Coledale Horseshoe

Pleasant weather greeted a record number of runners on Saturday.  A new start and finish venue had to be found after the campsite withdrew their permission at short notice.  This proved popular with runners as it now finishes on the hill, eliminating a run down the road, through Braithwaite, to finish.

It was good to see a few from Dark Peak make the journey, and carsharing, to race around a challenging and fast course, taking in the hills of Grizedale Pike, Crag Hill and Barrow.  The honours were taken by Ian Holmes with Simon Booth and John Henegan close behind.  The ladies race was won by Lou Roberts with Dark Peaks Nicky Spinks taking second.

Huge thanks goes to the large number of people volunteering their services, so much so that Hazel and myself could both run.  In particular a mention for Dave Taylor and Cath (Dark Peak); Mark Roberts, Logan and Mike Fanning (Borrowdale); Paul Brittleton (Helm Hill); Lou Roberts and Jon Broxap (Kendal); Mike Meadowcroft, Ian Roberts and Ally Welsh (Bowland); Judy Howells (Wharfedale); Ben Abdelnoor (Ambleside); Mark Graham (CFR) and Helen, Adi, Carole and Brian (family).

Mike