Friday club runs

Friday February 3rd: 10.00 sharp at the Brown Horse, Winster. They are offering a 2 course lunch for £7 apparently!

Ambleside AC juniors

For those of you who are unsure which venue we're at over the next few weeks, here is a list of dates:

  • Ambleside Parish Centre - 2nd Feb, 23rd Feb and 15th March

  • Ambleside Rugby Club - 9th Feb, 16th Feb, 1st March, 8th March

11th Malcolm McDougall Memorial Netherhall 10 Mile Road Race

Cumberland AC website is currently undergoing a redesign and we are having some difficulties so, in the meantime, I should be grateful if you would inform your members that the Netherhall 10 will take place on Sunday 26th February at 11.00am starting at Netherhall School, Maryport.

I am attaching a copy of the entry form for use by your members.

My thanks to you and I look forward to seeing you at Netherhall School.

Kind regards.

Craig Kershaw - Chairman Cumberland AC

 CLICK HERE FOR AN ENTRY FORM

 

Junior Presentation

Presentation to Junior Champs winners from 2011 club championship on Thursday January 26th 2012, Rugby Club, from 6.15pm. 

All seniors welcome to call in and support our juniors and make them feel special (snacks and
party food available).

 Click here for junior results

Langdale Horseshoe

Saturday 13th October 2012 - 11am

MORE DETAILS

2012 Club Championships

List of races now available - first race will be the "Golden Pearl" Reston Scar on Sunday 19th February (11.25km/601m)

List of races  

DOWN HILL ONLY RACE

Saturday 14 January 2012 - Start time 1pm at the top

 Results

Loughrigg-Silver Howe Chase

26th February 2012 -  at 12 Noon AM 8.5m/2500'

Start from bridge at back of the park: finish in park - route to include Lily Tarn "finish".

Registratin at Rugby Club from 10.30 - usual soup, tea and flapjack after for £3 entry.

Wansfell Fell Race

 (2.5 miles, 1500’) - Tuesday December 27, 2011

  results

Kirkstone Handicap race 2011

 Handicap results

Snow, Giggles and Hiccoughs - My 1st attempt at a Winter Bob Graham

Mhairi's winter BG report - December

READ HERE

Ambleside AC Christmas Party!

Saturday December 17, 2011:

Venue.....Hydro Hotel, Bowness
Time.......7.30 for 8pm
Cost........£23
Format....3 course meal (carvery) and tea/coffee
followed by music from the hotel DJ!

If you want to go, please contact Helen on ferguson531@btinternet.com ASAP!!!

Cheques to Roger at his home address payable to 'Ambleside AC'

We also need you menu choices!

Ambleside AC AGM Report 6th December 2011

 CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS | JUNIOR report from Kate here

The 2011 Ambleside Achievement awards

For those attending the Club AGM (Tuesday 6th December) there will be an opportunity to vote for the most deserving male and female for this award. For those unable to attend please could you email me with your nominations (male and female) no later than Monday 5th December.

All votes at the AGM will be made anonymously and all email votes will be treated in confidence.

The Ambleside Achievement Award was instigated by Jane Reedy back in 2008 to recognise not necessarily the best runner in the Club but the greatest achievement by a member of our Club. The achievement could be in a single race, a season of races or results, a significant progress over the season, a recovery or comeback from injury or illness, outstanding contribution or service to the Club, or indeed anything deemed worthy of recognition as an achivement…

The winner will be announced at the Ambleside Christmas Dinner (Saturday 17th December), with the trophies being presented by our very fine captains: Anna Forrest and Ian Barnes.

Ben_Abdelnoor@yahoo.com 

A friendly challenge from CFR

Greetings! We would like to invite all Ambleside AC fell runners and others to join CFR and other local clubs for a friendly fell race (is there such a thing)? next saturday. Please consider posting the attached on your website or email to all your members if you have this facility.
From CFR (the best club in Cumbria, unless you can prove otherwise!)
All the best Peter Crompton CFR

 MORE DETAILS

2011 Club Championships

Final results for 2011

List of races  | RESULTS

Dunnerdale photos

Thank You to Dan Dux and Anna for a cracking selection of photos from the final race of the club champs

 CLICK HERE TO SEE Dan's ALBUM  

CLICK HERE TO SEE anna's ALBUM  

LDMTA

The LDMTA AGM will be held on Friday 25th November at Wilf’s Cafe, Staveley

There will be an illustrated talk after the AGM: From Moreland to Mongolia by bike by Nicky Davies and Jon Bardgett. The AGM will start at 6.30 followed by a buffet at 7.15 and the talk at 8pm.

Attendance at the talk is free but tickets for the buffet meal are £8.  No need to attend the AGM but please come to the buffet and talk.  All welcome!

TUESDAY TRAINING SESSIONS

We're back at Ambleside Rugby Club for Tuesday evenings - 6.45pm start.

Winter training

Langdale Horseshoe 2011

Saturday 8th October 2011 - 11am

MORE DETAILS | RESULTS & REPORT

2011 THREE SHIRES RACE - Results

AL/13 miles/4000 ft - Saturday 17thSeptember, 11am

 UPDATED results

 

THREE SHIRES RACE SAT 17TH SEPT

PARKING Please note that due to the recent very wet weather we shall be using the Hodge Close Quarry GR316 017 for all competitor parking. Parking can only be accessed via the Ambleside-Coniston road at GR 313 998. Parking will be signed and marshalled from Little Langdale road end. Do not try to find informal parking in Little Langdale as this will jeopardise the future of the race. Anyone found doing so will banned from entry in the future.

