Short blog on Geoff Cox's '3 short films recognising the 3 running legends who have given their names to iconic running challenges in the Lake District', one of which previews at KMF next month.
https://itsahill.wordpress.com/2016/...unds-3-videos/
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Short blog on Geoff Cox's '3 short films recognising the 3 running legends who have given their names to iconic running challenges in the Lake District', one of which previews at KMF next month.
https://itsahill.wordpress.com/2016/...unds-3-videos/
Today would have been Eric Beard's 85th birthday. The kick up the arse I needed to finally put together the bits and pieces that have been floating about my harddrive for the better part of a year. https://quickquickpotato.wordpress.c...20/eric-beard/
Top blogging Ally. I've just left Glenmore (having done the 4000s) and had no idea of the connection.Quote:
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Excellent Ally. I've always been surprised that there is not more published about Beardie's amazing achievements.Quote:
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I guess his achievements and untimely demise were in an era when events were not as well documented as they are today.
Was he not the one who broke with the then tradition, by inaugurating the 6.00 p.m. start, clockwise, for the BG?
He may have been. Fred Rogerson says he "trotted along the Portinscale road into Keswick last evening at the end of the longest and most strenuous mountain walk ever completed in this country", so presumably it was an evening kick off. Though at that stage the Bob Graham wasn't really an established challenge. Subsequent 24 hour aspirants may have followed in Beardie's footsteps and that might have continued when the BG got going.Quote:
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The certificate isn't up in the bar anymore but I'm reliably informed that it will be safely stowed somewhere, just need to keep pestering people until I find the one person who actually knows where that somewhere is...Quote:
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Thanks for this Ally. Like many people I have read snippets about him here and there, you've pulled together a great tribute to the man, an inspiring read
Thanks for sharing your blog Ally.
Enjoyable and inspiring. Nice one :D
Great article, Ally. What an inspiring story and tragic conclusion. Like you probably, I'd love to know what his 'Rooftop of Wales' route was like and how it compared to the Dragon's Back route.
My latest blog: https://heightsofmadness.com/2016/11...ins-why-we-go/
This article on why we are drawn to the mountains is an abbreviated version of what will ultimately form a chapter in my next book. Incidentally, if anyone knows of a runner (ideally Scottish or Scotland-based) who has an interesting 'why', please get in touch.
Jonny
My latest blog about how to keep yourself motivated during the winter months if anyone's interested in a read...
https://benmounsey.net/2016/11/19/a-...nter-survival/
A good read.Quote:
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Don't forget the waterproof socks!
Agreed (on both) Wharfee lad. Some really useful (and sensible) advice from Ben
Absolutely love the Strava Christmas tree! (And am quite partial to the odd bacon and egg butty!)
Preaching to the converted;) I love winter running.Quote:
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Another top blog. keep em coming Ben.
A good read:D thanks for Sharing Jonny.Quote:
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Not a bad read, but can`t agree on pounding pavements that for me is my worst nightmare and a sure way of losing my fell legs,( I have a good headtorch and still pound the hills morning and night), and actually find the challenge that winter presents a lot more satisfying than running in the other three seasons, especially when there is snow and ice and just tightening your running shoes is not enough (and Ice axe + kathoolas or similar are needed)Quote:
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Nor can I agree on merino as I find that synthetic fabrics seem to wick better than merino wool on me and I find that merino stays wetter longer than synthetics on me, however kit is always subjective.
As for motivation I love life, Hills and the outdoors these coupled with my collie provide all the motivation I need to get out and run or dare I say it sometimes walk;)
But then I am not in Ben Mounseys league so I guess it is each to there own.
:D WOW! Appreciate the Stravart - what a great challenge.....!Quote:
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I find that running straight after work before going home is best. If I go home first I am very unlikely to persuade myself to go out again.Quote:
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On Kenny Stuart and John Wild: https://itsahill.wordpress.com/2016/...nning-trilogy/
A little report on the Nine Standards race
http://calferguson.blogspot.co.uk/20...race-2017.html
Nice read Calvin. Interesting your little comment about flat speed, and I increasingly think that general running ability is important to improving on the fells.
