THE FELL RUNNER Spring 1987 YOU DON’T MAKE THINGS BETTER by MAKING THEM COMPLICATED

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Editorial 1 L e tte r s 2 - 6 Committee News 7 Championships 8, 9,10 Race Guide; Quiz 10 R e s u lts (12th April 1986 - 19th July 1986) 12 -15 How Not to Predict Your Finish Time, by Dave Ellison 16 The Song of the Bullfrog, The Scent of the Nike, by Bill Bentall 16-17 Long Distance News 18 - 22 Book Reviews 22 - 23 Profile of Carol W alkington, by Neil ShuttlewortH 23 Quiz Answers 23 The Scottish Scene 24 Baghdad Trots, by Tony Peacock 25 Borowdale ’86, by Andrew Schofield 25 R e s u lts (20th July 1986 - 14th February 1987) 26 - 33 Safety and Navigation Course ’86, by Peter Knott 34 M ountain Race - Rhosgadfan, by Peter Travis 34 Internationals: an alternative view, by Will McLewin 34 Competition Page; Rumour has it 36

FIXTURE REVISION - TRANS FAN RACE

EDITORIAL The date of this event has been moved from May 2nd to Satur­ day July 11th 1987, otherwise details remain the same. The original date co-incided with the lambing season, and Well, this is it - the new A4 sized Fell Runner. For every page in the central section, where no right of way exists, is closed on this edition, the copy would have filled four pages of the old the day in question. A5 version - that could equate to a maximum equivalent of 25 pages A4-wise. This edition contains a lot more copy than I, No such problem arises in July, when the organisers look and more ominously, the Treasurer, had budgeted. Hopefully, forward to seeing many new faces competing over this classic this clearing of a large backlog will not stop the publication of South Wales route. 4 edition s this year. Anyway, it is now up to you, the Members, to supply me with sufficient copy to get started on the next mag. The dates I am aiming for in 1987 are:

R ic h a rd Pailister feeling the affects of having just run h is whatsits o ff at E n n e rd a le (Photo & Caption: R Lange).

Front Cover: D. Overton (South Shields) on his way to finishing 239th at this year’s Langdale Race. (Photo: P. Hartley) Back Cover: The start of the Lomonds o f Fife. (Photo: A. Kentleton) W h a t the hell is going on ! them, because if it was known Dear John, what was being discussed, it LETTERS There weren’t many memb­ might affect the outcome” (!) ers of the FRA at the AGM, des­ Curious, really, one would 1988 W orld Cup: Recognise the problems, consider the impact pite exceptionally large numbers have thought the question at the Langdale race immediately “Should FRA fell races be open to beforehand. This is a great pity, Dear John, anyone?” should be simply a because the business and the I attended the recent Fell Runners Association AGM and listened matter for the FRA (mem-bers) to decisions taken should reflect the decide. And, of course, it would with interest to the discussion on the motion ‘FRA Committee is wishes of the membership as a were it not for all this interna­ willing to stage the 1988 World Cup subject to agreement to satisfac­ whole, and that won’t happen tional races business that is tory format and finance’. unless more people turn up. But developing. do the Committee want to know I can understand top fell runners looking towards recognition at the views of the membership as a Later on, when I suggested world level and do not wish to stand in their way. However, I whole? I saw little at the AGM to that a possible solution to one abstained at the vote because it is becoming clear that the proposed suggest this is the case. source of disquiet be voted on by event will bear little resemblance to fell running as I know it. means of a postal ballot, using an I regard three day’s notice of issue of Fell Runner, the response The main purpose of writing is to express my concern at an the AGM as inadequate and unac­ was “Well, the committee attitude I perceived that since the main stream of fell runners will not ceptable, particularly when the Wouldn’t be bound by the result be directly involved, they should not worry themselves about the newsletter giving notice also in­ of course”. Oh, of course not, the forms me that it is too late to proposals. This line of thought is extremely shortsighted. committee is only bound to submit agenda items for consid­ accept the verdict of a tiny minor­ The impact of the World Cup and its associated sponsor seeking eration. I am ready to accept the ity at an ill-convened meeting. explanation that this was a cock- maximum publicity could, if handled insensitively, result in alien­ So . . . what the hell is going ating local people and local landowners. The last event of this type up (or several) and nothing more sinister, but what 1 found unac­ on? Can it be that the behaviour of did not go unnoticed by the National Trust whose cooperation is ceptable was the total lack of the AAA Administration which essential for the continuance of many long established races in the recognition by officers of the has been the subject of such deri­ Lake District. association that the arrangements sion in the recent past is starting for the meeting meant that there to be seen in the FRA? I am sure that most of the FRA committee recognise the problems was a problem: Namely, was the Yours sincerely, WILL McLEWIN that could arise, and I trust that they will not allow themselves to be ensuing business legitimate and pushed into any hasty decisions by the minority of runners who Editor: T he lack o f notice o f the shouldn't some thought be given AGM was definitely only due to consti-tute the World Cup lobby. to remedying the situation? I an administrative cock-up - MIKE ROSE don’t doubt the meeting was tech­ nothing ‘underhand’ was inten­ nically legal and constitutional, ded. However, Will’s main point Danny Huges replies: I would like to add the following comments in but was it decent and sensible? order to ‘fill out’ the picture. which basically asks the ques­ When you come to consider tion: “How democratically 1: Mountain running as an international sport is gaining in popularity the items that were on the representative is the Associa­ and will no doubt go from strength to strength. The International agenda, concern grows. You find tion?” does highlight that the Mountain Running Committee have a policy of seeking affiliations to items about championship rules recurring conflict - i.e. Is the the IAAF. If this comes about the sport will become truly World-wide. and professional running and Association’s prime role that of a international races and world governing body (on behalf of 2: The rules governing present World Cup events are a ‘first attempt’ cups. (No surprise, of course, that AAA’s?) or as a mouthpiece for drawn up by a few countries in Zogno in 1984, and will no doubt be the few members closely invol­ fe ll runners’ wishes? Indeed, can continually modified as more countries join in. We therefore have ved in such developments were the two cohabit under the same some constraints within which we must stage the event in this country, well represented.) But on matters organisation? What do other the most important of which relates to course marking. For some, this which really do concern most members think? is also the most contentious, but we should remember that well over members, like excessively high entry fees and ‘too many’ entries 100 races in the FRA calendar advertise their races as having marked for some races, signs of leadership routes. Obviously course marking is impractical for long British fell and words of wisdom or even con­ races, but this type of race does not yet come within the World Cup cern were conspicuously absent. format. Also there was quite a lot of 3: The reasoning behind staging the World Cup in this country in “You (the members) nave to let us 1988 is that we can influence the future development of the sport at (the Committee) decide things”. International level. Additionally, it is natural and right that if we are to Well, to a certain extent that is continue sending teams to compete in World Cup events, we should at perfectly proper, but only if it is so that the Committee can pro­ some stage want to reciprocate the hospitality and work done on our duce the outcome the members behalf by organising countries. want, and for that to be the case, 4: The FRA committee want the whole of the fell running fraternity to they have to know what that is. In be involved with the World Cup weekend, and so there will be oppor­ the con-text of ‘open’ fell races tunities for competition as well as helping with the organisation. (i.e. ones in which ‘professionals' can compete along with the rest 5: Finally, having been appointed ‘event director’ (grand title!) it will of us) this “Let us decide” app­ be one of my principle jobs to ensure that all goes well with the local roach seemed to mean: “There non-fell running community of the host town or village, and to take are discussions going on but you into account the views of all concerned. can’t be told anything about Editor: What do other members think?

B en Nevis rip-off increasing numbers in the big fell Dearg or the longer but more race. It h as a lso been dropped races. runnable southward traverse to from the SHRA Championship. Dear John, join the usual ‘Tourist Route’. If flobin Morris, the SHRA secre­ I’ve just read, with dismay, I had planned to make my debut in tne ’87 Ben, but 1 am the Lochan check had to be revis­ tary, has informed me that an the news of the increased entry ited on the descent the same approach fo r the organisers to see fee for the Ben Nevis Race. I certainly having second thoughts now, particularly as the cost in option would present itself and sense has been made by the thought a fiver was a bit O.T.T., could provide some interesting SHRA. If they still persist with but EIGHT QUID! petrol to travel the 310 miles each way is considerable in itself. diversity of routes! their ridiculous rip-off then an It is now difficult to find a Come on, all you Scottish alternative race may have to be race costing even half as much One solution to this problem run although, he feels, it is too would be to organise an alterna­ Hill Runners, there must be some and looking through the 1986 enterprising race organiser late to organise for 1987. Should Fixture List reveals that Snow­ tive Ben Race on another date and the £8 fe e remain perhaps a boy­ this could also introduce a new amongst you just waiting to steal don is the only one which does. the Ben Nevis scene. With a cott of the 1987 race is in order? Considering that the cost of and better route. I like the idea reasonable entry fee, a straight­ Stop Press: The pressure has paid entering the ’86 Half Nevis was put forward in the Race Guide forward entry form, perhaps even off! Following representations £1, it seems rather extortionate to (Fell Runner, Summer ’86) but entry on the day (!!!), the B.N.R.A. from both the SHRA and FRA charge eight times as much for how about a checkpoint at the could find their ‘old’ Ben Nevis members the BNRA have agreed the full Nevis. northern end of Lochan Meall an t’Suidhe (G.R. 145732)? This race priced out of the market! to only increase the entry fe e to Of course, the Ben Nevis would take competitors over the Yours in Sport, A. WALMSLEY £6. Still too high some m ay say Race Association will say that no- shoulder of Meall an t’Suidhe to but that is what you get when non­ Editor: You will note that for the one is forced to enter, but I hope the checkpoint and they would participants govern the sport. first tim e ev er the Ben N evis Race that high fees do not become an then have the choice of either the is not a British Championship accepted way to curtail the ever- rough ‘Directissima’ via Carn

2 Equal opportunities for Scottish }uniors behind Ros). Another Youth, P. JOHN GIBB1SON REPLIES the Scottish teams. There is no Dear Editor, Fettes, came home 9th. There was Dear John, British Selection Squad. a field of 125. I would like you to enlighten T he answer to the first It cou ld be argued that it is me as to why there are no Scottish In the better known race at question is simple. T here are no the SHRA who are keeping much races in both the FRA Junior and Carnethy, Ros Hope took the Jun­ Scottish races in the FRA Junior to themselves. The FRA have Intermediate Championships. ior Prize in 15th position. Myself and Intermediate Championships published everything about their 16 at the time) finished 25th (but because it was designed (on ow n Championships in a maga­ Firstly, any reasoning along behalf of the FRA) to prom ote the lines of ‘There are no Scottish orgot to register myself as a Jun­ zine and fixture calendar for all, ior), so Mike Fanning (35th) took Junior (and later) Intermediate as you h a v e obviously read, but it runners competing in the exist­ fe ll running in areas where ing fixture list' should obviously 2nd place. has been very difficult to extract demands were known and where information about any SHRA be dismissed as there is no reason At Melantee, I took 1st Jun­ there would be strong com peti­ why Scots should travel south 14 ior, my brother 2nd, with Scott Championships. The FRA want tion. Juniors have particular to see close links between S cot­ times (Junior) and 15 times (Inter­ 2nd and myself 3rd at the Half difficulty getting to races anyway mediate) to compete in a BRITISH Ben Nevis. In doing so, we fini­ tish an d English fell running (as without having to travel to Scot­ with the Welsh and Irish) and CHAMPIONSHIP. shed above Bradley Devine, 7th lan d or Wales. It shou ld be noted in the ‘British’, of Skyrac. your letter may help prom ote It has also already been made that the titles ‘FRA Junior/Inter­ th ese links at Junior and Inter­ clear that Scottish venues have Therefore, it is plain to see m ed iate Championships’ do not mediate level. I await reaction to been proven suitable for British we can compete with the Youth d en ote a British Championship our correspondence from all Championships take Eildon 2 of England. Indeed, does it not and the intention was for them to Juniors and Intermediates Hills (84, 85, 86); Melantee (84); take something away from the be open to anyone. The FRA is reading the magazine who have Ben Nevis (84, 85, 86); Moffat existing Championship when just as keen to encourage Juniors ideas fo r the future. (reserve 84). This list also misses there is a vital element missing - and Intermediates to run together other Scottish classics such as Scotsmen. in any known races as to prom ote JOHNM. GIBBISON Chapelgill, Carnethy, Tiso It would also make life easier a Championship/or them . There Campsie, Dollar, Goatfell, etc. for, or indeed maybe just bring is certainly no intention to relate Rural vandalism to the Senior Championships of There also seems some con­ the attention of Scottish Youth to, Dear John, fusion with regard to FRA inten­ the British Fell Running Squad each home country and the British Title. Since the FRA as a body has tions, as the new structure of the Selectors. Direct competition is a failed to find a policy on abuse 1986 Championships encourages far more suitable method of The SHRA run a Junior and overuse of tne fells we pro­ competition nationwide yet the determining selection rather C ham pion ship on w hich I cannot fess to love, perhaps we should Junior and Intermediate Cham­ than comparing results from dif­ comment, but which, I hope, fu l­ welcome the nelp of the National pionships structures work against ferent races which are subject to fils a need in Scotland. Trust. Really, the current large English and Welsh competing many variables: weather, field, etc. You have obviously picked fields and duplication of courses with Scots in races. It serves to So much has been said on a few races which show how have turned us into rural vandals. only keep both Junior and Inter­ recently of SHRA keeping to g ood you and some of your mates That is why I applaud the mediate races strictly affairs for themselves, but there is a clear are against English opposition south of the border. National Trust’s desire to be inv­ example of FRA committing the which suggests an idea for olved. Since we couldn’t care­ If there is some English crime on behalf of England. Juniors and Intermediates in the less, maybe someone can do the feeling that Scottish standards Surely, a truly British Champion­ future. I have already discussed caring for us. are not high at this level, then ship at Junior and Intermediate with these Under 21 runners the attention must be brought to levels would bring Scottish and possibility of some sort of ‘Home The FRA’s complete indiffe­ recent races. British fell running closer International’ as the next prog­ rence to matters of access and erosion was well illustrated by At the Broughton Brewery together. ression in promoting running for this age group in this country. the inclusion of the Metlex Rydal Greenmantle Dash, Ros Hope, So, come on Championship Round ‘plug’ with the latest Scottish Junior Champion of Committees, get your act together England will have had a Junior team chosen/rom Championship newsletter. Apparently, the 1985, was 1st, beating Mike and let’s get some Scottish fix­ thought of getting the newsletter Fanning, Keswick, who was 3rd tures into the Junior and Inter­ placings in the 1985 and 1986 W orld Cups in Italy. Please note distributed for nothing out­ in the ‘British’. Also at Broughton, mediate Championships in 1987. weighed every other consider­ Scott McKendrick, 15 years old, John, that the FRA pick the Eng­ JOHN McKENDRICK (Irvine AC) land teams and the SHRA pick ation, like the way this pathetic came home 8th (only a minute and unjustified event already duplicates an overused course. If the FRA continues to give Not up to the job the organiser of the Sail Beck with this letter. The general credence to this event, as it has to yet another race to the summit of Dear John, race. (The comments within the production of the ‘Fell Runner’ is Scafell Pike, which magically ap­ Having read the latest issue results of the race are really most excellent and you perform a of the ‘Fell Runner’ I feel unnecessary.) The criticism of service for the FRA which we are peared this year, the Trust is more than justified in stepping in. compelled to write and object to the SHRA is unjustified and it is all grateful for. Let’s all be friends current editorial policy. The ‘Fell clear the editor has no real on the hills (or the fells if that's Fell running is now beginn­ Runner* has been an excellent inkling of the hill-running scene what you prefer!) and end this ing to resemble rock climbing: if production, keeping the FRA in Scotland. I find many of your back-stabbing. there’s a spare bit of hillside with­ membership abreast of the comments ironical, since the Yours sincerely, out a race or a route, let’s fill it. current state of the sport. The last SHRA is successfully encourag­ two editions have, however, MICHAEL BURTON Like rock climbers, too many ing the development of many (Carnethy Hill Runners) fell runners arrogantly assume incensed me to a state of anger. informal races in Scotland with The ‘Fell Runner’ is not intended that the normal rules of access and reasonably sized fields and Editor: Phew!! M aybe it’s tim e to conservation don’t apply to them. as a vehicle to launch the editor’s friendly atmospheres. Just the hand over to a less opinionated ersonal opinions on the mem- Hence the squeals of outrage and attitude you are bemoaning is pervert! Seriously, though, I protestations about ‘freedom ership. Yet, after virtually every missing from the English scene. accept that certain criticisms article which disagrees with your sports’ when the National Trust Indeed, I have virtually given up have some validity but attacking stepped in. Fell runners have no opinion, there is a reply from competing in Lake District races the Sail Beck organiser (am I you. The editor of a newsletter is, more divine right to trample the because it is so much more reading the same magazine?); countryside into dust than of course, perfectly entitled to his enjoyable running in Scotland. savage ‘rumour has its’ (where?) opinions on a subject, and it is his climbers, walkers ... or even trail Then we forcibly learn of an d no inkling of Scottish hill riders. Whilst i would never prerogative to express them in running (quite true but until the our opinions on internatinal condone motorcycling over the the editorial. There you are at SHRA cares to inform the rest of liberty to comment as you please ill-running, on aspects of fells, I would ask: Are we all that commercialisation of the sport Britain of its activities this will different? As far as erosion goes, and views so expressed are remain so) - all show a certain and read some savage attacks I’m sure that a piece of fellside clearly your own personal view. oversensitivity at having through the quotes of ‘Rumour won’t distinguish between half a To find these views restated time touched a raw nerve!! and time again throughout the has it’ (or are they perverse dozen sets o f rubber tyres and 500 magazine is another matter. The jokes?). pairs of rubber studs. subjects may be contentious, but, Finally, there is an offensive That is why I have written to unless it is stated FRA policy, it article the ‘Nasty Column'. The the National Trust to support their cannot be right to inflict them at accusations may well be true, but latest stand and I hope their invol­ every opportunity on the rest of surely such an article cannot be vement will force the FRA into a the membership. considered for publication one hill, one race policy at least. Moreover, if you are to attack unless it is signed. Also, since the FRA will no doubt an individual or organisation in Please, then, can I request a trot out the ‘freedom sport’ argu­ such a manner, when they are return to the previous style of ment as their defence, I nave poin­ unable to reply, it can only be fair editorship, with your views ted out to the Trust that, far from to ensure your facts are right. confined to an editorial (or being a freedom sport, the FRA as Already we have seen one perhaps in reply to a letter such upholders of AAA’s laws quite example of how Danny Hughes as this!). You are entitled to your Rumour has it... often decides who should run, was unjustly criticised. Yet you opinions, but not everyone John is now seeking diplomatic when and where in their events. continue your personal attack on shares them. I intend no ill-will immunity. Yours openly, JEFF CONNOR S/toe G rouse Snowdon Devotee L et’s keep fell ru n n in g simple Plea For ‘Runnable’ Courses Dear Sir, Dear Mr. Reade, Dear John, Dear John, It’s a real shame that Reebok Your super publication In your editorial comments I would like, through the could not get it right first time in (Summer 1986) has just arrived, on Tim Kelly’s letter in the last pages of your magazine, to their attempt to produce a fell run­ but I must already take issue with issue (p.l7), you mentioned that appeal to the organisers of the ning shoe to compete in the the writer of the Snowdon Race “Running Magazine” had advi­ Bamford, Hathersage and Brad- market with only one source of guide on page 75 re his/her sed Peter Knott of the possibility well fell races to seriously competition, Norman Walsh. comments. that they would be directing consider the provision they are readers' interest towards fell making for the runners in their It seems that fashion now He may be right about the running as a new challenge to races in terms of the “runability" dictates shoe design as far as terrain, but the start and finish replace the apparently waning Nike, N.B, and other major manu­ point, and therefore the choice of of their courses. interest in marathon running, facturers are concerned, for direct route (i.e. the path up) The organisers have become example the ‘Cram Collection’ brings the race into the Llanberis and also, of course, to help keep victims of their own success inso­ their magazine going with some very nice! But what happened to Carnival and is very convenient far as courses which can comfort­ fresh ana no doubt highly sensa­ the orienteer? Get lost somewhere? for the excellent hospitality of the ably accommodate up to 100 Victoria Hotel. tional material. Surely, the FRA, runners become congested with Nike and N.B. are, without as the sport’s governing body, doubt, excellent shoe manufactu­ As far as the entry fee of £4 is greater fields resulting in queues should be able to order them to at stiles (Bradwell and Bamford) rers, but have sacrificed variety concerned, surely it is well desist from such a move, which for a smaller, colourful range of known that this includes a very and gates (Hathersage). Where would obviously be detrimental possible, gates should be open gimmicky’ shoes. Addidas sold good supper, which must be to the future of fell running. the TRX Trainer down the road worth the larger proportion of the and if necessary detours should I fully agree with your sugg­ for th e ‘2 pints and a bag of crisps' fee. be made to allow moderate per­ estion that articles, photographs, formers like myself the pleasure version, a good cross-country It may not be a ‘pure’ fell trainer gone. reports, results and fixtures of competing against the watch race, but it’s a great event with a should now be strictly confined and one’s previous performances. Working in the manufactur­ good atmosphere; it starts on to “The Fell Runner” and “Com­ Even though the rewards of vic­ ing industry, it is common narrow­ time and there are junior races pass Sport”, in view of the ever- tory may never come our way, minded practice to cut down the too. Don’t knock it! increasing fields, with the threat please believe that it really variation of product range, make On a different subject, all of worse to come. The scenes at matters to people like me. it in the far east and take the atti­ power to your efforts overt the Kinder Downfall and Coniston Neither the Hathersage nor the tude of stuff the individualist amateur/ professional nonsense. certainly were “horrendous” and new Bradwell course has any customers and concentrate on the My son, aged 12, with two fell more like a mass marathon than a length of history, so these two media! Now that the running races under his belt, won £5 for fell race. I also agree with most of must be flexible. boom is levelling off, if not throwing a wellie last week. what Mike ParKin said in his I would hate the organisers declining, Reebok are attempting letter, and with your own com­ Yours sincerely, to think this letter is one of to enter the off-road market, good ments on the letter headed ‘All N.C.W. PRATTEN carping criticism; I write only out try! But why not use that revolu­ Aboard for the Gravy Train’. Let’s tionary new shoe material, suede, but is it a of respect for the Hope Valley Editor: I agree, fell keep our sport simple and down- series of races, which I have sup­ instead of ‘Duraflex’ or would race? to-earth, free from the greed, your profit margins be less than ported loyally since I began fell jealousy and backbiting typical running in 1975. astro-nomical? It seems Reebok D ro p No Litter of most international sport, and also need some help in sole true to the traditions of the fell I am not shying away from design, just ask a few fell runners. Dear John, country. climbing over fences or walls, I It frequently happens to me Norman Walsh has done only fear it could look as if a new during fell races that I find Regarding Danny Hughes’ pipeline were being laid were more for fell running footwear several freshly discarded choco­ letter on the apparent sabotage of than any other manufacturer - a two to three hundred people to late and sweet wrappings under the Sail Beck Horseshoe: I sincer­ attempt to scale walls at a rush, credit to the man, but a bit of ely hope that an alternative my feet. Strange as it may seem, and the organisers have head­ competition is not a bad thing, explanation has since been forth­ the culprits littering the hillsides aches enough already. especially in keeping the price are actually the fell racers in front coming from whoever placed the down. Is the £40 shoe just around of me. I cannot equate this slov­ advert in ‘Athletics Weekly’. We PAUL BUCKLEY the next buttress? Does anybody enliness with people, who like don’t need such cranks in fell have Walsh shoes which collapse myself, love wild and beautiful racing, if it was indeed a delib­ in the heel cup with slight pro­ countryside. Mountains are for erate attempt to sabotage the race. nation? Will the Karrimor ever be running and for enjoying - not for Finally, I feel that ‘The Nasty held in Gateshead Stadium? littering up! Column’ should be dropped forth­ Has anybody tried giving Reebok with, as it is wholly at odds with a few clues in their quest? Man Please can we keep our fells litter - free? Carry your sweet the spirit of our sport. Anony­ has set foot on the moon, what mous contributions of this nature Editorial Abuse did he have on his feet? Surely, wrappers, plastic bags, etc. to the should be tossed into the waste- Dear John, the choice cannot shrink any finish with you. paper basket, where they belong. Though being very apprecia­ further; I honestly hope Reebok SARAH HAINES If anyone has grouses, let them tive of the extensive work put get it right next time, now that the Editor: air them in the ‘Letters’ pages and into The Fell Runner by yourself, giants have deserted us. Perhaps a waste bin at the identify themselves. 1 feel I must write to express my Yours, PETER SUTHERLAND finish might also be a good idea? BILL SMITH concern at the continual liberties being taken by you in your role as editor. A sign of the times As the editor, I would Dear John, A rticle from The Independent: suggest you have licence to make I enclose a cutting that you personal comments on the edit­ may have already seen, from the Running for fun o'er hill and fell FORGET the Walkman and the safe or’s page only. Elsewhere in the new national newspaper ‘The city pavements. Fell running is the mag. it is your impartial role to Independent”. The piece enclo­ com ing sport. Its major races attract offer an opinion which reflects sed was published two days over 500 runners - some of them professionals - but mainly people the overall views and policy of before the Langdale race. who realised that you can do more the FRA Committee. interesting things with your legs Surely this type of article in than jogging round the block. Additionally, I do feel the the national, or any, press is the The last English classic event of inclusion in the Summer ’86 mag very LAST thing that fell running this season takes place on this coming Saturday, 11 October. The of a Nasty Column most distaste­ wants. Langdale Horseshoe Race will see ful. Though some of the points The sport for me personally some 400 runners test themselves possibly merit “unofficial” dis­ on rigours of the Cumbrian Hills developed from a love of the hills right up to the summit of Bow Fell, cussion, the printing of such does and mountains of our country, at 2,960 feet. The race is open to all not, I believe, reflect the views of and with it came some know­ comers, but some experience is ad­ the members. Since it is for these visable. Further details can be had ledge of hill craft and navigation. from the race organiser, Norman persons for whom the mag is prin­ These, surely are the basic needs W alker (09667-317). ted, 1 request you seriously recon­ of anyone competing in fell races, Walkers wanting to watch the sider its continued inclusion. Langdale race will do best to get to particularly ‘A’ category races. the top of Bow Fell themselves. The I have to date very much en­ less energetic will be happier joyed reading The Fell Runner. It If, as the newspaper piece watching the start at the Old Dun­ says, ‘fell running is the coming geon Ghyll Hotel, and then driving keeps us all in touch and infor­ sport’, then I for one am going! up to Blea Tarn, from which the med of our Committee’s activities summit of Bow Fell is visible. and the results of the races we Back to the bike and other moun­ To get to Langdale: Take Exit 36 tain pursuits. from the M6 to Ambleside. Then didn’t get to. Your input is para­ take the A593 to Skelwith Bridge mount to its continued success Keep it quiet about Duddon and then the B5343 to Langdale. The and popularity - why spoil it? Royal Dockray though! race starts at 11.00. Yours sincerely, GEORGE SCOTT TED CROOK (Pennine Fell Runners)

