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Once again the
weather was kind to
us and the race took place in near perfect
conditions. The race record had stood for the last five
years but it was broken in fine style by 21-year-old
Joel Stevens from Wirksworth R.C who reduced it by a
whole 25 seconds, returning a time of 25 minutes 46
seconds.
Second was 15-year-old England Junior
Kristian Edwards from Tamworth A.C. – last year’s
winner. Third was veteran (over 50) Mick Stenton from
Dark Peak Fell Runners. Mick has taken part every year
that the race has been in existence, except for one year
when he was injured, and even then he turned out as
a spectator!
First lady was Jenny Reed from Matlock
A.C. in a time of 31:17, followed by Sandy Grimes from
Wirksworth R.C. in 34:13.
Category winners were Alan Pickering,
Julie Goodwin, Mike Wallis, Neville Boler, Christine
Middleton and juniors Alice Spencer and Josh Fern.
As usual we had a fair number of Tansley
runners, winners being Ben Cartwright, Sue Allen, Peter
Wilmot and Angela Colmar.
In total, there were 120 runners, 119 of
whom finished the race.
Presentations were made at the
ever-popular après-race gathering at The Gate, where
contestants and helpers enjoyed drinks and a
barbecue.
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