Mungrisdale, Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Organised by Eden Runners - AM / 8.1 miles / 2,000ft
© Grand Day Out Photography I was inspired to do this evening race after reading Nick Latham’s 2022 report. It seemed excitingly decadent to drive to the Lake District and back in the evening for such a short race! My usual rule is that my time spent running somewhere must be longer than the time … Continue reading Blencathra Fell Race 2024
After a few long events over the last few years which had definitely slowed my pace I decided to force myself to do this series, the Dave Parry/Lets Run Winter Series, of shorter fell races over the winter of 2023/2024. Unfortunately, the plan was nearly scuppered when 6 weeks before the first one I managed … Continue reading Esk Valley Winter Series 2023-24
Temple Park, South Shields, Saturday, December 9, 2023
Organised by NECAA
This event took place at Temple Park, South Shields, familiar to many as a Harrier League xc course, but this being a championship event that familiar course was stretched to 11k for men and 8k for women, with no hiding place as all feet are on the start together, in each race. 253 men contested … Continue reading North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships 2023
Nick finds that a change in the winter weather makes a big difference to two similar winter fell races in Northumberland, only a week apart.
Rothbury, Sunday, December 10, 2023
Organised by Northumberland Fell Runners - BM / 11 miles / 540m
Nick Latham heads off to the hills of Northumberland in mild but somewhat soggy winter conditions.
Allendale Town, Sunday, December 3, 2023
Organised by Allen Valley Striders - CM / 10.4 miles / 379m
Nick Latham races on the moors of Allendale, despite recent heavy snow.
Keswick, Lake District, Saturday, June 24, 2023
66 miles / 27,000ft, 42 summits
Training and Leading Up to the Attempt The Bob Graham Round (BGR) has been a long-term goal for well over a decade since reading ‘Feet in the clouds’ (by Richard Askwith) and listening to fellow runners’ tales about their attempts to follow in the footsteps of Bob Graham. Since joining the Striders in 2010, I’ve … Continue reading James Garland’s Bob Graham Round
Having not entered a race for over a year due to injury, I stumbled across this race only 3 weeks before it was due to be run. I wanted a bit of motivation to get me out of the door so signing up for a race was the perfect excuse to do so. The Heaton … Continue reading Heaton Harriers Memorial 10k 2023
Image by Greener Miles Running The Hamsterley Moon Runner Race is organised by Greener Miles Running, which hosts several events around the North East with distances ranging from 10K to ultra. The concept of the moon race seemed quite novel to me. The idea is to start after the sun sets and run entirely in … Continue reading Hamsterley Moon Runner 2023
Llanberis, Snowdonia, Saturday, May 27, 2023
65 miles / 28700 feet
Introduction The Paddy Buckley is the Welsh Big Round. England’s Lake District has the original round, The Bob Graham and Scotland has the Charlie Ramsay. Each round is 60 – 65 miles long with approximately 27,000 – 28,000 feet of ascent. They all include their nation’s highest peak and the highest peaks of their mountain … Continue reading Paddy Buckley Round 2023