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
Departing somewhat from parochial DP tradition, the hugest of congratulations to Steve Birkenshaw on his new record for the 214 Wainwright’s, taking 11 hours or so off Jos Naylor’s long standing record, complete with utterly mangled feet. For the the full story, access to his tracker, and to donate to Read more
Our resident club kiwi (Glen Borrell) and most recent (I think) Doctor of Philosophy (Laurence Piercy), completed their self-supported Paddy Buckley rounds together in the early hours of Sunday morning, in 23 hours and 17 minutes. Very well done indeed, gentlemen, and in the very best spirit of the hills.
Huge congratulations to Dave Taylor who successfully completed his Paddy Buckley Round earlier today (14 June) in 23:05. Dave finished looking decidedly fresh, notwithstanding the warm conditions, and by all accounts a good day was had by all with a small support team including Ian Fitz, Mike Nolan, Tim Rippon, Read more
Three classics up next in the Carshare League. First is the Cwm Pennant Horseshoe on Saturday 14 June at 11am. A bit of an early morning trek over to the western side of Snowdonia, but a very fine route makes the journey more than worthwhile. The start and finish are Read more