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Well almost. And here in old Blighty there are lots of races for the UK mountain folk to get their teeth into. Classic races at the ‘Welsh Matterhorn’ Cnicht race, the long and hard Ochil 2000’s in Scotland, the Dufton show race and Pete Bland’s super-historic Grasmere Senior Guides Race – all 1.5 miles of it… Read more…
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Lots of it too, here in the UK. Latrigg, Ennerdale Show, Ragleth, Tryfan Dash. Some quality runners stretched their legs over the last few days with wins for Ricky Lightfoot, Chris Steele, Pippa Maddams, Ifs Richards and Steven Cale… Read more…
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So there I was, making a coffee in Corris (mid Wales) cafe on Weds afternoon. In there was a young lady in bike gear out for a spin, non other than top fell runner Jackie Lee. The Isle of Man resident was back in North Wales on a bit of a holiday… Read more…
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After a very busy few weeks on the domestic and international scenes, we return to a weekend of relative serenity with a nice handful of races across the country. For the ‘sprinters’ the classic Y Garn race is on tomorrow in Wales… Read more…
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Time was fell racing consisted of getting to the top and back, or around a loop of hills, faster than anyone else. Well that is still the case, I suppose, only now you can become an expert – and pass on your knowledge to others… Read more…
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Simon Booth took his 12th Borrowdale Fell Race win this weekend, beating a quality field of seasoned fell runners. Rob Jebb upset Booth’s decade run in 2009 by beating him into 4th, after 8 straight wins for the Borrowdale runner… Read more…
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For us mere mortals there is plenty going on around the country. The legendary Borrowdale is on tomorrow, 17 miles of classic climbs over the likes of Scafell Pike. Jebby, Ben Bardsley and Pippa Madams are all down, along with hundreds of others… Read more…
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Pudsey’s Rob Hope is still on target to lift a fourth straight British Fell Championship after a commanding win at Rd3, the Dollar Hill Race. Still leading going into the final Long race at the Black Mountains Rob will now just need to keep his nerve, and finish in a leading position, to take the title. Read more…
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Racing in all home nations and Ireland continued unabated as the weather was a little kinder this weekend. With wins for Joe Symonds, Neil Parry and Brian Furey amongst others – it’s not all British Champs and Euro racing round here you know! Read more…
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What wasn’t clear from the early news at the Dollar Hill Race on Saturday was that Pippa Maddams had broken one classy record held by Angela Mudge. It was a close-run thing as she broke the old mark by 11 seconds, but a new record is a new record! Read more…
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Reigning British fell running champion Rob Hope went a long way to cementing yet another title at yesterday’s Dollar Hill Race. The Pudsey runner took the race by a mere 10 seconds from Prasad Prasad, with Lloyd Taggart third… Read more…
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Except this year it isn’t. The Dollar Hill Race is special this year, why, well it’s a British Fell Champs counter. Expect to see a field loaded with British fell running talent – including Rd1 winner Andy Symonds, championship leader Rob Hope, and fresh from his Snowdon win Robbie Simpson… Read more…
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The togs on the hill on Saturday deserve a medal for their work in bringing the images back down to sea level after a drenching. Loads more great shots from FRP man Al Tye are now online, along with some crackers by Neale Lewis-Jones… Read more…
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To cap off a day he will probably never forget, 2010 International Snowdon Race winner Robbie Simpson went live on BBC 5 Live Weekend News last night. The unassuming young Scot was interviewed following his win earlier on Saturday…. Read more…
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This may not be breaking news, but its big news. Scots youngster Robbie Simpson has been heralded on this site for some time now, but the Deeside athlete ingrained his name in Snowdon Race folklore on Saturday, as he became the youngest ever winner of the race… Read more…
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The penultimate round of this years English Fell Champs hit Holme Moss on Sunday. Karl Gray is not a new face to fell running, however this was his first championship race win in 2010 and such was the Calder Valley runner’s form he also took the course record… Read more…
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Recent winner of round 2 of the British Fell Champs, Tim Davies, was back on the hills this weekend at the excellent Moel Siabod race in Capel Curig, winning in a close fought race with Shrewsbury’s Steven Cale. There was also racing at Fan y Big and Preseli… Read more…
