Congratulations to team captains Paul Fauset and John Snowden, for leading respectively the Open and Mixed Teams to victories in today’s Sheffield Way Relay. The Open team – Pippa Wilkie & Charlie Elliott (leg one); Will Boothman & Neil Northrop (leg two record); Glen Borrell & Jon Pemberton (leg three); Read more
There is a map of this run, view the post to see it Not sure whether it’s the extreme excess of material generated or simply post-traumatic stress which has kept me from the keyboard for so long. Whatever the explanation, you know you’ve got a job on relaying the sheer Read more
Some new recruits to the league, and a particularly strong showing from the women and over 65s respectively (welcome Brother Lockwood), with some canny entries on the short and medium courses securing particularly high scores … not least Ms Bryan-Jones whose orienteering class clearly shone through once again. Indeed, there Read more
Just a brief heads up for PFPR’s 7 mile and 890 foot ‘multi-terrain race’ in aid of ‘Save Penistone Leisure Centre’. Whoever said sport and politics don’t mix? A ‘… tough race on tarmac, trails and paths, with hills and stunning views of the Penistone area, run under UK Athletic’s Read more
Many congratulations to a born-again Kev Saville (11hrs54mins) and Gavin Williams (12hrs30mins) on their completions of the Joss Naylor Challenge today. Kev’s raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and you can find the link to his JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/KevSaville/ and on Farcebook. A few more pennies would be appreciated … not least by Read more
For those regular aficionados of the Windgather from over Buxton way, this year’s race has been cancelled due to access restrictions. Hopefully back again next year.
Notwithstanding Moz and company’s premature eagerness to thrash around in the dark below Birchin Clough last week, there are still two Wednesdays separating us from the pleasures of the new wartin’ season (or, if you must, a return to the roads at the Sportsman). To whet your appetite, or confirm Read more
A reminder that the final race in this year’s ‘Summer Sharpener’ series takes place this coming Wednesday. Usual format, i.e. turn up in good time to register and pick up your map for a start at 6:45 prompt from Burbage North Bridge. As ever, you’ll need a compass, a pen, Read more
Andy has spoken to the people at Thornbridge, and they do not want vehicles on the camping field, so please park nearby and walk onto the field. The only exception is for campervans, but if you do bring one please take care and drive slowly.
Just two Carshare fixtures to go and we’ve doubled the number of qualifying runners this year. The inaugural end of season Carshare League Awayday Weekend, which coincides with the final league fixture on Saturday 18th October, The Screes from Strands Inn, Nether Wasdale, is filling up fast (there’s at least, ooh, half a dozen Read more