Young Hearts Run Free Podcast23 Sep 2022

Dragon's Back with Alasdair Meldrum - Young Hearts Run Free - S6 Eps 11 - 23 September 2022

Earlier this month saw the 7th edition of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race, a multi-day race dissecting Wales. With a distance of 236 miles and an elevation gain of over 57,000 ft it’s a 6 day event not for the faint of heart!

This week we get a first-hand, up close, and personal account of just what it takes to complete what is a gruelling route. Our guest Alasdair Meldrum enlightens us with his 2022 Dragon’s Back Race story.

Still on a high after completing the vaunted Cape Wrath Ultra in 2021 Ayr based Alasdair threw his hat in the ring and signed up for the 2022 Dragon’s Back. Feeling prepped by success in the north of Scotland little did he realise the challenge that lay ahead.

Tackling Wales beautiful yet rugged terrain the Dragon takes the high road from the North of Wales to Cardiff in the South. So what does prepping, taking part and the aftermath of look like? Listen to Alasdair tell us all, and of course there is a good delve into the food on offer.

We hear of never-ending climbs, of spine-tingling ridges and daunting descents. A big focus of our conversation centres on Alasdair's race management for the event, not just the running and moving part but the meticulous approach needed to camp-life routine to aid success.

Fighting cramps, looking after feet, fuelling, and sleeping. We cover plenty ground as we make our way down the Dragon’s Back in pursuit of the finish line.

Alasdair had a race plan, that race plan was executed exquisitely. So, whether you fancy a multistage event yourself or baulk at the mere thought we’re certain you’ll be inspired and informed by Alasdair’s story. Come join us and get mingin’ along the way.

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