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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.
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.
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= 2023 The Cold Year =
= 2023 The Cold Year =
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/the-privilege-of-potential-stephs-2023-spine-race-blog Steph Dwyer] MRT Womens Record
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/the-privilege-of-potential-stephs-2023-spine-race-blog Steph Dwyer] MRT Womens Record
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/abbys-spine-mrt-challenger-a-pennine-odyssey - ABBY'S SPINE] MRT CHALLENGER- A PENNINE ODYSSEY
* [https://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/blog-posts/abbys-spine-mrt-challenger-a-pennine-odyssey ABBY'S SPINE] MRT CHALLENGER- A PENNINE ODYSSEY
* [https://iamdavepen.wordpress.com/2023/02/04/what-seemed-impossible-the-spine-race-2023/ Dave Pen] What Seemed Impossible – The Spine Race 2023
* [https://iamdavepen.wordpress.com/2023/02/04/what-seemed-impossible-the-spine-race-2023/ Dave Pen] What Seemed Impossible – The Spine Race 2023
* [https://www.caminoultra.com/post/hannah-rickman-2nd-montane-winter-spine Hannah Rickman] 2nd Montane Winter Spine
* [https://www.caminoultra.com/post/hannah-rickman-2nd-montane-winter-spine Hannah Rickman] 2nd Montane Winter Spine
* [https://spinepoet.blogspot.com/2023/01/stegosaurus-dreams.html?m=1 Spine Poetry] Stegosaurus Dreams
* [https://www.herrunningadventure.com/post/volunteering-for-the-montane-spine-race Her Running Adventure] Volunteering for the Montane Spine Race
* [https://tamingthedragon.co.uk/training-blog/f/spine-race---kit-review Taming the Dragon] SPINE RACE - KIT REVIEW
* [https://tamingthedragon.co.uk/training-blog/f/montane-winter-spine-2023 Taming the Dragon] MONTANE WINTER SPINE 2023
* [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://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 =
= 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://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 =
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= 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!]

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

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Blisters

Mental

General

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