The Club Road-Championship tables have been updated after the Newlands Round. They can be found HERE along with the mens and ladies Fell-Championship tables.
The final race in the Road-Championship:
(best 3 from 4 results to count)
Sun 1st November -Derwntwater 10 mile
There are still 2 races remaining in the Fell-Championship:
(best 3 from 4 results to count)
Sat 5th September -Grisdale Horseshoe
Sun 20th September -Commonwealth Championships open fell race
Thanks to club statistician Martin Sluce.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Moel Siabod -Saturday 18th July
The annual Capel Curig carnival, Bewts-y-Coed hosts the 5.8m/2300' Moel Siabod race. This year, blessed with dry weather and the summit clear of cloud, Lloyd Taggart won in a good time of 49.18, with the ladies race won by Jackie Lee in 62.18. Chris Edis made a good showing to finish 3rd in 55.55 from Craig Jones of Eryri in 55.48.
picture: Scott Lennon
picture: Scott Lennon
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Joss Naylor lecture
Just in case people haven't seen this:
Joss Naylor
Interviewed by broadcaster and writer Eric Robson
Saturday 26 September, 4pm
Main House
Joss Naylor, the legendary Lake District fell runner and shepherd, will be appearing at Theatre by the Lake where he will be the subject of a special on-stage interview with writer and broadcaster Eric Robson.
There will also be an illustrated talk by Joss Naylor's biographer Keith Richardson to launch his biography of Joss - Joss@ the life and times of the legendary Lake District fell runner and shepherd.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Newlands Valley Round - 23rd July 2009
The novelty of a new race attracted 117 runners who were not to be deterred by the unpleasant evening conditions. Despite being the end of July typical Lakeland weather prevailed with low cloud smothering the fells and short, sharp and cold showers that continued to “refresh” the runners throughout the race.
With new records to set it was James Douglas of Border Harriers who set the benchmark with a winning time of 36:02. Russell Maddams of Horwich was in contention up until the Swinside Inn but the Harriers man made use of his descending speed to pull away from Russell who finished second in 37:39. Third place went to Dark Peak’s Phil Winskill (38:09).
The first lady, also establishing a new record, was Jo Zakrzewski of Dumfries Running Club in a time of 44:58. Less than a minute behind was Samantha Ayres of Cumberland Fell Runners in 45:48. Third lady was Keswick’s Club Captain Jo Gillyon in a time of 48:07.
There was success for Keswick AC runners as Iain Boit was 1st MV45, Duncan Overton was 1st MV55 & MV60, Sue Wilkinson was 1st FV45, and Cathy Colam was 1st FV60.
With Club Championship points up for grabs there was no shortage of Keswick runners on the start line. After securing maximum points at the Moorclose 10K Club Captain Steve Hebblethwaite has put himself in a strong position to secure the road Championship after another victory here. Steve finished 6th overall in a time of 39:33.
The ladies road Championship is a much closer affair. With Jo Gillyon first Keswick lady here it means there have been three different winners from the three qualifying races this year and much will depend on the final Championship race, the Derwentwater 10 later in the autumn.
Keswick AC: Steve Hebblethwaite (6th), Iain Boit (11th), Rob Wynne (13th), Nick Ogden (17th), Keith Hill (19th), Duncan Overton (27th), John Nicoll (30th), John Waite (31st), Martin Sluce (35th), Quentin Merritt (38th), Jo Gillyon (42nd), Gary Hadwin (47th), Suzy Grindley (57th), Rob Hankin (58th), Sue Wilkinson (59th), Hayley Hodgson (64th), David Harrison (67th), Mike Beechey (69th), Derek Harrison (71st), Nicola Davison (76th), Trudy Beetham (83rd), Cathy Colam (84th), Karen Sturgess (108th), Ian Addison (110th).
(Full report in Reminder next week).
With new records to set it was James Douglas of Border Harriers who set the benchmark with a winning time of 36:02. Russell Maddams of Horwich was in contention up until the Swinside Inn but the Harriers man made use of his descending speed to pull away from Russell who finished second in 37:39. Third place went to Dark Peak’s Phil Winskill (38:09).
The first lady, also establishing a new record, was Jo Zakrzewski of Dumfries Running Club in a time of 44:58. Less than a minute behind was Samantha Ayres of Cumberland Fell Runners in 45:48. Third lady was Keswick’s Club Captain Jo Gillyon in a time of 48:07.
There was success for Keswick AC runners as Iain Boit was 1st MV45, Duncan Overton was 1st MV55 & MV60, Sue Wilkinson was 1st FV45, and Cathy Colam was 1st FV60.
With Club Championship points up for grabs there was no shortage of Keswick runners on the start line. After securing maximum points at the Moorclose 10K Club Captain Steve Hebblethwaite has put himself in a strong position to secure the road Championship after another victory here. Steve finished 6th overall in a time of 39:33.