Please allow 30 minutes extra time for the 2k walk in. There will be a tent at race assembly for bags.

JUNIORS There will be no Junior Races this year because of the extended walk in to Race Assembly.

We apologise for both these late changes.

Thanks Selwyn

TRAINING SESSIONS - Thursday evenings, 6.45pm

Meet at: University of Cumbria Sports Pavilion, Rydal Road, Ambleside
Directions: Heading towards Grasmere, go past police and fire stations, turn left after Uni Halls of Residence (Fairfield Hall and Helvellyn) opposite Ambleside Health Centre. Free car park.

Sessions will include speedwork, hill reps, fartleks etc. helping to maximise performance, building on speed, strength and stamina. Some sessions will be on the hills, but there will also be some sessions where we work on the flat, either on roads or playing fields, or maybe a mixture of the two.

2011 THREE SHIRES RACE

AL/13 miles/4000 ft - Saturday 17th September, 11am

MORE DETAILS

TUESDAY TRAINING SESSIONS

Tuesday September 6: Brotherswater

Tuesday September 13: Drunken Duck

Ladies Captain Report

MORE DETAILS

Ambleside AC Juniors – report August 20, 2011

MORE DETAILS

One or two helpers wanted

I realise the majority of Amblesiders will be at the championship race at Sedburgh, but…

Lakeland Country Fair Fell Race (6.5 miles, 2350 ft, AM) is on Sunday 21st August. Sam Clarke normally organises it, as well as Coniston Country Fair Fell Race and Coniston Fell Race, but he’s away on holiday this year so I’ve volunteered to do it. Although the country fair people supply some marshals, I’d like one or two people to help with registration and the finish. Please contact me if you can help or would like more information.

Many thanks
Nigel

BG 27th August ANTI-CLOCKWISE!!!!!

Hi folks,

I've decided to set off at 2 am because it will allow for a finish at an acceptable hour (before 9pm I hope). A dark stretch on easier ground methinks, Ropeman in place at Broad Stand. Are there any Supermen or women who could run Honister to Dunmail?? This would save a bit of petrol and hassle but allows for a food stash and more food with the ropeman.Dont worry somebody can be there but I'm considering alternative options.

Its time for a bit of firming up of who and where and I would be pleased if you could help me out. A couple of pints at 9pm should be enjoyed. For those limited in energy, I would enjoy them to do the final descent off Skiddaw The Prison Chaplain Rev Glynn Jones has signed up for this bit. He was impressed by "the craic" at Threlkeld during 'Fred's Run' recently and it would be nice to show him that this is a fellrunner norm.

Its not an accident that its on a bank holiday so restoration of sleep can be arranged.

Gary Thorpe

One for the girls again - sorry guys!

I've been offered 3 Berlei sports bras for testing - they want a range of different sized testers.

If you are currently running and are happy to write a review, can you please get in touch via email with required size - it'll be first come first size, but needs to be the range of sizes...

Britta x

Blisco Dash 2011

2011 RESULTS

Calling all female members-sorry guys this one is just for the girls!!!

All lady members of Ambleside AC are cordially invited to Summer Supper and Cocktails at Cath Musetti’s on Saturday August 13th 2011 from 7pm onwards.

MORE DETAILS

Ambleside Juniors - Thursday Training change of venue

Meet at: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA SPORTS PAVILION, RYDAL ROAD, AMBLESIDE (from 21st July)

Situated behind Fairfield and Helvellyn (ex halls of residence) on Rydal Road - opposite the Health Centre.

MORE DETAILS

club runs

Schedule for Tuesday and Sunday runs now available.

Tuesday July 5: 3 Shires - 6.45pm prompt

Sunday July 10: Sun, Coniston 10am prompt

MORE DETAILS

Ambleside Juniors

Tuesday Club Run

Committee meeting (Tony, Colin & Roger) at Booths today suggest 3 Shires for next Tues eve.

Tuesday July 5: 3 Shires

Great Lakes Run 2011

Saturday June 18, 2011 - 13miles/21km 7000feet/2000m

Click here for 2011 results

Sports Charity Auction

Please could you spread the news of this fantastic  taking place on 24th June 7.30pm Millom Rufc Haverigg LA18 4DF - WITH FREE ENTRY

Items include pieces from Paula Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Liz Yelling, Liam Harrison, New Zealand cricket team, quality sports clothing from Saucony, Do Running, Xempo, a Garmin Training watch, donations from Runners World and Running Fitness magazines and more.

Bar available and ample parking

I look forward to seeing you there all proceeds to the Brathay Trust

Penny Moreton
10 Marathons in 10 Days finisher 2011 and unofficial world record holder v50

Ambleside AC Juniors Championship – Summer 2011

For the Championship, your best 4 results will count from a possible 6 races.

MORE DETAILS

Fred’s Round

Fred Rogerson put his heart and soul into the Bob Graham Round for over forty years. It is because of Fred that we have the precious playground that is the 42 Peaks and any Bob Graham Club member must feel that he or she owes Fred a huge debt. And yet the sad fact is that Fred never managed to complete the Round himself.

Well now a suggestion has been made by the Rogerson family to the Bob Graham Club for a fitting memorial to Fred.

FIND OUT MORE

Fairfield 2011 - Results

Saturday 14th May 2010 - AL  9m/3000’

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the race and to all the many volunteers, without whom, the race would not happen. Special thanks to the community at Rydal Hall, St John’s Ambulance, Terry and Margaret Livesey, and Pete Bland Sports for sponsoring the prizes.

