Tanky’s Trog. Photos from Lewis of the stream crossing are here .
News from Ian:- “A tough today, lots of water, mud ,wind, hail. very soft under foot but at least there was no snow around.
All competitors returned safe and sound and sort of looking happy. plenty of muddy smiley faces.
From memory, Pennine was 1st and 2nd.
1st Adam Perry.
2nd Darren Holloway
Joint 3rd and both from Glossop – Mark Ollerenshaw, Julien Minshull 1st Vet
5th Matt Hulley
6th and second Vet Ian Winterburn
Dark Peak First team – Matt, Ian, Shane Lynch, Martin Stocks
Ladies
1st Karen Davidson (8th I think)
2nd and first lady Vet Nicky Spinks
3rd Calder valley runner
Dark Peak First lady team – Karen, Nicky, Helen Elmore
I have a bottle of Bubbly for Shane if he gives me a bell.”
Gravy Pud – results.
Dark and White MM – Hayfield. results
Zugspitze Race:- This was a while back, and in deteriorating conditions two runners died during the race. The organiser was in court, and the verdict was acquittal. “Race organiser acquitted, with the prosecution finding that everything possible had been done to safeguard the runners involved. The prosecution further found that the key burden of responsibility in events of this type lies with the participants themselves.”
High Peak Marathon 2010 – Teams have been announced for the HPM 2010