In its 54th year, the Original Mountain Marathon event has chosen to introduce a new category to its prize-giving: Family Generation Team.
The Original Mountain Marathon (OMM; previously known as KIMM) is a cornerstone of the fell running calendar. Hosted (somewhat sadistically) at the end of October to “guarantee” bad weather, this classic is widely recognised as the ultimate test of mountain skills.
The event isn’t only designed to challenge your legs, it also tests your ability to hold on to a map in 60mph winds, take a bearing with one eye closed to driving rain, communicate to a partner through the sound-proof shield of a coat hood, and finally to put up a tent when your fingers have turned to ice.
Since its conception in 1968, the event has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of introducing digital trackers and (one I am particularly grateful for) an upgrade of the toilets from a hole in the ground to Port-a-loos. However, in its 54th year, the Original Mountain Marathon event has chosen to introduce a new category to its prize giving: Family Generation Team.
This accolade is awarded to the best-performing pair that contains two members of the same family from different generations (e.g. grandfather/granddaughter, mother/son). However, to classify, one member of the team must be under 21 years of age. OMM, the current custodians of the event, see this as a vital step to ensure the legacy of fell running, navigation, and mountain marathons.
In its 54th year, the Original Mountain Marathon event has chosen to introduce a new category to its prize-giving: Family Generation Team.
The Original Mountain Marathon (OMM; previously known as KIMM) is a cornerstone of the fell running calendar. Hosted (somewhat sadistically) at the end of October to “guarantee” bad weather, this classic is widely recognised as the ultimate test of mountain skills.
The event isn’t only designed to challenge your legs, it also tests your ability to hold on to a map in 60mph winds, take a bearing with one eye closed to driving rain, communicate to a partner through the sound-proof shield of a coat hood, and finally to put up a tent when your fingers have turned to ice.
Since its conception in 1968, the event has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of introducing digital trackers and (one I am particularly grateful for) an upgrade of the toilets from a hole in the ground to Port-a-loos. However, in its 54th year, the Original Mountain Marathon event has chosen to introduce a new category to its prize giving: Family Generation Team.
This accolade is awarded to the best-performing pair that contains two members of the same family from different generations (e.g. grandfather/granddaughter, mother/son). However, to classify, one member of the team must be under 21 years of age. OMM, the current custodians of the event, see this as a vital step to ensure the legacy of fell running, navigation, and mountain marathons.
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Sieht so aus, als hättest du noch keine Wahl getroffen.
