Early on in the Tour of Blacks time trial last week, I soon saw the faster Slow Warts (Tim, Tom, Russ and Roger) all disappearing up the track towards the first (footbridge) and second (White Stones) check points. Then, I was running in isolation at the back but there was Read more
Having had a few races in recent times, the Slow Warts felt entitled to a less strenuous outing so nine such fellows set off in the warmth, in tee shirts and shorts, from the car park for a tour of Blackden. There was a possible plan or opportunity to limit, Read more
The organisers have asked us to point out that this race, on Monday 4th July, is accepting pre-entries in 2022, although there will be some entry on the day places available. They say “It would really help us if as many as possible used the pre-entry system at https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=314…, so Read more
It was Andy’s 77th running and organising of his classic, midsummer, midwinter Crookestone Crashout which originally started as a there-and-back race from Rowlee Bridge to the Blackden trig. Wanting to liven up the race, Andy later changed the format from the standard course to a different one each time but Read more
Entries have just opened for the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials fell race, to be held on Sat 3rd September, starting at 10.30. The race is pre-entry only, with a limit of 200 runners, so get your entry in early to avoid disappointment, follow the link here to enter: https://racesignup.co.uk/site/event.php?eventid=2381
Two of Nicky’s Summer Series TT’s in two and a half days are hard work (for me) and, together with the previous week’s Slow Warts outing, they bring an over familiarity with the Alport valley region. The Warts crossed the valley once then, the Way out West crossed it twice Read more
Thanks to Gavin and Clive for this: Trees infected by disease. Like other sites in Sheffield and beyond, it has been confirmed that Wyming Brook nature reserve has the Larch disease Phytophthora ramorum. Phytophthora ramorum causes extensive damage and death to various species. Larch is particularly susceptible and large numbers Read more
Only five Slow Warts started from the Rowlee Bridge and, unusually, we didn’t go up Crookestone Knoll, instead, we went up the valley and then crossed to the opposite side. We were spared the lung bursting enjoyment to the Knoll on this gloriously clear and fresh evening. An extra dose Read more
It was to be an evening of sustained altitude training for the seven Slow Warts, but only after we’d reached our higher than typical altitude of about 2000ft, on the Kinder plateau. Climbing Fairbrook Naze was hard enough but a strong westerly head wind added to the general enjoyment. However, Read more
Many thanks to Roy for this: We will reprise the recently defunct Thornbridge camping Weekend and hold it in Bamford.(Bamford is famous for ten thousand hours of sunshine each August.) This is a family camping weekend for everyone. Make a note of the date – Friday August 19th to Sunday Read more