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December 13, 2013

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Blaydon Race 2023

World and National records may have been tumbling like skittles at last nights Diamond League meeting in Paris but on Tyneside it was a night of Geordie Pride, from Sam Fender’s gig at St James Park to Blaydon Harriers 41st running of the iconic Blaydon Race. Over 4000 runners toed the start line on Newcastle Quayside setting of to the sound of the Geordie Ridley bell which followed a rendition of the famous Blaydon Races anthem. The race was won comfortably by local runner, Gateshead’s Callum Johnson , for the second year running, in 26.44 for the 5.9 mile route. Flloowed by Cameron Allen 27.22 and Alex Brown 27.49. First female was Camilla Mcknepsey in 31.06. Congratulations also to fellow Blaydon Harrier Paddy Garraghan who continued a fine run of form, finishing second in the over 65 category in 38.21 just 8 seconds behind first O65 Thomas Tinley. Unfortunately from a personal view point I was unable to run last night. After having broken my foot at the end of last year, I had t

Running in Montenegro

Montenegro is a small Balkan Country of only 5352 sq. miles (13,812sq.Km.). Yet boasts 5 National Parks, It is a rugged mountainous country with 50 peaks over 2000m in altitude. As such it is a wonderful destination for a spot of trail running, with there being a number of defined trails such as the Bobotor Kuk Trail or the Lovcen Trail which can be found in the Lovcen National Park. The longest running trail in Montenegro is Budva to Kosmach Fort . According to AllTrails.com. While, the Kotor - Kristal - Pestingrad - Velho Zazi - Doborota - Kotor route offers the greatest elevation with 1219m of ascent. This is said to be the most difficult and most popular of all the trails available. With regards to road racing, there are the likes of the Podgorica Marathon in November, the Ostrog Half Marathon in April and the Challenge Budva 5km in September .

The Bishop Wilton Beast

Having been plagued with Calf problems since trying to get back following my broken foot I managed nearly 3 weeks of easy/steady running - obviously time for a race. Not having been on the track for about 10 years the first choice was Blaydon Harriers club mile last Thursday evening where I quickly renewed an old relationship with Lactic Acid as my body didn’t know what had hit as I ground out a 7.34 mile. Next up on Saturday was the first running of the Bishop Wilson Beast. A trail race, with nearly 1200 ft of climbing, it has replaced the Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon which has been a staple of my racing calendar for nearly 40 years. The race is held in conjunction with the Bishop Wilton Show and as we gathered on the Show Field for the start there was a strong wind with heavy grey clouds scudding across the sky. I positioned myself in the middle of the field of runners as we headed out of the show and along a tarmac track before crossing the top of a field and down a very steep hi

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