4 Anfi-Nasty -1 Anti-Nasty - 3 Pro Nas(j) Forthright views Dear John, Dear Sir, Dear Editor, Dear John. I would like to object to the STY AN IS LYAN As an unrepentant Chew Congratulations on the best 'Mr. Nasty’ column; it is very easy STUART DIDN’T DUART Valley Walley (the first one as far Fell Runner’ I can remember. In to be vitriolic when you are Yours faithfully, BILL BENTALL as I know) I was sorry to hear the lieu of a very long essay on assor­ hiding behind a cloak of anony­ nasty column is to disappear! ted subjects: mity and the accused cannot P.S. Styan has done a lot for Fell C r...... kk. A h ...... Glug, Glug, 1 Bugger the AAA. They listen answer back. I work in ‘The Running, in a positive way. Mr. Glug . . . to money more than sense; Media’ and such a style of repor­ Nasty, on the other hand, makes a 2 Don’t let the internationals ting is despised and considered negative contribution. Is this a bugger us. Make them do the the lowest form journalism. Jekyll and Hyde situation? Point taken real races (Wasdale perhaps). There is no way ‘The Fell Runner’ Take the top few, send them Dear John, should sink to these depths. It is abroad ana we’ll all wish I would like to express my no better and no worse than the them well. support for your attack (The Fell dastardly trick played on the 3 One way to solve some of the Runner, Summer 1986, p.17) on roblems with over-subscri- Sailbeck organisers via Athletics the alarming inroads being made Weekly (sic). ed races and get the naviga­ “ .. .and I especially Hale little gufls by commercial interests into our Please drop this column or tional skills back and let me wHo run faster than me!" amateur sport. This surely must run on the path occasionally make the accusers come out in be resisted at all costs. would be to borrow the orien- the open. ‘Rumour has it’ is a You quite correctly identify teers’ ideas and have most lighter and more pleasant way of Anti-Nasty - 4 that foul organ Running covering some of these moans. people do the events as time Magazine as a force which is trials. There's only a few at Cheers, AL. EVANS Dear John, I can think of one solution to 'financially motivated, with any the front who really need to the problems caused by large knock-on' effects in the sport race each other (and rumour Anti-Nasty - 2 numbers of runners at some fell being totally immaterial to them'. has it Billy Bland might not Dear John, races, though some people might I would like to extend your even agree with that!). I was very disappointed to consider it too radical: maybe the argument to include those other Keep up the good work, read the ‘Nasty Column’ in the FRA Fixtures' Secretary’s duties ogres - the running equipment JOHN BRITTON latest Fell Runner, as I have should include arranging clashes manufacturers and various always thought of fell running as between races for those organis­ sponsors which are so slyly Editor: For those oversensitive being a very friendly sport and I ers who want numbers reduced. edging their way into fell members, I understand that do not think that our illustrious Maybe we will see Kentmere and running for the sole purpose of John’s use of the word ’bugger’ is publication should be encourag­ Coniston on the same day some selling more of their equipment meant in its Staffordshire collo­ ing such vindictive back-biting. time in the future (they would or products. It is their interests to qu ial sense an a should not be given any other connotation. By all means, let’s have honest still get nearly 300 each!) How­ see more people fell racing only constructive criticism, discussion ever, this needs to be done with to further their base capitalist and democratic decision making, care: the longstanding clash motives. These people would but please can you keep such between Snowdon, Ineleborough actually like to see more people Thanks, lads and Kinniside resulted in only 30 in races (heaven forbid!) to fulfill personal abuse out of our maga­ Dear John, runners turning up to race over their profit driven greed. Let us zine? Such articles are the product It doesn't take long for some­ the fells above Cleator Moor this ban all commercial involvement of a rather bitter personality, and one coming freshly into the Fell do not reflect very well on our year. in Fell Running and ban Running scene to know that they sponsorship altogether, as it only noble, uplifting sport. An alternative way to reduce are amongst a very special, extra­ leads to more undesirable people Yours sincerely, PETER HAINES the numbers of people wanting to ordinary bunch of people. Some taking up the sport and crowding go fell running is to continue of these welcome newcomers, out our races. publishing Nasty Columns. and a lot of the old hands too ANTHONY KAY Seriously though, I think the might be interested in a recent Editor: Clearly, Nasty was a mis­ FRA committee, if it is genuinely experience I had. You have to take, although some perverts concerned about large fields in bear in mind that, although I love h a v e said they en joyed it - Rest races, should reflect on the the sport, I am, at best, a bumblie’ assured, nasty is no more. wisdom of identifying scape­ and seldom get on the hills these goats like these commercial days, but a few people have spot­ interests and trying to stem the ted my name on the odd cartoon. tide of more fell runners. The task For three years I have strug- facing a steering group such as led with a drain problem at my the FRA should be to encourage Pentland Skyline Hill Race, 1985 In Praise of Tony oliday flat in Grange-over-Sands, more races so that people have a Dear Editor, Dear Editor, and, after yet another traumatic choice of races, not to try to experience, and in desperation, I It seems there is some confu­ I submit this enclosed short discourage expansion of the sport. rang Pete Bland's shop in Kendal, sion regarding the outcome of the poem for inclusion in your maga­ To this end, commercial sponsor­ reckoning that he might know ‘Stewards’ Enquiry’ which took zine. I have known Tony Shaw ship and involvement can be local expertise. I got Jon Broxap. place after the race. Before the for many years now. His running extremely useful. start of the race, runners were apart, I have always admired the Jon listened and said: “You need I owe Running Magazine a given verbal briefing regarding man for his modesty and his part­ the best architect in this area, debt of gratitude for publicising out of bounds areas and it seems icular attitude to training and Mike Walford". (They throw great the details of the first fell race I some runners weren’t listening. racing. Fell Running names around like entered. The FRA does not per­ Colin Valentine should have confetti). "But how can I get I remember once when he form this kind of public duty and been disqualified for taking a him?” I bleated. “You hang on, came in front of Jos. Naylor (my ought to be ashamed of it. (In direct line (O.O.B.) between two and I’ll shout for him to come in; hero) at Wasdale. I was astoni­ contrast to the FRA’s closely- checkpoints; however, the organ­ he has his nose pressed to our shed that my mate could beat the guarded calendar the SHRA isers took pity and instead awar­ w indow !" said Jon. great Jos., but when I praised issues a free calendar available ded him the runner up prize in an Tony for this run, his only com­ Seconds later, the Great Ar­ unofficial time of 2.33.13. It is from shops all over Scotland to chitect of the Mountains was ment was: ‘Jos. wasn’t at his best’. encourage people to try the here that the confusion has taken there on the line. “Anything I can sport.) I understand that Running place; the result should read: The poem enclosed shows do to help a Fell Runner, even a Magazine will publish, free of nother aspect of Tony’s attitude rotten one?” was the gist of what 1. A. Farmington 2.37.16 (Record) charge to organisers, details of and stems from an actual conver­ he said. I gave him the dirty de­ 2. C. Valentine 2.33.13 (Unofficial) races. So get your heads out of the sation I had with him over a few tails and in a matter of seconds he 3. D. B uchan 2.42.13 sand FRA and let’s see some pints after running Gale Fell a had grasped the problem and attempt to be more welcoming to Last mag. was best yet, but few years ago. given me a key-name to help me fellow sportsmen. Have you cut out the Nasty Page - it stinks. *Cuckoo Knarr, by the way, is a (Aqua Engineering in Sedbergh). thought of inviting Running One last point, the SHRA prod­ I got in touch, they were first-rate hill in Deeply Vale where Tony Magazine to sponsor and help to uce a free race calendar which is people - the best on pumps in the does his hill reps. “A brew”, if organise any races? Maybe available at all the Scottish hill north, I learned, and so within this puzzles some of your having one on the same day as the races at the beginning of the days, my problem was now virtu­ readers, is the colloquial term for Coniston may prove to be bene­ season. If your boys can’t be both­ a hill. ally over. I dare say that, amongst ered coming up and collecting ficial to you the FRA organisers, the fraternity of the Fells, there A FELL RUNNER'S PHILOSOPHY them the commercial interest one at a Scottish race, which is are many such stories, but I was Tony Shaw, good friend of mine, and us the fell runners. advertised in the FRA mag., then so warmed by the interest and why should we tell you about A tough man up a brew, B est placings - fifth at Wasdale, Yours up the hills, kindness these guys showed, some crackers of races that aren’t W ell up at Lairig Ghru. MATT OGSTON with none of that “What's in it for advertised? Perhaps you’re all me?” attitude, I couldn’t help jealous of our £1 fee to the SHRA? Just ask him, when h e ’s had a fe w : Editor: Such sarcasm - make an "Tony, what's yo u r best so far?” thinking how lucky I was to have My mother never spoon fed m e... id ea l editor! But don’t confuse H e ’ll answer with a moment’s thought: the editor’s views as being the been a runner. Even a slow one - Yours in Sport, MIKE LINDSAY “One more rep’ at Cuckoo Knarr”. o fficia l FRA lin e - nothing could W here’s me Walshes? (Carnethy Hill Runners) Yours, JOE PIMLOTT be further from the truth. BILL BENTALL 5 The more loops round the legs, the record”. And so the conver­ W h a t ’s 7 foot tall and leaves M an’s Bes( F rien d ? the more fun is experienced. sation went on. I know there are ten inch four-toed footprints!1 Dear John, Finally, probably my favourite, those who criticise this canine Over the last year or so, it has being of a literary turn of mind, is development in fell running, Altrincham and District runner, been my privilege to witness the the new vocabulary introduced claiming it gives the runner/ Tony Wooldridge, undertook a exciting development of a new into the sport. Good examples in­ owners an advantage of being sponsored charity run in the clude “Mind the dog”, “It won’t aspect of fell running. I am sure pulled along by their dog. How­ Gharwhol region of the Himalayas there are those of the old school bite” and “Watch where you’re ever, I feel the amount of effort going”. looking after a dog and then shar­ during March 1986. “Nothing who would wish to see it stam­ very unusual in that” do I hear ped out, but I feel we should During the Borrowdale this ing it with fellow runners, deser­ you say? Well, read on . . . At a encourage its progress. year, I was fortunate to be able to ves any benefit that can be derived. participate in entanglement fun Well, John, I only hope this height of about 14,000 feet above The new development has sea level, he came across a hairy, roughly three levels of involve­ and was privileged to hear vocab­ branch of fell running continues ape-like figure approximately ment. Firstly, the thoroughly ulary extension of a high degree: to grow and the effects can be enjoyable fall to the ground after “It’s the first time she (the dog) shared by everyone. Who knows, 200 yards away - No you’re wrong being tripped by a dog. Secondly, has done the course, but I don’t we may become the Fell Dogs and - it wasn’t Jack Matelamb. He be­ the entanglement procedure, expect she’ll have any problems”. Runners’ Association some day; lieves it was the yeti, or abomin­ which reflects the agility of the “Well, mine did the Fairfield let’s hope so, eh? Yours with a able snowman. During the three- dog, in which the doggy lead is a while ago and managed O.K.”. tongue firmly in a cheek. quarters of an hour he watched it, wrapped round the runner’s legs. “Ah yes, I heard she (the dog) set K. NINE (Mr) he took a number of colour photo­ graphs which have recently been published in the September 1986 IPC Wildlife magazine. His photo­ graphs show a creature of between five and seven feet tall which are currently being studied by a number of Natural History and Zoological societies. Makes run­ ning in the British hills sound awfully dull, doesn’t it?

A p o lo g y to K en n y : In the last magazine, the Nasty Column made certain assertions about Kenny Stuart and dinner/ dance tickets. Kenny informs me that it was completely untrue and I apologise unreservedly for this error. Nasty was clearly a mistake and will not appear again.

