Nikki Barnard
Born a Yorkshire lass but raised in the West Country, Nikki moved to Chamonix, to ski, serve beer to the locals of Chamonix and dance on bar tops, way back in the Winter of 2004. The Winter brought her to Chamonix, but the Summer certainly kept her there. From a family that spent many of their holidays exploring the UK fells, it was only natural that when Nikki grew up she would want to perhaps explore a little further. Nikki has worked hard to train and run long distances and has been fortunate enough to have run some incredible races and routes all over the world. This lass is a big fan of making the most of the time we have on this wonderful planet and will always embrace everything about personal achievement, no matter how big or small.
Based in Chamonix and having worked in Geneva for the past 13 years in the corporate world, Nikki brings a diverse and dynamic background to the table. She holds a BSc with Honours in Sports and Exercise Psychology and is a fully qualified VTCT/ITEC Sports Massage Therapist. She is also a LiRF Run Leader, UESCA Ultra Running & UKA CiRF Trail/Fell Running Coach, as well as a UK & International Mountain Leader with a WMT Advanced Medicine certificate.
Nikki has a interest in the psychology of ultra-endurance events, particularly in understanding the power of positivity from both a positive and negative perspective. She focuses on exploring how positive thinking can be a powerful tool for overcoming physical and mental barriers, while also recognising the potential pitfalls of excessive positivity.
Based in Chamonix and having worked in Geneva for the past 13 years in the corporate world, Nikki brings a diverse and dynamic background to the table. She holds a BSc with Honours in Sports and Exercise Psychology and is a fully qualified VTCT/ITEC Sports Massage Therapist. She is also a LiRF Run Leader, UESCA Ultra Running & UKA CiRF Trail/Fell Running Coach, as well as a UK & International Mountain Leader with a WMT Advanced Medicine certificate.
Nikki has a interest in the psychology of ultra-endurance events, particularly in understanding the power of positivity from both a positive and negative perspective. She focuses on exploring how positive thinking can be a powerful tool for overcoming physical and mental barriers, while also recognising the potential pitfalls of excessive positivity.
- Favourite destination: Tanzania, Africa
- Most memorable event: UTMB 170km, September 2017
- Next event: Samoens 80km, June 2025
