Bowland Ultra | Forest of Bowland | 4K | January 2024 

Thank you, it was a great day out and a fantastic event to get 2024 going 😊

Thank you! Tough start but got it done!

Thank you, enjoyed that one 👍

Thank you! Even though we skirted around some of the most interesting parts it’s made us want to go back and explore what it has to offer. Won’t be too long 👍

Nearly did, we were reminded a couple of weeks ago. We planned an easy start to the year with a run every day month. Still doing it but hadn’t planned for a 43 mile ultra! Thanks 👍

Thank you, appreciate it. All the best and good luck for you adventures this coming year 👍

It caused a few niggles but still enjoyed the route. Great start to the year. Thank you 👍

Thanks Ian. Enjoyed it and felt it was a nice start to this years races 👍

Thanks Martin, really enjoyed it. A great start to the year 👍

Thanks Tommy, appreciate it 👍

Thanks Johnny, it’s a great route and a fantastic start to the year 👍

Thanks Mark, lots more areas to explore in Bowland, that’s for sure. We’ll be back again soon enough. Once again, great time and fantastic running 👍

Thanks Jess, tough route to be honest though a fast route if you’re ’run fit’. We’re not! Loved the fells and technical stuff way more than the roads and hard packed tracks. A great start to the year!

Thank you Ken 👍

Without a doubt, the best part of the course, absolutely loved that descent! Thanks Greg 👍

@@TrailRunningCouple spent a lot of time running the area over the last few years it’s an Amazing place . So quiet hardly ever see a soul. Bleasdale is a nice parking spot next to the church and then you can get straight up on the fells

Definitely coming back. Lots of interesting tops and rugged moorland to explore. Still liking the sound of the Bowland 1500’s…

Tough day out, I think the hard surfaces of the roads and tracks took their toll! Thanks very much 😊

It’s a race we would love to enter one day. Looks right up our street 👍

Loved the day and talked to so many friendly people. Great local event. Thank you 👍

Thank you! Just can’t help but love technical ground!

It’s a great start to the year with a good mixture of surfaces making it a relatively quick race. I reckon it would suit you perfectly. As for the kit check it was what? You want me to empty my pack again? 😂 Seriously though, it’s good that there was a big emphasis on safety. It’s a lovely area just waiting to be explored in more depth.

Thanks Alex, great to see you and well done on your time. Brilliant running 👍

Thank you! Vests are Montane Featherlite Gillets and are just wind proof without insulation, worn on top of a single layer (Montane Dragon). The combo worked very well keeping us warm for the duration 👍

Hi Olga, thank you very much. It’s a lovely route isn’t it and such a nice area. This was the first version of this event and not sure if Ellis had any input into the route. bowlandultra.co.uk

Hi Paula, we chose our Inov8 Trailfly G280’s. Reasons being longish sections of road and hard packed tracks. The choice paid off perfectly as they managed well over the boggy bits too. Needed to ensure we had comfort for the distance.

Thank you guys for your response, keep up the great work, excellent videos for sure 👏

Thank you, it was a great event. I guess the technical descent in the dark would have been a little more difficult though we absolutely loved that section. Well done on your finish 💪

Hi Ian! We use Leki Ultratrail FX One Superlights (quite the mouthful!) These have the shark grip and glove which really is a good system as you can ease off your grip knowing the pole is always there. Really easy to attach and detach for the likes of stiles etc. We also use the poles without the glove at times. We’ve had other Leki poles with a loop which I never really got on with so didn’t really use that feature much. Hope this helps and thank you 👍

@@TrailRunningCouple thanks for the info 👍 really helpful! I am doing some Nordic walking with poles with a glove, ( borrowed) but not run with them, have run with loops , but can’t decide which I like best!! As need to purchase a nice lightweight carbon pair, mine are aluminium Leki Makalus, a bit heavy for running 😂😂 Mmmmm! Will look at yours ,your shared experience really helpful. Will let you know what I decide😂 Best of luck on your next adventure, I look forward to seeing the video 👍👍👍 best wishes to you both 😊

@@ianbooth369 Thanks Ian. They’re very light indeed and great for races. The shark glove really is a nice addition though I did wonder at first. In practice it works extremely well. Best of luck with your training 👍

Near Manchester, around an hour away from this route. Thanks 👍

@@TrailRunningCouple good place!! Se ti va puoi contraccambiare l iscrizione così ci sosteniamo a vicenda 😄