Northern Runner NEHRA North York's Moors
Winter Series - Race 1 - Viking Chase 26.09.10
The winter series began with a challenging race along parts of the
Cleveland way. This particular race was organised by Cleveland Mountain
Rescue, with proceeds going towards them.
The race was won by Andy Normandale of York Acorn.
The course of nearly 8 miles with 1800ft of cumulative ascending started
from near the Lordstones cafe at Carlton Bank. There were 4 climbs , the
first relatively gentle up to the Glider Club, then onto the Cleveland
Way upto Surprise View, followed by tougher ascents of Cringle
Moor and the Wain Stones leading to Clay Bank, before a relatively flat
return along the forest trail below.
Northern Runner NEHRA North York's Moors Summer Series 2010- Round Up.
The fabulous
North Yorkshire Moors Summer series has now concluded after 11 fantastic
races out in the gorgeous moorland scenery that is almost on our
doorstep.
The
Men's series (positions taken from best six results) was won by
Mike Jeffies of North Yorkshire Moors ,Will Horsley of
Norhumberland Fell Runners 2nd and our own Giles Hawking (thats
me) 3rd, I also took part in all 11 of the Tuesday evening races (n.b
Castleton show was a Sunday).
The Ladies series was won by Pippa Archer of
Norhumberland Fell Runners, Nicola Kent of Loftus and Whitby second and
Knavesmire's Caroline Warrington third.
K78 ( 78.5km +/- 2260m(7413 feet) ascent/descent) 49 mile circuit starting in Davos
(alt'1538m) , then through the valleys and gorges of the Landwasser valley
to Filisur (alt 1032m) , then a climb to Bergun (alt 1365m), followed by a
monster climb up the Kesch pass (alt'2632m), along the high alpine Panorama
trail (alt'2500m)to the Scaletta Pass (alt'2606m) then a descent back to Davos.
Race won by Jonas Buud (SWE) in 5h;49m;11s, Ladies race won by Jasmine Nunige (SUI)
in 6h;39m;25s.
Giles, Barry and Caroline at the finish
with medals and 'finisher' jackets.
Thanks to Andy and Kate for pic's and support.
K42 42.2km
1890m ascent
1710m descent
Marathon distance, 26 miles, starting at Bergun
(1365m), climbing to Keschhutte(2632m), descending to Alp
Funtauna(2192m) then ascending Scaletta pass(2606m), finishing at
Davos(1538m).
A scenic 7.5 mile fell race with 850ft of ascent (most of which is in the first
mile). Please note the route crosses private land in parts so training on the
complete course is not possible.
Venue: Start/finish and registration (6pm onwards) at Bransdale Mill. Parking
will be signposted (on church banks).
Entries on day only - £4 (includes free drink and cake afterwards)
Entries aged 18 and over
Well-marked route (95% off-road)
All profits raised going towards NT conservation work in Bransdale.
Individual and Team prizes
Under FRA rules (full kit may be required depending on weather)
Toilets, showers and changing facilities
Families, friends and supporters welcome
Drinks and refreshments available
For more information please contact:
Tom Watson on 07737360429; E-mail: thomas.watson@nationaltrust.org.uk
Or visit www.fellrunner.org.uk (Fell Runners Association)
Dunvegan Castle 10km (30.05.2010)
report by Caroline Warrington
Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone for their kind messages for mine
and Barry's recent wedding. We had a lovely day and probably the best
weather of the year up until then.
For our honeymoon we went to the isle of Skye, whilst we managed to
find some time to relax we couldn't resist the opportunity to run in
the Dunvegan Castle 10km on the last day of our holiday. This multi-
terrain race started in front of the castle before following
undulating forest tracks for 4km with the last 6km predominantly
downhill on the road.
Barry was 4th overall and first V50 whilst I was 1st lady winning a
nice glass trophy and a bottle of pink bubbly in the process!
If anyone happens to be in Skye on the last Saturday in May in future
years I would definitely recommend this race. A really friendly
atmosphere and free soup and sandwiches at the finish, all for £6.
Cheers,
Caroline
Ravenscar Off Road Half Marathon - 16 May 2010.
Congratulations to race
winner Barry Atkinson.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Race - 24 April 2010.
Report by Giles Hawking.
Results
Thanks to Dave Gowans for pics
Soon to be married Barry Atkinson and Caroline
Warrington (22nd May) undertook the arduous Yorkshire 3 Peaks race with
myself on a blazing hot day, not best suited to running a
route of some 23 miles with 5279ft of culmulative ascent over
the peaks of Pen-y-ghent(694m), Whernside(736m) and Ingleborough(724m).
Pre race application of sun-screen was essential as the sun shone
brightly upon the assembled field of 705 runners. Knowing that I had
done insufficient training (with a twisted ankle and cold in the two
weeks previous to boot) I set off at a steady place. The plan being to
follow the pace of 3 Peaks veteran Barry. However in the melee of
runners going up the narrow lane on the lower slopes of Pen-y-ghent we
became separated and Baz got well ahead of me.
As the summit loomed above us (still 10 minutes of climbing for me)
the leaders were already hurtling back down the path towards us. I got
to the summit in 39m:33s, behind Baz who took 38m:14s. (Caroline
44m:42s)
Plan A was restored as I caught up with Barry on the descent and we ran
together along the valley to Ribblehead Viaduct. A 'sneaky' move by Baz
at the Drinks station saw him take a 200m lead on me before the tortuous
climb up the face of Whernside. I again caught up with Baz on the lower
slopes , fueled up on Carb gel I was at the summit in 2h:24m:02s, Barry
in 2h:27m:31s.(Caroline 2h:49m:40s).
At Hill Inn (the drinks station in the valley bottom before Ingleborough)
Caroline decided to retire from the race as she was exhausted and
borderline for the checkpoint cut off time.
I struggled on up the stepped paving slabs that form the path up
Ingleborough, feeling dizzy and weak I was swaying in the thankfully
gently cooling breeze. Desperate to stop and rest I knew this would get
me no nearer the summit and probably make me feel little better, so I
staggered on, taking heart from the sight that most other runners
looking equally bushed.
After 3h:35m:34s I was finally at the top of Ingleborough (Barry
3h:52m:22s).
Six miles of descending to the finish and it would all be over,
thousands of rocks to avoid and I would be back in one piece. Despite a
couple of tired stumbles I made it to the finish in 4h:17m:37s to finish
203rd.
A nervous wait for Barry to finish now ensued, as the minutes ticked by
fears that he had retired or worse been injured began to grow.
Thankfully he crossed the line after 4h:39m:59s to finish 359th.
None of us were too happy with our times, but to get round (or do 2
thirds) in one piece is still an achievement.
The race was won by Morgan Donnelly of Borrowdale Fell Runners
(3:02:34).
602 of the 705 starters finished the race, some bloodied and battered ,
to my knowledge one competitor had to be rescued by air ambulance.
Roll on next year!
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