The ladies road Championship is a much closer affair. With Jo Gillyon first Keswick lady here it means there have been three different winners from the three qualifying races this year and much will depend on the final Championship race, the Derwentwater 10 later in the autumn.
Keswick AC: Steve Hebblethwaite (6th), Iain Boit (11th), Rob Wynne (13th), Nick Ogden (17th), Keith Hill (19th), Duncan Overton (27th), John Nicoll (30th), John Waite (31st), Martin Sluce (35th), Quentin Merritt (38th), Jo Gillyon (42nd), Gary Hadwin (47th), Suzy Grindley (57th), Rob Hankin (58th), Sue Wilkinson (59th), Hayley Hodgson (64th), David Harrison (67th), Mike Beechey (69th), Derek Harrison (71st), Nicola Davison (76th), Trudy Beetham (83rd), Cathy Colam (84th), Karen Sturgess (108th), Ian Addison (110th).
(Full report in Reminder next week).
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Borrowdale recce
I'm planning on having a recce of the Borrowdale race this weekend, ideally Saturday.
Can I interest anyone in coming along?
nickogden68@hotmail.co.uk
07800660472
Cheers
Nick Ogden
Can I interest anyone in coming along?
nickogden68@hotmail.co.uk
07800660472
Cheers
Nick Ogden
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Snowdon Mountain Race - 18th July 2009
Kenny Stuart's Snowdon record (1:02:29 - 1985) remained intact for another year with the winner of the 34th International Snowdon Race, Andi Jones, finishing in a time of 1:08:15. Andi finished 45 seconds ahead of Ian Holmes and both were representing England.
Also representing England was Keswick's Pippa Jackson who was racing seven days after winning Wasdale (?!?!?!?). Despite Wasdale, Pippa still had an excellent run and was mixing it with the best finishing 45th overall (1:23:10) and second lady behind Katie Ingram. Well run Pip!
Full results can be found at: http://www.tdl.ltd.uk/index.php
Photos can be found at: http://www.fellrunningpictures.co.uk/
Also representing England was Keswick's Pippa Jackson who was racing seven days after winning Wasdale (?!?!?!?). Despite Wasdale, Pippa still had an excellent run and was mixing it with the best finishing 45th overall (1:23:10) and second lady behind Katie Ingram. Well run Pip!
Full results can be found at: http://www.tdl.ltd.uk/index.php
Photos can be found at: http://www.fellrunningpictures.co.uk/
Kentmere Horseshoe - Sunday 19th July 2009
Fair weather conditions prevailed for this popular race around the Kentmere valley at the weekend. The course is an excellent horseshoe taking in the summits of Ill Bell, High Street and Kentmere Pike with a long and flat run-in at the end to test weary legs. The route is 12 miles long with 3300 feet of ascent but is deceptively fast despite the climbing involved.
Although many fell-runners were recovering from Wasdale there were still 238 competitors taking part and Craig Roberts of Kendal was the overall victor in 1:34:30. Craig was also the first V40 & V45 beating Jon Deagan of Ambleside by just under a minute. The first lady was Suzanne Budgette of Horwich (1:57:12) who ensured a good day for the veterans as she was also first V40 & V45.
For Keswick, Will Veitch was the first home in 25th (1:48:19) with Craig Smith a couple of minutes behind in 33rd (1:50:56). John Beetham was 45th (1:55:46) and Allan Buckley (211th, 2:34:33) was third V65.
There was only one lady out representing the Club and Sheelagh King ran well to finish 172nd overall (2:21:00).
Although many fell-runners were recovering from Wasdale there were still 238 competitors taking part and Craig Roberts of Kendal was the overall victor in 1:34:30. Craig was also the first V40 & V45 beating Jon Deagan of Ambleside by just under a minute. The first lady was Suzanne Budgette of Horwich (1:57:12) who ensured a good day for the veterans as she was also first V40 & V45.
For Keswick, Will Veitch was the first home in 25th (1:48:19) with Craig Smith a couple of minutes behind in 33rd (1:50:56). John Beetham was 45th (1:55:46) and Allan Buckley (211th, 2:34:33) was third V65.
There was only one lady out representing the Club and Sheelagh King ran well to finish 172nd overall (2:21:00).
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
CLUB ROAD-CHAMPIONSHIP -NEWLANDS VALLEY ROUND
THIS WEDNESDAY 22nd JULY 2009, 7.30pm...
The next race in the Keswick AC club road-championship.
An evening 6.8 mile race into the Newlands Valley over a new course replacing the “Newlands Valley 9K” & “Swinside Six”.
