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14/05/12 Coniston Fell Race: report from Dave Johnson
14/05/12 Bob Graham Round report from Phil Smith

Andrew Higgins on Steeple,
Scoat Fell in the background
photo: P Hainsworth
14/05/12 Another Bob Graham Round success: "Another fine but short weather window amidst the wettest spring in memory allowed NFR member Andrew Higgins to complete his Bob Graham round on Saturday 12th May 2012. Running clockwise with a 1am start, Andy arrived back at Moot Hall at 21:12 (running time 20h 12m). All the more remarkable considering he was significantly under par with a recently wrenched ankle and ‘man-flu’ leading up to the event. Two of Andy’s running mates (not NFR) starting at the same time (but with separate support teams) turned out rounds of 19h 36m and 21h 07m. Andy look strong and ‘cool as a cucumber’ all the way round but I’m sure will tell his own tale in due course!" - Paul Hainsworth

High Pike
photo: Andy Russell

14/05/12 Fairfield Horseshoe: Karen Robertson wins the ladies race in this the third race in the NFR Grand Prix.
10/05/12 Druridge Bay 10k, 3rd June: "a picturesque multi-terrain event which takes place along the beautiful Druridge Bay coastline. This year all proceeds from the race will go to Hospice Care North." Not a fell race but could be fun! > (pdf) entry form | flyer (please note closing date for postal entries is 18th May)
09/05/12 Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge: here's Paul's report (pdf)

Paul at the finish
with from the left
Dexter, Geoff and Joss.
photo: John Duff

08/05/12 Joss Naylor Challenge and Bob Graham Round success:

"Paul Hainsworth completed the Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge yesterday. He finished in 11 hours 24 minutes, comfortably within the 12 hour V50 schedule. Conditions were perfect with a cool dry day, high clouds, and a following north-easterly breeze. From the start at Pooley Bridge to the finish in Wasdale, Paul was strong throughout and always up on schedule. He was met at Sty Head and the finish by Joss Naylor himself. Paul was ably supported by folks from NFR and it was a grand day enjoyed by all. Well done Paul - it was a tremendous effort." - John Duff.

  • Paul's report (pdf)
  • photos of Paul's run from John here


"A couple of hours after Paul’s success, Phil Smith embarked on his Bob Graham attempt, and also successfully completed that on Sunday evening. If my info is correct Phil completed the round in an impressively quick sub-21 hours time." - Dexter

Chilly Cheviot
photo: Keith Yeats

29/04/12 Cheviot Summit: Lee Bennett and Karen take the honours!

start of the climbing
photo: Andy Russell

22/04/12 Anniversary Waltz and the TWA: Phil Green is first NFR back in the Waltz, whilst John Telfer opts for the alternative Teenager With Altitude.

  • Read Phil's Anniversary Waltz report on his blog here
  • Teenager With Altitude report from John Telfer
  • route photos from Andy Russell

just a few of the team
photo: John Duff

16/04/12 Gisborough Moors: NFR win the men's team prize with Charlie Stead, Gary Jones, Lee Bennett and Gareth Huxley
08/04/12 Rivington Pike: NFR's Tom Cornthwaite wins this classic race. Results (pdf) and some photos on Ian Charters' Blog here
06/04/12 Causey Pike: Dexter reports (pdf) on this well established Lakes race.
01/04/12 NEHRA NECAA Championship: from Keith/Will, results after two races here (pdf) (amended 03/04/12)

01/04/12 Allendale Challenge: Dave Wiseman is first in for NFR, close on the heel of the winner Mark Thompson in 3hrs 48

  • results on North Of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team website
  • John Duff writes: "Dry underfoot conditions and a cool day made for quick times at the Allendale Challenge ..." > more
26/03/12 Blakey Blitz: Phil Green reports on "Blazing Blakey Blitz" here
22/03/12 Humbleton Fell Race, 20th June: a new fell race from Haydon Bridge organised by Marcus Byron & Dexter "It is intended to be a manageable social evening race, with refreshments, and will also suit those that have never done a fell race before ... over attractive hill terrain rather than outright fells. " More info on FRA website here
20/03/12 Hardmoors 55: well done to four NFRs for completing this ultra race on Saturday. Here's John Telfer's account (pdf)

Scott and Dexter battle it out
photo: Lee Bennett

19/03/12 Middle Fell Race: Jill Bennett writes: "My first Lakeland fell race, an undulating and very muddy out and back section, with a sharp climb up Middlefell inbetween. Conditions were mixed...sunshine in the valley, rain on the slopes and snow on the summit. Karen was first woman, Steph third. Dexter and Scott also had good placings. Stunning views and scenery made this one well worth the drive over."
15/03/12 NFR Grand Prix: please note slight change in competition rules "A competitor's overall score will now be made up of their best FIVE results from the nine races" all other rules remain the same (see full rules here) - Will & Steph.