RESULTS | PHOTOS

bilbo’s café

job vacancy for café manager

bilbo’s café is a climbers / runners / walkers / cyclists café situated on the first floor above the Lakes Climber and Runner shop in Ambleside. The café serves simple, wholesome food at reasonable prices.

Manager’s responsibilities include: cooking, serving, staffing, menu, cleaning and hygiene, marketing, book-keeping. All with the support of the café owners. Terms and conditions subject to discussion.

apply to martin: martinbagness@aol.com  015394 3418

Accommodation Available in Kendal

A double furnished room available to rent in a shared house in the Low Fellside area of Kendal.

Full use of house including, living/kitchen areas, bathroom, garden and shed. Parking available. Cost including bills £330 per month.

If interested please contact Natalie on 07711693704 or email natsmountain@hotmail.com.

AMBLESIDE JUNIOR RUNNERS

First Session: Thursday 5th May 2011

MORE INFORMATION

The 6TH Annual Ambleside AC Loughrigg Orienteering Score Event

Tuesday 12th April 2011. Club Championship counter!

RESULTS

Anniversary Waltz - Photos of Ambleside runners

Visit www.athletesinaction.co.uk/ for more photos

Loughrigg Fell Race

Reports and results from the Loughrigg Fell Race and Todd Crag Junior race

REPORT & RESULTS

Grizedale Trail race

Many Thanks to all who helped at yesterdays race, and well done to those who ran!

Results and photos are on the race website now. I'm not sure how much we have raised for the Bendrigg Trust yet, but i will let you know as soon as we've paid all our expenses!

results and photos

SUMMER Training Schedules

Provisional schedule - please get back with any changes/suggestions,... as soon as possible!

Lets all get involved to get the Sunday runs going again! So if there's anything that would make you come more often than you currently do, please get in touch!

New dates/TIMES here

Lakes Runner Sports Performance Clinic
Invites you and your fellow runners to join our brand new Performance Programme for Runners

find out more

Club Vests Unite at Mt Terako Challenge, 20km, 2040m

I look and feel as though I’ve been in a fight. I’m covered in bruises, scratches and bumps. This is the results of the Mt. Terako Extreme Challenge-completed yesterday.

Read report  

Ambleside AC proudly presents
Todd
Crag Junior Fell Races

Wednesday 13th April from Rothay Park, Ambleside

find out more

Club Runs:

Friday run (18th March): Wilf's. As usual the whistle will go for the start at 10.00 sharp.

Do you think you are good enough? Go on, do you?

(with apologies to Arnie)

Helene Whitaker explains changes in the Lake District Mountain Trial

 Read herE  

Loughrigg-Silver Howe - Race Date confirmed!

Sunday 20th February - 12 Noon

8m/2500'  - Route to include Liliy Tarn checkpoint, so a perfect chance to test out what will be a championship race in June!

Registration from 10.30am at Ambleside Rugby Club

This is the first AAC Club Championship race!

Results

Bus to Long Mynd

There is to be a club minibus to the Long Mynd English Championship Race on Sunday 6th March.

Tony has kindly volunteered to drive and the bus is a 15 seater. Demand will probably be high so please email Dan D to secure a place.

The cost is £10 per person including petrol – the club is subsidising the rest the cost beyond this.

Pick ups will be Ambleside, probably at 7am, then Kendal and we will probably get drinks and a pizza in Kendal before dropping off in Ambleside in the evening.

Dan D

Wansfell Race

Saturday February 5, 2011 - 12noon

Report & Results

Jane & Matt in NZ: Back to our Roots!!!!

After pounding the roads Jane and Matt returned to their roots in the Croesus Race.

Read report  

Club Runs:

Friday run (21st Jan): 10am - Elterwater Common
Saturday run (22nd Jan): 9am - Coniston (Old Man along the ridge to Swirl then Wetherlam and back down for a coffee ) - contact Nick and Al

2011 Club Championships

The 2010 Club Championships were a great success with 52 club members scoring at least one point. Here are the races for 2011.

Read report  

Jane & Matt in NZ: New Year’s Day 2011

Three Ambleside vests paced the roads of Monaco, just outside Nelson on hot, windy, New Year’s Day 2011, preparing for a….10km!

Read report  

Broughton Runners - 2010 UPDATE

It’s been another busy year for the young members of Broughton Runners.

 Read report  

Kirkstone Handicap race

7.00pm 14th DECEMBER, 2010

A cool and cloudy evening saw 16 of the club's finest loitering on a street corner in Ambleside, awaiting the nod from the timekeeper to dash up the Struggle and win the coveted trophy...

 Read report  

Spotted on the hill

Chris captures Jim's BG training...

 Read report  

Ambleside AC AGM Report 7th December 2010

 Read report  

Xmas do....Friday 17th Dec

Not long to go now - we need to give final numbers asap. If your name is not on the list and you would like to come, please put a cheque in the post to Roger asap and let myself or Helen know. If your name is on the list and you haven't paid - please send a cheque asap...

 

Same venue and format as last year.

Yacht Club.
7.30 for 8pm
£22 per person. 2 course meal plus coffee/tea/mince pies
The band are playing again.
Any special dietary requirements to be emailedCould you please let Helen or Britta know how if you are coming and give cheques to Roger at his home address payable to 'Ambleside AC'

 MORE DETAILS  

Hello from NZ - Flagpole Hill 21km
Last weekend Matt and I completed our second race out here. Again we flew the AAC flag, both sporting our club vests.

