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Author Archives: Ross Brannigan

A long way for a cup of tea – Abraham’s Tea Round

Come with me over the Lake District fells on the Abraham’s Tea Round.

Posted byRoss BranniganMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020Posted inBlogTags:environment, fell running, fitness, hills, lake district, mountains, outdoors1 Comment on A long way for a cup of tea – Abraham’s Tea Round

πŸ”΄ LIVE: Dom Ainsley Wainwright’s Winter Record Attempt

Follow for live updates on Dom Ainsley’s winter Wainwrights record attempt.

Posted byRoss BranniganFebruary 18, 2020February 20, 2020Posted inNewsTags:challenges, fell running, lake district, wainwrightsLeave a comment on πŸ”΄ LIVE: Dom Ainsley Wainwright’s Winter Record Attempt

More than a race: Devil’s Burdens 2020

Mud, tents, colourful vests, a field and a hubbub of noise. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a music festival.

Posted byRoss BranniganFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:fell running, hill race, hill running, hills, outdoors, relay race, Running, scotland, scottish, sportLeave a comment on More than a race: Devil’s Burdens 2020

Starting 2020 with a bang – and a bump

2020 kicked off with a race around Scout Scar near Kendal. I left with more than sore legs.

Posted byRoss BranniganJanuary 12, 2020January 12, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:fitness, hill race, lake district, outdoors, race, run, Running, trail raceLeave a comment on Starting 2020 with a bang – and a bump

Heart to heart

Do excuse me if you find me emerging from bushes cock-eyed and red-faced.

Posted byRoss BranniganNovember 13, 2019November 14, 2019Posted inBlogTags:fitness, health, heart health, outdoors, personal, wellbeingLeave a comment on Heart to heart

Meall a’ Bhuachaille Race 2019

Meall a’ Bhuachaille – 1:15.10

Posted byRoss BranniganOctober 29, 2019October 29, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags:fitness, health, hill running, mountains, outdoors, race, racing, Running, scottish hill running, sportLeave a comment on Meall a’ Bhuachaille Race 2019

Simplification: Central Highland Bikepacking

In a two-day trip, you can achieve something people spend hundreds seeking: Simplification.

Posted byRoss BranniganOctober 6, 2019October 17, 2022Posted inBlog, CyclingTags:adventure, adventure riding, bikepacking, cycle, Cycling, gravel bikes, outdoors, scotland, scottish4 Comments on Simplification: Central Highland Bikepacking

Stairway to Heaven – Ring of Steall 2019

The wind on my face, the sun on my neck – I wanted to lie down and crack open a cold beer right there and then.

Posted byRoss BranniganSeptember 28, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags:fitness, golden trail series, hill race, hill running, mountains, outdoors, race, ring of steall, Running, skyrace4 Comments on Stairway to Heaven – Ring of Steall 2019

Between control and chaos – Ben Nevis 2019

In some ways, I wonder if that is what caused Eddie Campbell and his rebels to report the fine weather on that wild day in 1980: a fire that has blazed for 123 years.

Posted byRoss BranniganSeptember 19, 2019September 19, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags:ben nevis, fell running, fitness, hill running, landscape, outdoors, race, Running, scotland, scottish hill running, sport2 Comments on Between control and chaos – Ben Nevis 2019

In the grip of the Cuillin

These terribly beautiful hills inspire a fearsome joy. There is much to relish, and much to revere.

Posted byRoss BranniganAugust 13, 2019August 13, 2019Posted inBlogTags:environment, gelogy, hiking, mountaineering, mountains, outdoors, scotland, sportLeave a comment on In the grip of the Cuillin

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