—Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 (GB Ultras Community)
Position 17th.
Bad strategy in the last 6-7 miles. I felt I had enough energy to push to the finish after coming off Fountains fell so didn’t fuel after the last CP. How wrong I was. Had nothing in the tank for the last 4 miles making me walk most of it. So it wasn’t a strong finish. Everyday is a learning day.
—Burton Leonard 10k.
Kathryn Dickinson reports “A tough little race, very hot in the midday heat today. Tight corners on varied terrain covering trail, tarmac, long grass, gravel, tree roots, stiles, gates and narrow bridge/stream. And hills! But a great atmosphere and would do it again. Maybe.”
70th Kathryn Dickinson 51.05 1st FV60
189th Martin Parvin 71.30
—Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race.
The Ennerdale Horseshoe is one of the classic Lake District Fell Races, this year it was the first counter in the English Fell Championships so there was a strong field of runners.
The 23 mile race is one of the tougher ones in the Lakes, with 2300 metres of ascent and a great deal of difficult terrain to cross, especially at the head of the valley.
Thankfully the race took part on a clear day which aided navigation, but the belting sun and sparsity of water on the course created another set of challenges.
Once the rocky ground , scree slopes ( after Green Gable ) and perilous gullies ( Kirk Fell to Black Sail Pass ) were negotiated there were a few grassy miles of descent after Haycock.
Fell running legend Joss Naylor was on hand to give out the prizes after the race.
72nd | Christian Garvey | MSEN | 04:30:37 |
216th | Giles Hawking | M45 | 05:44:37 |
294th | Grace Kelleher | WSEN | 07:25:31 |
—A Bridge Too Far Ultra.
Richard Walker reports :
Would really recommend this series to other Harriers – they are great fun.
—Settle Saunter Half Marathon.
—Hardmoors White Horse Marathon.
27th Chambers James 05:49:18 M
—Hardmoors White Horse Half Marathon.
88th Turnbull Catherine 03:34:14 F
—Hardmoors White Horse 10k.
39th Matthews Liz 01:28:19 FV60
—DEVA Triathlon Chester.
Simon Fricke completed his first Olympic distance triathlon in 2:24:05