Ilkley Moor Fell Race – Sun 12th Sept
From John Hayes… The chances of having to navigate deep bogs or large snow drifts were significantly reduced by holding this year’s race in September instead of February. Indeed, in contrast to the usual snow, hail or freezing rain, this year’s challenge was coping with the heat. I can usually depend on the the snow/bogs […]
IMFR – thankyou!
From Peter Roll… A very big thank you to all the Volunteers on the Ilkley Moor Fell Race yesterday. Your help and assistance is all greatly appreciated, it couldn’t be done without you! First impressions are that a good time was had by all.
Blackpool Marathon – Sun 12th Sept
From Colin Williams… The Blackpool Marathon, like so many races, was postponed from earlier in the year, originally due to be run in April. This is the third time that I have taken part – it is a flat course, two laps of the seafront on closed roads. I started well but found it hard […]
Richmond Runfest – Sat/Sun 11th/12th Sept
From Hilda Coulsey… This is a series of events over the weekend from 1 mile to a marathon with the start inside Kew Gardens and with additional entry for partner and children making it popular and enjoyable. 18-20 months ago England Athletics ran its usual qualifying races for Age group / masters international events which […]
Bradley Fell Race – Sun 12 Sept
From Kate Archer… I had entered Ilkley Moor but the children have enjoyed Bradley Show in the past and were keen to run so plans were changed at the last minute. The senior race is short (3.5 miles), an out and back course and all very runnable. Results: (1 James Hall, Wharfedale Harriers, 23:38) 29 […]
Yorkshireman – Sun 12th Sept
From Steph Fox… Some months ago in a moment of running madness, I half-heartedly agreed to run the Yorkshireman Half Marathon with (new to the club – but not running) Teresa Brooks. I had hoped that a casual agreement over a sunny mooch over the Moor along with the tick of the confirmation box was […]
Great North Run – Sun 12th Sept
From Alex Hyde… And so the ‘big’ races are back! A staggered start (over 3 hours!) and a revised route meant that the 40th Great North Run could take place safely and I have to say the organisation was tremendous. Apparently there were 57,000 signed up for the race and although there were noticeably fewer […]
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia – Sat 11th Sept
From Jann Smith… This mountain ultra of 32 miles taking in 11,000 feet of ascent is billed as “Beautiful beyond belief, Savage beyond reason,” and carries a disclaimer that you may die or seriously injure yourself doing this event … I liked it! The challenge in particular for me was the very technical rock face […]
Ron Hill Rivington Pike Fell Race – 11th Sept
From Alison Weston… One of the original FRA races 50 years ago, and this year run in memory of Ron Hill who completed the Pike fell race an incredible 40 times and won it on three occasions. His PB was 16:52 minutes to run the three miles up to the Pike and down! All runners […]
Be bright, be safe
Just a reminder as it starts to get dark before many club runs and sessions have finished – for your own safety and that of the group, please wear hi-vis clothing and head/chest torches.