Podcasts about Pennine Way

...in which we head south to Pendle Hill to explore the extraordinary lives of two campaigning outdoorsmen, who helped establish National Parks, Youth Hostels, the Ramblers and The Pennine Way – 60 years young this year. In the company of Nick Burton and Bob Sproule from the Pendle Radicals project, we set out from the Lancashire village of Roughlee, where the scene is set for the arrival of the 'two Toms' – a time where workers in the industrial north had to fight to access the hills around them. Striding onto Noggarth Edge, where views open over the former mill towns of Colne, Nelson and Burnley, we learn about the early life of Tom Stephenson, father of the Pennine Way, who was working in a calico works aged 13, and whose life changed forever on Pendle Hill. Jailed as a conscientious objector during World War I, we follow Tom into his campaigning years, when the concept of his 'Long Green Trail' took root. Descending to Pendle Water, we introduce the Reverend Thomas Arthur Leonard OBE, one-time minister of Barrow-in-Furness and Colne, whose commitment to social reform – and suspicion of the boozy Wakes weeks – gifted us the Co-operative Holidays Association, and its successor the Holiday Fellowship (he is commemorated in a plaque on Cat Bells). Arriving at the last-of-its-kind Clarion House, where working class cyclists and walkers still meet for shelter, education and fellowship, we enjoy the cheapest cup of tea in Lancashire, before reflecting on the golden age of access pioneers, and their remarkable legacy. Clarion House can be found here. For more about the Pendle Radicals, see here. More information about the Two Toms Trail can be found here.

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to returning guest Stu Westfield from Ranger Ultras.Ranger Ultras hold a special place for me and my racing career, with the PB57 being my first race win back in 2019.So this conversation is a catch up with Stu and a chat about what we've both been up to over the years since we last sat down for chat. Stu's races really are representative of what local grassroots ultramarathon's are all about. Low prices, maximum fun and a loyal community of racers. If you haven't done one of Stu's races before then I suggest you look them up!Stu spent many years as part of the Spine safety team, before setting up his own race company rangerultras.co.uk.Ranger Ultras delivers financially accessible events in and around the Peak District and Yorkshire Moors.In line with his ethos of low key, high quality events. Stu felt that trail runners should be able to enjoy the views of the Pennines that the big corporate sponsored multi-day races offer (mentioning no names) but without the huge price tag. This led to the conception of his PB270 and PB137 races in April.Both fully supported start the clock ultras up the Pennine Bridleway, from Middleton Top near Matlock, to Kirkby Stephen for the 270.The 137 goes from Hebden Bridge to Kirkby Stephen, starting a day later.All of the wow factor of a multi-day race along the Pennines, but without the traveling circus and high costs.Ranger Ultras currently offer the below races throughout the year for you to get stuck into!PB270 - Pennine Bridleway ChallengePB137 - Pennine Bridleway ChallengeYorkshire 3 Peaks Peak District South and North (1 day or full weekend options)PB55km UltraPB18km UltraHigh Peak 70/100 UltraHigh Peak 18km TrailAs well as the grand slam over the race season.....Follow the below link to find out more rangerultras.co.ukURS

Fredi Chohan is a sports enthusiast and advocate for embracing new challenges, proving it's never too late to take on something extraordinary. At 54, she became an Adventure Queen Grant winner, using the support to embark on her first-ever multi-day hike: the 268-mile Pennine Way. Growing up with a passion for sports like hockey and football, Fredi carried her love for physical activity into adulthood, playing hockey at the club level and coaching under-7s football. After losing her mother and finding herself at a crossroads in life, she was inspired by a friend to step into the world of long-distance walking.  The Adventure Queen Grant gave her the push she needed to train, plan, and undertake this life-changing journey. Starting from Kirk Yetholm and walking south, Fredi faced both triumphs and challenges, including overpacking, embracing her slow pace, and navigating the outdoors solo as an Asian woman. While a family emergency initially prevented her from completing the final two days, Fredi later returned to the trail with friends to finish her Pennine Way journey and celebrated her 55th birthday with a renewed sense of purpose and accomplishment. In this episode, Fredi reflects on her Pennine Way experience, how she captured it in a documentary with Frit Films, and her advice for women—of any age or background—who are dreaming of taking their first steps toward adventure. *** Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women.  Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon! Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support! *** Show notes Who is Fredi? Growing up and being into sports (hockey, football) from a young age Going walking with her friends  Wanting to do a challenge for herself  Carrying on sports into adulthood  Playing hockey to club level Her passion for cricket and football Being encouraged to play sports by her family  Being a football coach and working with the under 7s Thinking about the Pennine Way and wanting to take it on as a walk   Being at a crossroads in her life Losing her motivation  Loosing her mum and working a zero hour contract job, with no direction Being inspired by a friend to do a long walk Learning about the Adventure Queen Grant  Meeting the filmmaker and the sponsors from Sprayway 54 years young Planning to finish on her 55th birthday Getting £500 plus other benefits from the grant Gaining new skills and starting to train Starting from Kirk Yetholm walking from the North, down to the South  Being a very slow walker  Wanting to be out in nature and seeing the beauty  Overpacking at the start! Filming the challenge and making it into a documentary  Frit Films  The difficult parts of filming  Dealing with a challenging family situation and needing to leave the walk 2 days before the end Sharing her adventure with friends The Pennine Way - Step by Step, Side by Side  Finishing the walk  Highlights and magical moments from the walk Being an Asian woman and walking alone in nature Advice for Asian women who want to take on a solo adventure  Starting small, with baby steps Walking on a regular basis  Watch the film on Youtube  Being new to social media Why age is a number Make it your adventure   Social Media Instagram @fchohan66  

“While I was doing the Spine, even though I was on my own on the Pennine Way, it felt like I had the other Black Trail Runners around me.”What started as a reluctant attempt to stay active quickly became a passion for Rebecca Devereux. Her journey was fast and within three years she was standing on the cusp of one of Britian's most grueling races. The Winter Spine Race is notoriously difficult. It also had a really convenient finish line just a few minutes from Rebecca's house. It was a challenge she couldn't resist and so she was in. Community Trail Running is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As much as the race was about personal triumph, it was also about community. Black Trail Runners had been crucial to her growth in trail running. When she first stood at the start line of a race a year into her running journey, she was the only person of colour. It was an experience that left her feeling isolated, despite being used to predominately white spaces in her career and community. The disconnect sat with her until she met Sabrina Pace-Humphries at a talk and heard more about Black Trail Runners. That sense of solidarity gave Rebecca the strength she needed, knowing that she wasn't just running for herself. This new community gave Rebecca energy and a sense of belonging in the sport, and this helped her push herself into such a challenging race."I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Black Trail Runners. I wouldn't have been in that race. I wouldn't be on this podium. They've been such an important part of my running journey.”It was awesome chatting with Rebecca and hearing her story. It's so incredible how fast she's taken to the sport and amazing to think what else she might accomplish! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.Trail Running Film FestivalWe're incredibly excited to be hosting the Trail Running Film Festival once more. As you may or may not have heard, we are also a media partner and official podcast of the film festival, so we're pretty excited about that too!We will keep this page updated and you will want to pay attention as we announce our sponsors and entertainment! This year will be our biggest and best yet and we can't wait to hang out and celebrate our community with all of you.2025 Community Trail Running Tour Dates* Vancouver, BC – Thursday, April 3 | Rio Theatre* Edmonton, AB – Thursday, May 1 | Metro Cinema* Calgary, AB – Friday May 2 | Cardel Theatre* Crowsnest Pass, AB – Saturday, May 3 | Frank Slide Interpretive Centre* Jasper, AB – Saturday, May 17 | The Legion* Canmore, AB – Thursday, June 5 | artsPlaceFood Fight FridayThe latest episode went up and we are so excited to be sponsored by 7 Summits Snacks! The Long RunLast week our latest episode of the Long Run went up as well! Huge shoutout to Chantelle Erickson for taking over the intro hosting duties while I dealt with some technical issues. I thought she was a natural! I also thought our guest Marlinda Bedonie was awesome and we were so grateful to chat with her and hear some of her story.Listen where you listenSpotify: Click HereGoogle Podcasts: Click HereApple Podcasts: Click HereMusic by Paolo Argentino from PixabayWe're on the journey to 2,000 subscribers, help us get there!If you enjoy this podcast, I would really appreciate it if you could like, share, subscribe, or comment! I'm trying to make this the best trail running podcast it can be and I certainly appreciate your time. Thank you all and happy trails :) Get full access to Community Trail Running at communitytrailrunning.substack.com/subscribe

