{"id":20371,"date":"2026-02-02T22:05:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=20371"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:57:39","slug":"conquer-the-national-three-peaks-your-ultimate-success-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/conquer-the-national-three-peaks-your-ultimate-success-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Conquer the National Three Peaks: Your Ultimate Success Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20371\" class=\"elementor elementor-20371\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4c6030 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4c6030\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4773843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4773843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"194\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">On Saturday, 2nd October 2021, me and five loyal mates (plus one epic volunteer driver) touched down at the base of Ben Nevis, Scotland, pumped to tackle the National Three Peaks Challenge. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"345\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Famed as one of the UK\u2019s toughest hikes, the challenge pushes you to conquer the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales\u2014all within 24 hours:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"484\"><li data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"395\"><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"395\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"362\">Ben Nevis<\/strong> \u2013 Scotland\u2019s tallest at 1,344m<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"444\"><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"444\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"414\">Scafell Pike<\/strong> \u2013 England\u2019s highest at 978m<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"484\"><p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"484\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"458\">Snowdon<\/strong> \u2013 Wales\u2019 peak at 1,085m<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"678\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Climbing even one of these mountains is no joke, but when you throw in tight time limits, tricky logistics between peaks, and crushing sleep deprivation\u2014it\u2019s a whole new level of beast mode.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"769\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Out of roughly 30,000 hikers attempting this each year, only 40% finish under 24 hours.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"901\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Proud to say, despite brutal weather and a few bumps along the way, we pushed through and smashed it in <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"898\">23 hours 14 minutes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"940\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Absolute legend status unlocked! \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c72cb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"71c72cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbdfd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecbdfd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Even better, along the way we managed to raise over <strong>\u00a32,100<\/strong> for Macmillan Cancer Support! \ud83c\udf89<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Sure, the Three Peaks Challenge throws unpredictable twists at you, but careful prep was still the real game-changer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With that in mind, here\u2019s a round-up of our top tips and lessons learned from taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c25721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c25721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start training early \ud83d\udcaa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d2f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4d2f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Let\u2019s be real \u2013 this challenge is TOUGH \ud83d\ude05<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You don\u2019t have to be a gym rat, but a lot of people underestimate just how demanding it is. Keeping up the pace and constantly going up (and down) the mountains will test you big time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">No matter how strong your mind is, if your legs can\u2019t keep up, hitting that 24-hour target is impossible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-937ff27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"937ff27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/At-the-bottom-of-the-trail-ready-to-begin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20336\" alt=\"Three Mountains. One Day. What could possibly go wrong?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/At-the-bottom-of-the-trail-ready-to-begin.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/At-the-bottom-of-the-trail-ready-to-begin-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/At-the-bottom-of-the-trail-ready-to-begin-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Three Mountains. One Day. What could possibly go wrong?<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8f8e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8f8e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">I\u2019d say I\u2019m pretty fit\u2014gym most weekdays, hiking most weekends\u2014but this challenge still pushed me to the max \ud83d\ude05<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you\u2019re not feeling super confident, hit the hills! Lots of hill walking is the secret to building the endurance you need.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Even better, try climbing one or two of the peaks on their own before the big day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Running, sports, or anything that gets your lungs working will boost your fitness and get you ready for the challenge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For the full scoop, check out my post: <strong>\u201cTraining For The National Three Peaks Challenge.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc0e10b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc0e10b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pack the right fuel \ud83c\udf4e<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a69bd0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a69bd0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Three Peaks Challenge is a grueling 24-hour marathon, so keeping your body fueled is \ud83d\udd11<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">What worked for me? Big carb meals after each peak\u2014think pasta or sandwiches\u2014and quick sugary snacks during the climbs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Jelly babies<\/strong> were a total lifesaver \ud83c\udf6c\u2014one handful and I was back in the game. A sip of Lucozade also saved me during the night climb up Scafell Pike when all I wanted was my warm bed!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Water is a must. We packed plenty to stay fully hydrated throughout.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Other snack heroes: flapjacks, banana bread, fruit, and nuts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Rule of thumb: over-pack, don\u2019t under-pack.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For more snack inspo, check out our guide: <strong>\u201c10 Best Hiking Snacks To Fuel Your Next Adventure.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83c688a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83c688a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Set a solid schedule \ud83d\udd52<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0651c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0651c95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Before the challenge, plan time slots for each stage \u23f1\ufe0f \u2013 it keeps you on track and stress-free.