Crookstone Crashout

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Crookstone Crashout on Wed 19th Jun 1996

22 startersThose who missed this race may have missed their best chance for several years for a personal best or even a record. A Mark Hayman or a fit Tim Tett could have seriously threatened Malcolm\'s record. Conditions were almost bone dry in the peat bogs with a cool easterly breeze helping the gradual climb from the knoll to the trig. At least it gave Andy an excellent chance of what would have been a popular win over this classic course. And it looked on given Andy\'s reputation as a descender. Richard Baxter looked like he might mount a challenge before he almost ground to a halt in de middle of the race with a bad stitch. This left Andy in front but Roger out descended him to take a narrow victory.

A disappointing turnout for this anniversary running, possibly the smallest ever summer field. It can be attributed in part to the impending BG attempt at the weekend and to rival races at Tebay, Denby Dale and Oughtibridge. However, the number of spectators (at least half a dozen) suggests that the race\'s fearsome reputation may still have been a contributing factor. Then again, perhaps some members think the real challenge is to be found in the mid winter running when the course can become not just a classic but also an epic.

M.P.

Position	Name	Club	Class	Time	Comment	Bonus
1	Roger Woods	Dark Peak	M	00:31:37
2	Andy Harmer	Dark Peak	MV45	00:31:44
3	Pete Hague			00:32:56
4	Graham Berry	Dark Peak	MV50	00:33:14
5	Jon Cant	Dark Peak	O40	00:33:56
6	Roger Freeman	Dark Peak	OSEN	00:34:37
7	Martin Fox	Dark Peak	M	00:34:43
8	Ron Caves			00:34:48
9	Richard Baxter	Dark Peak	OSEN	00:34:55
10	Mike Pedley	Dark Peak	M	00:35:17
11	David Holmes	Dark Peak	M	00:35:17
12	Alan Yates	Dark Peak	MV50	00:36:32
13	Mike Hayes	Dark Peak	MV40	00:36:51
15	Roy Small	Dark Peak	MV40	00:37:18
17	David Markham	Dark Peak	MV40	00:38:33
18	Maurice Musson	Dark Peak	MV45	00:40:02
19	P. Hayes(?)			00:40:27
20	Keith Wiley			00:41:47