Wednesday 21 August 2013

Blogathon

Not sure which would have been tastier. The pot noodle or one of Rays Walshes.
The Rab MM 2012

More Blogz

There has not not been much racing for me this Summer. In fact none at all. A Martial Arts grading took priority over racing and I am just getting back into a proper running routine. Hopefully, ready for the Rab Mountain Marathon in September.

So! Here is what everyone else has been doing

  •   Looks like Dawn Sometimes An Ultra Runner will miss the Rab MM this year. Dawn and I have taken part in and blogged about the same events but we have never actually met.
  • Terrybnd  Has nearly finished his 'Life of a mountain: Scafell Pike movie'. featuring the ledgendary Joss Naylor. follow the link for a preview.
  • Happy 1/2 centuary to Nick .The old goat is still knocking out PBs in spite of his age.
  • Congratulations to'The lady with the pink balloon' aka Off Course Phalarope on her Bob Graham Round.
  • Whoop Whoop! Noel joins the elite, by winning a fell race
  • More BGR stuff. Harry enjoying the summer weather. Keep scrolling down Stolly's blog, for some top fell fotos.
  • Well jel, of Lynne and her Alpine adventure.
  • Num-Num. 'Never again' says Johann
  • Back to the UK yet again I forgot to enter the Dovedale Dipper here is Karens report.
  • And Millsy's Epic Lakeland 100 write up.















Wednesday 14 August 2013

Chevin

Heaven
Back in 2008,the Derbyshire Chevin was my first ever fell race. At 6km away it is also the closest race for me on the FRA calender. The race is Organised by all round good guy, David Denton of Running with David.

 Borrowdale it is not. The Chevin is a 7.3km B short race, with just 259m of ascent. The route follows footpaths up the side of the Derwent valley. then back down again. Nothing too technical, just a 'gentle' intro to the world of fell running.

I had all intentions of running the Chevin again this year but somehow completely forgot. Nevermind. Later that week, Billy and I had a gently trot around part of the course instead.


And Hell
One of the many Dark Satanic mills, that can be found along the Derwent.