Seniors' News
Winter Newsletter Content Needed!
Grab a brew, think back over what you've done since July and and start writing up some of those fab adventures, first/favourite/worst races, days/nights on the fells, stories of brilliance/incompetence on the fells, poems, abridged novels, useless inventions, your favourite fell foods, reasons to join Helm etc....we'll take anything! Have a look at the previous newsletters for ideas. Deadline end of October. Send to the newsletter email address (bottom of page). Ta!
Stop Press: Lets hear you entries for the new feature 'Great ideas I've had in a fell race that turned out to be not so great!'
Grisedale Horseshoe and Ilam Fell race - the final counters for the English championship
It is hard to believe that the championship season is now over, and 2019 again proved a success for Helm. Grisedale Horseshoe is a tough race and the club had many runners on the start line for the 5000ft packed into about 10 miles. Kelli Roberts came home 1st to round off a brilliant year and retain her title, as did Hannah Russell in the u23, Sharon Taylor finished third in the table and Bianca Dyer 3rd v40. Rob Jebb maintained his consistent good form to come home 4th at Grisedale and was supported well by Josh Jardine Mike A, Pete Rigby, Adam Perry and Keiran H. Billy Procter was 1st v60.
As a result many of the team placings were still up in the air as we headed for Ilam in the peak district. Only 4 miles and not a cross-country as some had thought, the course contained several steep climbs and slippery descents - not unlike our beloved Helm in fact. Not for the first time Sharon took the honours for the ladies, with Bianca and Marie, helping to secure the open and v40 English titles. Rob came in 1st for Helm in 10th with Mike A, Adam Paul Reilly and Tom Tipping making up the open team. This means we have Gold in the women's open and v40 and Bronze in the men's open and v40, only missing a medal by 1pt in the men's v50. A fantastic team effort for all who ran. Confirmed also was Rob Jebb's Bronze in the open and Gold in the v40 and Billy Procter's Gold in the v60.
Gt Whernside and and a Bob Graham
Well done to Tom Addison and Jack Simpson representing Helm at Gt Whernside with Tom coming 2nd. Now we have all recovered from the dot watching, well done to Jenny Rice on her Bob Graham round completed with 20 seconds to spare!
Peaks Skyline
Well done to Emma J and Laurie K, both on the podium in 3rd at the 29 mile Peaks Skyline.
Creag Dhubh - final British Championship counter
Well done to all those who made the long trip north for the short and sweet final race of the 2019 British Championship. Kelli Roberts won the ladies race to retain her title and was supported by counters Sharon and Hannah to help the ladies to also retain the team title. Josh Jardine was first back for Helm and we think the men's open team secured second place this year (to be confirmed). Also great running has meant, Rob J (Gold in the Men’s V40], Hannah R (Gold in the u23) and Billy P (Gold in the V60.....by a single point!). Special mentions also to Sharon T (silver in the Women’s Open), Bianca D (Bronze in the Women’s V40) and Georgia S (Bronze in the U 23). Some great top 10 performances as well from Josh J, James B and Carrie G. Well done to all those who travelled, raced, gave it death, and generally did the green vest proud. Results.
Round Up
A lot has happened over recent weeks, in particular the British and English Championships at Blackfell, and The Great Lakes Race. A strong turnout in the Great Lakes saw Kelli Roberts maintain the top spot taking an amazing 20mins off the previous record, Sharon Taylor and Janie Oates took the team prize. Rob Jebb was first back for the men in 5th with Josh Jardine in 6th with great runs from Joe Kenny, Mike Ainsworth and Pete Rigby close behind. Blackfell was also taken by Kelli with Sharon Taylor and Hannah Russell counting for the ladies. Rob again was first back for the men with Adam Perry, Mike A, Kieran H, and Tom Tipping for the men. Champs positions here.
Not for the first time this year Rob and Sharon made a family double, this time at a gruelling hot Wasdale. Well done to Joe Kenny winning the Endmoor 10k!
Mourne Highline, The Yorkshire 3 Peaks, Newlands and TWA
The British championship began in Northern Ireland over the same linear course as last year. It's always an eagerly anticipated weekend for Helm runners and we were well represented on the start line and in O'Hare's such is the evening tradition. Despite the race being re-routed due to Storm Hannah and driving wind and rain, we made a great start to this years competition. Kelli won for the ladies and Sharon and Hannah had fine runs to take the ladies team - supported by Jo Rycoft, Bianca D, and Fi Paterson. For the men, Josh J came in 3rd, Rob 9th (1st v40), Mark A 15th, Mike A 17th, and Ben P 36th for a great team effort. Hannah and Josh took the u23 titles and Billy P 1st v60. Results.
Meanwhile the classic Y3P was taking place, and Jo Kenny had a great run for 18th place, and Chloe Lumsden first back of the Helm ladies - many Helm battled it out across the gruelling course. Results. The previous weekend saw the Newlands Memorial race,formerly 'Anniversary Waltz' and TWA races. Rob Sharon Millie and Isla made it a Jebb/Taylor clean sweep winning all their races! Results to follow
Spring Newsletter:
Contributions needed please - deadline end of April. All contributions welcome, any length - here's some ideas: Favourite Races, club champs races, KWL experiences, My First Fell Race kind of things or just what you love about fellrunning. Checkout the old newsletters for ideas. Please let me know if you plan to send something. Send to the newsletter address at the bottom.Thanks, Rick.
Howgill Fell Race
The big day finally arrived, not only was this the 2nd round of the English championship but it was the first time we had hosted a championship race. First mention must go to Adam Perry for the 'vision' of the route and then to all the Helm marshals and helpers who made it happen. Despite all the recceing in cold misty conditions the Howgills surprised us with what felt like the warmest (and longest) day of the year with spectacular sunshine. Rob Jebb had a super run in the conditions to come in second, narrowly pipped at the last by Keswick's Carl Bell. Also counting for the Helm team were Mike A, Adam, Keiran and Paul A. Sharon Taylor had a fine run to finish 3rd helping the ladies to first team with Kelli (4th) and Hannah (13th). Final mention to Katie Mackay (34th) and Joel Jameson (50th) who both had great runs in their first outings in the Helm vest. Howgill Fell Race results.
Not too long ago a Helm junior called James Knox was training up and down the slopes of the Helm every week. This week James found out that he will be one of the riders in the 8 strong 
A lot has happened during the summer so far … the summer social (runs, food, goody bags), Helm Hill youngsters supported by the club to take part in the Dean Macey athletics camps at Sedbergh school, quite a number of youngsters racing consistently in the BOFRA 2019 series (results to date are 
