Joss naylor is the tough wiry fellfarmer who took the sport of mountain running to. Joss naylor, who for many years held the record for summiting all 214 wainwright peaks, will run from caldbeck to wasdale to mark his 80th birthday year. Its a oneoff in its standing in the community as a rite of. Joss naylor, mbe born 10 february 1936 at wasdale head is an english fell runner, and a sheep farmer, living in the english lake district. Joss naylor born 1936, english fell runner joss whedon born 1964, american screenwriter, film and television director and producer, television series creator, comic book author and composer george duala king or joss, a late 18thcentury king of the duala people of cameroon.
Jos naylor on lakestay site cumbria josnaylor fellrunning fellrunner cfr. Joss by keith richardson literature myracekit north. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor by river greta writer hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. Joss naylor king of the mountains joss naylor is the tough wiry fellfarmer who took the sport of mountain running to new heights during the decade. In 1986, the legendary fell runner joss naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 wainwright fells in the lake district, covering a staggering distance of over 300 miles plus many thousands of metres of ascent in only seven days and one hour. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor, keith richardson river greta writer, 2009 the biography of joss naylor with. Keith richardson, the author of jns biography did a talk based on the book about his life as a fell runner and shepard with wonderful photos by val corbett, after the interval eric robson, look north presenter interviewed joss with his dog spy on stage and there. Joss naylor i went to the event y day at the theatre on the lake keswick. Bbc cumbria christopher ecclestons hero joss naylor facebook.
The book in question was its a hill, get over it subtitled fell runnings history and characters. Readers familiar with his name may be surprised to learn that such. Sheep farmer and fell runner joss naylor absolute legend, world class. Around 300 people had bought tickets for the talks and charity auction, which was being held to celebrate joss naylors 80 th birthday, and also 70 years of the brathay. But the bob graham remains undoubtedly fell runnings most popular challenge. Those in the know thought that this record would never be beaten. Joss naylor, mbe born 10 february 1936 at wasdale head is an english fell runner who set many longdistance records, and a sheep farmer, living in the english lake district. A stunning day with joss by nick hewitt the bob graham round is a oneoff in more senses than one. The run, on 25 june, will see joss naylor leave his fathers former home village of caldbeck and traverse the lake district northeast to southwest, via park head, fell side and branthwaite, little sca fell, knott, great calva, skiddaw house, little town, dale head tarn, honister, grey knotts, gillercombe, base brown, sty head, into wasdale calling at st olafs church, middle row, the. Joss naylor, mbe born 10 february 1936 at wasdale head is an english fell runner, and a sheep farmer, living in the english. Olympic gold medal winner and london marathon man chris brasher described joss naylor as the greatest of them all, a title he bestowed on joss when he ran 72 lake district mountains inside 24 hours. Naylor had two lumbar discs removed, all the cartilage drained from his right knee, and damaged his back so badly in a wrestling match that he had to wear a special brace for five years, all before he took up running in his 20s. Joss naylor, fell runner avaunt travels to englands picturesque lake district to meet shepherd and legendary fell runner joss naylor. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor first edition by keith richardson, val corbett isbn.
Hes been the doctor, a zombie hunter and a comic book villain but christopher ecclestons hero is cumbrian fell runner joss naylor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell. Keith richardson years ago when reading feet in the clouds it was hard to forget the amazing tale of iron joss, indeed the story laid out by askwith created a great appetite to learn more about the life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor as keith richardsons new book is subtitled. The book tells the history of fellrunning, a sport that revolves around running up and down some of the hilliest terrain in britain. And after many years walking in the hills of the lakes, scotland, north wales, it has his book that helped inspire a friend and me to enter the omm for the last couple of years. The official joss naylor lakeland challenge blog above provides full details of the challenge including age related schedules and accounts by successful contenders joss.
Naylor is a sheep farmer, living in the english lake district, as his achievements increased he became better known as the king of the fells or simply the iron man. There is no map in hell by steve birkinshaw overdrive. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor hardback. Joss naylor mbe born on 10 february 1936 at wasdale head is an english fell runner. This facebook group is not endorsed by the fell runners association. In 2006, joss naylor ran 50 miles up and down seventy lake district fells, ascending more than 25,000 feet in 21 hours. Years ago when reading feet in the clouds it was hard to forget the amazing tale of iron joss, indeed the story laid out by askwith created a great appetite to learn more about the life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor as keith richardsons new book is subtitled.
The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor by richardson, keith. Joss naylor lakeland challenge bowland fell runners. Jun 19, 2018 joss naylor, mbe born 10 february 1936 at wasdale head is an english fell runner, and a sheep farmer, living in the english lake district. Dec 22, 2014 fell runner joss naylor on home ground at wastwater. Requests for books should be accompanied by stamped and addressed packaging which is suitable for the size, weight and protection of the book. Joss naylor is one of englands most celebrated fell runners. Books may be borrowed from the fra library by any fra member, providing the borrower covers the cost and material needed for delivery of the book from the fra, and back to the fra. Hendos sporting heroes, by sports journalist jon henderson.
