Cumbria X-C League Race at Carlisle, 3rd Jan

Anyone going to the last Cumbria X-C Race at Sheepmount, Carlisle on Sat 3rd Jan, & want to share transport? Start time for seniors is 13:10.
Reply on this blog, or via training@keswick-ac.org.uk.
Don't know if I'm going or not yet, as the weather keeps being too good not to go up the fells.

Dunc

Wansfell 2008

Results and report at:

http://www.amblesideac.org.uk/wansfell08_results.htm

Well done Chris (over two minutes faster than last year), Dave and Richard for tackling the icy descent.

County x-country championships 14th Dec

Results for County Championships at Netherhall last weekend are on the following website...

http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?id=169&articleid=126

Langdale xmas pud 10k

Langdale 10k this Saturday. Anyone who wants a lift ping me an email, phone, etc. Leaving about 10.30ish

Fell Championships 2009

Further to the below blog, with a slight amendment to the Club Championship format (3 from 4 to count) does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on the structure of the Championship?

For example, would the inclusion of a super-long encourage or dissuade members taking part?

The Lakeland Classics is a priority for some people but if one of the long races was included in the CC, would they also participate in that?

Fell and road club championships 2009

Best 3 races from 4 to count...any suggestions?

Cumbria x-country #4...Fitz Park, Keswick

Results... http://www.ukresults.net/2008/cumbxc12.html

FRA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

Further to previous post about English and British championships...

FRA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009
Anniversary Wa! (Sat. 11th April) Coiners (Mon. 4th May) Shutlingsloe (Mon. 25th May) Ambleside (Sat. 20th June) Darwin Gala (Sat. 22nd Aug.) Viking Chase (Sun. 20th Sept)

Apologies for Tonight's AGM

Could someone please pass on my apologies for tonight's AGM?

What with one thing and another (running injuries, work problems etc), we've not been able to get up from Cornwall for any club events and fell races like we intended. Thanks again to all the members who made us feel welcome when we met you at Dunc's house in the Summer for the BBQ. On the plus side, Di has now started running with our local road running club, and has entered herself for a half marathon in March, and Eve has been doing the local School's cross country series. Hopefully we'll all get to the fells soon!

Kind regards to all,
Scott, Di & Eve Talling
Cornwall

Cumbria XC series race #3

Saturday 22nd, Cockermouth
results...

http://www.ukresults.net/2008/cumbxc11.html

Well done keswick AC Ladies and Men...strong team performance.

Ravenstonedale 10K - 29th November, 1pm

Details of this race: http://www.ukresults.net/onlineforms/php/Applicant.php?EventID=111

It's between Tebay & Kirkby Stephen. 'Undulating.'

I'm probably going to the race & I know a few others are interested. Blog here if you want to car share, or ping me at training@keswick-ac.org.uk

Eaglesfield 10m

The following was posted by Barry Johnson on the CFR website...

"The Eaglesfield 10 is probable to be run in a different format for 2009. The fell road over Fellbarrow is likely to be closed for major repair so a NEW cross country style event is currently being investigated. This will be advertised as soon as possible in our news letter and web site. The date will be Sunday January 4th. Barry Johnson."

Copeland Chase/Brampton-Carlisle 10m

Results from the Copeland Chase last weekend, online at...

http://www.lakes-o.freeserve.co.uk/copelandchase2008c5.htm

...interesting to see that next year "the Copeland Chase is likely to move to its original home"

And also from the Brampton-Carlisle 10m...

http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2008/brampton08.htm

Jo models new club kit?.

Copeland chase

details of this race can be found at;

http://www.lakes-o.freeserve.co.uk/copelandchase2008c5.htm

Re: 2009 Eng/Brit Championship Races

Taken from FRA website post by margret chippendale FRA fixtures secretary. Note change of date of English short counter.

"Re: 2009 Championship Races

The confirmed dates for the Championship races are:

ENGLISH
Short
Stretton Hills (Sat. 6th June) Dentdale (Sat. 29th Aug.)
Medium
Half Tour of Pendle (Sat. 7th March) Tebay (Sat. 20th June)
Long
Wasdale (Sat. 11th July) Langdale (Sat. 10th Oct.)

