The Dragon is back, on film
Last week’s Dragon’s Back Race was one of the most brutal events in the UK in recent years. One great aspect of events that challenge running boundaries and take place in (sometimes) remote and elevated locations is that they also produce a stunning backdrop…
These images which appeared on the Guardian website illustrate that.
So, less than a week after the 2012 finishers crossed the finish line at Carreg Cennan castle after 5 tough days in Wales, a host of great films, in association with headline sponsor Berghaus, have been released.
The five films depicted the harshness of the terrain, the indelible pain etched on some of the runners’ faces and the stunning scenery that the route had to offer. Relive and enjoy…
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five – Coming soon!
Final results are here.
About MST
Mud, Sweat and Tears was dreamt up some time ago. I had returned to the sport of running (competitively) after around a 15 year layoff due to injury.
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