All the Munros in 40 days:- “Starting on Sunday 25th April 2010 with Ben More on Mull, Stephen Pyke has set himself the challenge of climbing all Scotland’s 3,000 ft hills in around 40 days. The current Munro record was set by Charlie Campbell in 2000. “This is now on Day 20, progress can be followed here.
Alan Yates’ – Joss Naylor Challenge. – report…
15 Trigs:- “Tony Wimbush continues the current trend of completions. He went round on Friday (6th) in 14.25”
And Ian adds:- “Another two went round yesterday, Wednesday 12th) – Ray Baines and Yiannis got round yesterday in 14:31. I know of another attempt next week, could the magic 25 be reached?”
Jack Bloor – Cold, wet and bits of sleet on the moor last night, even softening up the dry hard ground at last. A good race, but no travellers, understandably with Burbage being a home fixture. Despite the warnings of the Yorkshire Anthem, most runners took the dangerous choice of running without their ‘at… results
Burbage. – results. The prizewinners are shown as:
Stuart Bond 35.45 Helen Elmore 46.34
Vet 40: Jon Morgan Pippa Wilkie
Vet 50: Mike Wallis Pat Goodall
Vet 60: Neville Boler
A big thanks to Roy for putting on a really good race and thanks go to all of the marshals for foregoing racing to enable us to do so. A a record field, but we’ll have to wait for the full results Another cracking race and a great evening to be out doing it.” (Lewis).
Jura Entry List:- as ever, many DPFR entrants…
Trunce (3) – results
The Fellsman:- results, “Nicky Spinks (DPFR) was 1st lady, 8th overall and NEW female record: 12hrs .39mins – brilliant!”
DT – many familiar names, but hard for me to interpret without the usual clubs….
Carneddau:- Results. “Seven brown vests travelled to this excellent and low key race. Running conditions were good with fantastic views. Es won, breaking the previous record time by 5 minutes.”
DT – some team result – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th ……..and this rates among the very best AM races…Moel Eilio next weekend for a repeat?
Photos – from Yr Elen. 
Pendle Cloughs– results. This makes a good explore of different parts of Pendle Hill, runners forever in search of best lines – or strangers looking for a Clayton vest. Dry on the moors, into a cold headwind coming back over to the trig point. Starting from scenic Downham Village, the setting for Whistle Down The Wind – if anyone can remember that far back…
Buttermere/Sailbeck:- results
Cressbrook – results
Scottish Islands Peaks Race. David Ward has “ been offered an entry on the trimaran "Memec" in the race, which starts in Oban on Friday ,21st May and finishes in Troon on the Sunday. Having spoken to the skipper, the crew are very competitive, they usually finish in the top 3 and are going for the win this year! The running stages are done as a pair so I’m looking for a partner to join me around Mull, Jura and Arran. Previous experience of long races such as the Isle of Jura and night navigation (on the hills, not the seas!) would be advantageous. If you are interested please get in touch asap: tel. 07966802976 or e-mail “