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It’s not often that you have to hail the exploits of the officials and helpers over the athletes in a race. But last night’s Stiperstones fell race seemed to be one such occasion. The rather inclement weather over the last week or so in the northern region of the UK… Read more…
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Apologies to readers who like their daily fix of MST. As regulars will know we update on many occasions throughout the day. A few technical hitches, coupled with what seem like 24 hour days at work and house building, have resulted in very little time for this passion… Read more…
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Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Ranger Matt Neale has raised more than £7,000 for charity by running 190 miles from St Bee’s Head to Robin Hood’s Bay. The 37-year-old completed his grueling continuous coast-to-coast ultra-marathon in 61 hours and 13 minutes. Read more…
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Some lovely green shots of a fell race in the height of summer – what could be better? Saturday’s Callow race as depicted by Al Tye of Fell Running Pictures fame. A clear win for Welshpool-man Richard Roberts, with partner Anna Bartlett taking the ladies… Read more…
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There seems no let up in the warm and dry weather in the foreseeable future, which is great for race organisers, but sometimes not so great for those taking part in said race. Lucky then that this weekend’s Sedbergh 3 Peaks is merely a short dash… Read more…
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Wins for Steven Cale, Ricky Lightfoot, Clare Whitehead and vet Paul Jenkinson, amongst others, as the UK summer continued to shine on the ever-popular mid-week racing in the UK. The Pen 3 Hills race looked particularly steep, as this image by Gwynfor James demonstrates! Read more…
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Another convincing performance from Merionydd runner Ifan Richards sealed a 3 minute win at yesterday’s Moel Hebog race in North Wales. Richards is in fine form at the moment and is riding high following his selection for the Welsh team at the International Snowdon Race in July… Read more…
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Borrowdale’s Simon Booth won today’s Great Lakes Race for a second consecutive year in a time of approx. 2 hours 40 mins – over 20 minutes in front of the second-placed runner! The 13 mile course is highly demanding, climbing over 7000ft… Read more…
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Sorry all UK readers, a bit late on this one this weekend. Plenty of interesting races this weekend in England, including Tebay. It’s Moel Hebog in North Wales and the classic West Highland Way race in Scotland… Read more…
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The Symonds boys Andy and Joe took a much fancied win at this weekend’s LAMM. Dad Hugh would have been proud of the duo as they took a sizable lead into the Sunday after an excellent Saturday’s running in the Highlands. Read more…
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In England this weekend that is. Round 3 of the English Fell Running Champs took place at the Ennerdale Horseshoe. This was one of the two long ones in the 6-race championships, all 23 miles of it… Read more…
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This was the long one in the Lakes this weekend. The 18 mile Duddon Valley Fell Race took place in hot conditions and was won yet again by Simon Booth. The Borrowdale man was chased home by Tom Owens and Lloyd Taggart for his third straight win… Read more…
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Finding anything (outside of the fantastic bods on the FRA forum) on Sunday’s European Trails Race in Keswick has been surprisingly difficult – especially for what should be a pretty high-profile mountain running event… Read more…
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The images tell the story of this weekend’s Welsh 1000m race, which finished amongst the Saturday pilgrimage on the summit of Snowdon. It was hot, very hot, especially for those embarking on the 22mile full course… Read more…
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Tonnes of racing this weekend all over the country. As ever the exhaustive lists are online at the FRA, SHR, Scottish Hill Racing and WFRA sites. Picks of the bunch are the Welsh 1000m (previewed here), Duddon, Pen-Y-Ghent and the Glas Tulaichean (uphill)… Read more…
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Perhaps the classic of all Welsh classics takes place on Saturday – the Welsh 1000m, and this one is a beast. The role-call of winners includes fell-legends such as Kenny Stuart, Gavin Bland and Angela Mudge, amongst others. Read more…
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History repeated itself at the Isle of Jura race on Saturday as past-winners Rob Jebb and Angela Mudge came home comfortable victors at the classic Scottish race. It was another misty one this year, with many runners encountering nav issues on the paps… Read more…
