Scottish Islands Race

A friend of mine is competing in this years race ( weekend 16 May ) and requires two experienced runners. This is a tough event with long runs on the islands of Mull, Jura and Arran. Good navigational skills and stamina are essential. More details on the event website www.sipr.zetnet.co.uk.

If you are interested then please contact me on 01768 864767 or email enquiries@tirrilfarmcottages.co.uk

Dave Owens

Club social events

As you may already know, next year's Annual Presentation Evening is already booked at the Castlehead House Hotel for Saturday 10th January and Richard Askwith has kindly agreed to be the guest of honour. We are also intending turning the Latrigg Race (Wednesday 14th May) into a social event, introducing Junior races, refreshments etc.
On an earlier Blog someone requested more social events, and dancing was mentioned (can runners dance?). We were thinking of putting on an inter-club relay this Summer followed by a get together but are struggleing for a free weekend. Maybe we should cut out the running bit and just have fun!!.
Any suggestions?.

Pete.

'Old Crown round' of Northern Fells

I'm going to have a day on the Northern Fells. Has anyone done this round?
I understand that the only requirement (besides visiting the four summits) is that you visit the Old Crown afterwards to log your time in the book -excuse to visit said pub is inspiration enough for me.
What are the summits? Skiddaw, Blencathra, Carrock Fell? Great Cockup? And what are the recognised start/finish points.

Last call for Mourne Mountains

Call to anyone running at Mourne Mountains (British Championship counter 5th April). A spare seat in our car for anyone. Flights from Glasgow to Belfast. Looks like a fun race, new course -get an OS of the Mournes. details on www.nimra.org.uk

Black Combe Results

Well, I don't know about anyone else but I hurt all over.

black combe results:http://www.bcrunners.org.uk/results/blackcomberes08.html

Moel Eilio

I recce'd this route last week & now have details if anyone is interested. Have also got first refusal on accommodation. Get in touch!

Angela

Trail shoes advice

I knew it - let the podriatrist lose with his camera and in a jiffy I pronate. So now I need orthotics and (mild) anti-pronation running shoes. I've got the former, and a new pair of road shoes (NB 857s). Next I need some anti-pronation trail shoes. John mentions the Montrail shoes on this site. And I see on the internet that the Asics Gel Trabuco X WR and the Brooks Trail Addiction seem to fit the bill. Any advice/recommendations, anyone? (I've still got my Inov8 Mudclaws for the fells, but I don't think they have enough cushioning for the mixed road/trail runs around Keswick.) Cheers. Quentin