Margaret Greenwood Cowm Reservoir Race- Whitworth,Lancs. A search of the World Mapping Atlas finds this above Rochdale (a town over in Lancashire),
but the results show a first place for John Hunt, 24mins 22 secs.
Slioch Horseshoe:- John Coe sends:-" An excellent race to put hills in your legs the week before Jura. The route was slightly altered this year to miss precipitous second half of horseshoe as the forecast was atrocious – didn’t really matter as it was great running anyway. I was a bit apprehensive as the map showed a 3 – 4 mile flat run to get to the hill – needn’t have worried as this was pleasantly undulating and technical with beautiful scenery along the edge of Loch Maree. The main climb was extremely steep at one point, but miraculously the weather was infinitely better than forecast. Torridonian sandstone seems great for running on even when wet – very grippy. The race is advertised as 20km and 1180m of new money, is it the most northerly AL ?
I expected there to be about 50 wet Scots stood by the road at the start, but in fact there were 150 in a very nice warm village hall that was rammed full of cakes (not quite as many as Jura but a good effort nonetheless), there are even hot showers afterwards. Two brown vests were there – me, and Es Tresidder who cunningly concealed his Jura-winning potential by leading himself and the lead pack down a duff route off the hill.
I’d highly recommend this race, especially when combined with a holiday in this splendid area."
Hallam Chase.
Otley Chevin. Not expecting any visitors, am I? No, and marshalling it is easier than running it……
Blencathra. results.
Friday – Castleton
Jura:- Preliminary news filtering through suggests that “Es won, and DPFR first men’s and ladies teams” That’s going some, please can someone enlighten us upon their return? And results. Completely a superb effort. 23 runners! Cader Idris:- results. some welcome travellers, led home by Lloyd. Nick Kirk “travelled over to Dolgellau through showers and blustery conditions. On arrival Dave Taylor was not looking too good and was unable to enter and had to retire to the car and toilet. Just as the race started the sun came out and the top of Cader Idris started to clear. Lloyd led the field home and only just missed the record by 9 seconds and twice had to stop to pull his socks up! Followed home by myself, Jim Twohig and Keith Holmes, all equally having a good race. Good conditions both underfoot and weather made it pleasant run. This is a well organised and great up and back race, well worth the journey.”
Inter Counties – results. up in Scotland… Please help out if you’ve been missed off DPFR results….and how each county prospered?
Helvellyn and the Dodds - results . Just Mike there. 8th place.
Bamford Sheep Dog Trials – please will someone make an effort with the results, they may not emerge otherwise.. So big thanks to Willy, now out on DPFR results. and Comments. Some excellent results service going on…
Shutlingsloe – results