Category Archives: Run

Trail Race Up The Beast 2009

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Sam

Last Wednesday evening I took part in the “Trail Race Up The Beast” fell race, from Maeshafn, Mold. Having done this last year I’d hoped it would seem easier, but disappointingly it was just as bone crunching as last time … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Big Run

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Sam

As mentioned in previous post, I spent an exceedingly enjoyable day running on the hills in the Lakes. It was blisteringly hot and I picked up some vest-shaped sunburn as a souvenir. Location Split Accumulative Seathwaite 0:00 0:00 Glaramara 51:25 … Continue reading →

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Week in Keswick, Lake District

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Sam

First real holiday of the year. I recently spent a week in the Lake District, Keswick to be exact. A huge thanks to Kate for organising the accommodation and to the wonderful chefs that provided delicious meals each evening! My … Continue reading →

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LAMM

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Sam

Pictures from the LAMM (Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon) in which my friend Clive and I took part in over the weekend. The location was kept a total secret (more or less) right up until the start. All we knew beforehand … Continue reading →

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Cader Idris Race, 2009

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Sam

A favourite for me this one. 10.5 miles and 2927ft of ascent/descent. It was an extremely hot saturday, so warm that even walking from the car to the start required strenuous effort and brought on the hunt for shade from … Continue reading →

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Inov-8 Race Pro 12

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Sam

I recently got an Inov-8 Race Pro 12 rucksack for running. It’s of a very lightweight design and intended to serve as a 2 litre hydration pack with storage space for the essentials needed out on the hills. The main pocket … Continue reading →

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Moel Siabod Run

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Sam

Today I’d set out to do the Moel Wnion fell race (4 miles, 1600ft) near Bethesda, but due to horrendous and most unfortunate traffic I reached my destination some ten minutes too late. I had my kit with me, so … Continue reading →

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Pipe Dream fell race

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Sam

Today I took part in the “Pipe Dream” fell race in Dolgarrog, North Wales (5 miles, 1700ft). There was a fair bit of climbing involved, a lot of which was spent zig-zagging in a queue of runners all walking up … Continue reading →

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Running

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Sam

Went out training again this evening with West Cheshire. Tonight we followed a 6 mile route out towards Blacon, which was interlaced with sprint sections of varying distance. Very much enjoyed running with like minded people, all good fun.

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Back to running

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Sam

My second revelation of this week, after sports yoga… I’ve just broken a long term trend of running solo, and gone training with West Cheshire AC. I’ve always been wary of joining a club in the past, however its nice … Continue reading →

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