
I'm almost finished with a big project, meaning I now have room to take on some more clients. I focus on female runners, particularly those interested in ultra running. I can offer a one off 60 minute consultation covering training, races, kit and fuelling or work with you on an ongoing basis.
May 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm almost finished with a big project, meaning I now have room to take on some more clients. I focus on female runners, particularly those interested in ultra running. I can offer a one off 60 minute consultation covering training, races, kit and fuelling or work with you on an ongoing basis.
Want to get quicker at running ultra marathons? Try faffing less...https://runningmatters.substack.com/p/how-to-get-quicker-in-an-ultra-marathon
May 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Want to get quicker at running ultra marathons? Try faffing less...https://runningmatters.substack.com/p/how-to-get-quicker-in-an-ultra-marathon
And they said men wouldn't buy this book, eh @emmajourno.bsky.social. I think @ultradamo.bsky.social might beg to differ...
May 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
And they said men wouldn't buy this book, eh @emmajourno.bsky.social. I think @ultradamo.bsky.social might beg to differ...
We've had some lovely reviews of Ultra Women - but we need more! If you're reading the book then please leave a review on Amazon. You don't need to have bought the book there. It really helps to spread the word and share these amazing stories of incredible women. Thanks! @emmajourno.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We've had some lovely reviews of Ultra Women - but we need more! If you're reading the book then please leave a review on Amazon. You don't need to have bought the book there. It really helps to spread the word and share these amazing stories of incredible women. Thanks! @emmajourno.bsky.social
A little peek at some of the incredible female endurance stories featured in our book ULTRA WOMEN. Plus some lovely reviews from @adharanand.bsky.social @ultradamo.bsky.social @sueanstiss.bsky.social Jasmin Paris and more! @emmajourno.bsky.social Order now uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ultr...
May 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A little peek at some of the incredible female endurance stories featured in our book ULTRA WOMEN. Plus some lovely reviews from @adharanand.bsky.social @ultradamo.bsky.social @sueanstiss.bsky.social Jasmin Paris and more! @emmajourno.bsky.social Order now uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ultr...
Lovely reviews of our new book Ultra Women are starting to pop up on Amazon! I'm beyond happy at the amazing reception to this book!!! www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-... @emmajourno.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Lovely reviews of our new book Ultra Women are starting to pop up on Amazon! I'm beyond happy at the amazing reception to this book!!! www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-... @emmajourno.bsky.social
Best seller within 3 days of publishing! In the How to Cycle section of all places 🤣 We do have some cracking stories of female endurance cyclists in the book to be fair! 🚵♀️ @emmajourno.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Best seller within 3 days of publishing! In the How to Cycle section of all places 🤣 We do have some cracking stories of female endurance cyclists in the book to be fair! 🚵♀️ @emmajourno.bsky.social
ULTRA WOMEN has received some amazing endorsements, and we're super proud Jasmin Paris and @adharanand.bsky.social are both fans of the book. Read their reviews and many more here: www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
May 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
ULTRA WOMEN has received some amazing endorsements, and we're super proud Jasmin Paris and @adharanand.bsky.social are both fans of the book. Read their reviews and many more here: www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
Totally buzzing from the reception ULTRA WOMEN has received this week! @emmajourno.bsky.social and I delighted that women finally feel heard in the world of endurance sport. If you do grab a copy please leave us a review on Amazon. It really helps to spread the word! www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
May 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Totally buzzing from the reception ULTRA WOMEN has received this week! @emmajourno.bsky.social and I delighted that women finally feel heard in the world of endurance sport. If you do grab a copy please leave us a review on Amazon. It really helps to spread the word! www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
My book Ultra Women written with @emmajourno.bsky.social is out today. We were originally told that men wouldn't buy this book so there was no market for it (as apparently women don't buy sports books!!!) - we desperately want to prove that marketing person wrong!
www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
May 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
My book Ultra Women written with @emmajourno.bsky.social is out today. We were originally told that men wouldn't buy this book so there was no market for it (as apparently women don't buy sports books!!!) - we desperately want to prove that marketing person wrong!
www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-...
Thank you!!! I also have matching nails 💅
May 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thank you!!! I also have matching nails 💅
What a lovely book review! Bit overwhelmed by this one... 😢 www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-... @emmajourno.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
What a lovely book review! Bit overwhelmed by this one... 😢 www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-... @emmajourno.bsky.social
BOOK LAUNCH DAY!
It's going to be a busy one...
-Hair appointment
-Nail art appointment
-Podcast recording
-Collect and feed kids/dog
-Set up book launch
-Release the book into the wild!!!
It's going to be a busy one...
-Hair appointment
-Nail art appointment
-Podcast recording
-Collect and feed kids/dog
-Set up book launch
-Release the book into the wild!!!
May 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
BOOK LAUNCH DAY!
It's going to be a busy one...
-Hair appointment
-Nail art appointment
-Podcast recording
-Collect and feed kids/dog
-Set up book launch
-Release the book into the wild!!!
It's going to be a busy one...
-Hair appointment
-Nail art appointment
-Podcast recording
-Collect and feed kids/dog
-Set up book launch
-Release the book into the wild!!!
Wow, Scotland! You really threw everything at me 🏴☀️⛰️⛰️⛰️💦
Glorious sunshine and phenomenal views. Endless boggy ascents and technical terrain.
A truly brutal 3-day ultramarathon but worth every minute.
I gave it my all and came away 2nd Female 🏆
Shocked and delighted with the result 🥈
Glorious sunshine and phenomenal views. Endless boggy ascents and technical terrain.
A truly brutal 3-day ultramarathon but worth every minute.
I gave it my all and came away 2nd Female 🏆
Shocked and delighted with the result 🥈
May 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Wow, Scotland! You really threw everything at me 🏴☀️⛰️⛰️⛰️💦
Glorious sunshine and phenomenal views. Endless boggy ascents and technical terrain.
A truly brutal 3-day ultramarathon but worth every minute.
I gave it my all and came away 2nd Female 🏆
Shocked and delighted with the result 🥈
Glorious sunshine and phenomenal views. Endless boggy ascents and technical terrain.
A truly brutal 3-day ultramarathon but worth every minute.
I gave it my all and came away 2nd Female 🏆
Shocked and delighted with the result 🥈
Highland Ultra, here I come!
April 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Highland Ultra, here I come!
How the day ended 🏴
April 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How the day ended 🏴
How the day began... versus...
April 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How the day began... versus...