Start is at Keswick School, Crosthwaite –parking, changing, showers, refreshments. Enter on day £4.00 Club – or £6.00 unattached – min age 16yrs. Further details here
An entry form can be downloaded here
The Keswick AC club road-championship 2009:
1 March –Haweswater Half (results)
19 May –Moorclose 10K (results)
22 July –Newlands Valley Round
1 Nov –Derwentwater 10M
Best 3 from 4 races to count towards club-championship.
The club-championship tables are updated after each race and can be found here
Alan Ritchie (waritchie@btinternet.com) still needs marshals for Wednesday's race. If you are not running offer to help out.
The next race in the Keswick AC club road-championship.
An evening 6.8 mile race into the Newlands Valley over a new course replacing the “Newlands Valley 9K” & “Swinside Six”.
Start is at Keswick School, Crosthwaite –parking, changing, showers, refreshments. Enter on day £4.00 Club – or £6.00 unattached – min age 16yrs. Further details here
An entry form can be downloaded here
The Keswick AC club road-championship 2009:
1 March –Haweswater Half (results)
19 May –Moorclose 10K (results)
22 July –Newlands Valley Round
1 Nov –Derwentwater 10M
Best 3 from 4 races to count towards club-championship.
The club-championship tables are updated after each race and can be found here
Alan Ritchie (waritchie@btinternet.com) still needs marshals for Wednesday's race. If you are not running offer to help out.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Coniston Country Fair -Sunday 19th July
Alister Dunn of Helm Hill was less than 60 seconds outside his own (2006) record, over the 6m/2400’ course of the Coniston Country Fair race yesterday with run of 53.25 to claim first place. The first lady was Lisa Lacon of Holmfirth in 66.23. Well done to Dave Birch who placed well up the field, finishing in 62.44 for 11th, followed closely by Colin Valentine running 66.20 for 14th. Patric Gilchrist ran an excellent 81.40 to claim the 1st MV60 prize and 40th overall.
Full results are here.
Full results are here.
Blisco Dash -Wednesday 15th July
Well done to Gary Hadwin the only Keswick AC runner to take on the 5m/2000’ Blisco Dash on wednesday with a run of 65.37 for 47th. The race this year was won by Chris Waters (Ambleside AC) in 41.08. The first lady was Helm Hill junior, Mel Hyder in a time of 51.31.
WASDALE HORSESHOE FULL RESULTS
Full results and split times for last weekend’s English Championship long counter, the Wasdale Horseshoe can be now be found here.
Well done to all the Keswick AC runners on a day which saw a 20% drop out rate. A total of 243 runners started, 49 retired or were timed out, failing to make the cut-off times at the checkpoints. Keswick AC were:
Steve Hebblethwaite -4.34.13 (25th), Pippa Jackson -4.38.21 (1st FO/27th overall), Craig Smith -5.14.18 (66th), Catherine Evans -6.02.14 (143rd overall), Jo Gillyon -6.02.15 (144th overall), Andrew Murray -6.31.49 (171st), Dan Fawcett -6.34.29 (177th), and Nigel Horney -6.40.57 (187th).
Well done to all the Keswick AC runners on a day which saw a 20% drop out rate. A total of 243 runners started, 49 retired or were timed out, failing to make the cut-off times at the checkpoints. Keswick AC were:
Steve Hebblethwaite -4.34.13 (25th), Pippa Jackson -4.38.21 (1st FO/27th overall), Craig Smith -5.14.18 (66th), Catherine Evans -6.02.14 (143rd overall), Jo Gillyon -6.02.15 (144th overall), Andrew Murray -6.31.49 (171st), Dan Fawcett -6.34.29 (177th), and Nigel Horney -6.40.57 (187th).
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wasdale Horseshoe -Saturday 11th July
Early forcasts for the weekend, which had suggested rain might put a damper on the English Championship counter in Wasdale, failed to be correct -It was sunhats rather than waterproofs that were the call of the day as the threatened rain remained over the atlantic to the west, and warm sunshine prevailed for much of the day.
Shortly after 11.00, over 200 runners set off in the sunshine, up the climb to the first checkpoint of Whin Rigg -Rob Jebb (Bingley) was the first man home a little over 3 hours and 45 minutes later, and with a win today Pippa Jackson excelled herself too. After triumph in the British Championship she now claims the English Championship, with four wins from four races at short, medium and long distances. Very well done...just reward for all the hard work this season. Also another Keswick AC ladies team led by Pippa, claimed points again today making it a good day for the club.
photo: Ian Weetman
A few results scribbled down before the car ride home (full results later)...
Steve Hebblethwaite ran 4:34:13 for 25th place. Pippa Jackson finished in 4:38:21 and 27th. Craig Smith ran a time of 5:14:08 for 66th. Cathrine Evans and Jo Gillyon clocked good points in the ladies championship with runs of 6:02:14 and 6:02:15. And full marks to Andrew Murray for not adding himself to the list of 52 retirements on a hot day, battling with cramp which reared its head on Seat Allan, Andy still took in Pillar, Gable, Esk Hause, Scafell Pike and on to the finish in 6:31:49.
