80km du Mont Blanc

“Yet more success for John Telfer (aka Keswick John), who has just completed his fourth Ultra of the year – The 80km du Mont Blanc in the Chamonix Valley. John describes this as his toughest ever day with three 4000 … Continue reading

The Yomp (1st June)

THE YOMP, Sunday 1st June Ten Northumberland Fell Runners took to the Westmorland Fells on for the 4th race in the 2014 NFRS champs.  This 23 mile race was instigated to commemorate that famous ‘Yomp’ across the Falklands to Port … Continue reading

Himalayan Kingdom Marathon

“More success for NFR’s adventurous husband and wife – Peter and Coleen Reed have both completed The Himalayan Kingdom Marathon and Half Marathon in Bhutan. The tour started with a 10k race, before 5 days treking up to an altitude … Continue reading

Transylvanian Ultra success

“More success for the international man of NFR – John Telfer who has just completed a 100km ultra in the remote mountains of Transylvania.  The route took in over 20,000ft of ascent and descent, and John finished in 22hrs and … Continue reading

Lakeland 42

LAKELAND 42 – Saturday April 5, 2014 42 miles (if you take the correct course) and c11,500 feet of ascent A magnificent victory for NFR’s Chris Winter over this most challenging course bearing all the hallmarks of a Joe Faulkner … Continue reading

Clay Bank East

Dave Johnson writes: “ … it was a good day for NFR at Clay Bank East today. David Beech was 2nd, despite having done a 30 mile run the day before! Both Emma Bain and Nina Cameron were first in their … Continue reading