Thanks Travs, hope you are well mate, feels like an age since we were chatting at Up the Nab!Quote:
Originally Posted by Travs
Yeah, I agree. After doing some reading in to Kenny Stuarts training (not that I'm at his level!!), he used to limit his training on the actual fells to no more than a third of his total mileage in order to maintain leg speed. I've usually done more fells than road as it's more enjoyable for me personally but I'm testing this little after thought for a few months now.
Yes mate, a long time... I thought I saw you hovering round at the end of Borrowdale race, but I was maybe hallucinating and in no state for a chat...!
If I lived near the fells I'd love to use them for training, would be silly not to, but I think the general running helps. hopefully some structured training sessions at my new club, on top of my current gym work will see an improvement...
Yes I was spectating/supporting at Borrowdale mate, I waited at the bottom of Dale Head on the grass up from Honister pass, great day.Quote:
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Blog: full details of book launch for 'Running Hard: the story of a rivalry' (biography of Kenny Stuart and John Wild), which is being held in Keswick on Saturday afternoon 18 Feb: https://itsahill.wordpress.com/2017/...-running-hard/ (plus second event 'darn sarf').
What's happened to Ben Mounsey's excellent blog? As the lad had a bit of time off over the winter? Well apart from being first back at the Hebden last weekend
perhaps he's busy writing his book so that he can advertise it on here and use 'blog posts' as a vehicle for its promotion. heck, even I'm tempted to write a book on fell running.
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Mounsey's back!
https://benmounsey.net
Haha just had a bit of time off over winter Derby Tub, but I'm back in business now ;-)Quote:
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https://benmounsey.net/2017/01/31/the-hebden/
Blog on 'The dark art of coaching': https://itsahill.wordpress.com/2017/...t-of-coaching/
Nothing much happened at the Lakes Mountain 42 laaast weekend, but I have precious little to do with my time so I wrote a race report anyway.
https://quickquickpotato.wordpress.c...s-mountain-42/
Something to think about ...
http://exilesview.blogspot.co.uk/
Sorry to hear of your experience Martyn. A vaguely similar thing happened to me between xmas and new year on Jenkin Hill (with fortunately a happier outcome), but it does shock you, and for someone like me who knows no first aid and my only attributes in the situation were my phone and my ability to run, it made me feel very helpless.
P.s. The Kirkstone Pass Inn is fantastic, it's been years since I've been there of an evening so can't comment on the clientele, but to sit outside there in a sunny afternoon or evening, it really is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Some thoughts on living in a runner's paradise yet still being an ungrateful little shit.
https://quickquickpotato.wordpress.c...t-for-granted/
How bizarre, Ally! And I read this just after I had come in from my garden, where the birds were singing and I felt that I was living in paradise . . . in Loughborough. And I have been running up Beacon Hill about once a week (when not injured) for 29 years, and still never get bored with it.Quote:
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Oh Martyn how awful. That poor man. It sounds like so many were trying their best to save his life and you trying to get help to him as soon as was possible. I hope you are ok now. As you say, live life while we have it. xQuote:
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My very honest account of the 63rd Yorkshire 3 Peaks fell race…
https://benmounsey.net/2017/05/03/th...aks-fell-race/
MrRTS race 7 of 50@50 Eskdale Elevation. Blooming brilliant race!
https://plus.google.com/114550169192...ts/LYmhNRQEKK6
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It is a fantastic area to run in. Had the pleasure of staying in Eskdale a couple of years ago, and did most of this route in reverse on a training run. If anything, the lower fells on the other side of Eskdale valley are even quieter and more remote as well...
If you like this sort of quiet race with plenty of route choice, I'd definitely recommend Arenig Fawr in mid-ish Wales in August. Although it does clash on a weekend with a number of other races, Borrowdale for one...
See you at South Mynd...
He is running Borrowdale that weekend. His 1st race of his 50@50 was Ras Yr Aran and that was a small but strong field. Blooming weather was awful! This is Beau dog and I on supporters duties Attachment 8674 We had to run around in circles to keep warm haha.Quote:
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Now South Mynd will be interesting! 1st running and so many route choices. Beau dog, me and camera will be on CP1 to cheer everyone past then I'm going to walk/jog the Ashes Hollow path up to CP10 and let MrRTS know how runable it is. He knows the other path so will just go back on himself if the one I go up is a too rough. Have a good one :-) Shout hi as you go past. If I look like Rambo with bits of sticks, scratches and covered in mud .... do not take the line off CP10 down Ashes Hollow haha