Fancy meeting you there: Jim Barratt informs me that he and two other members of Saddle- worth Runners were standing at the bottom of the west ridge of ‘O pen’ fell races M ag. distribution dates Equal rights for W ales Sgurr nam Gillean on the Isle of Dear Sir, Dear John, Dear Ed., Skye, wondering how to get I have been following, with I was wondering if it had Please could you refrain around the famous Gendarme, interest, the debate(s) on the above ever been suggested that the from listing the Welsh Races un­ when who should arrive, comp­ topic and frankly I am amazed at winter ‘Fell Runner’ came out in der the heading: ‘Wales and lete with rope, none other than December, along with member­ some of the attitudes - don’t misun­ Overseas’. It seems to annoy the Jon Broxap and John Gibbison. derstand my remarks, nobody ship reminders. This is the expatriot English and Scots who They managed to hitch a lift and would welcome open competition practice of some other Associa­ have moved to the Principality as more than I. However, the regula­ tions of which I am a member. I much as the indigenous popu­ would like to say “Thanks very tions are quite plain and easy to see the advantages as being: lation! much, fellas”. understand regarding Amateurism (i) going to press away from the As you are probably aware, and Professionalism and what is New Year, perhaps relieving the most of the races in South Wales important, agreed to through Editor of a holiday burden; are Long A’s and we used to have W h e r e u ia e you?: democratic process by Athletic (ii) opportunity to publicise a bad reputation for organisation. Clubs (from which the majority of early events (like mine!) which Kevan Shand informs me that he However, things are getting better was really brassed off at the path­ FRA members come) throughout currently have happened, or are and we are getting considerable etic turn out, only 40 people out the country. So, if the FRA did very close, by the time the Fix­ interest from outside the area and decide to ‘go it alone’ - as is being tures Calendar arrives with the the organisation (with the excep­ of a total membership of 2,000, suggested, I feel it would split the magazine.; tion of the Transfan) has been for the annual dinner/dance on association wide open if not (iii) provide members with an second to none. Judging by the the Langdale weekend in Octo­ destroy it. interesting read over Christmas. happy competitors returning up ber. He says the few who did go I don’t wish to seem long- Certainly, a lot of folk at the the M6, things are improving. had an enjoyable time, but the winded about this, so I’ll close Roaches say they like a tough JONATHAN GIBBON annual prize giving was quite with the following thoughts: race to train for in December/ embarrassing as a lot of the win­ Stop being radical - use tne means January, and maybe more people Editor: ners didn’t bother to turn up. He open to you to get agreed change. would do likewise if they read Your w ish is m y com m and. quotes one club who has numer­ Stop being cynical about those about this and other events in who are members of AAA's Com­ December, rather than vaguely ous prize winners but chose to mittees (remember we who orga­ remembering from July. get sozzled elsewhere in the Lake nise your sport do so with no It’s just an idea I thought you District. I’m not too sure who obligation and without us events might like to consider. A quick meets the first qualificaton but wouldn’t be quite the same). word of support too for your aims the second is a give-away - it Stop referring to Zola Budd - the to broaden the scope of the ‘Fell must be Rossendale! Anyway, poor girl has had enough ‘stick’ Runner' with emphasis on every­ he’s decided to put matters right from the Media without her col­ body’s running and not the and organise it himself next year, leagues snapping at her too. recent ‘International Scene in Lancashire - let us support Recommend you get at Lakeland Rules'. I hope you stem the tide him, if at all possible. Sport promoters to register their and save us from the fate of the fell races as at Kinniside (I think orienteering world. the remarks and attitudes of some Yours, HUGH SHERCLIFF leading pro’s deplorable and w on’t nelp our case one iota). Editor: An id ea worth consider­ ing, but hopefully the new format Wishing you well in the future. (4 a year) w ill get inform ation out Yours sincerely, DES OLIVER more regularly. World Cup: Draft rules approved. N. IRELAND FRA COMMITTEE Venue - Keswick area. Authority President: Billy McNeilly; COMMITTEE NEWS given to sub-committee to seek Chairman: Denis Rankin; sponsors and possibility (and de­ Secretary: Jim Hayes, 14 Long- sirability) of TV coverage discus­ lands Drive, Comber, Newtonards Rule Change: Requirement for MEETING AT sed. Extract from draft rules: BT23 5AL. (Comber 872802); HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE ‘A ’ category races to be 250 feet of 2.1 Courses should be designed Press Officer: Brian Ervine; 7TH JUNE, 1986 climbing per mile - Committee to avoid unnecessary hazards. Members: Stanley Graham, Noel agreed to alter wording from Present: N. Berry, J. Broxap, D. 2.2 Courses should be adequately Douglas, WJ Brown, Davy Graham Hodgson, D. Hughes, J. Reade, J. 'm ust’ to ‘should’ to allow greater marked so that route finding is Gibbison, P. Knott, and K. Burns. discretion on part of classification not a problem. MOURNE FOREST & Absent: J. Blair-Fish, A. Styan, sub-committee. 2.3 Courses should comply with FELL LEAGUE R. White, S. Wright, K. Shand, British Championship 1987: FRA category ‘A’ definition. Secretary: Mike McNulty, 33 A. Carson, J. Parkins, A. Hulme, Committee agreed to delete the 3.1 Juniors: AS course. Clarkhill Road, Castlewellan, and J. Nixon. requirement to count at least one 3.2 Senior Men: AS course, Country Down BT31 9BJ. Jos Naylor Funds: Discussion re race in each country. AM course. (03967 71117). 3.3 Women: AS course. use of funds - decided to request MEETING AT KENDAL Editor: Out o f all these Commit­ 3.4 Veterans: AM course. Trustees that it should be for sup­ 23RD NOVEMBER, 1986 tees, there is only one Lady 3.5 Open race for all-comers: port of Junior competitors. Present: A. Clarke, M. Stone, Member! Is this a case of Sex dis­ AM course. Championships: discussion of J. Reade, D. Hughes, P. Bland, crimination or fem ale apathy? present set-up. Some disapproval A. Hulme, J. Broxap, N. Berry, D. 1987 AGM: Chapel Stile Village of the ‘2 Championships’ system - Hodgson, S. Wright, K. Burns, Hall after Langdale race. Agreed to leave the present sys­ J. Blair-Fish, R. Bergstrand, and 1987 Dinner Dance: Provisional tem for a further 2 years. D. Hall. location: Lancashire. Evening be­ Race Entries/Insurance: General Absent: A. Styan and K. Shand. fore 3 Towers Race. discussion on problem areas: World Cup: Further discussion. AOB: Honorary Life Membership (a) Growth of races/race entries; Sub-committee set up - D. Hodg­ awarded to Bill Smith in recog­ (b) Race organisers/insurance son, J. Broxap, N. Berry, D. nition of his services to the sport. premiums not being paid by a Hughes, R. Bergstrand, D. Hall, Note: Minutes of Committee minority; and J. Blair-Fish, and S. Wright. Meetings and the AGM may be (c) Scottish races also have to pay Open Fell Running: Meeting to obtained from the Hon. Sec: Jon permit to SAAA’s. take place with BOFRA Secretary. Broxap, 34 Bumeside Rd, Kendal. MEETING AT KESWICK Individual’s travelling expenses FRA COMMITTEE 3RD AUGUST, 1986 paid for first time in cash for Chairman: Norman Berry; Present: N. Berry, J. Broxap, Copeland Chase winners - note: NOT cash prizes. Secretary: Jon Broxap, 34 Burne- D. Hodgson, D. Hughes, A. Styan, side Road, Kendal (0539-27502); AOB: Hon. Secretary informed S. Parkin, J. Gibbison, K. Shand, Treasurer: Dave Hodgson; the Committee of his intention S. Wright, and K. Burns. Membership Secretary: Pete not to seek re-election at the next Absent: J. Blair-Fish, A. Hulme, Bland, c/o Pete Bland Sports, 34a AGM. J. Reade, A. Carson, R. White, J. Kirkland, Kendal (0539-31012); Nixon, and P. Knott. Fixtures Secretary: Tony Hulme, 1987 Championships: Races 140 Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, chosen. Cheshire SK9 5NQ; 1987 Magazine Schedule: Brief Editor: John Reade; discussion - matter deferred until Statistician: Kevan Shand; next meeting. Press Officer: John Blair-Fish; International Fell Running: 19 8 6 Club Representatives: Danny race details discussed. N. Berry Hughes, Andy Styan, Selwyn elected as team manager. Wright; Membership Representatives: MEETING AT LITTLEBOROUGH Robin Bergstrand, Dave Hall, 31ST AUGUST, 1986 Martin Stone; Present: N. Berry, J. Broxap, Scottish Representative: Sole female committee member, D. Hodgson, J. Reade, K. Shand, Keith Burns; A nn C u rtis, seen here in the 1985 A. Hulme, J. Gibbison, J. Nixon, J. Welsh Representative: 2 Breweries (Photo: E. Harvey) Blair-Fish, P. Knott and A. Styan. Arthur Clarke. Absent: S. Parkin, A. Carson, S. Wright, R. White, K. Burns, and WELSH REGIONAL D. Hughes. COMMITTEE 1987 Magazine Schedule: Gener­ Chairman: Ken Jones; al discussion, costings worked Vice-Chairman: Les Williams; out, agreed to endeavour to pro­ Secretary: Arthur Clarke, Criag Y duce 4 new-style magazines in Doerwen, Maenan, Llanrwst, 1987. Gwynedd LL26 0YB (049 269 281) Treasurer: Jonathan Gibbon; Editorial Policy: General discus­ sion as to direction of magazines. Members: Del Davies, Paul Stott, Editor should refrain from being Martin Lucas, Andy Darby; Statistician: John Darby; a wally. FRA Representative: 1988 World Cup: Committee Arthur Clarke; agreed, subject to satisfactory for­ W.A.A.A. Representative: mat and finance, to stage the event. Retiring Hon. Secretary - Jon Broxap Les Williams; Open Fell Running: Report on (Photo: E. W oodhead) W.R.C. Calendar Compilers: meeting with AAA’s. FRA solu­ Paul Stott and Nigel Fisher. tion was 3 pronged - to quote MEETING AT PATTERDALE members: 11TH JANUARY 1987 SHRA COMMITTEE (1) Cash payments to be interpre­ Present: N. Berry, J. Broxap, A. Chairman: Dick Wall; ted as travelling expenses; Hulme, K. Burns, M. Stone, S. Secretary: Robin Morris, 33 Mor- (2) Pro races could be published Wright, A. Clarke, D. Hall, J. Blair- ningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 in FRA Calendar and implicitly Fish, K. Shand, D. Hughes, D. 4DR (031 447 8846); under FRA rules; and Hodgson, and J. Reade. Treasurer: Andy Spenceley; (3) A moratorium would be held Absent: A. Styan, R. Bergstrand, Members: Ann Curtis, Andy Cur­ thus resolving the problem of and P. Bland. tis, Peter Brooks, Mike Lindsay contaminated athletes. (co-opted). Main problem - reaching agree­ ment with BOFRA. 7 1 9 8 6 BRITISH AND ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS -1986 % Kevan SHand Well, what did you think of the new system? The feedback I received BRITISH LADIES: was not too good. A few people felt the dual championship system 1: A. Carson, Eryri 48 meant that it became too 'cut and dried' much too early in the season. SENIOR MEN: 2: D. Ellerton, Newc.(Stffs) 38 In the British, if one or two races were missed, then that was it, 1: J. Maitland, P & B 123 3: S. Quirk, Kend. 33 although the English was slightly better on that count. 2: C. Donnelly, Eryri 119 4: L. Lord, Clay. 21 Jack Maitland had the British sewn up by the Wasdale in July and 3: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 113 5: W. O'Neale, Kes. 20 Del Davies proved to be a real star. In the English, it was good to see 4: W. Bland, Kes. Ill 6 : G. Wilkinson, Kend. 17 Dave Cartridge win - it couldn’t happen to a nicer chap - especially as 5: H. Griffiths, Eryri 101 7: V. Thornton, Kend. 13 he had his fair share of injury problems. Rod Pilbeam was in with a 6 : D. Cartridge, Bolton 98 chance right to the end and could improve still. 7: S. Livesey, Ross. 96 VETS. OVER 40: 8 : D. McGonigle, Newc.N.I. 93 1 D. Davies, Eryri 88 Well done to all contestants, especially one chap who keeps battling 9: G. Griffith, Eryri 91 2 J. Nuttall, Clay. 71 away right up there, year after year. He finished 2nd in both the British 1 0 : }. Broxap, Kes. 73 -3 D. Spedding, Kes. 70 and English Vets Over 40 - George Brass.-1 hope 1987 is your year. 11: D. Davies, Eryri 71 4 H. Parry, Eryri 69 Finally, here is my view on the future Championship format: 12: G. Gough, B ’burn 67 5 R. Jackson, Sale 54 As the Welsh and Scots have their own championships, I would 13: G. Schofield, B'burn 65 6 N. Fisher, Eryri 45 suggest scrapping the British Championship as it is now whilst the 14: G. Read, Roch. 63 7 J. Dean, Holm. 39 English one continues, more or less, as at present. For the British, each 15: P. Barron, Kes. 61 8 P. Hall, Barr. 36 country would pick one race from their own championships and each 16: N. Lanaghan, Kes. 57 9 J. Clemens, B/Coombe 33 succeeding year would alternate with a different category. E.g. 1988: 17: M. Patterson, DPFR 56 10 R. Stephenson, Kes. 32 England - A.S., Scotland - A.M., Wales - A.L.: 1989: England - A.M., 18: C. Valentine, Kes. 54 Scotland - A.L., Wales - A.S.: 1990: England - A.L., Scotland - A.S., VETS. OVER 50: 19: A. Farningham, Aberd. 46 Wales - A.M., etc. . . All three races would count with the person with 1 : W. Gauld, Carn. 20: M. Fanning, Kes. 40 the highest number of points winning. 2 = G. Brass, Clay. Teams: 2=P. Duffy, Aberd. No doubt Committee will be debating the Championship format 1: Keswick 45 C. Gravina, U/A during the course of this year, so let the Editor have your views - this is 2: Eryri 43 A. Clarke, Eryri your chance to influence the system chosen. D. Hodson, Amb’side J. Fiest, DPFR

ENGLISH: LADIES: SENIOR MEN: 1 : D. Cartridge, Bolt. 2: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 3: R. Ashworth, Ross. 4 = W . Bland, Kes. 4=R. Rawlinson, Ross. 6 : P. Irwin, Ross. 7: R. Bergstrand, Ross. 8 : S. Livesey, Ross. 9: G. Schofield, B’burn 10: H. Symonds, Kend. 1 1 : K. Taylor, Ross. 12: J. Broxap, Kes. 13: G. Devine, P & B 14: M. Patterson, DPFR 15: R. Owen, Horw. 16: G. Read, Roch. 17: M. Rigby, Amb. 18: D. Davies, Eryri 19: G. Gough, B ’burn World Cup winner and English 20 : P. Barron, Kes. Champion, Carol Haigh leading Pete VETERANS OVER 40: /ebb in the R o m b a ld s M o o r Race 1: D. Cartwright, Pen. 130 (Photo: P. Hartley) 2: D. Kay, Bolton 106 1 C. Haigh, Holm. 48 3: D. Davies, Eryri 88 2 D. Ellerton, Newc. 48 4: C. Tremaine, ICL 76 3 J. Smith, DPFR 42 5: D. Weatherhead, Bing. 70 4 C. Crofts 38 6 : J. Nuttall, Clay. 69 5 S. Quirk, Kend. 33 7: B. Toogood, DPFR 64 6 L. Lord, Clay. 33 8 : P. Hall, Barr. 58 7 C. Walkington, Horw. 25 9: }. Dean, Holm. 56 8 B. Carney, Bing. 24 10: G. Berry, DPFR 54 9 A. Carson, Eryri 21 10 W. O'Neale, Kes. 15 VETERANS OVER 50: 1: G. Barras, Sky. 146 2 : G. Brass, Clay. 127 WELSH 3: D. Hodgson, Hors. 109 SENIOR MEN: 4: P. Duffy, Aberd. 102 1 H. Griffiths 64 5: B. Thackery, DPFR 84 2 D. Davies 51 Malcolm Patterson, at the Wrekin, finished 17th in the British and 6 : C. Gravina 63 3 G. Griffiths 48 14th in the English Championships (Photo: W. Bateson) 7: D. Clutterbuck, Roch. 48 4 H. Parry 41 8 : J. Fiest 48 5 C. Donnelly 40 VETERANS OVER 40: N. IRELAND 9: N. Soper, Ach.R. 48 6 D. Roberts 36 D. Davies 10: R. Richardson 41 7 P. Stott 25 H. Parry SENIOR MEN: TEAMS: 8 = M. Jones 22 N. Fisher 1 : I. Parke, Bally 118 1: Rossendale 81 8 = L. Williams 22 2 : J. Patterson, Mourne 115 2: Keswick 63 10 S. Parri 18 VETERANS OVER 50: 3: J. Hayes, Bally 112 3: DPFR 44 1: A. Clarke 4: B. Ervine, Bally 95 5: S. Graham, Newc. 89 4: Rochdale 42 LADIES: 2: J. Pope 6: N. Douglas, Newc. 88 V2 5: Clayton 40 A. Carson 3: D. Charles 6 =Kendal 32 S. Walsh VETERANS: 6 =H orw ich 32 S. Roberts 1: D. Watson, Mourne 6oy2 8 ALL IRELAND MOURNE FOREST STUD MARKS Many thanks to: The Fell fiunner, FRA committee SENIOR MEN: AN D FELL LEAGUE an d members; 1: J. Patterson, Mourne 5 ON THE SUMMITS SENIOR MEN: Compass Sport Magazine 2: ). Hayes, Bally 10 S.K.G. Publications (Bill Smith, (Ned Paul); 1: D. Ross 7 3: B. Ervine, Bally 18 Peter Gilderstone and Peter Knott) Striderand L.D.W.R.; 2: D. Graham 8 4: S. Graham, Newc. 24 would like to thank all the many P ete Bland Sports; 3: M. McNulty 15 5: W. Brown, Mourne 29V2 kind people who have helped Karrimor International; 4: N. Douglas 15 them to advertise and sell the R ock an d Run (Andy Hyslop); 5: A. Callan 19 book. As a result, we have now Running Wild; 6: B.McBurney 27 sold almost 1,400 copies and have The Dales B oo k Centre; LADIES: a further 400 still available. All Dave Sm ith Sports; 1: J. McCrum production costs and expenses Climber and Rambler Magazine; 2: C. McGonigle have been paid and we are in cre­ T he Great Outdoors Magazine; 3: P. McNulty dit at the end of 1986 to the tune H. Robinson (Lancaster); 4: B. Carey of £800. The balance from sales Enla Zavingle (New York); 5: M. Warren will ultimately go to the sport of Peniston F ootpath Runners; fell running in all its forms. Bill T he Climbers' Shop (Ambleside); Smith, at his request, has received Martin Stone; no payments towards the cost of T he Keswick Reminder research, writing and preparation (George Bott); ISLE OF M AN LEAGUE for publication. This, he insists, Westmorland Gazette; is his hobby. Lake Scene; SENIOR MEN: R adio Cumbria; Future plans depend upon how 1: T. Varley, Bound. Lake District National Park well the remaining books sell and 2: I. Callister, Manx. Visitor Centre (Brockhole); this is to be reviewed next sum­ 3 R. Stevenson, U/A Y orkshire Evening Post; mer. The idea of producing a new 4: G. Hull, Bound. Lancashire Evening Post; book on the development of the (L. to R.) Jim Hayes, Jim Patterson and 5: J. Crellin, Manx. A. W. Puckrin; Brian Ervine pictured after the sport, in due course of time, has 6: W. Callister, Manx Selwyn Wright; Annalong Horseshoe Race been floated, so please keep Bill (Photo: B. Ervine) Pen-y-Ghent Stores; VETERANS: supplied with material! Anne Sykes; 1: R. Callister, Western Bill Smith, 19a Alexander Walk, an d a ll the other kind p eo p le w ho 2: B. Baxter, Manx. Liverpool L4 4PV. Peter Knott 3: J. Tasker, Manx. have helped me that I have in ad­ vertently forgotten.

THE 19 8 6 JUNIOR AND races. It was great fun working with you and I hope to see you at INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS races next season. All the best for S.H.R.A.: by John Gibbison your running. SENIOR MEN: 1: D. McGonigle, Dun.Un. 116 2: A. Farningham, Aberd. 109 3: A. Curtis, Liv. 89 FRA INTERMEDIATE CHAMPS 4: D. Bell, Help. 82 5: R. Hope, Carn. 68 6: J. Stevenson, Irv. 68 7: R. Morris, Cam. 67 8: M. Burton, Carn. 66 9: R. Boswell, Loch. 61 10: J. Blair-Fish, Carn. 57

The start o f the Saddleworth Junior Championship Race (Photo: E. Woodhead)