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Today’s big Welsh fell race on Cader Idris went off in damp conditions, on this most historic of mountains close to Dollgellau, as Mid-Wales man Andrew Davies added his name to the long list of winners… Read more…
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The upcoming weekend is one of the busiest of the year on the UK’s fell and hill racing calendar, with no fewer than 15 races across England, Wales and Scotland. Of course those are just the publicised ones (via FRA, WFRA and SHR ), with many more show and carnival races going ahead… Read more…
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Bit late on this one – but better late than never! The lesser known of the fell running Hope brothers, Danny is fast gaining on his speedier British Fell champ sibling Rob in 2010. This was underlined on Sunday as the Pudsey runner romped to the win at Glaramara... Read more…
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Some lovely summer-like conditions by the looks of it at last night’s 6th race in the Great Arete Series in north Wales. Good job then that the A Team (Al and Gwynfor) photographers were there to capture some stunning fell photos – this is what it’s all about! Read more…
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The exceptionally hot weekend was felt even more so by those of us who chose to venture a little closer to the sun on the hills of the UK! It seems that Scotland didn’t suffer quite as much, however alongside those at Llety the rest of the country was cooking… Read more…
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The much-anticipated new Trail Running magazine has hit the newstands. Bagged with Trail mag, the new publication is aimed at plugging the muddy gap in the trail running market that the average running mag only scrapes at… Read more…
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Doubling as the first counter in the brand new UKA Mountain Running Challenge the big race this weekend takes place at Llety. The Inter Counties are a big target for many in any year, but with hard cash also at stake there could well be a few ‘road raiders’ hitting the slopes of Moel Famau on Saturday… Read more…
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86 had a crack at this classic dash up Latrigg last night, with victory going to Mathew Fraser. The Keswick club also bagged second through Steve Hebblethwaite. Ilkley’s Kelly Harrison won the women’s race from Judy Howells… Read more…
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Years ago when reading the Feet in the Clouds it was hard to forget the amazing tale of ‘Iron Joss’, indeed the story laid out by Askwith created a great appetite to learn more about “the life and times of the legendary Lake District fell runner and shepherd Joss Naylor” as Keith Richardson’s new book is sub-titled. Read more…
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A very strong Scottish hill racing contingent make their way south this weekend for the UKA Inter Counties fell champs at Llety, north Wales. Mark Johnston reports on the detail… Read more…
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Some highly competitive stuff at Cribyn, Goatfell, Moel Eilio and Sarn Helen over the weekend, amidst some glorious weather – and I have to say that the Manx race Creg ny Baa has produced my favourite fell photo of 2010 so far! Read more…
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Plenty on for all you hill lovers. Saturday looks like the best day, weather wise, with Sunday looking a tad wet – not that a bit of rain would put any of you hardy racers off! Some great races on in England, Wales, the Isle of Man and Scotland. Read more…
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The English and Scottish fell/hill championships have been updated after 2 rounds a piece. 2009 British Champ Rob Hope has a slender lead over Lloyd Taggart in England, with Olivia Walwyn and Emma Clayton sharing the lead in the women’s championship... Read more…
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Shrewsbury runners Steven Cale and Anna Bartlett made it two wins out of two in the Shropshire Hills Summer series at the Cardoc Classic last night. As usual in this great series the racing was fierce and none more so than the battle for the win… Read more…
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The Grough is a superb walker and climber resource, it’s also a daily bookmark for MST, and here’s why. Their feature on the 2010 Fellsman is quite brilliant. Insightful, in-depth and full of useful miscellany that makes for a great read. Read more…
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This is a tough one, made all the tougher yesterday by that biting north easterly ripping down the country. Still 70 or so hardy fell runners were not deterred, and neither was the photo mountain goat Al Tye… Read more…
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A couple of days after his third place at the British Orienteering championships, Murray Strain easily won the 37th Dymyat Hill Race last night near Stirling. Glasgow Uni student Jessica Martin won the womens event. Some great pictorial coverage from Chris Upson too… Read more…
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Over at the Coniston Fell Race site. After his dramatic descent off Old Man Ian Holmes won reasonably comfortably in the end, from Rob Hope and Morgan Donnelly. Emma Clayton took advantage of Olivia Walwyn’s mishaps to take the women’s race… Read more…