Shortly after 11.00, over 200 runners set off in the sunshine, up the climb to the first checkpoint of Whin Rigg -Rob Jebb (Bingley) was the first man home a little over 3 hours and 45 minutes later, and with a win today Pippa Jackson excelled herself too. After triumph in the British Championship she now claims the English Championship, with four wins from four races at short, medium and long distances. Very well done...just reward for all the hard work this season. Also another Keswick AC ladies team led by Pippa, claimed points again today making it a good day for the club.
photo: Ian Weetman
A few results scribbled down before the car ride home (full results later)...
Steve Hebblethwaite ran 4:34:13 for 25th place. Pippa Jackson finished in 4:38:21 and 27th. Craig Smith ran a time of 5:14:08 for 66th. Cathrine Evans and Jo Gillyon clocked good points in the ladies championship with runs of 6:02:14 and 6:02:15. And full marks to Andrew Murray for not adding himself to the list of 52 retirements on a hot day, battling with cramp which reared its head on Seat Allan, Andy still took in Pillar, Gable, Esk Hause, Scafell Pike and on to the finish in 6:31:49.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
BGR 17th July starting 18 30 - Need a couple of pacers
What you rather be doing on Fri night?
Let me know if your keen to come along.
JAMES
017687 77807
jampea@netvigator.com
Monday, July 6, 2009
Skiddaw fell race –Sunday 6th July
Fantastic to see 15 club members trying to better Kenny Stuart’s 1.02.18 record for the 9m/2700’ course yesterday, none however managed it this year. Dave Birch came the closest in 1.19.06 (8th), followed closely by Dave Prosser -1.20.29 (10th) and Nick Ogden -1.20.45 (12th), Rob Wynne -1.25.34 (33rd), Craig Smith -1.26.55 (37th), Daniel Barton -1.27.07 (39th), John Nicoll -1.28.35 (44th), Andrew Slattery -1.29.59 (51st), Adam Jackson -1.37.19 (79th), Chris Clark -1.49.22 (125th), Kim Clark -1.49.58 (126th), Neil Elsender -1.54.14 (135th), Rachel Slattery -1.56.31 (137th), Maureen Bridge -2.12.11 (148th), and Ian Addison -2.18.14 (149th).
Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) was the men’s winner in 1.07.13, Jo Waites (Calder Valley FR) the fastest lady in 1.21.34.
Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) was the men’s winner in 1.07.13, Jo Waites (Calder Valley FR) the fastest lady in 1.21.34.
Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon 2009, Coniston –5th-6th July
The 31st SLMM took place over the weekend, starting from Coniston and heading over the fells to a mid-camp in the Duddon Valley. Despite a few showers the weather was generally dry with the cloud clear of the tops.
On the ‘Klets’ elite individual score course, to enter which entrants must have successfully completed 2 Saunders ‘Scafell’ class or 2 OMM Elite/A in recent years, with other experience of long, solo mountain trips, Dave Troman after finishing day 1 in 3rd position, came out 1st on day 2 to claim 2nd overall -well done Dave. (Day 1 -05:53:12 (3rd), Day 2 -04:04:22 (1st)).
On the ‘Kirkfell’ course which saw 84 finishers and 17 retiring or failing to complete both days, Suzy Grindley running with Phil Avery posted an overall time of 11.17.15 for an excellent 30th place. (Day 1 -06:06:11 (46th) Day 2 -05:11:04 (21st)).
And well done to Ingrid Iredale running with Julie Glanville on the ‘Wansfell’ course posting 07:56:42 for 37th in a field of 88. (Day 1 -04:14:40 (33rd) Day 2 -03:42:02 (52nd)).
Full results and split times here.
On the ‘Klets’ elite individual score course, to enter which entrants must have successfully completed 2 Saunders ‘Scafell’ class or 2 OMM Elite/A in recent years, with other experience of long, solo mountain trips, Dave Troman after finishing day 1 in 3rd position, came out 1st on day 2 to claim 2nd overall -well done Dave. (Day 1 -05:53:12 (3rd), Day 2 -04:04:22 (1st)).
On the ‘Kirkfell’ course which saw 84 finishers and 17 retiring or failing to complete both days, Suzy Grindley running with Phil Avery posted an overall time of 11.17.15 for an excellent 30th place. (Day 1 -06:06:11 (46th) Day 2 -05:11:04 (21st)).
And well done to Ingrid Iredale running with Julie Glanville on the ‘Wansfell’ course posting 07:56:42 for 37th in a field of 88. (Day 1 -04:14:40 (33rd) Day 2 -03:42:02 (52nd)).
Full results and split times here.
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