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

Preston Harriers Fell Section :- juniorfellblog        

WHITTLE PIKE Junior Race

Lancashire Junior Fell Running Championships - Cowpe Village, Waterfoot, Rossendale - 20th August 2005

The first ever running of these events for U12 to U20 took place at the same venue the seniors were using for one of their shorter events as part of the Fell Runners Association, English 2005 Championship.

The day was sunny and clear, after overnight rain. The races were organised and marshalled by Rossendale Harriers. Preston Harriers had two junior representatives out in Nichola Jackson and Emily Kevan. Both took part in the U14 race.

Senior runners Mick McLoughlin, Brian Dearnaley and Joe Howard turned up early to watch the races and offer support. Mick was soon out on the hill going over the course and offering encouragement to all of the runners.

The U14 race was over 4.5K with 225m of ascent. This race did not have an easy start, being straight up the fell-side with care soon needed to negotiate a wide stream. The course did leave a long downhill section back to the finish, which was nice after a number of ups and downs.

Nichola Jackson ran well and took the Girls championship and new trophy in 28:41 - Emily Kevan finished 4th after a plucky run.

Nichola also finished up with a new pair of Inov 8 shoes after the draw at the end of the junior races, courtesy of race sponsers, Ultimate Outdoors.

Steve Jackson

Picture of the 2 stars, Nichola Jackson & Emily Kevan with 2 old stagers!

The lady and gentleman may be Emily's grandparents.

The Climb

Emily bravely finishing 4th. Well done Emily.

Nichola picks up the Trophy

Nichola with her Trophy & brand new Inov8's

This prize is tops. The fellshoes are a brand new design, hope you find them comfy Nichola.

BACK2JUNIORFELLBLOG

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