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If my (very sketchy) calculations are right, Rob Hope‘s second place at Coniston over the weekend has put him in the lead of the 2010 English Fell Running Championships, after two rounds. The Pudsey and Bramley man was pleased with his run on Saturday… Read more…
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Some tales of legendary fell running, from the fell running legend that is Ian Holmes, are coming back from the Coniston fell race. First it was the words, then it was the photos, and now it’s the video. This excellent footage comes from Andy Wharfeego Holden, produced in double quick time. Read more…
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This high-profile instance grabbed some headlines last year, that said trail, fell and mountain running appear to be relatively clean sports. Not resting on their laurels, the WMRA has recently meet to discuss Anti-Doping… Read more…
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It was round 4 of the Great Arete series at Pen Dinas last night and Bunny Run 4 took place at Dimples Lane Quarry, both nicely captured by Gwynfor James, Paul Wood and David Brett. Where would we be without these guys?! Read more…
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The guys at inov8 are obviously getting busy. (and no this isnt an advert, and no we are not on commission, yet!). We were sent a job opportunity for the UK company that may well interest one of our readers out there… Read more…
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Lots of other racing up and down the country this weekend, with the Llantysilio race in Wales, the Beinn Ratha race in Scotland and the excellent Anniversary Waltz in Cumbria. Borrowdale strong-man Ben Bardsley won the ‘waltz’ from Chris Steele… Read more…
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Anna Lupton won a second successive 3 Peaks race yesterday as she overhauled the long-time leader Victoria Wilkinson in the final hour of the 23.5 mile classic that takes in the peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough… Read more…
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It’s the big one this Saturday as the longer distance fell specialists hit Yorkshire for the 3 Peaks. Some more updates come in the form of Gary Devine – who is by all accounts going to have a crack at the MV40 record… Read more…
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A couple of Wednesday evening blasts to note down, as the summer series’ around the country get underway. Steven Cale and Anna Bartlett got their fast legs on to win at the Wrekin Streak, whilst in Scotland Matt Gillespie and Jessica Martin blew away the cobwebs at the Kaim Hill Race. Read more…
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Legendary mountain runner Kenny Stuart is to return to the place of one of his greatest mountain records on the 24th of July, as he is the guest of honour and official starter at this year’s 35th International Snowdon Race, some 25 years after his record run. Read more…
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Interesting news comes to us from our fell contacts that two of the race favourites for Saturday’s 3 Peaks are now ‘non-starters’. The biggest news comes in the form of Rob Jebb, who has pulled out of the race. Read more…
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The popularity of midweek racing continues to grow as huge numbers hit the fells. With the great weather we are currently enjoying there are some great lighting conditions for the hardy photographers up on the hill… Read more…
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This weekend sees the 56th edition of one of the most iconic fell race or mountain races in the world. The 3 Peaks race is one of those races that is on a fell runner’s ‘must do’ list, and represents a true fell running classic… Read more…
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The Classic Ras y Moelwyn (Moelwyn 3 Peaks) took place on Saturday in warm conditions. Top Welsh mountain man Richard Roberts took the win by over 7 minutes. At the Mynydd Troed race on Sunday Martin Shaw and Helen Fines were also clear winners… Read more…
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A lot going on north of the border this last weekend, with big wins for teenage sensation Robbie Simpson, the return of Angela Mudge at Tarmachan, where Brian Marshall posted an impressive win. Full details now online at the SHR site… Read more…
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Early notice on this one as tomorrow will be spent off-line. Some great racing in England, Wales and Scotland this weekend, with the classic Moelwyn Three Peaks in north Wales, the fast dash at Screel, and the Coledale Horseshoe to name a few… Read more…
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You might not care. But then again you might. Tonight sees more lame debating live on telly (yaaawn) – but I’m not going to get into politics on here, oh no. However, we need to know what will any change in government mean to the humble outdoor type in the UK? Read more…
