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Trail Running Training Ultra Marathon 

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

17/09/201817/09/2018 Mick Fenwick 584 Views 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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Hardmoors 55 2018
Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Review of the Hardmoors 55 2018

10/04/201812/04/2018 Mick Fenwick 541 Views 1 Comment 2018, Hardmoors, Hardmoors 55, race, running, trail running

Hardmoors 55: 2018 As I begin typing this review I feel a sense of impending doom (a little like I

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Reviews Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Raidlight Responsiv Lazerdry 18L Race Vest Review

21/02/201830/05/2019 Mick Fenwick 629 Views 0 Comments 18L, Kit review, Lazerdry, race, Raidlight, Responsiv, Responsiv Lazerdry 18L Race Vest, Review, Running Pack, trail running, Vest

Overall Rating: 4/5 Usually when someone puts their name to a product they are either after a payday or they

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Adventure Advice Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 2

04/01/2018 Stones 455 Views 0 Comments Adventure, Ennerdale, Expedition, Guide, Lake District, Mountain, Mountain bothy, trail running, Training

Day 1 After doing a 6am airport run for my parents I headed directly to the Lakes. Day 1 was

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New Petzl Bindi Review Front
Advice Reviews Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Petzl Bindi Review

18/12/2017 Stones 541 Views 0 Comments Bindi, Cross the UK, Head Torch, Kit review, Petzl, Review, trail running

Overall Rating: 5/5 I have always liked the range of Petzl head torches available and have a few for different

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 1

01/12/201701/12/2017 Stones 335 Views 0 Comments Adventure, Bothy, Ennerdale, Lake District, Trail, trail running

I’m not known for my desire to make small talk, initiate conversation or be involved in big groups and some

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Ultimate Direction AK Mountain Vest 3.0 Review

27/11/201721/02/2018 Stones 619 Views 0 Comments AK Mountain Vest 3.0, Kit review, Review, Running Pack, trail running, Ultimate Direction

Overall Rating: 4/5 This is a recent addition to the ever growing trail running kit we are accumulating but it

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Adventure The great outdoors Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Trail Running in the Cairngorms Part Two – Lairig Ghru

20/11/201722/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 416 Views 0 Comments cairngorms, Highlands, Inov 8, Lairig an Laoigh, Lairig Ghru, Linn of Dee, running, Scotland, Trail, trail running, Training, training run

After a good nights sleep at Glenmore Lodge we were ready for action on day two.  Stoney taped up his

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Trail Running in the Cairngorms Part One – Lairig an Laoigh

13/11/201714/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 516 Views 1 Comment cairngorms, Inov 8, Lairig an Laoigh, Lairig Ghru, Scotland, Trail, trail running, Training

It took me absolutely ages to convince Stoney to run a distance over 10km.  Being a lean speed machine in

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Cross the UK: Raidlight Olmo 12L Ultra Vest Review

09/11/201721/02/2018 Stones 583 Views 0 Comments Kit review, Review, Running Pack, trail running

Overall Rating: 4/5   The Olmo 12 is on the heavier side when you’re comparing running packs of this nature. However,

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  • A Team
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    A Team
  • Awesome presentations from our groups today on the Outdoor First Aid course. Dropping knowledge bombs like first aid pro’s!
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Awesome presentations from our groups today on the Outdoor First Aid course. Dropping knowledge bombs like first aid pro’s!
  • An excellent day with D of E Leaders from Burton upon Trent. Great people to work with in achieving their outdoor first aid qualification.
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    An excellent day with D of E Leaders from Burton upon Trent. Great people to work with in achieving their outdoor first aid qualification.
  • Our outdoor first aid training returns next week with a course in Malton. Looking forward to working with our next cohort of outdoor leaders and life savers! #firstaidtraining #outdoorfirstaid
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Our outdoor first aid training returns next week with a course in Malton. Looking forward to working with our next cohort of outdoor leaders and life savers!  #firstaidtraining   #outdoorfirstaid 
  • 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 3 years 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 3 years 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 3 years 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 3 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 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 4 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 

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