2018 Fell Champs after the Roaches

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2018 Fell Champs after the Roaches

Postby BARRY BLYTH » Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:05 am

This race maybe only just over 15mls with ca 3700 ft up/down but the terrain is unforgiving with limited steady running. Heavy clay fields, up onto the Roaches chopping and changing stride, the tricky descent (stones, mud, tree roots) to the river, up the steep muddy embankment, more heavy fields and paths on route to the top of Shutlingsloe; AND back. All but the fittest are reduced to walking much of the ups.

A good turnout of 16 Harriers with some notable performances:
In a high quality field Simon Harding came 3rd overall, in a time of 2hrs 5mins, out of 220. Mark Burley was next harriers improving on his 2017 time by 24mins, remarkable given he’d raced at Dunnerdale in the Lakes the day before. He was placed 17th in 2hrs 21. David Brockbank was 38th in 2hr 31 closely followed by Jimmy Sheldon 39th in 2hr 32. Kathleen O’Donnell was 1st Macc lady and 1st V40 in 3hr 6 just ahead of Andrea Frost in 3hr 07.Big improvements vs 2017 came from Chris Cripps (our Cumbrian member) and Barrie Thomason by 30mins and 16 min respectively both finishing in just over 3hrs.

With just the Club Handicap to go in the Fell Champs Mark Burley lies 1st followed by David Brockbank and Peter Neild. Only Robbie Peal and Chris Bentley can overtake him both yet to get their 6th counter.
For the ladies Kathleen is fractionally ahead of Alannah Birtwistle so down to the last race. Alannah is much improved this year and will win the Fell champs after allowing for handicap. The FIRST time a lady has won this trophy. Updated table attached.

Re the Handicap race; according to Phil 46 have pre-entered so far. Handicap times will be based on your results from this year’s Fell champs. Phil will be dusting off his crystal ball and apply his usual overview!
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Re: 2018 Fell Champs after the Roaches

Postby BARRY BLYTH » Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:25 pm

Reply is just to bring to the top.
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