Fell Running

Continuing the short reprise of some races from the summer past it can’t help but include this gem. The Robbie Webster Wobbler is a relatively new local evening race organised by Helsby Runners in commemoration of a former member of the club. This year was my second attempt at the challenging […]

The Robbie Webster Wobbler – June 2016

Now that the long “hot” days of summer are firmly behind us.. I thought it a good opportunity to catch up on some race reports I’ve had the pleasure of taking part in or simply watching as a spectator. This was the first year I’ve done this race – mainly […]

Wincle Trout Trail Race – June 2016

The the second in the series of off road gems I’ve selected is “Great Orme”. Race: Great Orme Type: Trail Distance: 4 miles Cost: £1.50 Participants: 100 Good time: 35 minutes Requirements: A pair of trainers if it is dry, trail shoes if wet. This race is an ideal introduction […]

Off Road Gems in North Wales – Great Orme

Mynydd Myfyr Hill Race – Sunday 29th May 2016   Just 68 runners came out to play in the tranquil village of Trefonen near Oswestry for the 2016 Mynydd Myfyr Hill Race. Buckley were well represented by Peter Roberts, Paul Donoghue, Jez Brown and Karl Williams. The route is best […]

Mynydd Myfyr Hill Race

There are an awful lot of races out there these days – of varying distances and popularity. I’ve come to realise that many are very popular and most are quite expensive. Hence rather than deluge the site with endless reports this “summer” I will concentrate on just some races I […]

Off Road Gems in North Wales – Moel y Gest

Moel Eilio Fell Race – 14.05.16   This race is one of the longest established fell races in Snowdonia, over 40 years old, an absolute classic, taking in the range of hills near Llanberis towards, but short of Snowdon – a horseshoe of around 9 miles. This year was a real […]

Moel Eilio Race

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks   So at the end of January I needed to set myself a target. I hadn’t run for 3 months due to a stress fracture in my foot, but I needed to start building up the miles again. I was at the podiatrist getting some tips […]

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks

What is Fell Running? A quick guide to Fell Running can be found here Is it easier than Road Running? Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can do hill or fell running. Like anything it gets easier the more you do it. Most runners walk up parts of the […]

A guide to Fell Running

A busy weekend saw Buckley Runners success in two races on the same day. In the morning the Tarren Hendre fell race (from Abergwynolwyn) saw half a dozen hardy souls tackle the steep climbs in cold weather with a biting wind on the upper sections. Simon Edwards was 4th overall […]

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