--Calderdale Way Relay. This hotly contested event is one the biggest off road relay races in the U.K, with over 100 teams of 12 runners taking part. The race is comprised of 6 legs which are run by pairs of athletes from each team, the race taking in the scenic delights of the high moors and deep valleys of the Calder Valley around Halifax , Sowerby Bridge and Todmordon. After a good first effort last year Knavesmire Harriers re-entered this year with all guns blazing, a crack 'A' … [Read more...]
Weekend Round-up 28-29 November – Blowing Hot and Cold
1 December 2015 by ·
A busy and diverse weekend of running for club members, proving the cold, damp and dark of the English Winter are no impediment to getting out there and giving it a go. Especially if you escape to somewhere far warmer ! Benidorm Half Marathon. A group of club members had a great weekend away in the Spanish sunshine, even taking in the Newcastle Parkrun on their way. It was someomes Stag do I believe ? , and they even managed to drag along a member of York Acorn ( how do they always … [Read more...]
Knavesmire’s Ladies Win Again – Washburn Relays
18 July 2015 by ·
Well done, another team victory for Knavesmire's Ladies, victors at Washburn relays . Teams of 3 run legs around the Fewston ans Swinsty Reservoirs nr Otley (A59 West of Harrogate) Anwen Darlington , Nik Vogan , and Sarah Attwood comprised our winning Ladies team. Race info/results … [Read more...]
Victory at Danefield Relay
3 July 2015 by ·
A large contingent of Harriers made the journey to Otley Chevin on a warm June evening to take part in the annual Danefield Relays. Teams of 3 each running the same 3 mile loop which has a killer climb to finish. A great run by our Ladies team of Becky Penty (20:48), Emma Yates (22:25) and Anwen Darlington (22:41) to take victory by over 5 minutes with Becky also running the fastest Ladies leg. Our first Men's team came home in 5th and was comprised of Harry Holmes (19:31), Chris Roberts … [Read more...]