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= Advice Blogs =
Welcome to the Spine Race Blogs page, where you'll find a comprehensive collection of articles and blog posts about one of the toughest endurance races in the world.
== Shoes ==
The Spine Race, which is held annually in the United Kingdom, is a grueling 268-mile non-stop race along the Pennine Way, a national trail in northern England. Participants in this race are tested to their limits both physically and mentally, and must overcome challenging weather conditions and rugged terrain.  
* [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html Stu Westfield - 2014 Spine Race - Footwear Survey, Findings & Conclusions]
 
* [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2021/02/055-spine-race-footwear-survey-2020.html Stu Westfield - 2020 Spine Race - Footwear Survey 2020 - Part 1] [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2021/02/056-spine-race-footwear-survey-2020.html part 2]
In this page, you'll find inspiring stories from previous participants, helpful tips and advice for anyone considering taking part in the race, and in-depth analysis of what makes the Spine Race so unique and demanding. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, you'll find something of interest here. So sit back, relax, and enjoy exploring the world of the Spine Race.


== Blisters ==
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* [https://medium.com/trailtales/blister-free-feet-371b521382df Peter Gold - Blister free feet]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/how-i-tape-my-feet-9fbde33e2850 Peter Gold - How I tape my feet]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/the-ickornshaw-moor-bog-blister-512f8f76e64c Peter Gold - The Ickornshaw Moor Bog Blister]


== General ==
= 2023 The Cold Year =
*[https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2013/12/008-navigation-tools-for-2014-spine-race.html Stu Westfield - Navigation: tools for the 2014 Spine Race (Updated Feb 2014)]
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/the-privilege-of-potential-stephs-2023-spine-race-blog Steph Dwyer] MRT Womens Record
*[https://ar2.palonc.org/eng/spine-race-hints-1-ask-visualize-memorize/ Pavel Paloncý - Spine Race Hints: #1 – Ask, visualize, memorize]
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/abbys-spine-mrt-challenger-a-pennine-odyssey ABBY'S SPINE] MRT CHALLENGER- A PENNINE ODYSSEY
*[https://ar2.palonc.org/eng/spine-race-hints-1-ask-visualize-memorize/ Pavel Paloncý - Spine Race Hints: #2 – Navigation!]
* [https://iamdavepen.wordpress.com/2023/02/04/what-seemed-impossible-the-spine-race-2023/ Dave Pen] What Seemed Impossible – The Spine Race 2023
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2018/12/spine-race-myths-and-misconceptions.html dartmoordogrunner - Spine Race Myths and Misconceptions.]
* [https://www.caminoultra.com/post/hannah-rickman-2nd-montane-winter-spine Hannah Rickman] 2nd Montane Winter Spine
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/spine-navigation-reality.html dartmoordogrunner - Spine navigation Reality]
* [https://spinepoet.blogspot.com/2023/01/stegosaurus-dreams.html?m=1 Spine Poetry] Stegosaurus Dreams
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/improving-race-speed-updated-2019.html  dartmoordogrunner - Improving Race Speed updated 2019]
* [https://www.herrunningadventure.com/post/volunteering-for-the-montane-spine-race Her Running Adventure] Volunteering for the Montane Spine Race
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/sleeping-stratergys-and-foot-issues.html dartmoordogrunner - Sleeping Stratergys and foot issues updated 2018]
* [https://tamingthedragon.co.uk/training-blog/f/spine-race---kit-review Taming the Dragon] SPINE RACE - KIT REVIEW
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/spine-kit-clothing-2017.html dartmoordogrunner - SPINE Kit -Clothing 2017]
* [https://tamingthedragon.co.uk/training-blog/f/montane-winter-spine-2023 Taming the Dragon] MONTANE WINTER SPINE 2023
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2017/12/spine-kit-guidelines-part-2-clothing.html dartmoordogrunner - Spine Kit guidelines part 2 Clothing,( updated Dec 2017)]
* [https://tamingthedragon.co.uk/training-blog/f/spine-race-recce---hebden-bridge-to-horton-in-ribblesdale Taming the Dragon] SPINE RACE RECCE - HEBDEN BRIDGE TO HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE
*[https://mountainsinmind.com/spine-challenger-top-tips/ Mountains in Mind - Spine Challenger Top Tips]
* [https://tamingthedragon.co.uk/training-blog/f/spine-race-recce-%E2%80%93-dufton-to-haltwhistle Taming the Dragon] SPINE RACE RECCE – DUFTON TO HALTWHISTLE
* [https://bimblingbeestontrailbees.wordpress.com/2023/01/20/montane-winter-spine-sprint-reflections-on-a-dnf/ Bimbling Beeston] Montane Winter Spine Sprint: Reflections on a DNF
* [https://montane.com/blogs/blog/race-review-montane-winter-spine-2023 Montane Blog Rob Greenwood] Race Review: Montane Winter Spine 2023
* [https://bimblingbeestontrailbees.wordpress.com/2023/01/20/winter-spine-sprint-2023-and-finishing-within-minutes-of-the-cut-off-time-my-proudest-race-finish/ Bimbling Beeston (trail)Bees] Winter Spine Sprint 2023 and finishing within minutes of the cut-off time: my proudest race finish
* [https://www.caminoultra.com/post/montane-spine-2023 David Bone] Montane Spine 2023
* [https://runningchristian.wordpress.com/2023/02/18/the-winter-spine-race-2023/ Running Christian] The Winter Spine race – 2023


