 where's this? - J. Duff 22/12/10 John's Photo Competition: quite a few guesses, but only one right answer! ... here it is
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| 06/12/10 loose ends: Whitfield Village Fair Race results: a while ago now, but there has been no response to three requests for the race results. Here at least is the (partial) finishing order. |
| 04/12/10 Details of NFR's first Pennine Bridleway Relay team (30th Jan 2011) from Will here |
01/12/10 Hexhamshire Hobble: postponed
due to the weather. Rescheduled for Sunday January 9th. Check for
updates on Allen Valley Striders' website here |
| 01/12/10 Navigation Training for fell runners: Dave Atkinson writes "Anyone interested in learning navigation skills for fell running and mountain marathons should check out Joe Faulkners Nav 4 weekend at Bampton near Haweswater on 25th-27th March 2011. Not only is it geared at runners but adventure racers too so you get a chance to play around on bikes as well. For details check out Joe's website and blog on Nav4.co.uk. Excellent value and tuition from map reading gurus!" |
 View from Ben Alder - P. Addyman |
| 27/11/10 NECAA / NEHRA Championship: final results from Will / Keith. Report to follow. Presentations at the first race selected for 2011 Championships (TBA). |
| 27/11/10 Simonside Cairns recce: **
Cancelled ** "there has been 14" of snow in Rothbury
with more heavy snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow and it is not
wise for anyone to travel anywhere unless it is absolutely necessary.
One or two of us locals will probably venture out anyway but will probably
do more walking than running." - Paul
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 Will's well ahead - D. Aspin 21/11/10 Clay Bank West: " Big turn out from NFR for the final race of seven in this year's North East fell running championship ..." > more from Will.
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| 15/11/10 Tinto Hill Race: results on Carnethy site |
| 15/11/10 Copeland Chase: Will Horsley (running for one of his other clubs) tries this orienteering event. Will's report. |
| 14/11/10 Tour of Pendle: It's a chilly outing for John T and Paul, here's John's report |
| 08/11/10 Clwydian Hills Fell Race: report from Will Horsley |
 Phil leads the way - D. Aspin 08/11/10 Guisborough Three Tops:
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| 08/11/10 32 mile run to Kielder: Sue Mitchell joined Karl and friends on this long run with some wintery conditions underfoot for much of the way. You can read Karl's account on his blog here |
| 29/10/10 Will's Head Torch Run 1: Its a big turn out for the first Winter Head Torch Run in the series - Will's report. |
 training run - K. Yeats 24/10/10 Allen Banks Autumn Training Run:
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 on home ground - D. Aspin 17/10/10 Kielder Marathon: Of course the other big attraction of the day was the first Kielder Marathon, and quite a few NFRs took the opportunity to race around this scenic route. |
 Cpt. Will rallies the troops - J. Telfer  fastest leg from Nick - J. Duff 17/10/10 UKA British Fell & Hill Relay Championships:
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| 15/10/10 Hope Moors & Tors: Ruth Fletcher writes: "I had a go at the 20 mile Hope Moors and Tors the other weekend (3rd Oct) ... " > more |
 the start - R. Fraser 11/10/10 Alwinton Show Fell Race: 1st Nick Swinburn, 2nd Matt Whitfield (Bingley), 3rd Ian Harding (Morpeth), 4th Will Horsley. Emma Raven wins the Ladies. |
| 11/10/10 Pentland Skyline: It's a misty Skyline for Lewis, Jane and Billy, with Lewis taking on the double-header (man-or-mouse) challenge. Report from Jane. |
 photo: J. Telfer 10/10/10 Manor Water Hill Race: Four NFRs in the Moorfoot Hills on Saturday. |
 the climbing begins - Dave Johnson 10/10/10 Langdale Fell Race: Dave Johnson writes: "Three NFRs did this, although only one, my good self was properly attired! Phil Sanderson came an excellent 8th but was a bit disappointed to have been outsprinted on the run in by two or three folk. Both myself and Trevor Wakenshaw recorded PBs."
