Steve coates bob graham round the ultrarunning community. After covering the genesis of the bgr in detail, it documents its development from a moreorless idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage for endurance runners. First there was frances is the tale of how, in the words of cooper, the formation of a family can bring a boisterous joy to life. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
The round is not only a history of the bob graham round, but also an exploration of the what. The previous record was held by nicky spinks, who ran 18. Bob graham round the bob graham round is a fell race held in the lake district united kingdom where the challenge is to climb 42 peaks in 24 hours. His 2011 title, a bus called heaven, is endorsed by amnesty international uk and was the winner of the 2012 childrens. Ultra race 24 hour round training and preparation by. Time didnt matter, but, at these moments, it seemed my life depended on it. Firstly, in aug 20, there was its a hill, get over it a history of fell running and its many characters. His record run of 66 miles and 42 lakeland fells 26,900ft8200m has now become popular challenge for mountain endurance athletes and forms one of britains classic ultra mountain marathons. Aug 08, 2019 many people, especially fell walkers and runners will have heard of the bob graham round in the lake district 42 peaks covering 61.
May 16, 2016 nicky spinks gets a hug from legendary fell runner joss naylor before heading out onto the final leg of her incredible 2mile double bob graham round record run. Jun 07, 2012 billy bland, who holds the record for the alltime fastest bob graham round, only ran one hour and 51 minutes for this leg. The bob graham round is a fell running challenge in the english lake district. We pulled on the round at dunmail for safety reasons. Even today only 17 people have managed the bob graham round in winter. The big rounds running and walking the bob graham, the paddy buckley. If you are a walker and fancy your chances then also have a look at this page many if not most of those who attempt the bob graham round come from a running background and really only need to modify their training towards the demands of the round itself. Having read his first book its a hill get over it i looked forward to reading book no. She ran the 66mile circuit over 42 of englands highest summits in 15 hours and 24 minutes. They did this in trail a few months ago walking they were just short of the whole round in 4 days iirc but gave a theoretical 6 day itinerary for people to go round without having to hurry too much and enjoy the views etc. The 49yearold cancersurvivor marked 10 years postdiagnosis by running the 2mile lake district route, which included around 54,000ft of ascent, in a time of 45 hours and 30 minutes. Stud marks on the summits 1985 bill smith various chapters in part three. Nov 05, 2016 we pulled on the round at dunmail for safety reasons.
Jasmin was only 90 minutes outside the mens record of. Grahams books also give a glimpse of family workings and intricacies. The bob graham round first done way back in 1932 by bob graham, hotelier of keswick, cumberland, at the age of 42, the 42 peak round has become a testing ground for the supremely fit mountain runner. Ive a new found respect for anyone who completes a bob graham round, to say i enjoyed it would be a lie, i endured it. The bob graham round is the classic and probably easiest british 24hr challenge and is attempted by around 200 fellrunners each year with around 1 in 3 attempts being successful. Robert donald graham, better known as bob graham born 20 october 1942, is an australian author and illustrator of picture books, primarily for very young children graham won the 2002 kate greenaway medal from the british librarians, recognising the years bestillustrated childrens book published in the uk, for the picture book jethro byrd, fairy child walker books, which he both wrote. The bob graham visits skiddaw and blencathra, then tours the eastern ridge to helvellyn, ducks across fairfield to the langdale peaks before covering the high ground to scafell pike, the wasdale horseshoe to honnister pass, before returning to the start point at moot hall in. After covering the genesis of the bgr in detail, it documents its development from a moreorless idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage. Though it may be done in either direction it is currently most commonly attempted clockwise which means that this is the second leg. It is named after bob graham 18891966, a keswick guesthouse owner, who in june 1932 broke the lakeland fell record by traversing 42 fells within a 24hour period. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream.
These pages are to give the beginner an insight to the challenge. A new winter bob graham round record a compass sport article a new article has been added to my blog. On saturday april 23rd jasmin paris smashed the womens bob graham round record by over twoandahalf hours. In 1932 bob graham ran 42 lakeland peaks in 24 hours. The bob graham round bgr is one of fell runnings greatest, and most iconic, feats of endurance.
In 1932 bob graham, a hotelier in keswick, completed a round of 42 lake district peaks in 24 hours on his 42nd birthday and unwittingly started one of the great fell endurance challenges in britain. Its simple set off from the moot hall in keswick, any time you like, and see if you can get around on foot. Apr 07, 2020 a new winter bob graham round record a compass sport article a new article has been added to my blog. Billy bland, who holds the record for the alltime fastest bob graham round, only ran one hour and 51 minutes for this leg.
Bob graham bob graham is a kate greenawaywinning authorillustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed childrens picture books including how to heal a broken wing, how the sun got to cocos house, max, jethro byrde. Though it may be done in either direction it is currently most commonly attempted clockwise which means that this is the first leg. Graham round books list of books by author graham round. Over the weekend of may 1415, the inspirational nicky spinks made fell running history by becoming the fastest person to run a double bob graham round. Jul 12, 2016 in 1932, bob graham did what just over 1950 runners have managed to do since. This is his account of an attempt on the bob graham round the classic lake district 24 hour fellrunning challenge. In 1982 billy bland, from borrowdale run the bob graham round as he was used to run fell races, pacing very fast from the begining and marking an incredible time of h53. The lake district of england has its own special challenge. Ultra race 24 hour round training and preparation by nicky spinks posted on february 2, 2015 by paul posted in training since 2005, when i first completed the bob graham 23. Most of the information on these pages are based on. Robert donald graham, better known as bob graham born 20 october 1942, is an australian author and illustrator of picture books, primarily for very young children. This wasnt my first attempt at a round and it wont be the last, the next one will definitely be in summer. The round is not only a history of the bob graham round, but also an exploration of the what, why and how of this classic fell endurance challenge. This idea now floated in my mind a lot more and it seemed a reality.
