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
At last a super Winter's day with ice in the puddles and great views to the North West. 8 slower runners took the early start with Lewis holding the pace to the finish, joined later by George who seemed to go elsewhere before overtaking back markers on the way to Sheepfold.
Young David Lund led the chase home, joined most of the way by Richard and Mike. In the conditions a sub 2 hours was not quite on. Good runs by Gavin, Willy and Graham on a blustery day with raven's enjoying the 'breeze'on Wilfred edge.
This was the 30th Margery [19 on the present course] and unlike other local races this was is too good to change ,
Andy
N.B. there were no ladies !
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Richard Hunt | Dark Peak | MV40 | 02:01:00 | ||
| 3 | Mike Nolan | Dark Peak | MV45 | 02:02:15 | ||
| 4 | Gavin Williams | Dark Peak | MV50 | 02:10:40 | ||
| 5 | Glen Borrell | Dark Peak | M | 02:12:30 | ||
| 6 | Ashley Kay | Dark Peak | MV50 | 02:18:15 | ||
| 7 | Willy Kitchen | Dark Peak | MV45 | 02:18:33 | ||
| 8 | Simon Dixon | Dark Peak | MV45 | 02:19:30 | ||
| 9 | Andy Barnett | Dark Peak | MV50 | 02:22:01 | ||
| 10 | David Holmes | Dark Peak | MV55 | 02:26:30 | ||
| 11 | Tim Hawley | Dark Peak | MV50 | 02:27:05 | ||
| 12 | Lewis Ashton | Dark Peak | MV40 | 02:36:00 | ||
| 12 | George Yates | Dark Peak | MV40 | 02:36:00 | ||
| 14 | Loxley Crawshaw | Dark Peak | MV40 | 02:36:05 | ||
| 16 | Graham Berry | Dark Peak | MV65 | 02:46:10 | ||
| 17 | Andy Harmer | Dark Peak | MV65 | 02:54:57 | ||
| 18 | Paul Walwyn | Dark Peak | M | 02:56:13 | ||
| 19 | Simon Bacsich | Dark Peak | M | 03:00:25 | ||
| 19 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | MV50 | 03:00:25 |