The dates for the British Championships are unchanged from those originally posted"

Brampton to Carlisle Road Race 15th Nov

You can enter this race on the day. Good fast 10 miler if not too windy.
Don't know who's going to this race, but there's usually a few KAC runners. As it's a point-to-point event, car sharing with at least 2 cars is handy, as using the race buses is a pain particularly if the weather is cold or wet. Use this blog to coordinate pooling if you are interested.
Race details & link are on the Clubweb Races page
I may go, but depends on fitness etc, will make a late decision.

Dunnerdale

For those not doing the Derwentwater Ten and fancy one last fell-race for 2008:

SAT.NOV 1. DUNNERDALE (R). AS. 12.00 noon. 5m/1800' from the Blacksmiths Arms, Broughton Mills, Cumbria (GR 223905 on O.S. 96). £5 (includes food).

It's a bit of a distance from Keswick but is a beautiful fell race, nice undulating course in exquisite countryside and the food afterwards is usually excellent.

Further details: www.bcrunners.org.uk/

Cumbria X Country League 2008/09 - Race 2

Cumbria X Country League 2008/09, Race 2 -Newton Rigg, Penrith.
(Saturday 25th October). Results...
http://www.ukresults.net/2008/cumbxc10a.html

2009 Championship races

English Championship
Half Tour of Pendle (Med) 7th March
Carding Mill (Short) 30th May
Tebay (Med) 20th June
Wasdale (Long) 11th July
Dentdale (Short) 29th Aug
Langdale (Long) 10th Oct

British Championship
Slieve Bernargh (Short) 4th April
Stuch A'Chroin (Long) 2nd May
Tebay (Med) 20th June
Y Garn (Short) 1st Aug

FRA relay championship photos/video

Another video with a few of the photos and film i took on my camera at the FRAs on saturday...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gQVfLMUfo4Y

For something much more interesting and well made, allow me to direct you to www.pwtproductions.co.uk, who seem to have released the 2008 english championships DVD.

Spadeadam Half Marathon - Thurs 23rd October 08

A last minute notice, but if anyone fancies a nice half marathon, there's a couple of us intending to drive up to the above event on Thursday. It's an excellent race, as it's all in the RAF Spadeadam forest area, so no traffic. Mainly undulating forest tracks as Whinlatter (but not as steep), with a mile of road at the start & a couple at the end. Full details can be found at:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafspadeadam/stationfacilities/halfmarathon.cfm
e-mail me at: training@keswick-ac.org.uk if you are interested.

Keswick AC video

For a bit of fun I've made a small video of the clips i took on my camera at a few races this year. It's on 'youtube' at this address:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3qJxsXIx67o

i make no appologies for the poor quality of the camerawork!
regards,
ste

Cumbria x country league -race 1

Some fine performances -well done pippa, dave and mens team prize...

...results here http://www.ukresults.net/2008/cumbxc10.html

Langdale Horseshoe -Saturday 11 Oct

Well done to all who ran at Langdale. I had fun watching everyone slipping, sliding, and going head over heel down the grass bank to CP7. Colin has set the standard for next year, well done.

...a few more photos, give me an email.
steve

Langdale Fell Race

Anyone looking to share transport? 4 WD owner prefered!!!

Langdale 10k

Langdale xmas pudding 10k races are on 13th/14th december this year. No entry on day, and races usually fill up so entry in advance is recommended.

2007 results...

http://www.ukresults.net/2007/langpud1.html

Entry form here...

http://www.greatlangdaleraces.org.uk/forms/xmas_pud_entryform_2008.pdf



If anyone would like a lift on the saturday, email, or phone 01900 821501.

Pictorial History of the club

I am starting to think about updating The Pictorial History so please let me have any new photos which I can use. Hopefully I will get some myself at The Ian Hodgson Relay. If possible could team members be at the finish so that I can take group photos. Also can someone take a camera to the FRA Relay. I only do the update once a year so I wont finalise it for a while.
Some of you have asked to see it again on the big screen, the problem is when. Maybe at Latrigg?.

Please e-mail any pics to; news@keswick-ac.org.uk

2009 - any-one up to win some money?

