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Andy selected for NECAA teamOur men's captain, Andy Blackett, has been selected to run for the NECAA (North East Counties) in the intercounties fell running championship in the Settle Hills Race on 19/5. Other team members so far are Nick Swinburn, Lee Bennet and 1 other (tba). He's really excited to be selected and looking forward to romping home to raise the flag for DFR!!! John Published: 01/05/13 | |
DFR subs now dueDFR subs are now due. We have been forced to raise the annual subscription to £15 due to English Athletics increasing the levy they charge the Club for each member of DFR by a further £5/member per year. Unfortunately the Club does not have the financial reserves to be able to absorb this increase imposed on us by EA. Despite this, the subs remain amongst the lowest of any running club in the region - and with the regular (qualified) coaching sessions and friendly banter on offer we believe that you would be hard pressed to get more enjoyment from £15 spent anywhere else.... Make life easy for our long suffering Membership Secretary, who spends his life chasing those members who seem to think that paying subs is an optional extra, by sending him a cheque IMMEDIATELY for £15 made payable to Durham Fell Runners to 12 Whaggs Lane, Whickham, Newcastle, NE16 4PF. So don't delay - renew your subs today! Patrick Published: 01/04/13 | |
Another exciting DFR Competition....The latest (Spring) edition of "The Fellrunner" will have dropped through the letterbox of many DFR members. Within it are photos of four DFR members. Name the members...the lucky winner will be awarded one of DFR's fabulous chocolate based products. E-mail your entries to the usual DFR address. Closing date for entries is 21/3/13. Patrick Published: 07/03/13 | |
DFR AGM - Wednesday 20th March 2013DFR's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th March at 7pm at Karen's house in Fir Tree. All members of DFR are invited, this is your chance to have a say in the running of your club. Once again all Committe places are up for re-election, elections will take place on the night. Everyone is welcome, the club is now large enough that we ought to be seeing not just the usual faces at Committee meetings and would benefit from new ideas and feedback. At some stage in the near future the present Committee members will be standing down so we need to get new people involved in the running of your club. So come along - (and also have the opportunity to eat your own body weight in biscuits which are kindly provided by Karen). Patrick Published: 03/03/13 | |
Bob Graham Round weekend - JuneWe are planning a Club weekend in mid June (Fri evening 14, Sat 15, Sun 16 June) to run the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District as a Relay. The idea is that each leg would be run by teams of at least 2 (ideally 3-4 to allow for any last minute drop outs). At the end of each leg the finishing team for that leg would hand over to the next team and on it goes.... The idea is NOT to run the route in as fast a time as possible (although if people who want to run a leg fast opt to do one leg together fast they could do), but rather to have a good social weekend, with each leg team running the leg at their own pace. This way we can accommodate DFR members of all speeds and each participant enjoys the day rather than feeling pressurised to 'do it as fast as possible'. We would intend to start at about 22.00 on the Friday night in Keswick (running the route clockwise) and, ideally, finish within 24 hours, but that isn't essential (but would be good in order to get to the pub for last orders). Sunday would then be spent doing whatever people wanted - another run, kit shopping, assessing the quality of local cream teas etc. Those wanting to be involved would be responsible for organising their own accommodation, but we can suggest some local to Keswick camp sites which have good facilities. Participation could involve running one of the Legs, helping out at leg changeovers, supporting at a point on a leg with warm words and goodies or simply spectating. If there is interest it would also provide a reason for some informal runs in the Lakes over the next few months to recce the various Legs of the route. Let us know if you want to be involved by the end of Feb and we'll then see if there is enough interest to make it happen. Patrick, Steve and Andrew Published: 12/02/13 | |
