I didn’t know Daz but have found myself deeply moved by his tragic passing, especially reading all the inspirational tales about him from those that did know him. Seems like a great example for all both as a runner and a person. I suppose I view fell running as a community (as I am sure everyone on here does) and the fact that someone who was clearly such an integral part of that community could have been taken at his prime is very sad indeed.

As I say my own experience of Daz is limited but I do remember earlier this year once the excitement of getting a place in what was to be my first Ben race had died down I was left with the inevitable question of “how the hell do you train for Ben Nevis??” a quick search later and I was soon reading about Daz’s amazing efforts at both Ben Nevis and elsewhere, there’s a man worth listening to I thought, I just wish I had the chance to listen some more.

RIP Daz.