Untitled - Dark Peak Fell Runners

DARK PEAK NEWS AUTUMN 91
Page
Editorial(s) 3
News & Coming Events 4
AGM
Report
CO
Letters 11
Going the Distance 11
Race Reports & Results 16
Road & Country 28
D.P.F.R. Products 31
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Editor : Mike Pedley
49 Crimicar Drive
Fulwood
Sheffield S10 4EF
Tel. (0742) 305799
Dark Peak Fell
Runners
President :
Eric
Mitchell
Chairman
Dave Holmes
45 Roebuck Road
Crookes
Sheffield S6 3GQ
Tel. (0742) 667054
Secretary : Tim Tett
68 Roebuck Road
Crookesmoor
Sheffield S6 2XA
Tel (0742) 667922
Treasurer
Jeff Harrison
118 Lydgate Lane
Crookes
Sheffield S10 5FP
Tel. (0742) 687114
Ladies
Sec.
Jacky Smith
140 Hunterhouse Road
Hunters Bar
Sheffield Sll 8TY
Tel. (0742) 664702
Cross
Country
Ed Hutt
47 Charnley Ave.
Sheffield Sll 9FR
Tel. (0742) 585705
Road & Track: David Shapiro
22 Rutland Park
Broomhil1
Sheffield S10 2PB
Tel. (0742) 661583
Clothing &: Howard Swindells
Equipment 100 Brookhouse Hill
Fulwood
Sheffield S10 3TE
Tel. (0742) 302891
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EDITORIAL
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National
Mistrust?
In 1895 the National Trust was set up to preserve the
nation's heritage. It now has over a million members (including
myself) and is our largest private landowner. Like many involved
with conservation and recreation it faces the growing dilemma of
conflict between preserving areas for public enjoyment and that
very public enjoyment damaging the areas being preserved. Over
recent years it has started to flex its muscles, placing
restrictions on numbers participating in organised events and
encouraging a move away from mass start, single course races. Now
it seems the aim is to stop organised activity completely in some
areas with news that Derwent Edge is now out of bounds to events.
The situation is still confused and this news remains
unconfirmed. I hope to be able to present more facts in the next
issue of DPN. However a number of questions come to mind; Who
decided on this ban and is it indeed a blanket ban (does this mean
we're all excused running in the Watershed?)? Does the ban extend
to the use of rights of way (I doubt it legally can)? If
confirmed, what should the response be from Dark Peak as a club?
Whilst I sympathise with what the National Trust is trying to
achieve, a ban without any obvious discussion is unhelpful and
will achieve nothing apart from maybe a few less members and one
less cause to blame for the erosion. Having set out to free land
from tyrannical and restrictive landowners is the National Trust
in danger of becoming the very thing it was trying to replace?
BG 1991
On a brighter note? I finally managed to keep the midsummer
weekend free and so was able to attend that Dark Peak institution,
the Bob Graham attempt. Fell running is an individual sport but on
this occasion it takes teamwork to help make an attempt
successful. Despite the cold wet weather (doesn't that seem a long
time ago as we finish yet another rain free week?), everyone
seemed to enjoy themselves and help the weekend to run smoothly.
For me, this summer has been good. I've got close to
regaining full fitness (at least for short events) and competed in
lots of races. However, the best memory will probably remain
an early Sunday morning in June. Climbing the upper reaches of
Halls Fell on Blencathra at about 3am there were glimpses of the
lights of Keswick and Penrith. Through the mist and light drizzle
they seemed to hover in mid air, surrounded by blackness. Later,
under heavy cloud, morning crept in very slowly. With time in hand
and both contenders in good condition it was a relaxed and very
peaceful five hours on the fells with friends.
That's what fell running is all about... I've already made a
note in my diary for next year.
Mike Pedley
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EDALE
SKYLINE
Why, you may ask, did club officials hold a secret meeting to
discuss the future of the Edale Skyline? They did so because the
meeting took place after the copy deadline for the last
newsletter, because I scribbled a rushed account of it on a piece
of scrap paper under the influence of Guiness and because the
editor can't read. Thus it was that a "recent meeting" appeared in
print as a "secret meeting", and a conspiracy was born.
Rest assured that no decisions about the Skyline will be
taken in secret - we intend to cover our rears by ensuring the
widest possible consultation. So if the substance does hit the
fan, it will be widely dispersed. Let me therefore expand on the
"Stop Press" item in the last newsletter, and bring you fully up
to date on discussions.
First, to recap. As usual the AGM discussed the future of the
Skyline at some length and was unable to reach a view. But it was
accepted that the race had become too much for one individual to
handle, and the club committee was asked to meet after the next
Sportsman run and consider a better structure.
We did this in consultation with members who have been most
closely involved with the race over the years. There was unanimity
on several points:
- the club has leaned too heavily on people who had volunteered
to organise the race. These people deserved massive thanks
but were now an extinct species. Unless we dispersed the load
there would be no race;
- the race was attracting an uncomfortably large field. It was
difficult to manage in the village hall, and on the course.
There were potential problems of erosion and of compatibility
with a tiny rural village We also risked becoming too
conspicuous in the eyes of the landowners, and the
"authorities" (a point made more pertinent by the attitude of
the National Trust towards events around Derwent Edge);
- this was compounded by the entry on the day system, which
caused headaches for organisers in the village hall and
seemed to encourage too many "wallies";
- the entry fee was too low to guarantee covering costs;
- more help was needed from club members and it needed to be
volunteered earlier, to prevent the stalwarts having to
dragoon people at the last minute;
Hence the proposed new arrangements which were sketched out
in the last newsletter.
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We are proposing a race co-ordinator (Frank Galbraith has
volunteered) should, have nominal overall control, but should
delegate the bulk of the work to individual team leaders. The
responsibilities of the team leaders are still to be agreed, but
will be something like: a) start, b) finish, c) marshalling, d)
prizes, e) liaison with third parties, f) catering, g) results.
The race should be pre-entry with the price raised to a realistic
level. We should also consider restricting it to members of
recognised clubs. And finally, more club members should volunteer
to help earlier.
This is not set in stone but we do need to move quickly
towards firm decisions. The group will reconvene in the club hut
after the run on September 25th. Your views and attendance are
welcome. On that date we must take firm decisions in time for the
FRA Calendar deadline in October. Once we've decided the way
ahead, we must make sure it works. We've been invited to make next
year's Skyline a championship race. Our reputation is on the line.
Dave
Holmes
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FRA
MEMBERSHIP
Fell Runners Association membership enquiries and renewals
should be sent to:
Pete Bland Sports
34A Kirkland,
Kendal,
Cumbria.
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New
Members
DPFR MEMBERSHIP
AMENDMENTS
Sally Sahni, 33 Carrington Road, Sll 7AT.
Michael Kirk-Smith, Sheff U., Cookesmoor Bldg, Conduit Rd. S10 1FL
John Manthorpe, 18 Sackville Rd., Crookes. S10
1ET
K. Temperton, 7 Camelia Dr., Kirk Sandal, Doncaster. DN3 1JE
David Lawrie, 18 Belfrey Gdns., Doncaster. DN4 6TS
Keith Wiley, 47 Milton Road, Nether Edge. S7 1HP. Tel. 586092
Gez Myers, 39 Blackbrook Rd, Lodge Moor. S10 4LP. Tel.305035
Change of Address
Andrew Howard, Flat 2, Progress Ct., Buxton Rd., Bakewell.
