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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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10 Peaks race preparation – race fuel
During many years of running, cycling and adventure racing, I have trained and raced with many different athletes of varying abilities and I can honestly say that nearly all of them have introduced me...
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Clif Bar 10 Peaks, The Lakes, 2013
The weekend of 29th June saw the return of the 10 Peaks event in the Lake District, now with a new headline sponsor, Clif Bar. There was another key addition to this year’s event, the introduction of...
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Clif Bar 10 Peaks – Short Course by Tony Holland
My lungs are heaving and my legs are still aching from the brutal awaking they had 20minutes earlier. I glance down at my watch. Its 5.20am. Half way up the first peak of the day, Helvellyn. I am...
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Richard Lendon – The Lakes Race Report
“So how far was it, Rich?” Around 43 miles….. “How long did it take you?” 14 hours and 42 minutes…… “That’s very slow for you. Where did you finish?” 7th “Out of 6?” Very funny. Out of 150 starters....
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Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Race Report
With Mountainous Ultra running growing ever more popular, we decided it was time to introduce an additional location in which to hold an identical 10 Peaks event to the one that had been running in the...
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10 Peaks Xtreme – Wasdale
The enclosed map shows the location of the new check point at Wasdale. This is located near to the National Trust car park and is available for all Xtreme and Long Course competitors opting to take the...
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Clif Bar 10 Peaks The Lakes Race Report
A light breeze, clear visibility and 20 degrees was the forecast enticing the 260 entrants to leave work on Friday evening and travel to Keswick, ready for the early morning start of the Clif Bar 10...
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Grom and the 10 Peaks – Part 3
An emotional farewell from Jessy. “You can do this thing!” were the words, accompanied with some tears and a nice big hug. I leave Torquay for Keswick, driving in my green diesel VW polo. Although its...
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IOM Mountain 50K Ultra
By Mark Bottomley of 10 Peaks.com – 3rd place I hadn’t been to the Isle of Man before, and to be honest, it had never really featured on my radar. This all changed though when I heard about the IOM...
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