High Peak Running BLOG

A Brief History of the Race The Three Peaks Race — often called “the marathon with mountains”  — has been a cornerstone of British fell running since 1954. Starting and finishing in the beautiful village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale, the race takes in the Yorkshire Dales’ three highest peaks: Pen-y-Ghent (694 m) Whernside (736 m) Ingleborough (723 m) Over the years, the course has evolved in length and terrain but remains roughly 24 miles with around 1,600 m of ascent. It’s a t

English Senior Fell Running Championship 2026 – Preview, History & How to Prepare The English Senior Fell Running Championship 2026, organised by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and proudly sponsored by Pete Bland Sports and Inov8 , promises another thrilling year of competitive fell running across some of England’s toughest and most beautiful terrain. A Brief History of the English Fell Running Championship The English Fell Running Championship has been a cornerstone of

1. Understand What Heat Exposure Does Before diving into tactics, it helps to know why  heat training works — and when it can backfire. Physiological Adaptations Plasma volume expansion: Repeated heat exposure forces your body to retain more fluid, increasing plasma volume. This aids blood circulation, reduces cardiovascular strain, and improves cooling capability. Earlier, increased sweat response: You begin sweating sooner and at higher rates, improving evaporative cooling.

Introduction Brennan Townshend, a former professional road cyclist who raced for teams such as Raleigh  and Madison Genesis , is now one of the UK’s leading mountain, fell, and trail runners. Drawing on his unique background in both sports, Brennan explains how adding cycling to a running training plan can help runners improve performance, recover faster, and stay injury-free. Why Runners Should Consider Cycling Runners are always looking for ways to boost speed, strength, an