JOHN EDWARDS – A short remembrance
It was with great sadness that I heard of John’s death in March. He was a distinguished “character” in the Dark Peak Fell Runners as evident by the soubriquets he was given, Gentleman John, Squire Read more
Race 5 was Birchin Surprise - Mark Harvey as Course Designer has designed a course with everything but fast flat running! It had steep hills, woods, heather, rocks, bogs (did anyone avoid falling over?) and route choice. Neil Northrop won easily and lowered everyone's chances of a bonus. Keith has managed to stay top of the Leader Board!
I overheard Andy Harmer saying it was the best race of the series so far - so I'd better get my planning head on for Broomhead Baffler and Strines Struggle!
Nicky| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Northrop | Dark Peak | M | 00:47:25 | ||
| 2 | Dave Sykes | Dark Peak | MV40 | 00:50:27 | ||
| 3 | Paul Elliott | Dark Peak | M | 00:50:27 | ||
| 4 | Ashley Kay | Dark Peak | MV50 | 00:50:40 | ||
| 5 | Ian Winterburn | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:51:09 | ||
| 6 | Keith Holmes | Dark Peak | MV55 | 00:51:13 | ||
| 7 | Mike Nolan | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:53:08 | ||
| 8 | Nicky Spinks | Dark Peak | WV45 | 00:54:56 | ||
| 9 | Mark Harvey | Dark Peak | MV55 | 00:54:56 | ||
| 10 | Simon Dixon | Dark Peak | MV45 | 00:56:05 | ||
| 11 | Will Spain | Dark Peak | M | 00:56:47 | ||
| 12 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | MV50 | 00:59:40 | ||
| 13 | Willy Kitchen | Dark Peak | MV45 | 01:01:16 | ||
| 14 | Andy Harmer | Dark Peak | MV65 | 01:01:43 | ||
| 15 | Richard Hakes | Dark Peak | MV55 | 01:02:30 | ||
| 16 | Graham Berry | Dark Peak | MV65 | 01:07:00 | ||
| 17 | Maurice Musson | Dark Peak | MV60 | 01:08:30 | ||
| 18 | Ruth Batty | Dark Peak | W | 01:08:35 | ||
| 19 | Clive Last | Dark Peak | MV60 | 01:15:29 | ||
| 20 | Eoin Connaughton | Dark Peak | MV50 | 01:20:00 |