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Barefoot and sore calves: A transition to forefoot running (Part two – The beginning)

17/09/201817/09/2018 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments barefoot, Fenwick, forefoot, form, Merell, mick, performance, running, Trail, trail running, Training, ultra, Ultramarathon, Vapor Glove

In the beginning there was…. pain.  Like many a runner I had turned to Chris McDougall’s ‘Born to Run’ for

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Destroyed after completing my first Lyke Wake Challenge
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Barefoot and sore calves: A transition to forefoot running (Part One – Why now?)

15/09/201816/09/2018 Mick Fenwick 4 Comments barefoot, Fenwick, forefoot, marathon, mick, motivation, running, Training, transition, ultra

So here I sit on my 38th birthday contemplating the eternal question “What next?”  I’d love to feel a sense

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Jeff and Mick’s Coast to Coast Day One (St Bees to Stonethwaite)

06/06/201321/08/2016 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, St Bees, Stonethwaite, Wainwright

Day One: St Bees to Stonethwaite (29 Miles) So a year later and here we were again.  The start of

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast finish at Robin Hood's Bay with Victory Cigar
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Finished

05/08/201029/06/2013 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright

After 7 days we,ve done it. Knees knackered, some low points but lots of money raised. Thanks for everyones support!

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales
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Off to Keld

31/07/201029/06/2013 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright
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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Jeff bigger than a horse!
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Kirkby Stephen Rest Day! Well it was only 22 miles!

30/07/201024/11/2014 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright

At Kirkby Stephen early. Radio interview, fish, chips, wine, sleep! Looking forward to Richmond!

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Richard Jefferson trying to hitch a ride
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Jeff bigger than a horse! (height)

30/07/201029/06/2013 Mick Fenwick 2 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright

Proof of Jeff’s majestic height! Not a mini horse!

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Richard Jefferson is pleased to reach Shap!
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Shap, chaffing and pain

29/07/201029/06/2013 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright

Here we are at Shap. 10 o’clock at night. Just getting in. Tired, in pain but here after 5000 ft

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast on Greenup Edge with Richard Jefferson
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Half way through day two

29/07/201029/06/2013 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright

Knackered 30 miles yesterday! 15 in and to go today.

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Walk St Bees Point with Mick Fenwick and Richard Jefferson
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Here we go: St Bees

28/07/201029/06/2013 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross, Cross the UK, Fenwick, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Robin Hood's Bay, St Bees, the, UK, Wainwright

Well this is it.  The start at St Bees.  The adventure begins now.  Please keep following our progress by clicking

