Hodder Valley Show:- another Bowland show, a pity for them all that it was all a lot wet. Once the tractor enthusiasts had gone, we set off. Lots of just runnable fields, some heavy rough stuff to the top of Read more
Coaching starts again this week after the summer holidays. Meet at 6.30pm at small astroturf pitch in Millhouses Park (Beauchief end).30 mins of technique work followed by 30 mins of intervals / hill reps etc.Trail / fell shoes advised, all Read more
This year (2018) we seem to be confusing people because the race has had to move from its customary date at the end of September to Sat 6th October, to allow forestry work on the route to be completed. So Read more
Disappointingly and perhaps, unusually judging by the previous recent Wednesday nights, this outing was warmish and sunny. Despite this, we bravely set out up the seriously steep climb towards the ruined buildings. This diverted our thoughts from the slight contretemps Read more
Ben Nevis – the final British Championship race. Results. As to who has done what, all can await news from our Statistician….Looks a bit grim in the photos, mind. A few accidents, I fear… Grisedale Horseshoe:- Firth – from Buckden, Read more
Arnison Crag:- Mike has kindly sent the results, if anyone wants a set… Burnsall – results. Chipping Show:- a good agricultural show in Bowland. with access, etc, the route has changed over the years. From the showground it’s a fair Read more
Looking through the lists, especially for teams, Cautley Spout is going to be the absolute crunch. The other short race, Clough Head, was a poor result, and hopefully can be dropped. Just a matter of as many runners as possible Read more
Sheffield was glowing in sunshine as we, the Ecclesall lot, left for Doctor’s Gate near the Snake summit. On the way there, the in-car discussion topic was about the news that the mountain hare population in Scotland had declined to Read more
Long Tour of Bradwell Saturday 11 August 2018 32.7 miles (52.6 km); 7,218 feet (2,200 m) of ascent The above details are from last year’s race and this year there were some small adjustments to the route so the distance Read more
Pendle 3 Peaks:- results. All a good bit damp and cloudy, but nothing got worse, which meant decent running. With the route taking the same last hills as the Tour, it’s getting very pathed and eroded up there…. Rusland 5:- Read more