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[Bierzo Baggie]

They used to call this part of Airedale (around Keighley and Bingley) The Rift Valley because it produced such a high number of quality distance runners.

Probably the same where you are.

Interesting.
Running is probably more traditional in your neck of the woods. Here it was seen as an eccentric and profitless pastime until fairly recently, although it must be said, the region has produced some superb individual runners.

Most of the excellent local races date from recent years. Perhaps only The Basque Country can speak of a decent "tradition" of distance running.