It would be amiss of us as part of our Winter Spine mop up not have a debrief with one of the winners, right? Step forward Lucy Gossage to fulfil that role. The ex pro triathlete and now (accidental) runner took the win after the toughing it out on the famed 268 mile race up the Pennine Way. We're mighty chuffed to hear her tell her tale of triumph through adversity as she nailed the race of her life at her 2nd attempt at the Spine, after all 2024 is so last year. Lucy picks up her tale of finding running during the covid pandemic, at a time when the world was a strange place and, for her personally, the end of a magnificent career in triathlon was drawing to a close. We're astounded to hear how much she's managed to raise for her charity Move Against Cancer and find out more about some of the magnificent work being undertaken to promote physical activity. Of course the 2025 Spine Race is the headline act and Lucy regales her journey through training, to the start line in Edale and on to a victorious conclusion in Kirk Yetholm. She's candid and open of the role personal heartache and betrayal played, on closing that chapter she's already started an exciting new one that she is evidently buzzing about. It's a terrific insight into the mind and motivation of an elite athlete who is so in touch with her own mindset. A story of transferring strength and resilience built through years of triathlon racing and applying it to a new discipline, just so happens that discipline is ultra marathoning. And aren't we the lucky benefactors of welcoming such prowess to the wonderful running community. Now, go get your lugs around this cracker, it does not disappoint. Find out more and make a donation to Lucy's charity MOVE AGAINST CANCER here

Lucy Gossage ha sido la vencedora de la Montane Spine Race 2025 pero su triunfo comenzó mucho antes, tanto como justo hace un año, cuando tocaba el muro del Border Hotel en tercera posición. Ese momento de inmensa felicidad pronto desembocó en el caos en el que se convirtió su vida al descubrir que su pareja durante tres años, y que también participaba en la Spine Race, le estaba siendo infiel. El haber preparado juntos la Spine Race del 2024 y el amargo sabor que le dejó a pesar de su tercera posición fue el motivo que la impulsó a participar de nuevo. Quería partir de cero y poder recordar una participación en el Pennine Way conseguida sola y para sí misma. Una historia casi de película que compartimos, junto a Antonio Codina, en Sweet Home Alabama.

We catch up with our Yorkshire Correspondent Mel Sykes to talk all about her 268 mile traverse along the Pennine Way during the Montane Winter Spine Race 2025 Think 'challenging' weather, think sleep deprivation, think sleeping in public toilets and churches. Think Alston Lasagne! Mel replays her pre race thoughts and preparations, takes us on a detailed journey from Edale to Kirk Yetholm and reflects on the challenge and adventure of such an undertaking. This is an absolute belter of an episode, Mel done it for Yorkshire, Mel done it to inspire, Mel done it because..she is Mel Sykes, our Yorkshire Correspondent. Winter Spine Race...completed it mate.

TrailPodder podijaksossa 124 vieraaksemme saapuu jälleen Suomen kärkiultrajuoksija Max Moberg, joka haastoi itsensä Britannian brutaaleimpaan ultrakisaan, Montane Winter Spine Race. Tämä 268 mailin (431 km) pituinen polkujuoksukilpailu kulkee koko Pennine Way -reitin halki Englannin selkärangan Manchesterista Skotlantiin tammikuun talvisissa olosuhteissa. Max ei ainoastaan selviytynyt reitin haasteista, vaan teki huikean suorituksen, saavuttaen maalin nopeimmassa suomalaisajassa kautta aikojen: 89 tuntia, 52 minuuttia ja 48 sekuntia. Tämä toi hänelle viidennen sijan miesten sarjassa ja kokonaiskilpailun kuudennen sijan. Jaksossa sukelletaan syvälle tämän eeppisen kilpailun haasteisiin: jäiset polut, äärimmäinen väsymys, navigoinnin vaikeudet ja miten Max onnistui säilyttämään fokuksen ja taistelutahdon matkan aikana. Kuuntele Spotify tai Apple podcast-alustoilla, kun Max kertoo kokemuksistaan, mielen ja kehon rajoitusten ylittämisestä sekä siitä, mitä tämä kilpailu opetti hänelle. Tämä on jakso, jota et halua missata, jos ultramatkat, talvikilpailut tai ihmisen äärimmäinen kestävyys kiehtovat sinua.

El domingo 12 de enero se dio la salida de la Spine Race de 2025. La demencial y brutal carrera de 430kms. en el durísimo y crudo invierno británico.Con salida en Edale hasta Kirk Yetholm a través del Pennine Way, esta carrera tan solo cuenta con 5 bases de vida (o check-points). En más cercano a 54kms. y el más lejano a 98.El tiempo máximo para completarla son 168 horas (1 semana completa), y está limitada a 160 corredores.El español Antonio Codina, con el que coincidí y establecí amistad durante mi participación de 2020, explica en este programa cómo ha sido la edición de este año, desde su punto de vista como participante y finisher.Contacto:juan@ellaboratoriodejuan.com

On this week's episode, we speak with Damian Hall at mile 160 of the Spine Race. Damian talks about the likely winners, the appeal of the race and how on earth you do about training for 268 miles along the Pennine Way in midwinter. thespinerace.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to Rebecca Devereux about her journey to this years winter Spine Sprint, the first 46 miles of the Pennine Way.Rebecca is a member of the ever growing community and charity, Black Trail Runners. A group seeking to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of Black ethnicity in trail running.We talk about her path into ultra trail running, her training and racing leading up to this years race and how she is slowly coming to terms with the epic challenge that she's set herself, taking on Britain's most brutal race!We discuss the support that Adidas Terrex has given her through their Infinite Trails Race and how she represented BTR through it.We also discuss the issues faced by people of colour coming into a sport, that until now has been known for its participation by mostly white, middle-aged men!Rebecca talks about her own insecurities when she first stood on a start line and looked around to see nobody that looked like her.Black Trail Runners -BTR endeavour to change the previous demographic of a mainly white dominated sport and show that trail and ultra are a sport that is open to everyone.To find out more please follow the links below ⬇️ Insta @rebecca_runs_wildBlack Trail runners @blacktrailrunners Coach :  @kotwf Black to the Trails Sunday 11th May 2025 https://www.blacktothetrails.co.ukA mention and thanks to @adidasterrex for their support and  @lakes.divide and their journey fund.  I'm also an Ambassador for @torqfitness as well. @infinitetrailsraceHere is the link to the film we made about our Infinite Trails journey with BTR https://youtu.be/8aMVuVduGOo?si=tNCiRHpfVDkzxL4KURS

Ultra-runner and delightful human Sabrina Verjee loves a crazy adventure. She held the overall record for the 325-mile circuit of the Wainwrights between June 2021 and May 2022, and also held the female record for the Pennine Way between September 2020 to August 2021. On December 21, she's about to take on a new challenge, running the 100-mile trail of Lakes, Meres and Waters in honour of legendary fell-runner Joss Naylor. Jen caught up with her to talk about loving a challenge, how much sleep is not enough sleep, and whether women are allowed to be adventurers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK's BEST Walking Holidays - Self Guided Hiking Vacations Walk the charming countryside of England, Scotland or Wales in the United Kingdom on one of these fantastic long distance paths! Your holiday will be self-guided, so you walk at your own pace on your own timetable, stopping to savor a tea break or grabbing a meal or a pint at the pub.  Your luggage is transported to each evening's charming inn, so all you have to carry is your day pack. Breakfast is included, so either stop for lunch or pack a lunch for your walk, and then enjoy a local restaurant in the historic village that is your home for the night. Meet plenty of locals and fellow international walkers on these famous and historic old trading paths.  Since they were the original route that folks moved from town to town, they naturally chose the easiest route, so most of today's routes are fairly modest - and remember that they don't have many high mountains in the UK regardless!  However, you will need to train so your feet and body are used to walking long distances day after day. Walking holidays have become one of my favorite ways to explore a region.  Discover why on today's show. If you are interested in a walking holiday in Europe, I recommend going with my affiliate One Foot Abroad.  Email me for a One Foot Abroad Promo Code ( the OFA Promo Code also works for their sister company, Follow the Camino who can help you plan your Camino). COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Send us a textUltrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK's toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way. In Running Through the Dark, Jen talks about her ambitions, not just to run the 268-mile Pennine Way but to take the record as the fastest woman to do so. But that didn't happen. Nothing went according to plan. The Jen the world knew was a successful lawyer and running coach – all photoshoots and finish-line smiles – but the truth was much darker. The real Jen Scotney, the one she hid from everybody, suffered with chronic fatigue, debilitating injuries, tragedy, grief and at times had a will so beaten down by setbacks that there just didn't seem any point in going on. Here is a little bit about Jen. Jen Scotney boasts an impressive record as an ultrarunner with podium finishes in the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South and the 190-mile Northern Traverse. She is host of the Resilience Rising Podcast, a running coach, writer, Mountain Leader and yoga teacher, which have followed her career as a human rights lawyer. She has appeared in magazine features for Runner's World, Trail Running and Women's Running. She has been a guest host on the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, and a guest on the Tough Girl Podcast. She crewed for John Kelly's successful Pennine Way fastest known time as well as for his Wainwrights Round in the Lake District. She grew up in the Peak District and now lives in the Scottish mountains with her husband Marcus and Sherlock the beagle. Running Through The Dark is her first book.If you would like to get a copy of the book, you can find it on the publisher's website here: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/running-through-the-dark-jen-scotneyIf you would like to know more about Jen, you can find her at: www.jenscotney.com or on Instagram as @jenscotneyLink for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet https://caffeinebullet.com/RUNNINGBOOKDiscount automatically applied and visible on checkoutSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runningbookreviews

