Saltwell Harriers have been competing in the Hodgson Brothers relay since 1988. The History This mountain relay covering 25 miles of Lake District fells was inaugurated by the Hodgson family in 1986 as a memorial to their son and brother Ian, who was killed in a cycling accident, aged 25 the day after competing in the […]
The Saltwell Harriers committee have recently announced the fixtures for our 2022 Club Fell Race Series. As a club with a proud fell running heritage we’re keen for everyone — those with lots of experience and those newer to the hills — to give this cracking competition a go. The criteria for completing the series […]
By Gemma Bradley Getting out in the fells… how to get started and how to get better! It’s great to hear so many people challenging themselves with some off-road running at the moment – thanks to some regular off-road training, both from Fred and Paul at the weekend cross country sessions, and with Rob M […]
Bob Graham Round account – 26/27 May 2017 It is the Tuesday after I ran up the steps and touched the door of Keswick Moot Hall at 23:19 on Saturday 27 May 2017 to complete a Bob Graham Round and I don’t think I have stopped smiling since. For those that are not familiar the […]
So it’s now the beginning of April which means the start of spring which should mean better weather. I think that message has been lost somewhere along the way or I’ve just been unlucky in the times I’ve been out as its mostly been horrendous. Looking on the bright side I guess its […]
5.9 miles. 1640ft of ascent. Start point: Calebreck Carrock fell is situated in the Northern Fells and on its summit sits an ancient hill-fort, though not many details are known about this. The fell itself consists of bouldery slopes surrounded by smooth grass and artificial mounds. Sounds delightful doesn’t it?.. Well lets see […]
This Sunday see’s the first race in this years fell race series – Carrock Fell in the Lake District. It’s around 5.5 miles and is a great introduction for anyone new to fell running. It starts at 11am and is only £4 to enter (pay on day). More details Hoping to see […]
I’d love to say that since my last post that all my niggles have gone and I’m able to fully commit myself to getting back into training but unfortunately it hasn’t quite worked out that way. My Asthma test came back negative and my chest pain is almost gone. I haven’t had any serious […]
Short Carrock Fell 19 March Beacon Hill 13 July Great Whernside 23 September Medium Fairfield 13 May Coledale Horseshoe 8 April Simonside […]
Well Rohan Keaton reckons that life is a rollercoaster and it certainly feels like that at the minute. The past few months have been a combination of having some decent races and runs but at the same time fighting off ailments left right and centre. I ran 1-17 the brass monkey but to be […]