= 2022 Diversion Year =
*[https://ultracrazyrunning.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenger-north-2022-in-to-unknown.html Ultracrazy] CHALLENGER NORTH 2022 - IN TO THE UNKNOWN
*[https://www.quaykineticsphysio.co.uk/blog/index_files/My%20Spine%20Race%20Journey.php QUAY KINETICS PHYSIO] My Spine Race Journey
*[https://dontracejustpace.blogspot.com/2022/01/montane-spine-race-2022-english-version.html Merijn] Montane Spine Race 2022 - report of a unique adventure
*[https://eoinkeith.wordpress.com/2022/01/21/the-spine-race-2022-part-1-teen-kicks/ Eoin Keith] The Spine Race 2022, Part 1 – Teen Kicks
*[https://medium.com/@billjohnson_30649/montane-spine-race-2022-c9d83d481bd0 Bill Johnson] Montane Spine Race 2022
*[https://jakehblog.co.uk/ultras/spine-race-2022/ JakeH Blog] The Spine Race 2022
*[https://robbrooks.run/posts/spine2022/ Rob Brooks] So what it all this Spine malarky all about then?
*[https://www.oldiesultras.com/post/the-narrow-road-to-the-deep-north Anthony Stevens] The Narrow Road to the Deep North
*[https://iamdavepen.wordpress.com/2022/02/01/where-does-it-end-the-spine-race-2022/ Dave Pen] Where Does It End? – The Spine Race 2022


= 2021 The Covid Year =
= 2021 The Covid Year =
*[https://spinedreams.blogspot.com/2020/12/spine-race-2021-water-horse.html Spine Race 2021 - The Water Horse]
*[https://spinedreams.blogspot.com/2020/12/spine-race-2021-water-horse.html Spine Race 2021 - The Water Horse]
*[https://spinedreams.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-spine-race-2021-doubtful-one.html Spine Dreams - The Doubtful One]
*[https://alpkit.com/blogs/deeds/the-spine-race-and-other-mishaps - The Spine Race and Other Mishaps]


= 2020 =
= 2020 Storm Brendan Year =
Storm Brendan was a significant weather event that affected the United Kingdom in January 2020. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, leading to widespread travel disruption, power outages, and damage to property.
 
