Congratulations to Scott Gibson who successfully completed the Bob Graham Round on Saturday in the fantastic time of 19 hours and 25 minutes. This epic 42 peak challenge starts and finishes at The Moot Hall in Keswick. In between there is the minor matter of the equivalent of 2.5 marathons with an ascent of Mount Everest thrown in for good measure. The round has to be completed in less than 24 hours.
Scott was blessed with good weather all day, with only a small amount of clag on leg 4. Your Correspondent, Phil Green & Paul Hainsworth supported Scott on leg 1, with a 4 am departure over Skiddaw, Great Calva and Blencathra. After that NFR & friends plus Scott's family saw him round the next 4 legs in fine style. There was no slacking at the end: NFR ladies Steph & Katherine cranked out the 7 minute miles on the road to push him under the 19:30 mark. It all ended in celebratory style at 2325 in Keswick Market Place. A grand day all round!
Scott was blessed with good weather all day, with only a small amount of clag on leg 4. Your Correspondent, Phil Green & Paul Hainsworth supported Scott on leg 1, with a 4 am departure over Skiddaw, Great Calva and Blencathra. After that NFR & friends plus Scott's family saw him round the next 4 legs in fine style. There was no slacking at the end: NFR ladies Steph & Katherine cranked out the 7 minute miles on the road to push him under the 19:30 mark. It all ended in celebratory style at 2325 in Keswick Market Place. A grand day all round!
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| Scott leads the way descending Great Calva |
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| Scott & Sarah at the finish |