Our 2015 race is now full. Thanks to all who entered. Bib numbers will be posted in the new year. We look forward to seeing you on 18 January. If you have any questions, please contact brassmonkeyhalfmarathon@gmail.com. Good luck and thanks for your support. York Knavesmire Harriers Running Club For more info on the race please view the Brass Monkey page. … [Read more...]
FRA Relays – Report
30 October 2014 by ·
We headed over to the Middleton Fells, the venue for this years FRA Relays, at the crack of dawn to get there in time for registration and a team lineup change. It had been an eventful last 24 hours with Tony Heron, my planned leg 2 partner, coming down with illness and us having to draft Tom in at the last minute. We got there with plenty of time to spare and tucked into some much needed bacon sandwiches. The weather forecast was for high winds and heavy showers but they had yet to materialise … [Read more...]
Langdale Horseshoe Report
18 October 2014 by ·
Despite York Marathon taking place on the same weekend, myself, Tony Heron, Barry Atkinson and Anwen Darlington decided to head to the Lakes for the last big Lakeland race of the year. The Langdale Horseshoe is a 13 mile course which features around 4000ft of climbing. After an early start and long drive we arrived in Langdale. There was a lot of clag about on tops and a few showers which made choice of clothing tricky, thermal or no thermal? In the end I opted for just a vest and it paid off … [Read more...]
York College Training – Meeting Location Change
15 October 2014 by ·
Social Runs from York College will now be meeting outside the College reception instead of in the lower car park due to building work. … [Read more...]