I arrived late, to find Tom and about 60 other runners already lined up and ready to go. Fresh snowfall and hard frost overnight made the conditions quite interesting underfoot as we climbed up the steep hill towards Urra Moor. I learnt early on that there was a sinister layer of sheet ice hiding under … Continue reading Clay Bank East
Daily Archives: 9th January 2011
Part hobble part skating rink at times this was a great, mainly off-road course, with plenty of single track and undulating terrain. All the way round you never really had 100% control over the limbs particularly on the single track sections where there were a few ‘Bambi on Ice’ moments and plenty of groans when … Continue reading Hexhamshire Hobble
I have never been able to do this race, it has always clashed with the Run for Bob in Whitley Bay, and I have always done that one. So for a change I decided on this race this year. It is only a twenty five minute drive from my home, but I am not aware … Continue reading Old Monks ‘Six’