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
On a cool and clear night 10 runners went off in the early start, with 50% of them over 70 years of age .Tom W sped round was faster than his time 3 years ago and Fi also recorded her best time, as did John. There was the odd deviation but no serious errors and Tim R was the fastest on the night and the only one inside the hour, which he has done on several occasions .The relief on the organisers brow was clear as news came through that the last 3 lights had been spotted, signifying that Phil was on his way and we could all retire to the Strines Inn. A worthy, challenging race, that has less climbing than any other fell race?
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Rutter | Dark Peak | M40 | 00:57:57 | ||
| 2 | Simon Mills | Dark Peak | MSEN | 01:01:24 | ||
| 3 | Paul Walwyn | Dark Peak | MSEN | 01:03:47 | ||
| 4 | Ian Winterburn | Dark Peak | M50 | 01:04:20 | ||
| 5 | Richard Baxter | Dark Peak | M50 | 01:12:00 | ||
| 6 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | M55 | 01:16:12 | ||
| 7 | Martyn Jones | Dark Peak | M45 | 01:17:00 | ||
| 8 | Tim Hawley | Dark Peak | M60 | 01:18:55 | ||
| 9 | Fiona Fullwood | Dark Peak | W40 | 01:20:28 | ||
| 10 | Sarah Roscoe | Dark Peak | WSEN | 01:29:00 | ||
| 10 | Matt Harmon | Dark Peak | OSEN | 01:29:00 | ||
| 10 | Phil Crowson | Dark Peak | M55 | 01:29:00 | ||
| 13 | Andy Harmer | Dark Peak | M70 | 01:33:57 | ||
| 13 | Graham Berry | Dark Peak | M70 | 01:33:57 | ||
| 15 | Michael Griffiths | Dark Peak | M55 | 01:38:00 | ||
| 16 | Clive Last | Dark Peak | M70 | 01:39:32 | ||
| 17 | John Dalton | Dark Peak | M70 | 01:42:57 | ||
| 18 | Barry Needle | Dark Peak | M75 | 01:48:00 |