Club Championships 2013 - Race Selection CompleteAt last, the information that you've all been waiting for, the club championship races are now available. Eight races have been selected this year for club members to have a go at. We've tried to take on board your suggestions, and mix up distances, height gains, and locations. Why not make your running resolution this year to be trying one, two, or even all eight of them?? First race in the series is the Coledale Horseshoe, no excuses about not knowing the route, as a group went round it at the last DFR away weekend. Good Luck! Oh, and an extra nudge to the ladies - last year Denise won without any challengers, in any of the races, lets try to make it harder for her this year! See the list of races. Ros Published: 12/02/13 | |
Cronkley Fell 2013 - is GO!Cronkley Fell Race for 2013 has been given the Green light from the land-agent and the date has been set for the Sunday 30th June. It will be one of the race counting towards this year's NECAA and NEHRA fell running championships. A new webpage has been set up with provisional details and will be updated with further information on the race. Here's looking forward to another successful event, Patrick Published: 24/01/13 | |
Club Championships 2013 - Race SelectionThere is a DFR committee meeting on Wednesday 15th January, where we will be discussing the next set of club championship races. If anyone has any suggestions for races that they'd like to see included, please can you email them to me using the DFR Enquiry/Contact page, or add a message to the thread on the Facebook page. We will try to include some of your suggestions. Thanks, Ros Published: 04/01/13 | |
DFR Xmas Do 2012As Patrick had Man Flu Stuart extended his awarding Coaches trophy only to the full monty of awards. After cocktails around 40 members and partners sat down to a nice meal [ not one of these school type Christmas meals ] with a very festive edge. The real ales on tap were very inviting. Stuart was going to start with an inappropriate joke but Gillian warned it was a long walk home if he did, it was omitted from the hastily arranged speech at last minute. And the awards went to:
Thanks to Karen for organising the evening, judging by the comments as the evening drew to a close enjoyed by all. A merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all, Hopefully see you on Sunday 23rd for the Hamsterley run. Cheers and Beers, Stu Published: 15/12/12 | |
Club Championships 2012 - Final ResultsAll races in the Club Championships are now complete and we have the winners. Denise Tunstall and Dan Rhodes (following a close battle with Andrew Charles) have come out top of the womens and mens championships respectively. Congratulations to our two illustrious winners - DFR Champions 2012! Full details can be seen on the club championships page. Well Done! Matt Published: 13/12/12 | |
Durham Dales Challenge 2013On line entries for the 24th Durham Dales Challenge, Saturday 22nd June 2013 are now open. Some of the entry rules have changed. To enter, access the LDWA website, go to the Durham Dales page and then click on the SPORTident link
You can get a copy of entry form here but they would encourage you using the on-line entry system; this will be the last year that postal entries will be accepted. Chris McDowell (LDWA) Published: 13/12/12 | |
Dates for your diaryHere are some dates for you diary: LAMM entries are now open and you can get an 'early bird' discount of £85 until 1st january, or £90 until 15th May. Otherwise you will be paying the full price of £95. Complete your LAMM entry online. Thanks to Mark Bevan for the heads up! John Published: 26/11/12 | |
Tour De Helvellyn - Partner RequestDawn Metcalfe is looking for a partner to hopefully complete the Tour De Helvellyn, on 22nd December with her. Her running partner has sadly had to pull out due to injury. Partner must be a competent map reader as the last 2 years have been ran in wintry conditions... You can contact Dawn through the website contact form if you wish. Good Luck Dawn!! John Published: 26/11/12 | |
2013 Training ScheduleThe new training schedule for 2013 has been drawn up and is now posted on the website. You can see the full 2013 training schedule here. Stu Published: 12/11/12 | |
Final NECAA/NEHRA 2012 resultsWill Horsley has posted the results from the 2012 championships - well done to DFR members taking part - especially Denise Tunstall who came 2nd in the overall women's competition. See the mens results here. See the womens results here. John Published: 12/11/12 | |
DFR Handicap Race - Results 1The first set of results for the DFR Handicap Race are in from Thursday night.