Derbys. DE4 IDA.
Ian Kinniburgh, Coops Hop, St. Peters Rd., Annesby,
LE8 3WJ. Tel. 0533 478522
Leicester.
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BITS AND
PIECES
Q. What do you dislike most about your appearance?
A. My Yeti-like face.
Reinhold Messner, Guardian, 4 May 1991.
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AGM
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The meeting started late as usual at 20.45, with 57 members
present on a head count and 45 admitting to being present in
writing. Minutes provided courtesy of 'Tett & Pedley back-of-an-
-envelope Productions'
1. Apologies
M.Harvey, M.Patterson, R.Baeumeister, F.Galbraith, J.Edwards
and N.Goldsmith for absence and Tim Tett for leading the pack
astray at Eyam Y.H..
2. Minutes
Accepted!
3. Matters Arising
The Race Committee has still not met after two years of eager
anticipation. It seems to have fallen into disrepair and was
scrapped.
The Skyline was again mentioned, as always, but thankfully
this time only to thank Tom and Enid, for a sterling effort in
organising this years race and were justly rewarded with a bottle
of plonk (see AoB).
4. Chairman's Report
The new format club champs and dinner were a great success
with credit due to Pete Dyke and Jeff Harrison. The prizegiving in
the pub was critised by some but it was decided to continue with
the same format as the time saved at the dinner was considered of
greater worth. The Skyline also went well thanks to Tom and Enid
but only just made it. The mild outbreak of road running
continues with Kev Lilley congratualated on his half marathon
victory and 2h27m marathon in London. Finally the chairman
commended the Not the National Cross Country Championships race to
the membership : a classic course with hills, fields, woods paths
and a water splash. One of the few true cross country courses
left.
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5. Secretary's Report
Highlights of the year included Barry Thackery's performance
in the British Championships, the women's victory and men's third
place in the FRA Relay Champs; Colin (sub 24) and Frank's (24 and
a tiny bit) completions of the Bob Graham; Bob Berzins' solo
Ramsey Round and another successful FRA Safety and Navigation
course at Edale. On the domestic front, Wednesday runs are
branching out to new areas whilst membership applications are
coming in from all over the country, particularly the classic fell
running areas of Doncaster and Bedfordshire.
6. Treasurer's Report
Jeff started as usual "I'll be brief as I've just got my
chips". Jeff added that the interest from the deposit account is
still awaited. TT: proposed that the club thank Will McLewin for
last years donation to the club dinner.
Jeff proposed that the subs should increase as the costs of
the newsletter, whilst currently very low due to Tim Tett's
'contact', could not be guaranteed. This was rejected as many of
the members had spent all their money on chips and beer and we
should wait until the costs rise before increasing the subs.
Dave Lockwood proposed that, in line with government policy,
a banding arrangement should be introduced with the level of subs
proportional to size of feet. Unfortunately, it wasn't clear as to
whether big feet or little feet would attract the highest levey
and the proposal was defeated.
Jim Fulton raised concern over the high bank charges:
"I have given the matter of Dark Peak finances some
thought..."
"On the international money markets the Pound is fairly
strong against the Dollar, the Yen and the Deutschmark. The Dow
Jones closed up 69 points and Brent Crude for May delivery is
$30/barrel. With this in mind I wonder whether club finances
should be transferred from the present bank and invested
elsewhere..."
"For an astronomical return we could put our money into
Jodrell Bank. With a quick withdrawal we could guarantee a deposit
at the Sperm Bank. Taking the nature of the club into
consideration, however, I think we should put our money into
Callow Bank with a small percentage reserved for the Road section
and left in Brocco Bank."
7. Election of Officers
All officers were re-elected. Dave and Tim were standing down
but as nobody wanted to stand for Chairman and Secretary they
agreed to continue for another year. All existing officers were
thanked for their work over the past year, especially to Mike
Pedley for the newsletter and Howard Swindells for equipment.
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Alan Yates proposed that we have a track secretary to which
Clive Last added that if this was for those members who make a
habit of running on railway lines then Chris Stamp was the ideal
candidate. However, no candidate stepped forward.
8. Club Championships
Tim Tett and Bob Berzins each proposed a new format. Tim's
was that there should be 4-6 permanent courses and that on the
morning of the race the actual course to be run that day would be
drawn out of a hat. This would reduce the impact on Kinder of club
members running the same course over and over, as was the case
with the original format, and that it would reduce the requirement
for navigational abilities similar to orienteering as every member
would have the opportunity to recce the courses.
Bob's proposal was that the club champion would be decided
over a series of 6 races with 4 to count, throughout the year,
culminating in the club champs which would continue in the same
format as last year. The six proposed races were Alport, Holme
Moss, Crookstone, Dungworth, Shelf Moor and the Club Champs.
After lengthly discussion both were rejected. Bob's format
did not give all members an equal chance as the membership is
widespread and we already have a similar 'league' system with Mike
Pedley's 'Local Race League' award. A proposal from Graham Berry
that Mike's and Bob's ideas be combined was also defeated.
Pete Dyke will organise next years race in the same format.
9. Any other business
Skyline : The organisation of the race was discussed and it was
decided that to make life easier for future organisers the club
should make some effort to formalise arrangements. It was decided
to gather all relevant information from previous organisers and
produce an Organisers file. A meeting was arranged on 5th June to
get this process in motion.
Club Socks : A proposal was received from Dave Holmes that club
socks should be fluorescent pink.
Worsell Trophy : The Worse 11 trophy, which was presented to the
Club at last years AGM by Phil the owner of the Cafe, was awarded
to Frank Galbraith, well it was actually awarded to his wife as
Frank was getting pissed on a pub crawl in Sheffield. The grounds
for its presentation and something along the lines of "most
outstanding acheivement on the fells". Candidates for this years
award included Colin Henson for his Bob Graham success and Bob
Berzins for his solo unsupported Ramsey Round. Frank was awarded
the trophy for his Bob Graham attempts against all the odds, his
15 trigs success and his all round contribution to the club.
The meeting closed at 22.38. Next AGM: 3rd Wednesday in April 1992
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LETTERS
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Dear Mike,
May I take up some more space by making a few belated
comments on the award of the Worsell Cup. I was very embarrassed
by the fact that I was not present at the AGM to receive the
trophy which, I understand, is given for endeavour by a club
member in fell running.
I felt very honoured by the award but somewhat humble when I
think of some club colleagues whose efforts have been
outstanding. for example; Billy Wilson running like a good'un
after a severe knee injury last year, Bob Berzins who consistently
keeps Dark Peak's name near the top of racing results and Colin
Henson who ran four races in five weeks last March including the
Derwent Watershed I I take my hat off to them to acknowledge their
achievements and I thank Chris Worsell and the club generally for
the sheer enjoyment of fell running.
Frank
Galbraith
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GOING THE DISTANCE
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BOB GRAHAM 1991
We left the Moot Hall in torrential rain but, as we headed up
Newlands Valley, spirits were high with a forecast for brighter
weather later in the day. By the top of Robinson the rain had
stopped and we enjoyed a clear run to Hindscarth and Dalehead.