Any-one up for a trip to europe next year to win some cash (and pay for the trip) A few years ago a few of us won 400 swiss francs at the matterhornlauf in switzerland. The prize money paid for the flights. Dark Peak won 1000 francs at the same race. See the attatched link:http://www.matterhornlauf.ch/

This one also appeals - http://www.inferno.ch/index.php?page=285 - uphill only, finishes at 3,000 meters.

The "biggies" like Sierre Zinal offer more sunstantial prize money, but attract the superstars accordingly. We are just back from the jungfrau marathon http://www.jungfrau-marathon.ch/ws/jm/en/marathon/ - this had a first prize of 10K francs.

Aside from any winnings such week-ends are good craic - and can be cheap if expenes are shares such as hire cars etc. If enough of us go it could be in the club champs.

uk:athletics membership numbers

The entry form for Derwentwater 10 asks for entrants' uk:athletics membership number. As i understand uk:athletics registration cards were to be sent out to all members. Has anyone received one yet? Can we enter the Derwentwater 10 legitimately without one?

Club champs -new format.

Agreed Dunc, worked quite well...At least everyone raced each other once or twice this year. But 3 races spreads pretty thinly over the season...What about 3 from 4 to qualify next year?

Dalehead 2008

Congratulations to all who raced Dalehead this afternoon.
My quick back of an envelope calculations suggest the Keswick AC Club Fell Championships 2008 final tables are:

Ladies:
1. P Jackson
2. L Thompson
3. T Beetham
4. J Moore
5. L Dunn

Men:
1. S Hebblethwaite
2. M Fraser
3. D Troman
4. I Davies and D Loan (tied on points)
5. D Owens

A quick glance at the road champs tables suggests a number of runners could still take top spot. See thee at the Derwentwater 10!

Northern Veterans 10 Mile Road Race

This is a good event. First it's flat, so a chance to get a good time in. Second it's all Vets, so you can test yourself against the vets in your age group in the Northwest area.
The race is an open Vets-only race, for all 5-year age cats from 35 upwards. It is also the NVAC Championships for paid up members of the Northern Vets AC. Anyone can join NVAC - see the NVAC website. NVAC puts on lots of events throughout the year that you can enter as a member.
Date: 12th October 2008. Venue: St Annes Fire Station, St Annes on Sea. (Lytham area)
There are team awards for teams of 4 runners in all of the 5-year age groups up to V55. V60 & over it's 3 to count. But must have joined NVAC by 28 Sep 08 for teams.
Closing date: 11th October 08. No late entries or on day. See entry form details here
If you fancy going down to this race reply on this blog or to training@keswick-ac.org.uk and we can arrange car share etc if enough interest.

Three Shires Race

I am planning to do the Three Shires race on Saturday which I believe is now going ahead! Start time has been delayed slightly to allow for new parking arrangements (see FRA website for details). If anyone wants to car share please contact me on joandchris8@tiscali.co.uk. I will be leaving Keswick around 9.30am.

Forthcoming I/H Relay Recce Runs

At the moment 2 recce runs are planned for this month:

Saturday 20th. Leg 1. Runners so far Dunc O & Keith Loan. Meet at Dunc's place for 10am away, or approx 10:30 at Cow Bridge near Brotherswater.

Wednesday 24th. Leg 2. 4pm from Dunc's place (provisional) 4:30 at Cow Bridge. Runners so far Dunc O & Jo Moore.

Contact: training@keswick-ac.org.uk if interested, or post comment here.

FOR SALE

One pair of size 43 New Balance 1061s (the orange and white ones). They are second-hand, but have plenty of life in them. Contact Ingrid on 07787327572.

Grasmere Guides Race

Photos from the recent Grasmere Guides fell race can be found at:

http://www.bofra.co.uk/GrasmerePhotos.php

I can't seem to find any results; if anyone comes across them can they let me know.

Lingmell Dash, Sat 26th July 14:00

For those who are getting sick of races where hundreds are involved, may I recommend the Lingmell Dash in Wasdale. A low-key and relaxed event the race starts from Wasdale Head and is a simple up and down affair - 2500ft of ascent and 4.5 miles long it's a testing enough run; quite a steep climb and a bit of technical rock-hopping at the top required. Those who enjoy quick descents will like this!