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Yep, win 29 (!) for Ian ‘Bunny’ Holmes at last nights second race in the series. A massive 323 runners turned out for the race, amazing. Photos from Paul, along with full results and report, now online at the terrific WoodenTops site… Read more…
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The weather forecasters got it exactly spot on when they forecast sunny, warm and settled conditions for western Scotland mid-week and this made for another excellent Highlander mountain marathon. Read more…
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The talk on the forums is about how tough the Silent Valley race was on Saturday, with its apparent big ascents and craggy tops it wasn’t for the light-hearted. For winner Andy Symonds all of that technical stuff was “right up his street”… Read more…
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After a titanic struggle over at the Silent Valley, Kendal AC man Andy Symonds came out on top of the first race in the 2010 British Fell Running Championships yesterday. Pippa Maddams took the ladies race, but was run close by the in-form Lauren Jeska. Read more…
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The Silent Valley won’t be so peaceful this Saturday as the 2010 British Fell Running Championship hopefuls head to Northern Ireland for round 1 of this year’s race series. Reigning champs Rob Hope and Pippa Maddams (was Jackson) will be there… Read more…
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The Woodentops gang wasted no time on Tuesday evening in getting the images from race 1 in the famous Bunny Runs online. Of course King Bunny Ian Holmes won, with a massive 300+ runners taking part! Read more…
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With the glut of racing over the Easter weekend comes the glut of results. Events such as the Manx Mountain Marathon, the Pendle Fell Race, the Knockfarrel Hill Race, the Cordon 3 Peaks Classic and the Askham fell race all produced some great racing… Read more…
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Blackburn fast-man Thomas Cornthwaite won today’s sprint up and down Rivington Pike in Horwich by a comfy 19 seconds from Ricky Lightfoot. 2009 winner Rob Hope produced a strong run for third in this classic 3.25 mile race… Read more…
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With 4 races in Scotland and 8 in England and the IOM it’s a busy old weekend, though no races in Wales, NI or Ireland. Still the classic Manx Mountain Marathon goes ahead on the Isle of Man, and the short, sharp Rivington Pike race takes place in Horwich… Read more…
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Now available. Thought I would do a new post, as opposed to re-hash! So, a win for Steven Cale, by a sizable margin. Anna Bartlett comfortably won the ladies. Great to see a whole host of junior races too, that’s the future after all! Read more…
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I’d be grateful if someone could point me towards the results of yesterday’s Wrekin fell race, as I am struggling to find them if they are out there! It looks like Anna Bartlett probably won the women’s prize from the images online… Read more…
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Another busy weekend on the fells and mountains of England and Wales (Scots race El-Brim-Ick Dash is postponed). A weekend of great names too – from Lads Leap to the Blakey Blitz. Nothing is particularly long, but there are some tough races going ahead… Read more…
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Fell and mountain runners are said to be some of the toughest athletes about. Are you one of these people? Do you think you have what it takes? Well, if you want to be part of a TV programme that is looking for the fittest people in Wales, read on… Read more…
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The Edale Skyline takes place this Sunday, all 21 miles of it. A classic long one, made specially harder as it is in the early season and can be open to some foul weather. (mild and probably wet this w/e by all accounts) Read more…
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England international mountain runner Emma Clayton is a bit of an all-rounder, she excels on the road and track, however the Scunthorpe athlete shows most talent on the fells. With a coach, a running dad and a supportive family, Emma has all of the ingredients to make it to the top… Read more…
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By all accounts on the FRA forum Ian Holmes ran away with the Half Tour of Pendle yesterday, with Jo Waites winning the women’s race. Full results not available at time of writing, but some excellent images here and here Read more…
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And what a treat there is in store for fell runners in the UK – the weather is set to be decent, and there are masses of races on. So, now there’s excuse (this author included) to not get our there and rock ‘n roll on the rocks and rolling hills! Read more…
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This historic annual 42-mile jaunt-in-the-dark through the Peak District kicks off tomorrow night (5 March) at 10pm. The High Peak Marathon is a night time navigation race for teams of four, starting and finishing at Edale Village Hall, Derbyshire. Read more…
