Sports Massage Although most forms of torture are frowned upon these days, sports massage, though thankfully banished from the Dark Peak hut, is still in demand. Accordoing to a study from Stirling use of sports massage at major events has remained substantial and steady since 1987 (Galloway and Watt) ,despite the absence Read more
Mike Wynne was a stalwart of DPFR for many years, and Annie also a DPFR stalwart – as the Comment reminds us, before moving up to Ingleton, and he now has the infuriating habit of stuffing many of us regularly in Three Peaks and Lakeland races, in the Settle vest. Read more
Shane sent this report: I started at 08:30 on Thursday 14th and finished 14:30 on Friday 15th. Total time out was 29:59:34. The round was solo, unsupported and largely ‘on-sight’ as my recce efforts earlier in the winter were consistently thwarted by poor weather. The first 10 hours or so Read more
Ian Winterburn sends this report on a successful round: I heard about the Dark Peak 4 County Tops of about 18 months ago and fancied having a go, Last year was too busy and I\’ve been waiting for a clear spell all winter, the last few days seemed perfect so Read more
The Edale Circle looks like it\’s gathering momentum so I think we should do it. I suggest a start time of 10:00am, Sunday 24th Feb. Check out the route on Route Description There is a fair amount of parking up there but please share where possible As usual no prizes, Read more
Wadsworth Trog Results:- Most unusual conditions for the race – hot! A need to find water to quench the thirst. Clear and easy to find the way, but extremely heavy underfoot, and some very difficult going. Despite this, an excellent new record by Karl Gray, improving his previous time by Read more
The Loxley International Mountain Marathon will be held on Sunday 17th February this year, starting at 10am from The Strines Inn. It will be a 5 hour score event, visiting Derwent Edge and areas to the south. See Richard\’s website for latest details. Control sites: LIMM 2008 Sunday 17th February Read more
With regret the Committee of Dark Peak Fell Runners would like to announce that Andrew Moore has stood down as club chairman. Paul Sanderson has agreed to become acting chairman until our AGM in the Spring. The Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Andy for his services Read more
Marshalls are still required to help at the Edale Skyline. Jobs range from manning checkoints on the hill to directing traffic at the start. Please contact Dave Taylor to offer your services – 0114 2582193 or despam(david.taylor27@tesco.net,email)
Entries for the Skyline have now closed. Any entries received from Wednesday 6th February onwards will go on the waiting list. Anyone who has a place should receive confirmation over the next couple of days. AJ