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| 04/10/10 Ben Venue: back running again, John Telfer reports on this race here (pdf) |
 Lee & Scott - J.Duff  Phil & Will -J.Duff 03/10/10 Ian Hodgson Relay: John Duff reports: "Rain and low cloud made for tricky conditions. Navigation and sure footing were at a premium as more than one team took a wander in the mist ..." > more
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| 01/1010 Whernside: Will writes: "whilst many were busy at 2B last Saturday Phil Sanderson did not take the day off - instead he won the Whernside race .... by over 5 minutes! Beating the Coniston Fair Race winner Carl Bell into a very distant second place in a field of over 120." |
| 27/09/10 West Highland Way Race: Jane Grundy's report on her epic 95 mile / 14,760 ft run here (pdf) |
 come on lad, get those knees up! - G. Nicholson 26/09/10 Border Reiver Fell Race (Upper Redesdale Show): with Two Breweries on at the same time it was a small turnout from NFR, but it sounds a great little race. Two reports: |
 down to the valley - John Telfer
26/09/10 The Two Breweries: |
| 22/09/10 Ingram Show Hill Race: Apparently there were about 33 runners and, as with Roseberry Topping, a junior, M. Grundy wins. Old timers Sue Mitchell and Dave Wiseman didn't do too bad though! Partial results in the Northumberland Gazette here. |
 prize giving - Terry  Simonside - Rob  it's a great turnout - Rob 19/09/10 Simonside Fell Race: On a sunny September day it's an excellent 1-2-3-4 from Phil S, Lee, Phil A and Will. |
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| 10/09/10 Bellingham Show Fell Race Results here, thanks to Michael Shields |
 The Return - James Green  The Ben - Sarah Gibson  The Climb - Michael Scott 07/09/10 Ben Nevis Race: the usual good turnout of NFRs. |
07/09/10 Morrone Hill Race: a royal cheer (almost) for Chris Winter at the Braemar Gathering. Here's Chris's illustrated report (pdf) |
| 07/09/10 Grisedale Horseshoe: Will Horsley has a great run (8th), and Old Cheviot reports on this Lakes Classic and equally testing alternative to 'The Ben'. |
 Will tries to keep up - D.Aspin 01/09/10 Roseberry Topping: It's a tough call for Will Horsley who is beaten into second place by a 13 year-old! |
 Aengus, Dave, Paul |
 and they're off! - T. Sanderson 29/08/10 Bellingham Show Fell Race: Phil Sanderson and Karen Robertson continue their reign. |
 Peter Reed's 20th Cheviots Challenge - Rob |
 familiar shot? - T. Sanderson 23/08/10 Sedbergh Hills: a tremendous run for Philip Sanderson who takes 3rd place! Will and Paul didn't exactly mince about either. |
21/08/10 Falstone Falcon Fell Race: A very closely fought race for first position between Lee Grant and Joe Blackett who ran around the course neck and neck. In an exciting sprint finish, Lee just took the lead over the last ditch. Sue Mitchell won the ladies. A good turnout and lots of fun was had at this very enjoyable race on a grand summer's day. |
 Relaxing - Gwen Fraser  NFR team - John Duff 16/08/10 Lakeland Country Fair: the 7th race in the NFR Championships. From Steph: "The juniors did well in their races. Finn Robertson was 2nd in the U12 boys race, Jessica Scott was 5th and Poppy Scott 6th in the U10 girls race. A good day for NFR." |
| 13/08/10 Steel Fell Race: Steep Steel Fell - another evening race for Scott Gibson. Here's his report. |
| 11/08/10 Bransdale Fell Race: Philip Addyman reports on this inaugural event near Helmsley here |
| 09/08/10 Saltwell Harriers Fell Race results here, thanks to Keith Wood |
08/08/10 Forest Burn Fell Race: Lee Grant and Karen Robertson take the honours.
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08/08/10 Powburn Show: a good turnout with Phil Sanderson and Sue Mitchell taking 1st prizes.