* [https://randomforestrunner.com/2020/01/2020-the-spine-race/ John Kelly - 2020 The Spine Race] '''winner'''
* [https://mountainsinmind.com/spine-race-mrt-challenge/ Mountains in Mind - Spine MRT Challenge]
* [https://mountainsinmind.com/spine-race-mrt-challenge/ Mountains in Mind - Spine MRT Challenge]
* [https://www.marcusscotney.com/2020/06/05/montane-spine-challenger-kit-list-2020/ Jen Scotney - MONTANE Spine Challenger Kit List 2020]
* [https://www.marcusscotney.com/2020/06/05/montane-spine-challenger-kit-list-2020/ Jen Scotney - MONTANE Spine Challenger Kit List 2020] [https://www.marcusscotney.com/2020/06/19/ten-top-tips-for-running-the-montane-spine-challenger/ Ten Top Tips for Running the Montane Spine Challenger]
* [https://www.marcusscotney.com/2020/06/19/ten-top-tips-for-running-the-montane-spine-challenger/ Jen Scotney - Ten Top Tips for Running the Montane Spine Challenger]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/spine-2020-part-i-the-final-frontier-ad4d65e5f61 Peter Gold - Spine 2020 Part I: The Final Frontier] [https://medium.com/trailtales/spine-2020-part-ii-robbit-the-hobbit-b1fe284ea6ae Part II: Robbit the hobbit] [https://medium.com/trailtales/spine-2020-part-iii-beyond-bellingham-d442c1eed2fe Part III: Beyond Bellingham]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/spine-2020-part-i-the-final-frontier-ad4d65e5f61 Peter Gold - Spine 2020 Part I: The Final Frontier]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/spine-2020-part-ii-robbit-the-hobbit-b1fe284ea6ae Peter Gold - Spine 2020 Part II: Robbit the hobbit]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/spine-2020-part-iii-beyond-bellingham-d442c1eed2fe Peter Gold - Spine 2020 Part III: Beyond Bellingham]
*[https://eoinkeith.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/the-spine-race-2020-preview/ Eoin Keith - The Spine Race 2020 – Preview]
*[https://eoinkeith.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/the-spine-race-2020-preview/ Eoin Keith - The Spine Race 2020 – Preview]
*[https://eoinkeith.wordpress.com/2020/01/23/the-spine-race-2020/ Eoin Keith - The Spine Race 2020]
*[https://eoinkeith.wordpress.com/2020/01/23/the-spine-race-2020/ Eoin Keith - The Spine Race 2020]
*[https://smallislandrunner.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/the-montane-spine-mrt-challenge-2020/ Ella - The Montane Spine MRT Challenge 2020] [https://smallislandrunner.wordpress.com/2020/02/09/kit-used-on-the-2020-spine-mrt-challenge/ Kit Used]
*[https://smallislandrunner.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/the-montane-spine-mrt-challenge-2020/ Ella - The Montane Spine MRT Challenge 2020] [https://smallislandrunner.wordpress.com/2020/02/09/kit-used-on-the-2020-spine-mrt-challenge/ Kit Used]
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2020/01/20/264-its-that-time-of-year-again/  Paul Shorrock -  It’s that time of year again!]
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2020/01/20/264-its-that-time-of-year-again/  Paul Shorrock -  It’s that time of year again!]
*[https://antoniocodina.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/spine-2020-race-report-part-i-the-spine-fever/ Antonio Codina - Spine 2020 race report part I – The Spine fever] [https://antoniocodina.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/spine-race-report-part-ii-edale-to-middleton-in-teesdale/ part 2] [https://antoniocodina.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/spine-race-report-part-iii-middleton-in-teesdale-to-the-end/ part 3] [https://antoniocodina.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/the-spine-race-further-thoughts/ further thoughts] [https://antoniocodina.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/spine-race-gear-and-fuel/ gear and fuel]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/thinking-out-of-box-2020.html dartmoordogrunner- Thinking Out Of The Box 2020]
*[https://drew11vw.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/my-road-to-the-spine-race/ Drew - My road to the Spine Race] [https://drew11vw.wordpress.com/2020/02/03/spine-challenger-2020/ Challenger 2020]
*[https://danmiltonblog.wordpress.com/2020/02/04/146hrs-11mins-a-life-time-the-blink-of-an-eye-an-eternity-the-montane-spine-race/ Dan Milton - 146hrs 11mins, a life time, the blink of an eye, an eternity… The Montane Spine Race]
*[https://blueskyadventures66.com/2020/11/14/the-fellowship-of-the-spine/ Mikw Churchyard -  The Fellowship of the Spine] [https://blueskyadventures66.com/2020/11/19/part-ii-poles-apart/ part 2] [https://blueskyadventures66.com/2020/11/27/part-iii-hells-bells-and-buckets-of-bog/ part 3] [https://blueskyadventures66.com/2020/12/02/part-iv-it-aint-over-till-you-kiss-the-wall/ part 4]
= 2019 The Moist Year =
Jasmin Paris won the Spine Race in January 2019.Paris's win was significant because she not only became the first woman to win the race, but she also broke the course record by more than 12 hours. Paris's win was widely celebrated and brought attention to the growing popularity of ultra-distance running and the achievements of female athletes in the sport.


