Simonside Cairns
“We had a great day yesterday on a wonderful crisp winter’s day with all runners arriving back safely, a fair few with cuts and bruises due to the ice and hard ground.” – Paul results more photos from Kevin Bray:
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Pentland Skyline
report from John Tollitt Pentland Skyline 8th October 7 NFR’s lined up at the start line adjacent to Hillend ski centre enjoying the stunning views over Edinburgh, for this penultimate NFR championship fixture. The Pentland Skyline is billed as a … Continue reading →
Hodgson Relays
Hodgson Relays 2017 Poor weather conditions meant this year’s Hodgson Relay was over a shortened route. It was essentially an out and back course from Patterdale to Kirkstone via Hartsop. The high tops of High Street to the east and … Continue reading →
Geoff Davis’s Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge
Here’s Geoff’s account of the day along with his schedule times: Geoff’s Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge 2017
Continue reading →Ultra Trail Mont Blanc
“Peter Moralee has this afternoon successfully completed the UTMB in 45h 07m after setting out from Chamonix at 6.30pm on friday evening. This is Peter’s 2nd successful completion of the UTMB, his first being in 2010. This has to rank … Continue reading →
Joss Naylor Challenge
“Congratulations to Geoff Davis who notched up another successful Joss Naylor Challenge completion on Saturday. Geoff finished in 14 hours 52 minutes, well inside his allotted V60 time. Conditions were ideal with high clouds, dry footing and a cooling breeze. … Continue reading →
Sedbergh Hills
“There was an excellent turnout of 14 folk from NFR for the championship race at Sedbergh Hills on Sunday. This tough 14 miler packs in 6,000 ft of climbing. Grassy running at the start and finish gives way to muddy … Continue reading →
Beacon Hill Fell Race
“Ideal conditions welcomed runners for this midweek race. 20 year old William Robson (NSP) was the victor closely followed by Matthew Hetherington (Heaton). 17 year old Matthew Briggs (NFR) had an excellent run finishing 3rd. Dawn Cooper (Derwent Valley) brought … Continue reading →
Chevy Chase: report and results
Chevy Chase 2017 NFR turned out in force for the 61st Chevy Chase on Saturday 2nd July. There were over 20 NFR club members in the large field of approx 200. Conditions for the race were pretty good. The recent … Continue reading →
Zermatt Marathon
“Many congratulations to NFR stalwarts Paul Appleby and Peter Reed who completed the mainly uphill (or should that be up-mountain?) Zermatt Marathon out in the Swiss Alps earlier today (July 1). After a tough day I understand the traditional rehydration … Continue reading →