Jen Scotney boasts an impressive record as an ultrarunner with podium finishes in the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South and the 190-mile Northern Traverse. She is host of the Resilience Rising Podcast, a running coach, writer, Mountain Leader and yoga teacher, which have followed her career as a human rights lawyer.  Jen has appeared in magazine features for Runner's World, Trail Running and Women's Running. She has been a guest host on the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, and a previous guest on the Tough Girl Podcast. Jen crewed for John Kelly's successful Pennine Way fastest known time as well as for his Wainwrights Round in the Lake District. She grew up in the Peak District and now lives in the Scottish mountains with her husband Marcus and Sherlock the beagle. Running Through the Dark is her first book. *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Jen Scotney  Intro from 2018 TGP episode  So much has changed in 6 years A new introduction for now Being based in the Scottish Highlands Not running anymore and what happened Chatting with Mimi Anderson  No longer clinging onto the identity of being a runner Self worth in relation to challenges and big runs Using writing as a tool to help process Her dream of wanting to run the Pennine Way Getting a book deal and starting to write stories of runners Going through a period of chronic illness Wanting to share her story and get it out of her head 500 words a day Relief and fear of finishing the book Grief and loss Handing over control  Recovering from chronic illness Resilience  Starting the Resilience Rising Podcasts Why messiness is part of resilience.  Taking the time to process and accept what's happened Not signing up for the suffering  Having a good time while running Why low points in a race are not comparable to real life challenges External validation What bring joy and happiness today Teaching yoga and growing fruit and veg Making changes in her life and doing a pivot Getting ok with uncertainty and change Choosing the uncertainty and being open to what comes up Advice for letting go of control  Joining the local mountain rescue team in Scotland  Working through a skill list and having monthly training  Managing negative thoughts  Dealing with 2 knee replacements Looking for her limit and finding out what she can do Start where you are Plans for 2025 - goal setting or going with the flow Practicing yoga for 15+ years Being a qualified Yin Yoga teacher Yoga Nidra and permission to rest Pushing back again busyness and perfection  Relax and do more yoga  Stop trying to be productive What needs to be let go off Being in the moment Keep connected to Jen  Final words of advice    Social Media Website: www.jenscotney.com  Instagram: @jenscotney  X/Twitter: @jenscotney Vertebrate Publishing  Books to inspire your next adventure.  Based in Sheffield, the Outdoor City.  Instagram @vertebrate_publishing X/Twitter: @VertebratePub  Book: Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner.  Ultrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK's toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way. In Running Through the Dark, Jen talks about her ambitions, not just to run the 268-mile Pennine Way but to take the record as the fastest woman to do so. But that didn't happen. Nothing went according to plan.   The Jen the world knew was a successful lawyer and running coach – all photoshoots and finish-line smiles – but the truth was much darker. The real Jen Scotney, the one she hid from everybody, suffered with chronic fatigue, debilitating injuries, tragedy, grief and at times had a will so beaten down by setbacks that there just didn't seem any point in going on. But she did go on. Running Through the Dark is Jen's account of her ultra-journey. Playing out on the moors of the Pennines, the fells of the Lake District and the mountains of Wales and Scotland, this is much more than a running book, it is a story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.  

Episode 77 is here with our good friend Mr Damian Hall who has been out and about waving his special flag in the Aosta valley whilst also over performing, undereating and making big race companies feel uncomfortable about their high carbon sponsors.There's the usual Hall of Fame/Hall of Shame plus the return of the best feature ever, "Know It Hall" featuring the Pennine Way. In addition, like a cherry on a lightly disappointing cake, we've also got some correspondence in the corner from you lovely people.This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by Protein Rebel.Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com.Visit www.thegreenrunners.com to donate to the crowdfunder mentioned in the pod.

Jen Scotney, author of Running Through the Dark, is host of the Resilience Rising podcast, former Human Rights Lawyer and podiuming ultra runner, writer, coach, speaker, yoga teacher and Mountain Leader. She lives in the Scottish Highlands with husband Marcus and beagle Sherlock. Jen's book is a deeply personal account of her journey through grief and pain while dreaming about setting a record running the Pennine Way. It's a story about resilience, about never giving up, and battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.In the first episode of series 4 we explore the themes which underpin her first book; loss, challenges with being diagnosed with chronic fatigue and later arthritis, relationships, becoming vegan, but above all what the Pennine Way means to Jen and how it is intertwined with her life.Jen's account of learning to live without running is an honest and raw account of coming to terms with losing something you love, and is glorious and uplifting in the way that it's messy and meandering, just like life.Chatting to Jen her positivity is joyful and it's hard to assimilate the experiences she's lived to the bubbly character I'm speaking to - testament to her own resilience.Find out more about Jen at www.jenscotney.comListen to her podcast Resilience Rising wherever you get your podcasts, and find her husband Marcus's coaching hereFollow Jen on Instagram at @jenscotneyBuy her book Running Through the Dark: The Rise and Fall of An Ultrarunner

How to be a more resilient runner - with Jen Scotney, author of Running Through the Dark, host of the Resilience Rising podcast, former Human Rights Lawyer and podiuming ultra runner, writer, coach, speaker, yoga teacher and Mountain Leader. Jen's book is a deeply personal account of her journey through grief and pain while dreaming about setting a record on the Pennine Way. It's a story about resilience, about never giving up, and battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/sDa7g2ADcPgHow to run 100 miles with a busy job, an interview with Jen in 2019https://youtu.be/fQQwDu1kgh8Train right for the Northern Traverse with Jen in 2020https://youtube.com/live/sDa7g2ADcPgBuy Jen's bookhttps://www.adventurebooks.com/products/running-through-the-dark-jen-scotneyMore from Jenhttps://www.jenscotney.com/Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I've been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak's tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/----My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to talk about the Montane Summer Spine Race 2024! Those who attended this year's race will know it looked a lot like a winter one. Conditions were extremely difficult and the athletes who did well this June can quite rightly say they completed a race as tough in its own way as any January edition. Among those brave runners were Chris Cope and Mel Sykes. Chris and Mel arrived at the start line of this year's Summer Spine Race and Summer Spine Challenger South respectively, with a slightly higher mountain to climb than most people around them. Chris has type 1 diabetes which he has managed, to great success, since his teens. Mel was returning to the Pennine Way for the second year in a row having experienced a very serious incident between races, an incident described by Mel herself as finding out 'her brain was falling out'. In this episode both Chris and Mel chat with Will about their experiences out on the Pennine Way and about the conditions they overcame in order to achieve Spine Race success.

En los días después de su fallecimiento mucha gente ha escrito sobre Joss Naylor, pero las palabras de John Kelly son probablemente las que le definen mejor. “Para mí, lo que le llevó de ser grande a ser una presencia inmortal que siempre vivirá en las carreras de montaña es el apoyo que brindó a la gente hasta al final. No colgó las zapatillas y se rindió cuando ya no pudo competir. Siguió adelante y salió a alentar a otros a seguir adelante. Si puedo vivir otros 50 años como el vivio sus ultimos anos, entonces habran sido bien vividos incluso si nunca más subo al podio o rompo otro récord”. Considerado el mejor “fell runner» de la historia, Joss Naylor estableció muchos récords de larga distancia en los años 70 y 80, cuando correr ultras no era nada habitual y todavía no existían los materiales técnicos y los avances en nutrición a los que estamos acostumbrados. En Sweet Home Alabama, con Antonio Codina, recordamos su vida y algunos de sus hitos más importantes, como cuando en 1974 le quitó 24 horas al récord del Pennine Way, completándolo en 3 días 4 horas y 36 minutos y completó la ruta que une los 26 lagos del Lake District en 19 horas y 15 minutos, un récord todavía por batir. O su proyecto más ambicioso, el de enlazar todos los 214 Wainwrights, que completo en 7 días y una hora.