= 2019 =
*[https://jasminfellrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/spine-race.html Jasmine Paris - Spine Race] <strong>Winner</strong>
*[https://jasminfellrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/spine-race.html Jasmine Paris - Spine Race] <strong>Winner</strong>
*[https://www.inov-8.com/blog/jasmin-paris-spine-race-winners-kit-list/ Jasmine Paris - SPINE RACE WINNER’S KIT LIST]
*[https://www.inov-8.com/blog/jasmin-paris-spine-race-winners-kit-list/ Jasmine Paris - SPINE RACE WINNER’S KIT LIST] [https://www.inov-8.com/blog/q-and-a-spine-race-winner-jasmin-paris/ Q&A]
*[https://chrisjworton.blogspot.com/2019/03/so-who-is-carrying-potatoes-then.html Chris Worton - So who is carrying the potatoes then???]
*[https://chrisjworton.blogspot.com/2019/03/so-who-is-carrying-potatoes-then.html Chris Worton - So who is carrying the potatoes then???]
*[https://chrisjworton.blogspot.com/2019/01/into-darkness-spine-2018-race-report.html Chris Worton - Into the darkness - Spine 2018 race report]
*[https://chrisjworton.blogspot.com/2019/01/into-darkness-spine-2018-race-report.html Chris Worton - Into the darkness - Spine 2018 race report]
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*[http://madmansreturn.weebly.com/spine-2019.html Nick K Maidment - Spine 2019]
*[http://madmansreturn.weebly.com/spine-2019.html Nick K Maidment - Spine 2019]
*[https://romancingthebritishlandscape.wordpress.com/2019/01/10/back-on-the-spine-challenger/ Stuart - back on The Spine Challenger] [https://romancingthebritishlandscape.wordpress.com/2019/01/28/back-from-the-spine-challenger/ back from The Spine Challenger]
*[https://romancingthebritishlandscape.wordpress.com/2019/01/10/back-on-the-spine-challenger/ Stuart - back on The Spine Challenger] [https://romancingthebritishlandscape.wordpress.com/2019/01/28/back-from-the-spine-challenger/ back from The Spine Challenger]
*[https://kevrob77blog.wordpress.com/2019/01/17/montane-spine-mrt-challenge-jan-2019-race-report/ kevrob77 - MRT Challenger 2019 Race Report]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2018/12/feeding-strategy-for-2019.html dartmoordogrunner - Feeding Strategy for 2019]
*[https://drew11vw.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/2019-spine-challenger-what-went-wrong/ Drew - Spine Challenger What Went Wrong]
*[http://www.teamdutchadventure.com/spine-challenger-2019-race-report-wouter-huitzing/ Wouter Huitzing - Spine Challenger 2019, Race report]
*[https://wayrunning.blog/2019/03/19/the-spine-race/ Stacey Holloway - GIVING BACK: THE SPINE RACE]
*[https://skrunning.home.blog/2019/02/08/montane-spine-race-2019/ SuperKev - Montane Spine Race 2019]
*[https://ultrarunningtriathlon.home.blog/2019/02/08/the-spine-race-2019/ Daragh Kelly - The Spine Race 2019]
*[https://ultracrazyrunning.blogspot.com/2019/01/broken-surviving-britains-toughest-fun.html ULTRACRAZY - Surviving Britains Toughest Fun Run]
*[https://www.eventus.co.uk/taking-part-in-the-2019-montane-spine-race/ Eventus - Taking Part in the 2019 Montane Spine Race]
*[https://johnedevans.wordpress.com/2019/01/26/the-spine/ John's Running Adventures - The Spine]
*[https://www.cavillcoaching.com/montane-spine-race-2019-journey-started Jayson - The Montane Spine race 2019 – A journey started]
*[https://www.mudstacle.com/2019/05/spined-sealed-delivered-mandatory-kit.html Adam Jacobs - Spined Sealed Delivered: Thoughts on Mandatory Kit]


