I fully intended to attend the officially advertised run from the Sportsman this Wednesday evening past, not least to support Ian Fitz’s Skyline debrief, but with my car having just failed its MOT earlier that afternoon (even more of a death-trap than its driver, apparently – which may, or may Read more
This in recently (well a month ago actually – sorry, Andy) … make of it what you will … “The organisers of the Olympic event draw your attention to the fact that less than 150 days exist for you to prepare for this momentous event. The committee (Lords Harmer, Berry Read more
Only just spotted this one, in the FRA handbook but, at the organiser’s request apparently, not in the online version of the FRA calendar. It’s pre-entry, by Sunday 15th April, and is more than two thirds full already, so you’d better get a move on if you want to get Read more
Travel:- please get in touch over any travel plans, to help with sharing, etc. (1). Matt and Mick Stenton “are going to Ireland for the championship race planning to fly early on the Friday morning return Sunday pm if anybody wants to join us to share a car/plane contact either Read more
There are still a few places left on this course, and remember It’s free to Dark Peak members (the average price you would pay commercially is £50) For the complete novice or the more experienced runner Instructors- Professional Mountain guides or outward bound qualified It’s practical- you are out on Read more
The National Trust owns and manages many of the areas we love to run on. Large parts of Bleaklow, Kinder and Derwent moors, outside the forestry areas and Severn Trent water areas. They (the NT) are in the process of developing a 25 year plan – there will be a Read more
If there are any Dark Peak Runners unable to compete in the event please contact Mike Robinson on 07778301640 or email
Carshare is now back, sorting out, etc. Zurich isn’t cheap…. A request from David Brindley: "Hi fellow DPFRs .I am looking to find some running buddies for Sunday morning long runs (3 to 4 hours). I live in Tideswell but will travel anywhere within 30 minutes to have join someone Read more
If it suits people I suggest we have an informal debrief meeting at the sportsman after running on the 4th April. Feel free to pass on suggestions and comments to the skyline email address whether you can attend or not.