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PART TWO:"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 ONE here. PART TWO So as you may have gathered by the title, the...
Guest Blogger
Nov 23, 20226 min read


PART ONE:"The Blind date that led to a true love of bumpy ultras" - a Series
- Written by Geraldine Minshall, November 2022. PART ONE Peak Running have four core beliefs (see website). Number 4 couldn’t be more...
Guest Blogger
Nov 17, 20224 min read


"All down hill" at the starlight relays
Enjoy this write-up by Lisa who took part in the 2020/21 Starlight Relay events as part of team "All Down Hill". Probably the best way to...
Guest Blogger
Sep 12, 20223 min read


A peak-tastic review of the limestone 50
Visit the linked blog below to read "Adam in Runderland's" review of the 2022 Limestone 50. We love hearing feedback from participants of...
dds9158
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Peaking at the Peak District Ultras
We've compiled the best tips, anecdotes and words of wisdom from some of our previous ultra participants to help you arrive at the big...
dds9158
Aug 15, 20225 min read


Tips of the trade, erm trail - The millstone 100
We asked previous Millstone finisher - Jon Moulding - his tips on tackling this epic event. If you're taking part in the Millstone this...
dds9158
Jul 25, 20223 min read


OUR DEFERRAL POLICY AND THE REASONS BEHIND IT
We are currently getting quite a lot of enquiries from people asking if they can defer entries for our events to future editions. These...

Brooksie
Jul 8, 20225 min read


"Loops, hills & grave danger"- An account of the fractured marathon
Race Date: Friday 17th June 2022 – The Fractured Marathon, Calke Abbey Race Distance: 26.2 miles Race Report: Written by Daniel Abbott...
dds9158
Jun 29, 20225 min read


Do you take it for granted that race organisers are looking out for your safety?
Something I've been pondering and have felt compelled to follow up recently.. it seems that participants rarely ask what arrangements are...
Brooksie
Jun 21, 20226 min read


Heartburn, chafe and all things great
Katie completed the Millstone 100 in 2021 and is here with her tips for enjoying a splendid day out in the Peak District this...
dds9158
Jun 13, 20223 min read


How I ran the Millstone 100 - tips from an idiot in a pink shirt.
- By Phill Richardson (the guy in the pink shirt), 3rd place finisher at the Millstone100, 2021. If you are reading this, you are...
dds9158
Jun 7, 20225 min read


The rocky, the flat (coke) and the blinding (peakers) side of the Limestone 50
An account of the Peak Running 2021 Limestone 50, by Stuart Laurie After participating in quite a few Peak Running events, I decided to...
dds9158
Jun 1, 20223 min read


cow pats, stiles and oh, 100 miles!
An account of running 100 miles at the Peak Running Millstone 100 in September 2021, by Mark Page Disclaimer: Due to the nature of this...
dds9158
May 25, 20224 min read


Is Coach Zuckerberg your best bet for running advice?
Is Facebook your best bet for running advice?

Brooksie
Oct 23, 20204 min read


LACTATE - Friend or Foe of a Runner?
Is lactate (or lactic acid) a friend or foe for endurance runners?

Brooksie
Aug 21, 202010 min read


Running Gait is often not about your feet
Emma from The Derby Therapist explains that a good analysis of your running gait won't just look at how your feet land, it will focus on WHY

Brooksie
Jul 2, 20204 min read


What do Joggers and Olympic Champions have in common?
If you can’t jog, you’re simply a runner who can’t achieve their potential!’

Brooksie
May 20, 202012 min read


Running in the Wairarapa
The Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race on New Zealand's north island was an opportunity I couldn't miss while on a brief visit in January 2007.

Brooksie
Apr 22, 20206 min read


Love and Hate: The Rowbotham Round Rotherham 50
In December 2006 I was back in South Yorkshire for my eighth outing at the Rowbotham Round Rotherham Race.

Brooksie
Apr 21, 20208 min read


And now for something completely different! The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon
At Easter 2009 I found myself in Jordan for the Dead Sea Ultra Marathon, one of the most bizarre races I'd done to date.

Brooksie
Apr 20, 20208 min read
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