At Honister the 'Henson Little Chef was open so we ate a
full English breakfast before the staff wished us on our way. We
climbed Grey Knotts and into the mist. The wind increased and
light rain made us cold but the familiar bits of twisted fence
reassured us of our route. Descending Great Gable was difficult in
poor visibility but the line off was found perfectly, as was the
line to the summit of Kirk Fell, by a Mr and Mrs Sant who annually
run a guided tour from Honister to Wasdale on this very weekend.
The mist didn't clear until we were coming down Red Pike to
Door Head. I sat down and stripped to shorts and heli-top, it was
getting warm. The afternoon looked promising, the clouds were
gaining height and the sun was trying its best. Down Yewbarrow
Screes and into Wasdale car park where we ate peaches and rice
pudding, changed our socks and generally prepared for the big
climb up Scafell.
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As expected, this was a real 'pull', up one of the biggest
climbs on the whole round although, as I was to find out later,
not the hardest. Matt said he felt a bit 'off by the time we
reached the top. I think we ate too much in Wasdale but his colour
soon returned to normal as we headed for Scafell Pike.
We took the West Gill/Lords Rake option and, although a few
minutes longer, it saved any waiting or anxious moments on Broad
Stand. The ground is very rocky from Scafell to Bowfell and I was
glad I had changed into clean dry socks at Wasdale. My feet were
comfortable and the bright conditions made the going pleasurable.
By Bowfell we had been going for nearly 10 hours and were 26
minutes behind schedule. We were reminded by John (Armistead) that
a little urgency was called for but no panic. Down the rake and
onto Rossett Pike was quick (!) and we were soon crossing Stake
Gill and heading for Pike o 1 Stickle. It towered above us,
magnificent and proud, the evening sun paying tribute to its lofty
position overlooking the Langdale valley. No time for sentiment,
my body was questioning the task it was about to perform. It was a
welcome stop therefore, albeit short, for Tom and Enid's fruit
cake and rice pud at the stream junction between the Pikes.
Dunmail was reached only 7 minutes down on our scheduled
time. Another change of socks and away up Seat Sandal with fresh
supporters. I regard the next three summits as the 'killer bit',
Colin calls it 'Hell Fire Corner'. Seat Sandal, Fairfield and
Dollywaggon, a total of 3760 feet of ascent in 2 hours, and after
15 hours and 27 summits - no wonder! If there was ever a point on
the while round where I allowed a thread of doubt to cross my
stubborn mind it was climbing Dollywaggon Pike. That familiar
conflict of persuasions where the body is telling you to stop and
the brain says 'keep going'. Eventually, with the help of Bob's
jelly fruitgums, the gradient eased and then levelled. Matt was
just in front; he waited. I couldn't see his face and I'm glad he
couldn't see mine. The sky was pitch black now. Someone said we
were two minutes up and that was all that was required to bring
the enthusiasm and energy surging back.
For the next three hours we jogged along the Helvellyns and
Dodds with head torches blazing and making good progress. We
dropped off Clough Head and into Threlkeld just after 2am. Bacon
sandwiches and tea were eagerly accepted from the Dark Peak roving
chuck wagon and because we were nearly 20 minutes ahead of our
schedule we spent the time in hand replenishing vital, food
reserves in readiness for the last section.
The climb up Halls Fell is for me the finest mountain ascent
in the Lake District, but this time it was dark raining and we
were soon in thick cloud. It took us 1 hour and twenty minutes of
care and concentration to reach the top and for once I was glad to
be off the ridge. The run down Mungrisdale Common was uneventful
and by the time we reached Great Calva it was light. Up by the
fence and then the view, through the mist and up to the last peak.
Again a long wet slog, keeping Hare Crag to our left we
climbed up the ever steepening side of this final barrier between
us and Keswick. Eventually I could see the line of the wire fence
through the mist and knew that the top of Skiddaw was a matter of
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minutes, not hours, away. We ran along the rocky top to the trig
pillar with a feeling of almost smug satisfaction, knowing it was
'all downhill from here'.
We didn't stop. The wind was cold and the stony path dipped
away invitingly towards civilisation. As we descended, the
steepness increased and so did the pace. The feeling of tiredness
seemed to have gone. We raced down Jenkin Hill chatting and joking
to our supporters who, unlike us, had rucksacks to contend with.
At the road and at various points down through the wood and into
the park, friends came to meet us and joined us for the 'run-in'.
It was 7:24 (and back in torrential rain) when we reached the
Moot Hall and it had taken us 23 hours and 24 minutes. We were
congratulated by our fellow club members who had supported and fed
us. Many had themselves completed the Bob Graham Round in previous
years and now unselfishly acknowledged and shared in our success.
Unfortunately, two lads didn't make it on this occasion.
Frank decided not to carry on after Dunmail due to an ankle
problem and Paul disappeared exploring Mungrisdale Common. Paul
did however complete the round a month later with Roger
Baumeister and Brian Harney supporting.
Thanks to Dark Peak Rent-a-Support'; too many to name each of you
but you know who you are. It was great to be in your company for a
'really good day on the fells*.
Dave Lockwood
Keswick (Start) 08: 00 Harrison Stickle 19: 11
Robinson 09: 35 Thunacar Knott 19: 18
Hindscarth 09: 54 Sergeant Man 19: 32
Dale Head 10: 07 High Raise 19: 38
Honister 10: 15 Calf Crag 19: 58
Steel Fell 20: 19
10: 23 Dunmail 20: 30
Grey Knotts 10: 48
Brandreth 10: 55 20: 43
Green Gable 11: 10 Seat Sandal 21: 22
Great Gable 11: 23 Fairfield 22: 06
Kirkfell 11: 58 Dollywagon Pike 22: 53
Pillar 12: 46 Nethermost Pike 23: 10
Steeple 13: 10 Helvellyn 23: 28
Red Pike 13: 28 Helvellyn Low Man 23: 39
Yewbarrow 14: 01 White Side 23: 50
Wasdale Head 14: 20 Raise 00: 01
Stybarrow Dodd 00: 29
14: 35 Watson Dodd 00: 39
Scafell 15: 53 Great Dodd 00: 52
Scafell Pike 16: 32 Clough Head 01: 24
Broad Crag 16: 44 Threlkeld 02: 03
111 Crag 16: 54
Great End 17: 08 02: 23
Esk Pike 17: 27 Blencathra 03: 43
Bowfel1 17: 46 Great Calva 05: 09
Rossett Pike 18: 07 Siddaw 06: 29
Pike 0' Stickle 18: 51 Keswick (finish) 07: 24
Total Time 23:24

Ed. Colin Henson has been having another look at the BG attempts
over the past years. Who has done the fastest sections; have we
got the schedule right? Find out in the Winter 91/92 issue of Dark
Peak News.
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B.G. 3 F.G. 0
Most people will know by now that, one again I failed to complete
the Bob Graham Challenge. This time it was purely down to a
failure in the moving parts namely the left knee and ankle. The
match was declared a victory for Bob Graham at Dunmail after 13
hours.
However, the main reason for taking up space in the
Newsletter is to once again thank all the supporters, especially
Colin Henson who acted as the organising supremo. Also to
congratulate the successful pair. Matt Simms and Dave Lockwood.
Well done chaps!