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 the team - J. Duff 07/08/10 Borrowdale Fell Race: John Duff writes: "12 NFRs took on the Lakeland Classic of Borrowdale today. Low cloud and early drizzle made for tricky navigation and footing. The clag did eventually clear, though by that time most of us were descending off Dalehead on our way to the finish. I was first home for NFR with Paul Appleby next in closely followed by Chris Little and Paul Hainsworth. Louise Wilkinson was our lady representative. Further down the field, there was a battle for the minor placings between Bernard Kivlehan, Dave Coxon, and Dave Johnson. The race was won at a canter by Simon Booth for the nth time, with Phillipa Maddams convincingly winning the ladies' race" |
| 06/08/10 Bradwell Fell Race: making good use of the Summer evenings, Scott reports on another evening fell race here. |
| 04/08/10 Gribdale Gallop: Will (4th), Lee Grant (6th) and Graham B there too. Results and report on Esk Valley Fell Club website. Photos from Dave Aspin here. |
| 02/08/10 Well done indeed to Peter Hayle who completed the Lakeland 100 in 37hrs. Also well done to Jeff Ross (9th!) and James Charlton in the Lakeland 50 (Results). |
| 01/08/10 Heart of The Lakes Rydal Round: Midweek racing for a few NFRs. Report from Paul Appleby |
| 22/07/10 Blisco Dash: an evening dash over for Scott Gibson. Here's his report (results here ). |
| 20/07/10 Holme Moss Fell Race (English Champs race 5): short report from Phil Sanderson (18th place). |
| 17/07/10 60@60: Peter Moralee: read Peter's report here |
| 17/07/10 Bob Graham Round: Allon Welsh: read Allon's report here |
 I'm going this way then - Rob  Drew Graham, first fell race - Pat 16/07/10 Beacon Hill Fell Race: a fabulous evening race, courtesy of Paul and helpers. Northern Runner's Drew Graham wins (first ever fell race!) with Charlie Stead just behind. Sue Mitchell leaves the competition in her wake as she wins the ladies. |
| 16/07/10 BGR Tom Reeves (Elvet Striders): quite a few NFRs helped on Tom's BGR, you can read Tom's report on the Strider's website here |
| 15/07/10 Hope Wakes Fell Race: Dave Hicklenton muses on his run out in the High Peak District in "The Heat, The Flies and that damned Incessant Drumming!” here. |
11/07/10 Wasdale: rain and thick cloud made for a particularly tough race. Scott Gibson leads NFR home. |
 record turnout - M. Byron 07/07/10 Saltwell Harriers Fell Race: record turnout, but Nick Swinburn keeps on top. |
04/07/10 Chevy Chase: "NFR had a fantastic turn out and some great results. In terms of team results NFR were 1st, but also had enough runners to make up teams for 4th, 5th, 8th and 10th placings!!" - Claire Bagness
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| 28/06/10 Cronkley Fell Race: Lots of NFRs at the race and Will Horsley wins ("... all the more exceptional given he had virtually no sleep having done the last leg of Allon's BG which finished at 6.30am on the Sunday morning."). Results and report on DFR website here |
| 27/06/10 Bob Graham Round success: Allon Welsh "Allon successfully completed the BGR in an anti clockwise direction in a time of 23hrs 24mins. Allon was blessed with superb weather throughout and went strongly from start to finish. He had assembled a fine team of navigators and pacers with family and friends as road crew and at leg change overs, all superbly organised by Sally. At the finish Allon could hardly believe that he had got around, but all the hard work reccying and training had paid off. A great achievement - well done" - Paul Appleby |
| 27/06/10 Loughrigg Silverhow Chase: Gary Jones wins! Here's his report |
27/06/10 Sedbergh 3 Peaks (British & English Champs Counter): Phil and Gary went. |
 evening light in Glencoe |
 a good turnout - T. Sanderson 20/06/10 Windy Gyle Fell Race:
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17/06/10 LAMM 2010: "Congrats to some great performances at the LAMM - Aengus and Francis third in the Elite class and Joe and Louise 7th in the score event ... " - Phil James.
