Heather Tait

Climbing hills

South Lakes

Helvellyn Ridge, ascending Striding Edge from Patterdale and running the linear ridge route to Threlkeld

Ring Of Steall Skyrace 2023
https://www.skylinescotland.com/ring-of-steall

Rotor Hood Jacket because it’s super warm for winter running in the Scottish/ Lake district mountains, without making you sweat, or perfect for a cosy post race layer.

Running the West Highland Way, solo self-supported for The Christie NHS Hospital Charity, running the TransGranCarnaria route, again self-supported

The Welsh 1000m peaks race and the Matterhorn Mountain Race

I’m an A&E nurse who started running to manage the stress of working during the pandemic, when my usual team sports were no longer an option. After entering my first fell race in the Peak District, I quickly began to love the sport and the fell running community. I joined Dark Peak Fell Running Club in 2023 and began racing more competitively, whilst also challenging myself with solo and self-supported mountain running. In 2024, I made the move to the Lake District, driven by a desire to immerse myself in fell running and to spend my free time exploring the hills. When I have a couple of days off between nursing shifts, I will run between hostels or into the hills with my bivvy. Fell running has allowed me to explore some amazing parts of the world and connected me with an incredible community of like-minded people.