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Aspiring Orienteer: When a Fell Running Champion Discovers Orienteering

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Join us on Saturday evening for an inspiring talk by Ben Mounsey, the decorated Yorkshire fell running champion with 12 international caps, as he reveals his exciting transition into orienteering. This engaging session at the Lake District Running Festival features Mounsey’s journey from dominating trail and mountain running to embracing the technical challenges of orienteering. Learn how this Sports Shoes athlete and marketing executive plans to revolutionise orienteering alongside British Orienteering. Perfect for runners interested in diversifying their skills and anyone curious about the intersection of traditional running and navigation sports.

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Date: 31/05/2025

Start Time: 20:30

Price: FREE

Where: Talks Tent

Ben Mounsey is a trail, fell and mountain runner from Yorkshire, with an athletic career spanning almost 30 years. With a passion for racing and travelling, he has represented his county and country on multiple occasions and can be usually found running in warmer climates on the trails of France, Spain and his favourite country, Italy. Ben works full-time for Sports Shoes as a sponsored athlete, marketing executive and content writer.
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