It seems fitting to base this blog post on Iain’s successful round on 27th/28th May. I drove over to the Lakes on the Friday afternoon and arrived at Denton House where we were all staying at around 7-30pm. We walked to Weatherspoon’s to have some food and met Bob who had left his car […]
Ronnie Walker
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write to let you know that our Life President, Mr Ronnie Walker, passed away on Thursday. Ronnie was 95 and as many of you would have known had failing health in recent years. He died peacefully at home, in his sleep, surrounded by […]
Borrowdale Fell Race
Borrowdale Fell Race entry is now open. It is an iconic race in the lake district which takes in Scafell Pike and Great Gable. The race is on 5th August and is one of the long races in the fell series – entries can be made by following the link below. http://www.borrowdalefellrunners.co.uk/borrowdale-fell-race-2016/
Bob Graham Round Blog 6
Well it’s been so long since my last post I’m not sure where to begin. I’ll start with some negatives, mainly injury related. I’ve had a few problems – firstly my right thigh popped during the Rising Sun parkrun which made it difficult to walk nevermind run so a week out there and a […]
Bob Graham Blog Post 5 including Kielder Dark Skies 26.5 Race Report
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 […]
Carrock Fell Race Report
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 […]
Carrock Fell Race 19th March 2017
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 […]
Bob Graham Round Blog 4
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 […]
Spring Series 2017
Spring Series 2017: This year’s Spring Series is: 1 April Sunderland 8 April South Shields 15 April Rising Sun 22 April Gibside 29 April Whitley Bay 6 May Gateshead Rules for the competion – You need to be a member of Saltwell Harriers at the time of the race and wear your […]
Bob Graham Round Blog 3
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 […]