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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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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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Battle resumes today at Coniston. After sitting out the 3 Peaks last week past winner Rob Jebb will be raring to go at this one, as will 2010 3 Peaks winner Morgan Donnelly. Looking at the start list it’s a whos who of the current crop of elite English fell runners. 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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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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Pippa Maddams (was Jackson) had a cracking run at the tough Causey Pike race in Keswick this weekend, taking the ladies race by over 7 minutes, and running in 13th overall from a field of 143. Rob Jebb was also supreme in the men’s event, winning from Mike Fanning… Read more…
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Rob Jebb continued his good early-season form yesterday at the Black Combe fell race in Cumbria. The Bingley man finished almost two minutes clear of Ellenborough’s Ricky Lightfoot, Borrowdale’s Jim Davies was third. 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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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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A big thanks to MST follower Andrew Kitts who put me right on last weekend’s Three Peaks Cyclo Cross race. I do a bit of PR work for some pro bike teams and in the bike industry, and didn’t think that this would float the boat of all of you runners out there… Read more…
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Full race report now online coutesy of Lauri at skyrunning.com. It looks like there was a friendly welcome from the Scottish weather gods, especially for those from sunnier climes! We’re sure that a few were not ready for the wet and windy conditions that they were met with… Read more…
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Winning by almost 3 minutes from Danny Hope and Tofol Castanyer, Bingley Harrier Rob Jebb once again won the classic that is Ben Nevis. No report as yet, but full results are on the BN homepage (click bottom R/H, list of finishers). Mireia Miro won the women’s race from Natalie White and Emanuela Brizio. Read more…
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2008 winner of the Ben Nevis race Augusti Roc returns to Scotland attempting a repeat win this weekend (5 Sept) looking to add to his 2009 Skyrunner® World Series points tally. Hoping to get in his way will be Ben multiple winner Rob Jebb amongst others… Read more…
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In a race that he has made his own in the last few years (8 wins in 8 years!!) Simon Booth had to settle for 4th at the 2009 edition of the Borrowdale fell race. The victory in this classic race went to form-man Rob Jebb, chased home to a mere 50 seconds by Borrowdale’s Ben Bardsley. Read more…
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In very hot conditions, fell-master Rob Jebb handled the giant that is Wasdale with relative aplomb. The 21 mile race was an English champs counter, and with current leader Rob Hope racing in France the last two races will be very interesting. Read more…
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Standing World skyrunning champion Kilian Jornet, is back on the top rung of the podium while Italy’s Emanuela Brizio seizes her third consecutive win in third stage of the Skyrunner® World Series held in Andorra Sunday, June 24. Read more…
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This weekend sees the third round of the Skyrunner® World Series in Andorra. Round 2 winner Ricky Lightfoot won’t be at this one, however a strong British contingent travel, including 2005 Skyrunning champion Rob Jebb. Read more…
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Rob Jebb took time out from dad duties this weekend to take wins on consecutive days. First up was a storming win on Saturday at the Fairfield Horseshoe race, with Rob winning by a full four minutes from fellow England international Morgan Donnelly. Read more…
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After last year’s sojourn to international status normal business was resumed at the Three Peaks race on Saturday. Normal in terms of the winner too, as triple-winner Rob Jebb once again crossed the line at Horton well ahead of the competition. Read more…
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After the international flavour of the 2008 event, the 2009 Three Peaks race returns to relative normality and to battles of a more domestic leaning. There is a very large field as always and you can bet that racing will be no less fierce this year… Read more…
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In a race that is known for being the fell season opener Rob Jebb immediately opened his 2009 account at the 9th ‘Tiso’ Carnethy 5 on Saturday. A distance of 6 miles, with 2500 feet total climbing over 5 summits makes the race a testing opener for February! Read more…
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There isn’t a lot that hasn’t been said about one of the UK’s great fell runners, Rob Jebb. He’s a 7 time winner of the classic Three Peaks cyclo-cross race, so he could be mentioned in the same ‘great’ vein by the cycling fraternity. Read more…
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The all-conquering Team Saab Salomon mountain racing team has a new name for 2009. The association of the two brands will continue, however from this year they will now be known as the Saab Salomon Outdoor Team. Read more…
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As promised our musings on the “best of…” begin here with the runners. We’ve got a fell / mountain section, UK and International and an outstanding performance, whatever the surface. The choices might have seemed pretty straight-forward, but there will be some out there who will disagree – anyway, this how we saw it in ’08… 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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Its that time of year again as gloves and tracksters get dusted off, the metronomic sound of clattering spikes crossing tarmac roads awakens the soul; and the sight of steam rising from the hoards of hopefuls lining up in the mud, brings anticipation. Rubbing shoulders with stars, local leaguers in worn out vests that tell the tales of years of sweat, and weathering; another summer – gone, another cross country season – dawning. Read more…
