Tag: ian pickett

Chapelfell Top Fell Race – Race Report

Chapelfell Top Fell Race Saturday, 10th October 2020 Report by Claire Norman   This had been the only race of any creed in my diary since late February and as the date grew closer, I wondered if it might fall victim to the local lockdowns that are ramping up in the North East. No such …

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Yorkshire Threes Peaks – Race Report

Yorkshire Three Peaks Sunday, 30th August 2020 Report by Simon Pryde   Lots of us are missing racing. I read with interest Matt’s re-evaluation of running (A time to reflect), and not so much why it’s important, but HOW it is.   And whilst I agree we can all become a little too obsessed with …

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TBH Member of the Month: September 2018

Congratulations to Ian Pickett, TBH Member of the Month for September 2018. If you were out of the country around the time of the Great North Run and wonder why Ian has been selected as MotM, cast your eyes on this excerpt from the Guinness World Records website..   Many Congratulations Ian on your fabulous …

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2017 Wooler Trail Half Race Report

Ian Pickett reports on the Trail Outlaws half marathon at Wooler.   Trail Outlaws Half Marathon (Wooler): Sunday 19th November 2017    “Dementors are among the foulest creatures that walk this earth. They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay and despair, they drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the air around …

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2017 Virgin London Marathon: Report

Andy Mellon reflects back on Sunday’s London Marathon.   2017 London Marathon and lessons I’ve had to learn to get it right this time   7am Monday 24th April 2017. The sun is shining, there’s no wind and I can still walk downstairs. A good moment to reflect on yesterday’s Virgin London Marathon (VLM) and …

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TBH Member of the Month: January 2017

The club is delighted to announce IAN PICKETT as January’s Member of the Month. Within minutes of asking for nominations, Ian’s name arrived in droves from club members. His selfless organisation of the coach trip to January’s Brass Monkey event was commented by most involved on the journey, with many attributing their race PB/good performance …

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2014 Hexhamshire Hobble: Race Report

Ian Pickett writes this race report.   Hexhamshire Hobble Fell Race: Sunday, 7th December 2014   Heading to the Christmas Party on Saturday night, I was explaining to Nick Varley and Rachel Griffiths that I was going to have a sensible night as I was taking part in the Hexhamshire Hobble on Sunday.  Rachel was not …

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Tyne Bridge Meets Sports Science

In a slightly different type of ‘Race Report’, TBH member Ian Pickett gives his account as he was put through his paces during a science research study he became involved with at Northumbria University.

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