The beginning…

Hi! I’m Gemma, co-founder of Dark Peak Trails, along with Marcus. Our journey began back in 2022 when I started making Running Junkie T-shirts just for the two of us. I’d had my second baby at the end of 2021, although training a lot was really struggling with the way my body had changed after having my second child. It seemed to be taking such a long time to get back to feeling myself. I wasn’t happy with any of my running clothes and I found myself opting for Marcus’ bigger T-shirts so I felt comfortable. So I thought why don’t I just make my own. After brain storming between us about the sport that we found a love and addiction for, Running Junkie was created.  What began as a simple idea to create gear that ticked every box but also that captured our passion for running grew into something much bigger. Together, Marcus and I want to build a community that celebrates trail running and embraces the wild, rugged beauty of the Peak District. With Dark Peak Trails, we’re excited to bring fellow runners together and share gear that’s built for adventure, designed by runners for runners.