Best Cathy Casey and Wayne Singleton Podcasts (2025)

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66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley 45:02

22h ago45:02

45:02

Get in touch! Cathy is joined by British Mountain Guide Tom Ripley to chat about the kit you need for self sufficient Alpine Climbing. In addition to what to carry in your pack Tom gives some great tips on classic routes, how to use alpine huts on a budget, top snacks for scary routes and describes what happened when he once managed to forget his h…

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65: Kit Lists - Lake District Sky Trails with Charlie Sproson 57:34

8d ago57:34

57:34

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by Lake District Sky Trails creator and Race Director Charlie Sproson. Listen in to learn about the evolution of Sky Running, what courses and events entail, the kit and skills required and why comfy shoes are a necessity. Charlie gives a fantastic insight into all aspects of the sport as well as drilling do…

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64: Kit Lists - Cape Wrath Trail 31:36

15d ago31:36

31:36

Get in touch! Wayne chats with Cathy about her wander along the UK's most remote long distance path; The Cape Wrath Trail. After a 15 year search for two friends willing to trek 220 miles through Scotlands wilderness, Cathy chats about their fantastic 12 day trip involving camps, bivvies, bothies, hostels, river crossings and a LOT of bellowing sta…

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63: KMF 2024 Podlet - KMF 10k & New 50k Ultra 10:16

4M ago10:16

10:16

Get in touch! Part 14 and the final podlet of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy is joined by Ourea Event Director Shane Ohly. Shane is the man leading the team behind the legendary KMF Terrex 10k and the new KMF The North Face 50k Ultra and gives a peek of what goes on behind the scenes at …

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62: KMF 2024 Podlet - Community Action Nepal 9:59

4M ago9:59

9:59

Get in touch! Part 13 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Kerry Page from Community Action Nepal. Founded by mountaineer, the late Doug Scott as a means of giving back to the communities that had given him so much, CAN works with local people and the Government to b…

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60: KMF 2024 Podlet - Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger 15:46

4M ago15:46

15:46

Get in touch! Part 11 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Mountaineer and Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger. After summitting her first 8000m peak at the age of 23, Tamara went on to become the second Italian woman to summit K2 without oxygen. Tamara's passion for the mo…

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61: KMF 2024 Podlet - Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough 14:21

4M ago14:21

14:21

Get in touch! Part 12 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Adventure Athlete and Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough. If you have ever wondered about how kit is tested - take a listen to Jenny describing how she took her Montane Trailblazer pack and ran mountain chains in…

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58: KMF 2024 Podlet - Grangers Proofings and Aftercare 13:22

4M ago13:22

13:22

Get in touch! Part 9 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis, Regional Trainer and Account Manager for Grangers International. We chat about the new changes in waterproof fabrics, why and how we need to look after them differently - including why you may wis…

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59: KMF 2024 Podlet - La Sportiva Athlete Billy Ridal 15:29

4M ago15:29

15:29

Get in touch! Part 10 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Billy Ridal, La Sportiva Sponsored Athlete. Listen in awe as Billy describes how he retired from indoor competition climbing and took a trip out to Yosemite with his friend and climbing partner Alex Waterhous…

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56: KMF 2024 Podlet - Terrex and Primaloft 14:42

5M ago14:42

14:42

Get in touch! Part 7 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Lucy Speakman, Director of Addidas, Terrex and 5:10 and Andrea Paulson, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Technology at Primaloft. Primaloft is an industry leader in synthetic insulation and in this epis…

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57: KMF 2024 Podlet - Osprey Packs 10:34

5M ago10:34

10:34

Get in touch! Part 8 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Matt Haigh, Key Account Manager for Osprey. Osprey celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year and in this episode we chat about the history of a company that specialises in Rucsacks and load carrying systems. …

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54: KMF 2024 Podlet - Glenmore Lodge 11:07

5M ago11:07

11:07

Get in touch! Part 5 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Isla McCay, Communications Officer for Glenmore Lodge, the National Outdoor Training Centre. Glenmore Lodge has consistently delivered world class training in a wealth of outdoor activities for 70 years from i…

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55: KMF 2024 Podlet - Berghaus Adapts 13:38