Handicap Time Actual Time
Tom Bevan 24:48 24:34
James Ridley 25:04 22:53
Jon West 25:23 25:09*
Matt Lunn 25:46 25:32
Andy Blackett 26:07 18:29
Mark Bevan 26:25 22:14
Stu Ferguson 29:10 24:59
*PB
Thanks to all for turning out, congratulations to Tom for the win and Jon for a PB. Hopefully I can engineer an even closer finish next time (and get myself into the top half!) The Ladies course record is still up for grabs if any of you lurking ladies want to take it! Andy Published: 03/11/12 | |
Stockton Winter 5K Trail Series - Starts Tomorrow!Vicky Fawcett has organised some Winter Trail series; they are literally following on from Roy Bradley's Tees Trail Races. First one is this Sunday at Wynyard Woodland Park (Castle Eden) registration from 9:15 with the race starting at 10am. Great prizes are given throughout the series. Cost per race: £3 if affiliated / £5 if unattached Other dates/venues include: Sunday 25 November Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park (Visitors Centre) Sunday 16 December Preston Park (Café) Sunday 13 January Wynyard Woodland Park (Carriage) Sunday 3 February Ropner Park (Café) Sunday 3 March Preston Park (Café) For more information, visit: www.stockton.gov.uk/events John Published: 03/11/12 | |
DFR on Tour - Lake District - 16-18th NovemberDFR are arranging a DFROT Weekend at Braithewaite in the Lake District from the 16th to the 18th of November. View details of the weekend. Nice weather has been ordered. Overall, nothing too strenuous and hopefully an enjoyable couple of days. Hope to see you there. Steve Published: 07/10/12 | |
Andrew Charles' BGR report - 21st September 2012Andrew Charles has sent in a report following his successful completion of his 60@60 and almost successful Bob Graham Round - read the account of his endeavours. Many thanks to all the club members that assisted Andrew with his attempt. John Published: 01/10/12 | |
DFR Handicap RaceDFR is proud to announce the inaugural Handicap Race. The plan is to run it for the first time next Thursday (as a mass start) and then through the winter in place of DFR On Tour on the last Thursday of the month as a handicap race. The 2012 training schedule has been changed to reflect this. We will provide maps. Meet at normal time of 7pm. Bring a watch you can time yourself with. 4.3km course -
Looking forward to seeing you all there. Andy B Published: 01/10/12 |
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Congratulations are due to two of the Club's ultra runners.Firstly to Jim Mann for coming an excellent 6th in the recent Dragon's Back race - and then running the Bowes Trail Race the next day with toes that made Steve Lumb's vaguely normal - an extraordinary achievement (on both counts). Secondly to Andrew Charles who chose one of the best weekends for weather this year and celebarated his 60th birthday by running 60 miles over all of the Bob Graham Round peaks in fine style and with a certain panache. Most DFR runners will be happy to still be mobile at that age let alone being able to cover 60 miles and 27,000 feet of climbing. We look forward to seeing how Andrew's other 60th year resolution (the ponytail) progresses. We hope to have reports of both outings from Jim and Andrew on the website at some stage. Well done from all at the Club!! Patrick Published: 25/09/12 | |
Ultrarunning Day - 13th October 2012Swaledale Outdoors have arranged an Ultrarunning Day with record-setting ultra distance athlete Andy Mouncey. He is launching his new book and will give some practical tips on what it takes to tackle the distance and succeed. Inov-8 will be there so you can 'Test Run' their shoes - plus the shop has great deals on Inov-8, Montane, X-Bionic and Mountain King Poles. Event starts 9:30am - more details available on the flyer. Patrick Published: 17/09/12 | |
FRA AGM & Dinner DanceThe Fell Runners Association Annual Presentation Dinner Dance will be held at the Moorside Grange Hotel in Upper Disley on Saturday 17 November at 7.00pm, following the FRA Annual General Meeting at the same venue at 4.00pm. Moorside Grange Hotel & Spa Tickets can be obtained from either Pete Bland Sports or from
