In the beginning there was the Spine Race. It was 268 miles long and it happened in January. There was also the Challenger, which was ‘only’ 108 miles. Over the years a Summer version has been added, and also the Sprint, a mere 46 miles from Edale to Hebden Bridge. This is still quite aContinue reading “The Summer Spine Sprint 2023 – We can be heroes, just for one day”
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The Fellsman – a tale of hills and bogs
I don’t spend much time looking for races to do as I’m easily led and so just seem to jump onto races other people have found for me. This one started as an invite to a WhatsApp group. Once I’d joined the group of course I had to do the race, didn’t I? Anyway theContinue reading “The Fellsman – a tale of hills and bogs”
The Haworth Hobble – Out on the Wily, Windy (and snowy) Moors
So because I don’t read my blog because I think it’s terrible, I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned the fact that I will be running the 2023 Summer spine Sprint with Sharon. If I haven’t, I am. If I have, I still am. Some of my friends (well, bad influences anyway) had entered the HaworthContinue reading “The Haworth Hobble – Out on the Wily, Windy (and snowy) Moors”
The Cheviot Goat Ultra II
So December last year I was saved from certain death – or at least a DNF – by the forced last minute cancellation of the Cheviot Goat Race. I took up the offer of the rescheduled March event and it proved invaluable to gain a bit of experience in the Cheviots before the Summer spineContinue reading “The Cheviot Goat Ultra II”
SVP100 – Or, More Accurately, DNF80
This isn’t a race report. The SVP100 is a great race and elsewhere in this blog you will find a report on last year’s race. Sadly this year was a DNF and so this is more of an inquest and a self-indulgent ramble, I suggest you stop reading now… You have been warned, please don’tContinue reading “SVP100 – Or, More Accurately, DNF80”
The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Final Part)
After eating and drinking I followed my normal routine and tried to get some rest. At CP5 the sleeping area was a darkened hall. I took my mat and sleeping bag into the hall and prepared to get some, if not sleep, at least some rest. Someone in the hall was snoring very loudly. AsContinue reading “The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Final Part)”
The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Five)
Before I left CP4 the feeling of deja vu overtook me again – here I was, having my feet taped while Rachel brought me breakfast. However this time the taping was much less extensive than last year and some of it was simply preventative to protect some hot spots that were developing. One kit checkContinue reading “The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Five)”
The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Four)
My alarm woke me after about two hours of sleep in total confusion. I think my conversation with Lindley had affected my dreams as I awoke convinced I was in the middle of my kit check. I packed my stuff up and went back to the main room to hunt down breakfast and get someContinue reading “The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Four)”
The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Three)
Despite my misgivings about a diet heavy on pulses and a small tent, I managed a couple of hours of sleep with no real problem. I returned to the main tent to see what I could get to eat. It turned out I was supposed to clear my tent when I left it – whichContinue reading “The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Three)”
The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Two)
So we left me at CP1 having arrived just ahead of schedule in good shape and I’d been fed. All I wanted next was to sleep – or at least rest. CP1 is at a scout centre and so has proper bunk beds – albeit a bit small and with plastic mattresses. I went forContinue reading “The Summer Spine Race 2022 – This time…(Part Two)”
The Only Way Is Pennine... 