Sep 16, 2021 | Running
The 15th episode of this well-known 20-mile challenge event (FRA cat B Long) organised by Edale Mountain Rescue Team is a fundraiser to support the vital work of their volunteer mountain rescue team. Due to high demand this year and limited places available, this...
Sep 5, 2021 | Running
Three Wirksworth runners took part in the WIlne 10km today. Peter Johnston (41:43), Dave Spencer (43:06) and John Potter (39:30) all put in solid runs and were pleased with their performances, particularly Dave, who had trained very hard for the event and hence got...
Sep 3, 2021 | Running
Report by Bethan Nadin The Welsh 3000s, or the 14 or 15 peaks challenge depending how you count it, is a 50km one-way route in North Wales (Snowdonia) typically navigated from South to North taking in the 15 summits over 3000ft. The route includes approximately 4000m...
Aug 29, 2021 | Running
Most of the Wirksworth parkrun contingent were at Alvaston this week and there were some cracking runs. Mark Crawshaw secured his first sub-20 5km in a while with 19:58 and Dave Spencer wasn’t far behing him with 20:17. Simon Edwards 22:18, Brian Clements...
Aug 22, 2021 | Running
Four Wirksworth runners were at Markeaton this week and they all ran very well. Liz Abrahams clocked a 24:52 PB, Dave Spencer is nearly back to his best with 20:39 and Adam Leighton ran a brilliant 21:45 but sadly forgot his bar code. John Potter pushed round...
Aug 15, 2021 | Running
Two Wirksworth members at Markeaton this week. Adam Leighton put in a solid 25:02 whilst Tanya Rountree was pleased to duck under the 30-min mark with 29:58. Dave Spencer snuck into the top 10 at Poolsbrook with an impressive 20:22. Dave has his eye on the Wilne... 
