Ultramarathon in Northumberland
About this episode
The episode discusses the host's experiences running the Pilgrims Way Ultra in Northumberland, reflecting on lessons learned from previous races.
Hello :) Last year I released a podcast episode called "How Not To Run An Ultramarathon". I was reminded of that a couple of times recently, partly because this year's running of the Calderdale Way Ultra happened recently, and partly because over the last couple of months I've finally hiked all the sections of it that I never completed. Including the bits I missed out when I got lost. After recording that pod, I entered and completed a second Ultra - the Pilgrims Way Ultra, in Northumberland, NE England - partly to prove to myself that I could. This episode looks at my experiences of that race. I'm publishing it now mainly because my last episode was a chat about Ultra-running in general with my friend Seanna, and it seemed a logical companion piece. Don't expect this to become an annual ritual. Topics discussed in this episode are: * "Bugger Bognor" * Why I chose this particular Ultra * Logistics & race admin * Holy Island / Lindisfarne * The first 20km, flat causeway and a hill * Belford Checkpoint and the road to the coast * Bamburgh and its Castle * Sand Dunes, Salty Air, Quaint Villages * Grace Darling * ... and then the rains came * The finish and the aftermath * Results…
People in this episode
Host: The Barefoot Backpacker
Guest: Seanna
Topics covered
- ultramarathon
- Northumberland
- running
- hiking
- race experiences
- Calderdale Way Ultra
- Pilgrims Way Ultra
Keywords
- ultramarathon
- Northumberland
- Calderdale Way Ultra
- Pilgrims Way Ultra
- running experiences
- race logistics
- hiking
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Northumberland, Calderdale Way Ultra, Holy Island, Lindisfarne, Belford, Bamburgh, Grace Darling
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