The historic 72 mile route completed by bob graham in 1932 is now a popular challenge. The challenge became a part of the local culture with the founding of the bob graham round club, whose membership is made up of those who have matched the founders achievement. See all books authored by bob graham, including how to heal a broken wing, and lets get a pup. The bob graham round by rob jeffries active writing. It is a circular route of the lakeland peaks starting and finishing at keswick moot hall. The round is at least 66 miles and involves 27,000 feet of ascent, presuming that no route finding errors are made. The record was for the bob graham round, which, despite what you might think, is not a generous drinks order, but a traverse of 42 peaks in englands lake district starting and finishing at moot. Running walking bob graham, paddy buckley, charlie cicerone.
See all books authored by graham round, including escape from blood castle, and murder on the midnight plane usborne solve it yourself, and more on. Any runner on a bob graham round needs motivation and if my motivation was to break a friends time, then so be it. This new map is your essential guide, with recommended route and changeover points. Harvey map of the bob graham round challenge in the lake district. The total distance, depending on the choice of route, is. It begins and ends in keswick in englands lake district, and comprises at least 42 peaks, over 62 miles, ascending 27,000 feet all to be run in under 24 hours. And in the case of the wainwrights guy also recover from the first round in a timescale that is completely at odds with everything that either steve birkinshaw or paul. First done way back in 1932 by bob graham, hotelier of keswick, cumberland, at the age of 42, the 42 peak round has become a testing ground for the supremely fit. The bob graham salomon running tv season 05 episode 07. Bob graham books list of books by author bob graham. In 1932 keswick hotelier bob graham set the record for climbing the most lake district mountains in 24 hours. All our members have successfully completed the bob graham round. A woman living alone is joined by a man who becomes her husband, and babies and a variety of pets follow shortly thereafter.
It was 1932 when bob graham reach the amount of 42 peaks to celebrate his 42 years old in 24 hours. I was not disappointed it documents the history of the bgr and the achievements of many of the athletes who have run and completed one of the toughest challenges man or woman can attempt. The round in bob grahams footsteps needle sports ltd. Bob graham round is a fell running challenge in the english lake district, covering 42 fells in 24 hours which is approximately 66 miles. Each summer around 100 of the most highly tuned ultradistance fell runners will attempt the 27,000 ft of ascent within the allotted 24 hours. Ultra runner kilian jornet smashes bob graham endurance race. Thanks to sophie, isobelle, mam and dad for supporting and putting up with me.
Ultra race 24 hour round training and preparation by nicky. Note that this number does not take account of the difference between horizontal distance and actual distance travelled. Guidebook to walking or running britains three most challenging longdistance mountain rounds. I spoke with damian sometime last year at an event somewhere, possibly the dragons back race and we agreed i.
The race starts and finishes at keswick and, providing you do not get lost, the total distance is approximately 72 miles. The bob graham round is one of the most celebrated challenges in endurance sport, comprising a course of about 106km with an 8,200m ascent over. Kilian jornet completes the bob graham round in 12h52. With a ascent of app 28,500ft and a app distance of 74 miles. Though it may be done in either direction it is currently most commonly attempted clockwise. Jul 09, 2018 the bob graham round is one of the most celebrated challenges in endurance sport, comprising a course of about 106km with an 8,200m ascent over 42 fells, which must be done within 24 hours. The bob graham round of 42 peaks is one of the most demanding challenges in england. Detailed, clear and easy to read harvey mapping guide to the route by jon broxap waterproof light to carry can be used with gps ideal for navigation on the fell and also an excellent planning tool map size 486x700mm folded to. The round was established in 1932 when the runner bob graham ran the 42 fells in less than 24 hours. I was not disappointed it documents the history of the bgr and the achievements of many of the athletes who have run and completed one of the toughest challenges man or woman. A new winter bob graham round record a compass sport.
Not only a history, but also an exploration of the what, why, and how of this classic mountain running challenge. The round in bob grahams footsteps having read his first book its a hill get over it i looked forward to reading book no. I spoke with damian sometime last year at an event somewhere, possibly the dragons back race and we agreed i would guide him, he would write an article. It is a report on kim collinsons new winter bob graham round record, which resulted from a long chat i had with him in december, just after he had taken the record. In 1932, bob graham did what just over 1950 runners have managed to do since. Kilian jornet breaks 36yearold bob graham round record. The one thing they all seem to have in common is no previous history of similar undertakings but an unshakeable belief they are going to completely rewrite the record books.
Kilian jornet completes the bob graham round in 12h52 blog. The round in bob grahams footsteps is steve chiltons second book. The round is at least 66 miles and involves 27,000 feet of ascent. A small but select choice from the available information. Sep 17, 2015 the round in bob grahams footsteps having read his first book its a hill get over it i looked forward to reading book no.
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