Alison Brentnall, 1 Cliff Villas, Thornsett Lane, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1DN. Please note that Alison will be at both the remaining English Championship races, and also at the Ian Hodgson Relay and the UKA Relay in Church Stretton. Please specify if you are a vegetarian when ordering tickets. The Moorside Grange is offering special rates (£60 twin/double and £45 single occupancy) for rooms on the night of 17 November. Please let them know that you have tickets for the Dinner Dance if you wish to take advantage of these. Looking forward to seeing you in November, Alan Brentnall, Fell Runners Association Published: 03/09/12 | |
BGR Support RequestAndrew Charles is attempting a birthday round of the Bob Graham on the 21/22nd September - unfortunately it also seems to be a good weekend for being on holiday - so he would be grateful if you could view the schedule and see if you are available to help... The 'confirmed' supporters names already in place and he is hoping to have 3 for each leg. You can contact Andrew to offer your support through the website contact form if you wish. All the Best!! John Published: 01/09/12 | |
Club Championships 2012 - Half Way...The first 4 races in the Club Championships are now complete and there are some clear leaders. Denise Tunstall and Andrew Charles have both completed all 4 races, and are leading the womens and mens championships respectively. It's not a done deal yet though, and they could both still be pipped to the post, if people get their racing shoes on. The next race in the series is Sedbergh Hills on August 19th. Full details can be seen on the club championships page. Good Luck! Ros Published: 07/08/12 | |
DFR on Tour - Tunstall Reservoir - Thursday 26th JulyThe run will now be at Tunstall Reservoir, 2.5 miles north of Wolsingham in Weardale. Meet at car park half way along reservoir for 7pm. The run will consist of a figure of 8, two loops from car park of 5 miles each. So you can do 5 miles or 10 miles, entirely up to you. Stu Published: 20/07/12 | |
Cronkley Fell 2012 - Race reportOn Friday evening as the rain lashed the windows and the pub rang up to say that the gazebo erected in the Strathmore Arms' garden where the race starts had relocated itself halfway down the valley due to the gale force winds, things weren't looking too promising. Positive comments and feedback received from all quarters: Patrick Published: 29/06/12 | |
Durham Dales Challenge 2012 - resultsAround 10 DFR turned up for the annual DDC with Jim first home in 30 miler and Stu in 16 miler. Others entered Graham Burns, Tom and a host of the Reeves family, Martin Harbisher, Guy Cooper, Ian Young, Ian Stephenson and Jez Makin , apologies if any other missed. A very windy and wet day out but fun, it is a challenge. Full list of results here Stu Published: 29/06/12 | |
LAMM 2012 - resultsBelated congratulations to Duncan & Jim on winning this years's Elite Title in the LAMM by an impressive margin of over 1 hour. And 'respect' to Jim for not taking a midge net in his obsessive pursuit of eliminating unnecessary weight (mere mortals might regard this as reckless or potentially life threatening). Patrick Published: 29/06/12 | |
Cronkley Fell 2012 - Race resultsResults from today's fell race have been posted on the website on the Cronkley Fell Race 2012 page. Patrick Published: 24/06/12 | |
Bowes Show 10K Trail Race - 8th SeptemberEntries are now open for the Bowes Show 10K Trail Race - with £7 entry gaining you access to the show field. Entry on day will cost £8. Download a copy of the entry form here John Published: 23/06/12 | |
Patrick's BGR report - 10th June 2012Partick Bonnett has sent in a report following his successful completion of his recent Bob Graham Round - read the account of his adventure. [Be patient - large file size!] John Published: 15/06/12 | |
Change to Thursday's Training sessionThis Thursday's training session has changed - instead of the planned session it now entails a recce of the Cronkley Fell course to finalise some of the contingency planning. Meet outside the Strathmore Arms at 7pm. Hope to see you up there. Patrick Published: 11/06/12 | |
Cronkley Fell - FRA Regulations reminderThe FRA are keen to remind runners of the safety regs that apply to races in terms of kit to be carried; requirements for a map, compass and whistle for certain events (and in the case of bad weather in all events). Patrick Published: 11/06/12 | |
