Some might disagree, but the Durham Three Peaks is as much a game as it is a race. So many permutations in under three miles. Free of Charge. And with the promise of bluff, double-bluff, and a hint of mischief, it really is a race not to be missed. When I ran it last year … Continue reading Durham Three Peaks
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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
The first running of the Striders “3 peaks” since 2001 saw 20 runners turn up to take on the challenge. The evening was warm and dry making ideal conditions. The challenge involves visiting 3 check points on hill tops in Houghall Woods, Pelaw woods and Maiden Castle woods by foot and by any route you … Continue reading Durham Three Peaks
Thanks to all… Brilliant effort from all the runners who ran 280 combined miles: Geoff W, Dave S, Louise B, George Nic, Dave R, Barry Bird, Paul Gibson, Gary Davies, Mike B, Angela, John Everett, Andy Glass, Melanie, Keith Wesson and guy who ran same leg, sorry don’t know your name, Roz L, Ian Graham, … Continue reading Castles Relay 2010
The Cautley Spout race took place under clear skies and sunshine on the 7th March. This race is another Kendal Winter League and starts opposite the Cross Keys at Cautley, one of Wainwright’s favourite stop off’s. The race ascends “Great Dummacks” (663m) on the south side of Cautley Crag and is probably the highest climb … Continue reading Cautley Spout Fell Race
The Fairmile fell race is another race in the Kendal winter league. This is a series of races from January to April based around the Southern Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The races are generally between 4-5 miles and see entries from 50-100 runners. The Fairmile race is in a quiet part of the Lune … Continue reading Fairmile Fell Race
The Kendal Winter league is a series of short fell races of about 3 miles which takes place from January to April each year. The events are friendly and fun but always a challenge with most being a category A fell race. Last weekends event at Cautley Spout was just that and what a magnificent … Continue reading Cautley Spout Fell Race