Tag: John Tollitt

Commondale Beacon Fell Race: Report

We’re being spoilt at the moment with an abundance of great race reports, the latest coming from David Beech.   Commondale Beacon Fell Race (8.8miles / 1200 ft ascent): Sunday 24 November 2013 The new Commondale Fell race is a mix of the old Danby Beacon and Castleton Fell Races, situated in the North York Moors …

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Scafell Pike Fell Race: 21st September 2013

Chapter 5. Scafell Pike Fell Race by John Tollitt. As I’m sure you’re all aware, as I’ve been boring you over the last few months, I have been marking my 50th year by doing fell races on the highest  peaks in the British Isles. Having already done Slieve Donard, Carantouhil, Snowdon and Ben Nevis (highest mountains in …

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Ben Nevis Race: 7th September 2013

To celebrate his 50th Birthday later this year, club member John Tollitt is tackling five ‘big’ races in 2013. Here is his latest race report. Chapter 4:  Ben Nevis Race. Just to recap, as I am turning 50 this year, I decided to mark the occasion by doing races up the highest hills in the component …

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Snowdon Race Report: Saturday 20th July 2013

Many congratulations to David Beech and John Tollitt for completing the 2013 Snowdon Race. The event, now it’s 38th year, is considered as one of the greatest in the world of mountain running, and attracts some of the best racers in Europe. However, the event has grown over the last four decades to be one …

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Carauntoonhil Mountain Race Report: 2nd June 2013

To celebrate his 50th Birthday later this year, club member John Tollitt is tackling five ‘big’ races in 2013.   Here is his latest race report.   Chapter 2. Carauntoohil Mountain Race Having ticked off Slieve Donard ( the highest  mountain in Northern Ireland ) last month, the second of my big 5 at 50 …

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Slieve Donard Mountain Race: 11th May 2013 pt 2

There’s always two sides to the story & following on from John Tollitts excellent race report & not to be outdone, Tony Carter sends in the equally brilliant update & account of the days events in Northern Ireland last weekend.

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Slieve Donard Mountain Race: 11th May 2013

Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy John Tollitt’s latest race report.   CHAPTER 1.     SLIEVE DONARD MOUNTAIN RACE Before Christmas, I was having a think about how I might mark my 50th birthday this year. After toying around with various ideas (a Bob Graham Round, running 50 miles…), I came up with a cunning …

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