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Andy and Joe Symonds are a pretty classy pair of fell runners, but even they struggled over the weekend during a run out in the Ochils. The scenery looks breathtaking, but a quality run session was probably never really on the cards… Read more…
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This weekend sees runners go uphill all over England. From Hereford to Dufton to Guisborough. Next weekend (6 – 7 March) sees a huge amount of racing on the calendar, so people will either be honing their form or saving themselves. Sunday looks a bit iffy – weather-wise – so be careful and enjoy the sport! Read more…
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The 2010 edition of this classic fell race in north Wales took place in snowy conditions. Some great images from the Fell Running Pictures crew of Al Tye, Gwynfor James and Pete Mac – where would we be without this lot?! Read more…
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A race each for the Welsh and English this weekend. (We realise that there may be other races, but can’t find ‘em!). Two classic little races in the shape of Moel-y-Ci in Snowdonia, and Ilkley Moor, both races are 5 miles and should see some fierce racing at the head… Read more…
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One of the most popular run/bike events of 2009, iROC™ has had to cancel this years event due to date clashes and feeback from competitors – however the organisers say that they will be back in 2011 bigger and better… Read more…
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Well on my desk at least. Yes, we have finally got our hands on a pair of Walsh Spirit Lite shoes – the Bolton fell-shoemaker’s statement of intent in trail running. At first glance the understated Walsh signature is there, with very little in the way of bells and whistles… Read more…
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Running in almost perfect fell running conditions Rob Jebb cemented his place still further in Carnethy 5 Hill race legend’s role call, as he won today’s race from Carnegie Harrier Andy Symonds… Read more…
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Although a crisp wind was lightly tugging at the runners in today’s Tarren Hendre race – run off in excellent mountain running weather. Eryri Harriers’ Iwan Morton and Andrea Rowlands both comfortably won the mens and ladies categories, in the shadow of Cader Idris… Read more…
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The first real ‘big one’ of the 2010 Scottish scene is almost upon us. The Carnethy 5 Hill race is a classic in many ways (route – 2500 feet total climb over 5 summits, race history, past winners). There are 610 entered for this weekend’s race, and the men’s field is pretty nicely loaded… Read more…
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In pictures. Thanks to jellybabyfairy and Eileen Woodhead for covering the Wadsworth Trog and Half Trog, in less than ideal photographic conditions! Results are on the Calder Valley home page... Read more…
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A measly 8 seconds separated Mercia’s Andrew Davies from 2009 English fell champ Simon Bailey at yesterday’s Long Mynd Valleys race in Shropshire. In what appears to have been a really close race the first 6 finishers were separated by less than a minute… Read more…
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An absolutely glut of races this weekend after a quiet few weeks. The Mickledon Straddle is cancelled, but otherwise there is plenty to choose from. One of the picks for us is the super-tough Long Mynd Valleys, regarded as one of the hardest races on the calendar… Read more…
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Fell shoe originators Walsh have recognised that time stands still for no man (or woman). The ultra-pure sport of fell running will never leave their hearts, however in a nod towards other off-road running activities that are emerging the Bolton pioneers have released a range of trail shoes… Read more…
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Most of the UK fell programme remains badly affected by the snow and ice, albeit a thaw is expected this weekend. White Holme Circular, K.G.S.M.R. (Kielder) are canceled / postponed respectively, with Ashurst Beacon leaving it til the last minute... Read more…
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One of the very few off-road races to survive a weekend running programme that was ravaged by the weather. It looked like a great turn out for the CCTPR with only one or two pairs of unprotected legs visible in the freezing conditions… Read more…
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There’s a saying that goes “a million people can’t be wrong”, well I’m not sure how many pairs of the Mudclaw™ 330 that Inov-8 have sold (probably not quite a million!) but I am sure that one of their best-selling shoes is so for a reason… Read more…
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It was a case of out with the old and in with the new at the classic Auld Lang Syne race on new year’s eve. 380 brave souls got out there in the deep snow of Bronte Country, with Ali Brownlee outsprinting fell legend Ian Holmes. Read more…
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There was a flurry of racing across the snow filled fells and hills of England, Wales and Scotland as the new decade dawned. Great to see some hefty turn-outs at the Greenmantle Dash, The Morning After and Aonach Mor… Read more…
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IMRA’s year drew to a close this weekend as the Charles Barrington Memorial race was won by Richard McCauley in his first IMRA race in 9 years with Rathfarnham’s Laura Flynn 1st woman. This race commemorating Irishman Charles Barrington, one of the three men to first ascent the Eiger… Read more…
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From the heat of Skyrunning battles, to the depths of XC cold, from the loneliness of long distance record runs, to the grass roots of fell and dale, MST likes to represent all aspects of off-road running… Read more…
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Government officials are encouraging us to get off our backsides and get out there this Yuletide – whatever the weather. The Grough reports that walkers are being egged on to burn off the eggnog and get some fresh air… Read more…
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A few races scattered around the British hills and fells this weekend. The weather looks cold, but dry, however after 50-odd days of rain it will still be heavy out there. Pick of the bunch should be the classic team event, Calderdale Way Relay, 50 miles and 6 stages of fell running in teams of 12… Read more…
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The 2010 Run 4 It Scottish Hill Runners Championships have been announced. With 2 long, 2 medium and 2 short races, running from March to August, there should be plenty of opportunity for runners to qualify… Read more…
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237 runners turned out in bright, sunny conditions at yesterday’s Cardington Cracker. In contrast to some of the foul weather in the Marches over the last few weeks the Shropshire race was blessed with sunshine… Read more…
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The one that they have all been talking about, Tanky’s Trog, takes place on Sunday (6). 21.5 miles from Marsden to Edale with 3750ft of ascent – a real biggee for this time of year. But that’s not all… Read more…
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A Scottish Hill Running Squad day will take place at Stirling University this Sunday (6 December). The provisional format is as follows: 10am start followed by hill reps sessions/easy run out over Dumyat. Lunch followed by afternoon discussions 3pm close (approx)… Read more…
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Publicised back in February, an adaptation of Richard Askwith’s excellent 2004 book ‘Feet in the Clouds’ is getting closer to seeing the light of day. London-based filmmaker Kate Sinclair has teamed up with producer Kevin Loader for the film… Read more…
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Despite the time of year and rather damp weather, the hardy people of the UK still hit the hills for some fell and mountain action in Wales, Scotland and England. Results not through yet on Ras-y-Mast, Famous Grouse, Beinn Lora or Dave Staff memorial… Read more…
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Weather-wise that is. Looking at today’s wet weather across the Lakes and the Borders of Scotland, compared to that of the mild, dry and bright south of Britain, the north-south divide is alive and well. Lakes destination-towns Keswick and Kendal are flooded, with more rain to come… Read more…
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The scottishathletics hill running weekend takes place at Wanlockhead Outdoor Centre on January 9th and 10th 2010 and bookings must be made as soon as possible and no later than Saturday 12th December 2009. Read more…
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It will be no surprise to many in the UK that fell racing in the north and mid Wales this last weekend were a bit…wet! Yesterday’s Penmaenmawr fell race was reduced from the normal 11 to 8 miles due the wet and wild conditions in Gwynedd… Read more…
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With 60% of the proceeds going to charity this was a kind gesture from Lakeland artist Jonathan Trotman. Stan B waded in with a £960 for the unique painting depicting Joss Naylor in his heyday. Well done Stan, now you just need to decide where to put it! Read more…
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(I get the feeling I may be preaching to the converted. But here goes!) It’s fair to say that in the last year or so the Inov-8 X-Talon 212 has become the ‘shoe of choice’ for many a fell runner in the UK… Read more…
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This is what it’s all about. The fell running community has many people who give up their time freely to support races, clubs and events, this is often unseen by the wider world. That community is one of the most down-to-earth in running. Read more…
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One of the greatest living runners of our time is still making headlines. Joss Naylor MBE is considered by many to be the greatest fell runner of our times, and although Joss can sometimes be found out on the fells still, his time was the 1960’s and 1970’s… Read more…
