2011 Races

Had a good run today around Ladybower and Edale with JC, Lucy and Wil. Sadly the camera was not co-operating, but our resident artist has created an impression of the day - more on Lucy's blog here.


Thought I'd put a quick list of the races I'm doing this year on here, although I have only got as far as September...

3rd March - Tower 42 Stair Race
6th March - Open 5 (Peak District) with George
12th March - Wuthering Hike / Howarth Hobble - 32 miles (1st counter in Ultra series)
27th March - UKA 100km Championships - 100km Road Race
3rd April - Open 5 (Lake District) with George
30th April - 3 Peaks Fell race
24th - 29th May - APEX Adventure race with Lucy, JC and Alasdair
11th - 26th June - South West Coast Path record attempt - 620 miles
29th July - Lakeland 100 - 100 miles (2nd counter in Ultra series)
6th August - Long Tour of Bradwell - 32 miles (3rd counter in Ultra series)
13th - 22nd August - Fastnet Yacht race aboard Wild Spirit 
3rd September - Keilder 100 - 100 mile mountain bike race
17th September - High Peak 40 (4th counter in Ultra series)

In between there will be lots of training weekends for the sailing and APEX, as much mountain biking, swimming and kayaking as I can manage, a holiday in the van, my best friend's stag and wedding, PhD work, planning the Big Alps Run for next year and trying to raise money for Water for Kids!

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