My Sordid Secret

[Nigel Blandford]

Many of you will say that I am old enough to know better. That may well be the case but I can't help myself. The fact of the matter is that during these summer evenings and some weekends I've been off Fell Racing. I've notched up quite a few this year and while I only just hover outside the bottom 10% it is a nice evening/day out. Whats more there is often very good cake at the end. I know some of you have raced in the past but won't admit it. I know who you are, I have seen the Walshes in the back of your cars. Maybe some of the newer members want to give it a go. By it's very nature there is often a crag close by so you can combine the two at the weekend. If you fancy it get in touch. There is a "Specialist" website that lists all the races; www.fellrunner.org.uk

[Graham Stevens]

I'm also guilty of dabbling in the black art of fell-running though, I hasten add, on a purely recreational basis. I'd be up for racing sometime - maybe we can even get a MOB team together for one of the longer team events (isn't there a pennine bridleway relay each year?). Aside from racing, I think it would also make a really nice addition to the activities we do as a club if we had some purely social fell runs from time to time - just like the walks but a bit faster (perfect for those of us who struggle to find time to fit everything in and/or persuade our better halves to let us out at the weekends!). We can always combine it with some navigating to get some map and compass work in too (I know I need the practice!).

[Derek Kenyon]

Nice to hear you talking about fell running, over the years the club has done quite a bit of running and over many years we did have a club fell race once a year. We usedd to start in Edenfield and go via Wars Well and Knowl hill finishing off at the Old Bewts pub,  It used to be very well attended. Not that I run any more but it would be a good addition to the calander.  Regards Derek

[Nigel Blandford]

I did the Waughs Well Fell Race last night which promted me to post. There is one tomorrow (Thursday Evening) from Hawkshaw but I can't make that.

I'll organise a club event late August/early September up on Scout Moor as suggested. Time for people to dust down the Walshes from the  back of the cupboard. As Derek isn't running I was hoping he could be Director of Aerial Photography for the event if the conditions are good.

[Gary Walker]

I'd be interested in this too and be keen to go along with others.  I do a winter hill run early most sat/sun mornings with only the dog for company - the conversation's a bit limited!

 

Would be keen to do the odd 'fast' long mountain day with a mixture of walking and running.

 

Gary

[Nigel Blandford]

I'm off tomorrow evening (Wednesday 20th) to do Shining Tor fell race between Macc and Buxton.

Details ;http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=1179

 

[Nigel Blandford]

I'm off to Reg's this weekend. While there I might (childcare permitting) do the Moel Fammau (Jubilee Tower) fell race near Mold on the Monday. Details; http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=1075

[Graham Stevens]

Hi Nigel,

 

Keep intending to get fit enough to join you at one of these races - got out in the Lakes for fun a few times in August (too wet to climb!), but found it hard work. I was thinking about Derek's suggestion of reinstating the annual club fell run - would you be up for helping to organise it (i.e. plan a route, date, etc.) ? I'll be at the meeting next week; if you are around we can chat about it then.

 

cheers, Graham

[William Shaw]

The sound of an annual run does sound interesting. Count me in!

[Nigel Blandford]

I and more than happy to organise a fell race. It will need to be a weekend now as the light has faded for the evening. I was thinking a short and a long option from Owd Betts on a saturday or sunday lunchtime.