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10.14 miles, 2,720 feet, 3 hours 16 minutes: Loughrigg trails, including down the race route from the top to the road at High Close, through...

I'm glad Selwyn and co have managed to salvage the race. It won't be the same not sitting out at the Three Shires Inn afterwards, but I look forward...

One armed toe press-ups, starting in the up position, using the seat of a chair, bending the elbow as much as I can without failure - 80 each side;...

10.38 miles, 2,963 feet, 3 hours 33 minutes: Wansfell Pike twice, ascending initially via High Skelghyll and the 3 way junction, then going along the...

10.1 miles, 2,320 feet, 3 hours 11 minutes: Loughrigg trails from/to Rothay Bridge, ascending via Fishgarths Wood, Todd Crag, Lily Tarn, and Ivy...

One armed toe press-ups, starting in the up position, using the seat of a chair, bending the elbow as much as I can without failure - 160 each side....

13.62 miles, 3,694 feet, 4 hours 14 minutes: Rothay Bridge - Roman Ruins - Borrans Park - Skelghyll Lane - Holbeck Lane - Robin Lane - Troutbeck -...

10.34 miles, 2,783 feet, 3 hours 15 minutes: Loughrigg trails from/to Rothay Bridge; ascending via Fox Ghyll, descending down past the old golf club...

10.01 miles, 2,838 feet, 2 hours 55 minutes: Ambleside - Old Lake Road - Blue Hill Road/Lane - Stock Ghyll Lane - Roundhill Farm - south ridge - Red...

they certainly were!

All change: see the Ambleside AC webpage latest news 30th march 2025. I only noticed yesterday.

11.04 miles, 3,005 feet, 3 hours 29 minutes: Rothay Bridge - Roman Ruins - Borrans Park - Stagshaw Gardens - High Skelghyll - Skelghyll Lane -...

Unweighted one arm chest to floor knee press-ups, alternating arms: R: 13 11 11 10 8 7 6 6 6 5. L: 13 11 10 10 8 5 7 5 6 5. Chair dips - 8 sets of...

Struth, that was a long time ago, happy days to be sure.

7.56 miles, 1,848 feet, 2 hours 15 minutes: Loughrigg trails, taking in Fishgarths Wood, Todd Crag, Lily Tarn, and the top. Overcast, with no...

After all the noise and fuss, it really is Quiet Around Here!

It was a brilliant 5 days. From scampering over the Rhinogs to bog-trotting on the Plylimon approach, the route has everything. Treasured memories!

10.51 miles, 3,062 feet, 3 hours 34 minutes: Wansfell Pike twice, ascending initially via High Skelghyll and the 3 way junction, then going down to...

Well, there's no point in rushing back and half my issues are currently still mysteries. We're trying to release my back tightness by increasing the...

10.09 miles, 2,480 feet, 3 hours 10 minutes: Loughrigg trails. Overcast, with the cloud base at about 1,500 feet. Intermittent drizzle. A cold wind...

10.41 miles, 2,956 feet, 3 hours 13 minutes: Wansfell Pike twice, ascending initially via Blue Hill Road and Lane and the steps, then going along the...

That is a decent session Mr B. Sore quads afterwards?

10.36 miles, 2,630 feet, 3 hours 23 minutes: Loughrigg trails. Sunshine, blue sky, thin high clouds, no rain, a moderate breeze from the west....

Was just thinking about you the other day Luke, and wondering how you were. Hope you're back running soon.

Bit QAH, Mike? My leg sessions are up to: 200 bodyweight squats 20x 160kg inclined leg press 100 bodyweight squats 20x 160kg inclined leg...

Hey Jason, the FRA have said they are closing this forum down, there's just a few old timers keeping the lights on at the moment. The Bob Graham 24H...

It started when i was given a bottle of bourbon for my 30th, and i don't drink whisky so i brought it along to my first Hobble marshalling day. I was...

14.3 miles, 3,409 feet, 4 hours 37 minutes: Rothay Bridge - Miller bridge - Stoney Lane - Rydal Park - Low Sweden Bridge - rock step - Low Pike -...

10.04 miles, 2,591 feet, 3 hours 15 minutes: Wansfell Pike from 2 sides, ascending the first time from Skelghyll Lane and the 3 way junction, then...