= 2018 =  
= 2018 =  
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*[https://vickysrunningblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-price-of-ultrarunning-price-of.html?m=1 The price of ultrarunning/ the price of safety - Spine Challenger - it's not cheap!]
*[https://vickysrunningblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-price-of-ultrarunning-price-of.html?m=1 The price of ultrarunning/ the price of safety - Spine Challenger - it's not cheap!]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zGQ_2G7iBp1cMhfsS1my2yCprByfKiTB/view Brian Harman - The Spine 2018]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zGQ_2G7iBp1cMhfsS1my2yCprByfKiTB/view Brian Harman - The Spine 2018]
*[https://sarahnormanweb.wordpress.com/2018/01/22/147-spine-race-14th-to-21st-january-2018/ Sarah Norman - 147. Spine race 14th to 21st January 2018]
*[https://paul-mettam.blogspot.com/2018/02/spine-challenger-13th-january-2018.html Paul Mettam - Spine Challenger]
*[https://kevrob77blog.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/the-spine-race-post-race-summary/ kevrob77 - The Spine Race – Post Race Summary]
*[https://lizzierunning.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/the-spine-challenger-part-1-through-the-peaks/ Lizzie Rosewell - The Spine Challenger: Part 1 Through the Peaks] [https://lizzierunning.wordpress.com/2018/01/26/the-spine-challenger-part-2-into-the-dales/ Part 2 Into the Dales]
*[https://ultrarunningcolin.com/2018/01/26/my-spine-adventure-2018/ Colin - My Spine Adventure 2018]
*[http://www.teamdutchadventure.com/spine-challenger-2018-race-report-wouter-huitzing/ Wouter Huitzing - Spine Challenger 2018]
*[https://jurarunner.com/2018/05/26/the-spine-race-2018-post-race-notes/ Jura Runner - post race notes] [https://jurarunner.com/2018/05/26/the-spine-race-2018-dnf-race-report/ DNF race report]
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/britains-most-brutal-completing-the-190k-spine-mrt-race - RADICAL POSSIBILITY Steph Dwyer]


= 2017 =
= 2017 =
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*[https://ogeerunner.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/the-spine-race-part-three/ ogeerunner - The Spine Race Part Three]
*[https://ogeerunner.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/the-spine-race-part-three/ ogeerunner - The Spine Race Part Three]
*[https://stuartsecker.blogspot.com/2017/01/volunteering-on-spine.html Stuart Secker - Volunteering on the Spine]
*[https://stuartsecker.blogspot.com/2017/01/volunteering-on-spine.html Stuart Secker - Volunteering on the Spine]
*[https://sarahnormanweb.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/2017-spine-race-marshalling/ Sarah Norman - Spine Race Marshalling]
*[https://www.summittherapy.co.uk/single-post/2018/01/05/montane-spine-2017 Chris Haswell - Montane Spine 2017]


= 2016 =
= 2016 =
*[https://testedtodestruction.blogspot.com/2016/01/spine-challenger-mrt-2016.html Tested to Destruction] Spine Challenger (MRT) 2016
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2016/02/08/194-the-pennine-way-in-winter-twice-as-much-fun-for-javed/ Paul Shorrock - #194 – The Pennine Way in winter – twice as much fun for Javed] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2016/01/25/193-the-spine-race-2016-as-seen-from-gregs-hut/ As seen from Gregs Hut] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2016/01/11/192-here-we-go-again-the-spine-race-2016/ Here we go again]  
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2016/02/08/194-the-pennine-way-in-winter-twice-as-much-fun-for-javed/ Paul Shorrock - #194 – The Pennine Way in winter – twice as much fun for Javed] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2016/01/25/193-the-spine-race-2016-as-seen-from-gregs-hut/ As seen from Gregs Hut] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2016/01/11/192-here-we-go-again-the-spine-race-2016/ Here we go again]  
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/0-weeks-to-go-12-hours-to-go-oh-shit-c42f29475b0 Peter Gold - 0 weeks to go — 12 hours to go — oh shit!]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/0-weeks-to-go-12-hours-to-go-oh-shit-c42f29475b0 Peter Gold - 0 weeks to go — 12 hours to go — oh shit!]
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*[http://madmansreturn.weebly.com/road-to-spine-challenge - Nick K Maidment - 2016 Spine Challenger 137]
*[http://madmansreturn.weebly.com/road-to-spine-challenge - Nick K Maidment - 2016 Spine Challenger 137]
*[https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-spine-2016-v5.html Richard Lendon - The Spine 2016 v5]
*[https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-spine-2016-v5.html Richard Lendon - The Spine 2016 v5]
*[https://sarahnormanweb.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/spine-race-marshalling/ Sarah Norman - Spine Race Marshalling]
*[https://jurarunner.com/2016/04/12/the-spine-race-2016-kit-notes/ Jura Runner - Kit Notes] [https://jurarunner.com/2016/01/31/fancy-an-adventure-maybe-the-spine-race-is-for-you/ Fancy an Adventure]


