Darren Holloway (Pennine)

[MorganW]

[QUOTE=Mr1470;505520]Awful, unexpected and terribly sad news.]

Richard, would you feel able to post on here the short tribute you paid to Darren this morning on Facebook?

I think many people would love to read what you wrote.

Thanks.

M

[Harry H Howgill]

What a sad day. 42 is just too young. Heartfelt thoughts to all his family and friends.

[DrPatrickBarry]

Before the race was Run

http://uphilldowndale.wordpress.com/...-race-was-run/

[stevefoster]

Its just absolutely terrible.
When I found out last night I was in utter shocker. I just cant get my head round it.

Nobody has a bad word to say about Daz, and as everybody has said above he was just an absolute gent. Regardless of who you were, Daz has respect for you. I remember him saying that he didnt feel in awe of those better than him...we're all the same, but I always felt in awe when Id race with him.

I first met Daz at my first every fell race back in 2009 for "The Roaches". I didnt have any fell shoes and a week later he gave me a pair of his walshes. We first 'raced' each other for the Skiddaw race, and he helped me up to the top before flying down like a nutter.
Finest moment was when he pretty much dragged me round the 2010 Anniversary Walz race, Id completely blown up before High Spy but he kept shouting and pushing and in the end I beat him on the final descent.

This year has been the best year of Daz's racing life. The training and dedication he put in was more than inspirational. He was a handy runner before he upped his training, but this year he's just been amazing. 5th at Three Shires, and 1st MV40 at Scafell Pike.

The last words he wrote on his blog, A brilliant day. Sums Daz up. Absolutey lived for the sport.

Daz my friend I will miss you so much. I'll have you in my mind everytime I dont want to train, when Im suffering and need that push, and everytime I race. What a guy. RIP fella.

Well I think I am just as devastated and shocked by the news as everyone else is in our little community. Daz enriched so many peoples lives and I regarded him as not just a top friend but someone who I admired and respected as a runner and as a person. We shared many great experiences in the mountains and I will always fondly remember reaching the summit of Ben Nevis together in the 2009 race and trying like hell to keep up with him on the descent. Alas he kicked my arse! He was always encouraging others and I was no different. He helped me develop as a runner and was always there to help me out when I needed it.

One thing I will add is that I happened to be on the same leg as Daz yesterday and the compassion showed by other runners and people out on the hill was immense and very heart warming. Its going to be tough for a while but I'm sure if we all stay positve we can celebrate his life and honour him the way he would like to be remembered.

Rest in peace mate, I'll miss you.

Andy Fleet
Calder Valley Fell Runners

Moved to tears by these posts from the young uns, Daz would be proud of you both.

[Magpie]

There are so many moving tributes about Daz and how he had such a positive influence on the lives of everyone in the fell running community. Wonderful comments such as helped, encouraged, laughed and smiled really showed how well respected he was amongst his fellow runners. The fell running community may have lost a great man but he will never be forgotten. RIP Daz H.

[Mountainous Ambitions]

I only knew him through his blog (Laidback Fell Runner) and am truly saddened by his death. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. I hope that it is of some comfort to know that all in the fell running community share your loss.

[OneHillWonder]

Before the race was Run

http://uphilldowndale.wordpress.com/...-race-was-run/

Such a moving tribute. I'm just off for a run now. I'll be thinking of Daz.

[TheReverand]

Very sad news, tragic. Never met the guy, but always took in what he said on here, seemed to speak a lot of sense and was obviously a hugely popular, respected and talented guy.
After finishing very close to him at the High Cup race earlier in the year, and knowing his name from off here, I couldn't help but notice his amazing achievements on the fells over the summer. This inspired me to believe that if I try I might be able to come close to achieving the amazing results he did, respect to you DazH and thankyou for unknowingly inspiring me

RIP, my thoughts go out to those that loved and knew Darren

[Duncan]

When I joined Pennine five-odd years ago, Darren was inspirational in his training regime and his nature. I've never a hope of getting near his performances physically but his enthusiasm and superhappy nature are something we can all keep doing. Fellrunning's values are exemplified in Darren and his good-natured altruism and selflessness during the red mist of competition are legendary. How did he make it all look so easy? :-)

It was a breezy and sunny afternoon on Kinder today and a good trot out to reflect on Pennine training runs with Darren's anecdotes and encouragement over those stones and slopes.

[Dave A]

Thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. So sad for anyone to lose their life, but at such a young age makes it doubly sad.

I've heard a lot about Daz on the forums, but have met him once on Mr1470s BG. It was my first attempt at supporting and as Rich was celebrating he offered me a handshake and congratulations on the support and asked me when I was going. From what I've read here that sounds like Daz being Daz.