If anyone knows the Spine, itโs this one. Ever-bubbly Harriet Shields bosses her way through the #SpineChallengerNorth, making her the first to bag the full set of Challengers and full Spine events. She has completed the South, North & the full Montane Spine Races both in Summer and in Winter and says she found this one the hardest, based on the evening start and the heat.
Kudos Harriet - you are awe-inspiring! ๐๐ป
Absolute rockstar, Ellie Eccles has stormed her way through 160 miles of the #PennineWay to become the first woman and record holder in the inaugral #SpineChallengerNorth
Eloise Eccles, you smashed it! Huge congrats!
Brilliant run from these two fabulous guys. Quite emotional to see them finish so strongly.
Huge congratulations Jovica & Tom. A fabulous achievement from 2 really wonderful people, who are now the Summer #SpineChallengerNorth record holders and firm #SpineFamily members ๐๐ป๐ช๐ป๐๐ป
3rd & 4th men on the #SpineChallengerNorth went through CP2 in Alston earlier today. Jacob & Sion were still looking strong, focussed and were organised with their checkpoint admin. It goes without saying that everyone has been enjoying the #AlstonLasagne ๐
Jovica, first man on the #SpineChallengerNorth looking strong in Alstonโฆ Lasagne in, bit of admin and back out just as second man Tom came in at a pace. Both looking and feeling happy despite a rather Cross Felly Cross Fell overnight! ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ป
Fiona Lynch and Jo Wallace smash through the Challenger North course, taking second and third places in the womenโs race respectively. They both looked strong and Jo was even heard to utter the words โIt was surprisingly easy!โ
Huge congrats to them both for fabulous runs! ๐๐ป๐ช๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
#SpineChallengerNorth #MontaneSpine
Hot on Timโs heels, G Brian has arrived in Byrness and having seen Tim leave immediately beforehand, he was in and out in 4 minutes. A quick coffee and a huge smile as he left!
Go G Brian! See you in bonnie Scotland!
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Massive change in spirits ๐ช๐ป Kudos to Tim for a significant turnaround since Bellingham! 21 minute turnaround with mince & tatties and plenty of fluids.
Good luck! Fare well across the mighty Cheviots!
๐๐ป๐๐ป See you on Kirk Yetholm!
The awesome Irene Kinnegim has marched up the drive to Bellingham CP with a huge smile on her face, telling me sheโs having a huge amount of fun! This is the first time sheโs set foot on the Pennine Way and sheโs excited to see all the views she has previously read about.
Her favourite bit was Cross Fell. She wanted it to be over and loved it at the same time!
Third place currently and first female. Amazing all round ๐ช๐ป๐๐ป๐ช๐ป
Nicki Lygo