...READ MORE FROM THE REEDY's

The 2010 Ambleside Achievement awards

(…for one year only to be renamed The Jane Reedy Ambleside Achivement Award. She ain’t dead, just can’t be with us!)

For those attending the Club AGM (Tuesday 7th December) there will be an opportunity to vote for the most deserving male and female for this award. For those unable to attend please could you email me with your nominations (male and female) no later than Tuesday 7th December.

All votes at the AGM will be made anonymously and all email votes will be treated in confidence.

The Ambleside Achievement Award was insitgated by Jane Reedy back in 2008 to recognise not necessarily the best runner in the Club but the greatest achievement by a member of the Club. The achievement could be in a single race, a season of races or results, a significant progress over the season, a recovery or comeback from injury or illness, outstanding contribution or service to the Club, or indeed anything deemed worthy of recognition as an achivement…

The winner will be announced at the Ambleside Christmas Dinner (Friday 17th December), with the trophies being presented by our very fine captains: Becky Cash and Ian Barnes.

Ben_Abdelnoor@yahoo.com

LDMTA Talk

You are invited to the Lake District Mountain Trial Association Talk to be held at the Hawkshead Brewery, Staveley, near Kendal, Cumbria on Friday 26th November 2010 about 8.45pm, £5 on the door.

This years illustrated talk will be given by Dave Birkett and is called “Living in Lakeland (A Local Climbers Thoughts on Paradise)”

Hope to see you there.

Anne Salisbury - 01539 821305 anne1salisbury@btinternet.com

AMBLESIDE AC ON FACEBOOK

I know this won't be for all, but it seemed the easiest way to share info on training runs and recces, photos and videos... I'm keen to appoint a few folk as 'admin' so if you're happy to keep an eye on the page and are happy to use facebook, please send me an email!

I'm keen to know whether anyone who's not got a Facebook account can see the page!

VIEW THE PAGE HERE

2010 Championship RACES & RESULTS

LIST OF RACES | Final results

Winter Training Schedules

Lets all get involved to get the Sunday runs going again! We need a few more women on the tuesday runs too!

New dates/TIMES here

Wednesday evening Fun: 3-4km orienteering courses

Warloc Orienteering - Urban sprint series

The Winter 'Warloc' Orienteering series is a joint venture between Warrior and Lakeland OC on four consecutive Wednesday evenings starting on 17th November.

Give the series a go to add some variety to their Winter training.

Click here to find out more

Hello from sunny Nelson

Matt and I have got a spot that we’re renting; we’ve found some work and are attempting to find some friends. We miss you all!

...READ MORE FROM THE REEDY's

FRA Presentation Dinner 2010

In recent years the turnout for the FRA dinner has been rather weak... but under Captains Barnes and Cash we've had a great year and some great results. The men will be collecting 3rd in the English Championships and Jane Reedy has won the Ladies Lakeland Classics Trophy Award.

The FRA Presentation Dinner is to be held at Kendal Green Hotel on Saturday 13th November. This is the same day as the final race in the Ambleside AC Club Championships at Dunnerdale.

Let's have a big turn-out for both events and make it a day to remember... Captain Barnes has promised to run the Dunnerdale fell race in nothing but a pair of Walshes and his hideous 1970's pre-fashion era shorts, whilst Simon Stainer and Dan Duxbury have promised to do some 'bare-chested moshing' at the FRA Dinner.

Could be worth getting a ticket or two?

Tickets for the FRA Dinner from Pete Bland, 12 Danes Road, Staveley, Cumbria LA8 9PW. Tel: 01539 821688. - or from PB store in Kendal

Tickets were £20 each for the first 200 - not sure whether that still applies or whether they have gone up!

Dunnerdale,  Saturday 13 Nov - AS, 5m/1800', 12 noon start from Broughton Mills.

Langdale Horseshoe

Saturday 9th October 2010 - 11am

MORE DETAILS  |  RESULTS  | PHOTOS

Ian Hodgson Relays 2010

Report from Gary Thorpe

MORE DETAILS

Three Shires Race - Parking and Start

 2010 RESULTS  | PHOTOS by Steve Angus

LEAVING DO

Dear all,

Just to remind you all that Matt and I are having a leaving party on Sat 28th August at Burneside Cricket Club from 7pm.

We would be very grateful if you could bring something to contribute towards the buffet.

There is a fancy dress theme of 'Down Under'-think Kylie, Crocodile Dundee, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, sea things, Lord of the Rings, All Blacks, Aussie hats....

Please spread the word-the more the merrier.

Hope to see you all there.
Jane and Matt

Ian's 50th Birthday Fell Race

Fancy dress fell race up Lingmoor from Three Shires on Thursday the 20th May.

DETAILS | PHOTOS

Fairfield Horseshoe 2010

RESULTS

 

Club Run & Meal at The Kirkstone Inn: Tuesday June 15th

A regular feature at the start and end of the summer training schedule has been a Tuesday night run followed by a meal at Wilfs. Given its popularity it seems suitable to put a mid-season Tuesday run and meal on, this time at the Kirkstone Inn, courtesy of Rich Stevens and Jane. Hoorah!

DETAILS

The 5TH Annual Ambleside AC Loughrigg Orienteering Score Event

Lakes Runner, 6pm onwards Tuesday 13th April 2010. Club Championship counter!

DETAILS | RESULTS

Your 5 minutes of Fame? Loughrigg Fell Race on TV

How many Ambleside runners can you spot?

WATCH the film here

Summer Training Schedule

The Coniston reccies have both been brought forward by a week - please check the updated schedule!

SUMMER SCHEDULE HERE

SPRING SOCIAL

As usual Tony has arranged a meal at Wilf's for the launch of the summer Tuesday evening training schedule. Numbers are needed by March 26th at the latest!

DETAILS

Marshals wanted

Marshals wanted for the Helly Hansen Adventure Challenge on the 21st March... £75.00 for a long day 7.30am onwards and £50.00 for 9.00am onwards. We need around 25-30 so spread the word and send me your contact details if keen... its in Grizedale forest Cumbria...

Contact Paul Magner direct....paul@trailplus.com for further details

Lisa Dent

Coniston 14

March 27, 2010

Damage to the bridge between Water Yeat and Nibthwaite during the floods in November has meant we have had to lengthen the course to make the circuit of Coniston Water. The race will continue beyond Water Yeat to Lowick, cross the bridge and turn back towards Nibthwaite. This will make the total distance 16.7 miles. There will be an extra water station at Nibthwaite"

The Race will be called the Coniston 14 Plus.

Records times will need to be suspended for this year

Many thanks .

David Walmsley (Coniston 14 Committee)

Great Grizedale Trail Race

Entries now open

Kendal Winter League - Scout Scar

 CANCELLED!

Wansfell Race

RESULTS

Kirkstone Handicap race

7.00pm 8th December, 2009

Report & results

AGM

Next Tues 1st Dec at the Rugby Club for the run, followed by the AGM (8.15 ish). Bar open.

Broughton Runners

2009 Update

 REPORT  

Dunnerdale

7th November 2009

PHOTOS from Sue Owen  

Wansfell FELL Race 2009

Sunday 27th December 2009
12 noon 
AS 2.5m/1500' 

MORE DETAILS

Langdale HORSE SHOE 2009

Saturday 10th October 2009 - 11am

PHOTOS FROM KATE | PHOTOS FROM MARK BIRBECK  

END OF SEASON SOCIAL
DRINK, RUN, DRINK!

The Idea: The Dunnerdale Fell Race & Duddon Valley provide the venue for the 2009 end of season club social over the weekend of Friday & Saturday, 13th & 14th November. The idea is for two nights over-nighting in the Duddon Valley with the short Dunnerdale Fell Race sandwiched in between. The weekend should provide good opportunities to have a bit of a laugh and some exercise in a different part of town, squeezing in a few beers and some good food in an awesome location!

MORE DETAILS

WINTer Programme

Back to the Ambleside Rugby Club on tuesday nights!

Check out the new Sunday schedules and if you have any particular ideas/plans or if there's any obvious mistakes or clashes, please get in touch

 NEW WINTER SCHEDULE

2009 Club Champs

Next (and last) event:  Three Shires, Saturday September 19, 11.00am  13m/4000'

 DETAILS  |  RESULT AFTER THE FINAL RACE

Langdale HORSE SHOE 2009

Saturday 10th October 2009 - 11am

MORE DETAILS | FINAL START  LIST   | RESULTS

ELBA HOLIDAY & IRONMAN

Ben Abdelnoor has written a race report from his Ironman race. A summary would be that it was 'tough, but fun'. He writes, "I began by writing a paragraph or two, before I knew it I'd written nearly 2,000 words! Apologies."

FULL REPORT

London Marathon 2010

The club has several guaranteed entries for club members. Please contact Paul, club sec, at  paul@ambleside2.demon.co.uk if interested. Places will be allocated at the club AGM in December.

Off road duathlon in the Lake District

Sunday 15th November 2009

MORE DETAILS

Three Shires Race - Good News

RESULTS

SOUTH CUMBRIA PRIMARY SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION

Will take place on Tuesday November 3rd at John Ruskin School, Coniston at 12 noon. There will be approx 120 boys and 120 girls aged between 9-11 from all South Lakes schools competing . Winners will represent the district at the county champs in January. Any willing volunteers to marshall/time keep/results/first aid/refreshments/general encouragement would be greatly appreciated. As distances are short (1.2k and 1.5k) it will be a short event !!

Please contact Ian Rose at John Ruskin (015394 41306) or Cath Musetti (015394 88939) if you can help.

Cheers, Cath

 

BLISCO DASH 2009

 REPORT & RESULTS  

A Windermere 3 peaks race (trail run)

Does anyone fancy a challenge that involves rowing (and at least one fell runner) around Windermere area? A team of 7 is needed.

Brathay is trailing a challenge on either the 29th or 30th Aug to use as a possible future fund raising event.

Using Brathay’s ‘whaler’ rowing boats the race is in brief:

  • Starting on start line between 2 safety boats where the Brathay enters the lake

  • Row down to Red Knab - drop off runner who runs around road, over Latterbarrow, road to ferry

  • Whaler races to pick up runner

  • Row to fell foot

  • Runner races up / down Gummers How

  • Row to Brockhole or Low Wood

  • Runner races up / down Wansfell

  • Row / race back to finish line in Brathay bay - between headlands

If you want to do it please give Jim your name and he will keep you informed
Mob: 07739646164 email: jim.evans@brathay.org.uk

Ambleside Junior Championship Races

Saturday June 20th 2009

 Come and run ‘The Beast’  DETAILS   RESULTS

Tour de Staveley - Saturday 11th July 2009

I know there are a few keen road cyclists amongst us at the moment so I just wanted to let you know about Toby's Tour de Staveley which is on Saturday 11th July. It is a non competitive ride and there is a long course (45 miles) and a short course (25 miles). It's a really good event and your entry includes a post French meal at Wilfs plus drinks. Tickets are £16 and you can get them in the shop or online. I know a few of you came along last year either to cycle or marshall. Would be lovely to see you there. More details are on the website: www.wheelbase.co.uk

Wilier and Cannondale will be there with a selection of road bikes to demo as well so if you fancy trying one you can book one out for the ride but you'd have to get in quick! If you don't fancy riding and would be free to marshall please let me know.

Carolyn x

Email c.mackintosh@stramongate.cumbria.sch.uk 

Ullswater Country Fair

Senior fell race and the English Junior Uphill Championships - Sunday, 28 June 2009

Registration 11am-12.30pm, Junior races 1pm - 1.45pm, Senior race 2pm

This is a super event from a very attractive country show. The senior race is an excellent Grasmere style blast up and down.

The race is not organised by a local club, and they struggle to find people to help out. Adding the Uphill Champs makes it even harder. As Ambleside is one of the local clubs, I said I would try to get her some help. I will be on registration, until it is time for me to do my Junior Coordinator stuff!

I would be very grateful to anyone who can spare some time to assist Christine Kenyon.

If you can, could you contact her at patterda@globalnet.co.uk

Thanks in advance, and see some of you there.

Richard Lecky-Thompson    FRA Junior Coordinator (and Ambleside AC)

Fairfield HORSE SHOE 2009

Saturday 16th May 2009 - 1pm

MORE DETAILS | PHOTOS |  RESULTS

Puma Hawkshead Trail Race

Carolyn, Eddie & Stuart represent AAC - photos courtesy of Sue Owen

 PHOTOS

The 4TH Annual Ambleside AC Loughrigg Orienteering Score Event

Ambleside Rugby Club 6pm onwards Tuesday 14th April 2009

MORE DETAILS | RESULTS

Loughrigg FELL Race 2009

Sponsored by KD Sports, Ambleside

Wednesday April 8, 2009 - 7pm 4m/1000'

MORE DETAILS | RESULTS

Caption Competition

Bottle of wine to the winner at the next club do.

Summer Programme

Confirmed Wilfs for Tuesday 31st March
7.45pm/8pm for the meal
(Out by 10pm latest)

Cost £8. Bookings to me at watershed@enterprise.net or 01539 720058 by
midday Friday 27th March. Pay Wilfs on the night.

Beef chilli with rice and salad or Sweet potato stew followed by plumb
and pear sponge or apple pie.

Will check with Brewery if they wish to open.

 NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE

Loughrigg-Silverhowe Feb 22, 2009

PHOTOS | RESULTS

GREAT LAKES RUN DATE CHANGE
Ambleside AC / Lakes Runner have moved the date of the Great Lakes Run to Saturday 27th June (the date in the FRA Fixtures booklet is wrong). This is to avoid clashing with the Tebay Championship race. Race info on www.lakesrunner.com

LADIES UPDATE
Welcome to new members...

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ODG 'DO'

A weekend has been organised at the ODG from Friday 6th February to Sunday 8th February.

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Wansfell Fell Race

Saturday 27th December 2008
sponsored by Lakes Runner Ambleside

 RESULTS & REPORT

A New Men’s Team Captain

For those that weren’t aware I have taken over as Men’s Team Captain for 2009...

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Kirkstone Handicap race

Tuesday 16th December - 7pm

 RESULTS & REPORT

STEVE PLANNING FOR BGR IN MAY

I am planning to attempt the Bob Graham Round on Saturday 9th May, going anti-clockwise and setting off from the Moot Hall at 7am.

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Ambleside AC AGM Report 2nd December 2008

 DETAILS

Ladies Report

Apologies for not being at the AGM! I’m sitting in front of the fire feeling a bit meek (the snow was bad!) and I have only just recovered from a rather torturous car journey to London at the weekend...

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WANTED: Turbo Trainer

Anyone got a turbo trainer that theyʼre looking to sell?

Contact Ben: 015394 37184

Ben_Abdelnoor@yahoo.com

Club AGM is on

Tuesday 2nd December at the Rugby club

Following the usual road run. All welcome. The bar will be open.

AMBLESIDE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS!!!!

Please email captains with any nominations by next Monday.

After consulatation with several members it has been decided that final decisions will be made at the AGM, with folk voting for the most deserving male and female. This seems the fairest way.

If you can't make it the AGM please either ask someone to vote for you or make sure you let respective captains know who you want to own the sparkling silver trophies.

Thanks Jane Reedy

jhreedy@hotmail.co.uk    Jondeegan@aol.com  

Dunnerdale

Photos from Sue Owen  

PHOTOS

Wansfell Fell Race

Saturday 27th December 2008

This traditional festive blast is happening this year.

MORE DETAILS | 2008 ESULTS

AMBLESIDE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS...
Another award to add to our ceremonies at the Christmas do (!) Thought it would be good to celebrate the successes of a few more of our runners. So...there will be a male and female achievement award this year, don't get too excited about prizes/silverware, let's not get carried away.

Please email your nominations for male/female to respective club captains by the end of November, final decisions will then be made by captains and engravings made. 'Achievement' could be defined as a running/long distance challenge, making huge progress through the year, great results in races, recovering from an injury/illness etc...

