Tom Randall

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Lattice Founder and Coach, Tom Randall, has a climbing career spanning 26 years; with 20 of those also being spent coaching climbing, as well as athletics and Tae Kwon Do. Tom is a BMC Fundamentals and Physical Training Course creator and deliverer, and former GB Senior Team manager and GB Junior Coach. As one of the founders of Lattice Training, Tom has been witness to what he calls the “rollercoaster of exciting times” developing both the company and the team of coaches and staff. Tom says, “I always thought that coaching was a challenging task, but supporting a whole team of growing coaches is a whole different kettle of fish. I’m still learning a lot!”

In his own climbing, Tom is no stranger to training hard, pushing boundaries and achieving impressive goals. Tom made the first ascent of Century Crack (5,14b) in Utah, USA, as well as the first ascent of The Kraken (V13) in Devon, England. Tom also achieved the speed record of the Brown & Whillans 24hr challenge, climbing all the routes on the eastern and western edges of the Peak District National Park with partner, Pete Whittaker. Tom still retains ambitious personal climbing goals; to climb 9a sport and trad climb beyond 9a.

Tom is a passionate and enthusiastic coach, with good energy for helping others. He loves being able to pass on all he has learned in his years as a professional climber to positively impact other peoples’ training and climbing progression. “It makes every day worth it when I see happy clients who are climbing harder and better each year!”

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Fri Night Vid The Wide Boyz on Hanuman 8b / +

In this week's Friday Night Video, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall head to Switzerland to attempt Jonas Schild's route Hanuman, an 8b/+ trad route with the potential for some big falls...

9 May

News Tom Randall makes first ascent of hard urban offwidth

Tom Randall has made the first ascent of Autobahn, an offwidth located under a bridge in northern Berlin.

46 2 Oct, 2024

Competition WINNER - Win a Tendon Ropes Master 9.7mm 60m

One of the most favorite ropes among our customers. MASTER 9.7 is time-proven – it offers an ideal diameter, SBS sheath and a long lifespan. One of the best ropes for rock climbing you can get. Offers an excellent value for money.

3 4 Apr, 2024

News Pete Whittaker climbs Pura Pura, 8c trad

Fresh off the FA of his 9a trad route Crown Royale in Norway, Pete Whittaker has made the second ascent of Tom...

11 Oct, 2023

Fri Night Vid Wide Boyz

This week's Friday Night Video put Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall on the path to global domination: Wide Boyz. The pair travel to the US to...

3 24 Mar, 2023

News The Walk of Life E9, by Calum Muskett and Tom Randall

Calum Muskett and Tom Randall talk us through their ascents of James Pearson's The Walk of Life,...

8 8 Feb, 2023

News Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker Break Peak Classic Rock Round by Bike Record

Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall - AKA the WideBoyz - have made the second...

22 Aug, 2022

The Ticklist Will Bosi Boulders New Peak 8C+ and Classic Rock Round Record Broken

19 Aug, 2022

Interview Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall on their Motorway Roof Crack - The Great Rift

29 8 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #52: Bridges, Boulders, Highballs and Big Mountains

3 5 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

7 1 May, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

Video Kendal Mountain Festival - Tom Randall Interview

11 Nov, 2020

News Lakes Classic Rock Record set (again) by Tom Randall, smashed by Will Birkett

22 Sep, 2020

News Tom Randall Breaks Lakes Classic Rock Challenge Record

29 12 Aug, 2020

Fri Night Vid Pete Whittaker climbs Recovery Drink (8c+)

5 27 Mar, 2020

Fri Night Vid The Wideboyz Crack on in Canyonlands

12 21 Jun, 2019

News Hardest Crack Line yet for the Wide Boyz - Black Mamba 5.14b

15 Apr, 2019

News Roof Crack Repeat by Randall and Whittaker - Necronomicon 5.13d / 14a

12 Apr, 2019

Interview Perfect Partners #15: Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall

2 24 Jan, 2019

Fri Night Vid Wide Boyz - All Tooled Up

28 11 Jan, 2019

Skills Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 7: Training Lessons from the Over 50's

