Parkrun report 7th September

Parkrun report 7th September

Victory at Bakewell!  Chris Sleath won the Bakewell parkrun this week in a time around 17 minutes.  Sadly, Chris didn’t have his barcode with him, but John Potter was there to vouch that Chris was definitely running very fast for Wirksworth.  These are exciting...
The Exterminator – Totley AC 1st September.

The Exterminator – Totley AC 1st September.

Report by Adam Leighton Totley AC’s FRA cat A long race saw a healthy field of over 150 runners gather, ready to test themselves over some of South Yorkshire’s finest landscapes. Unsurprisingly, there was strong representation from Steel City Striders,...
Eyam Fell Race Tuesday 27th August

Eyam Fell Race Tuesday 27th August

Report by Chris Gillott 267 runners lined up for the annual Eyam Fell Race (6.4 miles, 1100ft ascent) on a warm Tuesday evening. The race starts with fairly steady 500ft climb up The Nook and onto Bretton Moor, taking in a mix of terrain including stony trails, road...
Parkrun report 24th August

Parkrun report 24th August

Three went to Bakewell this week and there was some strong running to be seen in the hot, close conditions.  Mark Crawshaw recorded yet another comfortable sub-20 with 19:48.  John Hobson was slightly disappointed with his 20:29, the disappointment being more a...
Parkrun report 17th August

Parkrun report 17th August

It was sunny this week at Markeaton, though the course was waterlogged in places from Friday’s torrential downpour! 5 WRC members didn’t mind the consequent wet shoes though… Mark Crawshaw (20:05), Stacy Newton (20:30), Dave Spencer (21:44), Brian...