3 Podcasts to Learn More About the Lakeland 50 & 100
Over the next few weeks, I am going to be sharing a series of blog posts dedicated to the Lakeland 50 & 100 ahead of the ballot opening on 1st September for the 2025 event.
Following the success of my flagship Breaking 250 program since its inaugural launch in 2020, I have wanted to bring more of what lies at the heart of this project (connection) to the rest of my coaching programs and make this more accessible.
Lakeland is a race that is close to my heart after a DNF in the 100 back in 2021. I have returned each year since then to support and this year to finish the 100. But this year was even more special as I had eight female athletes also on the course over the weekend.
We started the Lakeland Training Group back in October 2023, exactly one month after the ballot was officially announced. Over the next 10 months, we came together on Zoom without fail to share updates on training, help keep each other accountable and offer words of encouragement in times of struggle.
This was something completely new for 2024 and a space I would love to continue building over the next few years to embody all of the values I believe sets my flagship Breaking 250 program apart so beautifully.
I'm so excited to start recruiting our 2026 cohort when the ballot opens next year on 1st September. We can’t wait to meet you.
What is the Lakeland 50 & 100
The Lakeland 100 ‘Ultra Tour of the Lake District’ is the most spectacular long-distance trail race ever held in the UK.
The route does not pass over any of the ‘popular’ Lakeland summits. Instead, it weaves its way through stunning valleys, contours picturesque fells and cuts its own line through the amazing Lakeland topography. The Lakeland 50 and 100 will take you to places in Cumbria you may never have visited before and it’s likely you’ll wonder why.
Racers compete non-stop across two-course distances: 100 miles (Lakeland 100) and 50 miles (Lakeland 50), taking in the picturesque yet unforgiving terrain of one of the UK's most famous national parks, the Lake District.
Conditions will vary from hour to hour, with competitors needing to carry essential kit at all times. Bodies will be battered, spirits will be tested, and those who cross the finish line in Coniston will earn their status and become legends.
The journey along the Lakeland 100 route or the equally challenging Lakeland 50 is not just a race; it's a testament to human endurance and a celebration of the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Lake District. Embrace the challenge, conquer the trails, and become part of the legacy of the Montane Ultra Tour of the Lake District.
Whether you choose the 50 or the 100 mile course, there is no ‘easy option’ available but the time limit for the Lakeland 50 event is 24 hours which makes it achievable by both runners and walkers.
Here are 3 podcast episodes to listen to if you are interested in learning more about the Lakeland 50 & 100
Doors to join the 2025 cohort of the Lakeland Training Group are closed right now.
The 2026 programme starts in October 2025 and runs for 10 months until July 2025.
OPEN TO ALL FEMALE ATHLETES WHO HAVE A PLACE IN EITHER THE LAKELAND 50 OR 100 FOR 2026.
*BALLOT FOR 2026 EVENT OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 1ST 2025*
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ABOVE AND I’LL REMIND YOU WHEN THE BALLOT OPENS!