Netta P logged 32.31 km of Running in 5:32:51 on 2 Feb
mt carmel run. we pretty much had to swim to the start of the climb... going down was also tricky (mud mud mud loose rocks and some more mud) 622 of ascend.
Reach for the skies with this mountain running challenge. The idea is simple: pick a mountain and run up it. If you're still feeling fresh, run back down too.
The weather on the mountains is very changeable so check weather forecasts the day before you set off as well as on the day itself. Don't be afraid of turning back if the weather looks bad. There's always another day.
Run up a mountain Challenge rules
- You must run all the way to the summit of a mountain. If it has a cairn or trig point, that's where you stop.
- The summit must be at least 600m above sea level. Over 900m is preferable.
- The route must include at least 450m of ascent.
- You should run as much as you can, but a bit of walking is allowed.
- Take extra care on loose, steep ground. It's very easy to twist or break an ankle.
- Not all types of physical activity are suitable for everyone. Users take Challenges and training advice at their own personal risk.
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“Croagh Patrick In Mayo, Ran up in 35mins From Owenwee side, was Training for Galeforce. Is an amazing mountain, have done it 4 times now, soon to be five!!!”
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Chanel T Trig here i come.. well maybe walk first but i will get you soon!!
Tina S the mountain
Nick B encouraged this.
Tina S the gradient going up
Nick B encouraged this.
Tina S Just entered my first mountain run 22km run up Tomewin Mountain in QLD, it has a 14% gradient at some points so will be pretty hairy stuff!
Casey K Spent the first half of the week in Colorado...beautiful! (and TOUGH).
Which part were you in? I keep thinking it would be great to see how I run in the lowlands after doing all of my training above 6000 feet in elevation.
I was in Beaver Creek, 8000+ elevation. It was tough to breath but wonderful. I bet you would do wonderfully well. I am usually in Iowa today for my run and it was that much easier to breath and I felt fast!
Eoin O After only my second ever mountain run last week I though I'd completed this challenge, but the peak wasn't high enough to qualify. If I had done the peak on the other side of the quite narrow valley it would have been ok, but would also have taken a fair bit longer. I'll have to plan this for another time.
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Tina S I am entering a local 22km mountain race the hills are up to 14% gradient so I am pretty worried! I have only ever run on the road before so it will be different.
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Jolanta Z Ran up the Bear Mountain today. total 4.5 miles. elevation gain about 1200f in 1.85miles. awesome run
Jolanta Z Going for Bear Mt this Sat. It's a baby mountain, only 1,284 ft (391 m) tall but should be great for start.
Lisa W Not long before my challenge... running up Snowdon on the 21/7/2012... Come on!!! x
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Best of luck - that's a BIG challenge !
Teresa H logged 1.61 km of Running in 0:28:00 on 17 Jun 2012
okay, so we drove up the mountain on accident first then walked back down plus some and ran back up...we were dying by the time we got to the top:) Time includes walking down and the running up...
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Welcome to Tribesports Fi!
Teresa H This weekend this challenge is going down! Excited for my trip to the UP and going mountain biking for the first time:) Getting in some hiking as well.
Lorain R and Jonathan H encouraged this.
Cheers dude. :-)
Teresa H The two tallest mountains in MI are just 603m...and 8 hours drive to get there. I've gotta find something closer and taller:)
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Lorain R The mountain I want to un up is called Buckhorn Summit. It's about 50 miles east, deep in the Gold Mining territory of Trinity County.
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Woo Hoo! So when's your Virtual Run?
WFF for u! :DD
I've got to go look. I think I can do it anytime 12/30-1/1.
Neil C created the Run up a mountain Challenge
Reach for the skies with this mountain running challenge. The idea is simple: pick a mountain and run up it. If you're still feeling fresh, run back down too.
The weather on the mountains is very changeable so check weather forecasts the day be...
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