I was not disappointed it documents the history of the bgr and the achievements of many of the athletes who have run and completed one of the toughest challenges man or woman can attempt. These pages are to give the beginner an insight to the challenge. The benchmark was set in 1932 when bob graham completed a round of 42 peaks within 24 hours. Graham, a florida state senator, mining engineer, and dairycattleman. Booktopia bob graham books on the booktopia bob graham. Robert donald graham, better known as bob graham born 20 october 1942, is an australian author and illustrator of picture books, primarily for very young children. The historic 72 mile route completed by bob graham in 1932 is now a popular challenge. Ultra race 24 hour round training and preparation by nicky spinks posted on february 2, 2015 by paul posted in training since 2005, when i first completed the bob graham 23.
The bob graham round is a fell running challenge in the english lake district. If youre looking for a serious running challenge, this is it. Bob graham sounds podcast on demand a podcast about the bob graham round a 66 mile run in the lake district up and over 42 of englands tallest mountains in under 24 hours. Not only a history, but also an exploration of the what, why, and how of this classic mountain running challenge. Graham won the 2002 kate greenaway medal from the british librarians, recognising the years bestillustrated childrens book published in the uk. Any runner on a bob graham round needs motivation and if my motivation was to break a friends time, then so be it. The lake district bob graham round splashmap is ideal for those running one of the greatest fell running challenges in the world. This idea now floated in my mind a lot more and it seemed a reality. Waiting out a storm by the highway inspires a name for an unborn baby sister in a tender, exquisitely observed tale from the incomparable bob graham.
The bob graham round is a fell race held in the lake district united kingdom where the challenge is to climb 42 peaks in 24 hours. Feet in the clouds, richard askwith aurum, 2004 a book that captures the spirit of both the bgr and the sport of fellrunning as well as its history. The rain is pouring down in buckets, and francie and her mom are on their way home. This historic 72 mile route, completed by bob graham in 1932, is now a popular long distance endurance challenge. It is named after bob graham 18891966, a keswick guesthouse owner, who in june 1932 broke the lakeland fell record by traversing 42 fells within a 24hour period. After covering the genesis of the bgr in detail, it documents its development from a moreorless idle challenge to its present status as a. It begins and ends in keswick in englands lake district, and comprises at least 42 peaks, over 62 miles, ascending 27,000 feet all to be run in under 24 hours. Detailed clear and easy to read, printed on waterproof paper, lightweight to carry and can be used with gps. Time didnt matter, but, at these moments, it seemed my life depended on it. Steve chilton book launch the round in bob grahams. Running walking bob graham, paddy buckley, charlie cicerone.
Having read his first book its a hill get over it i looked forward to reading book no. The round is not only a history of the bob graham round, but also an exploration of the what, why and how of this classic fell endurance challenge. The round in bob grahams footsteps is steve chiltons second book. Often done at night, particularly on an attempt on the full round the durations given reflect this. I spoke with damian sometime last year at an event somewhere, possibly the dragons back race and we agreed i would guide him, he would write an article. Join facebook to connect with bob graham and others you may know. Bob graham sounds listen to podcasts on demand free tunein. The subject was the bob graham round, its history and characters. These pages seek to describe all the route options relating to the round. How to do the bob graham round while living in the south. It was obviously a plug for my latest book the round. Traversing the 42 fells, starting and finishing at keswick moot hall. In 1932, bob graham did what just over 1950 runners have managed to do since.
The bob graham round is the classic and probably easiest british 24hr challenge and is attempted by around 200 fellrunners each year with around 1 in 3 attempts being successful. The bob graham round of 42 peaks is one of the most demanding challenges in england. And dont forget if you want to know more about the man bob graham, how the original round happened, and how it developed, together with some of the heroes and innovators, then get hold of my book the round. With a ascent of app 28,500ft and a app distance of 74 miles. Click the links to open their reports as pdf files. The bob graham round bgr is one of fell runnings greatest, and most iconic, feats of endurance. About the bob graham round the bgr that jornet achieved today was 66 miles over 27,000ft of ascent, involving 42 of the highest peaks of the lake district within 24 hours. Billy bland, who holds the record for the alltime fastest bob graham round, only ran one hour and 51 minutes for this leg. A podcast about the bob graham round a 66 mile run in the lake district up and over 42 of englands tallest mountains in under 24 hours. Our signature pub, car park, church and camping symbols make navigating to your start and end points a doddle. The club rules are remarkably silent on this vital element. Not only a history, but also an exploration of the what, why, and how of this classic mountain running challenge, the bob graham round.