A bit of a way to travel but I'm going along. If anyone fancies it and wants a lift from Keswick, I'll be looking to leave around midday. I can be contacted on iandavversdavies@yahoo.co.uk

Skiddaw Fell Race, Sunday 6th July.

Having taken part in the Skiddaw Fell Race, I would like to say thank you to all concerned.
A great race, well organised and marshalled. And all those fantastic cakes and savouries to finish us off!
Was nice to see a compulsive kit check, I`m sure that`s the way it should be.

Western Fells Challenge

Rather than the usual established challenges an idea occurred for a new one. The idea of running all the fells in Wainwrights “Western Fells” in a set time limit – say 18 hours - appeals: It has three attractions – no floundering about on Calva at midnight, it starts and finishes from our house at Ennerdale, and only one road crossing near the start makes it self sufficient, no not dependant upon drivers/pacers etc. Distance is circa 50M 15’000 ascent. Chuck in the principle that it can only be done in Winter for a bit of interest. Any takers? No support required but if any-one fancies an end-of-season jog round a few tops give us a shout.
MDS

Blackstone Edge Video

An amusing video on 'Youtube' of runners' attempts to negotiate the mud last saturday, to cheer up anyone feeling miserable.
-Mens race

And one of the Ladies race too.

results.

Ellenborough 10K Details

The Ellenborough 10K road race will be held on Wed 6th August @ 7:15pm. Venue: Netherhall Rugby Club, Maryport. Good event, but very hilly. Can enter on day, but £2 extra.
Details & entry form at this link.

Lake District Mountain Trial 2008 Entries

Entries are open for this year’s Lake District Mountain Trial (to be held on Sunday 14th September 2008). Online entry is preferred but paper copies are also available. To access all the information, please go to the Trial website www.ldmta.org.uk.

Don’t hang around too long to enter – entries were full long before the closing date last year!

Social Events

Despite the best efforts of the weather, yesterday's BBQ was a success thanks to the hard work by Dunc, Nick and others. It seems that there is a demand for club social events so if anyone fancies organising another do this Summer do let us know.

Ennerdale Results

Results now online at...http://www.sportident.co.uk/full_story.php?id=115...including checkpoint times.

Durisdeer Results

Durisdeer Results > http://www.shr.uk.com/RaceResults.aspx?RaceID=RA-0060&RaceYear=2008

Lake District Mountain Trial 2008

Entries for the 2008 LDMT are now open. See www.ldmta.org.uk for online entry details and postal entry form.

Maybe not quite as much pressure to race, as much as just to enjoy a run on the fells. Recommended reading is the short book -'Fifty Years Running. A history of the Mountain Trial', a few copies in Rathbones.

The inaugural race was in 1952, from the Old Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale, and took in Bowfell, Esk Pike, Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Esk Hause and Rosset Gill, won by Roland Moore(Leyland Motors) in 3hours 42minutes and 39seconds. A barrel of cider as prize for the winner was shared and appreceated, with the remainder taken home aboard the winners motorbike!

A glance at the fastest times for trials over the years reveals some familiar names, J. Naylor. W Bland, D.G.Overton, C.Valentine, but never a Keswick AC winner -Maybe this year.

P.S. -if anyone has any inside infomation on the venue this year, let me know if you could use a free pair of walshes, or notes in an an unmarked brown envelope.

Sailbeck video on YouTube

Our friend from Preston Harriers has excelled himself again with a another fine video...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_7VwqUHNpr0

and the Grisedale Grind video...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3EASQuALTMI

Blancathra +Club Fell Championship

For the benefit of those unaware, this years Keswick AC fell championship is structured such that your best TWO races, from THREE in total, determine the end of season championship table...This was decided at the club AGM.

Therefore with the SECOND race next week, Blencathra (june 4th) anyone who was unable to race at Sailbeck can still qualify for the champs, or indeed win the champs, and vet categories.

The remaining races...Blencathra, june 4th 7pm, 8m/2700'
...Dale Head, sept 21st 2pm 4.5m/2210'

Championship tables will be posted following Blencathra as usual for you to see how many points adrift of your clubmates you stand, or how slender your lead!

