On Saturday 14th March the first Knavesmire "Intro to Fell Running" session was held with over 20 members heading out to Carlton Bank on the North Yorkshire Moors. After a brief overview of fell running including race categories, required kit and footwear we set out towards Clay Bank. We split into three ability groups covering between 4 to 8 miles and ranging from 1 to 5 climbs. There were regular stops after each climb for people to change up or down groups, which some committee members … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
50k Canalathlon – report
24 March 2015 by ·
Report by Kirsty Harvey On a bright sunny Sunday morning (yes really) in Sowerby Bridge, gathered some hardy souls ready to do battle in the Canalathon - a 50k race along the canal towpath from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge. There were some even hardier souls doing even longer distances like 75 or 100k but it was a bit early in the season for me to consider those. The race organisers had put on a bus to take us to Manchester which left at 7.20 so it was an early start from York for hubby and … [Read more...]
Club Subs reminder
20 March 2015 by ·
Dear Members Subs are now DUE Dear members. Our membership year starts on 1 April. The simple steps to pay your subs are outlined below - a small investment for a great year of fun and running! If you wish to run in the "Summer League", starting on 29 April, you must be a registered club member. Annual membership is £24. Those under 25 pay £10. Two payment options are: Send a cheque made payable to "York Knavesmire Harriers" to: Alistair McQueen, York Knavesmire Harriers, 97 Centurion … [Read more...]
York Road Race Summer League Entry Form and Info
20 March 2015 by ·
York Road Race League (Summer League) - many thanks for all your entries so far, race numbers will be posted out early April. Still plenty of time to enter if you already haven't, and if you're undecided maybe the thought of the buffet after each race will entice you! 7 excellent 10k races with food for the bargain price of £10..... Entry form is here : YDRRL Entry Form 2015 Also please make sure you have paid your club subs, which you can do together with the Summer League. … [Read more...]