Shocked to the core about this news. I only met Darren a couple of times at fell races and interacted with him a few times on here. It is clear from all these wonderful comments that he loved the sport and the people of all abilities who make it special. He will be looking down on all these comments with a big grin on his face, in the knowledge that he inspired so many.*

I remember a debate on the forum about teachers, he posted about how he had taken on some down and out kids at work and turned their lives around by giving them an opportunity, training and most of all belief. *He had faith in them and although I did not know him well, the qualities of a true gent and all round great guy were obvious.*

You feel helpless when thing like this happen. In my own way I'll donate and I hope others will to the mountain rescue team that did a great job at the weekend. I'll race next weeks relays with you in mind Daz, trying to emulate your efforts.