Preston Harriers' fell & trail running section . Some of our fell runners also do cross country and road running, but fell running is our main activity.Fell Running tends to be a Northern sport, the Lake District being the main centre for fell runners. The Harriers are the organizers of Paddy's Pole Fell Race, which usually takes place in June. Our junior fell runners are in a keen fell running section, you can read about them in juniorfellblog below. Preston Harriers running club was established in 1881. Mick McLoughlin the chairman of fellblog did the Bob Graham Round in 2005. Fell Runners are not as much bothered about PB's as they are about 3B's ( a local brewery).

Preston Harriers Fell Section :- fellblog

Borrowdale 2007

Borrowdale , AL , 17m/6500’ 4.8.07. ( Bad Weather Route ).

We were informed before we started that on the advice of the Mountain Rescue the race would not go to Scafell Pike but turn at Esk Hause and go to Sty Head, there were no objections. Even though the cloud was down it was still warm, ideal running conditions, especially for those who knew the route. At 11am almost 400 runners set off and ran straight into a bottleneck as we crossed the bridge to the narrow path on the other side of the river. As I was the only harrier and 20 points in my bum bag I set off steadily with the intention of enjoying myself. On reaching the first steep climb of Bessyboot I spied some of my friendly rival both in front and behind me and so the race was on. We now followed what’s described as the “well worn runner’s trod” across very marshy ground around Glaramara and Alan Crags to the c.p at Esk Hause. The cloud began to lift as we descended to Sty Head and you could see the long line of runners struggling up Great Gable. From here you descend to Windy Gap, contour around Green Gable and go as fast as you legs can carry you on the long descent, following the race route, which by passes Brandreth and Grey Knotts, to Honister Pass. Finally the last climb as we follow the fence to the top of Dale Head, turn right and descend on the very steep slope to Dale Head Tarn. This bit was the toughest in the whole race as it was difficult to keep your balance on knackered legs. As soon as you reach the tarn its flat out on good paths on the down hill run in to the finish back in Rosthwaite. You all missed a cracking days running in the Lakes.

Results,

1^st Ben Bardsley, Borrowdale, 2.18.29

195^th Michael McLoughlin,     3.34.35  

Lots of fell runners break away from their original running clubs, mainly because they have no interest in track & field, fell running being their main interest. The fell running section of our club decided to have their own website, probably for the same reason. Now a V70, George Arnold is our oldest active fell runner. There are a few more of us close behind! One of our top female road runners, whilst marshalling at Chipping Show Fell Race 2007 commented on just how friendly fell runners are.

Preston Harriers Fell Section :-  FELLBLOG  is the proud fell running section of the famous Preston Harriers Athletic Club. Our athletic club has been around for 126 years. We like to call it famous because it is what Brendan Foster calls us on BBC athletic programmes. We are well represented in Track & Field presently by our pride & joy, Helen Clitheroe.  We also have some accomplished road runners. Our Fell runners are a mixed bunch of beer drinkers, most fell runners seem to be like that! We do run lots of races, as can be seen in the site itself. We have a world record holder Pete Benson, you can read about his feat inside. We are pleased that you have visited our website, which of course is mainly about fell running. The website is based in Riley Green, where the blogger is also Mayor of Riley Green. If you want to see more about the club, you can visit our main site. Click here