Jan 25, 2020 | Running
When will Sarah Chamberlain stop getting PBs! Sarah’s incredible run of form continued this week, at Markeaton, where she went round in 25:44. Brian Clements’ performance was just as impressive. His 23:54 was just 8 seconds off his course PB and he has...
Jan 19, 2020 | Running
A bright but chilly Sunday morning found 15 Wirksworth runners making their merry way to Bramcote Hills Park for the fourth race in the BDL winter season. The frosty temperatures and firm ground were a welcome change after the rain and deep mud of the two previous...
Jan 18, 2020 | Running
With Sunday BDL commitments in mind, most Wirksworth runners rested themselves this week, but there were 3 running at Shipley. Sarah Chamberlain took another 32 seconds off he course PB with 27:33. John Potter pushed his daughter Jennifer around in 21:46, and Brian...
Jan 12, 2020 | Running
Wirksworth had 10 runners at local parkruns this week, a windy Saturday, with PBs very hard to come by. Chris Hubbard completed his first ever parkrun, at Bakewell, laying down a 26:16 target for himself to chase. Bob King (19:32), Mark Crawshaw (20:03), Stacy...
Jan 4, 2020 | Running
Whatever Sarah Chamberlain (pictured) had for breakfast this week, let’s all have some next time we go running. Despite a recent run of course PBs, which you would expect to become more infrequent as she finds her true level, Sarah obliterated her best...
Jan 2, 2020 | Running
Report by Adam Leighton, photography by Brian Clements A splendid turnout of Wirksworth runners for the first race of the year, decade and perhaps most significantly, the WRC league. With 9 runners in total, Wirksworth made up a whopping 14% of the field, eclipsing...