There was an almost existential threat to the Slow Warts as our very name was being questioned. Should we indeed be called Slow Warts anymore or something more appropriately slower particularly when the inclement weather had brought an air of Read more
The standings in the English Championship after Duddon have been updated on the FRA website here. Past races Duddon Valley – The third counter in the English Championship and the first of the Lakeland Classics. It was hot! In the Read more
About a year and a half ago now Dark Peak was contacted by a coach, Kirk Flatow, from Monta Vista High School, San Jose, California. Kirk was asking for advice and recommendations in order to plan a trip for some Read more
Congratulations to Ian Challans and Anna Bienkowska who took 52:58:35 and 67:26:54 respectively to complete the Cape Wrath Ultra, covering 400km over 8 days. Ian writes “we were blessed with mostly good conditions, the attrition rate was still fairly high Read more
The Alport Race will have two starts. One at 6.30 for those looking to have a steady outing and for anyone looking to go around as a group. The 6.45 start is for those looking to race hard. Please be Read more
Old County Tops – Lisa Watson and Despina Berdini ran under 8 hours and smashed Nicky Spinks and Jean Brown’s 2017 womens record by almost 26 minutes to finish 3rd overall. In the words of the late great Murray Walker, Read more
It is with regret that I must report that few if any of the thirteen of us had wet feet at the end of our run from Westend. Whether there were any withdrawal symptoms has not yet been disclosed but Read more
Past races Summer Series – Brogg in Boots Gun Run – Jack Foxall 7th. Results Parks Life – John Hunt 8th and 1st M50, Dicky Wilkinson 2nd M60. Results Hayfield May Queen – Results Upcoming races Saturday 20th May – Read more
Had we not briefly broken in to a slow run during our climb from Blackden, our amended group title (thanks to Bob) may have remained, although our conversations alone may well have justified continuing with the name. The choice of Read more
English Championships James Lowe reports elsewhere that “Fairfield Results (are) in. I make us first men’s team and second women’s with another cracking win (by 6 minutes!!!) from Phillipa Williams and a stonking 5th and 1st U23 for Fin Grant! Read more