Longshaw Fell Race
Anyone who runs fell races around Sheffield will have heard of the Gritstone series. A series of races organised in the surrounding Dark Peak of varying lengths by Accelerate running shop…
Running a sub 20 minute 5k ParkRun
At the start of 2018, I ran my first ParkRun. Relatively new to running I got around Sheffield’s Endcliffe ParkRun in 21:55, and a burning desire to run the course…
Pilsley Fell Race
Pilsley Fell Race is a much harder race than I was expecting. The route is largely within the grounds of Chatsworth House and has undulating hills throughout. It boasts an…
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Dovedale Dipper Marathon
Another marathon, the 3rd of the year and as usual it was set to be an absolute scorching hot day. I’m starting to think that if I want good weather…
Salt Cellar Fell Race
After running Stoney Middleton fell race and discovering the many shorter fell races that are listed on fellrunner.org.uk I decided to sample one called Salt Cellar. Hosted by Steel City…
Stoney Middleton Fell Race Review
An unexpected message telling me a friend was running Stoney Middleton Fell Race pricked my ears and helped me decide that if I could make it back from work in…
Ladybower Trail Marathon
I’d been eyeing up Ladybower trail marathon for a couple of months before I finally decided that I wouldn’t bother. I’d already run the White Peaks marathon this season and…
White Peak Marathon
It takes a certain level of friendly camaraderie, or stupidity to book yourself onto a marathon. But after a successful couple of reccy runs where I’d upped my mileage, I…
Running Edale Skyline
Commuting between Sheffield and Manchester on the train each week stirs up a yearning to get out and explore Edale’s skyline. Every time the train slinks speedily through the valley…
Spotted in Edale
The Outdoor City’s 24km Ecclesall Woods Run
When the peaks are calling, I can’t help but lace up and head out into the hills for a long run exploring the Yorkshire countryside, whatever the weather. The weather…