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Tales from the Mid Pack: Leg it Round Lathkil Race Report

Race Reports23/11/2023

Date: 12/11/2023 Time: 11:33 Location: The bit of road outside The Lathkil Hotel in Over Haddon. Overnight, mist had settled over Sheffield. An ambient, but…

The Rowbotham’s Round Rotherham 50 Mile Race: Race Report

The Rowbotham’s Round Rotherham 50 Mile Race: Race Report

Race Reports27/10/2021

Event Organiser Rotherham Harriers Location Manvers Waterfront Boat Club Distance 81.4km A race with a long history, the Round Rotherham has existed for 39 years….

Preparing for an Ultra Marathon

Preparing for an Ultra Marathon

Running, Training Blog07/10/2021

Hello. My name is Jess. For the last few months I have been preparing to run my first ever ultra marathon. On Saturday 9th October…

Stocks Lane Stinger: Race Report

Race Reports, Running15/07/2021

Event Organiser Cragrunner Location Crossroads Inn, Wainstalls Distance 10.7km A stunning road and trail run around the Luddenden valley near Halifax that took place on…

Race Report: Thurlstone Chase 2021

Race Reports, Running11/07/2021

Event Organiser Penistone Footpath Runners and AC Location Thurlstone Distance 6.7km A Fabulous little route taking in the trails and quiet country roads around the…

Race Report: Dark Peak Trail Run 2021

Race Report: Dark Peak Trail Run 2021

Race Reports23/06/2021

Event Organiser Dark and White Events Location Hayfield, Derbyshire Distance 12km (short course) After missing a year due to the pandemic, the Dark Peak Trail…

The Road to an Ultra Marathon: Starting Afresh

The Road to an Ultra Marathon: Starting Afresh

Training Blog08/04/2021

In a way, it’s incredibly frustrating. Starting over when you’d had all those lovely base miles built up and all that training under your belt….

Freet Bootee M Initial Review

Freet Bootee M Initial Review

Gear Reviews, Hiking Gear Reviews22/01/2021

God for: Day to day use, hiking. A well made pair of minimalist style boots, providing comfort and some environmental protection. Water resistant, not waterproof….

Trail Running Routes: Wharncliffe Woods, Sheffield

Trail Running Routes: Wharncliffe Woods, Sheffield

Running, Trail Running Routes18/11/2020

Sat out on the edge of Sheffield and a stones throw from the Peak District National Park boundary, Wharncliffe woods has a lot to offer….

Westend Moor, Bleaklow Stones and Grinah Stones: Peak District Walks

Westend Moor, Bleaklow Stones and Grinah Stones: Peak District Walks

Hiking, Peak District Walks21/10/2020

Start Point: Where the river Westend meets Howden reservoir End point: Same as start A loop starting down by Howden reservoir, heading up to Alport…

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