Not entirely sure whether they broke its back, or it broke theirs, but very many congratulations either way to Rob Baker (2nd overall), Greg Crowley (10th overall – apologies for missing you off previous posts, Greg) and Nicky Spinks (3rd woman and 17th overall). Out of 80-odd starters, just 29 Read more
The Kinder Beer Barrell Challenge “Rob Little, Oli Johnson, Matt Hulley, Neil Northrop and Pete Hodges were joined by Rich Guillaume (South Yorkshire Orienteers), Ed Nicholas (HBT) and Todd Oates (Ambleside) for the Dark Peak Great Kinder Beer Barrel Challenge team. After losing for the first time in 5 years Read more
Ian Hodgson Relay (Patterdale) 07/10/12 and FRA Relay – Church Stretton, Shropshire – 14/10/12 Mike Robinson sends:- ” These relays will soon be upon us. Could any vet interested in running in either of the above please contact Mike Robinson mikerobinson@yahoo.co.uk as soon as possible. Mike Nolan and myself are Read more
Just a reminder that Thornbridge is this weekend. Arrive anytime on Friday after 4pm and make sure you are in time for the tasting quiz which starts at 8.30pm. Note the race on Saturday starts at 11am at the recreation ground in Ashford in the Water or meet at Thornbridge Read more
Monday – The Dragon’s Back 5 days of running, top of Wales to Bottom of Wales. The Route. Monday – day’s race report – is Conway Castle, Carneddau, Glyders and Snowdon area. Straight line distance and height gain: 30 miles (48 km) / 19,700 ft. Tuesday – Day 2:– race Read more
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As reported in the latest club newsletter, there have been discussions within the committee about changing the status of the club, possibly to a “Company Limited by Guarantee”. The article in the newsletter referred to an opinion commissioned by Rob Moore, which is now available at this link, and via Read more
English Championships, after Weasdale. FRA website link. Teams. Men – 1st : ( 1st at Weasdale) MV40 – 2nd : ( 2nd at Weasdale.) MV50 – 1st : ( 1st at Weasdale) Ladies. 1st : (1st at Weasdale LV40 – 1st: ( 1st at Weasdale.) All these teams need a Read more
As part of the Big Running Weekend SYO are putting on a mini-mountain marathon with optional score and line courses on Monday 27th. It will start at Whirlow Hall Farm but will mostly use the Burbage Moor map that many of us will be familiar with. £12 may sound a Read more
8th September is the 10th Longshaw Sheepdog Trials fell race and we need runners and help! To date we have a grand total of 3 helpers. This is a popular race with numbers growing each year, this year it does not clash with Totley’s race next day. If Read more