Congratulations to Tim Rippon who has completed his Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge in 13:31. For those who don’t know, the JNLC starts at Pooley Bridge and finishes 77km and 5182m of ascent later at Greendale Bridge in Wasdale. It’s for the over 50’s with a time limit of 12 hours for M50’s, 14 for W50’s, 15 for M55’s, 16 for W55’s, 18 for all over 60’s and 24 for all over 65’s. So, as an M55 Tim had almost an hour and a half to spare. Further details here.
Tim Rippon and the great man at Greendale Bridge. (Joss is the one in the cap. They’re easily mistaken.)
Congratulations also to Laura Howarth who won the Dig Deep 60 outright last weekend.
This week Oli Johnson won the Ultra Tour of Monte Rosa. In normal years this 100+ mile race circumnavigates the entire Monte Rosa massif but had to be rerouted this year so that it remained entirely within Switzerland. Oli’s account can be found here.
The British Fellrunning Championship is usually contested over four races with one in each of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This year it was a one off race at Dufton in Cumbria that was run yesterday. The stand out result was Hannah Horsburgh of Keswick who, as well as winning the women’s race finished 4th overall. Emily Barnett (4th WU23) and John Hunt (8th M50) both achieved top ten finishes in their age categories. Dark Peak’s M50 team were 2nd curtesy of John Hunt, Jon Morgan and Andy Barnett. Results.
Upcoming events
Saturday 11th September – Groovy Kinder love. 50 at 50 counter.
Saturday 11th September – Nine Edges.
Sunday 12th September – Ilam, including the Juniors championship race.
Sunday 12th September – Peak Raid, Kinder East.
Past events
Eyam – Another win for Andy Hayes. Results.
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials – Pete Hodges 3rd , Laurence Baxter 7th and Austin Frost 8th must have wrapped up the team prize. Results.
Pete Hodges crossing Lawrence Field on his way to a podium finish at Longshaw.
JimP
Sunday, 5th September 2021