Frank Galbraith
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JOSS NAYLOR'S CHARITY
CHALLENGE
Last year Joss Naylor, the greatest fell runner of this
century, invented a new route now known as Naylor's Lakeland
Crossing. At the age of 54, Joss accompanied by son-in-law Colin
Dulson ran from Pooley Bridge at the east end of Ullswater to his
mother's home in Wasdale covering the highest fells and only
setting foot on tarmac as he crossed Kirkstone Pass and Dunmail
Raise - a total distance of 47 miles with 16,200 ft of ascent. He
was raising money for Age Concern.
He has now issued a challenge to anyone else who would like
to repeat his route. "I invented it as a hard day for those of us
who had passed a half century, but youngsters are equally welcome
to attempt it", says Joss.
Joss is offering inscribed and signed Pewter tankards to the
first twenty over 50's who complete the traverse: Over 50s have a
time allowance of 12 hours: over 60s have 18 hours and over 6 5s
have 24 hours. They must however raise flOO for their favourite
charity.
The full route is described below and all you have to do is
send a signed statement from your pacers together with a receipt
from the charity and Joss will then send you a pewter tankard.
Those under 50 and those over 50 after the first twenty will
receive a signed certificate.
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Joss Naylor Challenge
Route:
Pooley Bridge, Barton Fell, Arthur Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether
Hill, Red Crag, Raven Howe, High Raise, Kidsty Pike (just off the
ridge), Rampsgill Head, High Street, Thornthwaite Beacon, Stony
Cove Pike, Pike Howe, Kirkstone Pass.
Red Screes, Hart Crag, Fairfield, Seat Sandal, Dunmail
Riase.
Steel Fell, High Raise, Rosset Pike, Bowfell, Esk Pike, Great End,
Great Gable, Kirk Fell, Pillar, Scoat Fell, Steeple, Haycock,
Seatallan, Middle Fell, finishing at the bridge at Greendale
[143056].
Joss covered the route in 11:30 on a day of heavy rain and strong
SW winds (!). Successful challengers should contact:
Joss Naylor
Bowdendale,
Wasdale,
Seascale,
Cumbria.
CA20 1ES
MBE,
Kev Borman (from a press release?)
Ed. I think Jeff Harrison has already (unsuccessfully(?))
attempted the challenge.
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ALMOST ALL THE DONALDS
IN A WEEK
In 1981 Colin Donnelly completed "all the Southern Uplands
2000 footers" in 11 days; 130 peaks and 380 miles. Beyond a
mumbled "there's a lot to come off that" during a casual
conversation I was unable to get any more details, although I
understand it was a solo continuous backpacking trip.
In my more deluded moments I thought I might emulate this
feat but was saved from making a fool of myself by the fact that
I could only afford to spend a week on the venture. Moreover, the
weather had been awful and I am getting too old for continuous
soggy clothes and inadequate food. Instead I settled for
attempting all the 'Donalds' in the Southern Uplands; i.e.
excluding the Ochils and Cheviots but including the outliers,
Tinto and Cauldcleugh Head. Including the 27 "points" with a
contour over 610 metres, there were 158 tops and peaks. I decided
that I would go for them in a week, solo but returning to the car
to travel between groups of hills.
Starting in Galloway where I endeavoured to escape the midges
as fast as possible, I worked my way Eastwards, achieving my aim
(to the nearest 10 minutes) based on top to top timimg.
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A superb week of tranquil solitude in unlittered, uneroded
hills. Apart from Merrick (on a Sunday) I saw only two others on
the hills in the entire week. Almost all of it was new, requiring
careful navigation in the frequently abysmal weather. Idyllic
interludes included dawn above clouds, magic sunsets after 10pm
and distant views of "hills without end.
Peter Simpson
Sun 23 June 1991 N. Galloway Hills 36 miles
Mon 24 S. Galloway Hills
S. Carsphain Hills 50 miles
Tue 25 N. Carsphain Hills
S. Lowther Hills 27 miles
Wed 26 Ettrick Hills
S. Moffat Hills 34 miles
Thu 27 N. Moffat Hills
Manor Hills 30 miles
Fri 28 W. Manor Hills
Culter Hills 42 miles
Sat 29 Moorfoot Hills
Tinto Hill
S. Lowther Hills 32 miles
Sun 30 June 1991 Cauldcleugh Head 7 miles
Total (very approximate distances) 258 miles
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RACE REPORTS AND RESULTS
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KINDER DOWNFALL : 21 APRIL 1991
Some very poor conditions brought a confused situation at
this year's Downfall. The final control at Edale Cross appears to
have become optional with many competitors cutting straight down
onto the path and saving a couple of minutes. Unfortunately a
reliable checkpoint marshal was also missing so there was no way
of knowing who had run the full route and who had not.
Andy Trigg did visit Edale Cross which makes his time even
more remarkable. Phil Crowson also had a fine run, only 20 seconds
off second place.
1 A. Trigg (Glossop.) 1:05:35 155 J. Fulton 1:31:19
5 P. Crowson 1:15:42 172 A. Malkin 1:33:35
33 G. Berry 1:20:11 174 J. Orrell 1:35:06
57 N. Goldsmith 1:22:49 186 G. Goldsmith 1:36:10
61 C. Hughes 1:23:02 195 P. Dyke 1:37:19
63 J. Smith [1st L & LV] 1:23:08 206 J. Harvey 1:40:14
78 J. Armistead 1:24:28 212 M. Gallagher 1:42:12
81 B. Thackery [1st V50] 1:24:46 230 E. Mitchell 1:45:14
88 A. Yates 1:26:28 255 B. Wardle 1:57:49
91 R. Sanby 1:27:44
150 D. Moseley 1:31:00 269 finished
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THREE PEAKS : 28 APRIL 1991
1 I. Ferguson (Bingley) 0:28 1:39 2:25 2:51:41
30 A. Harmer 0:30 1:53 2:48 3:20:02
99 A. Jones 0:32 2:03 3:04 3:43:55
147 G. Band- 0:37 2:12 3:14 3:52:15
155 G. Arditto 0:39 2:18 2:41 3:53:15
163 C. Brad 0:36 2:13 2:38 3:54:44
165 B. Sprakes 0:37 2:14 2:38 3:55:02
220 M. Simms 0:37 2:17 3:26 4:05:38
269 G. Bell 0:39 2:21 3:36 4:17:55
300 J. Fulton 0:39 2:26 3:41 4:26:11
337 M. Browell 0:40 2:38 3:53 4:37:37
351 N. Piper 0:42 2:37 3:53 4:45:14
Dnf A. Forsyth 0:33
460 started, 406 finished.
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KINDER SPRINGS : 22 MAY 1991
Managing
Chaos
This was the true spirit of fell racing. There were two start
times advertised in DP News, one at 6:30 and the other at 7:00pm.
The organiser of the race couldn't be present; his broken leg
limited his mobility and therefore, the checkpoint identifications
couldn't be put in place. There was of course the usual options of
running any combinations of the springs and, as it turned out, any
start time was allowed provided you timed yourself and could be
trusted to visit the checkpoints. To finish things off to a nicety
a spectator took the finishing times.
One of the prime DPFR events, Mike Hayes's 'Four Springs'
covers three of the four corners of Kinder; Fairbrook, Sandy Hay
and Swines Back. If you're fit and not worried about finesse
orienteering then the fourth corner, Crookstone Knoll, could also
be visited. But this would mean missing a long Kinder crossing
from 3 to 4 which I find fairly confusing in clear weather. I
suspect that in the mist I would take greater care and might not
be led astray by where I think Fairbrook Naze and Seal Stones
should be.
