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Please note that this episode contains descriptions of knee injuries and surgery
Join Thane as he takes us through the keyhole (surgery) and pat-tell-as all about the knee injury that's kept him side lined for almost 5 years. Find out why gardening should be classified as an extreme sport and discover all you (k)need to know about Thane's chances of taking on the Spine Race once again. 

In May 2022 Thane ran the beautiful Dales High Way. Little was he to know that it would be a defining race for him as he sought a way back from a long standing knee injury. Along the route he would see amazing scenery, have a close encounter with some cows and be disappointed at a bus stop. We've done a lighter edit on this podcast, leaving it a little more raw around the edges, so you can get more of a feel of what it's like when we record them. Enjoy. Or don't. It's entirely up to you, really.

There's no champagne at Sandwood Bay, but Day 8 of the Cape Wrath Ultra, 25km from Kinlochbervie to the famous lighthouse at Cape Wrath, does feel, in many ways, like the last day of a cycling Grand Tour. Hear all about it, as well as what Race Director Shane and Assistant RD Graham said when asked to sum up the race in 3 words, as well as Antony's  thoughts on the best and worst bits of the Cape Wrath Ultra.

The 7th day of the Cape Wrath Ultra is the last long day of the race, taking the runners from Inchnadamph to Kinlochbervie. In this episode, unofficially entitled "COME ON, ANNA!!", we explore motivational techniques, Antony's potential gephyrophobia and illicit aid stations.

Guess what happened on Day 6 of the Cape Wrath Ultra 2022?
If you didn't guess "rain" you clearly haven't been paying attention!
On Day 6 the race went from Inverbroom to Inchnadamph. Antony said something that he shouldn't have and once again poor nutrition comes to bite.

The adventure continues as Antony runs the 27 miles from Kinlochewe to Inverbroom through the Fisherfield's. It was once again a day of very changeable weather. And we talk about the food and medical support that you get in the race.