Episode 14: Running The Wainwrights In Winter - The Importance Of Athletic Supporters
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Cathy and Wayne are joined with new Lake District legend and part time Ambleside staff team member James Gibson as he talks about being the first person ever to complete a continuous round of 214 Wainwrights in the winter of 2021. James had wanted full winter conditions - and he definitely got them, with Storm Barra making an appearance too. Listen to his accounts of snow, blizzards, jaw dropping sunrises, fantastic camaraderie and how he is coping with his new found fame. There's even a bit of talk about kit! You can read a "realtime account" on The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Blog here: Winter Wainwright Attempt 2021 — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) To learn more about James and his achievements click through to his website: James Gibson I Adventure Runner and Mountaineer I No Limits Adventuring (gibsonrunandclimb.co.uk)
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