En los días después de su fallecimiento mucha gente ha escrito sobre Joss Naylor, pero las palabras de John Kelly son probablemente las que le definen mejor. “Para mí, lo que le llevó de ser grande a ser una presencia inmortal que siempre vivirá en las carreras de montaña es el apoyo que brindó a la gente hasta al final. No colgó las zapatillas y se rindió cuando ya no pudo competir. Siguió adelante y salió a alentar a otros a seguir adelante. Si puedo vivir otros 50 años como el vivio sus ultimos anos, entonces habran sido bien vividos incluso si nunca más subo al podio o rompo otro récord”. Considerado el mejor “fell runner» de la historia, Joss Naylor estableció muchos récords de larga distancia en los años 70 y 80, cuando correr ultras no era nada habitual y todavía no existían los materiales técnicos y los avances en nutrición a los que estamos acostumbrados. En Sweet Home Alabama, con Antonio Codina, recordamos su vida y algunos de sus hitos más importantes, como cuando en 1974 le quitó 24 horas al récord del Pennine Way, completándolo en 3 días 4 horas y 36 minutos y completó la ruta que une los 26 lagos del Lake District en 19 horas y 15 minutos, un récord todavía por batir. O su proyecto más ambicioso, el de enlazar todos los 214 Wainwrights, que completo en 7 días y una hora.

Matthew Bannister onFrank Duckworth, the statistician whose name will forever be associated with the Duckworth-Lewis method of calculating scores for rain affected cricket matches. Leah Levin, who campaigned to overturn miscarriages of justice and gain reparations for victims of torture. Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, the eminent biologist who fought against sexism at the American University, M.I.T.Joss Naylor, the fell runner who broke the Lake District 24-hour record three times and ran the fastest known times on the Three Peaks and the Pennine Way.Interviewee: Rob Eastaway Interviewee: Hans Thoolen Interviewee: Professor Susan Gerbi Interviewee: Professor Nancy Hopkins Interviewee: David Powell-ThompsonProducer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used:Frank Duckworth interview, Broadcasting House, BBC Radio 4, 21/06/2021; England Test Match Special, West Indies v England, BBC ONE, 16/03/1968; England Cricket Sport Report, BBC Sport, 30/01/2005; Leah Levin keynote speech, Kingston University graduation ceremony, 2019; Leah Levin interview, London Plus News, BBC ONE South East, 11/10/1984; Leah Levin , BBC Breakfast Time, BBC ONE, 04/10/1985; A Conversation with Mary Lou Pardue, MIT Department of Biology, YouTube Upload, 24/08/2020; Joss Naylor profile, Countryfile, BBC ONE 30/07/2018; Joss Naylor interview, Farming Today, BBC Radio 4, 19/06/2021; Joss Naylor interview, Nationwide, BBC ONE, 1973; Joss Naylor interview Cherry Pit Spitting , BBC News, 02/07/1981;

Welcome to The Debrief!In this special episode Allie talks to (at) Damian about her 108 mile adventure on the Pennine Way - which although a lot shorter than his, is defo way more brutal. This ain't no one way conversation though as we get into what it takes to mentally get through those races and why the Pennine Way is just so hard to run on. There are some proper good nuggets in this one, so make sure you share it with all your friends and neighbours and let us know what you think in the comments!This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8. Visit www.inov8.com and use code BHUSS15 to get a nice meaty discount.Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com

It's the 2024 YHRF summer special bonus episode 110 miles up the Pennine Way, a few months after a brain operation, is this even possible? It is if your our Yorkshire Correspondent Mel Sykes. Mel chats with us about the kit list, the terrain, the rain, what it takes to complete this demanding long distance event. Did we mention the rain? Did we mention the feet photos? What lessons did Mel learn from the same event in 2023, did she eat proper this time? The whole story is regaled in Mel's no holds barred fashion, including describing maybe the best honesty box ever just outside Thornton in Craven! And what of the people? 33 hours along the Pennine Way your gonna meet some people right? Mel spent a lot of it with Jason Oliver, who in Mel's own words will now be a lifelong friend. Jason was raising money for a cancer charity that is helping his family, Jason and Mel chummed each other along to a quite emotional finish, where Mel took 2nd female spot. It takes grit, determination and resilience (and other stuff) to complete a challenge such as this. It's tough, but it's nowhere near as tough as our Yorkshire Correspondent. Donate to Jason's Fundraiser --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/message

Lucy Gossage has been around on the long distance triathlon scene for a long time, and she's instantly recognisable with her blue Erdinger kit and infectious smile. If you don't know Lucy, she has 14 Ironman victories to her name including IMUK, IM Wales, IM Lanzarote and Patagonman (basically all the toughest ones). In 2019 she stepped back from IM racing to focus more on her work as an Oncologist in Nottingham. You'll get a sense of how Lucy likes to challenge herself with that race resume, and today's conversation is all about another of those challenges. And they don't really come much bigger than The Winter Spine Challenge - 268 miles on the Pennine Way in the depths of winter.   It's a non-stop event requiring participants to be self sufficient. The temperature barely gets above 0ºC, with knee deep snow and blizzards at times, and as if that's not enough the sleep deprivation can literally be a nightmare. We chat about:   Weekly power strength yoga - "I just knew that I had to get as strong as I could"   The benefits of commuting to work and keeping it fun Walking poles in ultra racing - "As soon as I got them, I was like, oh my god, these are a game changer." Sleep walking - "The most terrifying discombobulating experience I've ever had." Shoe selection - "I went with Hoka Speedgoats, which many say is crazy for that terrain. But they were so comfortable." Sleep deprivation and cognitive function - "I could see the red lines on my Garmin where I'd gone off the course and I was like bloody hell I am actually sleepwalking."   To find out more about Lucy please use these channels: Twitter @lucygoss Insta @lucygossage     Link to topics we covered in the show NHS Blog posts Lucy and I talked for quite a bit at the start about the NHS and she mentioned some blog posts she had written. You can find those HERE. Lucy's favourite book Shantaram:A Novel - by Gregory Roberts “It's a long book but an incredible read." Developing an Iron Mind This is the podcast I recorded with Lucy, Helen Davis and Helen Gorman Developing an Iron Mind - How to access the Iron Mind course - https://www.thinkbelieveperform.co.uk/iron-mind/   Green Runners Lucy talked about the The Green Runners  eco running group formed by Jasmine Harris and Damian Hall   To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please visit her website at BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.   Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Lucy is not only an Oncologist working in a busy NHS hospital, but she is also a super athlete – being a fourteen times Ironman champion.  On retirement in 2018 she didn't hang up her running shoes like most people, but instead continued racing in Ultra, Extreme events.  She is also the co-found of charity / community based initiative ‘5k your way, Move Against Cancer'. In this chat we cover a range of topics including how Lucy's career as an Oncologist has helped to drive her athletic career, what motivates her to embark on extreme challenges (including the most recent ‘The Spine Race' – which is a non-stop 268mile ultra race along the Pennine Way with 13,300m climbing in extreme conditions of snow and blizzards) and her passion regarding the importance of exercise in cancer. To learn more about ‘5k your way, Move Against Cancer', which Lucy co-founded, check out the link below: https://5kyourway.org/

Lucy Gossage, Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes share wonderful insight into Lucy's recent remarkable Montane Spine Race achievement which she conquered in January of this year during one for the worst periods of weather the UK got this winter. Professional triathlete Nikki and her partner Bex Milnes supported Lucy's endeavours with Bex capturing images and updates of Lucy on the Pennine Way, meanwhile, Nikki turned the images and information received into an exciting socials storybook of tales from inside the race, capturing the imagination and hearts of everyone eager to follow Lucy's progress as she embarked and conquered one of the toughest foot races in the world.  Stretching 268 miles or 431km from Edale in Derbyshire, England to the village of Kirk Yetholm on the Scottish Border on the Pennine Way, if you don't know where that is, then get out your map and check it out.  Lucy gives us a glimpse of just what her preparation for an endeavour of this nature entailed as well as great insight into how her race unfolded, although we gloss over some of the intricate and technical aspects of the race, we still get to understand the remarkable journey undertaken by the 14 time IRONMAN Champion as she ventures beyond her comfort zone into uncharted mental and physical territory, pushing her limits to the brink to discover her true capabilities. In this episode, Bex and Nikki share their own version of Lucy's journey with some snippets of what it was like for them to follow the race as they closely and cautiously tracked her progress to the finishline.  As the race proceeded on the Pennine Way for Lucy, another story was unfolding behind the scenes which, when unravelled, would have heartbreaking consequences for Lucy. Resilient and robust as she is, she faced the situation head on and began picking up the broken pieces one bit at a time as she concurrently recovered from what she had put her body and mind through to reach the finishline of the Spine Race.   As you can expect, bringing the four of us together for a chat, resulted in lots of high energy, fun and laughter, the power of sport and friendship between these three incredible women as they share their personal stories of this epic adventure will certainly put a smile on your face and I have no doubt inspire you to step well outside your comfort zone!  If you enjoy this show and want to find out more insight from Lucy about her Spine Race be sure to pop over to her website www.lucygossage.com If you wish to support Move Against Cancer you can click on Lucy's Just giving page  https://www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-gossage-spine-move and while you are here tuning into the podcast, why not check out the chats I had with Lucy (Ep 26) and Nikki (Ep 8) for the podcast in 2020 and 2019 respectively!

