The Saucony sponsored English Cross Country 4 Stage Relay Championship, were held as usual at its ancestral home, at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield, on Saturday 31st October 2015, In a very hotly contested Senior Women’s 3 x 3k event,
Morpeth Harriers finished 28th out of 92 complete teams, and were also twelfth home from the North of England. They were also second home from the North East Counties, with Gateshead Harriers slightly ahead of them in 25th place. Fastest in the Morpeth team was first leg runner Emma Holt, who came home in 20th place in 10m15.25s. Second leg runner Josie Cram posted a time of 11m20.10s, and third and final leg runner Vicky Gibbs clocked 11m55.15s.
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The Kielder Marathon is described as 'Britain's most beautiful marathon ' and having completed the 26.2miles - certainly agree. There is nowhere near the number of participants or crowds that you get in the big city marathons but it is certainly a marathon that should be on every runner's list. the scenery is spectacular. The volunteers were amazing - encouraging you at every water station and the pockets of crowds provided great encouragement between the long stretches of quiet trails . This year, the conditions were near perfect . No wind, dry and even some sunshine as the race got underway. It was certainly hilly . It is not going to be a fast marathon to complete .My aims were to finish (smiling) and to raise some money for the charity Anglican International Development . I certainly feel I was able to do both . Would I recommend it ? - definitely ! Kate Chapman What is 'Running the 3 Dees ' ? In a' Nutshell ' - 3 days of running / walking (when necessary ) up the Dees around Balmoral . The 3 days start on the Friday afternoon with 10miles /1000ft of climbing up Glen Quoich near Braemar. Saturday is the 'big one' , 19/20 miles /3000ft of climbing , 5 Munros including Lochnagar all in the Balmoral estate . Finishing off on the Sunday morning with an easy 7/8 mile / 1000ft of climbing on the Glen Tanar Estate . We had a group of 8 - (4 from the Netherlands and 4 from the Uk ) and 2 guides . The guides not only looked after the route but also informed us about the area including a crashed Canberra bomber , which of course we had to investigate . The pace was easy , with the usual stops for food and photos of the spectacular scenery . Staying at the Glen Lui Hotel Ballater we enjoyed superb food and views, with a number of the party unable to resist tasting a number of whiskies from the family run hotel's extensive stock. The guides were pleased that we were blessed with good weather , as the recent summer in the Cairngorms has been the worst for a long time . The 3 days were organised by 'Running the Highlands' which was set up by Neil and Emma Stewart , a number of years ago . Why not check out their website Running the Highlands - 'holidays for people that run '. Including Training Weekends ( with an impressive list of past speakers ), Running Tours , Running Packages etc Why go ? For a fantastic , enjoyable running experience. If you have not been to the Cairngorms - you should - miles of peaceful trails/paths in some of the highest Mountains in the country and on a good day views for miles ! I will be heading back in November for the training weekend and will staying at Balmoral . Not only will the running be great but so too the inspirational / informative talks , exceptional food and the socialising . Returning with renewed fitness and motivation ! |
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