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.

Lakeland Country Fair, Sun 18 Aug This was the penultimate race in the club Junior Championship 2019 series. Success and a good representation of Helm vests in the Senior race was matched by our upcoming juniors. 

Climbing legs

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 Deceuninck - Quick-Step Cycling Team in this year's Vuelta in Spain, one of the 3 main grand cycling tours which inc the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia. With so many keen cyclists in the club we wish him well and will be keenly looking out for him in the race.

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 HERE ) and, through a generous donation, the club has been able to provide waterpouches for all junior runners.  

On Wed 26 June, Junior training moved en masse to Tebay for the junior fell races. 57 Helm junior vests and a lot of great racing. Well done all our juniors who took part.

Clougha Pike, Sat 22 June - some of our youngest through to some of our oldest juniors were racing! Lewis is seen here representing Cumbria for the inter-counties fell racing competition. As well as the inter-counties competition for U19s (who ran the challenging Senior course) and U17s, it was an FRA Junior Championship race and a Helm Hill Junior Club Championship race - plus Quernmore gala provided flat races, egg and spoon races, face-painting and ice-creams. A good day out.  

Ready for the off...Helm Hill race night 2019 

Austwick (RESULTS), Killington (RESULTS), Grasmere (RESULTS), Coniston (RESULTS) … the half term holiday week has been busy with Helm Juniors competing at all these places. Killington sports saw a huge turn out of Helm Juniors for an event that is always fun, and this year, once again, did not disappoint, even in the rain.