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  • A cheeky trail marathon from Whitby to Scarborough in preparation for Mick’s upcoming #hardmoors 60 from Guisborough to Filey along the beautiful North Yorkshire coast - - - #northyorkshire #northyorkmoorsnationalpark #whitby #scarborough #trails #trailrunning #running #ultrarunning #ultra #outdoorlife #nature #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 6 months ago
    A cheeky trail marathon from Whitby to Scarborough in preparation for Mick’s upcoming  #hardmoors  60 from Guisborough to Filey along the beautiful North Yorkshire coast - - -  #northyorkshire   #northyorkmoorsnationalpark   #whitby   #scarborough   #trails   #trailrunning   #running   #ultrarunning   #ultra   #outdoorlife   #nature   #thegreatoutdoors   #outdoors   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • Our first get together for months. An appropriately distanced ride (in every sense) in the glorious North York Moors! - - - - - #northyorkmoors #northyorkmoorsnationalpark #roadride #cycling #safetyfirst #sunshine #bluesky #scenery #landscape #training #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 9 months ago
    Our first get together for months. An appropriately distanced ride (in every sense) in the glorious North York Moors! - - - - -  #northyorkmoors   #northyorkmoorsnationalpark   #roadride   #cycling   #safetyfirst   #sunshine   #bluesky   #scenery   #landscape   #training   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • What time is it? Fact time. Did you know that each of a Dandelion’s petals are in fact separate little flowers called ray florets?
    by crosstheuk 10 months ago
    What time is it? Fact time. Did you know that each of a Dandelion’s petals are in fact separate little flowers called ray florets?
  • Cross the UK’s newest member is keeping us busy whilst we’re in lockdown. Wren the #labrador is only up to a couple of miles at the moment but I’m sure she’ll join us on adventures in the years to come! #labradorretriever #labsofinstagram #puppies #puppiesofinstagram
    by crosstheuk 10 months ago
    Cross the UK’s newest member is keeping us busy whilst we’re in lockdown. Wren the  #labrador  is only up to a couple of miles at the moment but I’m sure she’ll join us on adventures in the years to come!  #labradorretriever   #labsofinstagram   #puppies   #puppiesofinstagram 
  • A successful weekend for 24 newly qualified Outdoor First Aid participants. Some great work by a fantastic group of DofE leaders, we’ll done to all! - - - #outdoorfirstaid #dofe #dofeleaders #firstaid #outdoorlife #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    A successful weekend for 24 newly qualified Outdoor First Aid participants. Some great work by a fantastic group of DofE leaders, we’ll done to all! - - -  #outdoorfirstaid   #dofe   #dofeleaders   #firstaid   #outdoorlife   #thegreatoutdoors   #outdoors   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • Awesome condition up on’t moors this morning. Running as the sun came up to cross the moors. Not sure why my shadow is an angel? #running #trailrunning #england #yorkshire #northyorkmoors
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Awesome condition up on’t moors this morning. Running as the sun came up to cross the moors. Not sure why my shadow is an angel?  #running   #trailrunning   #england   #yorkshire   #northyorkmoors 
  • Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM #originalmountainmarathon #omm #largs #scotland #fivehead #running #outdoors
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM  #originalmountainmarathon   #omm   #largs   #scotland   #fivehead   #running   #outdoors 
  • Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh! #snake #adder #northyorkmoors #nature
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh!  #snake   #adder   #northyorkmoors   #nature 
  • Had an awesome day in the @yorkshiredales national park. Reeth looked stunning from as Grinton Moor as the sun pierced the cloud. #reeth #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #landscape #sheep #photography #northyorkshire #england #countryside
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Had an awesome day in the  @yorkshiredales  national park. Reeth looked stunning from as Grinton Moor as the sun pierced the cloud.  #reeth   #yorkshire   #yorkshiredales   #landscape   #sheep   #photography   #northyorkshire   #england   #countryside 
  • Off to another bothy this weekend, not quite as glamorous and Royal as this one but it will be good fun nonetheless! - - - #gear #cairngorms #royalbothy #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #scotland #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #bothy #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Off to another bothy this weekend, not quite as glamorous and Royal as this one but it will be good fun nonetheless! - - -  #gear   #cairngorms   #royalbothy   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #scotland   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #bothy   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • First trip out as a fully qualified Mountain Leader! A great four days in the Cairngorms exploring the Lochnagar and Ben Avon areas (with a cheeky bit of flora ID for good measure!) - - - #scotland #crosstheuk #campinggear #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #wildcamping #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #cairngorms #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    First trip out as a fully qualified Mountain Leader! A great four days in the Cairngorms exploring the Lochnagar and Ben Avon areas (with a cheeky bit of flora ID for good measure!) - - -  #scotland   #crosstheuk   #campinggear   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #wildcamping   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #cairngorms   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • Looking forward to getting back into the mountains. Heading up to the Cairngorms this week and lots more planned! - - - #gear #lakedistrict #campinggear #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #wildcamping #camping #cumbria #outdoorlife #hilleberg #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #tent #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Looking forward to getting back into the mountains. Heading up to the Cairngorms this week and lots more planned! - - -  #gear   #lakedistrict   #campinggear   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #wildcamping   #camping   #cumbria   #outdoorlife   #hilleberg   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #tent   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • A classic wild camp spot on ML assessment. Pensive looks as everyone prepares for the night nav to follow! - - - #gear #wildcamping #campinggear #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #mountainleader #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #tent #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    A classic wild camp spot on ML assessment. Pensive looks as everyone prepares for the night nav to follow! - - -  #gear   #wildcamping   #campinggear   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #mountainleader   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #tent   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • Proud to say that we now have two fully qualified Mountain Leaders in our team at Cross the UK! Looking forward to putting it into action - - - #trails #mountains #mountainleader #leadership #qualified #lakedistrict #cumbria #guiding #camping #outdoorlife #thegreatoutdoors #hiking #trekking #outdoors #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Proud to say that we now have two fully qualified Mountain Leaders in our team at Cross the UK! Looking forward to putting it into action - - -  #trails   #mountains   #mountainleader   #leadership   #qualified   #lakedistrict   #cumbria   #guiding   #camping   #outdoorlife   #thegreatoutdoors   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike   #adventure   #crosstheuk 

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