----Northern Cross Country Championships. This year the hotly contested Northern Cross Country Championships returned to Knowsley Safari Park near Liverpool. For those who'd had the privilege racing here a few years ago this led to some pre race trepidation and probably some sleepless nights having nightmares about drowning in mud. A healthy amount of rain through the morning and early afternoon meant these fears were not unjustified, although thanks to the cold temperatures the mud was of … [Read more...]
YKH Weekly Round Up – Week Ending 21st January
26 January 2017 by ·
---York Parkrun. The fifth birthday of York Parkrun saw a record 647 runners taking part , with 48 members of YKH in the mix. Parkrun PB's for : Paul Walton 24:46 Andrew Lowson 19:24 Rosie Bramley 31:06 Samantha Shipman 21:52 Martin Medlar 27:17 ( first timer ) ---Navigational Course . Club member Andy Holliday organised and led an invaluable course for our Fell Running fraternity ( and anyone who loves the great outdoors ) . … [Read more...]
Results and Photos – York Brass Monkey Half Marathon 2017
15 January 2017 by ·
Well done to the the fantastic 1500+ runners who took part in today's York Brass Monkey Half Marathon. All of us at York Knavesmire Harriers hope you had a great time. Results here Congratultions to Race winner Stephen Hebblethwaite (01:09:18) of Keswick AC and Ladies winner Tracy Millmore (01:17:19) of Birtley AC. Offical Photos, free to download. … [Read more...]
YKH Round Up Week Ending 7.Jan – York’s XC Champs & more …
10 January 2017 by ·
---Yorkshire Cross Country Championships - Lightwater Valley, Ripon 07.01.2017. With 18 men and 8 Ladies we had a good number of runners to campaign for the County's highest honours. Knavesmire's Ladies were first into the fray , their race comprising 1 small and 3 large laps , of a splendidly un-muddy and very run able course, set within pleasant parkland inside the Big One roller coaster. The main challenge being a short , sharp steep bank that had to be climbed each … [Read more...]