May 12, 2023 | Running
By Lewis Glover A bright dry evening at Cromford had 16 WRC runners make up a part of the large turnout of 320 participants from 12 clubs descending on Cromford Meadows for the second race of the 2023 Summer series. Starting with a spritely dash from the rugby club...
May 7, 2023 | Running
By Graham Robinson Running the classic Yorkshire 3 Peaks fell race has long been an ambition of mine, one which would bring together lots of variables; qualifying races, training, fitness and weather on the day. Consisting of 24 miles with another mile of overall...
Apr 23, 2023 | Running
Teversal Derby Runner BDL 18 April By Simon Edwards With full team results still to come a healthy contingent of 13 WRC runners did the club proud in the first race of the Derby Runner BDL Summer League. The women’s team of six ran superbly and packed well up the...
Apr 17, 2023 | Running
By Stef Brassington After a hectic Easter weekend of egg hunts and chocolate gorging, what better way to spend a Bank Holiday Monday than racing a Steam Train. Organised by Matlock Athletic Club, the race started at Rowsley train station and while runners warmed up,...
Apr 15, 2023 | Running
After a week of non-stop April showers, we too weren’t hopeful for the weather for this month’s edition of the cake run. However, Saturday morning dawned bright and sunny, leading to some speculation that Nicky has made a deal with the devil to guarantee perfect...
Apr 8, 2023 | Running
By Peter Johnston This year I returned for a 5th attempt at the Paris Marathon. It’s not one of the ‘majors’ but is still a massive race with around 75000 places. It was hard to know what to expect after 6 months since the last one, but a 1.31...
Mar 27, 2023 | Running
The Edale Skyline – Sunday 26th March 2023 by Steve Elliff The Edale Skyline is arguably one of the most iconic routes that Derbyshire has to offer. This 34 km / 21.1 mile route navigates the spectacular ridges and fells of the Hope Valley. Organised by the Dark...
Mar 18, 2023 | Running
This month’s social cake run set off from Hathersage. After some minor parking drama involving £1000 shoes, a group of 16 of us set off for some muddy miles on the trails. Despite the allure of less elevation than the February cake run in Cromford, we had a fair bit...
Feb 24, 2023 | Running
The Summer league is nearly upon us! Be sure to save the dates as there are rumours circulating of tea and coffee, CAKE and post-run socialising to accompany the 8km of racing. All races are on a Tuesday evening at 7.30 aside from the first race of the season, which...
Feb 19, 2023 | Running
We had 12 runners for this month’s edition of the cake run, this time setting off from Cromford Mills. The weather blessed us with a perfect, early spring day (actual warmth in the sunshine!) resulting in some jokes about needing suncream. We set off on the planned... 