Ingleton Marathon 2013The Cave Rescue Organisation - a dual Mountain / Cave rescue team - are organising the Ingleton Marathon 2013 which is a full mountain trail marathon to be run on 11th May 2013. John Published: 11/06/12 | |
Barnard Castle - 'O' Event - Sat. 9th JuneIf you fancy an orienteering event in the delightful setting of Barnard Castle, Clok have an event planned for Saturday 9th June (not the usual Sunday timing for an orienteering event). Details can be found at: http://www.clok.org.uk/Events2012/120609_Barnard_fly.htm There are some good courses planned. Make a day of it and afterwards visit the Bowes Museum (note you get a slight reduction on entrance if you present the Hamsterley Forest plastic card which you got if you have bought a Hamsterley parking permit), the Castle or one of the many tea shops - perhaps you will spot the infamous Ms V Sponge, Durham Fell Runner renowned for her controversial grading of cakes and tray bakes at northern fell races... Patrick Published: 30/05/12 | |
Club Championships 2012 - Progress so farThe first three races in the club championships have now been completed with a lot of participation from the clubs members. So far Andy Charles and Denise Tunstall are the only people to have completed three events and are leading the champioship board. The next race is Yetholm which is also a counter for the NE champs. Please note this on the 3rd of June (not the 4th as was previously stated on the club championships page). The Allendale Challenge results didn't state the club so could anyone we have missed please let me know and I will amend the points accordingly. Good Luck! Ros Published: 29/05/12 | |
DFR on Tour - Bollihope-Elephant Trees - Thursday 31st MayNext DFROT at Bollihope - Elephant Trees. 10 miles of pure fell running pleasure, wet feet [ maybe ] , now compulsory history talk and 3 miles downhill to finish, (?meet at roadside by river crossing?) on Frosterley to B6278 Stanhope to Middleton Road for 7.00 pm start, OL 31 map GR 006350. Stu Published: 25/05/12 | |
Volunteers Required - Cronkley 2012 is GO!Final permission has been granted to the club for Cronkley Fell Race 2012 to go ahead, so we're asking for help from club members to volunteer to help out with the various tasks on the day. We will also be reviewing arrangements at the forthcoming Committee meeting just to make sure we have all angles covered. E-mail or let us know on a Thursday night if you are available so that we can make sure it runs as smoothly as it has done the last two years. Patrick Published: 12/05/12 | |
Lake District Mountain Trial 2012 - Entries OpenThe Petzl Lake District Mountain Trial will be held on Sunday 9th September 2012. Entries are now open. The link to the entries page is at http://www.ldmta.org.uk/entry.html Entries will close on 25th August and the exact venue will be revealed shortly after that. Preparations for the 2012 trial are well under way and Tim Goffe is planning some challenging courses. This year we are offering hostel-style accommodation in 4-bunk rooms at the venue on the Saturday night. This can be ordered as part of the online-entry process. The cost is just £25 per person for Bed & Breakfast. David & Miriam Rosen (Organisers) Published: 11/05/12 | |
DFR on Tour - Stanhope Common - Thursday 26th AprilNext DFROT at Stanhope Common, meet at Durham Dales Centre in Stanhope for 7pm start. The route will follow the old Kev Shevels Stanhope Common race route which includes the Saltwell Harriers July race loop across the moor. Swim in beck optional. Approx 1.5 hours. Contact Steve L or Stu. Stu Published: 20/04/12 | |
Raby 10K Race Entries now openThe race entries for one of the local and loved races is now available on the Teesdale AC website. It may be a road/trail race but for some of our 'less' intrepid runners then it may provide a nice run round the Raby Castle grounds and there are a couple of decent hills in it. Find a copy of the entry form on their website. Published: 18/04/12 | |
DFR Club Championship are off and runningCongratulations to all those who completed the Allendale Challenge last weekend, this was the first race in the DFR club championships, and top points went to Jim Mann and Denise Tunstall. Unfortunately the results table doesn't include clubs, so when I pull together the results for the club champs, please let me know if I've missed any of you off! Published: 16/04/12 | |
DFR goes vertical!
