Introduction

The Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge route leaves Pooley Bridge to traverse 30 summits over a distance of 48 miles and climbs 16,000 feet (77km, 4877m).

The inaugural run from Pooley Bridge to Wasdale was made by Joss Naylor in 1990, at the age of 54; in very bad weather with heavy rain and a strong SW wind Joss completed the run to Greendale Bridge in 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Chris Brasher offered engraved pewter tankards to the first 20 runners to do so with the proviso that they raised at least £100 for a charity of their own choice. In January 1997, with 17 tankards already awarded, Chris extended his sponsorship. In 2001, with 33 tankards awarded, Joss secured on-going sponsorship for the tankards.

The challenge is offered to fell runners over the age of 50 to complete the run in set times according to their age group. The challenge is intended to be a "supported run" for individuals - each contender is to be accompanied on every leg for safety reasons and unaccompanied attempts will not be recognised. There is more information on the Challenge Details page below.

If you are interested, please have a look at the Challenge Details, download a schedule or contact me using the email address on the Challenge Details page.

Tuesday 22 December 2020

Ken Taylor (M70) - 24 August 2020

 After over sleeping & being woken by my support team I set off 21 minutes later than originally intended.

The day weather wise started off great, high cloud cover & a pleasant temperature ideal for running. Unfortunately things didn’t stay that way.

Mid way through the second leg the weather deteriorated to being cold wet & windy. By the time I got to Styhead I was freezing but after eating hot soup & coffee I changed into an extra dry Lifa & donned another layer of waterproofs + warm a hat with ear covering.

Happy to that I arrived at the Greendale Bridge in a time of 14 hours 22 minutes.

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