Update on Durisdeer Race

The Durisdeer Hill Race now has its own web page with map for download at www.carnethy.com in the races section.

Club Do

Thought I would take this opportunity to say 'what a good do' the annual dinner was, and to thank the organisers!

Also, whilst I'm making my first contribution to this site can I thank those members who have sent their subs in and kindly remind those that haven't (as yet), that subs are due. I look forward to receiving yours asap.

Thanks Anne (Membership Secretary)

Podiatry, anyone?

Having tried physio and massage to cure my persistent / recurrent calf strain (soleus, not gastrocnemius, according to my physio), I am now thinking of going to see Andrew Stanley (podiatrist) at the Rebound Clinic in Settle. I have resisted this so far because I am reluctant to become dependent on orthotics. But I'm now pretty desperate. Has anyone any experience of this? If so, did it work? Any other thoughts? Thanks. Quentin

Black Combe

Anyone interested in Black Combe needs to get organised NOW. Check out www.bcrunners.org.uk; they think the race will be fully subscribed by the 20th January. We have 14 Keswick runners already on the list but the more the merrier! We went round the route a couple of weeks ago and apart from a "tiny" climb at the end it's a beautiful course.

Durisdeer Race Entry

The details and entry form for the Durisdeer British Fell Champs Race can be downloaded here: >>>>

chocolate run

Check point 5 NE summit appears to be missing. There were atleast 10 people trying to find it today and no one did. Please pass this on. peter

Mourne Mountains Race

Is anyone planning on entering the Mourne Mountains race on April the fifth? Looks like fun, and I guess there might be a chance of some easy points if the masses are reluctant to travel to Northern Ireland.

Buttermere Round

I am thinking of coming down to do this run but have never done it before, are there any other ladies out there who are thinking of running this?I don't want to hold everyone up as I only run between 8.30 and 9min miles. Would this be too slow? Thanks, Nicky

Belated Nine Standards Results

Well done to all Keswick runners who turned out for Nine Standards race on the first day of the year:

Steve Hebblethwaite 63:58
Ian Davies 64:48
Matthew Fraser 65:10
Colin Valentine 67:12
Chris Edis 67:14
Dave Owens 67:30
Dave Spedding 69:44
Richard Unwin 73:37
Debbie Thompson 88:10

Full results can be found at the Helm Hill website (http://www.helmhillrunners.co.uk) and there are some good pictures on runningpix.co.uk. We were very close to getting the team prize so keep the good attendances up (Blakes Heaven - 2nd Feb).

Are You Planning to Compete in Any of the National Fell Champs Races this Season?

If you are hoping to run in any of the English or British Fell Champs races this season can you please read & action the Club website info document at this link: >>>>>>

If you have any problems opening the document, please let me know via: training@keswick-ac.org.uk, & I'll e-mail you a different version.

Races filling up

Ben Nevis Fell Race is already full for this year and has been for sometime, which also means that the Derwentwater Trail Race on the same day will probably be filling up. Apply now!!

p.s. Blog is a splendid idea, thanks folks!