Looks like a frog was squashed by an articulated lorry - congrats!! Published: 16/04/12 | |
Andy's BGR report - 31st March 2012Andy Blackett has kindy sent details following his successful completion of the Bob Graham Round not so long ago- read the account of his journey in this report. John Published: 16/04/12 | |
Orienteering event - Hamsterley - Sunday 1st AprilJust to let you know that there is an orienteering event on at Hamsterley on Sunday 1st April, details can be found at: www.northern-navigators.org.uk/fixtures/010412.html Patrick Published: 28/03/12 | |
Subscriptions 2012 - Now DueClub subs are due on 1st April, price remaining a very reasonable £10... but if not paid by 15th May then the sub for the year will increase to £15 to reflect the time and hassle that it takes to collect late subs from a small - but persistent number of people who fail to pay despite repeated reminders. See Free Rider Problem for a general description Patrick Published: 28/03/12 | |
DFR on Tour - Holwick - Thursday 29th MarchPlease note that this Tursday's DFR On Tour has changed location to Holwick, nr Middleton in Teesdale. We will run a section of the Cronkley Race route to take advantage of the longer days and glorious summer weather. Meet outside the Strathmore Arms, Holwick (nb - do not park in the pub car park as new owners and seems to be busier so we don't want to use the space that customers could use). Grid Ref: 909268 meet just before 7pm for a run of about 8 miles followed by a pint in the pub (they do serve food but we may be a bit late for that), approx 1 hr 30 mins so bring a head torch as will be dark by the time we are returning. The ground on Saturday evening was reported as "good to soft"..... Patrick Published: 26/03/12 | |
Bedlamite Film - Fell Running VideoWe thought you might be interested in viewing this great short film about the joys of fell running - and night running in particular. Patrick Published: 27/02/12 | |
DFR on Tour - Waldridge - Thursday 23rd FebruaryMeet for a 7pm start at the Felledge RSPCA shelter just off the A167 at Chester Moor. If you are coming from Durham towards Chester le Street, after the Total garage at Chester Moor take the next left turn down a small unlit lane signed 'Waldridge', with the shelter located at the far end of the lane. Steve Published: 22/02/12 | |
The Adventure Show - BBC iPlayerLast years OMM in scotland was covered on BBC Scotland "The Adventure Show." Jim Mann was shown giving advise on the kit you need to carry and Duncan Archer was interviewed after winning the elite category. Brief shots of Mike Mallen & Willie Bell were also on the show as they started the 2nd day - you might also recognise the two characters on the opening page. Watch the show here - available until 7:59PM Tue, 21 Feb 2012 Many thanks to Graham Bradshaw for reporting this. John Published: 21/02/12 | |
Club AGM - 14th March 2012DFR's AGM will be held at Karen's house in Fir Tree on Wed 14th March at 7pm. If you are interested in supporting the club through putting yourself forward for one of the positions on the Committee the Club would be delighted to hear from you. If you are interested, but would like to know more about what might be involved, please get in touch - either by e-mailing the standard DFR e-mail address or by asking someone on a Thursday night after training - Patrick, Alan, Steve G, Matt, Stu, Mike , Karen, Brian, Denise can all give you an indication of what it's about and who to speak to in more detail. If you need directions to Karen's house, ask on a Thursday night or e-mail the DFR address through the contact form If you have any items for business at the AGM please e-mail the DFR address; additional nominations may also be made at the Annual General Meeting. We encourage you to attend the AGM - it's your club so come along and get involved! Patrick Published: 14/02/12 | |
The Survival 2012 - Saturday 24th MarchThe Survival is a friendly event based on an orienteering course of about 26 miles to be completed within the 12-hour time limit. It is open to runners and walkers. There will be a series of checkpoints identified by a grid reference and description. The aim is to visit each checkpoint in the order given on the route card. This event is organised by Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team and raises vital funds to support their work helping people missing or injured on the North Yorkshire Moors. Further information about The Survival 2012 can be found here. John Published: 08/02/12 | |
Club Championships 2012 races announced<The DFR club championship races have been announced and can be found in the championships section of the website. There are eight races this year with each runners best four results to count. We have tried to have a couple of classics with some more local races and NE champs counters plus a couple of different things to mix it up. Good luck everyone. Matt Published: 12/01/12 | |
