The Chevy Chase, 6th July
There are still quite a few places left if you know anyone who might like to do this classic Northumberland challenge!
Details and SI Entries via Wooler Running Club:
From Mark: “A total of 17 NFR runners travelled to the Lake District to take part in Saturday’s Coledale Horseshoe Race. The weather was glorious with brilliant sunshine and clear blue skies showing off the snow-capped peaks to perfection.”
“Despite the inclement weather, there was a great turnout with 34 NFR runners taking part at Brough Law. This was the best attendance at a Club Championship race for ten years.” – Mark
Here are the scores following Brough Law:
NFR Champs scores so far (slightly updated)
Here are the races for the NFR Championship 2019 announced at the club dinner:
“Beautiful weather for the February favourite that is High Cup Nick. Organised by ex NFR member Morgan Donnelly in aid of Dufton village hall fund, truly an early season gem. The race is always well subscribed with a quality field from women and men.
We had Karen Robertson and Nina Cameron ut for the ladies and Nick Swinburn, Roger Sillito, Kris White, Chris Eggett and myself from the chaps.
It felt unseasonably warm to me, last year was at least 10 degrees colder and the beast from the east hit three days later.
So a lovely race with blue skies…
Nick passed me on the way in and i shouted how did you you do and he shouted “just”
Nick finished just ahead of Ricky Lightfoot to win under the course record by 45 secs. Ricky was also under the course record. Carl Bell was in third.
Roger was back in 25th and 4th v40, followed by Kris and Chris. I brought the lads home in the 140’s.
Karen was in well before me and was first fv50 and Nina 2 minutes after me with a 6 minutes PB. So very proud of you all!
The Coledale Horseshoe race has been announced as an early season lakes race. Pre entry on results base, get entered.
phil”
Photo Competition from John:
This photo was taken a week ago in the lake district. Can you identify:
- The name of the hill on which the trig point sits (either name is acceptable)
- The April fell race that goes over the hill in question 1
- The hill in the background on the right
- The April fell race that goes over the hill in question 3
- The name of the island in the far distance
- The highest hill on that island
There is a point for each answer. The prize is a drink which can only be claimed at the annual dinner. In the event of a tie, names will be drawn out of a hat.
Answers to john@johnduff.co.uk .
Cheviot Trail Marathon 19th May 9.00am start
An out and back trail marathon following the St Cuthbert’s Way to Kirk Yetholm and return. Details on Glen and Jack’s facebook page: Cheviot Trail Events
This year’s Club dinner is on Wednesday 27th February at The Newcastle House Hotel in Rothbury 7.30 start. £20 per head – pay on the night.
Please email paul@davidapplebybuilders.co.uk with names and menu choices by 25th Feb.
After 6 years at the helm, Steph Scott hands over to Phil Green to steer the club forward into the new year. Many thanks to Steph for all her hard work over the years, and wishing Phil all the best in his new role.