Hutton Roof Fell Race 2013

Hutton Roof Fell Race 2013, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Lovely day on Saturday, Angus and Helen did the race whilst the rest of us enjoyed the sunshine. Helen was 2nd in the U8s and Angus 'really enjoyed' more grown up and challenging route of the U12s.

Every cloud...

Spring 2013, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

I broke my ribs and collarbone last week in a mountain bike accident. Getting better now. One of the advantages of the incident is that it forced me to stop, to smell the roses is admire the lovely spring in and around the house and valley. Happy days. Every cloud....

Helen's inspiring run

Wray Fair and Fell Race 2013, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last weekend Helen did her first fell race at Wray and took part in the U8s event, it was quite a big field and was an event that was an inter club (I think national) championships. As parent I was obviously going to be a bit excited and having recognised some natural ability in her had taken her along to the local running club at Dallam earlier this year. I positioned myself on the first clim with my camera and imagine my excitement when she emerged into view in a commanding 2nd place (see the picture). I snapped away like only an over enthusiastic Dad could do and then sprinted (not as fast as Helen) to the next viewing point of the race ready to see her emerge from the hill back into the village. It was a thrill with my long lens to see her emerge in hot pursuit of the leader, and witness a great battle as Helen tried to make up the gap along the long and winding road through the houses to the finish. She came 2nd and what was so inspiring was the way she really fought so hard for it. Jolly exciting - if you want to see the full set (and I apologise for the number of them, but for geeks the time laps is quite interesting) have a look on the Flickr site. Angus also did the race and finished with respect in the U12s class, suffering a tad because he has moved up to a larger age group. he will have his day again, but meanwhile well done gal!

14th Anniversary

14th Anniversary, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

On the 1st of May Anne and I celebrated 14 years. Where did the time go?

Congratulations Matt on an amazing Rugby season

Untitled, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Matt and his team have just finished a most amazing season. First, a couple of weeks ago they won the Cumbria cup final, the end of a knock out tournament and reached the heights of af the best in Cumbria. He has also been selected to play for his South Cumbria District as a platform for possible County next season. And to top it all, at the prize giving for his club last week he got the 'Hard Yards' Trophy from the team coach - one of only 3 prizes given out every year at the prize giving recognizing Matt as an unsung hero of the team Well don Son!