Uzzicar Winter Series Race (27 Feb)

The next winter series race (Stile End and Barrow from Uzzicar) was due to take place on Sat 27 Feb. This is the same day as the Noonstone (Eng Champs counter) and High Cup Nick fell races, which numerous club members have said they will be running. We have therefore decided to cancel our winter series race. Hopefully, we will be able to re-schedule it for a little later in the year – possibly as an evening race once the nights get a little lighter. Apologies to anyone who was particularly looking forward to it.

Loughrigg-Silver Howe

Apparently the Loughrigg-Silver Howe Chase is at 12.00hrs on Sunday. I did this last year and think it is a cracking race to open the season (for those of us who have dodged all the really early season openers). I will be leaving Keswick at about 10.30am. If anyone fancies a lift, give me a shout - email (q.merritt@tiscali.co.uk) or phone (x 72730).

Results - winter series #4 (Blencathra Centre)

Five of us turned up for last Saturday's race. We ran three laps of a ~1k loop that Steve had set up for the juniors. Steve tried to convince us that he had created a course without any really steep ascents, but given that we ran out along the Glenderaterra track for a few hundred yards and then simply turned right up the fell ... You get the picture. Anyway, here are the results:

1st: Steve Hebblethwaite (M) 21:00 (approx)
2nd: Craig Smith (V40) 24:25
3rd: Dave Owens (V50) 25:38
4th: Quentin Merritt (V45) 25:47
5th: Jo Gillyon (F) 26:54

Well done Steve - and hard luck on not catching us up by the end of your 'bonus' lap - although you did come close, completing your 4 laps in a speedy 28:29.

PS There was no junior race because ... there were no juniors.

Scottish Islands Race

A friend of mine requires two runners to compete in the above race on the weekend of 21 May. If you are interested or would like more information, then please contact me on 01768 864767 or email enquiries@tirrilfarmcottages.co.uk

Dave Owens

Cumbria League x-country RE-SCHEDULED

The final race of the Cumbria League was postponed due to the weather in January has now been re-arranged for February 20th, according to a memo circulated by Noel Hakeman...

"Hi All

The match from Jan 9th has now been re-arranged for February 20th, 2010.
NOTE ALSO THAT THE VENUE HAS BEEN MOVED FROM CARLISLE TO KESWICK.
The course may differ a little from that used in December.
Arrangements are as usual - first race at 12noon. Medals will be presented after the u15 race and this may delay the start of the Sen race by a few minutes."

Noel Hakeman

...the Keswick AC club Cross-Country Championship has been extended to include this final counter. Remember the x-country champs are based on best 3 results from 6 races -details here.

One of your last chances to get out for a run around in the mud this year. See you all on 20th,
Steve

PS -Anyone not running who is able to help out with course marking, marshalling, etc. should get in touch via training@keswick-ac.org.uk

Winter Series #4 -Blencathra Centre

The penultimate race in the Keswick AC winter series is this Saturday! Almost your final chance to get out to one of these fun, informal events and have a run.

Date: Saturday 6th February
Venue: from the Car Park by the Blencathra Centre above Threlkeld. Courses: A beutiful setting and great little courses. Juniors -U8, 1km, U11, 2km, U13, 3km, U15, 4.4km, U17, 5km.
Senior fell course, with bad weather trail alternative.

Juniors at 10.30, Seniors from after 11.00 -all welcome.

Get those fell shoes out! See you all on Saturday!

Steve

Reflections on circuit training

I know we have only just published the latest issue of Pacemaker, but I'm already thinking about the next one. I would like to include something about John's circuit training sessions, which are proving to be really popular. Ideally I would like to have pieces from several people - a mixture of men and women, younger and older, faster and not so fast, experienced and beginner. These pieces could be short or long, and focus on issues like: what you liked/didn't like; what you expected from it and what it was really like; what impact it has had on your running, speed, endurance, injuries and even appearance (all those 6 packs appearing everywhere!). I'll send out a reminder in a month or so. The next issue is due at the end of April, so the next copy deadline will be mid April. Ish!