Andy says “we were kindly donated a Koda 12, pizza oven from Greg at Ooni. “This was ideal for some of the late night transitions and when there were a large number of runners to feed. “It takes about 20 … Read More
Jamie Aarons set out 31 days and a few hours ago on her Munro Challenge – 282 “Munros” (Scottish peaks over 3000 feet), self-propelled in one continuous round to raise money for World Bicycle Relief. She has beaten the World … Read More
Since completing the challenge Jamie has been interviewed by multiple media outlets including: BBC News BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 STV News The Times She was also mentioned in The Independent, The Scotsman and The Scottish Daily Mail. … Read More
Fuelling up for a challenge of this magnitude is a tricky job in itself. I asked Andy what sort of things Jamie ate on the record-breaking 31 days and 10 hours of her challenge. Jamie says “she ate really well!” … Read More
The Van was a long-wheeled base van and it was offered Hollywood movie style in the closing weeks before the challenge started! This provided relief to Jamie, Andy and the team as it meant that they could relax knowing that … Read More
Jamie is extremely lucky to have 2 veterans on Team Jamie who will be helping out and passing on useful knowledge. The first one we’ll be featuring is Rory Gibson. Rory did his round just over 31 years ago (23rd … Read More
The year was 2011. The place was Woodbridge, California. Hotter and flatter than anywhere in Scotland outside the brim of a teacup. Kyle, inspired by his big sister’s tradition of running her age in miles each birthday and wanting to … Read More
Jamie will be joined by support runners and cyclists for all the running sections and nearly all the biking ones, as well as kayakers for the 5 paddling sections. Over 100 people have volunteered to come out for one (or … Read More
As the start date gets ever close (less than 5 weeks now!) I am delighted to announce that WE HAVE A VAN! I am over the moon to announce that ACL Hire is generously supporting the Munro Challenge through use … Read More
Check out this video from 2019 where Jamie Aarons talks about a medical issue she had during a race in Italy in 2018 and to advise runners attempting the West Highland Way (and other Ultras) what to look out for.
