On Saturday Paul Edwards embarked on an epic challenge, completing the Ultra Loop in Wythenshawe. Participants have 6 hours to run around the track and complete as many laps as possible within the time. Paul had a fantastic run, achieving 9th place, after covering 150 laps of the track equalling 62k or 38.57miles.
Paul has described this as the ‘hardest running event’ he has ever done as he struggled with cramp following 28 miles and had to have some walking breaks. Although the race was repetitive, the other runners supported each other and provided encouragement.
Checkers headed to Cracoe, north of Skipton, to compete in the Cracoe (BOFRA) Fell Race. This is a short but tough race covering 2.5miles of undulating fells with an elevation gain of 900ft. The conditions were extremely wet, and Checkers would refer to the first part of the run as a swim rather than a ... Cracoe (BOFRA) Fell Race
15 Lostockers headed to Radcliffe to complete in the Radcliffe AC Multi Terrain 5k. This is a tough race, starting at Sedgley Park Rugby Club, the race heads along Philips Park Road, before turning on to trails as Waterdale. The first mile of the race is all down hill and participants use this to their ... Radcliffe Multi-terrain 5k
Tribute by Josie: On Friday 19th July, the fellrunning community said goodbye to Joss Naylor MBE in one of the most heartwarming & colourful displays of respect for a man who inspired us all! It was an amazing send off that was a privilege to attend and I think Joss would’ve said ‘Aye, it was ... Tribute to Joss Naylor MBE