JUNIOR: It took Langdale to finally sort out in the ‘Silver Howe Chase’. 2nd and 3rd places after John INTERMEDIATE: Taylor had finished the season The first year of the Champion­ rather well. Ian returned from a ship was not quite as well sup­ good run in Italy to win the Lang­ ported as any of the previous three dale Junior Race from John and junior Championships and the become runner-up overall, reward team trophy was uncontested. for 3 years support of Junior fell Robin Bergstrand and Gareth Dev­ running with brother Carl. Adrian ine dominated the Championship Jones, in his first season on the and competed very well against fells, was consistent all season to Senior opposition. They were become FRA Junior Fell Running both in the U/20 England team in T h ird in (he Intermediates. Champion, whilst John Taylor the World Cup in Italy, finishing Konrad Manning (Photo: W. Bateson) S.H.R.A. winner, Dermott will be a force to reckon with next 2nd and 13th respectively. It was 1 R. Bergstrand, Roch. 198 M cG onigle, in the Lomonds of season. Robin Bergstrand who was most F ife (Photo: A. Kentleton) 2 G. Devine, P & B 171 Pudsey & Bramley had a good consistent over the season and 3 K. Manning, Clay. 165 turn-out of lads in most of the took the FRA Intermediate Cham­ 4 A. Schofield, Roch. 134 races and easily took the FRA pionship trophy. 5 J. Dermott, Horw. 126 LADIES: Junior Team Championship. The Championships are now to 6 P. Dugdale, Horw. 71 1: A. Curtis, Liv. 32 Two Juniors were in the U/20 be organised by Robin Bergstrand 7= S. Willis, Sadd. 44 2: C. Menhennet, Bell. 26 England Team for the World Cup for the FRA and I’m sure his en­ 7=J. Rutter, Clay. 44 3: M. McNee, Ayr 10 in Italy, Ian Dermott and Adrian thusiasm will ensure their suc­ 9 A. Mouncey, Sky. 43 4: C. Butler, Aberd. 8 Jones finishing 12th and 15th cess. Thanks to everyone who 10 I. Campbell, Horw. 41 VETERANS: respectively. helped me get the Championships 11 M. Wilson, Hall. 40 1: R. Shields, Loch. 64 Three Juniors, John Taylor, going, to organisers for co-opera- 12 = M. Fanning, Kes. 35 2: R. Blamire, Stew. 58 Chris Beadle and Geoff Hall, at­ ting and organising the events 12=P. Ratcliffe, Ross. 35 3: W. Gauld, Cam. 44 tended the Safety and Navigation and to Juniors and Intermediates 14 D. Gibbons, E.Ches. 34 4: D. Lord, Kint. 35 Course and had mixed fortunes for supporting the nominated 15 T. Donlan, B’burn, 29 9 FRA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Editor: Featured below are details ANNALONG HORSESHOE of 3 ‘A’ Category ‘overseas’ races, contributed by Ian Callister RACE GUIDE MOURNE MOUNTAINS NORTHERN IRELAND (A xnfell) and Brian Ervine (2 Irish SLIEVE BEARNAGH races). Come on, Welsh members, June or August (ig8 j: 28 June) MOURNE MOUNTAINS how about details of some of these AL/13m/5,500ft new long races in the Principality. NORTHERN IRELAND Record: 2.02.52 - Ian Parke, 1984 AXNFELL, ISLE OF MAN May or A u g u st (1987; 10 M a y ) Maps: O.S. 1:25,000 ‘Moume Early March AL/21m/7,000ft A M /im l 2,500ft Country’ Outdoor Pursuits Map, Record: 3.45.57 - Tony Varley. Record: 58.53 - Ian Parke, 1984. 1:50,000 Sheet 28 ‘The Mournes’ Map: O.S. 1:50,000, sheet 95, Maps: O.S. 1:25,000 ‘Mourne (First Series). Isle of Man. Country' Outdoor Pursuits Map, Course: Course: 1:50,000 Sheet 29 ‘The Mournes’ Start and finish: Start and Finish: (First Series). Annalong Valley Gates (357223) Axnfell picnic site (423837) Course: Ch. 1: Chimney Rock Mountain Ch. 1: Cronk-y-Vaare (412864) Start: Sheep Pens (293296) (364257) Ch. 2: Creg (346833) Ch. 1: GateonTrack (312303) Ch. 2: Slieve Commedagh Ch. 3: Colden (343843) Ch. 2: Slieve Bearnagh (313280) (346286) Ch. 4: Carraghyn (368849) Ch. 3: Slieve Meelmore (306287) Ch. 3: Cove Mountain (336270) Ch. 5: Beinn-y-Phott (389860) Ch. 4: Slieve Meelbeg (300279) Ch. 4: Slieve Lamagan (329260) Ch. 6: Stream junct. (384874) Finish: Corner of Forest near start. Ch. 5: Slieve Binnian (320234) Junior winner, Adrian Jones (86) Ch. 7: Snaefell (398881) Terrain: A grassy contour, then Terrain: Track to start, deep chasing P. Harlowe of Keswick Ch. 8: ClaghOuyr (414889) track to the Hare's Gap. A steep heather on Chimney Rock then (Photo: E. W oodhead) Ch. 9: Mines Chimney (431890) climb and descent of Beamagh, mostly short heather and grass Ch.10: SlieveOuyr (434880) then two smaller climbs of Meel­ with boulders on the descent 1: A. Jones, P & B 180 Ch.11: Cronk-y-Vaare (412864) more and Meelbeg. Rocky be­ from Lamagan. Five main climbs 2: I. Dermott, Horw. 177 Terrain: Heather and grass, steep tween Bearnagh and Meelmore, with good running in between. 3: J. Taylor, Holm. 168 descents and ascents. then grassy on Meelbeg. Track and road to finish. 4: E. Cotton, Kend. 156 Comments: Probably the best long 5: T. Gibson, Roch. 137 Comments: Handicap event with Comments: Excellent ‘A’ medium 6: S. Thompson, Clay. 131 interval starting times between with plenty of climbing. No navi­ race in Northern Ireland, covering 7: C. Dermott, Horw. 129 8.00 and 11.00 a.m. Competitors gational problems as the route the ‘Central Ridge’ of the high 8: B. Devine, Sky. 123 are asked to name a long race of follows the ‘Mourne Wall’ over Mournes. Excellent views over 9: C. Mustill, P & B 102 20 miles or longer (e.g. Wasdale, the Peaks. Often an all-Ireland the Mourne Range. Very low-key; 10: A. Lange, P & B 97 Welsh 1,000 metres) and their Championship race, but still Starts and finishes by the road­ 11: C. Harney, Bing. 80 usual time for that particular small and low key. Facilities - a side; No facilities. A real classic. 12: C. Beadle, Holm. 75 13: G. Hall, Holm. 67 race, to assist the handicapper. good stream to get washed in. 14: A. Preedy, Burn. 61 15: A. Orr, Clay. 55 1 Team: Pudsey & Bramley Ankle Injuries etc: HISTORY OF FELL RUNNING - A QUIZ 1 9 8 7 FRA JUNIOR The article on Ankle Injuries by Ewen Rennie AND INTERMEDIATE (Summer 1986) brought a large number of enquiries. Steve Hodg­ All the answers to this Quiz are somewhere in son has now changed address CHAMPIONSHIPS Bill Sm ith’s excellent book - ‘Stud M arks on the Summits’. and he can be contacted at: by Robin Bergstrand 3 Infirmary Close, Blackburn, 1: The first running of which race featured a dead heat between Commonwealth Medallists? The 1987 Junior and Intermediate Lancashire. He prefers to see runners in a con­ 2: Which classic fell race has been won by a World Mile Record Championships show a couple of Holder? Who was it? In which year did they win? changes from previous years. venient Clinic at Blackburn Infir­ 3: An Englishman running for a Scottish Club won an English Fell Firstly, the number of champion­ mary (free of charge) and if you Race as a Veteran. Who was he? Which race? ship races has been reduced from do write to him, please enclose 4: Don Ritchie is acknowledged as an ultra-supremo, but which fell 14 to 12 in both age groups, of aSA E. which the best 8 count towards race did he win in 1971? the final points total. This is in­ 5: Who was the first paid-up member of the FRA? tended to ease the commitment That’s unfair: 6: Who ‘likes a good steep hill so that I can get a walk now and again’? in terms of time, money and plain 7: Who took up fell running because ‘I’d always wanted to do cross hassle associated with comple­ Roger Boswell points out that country in the summer’? ting a full championship season, even if you are a Scottish native 8: The wife of which Fell Running Champion - a runner in her own as is the attempt to give a slightly and/or resident and a member of right - said ‘On the fell you always have the mountain to beat - and if better distribution of races. Sec­ the FRA, you still cannot count you happen to beat other people as well, then that’s a bonus’? ondly, the age groupings have towards the Scottish Champion­ 9: In 1962 one of the classic races had only one finisher? Who was he? been amended to come in line ship until you cough up a further W hich race? with those used by the Interna­ £1 membership subscription to 10: In which race did Jos Naylor start last but finish first? tional Mountain Racing Commit­ the SHRA - complaints to Robin tee - i.e. ages taken on January 1st 11: Who were the Colne Valley Fell Runners? (two names required). in the year of competition. Note Morris, please. 12: Who said that it’s ‘better to have been a has-been than a never-has- that the Junior event at the World been’? Cup is for those under 20 on Janu­ 13: Ron H ill’s first fell race victory was where and when? ary 1st in the year of competition. SfX discrimination: 14: How many consecutive victories did Jeff Norman have in the Regarding international selection, (a) Roger also points out that the Three Peaks? it is initially planned to select the Ladies’ record for the Ben Nevis 15: Who was runner-up at the ‘Ben’ five times in sixe years? first two eligible runners in the was missed out of the Race Guide 16: Who achieved simultaneous hat-tricks at Ben Nevis, Pendle and Intermediate championship and (Summer 1986). It is, of course, Burnsall? Which year? the leader of the Junior champi­ 1.43.25, set by Pauline Stuart 17: Jeff Norman’s first fell race victory was where and when? onship ‘as of right’. The fourth (formerly Haworth) in 1984. 18: Mike Short’s first fell race victory was where and when? team member will be selected after due consideration by the (b) John Blair-Fish points out 19: Harry W alker’s first fell race victory was where and when? selection committee. It is hoped that the statistical tests, using 20: How many consecutive victories did Harry Walker achieve at that a training weekend open to Dave Peck’s formula on the Pent- Edale Skyline? all under 21 fell runners can be land Skyline results (Fell Runner, 21: Who had won Marsden-to-Edale, Ben Lomond and Skiddaw organised this summer, where Summer 1986) are only valid for (amonst others) before he was tragically killed in a climbing accident? the emphasis will be on pleasant men. There was only one lady 22: In how many fell races has Darwen Tower featured? surroundings and socialising taking part, so that the hypothesis 23: W hich fell race has six white horses as a course marker? rather than intense workloads that men are more predictable 24: Which fell race in 1979 was won by a veteran with another veteran and competition - watch this than women cannot be proven in third, and sandwiched between them, a former World Junior record space! Correspondence on any holder? this case. aspect of the championships or 25: Which classic fell race was cancelled at the start line in 1980 under 21 fell running in general because of the weather conditions? is welcome at: 271 Heavygate Rd, Sheffield, S10 1QA. Answers on page 23 DAVE SMITH SPORTS Specialist Running Shop Express Post Free Mail Order Service SPACIOUS NEW SHOP - 3A WARDS END, HALIFAX (Tel: 0422 56602 or 64818 (home) with an increased range of goods and services. S h o e s for fell, road, track and country by Walsh, Reebok, Nike, Brooks, Ron Hill and Hi-Tec. Clothing and Accessories by Ron Hill, Sub 4, Reebok, Nike, Helly Hansen, Harvey Maps, Polisox, Sorbothane, Brooks, Casio, Troll and Winner. Special Services include: Range of ladies’ shoes and clothing; Re-soling of road and fell shoes; Provision of vests, snorts and other clothing to your club’s design (complete with printing). 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11 2 Vet 40: R. Wilby, B.I. 1.20.46; 3 Vet 1: J. Maitland, P. & B. 19.20 final checkpoint on the summit, 40: M. Edwards, Aber, 1.20.46:1 Vet 50: 2: A. Darby, Newp. 19.31 the cafe offers some stark relief R. Richardson, S.U. 1.22.56; 2 Vet 50: 3: M. Patterson, DPFR 19.39 before ‘it’s all downhill’ for the W. Gauld, Cam, 1.28.09; 1 Lady: H. 4: R. Pal lister, P&B, 20.36; 5: D. Hall, final 78 who actually completed RESULTS McNee, Ayr, 1.27.27; 2 Lady: C. Men- Kend, 20.41; 6: B. Brindle, Hor, 20.52; PEN-y-FAN Wales hennet, Bell, 1.34.08. the race. A hard race, but the tof­ 7: A. Trigg, Glos, 20.54; 8: A. Hulme, fees were good! Sue Walsh AS/3V2m/2,000ft 12 April 1986 Pen, 20.56; 1 Vet 40: D. Cartwright, 1:W. Bland, Kes. 3.37.27 1: G. Griffiths, Eryri 34.24 TIGERS F.R. England Pen, 21.00; 1 Lady: J. Johnson, D.Dale, 2: B. Brindle, Horw. 3.41.25 2: H. Griffiths, Eryri 34.26 13 May 1986 27.45: 1 Jun: S. Brooks, Bing, 20.37; 3: S. Hughes, Penn. 3.47.03 3: D. Roberts, Eryri 34.40 1: M. Patterson, DPFR 49.42 2 Jun: A. Jones, P&B, 20.41; 3 Jun: C. 4: F. Loftus, Horw, 3.51.06; 5:M. Hoffe, 4: D. Davies, Eryri (1 Vet 40) 34.47; 2: T. Tebb, DPFR 50.39 Mustill, P&B, 20.54; 4 (un: M. Peace, 5: H. Parry, Eryri (2 Vet 40) 35.19; 6: R. 3: A. Moffatt, DPFR 50.41 Bing, 21.14. CFR, 3.51.28; 6: H. Griffiths, Eryri, 3.53.00; 1 Vet 40: H. Parry, Ery. 4.13.25; Eagle, MDC, 35.28; 3 Vet 40: N. Fisher, 1 Vet 40: G. Berry, DPFR, 54.39; 2 Vet 40: N. Fisher, Eryri, 4.40.39; Eryri, 39.21; 1 Lady: S. Roberts, Eryri, 1 Lady: J. Smith, DPFR, 61.10. SARN HELEN Wales 1 Vet 50: A. Clarke, Eryri, 6.03.58; 44.54; 2 Lady: A. Bedwell, MDC, 46.29: CM/16m/3,000ft 1 June 1986 1 Lady: W. O'Neale, Kes, 4.13.56. 1 Vet 50: A. Clarke, Eryri, 49.27. DUMYAT Scotland 1: S. Tobin, Swan. 1.41.41 BS/4%m/l,200ft 14 May 1986 2: D. Davies, Eryri 1.43.39 GOODRICH England LLANGORSE LOOP Wales 1: S. Hale, Perth 33.30 3: D. Roberts, Aberd. 1.45.02 7 June 1986 AM/4m/l,900ft 13 April 1987 2: K. Cook, U/A 33.32 4: L. Williams, MDC, 1.46.03; 5:C. Bell 1: R. Tyle, Brom. 18.18 1: D. Davies, Eryri (1 Vet 40) 48.06 3: D. McGonigle, Dund. 33.40 Swan, 1.46.49; 6: K. Davies, Llan, 2: S. Brown, Chelt. 18.36 2: K. Hagley, DPFR 48.11 4: T. Mitchell, Fife, 34.34; 5: P. Dugdale, 1.47.10; 1 Lady: A. Franklin, MDC, 3: K. Willis, Chelt. 18.41 3: M. Jones, Eryri 48.34 Dund, 35.29; 6: M. Burton, Cam, 35.35; 2.05.02. 1 Vet 40: J. Potts, Birm, 19.48; 1 Vet 50: 4: L. Williams, MDC, 49.11; 5: A. And­ 1 Vet 40: T. Stapeley, Fife, 40.16; A. Sheldon, Glouc, 22.20; 1 Lady: rews, MDC, 49.56; 6: P. Hampson, 1 Junior: H. Duncan, Dollar, 41.41; SCOLTY Scotland S. Stirrup, Dups, 22.24. MDC, 50.45: 1 Vet 50: A. Clarke, Eryri, 1 Lady: H. McNee, Ayr, 43.35; 2 Lady: BS/5m/800ft 1 June 1986 65.34. E. Bilsborough, U/A, 50.54. 1: F. Clyne, Aberd. 30.30 2: C. Bell, U/A 31.49 ST.JOHN’S Isle of Man CRAIG DUNAIN Scotland GOATFELL Scotland 3: A. Farningham, Aberd. 32.03 AS/3m/900ft 7 June 1986 CM/6m/900ft 19 April 1986 AM/8m/2,500ft 17 May 1986 4 :1. Matheson, Aberd, 32.24; 1 Vet 40 1: K. Callister, Manx 23.49 1. N. Martin, Inv. 33.15 1:H. Jarrett, CFR 62.05 M. Edwards, Aberd, 34.58; 1 Vet 50 2: P. Cain, Bound. 24.17 2. G. Crawford, Inv. 34.58 2: D. McGonigle, Dund. 62.10 I. Morrison, Aberd, 41.50; 1 Lady M. McDonald, Aberd, 45.26. 3: J. Crellin, Manx 24.32 3. M. Jones, Eryri 48.34 3: J. Stevenson, Irv. 63.00 1 Vet: J. Tasker, Manx, 30.21. 4: R. Boswell. Loch., 35.33; 5 :1. Smith, 4: R. Hope, Carn, 63.12; 5: A. Faming- CAMPSIE Scotland Loch, 35.46:6: M. McQuade, C.R. 36.27: ham, Aberd, 65.22:6: M. Burton, Cam, DOLLAR Scotland AS/4m/l,500ft 1 June 1986 1 Jun: P. Slingsby, B.I. 36.54: 1 Vet: J. 65.40; 7: A. Styan, Holm, 65.41; 8: D. AM /5m /2,000ft 7 June 1986 Gardine, Loch, 38.46; 2 Vet: G. Fraser, 1: D. McGonigle, Dund.H. 27.39 O’Neill, Loch, 66.16; 9: P. Skelton, 1: D. McGonigle, Dund. 42.17 Inv, 39.04; 1 Lady: J. Wilson, Inv, 45.46 2: P. Dugdale, Dund.Un. 28.33 Cockm'th, 66.32; 10: M. Ogston, HBT, 2: A. Curtis, Liv. 42.59 66.53; 1 Vet: R. Blamire, Stew, 70.15; 3: H. Parry, Eryri (1 Vet) 29.20 3: A. Farningham, Aberd. 43.12 BLISCO DASH England 1 Lady: H. McNee, Ayr, 76.54. 4: R. Boswell, Loch, 29.30; 5: S. McKen- AS/5m/2,000ft 20 April 1986 drick, Irv, 29.42; 6: D. O’Neill, Loch, 4: R. Boswell, Loch, 43.41; 5: D. Bell, 1: R. Pilbeam, Kes 38.57 29.48; 7: A. Dytch, Clyd, 29.54; 8: R. Help, 43.47; 6: C. Bell, U/A, 44.08; 7: HUTTON ROOF England D. O'Neill, Loch, 44.26: 8: E. Paterson, 2: R. Whitfield, Ken 39.27 Morris, Cam, 30.00. BM/7m/l,300ft 24 May 1986 U/A, 44.40; 9: J. Blair-Fish, Car., 45.30; 3: C. Valentine, Kes 39.33 1: D. Hall, Ken. (rec) 47.49 10: M. Ogston, HBT, 45.33; 1 Vet: R. 4: D. McGonigle, Dund, 40.07; 5: J. OTLEY CHEVIN England 2: R. Rawlinson, Ross. 47.54 BS/3m/700ft 4 June 1986 Shields, Loch, 47.03:1 Lady: A. Curtis, Broxap, 41.14; 6: A. Styan, Holm, 41.30; Liv, 55.38; 2 Lady: C. Menhennet, Bell, 3: H. Jarrett, CFR 48.11 1: J. Sherban, Leeds 16.28 1 Vet: D. Spedding, Kes, 42.20; 1 Lady: 47.30. E. Wright, Amb, 59.12. 1 Vet 40: P. Hall, Barrow, 48.23; 1 Vet 50: T. Llewellyn, L.&M. 58.26; EDENFIELD England SNAEFELL Isle of Man 1 Lady: S. Exon, Stret, 59.00 (rec). WELSH 1,000m Wales BM/7m/l,600ft 8 June 1986 AS/5m/l ,900ft 23 April 1986 AL/21m/9,000ft 7 June 1986 This year’s race was held on a 1: H. Callister, Manx 44.05 B EN S OF JURA Scotland 160 eager runners, in various very warm, clear day. After a very 2: P. Clark, Manx 44.15 AL/16m/7,500ft 24 May 1986 stages of dress and undress raced slow start around the Cricket 3: T. Varley, Bound 44.22 1: D. Davies, Eryri (1 V40) 3.20.19 from the beach at Aber towards pitch, the field then headed up 1 Vet: R. Callister, Manx, 52.18. 2: B. Ashworth, Ross. 3.20.34 the Carneddau and dashed hap­ 3: D. Ratcliffe, Ross. 3.21.13 hazardly across th^ busy tourist the road towards the fell, where CEFN BACH Wales 4: A. Styan, Holm, 3.23.45; 5: A. Fam- traffic of the A55. The mad canter Geoff Gough took the lead, which BS/5m/l,000ft 27 April 1986 ingham, Aberd, 3.30.03; 6: P. Haines, only faltered as the cloud and he held all the way to the finish, 1: A. Darby, Newp. 40.27 Mand, 3.35.58; 7: J. Stevenson, Irv, mist level was reached at the foot being 41 secs, outside Shaun’s 2- 2: N. Webb, Newp. 41.20 3.38.32; 8: R. Boswell, Loch, 3.40.09: of Aber falls. Route choice seemed year-old record. Geoffrey Gough 9: A. Dytch, Clyd, 3.42.56; 10: J. Blair- 3: W. Hagley, DPFR 41.32 random and soon all were swal­ 1: G. Gough, B ’bum 42.57 4: P. Hampson, MDC, 41.36; 5: K. Page, Fish, Cam, 3.44.01; 2 Vet 40: C. Taylor, 2: S. Livesey, Ross. 43.24 Clay, 3.52.56; 3 Vet 40: D. Lord, Kin, lowed up! Many faltered at the Les.C, 42.09; 6: H. Parry, Eryri (1 Vet first navigational hurdle - notable 3: R. Ashworth, Ross. 44.06 40)42.23; 1 Lady:R. Parry, Eryri, 57.14. 3.59.05; 1 Vet 50: R. Richardson, S.U. 4.09.05; 2 V. 50: W. Gaul, Dam, 4.28.32; fell runners spent a fair bit of time 4: S. Hampson, Sale, 44.35; 5: H. Aspi- nall, Ross, 45.55; 1 Lady: C. Walking- TRANSFAN Wales 1 Lady: W. O’Neale, Keswick, 4.18.20; running round in circles whilst 2 Lady: S. Haines, York Univ., 4.50.31. ton, Horw, 53.57; 2 Lady: G. Darnell, AL/20m/8,000ft 3 May 1986 others made unexpected 180 deg­ Roch, 56.11. 1: D. Davies, Eryri (IV 40)3.39.30 ree turns on meeting up with VETS CAIRNPAPPLE RACE Scot 2: A. Belton, DPFR 3.49.50 known ‘local pilots’. Those that DUMGOYNE Scotland CM/6m/800ft 31 May 1986 3: P. Dixon, MDC 3.57.50 did appear on schedule at Ogwen AS/2m/l,050ft 11 June 1986 4: K. Hagley, DPFR, 3.59.05; 5: L. Wil­ 1: A. Adams, Dumb. 33.33 had a very wet, cold and windy 1: D. McGonigle, Dund. 20.33 liams, MDC, 3.59.45; 6: P. Hampson, 2: D. Fairweather, Law 34.28 traverse of the Carnedds. The 2: A. Curtis, Liv. 20.52 MDC, 4.07.13. 3:1. Leggatt, Liv. 35.37 tiring ‘boglands’ of the middle 3: M. Dean, C.R. 21.40 section, from Ogwen to Pen-y- 4: R. Morris, Cam, 22.07; 5: E.Paterson, SHINING TOR England SADDLEWORTH England Pass, were very wet, as usual, and Carn, 22.18; 6: J. Stevenson, Irv, 22.29; AS/5m/l,450ft 7 May 1986 AS/3m/950ft 1 June 1986 very heavy-going. Checkpoint G 1 Vet: R. Shields, Clyd, 23.15; 1 Lady: 1 J. Maitland, P&B 35.21 It was my first time at Saddleworth for most, is always a hit and miss H. McPherson, Kelv, 33.51. 2 J. Kershaw, Macc. 35.51 fell race, and, apart from the wet affair, but at least visibility im­ CASTLEWELLAN N. Ireland 3 J. Newns, Macc. 35.56 and misty conditions, I fully re­ proved and the runners began to AS/2m/650ft 12 June 1986 1 Vet: R. Wilde, Man. 36.27. commend it. Prizes well down spread out again. This year, the Castlewellan runner, Derek Ross, the field, first 15 men, drinks and BEN LOMOND Scotland river above the Gwryd was at a won his home town race on the fast results, all for £1 on day - AM/9m/3,192ft 10 May 1986 normal level and not chest deep strength of his uphill run, almost that’s fell racing!!! The course is 1: D. McGonigle, Dund. 1.09.31 as it was in 1985. The final sec­ 20 seconds clear of Davy Graham better than I expected with bags 2:M. Dean.C.R. 1.10.08 tion, Pen-y-Pass to Snowdon at the top, with the latter pulling of steep climb all runnable if 3: J. Stevenson, Irv. 1.10.56 summit, is mainly a good path back 15 seconds on the descent. you’re a ‘mountain goat’. A short 4: R. Hope, Cam, 1.11.22; 5: S. Hale, with some rocky sections. Fast Pauline McNulty surprised Jo­ ridge run before a nerve-testing Perth, 1.11.44; 6: P. Dugdale, Dund, travelling for some, but definitely anne McCrum to take the Ladies’ 1.12.57; 7:1. Davidson, Ed.Un, 1.13.08; descent from the obelisk, and a ‘Waterloo’ for others, especially Race. M. McNulty 8: R. Morris, Cam, 1.13.16; 9: M. Burton, back to Tanner’s waterside mill. the final zigzags before Crib y 1: D. Ross, Newc. 14.52 Cam, 1.13.25; 10: E. Paterson, U/A, The junior race was a shame in Ddysyl. Inevetibly, in wet wea­ 2: D. Graham, Bally 14.56 1.13.43; 11: M. Johnstone, Cam 1.15.26; that but for a short cut into the ther, the short Crib y Ddysyl to 3: A. Callan, Tolly 15.08 12: D. O'Neill, Loch, 1.15.39; 13: D. mill, Steven Brooks of Bingley Weir, Fife, 1.16.07; 14: B. Brindle, Hor, Snowdon stint feels very cold, 1 Vet: M. McNulty, Tolly, 15.16; 1.16.07; 15: S. McLeod, U/A, 1.16.27; would have set a new record. although the railway is a bonus 1 Lady: P. McNulty, E. & S., 25.00; 1 Vet 40: D. Lord, Kintyre, 1.18.44; D.Woodhead for ‘the train spotters!’ After the 2 Lady: J. McCrum, Tolly, 26.08. 12 GREAT HILL RACE England PATRICK Isle of Man CS/5m /600ft 21 June 1986 AM/llm/2,900ft 21 June 1986 Bob Shorrock won this race again 1: D. Woodhead, Horw. 1.36.42 RESULTS for the fifth time in six years. It's 2: T. Varley, Bound. 1.37.48 about time he had a challenger, 3: J. Crellin, Manx. 1.44.33 ENNERDALE England because he seems to win by big 1 Vet: R. Callister, Manx, 1.54.00. AL/23m/7,500ft 14 June 1986 margins, as if anyone daring to The weather was kind to the org­ beat him would be lynched by the anisers but tricky for competitors. JAMES BLACKLEY England villagers! Bob was running on his Hot, misty conditions and heavy 3m 21 June 1986 home ground, as was last year’s going underfoot combined to 1: R. Harbisher, Holm. 15.06 lady winner, Maureen Platt, who slow down the whole field. Only 2: A. Marsh, Holm. 15.28 lives almost at the start and finish 7 managed Gold and 12 Silver 3: A. Jones, P.&B. 15.58 of the race. However, she was 4: M. Prady, Glos, 16.10; 5: (. Taylor, standard times. Notable aspects pipped by Christine Cook and H olm , 16.12; 6; R. A squith, H olm , (1 were the large number of naviga­ there were no demonstrations. Vet) 16.19 ; 1 Jun: G. Hall, Holm , 16.25; tional errors, due to occasional The villagers always look forward 1 Lady: J. Johnson, D.Dale, 20.15. mist patches on the tops. Several to the event and this year the sun competitors did not retire and HIGHLAND CROSS RACE Scot. shone through clear skies, but return to base when requested to, 21 June 1986 there was a strong east wind, after arriving late at checkpoints. 