Episode 17: Kit Lists - Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k
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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 breathtaking views, great trails and incredible checkpoints The Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k events also raise vital funds for the  work Brathay do with young people in Cumbria and Yorkshire, improving their life chances and mental health. There is, as always, plenty of talk about kit: what to use, how to choose and favourite items as well as food, trails and where to find information for folks new to trail running. Sponsored by Montane, this podcast ties in with a fantastic competition to win a Montane Trailblazer LT 28 Pack from Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop. Want to know how to enter? - just take a listen..... Enter the Ambleside 25k: Brathay Challenges | Ambleside 25K Enter the Ambleside 50k: Brathay Challenges | Ambleside 50K Enter the competition: Montane Trailblazer LT28 Competition (mailchi.mp) Learn more about the Brathay Trust and their work with young people Stay at Brathay in their Lakeside accommodation: Staycations - Brathay Trust Shop the Montane Range: Montane On-Sale | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com) A massive thank you to the Ambleside 25 & 50k race sponsors: Hawkshead Brewery: Hawkshead Brewery. Beer From The Lakes – HawksheadBrewery Voom Nutrition: VOOM Nutrition | Leading sports nutrition & sport energy products La Sportiva: Search Results Page (climbers-shop.com) Ultimate Direction: Search Results Page (climbers-shop.com) Montane: Montane On-Sale | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)
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