Report by Stewart Creasey The Washburn Valley Relays – a race of three legs around the Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs near Otley – attracted approximately 60 teams this year. Among them were both a Men’s and a Ladies’ team from Knavesmire Harriers. The Men’s team consisted of Chris Roberts, Neil Stabbs and I, whilst Sarah Attwood, Cassie Holmes and Nik Vogan represented the Ladies. Sandwiched between the hottest day of the year so far and some pretty strong thunderstorms, the conditions … [Read more...]
Osmotherley Phoenix 2014 Report
20 July 2014 by ·
Five Knavesmire Harriers entered the Osmotherley Phoenix this year with Simon Collins, Phil Richardson and Margaret Metcalfe running the 17 Mile route and myself stepping up to the 26 mile route from the 17 last year along with Michael Denner. I had been hoping for a cooler day this year but once again the sun was shining and it was already starting to get quite hot. After a bit of pre race chat, mainly about how hot it was, everyone assembled at the start line and Paul Adams set the runners … [Read more...]
Kilburn Feast 7 – Report
17 July 2014 by ·
KILBURN FEAST Runners dilemmas’ - report by Maureen Medlar Ok – so Sunday 13th July free – time to find a race! Spoilt for choice – perhaps a 17,26 or even 33 mile run at Osmotherley? No - not enough training – 10 mile at Eccup? – again not enough training. 7.3 miles at Kilburn including afternoon tea? No contest - done plenty of cake training lately! With a start time of 2pm the second dilemma – when and what to eat. Decided on light brunch and set off to the race in torrential rain … [Read more...]
Helpers required for Knavesmire Vets Race – Weds 6.Aug
17 July 2014 by ·
YVAA Vets Race - York Knavesmire The Vet's race is on Wednesday evening, 6th August and we would appreciate some help with marshalling etc. The race starts at 7.30pm so marshals need to be down at the back of the Racecourse Grandstand by 6.30pm. There is food and refreshments after the race at the Knavesmire pub. Anyone wanting to volunteer should contact me on martin.medlar@nig-uk.com or telephone on my mobile 07734 719976. The Vets race is for those aged over 35 and anyone wanting to … [Read more...]