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| 16/06/10 Whorlton Run: Will Horsley's report | Dave Aspin's photos |
| 15/06/10 Durisdeer: John Telfer's report |
| 14/06/10 60 at 60, well done Peter Moralee! "Peter Moralee successfully completed his 60 at 60 this weekend. A truly amazing achievement in about 27hrs. The weather was pretty good being dry, clear and not too hot although some low cloud on legs 2 and 5. Peter was assisted by about 8 NFRs and a couple of other BG completers (Kevin Bray and Tom Reeve), as well as his usual Team Moralee Clan. Re-fuelling took place on Sunday in The Horse and Farrier in Threlkeld" - Paul Appleby. |
| 14/06/10 Swaledale Marathon: Dexter's report |
| 14/06/10 Duddon Fell Race: Dave Johnson's report |
| 14/06/10 Ennerdale Fell Race: here's a set of photos from the race by Graham Bingham. |
 champing at the bit - T. Sanderson 12/06/10 Roman Wall Show: "Philip gets another win in a competitive field" - Lee |
| 10/06/10 Bewick Moor Run: Will's report |
06/06/10 Yetholm Hill Race: "Misty conditions made for difficult navigation at Yetholm on Sunday. Almost the whole race was run in the clag, leading to several runners going astray. Gary Jones fared the best, winning the race ahead of the contingent from Moorfoot, Carnegie, and HBT. I was next in for NFR followed by John Dallinson and Katherine Davis. Scott Gibson went for a bit of a wander at Latchley Hill and so finished further down the field than usual. Glen McWilliams was also there, making an appearance for NFR rather than Wooler. Many thanks to Les Turnbull and his team for putting on this excellent race which is to be included in the Scottish championship next year" - John Duff
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 photo: T. Sanderson  Phil in a nice vest - P. Cooper 06/06/10 Alwinton Fell Race: Phil
writes: "Very hot day at Alwinton, temperature recorded at 31 degrees
in the shade!!
Handful of NFR boys and girls turned up to be baked bone dry course,
which
was very hard on the feet especially back through the woods. Feet cooling
in
the stream at the finish was most welcomed."
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| 03/06/10 Blencathra Fell Race: Another evening race for a handful of NFRs. Will Horsley takes 4th place. Will's report. |
 Charlie takes the lead - D. Aspin |
| 01/06/10 Will's Summer Runs: Three Counties Run: Will reports on his evening run. |
30/05/10 Helvellyn Fell Race: a good turnout from NFR, with Phil coming in 2nd place!
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| 25/05/10 Glaramara: another race on a hot day - report from Dexter (pdf) |
23/05/10 Old County Tops: a tough enough race to begin with, but the scorching heat took its toll with several retirements. John Telfer was one NFR who managed to finish, with partner Stewart Barrie (HBT), but it's a tough call for other NFRs.
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| 20/05/10 Latrigg Fell Race - Dave Johnson reports on a double-event evening in Keswick. |
| 19/05/10 Fox & Hounds Chase: Will Horsley, back on form, wins this evening race in 65 mins (after a couple of BGR legs at the weekend!). Graham B also there. Look out for the results on the Esk Valley FC site |
15/05/10 Fairfield Horseshoe: a popular Fairfield sees a fair few from NFR. Phil 9th (out of 480), next in: Billy, Chris W (who took a small tumble), Graham B, John Dallinson, Dave J and Gary. If the hills weren't tough enough, apparently there is a guy carrying his bike round a few Lakes races - practice for the 3-Peaks cyclo-cross!