This year I had run with Andy from Spring 1 to 2 and 2 to 3
though I later suffered from attempting to keep up with Andy on
the latter section. From 2 to 3 we plunged to the right of the
wood below Mermaids Pool and climbed to Cluther Rocks on
'runnable' ground. Leaving spring 3 (below Noes Stool) we climbed
back up to Kinder for the final crossing. Andy took a line
slightly to my left as we crossed the first drainage bowl. On
reaching the horizon of this bowl, which always feels as if it
should be the Eastern edge of Kinder, Andy ran to my right and in
due course I managed to reached Spring 4 without seeing Andy.
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I glanced back to the edge, Andy was not in sight, so I
pushed through the heather to Fairbrook, crossed and joined the
main path just as Andy appeared out of the heather somewhere! This
is where the Cluther Rocks run came into its own as I fought to
keep up with Andy through yet more heather but could not. He sped
off to the finish as I wallowed on, hardly able to speak to the
spectators (Chris and Diane) on the way down to the last stream.
We were among the 6:35 starters but others started at 7:00 (I
think) and the usual combinations of springs were run; 1,2,3,4 or
1,3,4. Tim Tett, spectating for the night brought some order out
of the chaos by recording times and spring combinations.
All in all a wonderful race.
Graham
Berry
4 S] prings
3 springs
1 Andy Harmer 1.45.50 1 Mike Pedley 1:36:40
2 Graham Berry 1.47 2 Mike Browell 1:56:20
3 Alan Yates 2.01.10 Michael Kirk-Smith 1:56:20
Neil Goldsmith 2.01.10 4 Kev Borman ; 1:57:40
5 C. Hird 2.02 5 Pete Gorvett 2:00:00
6 Hugh Cotton 2.08
7 Jim Fulton 2.09
Peter Kohn 2.09
9 Chris Stamp 2.10
10 Andy Bell 2.13
11 Jonathon Cant 2.15
12 Clive Last 2.16
13 Richard Horsfield 2.53
ALPORT 12 JUNE 1991
It seems that word has spread around the club that the Alport
race is another classic in the same mould of the Crookstone et al,
as this year saw a vast increase in numbers. The first crossing
above Birchin Clough confused many as the bright evening sun
reflected off Alport trig in the distance. The bright reflection,
coupled with the inability to see the steeply incised Alport
valley gave the impression that Alport Valley had miraculously
disappeared and that the trig point itself was only a few hundred
metres away. The nagging doubts that someone, no names mentioned,
had positioned a new trig on the South side of the valley, were
soon dispelled as the runners streamed over Grindlegrain Tor into
the chasm below.
The three orienteers, Tim, Alistair and Charlie, had broken
away by this stage with little separating them as they started the
descent through Alport Castles. Charlie started to feel the pace
as did Tim, but fortunately Alistair was in no position to take
the lead - he hadn't brought his compass or map! The race was
finally decided on the run in through the woods with Tim making an
emphatic bid for home with the added bonus of breaking Andy
Harmer's inaugural record of 1.00.43 from 1986.
Tim Tett
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1 Tim Tett 1.00.40
2 Ali Cory-Wright 1.00.48
3 Charlie Adams 1.01.23
4 Andy Harmer 1.06.40
5 Graham Berry 1.07.13
6 Andy Forsyth 1.07.58
7 Dave Holmes 1.11.39
Chris Stamp 1.12.57
9 Richard Horsfield 1.13.04
10 Alan Yates 1.13.14
11 Mike Pedley 1.15.10
12 Andy Gomm 1.15.15
13 Jim Fulton 1.15.56
14 Bob Marsden 1.17.00
15 John Armistead 1.18.46
16 Hugh Cotton 1.18.56
17 George Jackson 1.19.17
18 Clive Last 1.20.08
19 Wendy Lightfoot 1.22.37
20 Andy Malkin 1.23.48
21 Mike Browell 1.25.09
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GRINDLEFORD : 13 JUNE 1991
A wet June makes the finish of the Grindleford race
particularly exciting! The scramble out from a full crossng of the
River Derwent into the finish field included some desperate and
bedraggled attempts. A large field this year but some good Dark
Peak packing with seven in the first twenty (including a
rejuvenated editor enjoying some injury free running).
M.P.
1 T. Parr (Gloss.) 29:00 97 H. White 36:13
2 B. Minto 29:21 102 W. Lightfoot 36:31
3 T. Tett 29:26 107 C. Wilson 36:45
5 A. Cory-Wright 29:34 113 P. Guerrier 37:06
11 B. Toogood . 30:48 119 R. Baumeister 37:26
15 G. Berry 31:12 121 J. Fulton 37:39
16 P. Crowson 31:13 126 G. Jackson 37:49
19 M. Pedley 31:48 129 P. Dyke 37:55
32 C. Stamp 32:34 138 J. Harrison 38:12
33 J. Cant 32:40 142 R. Small 38:21
42 B. Wilson 33:35 150 T. Norris 38:36
49 R. Horsfield 33:55 152 K. Borman 38:39
57 A. Pryor 34:14 153 H. Bell 38:40
68 B. Sprakes 34:45 164 M. Rosser 39:22
75 J. Armistead 34:59 165 D. Smith 39:26
79 R. Sanby 35:06 176 F. Galbraith 39:56
80 A. Gomm 35:07 190 M. Browell 40:39
86 E. Hutt 35:27 210 J. Norman 41:41
88 A. Yates 35:32 219 C. Henson 42:06
92 P. Gorvett 35:57 230 J. Gittens 42:53
95 B. Allen 36:08 246
248
J. Roberts
J. Manthorpe
44:53
45:08
283 finished
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HOLME MOSS : 16 JUNE 1991
This friendly and well organised event coincided with the
Kinder Trog so DPFR representation was thinner on the ground than
usual. 'Big-Ed' Hutt was our only non-vet and the only survivor
from the crack squad that took the team prize last year.
Alan
Yates
1 J. Bradley (Preston) 2:22:54
30 C. Stamp 2:41:13
47 A. Yates 2:47:17
53 B. Sprakes 2:48:24
62 B. Thackery 2:52:57
68 E. Hutt 2:54:17
82 G. Lax 3:05:22
89 J. Harrison 3:10:12
90 P. Dyke 3:10:29
105 C. Henson 3:22:29
109 R. Baumeister 3:28:08
130 started,
121 finished
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KINDER TROG : 16 JUNE 1991
1 A. Trigg (Glossop.) 1:55:22 71 K. Borman 2:35:00
7 P. Crowson 2:08:18 74 J. Fulton 2:36:42
9 G. Berry 2:09:01 80 R. Small 2:39:18
27 R. Sanby 2:17:24 104 T. Woodhouse 2:54:09
29 R. Horsfield 2:18:52 110 M. Browell 2:57:40
36 N. Goldsmith 2:20:42 115 J. Harvey 3:05:44
69 A. Bond 2:34:43 125 B. Wardle 3:23:54
128 finished
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TOTLEY MOOR : 20 JUNE 1991
Next time I'll take more note of people when they tell me
that a race has a sting in the tail. After a long descent from
Totley Moor the sharp climb caught me by surprise and took away
what remaining strength I'd saved. Seeing the signs of weakness,
Alan yates pounced with a typically manic Yeti descent and never
looked back. Up front it was good to see Malcolm looking sharp
again with a victory by nearly a minute (and course record?).
