Top 10 FKTs in the UK, plus more Q&A!

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Top 10 FKTs in the UK, plus more Q&A!

Written by Claire Maxted

June 10, 2019

What are the top 10 Fastest Known Time routes in the UK?
How can you prevent cramp this summer!
What’s the best food for long races?
Is a 45k race an ultra?

Find out in my Q&A series, answering all your trail & ultra running questions. (Scroll down for links to all the books, gear and other films I mention)

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I came across this awesome website, Fastest Known Time. It’s a fantastic source of info for FKTs all over the world. fastestknowntime.com/

US ultra runner John Kelly’s great blog about his Grand Round shortly after moving to Bristol www.randomforestrunner.com/2019/05/seeking-grand-challenges/

Isle of Man Coast path that I plan to run mid-July, Raad ny Foillan. www.visitisleofman.com/things-to-do/activities/walking-and-hiking/raad-ny-foillan-coastal-footpath

How to plan a trail running route, a film powered by Bridgedale socks youtu.be/E2-56UMd5qY


My fave Bridgedale socks
UK amzn.to/2KGpq4S
USA amzn.to/2F1c9zU

Salomon S-Lab 5-set pack for shorter or less remote runs
UK amzn.to/2KDUrq4
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Nutrition films
DIY energy balls recipe youtu.be/xz0fwlDsqao

17 long distance food ideas youtu.be/DOmd5Jg7z9U

Easiest trail mix ever youtu.be/2WWmq7aWHs4


Petzl Bindi
UK amzn.to/2WoEcPX
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Petzl Reactik+
UK amzn.to/2F4kxyW
USA amzn.to/2WWpIuJ

Interview with Dragon’s Back Race completer and Welsh TV presenter Lowri Morgan youtu.be/Atfvl2eScdo

 

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