On Sunday 4th October, Knavesmire Harriers are organising our first Fell race which is also a club run. In order for this race to take place I need a few volunteers to help out on the day. I need marshalls, time keepers, a tail runner and a couple of other general helpers. If you would like to help out please let me know on 07720 710 411 or email mr_croberts@hotmail.com Thanks Chris Roberts … [Read more...]
Burnsall 10 Mile and Classic Fell
26 August 2015 by ·
A group of Harriers headed to Burnsall to take part in the 10 mile road race and classic fell this past weekend. Luckily the forecast showers never materialised until later that night and everyone had a fun day out in the sun. 10 Mile Results Some strong runs in the 10 miler with Stef first to finish followed by Anwen who held off Nik to take the prize for 3rd Lady, however Nik still managed to post a 10 mile PB. 32nd - Stef Durkin - 1:09:26 36th - Anwen Darlington - 1:10:38 - 3rd … [Read more...]
Borrowdale Fell Race
2 August 2015 by ·
Report by Giles Hawking The Borrowdale Race is one of the 'Classic' English Fell races, a 17 mile beast that climbs Englands highest mountain Scafell Pike 977m , followed by Great Gable 899m and Dalehead 753m. The ground under your feet varies from knee/waist deep bogs, hard to navigate barren fell tops, mountain tops covered in broken slabs of rock which you hopefully leap from one to another, and perilous descents of loose scree or tussocky grass and protuding rock. All of which vie for … [Read more...]
Next Intro to Fell Running – Aug 29th
23 July 2015 by ·
Date: Saturday 29th August at 10am Location: Lockton, Near Pickering, YO18 7QB Kit: There is no required kit but bring the shoes with the biggest tread you have. Knavesmire Harriers are running a second “Introduction to Fell Running” session which is open to all club members. You don’t need any previous fell running experience or any fancy kit to come along, as long as you can manage around 4 miles you will be able to take part. This will be a good opportunity to try out fell running … [Read more...]