“The eleven NFR runners who made the journey up to Peebles in the Scottish Borders were rewarded with glorious sunny autumnal weather and stunning views.” – Mark Latham
Report from John Duff:
NFR Championship update following Three Shires, from Mark:
NFR Champs scores so far (amended 6th Oct)
An inspiring report from John Butters on the 73 mile Cumbria Way:
Results from Simonside Fell Race from Phil:
Also Windy Gyle Fell Race results
Any problems contact Phil
Apologies for late announcement:
Stewart Beaty died on Wednesday [11th Sept], aged 71, after a lengthy illness.
Stewart was a pivotal influence in the formation of NFR, being one of the founding members at the infamous inaugural meeting at the Dipton Mill Inn back in 1997.
He was the Club’s first Treasurer, a position he held for around 5 years before passing on the baton to yours truly.
Stewart was an old-school fell runner, steeped in knowledge. He was born and brought up in the North Pennine areas of south west Northumberland and loved being out on the rough and challenging fells, participating in most of the big races across the north. One of his favourite races was the Lakeland Four Passes event, which he completed many times.
Together with Angus Tait, Stewart created the Hexhamshire Hobble fell face, and was its joint-organiser for its first 15 years or so, before handing it over to Allen Valley Striders. As a surveyor by profession, it was down to Stewart, that even back in the non-technical days of the early-1990’s, when the Hobble was conceived, it’s statistics were a very precise 1,220 feet of ascent! Something that always made me smile when I saw it, and will always remind me of Stewart.
He stepped back from active fell racing in his mid-60’s and has enjoyed road cycling since, as an active member of Allen Valley Velo until very recently.
Stewart was a thoroughly decent bloke, and with his big smile and welcoming manner, he was liked by everyone he knew. His memory will live long with those of us that had the pleasure of knowing him.
RIP Stewart.
I don’t have any funeral details, but if anyone would be interested, please contact me directly and I’ll see what I can find out.
[Thursday 26th, see Hexham Courant]
Dexter
Stewart at the Hexhamshire Hobble 2008
Update after Bellingham Show from Mark:
Results from Bellingham Show Fell Race (NFR Champs race). Also some photos courtesy of Marjorie Baillie:
La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial 2019
Classic mountain navigation event over challenging terrain in the Lake District. Interval starts with course disclosure beyond start line. The Trial is excellent preparation for the OMM.
Entries are now open for this year’s trial to be held on September 15th, starting and finishing at Stool End Farm, Great Langdale. Entries close on 26th August.
Entry is via: http://www.ldmta.org.uk/entry.html
Or via: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=5610
Classic Trial: around 18 miles and 7500ft climb (29 km and 2300m). Estimated winning time = 4.5hrs. Minimum age for entry: 18yrs
Medium Trial: around 13 miles and 5000ft climb (21 km and 1500m). Estimated winning time = 3.5hrs. Minimum age for entry: 18yrs
Short Trial: around 9 miles and 3500ft climb (15 km and 1100m). Estimated winning time = 3hrs. Minimum age for entry for single runners: 18yrs.
The distances shown above are as the crow flies. Actual distances covered may be up to 50% further.
There is a Pairs category in the Short Trial. This presents a good opportunity to hone navigational skills with a partner. Over 14’s may compete as part of a pair if the other runner is their parent or legal guardian.
More Information about the Trial is available at: http://www.ldmta.org.uk/info.html
Latest scores following Chapelfell, from Mark: