Saddleworth Runners Club

Many will find it hard to believe that Jim Barrott has a botanical streak! But apparently so. He is organising a leisurely run in the Hebden Bridge area on Whit Friday (16th May) - the central focus being the fields of bluebells that can be witnessed in that area at this time of year.

21 SRC's ran the Downhill Time Trial from Foxstone to Dovestones Res. Tom and Tony Marn tied the trial in 3min 54s (a full minute slower than Colin last year) Claire took the honours in for the ladies, with times generally quicker than last year.

Experience a training run "over the Border" - see life in Yorkshire? Meet 6.30 pm Isle of Skye (junction Holmfirth and Meltham Road - New Snoopies). Black Hill,Issues and round Diglee Reservoir.
About 7 miles on tracks.

I've set up a Saddleworth Runners trivia quiz for anyone that wants a 2 minute break from work each day

New questions each day on different subjects.

If you need a membership card for 2007/08, please email me.
I'm only generating cards on demand, so if you need one for road, XC or races abroad, let me know.

Has your fixed rate come to an end? mortgage payments gone through the roof? can’t afford to go on holiday this summer? Then why not consider one of the two exciting events below as an inexpensive alternative to two weeks in the sun – a two day break with your very own club mates.

How's about looking at Saddleworth Fell Race route this Weds 14th, from Churchill changing rooms, and Snoops Loop next Weds 21st? Perhaps meet at Churchill 6.45ish to rationalise transport.

Sue Ratcliffe

There are few places better to be than the lakes on a sunny weekend. I just returned form Reccie-ing Leg 1 of the Bob Graham with Ray Green as navigatron. We ran the whole route on saturday in great weather - with one monsoon shower - Then retired to the pub. Shaun Thompson took on the challenge of sail beck fell race while Ray and I accompanied by Tim Whittaker went for a look at an alternative descent from Blencathra via Middle tongue and Gate Gill. This looks to have great promise as it is not as exposed as Halls fell ridge (which I never enjoy in the dark). Thanks to special guest appearances from Phil Davies and Tim LOrd who hoofed it over to join us on a great weekend.

This Tuesday we are re-running the Downhill Time Trial from Fox Stone down to the little bridge across Dovestones. The plan is to meet at Dovestones Car Park (Susan Hinde take particular note) at 7.30pm (Remember it's Pay and Display) and jog round together up to Foxstone.

Anyone want to run the Chew Edges this Monday meet Tanners at 6.00pm. Alphin,Fox Stone and as far round as we can get before it goes dark(and then some).
Racing snakes need not apply.

David Hickling