Mrs Verjee News Today

Sabrina Verjee was ahead of schedule when lower-than-expected temperatures began to set off her asthma. Poor weather on day four aggravated the situation and made it increasingly difficult for her to breathe during ascents. She was forced to stop, rest and take stock of the situation early on Tuesday morning. With the weather forecast remaining unfavourable, her asthma still problematic and snow on the fell tops, Mrs Verjee decided to abort her attempt to run all 214 peaks in the shorte...

A LAKE District vet and ultra runner is on-schedule in her quest to break the record for running all 214 Wainwright peaks in the shortest time. Sabrina Verjee, from Ambleside, set off on the 525km route, which will see her tackle 36,000m of ascent, on Friday. She was attempting to become the first person to complete the challenge in under six days. The previous record of six days and six hours was set by Paul Tierney in 2019. Poor weather in the fells may hold her back but Mrs Verje...