Sep 2, 2019 | Running
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...
Aug 25, 2019 | Running
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...
Aug 18, 2019 | Running
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...
Aug 11, 2019 | Running
It was a bit windy this Saturday morning, and all 3 WRC members who ran at Bakewell found it just a little bit tougher on the usually easier return leg of Bakewell’s out-and-back course. In spite of the wind, Jo Butt (29:26), Brian Clememts (24:40) and John...
Aug 9, 2019 | Running
Report by Brian Clements An indecisive me… “shall I? shan’t I? shall I? shan’t I?” I text Mark Crawshaw (he’s done it before). “Ricky’s is a good race – bout same as Ashover Fell Race (renamed ‘Lost Lad...
Aug 9, 2019 | Running
Report by Elaine Stone It was a warm evening for the final Summer BDL race at Shipley Park and fortunately the thunderstorms that had been forecast never appeared. Jenny, waiting at the market place with her WRC kit on, munching on a sandwich, stopped me panicking any... 
