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
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The skies seemed to rain themselves out just before we started in a downpour worthy of the tropics. The rest of the day stayed dry, cool and cloudy but the tops were clear and, this being the second time I have done the race, no navigational mishaps. It was my first real run after two months of injury and five weeks of cycling. This lack of proper training showed in the last hour and I struggled to maintain my position... but I did manage to hold off Paul which was the main thing!
Rick Ansell
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Duddon on Sat 4th Jun 1994
96 startersThe Duddon valley is a quiet, almost lost, valley unfrequented by the usual hordes. It is a race for the connoisseur, less brutal than the Wasdale or Ennerdale, less busy than Borrowdale. There is plenty of good running especially in the second half along the ridge above Coniston. Some good hard climbs and plenty of quiet country.The skies seemed to rain themselves out just before we started in a downpour worthy of the tropics. The rest of the day stayed dry, cool and cloudy but the tops were clear and, this being the second time I have done the race, no navigational mishaps. It was my first real run after two months of injury and five weeks of cycling. This lack of proper training showed in the last hour and I struggled to maintain my position... but I did manage to hold off Paul which was the main thing!
Rick Ansell
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| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G. Bland (Borr.) | 02:55:00 | ||||
| 30 | Paul Sanderson | Dark Peak | M | 03:34:00 | ||
| 34 | Peter Gorvett | Dark Peak | MV45 | 03:39:00 | ||
| 43 | P. Smith | 03:48:00 |