Crookstone Crashout

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Crookstone Crashout on Sun 23rd Dec 2007

26 startersWhat a morning! Climbing up to Madwomans Stones the field of 26 stalwarts popped out of thick mist to be bathed in warm sunshine and fantastic visibility. Going underfoot was difficult, with hard rutted ground on top. Descending the bracken and tussocks was a relief, but the lengthened course, to the magnificent Three Pines, took its toll on the climb back out of Grindsbrook.

Gavin had feared the CP 2 - 3 route would lead to backtracking, but thankfully it was a relief, and joy, to see runners spreadeagled along the side of Nether Tor.

The mist hung on in Woodlands Valley at the end, making the descent off the Knoll interesting. Great run by Tim Hawley just behind Mike and John - he had led at the Pines, benefitting from Sunday morning outings to this revered ground. Phil, who needs a compass and map, sped round in a splendid 4th; 1st dog was Chase.

Jim Orrell duly rang in later that day to say he was safe and well and would have been much faster but stopped to chat to Paul Sanderson and the gamekeeper, who was mole catching!

N.B. The 50th anniversary of this race series will be on December 21st - fittingly the Winter solstice. Rest assured you will get full value for money; contrary to rumours there will be no need for bivvy bags or day sacs, unless the safety officer - increasingly zealous - intervenes.

Andy H

Position	Name	Club	Class	Time	Comment	Bonus
1	Mike Robinson	Dark Peak	M	01:26:00
2	John Boyle	Dark Peak	M	01:27:05
3	Tim Hawley	Dark Peak	MV45	01:27:20
4	Phil Crowson	Dark Peak	MV45	01:28:00
5	Richard Patton	Dark Peak	M	01:31:05
6	Dave Allen	Dark Peak	MV45	01:31:43
7	Mark Harvey	Dark Peak	MV50	01:32:31
8	Gavin Williams	Dark Peak	MV45	01:33:32
10	David Hakes	Dark Peak	M	01:37:52
11	David Holmes	Dark Peak	MV50	01:38:02
12	Ashley Kay	Dark Peak	MV45	01:38:07
13	Bob Berzins	Dark Peak	MV45	01:48:04
14	Andy Harmer	Dark Peak	MV60	01:48:12
15	Hazel Robinson			01:48:34
16	Martyn Goodwin	Dark Peak	MV45	01:48:44
17	Richard Hakes	Dark Peak	MV50	01:51:40
18	Chris Barber	Dark Peak	MV55	01:52:57
20	Graham Berry	Dark Peak	MV60	02:01:30