1:G. Harper 3.42.34 which slowed down the times. This not only made race monitor­ 2: R. Boswell 3.50.03 Bob was l ‘/2 minutes behind his ing more complex, but involved 3: S. McKenzie 3.53.00 record. B. Richardson the volunteer checkpoint control­ 1: R. Shorrock, B ’burn 31.43 lers having to remain in position WEST HIGHLAND WAY Scot. 2: P. Dugdale, Horw. 32.25 95m 21 June 1986 for inordinate lengths of time! No 3 eq: A. Adams, Staffs 32.26 doubt the selfish desires of those 1:M. Hartley 18hrs47mins P. Campbell, Bolt. 32.26 2 eq: D. Kerr 25 hrs 24 mins responsible were satisfied, but at 5: P. Turner, Bolt, 32.52; 6: A. Selby. J. Newbigging the expense of others' inconven­ Bolt, 33.42; 7; S. Sunter, Horw, 33.53 ience and perhaps willingness to 8; M . A sp in all, Ross, 34.02; 1 Vet 40 help in future. We are sorry, but Above: Ladies winner, Winky D. K ay, Bolt, 34.42; 2 Vet 40: D. Lee EILDON 2 HILLS Scotland this event is not geared to accom­ O’Neale in the Ennerdale. Chor, 36.11; 1 Lady: C. Cook, 1CL, 42.26. A S/4m /l,400fl 21 June 1986 modate very slow competitors (Photo: A. Kentleton) 1: J. Maitland, Pud. 26.38 and closing times are published BUCKDEN PIKE England 2: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 26.39 Below: Billy Bland and Bob and available to all. Although A S/5m /l,500fl 21 June 1986 3: C. Donnelly, Eryri 26.51 Ashworth doing the ‘h okey some competitors may wish to 1: R. Rawlinson, Ross. 34.45 4: R.Pilbeam. Kes, 26.57; 5; M.Patterson kokey’ before the start o f the ‘carry on’, having been timed out, 2: R. Bloor, Liv. 35.06 DPFR, 27.31; 6: H. Griffiths, Eryri, Ennerdale. (Photo: J. Ulrick) 27.40; 7: S. Livesey, Ross, 27.43; 8: G. we as organisers have a continued 3: R. Ashworth, Ross. 35.16 4; D .R atcliffe, Ross, 35.40; 5: P.Harl- G ou gh , B'burn, 28.04; 9: R. Hope, responsibility for them until they owe, Kes, 35.52; 6: J. Verity, ASVAC, Carn. 28.07; 10: D. Bell, Help, 28.11; hand in their numbers at the fin-, 36.07; 7: D. C artw right, Pen, (1 V et 40), 11: G. Schofield. B'burn, 28.15; 12: D. ish - no statement by them on the 36.30; 8: K. Dobson. Bing, 36.44; 2 Vet McGonigle, Dund, 28.20; 13; S. fells can alter that. Committee 40; D. Beresford, C lay, 38.28; 3 Vet 40; Hughes, Pen, 28.23; 14: P. Barron, Kes, will be debating any further D. Weatherhead, Bing, 38.36; 1 Vet 50; 28.50; 15: G. Webb, Hal. 28.54; 1 Vet action on the issue. Having said B. Thompson, Aire, 50.28; 1 Lady: W. 40; P. H all, Barr, 29.02; 2 Vet 40: H. all that, it was a pleasure to orga­ O ’N eale, K es, 42.45; 2 Lady: R. Jones, Parry, Eryri, 29.28; 3 Vet 40: D. Sped- nise the event for the majority of Aire, 47.02; 1 U/18: C. Harney, Bing, d in g, Kes, 29.40; 1 Vet 50: W. Gauld, 39.57:1 U/21: A.Schofield, Roch, 37.10. Carn, 31.33. Sorry, no ladies' details. competitors, many of whom ex­ pressed their appreciation. D. Hughes 1: H. Symonds, Ken. 3.38.59 2: W. Bland, Kes. 3.42.50 3: J. Maitland, P.&B. 3.45.50 4: R. Ashworth, Ross, 3.46.29; 5: F. Loftus, H orw , 3.47.48; 6: P. Haines, Man, 3.57.25; 7; J.Broxap, Kes, 3.59.41; 8: B. Brindle, H orw, 4.00.42; 1 Vet 40: J. N uttall, C la y, 4.00.58; 2 Vet 40: D. D avies, Eryri, 4.14.31; 3 V et 40: J.Stout, CFR, 4.32.08; 1 Vet 50: J. Naylor, CFR, 4.01.38; 2 Vet 50: T. Sykes, Rochdale, 5.29.15; 1 Lady: W. O'Neale, Keswick, 5.12.47; 2 Lady: L. Lord, Clay, 5.17.32; OFFA’S DYKE Wales 3 Lady: S. Haines, York Univ, 5.22.28. 15m/2,000fl 15 June 1986 1: A. Darby, Newp. 1.32.52 SKIPTON England 2: S. Needs, Leic. 1.33.48 BS/4m/l,000fl 15 June 1986 3: P. Russell, Bourn. 1.34.17 1: M. Newby, Ross. 22.18 4: I. Manners, Slev, 1.34.43; 5: A. KNOCKLAYD N. Ireland Rogerson, Leic, 1.34.50; 6: T. Stone, Leic, 1.35.02; 1 Vet: B. Atkinson, Clev, BM/6m/l,700ft 15 June 1986 1.41.00. This year saw the return of the Knocklayd race, after an absence MUNCASTER England of several years due to access BM /10m /l,800ft 15 June 1986 difficulties. It starts from the sea­ 1:H. Jarrett, CFR 1.16.33 side town of Ballycastle and 2: M. Hoffe, CFR 1.17.11 climbs up through the forest on 3: P. Hall, Barr.(l Vet 40) 1.17.49 tracks, then on to the grassy dome­ 4: R. Bloor, Liv.U n, 1.18.40; 5: R. A sh ­ worth, Ross, 1.19.44; 6; M. Bagness, shaped summit. Ian Parke pushed A m b, 1.21.08; 2 V et 40: ). Bettinson, the pace in the sweltering heat of U /A, 1.32.56; 1 V et 50: D. Hughes, the forest and reached the summit CFR, 1.36.56; 1 Lady: V. Thornton, with a one minute lead over Jim K en d , 1.47.52. Patterson. Ian won comfortably as LOMONDS OF FIFE Scotland Jim’s route-finding error and sub­ 9m /2,000ft 15 June 1986 sequent 'tour' of the forest and 1:D. Bell, Help. 67.35 Ballycastle’s main street removed 2: D. McGonigle, Dund. 68.06 him quickly from second place. 3: D. O’Neill, Loch. 69.43 Brian Ervine 4: A. Farningham, Aberd, 69.47; 5: ). 1:1. Parke, Bally. 48.07 Stevenson, Irv, 70.58; 6: J. Blair-Fish, 2: D. Graham, Bally. 51.08 C arn, 71.03; 1 Vet: R. Shields, Loch, 3: D. Ross, Newc. 51.54 75.51; 2 Vet: J. Shields, Clyd, 75.57; 4:J. Hayes, Bally, 53.08; 1 Vet: J. Gibson, 1 Lady: A. Curtis, Liv, 86.28; 2 Lady: R. Hope (506), S. Hale (526), E. Rennie (463) and Bally, 51.05; 2 Vet: D. W atson, M oum e. C. Menhennet, Bell, 88.31. D. McGonigle (487) in the Lomonds of Fife. (Photo: A. Kentleton) 13 ELDWICK GALA England STAVELEY GALA England speculation started as to whether CS/3m/400ft 28 June 1986 CS/5m /500ft 29 June 1986 the course record could be broken. Incom e over expenditure - £5.46. 1: J. Robinson, Kes, 34.55 Soon enough, the lanky frame of Not, therefore, a spectacular fund­ M.A. came pounding down the RESULTS BLACK HILL Scotland precipitous lane and the space on PENDLE FELL RACE England raising event for Bingley Harriers, CS/5m /600ft 29 June 1986 the sideboard would not be empty (Pendle Grand Prix) or for the Gala Com m ittee’s chari­ 1: R. Hope, Carn. 26.46 for long. The course record, how­ N /l,500ft 22 June 1986 ties! But then, fund-raising for 2: J. Wilkinson, Mel. 29.17 ever, had escaped him and it was 1: M. Aspinall, Ross. 28.33 whatever purpose has never been a pity that nobody had been there 2: M. Smith, Burn. 28.43 high on the list of reasons for LAIRIG GHRU Scotland to make him try harder. 3: A. Chew, Clay. 29.11 organising the race. Moderately CL/28m /2,100ft 29 June 1986 1 Vet: D. Beresford, Clay, 31.23; successful as a contribution to 1: C. Youngson, Aberd. 3.43.28 Carol Walkington was a good 1 Lady: L. Lord, Clay, 35.16. fell-running by Bingley Harriers 2: P. Brookes, Loch (1 V.) 3.47.05 winner of the Ladies’ section, and Athletic Club - the uncrow­ 'MAD MILE’ England HOPE WAKES England even without the competition ded fell-race still has its place - Road/lm /550ft 25 June 1986 BS/4m/650ft 1 July 1986 from Sue Parkin, who has held the race attracting 65 runners this 1: C. Owen 6.49 The combination of a field of over (together!) the trophy for the last 2: M. Wood (16) 7.19 year. The race is still, as Bill 200 and blessed with yet another four years. The overall standard Sm ith describes it in ‘Stud Marks 3: S. Chipping (15) 7.21 glorious sunny evening, meant of the entrants was higher than on the Sum m its', a predominantly 4: D. Bewley (1 Vet) 7.27:1 Lady: E. S. for some hot competition for usual as well, and, from starting Singer, 9.20. 'local affair’ so it was pleasing to everyone (although very few the Tace to packing up after the see a strong Lancashire contin­ HOLCOME TOWER England prize presentation took only 1 gent from Horwich challenging availed themselves of a shower in BS/3m /700ft 25 June 1986 the nearby college to wash away hour and 5 mins. This was fol­ the Bingley club's virtual 1: P. Dugdale, Horw. 19.37 the sweat ‘men’ and perspiration lowed by the traditional race monopoly of the team prize. 1 Lady: D. Sharp, Spen. 24.41 ‘ladies’), not least amongst the down to the Buck Inn for a cele­ Nevertheless, notwithstanding P. strong field of vets. D. Jewell bration pint! J.R. Nixon SLIEVE BINNIAN N. Ireland Dugale’s fine run, the Horwich 1: M. Bishop, Staffs. 24.19 1: M. Aspinall, Ross. 15.32 AS/2m/2,000ft 26 June 1986 trio was not quite able to best the 2:M . Wilson, Hall. 24.33 2: P. Dugdale, Horw. 16.05 Davy Graham made it ‘3 in a row’ Bingley runners on the day. Bing­ 3: M. Farrell, Sheff. 25.12 3: G. Schofield, B'burn 16.08 on his favourite town hill at ley also made a clean sweep of 4: T. Chew, Clay, 16.33; 5: G. Read, Annalong, but was 6 seconds out­ 4: A . T rig, G los, 25.24; 5; R. Hand, the veteran prizes. Sheff, 25.39; 6; M. Patterson, DPFR, Roch, 16.36; 6: D. Ratcliffe, Ross, 16.40; side his own record. For once, the John Capenerhurst 25.50; 1 Vet: D. Cartwright, Pen, 26.51; 7: M. Bradshaw, Ross, 16.44; 8: S. Sun­ weather was very kind, although 1: P. Dugdale, Horw. 17.04 2 Vet: B. Toogood, DPFR, 27.06; 3 Vet: ter, H orw , 16.46; 9: H. A sp in all, Ross, the wind at the top would have 2: J. Verity, ASVAC 17.36 G. Berry, DPFR, 27.15; 1 Lady: W. Light- 16.48; 10: P. Irwin, Ross, 16.52; 1 Lady: C. W alkin gton , Horw, 21.08; 1 Vet: D. cut you in two and nobody hung 3: M. Crewe, Bing. 17.43 foot, DPFR, 30.25; 2 Lady: A Whatmore, Beresford, Clay, 17.42; 1 Jun: N. Duffy, around, opting for a quick return 4: M . Day, V all.S , 17.43; 5: D. Q uinlan, Tot, 34.16; 3 Lady: S. Boler.Pen, 34.37. Ross, 17.04. to the car park, which would Bing, (1 Vet 40) 18.13; 6: W. Dobson, COWPE England have done them proud if the race Bing, 18.23; 7: S. Sunter, Horw, 18.27; BS/2y2m/755ft 2 July 1986 had been an ‘up and down’ one. 8: P. C rew e, Bing, 18.39; 1 Vet 50: G. Mark Aspinall had to win the Y GARN Wales S p in k , Bing, 19.45; 1 Vet 60; R. M. McNulty Cowpe Hill Race trophy. His AS/2y2m/l,500ft 28 June 1986 1: D. Graham, Ball. 26.11 A pp leb y, Bing, 28.32; 1 Lady: R. Smith, Bing, 21.32 wife, Carol, said the sideboard Tropical conditions and Turkish 2: D. Ross, Newc. 26.42 wouldn’t be the same without it, bath temperatures in the village DALES TRAVERSE/WORLD 3: N. Douglas, Newc. 26.46 and so it was with this in mind hall after the event gave this WILDLIFE WALK England 1 Vet: M. McNulty, Tolly, 29.50; that Mark set the pace out of short, fierce, A-class race a 1 Lady: P. McNulty, E & S, 49.31. AL/25m /7,500ft 29 June 1986 Cowpe village. unique aura and Welsh Cham­ It must be a record for the York­ pionship contenders a monu­ CAIRNGORM Scotland shire Region, 837 walkers and 78 Local holidays had landed on mental thirst. Excellent climbing BM /10m /3,000ft 28 June 1986 runners set off at 8.30 and 10.30 different weeks this year and by Hevin Griffiths and veteran 1: M. McCulloch, Aberd. 1.21.40 respectively. I had to order more there was a subsequent increase Huw Parry gave them deserved 2: D. O'Neill, Loch. 1.25.36 food and drink and the weather in numbers. The weather was its wins in their classes. Although 3: R. Boswell, Loch. 1.27.42 was not helping, as it was a very usual self - a balmy summer even­ 4: J. M acRae, Loch, 1.27.55; 1 Vet: R. Andy Darby and Steve Hughes hot weekend, causing the check­ ing - and the ground was dry, Shields, Loch, 1.30.32. reduced the Eryri component of points a few problems with apart from that little brown boggy the top ten. Angela Carson (L) people dropping out. bit that everybody seemed to put GLENCAR TO GLENBEIGH and Arthur Clarke (vet o/50) Simon Townson at least one foot in! N/12m/3,800ft 28 June 1986 ensured the local club's domin­ 1:R. Whitfield 3.59.00 On the night, organisation was This was the second race in the ation of all classes. A soul- 2: A. Jones 4.02.00 ‘spot on', with an expert team All-Ireland series and the first destroying run: I’ve never seen so 3: F. Wheeler 4.21.00 from the Rossendale Harriers on championship race to be held in many blisters after a short race! 4: B. O ’Rourke, 4.31.00; 5; D. T hom p­ duty. There was even a finish the superb mountains of County son, 4.36.00; 6: R. Monk, 4.35.00; funnel on the field, from where D. Davies Kerry, in the far South West of 1 Lady: V . B rindle, 5.02.00; 2 Lady: L. we could seethe leaders dragging 1: H. Griffiths, Eryri 28.04 Ireland. There was a strong Nor­ Lord, 5.02.00. the brightly coloured streamer of 2: A. Darby, MDC 29.00 thern contingent, despite the 3: H. Parry, Eryri (1 Vet 40) 29.24 MT. FAMINE England runners towards the hidden sum­ very long journey involved. The 4: S. H ughes, Penn, 29.39; 5: D. Roberts, AS/5m/l,800ft 29 June 1986 mit of Top o'Leach on Hailstorm route followed a ridge with 9 Eryri, 29.50; 6: G. G riffiths, Ery, 30.05; I wish I had run in this race in­ Hill. A lone figure appeared back ‘tops’ and bounded by large 2 V et 40; D. D avies, Ery, 30.12; 1 Vet stead of having to organise it. The over the brow of the hill, with 50: A. Clarke, Ery, 40.37; 1 Lady: A. ‘coums’ to the east. Grass and atmosphere among the runners yards of blue sky behind and Carson, Ery, 33.28. short heather made for fast condi­ seem ed great, the relatively small tions underfoot, although there field (thank goodness) of 230 was were a few boggy sections. due to no advertising other than 1: G. McGrath, Bray 1.52.14 the FRA Calendar and, in fact, a 2: J. Patterson, Mourne 1.52.16 large field in a short race like this 3: J. Hayes, Bally 1.52.28 is disastrous. A1 Evans 4: J. Lenihan, Riocht, 1.52.29; 5: M. O'Hara, Ajax, 1.57.22; 6: B. Ervine, 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 29.23 Bally, 1.59.23; 1 Vet 40: D. Rankin, 2: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 39.49 M ourne, 2.04.49; 2 Vet 40: D. W atson, 3: R. Bergstrand, Roch (Int) 41.29 Mourne, 2.41.03; 1 Lady: ). Hegarty, 4: G. G ough, B'burn, 42.05; 5: G. Dev- Riocht, 3.02.24. ne, Sky, (2nd int.) 42.13; 6: G. Scho­ field, B'burn, 42.18; 7; R. Rawlinson, ST.JOHN'S Isle of Man Ross, 42.33; 8: M. Aspinall, Ross, 42.51; BS/4m/900ft 28th June 1986 9: P. Dugdale, Horw, (3rd int.) 42.53; 1; D. Woodhead, Horw. (rec.) 28.24 10: P. Irw in, Ross, 43.24; 1 Vet 40; D. 2: K. Callister, M anx. 32.13 C artw right, Pen, 43.50; 2 V et 40: D. 3: M . C ow bourne, M anx. 34.16 K ay, Bolt, 44.24; 3 Vet 40; G. Berry, 1 Lady: E. Woodhead, Clay, 47.45. DPFR, 47.28; 1 Vet 50: G. Barrass, Sky, 51.03; 2 Vet 50: G. Brass, Clay, 52.46; 3 FALKLAND Scotland Vet 50: W. Smith, Clay, 54.51; 1 Lady: A S/3m /l,200ft 29 June 1986 D. Ellerton, Newc, 51.48; 2 Lady: C. 1: R. Morris, Carn. 20.26 Crofts, DPFR, 53.26; 3 Lady: W. Light- 2: C. Bell, Dund. 20.34 foot, DPFR, 55.33; 1 U/18: A . Jones, P & 1 Vet: M. Edwards, Aberd, 22.24; B, 45.15; 2 U/18: I. Dermott, Horw, 1 Lady: C. Butler, Aberd, 29.38. 48.12; 3 U/18: C. Dermott, Horw, 49.03. Prize winners at the Dales Traverse (Photo: S. Townson) 14 with a good run for 9th position 8: J. M aitland, P&B, 17.50; 9: H. A sp ­ LOUGHRIGG England and Alex Smith, showing some inall, Ross, 17.51; 10: P. Irwin, Ross, AM /6m/2,000ft 13 July 1986 recovery to form after a broken 17.55; 3 U/18: M. Rice, Tod, 18.24; 1: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 41.38 ankly, ran well for 17th. 1 Vet 40: G. Brooks, Bing, 19.29; 2 Vet RESULTS 40: P. Kelly, Ross, 20.11; 3 Vet 40: C. BAMFORD England CRAIG Y LLAN Wales G le d h ill, H olm , 20.19, 1 Vet 50: T. BS/3m /600ft 16 July 1986 A S/2m /l,000ft 5 July 1986 Carol Haigh was up against the Sykes, Roch, 22.57; 1 Lady: L. Lord, Roy Bailey was the pre-race fav­ This short, steep, attractive race Ladies' world champion moun­ Clay, 22.34; 2 Lady: S. Watson, Vall.S, ourite for this one, but he only takes place in the afternoon after tain runner, Olivia Gruener, a 23.29; 3 Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, 24.00. just managed to hold off the chal­ the local Village Carnival, has German, who recently put up a DRINNAHILLY N. Ireland lenge of Micah Wilson, who was lots of spectators and atmosphere. good marathon time of 2 hrs. 38 mins. Despite leading over the AS/iy4m/750ft 10 July 1986 rapidly gaining ground on the The ‘Griffiths boys’ use this hill first 4 km, Carol could not hold Wet conditions made the times run-in. as part of their training ground so the slowest in the race’s five year 1: R. Bailey, B in g . 20.25 Gruener as she moved ahead on it’s not surprising that they were history, but exciting nonetheless, the climb. Their respective times 2: M. Wilson, Hall. 20.29 first and second. 'Eryri', the local of 48 mins. 26 secs, and 50 mins. with Derek Ross eventually hold­ 3: M. Farrell, Shep. 21.00 club, took the first 10 places and 4: A . M arshall, Scun, 2 1.14; 5: D. Ibbot­ 08 secs, were minutes faster thaning off Davy Graham and Veteran two of those were vets! son, G loss, 2 1.3 1; 6: R. A sq uith, Holm any woman had run the course Mike McNulty producing the fas­ test descent to take 3rd position. (1 Vet) 21.37; 2 Vet: D. Cartwright, If you have not run this race, 1 before. Pen, 22.07; 3 Vet: G. Berry, DPFR, 22.35; suggest you pencil it in your race Joanne McCrum won the Ladies' Switzerland are to stage the 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, 22.35; 2 Lady: diary for next year. A. Clarke race, but the 1982 record by A. Whatmore, Tot, 27.26; 3 Lady: J. 1987 World Cup in the same area 1: H. Griffiths, Ery. 13.27 Armagh's Geraldine Finnegan, Trickett, Hall, 28.00. on the Danis mountain, so the 2: G. Griffiths, Ery. 13.32 then aged 15, still stands. The experience gained should prove K IN N ISID E England 3: H. Parry, Ery (1 Vet 40) 14.39 race lives up to its unofficial bil­ invaluable, especially with AM/8m/2,000ft 19 July 1986 4: D. Roberts, Ery, 15.01; 2 Vet 40: N. ling in the July edition of ‘The F isher, Ery. 16.05; 1 V et 50: R. Evans, regard to the altitude and its Fell Runner’ which stated that 1: D. Lee. CFR 1.08.06 Pres, 20.49; 1 Lady: A. Carson, Ery, effects. Danny Hughes the race was Britain’s second 2: D. H all, Kend. 1.08.51 17.24. RESULTS: steepest and anyone who doubts 3: H. Jarrett, CFR 1.09.46 MAMORE Scotland it, why not give it a try? Stephen 4: G. C lu cas, CFR. 1.09.55; 1 Vet: M. Men: Hudson, U/A, 1.15.05; 2 Vet: J. Stout, CM /16m /l,500ft 5 July 1986 Rice was a clear winner in the 1: Fauste Bonzi, Verona 42.57 CFR, 1.15.50. 1: S. McLeod, U/A, 1.48.04 2: A. Valicella 43.45 Juveniles’ three-quarter mile 2: D. O’Neill, Loch, 1.49.54 3: D. Cartridge 43.47 event, with Lauranne McAlister INGLEBOROUGH England 3: R Shields, Loch (V 40) 1.53.39 9: R. Owen, 45.08;17: A. Smith, 46.39; the fastest girl. AM/7m/2,000fl 19 July 1986 4: ). S h ield s, C lyd , (2 Vet 40), 1.55.00; 2 V et 50; D. H ughes; 55.22 1: D. Ross, Newc. 12.16 1: C. Moore, Bing. (rec) 4 4 .3 6 5: R. B osw ell, Loch, 1.56.49; 6; A. Ladies: 2: D. Graham, Bally 12.19 2: H. Symonds, Kend. 4 5 .4 5 S h a w , R och, (3 V et 40), 1.58.25; 1 Vet 1 :0 . G ruener; 28.26; 2: C. H aigh, 50.08 3: M. McNulty, Tolly (1 V) 12.26 3: Patterson, DPFR 46.19 50: A. Heaton, Clay. M. 1 Lady: f. McCrum, Tolly, 17.54. 4: R. A sh w orth , Ross, 46.41; 5; R. RAS GUTO NYTH BRAN Wales KNOCK Scotland Whitfield, Kend, 46.51; 6: K. West SAUNDERS LAKELAND M.M. BM/7m/l,300ft 5 July 1986 CS/3m/350ft 7 July 1986 Bord, 47.33; 7: S. Barlow, Horw, 47.37 30m/9,000ft 12 July 1986 1: A. Darby, Newp. 39.38 1: G. Crawford, Spring. 18.24 8: P. Irwin, Ross, 47.51; 9: D W oodhead 1: D. Ratcliffe 11.59.00 2: N. Webb, Newp. 42.09 2:1. Howie, Perth 18.25 Horw, 48.11; 10: G. Webb, Hal, 48.15 2: A. Falkener 14.15.00 1 Vet 40: P. Hall, Barr, 48.43; 2 Vet 40 3: L. Williams, MDC, 43.10 3: P. Cartwright, FVH (1 V) 19.10 R. Wadeley, Barr, 49.48; 3 Vet 40: H 4: K. Page, Les.C, 43.40; 5; J. W ilson, 3: P. Sydney 14.38.00 P inkerton, L & M , 50.37: 1 Vet 50: G M DC, 44.01; 6: P. M iles, Club 69,44.31; HATHERSAGE England Spink, Bing, 53.44; 1 Lady: L. Lord 1 Vet 40: M. Owen, 3 RRW, 46.40; 1 WASDALE England BS/4m/380ft 7 July 1986 Clay, 57.47; 2 Lady: S. Watson, Vall.S V et 50; E. A lexis, Les.C, 51.26; 1 Lady: Micah Wilson won for the second AL/21m/9,000ft 12 July 1986 62.58; 3 Lady: J Makinson. Clay, 63.41 C. Dewhirst, Card, 52.46. year in succession, finishing 1: W. Bland, Kes. 3.42.31 1 U/18: M. Peace, Bing, 22.59; 2 U/18 BRADDA Isle of Man comfortably ahead of Robin 2: H. Symonds, Kend. 3.47.16 J Taylor, Holm, 23.14; 3 U/18: A (ones AL/15m/4,000ft 6 July 1986 Hall. He, in turn only just held 3: A. Ligema, CFR 3.53.11 P&B, 24.05; 4 U/18: A. Preedy, Burn 1: D. Davies, Eryri (1 V.) 2.06.32 off the challenge of Tony Marshall, 4: ). M aitland, P&B, 3.54.10; 5: C. 24.21. Valentine, Kes, 3.54.10; 6: M. Rigby, 2: D. Woodhead, Horw. 2.08.07 a newcomer to these parts, who Amb, 3.56.02; 7: ). Blair-Fish, Cam, SNOWDON England 3: T. Varley, Bound. 2.14.41 must have been pleased with his 4.01.58; 8: D. Davies, Eryri, 4.02.02; AM/10m/3,300ft 19 July 1986 4; P. Stott, Eryri, 2.19.39. performance, if he does all his 9: F. Loftus, Horw, 4.02.53; 10: P. Irwin, 1 : 1 Bortoluzzi, CFS Italia 1.0 4 .2 4 training in Lincolnshire - or per­ MOFFATT CHASE Scotland Ross, 4.03.21; 11: C. Donnelly, Eryri, 2: J. Lineham, Eire 1.0 4 .3 4 haps they have got EEC potato 4.05.32; 12: G. Read, Roch, 4.08.43; 13: AL/18m/5,000ft 6 July 1986 3: 1 .0 5 .1 4 N. Lanaghan, Kes, 4.09.15; 14: S. M Simonetti, CFS Italia mountains out there! 4: C. D onn elly, Scot, 1.05.16; 5: D. Car­ 1: J. Maitland, P & B 2.42.37 Livesey, Ross, 4.11.17; 15: Nixon, 1: M. Wilson, Hall. 20.40 J. tridge, Eng, 1.05.36; 6: R. Pilbeam , 2: J. Blair-Fish, Carn. 2.45.58 H orw , 4 .16 .17; 1 V et 40: D. Davies, 2: R. Hall, Sheff. 21.06 Eng, 1.06.01; 7: F. Stern, Austria, 3: D. McGonigle, Dund. 2.46.37 Eryri, 4.02.02; 2 Vet 40: T. M cDonald, 3: A. Marshall, Scun. 21.07 1.06.17; 8: S. Livesey, Eng, 1.07.05; 4: C. Valentine, Kes, 2.47.17; 5: ). Bing, 4.33.21; 3 Vet 40: J. N uttall, Clay, 4: D. Ibbotson, Gloss, 21.30; 5: A. Mof- 9: G. Radler, W .Ger, 1.07.52; 10: G. Nixon, Horw, 2.51.08; 6: A. Curtis, 4.33.40; 1 Vet 50: G. Brass, Clay, fatt, DPFR, 22.12; 6: R. Bradley, Holm, McGrath, Eire, 1.07.52; 11: H Griffiths, Liv, 2.52.48; 1 Vet: R. Blamire, Stew, 4.40.37; 2 Vet 50: W. Gauld, Cam, 22.20; 1 Vet: D. Trickett, Hall, 22.26; 2 .(L) C ym ru, 1.08.38; 12: R. Bryson, Eire, 2.57.40; 1 Lady:S Haines, York, 3.30.13. 5.02.15; 1 Lady: A. Carson, Eryri, Vet: D. Cartwright, Pen, 22.38; 3 Vet: 1.09.02; 13: A Adams, Staf.M, 1.09.06; 4.36.47 (rec); 2 Lady: S. Quirk, Kend, G. Berry, DPFR, 22.38; 1 Lady: S. 14: A Darby, Cymru, 1.09.20; 15: D. DANIS Switzerland 4.43.10. 6 July 1986 Quirk, Kend, 26.12. McGonigle, Scot, 1.09.34; 16: D. Bell, Starting in the town of Lenzerheide THURLSTONE England Scot, 1.09.47; 17: P. Bowler, Staf.M, 1.10.09; 18: W. Millinger, Austria, SCRABO TOWER N. Ireland CS/4m/400ft 12 July 1986 at 1,475 metres and climbing part 1.10.29; 19: A. Baldassar, CFS Italia, way up the Danis Mountain to a BS/3m/750ft 9 July 1986 1: P. Dugdale, Horw. 20.50 Starting on the outskirts of New- 1.10.34; 20: R. Owen, Eng, 1.10.38; height of 1,520 metres, the race 2: S. Carey, Sheff.Un. 20.54 1 Vet: H. Parry, Eryri, 1.13.34; 2 Vet: P. tonards, the race climbs Scrabo bore little resemblance to an 3: R. Leaf, Hall. 21.29 Coleman, Vaux, 1.18.15; 3 Vet: N. Can- English fell race - no descent and Hill, descends on paths then 4: S. Curran, Saif, 21.39; 5: B. Hilton, tilon, Lut, 1.19.06; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, little rough going underfoot. climbs up to the tower again for a Leeds, 21.45; 6: W. Domeney, Sheff. Holm, 1.14.36 (rec.). AC, 21.51; 7: N. Holliday, Leeds, 21.53; However, the climb was demand­ second lap, before descending to 8: N. Smith. Leeds, 22.01; 1 Vet 40: R. CRAIG BHEAG Scotland ing enough at that altitude, most the finish. There is usually a good Asquith, Holm, 22.17; 2 Vet 40; D. CS/5m /900ft 19 July 1986 of it being concentrated into the turn-out of local road runners as the race is almost exclusively on Trickett, Hall, 23.02; 1 Lady: L. Ever- 1: A . McGee, GEC (rec) 3 3 .5 3 last 7 km. ington, Stret, 23.58. paths and tracks, except for the 2: D. O’Neill, Loch. 3 5 .1 1 Fortunately, the race day steep climb up to the tower. 