Here in the South-west the famous Grizzly organised by Axe Valley Runners was effectively the last major event in 2020 to take place before the first lockdown arrived.
The event returns in 2022 on March 6th and in this episode 10 time finisher Colin Bathe share some tips and ideas for those thinking about running for the first time.
There are two versions of the Grizzly - the full 20 and the 9 mile version known as the Cub.
Even with 2000 places available entries due get snapped up very quickly.

The entries open on Saturday, October 23 at 12 noon
Good luck if you are trying to get in and secure a place which according to the website of the organisers is very much on a first-come first-served basis.
Here is a link to the website
Don't forget if you would like to be mentioned on the podcast do let me know what your plans are for 2022 – ideally send me a short audio clip which I can then incorporate in a future episode and if you do like the show please do share it and leave a review – that would be very much appreciated.

This is episode 71 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 70 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.

Host  Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60.  Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: [email protected] 

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West