The Gordon Whelbourne running week is a five day series of runs in a variety of locations in and around the Town. ‘GW’ goes back a long way and commemorates one of Newark ACs leading lights and his Wife Mary. Notfast Running Club always has a very strong presence at these events with, this year, … Read more
Only one member seemed have flown the flag for Notfast at the weekend and that was John Geeson who completed the Woodhall Spa 10k in 52.59. Well done John. Perhaps the rest of the members were saving themselves for The Gordon Whelbourn this week
Three members took part in the Oaks in Charnwood cross country race this weekend, the event was held near Shepshed, Leicestershire. 80 other runners joined them at the starting line, most looking like experienced fell runners. Someone shouted go, and off they went, leaving just a few in the dust including our trio. They hadn’t run a … Read more
Chatsworth House, next to the Derwent in Derbyshire is about as ‘English’ as you can get, well, for an Italianate Neoclassical pile that is. It’s history goes back to the formidable Bess of Hardwick..not a Lady that you would mess with. …don’t Mess with Bess. Just imagine what the 18th century Cavendish family would have thought … Read more