Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cronkley Fell Race

Holwick, Teesdale, Sunday, June 26, 2011

BM / 16.9km / 535m

Jan Young

Hot day, wind against on outward run, so easier on return. The out and back course starts at the Strathmore Arms, Holwick, crossing Cronkey Fell before dropping down to the Tees, where the checkpoint is thoughtfully placed in the knee deep, slippy rocks river. The uphill start sorted me out and that’s where I stayed, … Continue reading Cronkley Fell Race

Humber Bridge Half Marathon

Hessle, Sunday, June 26, 2011

Alister Robson

This was my third race in East Yorkshire in a few weeks following from May’s Beverley 10k and the Humber Bridge 10K only three weeks before, which is nice as it means we get an excuse to call in and see Jacquie’s parents in Beverley. It’s a race I did last year in similar heat … Continue reading Humber Bridge Half Marathon

Durham Dales Challenge

Wolsingham, Saturday, June 25, 2011

30 miles

Dave Robson

I headed off to Wolsingham for this Long Distance Walking Association (LDWA) event and picked up Sue Jennings on the way. We got there and chatted to other runners and met Joan Reeves at the start who was also doing the 30m route. We started off running through Wolsingham and then straight up a big … Continue reading Durham Dales Challenge

National Three Peaks

3 mountains, 3 countries, 24th to 25th June, Friday, June 24, 2011

Emma Detchon

Through work at Teesside University I signed up for a ladies 3 peaks challenge. There was 11 ladies walking, our guide Callum and my boss Geoff as our driver with help from Callum and 2 of the ladies. A last minute change meant we were left with a mini bus limited to 62mph, not great … Continue reading National Three Peaks

Whitby to Durham Relay 2011

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Geoff Watson… This year’s charity relay was from Whitby to Durham over 14 stages and 100 miles taking in parts of the Cleveland and Teesdale ways. The charity fundraising this year was in aid of the Prostate cancer charity in memory of Mike Hall. Day 1 An early start on Saturday morning saw the support … Continue reading Whitby to Durham Relay 2011