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10/05/10 Haltwhistle Challenge: A few NFRs on this 26 miler. First in: DFR's Ken Maynard > more info on Haltwhistle Walking Festival site. |
 photo: P. Armstrong  photo: J. Duff 09/05/10 Buttermere Sailbeck: A good turnout for this Championship race. |
02/05/10 Coniston Fell Race: English Champs - race 2. Phil finishes in an amazing 15th place in an exceptionally strong field! |
| 01/05/10 Go long / Wasdale Recce: Dave Atkinson encourages you to get along to the Wasdale recce, here |
| 30/04/10 Hamsterley Forest race cancellations: please note that all Gerry Hehir's races planned for this year have had to be cancelled. As far as I'm aware, these include: Doctor's Gate (which was re-scheduled to replace the 'Handicap Race', 23rd May), Top Of The Forest, Dryderdale Dash and Ayhope Skyline. |
 photo: T.Sanderson 26/04/10 Cheviot Summit: Phil wins another, followed in by Charlie Stead in a strongly competitive field. Sarah Lister (Blackhill Bounders) takes the honours for the ladies. For a few members this was day 2 of a racing weekend! |
26/04/10 Highland Fling: Half the West Highland Way and 53 miles of running. Jane Grundy writes: "Provisional Results: Aengus McCullough - 10th in 9.07.35; Lewis Grundy - 20th in 9.36.32; Paul Appleby - 68th in 10.33.32; Jane Grundy - 136th in 11.33.14; Graham Wilkinson - 234th in 13.49.18. It was a great day, perfect running weather with a bit of cloud and drizzle early in the morning clearing to give a sunny afternoon. Full details on Highland Fling website." |
 photo: P.Green 26/04/10 Anniversary Waltz: whilst four NFRs enjoyed more sunny conditions here. |
 Gary's prizegiving photo: John 26/04/10 Three Peaks: John Telfer writes: "Gary Jones took pride of place at the 3 Peaks on Saturday (won by NFR old boy Morgan Donnelly in 3h 2m) finishing in 8th place out of 702 starters in 3 h 17m and picked up the Jack Bloor Trophy for the highest placed 3P First Timer." six other NFRs took part in this tough race.
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 not a bad day for a run - G. Bingham  Dexter's Roman Ramblers - Rob 18/04/10 Dexter's Roman Ramble: Great run out in a fabulous part of Northumberland. |
 welcome refreshments - T.Sanderson 17/04/10 Coledale Horseshoe: Nine NFRs enjoy another sunny day at Braithwaite. A tremendous run for Phil Sanderson. |
 out in force - J. Duff 11/04/10 Gisborough Moors: Jill Bennett writes: "The sun shone on the Gisborough Moors race once again and there was an excellent NFR turnout. English championship race winner Matthew Speake from Dark Peak won the race and set a new course record. Philip finished strongly in second and Lee finished in fourth place. Scott Gibson and Chris Sanderson were the next two counters for the NFR team. The [men's] team prize was very close on points and DFR just clinched it with the NFR boys finishing second. " |
| 11/04/10 Silent Valley Fell Race: a British Championship race. Report from Gary Jones |
10/04/10 Allendale Challenge: John Telfer writes: "Phil Addyman took the honours at a very warm Allendale today with Paul Appleby finishing an excellent third. Half a dozen other NFRs also fought their way through the Pennine bogs. The warm weather meant that times were generally down on last year as it took its toll on a day where keeping the liquid intake up was a necessity".
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 View to Ullswater - T. Sanderson 03/04/10 Askham Fell Race: no time for views of Ullswater as 4 NFRs clamber up the steep side of Arthur's Pike. Philip is held at bay by a record-breaking Morgan Donnelly.
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 well-marked route - D. Aspin 29/03/10 The Blakey Blitz: ... meanwhile Philip continues to be chased around the moors, this time with Charlie Stead in close pursuit.
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| 28/03/10 Cleveland Survival: an impressive result for John Duff after he navigated his way round this annual 26 mile SRT fundraiser. John's report |
| 26/03/10 Beamish Headtorch Run: this was the last in the season - report from Will |
 photo: Ian Wragg 22/03/10 Edale Skyline: another tough race for Gary Jones. Two more NFRs made it too - just in time: "... only a frenetic dash from the car park (2 miles 1000' AS) got us to the start ..." - Dave Johnson |
21/03/10 Brough Law Fell Race: Superb spring sunshine, skylarks singing. Philip and Karen take the honours. Thanks to Keith, Will and all helpers for a great race.
