Pacers for Overseas Runners
I'm a New Zealand based runner who is thinking of having a crack at the BG in summer 2023 or summer 2024. I'm from the UK but moved to NZ just after I got into running back in 2014. I've since been back to the UK and recce'd several of the legs while on holiday visiting my godparents, who live in Borrowdale. I feel like I should just get on and have a crack at it next time, as at the current rate of progress I'm going to be in my 50s before I've recce'd the whole thing.
While I can get support from family at the road crossings, I don't have many running friends or family in the UK who are going to realistically be able to pace and witness me on any attempt. I've seen people post on this forum requesting for pacers before, but can anyone give me some additional pointers on how I might go about this?
Any and all responses very much appreciated.
Pacers for Overseas Runners - Redux
OK folks, it has been a while but I'm back - I am going to be in Borrowdale for my Godparents' 50th wedding anniversary in July so for various reasons it feels like it is time to seize the day.
I have registered an attempt at The Bob Graham Round starting at 10pm on Friday 12th July. The plan is to run clockwise on a ~23 hour schedule via Lord's Rake and the West Wall Traverse. I've got family and friends to do the driving and logistics, but I'm likely to be short on pacers so if you fancy pacing an NZ-based Brit then let me know.
Training is going reasonably well and I'll be looking to peak at about 100k and 3000m of climb per week for several weeks before flying over. I'm in decent shape now and expect to be mountain fit by the time I'm over.