by Guest Contributor | Sep 25, 2023 | Adventure Race, Big Rounds, Members' posts, Overnight, Race Report, Ultra
Firstly, thank you to all of you who wished me well for this race in the long build-up and, sent messages whilst it was happening, it really helped me pull through. Fair warning in advance, this is a relatively long post…but it was a relatively long race, so I hope...
by IanF | Sep 2, 2023 | Adventure Race, Ultra
The Faroe Islands were never really on my radar for a place to visit, but after I heard about an adventure race across the remote islands in the North Atlantic I thought this was the perfect opportunity to explore. The race consisted of 12 continuous stages, including...
by Guest Contributor | Jul 3, 2023 | Members' posts, Overnight, Race Report, Ultra
45 miles, circa 6000ft ascent Weather: 21 degrees falling to 18 degrees overnight with 80% humidity by Rose George & Liz Casey This run – a midsummer version of the annual winter Pendle Way in a Day – is purposefully held on the shortest night of the year, but...
by Guest Contributor | Jul 1, 2023 | Big Rounds, Members' posts, News, Paddy Buckley, Race Report, Ultra
INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks after my Paddy Buckley Round on 10th/11th June 2023, I’m feeling alright – a little tired and in the midst of that, really pleased. What a brilliant feeling, I’ve done it! I moved through and over 47 copaon/peaks in Eryri/Snowdonia with...
by Guest Contributor | Mar 13, 2023 | Members' posts, Race Report, Ultra
What? The Spine Challenger is a 108-mile ultramarathon along the Pennine way in the glorious month of January. It starts in Edale in Derbyshire and finishes in Hawes in North Yorkshire. It is a self-sufficient race with only one official aid station in Hebden Bridge...