On the Fells 2008

Chipping Show 2008

Report from Joe, pictures from Steve Jackson & Mark Birbeck

Chipping Show Fell Race -August 23rd 2008

 On a day with ideal conditions overhead (clear cloudless sky, sunny afternoon), under foot it was very different. The ground was heavy and wet, and the grass was long (it had not been dry for long enough to cut it).The route was therefore sent round the first two field edges flagged by Bob and Joe, but fortunately we were able to use gates through here where there had been a backup when stiles were in place.The marshals (Simmy & Anne; Mick Mc. & Hannah; Mark B.; Eddie St.; George & entourage; John G.; Steve J. & Alan A.; Dave R.; Dave J. & family; Barry; Bob.) were in their positions in plenty of time.  The route through the fields, on the approach to the fell, had also been flagged by Brian with help from a local landowner. At 2.40pm the race started, but not before interrupting the children's sack race to let the runners through. It was clear enough to track them up and over Parlick and then back again later. Some of the marshals were keeping the team back on the field informed, either by radio or phone, as to the progress of the race.Just over an hour later the first two runners entered the show field to be registered and timed by Roy P, Phil & Phillipa, however they had both taken a shorter route back, thus missing out the last checkpoint and were disqualified.Thanks to Brian, Eileen and Marie for their work at the control centre.Thanks also to the landowners for allowing access for this race and to the Chipping Show Committee for their support.                                                                   

Joe Howard (Preston Harriers-Race organiser)

Spectacular panoramic view of the fells from Mark Birbeck. Many more pictures can be seen on youtube, set up by Mark. Get yourself a nice cup of tea & sit back & relax to some beautiful music whilst you watch the pictures. (No Simmy it's not Peggy Lee, some of it sounds like a fell running, out of breath, Pink Floyd!)

Here's a note form Mark re youtube

Here is the link to our Chipping race. On it are all of the runners I hope. I have given them the opportunity to get their own copies of the pictures by emailing me. If poss could you mention next to the link that watching the film in high quality is better. This is done by pressing "Watch in high quality" just under the main TV screen above views on the You Tube screen.

Sit's tough at the top for Alan Appleby

No 59 First Lady

Pictures above from Steve Jackson & below from Mark Birbeck

                                                                       V45  Malc Christie of Chorley Harriers.

Sharon McGuire No 59 Rossendale Lady Winner

Thanks Steve & Mark for these brilliant pictures.

Copies of all of these in higher definition are available.

Results

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