The West Yorkshire Winter League February fixtures came thick and fast. Given the recent weather it was no surprise that the going was very much on the heavy side, with thick glutinous mud being a staple diet. Surprisingly though rays of sunshine greeted the Toddies at the end of each race, timed to perfection. The first fixture was hosted by …
Great North West Half, 18th February 2024
What’s flat, fast and not very interesting to the average fell runner? Answer: a half marathon on Blackpool seafront! Actually, that’s a bit unfair. If you can ignore the lack of scenery (unless of course you like a sea view) then as a “pure” running experience the Great North Half Marathon is right up there. Starting just north of the …
Wadsworth Trog, February 2024
From behind a window, it appeared to be a day where perfect conditions lay in wait for those hoping to tame a local classic, the Wadsworth Trog, on the first Saturday morning in February. Dry overhead with just the odd patch of rain and conditions topping out at a balmy 8C, what more could you want for a 19.7 mile …