Fell

Eskdale Elevation 2023

Mark Burley
EL-E-VA-TION. Who-ooo, whoo-uh-uh. For anyone struggling for pronunciation, your man Bono spells it out in tedious fashion on 2002’s contender for worst song of the year. Thankfully I’ve only come to think of this now, and so didn’t have it going up and down my brain all day. I’d had…

Consistency is key for Harriers at Lee Mill Relays

Mark Burley
Combined Macclesfield Harriers & Matlock Athletic team achieve outstanding 4th place Based in Rossendale, just under an hour’s drive North from Macclesfield, this relay is for teams of four with all team members running the same (c. 10.4 km, 400m ascent) flagged course. Despite its longevity and popularity (this year…

The Isle of Jura Fell Race

Mark Burley
The Isle of Jura Fell Race is described by its website as ‘…a classic on many a fell runner’s wish list; a true test of hillcraft, endurance and fell running technique. It is one of the toughest challenges in British hill racing at this distance, and one of the best…