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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

Durham Three Peaks

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

3 hills, no fixed route

Geoff Watson

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

Castles Relay 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010

280 miles

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

Cautley Spout Fell Race

Cautley, nr Sedbergh, Sunday, March 7, 2010

Geoff Watson

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

Fairmile Fell Race

Howgill, Sedbergh, Sunday, February 14, 2010

AS / 4km / 430m

Geoff Watson

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