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Joss Naylor - King of the Fells - A new book about this legendary fell runner and ultra-distance record holder.

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Joss Naylor MBE - King of the Fells...promotes a new book about his remarkable life as a legendary runner and sheep farmer. Introduction by Don Hale OBE: https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk This is an interesting feature about Joss Naylor, a legendary fell runner and ultra-distance athlete, and a former Lake District sheep farmer, who set numerous long distance and fell running records for decades.  Joss, who is now retired, is a resident of Abbeyfield, and lives at Bradbury House. I have included this article courtesy of the Home to highlight Joss's remarkable career and the fact he has written a new book to help fundraise for BRATHAY -  a youth-development charity, of  which  he is the Patron, that provides vital support for around 7,000 children and young people facing inequality and adversity, every year. Bradbury House: For o ur latest interview with extraordinary Abbeyfield residents, we spoke to celebrated fell-runner Joss Naylor, who lives at Br

Penmaenmawr Fell Race: Saturday November 18th 10.30 am:

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Penmaenmawr Fell Race:  Saturday November 18th 10.30 am:   This is the latest news regarding the Pen Fell Race and some special recce runs, with all information provided, courtesy of the event organisers. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   · Distance/ascent: 16.1 km/595 metres. 10 miles/1950ft. · Grading: B Medium. · ER - Experience required - Navigational Skills Required LK - Local Knowledge an advantage PM - Course Partially Marked · One of the oldest fell races in Wales · Entries on-line only via fabian4 entries and results-no entries on the day · Bottle of beer and soup for all runners   *Further information on Penmaenmawr Fell Race Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/250657765354324/user/100054646290376 * Entries for this year's race on Saturday November 19th go live on Saturday September 17th on fabian4 entries and timing. *ALSO - please see the details below of the recce runs.   PEN FELL RACE RECCE RUNS.     Before the Pen race there wil