Blackhill Bounders Running Club.

I have been asked by Ray to advertise the long distance relay 2012. This year we are doing a loop from Helmsley to Helmsley on a route called the Inn Way. (Apparently it passes 30ish inns on the way) The dates this year are 30th June and 1st of July, but leaving Consett on the …

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A few of us are going to do the park run at Durham again this Saturday. Meeting at the sports centre at 7.55 for car sharing.  

  Next off road sunday run will be High Cup Nick. For those who have not run this one there is a stunning view half way round (weather permitting!) Approx 13.5 miles of fell running, there is a little bit on the road but not much. Meeting place as usual in the Queens Road car …

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The next away run is from Wolsingham over the fells and through Hamsterly Forest followed by a bit more fell and finishing on the road, there is a bit of a river plodge and a gilly climb, but a nice run. It is approx 14 miles, but as usual not a fast pace and generally on …

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Approx 12 mile run from Park Head Cafe over the fells to Rookhope, a river plodge on the way, A little bit of road work and then back up the Rookhope Incline and back to the cafe. Meet at the cafe at 8.30. Good run with a few hills thrown in!! Enjoy x  

For those of you off roaders out there, the next away Sunday run will be the Champagne Run. This starts at Blanchland and heads over to Slaley Forest doing a loop, there is a little on the road but it is predominantly over fields and fells. The route is approx 12 miles, very scenic and …

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It is time to undress the tree, I know it is a bit late and the 6th has past, however the decorations need to come down! A good run to start the new year and the start of our (hopefully) regular away sunday runs. the same route as the Decking of the Tree and same …

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Every year before Christmas we run to a lonely tree on Bolts Law Fell to decorate it with baubles and tinsel The run is from Edmundbyers over the fells and back, it is a circular route and is approx 12 miles. This is usually a good run with a rest in the middle to deck …

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Meeting place for those of you going to High Cup Nick is the Queens Road Car Park at 8am from there you can car share if necessary. Remember to take waterproofs and warm clothing, a change of clothing is a good idea for the ride back home. Don’t forget your poppies and have a good …

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A 6 o clock group is going out on Wednesday night, not a fast run, more a steady run. We thought that we would do between 5 and 6 miles. Anyone welcome. For those who prefer a bit of speed there is still the 7 o clock run. You could always double up and have …

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