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 Birthday Girl - John  Cochrane Pike - Rob  Ruth - Pat  Brough Law - James  Flying Scott - Marie-Helene  steep start - Jill  dash for the finish - Sarah |
| 15/03/10 Angus Tait: a tribute from John Humble (Word doc version) |
| 15/03/10 Clay Bank East: Phil Sanderson takes the lead with Chris not far behind. Also, Dave Johnson & Trevor Wakenshaw obviously haven't had enough after Haworth Hobble... Results, report and photos on Esk Valley Fell Club's site. |
| 14/03/10 Haworth Hobble: "Lewis Grundy led home the five NFR men at this 33 mile epic in the Pennines run in almost perfect conditions after the early morning mist had lifted. Paul Appleby and John Telfer followed Lewis home with Dave Johnson and Trevor Wakenshaw and Jane Grundy being our solo team and female representatives." - John Telfer. Full report from John. |
 above Staward Gorge - Rob 07/03/10 Allen Banks Sunday Run: a glorious spring morning's run along the wonderful banks of the Allen. |
| 07/03/10 Black Combe Fell Race: An excellent run from Gary Jones at this tough Lakes race on Saturday. Here's Gary's report |
| 06/03/10 Commondale Clart: "Despite their travails at the Noonstone, it seemed that Messrs Johnson and Wakenshaw were of the opinion that doing another race the next day would be an ideal opportunity to restore some much needed morale" - Dave Johnson. Here's Dave's report on the day. |
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 Phil hangs out with the fast guys - J. Bennett 27/02/10 Noonstone: Dave Johnson writes: "Four runners made up an NFR team of two halves at The Noonstone. Phil Sanderson and Lee Bennett constituted the top half with Trevor Wakenshaw and Dave Johnson propping up the bottom half. On a day of light rain and sleet, Phil was first NFR home in a very creditable19th place with Trevor easily winning the prize for falling over. Matthew Speake of DPFR was the race winner."
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 the clan gathers at Dufton - J. Duff  a look back down the valley - J. Duff 27/02/10 Inov-8 High Cup Nick: John Duff writes: "11 NFRs swelled the large field of 145 at the High Cup Nick Race today. The conditions were superb with the clouds high, the snow soft underfoot, and the wind light. The run along the northern edge of the Nick was particularly good with the snow-capped Lakeland peaks glistening in the distance. Chris Steel (Borrowdale) won the race. Philip Addyman was first home for NFR in 10th." |
 a fine run from Gary Jones - John Telfer 14/02/10 Carnethy 5: Gary Jones leads home nine other NFRs at this classic opener in the Scottish hill running calendar.
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| 09/02/10 Wadsworth Trog: a
double weekend of racing for John Telfer, with a misty 20 miler on Saturday.
Here's John's report. |
 Philip well in front - Phil J  first race of the year for quite a few - Will 07/02/10 Kielder Grey's Summit Medium Race: A very enjoyable race from Will, which helped blow out a few winter cobwebs. Superstars Philip Sanderson and Karen Robertson head the news again, with Philip home 7 mins before 2nd position Lee Bennett. |
 George and Bernard trudge heavily over the crusty snow - Rob  Karen glides nimbly over the crusty snow - Pat |
| 24/01/10 Thrunton Woods Run: report on
the day out from Phil, with a link to video footage from Chris
Little.
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| 24/01/10 Hebden 22: a frustrating
day for two NFRs - here's Dave Johnson's report
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15/01/10 NECAA / NEHRA Fell Running Championships 2010: Race Selection from Keith Cooper: |
 top of Beacon Hill 2010 - M. Telfer 02/01/10 Hillforts
run:
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02/01/10 Captain Cooks: |
01/01/10  Hillforts
and Headaches, *** Race
Cancelled *** - sorry folks, 6" snow
in Rothbury |
