When is a fell race not a fell race? When it is included in the Nidd Valley
Road Runners main club championships. Although The James Herriot Trail Race is
included on the Fell Runner website Nidd Valley use it as a long race for
calculations. There is a great team vibe up in Wensleydale as many clubs have a
strong turn out. Ideal conditions gave runners a fantastic experience of an off
road race. First back for Nidd was Andy Todd, 26th overall in 66.06, Paul Geary
was next with 69.38 followed by Phil Fernyhough 72.32, Mark David 73.34, first
lady for Nidd, Fiona Deacon 76.48, Rick Dallston 78.36, Paul Manning 79.05, Emma
David 82.40, Dave Seaman 83.54, Debbie Gibson 88.03, Jenny Manning 90.02, Rachel
Eastaff 90.11, back from injury, Dave Rushton 90.27, Phillipa Moorse 93.07 and
Michelle Smith 100.12.
The previous day Emma David had travelled up to the Lake district for the
Old Crownhill Round Fell Race, an incredible 24 miles of rugged terrain on the
Caldbeck Fells. Emma had a fantastic run completing the run in 6 hours 10 mins
and her efforts were rewarded with 2nd Lady.
A couple of late results saw Rachel Eastaff and Phillipa Moorse enter the
Yorkshire Wolds Half, an incredibly tough race in some challenging conditions.
Rachel crossed the line in 2:06 and Phillipa finished in 2:20. Jillie Townend
has been travelling as far to races as the miles she has been competing. Laxton
10km saw Jillie running in 77 degrees of heat and finishing in 56.57.