Get those nominations in! 

Thanks Jane Reedy

jhreedy@hotmail.co.uk    Jondeegan@aol.com

3 Shires - Photos

Some classics amongst these!

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Club Champs

FINAL RESULTS

inov8 shoes

I have 2 pairs of inov8 shoes size 7.5

270 (grey race shoe)

330 (orange fell shoe)

The orange shoes I think have been worn once, so look brand new. The grey ones perhaps 10 times. Rather than put them in the OXFAM bin at Asda I thought I'd see if any runners wanted them......important they go to a good home... of course...

Anna annaforrest@hotmail.com

End of Season Thrash

Race, Support, Drink! Dunnerdale Race  1st November 2008

Huge Thanks to Jim for organising this fantastic day out!!!

LDMTA AGM

After AGM talk by Simon Yates

Here's an opportunity to attend a talk by Simon Yates at the Hawkshead Brewery, Staveley Mill Yard, on Friday 7 November at 8.15pm

Simon's one hour talk is part of the AGM meeting for the Lake District Mountain Trial Association (fell runners).

Please send your names to wendy.dodds@mbht.nhs.uk to ensure a place.

Cost is £5 per head on the door unless you had entered the Trial, in which case its free.

An optional Buffet meal between the AGM and the talk, is available from Wilfs @ £7. It needs pre-booking - by Saturday 1st Nov. through Wendy Dodds

London Marathon 2009

The club has several guaranteed entries for club
members. Please contact Paul, club sec on paul@ambleside2.demon.co.uk
if interested. Places will be allocated at the club AGM in December.

WINTER SCHEDULES

These are now up. Tuesday nights are now from the Rugby Club in Ambleside (start @ 6.45pm).

DATES & VENUES

Langdale Fell Race

Saturday 11th October 2008 - 11am

Results

Wilfs

We have arranged for supper at Wilfs after the Tuesday evening run on 14th October.

Run at 6pm and eat at 7.45pm.
Mushroom Moussaka or Beef Lasagna with jacket potato and leaves followed by Sticky Toffee or Fruit Crumble. Cost £8. Bring your own beer/wine as the Brewery will not be open.

You must reserve your place by midday Friday 10th October with Tony Walker at
watershed@enterprise.net  or call 01539 720058

25th ANNIVERSARY THREE SHIRES 

25th ANNIVERSARY THREE SHIRES RACE

Saturday 20th September - 11am 

 IMPORTANT NOTICE:

As of the end of August all of the parking fields for the Three Shires Race are completely waterlogged. If the race was due to happen in the next week we'd have to cancel!

We're hoping for some drying weather over the next fortnight and if we get that everything should be alright.

If we do have to cancel however, we'll put a message up by the Wednesday of race week, so please check before you come!

Keep your fingers crossed!! 

Selwyn and Elaine

Blisco Dash 2008

Report & Results

Get Qualified in Lancashire and Cumbria

Funding available for anyone wanting to do coaching qualifications.

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Lake District Mountain Trial

INCLUDED IN THE CLUB CHAMPS!

Entries are open for this year’s Lake District Mountain Trial (to be held on Sunday 14th September 2008). Online entry is preferred but paper copies are also available. To access all the information, please go to the Trial website www.ldmta.org.uk.

Don’t hang around too long to enter – entries were full long before the closing date last year!

BG SUPPORT NEEDED

Margaret  Mackenzie is a West Cumberland orienteer who's doing the BG next weekend. She is looking for someone for Dunmail to Wasdale.

Date - Saturday 28th June - starting Friday - midnight. Can you let Selwyn know if you are interested.

selwyn@craighouse39.freeserve.co.uk

Ambleside AC 25 th Aniversary Bash

14th June 2008 --- Brathay Hall Ambleside

 A big Thank You to John B & all who helped to make this such a great day!!!!!!!!!! 

The River Rothay Watershed Challenge Route RESULTS

Photos from John Fleetwood PHOTOS

Photos from Kate Jones            PHOTOS

Photos from John B                    PHOTOS

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Helpers needed - Lakes Runner Great Lakes Run

Helpers needed for registration, finish and checkpoint marshalls

 Lakes Runner Great Lakes Run, June 21, 11am - 13 miles / 7000'

Could any Ambleside AC members willing and able to help out at this race please contact Ian Barnes on 015394 31272

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FRA ENGLISH JUNIOR UPHILL CHAMPIONSHIP

ARNISON DASH ~ ULLSWATER COUNTRY FAIR - SUNDAY, 29 JUNE 2008

Ullswater Country Fair is delighted to be hosting this year's FRA English Junior Uphill Championship races - as well as our annual senior fell race (2 miles/1000 ft of climbing). 
We hope that you will join us on Sunday, 29 June 2008.

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The Fairfield Horseshoe

Saturday 17th May 2008 at 1.00pm

RESULTS | PHOTOS (1) | PHOTOS (2)

AMBLESIDE AC EMAIL

Uhmm - this is now up & running again - appologies to all who didn't get a reply to emails sent in the last 4 month!!!!

Cross Bay Challenge Half Marathon

INFO & ENTRY FORM

Fred Whitton

photos (courtesy of John Brockbank)

The 3rd Annual Ambleside AC Loughrigg Orienteering Score Event

A Huge Thanks to Dan, Julia, Gary & Ben for a fantastic evening!

