Daddy’s Blog by Robert Semple
When you first commit to a challenge its always good to research – tap into other people’s experiences and then assess your own chosen direction. This is my blog on how I completed the 10 peaks in 2012, an endurance …
Category: The Lakes 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 …