Lakeland 50, 2019: a lock-down inspired race report of my first ultra “Do these paracetamols belong to anyone?”. Blank stares all round. I pop a couple. It’s cheating a bit, but I’m pretty sure I’m not going to podium, so it’s probably okay. I’m at the second check point (Mardale Head, 20 miles in) and, … Continue reading Lakeland 50
So I’m not sure how I got roped into it, what I do know is the entry to Lakeland 50 was a birthday present from a former boyfriend…… thanks for that! So the Lakeland 50 is dubbed as one of the toughest ultras in the Uk, self navigated, unsupported over some of the most beautiful … Continue reading Lakeland 50 2017
The race briefing to this event stresses two unwritten rules. First, never refer to the race as “just the 50” (as many will know there is a 100 mile event as well)-it’s a tough event and an arduous route. Second, if you have a time in your mind –forget it. You never know what is … Continue reading Lakeland 50 (UTLD)
Tom: This is a fairly new race only 4 years old and was started as a English version of the UTMB. I ran this race last year and despite rather wet conditions enjoyed it. Camping at the school in Coniston is included in the entry fee and we arrived early enough on the Friday to … Continue reading Lakeland 100
Its 9.30am Saturday 24th July and I’m sat cross legged in the hall of Coniston Secondary school with over 300 other runners being briefed about the 50 mile trail race we’re about to run in the Lake District. I was feeling a bit queezy not because I was nervous but because I’d only got back … Continue reading Lakeland 50 (UTLD)