Un año más, la Montane Spine Race reunió todos los ingredientes que la convierten en el ultratrail invernal más brutal de Europa. La lluvia, el frío, el hielo y la nieve fueron compañeros inseparables de los participantes durante las 260 millas del Pennine Way. La edición de este 2024 nos dejó para el recuerdo las victorias de Claire Bannwarth y Jack Scott y la participación de tres españoles: José Samaniego, Eugeni Rosselló y Esteban Díaz. Este último besó la pared del Old Border después de 100 hotas y 17 minutos de carrera. Una expriencia que recuerda en Sweet Home Alabama con los comentarios de Antonio Codina.

Delighted to chat to the incredible Graeme Brouder who was the last Brit to cross the line in the 2023 Spine Race, 268 miles along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, which takes place in the depths of winter every January. What makes Graeme tick? What training did he do and how did he stay mentally strong enough never to give up? Let's find out in this live chat! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LqSEmS_tO-UThis live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I'll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Why create last & proud of it?I've reached a stage where I am (in a nice way) non-plussed about elite athletes winning races and setting records. I used to be in awe of these lofty achievements, but I have a lot more in common with and even more awe for the people in the middle of the pack, the back of the pack, and the person who comes LAST OF ALL. So this new series for 2024 celebrates the ‘normal' ultra runners who come last in some of the UK's most famous races and are quite rightly, very proud of their amazing achievement. Just like us, these unsung heroes have busy stressful lives filled with jobs, kids/pets/relatives, mental and/or physical health issues and injuries. Their training and racing has great highs and terrible lows, but they keep on running/jogging/walking/crawling to that finish line. What did it take? What was their training like? How did the race pan out? How did they beat those cut offs against all odds? And what hard-won golden nuggets of advice can they give to us ‘normal' ultra runners about this race in particular, ultra running and life in general. I hope you like this series and feel inspired by it, just like I do.My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEw4ys-SlXU1pCp6oyMemQ/join Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congratulations! You finally have that brand new AP job! Or maybe you're walking into adifferent new leadership position, or moving into a different school. Or maybe you aren't goinganywhere... yet.Today my special guest and I are going to dig into the four essentials that many of the supportprograms for school leaders miss. These are four essentials to help you take care of you so youcan stay play the long game. Leadership isn't a sprint. I'm not sure it's a marathon wither –maybe more like my recent Pennine Way through hike of 270 miles, but... longer. The thing is,you can't stay in the game if you're injured – whether that's physically, emotionally, orspiritually. Today's podcast will help prevent those injuries and keep you in top form so you cancontinue supporting and growing others for years to come.

Honored to chat with John Kelly in this episode. He has completed the Barkley Marathons TWICE and has a list of multi-day FKT (Fastest Known Time) records. We chat about how weather plays a big part in his endeavors and the gear planning for events when the forecast becomes less certain for multi-day mountainous challenges. John's big sponsors are La Sportiva and Ultimate Direction. His website & blog is randomforestrunner.com with amazing write-ups to his races and events, along with links to his social media accounts. Episode photo taken by Stacey Holloway, while John tackled the Grand Rounds.

Welcome to episode 60 of the Eat for Endurance podcast! My guest today is John Kelly - an elite ultrarunner, triathlete, father of four, and an engineer. John is perhaps best known as one of the few finishers of the infamous Barkley Marathons. In 2017, he was the fifteenth and, until today (March 16th), the most recent finisher in the race's history. It just so happens that the 2023 Barkley Marathons occurred this week, culminating in three finishers tonight! John completed all five loops yet again, making him the third runner in history to finish the race more than once. And in case you're wondering, we recorded this interview on February 23rd, about three weeks before this year's race, and I swear that the timing of this episode being published immediately after is pure coincidence!  But enough about the Barkley Marathons, as John's  athletic accomplishments extend far beyond this race, of course. He has completed many Ironman events, including two finishes in the Kona Ironman World Championships, and he is a 2x Ironman Age Group Champion. John has run numerous road marathons, including a 2:26 last year at CIM. He's a Tennessee native but lived in the UK for awhile and during his time there, he won the Spine Race in 2020 - a brutal winter ultra marathon that follows the 268-mile Pennine Way. He also broke a 31 year old record on the Pennine Way, winning an award for the men's 2021 FKT of the year. He was the first to complete “The Grand Round” - a combination of the UK's 3 big fell running rounds, while biking between them - there's an awesome short film on this that I'll link to in the show notes. This past summer, he placed tenth at Hardrock. The list goes on. Oh and did I mention that he works and has four kids too?! So you know, he's not busy at all!We chat all things nutrition as we always do in these Athlete Nutrition Profiles, and I think you'll enjoy this one, especially if you're sad the recent Barkley Marathons coverage is over and you're craving some more content. Thanks John for sharing your nutrition story with us, and a huge congrats to you on your second Barkley finish! Now time for lots of rest and recovery (or as much as you can get with four kids...), and for some of those Little Debbie cakes you love so much. ;) Links & Resources:John's Website: https://www.randomforestrunner.com/Follow on InstagramA documentary on John's completion of "The Grand Round"Other Announcements:Please show your support by leaving a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcastsMusic Credit: Joseph McDadePhoto credit: Howie SternHave nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.com.Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendationsSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @eatforendurance.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Good To-Go, we are joined by Chris Priest and Duncan Say, authors of "Forty years, sixteen days: Will two old friends walk the Pennine Way - again?" As the title implies, Chris and Duncan hiked this 268-mile trail in the UK twice, forty years apart. We learn all about this trail, including why the duo thinks it's the best long-distance trail in all of the UK, how it's changed over the years, the culture that surrounds the trail, some of the standout highlights along the trail, and considerations for those who choose to travel from abroad to hike it. We also get some fun, standout stories from these journeys and the book. Prepare to expand your trail bucket list. We wrap the show with our irrational fears, a triple crown of our most unpopular opinions, the top tents on the Appalachian Trail, a voicemail from an international listener about which cell carrier is best for the AT, and more. Good To-Go: Use code “TREK25” for 25% off at goodto-go.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Enlightened Equipment: Use code “TREKPOD10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. [divider] Interview with Chris & Duncan Chris & Duncan's Instagram Chris & Duncan's Blog Forty years, sixteen days Time stamps & Questions 00:04:43 - QOTD: What is your irrational fear? 00:16:38 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon! Apply to blog for the Trek! 00:19:12 - Introducing Chris and Duncan 00:20:12 - How did you two meet and become friends? 00:22:11 - Tell us about your backgrounds and careers. 00:27:14 - What is the English terminology for hiking? 00:27:57 - Give us a primer on the Pennine Way. 00:30:30 - Is green the normal aesthetic across all of England? 00:34:12 - Is there an advantage to hiking the trail in a certain direction? 00:35:53 - What could someone expect weatherwise on this trail? 00:38:00 - Discussion about the popularity of English trails over time 00:39:35 - What are some advantages of the Pennine Way over the Coast to Coast Trail? 00:41:06 - How often do you walk through towns? 00:43:25 - Are there specific ‘can't-miss' pubs or sights along the trail? 00:48:26 - Tell us about the difficulty of the terrain. 00:51:00 - Tell us about the accommodations and camping on trail. 00:54:28 - What is the cost of the accommodations? 00:56:35 - How much did you have to budget for the full trip? 00:57:56 - What meals did you crave in town? 00:59:55 - Did you book accommodations in advance or the day of? 01:00:53 - What was the range of temperatures that you experienced? 01:03:00 - Discussion about wind 01:04:53 - Are there any historical places along the trail? 01:07:44 - Describe the designated campsites and wild camping 01:13:45 - Fuck Marry Kill: Pennine Way, Coast to Coast Trail, West Highland Way 01:18:00 - Discussion about British culture on trail 01:19:01 - If you could go back and relive one of the hikes, which would you pick? 01:23:36 - Is it true that you wore jeans and sweaters the first time? 01:25:20 - Tell us about the WhatsApp message. 01:29:33 - Tell us about the Bristol Stool Chart. 01:32:00 - What types of wildlife do you see on the trail? 01:35:50 - Are there any good English wool companies for hiking apparel? 01:37:55 - Are there rules about shitting on someone's private property? 01:39:42 - Where should listeners go to learn more? SEGMENTS Stupid Thing of the Week Trek Propaganda Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2022 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard Triple Crown of unpopular opinions Mail Bag Listener Voicemail 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, Greg McDaniel, Kristina Diaz, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Sawyer Products, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Jacob Northrup, Jeff LaFranier, Keith Dobie Jr, Liz Seger, and Peter.

