29/07/2026
Lakeland 100 ⛰️ race weekend round up for Rachel Langrish Coaching 🏃♀️
Thomas Sahebjam achieved a second Lakeland 100 finish from 2 Lakeland 100 starts; a result he should be massively proud of. Following a top 50 finish at The Lap in May, Tom has struggled with shin splints over the 6 weeks leading into L100. A combination of physio, rehab and cross training got him the all clear to start the race. Fortunately his shin didn’t bother him at all during the race but a rolled ankle before 30 miles meant it was going to be a long battle where his mental strength would be tested to the max to achieve that medal. Despite being over 5 hours slower than last year, Tom persevered to the finish in 37 hours 53 mins and learned a lot about himself, what he can endure when a race is not going his way!
Lisa Jane it was a triumph for Lisa to get to the start line of this iconic race! She has struggled with a knee injury since September last year so we needed to be mindful of that within her training build. Cycling was used to supplement her running/hiking to lessen the training load whilst she worked on her knee rehabilitation. She has done so well managing to complete her training along side working a full time job and her own side business. She has learned a lot about herself throughout this training process, how much she can achieve and what accountability looks like.
Unfortunately due to severe blisters she was medically retired from the race at Blencathra CP at 42 miles.
I know she will be back in the coming years to get even and get that Lakeland 100 medal 🥇
Coach Rachel Rachel Langrish completed her 2nd L100 race, 6th 100 miler & 56th race at marathon distance and above. Even though the race was still full of quite a few issues to overcome, Rachel managed to improve on her 2023 finish time by 2 hours 19 minutes; mainly due to her feet not being as problematic as last time. Finishing in 32 hours 13 mins earned a top 11% female, top 9% age group and top 19% overall.
If you are looking for help, guidance and/or accountability for an upcoming race or training goal then please get in touch. I work with all abilities!