11/03/12 Glaisdale Rigg:


Phil and Lee take it to the wire
photo: Jill Bennett

04/03/12 Brough Law Fell Race: Once again Phil Sanderson is first back for the men, whilst DFR's Fiona Blackett sets a new course record for the ladies.
28/02/12 Commondale Clart: some good running again from NFRs in the North York Moors, here's Phil Green's report. Photos courtesy of Dave Kirk here
26/02/12 High Cup Nick: John Tollitt writes: a few NFRs did this race on Saturday, Chris Winter first home for NFR followed in by John, Bernard, Joe and Andrew Callcott. Winner was Carl Bell, Howgill Harriers, 1.01.11 (course record). Helen Elmore, Dark Peak 1.16.52 (first lady)results on FRA website
20/02/12 Harvey Howgills Tops Round: Will Horsley completes the 40 mile course in 9hrs 25. Read his account on the Elvet Striders' website here
12/02/12 Snakes & Ladders Race, Australia: only been in Oz a few days and Jamie Wilkinson is already bumping into people he doesn't know. Here's Jamie's report (pdf)

photo: Dave Aspin

12/02/12 Danby Beacon: a good turn out at the first race in the NECAA/NEHRA Championships. Gary (a very close 2nd), Charlie and Lee all in the top seven. Results & report on Esk Valley website
11/02/12 Carnethy 5: John Tollitt leads NFR home at this traditional Scottish season opener. Here's John's report
12/02/12 Wadsworth Trog: a long cold run for John T & John D, with a change of plan when a fellow runner turns an ankle. John Telfer's report (pdf)
09/02/12 NFR Grand Prix: here are the NFR Championship races for 2012 (* now including rules for competition), chosen by Will & Steph
07/02/12 Great Lakeland 3 Day, 5th -7th May: after a short break, this adventurous 3-day mountain marathon makes a return > read more
28/01/12 changes of office: following the AGM, John Telfer is the new club secretary after Phil Green steps down, Steph Scott is chairwoman after Matt Simms steps down, and Steph also joins Will as championship race selector. All other positions remain the same. Thanks go to all.
20/01/12 Bye for now: a message from Jamie Wilkinson who is heading off to Australia.
17/01/12 Clay Bank East: it's a very close finish for Phil Sanderson. Report from Phil Green

03/01/12 Alternative New Year's Day races:

  • Nine Standards Race - John Duff reports
  • Captain Cook's Race - Phil Green reports
01/01/12 NECAA / NEHRA Championships 2012: here is this year's race selection from Keith Cooper

trying to get into the spirit
- Jill Bennett

01/01/12 Hillforts and Headaches: New Year's Day, and another record turnout at Rothbury sees some of NFR's finest runners battling it out.
30/12/11 a few thoughts for the New Year from Glen McWilliams here
30/12/11 Guisborough Woods: Phil Green reports
28/12/11 Fell Running ... It's Good for Your Soul: Gary Jones reflects on the joys of fell running here
28/12/11 Wansfell Fell Race: here's Colin Blackburn's report on the Elvet Striders' site

photo: Terry Hart

26/12/11 Boxing Day Burn-Off (Forest Burn Fell Race): " a cracking race with a quality field of runners".
20/12/11 The North Face CCC: back in August, Paul Appleby put himself to the test on this epic ultra run - here's his report (pdf)
20/12/11 NEHRA / NECAA Championships 2011: here are the final scores (truncated version) for this year from Keith and Will. Well done all category winners!
19/12/11 Tour de Helvellyn: here's Geoff Davis' account of Joe Faulkner's tough winter challenge.
18/12/11 NFR Championship - final scores here. "Well done to everyone who took part in the club championship this year, we hope you enjoyed our race selection. Please can all those in possession of club trophies give them to Will at the boxing day Forest Burn Fell Race or Hillforts & Headaches on New Year's Day. Many thanks, from Will & Scott"
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