After years of thinking I would never get to try the Wasdale Fell Race a Covid-19 cancellation gave me the chance to be on the start line. On the second Saturday in July I’m usually guiding the Craghead Banner through Durham City taking part in the Durham Miners Gala. Due […]
Yearly archives: 2021
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It might seem alien to most people spending my Friday night reminding two total strangers to eat and drink. After a busy evening I’m supporting Danny and Steve’s Bob Graham Round Leg 2 from Threlkeld to Dunmail. Bob wasn’t aware what he started back in 1932 when he ran his […]
In general I’m a person who doesn’t do regrets, what if’s or wishes they could turn the clock back. As a runner I’ve done everything and more that I wanted to when I started. The only thing I would like to change relates to John Donneky senior. John was already […]
Just when life gets in the way of your planned running activities sometimes an exciting alternative presents itself. I’d booked my second Covid injection for Friday June 25th and instantly knew I would have to take it easy over the weekend. I was delighted to spot a cancellation and get […]
Background I’m a sucker for helping anyone and I’ve also got a thing about pushing people to the edge of their comfort zone. A Chevy Chase recce with an assorted range of abilities should do both. Adrian Cantle-Jones, Brian Buckley, Ian Hutchinson, John Donneky and I agreed to meet at […]
A week before the first nationwide Covid-19 lockdown was announced in March 2020 I got a message from Juhana Kirk. He couldn’t travel to Madeira for his planned ultra trail race. His coach had suggested completing the Bob Graham Round as an alternative and would I help. JK had been […]
Background Sometimes setting yourself a challenge seems like a good idea. In spring 2011 I first took up running to get fitter and faster for my 5-a-side football. This was mainly so John Calvert and Gary Messer wouldn’t complain as much about the number of late tackles I caught them […]
Earlier in the week a message came up on a fellrunning group I’m in. “We are heading for some valley hopping in and out of Wasdale and Ennerdale on Saturday if anyone fancies joining us?” It is like a magnet for lazy people like me who enjoy a day out […]
Join us on our annual fell run in Weardale. After an enforced absence in 2020 Derwentside A.C. and Dreaming Of The Fells are delighted to be back in 2021. A classic guided fell run in the North Pennines. Enjoy the scenery (if the weather is kind) and run at your […]
Starting A New Challenge 45 New Wainwrights Aged 45 A second trip to Lakeland in three days and a new challenge. 45 new Wainwright’s while I’m 45. As it is my birthday no time like the present to get started. I’ve got about 150 left to climb so plenty to […]