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JUNIOR FELL
RELAY
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005
Sedbergh September
24th
The event was organised by Helm Hill Runners with support
from the FRA Junior Co-Ordinators, Dave & Eileen Woodhead. (aka the
woodentops)
Preston Harriers had three teams of 3 runners each out for
this event, thanks to the persuasive powers of Alan Appleby. For some of the
team members, it was their first fell running outing and their all round
commitment and ability was there for all to see.
Perhaps there was some hesitation on arrival...
"We`re not going up there are we?" - "Well,
not quite to the top but you are, Sophie as you're running the
U16 leg!" said I.
Not daunted, off went most of the team to recce the route
with Alan and also Mick and Gordon from the senior fell runners who had turned
up to offer valued support.
Parents and supporters took up their positions at various
points on the course for a noon start, as cloud threatened from the west and the
odd shower fell. One shower was though, an absolute cloudburst for a few minutes
and the runners out at that time got drenched.
All the teams ran three legs of varying length on the
slopes of Winder or to the top of it. Winder has a height of 473m, with a
Millennium viewfinder and cairn atop it, although the runners chose to ignore
this attraction.
Leg 1 runners were the U12s who ran a distance of 1.5m.Leg
2 for the U14s was 2 miles and the U16s was
2.5
miles. More height is climbed for each leg. The descents became slippery and
muddy as the day wore on, because of the weather.
The Boys team was Matthew Nash, Andrew Harrison and Rob
Jackson. Their overall time was 57:52 and brought them home fourth for prizes
and medals. The cumulative times were Matthew (13:00); Andrew (34:39); Rob
(57:52)
Girls A was Ellen Buckley, Nichola Jackson and Sophie
Fletcher. An overall time of 71:22 was made up of Ellen (16:16); Nichola (38:40)
and Sophie (71:22) They just missed third by less than one second and were very
disappointed but it was a great effort.
Disappointment was compounded as the team were not
eligible for a fourth place medal and prize as we had to run one runner out of
age group, but was not above the U16 age. The organisers have said they`ll look
at this for next year, as it would further encourage teams to take part.
Girls B was Becky, Emily Kevan and Amie Kevan. An overall
time of 77:33 was posted and was a fantastic effort. The added times were Becky
(18:33); Emily (46:22); Amie (77:33)
The prize giving and chocolate throw out took place in the
Peoples Hall before the senior race afterwards.
All runners received a medal for taking part and there was
a splendid variety of sandwiches, cakes and other goodies on offer.
Thank you to all who took part and we hope you enjoyed it.
Grateful and very sincere thanks must go to all the parents who get involved and
who brought the juniors as without your efforts, nothing is possible.
Thank you.
Oh, the senior race... well it was 4 miles and 1175` of
brutish ascent up Crook and onto Arant Haw. The ridge run to Winder was a joy.
The descent, where everybody went their own way was either dramatically steep or
not quite, well, depending on where you went really.
Runners were Karen Nash, Gordon Thompson, Alan Appleby and
Steve Jackson. No doubt someone will be sending in pre and post race pics,
although I hope that pain in my thighs recedes soon!
Steve Jackson
The Team Manager Alan Appleby walks the course with gang of happy wanderers.
All the above pictures from Hotshot Colin
Harrison.............Captions to follow
Pictures below from Peter Kevan
Ellen coming down! (fast & steep).
Robert Jackson flying down as usual (almost too fast for
the camera!)
Becky in descent.
Amie leads in Relay
Beckie flies by very close!
& so does Sophie in Stripes****
see below
Nichola's just too fast for the camera!
The last lot of pictures are from Steve Jackson. Thanks to
all of you for making such a good contribution.
Ellen & Becky U12 stars
Ellen leads off the girls
Becky on descent
Ellen on descent
Matthew Nash leading the way
Nichola on Leg 2
Andrew descending
Nichola descending
Sophie on Leg 3
Rob picks up the pace on Leg 3
Rob on descent (fast)
Amie on Leg 3
****
Have you seen Stars & Stripes?
See Last year at
Sedbergh
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