\”Disappointed to say that I failed to make it round the Paddy Buckley on Saturday. Started in Llanberis at 03.30, and had reached Aberglaslyn in 12h15m, 45 mins down on the 19 hour schedule I was hoping to run to. The clouds had been down for the first two sections Read more
The Hope Fell Race will not be able to use the playing field for parking as it is flooded and will not be useable by Wednesday. This means that parking will be on-street in Eccles Close, off Edale Road, which has restricted space compared with the field. To assist with Read more
This was a very hard course, in difficult conditions. Thanks to everyone travelling to give an excellent club turnout. From Bethesda a long climb of Carnedd Dafydd, then round to Carnedd Llewellyn on wet slippy rocks. Mist on the tops caused difficulty finding the path to Yr Elen, leaving a Read more
Chris Barber is organising an alternative, alternative route next Wednesday. There will be a run from Yorkshire Bridge, at the bottom of the road below the pub at 6.45. This is an alternative to the non-racers run from Hope playing fields – and also to the Shelf Moor Uphill race Read more
A reminder that this race is backk in the calendar after a short absence. Details: Wed. 27/06/07, start at 7.30 pm, from Hope Playing Fields. (SK 165836). Length 4.37 mls. Ascent 760 ft. Record. (M) M. Bishop 23.46. 1985. (F) 27.22, 1999. Entry Fee £3.00 + £1.00 min ( voluntary) Read more
Ian Charlsworth (Penistone) and Toby Hart both round in 23.01, Russ Berisforth 23.46 and John Rowe 23.59 and a significant number of seconds (Penistone). Very wet night and misty day. Not the best conditions but good result for a days work. A lot of good work done by the support. Read more
The result has now been published on the FRA website, and out of 2853 votes cast 86% voted for the FRA to remain affiliated to UK Athletics. This can only been seen as an excellent turnout and overwhelming result supporting our continued links to mainstream athletics. Until of course the Read more
From the B class winners: After the trials and tribulations of Chris\’s journey North to meet me. First hitting two jams and then blowing a turbo hose requiring a trip to a Kendal garage to replace it, we still arrived at Tyndrum with plenty of evening left for beer and Read more
The first section starting at 6:45 is in need of some supporters. I was to run this section myself but after a sudden dose of something quite ghastly I am not sure I will be able to run as planned. So if anyone else who knows the first section is Read more
St. Lukes Hospice has recently cared for a dear friend of mine and whilst out on the following adventure, I thought that I would seek (retrospective) sponsorship to raise money for this excellent centre of care. So, whilst appreciating that this approach is highly unconventional, i.e. that people seek sponsorship Read more