'Adrian's session on resilience, drawn from his own experience with 'Couch to 250k,' exceeded all expectations.' Sarah Knight - Tribus People We recently had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive event for a select group of commercial leaders, and we were looking for a speaker who could not only engage with the group but also deliver value that would be relevant to their roles. Adrian's session on resilience, drawn from his own experience with 'Coach to 250k,' exceeded all expectations. Adrian truly went above and beyond as a speaker. His commitment to getting to know the audience before his slot ensured that his presentation was perfectly pitched. His personal journey and the lessons he shared were both inspiring and engaging, capturing the audience's attention from start to finish. Our attendees were not just impressed but also deeply moved by Adrian's story and the practical insights he provided. He connected with them on a personal level, making his talk the highlight of the morning. His ability to relate his experiences to broader lessons on resilience left everyone with actionable takeaways. This event has been one of the best we've organised, largely thanks to Adrian's exceptional contribution. He worked seamlessly within the allotted time, making every minute count. We highly recommend Adrian for any event where you need a speaker who can deliver both inspiration and practical advice. His dedication and expertise make him a standout speaker, and we look forward to working with him again in the future.
'From Couch to 250k'
‘Adrian Ball is an ultra-marathon runner with a story like no other!
Having never bought a pair of running shoes 5 years ago, Adrian has transformed from a non-runner to becoming a multistage ultra-marathon runner across the globe. Taking part in events from 50-kilometre day events to 250-kilometre, 5-day, multistage events across desert terrain. ​What’s even more inspiring is that he has done this with no official coaching and at the age of 50 has just completed his 10th ultra-marathon event, placing 4th in the over 50 category. All this for someone who 15 years ago battled with a cancer diagnosis that he fought and won.
​Adrian’s background working in finance for 30 years and more recently at the University of Exeter has created lots of challenges both individually and as part of teams. With this experience along with running long distances, has created someone who knows he can face anything that comes his way. ​
Using the skills he has learned facing epic running events, has enabled him to build a kit bag of techniques and tips that can be applied to any challenge in life where resilience is essential.
​‘From couch to 250km’ is his keynote speech, in which he talks about resilience. How do you focus on success and achievement when the odds are against you? How can you achieve anything if you truly put your mind to it?
He shares anecdotes of race preparation, challenging events pushing through injury, and limiting beliefs to achieve things that neither he nor those around him thought possible. ​He’s used those experiences to challenge himself further, to embark on a master's degree later in his career, and to share with you how you can focus to achieve big things when you know how.
​Aiming for his next big event in Sweden, running 100 kilometres, in one session at night, Adrian will stimulate your brain to think how you can achieve anything with a resilient mindset. ‘