Wardle Skyline Fell Race-Sat 9th April 11- By Paul Jackson

Wardle Skyline Fell Race-Sat 9^th April 11- By Paul Jackson

Due to the very hot weather, there were more bare chests at this event than a ‘Booby-Dooby’ night at the Miner’s Arms. Although it has been suggested that I submit a gallery of the photos of the fellas, I have to consider those of a nervous disposition, so sorry girls (or boys?), maybe another time.

This race was a 7mile/1350’ascent loop over the hills around Watergrove Reservoir.

Where do I start?

Simon Ford gets an excellent 9th place and first Grand Prix club runner home. Tracy Parry knocks 15 minutes off last year’s effort, a massive improvement. Marjorie Lee’s great run and prize for first Lady V60. Marcus Taylor beating me second race on the trot, cementing his challenge for the vet prizes.

Lyndsey Carter buried the ghost of last year’s injury well and truly with a fine run, after being granted free entry by our friends at Rochdale Harriers.

Other runs of note, Paul Basnett who dared to venture onto the fells again after the horror of Holcombe last year, Michelle Fuller with her third fell race in quick succession, and my old mate Rob Sparks who was up visiting for the weekend, enjoying his second fell race of the season (and beating me for good measure).

The race was well organised and Mountain Rescue were on hand as always ‘just in case’. Just a reminder that they are a voluntary service that depends on donations, to help people in trouble on the hills and mountains. Michelle Fuller is supporting this charity on the Edinburgh Marathon later this year, so it would be nice if a couple of quid was thrown her way by us good folk at A&T http://www.justgiving.com/Michelle-Fuller0

1^st       Tim Ellis  ECRC           46:51

9th       Simon Ford                  50:54             

14^th      Mark Ruscoe               51:44

60th     Marcus Taylor               1:00:12

65^th       Paul Jackson              1:00:57

106^th     Lyndsey Carter           1:06:56

139^th    Marjorie Lee                1:12:35

149^th     Paul Basnett               1:15:05

158^th     Michelle Fuller            1:18:59

171^st     Tracy Parry                 1:24:46

To view the Grand Prix tables have a look at http://www.felljunior.org.uk/GP/

Current 2011 Fell standings will be updated on the website/blog verys soon; if there are any discrepancies, please let me know.

Next up is a short one, the 3mile/950’ (AS) Saddleworth Fell Race on Sunday 29^th May 2011 at 12.30pm. Min age 16yrs. £4 on the day. I will remind you all nearer the time.