Meanwhile, a cryptic email from Gavin Williams directed me to the results for the Race the Sun event on the Isle of Man.  A team going by the name “Dark Peak & Manx Fell Runers” (sic) won the race in Read more

Congratulations to Nicky on setting a new record time of 19hrs 2mins, 17 minutes faster than the previous record held by Anne Johnson, which had lasted 22 years.

And she’s done it in a time of 19.02 21.57 Here she comes. 5 mins and she should be done. Climbing out of Llanberis 20.00 Sounds like #nickyspinks is enroute to new Paddy Buckley record. 30 mins ahead on final leg. Read more

On Sunday 2nd June from 6pm, Nicky et al. are hosting an informal evening to talk through plans for the Dragon’s Belly (2nd to 6th July) and to discuss in more detail the route (think maps, pictures and perhaps the Read more

….  and a bit of boring Calendar policy. The calendar’s been contacted by a range of different race organisers recently asking us to publicise their events.  The rule of thumb (aka DP standard-cum-usual practice) is to include events which feature Read more

For those venturing to the run at Kings Tree, or even more to the point for anyone not running but joining for a post-run beverage, the pub to head for is the Strines Inn, not the Ladybower Inn. I think Read more

There are still places available on the navigation course which Dark Peak are running on 2nd June 2013 starting at 8.30am at the Woodhead Mountain Rescue base. It’s free for club members and is suitable for beginners and anyone that thinks they Read more

A huge turnout last night, 358 starters, with stunningly good weather and conditions. The race was won by Kristian Jones from SHUOC, the ladies winner was Helen Elmore of Dark Peak.