Nicky Spinks
Although born in London, Nicky Spinks moved to a farm in Glossop in her childhood and as has loved the Peak District and surrounding moors ever since. Taking up competitive running in 2001 she has gone from a 4 mile fell race to holder of the Lake District Ladies 24 hour record.
Nicky is a multi-record-holder and something of a legend in her own lifetime. She is the current ladies record holder for the greatest number of Lakeland Fells climbed in 24 hours. In July of last year, in less than perfect conditions, she broke the ladies Bob Graham record, running over 74 miles, summiting 42 peaks and ascending 28,500 in the process. Her time of 18-hours and 12-minutes was made all the more difficult as early this year she had to have precancerous cells removed from her body. Nicky will the describe the highs and lows of going from 4-miles to the 24-Hour Mountain Distance Record, including her own personal battle in dealing with cancer.
You can come and hear Nicky talk at ShAFF on Sunday 3rd March.
Nicky is sponsored by RaceKit and has a website www.runbg.co.uk
Twitter: @racekit
