The “dambusters” dam at Fairholmes in the Peak District was the spectacular backdrop for this year’s national fell running relay championships, hosted by Dark Peak FR club. Last year’s event in Grasmere was a real highlight in the calendar, and this year the organisers had the unenviable task of bussing hundreds of runners from Bamford … More British Fell Relays aka the Battle for North Leeds
12 months ago I was inspired to take up swimming , and surprised myself by enjoying it so much I started thinking about maybe doing a triathlon. A challenge was tabled by my running club colleague to take on the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds event (who shall remain nameless, but has been “Bandy-ed” around…), with … More Tales from a Triathlon Debut
I have always hated swimming. I think it has always stemmed from a mild fear of being submerged in water, that feeling of never quite being comfortable or in control. I am good at windsurfing, used to race in dinghy sailing and am a (very) average surfer, but have never been keen on anything that goes … More Taking the Plunge
