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RE: It begins... (again)
On the recommendation of the esteemed God Farther of running himself (Mr Tom Roper), I have just finished the book: There is no map in hell by Steve Birkinshaw. The book recounts his successful attempt to complete all the Wainwright peaks. 214 of them. At the age of 45 he ran 320 miles and ascended 36,000 metres in six days and 13 hours, beating the record set by Joss Naylor in 1987. I think the works out as the equivalent of 5 Bob Graham rounds over the six days, but at a faster pace.
It was a really inspirational read and has made me very hungry for the lovely fells. I must get up there this year. I have also resolved not to moan as much when running over the Downs. Well a little bit less anyway.
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