= 2015 =
= 2015 =
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* [https://www.coachmag.co.uk/races-events/3685/the-spine-race-essential-kit-list Damian Hall - The Spine Race essential kit list]
* [https://www.coachmag.co.uk/races-events/3685/the-spine-race-essential-kit-list Damian Hall - The Spine Race essential kit list]
* [https://misforturob.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/spine-challenger-dnf/ Rob Harper - Spine Challenger (DNF)]
* [https://misforturob.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/spine-challenger-dnf/ Rob Harper - Spine Challenger (DNF)]
*[https://jurarunner.com/2014/01/18/the-spine-challenger-ultramarathon-race-report/ Jura Runner - THE SPINE CHALLENGER ULTRAMARATHON – RACE REPORT]


= 2013 =
= 2013 =
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/10/06/141-two-men-and-a-dog-and-the-highest-noodle-bar-in-the-uk/ Paul Shorrock - #141– Two men and a dog, and the highest noodle bar in the UK (Having a fun time on ‘The Spine Race’!)] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/01/23/114-the-spine-britains-most-brutal-race-the-inside-story/ inside story] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/01/21/113-the-spine-2013-britains-most-brutal-race/ Britains Most Brutal Race] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/01/13/112-the-spine-race-2013-let-the-madness-begin/ Let the madness begin]
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/10/06/141-two-men-and-a-dog-and-the-highest-noodle-bar-in-the-uk/ Paul Shorrock - #141– Two men and a dog, and the highest noodle bar in the UK (Having a fun time on ‘The Spine Race’!)] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/01/23/114-the-spine-britains-most-brutal-race-the-inside-story/ inside story] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/01/21/113-the-spine-2013-britains-most-brutal-race/ Britains Most Brutal Race] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2013/01/13/112-the-spine-race-2013-let-the-madness-begin/ Let the madness begin]
*[https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-spine-2013-some-after-thoughts.html Richard Lendon - The Spine 2013 - a few after thoughts] [https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-spine-2013-race-report.html Race Report]  
*[https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-spine-2013-some-after-thoughts.html Richard Lendon - The Spine 2013 - a few after thoughts] [https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-spine-2013-race-report.html Race Report]
*[https://smudgesimonsmith.blogspot.com/2013/01/spine-challenger_20.html?m=1 Mountain Man - Spine Challenger]


