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Title: Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon
Post by: Rich.H on June 11, 2014

Lowe have their MM 20th anniversary this year and have put up a two part coverage of the 1997 event, I am guessing it was the first one that was fully filmed. Good viewing for seeing how they used to do it. These folks were properly tough, none of that fancy footwear or gear we get to use now. Though I'm pretty sure one chap in the winning team was using an omm 25l.

Watch them both HERE (http://vimeo.com/92236923) and HERE (http://vimeo.com/92236924)

Title: Re: Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon
Post by: Kilimanjaro on June 11, 2014

Hardcore! Threatening to have a go at the one this year. D class! Any advice? Can walk my nads off but cardio sucks. 30 a day man. [emoji377]

Title: Re: Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon
Post by: RedLeader on June 12, 2014

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These folks were properly tough

It's like the guy years ago that cycled from Scotland, ran the Mourne Wall Marathon, then cycled home again. Not all in the same day I assume ;)

Title: Re: Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon
Post by: clairebear on June 12, 2014

There's some very 'short' shorts there! 

Title: Re: Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon
Post by: RedLeader on June 12, 2014

Manly shorts you mean!

Quote from: clairebear on June 12, 2014

There's some very 'short' shorts there!

Title: Re: Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon
Post by: clairebear on June 12, 2014

Pass the Vaseline!  #chubRub