Dr Bob used to believe that medicine had a physiological effect that was the result of the absorption and distribution of the drug, it’s action via enzymes and receptors and then modifications to cellular and other bodily processes producing a physical effect. The placebo effect was little more than Read more
Andy Harmer is trying to relet a cottage he booked in Cornwall between the Lizard and Lands End, 5 mins walk from the sea, week of 5th – 12th Sept 08. Simple but Cheap? This is by all accounts a lovely place – Look on the website- google porth-en-alls cornwall. Read more
Taddington Lanes. Welcome news from Pete Tapping. “Light wind and drizzle, but big puddles and mud made for an interesting little race along the lanes just off the A6. Organisation had started late (4pm) and the race was not publicised so a small field enjoyed the dash.” Trunce (8). Pilsley. Read more
As I looked into the columns of that august organ ‘Metro’ during a spare moment it came to my attention that this is ‘Sexual health week’. This is promoted by the ‘fpa’ (formerly a worthwhile body known as the ‘family planning association’) under the dubious slogan ‘It’s my right!’ Read more
DUFTON – just a reminder that ALL MENS TEAMS need to be out in full strength. Not just the counters, but everyone can help by sending rivals further down the scoring system. Dennis Stitt:- Thanks to Martyn Goodwin for the results – “held in perfect conditions.” – it hardly stopped Read more
Gribdale Gallop: – Up in the North Yorks Moors, we managed a team of 2 – Joe (3rd) and Roy Gibson (16th). Ricky’s Race Results:- so close to an impressive first win for Thomas Webb! Us Old V60’s have been accused of dubious tactics on the front starting line, Read more
Seems like everyone and everyone need to be at Dufton!Only DT’s thought – how helpful it would be if all prospective Relay runners would help their Team in this final, completely crucial Championship event….Having Dufton as a Selection Race would certainly stir things up…… British Championships:- Men:- Lloyd is Read more
Rydal Round Results:- News from Trevor Milner:- “A hot, sultry, sweaty leg start for the Rydal Round, then a thankful breeze once we reached Heron Pike [a little different to Borrowdale I think] where Ashley showed me a clean pair of heels as he tested his rested and hopefully injury Read more
John Hunt is desperately looking for an entry to the Snowdon race. Email him at this address if you can help.
Kentmere Results:- Photos:- A class set of photos has come through from Rossendale (after all my moanings about a certain runner from that club….) “I couldn’t run at Kentmere (want to clear an injury as much as possible for Borrowdale) so I went up High Street and took some photos Read more