= 2012 =
= 2012 =
*[https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/11/19/104-a-short-jog-over-the-pennine-moors-spine-race-training-weekend-in-the-yorkshirelancashire-pennines/  Paul Shorrock - #104 –A short jog over the Pennine Moors! – ‘Spine Race’ training weekend in the Yorkshire/Lancashire Pennines]
*[https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2012/01/spine.html Richard Lendon - The Spine 2012 - race report]
*[https://richrunnings.blogspot.com/2012/01/spine.html Richard Lendon - The Spine 2012 - race report]
* [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/01/23/61-the-spine-britains-most-brutal-race/ Paul Shorrock - The Spine – Britain’s most brutal race! (Part 1)] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/01/30/the-spine-britains-most-brutal-race-part-2/ The Spine – Britain’s most brutal race! (Part 2)] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/01/16/60-a-special-delivery-by-the-coal-man/ #60 – A special delivery by the coal man!]
* [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/01/23/61-the-spine-britains-most-brutal-race/ Paul Shorrock - The Spine – Britain’s most brutal race! (Part 1)] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/01/30/the-spine-britains-most-brutal-race-part-2/ The Spine – Britain’s most brutal race! (Part 2)] [https://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/2012/01/16/60-a-special-delivery-by-the-coal-man/ #60 – A special delivery by the coal man!]
= Advice Blogs =
== Shoes ==
* [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html Stu Westfield - 2014 Spine Race - Footwear Survey, Findings & Conclusions]
* [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2021/02/055-spine-race-footwear-survey-2020.html Stu Westfield - 2020 Spine Race - Footwear Survey 2020 - Part 1] [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2021/02/056-spine-race-footwear-survey-2020.html part 2]
== Blisters ==
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/blister-free-feet-371b521382df Peter Gold - Blister free feet]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/how-i-tape-my-feet-9fbde33e2850 Peter Gold - How I tape my feet]
* [https://medium.com/trailtales/the-ickornshaw-moor-bog-blister-512f8f76e64c Peter Gold - The Ickornshaw Moor Bog Blister]
== Mental ==
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/prime-your-mind - PRIME YOUR MIND FOR THE SPINE]
== General ==
*[https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2013/12/008-navigation-tools-for-2014-spine-race.html Stu Westfield - Navigation: tools for the 2014 Spine Race (Updated Feb 2014)]
*[https://ar2.palonc.org/eng/spine-race-hints-1-ask-visualize-memorize/ Pavel Paloncý - Spine Race Hints: #1 – Ask, visualize, memorize]
*[https://ar2.palonc.org/eng/spine-race-hints-1-ask-visualize-memorize/ Pavel Paloncý - Spine Race Hints: #2 – Navigation!]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2018/12/spine-race-myths-and-misconceptions.html dartmoordogrunner - Spine Race Myths and Misconceptions.]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/spine-navigation-reality.html dartmoordogrunner - Spine navigation Reality]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/improving-race-speed-updated-2019.html  dartmoordogrunner - Improving Race Speed updated 2019]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/sleeping-stratergys-and-foot-issues.html dartmoordogrunner - Sleeping Stratergys and foot issues updated 2018]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2020/01/spine-kit-clothing-2017.html dartmoordogrunner -  SPINE Kit -Clothing 2017]
*[https://dartmoordogrunner.blogspot.com/2017/12/spine-kit-guidelines-part-2-clothing.html dartmoordogrunner - Spine Kit guidelines part 2 Clothing,( updated Dec 2017)]
*[https://mountainsinmind.com/spine-challenger-top-tips/ Mountains in Mind - Spine Challenger Top Tips]
*[https://lukehinds.blogspot.com/2022/11/spine-tips.html Ultra Matters - Spine Tips]


= Reference =  
= Reference =  
* [http://anne-green.net/personal/styled/styled-5/index.html Anne Green Original list of blogs]
* [http://anne-green.net/personal/styled/styled-5/index.html Anne Green Original list of blogs]

Latest revision as of 12:27, 21 March 2023

Welcome to the Spine Race Blogs page, where you'll find a comprehensive collection of articles and blog posts about one of the toughest endurance races in the world. The Spine Race, which is held annually in the United Kingdom, is a grueling 268-mile non-stop race along the Pennine Way, a national trail in northern England. Participants in this race are tested to their limits both physically and mentally, and must overcome challenging weather conditions and rugged terrain.

In this page, you'll find inspiring stories from previous participants, helpful tips and advice for anyone considering taking part in the race, and in-depth analysis of what makes the Spine Race so unique and demanding. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, you'll find something of interest here. So sit back, relax, and enjoy exploring the world of the Spine Race.

2023 The Cold Year

2022 Diversion Year

2021 The Covid Year

2020 Storm Brendan Year

Storm Brendan was a significant weather event that affected the United Kingdom in January 2020. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, leading to widespread travel disruption, power outages, and damage to property.

2019 The Moist Year

Jasmin Paris won the Spine Race in January 2019.Paris's win was significant because she not only became the first woman to win the race, but she also broke the course record by more than 12 hours. Paris's win was widely celebrated and brought attention to the growing popularity of ultra-distance running and the achievements of female athletes in the sport.

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2012

Advice Blogs

Shoes

Blisters

Mental

General

Reference

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