That's Lyth 24 miles 5,500' Sunday 27th January

Whilst many of you were sleeping off hangovers the day after the Awards Dinner some of us were knee deep in mud and slush.

This event is one of many organised by the Long Distance Walkers Assoc in Cumbria. Most of the 350 who turned up in Kendal to start were runners though. Some were fell runners, some were road runners and some were Ultra types with all manner of things strapped about their person.

The route goes out of Kendal over Cunswick Scar to the first refreshment stop in Crosthwaite then along the length of Whitbarrow Scar to Witherslack Village Hall. After a run along the bottom of White Scar cliffs the route crosses the pan-flat Lyth valley to the last stop in somebody's garage at Levens. The last climb over the day up Scout Scar leads back to Kendal on wobbly legs.

Technically it isn't a race and no results are published but for the record Rachel and I finished inside 4.5hrs. In hindsight the Crosby Commoner the day before wasn't the best preparation!

If you are interested there are plenty more events on their website http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ The next local one being 2nd March covering 21 miles from Braithwaite to Rosthwaite and back.

EDALE SKYLINE

Hello All,

Edale Skyline entries open at midnight.

After speaking to a lot of you it sounds like we will get a decent Keswick turn out.

We could arrange a recce weekend in February, early March for any one that wants to have an idea of the route.

Hope your all well

Carl

The Crosby Commoner

A scenic 10k trail race with little mud and a lot of cake! Saturday 26^th January 2013. 1pm Juniors & 2pm Seniors. £5 entry. Crosby Ravensworth Primary School, CA10 3JJ (GR 622150). Tel: 01931 715630 or email nina.walkingshaw@btinternet.com

Malcolm McDougall Memorial Netherhall 10

Cumberland AC has asked me to remind KAC members that this race is coming up on Sun 24 Feb. Further details and entry forms here.

Cumbria Cross County results

The results can be found here. Well done to all those who took part.

Carnethy Five Entries open

Just put my name down for this one, was there last year taking photo,s of the race, this year I want to run. Entries open'ed this morn and close Sun 13th Jan @ 23:59 Looks a cracking race. Link to the Entry page on SPORTident below
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=918

Cumbria Cross Country

Steven Grahams first run for Keswick AC

Steve wanted to thank the members of Keswick AC for supporting him on his first run in a Keswick vest at the X Country at Fitz park. He thoroughly enjoyed the day although it was probably the toughest run he has done, and at one point asked one of the Marshals if they had a Headtorch just Incase.

FAIRFIELD HORSESHOE

Hello all,

Just a quick note that the limit for the Fairfield Horseshoe fell race is 500.

With it being included in the English championships it may fill up to capacity.

The race is on Saturday the 11th of May.

Cheques are to ''Ambleside AC'' and need sending with a completed FRA entry form.(Which can be downloaded off the FRA website or taken out of your fell running calendar) and sent to:

John Brockbank
6 Beck Nook
Staveley
Kendal
LA8 9ND

Lets get a lot of Yellow and Green out and taking part. (The more the Merrier)

Edale Skyline entries will be open at the end of the month and it will fill up very quickly so people who are interested need to be on the ball to avoid dissapointment.

Phil Winskill and I are well up for the Championships and it would be nice if we could get teams out for most of the Champs races if not all.

Chris Edis (Fell Captain is also keen to take a team to Ben Nevis).

Hope to see you all soon.....

Blog post Review of 2012

Just posted a review of 2012 on my blog. It all comes flooding back!

http://fromrecoverytobeyond.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/review-of-2012.html

The 'King of the Castle' uphill timetrial

From the hostel bar to the top of Castle Crag, how quickly can you complete this notorious YHA Borrowdale staff challenge?

Date: Sunday the 13th of Jan
Time: From 13:00 (setting off at intervals racing against the clock)
Venue:YHA Borrowdale (Borrowdale / Longthwaite Youth Hostel)
Entry: £3

 Loads of tea & cake for runners!!!

 

if you want to know more you contact Chris Edis borrowdalemanager@yha.org.uk

Keswick AC Annual Dinner

The Annual Dinner will be on Saturday 26th January 2013 at Keswick Country Hotel. Tickets are selling fast at £21 per person for a 3 course dinner with coffee & mints. Wine is only £12 per bottle if pre ordered. Guest of honour will be Richard Askwith, author of ''Feet In The Clouds' .To book your places and wine please do so on the clubs online shop

Latest date for booking & payment is Friday 11th January