The Lap is a 47 mile circumnavigation of Lake Windermere, with almost 9000ft of vertical elevation gain, BUT THAT'S JUST THE TECHNICAL STUFF! The Lap is a hub of people all gathered for what has been labelled 'THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ULTRA' or at least one of them. This isn't just because of the scenery, but largely down to the atmosphere of everyone involved. This race has people of all abilities taking on this challenge (mainly due to the generous 24 hour cut-offs), because The Lap was created with the achievability very much in mind, largely down to Davy (the race director) having his own health challenges. Davy wanted to make sure he created an event available for all abilities, with his motto being 'even I can do it on a good day, even with my condition!' BUT TRUST ME IT'S STILL TOUGH!
I first discovered The Lap via a friend while on my own journey to discovering ultra-running, when I decided to take it on back in September 2022 (anit-clockwise) but unfortunately was forced to DNF at Troutbeck due to a knee issue. Not one to be defeated I went back in September 2023 and made it all the way around and through that finish line, this was largely down to the amazing support of everyone, and Davy making it possible for me to take on this challenge for a second time. As soon as I crossed that finish line, I said to Davy 'I'm coming back in May to help!' and didn't give him the option to say no!
I was so fortunate to be able go back to this beautiful event and capture what was an unbelievably hot, but still beautiful day from behind the lens, being able freeze those moments of joy in time.
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