10 6 Dec, 2018

Article Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 6: Finger Injuries

14 29 Nov, 2018

Article Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 5: Finger Strength Rules

36 22 Nov, 2018

Article Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 4: Conditioning & Mobility

18 31 Oct, 2018

Skills Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 3: Strength & Power

29 24 Oct, 2018

Skills Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 2: Power Endurance

17 17 Oct, 2018

Skills Lattice Training Series with Tom Randall - Part 1: Endurance

22 10 Oct, 2018

Skills Lattice Training: Long End Power Endurance

3 22 Mar, 2018

Skills Lattice Training: Anaerobic Capacity

14 Mar, 2018

News First Trad Ascent of Spain's Hardest Crack By Tom Randall

7 12 Feb, 2018

Article 10 People You'll Meet...at Kendal Mountain Festival 2017

2 14 Nov, 2017

Gear News Wide Boyz Crack School in association with Wild Country tour dates announced

21 Sep, 2017

Fri Night Vid Wide Grandadz

9 30 Jun, 2017

News VIDEO - Wideboyz in the Czech Republic

36 5 Apr, 2017

Fri Night Vid Wideboyz Smash Staffordshire Nose Record

12 9 Dec, 2016

News New Dorset E8 for Tom Randall

11 7 Nov, 2016

News VIDEO - Tom Randall: Obsession

38 1 Nov, 2016

News The Millennium Arch 5.14: 300ft Roof Crack by Wide Boyz

11 13 Oct, 2016

Interview Wide Boyz at Large in America

8 4 Oct, 2016

News Crown of Thorns 5.14a - World's Biggest Roof Crack by Wideboyz

11 3 Oct, 2016

News Wideboyz Smash Staffs Nose Record by Two Hours

13 17 Aug, 2016

News Tom Randall Climbs Franco Cookson's Roof Project: Infusoria E7 6b

22 13 Jul, 2016

News New Mega-Offwidth for Wide-Boy Pete W

4 12 May, 2016

Friday Night Video WideBoyz Minions

9 19 Feb, 2016

Video Stamina Training with Tom Randall

68 5 Mar, 2014

Video Hoy Boys - Tom Randall, Calum Muskett - E7s

18 Sep, 2013

Video Tom Randall on Appointment With Death E9 6c

11 17 Aug, 2013

Video New Grit E8 for Tom Randall

9 5 Apr, 2013

Review Wide Boyz DVD

19 7 Dec, 2012

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Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

8 27 Aug

Rab Nitron 25L Pack

A lightweight day pack with a superb running-inspired harness, the Nitron 25 is close-fitting and highly breathable, making it ideal for all summer hill fun from walking to running to scrambling. In fact our only complaint is that Rab don't offer a longer back length for...

22 Aug

Tendon Master Pro 9.2mm

A small-ish diameter sport climbing rope with a lovely supple feel, the Master Pro 9.2mm is a versatile option that's light enough for redpointing bit still sufficiently beefy if you're using it to work routes, says Tim Hill. But don't expect the longevity of a...

15 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while...

12 12 Aug

Wild Country Session 2.0 and Mosquito Pro Harness

Wild Country's revamped harness range puts the brand right back up there with the market leaders, says Tim...

1 Aug

Rab Downpour Trail Lite and Phantom - ultralight shells for runners and backpackers

Including one of the lightest waterproof jackets on the market, a...

29 Jul

Rab Veil XP 20 Waterproof Pack

Designed for big running adventures, mountain marathons, and super-ultralight backpackers, Rab's Veil XP is a comfy and...

3 Jul

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Announcements direct from manufacturers

Rab and the Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust announce new partnership

UK-based charity makes mountains safely accessible to young people, aligning with Rab's values and brand heritage

26 Sep, 2024

Equip celebrates five years of partnership with the Outward Bound Trust

This week Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. ("Equip"), home of technical outdoor apparel and equipment brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, and The Outward Bound Trust ("Outward Bound") celebrate a milestone in...

5 Jul, 2024

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024