“As runners neared the top of Black Mountain, the sound of the vuvuzela grew louder. Music played in the trees, and a festive celebration was taking place at the summit. Spurred on by cheers and encouragement, smiles were aplenty as…
“After the endless sweaty climb to the highest point in the race, the top of Black Mountain, it’s time to briefly stop, check the water levels, change gears, change muscles and check the brakes, as you need them to go…
“At nearly ¾ of the way through the course, the expressions on runners faces were starkly different to those seen at the ¼ mark. Although almost all cracked smiles at the well stocked aid station, there were many faces of…
“With their knees already knackered, this upcoming section was definitely going to be a challenge. Yet, they persevered, with smiles on their faces as they traversed through gnarly roots and rocks, inching one step closer to the finish line. The…
“I just loved trying to capture the joy and enthusiasm of the runners. Having done some ultras myself, I know what a personal journey it is. But it’s also clearly a very social one too, and seeing the runners and…
“Everyone involved with the Knee Knacker knows how it gets in your blood, and becomes a generational thing for many families. Here are two future Knee Knackerers taking in the excitement at one of the road crossings in the British Properties.” ….Dennis…