Keswick AC MidSummer Spectacular

Yes folks, the KAC MidSummer BBQ is back. There will be activities on for most of the day from 11am. Here’s the programme:

The 2nd Round Derwentwater Trail Race – 11am start
Treasure Hunt – from 3pm
BBQ & Bar – serving from 5pm, bar open 4pm. Event ends 9pm

And the details:
Venue: Trish & Dunc’s place, Glendale, Manor Brow - Enter via Hall’s Mead, first road off right up Manor Brow hill.
Nick’s Mega-BBQ, + Buffet, & Bar.
Numbers are limited to 60, so reserve your tickets now. Call in the Card Shop, or e-mail to training@keswick-ac.org.uk .
Cost £6 per head. Any vegetarians pse let us know.

Derwentwater Race Details: You can enter this even if you aren’t coming to the BBQ. Over 16s only please, unless accompanied. Assemble at Glendale to register & get your number before 10:45am, for jog to start in the Park by the tennis courts. The route is planned to avoid the town crowds. The finish will be from Borrowdale Road footpath through Castleheads Wood, across Springs Road and back to Glendale. See map on Club website. The whole route is on footpaths or tracks. No road running allowed! Distance approx 9 miles; it’s flat, & hopefully with no water section this year. Free entry.

Treasure Hunt: All ages, but children accompanied please. As last time, you collect map and clues & start whenever you like. Not a race. Navigate to the checkpoints and solve the clues to find the numbers. Find all the numbers then back to Glendale to decode the secret word & get your reward. Castleheads & Cockshot Woods areas. Approx 2 miles.

Blencathra - Wednesday 4th June

With Blencathra only a couple of weeks away is anyone planning to do a recce?. There are several good route choices plus a couple of easy places to get lost in mist. I am willing to take anyone round but it may be an overnight stay with the way I am at the moment!. As the club championship could well be decided at the race those in contention should make the effort to go round at least once beforehand.

Pete.

Fred Whitton

Just found the results from Sunday's race;

http://www.sportident.co.uk/results/2008/FredWhitton2008_course_results_LONG.html

A few familar names there.

Sailbeck 9m/4650'

For anyone unaware -Sailbeck race this sunday 1pm, Bridge Inn, Buttermere...first race of this years Keswick AC FELL CHAMPIONSHIP (followed by Blencathra on 04/6/08, and Dale Head 21/9/08).

Will be a competitive race as it's also a CFR and Borrowdale club championship race.

Suggested post race watering hole -Fish Inn, Buttermere.
Look forward to seeing as many as possible on Sunday.
Ste

Full results here: http://siera.sportident.co.uk/threepeaks/results.php?course=Long

...and report here: http://www.grough.co.uk/content/view/899/2/

1. Jethro Lennox -Shettlestone Harriers -2:53:39
2. Tom Owens -Mercia Fell RC -2:54:16
3. Mitja Kosovelj -Slovenia -2:57:36

1. (32) Anna Pichrtova -Czech Republic -3:14:43 (R)
2. (46) Angela Mudge -Carnethy Hill RC -3:20:53
3. (61) Angela Bateup -Australia -3:25:33

75. David Birch -3:29:25
90. Steve Hebblethwaite -3:32:01
199. David Owens -3:55:37 (V50)
212. David Spedding-3:56:56 (V60)
213. Louise Roberts -3:56:57
251. Duncan Overton -4:02:25 (V60)
297. David Burton-4:10:31 (V40)
377. Angela Brand Barker-4:22:51 (V40)
414. Joanne Moore 4:28:08
565. Debbie Thompson -4:52:51 (V50)
598. Ian Povey -4:59:05 (V40)

Anniversary Waltz split times

For the attention of the interested, or bored, amongst you -the splits (for each checkpoint) have been posted at anniversarywaltz.co.uk

A chance to see where you fell to pieces, or posted faster times than your adversaries. Not that i'm trying to point anything out about the Catbells descent or anything.

Anniversary Waltz 2008

As per Pete's email, results of the race can be found at:

http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk/?p=90

Now all we need is a willing individual to write a race report for the Reminder. Perhaps one of the racing snakes at the sharp end of the field could describe the action as it unfolded? Should anyone feel particularly eager then please email it to me (iandavversdavies@yahoo.co.uk).

You wouldn't want a moody Press Officer now would you?