The Spine Race is a 268-mile, non-stop ultramarathon taking in the entirety of the Pennine Way. The winter edition takes place in January, meaning competitors must battle snow, wind and sub-zero temperatures, as they make their way from Edale, Derbyshire, to Kirk Yeltholm, Scotland. Little wonder it's become known as “Britain's most brutal race”. Our guests this week are male winner Damian Hall and second-placed female Hannah Rickman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Montane Winter Spine Races 2023 begin on Saturday 15th Jan, and in honour of this EPIC event, we thought we better make an EPIC podcast. Welcome to our Spine Race Special. Over the festive period, whilst many people were packing in mince pies and wrapping presents, the runners about to take part in #BritainsMostBrutal race were busy thinking about the 268-miles of non-stop racing waiting for them in the new year. And that's just those on the full-length edition. Across all 5 race classes, there were over 500 runners passing a nervous New Year thinking about the Pennine Way. This seemed like the perfect time to call them up and try and distill a little of that pre-race tension into a special edition of Everything Endurance. In this episode, you'll find past podiumers, record holders, and Spine legends. There are short interviews with Anna Troup, Damian Hall, Ellie Eccles, Eoin Keith, Elaine Bisson, James Leavesley, Sharon Gayter, and the legendary Bobby Cullen. We talk through their motivations, their approach to preparing, their tips for first-time Spiners and more. Obviously, we couldn't cover all the runners we wanted to across all the races. Check out the Ultrarunning Sam podcast though as Sam has also been interviewing Spiners recently and picked up a couple of people we weren't able to: https://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam For ease, here are the time-stamps of each interview: 06:15 Anna Troup 28:50 Damian Hall 46:10 Ellie Eccles 01:03:09 Eoin Keith 01:19:33 Elaine Bisson 01:34:25 James Leavesley 01:42:12 Sharon Gayter 02:07:08 Bobby Cullen - Apologies for the slightly lower sound quality during this interview.   

Damian Hall is a British trail runner with several Fastest Known Times to his name, including a famed record-breaking 261-mile run on the UK's Pennine Way in 2020. A former journalist, he has become equally well known for his environmental activism, qualities that come together in his new book We Can't Run Away From This: Racing to Improve Running's Footprint In Our Climate Emergency. In this interview with Tony Fletcher, Damian discusses why our outdoor lifestyle choices - including but not limited to running - are frequently, if unintentionally, bad for the planet, what we can do about it, and why we should stay positive about having a positive impact in the long run. Tony then reports on his research into the clothing/shoe companies he purchases from, and reflects on his own dietary and travel imprints from running. The show ends with the new Dear Boys song ‘Action', written about the climate emergency and coincidentally released as a 7” single the same day as this show. Specific subjects discussed:The three main components of our athletic environmental footprint: Gear/Kit, Diet, Travel.Why shoe companies should make less shoes, and why we should buy less of them and repair/reuse/recycle more of them.Why Race Directors need to stop giving away unwanted shirts, medals, and other paraphernalia.The responsibility that ‘Sponbassadencers' (© Damian Hall) like himself have towards educating their followings – and also to the companies that give them free gear.Why he became a Full Annoying Vegan (© Damian Hall) and how switching from a carnivorous diet to a plant-based diet can reduce our carbon footprint from food by a staggering 70% - or approx. 18% of our overall carbon footprint.Why he stopped flying to races. But might still do so.Why it is better to embrace hypocrisy than do nothing.Why he picked up litter/trash on his Pennine Way FKT in 2020 (and on his failed attempt to reclaim that title in 2022).And how you can get three of his books for one British steak.Damian Hall can be found at ultradamo.com and his social media via https://linktr.ee/ultra_damo'We Can't Run Away From This' is published by Adventure Books https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/we-cant-run-away-from-this which also published his book 'In It For The Long Run' https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/in_it_for_the_long_runThe film Underdog about his 2020 Pennine Way FKT is at imdb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13968750/Company policies discussed by Tony:Patagonia: Worn Wear and 'Our Impact' https://wornwear.patagonia.com/ https://www.patagonia.com/our-footprint/Vibram 'Sustainable Way' https://us.vibram.com/sustainable-way-page.htmlInov-8 'Sustainability' https://www.inov-8.com/us/sustainabilityAltra Running 'Our Values' https://www.altrarunning.com/who-we-are/our-values.htmlEnda Sportswear 'Social Impact' https://www.endasportswear.com/pages/impactFeetures 'Giving Back' https://feetures.com/pages/giving-backOsprey 'Sustainability' https://www.osprey.com/us/en/sustainabilityClif Bar 'Who We' Are https://www.clifbar.com/who-we-areThe Game Changers movie on the protein myth: https://gamechangersmovie.com/food/protein/'Action' by the Dear Boys is available on all streaming platforms:https://linktr.ee/thedearboys and athttps://thedearboys.bandcamp.com/track/action50% of proceeds go to Friends of the EarthWritten by Tony Page. Used with permission. Copyright control.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/onestepbeyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joy is...What Lies Ahead.The one where I ask one of the greatest endurance athletes of our time his thoughts on white spandex; get into an existential debate on Gandalf vs Gimli, and try to convince him to set up a side hustle in American snack cakes.John Kelly is a US based husband, father and data scientist who has run the Boston marathon dressed as the Zelda character Link. He also happens to be only the 15th person to finish the formidable Barkley Marathons since its creation 24 years ago. Having moved his family to the UK in 2019, he quickly set about tackling the longest and toughest trails in Europe and is the record holder for 'The Grand Round', a challenge devised by John and involving consecutively running the three best-known fell running rounds (the Paddy Buckley in Wales, the Bob Graham in England and the Ramsay in Scotland) and getting between them by cycling. In total, that's a running distance of about 185 miles (298 km), 25,440 metres of elevation gain, as well as over 400 miles of cycling. He has broken the Fastest Known Time on the 268-mile Pennine Way, not once but twice (having passed it back and forth with Damian Hall) and was the 2020 winner of the Spine Race, which follows the same route. Before departing the UK earlier this year, John cemented his place in the record books by taking on the Lake District's 320 mile, 214 peak Wainwrights Round. To put this in perspective, most walkers would hope to 'bag' the 214 peaks in their lifetime; John did it in 5 days, 10 hours, supported by the British trail running community that he had grown to love and be loved by, including the previous record-holder Sabrina Verjee.John is a huge advocate of the benefits of exploring our limits in order to apply what we learn in, what he describes as, the 'Goldilocks Zone', to other areas of our lives and our relationship with the world around us. The mountains are in his blood but John still manages to balance his love for exploration and challenge with his dedication to his family and work. John is a deep thinker who apportions equal consideration to questions both profound and benile. Together we reflect on topics from what gives meaning to his efforts; the beauty of collaboration; the nature of competition; the satisfaction of the unexpected; why 'hard things need to be hard', and, of course, serious thoughts on tea.John epitomises the notion of 'polymath', and I wanted this to come through in our interview. He is generous with his time and there are a myriad of podcasts on the specifics of his achievements. I therefore took a slightly different tact and, pre-interview, delved into John's own writing on his incredibly detailed and insightful blog. I collated a selection of quotes for us to reflect on together and presented them, throughout our conversation, as a jumping off point for John to revisit and reflect on anew.Post-Script: John was recovering from a nasty stomach bug but was adamant that we continue with our conversation. He did, however, in retrospect, protest that this was why he mixed up Moria and Helms Deep in our Lord of the Rings discussion. Perhaps we finally discovered John Kelly's achilles heel...Follow: @randomforestrunnerRead: www.randomforestrunner.comWatch: John's Hardrock Experience by Adam Weitzel for Ultimate DirectionImage Credit: Steve Ashworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we celebrate the importance of accessing green space and consider the historical actions of others and how these actions made it possible for us to enjoy the ability to ramble in the countryside.These conversations were recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass 90th anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield village hall.I want to thank Joss Underwood from the Tent People, who organised a fantastic pop-up event on the village green in Hayfield and generously introduced me to today's guests, Helen Darby, Dorothy Collins and  Kate Ashbrook. Ninety years ago, members of the young communist league gathered at Kinder Scout here in Derbyshire, to highlight the fact that walkers were denied access to areas of open country. When the group reached the plateau of Kinder Scout, there were violent scuffles with gamekeepers. As a result, six ramblers were arrested. They received jail sentences ranging from two to six months for offences relating to violence involving the keepers.According to the Hayfield Kinder Trespass Group website, this act of civil disobedience was one of the most successful in British history. It arguably led to the passage of the National Parks legislation in 1949[8] and helped pave the way for establishing the Pennine Way and other long-distance footpaths. Walkers' rights to travel through common land and uncultivated upland were eventually protected by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW Act) of 2000. ReferenceReach Helen Darby  on Instagram @helenlouisedarby or at their website www.helendarbypoetry.com Follow Kate Ashbrook's blog here: https://campaignerkate.wordpress.com/Castlefield viaduct: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castlefield-viaductFind out more about the Tent People:  www.thetentpeople.co.ukHayfield Kinder Trespass Group: https://kindertrespass.org.uk/  