RESULTS

Loughrigg Fell Race 2008

Wednesday 2nd April - 7pm 4 miles/1000'

RESULTS & REPORT | PHOTOS | more photos (courtesy of Sue Owen)

Great North Run Charity Places

I have been asked if any of our members would be interested in running the Great North Run for the Bendrigg Trust. This is a local Lakeland Charity which provides adventure holidays for disabled children and is entirely reliant on dontions and fees.

Bendrigg would provide transport to and from the race, support, encouragement and race T shirt. They would be looking for runners to obtain in the region of £500 from sponsors. The race is on the 5th October. If anyone is interested in running it and supporting a local charity please contact Jo Winchester on 01539793092.

Richard Baker

RACE MAPS

From Pete Bland Sports & Harvey Maps - AVAILABLE SOON!

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2008 AMBLeSIDe AC RACES

  • Loughrigg Fell Race 2008                     Wednesday 2nd April - 7pm     4 miles/1000'
    MORE DETAILS

  • The 40th Fairfield Horseshoe                Saturday 17th May 2008 at 1.00pm
    RESULTS

  • Langdale Fell Race                         Saturday 11th October 2008 - 11am

    MORE DETAILS

  • 25th ANNIVERSARY THREE SHIRES      Saturday 20th September 2008 - 11am

    MORE DETAILS

Spring/Summer 2008 - Training schedules

If you can spot any problems or have any requests, please let me know asap.

MORE DETAILS

Brief summary and Photos of:
The Ambleside Old Boy’s Tour of Mounte Rosa

PHOTOS | REPORT

Spare club place for the London Marathon

Jane is unfortunately unable to run the FLM due to a stress fracture. If any other AAC runner wants to give it a go, please email or call Jane.

01539 732006  jhreedy@hotmail.co.uk

 

Dots 50th & post Grizedale Race bash

Venue.....Helen's house, 66 Victoria Road North, Windermere

Time.....8pm onwards

Date.....Saturday 15th March

Drinks & nibbles provided, with any donations gladly accepted!

Thanks

Helen & Dot

Northern Irish Championship Race

Anyone fancy the Northern Irish Championship race on 5th April. I am thinking of going and would love to fill the car and make it cheaper! There is more info about the race on the NIMRA site. I would probably set off at lunchtime on Fri 4th and aim to return Sat evening after the race.

Dan Duxbury
ddux@hotmail.co.uk

some Important dates in 2008

Getting excited about next year’s running season...

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A letter from Ben - Flagpole Hill, Christchurch

For this race I was down in the South Island, 60km west of Christchurch, close to Arthur's Pass National Park.

MORE INFO

The Boat Race

The perfect winters afternoon...

PHOTOS

Kirkstone Handicap 11 December

The annual uphill only race up the Struggle to Kirkstone will take place on 11 December.  Meet at Rugby Club at 6.30 pm.  An uphill only race, from the bottom of Kirkstone, by the Golden Rule, to the top. 3 miles, 1300ft.

All offers of help with timing greatfully received.  Tel John Fleetwood on 01539 823 271 or email johnfleetwood@phonecoop.coop if you can help.

More travel reports

Britta's Himalaya report & photos

MORE INFO

Momentous news item for the web site:

Shaun is buying a new bike from Evans on Saturday! - everyone is being told - worth a mention!

A letter from Ben - A humbling debut at the Kauri Run

So for anyone interested in my New Zealand exploits I was up on the Coromandel Peninsular for my first race, just 72 hours after flying into Auckland.

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The Dark Winter & beyond

Plans/ideas for the winter & the next season.

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Winter Training schedule

Details of winter training runs.

MORE DETAILS

Boobydoo Bonanza

Report by Jane Reedy

The 40th Fairfield Horseshoe
Saturday 19th May 2007 at 2.00pm

 RESULTS:  

MEN'S SPLIT

Women's Split

MEN's overall

Women's overall

MEN'S TEAMS

WOMEN'S TEAM

 PHOTOS   © Terry Livesey.

Race Results of Ambleside runners

Latest race results. Sorry If I have missed anyone out or forgotten any
races.  Email more results to me at
paul@ambleside2.demon.co.uk

More details

Photos From Bowfell
PHOTOS

Mullardoch Round, 2-3 February 2007

A classic, remote solo unsupported, on-sight winter's round, 48 miles 6130m, 26 hours 8 mins.

John Fleetwood's account of this challenge.

MORE DETAILS

Broughton Runners
An update from Selwyn

MORE DETAILS

Dave’s Diary of the AAC Old Boys Tour de
Mount Blanc

Here is a pdf of the diary from the recent trip.

PDF FILE HERE

 

Loughrigg fell race (AM)

Wednesday April 4, 2007 - 7.00pm

This popular race follows an out and back course from Ambleside to the summit of Loughrigg, a total distance of 4 miles with 1000 feet of climbing.

RESULTS & REPORT

Congratulations

Congratulations to Dan Golding on winning Coniston 14

An excellent result on home territory, with a winning time of 1:15:10.
This is especially impressive given the field of 1359 runners. This
follows  a second place in the Blackpool Half marathon recently.

Of course we now expect a sub 2:30 London Marathon and top 5 finishes in championship fell races (much more important)

Club Handicap - The Kirkstone Challenge Cup

Tuesday 12th December 2006, organised  by Phill Craker & Paul Knowles.

REPORT

Lakeland Classics Trophy 2006

Langdale results and final overall results

MORE DETAILS

Three shires Race 2006

Full results.

MORE DETAILS

 

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