Buxton & District Athletic Club

Shining Tor Fell Race—Request for Marshalls/Helpers [19 May 2012]

We have received a request for helpers at the Shining Tor Fell Race to be held on Saturday 19th May 2012 from the organisers, Goyt Valley Striders. The race doubles up as the Inter-Counties Fell Championships so there will a large number of runners descending on the Valley. There are three races on the day: 12pm U16 - 3.4 km, 1pm U18 - 3.4 km, 2pm - Seniors. Please call Philomena on 01663-719251 or leave a message on the Goyt Valley Striders' messageboard if you can help out.

Post added on 3 May 2012

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Rob White and Danny Feely Conquer Manchester

A marathon was held in Mancehster today for the first time in 10 years, ever since the Commonwealth Games. The weather was atrocious—wet and windy. However, this did not deter Rob White who finally got it together in a marathon. Rob comfortably went under 3 hours (2:58:35) to finish in 63rd position overall. A mighty fine performance! Well done, Rob. There is more to come and I think you have secured your place in the London Marathon in 2013. Rob's time at the half-way mark was 1:24:05. Danny Feely also put in an excellent performance with a 3:34:01(1:42:52 at half-way) to finish 699th overall. Well done, Danny.

Post added on 29 April 2012

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Norman Taylor's Funeral [9 May 2012]

Norman Taylor's funeral will take place at St Johns Church in Buxton on at 11.30am on Wednesday 9th May 2012.

Post added on 29 April 2012

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Sad News

Note from Nigel, our chairman:

It is my sad duty to report the passing of our club president Norman Taylor, who died last night.

His influence within Buxton AC is still felt to this day, as he is the founding member of the junior section, formally known as the "T" Squad, and his commentary on both the Buxton '5' and the Half Marathon, as well as designing the club logo.

A sad day for Buxton AC, and I'd like to extend my condolences to his family and many, many friends, as Norman was a well known and well loved member of our community.

Thanks for everything Norman, we'll never forget you.

Norman was also one of the founding members of the club. He will be sorely missed. Stefan

Post added on 27 April 2012

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Kinder Trespass Rememberance [26 April 2012]

We have been invited by Pennine Fell Runners to take part in a Kinder Trespass rememberance run on Thursday 26th April 2012. It is 80 years since a group of ramblers defied the landowners ban on walking on Kinder. Meet at the Royal Hotel in Hayfield at 7pm. There are a number of routes to choose, with the longest being 8 miles or thereabouts. Everybody then meets up back at the pub to drink to the original trespassers.

Post added on 27 March 2012

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Lomas Distribution Buxton Half Marathon is ON [3 June 2012]

We are very pleased to announce that the Lomas Distribution Buxton Half Marathon will go ahead on Sunday 3rd June 2012. This year, we will only take online entries. How to enter: Lomas Distribution Buxton Half Marathon Entry. Just enter your details and you are in!

Post added on 23 March 2012

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Entry Form for Buxton Carnival '5' Available [14 July 2012]

Rob White, the organiser of Buxton Carnival '5' road race, has finalised the entry form for this year's race. The entry form can be downloaded by following the link Carnival '5' entry form [pdf, 110kB].

Post added on 13 March 2012

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