Round The Houses

Jane at the Keswick Reminder has requested some photos for the race. Alan Ritchie will be doing the race report but it would be nice to get some photos in the local press. If anyone does take any pictures can they please email them to news@keswickreminder.co.uk.

Thanks

Ian

Mourne Peaks Results

For full results click here.

12.5m/6400'

1 Rob Hope MO Pudsey & Bramley -02:10:00
2 Jethro Lennox MO Shettleston Harriers -02:10:05
3 Lloyd Taggart MO Dark Peak -02:12:00

1 (23) Angela Mudge FO Carnethy HRC -02:27:12
2 (51) Fiona Maxwell FV40 Mourne Runners -02:38:57
3 (53) Helen Fines FO Calder Valley -02:39:36

70 Jim Patterson MV6O Mourne Runners -02:50:00
117 Wendy Dodds FV50 Clayton Le Moors -03:09:50

98 Dave Spedding MV6O Keswick AC -03:00:36
99 Steve Hebblewaite MO Keswick AC -03:00:37

Note to the ambitious -'Don't run into a thigh-deep bog just as yr about to win a British Champs race.'

Middlefell Fell Race 2008

No exact times as yet I'm afraid but the following is pretty accurate (I think).

Matt Fraser had an absolute storming run and came in 6th. Chris Edis also ran well and only missed out on a top-ten finish because of the two-mile flat run-in; Chris finally finished in 11th. Lou Roberts (20th) and Richard Unwin (27th) raced well off the back of Loughrigg in midweek. Lou was second lady (for the second time this week) and was only beaten by Natalie White. I think we were beaten to the team prize by Ellenborough (would have been closer if I could have managed better then 15th)!

Apologies if I have missed anyone out or any of the above is incorrect. There should be a more detailed report in the Reminder next week.

Loughrigg Fell Race 2008

Some excellent Keswick performances on Wednesday evening. Well done to Rosie Stuart, Lou Roberts and Lyn Thompson who won the ladies team prize. Rosie was first lady, Lou was second and Lyn was 1st Vet 50. Other great performances from David Harrison (1st Vet 60) and two Vet 70s (John first and Harry second).

Well done to all Keswick runners and results, report and photos can be found at: http://www.amblesideac.org.uk/loughrigg08_results.htm

A new Lake District long race - The Great Lakes Run

This looks interesting...Sat 21st June 2008

13miles / 21km 7000feet / 2000m
Venue: Stool End Farm, Great Langdale 276057
START: 50M W of Stool End Farm
1 BOWFELL 244064
2 ESK PIKE 237074
3 GREAT END 225084
4 SCAFELL PIKE 215072
5 FOXES TARN 209064
6 SCAFELL 207064
7 SLIGHT SIDE 209050
8 PIKE OF BLISCO 271041
FINISH: As Start

Orienteers and fans of the LDMT, etc. will relish route finding from Sight Side to Pike of Blisco.

http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showthread.php?t=3913

Scottish Islands Race

A friend of mine is competing in this years race ( weekend 16 May ) and requires two experienced runners. This is a tough event with long runs on the islands of Mull, Jura and Arran. Good navigational skills and stamina are essential. More details on the event website www.sipr.zetnet.co.uk.

If you are interested then please contact me on 01768 864767 or email enquiries@tirrilfarmcottages.co.uk

Dave Owens

Club social events

As you may already know, next year's Annual Presentation Evening is already booked at the Castlehead House Hotel for Saturday 10th January and Richard Askwith has kindly agreed to be the guest of honour. We are also intending turning the Latrigg Race (Wednesday 14th May) into a social event, introducing Junior races, refreshments etc.
On an earlier Blog someone requested more social events, and dancing was mentioned (can runners dance?). We were thinking of putting on an inter-club relay this Summer followed by a get together but are struggleing for a free weekend. Maybe we should cut out the running bit and just have fun!!.
Any suggestions?.

Pete.

'Old Crown round' of Northern Fells

I'm going to have a day on the Northern Fells. Has anyone done this round?
I understand that the only requirement (besides visiting the four summits) is that you visit the Old Crown afterwards to log your time in the book -excuse to visit said pub is inspiration enough for me.
What are the summits? Skiddaw, Blencathra, Carrock Fell? Great Cockup? And what are the recognised start/finish points.

