The Documentary movie from my attempt in May 2018 is here for you to watch. Filmed and edited by Stephen Bywater, featuring the people that helped and supported me. The mini movie opens with the end of my attempt and then takes you on a journey from the start at Edale. An unforgettable adventure and a great […]
Statement from Dave Stevens 13th May 2018 Good morning to all the awesome people following my 268 Pennine Way Fkt Attempt Last night approaching High Cup Nick, the weather was so bad as I was running across that it became too dangerous to continue as both myself and my pacer were feeling early stages of […]
The first of two interviews with Dave. With the 11th of May looming Dave has recorded an interview introducing himself, the background to 268 miles, training methods and the mental challenge to running this ultra distance. This part was filmed on Kinder Scout during a training day.
The program of progressive training that I’ve put together was always intended to really start in earnest post Xmas and it really has been full steam ahead. The #supertracRC were invaluable especially as the first dusting of winter snow laid here in the uk the grip was second to none and allowed me the confidence to move seamlessly over technical Icey trail.
It’s a very proud feeling to be part of a brand such as Scott which brings a real heritage of elite runners
Recent trip to Morocco to recce the upcoming #UfcAdventureSeries trek on Mt Toubkal and my Speed Summit Attempt whilst there, the benefits of altitude training and the target races I’ve chosen before my Record Attempt next May. As anyone who knows me will testify my attention to detail and overriding OCD always comes into play […]
Recent Recce Juicy Fuel Cola Sponsorship “268” pacers It’s been a steady couple of weeks training since my last Blog where I touched on the subject of route selection and future recces of the #Run268 course. Last Friday (10th Nov) I travelled up to the Peak District to run/nav a 20mile section (10miles out and […]
Route Selection So I’ve spent the past few weeks scrolling over some of my old training logs and diaries from 2006-2010 or as I like to call them “The Glory Years” when I was running my fastest times on the road, trail and fell and have selected the key sessions to implement as part of […]
Round Rotherham 50 miles. Great Event! I had a really positive run experience over the 50mile race.
What does it take to run 268 miles……
268 miles Ultra Running World Record Attempt
In May 2018 Dave Stevens attempted to run the 268 miles of the Pennine Way, non stop to beat the current record set by Mike Hartley in 1989. The trail is the ultimate ultra running trail, up the spine of Great Britain.
Dave’s attempt ended after 160 miles, after bad weather and the start of hyperthermia on an overnight section.
2019 celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mike Hartleys brilliant record. Dave and his team will attempt the record again.
268 miles
287 gates
249 timber stiles
204 bridges
70 miles of public path
458 waymark signs to guide the way
The trail, which was mainly devised by Tom Stephenson in the 1930s, generally follows a high route along the back of the Pennines from the Peak District to the Tyne Valley and after a short section following Hadrian’s Wall goes north to reach the Scottish border at Kirk Yetholm.