Looks like a good turnout at Alwinton. William Robson (NSP) wins the race, but John Butters only a few seconds behind – well done, John! 🙂
“… weather was bit grim with clag but wasn’t cold. Great organisation and they deserve a lot of recognition for the time and effort they put in.” – John
Results (amended)
Mark Latham crosses the finish line – photo: John
“It was a beautiful day with wall to wall sunshine, though a tad on the warm side for running. As ever, Les and his team did an excellent job organising this enjoyable race in The Cheviot Hills. 8 grassy miles and 2,500 ft of climbing – all off road – make this race a pleasure to run. There were 4 NFRs there. Emma Bain was first lady. I led the chaps home, followed by Mark Latham and Will Lawrence. Saltwell were represented by Keith Wood and Jim Thompson amongst others. Other local runners with whom it was good to catch up after the race included Adam Fletcher (Alnwick) and Keith Murray (Teviotdale).” – John Duff
Look out for an article in Women’s Running magazine this month,’Bob Graham Girls’, featuring NFR’s Steph Scott.
News from Steph: NE Fell Running Update – May 2016 – Intercounties report and sponsorship news
I’ve put all race route file versions (jpg,pdf,gpx,kml) into one downloadable zip file (which now includes a jpg of the Pendulum race).There was a problem downloading individual gpx and kml files of race routes from the site.
Download the updated map zip file here (10Mb)
A reminder from Phil and Glen:
“No dogs in fell races unless on a race that is entirely on rights of way. Then and only then on a lead.
Any breeches will be reported to the FRA and the runner Dq’ed
Phil Green and Glen McWilliams”
See the FRA Guidelines for Race Organisers (top of page 5)
Two races: half marathon (the long) and 10k (the short)
Well done to NFR Richard Garland who wins the half marathon and NFR John Butters who wins the 10k!
report from John:
Carrock Fell from the start – photo: John
It was a crisp spring day for the Carrock Fell Race on Sunday. This race was being held for the first time on the fells to the north of Blencathra, and was organised by the newly formed Northern Fells Running Club. The race forded the Carrock Burn then took a steep line up to the high point of Carrock Fell. There was a quick grassy/peaty run along the ridge over Milton Hill, before (if you could manage it) a short run to the top of High Pike. From there a fast grassy descent led back over West Fell to the finish at Calebreck. Continue reading
A steep start – photo: Richard Kirby’s son
A great turnout for John’s first organisation of the race. Lee Bennett is first back with Karen Robertson the first lady.
“Well done to everybody who identified Roseberry Topping as the hill in question. Most folk also named Little Roseberry, no doubt having slogged up it on the Gisborough Moors race (which also goes down the descent in question). The second race proved more taxing. David Armstrong correctly guessed the answer I was expecting – The Guisborough Three Tops race. John Telfer came from left field by pointing out that the Hardmoors 55 also went down the route – an unexpected guess but one on checking that was correct. So the prize came down to a choice between our treasurer and our secretary. Having flipped a coin, I can reveal that a glass of the necessary can be claimed at the annual dinner by: John Telfer.” – John
