Wendy Dodds and Nicky Lavery come fifteenth in the A class. And then, of course, there is the Man vs Horse Marathon. Mark Croasdale is once again first human finisher – the 22 miles of Welsh hills take him 2 hours 11 minutes 16 seconds.
A detailed history of the sport of fell running. The book also tells the stories of some of the greatest exponents of the sport through the ages.
This book first explains the differences between trail and fell running.
40 runs in the National Park, including the Three Peaks Pete Ellwood. Malham, Turn L on a bridleway, signposted 'Weets Top'. Run up the steep track to a gate marked by an old market stone. Pass through the gate 6.6km.
In addition to clear route description, mapping and gradient profiles, the guide also provides background information on local races and running clubs, the history of running in the region, as well as practical information on safety, ...
This guide will show you how to prepare physically, the techniques to practice and how to plan a training programme to improve your uphill running.
Whether you want to follow the course of some of the classic fell races, or explore some of the quieter corners of the national park, the aim of this book is to inspire you to enjoy this thrilling sport in one of its greatest playgrounds.
However for the off-road runner this has a particular emphasise due to the simple fact that during trail and fell runs you are much more likely to spend a major portion of the race running up hills than in other running disciplines.
Information on terrain and facilities is included, as are interesting points of history and natural history to look out for. The book also includes a section on training, gear and avoiding and dealing with injuries for beginners.
Run to the Finish is not your typical running book.