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About Helen

I am a Sheffield based fell runner and mum to two crazy kids. I started running cos I didn't have time to go climbing, and then a did a Bob graham round ( makes sense eh. but love the short fast races( Edale show race is my favourite). I have improved my running a lot over the last few years culminating in winning the Gritstone series two years running but now with Stu and Debs help I am trying to up my game and compete in this English and British Championships.

British champs part 2

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Helen

After a disappointing run at coledale (7th vet) travelling to Ireland( Slieve Bearnagh)was a good opportunity to get the series back on track or 9 hours of traveling each way for a 5 mile race was going to be seriously … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2012 by Helen

managed to get a mid week pass out (ta mum) to have a recce of the borrowdale fell race. Didn’t run a step due to Ian’s sore heel so it took us 8 very pleasant hours including a spot of … Continue reading →

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Lads Leap Fell Race

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Helen

This was the first time I have done a championship race and I was really scared! It got worse as I saw some of the girls lining up; Lauren Jeska, Emma Clayton, Helen Finnes etc etc.  I like to make … Continue reading →

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