M.P.
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1 M. Patterson 32:58 85 P. Kohn 44:01
5 A. Cory-Wright 34:30 90 K. Borman 44:30
11 B. Toogood [1st V40] 35:42 96 P. Seyd 44:55
12 G. Berry [2nd V40] 35:40 103 A. Sahni 45:44
26 C. Stamp 38:12 111 M. Browe11 46:20
29 A. Yates 39:12 117 J. Norman 46:42
30 M. Pedley 39:16 126 P. Price 47:28
39 R. Horsfield 39:46 131 S. Sahni 48:27
41 B. Sprakes [1st V50] 40:02 145 J. Myers "51:06
62 G. Lax 42:02 146 J. Manthorpe 51:06
72 J. Fulton 43:07 148 J. Roberts 51:20
80 P. Dyke 43:48 162 J. Gittens 58:49
82 R. Small 43:51
167 finished
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MOUNT FAMINE : 23 JUNE 1991
1 G. Bland (Borr.) 40:01 50 N. Goldsmith 52:33
15 B. Minto 45:35 89 J. Fulton 58:31
16 G. Berry 45:46 90 G. Goldsmith 58:32
17 P. Crowson 46:33 101 J. Harvey 64:48
32 J. Smith 49:20 120 J. Searle 1:04:48
42 B. Thackery 51:30 129 J. Myers 1:08:25
138 finished
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HOPE WAKES : 2 JULY 1991 4ml/650'
The weather was not as kind as usual but the possibility of
thunderstorms didn't materialise and conditions were dry overhead
and underfoot. Hazy visibility spoilt the view from the start
field to Win Hill, so spectators were denied seeing much of the
record field of 263 making the ascent up Hope Banks. Alistair
Cory-Wright led the field up Hope Banks but soon after the turn
Phil Bowler took the lead and stayed in front to register a
Staffordshire Moorlands victory for the fifth time in ten years.
Veterans, as usual, provided their own race within a race
with three in the first seven. Tony Hulme, a winner of the race
eleven years ago was third overall and it was nice to see Ricky
Wild maintaining his form of the last couple of years. He edged
the consistent Graham Berry into third place by three seconds.
Sylvaine Boler was first lady again; the first hattrick
of consecutive wins, although Carol Haigh won three times in
1982, 1987 and 1988. I doubt whether any men have recorded three
straight wins but the inscribed base of the trophy only bears
names of winners since 1979. The previous base recording winners
from 1946 to 1979 (when it was an eleven man field) went missing
about 1980 or 1981. We would love to have it back so if anyone
knows of its whereabouts please let me know. The 1946 winner was
Bateman Eyre and a winner in the 50s or 60s was Brian Ollerenshaw.
Derick
Jewell
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Hope Wakes
Results
1 P. Bowler (Staffs. M.) 25:40 127 M. Poulter 32:35
2 A. Cory-Wright 25:50 128 C. Wilson 32:41
7 G. Berry [3rd vet.] i 26:29 130 R. Small 32:42
10 P. Crowson 26:49 131 H. Cotton 32:58
21 G. Band 27:55 139 P. Kohn 32:58
30 J. Cant 28:26 147 P. Seyd 33:18
34 M. Pedley 28:37 150 P. Guerrier 33:26
39 J. Armistead 29:00 156 K. Borman 33:40
51 A. Yates 29:39 159 B. Needle 33:45
62 R. Horsfield 30:02 161 W. McLewin 33:55
64 P. Sanderson 30:06 171 M. Browell 34: 14
86 T. Keddie 30:59 180 T. Mackey 34:35
89 D. Hully 31:03 203 J. Searle 35:47
90 D. Jones 31:04 208 J. Myers 36:12
108 G. Hulley 31:41 233 J. Roberts 38:18
114 P. Farrell 32:03 238 P. Griffies 38:46
121 J. Fulton 32:15 242 J. Manthorpe 38:56
266 finished
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BLACKAMOOR CHASE : 7 JULY 1991
It was a shock to run a short race in the heat of the
afternoon sun rather than a cooler evening. The sun obviously went
to the heads of the leading pack who decide to try the fun run
route leaving a surprised Graham Berry in the lead. He sportingly
shouted after them and was promptly overtaken up the climb onto
Blackamoor.
M.P.
1 N. Stone (Staffs.M.) 33:28 46 B. Allen 40:45
7 G. Berry [2nd V40] 34:34 65 J. Fulton 43:24
10 G. Band 36:07 70 T. Mackey 43:46
14 M. Pedley 37:19 82 M. Kinniburgh 45:31
29 R. Horsfield 39:02 95 K. Borman 48:41
30 B. Sprakes [1st V50] 39:19
115 finished
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HATHERSAGE
: 8 JULY'1991
Perhaps some people were saving themselves for Bradwell or
recovering from the weekend. More likely was that they weren't
sure of the date which wasn't confirmed until about two weeks
before the event. For whatever reason this race went against the
trend and attracted a smaller field but that was no bad thing
because the climb can be one of the most congested of the local
races. The now emigrant Patterson returned from darkest Lancashire
to record a Dark Peak victory.
M.P.
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Hathersage
Results
1 M. Patterson 17:16 63 J. Fulton 22:43
2 M. Wilson 17:21 67 P. Kohn 22:59
12 P. Crowson 19:19 74 T. Norris 23:25
26 M. Pedley 20:29 78 A. Wright 23:44
27 B. Wilson 20:30 79 F. Gaibraith 23:47
31 E. Hutt 20:44 94 K. Borman 24:47
34 D. Hulley 20:54 113 P. Griffies 27:08
35 R. Horsfield 20:58
52 G. Hulley 22:02 124 finished
54 C. Wilson 22:06
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BASLOW : 10 JULY 1991
This was a particularly enjoyable race for me as not only did
I win but also broke the course record. Having just returned from
ten days of intense orienteering in Czechoslovakia in temperatures
well into the thirties I was surprised to feel so good. Billy
Minto had me worried early on as he took the lead on first climb,
the only other worries were about being on the course or not,
which was well marked where it wasn't needed and sparsely marked
where it was needed! The course was interesting as it wasn't just
one big up-and-down, but a number of small climbs and descents
through pleasant terrain and runnable all the way. I'll certainly
make every effort to defend my title next year.
Dark Peak easily took the team title with 1st, 3rd and 5th
and most of the prizes - Andy 1st Vet, Wendy 1st lady, Ann 1st
female veteran (and 2nd lady).
