Fitness Preparation
The following advice is not planned to be specific to all potential 10 Peaks competitors, it is more geared towards providing those of you that do not have any health issues a basic guide on what is required to get …
Year: 2012
Steve Smedley and Samantha McGrady take on the Satmap 10 Peaks
Steve Smedley and Samantha McGrady (both finishing together within the 24 hour time limit, Sam being the 7th woman home) write about their experience on the day, give a few hints and tips for future 10 Peakers, and generally enthuse …
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10 Peaks 2012 Race Report
The Satmap 10 Peaks is designed to test the hardiest competitors. Many who entered found that it was the toughest challenge they had ever done. It’s not just the 73km, or even the 5600m of ascent which catches people out, …
2012 race report by the winner, Mark Bottomley
Back in January I was searching for a long foot race to do in the summer, to fill the gap between the adventure races I had planned. I wanted a serious challenge that would involve hills and navigation, so when …
Satmap 10 Peaks 2012 Race Results
This year’s event saw 202 starters attempt the challenge with 79 people finishing the course, 66 within 24 hours. Mark Bottomley broke the course record by just over an hour to finish in 13.27 not even stopping to take his …
Route Card
One of this years competitors has put together a route card. He has stressed that anyone who wishes to use it should double check information first. This route card is for the Standard Route. Standard Route Card
Ultramarathon Running Store
For an event as demanding as the Satmap 10 Peaks having the right kit can make the difference between success and failure. Ultramarathon Running Store are kindly offering a one-time-only 15% discount on everything in the shop, just use the …
Satmap 10 Peaks Exclusive Bundle
This year’s title Sponsor, Satmap have kindly put together an exclusive bundle deal for Satmap 10 Peaks competitors and supporters. 10 Peaks Active 10 Plus Bundle includes: GPS unit Full Great Britain Ordnance Survey 1:50k map card Voucher for 1/3 …
Ian Hollis, 2011 top fundraiser
The Satmap 10 Peaks is Macmillan’s toughest charity event which is run for free by the organisers in an effort to raise as much money for charity as possible. Each year the highest fundraiser receives the 10 Peaks Trophy engraved …
My First 100 Miler
The Centurion Thames Path 100 My preparation had been short but reasonably successful. March 3rd was the day I was going to find out whether I could run 100 miles with only 7 weeks preparation. Those 7 weeks included time …