An honest review of my first cross-country race. I'm probably not selling it. By Emily Whelan I've been asked to write an honest review of my first cross-country race at Kendal. Which is awkward, because by the end of it I'd done something I'm not proud of. Well. I'm a bit proud of it. Cross-country was invented in the 1800s by people who'd seen the countryside and wanted to get it over with quickly. I've decided it's basically the M6. Everyone's on foot, the surface is someh

by Anna Williams What a day out at the Everton 10K today! For anyone looking for a flat, fast event with a true big-city feel, this race is an absolute gem. Coming in from Ormskirk, logistics couldn't have been easier. Merseyrail even laid on an extra train ten minutes before the usual Sunday departure—a fantastic touch for local runners. It was brilliant seeing plenty of friendly faces from SBH, EPOTs, and LPS right on the platform at Ormskirk station before more runners fil

by Ian Trencher This September I returned to face and finally defeat my nemesis -the Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon. This is the fantastic sister event of the longer and more famous Haworth Hobble Winter Ultra which I have otherwise completed four times, including the 2023 Snow edition when I was famously captured on camera waist deep in snow. Both my previous attempts had unfortunately ended prematurely and unceremoniously at checkpoint 3 which is around 19 miles and I am su

Race Review by Katrina Howarth Sunday saw our club out in force for the XMiles Preston Half Marathon & 10k, organised by Epic Events and sponsored by running specialist brand XMiles. This one had a bit of extra meaning ; Paul, Preston born and bred, took on the half marathon, while I lined up for the 10k. The Route Starting and finishing at Winckley Square, the course heads down Fishergate before looping through the green spaces of Avenham and Miller Parks. From there it hugs

by Mia Ager I started my Parkrun A–Z challenge back in March last year, and this weekend I finally completed it with Z — Ziegelwiese in Berlin! 🇩🇪🎉 I’ve loved this challenge so much. It’s taken me to so many different places, and because Jack loves Parkrun too, we’ve made little trips out of it — Scotland, Wales, York, the Lake District, Newcastle etc. Fell Foot has to be my favourite for the scenery, atmosphere and those gorgeous lake views. I’ve also loved some of the fl

After a high-stakes night at the pub, filled with pint glasses, tactical chatter, and a fair bit of drama, the SBH Parkrun Knockout Competition is officially underway for another round! 🎩 A Change in Management... Now, we must address the elephant (or rather, the giant top hat) in the room. Anna put in a valiant effort wearing the iconic steampunk headpiece, but faced with a tiny head and an oversized hat, gravity completely won the battle! The hat swallowed her whole—pullin

The latest in a series of weekends away designed to foster a feeling of community ~ and a feeling you’d never be able to walk again ~ was a trip to the northeast organised mainly by Anna and Bernice, with Ian Trencher doing the fetching and carrying. The numbers may have been down on the previous not least because of the distance, however, added to in my own case by half an hour due a right turn I blame Anna for us failing to take: Nonetheless we arrived Friday evening last t

This week, Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers and the wider local running community came together to remember and celebrate the life of one of our much-loved members, Mark Doyle, who sadly passed away on his 51st birthday after a brave battle with cancer. Mark was someone who truly represented everything that is special about our club. He was kind, supportive and always willing to help others. Whether it was at a club run, a race, a parkrun event or helping fellow runners, Mark w

Good news! We've arranged a pre-order window for club kit until the end of July. The shop is always open, but ordering during this period means we can place a bulk order, saving on delivery costs and making collection easier. Once the order arrives, we'll bring it along to a Thursday club run for everyone to collect. If you'd prefer your items sooner, just leave a note in the comments box when placing your order. If you've been thinking about some new club kit, now's a great

Wondering what it’s like to take on the couch to 5k journey? Bee has written a great blog about her experience - thanks Bee! Last year, I somehow got talked into joining the couch to 5k being run by Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers. I will openly admit, I am not one of life's natural runners. When we started I could barely complete the first 30 seconds of the run/walk intervals, but the support you got from Adie, Jimmy and Sally helped so much. We also received additional sup

Thanks to Colin for this report on the SBH Camping Weekend to Buxton! Following on from the success of the camping trip to Snowdon and hosteling in Kettlewell the previous year, the first foray of 2026 would be to the Peak District town of Buxton, as advertised in this fabulous flyer: Following a bank holiday week and accompanied by an unusual appearance on the part of the Sun, traffic on the Friday afternoon could be described as variable: Although there’d be breaks enroute

Back by popular demand, the SBH Couch to 5k is making a return on the week commencing 29th June. If you're thinking about beginning your running journey then look no further! Adie, James and Sally will accompany on your journey over an 11 week programme. Many of our previous runners have gone on to even bigger things like 10k, half-marathons and even Ultra marathons. If you just want a health kick, return to running or fancy a new challenge, just click on the link and sign up

We were lucky enough to be given 2 entries for teams in the inaugural Beautifully Brutal Coast to Coast Winter Ultra at the weekend by Huw Williams. 8 intrepid runners headed to the beautiful Llyn Peninsula, ready to take on nearly 40 miles of coastal running. The Skelmersdale Boundary Harrys and Harriets were primed and ready for action 💛🖤 As the rain bucketed down, Jane and Mike took shelter in the Tafarn y fic in Llithfaen, setting off at 6am up Yr Eifl and towards the i

Last year, Clarke Gardens was an unusually tidy affair — more “afternoon jog in a park” than “epic struggle against the elements.” There was so little mud you could almost see your reflection in the grass, which, frankly, isn’t the kind of thing a proper cross country runner wants to see. This year, however, the mud made a tentative return. Not epic levels but enough to make it interesting. Our squad of 22 brave souls assembled, an excellent blend of wise old campaigners (who

Fresh from a five-star review on Trip Advisor for the Parkrun weekend in Kettlewell, though I was thinking that that was the reason we...

New SBH Club Kit – Preorders Now Open! We’re excited to announce that our brand-new Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers kit is now available...

On Tuesday 22nd July, I hijacked the usual SBH social run for a bit of birthday fun—because running in fancy dress followed by cake just...

On Tuesday 24 June, 5 Harriers took the Amber and Black to Darwen for the annual Aggie’s Staircase Fell Race organised by Darwen Dashers....

SBH camping weekend.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 What happens when you put over 20 Harriers on one campsite? The best and most unforgettable weekend!...

Capital ring Day 1 Since I quit doing ultras I thought it would be a good idea to do my longest one ever. I'd kept it quiet and spent 6...