Last call for Mourne Mountains

Call to anyone running at Mourne Mountains (British Championship counter 5th April). A spare seat in our car for anyone. Flights from Glasgow to Belfast. Looks like a fun race, new course -get an OS of the Mournes. details on www.nimra.org.uk

Black Combe Results

Well, I don't know about anyone else but I hurt all over.

black combe results:http://www.bcrunners.org.uk/results/blackcomberes08.html

Moel Eilio

I recce'd this route last week & now have details if anyone is interested. Have also got first refusal on accommodation. Get in touch!

Angela

Trail shoes advice

I knew it - let the podriatrist lose with his camera and in a jiffy I pronate. So now I need orthotics and (mild) anti-pronation running shoes. I've got the former, and a new pair of road shoes (NB 857s). Next I need some anti-pronation trail shoes. John mentions the Montrail shoes on this site. And I see on the internet that the Asics Gel Trabuco X WR and the Brooks Trail Addiction seem to fit the bill. Any advice/recommendations, anyone? (I've still got my Inov8 Mudclaws for the fells, but I don't think they have enough cushioning for the mixed road/trail runs around Keswick.) Cheers. Quentin

Another Black Combe Recce

I'm hoping to have another run round the Black Combe race route this Sunday if anyone is up for a run. I cant get away from work until 12 but I hope to be there by 1:30. I can give some lifts if anyone can get to Buttermere for 12.

Inov-8 High Cup Nick 2008

Provisional results can now be found at the NFR website (http://www.northumberlandfellrunners.co.uk/html/raceresults/2008/HighCupNick-08-results.txt) along with some photos from the race.

Well done to all Keswick runners for daring the "interesting" conditions on top of the Nick but special mention for Carol, Trudy and Debbie who secured the ladies team prize.

Trail Shoes for sale

For Sale - Montrail Continental Divide size UK 8 as new. Suit mild to over pronators as they have a medial post built in. Super comfy, super suportive, ideal for long distances off road or Lakeland trails series. I got them from work but no good for me as I need a neutral shoe. Bargain at £25, (rrp £65).
cheers John.

West Cumbria - after work racing around Dent

If anyone is interested we run a couple of laps around Dent on a Wednesday night - some of the lads at work do 1 lap. each lap is 4.3 miles with 1000' of ascent - with two laps complete in circa 1.15 ish.

If anyone is interested we start at Wath Brow at about half six

Carnethy 5

Any one going to Carnethy 5 and would like to share a lift from Carlisle.

peter

3 PEAKS

Just had my rejection come through. If anyone has an entry for the race, which they will not be able to use, I'm willing to pay to take it off your hand's

Dave

cracking fell run today

Todays run over Ard Crags, Knott Rigg and Robinson was enjoyed by several club members. After awakening to a msity damp morning in cockermouth it was a real reward to get up high and run above the clouds in 'costa del newlands'. Amazing views good company and a pint to finish it off. Lynn - hope you enjoyed your run back over causey.
thanks all, John.

Munro Bagging - fell running with an ice axe

Interesting week-end just gone - ice climbing in fell shoes on saturday, white outs on Beinn Dearg near Blair Atholl on Sunday and getting (nearly) swept away by the river at the back of the kingshouse when camping sat night.....

any-one out there interested in sharing a ride/fuel etc on the next one? nothing left East of the A9 or North of the Ullapool road so will be West/North west Highlands.

Blake's Heaven

Further to Trudy's blog entry below, results for the above race can now be found at http://www.c-f-r.org.uk/blakeresults_08.htm. It was fantastic to see a great turn out once again from Keswick and some excellent performances were put in. Keep your eyes open for a more comprehensive report in the Reminder later next week.

And for those who chose to forego the social run today, I'm afraid to report that you really missed out. A lovely morning run was capped off with an excellent lunch courtesy of Nick and Ann Lawler; the poached eggs were to die for! A big thank-you for your kind hospitality.

Ian

I am currently studying and traning to become a remedial massage therapist. In the near future I will be looking for volunteers for me to treat in order to build up a portfolio of case studies. For me I gain experience in examination, diagnosis and treatment of musclo-skeletal complaints, for the volunteers they get free treatment (which would normally cost around £25-30 per hour!!!). Please let me know if you would be interested in helping me build my new career! I obviously have a personal interest in sports related injuries but I am also happy to treat other problems such as repetitive strains, digestion problems, poor circulation.....the list is endless really.
Quentin, I have added a comment to your blog regarding your current complaint.
thanks John.

