3 ‘firsts ‘ at Honley A small but select group of YKH racers ventured into the wilds of the Holme Valley to complete this the first challenge of the 2015 GP series. Offering a combination of steeple chase and cross country conditions this is not a race for the feint hearted but our intrepid team managed three ‘firsts’. Congratulations to Ian Bithell who came first in his age group, Gabriel Uttley who ran as a YKH vet for the first time and Duncan Chambers who raced for the first … [Read more...]
Intro to Fell Running Big Success…
25 March 2015 by ·
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...]
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...]