Grin and Bear It:- What else could we expect, holding the race in bleak November and shoving in extra bogs of moorland. Suffice to say that the top crossing from Cut Gate to Swainshead was rather damp, with many unfathomable Read more
Dave Lockwood tells me that he “Went out to meet Richard yesterday (Fri 25th Oct) as he came into Edale ‘spot on schedule’ after his solo unsupported Pennine Way. Very cheerful, tired and a whole lot wiser no doubt – Read more
This time it’s not yet another load of advice on how to avoid it, but some thanks from our chairman (and from Buxton AC): “The “Chair”, as Ashley affectionately calls him, sends his thanks to the Warts for shepherding a Read more
Lewis sent me the following list, with the comment that they are in order (reverse start order I hope), but as he expects quite a few more entries there are no times allocated yet. Anyway, this should be enough to Read more
Due to the almost daily requests for further information, I’ve decided it’s about time to release some details of the forthcoming Club Championships (Saturday 16th November 2013). Without giving too much (anything) away – the run will likely feature some tough navigational Read more
Snowdonia Marathon – is our representative here once more? Of course! results. John Hunt sends:- “Good weather this year (it’s all relative), certainly compared to the week before in the same place and previous recent years.”7th place, 2:51:30, and 1st Read more
Good news from Llanberis. DP men’s A team take first in the relays. A full-house of third places too for the women, V40s, V50s and, most impressive of all perhaps, the men’s B team in the open. Only Mercia between Read more
Andy Bell says: “I’ve been a DP member since 1987 – but sadly don’t do much now. I’m desperately seeking a partner for the OMM next weekend. I’ve done it every year since 1983 and am anxious to continue. I’ve Read more
… ’til the fat lady (that’d be me then) sings. Methinks Messrs Rimmer, Tait and indeed my own early call of a clinching victory for our Greg may have been somewhat premature, since young Ashley, and infant David L, both Read more
International man of mystery, David Peak McGuinness, performed a first for the warts last night, single-handedly searching and rescuing a frailish little old Stannington lady, found sheltering in a grouse butt, two thirds of the way up the track to Read more