Tim Tett
1 T. Tett 27:44 (rec.) 71 P. Gorvett 36:48
3 B. Minto 28:35 73 P. Seyd 36:57
5 A. Harmer 29:59 [1st V] 75 H. Cotton 37:11
G. Berry 30:17 [2nd V] 76 A. Watmore [1st LV] 37:12
12 J. Cant 31:06 84 P. Kohn 37:31
17 M. Pedley 31:54 92 A. Wright 38:19
28 J. Armistead 33:05 94 M. Poulter 38:20
29 R. Horsfield 33:07 100 T. Mackey 38:33
32 C. Stamp 33:17 107 F. Galbraith 39:08
33 P. Sanderson 33:19 109 C. Last 39:25
38 A. Yates 33:40 116 D. Smallwood 40:26
40 M. Simms 33:55 127 J. Harrison 41:21
51 W. Lightfoot 35:08 [1st L] 134 J. Myers 41:50
53 D. Lockwood 35:13 135 C. Henson 41:57
56 T. Keddie 35:16 137 K. Borman 42:07
57 H. Swindells 35:23 138 J. Norman 42:09
59 N. Goldsmith 35:31 151 J. Manthorpe 45:59
60 C. Wilson 35:34 155 J. Roberts 46:53
64 H. White 35:54 157 C. Foster 48:56
68 J. Fulton 36:31 160 J. Edwards 54:48
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162 finished
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THURLSTONE CHASE : 13 JULY 1991
1 C. Maddocks (Sheff. AC) 21:51
11 G. Berry 23:49 [1st V40 & V45]
51 B. Allen 27:07
127 J. Myers 32:44
154 finished
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PEAK FOREST : 14 JULY 1991
A local race which is still at a human scale, though it is
doubtful whether it could take a larger field. The, now standard
for this summer, sunny day was provided and most people seemed to
enjoy themselves over the fast terrain. The first 80% of the
course would hardly classify as a fell race but the highest point
is only reached within about a mile of the finish. From there
onwards the fell runners can try and make up a little ground,. One
of the best Dark Peak performances came from Dave Lockwood a fine
28th place though, with Ed Hutt in his sights he probably wished
the race could have been half a mile longer.
M.P.
1 T. Parr (?) 37:09 37 T. Keddie 45:45
J. Cant 40:45 38 H. Swindells 45:49
10 M. Pedley 41:20 48 A. Watmore 47:56
17 R. Marlow 42:42 49 J. Fulton 48:23
26 E. Hutt 44:18 63 W. McLewin 50:11
28 D. Lockwood 44:36 65 J. Harvey 51:46
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BAMFORD CARNIVAL : 17 JULY 1991
A Dark Peak clean sweep; when did that last happen in an open
race? Almost as surprising was Malcolm finishing as third Dark
Peaker!
Another record field made the start quite hectic on the dash
to the railway bridge but every year this race surprises people
with its long run back through the fields to the finish. As the
waves of runners poured in queuing to cross the line, the finish
officials began moving back along the course to keep track of
times! More like the finish of the National Cross Country.
M.P.
1 T. Tett 20:45 132 T. Mackey 26:43
2 B. Minto 20:49 133 M. Poulter 26:44
3 M. Patterson 20:53 137 P. Kohn 27:12
6 A. Cory-Wright 21:23 153 M. Cotton 27:48
17 G. Berry 22:26 [2nd V] 155 B. Needle 27:52
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Bamford Results (continued)
18 C. Adams 22:27 157 A. Malkin 27:54
25 P. Crowson 22:43 163 F. Galbraith 28:02
45 M. Pedley 23:40 165 M. Kirk-Smith 28:06
49 J. Cant 23:52 166 A. Wright 28:08
57 B. Wilson 24:10 175 M. Browe11 28:24
63 R. Horsfield 24:30 178 R. Small 28:28
69 M. Simms 24:42 191 K. Borman 29:01
83 J. Armistead 25:16 203 M. Mackenzie 29:59
86 D. Holmes 25:19 213 S. Sahni 30:33
92 D. Lockwood 25:28 220 P. Griffies 31:29
97 H. White 25:41 223 J. Roberts 31:35
104 B. Allen 25:53 243 J. Edwards 24:56
127 J. Fulton 26:43
128 R. Marsden 26:44 251 finished
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LATRIGG : 4 AUGUST 1991
1 M. Croasdale (Lancaster) 18:02
10 B. Minto 19:10
72 A. Yates 23:38
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BRADWELL : 7 AUGUST 1991
Over 300 runners for a village fell race was almost too much
for the organisation and course to cope with. Delays were
inevitable; first to register all the runners, then to get them
back along the road to the start and finally to get through the
narrow gaps at the end of the village and on the climb. For all
that it remains an excellent race with a steep climb, fast descent
and gently climbing last 600m to find out who some energy left.
M.P.
1 J. Taylor (Holm.) 24:38 135 A. Sahni 34:23
2 M. Patterson 25:17 136 H. Cotton 34:27
B. Minto 26:33 153 A. Malkin 35:13
9 T. Tett 26:37 156 A. Wright 35:19
24 P. Crowson 28:28 163 W. McLewin 35:34
26 M. Pedley 28:49 172 T. Mackey 35:57
55 P. Sanderson 30:24 187 J. Myers 36:44
59 A. Bell 30:31 190 M. Browell 36:52
88 A. Yates 31:48 206 F. Galbraith 37:39
89 B. Sprakes 31:50 231 J. Norman 39:28
98 S. Palfreyman 32:08 232 T. Woodhouse 39:29
118 R. Marsden 33:06 237 J. Harvey 39:37
129 R. Small 34:09 249 P. Griffies 40:53
130 P. Seyd 34:10 253 C. Henson 41:10
131 P. Kohn 34:16 255 C. Foster 41:20
134 J. Fulton 34:23
303 finished
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UP THE NAB : 14 AUGUST 1991
1 D. Ibbetson (Glos.) 23:20
9 G. Berry 25:54 [1st V]
11 P. Crowson 26:30
59 P. Brunt 30:57
70 W. McLewin 31:48
88 T. Woodhouse 35:18
89 P. Griffies 35:24
106 finished
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EYAM : 2 7 AUGUST 1991
After two miles of grassy fields this race suddunly decides
to become a fell race. The climb to the Barrel Inn at Bretton
starts to sort people out and for those who think they've cracked
it the second more gradual climb over Eyam Moor sapps the
remaining strength. Virtually all the descent is saved for about
half a mile near to the end; quite exciting as you try to watch
your feet and look out for orange tape hung from trees as course
markers.
Unusually for a 6 mile fell race a water station was
included. I didn't stop for a drink but on a hot dry night the
cups of water were obligingly thrown over my head as I went past.
Charlie tried a fast start but the in-form Graham came
through after his usual staedy start to just claim first Dark
Peaker.
1 A. Ward (?) 36:20 59 P. Dyke 49:00
4 G. Berry 37:43 63 J. Fulton 49:35
5 C. Adams 37:45 64 F. Galbraith 49:51
12 M. Pedley 41:21 66 A. Sahni 50:00
17 R. Horsfield 41:46 69 M. Poulter 50:29
22 R. Marlow 42:26 70 T. Norris 50:53
30 D. Lockwood 44:01 78 C. Henson 52:03
36 R. Marsden 44:59 82 P. Griffies 54:55
48 T. Mackey 46:15 85 J. Manthorpe 56:47
53 W. McLewin 47:22
103 finished
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DUNGWORTH CLASSIC, CELEBRITY, AMATEUR, INTERNATIONAL FELL RACE
17 AUGUST 1991
The select field enjoyed a fine afternoon's sport, savouring
the refinements to the classic 'Dunghill' course which introduce
tantalising glimpses of Ughill village and an extended out and
back beneath the noble profile of Ughill Heights. Followers and
race officials were also treated to some vintage entertainment.
The housewife's favourite. Bob Berzins, looked over trained on the
day and had no stomach for the grim struggle unfolding at the
front of the field between those seasoned old stagers Berry,
Harmer and Cartwright. Graham's wily tactics and well-judged final
surge made him a popular winner adding his name to those of other
immortals (Tett and Harmer) inscribed on the Granville Harper
memorial trophy. Further excitement was supplied by the cavalry
charge of four contesting 10th-13th place with J, Fulton Esq.
beating an astounded McLewin by a nose.