Sports stars, how to run faster, what to read, free reading, book photography. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor. Oct 29, 20 a stunning day with joss by nick hewitt the bob graham round is a oneoff in more senses than one. The blog now includes some stuff around my second book the round. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss. Lakestayjos naylor fellrunner and king of the fells. Naylor, who established himself as a top ultrarunner before the term had been coined, will undertake the challenge in memory of his father joe, who moved from caldbeck to wasdale in 1927, nine. Flat signed by richardson to fly title page, bump to top corner affecting jacket and front board, otherwise very tidy signed by author. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Jul 07, 2016 posts about joss naylor written by stevechilton. The record, set by joss naylor in 1985, is 7 days 1 hour 25 minutes. Cumbrian accent, impossibly adorable sheepdog is one of the greatest british athletes most people have never heard of, and perhaps the greatest competitor. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor hardcover january 1, 2009.
Its not quite fell running of the sort i think joss naylor does, but it is all about moving fast over rough ground. Fell runner joss naylor on home ground at wastwater. Lake district fell running camp our lake district fell running camp, is your chance to experience the unique flavour of fell running in the dunnerdales, the spiritual homeland of fell running, over a long weekend, just a valley away from fell legend, joss naylors house. Jul 31, 2015 joss naylor must rank as the most incredible athlete that hardly anyone has heard of. We ask the man who has become an integral part of lakeland culture what keeps him running at the age of 80. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor at. Avaunt travels to englands picturesque lake district to meet shepherd and legendary fell runner joss naylor. Joss naylor, mbe is an english fell runner who set many longdistance records, and a sheep. If their sport lent itself to being in a stadium surrounded by television cameras then they would be known the world over. Not his best performance, but to be fair, he was 70 at the time. Fell runner joss naylor the great outdoors, outdoor. I had been given a wonderful book joss by keith richardson and. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor shop for joss. Mar 11, 2018 the book in question was its a hill, get over it subtitled fell runnings history and characters.
Just enjoy it and dont ivver leave it, says joss naylor, about fell running. The joss naylor lakeland challenge route leaves pooley bridge to traverse 30 summits over a distance of 48 miles and climbs 17,000 feet 77km, 5182m. On the opposite bank, with more fells massing behind, there is a solitary farmhouse, the home of joss naylor, sheep farmer, fell runner and modern lakeland hero. Aug 11, 2017 one of the uks greatest ever fell runners, joss naylor, gives his advice on training, uphill technique, dealing with pain and the best recovery drink. Its a oneoff in the uniqueness of its audacity and difficulty, teasing and testing the ambitious longdistance fell runner until its finally achieved. Read there is no map in hell, by steve birkinshaw on bookmate. Joss naylor, fell runner roadrunner please continue to bumb the price of the books as you are doing a good job at it last edited by penguin. Or billy bland, who holds the record for the round at an absurd hours 57mins. Running up one phenomenal feat after another, the wasdale farmer became better known as the king of the fells or simply the iron man as his name became legendary. Joss naylor must rank as the most incredible athlete that hardly anyone has heard of. In 1986, the legendary fell runner joss naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 wainwright fells in the lake district, covering a staggering distance of over 300 miles plus many thousands of metres of ascent in only seven days and one hour those in the know thought that this record would never be beaten.
Fellrunner joss naylor a fellrunning legend will make a fundraising journey recalling his fathers move across cumbria more than 90 years ago. Joss, he wrote, has sinews stronger than any manmade substance and his will is harder than a diamond. Joss naylor is being interviewed on the programme sometime between 6. Joss naylor, mbe was born 10 february 1936 at wasdale head and is an english fell runner, and a sheep farmer, living in the english lake district. Nov 20, 2010 i loved askwiths book, hes a great writer. One of the uks greatest ever fell runners, joss naylor, gives his advice on training, uphill technique, dealing with pain and the best recovery drink. The inaugural run from pooley bridge to wasdale was made by joss naylor in 1990, at the age of 54.
Joss has been flying over the fells for over 50 years. Fell racing in the wake of legends trail runner magazine. On the opposite bank, with more fells massing behind, there is a solitary farmhouse, the home of joss naylor, sheep farmer, fellrunner and. Fell runner joss naylor the great outdoors, outdoor, naylor.
Home useful info our team joss naylor, mbe joss naylor, mbe brathay 10in10 patron. As his achievements increased he became better known as the king of the fells or simply the iron man. If their sport lent itself to being in a stadium surrounded by television cameras. On the opposite bank, with more fells massing behind, there is a solitary farmhouse, the home of joss naylor, sheep farmer, fellrunner and modern lakeland hero. The cumbrian sheep farmer broke the lake district 24 hour fell record three times in the 1970s his 1975 record of 72 peaks, covering 100 miles and around 38,000 feet of ascent in 23hrs 11mins, stood for years. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The life and times of the legendary lake district fell runner and shepherd joss naylor keith richardson on. A swift trawl through my book research notes came up with an example each for the three guys that i consider the finest of all fell runners. The actor spoke to bbc cumbria as filming in the lake district was wrapping up this week for series two of bbc ones the a word.
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