Endurance | Adventure | Chill
Words By Lisa Pratt – Images by James Mackeddie We were greeted by the very welcoming Matt Ward and Anna Frost and taken through to one of the rooms that became our base for that day (with stunning scenery!). Once we had all arrived, Anna gave a very humble introduction about herself. Followed by a…
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I went into the Clif bar 10 Peaks with high hopes. I train on flat roads, so undulating terrain is always a challenge, let alone punishing ascents on rocks, boulders and scree. Yet, it is something I love, thrive on and sign up to race for those reasons. “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’…
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I feel the need – the need for speed! The Maverick races set out to make the most of the British countryside, weaving trails across the South of England from Surrey to Dorset. Aimed at all abilities, 3 course lengths provide options and unlike many series out there, you can switch on the day of…
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The Montane Trail26 Events Howgils race is part of a larger series incorporating races at Delamere, Grizedale and Helvellyn. After a restless night sleep camped at Keswick Mountain Festival (high winds and a gazebo next door meant loud noises every half an hour. Within seconds of the owner proudly boasting it survived in the morning…
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When the suns out and the temps still cool, there is nothing better than a trail run or ride before locking yourself away for 8 hours in the office, prevented from keeping mobile. It can also free the mind up, for a more productive and inspired day setting yourself to what ever task your 9-5…
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The 2016 3 Peaks Race, in its 62nd year, was set to be a challenging race. From Ricky Lightfoot returning in a bid to secure a third sucessive win, to the weather dropping a white sheet over the 3 towering peaks surrounding Horton in Ribblesdale, anything could happen. Peace in event HQ as early…
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The North Face have a decorated history sponsoring elite runners and iconic trail races such as UTMB and The Endurance Series in the States. And yet, they aren’t a brand which are a go to for shoes. But is this about to change? With an athlete roster boasting the likes of Rob Krarr, Dylan Bowman,…
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The Salomon Speedcross is an established crud eating, trail munching, race wining shoe. Though something of a Salomon classic, development and improvements continue, along with new variants for specific applications. Features: Anti-Debris Mesh Upper – Prevents debris getting into your shoe EndoFit™ – Internal fit sleeve to improve feedback and foot-wrapping Injected EVA – Lightweight support cushioning and…
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A while back whilst stood on top of a Lakeland fell I said you need to grab every opportunity life throws at you. Now, when I was invited to my best mates wedding as Best Man/organiser on Herm Island and it was a secret to be kept from the bride…… well, I thought he was…
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I was invited out to the UCI Downhill World Cup in Leogang, Austria by Bliss Protection on business. Now I’ve been to Fort William’s World Cup for a number of years, universally regarded for having the best track and crowd and no the track well, however nothing prepared me for the scale of the track.Based…
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James Mackeddie 