October Fest!
October has always been one of my favourite months for fell running. I would never class myself as being one of the ‘fast boys and girls’ (even though everyone knows I wear ladies running shorts), but I do always seem…
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay 2021
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay 2021 Thrilled to announce that Keswick AC Men’s team have won the prestigious Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay for the 4th time in a row! Leg 1, Patterdale to Hartsop, via Angletarn Pikes. 4 miles and 1300ft…
A very quick round up!
My most sincere apologies to you all for seeming so lackadaisical with my write ups recently. There has almost been too much news to share with you all! (Plus I’ve been away) But with this very strange season drawing to…
FRA Do 2021
FRA Do 2021 Date: Saturday 6th November 2021 Time: Arrive at 6:30pm and be seated by 7pm please, no later! Venue: Roundthorn Country House. Roundthorn Country House Roundthorn, Penrith Cumbria CA11 8SJ 01768863952 Click here for directions Cost: £28 per…
Training for London Marathon – Martin Medforth
Training for the London Marathon By Martin Medforth As a kid who grew up in a pre-jogging world where distance running was seen to be something that required at least an ability to sustain 6 minute pace over 5 miles…
Therasa’s Lakeland 50
My Epic Weekend! by Therasa Paul I arrived at Dalmain about an hour and a half before the start with stomach churning nerves. Two years ago I was due to start the Lakeland 50 but nerves had got the better…
Welsh 1000m Peaks Race
Welsh 1000m Peaks Race By Matthew Atkinson I originally heard about the race last year and immediately liked the sound of it, the sea to Snowdon via Wales’ four other 1000m peaks, what’s not to like! A unique event for…
Tonk’s Bob Graham Round
My Bob Graham Round by Jacob Tonkin Whenever I tell people I’m a fell runner they ask me “Have you done the Bob Graham?”. It is, after all, one of the biggest and hardest challenges out there. I’ve grown up…
Super Weekend
WHAT A WEEKEND! As momentum begins to build towards a more normal life. The good times have been rolling for Keswick AC! On Saturday 315 of runners took to Blencathra to compete in the second English Championship race of the…
KAC News
Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race 2021. At 23 miles with 8,000ft ascent the Ennerdale Horseshoe is one of the longest fell races in the calendar. This year it was also the first English Championship race. As well as the second race…