This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX.

On this week’s show Sabrina talks to fellow Black Trail Runners member, Renee McGregor, and trail running ultrarunner, Raj Mahapatra, about their experience at this year's Spine events.

On June 18th 2022, Renee crossed the line as 3rd female at the Spine Sprint – a race covering 46 miles along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale and finishing in Hebden Bridge. And on June 25th, Raj and Sabrina crossed the line of the full Spine – a race covering 268 miles along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale and finishing in Kirk Yetholm.

In this episode the trio discuss:

• Why the Spine race?


• What is it?


• Race prep and training


• Kit


• The race journey


• Highs and lows


• The power of teamwork


• The importance of representation

And much more….

Links:

Renee McGregor – IG @r_mcgregor / https://reneemcgregor.com

Raj Mahapatra – IG @mrrajkm

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – IG @sabrunsmiles /www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com

NASS Charity - https://nass.co.uk/

Spine Race - https://thespinerace.com/