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Guide to hill training
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Guide to hill training
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International mountain runner, Sarah McCormack, from Missing Link Coaching shares some top tips for training for those Dragon’s Back Race hills!

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Explore the route with RAW Adventures
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Explore the route with RAW Adventures
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RAW Adventures are ready to show you the route of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® - whether you are entered and in full training mode or simply looking for a ‘taster day’ to find out more - come along and explore Wales with experienced guides who have excellent knowledge of the race!

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Tips for success in the Montane Dragon's Back Race®
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Tips for success in the Montane Dragon's Back Race®
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Runners offer their tips for success in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race. How to make it to the finish line and lesson learned.

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Tips on safe mountain judgement
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Tips on safe mountain judgement
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Joe Faulkner and Katie Cole – both Ex-Dragons and Mountain Leaders – share their thoughts and experiences from the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® in terms of safe mountain judgement.

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Tips on mountain skills
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Tips on mountain skills
navigation, terrain, kit, mental preparation

Joe Faulkner and Katie Cole – both Ex-Dragons and Mountain Leaders – share their thoughts and experiences from the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® in terms of mountain skills.

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Training for the Dragon’s Back Race®
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Training for the Dragon’s Back Race®
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Get some top tips on training for the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® from Paul Tierney from Missing Link Coaching.

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