The round is at least 66 miles and involves 27,000 feet of ascent, presuming that no route finding errors are. After covering the genesis of the bgr in detail, it documents its development from a moreorless idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage. This is awarded by the bg club committee to individuals, nominated by either a member of the committee or a member of the club, who have never completed the bob graham round but who have contributed in some singular manner in assisting with attempts on the round or variations of it, or to the affairs of the club, over a period of time. The round is not only a history of the bob graham round, but also an exploration of the what. He is still a very active member of the club and at 73 is still looking for the next big challenge which usually involved very long days, little sleep and battered feet. He was born in sydney, and studied at the julian ashton art school. In 1932 bob graham, a hotelier in keswick, completed a round of 42 lake district peaks in 24 hours on his 42nd birthday and unwittingly started one of the great fell endurance challenges in britain. Ultra race 24 hour round training and preparation by. It is actually an extension of the 24hour fell record to 42 peaks, first achieved by bob graham in 1932.
This map was designed in conjunction with steve chilton, author of the award winning book its a hill get over it. A small but select choice from the available information. This map is your essential navigational guide, with recommended route and changeover points shown. His books are well known for their simplicity and humour, told from childrens perspectives, including oscars half birthday, buffy, smarties book prize silver award winner and lets get a pup shortlisted for the 2002 kate. Running walking bob graham, paddy buckley, charlie. The lake district of england has its own special challenge. See all books authored by bob graham, including how to heal a broken wing, and lets get a pup. Background within dark peak most people know of roger baumisters double bob graham. After covering the genesis of the bgr in detail, it documents its development from a moreorless idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage for endurance runners. Successful completions of the bgr are of course are not the same.
The race starts and finishes at keswick and, providing you do not get lost, the total distance is. Kilian jornet breaks bob graham round record trail running. The bob graham round bg or bgr is a 42 summit 65 mile challenge in the lake district, uk kilian jornet broke local runner billy blands famous 1982 record on it in july 2018. The bob graham is the most well known and traverses much of the high ground in the lake district over 61 miles. An immense, fantasylevel tour of the most beautiful hills in the country. David linterns innovative book about running and walking the big rounds the bob graham, paddy buckley and charlie ramsay will appeal to many hill goers. Most of the information on these pages are based on bob grahams traditional clockwise route. I was there on the saturday to give a talk in the adventure tipi.
This new map is your essential guide, with recommended route and changeover points. The classic bob graham is the toughest fellrunning route in england and, since kilian jornet set a blistering new speed record in 2018, the reputation of. It covers the genesis of the bgr and documents its development from idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage for endurance runners. We pulled on the round at dunmail for safety reasons. The round is not only a history of the bob graham round, but also an exploration of the what, why and how of this classic fell endurance. In the 49 years of the bob graham club there have been, to our knowledge, only two mountain rescue callouts for contenders either reccying the round or on an actual attempt. Nicky spinks is a british long distance runner, specialising in fell running, who set womens records for the major fell running challenges the ramsay round, the paddy buckley round and the bob graham round. I was not disappointed it documents the history of the bgr and the achievements of many of the athletes who have run and completed one of the toughest challenges man or woman. Your muscles ache, your feet feel the miles, and you certainly know youve exerted yourself to the full but the views and the sense of achievement more than compensate as you finally relax in the comfort of your country house hotel. Guidebook to walking or running britains three most challenging longdistance mountain rounds. Since then over 1100 men and women have successfully taken up.
Recorded throughout 2018 and 2019, this an audio account of a year preparing for and attempting the bgr. Nicky spinks gets a hug from legendary fell runner joss naylor before heading out onto the final leg of her incredible 2mile double bob graham round record run. Bob graham was a fell runner who broke the record for climbing the greatest number of mountains in the lake district within 24 hours. An important but often underreported aspect is the specific route chosen by the contender. She returns to talk for the third time due to popular demand. That is an exemplary record but as investment adverts state. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Detailed, clear and easy to read harvey mapping guide to the route by jon broxap waterproof light to carry can be used with gps ideal for navigation on the fell and also an excellent planning tool map. Bob graham has written and illustrated many childrens picture books. The 42 peak, 62 mile route is clearly marked on our indestructible fabric splashmap with all the navigable features that will help more people realise their running potential.
Running and walking the bob graham, paddy buckley and. The lake district bob graham round toob is designed for outdoor adventures and features contours, the os national grid, walking and riding trails, clearly designated and numbered roads and water bodies. Bob graham books list of books by author bob graham. When i first heard about the bob graham round in my teens, it was the type of thing that was simply something that other people did. She is the holder of the overall record for the double bob graham round. The big rounds running and walking the bob graham, the paddy buckley. Bob graham signing books at the miami book fair international 2011. The bob graham salomon running tv season 05 episode 07. One week later and im ready to remember and reveal.