Monthly Archives: November 2019

Kendal Mountain Festival 10k Trail Race

Saturday, November 16, 2019

10k

Richard Hockin

I’ve been to the Kendal Mountain Festival a few times over the years and always been inspired by the programme of storytelling, films and other presentations. So when I lined up with over 600 other runners on a cold but sunny morning at the start of the festival’s 10k trail race I felt confident in … Continue reading Kendal Mountain Festival 10k Trail Race

A Beginners’ Guide to Elvet Striders Track Sessions

Tamsin Imber, Allan Seheult

What is a Track Session? Our club track sessions are for ALL abilities. While track sessions may seem intimidating if you have never done them before, once you take the plunge you will see that they are fun, extremely beneficial and certainly not intimidating. You may be nervous about not understanding the session, or being … Continue reading A Beginners’ Guide to Elvet Striders Track Sessions

British & Irish Masters International Cross Country

Liverpool, Saturday, November 16, 2019

8k

Jan Young

STRIDER CALLED UP TO REPRESENT ENGLAND. Our very own Stephen Jackson was selected to run in the MV35 English team at the British & Irish  Cross Country International competition at Liverpool. Running 8k in 26’04”, saw him home as third counter for the team. England finished fourth team, only one point down from N. Ireland. … Continue reading British & Irish Masters International Cross Country

Wooler Trail Half Marathon 2019

Wooler, Northumberland , Sunday, November 17, 2019

Half Marathon

Simon Graham

This is an event I do every year, not because I particularly like it (though I do), but because of the four years that this event has taken place I have taken part. The half marathon this year, as it was last, forms part of a double event where by you can run both the … Continue reading Wooler Trail Half Marathon 2019

Espresso Round

Keswick, Sunday, November 10, 2019

12.3 Miles, 3128 feet.

Nina Mason

So, I had a ‘free weekend’…..what to do? Forecast looked good, maps out…..mmmm. I decided to go for the Espresso Round with mum. This is the Abraham Tea Round’s shorter and lower alternative. You start and finish at the George Fisher shop in Keswick, and need to touch 4 tops, Catbells, Rowling End, Causey Pike … Continue reading Espresso Round

A Grand Day Out

Pooley Bridge, Sunday, November 10, 2019

40 Miles

Fiona Brannan

I find that in the running community, one of the most commonly talked about topics is shockingly, running.  One of the most frequently asked questions I seem to get is ‘so, what’s next, anything planned?’ to which my usual answer is no, not really.  I don’t often plan events far in advance, and tend to … Continue reading A Grand Day Out

Military League North Orienteering Event

Munster Barracks, Catterick, Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Blue course

Dougie Nisbet

If you can get the day of work, or not work at all, the Military League army orienteering events are great for the runner. I usually do not too badly in them, and over the years I’ve seen myself creep up the placings. The navigation is usually not too difficult and nowadays, more often than … Continue reading Military League North Orienteering Event

October Odyssey Orienteering event

Dukeshouse Woods, Hexham, Sunday, October 27, 2019

Ian Butler

Buff

Ian Butler … “Don’t what ever you do lose the dibber” WOT, NO CROSS COUNTRY?  LETS GO ORIENTEERING! The excitement had been building all week and my preparation was spot on. I was in peak condition and ready to go and face the onslaught known as the Harrier League Cross Country. I had even restricted … Continue reading October Odyssey Orienteering event