Prizes, prizes, prizes...This year we have introduced two new trophies - the Coaches Trophy and the Chairman's Cup. Details of the recipients are given below. Arranging as prize giving has proved difficult so the prizes will be given out (by headtorch) after next Thursday's training session at Hamsterley. Well done to both winners! As DFR grows, which it certainly is, there is an under lying expectation of reward and recognition from the members, hence the addition of the Coaches Trophy. So what is it and how do I win it? Well you know what I have not a clue what the criteria is, all I know is that, we will look area's such as work effort at training, development during the year and DFR input and support. The person whom will win it will be an obvious choice as this year was. If we had this trophy a few years ago, winners would have been Amanda Bates, Alex Menarry and Ros Kelsey. Back to 2011, the winner this year has put a huge effort into training and the development during the year at training and results at races are there for all to see. He has had to pick himself up and dust himself down from an unsuccessful BGR. A regular Thursday night attendee, he also feeds back on training sessions, I cannot give examples as most contain strong language but more often is constructive and has help shape some new sessions and the schedule. Capping off a fine year with a win at the Hobble a few weeks ago, the name on the first trophy is Andy Blackett. - Stu The Chairman's Cup is another new prize. It recognises 'behind the scenes' support for the Club - the type of activities that, without which, DFR wouldn't work as well as it does and be able to offer the variety of activities that it does. Awarding this was easy, there is one individual who, since the formation of DFR back in the dim and distant past has worked tirelessly and with immense good humour and patience to ensure that DFR's Thursday night sessions are interesting, varied and work well. As a result of his efforts, DFR can offer something that very few fell running clubs can provide - supervised sessions led by one of the UK's few qualified Fell & Hill Running Coaches. Every member of DFR who has attended these sessions would agree that they have improved as a runner as a consequence Stu Ferguson is the worthy winner of the Chairman's Cup. Patrick Published: 07/01/12 | |
New EventsNorthern Navigators are sending an open invitation to DFR for their next Orienteering event at Watergate/Washingwell Woods Details of the event are here The Yomp Mountain Challenge which is the new revised name for what was previously The Mallerstang & Nine Standards Yomp and is held on and around the fells above Kirkby Stephen. For 2012, the date has been set for June 3rd which is Jubilee weekend and it will also be the 30th anniversary of the running of the Yomp. The Yomp website has all the information and links for registering to enter, including the link to Si Entries, who for 2012, we will not just use for registration, we will also be using their timing system, hence giving an accurate timing record for all entrants. There are three courses, 23 miles. 11.5 miles and 6.5 miles. The event is organised and run by The Rotary Club of Upper Eden and all monies raised goes to nominated charities, for 2012, these are Hospice At Home, Leaukaemia Research and Vision Aid plus donations to the Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue and St John's Ambulance who assist on the day. On average, there are over 600 entrants who take part. John Published: 06/01/12 | |
Unfortunately this year it wasn't possible to locate the race's mid way turn round point in its usual watery location due to river levels and the outbreak of juniper infection in Upper Teesdale. This meant that Samuel the DFR mascot's usual welcome was somewhat constrained. However, he looks forward to welcoming all runners both returning and new in his usual way next year.
DFR has a few keen rock climbers that can be regularly seen on indoor climbing walls and on crags throughout the world. No more keen than Stuart Ferguson, whom won the Male Vets category at Climb North East, Winter Bouldering Ladder 2011/2012. The ladder consists of 4 differing sets of routes with grades ranging from F4 to F9. Each set consists for 36 problems where you get 11 points for a first time clean climb or 10 points for a subsequent climb. Each set last 3 weeks, in December 2011 and the Jan 2012 and the last 2 in Feb and March and you can try the routes as many times as you like, during the 3 week period. This type of competition is great fun and if you have not tried Rock Climbing or want to know a bit more then have a chat to Stu, Andy B, Pippa or Duncan. Rock Climbing is good cross training for Fell Runners helping with flexibility, leg strength and balance.
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