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Seems a good time was head by all if the forum comments and the race photos at Sunday’s Roaches 15 mile race are anything to go by! The lengthy race (for this time of the year) saw victory going to Horwich man James Kevan. In the women’s race Dark Peak’s Karen Davison had a stormer, coming 16th overall and winning her class by a massive 15 minutes… Read more…
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Horizontal rain, stinging hail, mist and even a little snow is all a summit marshall needs. Having left a little late for comfort the summit marshalls “hurried” from base control in damp , slightly breezy weather at a creditable pace. Read more…
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Looking at this weekend’s fell programme there are no fewer than 7 fell races in England and Wales. Add to this the Tinto Race near Biggar, and classic Powerscourt Ridge race in the Wicklow hills… Read more…
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Not being an avid viewer of the youngsters news programme I missed this little feature. Mel Hyder takes reporter Jon through the ups and downs of fell running, at last months English Schools fell running champs… Read more…
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There have been some heated debates on various forums regarding Sunday’s outcome to the UKA fell relay champs in Ennerdale. John Heneghan, a member of the DQed Pudsey & Bramley team feels pretty strongly about the outcome… Read more…
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The dates for next year’s British Fell Running Championships have been announced. With one in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland – kicking off with Slieve Binnian (Mourne Mountains) in April. Read more…
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Phillipa Jackson had already sewn-up the 2009 women’s English Fell Running Championship prior to last weekend’s final race at Langdale. However, with all to run for at the last race the men’s championship went down to the wire… Read more…
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2008 winners and runners-up, Bingley and Mercia, and Pudsey and Bramley were all disqualified from the UKA British Fell relay champs, held in a misty and damp Ennerdale Hills on Sunday. Although the detail is currently a little vague, it appears all three missed CP1 on the fourth leg… Read more…
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We seem to have missed these fantastic shots from Dave and Eileen Woodhead, posted a few days after the recent British and Irish Junior fell running champs. Some great images as usual. Make sure you check by the Woodentops site regularly for some of the best images on the net… Read more…
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Answers on a postcard as to why Borrowdale’s Jim Davies was seen carrying a GOLDFISH during last Saturday’s Langdale Horseshoe race. I suppose that combination of hydration, protein and fish oils is as good as many gels and sports drinks can offer these days!? Read more…
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Oleg Chepelin (Shettleston) blew away the field at the Pentland Skyline to win in a staggeringly fast time of 2:25:56, given the windy conditions. Fiona Maxwell, was first lady in 3:02:00. Read more…
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Simon Booth took the win at Saturday’s Langdale Horseshoe race, however it was the the other Simon – Bailey – who took the English Fell Running Championship. His third place on Saturday was good enough as 2009 British Champion Rob Hope (who could have theoretically challenged Bailey) finished in fourth place on the day… Read more…
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GB international Tim Davies took an easy win at Sunday’s Breidden Hills race in Criggion. Held in lovely early-Autumn conditions Davies led from the start and never looked back as he won by over three minutes from Shrewsbury’s Steven Cale. Read more…
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Domestically it doesn’t get much more pressurised than this. This Sunday (16) trials races for places at the World Mountain Running Championships and the Commonwealth Mountain Running Championships are up for grabs, all in one race. Read more…
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As reported last week fell running seems to be gaining strength as the sport of choice for those looking for something a little different. It seems that these runners aren’t one-hit wonders either, as the FRA reports a 17% increase in membership… Read more…
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Thinking of what to buy your loved one this year? PWT’s brand new DVD of this years English Fell Champs is now available to fill that stocking and make someone very happy. Watch Jebby and co. in some of the most stunning race-scenery in the world. Read more…
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Okay, us lot in the UK call it fell running and we can probably trace its history back to when we chased dinosaurs up hills, but as the sport becomes evermore global (next year’s Mountain Trophy will now be known as the World Mountain Running Championships) we at MST are going to nail our flag to the mast of the World. Read more…
