This week saw us back at Common Lane Open Ground. Jess led the younger (& somewhat depleted) group. Yesterday’s junior cross country & some of the Dreaded Lurgy taking their toll. Kris led the O11s group – very much not depleted; it was very large. Nicky’s filming Nicky Spinks was Read more
The new item reporting the final results for the club’s 12 Trigs of Chistmas challenge identifies the success of a number of Juniors: Ansel did fabulously, with trigs in the peak, including two on Christmas day. 15 in total (12 to count). Sister Charlotte, at only 4 is obviously an Read more
Following the plan to avoid risks of exposure to grim winter weather in wilder bits of the Peak, this Sunday saw us at Norfolk Park with smallish groups; there has been lots going on this weekend! Thanks to Jess & Michael for leading the groups. Next week is back to Read more
In line with the discussions at the 2021 AGM, the committee has agreed to the creation of a committee post with responsibility for Diversity and Inclusion. Consequently, we are seeking expressions of interest to take up the post. As a new post, without precedent in the club, there is a Read more
Its 2022! That means than membership fees are due. If you are renewing and come to the Sunday runs, speak to Lewis (next time you see him) and you can sign the short for renewal & pay your £2 in cash (or on line). If you are a first time Read more
Sunday run The first Junior run of 2022 was at Rivelin valley parks, off Rails road. Kris took the older group & I took the younger group. The older group headed down the valley to one of the further green spaces. I’ve not yet found out what they covered in Read more
At the last AGM, it was agreed that the club would pay course fees for run leader training, in the form of England Athletic Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) and Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) courses. There is one LiRF fee still unallocated. Whilst the purpose of this training is Read more
I hope you’ve all had a good Christmas Holidays. Many of the senior runners have been chasing trig points for their informal Christmas challenge. I hope the juniors have been active through these holidays – Getting out there, having fun and adventures. Maybe, even a fancy dress race? The New Read more
Happy 80th Birthday Roger Baumeister! Our Club President turns 80 today. He’s a man who’s always generous with his time and certainly an inspiration to us all: to keep getting out there on the hill and keep setting new goals.
After last week’s snowy and icy cancellation, we were back out there this week. The venue was Whitely Woods / Common Lane Open Ground. It can be pretty wet and muddy there. Its a classic wet cyclocross venue! Some of our runners have got form there too; mud tobogganing caused Read more