Joss Naylor RIP

[El Guapo]

I read Askwith's Feet in the Clouds 20 years ago now. That's when I first heard of the exploits of Joss Naylor

A true legend. he died a few days ago

Alistair Brownlee put him down as his sporting inspiration during the voxpop for the London Games

Joss Naylor obituary

Towering figure in the world of fell-running admired for his charisma, tenacity and the domination of his sport

www.theguardian.com

 

[BlackpoolTerrier]

I read Askwith's Feet in the Clouds 20 years ago now. That's when I first heard of the exploits of Joss Naylor

A true legend. he died a few days ago

Alistair Brownlee put him down as his sporting inspiration during the voxpop for the London Games

Joss Naylor obituary

Towering figure in the world of fell-running admired for his charisma, tenacity and the domination of his sport

www.theguardian.com

"The legend of Iron Joss" - he was inspriational for sure. An absolute legend in a sport of legends.

"Feet in the Clouds" is a top read.

 

[markyboy]

Mother of Jebus

“Three years later, Naylor upped his total to 72 peaks: the equivalent of going up and down Everest, Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Kinder Scout in a single day, all in a blistering heatwave.”

 

[El Guapo]

"The legend of Iron Joss" - he was inspriational for sure. An absolute legend in a sport of legends.

"Feet in the Clouds" is a top read.

Great shout.

THE LEGEND OF IRON JOSS

Later this month, a 60-year-old Cumbrian will run up and down 60 of England's highest mountains in the space of 36 hours. Why? Because he's Joss Naylor

www.independent.co.uk

Written in 1996 but reads like it was a million years ago

 

[El Guapo]

16min Documentary on Joss' 1971 Three Peaks. Amazing footage

King of the Fells: Joss Naylor, the shepherd with an unbeatable running record

Fell running is a demanding endurance sport and Joss Naylor ran with all his heart. Fuelled by apple cake and Guinness, the English sheep farmer broke multiple long-distance running records. He died this year at the age of 88. His indomitable spirit and unwavering resilience live on in his...

www.theguardian.com

 

[Lee Bushwacker]

Rest In Peace.