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Crowden
Horseshoe Junior Fell
Race
Fell Runners Association - Junior
Championships 2005
6th and Final Race at Crowden, Saturday 3rd
September
The Junior show moved on to Crowden in the Peak District with the Youth
Hostel being race HQ. The visitors staying at the nearby camp site - turned into
a car park - must have been wondering what on earth was going on!
Conditions were perfect... a bright sunny day, but with a good breeze on the
fells. Underfoot was firm and dry.
The various routes were to climb different courses up towards Lads Leap.
First off in the U12s was Matthew Nash who finished in a great third spot over
the 2 mile course. Matthew completed in 8:25, whilst first was Tom Doyle (Helm
Hill) in 8:12.
In the U14s, Preston had two representatives over the
3 mile course. Andrew Harrison was 22nd overall in
13:14 (18th boy) and Nichola Jackson was 23rd in 13:18(5th girl.) Nichola
took a "tremendous tumble"
near the end (quote from FRA junior co-ordinator Dave
Woodhead) which Dad didn`t see as he was high on the fell taking pictures!
In the U16s Aime Kevan ran a dogged and extremely determined race, in what
had now become much warmer conditions, over 3.5 miles to finish 30th overall
The prize-giving took place in the camping field, as there were so many
present. The customary shoe-draw took place and there were spot prizes for some
of the non-top three runners in each category. There were also plenty of
chocolate give-aways for the runners!
The series prize giving, with lots of fun on the day (and the emphasis is on
the fun!) takes place at Spooky Do 2 on 30th October at the International Hotel,
Skipton.
Everyone who has taken part has had a good time and the Junior Organisers,
Dave & Eileen Woodhead from Keighley are worth their weight in gold for
their work and efforts.
It is worth noting here the final series places and Preston Harriers athletes
contributions.
Although there is no series prize for the U10s, Christopher Hash ran in two
races.
Scores are based on your best 4 from 6 races. In the
U12 boys, Matthew Nash finished 7th with lots of promise. In U14, Andrew
Harrison in the boys was 28th, completing all six events. Nichola Jackson was
9th girl, again completing all six. Emily Kevan was 24th.
Other competitors who ran in the first race were Verity Cook, Naomi Cox and
Beth Summerfield.
In U16 girls, Amie Kevan was 11th. In the U16 boys, Rob Jackson was 5th,
completing four races.
Steve Jackson
Matt Nash in leading group at the start of the U12
Matt Nash
The view of the start from the fell.
Nichola & Andrew slog it out in climbing mode.
Nichola flies again! Andrew with arms outspread, about to take off!
Andrew in flying mode.
Amie Kevan in climbing mode. Tough going, well done Amie.
Amie Kevan at the finish.
Amie finished 9th U16 girl at Crowden and
11th in the championship
Thanks to Steve Jackson for the above pictures.
Matt Nash
Nichola & Andrew showing good style over stile.
Last two pictures from Colin Harrison
Amie Kevan in climbing mode photographed by dad.
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