A new trophy presented for the first time this year is Hiro's
fan, awarded for the most imaginative walk-about. Some minor bids
were made in the out and back section, but undisputed winner was
John Norman for his deft side-step in the pub car park, initiating
a jaunty by-pass of the 'Edwards alternative' and the field behind
the pavilion, to effect a cheekily antipodal approach to the
finish line.
The presentations were made by Lady Margaret Edwards,
graciously substituting for Mrs. Harper who was on holiday.
Polly Harmer appeared to win the junior handicap race.
Rounders was cancelled owing to inclement weather conditions and a
rumour that the pub was open.
Alan Yates
1 Graham Berry 35:16
2 Andy Harmer 35:21
3 Dave Cartwright (Penistone) 35:42
4 Bob Berzins 37:08
5 Kelvin Bowskill (Stocksbridge) 38:08
6 Paul Sanderson 38:17
7 Richard Horsfield 38:41
Alan Yates 39:37
9 Phil Wheatcroft (Glossopdale) 40:28
10 Jim Fulton 42:38
11 Will McLewin 42:39
12 John Wright (Penistone) 42:42
13 Tim Mackey 42:45
14 Rob Barker (ex-DPFR) 47:26
15 John Manthorpe 48:04
16 John Norman 48:20
17 Ted Woodhouse 53:32
18 Pete Griffies 53:36
19 Squire John B. Edwards 56:26
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ROAD AND COUNTRY
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FROM DARK PEAK TO THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF
LONDON
Grateful as I am to have been allowed to represent DPFR at
this year's London Marathon, I do believe myself to be the victim
of a disinformation campaign. Those guilty persons will know who
they are when I reveal these well concealed facts.
Firstly, the race takes place in DAYLIGHT and finished in
daylight. All those nights spent training with the lamplighters
were wasted. I would have been better advised to practice running
through Debenhams on sales day. I now intend to start training at
Meadowhall for next year.
Secondly, it AVOIDS all serious features. Just when you
arrive at a sporting obstacle such as Tower Bridge or Canary Wharf
tower the course contours round and avoids the ascent. What was
the thinking behind my carefully coached training runs up Win
Hill? I think I should be told.
And NAVIGATION? Completely wasted! Every possibility of route
choice was blocked off by men in orange bibs. There was one
stunningly obvious shortcut through a tunnel at Greenwich which I
reckoned would have saved me a couple of hours and put me in with
a chance but it was vetoed by a spoilsport. When I think of the
hours with map compass and sewer layouts it makes me want to spit!
Finally CLOTHING. Whoever recommended comfortable old cross
country spikes was out of step. Everywhere I looked there was ERS,
air, torsion bar, stabilisers and booster shoes but no-one else in
proper fell gear. I felt a little out of place in lifa long-johns
and balaclava.
Now, as. you asked, I delivered the leaflets for the
Crookstone Crashout. I had to get a few more printed to go round
all 30,000. The bill came to fll,500 but I'm sure we've got it
somewhere. Oh, and I changed a few details to make it sound more
attractive so can someone arrange the AA road signs to the
CROOKSTONE BIG CASH MARATHON. John suggests car parking for 7000
and he even thought we should book hotel suites for megastars. I'm
sure we could make do with the club hut but I'll leave that to the
v
cc tee.
Mike Browell
Ed. Apologies to Mike for omitting this article from the Summer 91
issue.
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TRUNCE 1991
Have we seen the last of this great South Yorkshire summer
institution, the Trunce. Gordon Davies has given up the
organisation after many years. The Trunce was never sponsored by
any particular club and no one has yet come forward to take on the
task.
Numbers this year dropped to more managable levels and fast
conditions were in evidence for the majority of races. In fact on
the last event the biggest problem was the dust from the paths
making breathing difficult! Alan Yates showed some late season
form culminating in a personal best in the final race and if there
was a prize for consistency I would have put up a strong claim
with my five results all within a 19 second range!
After 16 years and 144 races, have we run our last Trunce
leaving Micah's record of 21:29 as an all time mark?
M.P.
Trunce
Results
For races 1 to 3 see Summer 91 DP News.
Race 4 : 3 June 1991
1 T. Tett 23:18
11 M. Pedley 25:49
13 M. Meysner 26:05
20 R. Horsfield 26:53
46 A. Yates 28:56
64 J. Norman 31:10
80 J. Roberts 34:03
91 finished
Race 5 : 24 June 1991
14 M. Meysner 26:03 66 B. Needle 30:52
17 R. Horsfield 26:54
109 finished
Race 6 : 15 July 1991
1 T. Tett 23:12
14 M. Pedley 26:08
19 R. Horsfield 27:06
35 B. Wilson 28:39
42 P. Seyd 29:00
59 B. Needle 30:26
79 J. Edwards \
83 finished
Race 7 5 August 1991
23 A. Yates 27:10
33 P. Seyd 28:23
51 B. Needle 29:57
78
82
J. Edwards
J. Norman
82 finished
41:32
46:23
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Race 8 : 19 August 1991
11 M. Pedley 26:01
21 A. Yates 26:49
22 R. Horsfield 27:06
59 P. Seyd 31:30
75 J. Roberts 36:22
76 J. Edwards 37:59
80 J. Norman 42:58
80 finished
Race 9 : 9 September 1991
16 M. Pedley
19 W. Wilson
24 A. Yates
26:09
26:23
26:43
63 B. Needle
8 7 J. Roberts
97 finished *
30:40
36:08
* 93 finishers were listed at the time of going to press
(immediately following this last trunce) but four members of the
Hayes family, including Mike, were seen to complete the course in
approximately 1 hour.
Final Trunce Positions (provisional)
Men - under 40
Veterans
1
9
24
26
34
B. Duncan (?)
M. Pedley
T. Tett
M. Meysner
R. Horsfield
203 pts
60
38
31
26
1 P. Buttery (?) 171 pts
11 W. Wilson 60
17 A. Yates 42
J. Norman 20
P. Seyd 15
B. Needle 1
BLAST FROM THE
PAST
Only one person That I know of
correctly identified a warmly clad
COLIN HUGHES.
Several people thought it might
ha ->een Graham Berry... including
Graham's family!
No new photograph this time but
I'd welcome contributions for future
issues.
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DPPR PRODUCTS
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DPFR
CLOTHING
Si ng1ets 8.00
Shorts 7.00
Woo 11 en Hats 3.50
Cloth Badges 1.25
DPFR 'trig point' sweat-shirts 9.00
T shirts - long sleeved
- short sleeved
6.00
5.00
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Dark Peak News - Winter 91/92 Issue
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In the next issue of Dark Peak News:
Club Championships results and report
Letter from Brazil
Buckstone Boneshaker - special report with pictures!
Bob Graham Attempts Analysed
And hopefully many other items
Articles etc. may be hand written, typed or on a 5.25", 360k
density floppy disk (as a Wordstar file or an ASCII text file).
Contributions please by Wednesday 27 November (preferably before!)
Publication date Wednesday 18 December 1991
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Apologies to all those who received the Summer 91 Dark Peak News
particularly late. I was about two weeks behind schedule in
publication and then the printer returned the issue 100 copies
short. Hopefully, you have received this issue about on time.
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