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GPS Training Podcast – number 127
GPS Training Podcast – Episode 127
In this special episode, we sit down with Davy Newell, the creator of THE LAP, one of the UK’s most popular ultra-distance events. Covering 47 miles around the shores of Lake Windermere, THE LAP welcomes both runners and walkers and has grown from just over 100 participants in 2019 to a sell-out event every year.
Davy shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Northern Ireland and travelling the world, to organising charity events, being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and ultimately creating THE LAP. We discuss the inspiration behind the event, why he believes the little details make all the difference, and how his focus has always been on giving every participant, whether they’re chasing a course record or simply hoping to finish, an unforgettable experience.
We also explore route planning, GPS navigation, waymarking, participant safety, working with local landowners, and what it really takes to organise a large-scale outdoor event in the Lake District. Whether you’re an ultra runner, a long-distance walker, or simply enjoy getting outdoors with a GPS, there’s plenty of inspiration and practical insight in this episode.
In this episode we cover:
Whether you’re planning your first long-distance walk, looking for your next adventure, or simply curious about what goes into creating one of Britain’s best-loved outdoor events, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.
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By Jon Monks, GPS Training and reviewsGPS Training Podcast – Episode 127
In this special episode, we sit down with Davy Newell, the creator of THE LAP, one of the UK’s most popular ultra-distance events. Covering 47 miles around the shores of Lake Windermere, THE LAP welcomes both runners and walkers and has grown from just over 100 participants in 2019 to a sell-out event every year.
Davy shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Northern Ireland and travelling the world, to organising charity events, being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and ultimately creating THE LAP. We discuss the inspiration behind the event, why he believes the little details make all the difference, and how his focus has always been on giving every participant, whether they’re chasing a course record or simply hoping to finish, an unforgettable experience.
We also explore route planning, GPS navigation, waymarking, participant safety, working with local landowners, and what it really takes to organise a large-scale outdoor event in the Lake District. Whether you’re an ultra runner, a long-distance walker, or simply enjoy getting outdoors with a GPS, there’s plenty of inspiration and practical insight in this episode.
In this episode we cover:
Whether you’re planning your first long-distance walk, looking for your next adventure, or simply curious about what goes into creating one of Britain’s best-loved outdoor events, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.