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
At the webmaster’s request, a few summery words to accompany the most eloquent of tracks provided by Messrs Last and Lund respectively (see below). On a gratifyingly well attended evening from the Westend, some 30 or 40 runners, complete with a number of newbies (welcome Sam, Clare and at least Read more
Tim says: Unfortunatly the beer won’t have settled and is therefore undrinkable on Friday night so I’m reverting to plan B – bring your own (Bradfield brewery do some great mini kegs). The has been a slow trickle of emails requesting Pies, I have to order by lunch time on Wednesday Read more
More news just in: Tim Ray is finalising a Pie and Peas/beans supper and a traditional pub quiz for this years Friday night entertainment. He says “In past years there has been an alcoholic element to the proceedings so I have asked if an extra barrel of beer for the Friday Read more
This year’s club extravaganza is going to be held on the weekend beginning Friday 22nd August, and Andy Barnett really does need to know if you are coming (Thornbridge are asking for numbers). Please email him to let him know at andybarnett_173@hotmail.com If you are not already aware of this event, I Read more
With seven races down and five to go, there’s a rather familiar flavour to the current top four, with Keith the only newbie, and Dave Lund looking good for top slot if he can just turn up and run consistently in the right direction for one more race. I’m hoping that Dr Read more
John Snowdon and I have spent the past three years trying to whip you all into a fervor over the Sheffield Way Relay to little effect; then enter stage left (on Facebook) the almost youthful charm and charisma of the very soon to be wed Paul Fauset and you’re all Read more