Blake's Heaven and John and Trudy's run

Well I'm now full of cold after my first fell race of the year! Typical! What a fantastic course and a good show from Keswick AC with Pippa showing us girls how to do it in fine style! Well done lady! Lets hope for a great year ahead for everyone.

After much deliberation, John and I thought the best way to celebrate our wedding with you all would, of course, be a run. It's now on the club calendar for Sunday 23rd March. Hope you can all make it and come for a social in the Scafell afterwards.


Hooray for fell running!
Trudy

Notices

Following Tuesday's run, there is an updated Ranking List for the 5m time trial around the town on the Club Web. We have a new leader.

Pete's Parlauf if next Tuesday, 5 Feb, followed by pub social at the Pheasant. Please be at the Rawnsley Pav for 6pm to sort out the pairings before the warm-up.

Thursday's training is a choice between a torchlit Fartlek session over Latrigg or a social run around town.

Update on Durisdeer Race

The Durisdeer Hill Race now has its own web page with map for download at www.carnethy.com in the races section.

Club Do

Thought I would take this opportunity to say 'what a good do' the annual dinner was, and to thank the organisers!

Also, whilst I'm making my first contribution to this site can I thank those members who have sent their subs in and kindly remind those that haven't (as yet), that subs are due. I look forward to receiving yours asap.

Thanks Anne (Membership Secretary)

Podiatry, anyone?

Having tried physio and massage to cure my persistent / recurrent calf strain (soleus, not gastrocnemius, according to my physio), I am now thinking of going to see Andrew Stanley (podiatrist) at the Rebound Clinic in Settle. I have resisted this so far because I am reluctant to become dependent on orthotics. But I'm now pretty desperate. Has anyone any experience of this? If so, did it work? Any other thoughts? Thanks. Quentin

Black Combe

Anyone interested in Black Combe needs to get organised NOW. Check out www.bcrunners.org.uk; they think the race will be fully subscribed by the 20th January. We have 14 Keswick runners already on the list but the more the merrier! We went round the route a couple of weeks ago and apart from a "tiny" climb at the end it's a beautiful course.

Durisdeer Race Entry

The details and entry form for the Durisdeer British Fell Champs Race can be downloaded here: >>>>

chocolate run

Check point 5 NE summit appears to be missing. There were atleast 10 people trying to find it today and no one did. Please pass this on. peter

Mourne Mountains Race

Is anyone planning on entering the Mourne Mountains race on April the fifth? Looks like fun, and I guess there might be a chance of some easy points if the masses are reluctant to travel to Northern Ireland.

Buttermere Round

I am thinking of coming down to do this run but have never done it before, are there any other ladies out there who are thinking of running this?I don't want to hold everyone up as I only run between 8.30 and 9min miles. Would this be too slow? Thanks, Nicky

Belated Nine Standards Results

Well done to all Keswick runners who turned out for Nine Standards race on the first day of the year:

Steve Hebblethwaite 63:58
Ian Davies 64:48
Matthew Fraser 65:10
Colin Valentine 67:12
Chris Edis 67:14
Dave Owens 67:30
Dave Spedding 69:44
Richard Unwin 73:37
Debbie Thompson 88:10

Full results can be found at the Helm Hill website (http://www.helmhillrunners.co.uk) and there are some good pictures on runningpix.co.uk. We were very close to getting the team prize so keep the good attendances up (Blakes Heaven - 2nd Feb).

Are You Planning to Compete in Any of the National Fell Champs Races this Season?

If you are hoping to run in any of the English or British Fell Champs races this season can you please read & action the Club website info document at this link: >>>>>>

If you have any problems opening the document, please let me know via: training@keswick-ac.org.uk, & I'll e-mail you a different version.

Races filling up

Ben Nevis Fell Race is already full for this year and has been for sometime, which also means that the Derwentwater Trail Race on the same day will probably be filling up. Apply now!!

p.s. Blog is a splendid idea, thanks folks!