3: D. Weir, Fife 3 5 .4 3 dawned wet and cool - typical 1:1. Parke, Bally. 20.12 MYTHOLMROYD England 4: E. Patterson, Carn, 37.17; 5: P. English weather! After a fast 2: J. Hayes, Bally. 20.18 BM /7m /l,350ft 12 July 1986 H um e, D und.R, 37.34; 6: R. D avidson, early pace, Bonzi, Valicella and 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 45.56 Dund.R, 37.40; 1 Vet: R. Shields, Loch, 3: J. Patterson, Mourne 20.28 37.51:1 Lady: M. Muir, Dund.R, 45.37. Gotti (Italy) and Cartridge broke 1 Vet: A. Gray, Bally, 22.28. 2: D. Ibbotson, Gloss. 48.55 3: B. Brindle, Horw. 49.19 away as a group. Bonzi slowly STOODLEY PIKE England drew away, to leave the other 4: S. Sunter, Horw, 49.23; 5: G. Gough, BS/3m/700ft 9 July 1986 B’burn, 41.31; D, Woodhead, Horw, three fighting for minor places. In 1: M. Aspinall, Ross. 16.56 a desperately close sprint finish, 49.35; 7: J. Hornby, Spen, 29.37; 1 Vet 2: R. Rawlinson, Ross. 17.28 40: J. Norman, Alt, 50.31; 1 Vet 50; D. world uphill champion, Valicella, 3: A. Adams, Staffs. 17.33 Lawson, Bing, 50.42; 1 Lady: B. Car­ edged into 2nd place, with Cart­ 4: M . Peace, Bing, (1 U/18) 17.37; 5; A. ney, Bing, 61.23; 2 Lady: S. Watson, ridge 2 seconds behind in 3rd Peace, Bing, (2 U/18) 17.42; 6: G. Read, Vall.S, 63.31; 3 Lady:). Slattery, Bing. place. Ray Owen dug in hard Roch, 17.46; 7: A. Sladen, Saif, 17.48; 72.30. 15 H OW NOT TO PREDICT YOUR FINISH TIME THE SONG OF THE BULLFROG, by Dave Ellison THE SCENT OF THE NIKE I was interested to read Dave Peck’s article on ‘A statistical analysis of British Fell Races’. A few years ago, I attempted a similar analysis by B ill Bentail with a rather smaller selection of races (see the table), with two ideas in mind; one was to try and answer Andy Styan’s question about how We are indebted to the Nike Shoe Corporation for not reading this best to grade Fell Races; and the other was to try and find a better article before we printed it. Naismith's formula. Interest in this had arisen from reading an article ‘So to that karsi where stout Trowbridge sags, about world records for flat races, which showed a very good relation His limpid nikes athwart the straw-strewn fla ts’. between the distance of a race and its record time; knowing the J.B. Edwards (1863 - ) distance, you could predict the record time to within two or three per Thus, with intuitive insight, did the Bard of Tideswell so poignantly cent. So naturally, I wondered if I could also find an equivalent encapsulate the spirit of 19th century England. That he should employ formula for fell races, much as Dave Peck has done. In fact, I took it what seems to be an American metaphor requires some explanation. further than Dave did, breaking down each race into various sections Nowadays, the Deadly Nike- thee to thy quarters and re-bok of flat (yes! there is some in most races), downhill, runnable-up and wort has virtually disappeared thyself e’er I set me hand to thy walkable-up, the last two being somewhat subjective judgements. But from our hedgerows, thanks, say bare bahoodie! ’, even though such to no avail; I couldn’t find a good formula - that is, one that would give some, to chemical farming meth­ an outburst might rob him perm­ a prediction to better than 10% for all races. ods, to 10 years of Conservative anently of the other French intro­ You will see in the table that I record time depends more stron­ government says the BBC. But duction, his ‘droit de Seigneur’. have given two distances and gly on height climbed than dis­ from the Dark right up to the Mid­ (Before any Guardian readers get heights for each race; the ones in tance run. Then I tried Dave’s dle Ages and beyond, in isolated too excited about sexism, I can brackets are from the 1986 FRA method, and found to predict win­ villages, maidens would wind relate that, on a visit to New Eng­ Calendar and the others the ‘ac­ ning time, the formula is: distance the flowers into garlands, hang­ land in 1980, my wife remarked curate’ ones. These merit some multiplied by 1.7; add height ing these around their necks in comment. First, the FRA Calendar multiplied by .02 and subtract 7. that some of the serving wenches cannot be relied on for accuracy. The error using this is about 10%. the Springtime as a primitive, but ‘niked a bit’, even then.) You have only to check from year His numbers were 5.4, .012 and 9 highly effective method of birth to year to see that different dist­ respectively, which means each control. Rampant indeed was the "M ances and heights are often given mile takes 5.4 minutes, and to squire that was not repelled, if (una'.™ K one for the same race (e.g. see the climb 1,000ft, 12 minutes - more not rendered totally impotent, by \ IT'S FReMCH.1 various Langdale entries) and realistic values than mine. How­ 1 pis y the fragrance of the noxious 11 \ TMietvma^ ) these are not due to change of ever, since climbing is such a weed. (The word ‘noxious’ de­ courses. The record times are major factor, it seems reasonable rives from the past participle of sometimes incorrect (Ben Lo­ not to use the total distance in the the verb ‘to nike’.) mond in 1986 Calendar). It isn’t formula, but instead to exclude lEinwwil • flaij mir unknown for the start times to be the distance involved in climbing. The earliest references to the “ A » wrong as many a frustrated Lang­ For example, if the distance of the offensive and defensive powers • "U cS »iU iVfc. dale racer will remember; nor race is 10 miles, 4 of which in­ of the Nikewort can be found in even closing dates for entries! volve climbing, then count the SI the works of Chaucer, a writer American Folk Hero, Johannes However, many of these may be race distance as 6 in the revised Nijksied, or Johnny Nikeseed as no more than typographical err­ formula. Unfortunately, whilst who overcame the curse of total ors. What is more concerning is the formula appeared to predict dyslexia to produce numerous he became known, took off about that some of the distances and better, the time for a mile became stories, many of them in paper­ this time with his little bag and heights have been measured in­ 2.3 minutes with 22 minutes back editions. Surely, though, travelled west, reaching Oregon. correctly and this might well needed for climbing 1000ft; rather Shakespeare was chronologically There he planted acre upon acre affect the ABC categorisation of more unrealistic. In fact, I tried off-side when he wrote, in of Nikewort, believing, with some races used by the FRA in the rules several other formulae (like break­ ‘Merchant of Venice’: justification, that this would for competition. The discrepan­ ing the races into up, down and ‘ ...... in such a N ike secure the solitude he sought. He cies from the ‘accurate’ values are flat distances) and other combin­ had reckoned on neither the often considerable, as you can see ations of height and distances, TroiJus methinks mounted the dormant season of the plant nor from the table (see in particular but to no avail. I didn’t consider Troyan walls, the Borrowdale and Langdale as many races as Dave, which may And shied his sole tow ard the the sheer guts and determination distances). The accurate values possibly render my results less ac­ Chrisian tents of the American Pioneer. New are ones 1 obtained by pains­ curate. However, to consider more Where Cressid lav that N ight’. settlements sprang up around taking measurement from 1:25,000 races in the detail I used is impos­ Characteristically, this poetic him in a single winter and the OS maps, using a pencil to copy sibly time-consuming. licence was to prove prophetic. New Oregonians were soon to the course on to the straight edge So, what can you conclude have set up their first ‘Ole’ of a piece of paper, and then using The 17th century saw the from all this? Unlike flat races, factory, producing ‘Genooine a ruler to measure the distances advent of the fireplace. Before there is no simple and accurate Nikrotic Smoking Mixture’ for from that. I know of no better way; that time, the ‘social indiscretions’ formula for predicting record which they found a steady sale measuring wheels skid on the times. The reason may well be of men and beasts, consequent paper; pieces of thread stretch; amongst the Red Indians. Whole that the types of terrain (bog, upon natural process of digestion, nylon fishing line isn’t flexible tribes perished. stone, heather, pathless, snow, were wafted towards heaven via enough. etc.) is important and this can't be great holes in the ceiling. In set­ These ‘industrialists’ adopted Dave seemed to be unaware of incorporated in a formula. Or, ting up their New England homes as their trademark ‘a streamlined the unreliability of the FRA data. again, it might be that several for­ in the ‘modern’ manner, i.e. with yellow cloud, sharpened at one mulae are needed - one for short This means, for example, that his confined rooms and fireplaces, end to penetrate the nostrils’ as feet/mile for Wansfell (500) is in­ races, another for medium and so the designer put it. Many years on; but, this begins to make life a the Pilgrim Fathers introduced to correct, the true value being nearer later, when the Fruit of the Nike 570, making the Wansfell a much bit complicated. Secondly, height America new social problems tougher race! It also means that and distance alone are not accu­ made more objectionable by the was first applied to shoe technol­ his prediction formula might not rate guides for indicating the unaccustomed high-fibre diet ogy (by squeezing the juices into be as reliable as he thought, toughness or otherwise of a race. they were compelled to eat, the orthotic insoles under pres­ though this is probably not so Record times seem to be one of having not yet brought their edi­ sure) this symbol was placed on important. As I said earlier, I the best indicators. In fact, all this ble meat animals, their cows and the sidewall of every shoe prod­ points to the usefulness of the strained to squeeze an accurate sheep, from Scrooby with them. uced, not only in Oregon but in formula from the data but failed Race Guides that have been inclu­ their colony of South Korea. (I, like Dave, also used multiple ded in the FRA mag. recently. When a Pilgrim, having invited regression). First, I found that some chums around for pie and A pioneer Lady Jogger, Ms prayers, declared: ‘We’re going to Rhoda Schumacher, was wearing lift the roof tonight, Brothers!’ he a well used pair of the Oregon Race Record Distance Height Feet/Mile meant exactly that. The arrival of products in 1962, when she was mins secs miles feet the French brought the ‘etiquette stopped in her tracksuit by no Wansfell 18 56 2.2 (3) 1250 (1250) 570 nouvelle’ to this raw country. less than five citizens of dusky Blisco 36 54 3.9 (5) 1970 (2000) 500 Now at a party, such as that des­ hue, demanding that she hand Skiddaw 62 18 9.4 (9) 2780 (2700) 300 cribed, the host, sensing that one over the Sachs 5th Avenue alarm Fairfield 68 30 9.4 0 ) 3290 (3000) 350 of his honoured guests had recen­ clock she always carried with her Kentmere 80 49 10.9 (12) 3190 (3300) 290 tly vented his appreciation of the to time her circumnavigations of Langdale 115 03 11.8 (16) 4960 (4000) 420 Indian Corn Stew, was required the New York Hilton building. Borrowdale 154 38 14.8 (17) 6540 (6500) 440 to glare at the nearest servant girl Her Presidential Citation tells us: Table of record times, heights and distances and bellow; ‘Ods Bodkins, ‘With commendable coolness, (The figures in brackets are from FRA Calendar 1986) Wench! Thou nikest! Hence, with typifiying the American charac­ 16 ter, Ms. Schumacher stooped, dramatically for the camera and youth of the North East. His yel­ A Nike at the Opera. (Filmscript to ok o ff her left Nike and stuffed whining that the only thing Mr. low jersey with the words ‘PUT Hitchcock, Ludwig von.); it, without prior ceremony, into Reagan had brought to the table YER FEET WHERE YER NOSE The Training of Sniffer Dogs. the first fa c e that confronted her. was - his old Nikes. He was, they WAS, MARRAS’ eloquently rea­ Police Gazette, March 1981; T hen pirouetting on her stock­ declared, hell-bent on his plan to ches those of tender years whose How to Revive a Niked Sniffer Dog ing ed toe, she brought the right float a giant balloon 200 miles up inclinations are Nikrophilic. Police Gazette, July 1981. foot upwards and outwards, over the Soviet Union, filled with Now, what, do you suppose, are And then, if you still intend to much in the manner of an ice undiluted Nike Essence. At the the FBI planting in Nikeragua? wear shoes from Oregon, even dancer, and wafted it beneath the touch of a button, if his research Footnotes: after having read the foregoing, noses of the others.’ was successful, a laser beam R Airsoles is registered as a trade­ here are some hints to reduce the would pierce the balloon and mark of the Nike Shoe Corp., risks: bring it down on the peace-loving Oregon, USA. armament workers of their coun­ * Ods Bodkins are no longer in try, a disaster that would make production but a few pairs, regret­ Chernobyl, Aids and even the tably only in very large sizes, are Karrimor Mountain Marathon still in stock at Pete Bland Sports, look ‘like Trotski-Bear's Piknik'. Kendal. “Honi soit qui mal y pong!" BIBLIOGRAPHY yelled Mr. Reagan from the steps, The Slopshed Lad. Edwards J.B. giving the V-sign. "Airsoles R!" (after HousmanJ; replied Mr. Solyachin. A Nike on the Bare Mountain. But we must not be complacent. Smith W. (after Moussorgsky); Shoe Sniffing, despite Mrs. Nancy They Don’t Make Shoes Like The New York Times of October Reagan’s belated efforts, has They Used To. Farton, Dolly; 10th, reported that "one escaped, already reached Keswick, we are The Compleat Wangler. Nijksied, J; GOVERNMENT WARNING: one was comatosed but three were told, and could still reach civil­ Top Secret File of US Strategic NOW WASH YOUR HANDS Plans for the Nineties. News o f D.O.A. at the Manhattan Hospital ised Europe. (If you think some­ for Distressed Gentlefolk by the one in your family sniffs shoes, the World, 2.11.86; time officer Hooligan of the fourth phone Esther Ranzid on 0494 - Nikrophilia, Scourge of the Eigh­ ties Scheissmensch, John B.IIIM.D. precinct got them there”. 685310.) Further Reading: New Yorkers went mad! Much Courageously, Steve Tram shredded paper was cast down recently came out into the open, The Song of the Bullfrog, the upon Ms Schumacher as she was declaring “I was a teen-age Shoe Scent of the Nike. Edwards J.B. ; driven through the city to receive Sniffer”. Now he devotes a great On Golden Pong. (Filmscript the Freedom of The Big Apple. deal of his energy into countering Fonda, J. and Tram, Steve); Not the Nike, Josephine. Cart- Politically, it was hot stuff. Hither­ the effects of the scourge on the to silent, middle aged, middle land, B.; class Americans took to the streets with posters bearing defiant EIGHTEEN MINUTES ON COTTER END KESWICK BABY BOOM legends. ‘SNIFF EM OUT’, ‘RAISE by Nri/ Shuttlcworth A STINK' and, more significantly -WAS IT WORTH IT? ‘NIKE EM'. At last year’s Keswick Awards’ by Hugh Symonds Night a number of the ladies spor­ On Saturday, September 20th, I had arranged to go for an hour’s run ted 'lumps’ in various stages of before breakfast. Paul Tusan and I were just heading for the slopes of development. Then my girl friend Winder, when Paul told me that there was a race near the Moorcock wondered if it was a condition Inn in the afternoon. Paul had been working with Steve Carr (Kendal peculiar to Keswick, fell runners athlete) and so he was well informed about races other than those or an air or water-borne epidemic? listed in the FRA calendar. I felt eager for a race and Pauline and I Subsequently, the FRA Newsletter had already planned to go to the annual Moorcock Show. Local reported on this epidemic and in shows provide a lot of entertainment for the family and the fell race would be a bonus. That Saturday morning, I felt committed to racing the course of time these lumps that afternoon, even though I realised that the race would be a so- disappeared. called ‘professional’ one. The run towards the Howgills was curtailed, The Keswick Community, bus­ The Pentagon got the message. as I wanted to save some energy so Paul and I settled for a gentle ily knitting in the meantime, has hour's run on the footpaths close to Sedbergh. The Dow Jones Index soared as now welcomed: the public read how a million The show was close to our understand and they even Martin Baron, an 8lb 6V2OZ son to pairs of Nikes had been ordered home in Grisedale. The previous more contusedconfused now since the Pete and Anetta; twelve months I had spent most 'for our gallant and hard pressed recent articles in the Gazette on of my spare time converting a the Professional-Amateur ban­ Zindzi Gervaise and Vita Raine boys in Viet Nam’. They reasoned barn into a home with views over ning and not banning of me since Creswell, twin girls 4lb 5oz each that not even the malodorous the local hills. I had done dozens the Moorcock Show. to Tony and Veronia; Viet Pong could withstand an all- of runs over the hills close to the Now, four weeks later, I hear Jenny Kruger, a 6lb girl to Steve out, all-American Nikelean Moorcock Inn and this made me that I am banned from the sport in and Sandra: offensive. They reckoned with­ feel entitled to have a race. I had which I have taken part for eigh­ Robin Stone, a 7lb boy to Dave out the prevailing windthat felt a great urge to do races that I teen years. So far, this has meant and Lisa; knew I shouldn't do before now always blew, it seemed, towards the missing of a cross country Matthew Stuart, a 5lb 15oz boy to at Killington Sports and Sedbergh race in Skipton. I don’t mind, Saigon. Worse, the leaves fell Gala. I had resisted the temptation Kenny and Pauline. from the trees, revealing the sad eighteen minutes on Cotter End to do these, because I had always There is no shortage of wool in spectacle of groups of US troops was more worthwhile but I will had another race lined up within mind if I am not reinstated before the Keswick environs for these huddled together cross legged days. This time, I couldn't resist. I Wansfell. If I went to watch, the children. Perhaps in the next cen­ and sometimes cross eyed, pass­ just had to join in and race up the temptation to race would be too tury there will be no shortage of ing a warm, wet running shoe fell. I checked the course out and high and then what would hap­ champions. Meanwhile, happy around to each other, in their turn appreciated the course-planner's pen? It would have been simpler knitting, ladies. pressing it eagerly to their faces route over Cotter End. I jogged to if I had put a stopwatch on the the start and found a few athletes race up Cotter End and then to (Thanks to Tony Cresswell for and exclaiming: “Jeez! Is that who I knew and thought would ever COOL!” As the intrusive TV follow later and try to break the information.) be at the top end of the field. I time. Then the people at the show cameras were to show to their asked them how they felt about Ed: I h o p e Ken Russell does not unhappy families back home, an would really think that I, or it, me racing. One said "I'd rather was nuts. When I am at the Moor­ fin d out. epidemic of Shoe Sniffing had you raced than stood and wat­ cock next week, I will be drinking struck the Marine Corps. A few ched”, and others expressed to the fell. months later the Americans with­ enthusiasm for extra competition. drew, totally. But the Americans My mind was now in no doubt, so Editor: Hugh was reinstated just I picked up a number and did the b efo re Benson Knott, but why did are nothing if not resilient. As deed. For a change the locals I he need to be? If he had won at recently as September this year, knew were not asking me why I Copeland Chase on 9th Novem­ Mr. Gorbachev and his entire didn’t race on Saturday. After ber, he could have accepted the Peace-Making Committee reeled five years I have become tired of cash awarded and called it ‘travel­ out of the Conference building in explaining why I couldn't race ling expenses’. Who says honesty Reekjavik, his eyes watering Winder on Saturday. They don't pays? 17 MORE LONG DISTANCE CHALLENGES Location Challenge Distance Time Holder LONG DISTANCE Glencoe Extended 19m/12,000ft 10.54 Ros Evans Scotland round of 17 maj. peaks, (nee Coats) Glencoe 5 Munros (on a 19.9.81 NEWS cold, windy, misty day) 1986 saw a number of the L.D. Challenge Records broken. These are detailed below, together with details of other L.D. Lochaber Charlie’s Round 56m/25,000ft. 23.58 Charlie Scotland (Circumlocation 24 Munros Ramsey Challenge Records not previously listed. Ben Nevis/ 9/10.7.80 Team performance of the year was probably that of Holmfirth Loch Treig) Harriers, who managed to get their organisational act together Lochaber Mamore Round 22m/10,500ft 7.02 Colin by lowering the Pennine Way 24-man relay record to 29 hours Scotland 11 Munros + Donnelly 07 minutes. 6 tops Jos Naylor reduced Alan Heaton’s ‘All the Wainwrights' to 7 Torridon Torridon Trio 20m/12,500ft. 6.55 Martin days, taking only 33 hours rest in the process. Whilst Philip Scotland (Eighe, Liathach Moran & Alligan) 27.10.85 Dixon reduced the Brecon Beacons Traverse record to 18 hours 02 minutes, mention should also be made of Frank Yates’ Scotland Southern 380m/82,000ft 11 days Colin successful round in 20 hours 46 minutes, conducted through­ Upland 2,000’s 130 summits cont. Donnelly over 2,000ft. Spring ’81 out in pouring rain, poor visibility and gale force winds. The Winter Bob Graham round has at last been achieved - by N. Ireland Mourne 2,000's Start/Finish: 7.34 Brian Circuit N’castle. Ervine Selwyn Wright and John Brockbank in a time of 23 hours 06 15 peaks. minutes, Steve Parr in 23 hours 26 minutes and Martin Stone in 28m/12,500ft. a solo, unsupported time of 23 hours 41 minutes. N. Ireland Traverse of From Binnian 6.00 Brian Performance(s) of the year must be that of Del Davies in Mourne 2,000's School to Leit- Ervine lowering the Cuillin Ridge record with Paul Stott. Obviously rum Lodge. 15 peaks. he was not content at finishing 1st British V.40, 11th British 23m/10,000ft. Senior Man, 1st Welsh V.40, 2nd Welsh Senior Man, 3rd Eng­ lish V.40, and 18th English Senior Man in the respective cham­ Yorkshire Yorkshire 115m 29.11.40 Peter 2,000’s Simpson pionships! He also won the Bradda on the Isle of Man and numerous other races - How come you didn't place in the Irish championships, Del? No wonder there's no skin on those feet! UPDATE OF PREY[OUSLY LISTED RECORDS Location Challenge Distance, etc. Time Holder Lake All the 391m/121,000ft 7 days, Jos Naylor District the Wainwrights 214 peaks 1 hour 25 mins. Scotland Cuillin Ridge 3.49 Del Davies (Paul Stott lmin longer on same attempt) N Scotland Scottish 4,000’s 83m 21.39 Martin Stone Snowdonic Welsh Class. 61m/28,000ft 23.16 Chris Round Bolshaw, Ed. Thurrell S. Wales Brecon Beacon 88m/15,000ft 18.02 Philip Traverse Dixon

