Can we run the 48 mile River Aire Ultra Marathon? Can we run from Leeds to Malham?!

On Saturday 17th April 2021, after no racing for over a year, Eleanor and I attempted the River Aire Ultra.

It’s an epic Punk Panther event that follows the river Aire from the centre of Leeds out to its source; the beautiful Malham Tarn (http://punkpanther.co.uk/river-aire-u.... The course is 48.5 miles… as long as there are no navigational errors!

A cold for 2 weeks prior to race day meant a halt rather than a taper, not ideal race preparation. Plus it was Eleanor’s first ultra marathon (around 22 miles further than she’s ever run in one go before, as well as my longest continuous run) so we were genuinely not sure whether or not we would make it round successfully…

Punk Panther events are always amazing. Friendly and inclusive with a real community feel. Would we be able to complete our ultra marathon challenge or would disaster strike...?