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The SLMM are delighted to be able to announce the launch of a "virtual" score course that they plan on making available from now until at least the date of the actual event. This is ideal for novice and intermediate mountain marathoners who want to get an idea of what the event involves and experienced competitors who want to hone their navigation and route choice skills. Currently they have 2- and 3-hour options live, and the courses can be completed as many times as you wish.
2- & 3-hour Virtual Score Courses-Staveley Mill Yard, LA8 9LR
Staveley is just off the A591 and is around 15 minutes’ drive from Junction 36 of the M6.It is the gateway to Kentmere, and one of the most accessible but quieter parts of the Lake District. The Mill Yard is also home to the legendary Wilf’s Café, Hawskhead Brewery, and to Inov8 the leading mountain marathon footwear brand who are supported this course from their store, The Forge.
HOW THE VIRTUAL COURSE WORKS
There are a total of 30 defined locations (‘controls’) with values of either 20, 30 or 40 points and the objective is to collect as many points as possible by visiting the controls within the designated time (2 or 3 hours depending on which course you have elected at the start)
There are no physical markers at the controls – instead we use a GPS smartphone app called MapRun6 to identify and record when each control has been visited. At the end of your run, your results are displayed and are stored on a server so you can see your ranking compared with other people who’ve completed the same course.
There are two things you need to take part, a smartphone with an App installed and a hard copy map that you collect in Staveley.
You need to install an app called Maprun6 which is available free on the Apple App Store or Google Play for Android. When you are out on the course the app uses GPS and is not reliant on a phone signal. Before leaving home or whilst you still have access to data you need to download the course from the App.
Collect your custom SLMM score course map from Inov8’s The Forge Store located at Staveley Mill Yard, LA8 9LR (between Hawkshead Brewery and More Bakery. The store is open 6 days a week, Thursday to Tuesday (9-5, except Sunday 9-4, closed Wednesdays). Inov8 have generously supported the cost of the map and course and we would like to see a minimum donation of £1 per map to the Kendal Mountain Rescue Team from our competitors, made on collection.
CURRENT LEADER BOARDS
For those who want to sharpen up their navigation over the winter and spring, we have the following online and face to face courses delivered through Mountain Run by The Nav Guy
Beginner to Intermediate: Online Ultra Navigation Masterclass through Zoom
Intermediate to Advanced: Online Mountain/OMM Navigation Masterclass through Zoom
These are excellent sources of theoretical knowledge for starting fresh, developing skills or brushing up rusty skills and brains
Book Mountain Run for a 1:1 day to put the theory into practice:
Bespoke 1:1 and group Navigation Sessions with Mountain Run
Its been 2 and a half years since we have been able to deliver the Keswick Mountain Festival Trail races, but thankfully we managed to make it happen last weekend. This race report is a general sum up of the weekends activities.
An online 2 hour theory session based around mountain navigation for events such as the OMM or Open Fell events with Sean Bolland, Elite OMM Winner. In association with 'The Nav Guy'
A 2hr theory session based around fundamental navigation skills for ultra and trail running, with Sean Bolland, Elite OMM Winner. In association with 'The Nav Guy'
Decoding the Bob Graham Round; This is a 2 hour in depth seminar about everything you need to know to plan/organise your Bob Graham Round to how to train in your own area. If you are serious about doing a BGR, then this session will charge you with everything you need to know and more.
An immersive weekend of ultra distance running training in the heart of the English Lake District, with expert coaches and elite runners, based around Ultra Distance Races, the UK Big 3 Rounds and Multi-Stage events such as The Spine, Dragon's Back Race, Cape Wrath Ultra and Tour de Geants etc
Don’t let your big mountain dreams turn into a Mountain Rescue nightmare: if your sights are set on higher summits, bigger adventures or tougher mountain races this year, then this practical one-day course is the place to start.
Learn to navigate, and the mountains of the world will be your playground. Our one-day navigation course is designed specifically for runners, by runners, covering all the essentials of sound navigation on the move.