THE BOB GRAHAM 24 HOUR CLUB REUNION DINNER

Over 300 members and friends of the Club, for his performance in the Bob Graham Club attended climbing all the peaks listed in the biennial reunion dinner held the Wainwright Guides to the on 11 October 1986 at Shap Wells Lakeland Fells in just over 9 days. Hotel. This year 69 people achie­ The guest of honour, Eva Graham, Del Davies (Photo: E. Woodhead) ved the round of 42 peaks in 24 niece of Bob Graham, made the hours, and they, together with presentation. the 54 successful contenders in A limited number of copies of BRECON BEACONS TRAVERSE 1985, were presented with certifi­ the booklet “The Story of the Bob cates of membership by Peter Graham Round” are available Since 1983, when Andrew Lewsley and I made the inaugural sub-24 Knott and Bill Smith, author of price £1.25 (inclusive of postage) hour crossing (88 miles, 32 major peaks, 16,000ft of climbing over the "Stud Marks on the Summit”. from F. Rogerson, Tether’s End, Carmarthen Fan, Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains), The total membership is now Lindeth, Windermere, Cumbria there have been 10 attempts of which 4 have been successful. In view 446 which includes 19 females. LA23 3NH. of the number of enquiries (57) the number of attempts has been, The trophy for the ‘Achievement N.B. The list of new members perhaps, a little disappointing. of the Year’ was awarded to Alan will be printed in the next ‘Fell The list is now as follows: Heaton, the very first member of Runner'. Derek Fisher and Andrew Lewsley 21.43 1983 Colin Brooke and Tony Wimbush 22.56 1985 Philip Dixon 18.02 1986 Frank Yates 20.46 1986 How about some more contenders? For further details, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, please contact: Derek Fisher, 8 Highcroft Road, NEWPORT, Gwent NP9 5EG (Tel: 0633 211316) 18 THE 1 9 8 6 KARRIMOR-GALLOWAY REVISITED THE TRANS-SNOWDONIA RELAY by Selwyn W right 13th/14th June, 1986 Ten years have passed since the 1976 M.M. in Galloway and that experience has remained indelibly etched as one of life’s great (OR FRANK’S WELSH DO) traumas. The crossing in the dark of the 4fl deep Dargall River in the by Jim Barrott midst of an electric storm followed by an hour’s torchless plod through drainage ditches towards the twinkling lights of the Loch Conceived in the fertile part of Frank Sykes’ mind, the objects of the Dee mid-way camp, will always be a vivid memory of my first Kar- exercise were simple: rimor. The pitching of our apology for a tent a foot below the loch’s (1) To run in relay from the southern tip of the Snowdonia National waterline and the discovery of three boxes of moribund matches amid Park to the northern tip, visiting all the park's separate 2,500ft the remainder of our soaking gear, led to great feats of stoicism mountain summits on the way. exemplified by my treasured statement: “Ah well, I wasn’t hungry, (2) For the 14 pairs of runners, a dozen support drivers and a horde anyway.” Oh, the resilience of youth! of wives and kids to have a bloody good time. Of course, it couldn’t be that by the disappearance of my wife, Both were achieved and, as far as we know, no-one has bothered to do bad again; and those extra ten who was plucked from my side it before, so maybe our modest effort can be claimed as a record. If that years of carefully garnered moun- and dumped unceremoniously is so, then I am sure a larger club can destroy it - but who cares - we had taincraft would surely lead some 10 yards closer to the cliff a marvellous time on the year’s warmest, sunniest weekend. inexorably to a safer, more suc­ edge, towards which the storm The logistics of the weekend were obviously complicated, with 14 cessful if less memorable conclu­ was driving us. I stood up to pairs of runners setting off from points dotted all over Snowdonia, sion this time. Well, don’t you remonstrate and a gust made off over a period of 24 hours, all requiring transport back to various camp believe it. We set up camp on the with my overtrousers - the seams sites. Our club, Saddleworth Runners, only has about 50 active adult Friday night in a rainstorm of which it simply unzipped - members, so it was a big undertaking that involved virtually every­ which was still in full flight the leaving them flapping sail-like one’s participation. And therein lies the essence of what turned out to following morning. That first round my legs. Further efforts be a great club get-together - Involvement. look at the bleakness of Saturday were of no avail and we simply morning brought all the pain of reefed in the sheets, battened A further complicating factor was the need for the relay to finish as the previous visit flooding back down the hatches and ran before close as possible to 6.30 Saturday evening, so we could all get on with in minute detail. And soon we the storm - finding ourselves ev­ the important business of eating and drinking at the barbecue planned were in amongst it and it was real entually in Glen Trool along with for that night in Penmaenmawr. It became apparent by about 5.00 a.m. again. The great tufted mounds of sundry other misadventurers. on Saturday morning that this was not going to happen, because the clag was down and the night Legs had taken longer than anticipated. marsh grass, with their crevasse- We put the tent up by Bruce’s Therefore, a decision was made to send Leg 8 off before the Leg 7 pair like chasms between: the deep­ Stone. I had remembered from had arrived. This has obviously been allowed for in the calculation of est, thickest heather in Britain: ten years before that here was the total time elapsed. Do I hear cries of "This is just not cricket"? Well, to the fierce rocky outcrops barring only piece of flat, dry, sheltered be honest, we don’t really give a damn. You couldn’t excpect the last progress in any useful direction. ground in Galloway. Bruce didn’t pair to come steaming home to find all the grub's been eaten and And above all, the great sodden, seem to mind us being there and everyone's gone off to the pub. oozing, spongy black mass of only made a nominal charge in water which sprang to meet every the morning. Don't know what he The bare facts and figures of the relay do not convey the enormous footfall. used his Stone for. Did he, I enjoyment gained by all who took part. And the memories - such as Before the day was halfway wonder, admire the view from standing on top of Aran Fawddwy near midnight, looking down on through, the joys and freedoms of the top of it? Or perhaps it was his wave after wave of moonlit clouds below - and then the terryifying fell running were replaced in the wont to kip under it. Being a big descent in the dark through those same clouds with the light from the mind’s eye by the alternative lad, he maybe fired it across the head torches bouncing back from the mist into our faces. temptations of such challenges as Loch with his catapult. But no, Get your club organised and run the route. Or even better, do a indoor bowling, darts and snoo­ could it be that from this very ker, each of which I would have different one somewhere else. boulder dangled the famous Our total distance/ascent/time was 116m/35,000ft/26hrs 24mins. exchanged with enduring relish spider of Scottish folklore - from for the predicament of the mom­ this very rock that Robert the Now Frank, what have you got planned for next year? ent. Alas, it was not to be, and it Bruce went to win back his became clear that a repeat perfor­ kingdom? Ay, there’s the lesson early mountainous sections, in­ mance of our nightmarish cross­ to be learned: “If at first you don’t WEST HIGHLAND ing of the Dargall was necessary. cluding the Devil's Staircase, succeed, try, try and try again.” Glencoe, with the track and road The bloody river was deeper and Speaking of which, in another WAY-RELAYRUN swifter than ever, and to use the runners getting their opportuni­ ten years the Karrimor Mountain ties over the more level sections. financial terminology, my assets Marathon will, no doubt, find jisf May, 1986 became liquid and later frozen. itself back in Galloway and we’ll On 31st May, 1986, heavily laden, Due to an ‘unscheduled diver­ Interest was low and an early get the chance to bite the dreaded waterproof clad backpackers, sion’ by a couple of the Club's withdrawal was indicated, as cherry once more. But not me - splashing along Scotland’s first experienced and accomplished good fell runners should in these I’ve seen the weather forecast. official long distance footpath, road runners (they couldn't find circumstances, however, we The West Highland Way, were the white lines!) eight miles soldiered on - tightening our NIGHT ON A GALLOWAY HILL somewhat taken aback by the distance and a couple of hundred belts and increasing productivity. W ra p p ed in a patch of flapping nylon sudden appearance and rapid feet ascent were added to the run. We achieved the second check­ Pegged into a Scottish bog, disappearance of panting men Restrictions associated with lam­ point and then, quite quickly, the Tw o bodies shivvery-fingered boxes of moist (and a woman!) dressed only in bing around Conic Hill, Loch third, and life began to assume a Lomondside also complicated matches. shorts, vests and running shoes, rosier hue. It was about this time heading in a southerly direction. the effort, but the runners on the that The Galloway produced the Tired by far too much for temper, final leg of the relay were wel­ final trump card of her corporate Consigned aching feet to a clammy When Stirling-based Central comed into Milngavie just before planning strategy and threw a Cold dampness of sleeping bag: Region A.C. veteran hill runner, 10.00 p.m. by several drunken force 13 gale at us. Climbing on to Resigned shattered minds to a clammy Tony Halpin suggested a relay revellers and a couple of Club Merrick, it strengthened all the Cold drowsing. A n d ever the rain run of the W.H.W. “For charity, officials - 14 hours and 56 minutes and to promote the Club”, it time - around about Kentmere ’83 A n d wind pelted to dislodge after the commencement of the run seemed like a good idea. Sadly, force, but it was after reaching the From such a hold on life; from Glen Nevis that morning. summit and attempting to desc­ an extremely wet Spring resulted These two bodies resisting. Total Distance Covered: end the north ridge, that it attai­ in very soft, heavy conditions for most of the runners. 103 miles; ned its ferocious crescendo. Cam e the morning bright and blue Total Height Ascended: My wife and I sat down at this Creaking limbs anew Organiser, and participant, 8.300 feet (approx.) point and, as the British do, we A m id a squelch of sock and Halpin decided that the course Time taken: began to discuss the weather. 1 Eyes raised blinking to the sky, from Fort W illiam to Milngavie, a 14 hrs. 56 mins. say discuss, but in actual fact, it Tw o bodies stood suberb of Glasgow, should be was an exercise in lip-reading, as divided into nine sections and Shell shocked . . . in disarray the eardrums were rendered that the nominated runner for totally ineffective by the great Smiling wide across a sunny day. each section should be accom­ monstrous beast of a wind bear- panied by a back-up runner in ng down on us out of Greenland. Selwyn Wright case of accident. The more exper­ The conversation was interrupted November, igyb ienced hill runners tackled the 19 CUILLIN RIDGE RECORD BROKEN Paul Stott and myself, both members of Eryri Harriers, went up to Scotland after the Gategill Race and, after doing a bit of rock climbing on the Sunday evening and Monday, went over to Skye to have a crack at the Cuillin Ridge record. Apart from the early morning midges, Tuesday proved to be an ideal day for the attempt - clear and sunny - in fact a bit on the warm side as we toiled up to the summit ofGars-bheinn to start our run at 10.10 a.m. We followed the route as described by Andy Hyslop, visiting all the Munro summits and principal peaks and climbing solo on the graded rock sections. By the time we had reached the top of the Inaccessible Pinnacle, we were 2 minutes down on Hyslop’s time, mainly due to poor route choice, out to Sg Dubh Mor and other minor accidents. After the Inn Pinn, we made up on time and by the time we reached Bruache na Frithe, it began to dawn on us that we had a good chance of finishing under 4 hrs. We made good time up to Basteir tooth but became separated on the way to the summit of Am Basteir, both of us making our way to the top of this peak by different V.S. boulder problems! Thereafter I had a slight lead on Paul, though we were both on the big chimney below the final ridge of Gillean together. I arrived on the summit of Gillean at 1.59.30, Paul hard on my heels a minute later. We compared times on our synchronised watches, did some calculations and lay about on the top for a while, chatting to some other walkers. Eventually we made our way back to Sligachan via the Pinnacle Ridge of Gillean. Time: D. Davies 3.49.30; Paul Stott 1 minute longer. Date: August 12th 1986. Incidentally, both Paul and myself had done the ridge before, myself most recently in 1984, when I did a rapid solo traverse in a comparable Paul Stott being chased by Del Davies at the Bradda Fell Race time but missed out some peaks. Del Davies (Photo: E. Woodhead)