5M ago13:38

13:38

Get in touch! Part 6 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Alice Sainsbury, Product Designer for Berghaus Adapts. This is a fascinating insight into Berghaus' drive to create adaptive outdoor clothing for adventurers with additional needs where we discuss garments adj…

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52: KMF 2024 Podlet - Gloves with Mountain Equipment 13:32

5M ago13:32

13:32

Get in touch! Part 3 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Malcolm Rudge, Product Design Manager at Mountain Equipment. If you have ever wondered how a glove is made, how many pieces are in a glove, how they are waterproof and why certain gloves work with a smart phon…

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53: KMF 2024 Podlet - Gore-Tex Brand 14:09

5M ago14:09

14:09

Get in touch! Part 4 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Catriona Shearer, UK Account Marketing Manager and PR Specialist for W.L.Gore Ltd. We chat about fabrics, testing and how Gore-Tex is changing to reduce it's impact on the environment. Listen ,learn, laugh and…

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50: KMF 2024 - Balance with Rab 48:02

5M ago48:02

48:02

Get in touch! Part 1 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season Cathy talks with Jon Frederick, Group Marketing Director for Equip (Global) about their key brand Rab. Recorded in front of a live Audience this fascinating episode gives a real insight into how your favourite outdoor garments journey from concept to reality. This years festival theme…

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51: KMF 2024 - Careers, Motherhood and Mountains 57:42

5M ago57:42

57:42

Get in touch! Part 2 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season Recorded in front of a live audience at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy chats with KMF CEO Jacqui Scott about their unique journeys into and through the Outdoor industry, how they have balanced motherhood through their careers and how they are helping those just starting out. Fair war…

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47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1 41:08

7M ago41:08

41:08

Get in touch! There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this first of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Debbie Read, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Equi…

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48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

Get in touch! There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this second of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Laura Howe, Fabric Technologist at Mountain Equipment, to di…

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49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3 38:43

7M ago38:43

38:43

Get in touch! There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this final part of three "waterproof special" podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis Regional Trainer and Account Ma…

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46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking & Climbing in Greenland with Olly Sanders 51:37

1y ago51:37

51:37

Get in touch! Planning an expedition to Greenland? Cathy and Wayne are joined by Olly Sanders to chat about how to prepare, what kit to pack, why climbing style may be dictated by your kayak, the effect of comms and tech on expeditions and why wellies are always on his kit list. There are top tips on how to travel with minimal impact, information a…

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45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor Clothing 43:03

1y ago43:03

43:03

Get in touch! Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand? Cathy and Wayne are joined by Artilect Co-Founder Trent Bush to chat about the incredible amount of passion, science, skill and global logistics involved in getting a product from concept to shelf. Based in Boulder Colorado, Artilect offer men's and women's ethica…

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44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Petzl 36:01

1y ago36:01

36:01

Get in touch! This week Cathy and Wayne talk about head protection with Petzl sponsored athletes and climbing giants: Emma Powell and Neil Gresham. Whether you are trad, sport, winter climbing or dry tooling we delve into why you might choose to wear a helmet when you climb, different construction types, testing, safety, how to check your helmet, h…

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43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat Circuit 38:34

1y ago38:34

38:34

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne talk about the NEW Mountain Goat Circuit/ Cylchdaith Yr Afr Fynydd, a spectacular 50km loop in Snowdonia along the skyline from the Joe Brown's Capel Curig shop to Llanberis and back. Joined by Rab Global Sales Operations Manager Chris Vanderhoven, they discuss how the idea came about, the route, the terrain and there …

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42: Kit Lists - Jungle Trekking and the El Rio Foundation 33:12

1y ago33:12

33:12

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined live from Colombia by Ben Davies and Felix Sullivan from the El Rio Hostel in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains. This very special episode talks not just about the kit needed for the nearby trek to the Lost City but also the unique relationship between The Climbers Shop and the El R…

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41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down Matt Fuller 44:59

1y ago44:59

44:59

Get in touch! Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm! Matt has a PhD in Feather and Down Structure and is Product Engineer at Mountain Equipment. This episode is a real journey, explaining how ethically sourced down ends up in your jacket, sleeping bag, or suit from sou…

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40: Cooking In The Fells For Mental Health with Fellfoodie 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

