Entries for the Mountain Trial close at the end of August, and there are plenty of places still available. For those who don’t know it, the event is a navigational fell race in classic Lake District terrain. A variety of course lengths is available but all provide an excellent challenge. Read more
Congratulations to Ian Winterburn, who yesterday climbed his 282nd Munro to collect the full set of Scottish summits over 3000ft – a journey which we understand has taken him roughly thirty years (albeit very largely confined to the last few years). Facebook using members will be relieved to note that Read more
Enormous congrats once again to Glen Borrell, who completed his self-supported BG last night in the very impressive time of 22hrs and 14mins, thereby ensuring that his kids could get to bed before midnight. Glen becomes the tenth DP member (and only the 38th person anywhere?) to complete the three Read more
From Jim Fulton: 14.00 Saturday: Martin Payne started his 3rd attempt to become a Centurion1911 member. 100 miles walk in 24 hours. Sounds easy? It’s 50 laps of a course on the Isle of Man, no running, just walk. Photo from early Saturday. Sunday pm: Success!! 22 hrs 59 min Read more
George Yates is organising pies and quiz for Friday of Thornbridge. Please could you text George (07740860541) if you would like pie and peas and if you are veggie. Pies will be ordered week commencing 24 August so please let George know by 23 August. Pies will be served at Read more
5th September is the 13th Longshaw Sheepdog Trials fell race, it’s the weekend after the bank Holiday and some of our regular helpers are away. So, we need help with the Start / Finish & Marshalling please – and Runners! Pete and Les have offered to help with Registration and Read more
Please be aware that we have just updated the start time in our calendar, it will begin at 13:00, not 14:30 as previously stated.
Please let Helen Elmore know your availability for the following: Ian Hodgson mountain relay- Sunday 4th October ( 8 runners needed) FRA relays – Sat 17th Oct 2 teams of 6.Senior and FV40 As always plenty of reserves needed and as always even if you aren’t a whippet you will Read more
UK Members Council Elections 2015 Representative for Clubs The UK Members Council plays a vital role in scrutinising the activities of UKA and its board members, acting on behalf of affiliated clubs and organisations. Members of the Council are elected or nominated – dependent on the sector of the sport Read more
England Athletics are putting on a Coaching Assistant training course in Chesterfield on Sept 12/13. This is track and field not fell running. If it is of interest see links for more details. England Athletics link to the course details & booking form: www.englandathletics.org/courses UKA link to the course content, Read more