The Yomp (1st June)

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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 Stanley 31 years ago.  The format was unusual with walkers and runners starting when they felt like it over a 2 hour window on chip timing.  The sunny forecast was exceeded with temperatures in the mid 20s and dehydration a real risk.
The route follows a circular route from Kirkby Stephen over Wild Boar Fell (708m), Swarth Fell, the scarp edge of Mallerstang, High Seat (709m), 9 Standards Rigg, (662 m) and back down to Kirkby Stephen again.
First home for NFR and in 4th place was Will Horsley.  Steph Scott was outright ladies winner and NFR was 1st team home (Will, Dexter, John Tollitt and Steph).  Full results at: http://www.yomp.org/index.htm
The next NFR Champs race is The Roman Wall Show race on 14th June.  Collated results so far are to follow.

Paul Hainsworth

Alwinton Fell Race

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Well done to NFRs Chris Winter and Karen Robertson, first man and woman home. Results from Sue and Phil

Heading out – photo: Andy

Andy Russell writes: “About 30 of us set off on the Alwinton Fell Race in hazy sunshine mindful of heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon. A tail wind made for good conditions on Clennell Street with distant views of Bloodybush Edge and Cushat Law. Fellow NFR Richard Cavner caught up with me just before the bog trotting portion of the route from Yarnspath Law to Cushat Law. The first drops of rain set in as we descended Cushat Law and started on the seemingly endless forest roads in the Kidland forest. A few jelly babies kindly supplied by the folks at Kidlandlee Dean got me up the final hill to Clennell Street before the descent to Alwinton in the rain. Many thanks to Sue Mitchell, Phil Green and the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team for putting on such a great race.”

more photos from Andy

Here too is a single photo of the runner in 2nd position, Tim Lawrence (Kent ac), coming off Bloodybush Edge sent in by Dagmar Winter (who was doing the Alwinton Round in the opposite direction):

photo: Dagmar Winter

 

Yetholm Hill Race

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From Les: “A big thank you to everyone who helped or ran at Yetholm today.
It was welcome return to a proper traditional low key race for us following last year’s extravaganza……37 happy runners all agreeing that going clockwise is much tougher, all entry money (£190) donated to the Border Search & Rescue team and enough nonsense to keep us amused for a wee while……that reminds me did anybody notice if the MV60 winner crossed the bridge or did the decent thing and got his feet wet?
Les”

results

Himalayan Kingdom Marathon

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“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 of 4150m, and finishing with the Marathon and half marathon between 2200m and 2500m.
There was no V60 category for Peter but it did not matter as he won the V50 class in 5h20m.  Coleen also won the ladies V50 class in the half marathon.

Very well done to them both”. – Paul Appleby

Transylvanian Ultra success

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“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 57mins in 10th place overall.
Another great achievement for this determined character.” – Paul Appleby

Carlton Challenge

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  • results on Esk Valley site
  • “It was a cool evening, but the rain held off and the clouds were high, giving good views over the North Yorks Moors.  In this 5 mile race with 860 ft of climbing, Will Horsley was first back for NFR in third place.  Dexter was next in, with John Tollitt and Frank Shillitoe not far behind.  Steph Scott was first NFR lady, followed in by Kim and Lisa Taylor.  Dave Beaumount, Andrew Callcott and Joe Garbarino were also there. NFR won the men’s team prize!” – John Duff

At the start – photo: John D

 

The Hedgehope Hellraiser! (updated)

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Well done to Bruce Crombie (Alnwick) and Nina Cameron (NFR) first man and woman home at this inaugural race.

  • Results from Glen and Jack
  • report from Glen:

“Come to Harthope Valley and enjoy the glorious views” he said, ” come and spectate  on a race which offers perhaps a  unique opportunity to view the runners for 80% of the race” he said,  (in the words of del boy “what a plonker”!) Continue reading →