Our Team

Maria Leijerstam – Owner

CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer

BCU Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport

Certificate in Sports Nutrition

CrossFit Endurance Trainer

MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor

After running the Marathon des Sables in 2007 I became hooked on anything endurance related and began Adventure Racing. Since then I have experienced so many new sports in so many different countries and met so many amazing people that I can truly say I love what I do. I’ve competed in numerous World Series expedition adventure races that have involved racing non-stop for up to 120hrs by foot, bike & kayak. I’ve competed in the Three Peaks Yacht Race twice, raced in the longest cross country ski race in the world, Vasaloppet and was selected to represent Great Britain in the 2009 LandRover G4 Challenge. Every day is different and challenging and I just can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning to start work! I established Multisport Wales in early 2010 as a way of allowing others to experience some of the great wonders of the multisport world, right on their doorstep. (Photo: testing out my nephews new mountain bike…in my wellies!)

Anna Stickland – Freelance Instructor

MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor

I have been an outdoor instructor for the past 20 years, starting off in sail training (qualified as a commercial skipper), then working for social services (specialising in providing activities for people with disabilities) before establishing my own residential activity business in 2000.  I am a qualified and experienced instructor of rock climbing and abseiling, caving, gorge walking, canoeing, hill walking and navigation, archery, mountain biking and team building tasks.  I have led expeditions to the French Alps, the Picos de Europa in N. Spain and to the Himalayas – later this year I am taking a group to Borneo.  I am an active member of South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team.  Last year I completed several endurance events both walking (100 mile traverse of the Brecon Beacons in 5 days, self-supported), running (London Marathon, plus multiple ½ marathon events) and biking (Brecon Beast 107k/2,000m ascent, 8th female finisher). (Photo: Anna in Nepal 2006)

Adrianne Leijerstam – PR & Advertising

Where would we be without our mummy? Luckily for me, mine is a Journalist & PR consultant so when she’s not on ski holidays in the Alps or sailing in the Med, I take every opportunity to use her expertise. Adrianne loves riding horses and being out in the fresh air.  She regularly joins me in a CrossFit workout or out on a bike ride. (Photo: Adrianne out mountain biking in the hills)

Neal & Joe Fletcher – Burn Series Kayak Team

“Photo to be added”

Former Cardiff Canoe Club Chairman, Neal and his son, Joe are the stars who make the kayaking in the Burn Series possible. Neal works at a Consulting Engineers in Pentwyn and when he’s not at work he helps out at Joe’s Scout Group.

Contact
Event enquiries: events@burnseries.co.uk
Training & general enquires: maria@burnseries.co.uk
Mobile: 07862 227 187
Upcoming Events