Sandstone trail A and B
Well done to everyone who ran in the Sandstone Trail races yesterday by the way, particularly Jackie for lifting the Ladies Over 50 trophy! Conditions were atrociously muddy underfoot and it didn’t stop raining all …
Wirral multi terrain — round 3
Quick update from Mario: 9 ran at Harrison Drive tonight. 5 men & 4 women: Adair 6th Ian L 45th Edward 66th Dave S 80th Geoff 109th Jackie 37th Alison 40th Janet S 42nd Betty …
Wirral multi terrain — round 2
Back for more! The same stalwart crew were out last night, plus three more willing victims. Sadly Geoff was out with an eye infection, but was there in much appreciated support. We also had turn-outs …
Langdale skyline challenge
Jackie writes: Having read Andy’s Sandstone Trail challenge, I feel the need to put pen to paper to share my recent day out! For a number of years now I’ve contemplated attempting the Langdale Skyline …
Wirral multi terrain – round 1
Great turnout of Helsby runners tonight and everyone seemed to finish with a smile on their face. Good to see 12 vests make the trek up the Wirral to Royden Park, for what was a …
Four villages half marathon 2011
The 2011 Helsby Half is full and there’s no waiting list. This is our 30th running of this fantastic event — we’d be delighted if you could help make it special. Do you have any stories big …
Cilcain mountain race
Must be 6 or 7 years since I last competed on the hills so pleased to finish first V70 at Cilcain in a time of 48.29, 117th out of 179. Other Helsby results: Daniel Chan …
Capenhurst 5k
Another great evening for running and a decent green turn-out. With a lot of talk of ‘fast course this’ before the event, the pressure was certainly on. And there were some fine results, with possibly …
Sandstone trail: end to end
People — with no apologies for length — we have reports of not one but two remarkable achievements. Andy Robinson, our tame distance expert this weekend completed the length of the Sandstone to post a …
Comedy evening on the fells
Last week’s Green Grass of Home race provided a hugely entertaining finish for bewildered border runners. A popular mid-week race, the Green Grass keeps everyone on their toes (with consequent aching calves) by changing the …