Knavesmire’s Summer of Fell Running Gathers Pace

Report by Neil Stabbs. The NEHRA summer series continues on apace, with 3 races in the last 5 weeks, plus the Ravenscar Rumble organised by the National Trust . As ever, there’s been some good Knavesmire performances, some new runners trying out the fells and many more bottles of wine won. The recent races started off with the Carlton Midsummer Meander, a short loop above Carlton in Cleveland including a couple of tough climbs up Cringle Moor/Drake Howe. By the time we reached the … [Read more...]

Saltburn Trail Half Marathon and 10k – Report

Report by Nik Vogan On a sunny summer evening in Bishop Wilton, a group of us Harriers deciding that a trip to the seaside was in order for a bit of running, some fish and chips, an ice cream and an afternoon at the seaside. However the appearance of hurricane Bertha put paid to the afternoon on the beach and made the running that extra bit harder. Having experienced this Hardmoors' race before (which for those of you who don't know lead to Stef Durkin running a 19 mile half marathon), … [Read more...]

Vet’s Grand Prix Series. Race 7 – Report.

Vet’s Grand Prix Series. Race 7  What a Team Once again a really stupendous TEAM effort at our home vets G P Event. Unusually for vets racing our course is flat and lacking in ‘vets’ mud – a fact much maligned by our hill loving West Yorkshire opposition. Strange that - as we can report a record attendance this year. Can’t be too bad then? Breezy but warm conditions did nothing to deter our intrepid team who were lead home (just) by Stephen Maddison 37.44mins just pipping Emma Yates … [Read more...]

YKH social night: High-flying Harriers

The latest YKH social event took place at the high-wire "Web Adventure Park" in York. A team of brave Harriers challenged themselves to scale new heights and face old fears. It was terrific (and occassionally terrifying!), and brilliantly organised by the club's Social Secretary, Rich Tarrega. To celebrate our survival we closed the evening with a healthy round of tasty pizzas. Happy Harriers all round!   NEXT EVENT: Exclusive late afternoon tea, 27 August Our recent club survey called for … [Read more...]