John Manning talks with the ultrarunner about his epic self-supported winter Wainwrights round – about bad weather, good cafés and the enduring motivation of landscape
Thanks Stephen. As a walker and passionate Wainwrifght bagger, I find the tales of the ultra runners fascinating, in part because of Steve's incredible 'travelling salesman' route - now slightly refined.
John is a welcomed addition. Always look forward to his work.
Superb: a wonderfully human write-up of an almost superhuman feat. Thank you!
Thanks Stephen. As a walker and passionate Wainwrifght bagger, I find the tales of the ultra runners fascinating, in part because of Steve's incredible 'travelling salesman' route - now slightly refined.
Really enjoyed these piece, John.
Thanks Marek. John does a fine job with his words.
He'll be happy to know I am NOT planning to challenge his feat.
In fact I'll be happy to complete the 214 in my lifetime. 30 to do, none of them the big ones but the scattered out-of-the-way oddities.
! I mean, it is one quick way to get the 214 under your belt!