In 1970, Chris Priest and Duncan Say walked the Pennine Way as two young college students. After 40 years of friendship, they revisited the trail and wrote a book about the journey of both hikes and all of life in between. If you want to pick up a copy of their book, you can do so here - https://bit.ly/3CRl3xnOther trails featured in this interview include The West Highland Way, The Cape Wrath Trail and The Coast to Coast Path, #hikingpodcast #pennine-way #coast-to-coast-walk #west-highland-way #cape-wrath-trail #hiking #hillwalking #longdistancehiking #thruhiking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It's hosted by Liv Bolton. Have you ever wanted to take on an outdoors challenge or tick off an outdoors goal but you've never got round to it or you've doubted yourself? My guest in this episode, Chris Gaskin, is someone who might give you the confidence to go for it. Chris is a Special Forces veteran and endurance athlete from Yorkshire who set the record in 2021 for the fastest solo and unsupported continuous round of the Wainwrights in the Lake District. He managed to climb all the 214 Wainwright fells and walk in between them in just 11 days, 10 hours and 58 minutes. The fastest known time for the 325-mile feat during which he also carried all his own food and equipment. Chris tackled the endurance challenge to raise money for the military community and charity Walking with the Wounded. I loved chatting to Chris about his challenge when we went for a walk together on the Pennine Way in the Peak District. But what I found equally fascinating was the mental resilience approach he uses to get through difficult moments in life and big physical challenges. A mnemonic called MINDSET. It's something that I found incredibly useful and inspirational to hear about and I think you might too. You may not be focused on setting a Wainwright record like Chris, but his techniques might just help you with whatever outdoors challenge or goals you'd like to pursue. So listen to the episode to find out what MINDSET stands for and how Chris used it to help him complete his Wainwright record-setting round. Don't forget to listen out for Chris' endurance challenge tips at the end of the episode as well as the minute of sounds of nature to bring a bit of escapism into your busy day. Chris' episode of The Outdoors Fix is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts. I hope you enjoy it! Liv x The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk You can find photos of the guests on Instagram @TheOutdoorsFix This episode of The Outdoors Fix is kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell. Merrell are offering listeners of The Outdoors Fix a 20% off discount on their shoes at Merrell.co.uk So just use the code FIX20 which is valid on all full price items on their website. The post Chris Gaskin: The Special Forces veteran who set a Wainwright record in the Lake District appeared first on The Outdoors Fix.

Fell running champion Jasmin Paris is the overall record holder for the Spine Race, a grueling 268-mile ultramarathon along the Pennine Way. This year she completed three loops of the world's toughest ultra, the Barkley Marathons, the first woman to do so in nine years. Rather than a corporate sponsor, she runs to represent Green Runners, an environmental group which she co-founded. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode319.   Thank you to Athletic Greens, Tracksmith, and Running for Real  for sponsoring this episode.  AG1 is an easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients. It promotes gut health with prebiotics, probiotics, and naturally occurring enzymes; supports your immune system with Vitamin C, zinc, healing mushrooms, and more; provides magnesium to boost energy; and it's packed with superfoods, adaptogens, and antioxidants to help recovery.  It's simple to make and it tastes good! Go here to get five free travel packs and a free one year's supply of vitamin D3+K2 with your subscription.   Tracksmith is a Boston-based company that truly cares about the quality of their running clothes. Running can be demanding on our clothes; they definitely go through wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers work with the finest materials and keep you in mind as a runner, with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel.  Go here and use the code TINA15. You'll get free shipping and Tracksmith will donate 5%  of your purchase to Runners for Public Lands!   Running for Real updates: Together Runs are for those times when you're running by yourself but you don't want to feel alone.  Tina will accompany you all along the way, sharing conversation, mindfulness practices, and helpful tips  - you may not actually have company on the run, but you'll feel as though you do. Together Run podcast episodes come out on Mondays, and be sure to check out our short Weekly Strides episodes every Wednesday! The easiest way to keep up with everything going on at Running for Real is by subscribing to our newsletter, which comes out every Monday. No spam, we promise! If you're in recovery from amenorrhea or RED-S, we'd love to talk with you about a project that we're very excited about. Please reach out to Tina on any of the social media platforms or to Sally at sally@runningforreal.com, so we can tell you more about it! And finally, if you're running the Chicago Marathon or the New York City Marathon, let us know!   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real.  If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them.  Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe?  You can find out here. "Thank you" to Jasmin.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Joy is…Imperfection.Damian Hall is a record-breaking ultrarunner, writer and activist, who has represented Great Britain at the Trail World Championships and competed in some of the world's toughest races. His attempt to break into the top ten at the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc was made into an award-winning film, Underdog; and the documentary Totally FKT followed him and John Kelly as they raced to break the 268-mile Pennine Way record in 2020. Damian has also set records on the Paddy Buckley Round, the South West Coast Path, the Cape Wrath Trail (with Beth Pascall), and Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Damian's journalism has featured in Runner's World, Women's Running and Trail Running and his previous books include In It for the Long Run, A Year on the Run and the official National Trail Guide to the Pennine Way.He is a UK Athletics running coach and is a founding member of The Green Runners, a community of runners working towards a fitter planet. His most recent book We Can't Run Away From This is an important and, indeed, vital examination of the impact of running in our climate and ecological emergency.Damian is a genuine, passionate and humble person and my assumption of him to be a 'thoroughly nice human' was not dispelled. This was an entertaining, thought-provoking and, at times, emotional conversation, and I hope that it inspires listeners as much as it did me. We discuss vulnerability; what 'challenge', 'competition' and 'toughness' actually look like; learning from failure; the meaning and strength of community; why we need collective action; speaking out; celebrating imperfection; puns; what inclusivity looks like, and, perhaps most importantly, his latest book and working towards a greener future for our planet.Damian Hall IG: @ultra_damoJoin: The Green RunnersReRun Clothing: www.rerunclothing.orgWhere There's a Hill- Sabrina VerjeeMore Fuel You- Renee McGregorBlack Sheep- Sabrina Pace-Humphreys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33Fuel ambassador Damian is a record breaking ultra runner with credits to his name including a Top 5 finish at UTMB and many podium finishes at the world's biggest races. But it's his Fastest Known Time (FKT) records which really set him apart. He holds the FKT for the Paddy Buckley Round, the Cape Wrath trail and recently set a blistering record time on the Pennine Way, on which he covered the 268 miles (and 11,000m ascent) in just 61 hours. Damian uses his status as one of the world's best ultra runners his ultra achievements to voice his deep passion for the environment and climate change and ensures takes every action possible to minimise his carbon footprint. If you're looking for practical performance advice on how to reach your potential or are looking for ways to minimise your impact on the environment, this conversation is for you. TEAM 33FUEL ► STORE: https://www.33fuel.com/collections/all-products ► BLOG: https://www.33fuel.com/blogs/default-blog ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/33fuel ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/33fuel ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/33fuel/ ► EMAIL: contact@33fuel.com SHOW NOTES ►Damian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ultra_Damo ►Damian on Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWill ►Damian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DamoUltra

About Sabrina   Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is a 44-year-old mother of 4 and grandmother of 3, an award-winning businesswoman, an ultrarunner, a social justice activist and a recovering alcoholic. She is a mixed-raced woman, the daughter of a white Scottish Roman Catholic woman and a Black man.    In July 2020 she co-founded the fast-growing community and campaigning charity, Black Trail Runners, and is also a well-known ultra-marathon runner. She finished the 'toughest footrace on earth', a 250km multi-stage marathon across the Sahara Desert known as the Marathon des Sables, as 10th UK woman and most recently she completed the Spine Race, a non-stop 268 miles race down the Pennine Way.    Sabrina is the author of Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope “In Black Sheep, Sabrina reveals how she got from there to here: about growing up in a home, a school and a town where no-one looked like her and her subsequent struggle to understand and find her identity; about her lived experience of rural racism; about becoming a teenage mother and her determination to break that stereotype; about her battle with alcoholism and her mental health; about how running saved her life; and ultimately about how someone can not only survive but thrive in spite of their past. Sabrina's experience will chime with anyone who has felt like an outsider. Poignant and eye-opening, and exploring themes of trauma, identity, mental health and addiction, Black Sheep is a tale of triumph: of grit and determination, of hope over despair.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday 7am UK time - Subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.      Show Notes Who is Sabrina Previously chatting on the TGP - July 7th 2020 What was happening in late 2020 Launching Black Trail Runners (BTR) in July 2020 Black Trail Runners - writing an open letter to race organisers  Taking about the issues and the lack of diversity in trail runners Moving house, welcoming a new grandchild, running the Ramsey Round Doing the 3 peaks challenge and seeing me at the top of Ben Nevis (Watch the vlog) Building the community of Black Trail Runners and the impact  Having the uncomfortable conversations Collecting ethnicity data Having a BTR race fund  Taking real action and breaking down the barriers Running the 4.5% challenge in 2021 Working with youth groups Coping with the mental and emotional pressure Running and mental health Running as a form at activism Understanding her why of running the Spine Race The Spine Race  Working with her running coach Damien Hall Figuring out her race strategy and how her race goals changed over time Focusing on the “B” goal - completing the race Focusing on 10k stretches and reaching certain views  Keeping in the moment and not thinking about the full distance Struggling with sleep deprivation and figuring out a new sleep strategy The power of sleep and needing 30 mins of sleep at every checkpoint Dealing with food pain and having to implement a pain management strategy Training for the Spine Race and what a typical week looked life Doing more back to back training runs and weighted runs Winning her first ultra marathon!  Kissing a wall The lessons learned from running the Spine Race “You can do hard things - you can do this” Being on the June cover of Women's Running UK  Book: Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope. Black to the trails - 11th September 2022 - The FIRST trail running event designed, directed and run by Black Trail Runners for Black people, people of colour, and White allies who want to do their bit to diversify the UK trail running scene.  The vision board and hopes for the future Wanting to participate in the UTMB Race Wanting to write a second book about running   Social Media   Website:   Personal:  www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com  Instagram: @sabrunsmiles Twitter: @sabrunsmiles   Black Trail Runners - A community and campaigning charity seeking to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running.   Community and campaigning charity. Registered in England and Wales, No. 1194094.   Black Trail Runners: www.Blacktrailrunners.run  Black to the Trails: www.Blacktothetrails.co.uk    Instagram: @blacktrailrunners Twitter: @RunnersBlack  Facebook: @blacktrailrunners   The Check Point Podcast    A podcast hosted by Black Trail Runners which discusses access to, skills for and representation of Black people who want to experience, or are experienced in, trail running. Featuring tips, tricks, events, guest interviews and much more.   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-checkpoint/id1530677708   

