Vet’s Grand Prix Series. Race 3 Kirkstall Abbey Tues 27th May Unfortunately due to the usual clash with the York Summer league our Vets contingent was greatly reduced! In the picturesque (if somewhat wet and murky) grounds of Kirkstall Abbey Pete Downes was the sole YKH representative. Well done Pete great racing as usual. Sorry you had to go it alone but we are hopeful that once the Summer League series is completed, a few more of the Vets will be able to attend. Our next event is at … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Liverpool Rock n Roll Marathon – PB for Stef
28 May 2014 by ·
On Sun May 25 (Argentina's independence day freedom fans) I ran Liverpool rock n roll marathon my 28th full, cracking conditions overcast no wind after usual power breakfast= ambrosia rice cold from tin and a hardboiled egg (natures energy gel) I set off from corral 2 in the Albert Dock 9am (commentator insisted on calling them corals, standards man!!). The course was great taking in both LFC and Everton's grounds and 4 parks (of which Stanley park by Anfield is a Victorian gem civic … [Read more...]
YKH races the Grrrrrrrrreat Manchester Run
27 May 2014 by ·
On Sunday 18 May Alistair McQueen, Membership Secretary, braved the streets of sunny Manchester (in his tiger onesie) to complete the Great Manchester 10k. Over 30,000 people ran the race. It was eventually won by Ethiopia's world record holder Kenenisa Bekele - in a time of 28 minutes 23 seconds. "I knew the BBC were covering the race, so I wanted to stand out from the crowd", said Alistair. "Obviously winning the race was one option, but I've been a bit off form this season. I therefore … [Read more...]
Team Victories at Ozzy Oiks Fell Race
24 May 2014 by ·
Fantastic results amongst the glorious Moors near Osmotherly, in the second race of the N.Runner/NEHRA Summer Series 2014. Next race in series is Levisham Limping on evening of Wednesday 4th June, check out the website and come and join in the fun. there is no better way to spend a Summer's evening. Photos by John Taylor, more here . … [Read more...]