To mark the end of her teens, Jenny took on one of the Lake District’s most exhilarating challenges – the Pinnacle Ridge Extreme. This brutal 28km race weaves together iconic scrambles like Pinnacle Ridge, Cove Crags, and the legendary Striding Edge on Helvellyn, blending technical hands-on-rock action with relentless climbs […]
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A Guide to the Hill Running ‘Rounds’ of Great Britain: The Six Iconic Challenges!
If your idea of a good time is running up a hill, why not why not tackle several of the country’s toughest together, just for kicks? Oh, and throw in a time limit to really keep things interesting. Intrigued? Welcome to the world of hill running rounds, where the only […]
Read MoreThe Snowdon Skyrace – My First Competitive Trail Run Experience
The Snowdon Skyrace in Wales is a challenging long-distance race, complete with technical scrambles. Naturally, it was the perfect opportunity for Jenny to dive headfirst into the world of skyrunning with her first-ever competitive event! Here’s how it went… The night before my first Snowdon Skyrace was spent sheltering in […]
Read MoreThe Bob Graham Round: Joe on Running 42 Peaks in Under 24 Hours(!)
The Bob Graham Round is a trying long-distance hill running challenge, requiring the highest 42 fells in the Lake District (a total ascent of around 27,000ft) to be traversed in sub 24 hours. It’s the ultimate test of endurance, fitness and navigational skills. For one reason or another, only one […]
Read MoreStuart on Running Hadrian’s Wall in 3 Days
After a life changing event and mid pandemic, Stuart decided to run 135km coast-to-coast along Hadrian’s Wall. Here he recounts his solo journey, and what he learnt along the way. Why Did You Decide to Run Hadrian’s Wall? The route for running Hadrian’s Wall covers three counties in a beautiful […]
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