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Jamie Aarons' World Record Self Propelled Munro round is about so much more...

August 02, 2023 Season 1 Episode 22
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Jamie Aarons' World Record Self Propelled Munro round is about so much more...
Show Notes

My guest is ultra runner, Jamie Aarons. On 26th June, 2023, Jamie became the fastest person to self propel herself round all 282 Munros (mountains over 3, 000 feet in Scotland) cycling and kayaking between them. She did it in 31 days, 10 hours and 27 minutes (12 hours faster than the previous record holder, Donnie Campbell). But her achievement has become so much more than the world record that she now holds.

Back at work as a Social Work advisor for the Scottish Government, I talk to Jamie today about the community spirit created around this event, the challenges she faced and the legacy she has created. I also speak to her friend Jenny and partner Andy who played key roles in the success of this challenge.

Read all about the challenge and sponsors at Jamie's Munro Challenge
And here: Fiona Outdoors
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