Daily Archives: 17th December 2011

Tour de Helvellyn

Saturday, December 17, 2011

BL / 60km / 2000m

Geoff Davis … Apart from its slightly pretentious name there’s nothing phoney about the ‘Tour de Helvellyn’. Billed as a ‘low key’ event of 38 miles with 2200m of ascent, it came with a number of health warnings such as: ‘not for novice runners’; ‘the route is unmarked’; ‘not for those who can’t navigate’; ‘before … Continue reading Tour de Helvellyn

Christmas Handicap

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Pam Kirkup

Some 17 runners braved the increasingly cold temperatures for the annual Striders’ Christmas Handicap. There was quite an array of Hollywood ‘wannabes’ snuggling together for warmth as Santa waved at all manner of vehicles – including 2 police cars – raising a smile from even the most surly drivers. Naturally, the handicapping was perfectly executed! … Continue reading Christmas Handicap