by Guest Contributor | Oct 10, 2023 | Members' posts, Race Report
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run up Britain’s highest mountain? To ascend effortlessly into the clouds then glide back down, soaring on a wave of support and euphoria? If so, stop reading this and go listen to Finlay Wild’s podcast. He won it again this...
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 Guest Contributor | Sep 18, 2023 | Members' posts, Race Report
6.2 miles, 1165 feetStanage Edge – Hathersage This is a favourite of mine. It’s in the beautiful village of Hathersage just outside of Sheffield. I have entered it for many years now. It’s low key, £7 to enter, fabulous cakes afterwards and all the proceeds go...
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...