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Diary of a CIC APRIL 2025: TEAM UPDATE
In our previous DOAC edition in March, we explained that things at Peak Running were evolving as we wanted to focus our efforts on the stuff we’re most passionate about, i.e. our work to support, inspire and connect people within the community we’re here for.
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So, as this evolution of our little social enterprise continues, we’re delighted to share some great news about our team.
andybrooks46
Apr 292 min read


Why I Love old school nav
In this blog our founder, Brooksie—self-confessed map geek and navigation enthusiast—shares why he’s so passionate about the art of old-school navigation with a trusty map and compass.

Brooksie
Apr 235 min read
Diary of a CIC March 2025: Events Update
Over recent months we’ve been giving a lot of thought to what the future looks like for Peak Running. And, in particular, how we can best...

Brooksie
Mar 43 min read


Moving more for our mental health
This years #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme is 'movement: moving more for our mental health'.
Dani De Simone
May 8, 20244 min read


Run for the Trees 2024 round-up
Each year the 1st of March means one thing in the Peak Running world … Run for the Trees is officially over. A huge thank you and...
Dani De Simone
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Diary of a CIC #2
#diaryofacic is a series of short articles by our founder taking you, the members of our community, on the journey with us. Today (19th...

Brooksie
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Diary of a CIC #1
#diaryofacic is a series of short articles by our founder taking you, the members of our community, on the journey with us. Two questions...

Brooksie
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Will it be alright in the long run?
In this blog Brooksie explores a common issue for everyday runners when training for a marathon, and provides some tips to help you avoid...

Brooksie
Feb 14, 20245 min read


Jog Derbyshire leader joins Peak Running Board
We’re delighted to announce that Joy Walton-Power - a leader with Jog Derbyshire group Mickleover Joggers - has joined the Peak Running...
Guest Blogger
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Behind the scenes of the blinding peakers
Who the 'eck are the Blinding Peakers? Peak Running's amazing event team! The event team is a crucial part of Peak Running's events;...
Guest Blogger
Jun 2, 20235 min read


Nature makes my soul smile.
Katie Heelas, 36, is one of the newly recruited people who'll train as a Trail Therapy run and walk leaders. With a true passion for the...
Guest Blogger
May 17, 20235 min read


INTRODUCING OUR NEW TRAIL THERAPY LEADERS
A month ago we announced via this article that we were, with the support of a National Forest Society Grant, looking to recruit a number...

Brooksie
May 3, 20233 min read


Active people people needed in the Forest
There is ever increasing evidence that being active amongst nature is a highly effective way of improving mental wellbeing as well as...

Brooksie
Mar 31, 20232 min read


Introducing our Independent Directors
Having formalised Peak Running as a ‘not for profit’ Community Interest Company last year, we’ve been gradually putting building blocks...
Andy
Mar 29, 20233 min read


the "joys" of running 100 miles: "My Peak District Ultra Millstone 100"
- An account of the 2022 Millstone 100, written by Helen Joy. I think it’s safe to say that there were a couple of points throughout the...
Guest Blogger
Mar 24, 20237 min read


Nervous wees, salt & vingegar crisps and first female at the limestone 50
- An account of the 2022 middle distance in the Peak District Ultra trio - The Limestone 50 - by Mim Slinn. Mim completed the distance in...
Guest Blogger
Mar 6, 20232 min read


This blog is so great, you wood not believe it! - RFTT 2023 report
DISCLAIMER: There may or may not be more acorn-y jokes below. Consume at your own risk. 2nd March has rolled around and that means that...
Dani De Simone
Mar 2, 20234 min read


"Climbs, snacks, views, (more snacks) and a prize - an adventure from the PD Birthday Bash"
Written by Ashok Gurung who completed the 70km course at the Peak District (70th) Birthday Bash in April 2022, placing third overall and...
Guest Blogger
Feb 23, 20235 min read


Ultra running in poland
- Written by Katie O'Donoghue, 12th January 2023 My first ultra in Poland; a stage race with three challenges in two days over three...
Guest Blogger
Jan 20, 20235 min read


PART THREE:"The Blind date that led to a true love of bumpy ultras" - a Series
Written by Geraldine Minshall, November 2022 . Psst... You can read PART TWO here. PART THREE September seemed like a long time off but...
Guest Blogger
Dec 1, 20229 min read
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