46:45

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by outdoor cook and all round smashing bloke Harrison Ward to talk about getting out in the fells to cook. Perhaps better known by his Instagram handle @Fellfoodie, Harrison shares his own version of haute cuisine among his native Lakeland Fells alongside his personal recovery from alcoholism and poor mental…

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39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with Beau Smith Voom 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by Voom Brand Manager and Team GB Triathalete Beau Smith to seriously geek out on nutrition for endurance sports. Listen and learn what energy bar ingredients mean, the difference between caffiene and guarana, what are the key causes of stomach issues (and potential solutions), why hydration is so critical a…

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38: Baselayers - Tight Fit with Stu Smith 40:04

1+ y ago40:04

40:04

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments. You'll hear all about why a baselayer should be close fitting to work effectively in our climate, how they work, why some niff more than others, how to make a stinky baselayer smell better (and last longer), the difference between natural and…

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37: Ropes - All Tied Up with Alex Smurthwaite Edelrid 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

Get in touch! Are you baffled by the number of different ropes available? Cathy and Wayne talk with Edelrid UK Representative Alex Smurthwaite and discover how not all ropes are equal...... Learn the difference between single/half/twin and triple ropes, why there are so many diameters, how a dry treatment keeps out more than just water, why colour …

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36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal with Community Action Nepal 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

Get in touch! If trekking in Nepal is on your bucket list then join Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Denise Prior at Community Action Treks. She has 20 years experience and along with Nicola Terry from parent charity Community Action Nepal, explains not just the importance of packing the right kit but also how to travel and trek while having a pos…

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35: Wayne Singleton - Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

48:06

Get in touch! In September 2023 Outdoor Gear Chat Co-Host Wayne Singleton stepped into the water at Bowness-on-Solway on the North Cumbria coast to "celebrate" an upcoming birthday. Some say he'd taken a wrong turn as originally, he'd started out planning to swim the English Channel. When he couldn't find a pilot he decided on a different type of s…

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34: Women's Technical Clothing Fit and Function with Suzanna Cruikshank 41:06

2y ago41:06

41:06

Get in touch! Cathy & Wayne are joined by Author, Walking Leader and Outdoor Swimming Instructor Suzanna Cruikshank to talk about women's technical clothing for sizes beyond the norm. This fascinating insight into clothing fit follows on from our extremely successful online symposium held back in 2021. Listen as we discuss what is available, the di…

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33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs! with Chris Worton 32:39

2y ago32:39

32:39

Get in touch! In this episode Cathy and Wayne are joined by The Climbers Shop Manager and Spine Race veteran Chris Worton to talk about the wonderful world of trail shoes. Why are there so many different types? How is a trail running shoe different from a road running shoe? Can the right shoes make you feel less tired? How can you make shoes last l…

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32: Spares and Repairs - A Stitch In Time with Snowdonia Gear Repairs 42:39

2y ago42:39

42:39

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by engineer, sewer and outdoor equipment and clothing repair specialist; Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repairs to delve into how to make your gear last longer. Learn about tapes, sealants, zips, seams and all the little replacement gizmo's available to make your own repairs as well as the wealth of fixe…

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31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

Get in touch! Ever wondered how to zip up a jacket when you only have the use of one hand? Or how to get in and out of a tent when half your body is paralysed? Cathy and Wayne are joined by the inimitable Paul Pritchard who re-defines "disabilty" with his continual adventures and expeditions after suffering a severe brain injury during a climbing a…

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30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta 41:09

2+ y ago41:09

41:09

Get in touch! Cathy & Wayne are joined by Rab athlete Jon Gupta who has a wealth of experience climbing and guiding the worlds highest peaks - so many, in fact, just listening to the intro is exhausting! Kick back and join in the mirth as this chat offers a rare insight into life at high altitude and how little bits of kit and experience can make a…

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29: Hats - The Importance Of Head Protection 36:52

2+ y ago36:52

36:52

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are back to talk about the humble hat and the many headwear items designed to protect your head from the cold, the heat, the sun and vicious biting mcbeasties. What fabrics work well, what features should you look out for, why is a hat so important, does a hat define who you are, when would you want to wear one under a…

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28: Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Glyn Padgett Scarpa 35:28