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of our crew used a smartwatch to track our average pace, helping us know exactly how fast we needed to move.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a94470f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a94470f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Safe-to-say-summiting-all-three-in-the-space-of-24-hours-is-no-easy-feat.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20356\" alt=\"Summiting all three peaks in just 24 hours is a huge challenge!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Safe-to-say-summiting-all-three-in-the-space-of-24-hours-is-no-easy-feat.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Safe-to-say-summiting-all-three-in-the-space-of-24-hours-is-no-easy-feat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Safe-to-say-summiting-all-three-in-the-space-of-24-hours-is-no-easy-feat-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f353e8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f353e8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Sticking to our schedule like clockwork kept us on track \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udca8 We even pushed a bit faster when we could, giving us extra breathing room for the drives between peaks.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For timing tips, check out the link\u2014we went with <strong>option 2<\/strong>, perfect for dodging traffic.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-771dfb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"771dfb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pack extra clothes \ud83d\udc55<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95d388b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95d388b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">British weather is totally unpredictable \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f \u2013 packing plenty of clothes is a must to stay warm and comfy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">We got soaked most of the trip, and at the summits it got wild: a hailstorm on Scafell Pike and a blizzard on Ben Nevis, dropping temps to -10\u00b0C! \u2744\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Waterproofs help, but even the best jackets and pants eventually give up against relentless rain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Having spare clothes saved us big time\u2014we\u2019d have been freezing in the mini bus if we didn\u2019t change after each climb.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bcdd96 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9bcdd96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdbcb51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdbcb51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Pro tip: bring an old pair of trainers and a small towel for Scafell Pike \ud83d\udc5f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">About a third of the way up, you have to cross a river. With all the rain, it was nearly knee-deep!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">To keep our boots dry, we swapped into old trainers, rolled up our pants, and waded through the water holding our walking boots. A quick dry on the other side and we were back in action.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d8f55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6d8f55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have a designated driver \ud83d\ude97\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fec9b7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fec9b7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Have a dedicated driver\u00a0 \u2013 after each climb, you\u2019ll be wiped, and the last thing you want is a 5+ hour drive to the next peak.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">At first, we thought about splitting the driving between us, but honestly, that would\u2019ve been risky. Driving tired on country roads at night? Big nope.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">We got a volunteer driver who skipped the walking, grabbed some sleep while we hiked, and had the kettle ready when we returned. Absolute legend move!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d0c86d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d0c86d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay mentally strong \ud83e\udde0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a02e71e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a02e71e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Three Peaks is as much a mind game as it is a physical one.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Cramped drives, no sleep, and limited food all add up, wearing on your brain as the challenge goes on.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Keep your focus and ignore that inner voice telling you to quit. Just one step at a time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Knowing we were raising a good chunk for <strong>Macmillan Cancer Support<\/strong> gave me all the motivation I needed to keep going, no matter how tired I felt.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61fa20c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"61fa20c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Training-Plan-Tips0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20354\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Training-Plan-Tips0.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Training-Plan-Tips0-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Training-Plan-Tips0-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c8d26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32c8d26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don\u2019t forget to enjoy it \ud83d\ude0e<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ed2e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80ed2e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Yeah, it\u2019s tough, but it\u2019s also a blast!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Epic views, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and the team vibes made it unforgettable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A month later, fully recharged, I\u2019m already eyeing the next walking challenge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Bring it on! \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6baf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd6baf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strava \u2013 Recording The Three Peaks\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060dda6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"060dda6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iWPGhH5MY6BdVE9s7\">Ben Nevis\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3487341 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3487341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\ud83d\udccdDistance: 15.9 km<\/span><br data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"36\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\ud83d\udccdElevation Gain: 1,390 m<\/span><br data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"62\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\ud83d\udccdTime: 4h 8m<\/span><br data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\ud83d\udccdPostcode: <strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"98\" data-is-last-node=\"\">PH33 6PP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8f8239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f8f8239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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