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX. On this week's show Sabrina talks to fellow Black Trail Runners member, Renee McGregor, and trail running ultrarunner, Raj Mahapatra, about their experience at this year's Spine events. On June 18th 2022, Renee crossed the line as 3rd female at the Spine Sprint – a race covering 46 miles along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale and finishing in Hebden Bridge. And on June 25th, Raj and Sabrina crossed the line of the full Spine – a race covering 268 miles along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale and finishing in Kirk Yetholm. In this episode the trio discuss: Why the Spine race? What is it? Race prep and training Kit The race journey Highs and lows The power of teamwork The importance of representation And much more…. Links: Renee McGregor – IG @r_mcgregor / https://reneemcgregor.com Raj Mahapatra – IG @mrrajkm Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – IG @sabrunsmiles /www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com NASS Charity - https://nass.co.uk/ Spine Race - https://thespinerace.com/

In this episode of Our Community, I'm in the village of Hayfield in the high peaks of Derbyshire on the ninetieth anniversary weekend of the historic Kinder Mass Trespass. The physical and mental consolations of nature are one of life's great gifts but granting working class people access to the countryside has long been fraught with conflict. Ninety years ago members of the young communist league gathered at Kinder Scout here in Derbyshire, to highlight the fact that walkers were denied access to areas of open country. When the group reached the plateau of Kinder Scout, there were violent scuffles with gamekeepers. As a result, six ramblers were arrested. They received jail sentences ranging from two to six months for offences relating to violence involving the keepers.According to the Hayfield Kinder Trespass Group website, this act of civil disobedience was one of the most successful in British history. It arguably led to the passage of the National Parks legislation in 1949[8] and helped pave way for the establishment of the Pennine Way and other long-distance footpaths. Walkers' rights to travel through common land and uncultivated upland were eventually protected by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW Act) of 2000. This is the first of three conversations recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass 90th anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield village hall.I want to thank Joss Underwood from the Tent People, who organised a fantastic pop-up event on the village green in Hayfield and generously introduced me to today's guest; Helen Darby. Helen is a queer, non-binary poet from Manchester who lives in the High Peak. They often write about the interweaving of place, time, class and identity, and sometimes about internet dating.They have performed invited guest slots at Lancaster Spotlight, That's What She Said Manchester, Superbia for Manchester Pride, Manchester Museum, New Mills Festival, The Bronte Festival of Women's Writing, Stirred and She Grrrowls in Edinburgh Free Fringe, amongst others.   Their poems have recently been published in The Broken Spine and the modernist magazines.In this recording, Helen delivers a beautiful rendition of their powerful poem; 1932 Kinder Scout ·         We talk about the importance of open spaces for leisure and how the relief of the countryside was vital for the mill factory workers around Manchester.·         How celebrating and understanding historical events such as the Kinder Mass Trespass is vital to 'keeping the flame alive and fostering understanding of connection and context.·         How socialist roots and collective action shape people.    Reach Helen on Instagram @helenlouisedarby or at their website www.helendarbypoetry.comFind out more about the Tent People:  www.thetentpeople.co.ukHayfield Kinder Trespass Group: https://kindertrespass.org.uk/

Kinder Mass Trespass: Celebrating John Anderson, one of the trespassers jailed for his action.In this episode of Our Community, I'm in the village of Hayfield in the high peaks of Derbyshire on the ninetieth anniversary weekend of the historic Kinder Mass Trespass.Ninety years ago, members of the young communist league gathered at Kinder Scout here in Derbyshire to highlight that walkers were denied access to areas of open country. When the group reached the plateau of Kinder Scout, there were violent scuffles with gamekeepers. As a result, six ramblers were arrested. They received jail sentences ranging from two to six months for offences relating to alleged violence involving the keepers.One of the men arrested was called John Anderson, and in this, the second of three conversations recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass 90th anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield village hall, I'm honoured to be talking to John Anderson's niece, Dorothy Collins and her daughter Lisa Holland.They share some of their memories of John, known as Jack and also discuss the impact his jail sentence had on his and his family's life. Taking a stand is brave, and now ninety years later, we can look back at the impact of John Anderson's action. The mass trespass can be said to have led to the passage of the National Parks legislation in 1949[8] and helped pave the way for the establishment of the Pennine Way and other long-distance footpaths. Walkers' rights to travel through common land and uncultivated upland were eventually protected by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW Act) of 2000.We should keep in mind Dorothy's phrase 'he never got over it' when describing the impact of the trespass on John's life. Most of us are not called to act; we merely benefit from the actions of others. I thank Joss Underwood from the Tent People, who generously introduced me to Dorothy and Lisa. ReferencesReach Helen on Instagram @helenlouisedarby or at their website www.helendarbypoetry.com Find out more about the Tent People:  www.thetentpeople.co.ukHayfield Kinder Trespass Group: https://kindertrespass.org.uk/     

In this podcast, host Daniel Neilson speaks with Dr Catherine Flitcroft, Access and Conservation Officer at the British Mountaineering Council. The BMC is an organisation that represents the needs of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, all the while helping protect the landscape that allows us to fulfil our passions.Montane has supported the BMC's Climate Project, raising more than £25,000 from sales of the Montane x BMC clothing collaboration. That money has translated into planting more than 1,000 square metres of sphagnum moss. In the following conversation, Dr Catherine Flitcroft talks about her work at a policy level, about how we can help preserve our landscapes and why sphagnum moss is a miracle plant that can help combat climate change. It's fascinating. Learn about Montane's partnership with the BMC at montane.com/bmc. 

For show 104 Steve had the inspired idea of doing a show that had no beats. This was tricky as nobody really wants to hear 120 minutes of drones and synths.Luckily, we were able to cobble together two hours of different styles of music to keep it f-f-fresh. On the night, the broadcast was full of technical problems; broken mics, dodgy faders, creaky chairs, bad timings and two despondent presenters.This week (10th April) there wasn't a show. P was lettin' his ears recover after 2 nights of DJing. S was lettin' his feet recover after 30ish miles on the Pennine Way. Instead, we just played this clean upload of the show for the people that missed it and the folks that demanded to hear it again (hold tight all Sunday night crew).If you like what you hear join us live every Sunday 9pm-11pm on SheffieldLive! 93.2fm, via the TuneIn Radio App or www.sheffieldlive.orgGet in touch with requests, recommendations and guest mix inquiries! We're also available for family functions, weddings, funerals, boat launches and more.https://www.twitter.com/RadioNightTrain

Sabrina Verjee works as a vet in The Lake District., but she is also a champion fell runner. She has recently has broken the Wainwrights record, successfully completing all of Cumbria's 214 peaks, a 325 mile route in 5 days 23 hours 49 minutes. The feat involves 36,000m of ascent - equivalent to climbing Everest four times and includes includes Scafell Pike, England's highest peak. In summer 2010 Simon Armitage decided to walk the Pennine Way. The challenging 256-mile route is usually approached from south to north, from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm, the other side of the Scottish border. He resolved to tackle it the other way round. Crossing the beautiful and bleak terrain, across lonely fells and into the howling wind, he was described at the time as the Eeyore of the walking world. Sabrina holds the record for the fastest female completion of the Pennine Way, so there's plenty of stories to share and anecdotes to tell. Produced by Susan Roberts