Jon Morgan accompanied by Steve Watts (Macc Harriers) completed a winter BG today in 23:40 in cold and calm conditions after a 12 noon start yesterday, 1/1/11. Road crossing support only and a stash in Wasdale made it an alpine-style (to steal a climbing phrase) completion. Jon has Read more
Having received a shiny new FRA Calendar through the post this morning, I've now updated the DP online calendar to include all local races plus English and British champs. Further DP races to be added as the year unfurls. Please calendar@dpfr.org.uk any additions and/or amendments as you spot them. Read more
Fresh from their exertions on the Boundary Run, Dave McG and friends are planning an 8 hour yomp from the Snake Inn lay-by on Saturday 8th Jan. Anti-clockwise around the dozen 'til they get bored (or complete it). All comers welcome to join them – departing 8am sharp from the Read more
The stage looks set for another classic Boundary Run, with frozen ground, snow on top,and the latest forecast predicting more on the day. If you're planning to come along, please make sure I know about it by ringing me or posting on the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=198647258621 You'll also find some Read more
Feel free to check out the new set of BG web pages available from the Members link. All comments, corrections, additions and expressions of outrage equally gratefully received by calendar@dpfr.org.uk. Hopefully they're of use/interest to some.
Whilst running along White Edge a few weeks ago I stumbled across a pile of dressed stones, with words chiselled into them. They were clearly new but I had no idea what they were. Peter Gorvett has come to my rescue with a lot of information: Briefly "These poems Read more
The icy conditions have made parking at Rowlee Bridge far too dangerous, and the layby at Hagg Farm is full, so the race will begin from Fairhomes: please gather in the car park in time for a 10 o'clock start. The route is available on the calendar, but is Read more
As of 3rd January there are only 4 places left, so get your request in now, but don't despair, if the course is oversubscribed there will be another one later in the year. Dark Peak are running a navigation course on Sunday 23rd January and it is open to Read more
It's beginning to look very busy now for Dark Peak. On Saturday 1st it's Mike Nolan and Andy Barnett's race over Eyam and Abney Moors and Bretton Clough, on Sunday it's Moz's birthday run from Edale, and now on Monday 3rd, to celebrate Mick Stenton's 50th there is a Grindleford Read more
I know it's a long time away but Chris is after your views about the format. The date is expected to be November 12th, and Chris wants to know: Do people want to stick with the current format, i.e. meal, followed by speeches and a ceilidh or is it time Read more