2+ y ago35:28

35:28

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by Scarpa UK Core Sales Director Glyn Padgett to discuss what sets mountain boots apart from regular walking boots. Learn the difference between B1, B2 & B3, why stiffness is critical when using boots with crampons, why size matters (even more than usual), why you shouldn't get the hump with gaiter zips, why…

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27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst with Dr Will Duffin 37:47

2+ y ago37:47

37:47

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by World Extreme Medicine Joint Medical Director Dr Will Duffin as they tackle the murky world of water purification and how to keep healthy in the wilderness. Learn the difference between filtration and purification, understand the different types available and why there are so many, how to choos…

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26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave 40:42

2+ y ago40:42

40:42

Get in touch! Climber, Alpinist, Himalayan Mountaineer, International Mountain Guide, and Award Winning Author Andy Cave joins Cathy and Wayne to talk about life before Gore-Tex, ye olde plastic boots, fibre glass ice axes, layering, sweat management, why feathers are fab, glove choices, harness culture (yes, it is a thing!), why paying extra for a…

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25: Kit Lists - Snowdon, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis 39:22

2+ y ago39:22

39:22

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne delve into what to pack when tackling the three peaks at any time of year. What's in Cathy's rucsack? What should be on your feet? Why carry layers? Should you train? Why is the material of your socks surprisingly critical? and what is the optimum size packed lunch? (Answer: sizeable) This Outdoor Gear Chat outlines al…

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24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel with Catrin Thomas 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

38:33

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by British Antarctic Field Operative Catrin Thomas who gives a fascinating insight into managing clothing systems in the harsh polar environment. Catrin was awarded the UK Polar Medal in 2019 and describes her wealth of experience in keeping warm and dry among the many climates of the Antarctic continent - a…

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23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul Poole 39:27

2+ y ago39:27

39:27

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by Everest Basecamp Trek Leader Paul Poole to chat about what conditions to expect and what kit to pack to enjoy this iconic trek. Paul has been travelling to the Khumbu region for 20 years and shares a host of top tips on the best time to travel, how to cope with altitude, pack size, what to wear on your fe…

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22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! with Barnabé Grison Julbo 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

Get in touch! Be prepared for a world of eye protection knowledge as Cathy and Wayne are joined by Barnabé Grison, International Area Manager for French outdoor eyewear specialists Julbo. From the history of the first glacier glasses to modern manufacturing techniques to fitting tips there really is all you need to know in this podcast to help you …

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21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie with Dr Will Duffin 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by Dr Will Duffin, Joint Medical Director at World Extreme Medicine to chat about why carrying a first aid kit is a REALLY good thing to do when you are out and about in the great outdoors. Among the usual suspects (plasters, paracetamol etc) there are plenty of other things to consider including sanitary to…

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20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw with Chris Rowlands DMM 37:51

3y ago37:51

37:51

Get in touch! Cathy and Wayne are joined by the Czar of Carabiners: Chris Rowlands from DMM Climbing in Wales. If you have ever wondered why Carabiners come in so many different shapes and sizes, if you were looking for the answer to why you shouldn't use WD-40 to maintain your crabs, if you are unsure whether Carabiners should begin with a "C" or …

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19: Tents - Erections Of All Sizes 38:19

3y ago38:19

38:19

Get in touch! There's innuendo aplenty as Cathy and Wayne talk about tents, poles, fly sheets and pegs, pegs, pegs. Listen in for tips on getting it up in bad weather, what constitutes as fondling with your erection and of course - bell ends. Expect tales of getting wet, how to deal with condensation, pesky moles and even flying tents among such as…

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18: Kit Lists - Lakeland 50/100 39:16

3y ago39:16

39:16

Get in touch! "Lakeland Legends" Cathy & Wayne are veterans of a number of Lakeland 50's but why has neither of them stepped up to the Lakeland 100 start line? Sponsored by Montane, this podcast describes the high's and low's of their respective 50 mile trots around the Lakeland fells, their favourite kit and top training tips. Amid all of the tech…

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17: Kit Lists - Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k with Scott Umpleby 29:43

3y ago29:43

29:43

Get in touch! Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scott Umpleby from The Brathay Trust, event organisers of the fantastic Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k races. Join them as they discuss how this event began, how a full Lakeland breakfast and a frittata were highlights the first year and what delectable comestibles will be on offer this year.... Offering not just…

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