Katie Mills: Beating the guys is fun
Penultimate day of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021 sees Katie Mills looking ever stronger and Simon Roberts and Russell Bentley running together.
Day 4: Tussocks, tarmac, tears… but also a lot of smiles
A more runnable and cooler day four was pleasing for most participants in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021.
Day 4: Russell Bentley narrows lead at the front of the race
Top three male and females remain the same in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021. While Simon Roberts sees his lead squeezed, Katie Mills extends her lead over the second fastest female.
Day 3: Simon Roberts continues to pull away at the front of the race
News from the front of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race after three days of high temperatures.
Day 3: Heat takes its toll as runner numbers plummet
Heat and sunshine take their toll on runners as competitor numbers plummet in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021
Day 2: Simon Roberts extends lead in Montane Dragon’s Back Race
Day 2 front runners in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race. Welsh athlete Simon Roberts extends his lead, while Katie Mills puts in another strong shift.
Day 2: Lessons learned – eat, drink and swim wherever we can
Day 2 sees the competitors who are left in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021 learning lessons from a tough day 1. Temperatures were high again and runners ensured they stayed hydrated and cool where possible.
Day 1: Wales leads the race as favourites drop out
Wales based running trio top the leader board at the end of day one of the Montane Dragon’s back Race 2021.
Day 1: Tricky terrain, hot sun and the bliss of ice creams and fizzy drinks
Day 1 of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race took the runners on a tough mountainous route with soaring temperatures and hot sunshine.