Report by Neil Stabbs. The Knavesmire fell running contingent had another grand day out on the moors this weekend, with the longest race of the winter series – The Gisborough Moors Race, 12.5 miles and around 850m/2800ft of ascent. The route takes in a number of major summits (Captain Cook’s, Roseberry Topping, Highcliff Nab), but still manages to have a lot of good running terrain and some great views. For once, I started the race with some sort of pacing strategy in an attempt to … [Read more...]
Club Subs now due !
28 March 2014 by ·
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 over 60 pay £23 and those under 25 pay £10. Either send a cheque made payable to "York Knavesmire Harriers" to: Alistair McQueen, York Knavesmire Harriers, 97 Centurion Square, … [Read more...]
Blakey Blitz Team Victory
27 March 2014 by ·
Esk Valley Winter Fell Series Race 13! - 23.March.14. Our Fell Running devotees congregated at the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge between Hutton le Hole and Castleton for the 10.5 mile Blakey Blitz Race. A more dramatic location for a race start in North Yorkshire would be hard to come by. From this remote high point the race starts with a mad cap dash down into Rosedale, ascends the other side, crosses Rosedale Moor along the unevenly flagstoned George Gap Causeway, takes in another lunatic … [Read more...]
4 marathons on 4 continents in 4 weeks – Half Way There
5 March 2014 by ·
Good news. Club members David Darton and Colin Lea have successfully completed the second of their four marathons - the mountain to surf marathon in New Zealand. Now on to the USA! You can sponsor the guys below /m.virginmoneygiving.com … [Read more...]