Congratulations to Tom Brunt who last “Saturday … had a run across the Lakes in unseasonably hot conditions to complete a Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge crossing in 11:47, just ducking inside the demanding 12 hour limit for MV50 runners. Great Read more
The Slow Warts’ attendance register was somewhat depleted with only one from Loxley, three from south west Sheffield, including newcomer Peter, and a Hathersage contingent (two), not forgetting Jim from the north east corner of the Dark Peak. Moor closures Read more
Induvidual and team standings for the English Fell Championships have been updated following Sedbergh Hills fell race. With one round remaining of the championship the results are beginning to shape up. However, lots remains in play for Shelf Moor on Read more
The great, but by no means late, Andy Moore pint and Julia Nolan in hand after Tuesday evening’s Eyam Fell Race. Andy, a Fat Boy these days but who clearly isn’t, hasn’t raced for ten years but got round Eyam Read more
Congratulations to Despina Berdeni who, after having been battered by trying conditions on the previous attempt, has completed her BG in an impressive 20:16. Despina Berdeni coming off Pillar, deep into Leg 4. Congratulations too to Euan Patton who this Read more
No running, only beer and chat was my agenda for this Wednesday night. A family outing in the afternoon was the priority but, surprisingly, this did provide a training effect for winter Slow Warts’ outings. A trip to the National Read more
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials David Hakes writes: “Longshaw is coming up on Saturday 2nd September and I’m getting a little worried about the number of confirmed supporters we have for the day. PLEASE get in touch with me to volunteer. Rumour Read more
We are pulling together the Wednesday night calendar for the winter. Please can you let us know if you have any plans to put on a race on a Wednesday, or have any specific desires about venues? Please contact Lewis Read more
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay – Sunday 1st October 2023 in Patterdale, Cumbria.– 1 Open Team and 1 Vets Team.– 8 runners per team, 4 legs run in pairs.– https://hbmr.org.uk/ British Fell Relays (FRA) – Saturday 21st October 2023 at Braithwaite, Cumbria.– Read more
Singing and dancing at Unstone proved to be a greater attraction for the Cap’n than the glacial (possibly) Edale Valley. There were no such distractions for we six Slow Warts who gathered under the railway arches near Barber Booth and Read more