Through Carlisle and onto the NOR ANY DROP TO DRINK A74, he couldn’t get lost now, so Steve slept as well. About an Mike W allis hour later, both of us woke, sec­ onds later the car stopped. Maybe The morning call came far too early - 4.30 a.m. Mrs. Morris had got up 555 miles on one tank of diesel to make us a breakfast of tea and toast, but the offer of scrambled eggs was a bit too hopeful, and only 6 was turned down. miles short of a service station. The three of us had decided to 1,035), we’d hired an Escort 1.6 Luckily, we were at a junction on cover the 3 British Peaks, all in 24 diesel; this proved to be ideal, the M74 and flagged a car down hours, not for any particular both in performance and econ­ and the driver took Steve to get reason, nor to break any records, omy (but not THAT good!). some fuel. We’d only lost IV2 but just to do it. Taking turns at driving, navi­ hours so we were back on course, After travelling down to Llan- gating and sleeping, we reached with our target now in sight. the Lakes at 11.30 a.m. parking at beris on the Friday night and It was cooler as we arrived at Wasdale Head campsite. By now sampling the ‘local’ beer, we now Fort William at 8.00 p.m. Taking there was no hiding from the sun; found ourselves ready to go at the faster Stirling to Crianlarich its full strength burning and no 5.20 a.m. from the station car road, we’d seen patches of snow wind to cool us. Having drenched park. I only hoped that we’d trav­ on the peaks at about 3,500! How ourselves in the stream, it was elled to Wales better than the much would still be on Nevis? then a very steady jog up Scafell Tetley bitter had. Equipped with Superb views approaching, and Pike, following LingmellGill and camera and spare T-shirts, we set through, Glen Coe; the thrill of onto Mickledore. After 5 minutes (L t o R): M ike W allace, M ic k Buckland off, proud in our Clayton vests. the mountains around us renewed we were dry and parched, but and Steve Whittaker at the top o f The first 100 yards through the our enthusiasm. village were the best, fresh legs above the gill there was no more B en N e v is (Photo: M. Wallace) and a bounce in the run: but no water. Again, an hour to the top, 8.15 p.m. and we set off up the one to witness it. Then we hit this and although clear, the views tourist path feeling strong, but The air was still and the evening hill! The road out of the village were lost in the heavy heat haze, this was only the excitement; the warm, we’d reached our goal; all and up through the trees was the with it only just possible to make full day soon began to take its 3 British Peaks within the hours toughest on the Snowden climb. out the form of Great Gable. toll. Walkers were making their of daylight; to finish just a % of an Having faced reality early on, a On the descent, we met up with way down in the gloom of the hour run back to the car. Thoughts steady pace was then set for the evening, a heavy mist forming in of hitting Fort William to toast remainder. a fellow Harrier, he was at Mickle­ dore, ready to assist in Bob Mit­ the glen. the occasion were not to be; I was The weather was fine, with ch ell’s attempt at the Bob Graham Somewhere beyond Red Bum knackered, Mick had just run over Steve’s foot in the car, and only the early morning mist to Round. We did not envy him; to on the slog up the steepest sec­ clear away. The route up the complete the round on such a hot tion, I bonlced. Steve carried on everywhere was shut. tourist track was an easy, gentle day would be a great feat of en­ ahead, gathering strength from A superb weekend, thanks to gradient all the way, but with durance. Further down, we met 3 my weakness, Mick stayed and Steve Whittaker and Mick Buck- nothing to drink, all streams had lads, also on the 3 peaks. They’d forced me on up, from one cairn land with kind permission of dried up. Approaching the final set off at 4.00 a.m. up Ben Nevis, to the next. This was a bonk of the Helen and Karen. pull to the top, we started seeing we exchanged traffic and road 4th category (‘Fell Runner' walkers. Not just the odd one or works details, wished them luck January 1986) - stark raving two, but packs of them, and the and carried on. bonkers. I felt bad, rumours that I first train hadn’t run either! ate orange peel are perhaps true, Reaching a crowded summit in By now it was really hot, a dip but grass, I’ll deny - although exactly one hour, the view was in tne gill to cool off, then on to who’s ever seen a sheep bonk? spectacular; clouds in the Scotland. The question of food (except Welshmen). valleys, the sun just breaking now arose - all those lovely through the mist and below us butties supplied by Mick, Steve had reached the summit the full Snowdon horseshoe and waiting to be eaten, but unusual long before Mick and myself, at Llyn Llydaw. Beautiful, but with for all 3 of us - no one had any 10.30 p.m. There was no celebra­ no time to admire it, just a quick appetite. So, having stopped at tory snowball fight, even though photo and we were off. 5 miles Maryport to buy anything cold the north cliff still possessed a downhill to the car and the north. and wet, we continued with Mick cornice (no Mick, not an ice On the road by 7.00 a.m. driving. By now, spirits were cream). An Australian took our through Betws-Y-Coed to the low. I slept in the back, feeling photo, he was due to stay the coastal route, heading for Was­ sick with the heat, waking only to night on the summit, and nearly dale Head. Because of the high drink the water we carried, a dif­ lost all his provisions to our mile-age of the weekend ftotal ficult task with Mick at the wheel. ravenous trio. 20 torches and made good time Cooling temperatures saw Rod HALIFAX ATTEMPT ON along the banks of the river. They Sutcliffe disappear up through were treated to the spectacle of the woods, with a fixed glazed PENNINE WAY 8 MAN RELAY Cauldron Snout - a narrow catar­ stare on his face. Perfect weather conditions saw Geoff Winder leaving Edale at act of water sweeping over jagged Two hours into the run, he was 04.00 hrs. on Saturday morning, June 28th, 1986 on the section to the rocks. On over the moors and met on the Cheviot Border by A58. He tapped Garry Webb on the shoulder and then proceeded to High Cup Nick giving a dramatic Keith, who ran with him all the collapse into a heap in the heather. Geoff had the company, for part of view of the Lake District Moun- way to the finish at Kirk Yetholm. his section, of the Holmfirth Harriers, attempting the shortest time for ns in the distance. A marvellous finish was assured the route of approx. 29 hrs. Geoff’s time for his section was some 31 The run to Dufton was followed when Rod and Keith charged out mins. faster than Clayton, so a new record had been set. by the long climb up to Cross Fell, of the growing darkness onto the Garry had a fine run but suf- this. They rallied strongly over the at 2,930 ft, the highest point on village green at 11.48 p.m. Rod fered from the heat through Cow­ last 6 miles to Hardrow and the Pennine Way. The pleasant broke the record for this section ling. He recovered to make a arrived at the ‘Green Dragon’ at easterly breeze helped keep the in a time of 4 hrs 21 mins, 8 mins storming run over Pinhaw Beacon 7.20 p.m. with the excellent time runners cool and they were trea­ better than the Clayton best. and finished at the Gargrave of 5 hrs. 42 mins. ted to magnificent views on their Overall, the Harriers’ time was ascent. The old miners' track Bridge changeover point in 4 hrs. Paul Frechette and Richard just not good enough to beat the from Cross Fell seemed never- 53 mins., just 6 mins. slower than Dyson were the next pair away record of 41 hrs 29 mins. Our ag­ ending, but finally they arrived at Clayton’s time for the section, the and they disappeared into the gregate time was 43 hrs 48 mins. Garrigill, 7 hrs 32 mins after heat was beginning to tell!! cooling evening, ready to climb leaving Middleton. The weekend was a great suc­ Paul Daley and Keith Midgley, Great Shunner Fell - the highest cess and maybe next year we can Peter Lynch and Nigel Quick- wearing hats and kerchiefs as peak on the Pennine Way so far. do just that little bit better!! ley disappeared and in mounting protection from the sun, set off at Their route took them through Peter White a brisk pace, with the temperature Thwaite, and past the famous temperatures found the going climbing into the 80’s as they Tan Hill Inn. difficult on their hot valley run. They were met at Hadrian’s Wall climbed over Malham Moor, A navigation problem some Fountains Fell and Pen-y-Ghent by Keith and Paul, who ran with two miles from Middleton-in- them to the changeover point at and arrived at Horton-in-Ribbles- Teesdale in the dark lost them a dale suffering from the heat and Peel Road, where they arrived at lot of time and they finally N.B. records dehydration justly slightly be­ 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon, cover­ Three individual arrived at the changeover point at ing the section in 5 hrs 23 mins. were broken: hind schedule. A quick dousing 2.05 a.m. in a time of 6 hrs. Stage 1: in water, liquid refreshment and 28 mins. Dave Cleminson attired in club G. Winder they were on their way again, colours, charged off along the top 5 hrs. 02 mins. (Edale to A58J; over Cam End to Kidhow Gate Peter White and Rhus Kift set of Hadrian’s Wall and was met Stage 5: P. White+H. Kift just below Dodd Fell, where Dave off along the River Tees in perfect after some 24 miles along the 7 hrs. 32 mins. (Middleton to and Ann Cleminson were waiting temperatures passing the famous route by Gary Webb, who made Garrisgii 1); with liquid refreshments. The High Force Waterfall just as it was him work hard over the last 6 Stage 8: R. Sutcliffe temperature was now over 90 deg. beginning daylight. By Langdon miles to Bryness, where he arrived 4 hrs. 21 mins. (Bryness to and the pace suffered because of Beck they had switched off their in 4 hrs. 27 mins. at 7.27 p.m. Kirk Yetholm).

eth was an attempt to keep our behind again, a fast descent to THE YORKSHIRE 2,000ft PEAKS ATTEMPT legs in pace with the speed our Kettlewell was made. BY PETER SIMPSON - JUNE 2 istf2 2 n d , 1986 bodies were being blown. 'Roger, Martin Stone accompanied me who had been scheduled to start over Great Whernside and back Taken from P. Barker's description in Tony Wimbush’s book ‘Long at dark - at a walk - demonstrated on to Fellsman territory (in rev­ Distance Walks in Yorkshire’, this circuit became a ‘must' after the his surprise by doing a victory erse). Chris joined us both over Dales 100 and a 2 week holiday in the area last year. cartwheel on the clintstone des­ Buckden Pike where, due to our cent to Kingsdale, with such agil­ It would be surprising if this Sail, via Shunner. Scenically, joint garrulity, we passed the ity that he fortunately failed to summit of Tor Mere Top before 115 mile route - much of it good probably the best part of the route. injure himself. running - in a very accessible area we realised. On the summit of Descending into the sheltered Darkness fell completely as we Buckden, was an exact miniature had not previously been run. I and hence very hot valley on the could find no account of one, crossed the valley to start the as­ of Stonehenge, recreated, no Hawes - Kirkby Stephen Road, I cent of Ingleborough. Roger’s doubt, by last night’s worship­ however, although Strider, April was met by a very enthusiastic '86 published an account of a walk. prayer to walk was now answered pers. A herd of cows took more reception committee of support­ with a vengeance, as we started than a passing interest in us to According to Chris Dodd’s ers, strengthened by Clive Lane up Ingleborough into the teeth of speed our flight across the final digital watcn, my total time was en route to a climbing weekend a gale, with the cloud right down, field to the car, where Andy and 29 hrs 11 mins 40 secs. His other in the Lakes. With the partially totally obscuring the full moon I Roger together with Rosie and digitals were less polite about my revived Frank, Clive and I had relied on. Both Roger and I Katy were waiting. constant demands for more sugar, plodded our way up Scarth Fell, have made innumerable ascents cooler water, more milk, etc., in descending into Garsdale - remi­ Martin was now getting the bit of Ingleborough; nevertheless, between his teeth and urged me my tea. Seriously though, any at­ niscences of the Dales 100 - and we wandered off the upper path tempt which has Chris in charge by footpath to Garsdale Head, and Roger on over Middle Ton­ several times, before regaining it. gue, ignoring my faint bleats of: of road support could not fail to where Frank left us. We felt our way to Simons Fell succeed. His constant ability to The long ascent up to Great “I know this route intimately” (the only unrecced summit) and and navigating his own way maintain my interest in food, in Knoutberry in ever-strengthening descended on a blind compass the face of a non-commital grunt wind ana threatening cloud, more successfully. Fleet and bearing. Roger keeping his head Oughtershaw Moss had merci­ at every time he asked the ques­ began to be hard work at the top, when we hit the wall, to turn tion: ‘What do you want here?” but, following the Fellsman route, fully dried out somewhat since right to Sulber Nick and in the Fellsman, though were still was amazing. an easy descent to Stonehouse. improving visibility, descend to Any ascent of Whernside from hard going. Dodd Fell was in the The weekend was only the Horton, where Steve Chambers mist again, and only Martin's second hot one of the year. Had Stonehouse would be a long took over. plod, and it was getting colder by persistent navigation - reliving the attempt been made the pre­ mistakes of his last visit - found the minute. The ridge seemed to Until Pen-y-Ghent, I had not vious week, I would have been us the trig, point. In typical fash­ go on forever and by the time the met another soul on the fells. taken bv surprise and almost cer­ ion, he then led me off on his own summit was reached, I was Suddenly, hell broke loose. Hor­ tainly fainted. As it was, Frank idiosyncratic traverse to Drumal- becoming seriously worried ton car park was too crowded to Yates, my supporter on the first drace, where an even more about the cold. get into, a constant stream of section, ‘bonked’ off Water Crag. ingenious descent route was dis­ To such an extent, in fact, that I solstice-worshippers descending He had only just started running covered to Gale, where the Pen­ insisted that Roger Canavan (still Pen-y-Ghent, kept telling us we again after an injury lay-off fol­ nine Way provided the finish to recovering from a wedding the were ‘too late’. The upper crags lowing his fantastic trans-Brecon an epic day on the hills. run in quite appalling conditions, day before) taking over from loomed eerily and majestically in in May. A strong easterly wind Clive, took a survival bag. Roger, silhouette against the moon. The support went like clock­ kept tne temperatures reasonable who was already laden with Picking our way amongst sleep­ work from start to finish and the and was more of a help than a waterproofs and a rucksack fit for ing bodies on the summit, we fact that I suffered so little, was hindrance in the early stages. a Karrimor thought, I think, fat­ fought our way to Plover Hill, entirely due to a pair of Brooks igue was taking its toll of my sheltered by the wall from the Chariot and the brilliant, selfless, I went over Coldbergh Edge brain, but such is his composure wind, as dawn broke. and totally efficient support alone and then Chris Dodd - hot­ in these situations, that he hardly team. Many thanks. foot from his mother-in-law's demurred. Fountain and Darnbrook Fell 60th birthday party - and Andy passed uneventfully, before the Collinson, paced me over the In fact, with the wind now long, long slog up Birks Fell, beautiful ridge from High Pike to Northwest, the run along Gragar- where, with the relief of the wind 21 Gairn to Bal later and most of the and well within the scope of any THE SCOTTISH COAST TO COAST afternoon climbing up the other fit fell runner with a bit of dis­ side to Mount Keen in a heat­ tance in his or her legs. I would be lan Leighton wave. One last look back at the only too pleased to hear from The idea was born by the finishing tape at the Kentmere and grew to hills and it was downhill all the anyone planning a similar trip maturity when we spread the maps out in the back of Robin's van way to the sea at Montrose. who could do with information after the Three Peaks. There were a number of problems in planning a 270 miles and 80,000 feet of about bothies, shelters, where to Scottish high level coast to coast run. Route choice was important: the clim bing near enough in six days drop food and the like. object of the excercise was to include as many mountains over 3,000ft (munros), including the 4,000 footers, as possible. So Shiel Bridge had to be our starting point. At that stage, I reckoned we would be lucky to do more than 30 in the six days available to us. We would have little or no support and we would have to carry packs of 10- 12lbs. I doubted whether we could sustain 12,000 feet of climbing a day for six days over 250 miles. With gear down to a minimum, so much would turn on the weather and good navigation.

We were ruthless with gear: clag at 1,000 feet, and, consider­ one pair each of road and hill ing we had to get to Dalwhinnie shoes, poly bag, goretex bivvy in time to pick up food, it seemed bag, 2 pairs lifas, polar top, water­ perverse to be heading back west proof tops and bottoms, bala- again. ava, gloves, maps, compass, torch But we had to pick up the mun­ and complan and glucose for ros to Beinn Eibhinn before turn­ emergencies. Lack of sleeping ing east and north again over the bag, tent and stove and first-aid great tundra plateau of Ben Alder kit would have ensured we to Beinn Bheoil and a two hour would never have got through a run down Loch Ericht side to Karrimor kit check. We would food. Sod’s law ensured that the Ian Leighton (in the F R A T-shirt) at the start of the Dales Traverse pick up food as we went, never clag cleared on Beinn Bheoil. carrying more than two days. (Photo: S. Townson) It is interesting, having talked We left Shiel Bridge at 3.30 on to Martin Stone, that he chose the a dank Saturday afternoon. 1 have same route, through to Glen done the 9 munros on the south Tromie and the Feshie. We biv- BOOK REVIEWS Cluanie ridge in six hours but it vied somewhere above the Feshie was to be midnight before we and waded the river in the early found ourselves on Creag Mhaim hours, our last obstacle to the after much route finding and Cairngorm plateau. On the top, The Mountain Summits of Eng­ History of the Horwich R.M.I. slithering about on wet rock. Our lack of sleep caught up with us land and Wales by Chris Buxton Harriers by Ian E. C am pbell. next problem was to get to again and the day was getting on an d Gwyn Lewis. (Price £2.75. 282 pages.) Robin’s dormobile in Fort Wil­ by the time we were wading the (Price £1.15 inc. p.S-p., 30 pages. Horwich R.M.I. Harriers are now liam, 35 miles away. Therein lies Dee with another four munros Red Dial Publications.) one of our top fell running clubs a sorry tale of getting lost in the behind us. Car a’ Mhaim came This is a comprehensive, statisti­ and this well-researched and dark, hallucinating through over- and went and our shadows were cal summary of all the summits thoroughly absorbing volume tiredness, sleeping in telephone lengthening by the time we over 2,000ft in England and should, therefore, be of interest to kiosks to avoid the midges and reached the summit of Ben Mac- Wales. The booklet is simply but most FRA members. It does in­ nearly falling in the Caledonian dhui. A lone sun worshipper well presented at a reasonable deed contain a considerable Canal because of heat stroke. reminded us the solstice was price and sub-divides the peaks amount on fell running, including Another ten munros to Fersit by imminent and it was then too that into 11 areas (e.g. Cheviots, Lake a history of the Rivington Pike Loch Treig. We spent eighteen it dawned on us we were heading District, etc.) giving individual Race and a chapter entitled ‘Up hours in Fort William, recovering for a final tally of forty-two grid references and O.S. Map And Up - To the Fells’, which from the heat stroke and the next munros. By that time, we had 1:50,000 numbers for each sum­ chronicles the emergence of Hor­ front hit us halfway up the Ben decided to do the Bob Graham mit. It is an ideal reference work wich during the ’70’s as a fell run­ about 1.00 a.m. on the Monday round two weeks later and the for anyone contemplating peak ning club. A large portion of the morning. We biwied and set off coincidence was not lost on us. bagging exploits in the hills. The book is, of course, devoted to the again at first light to enjoy ano­ The weather station was our publishers hope the booklet will more generally-accepted athletic ther day of wind and rain. Route only companion on Cairngorm be sold by shops but copies may pursuits of road, track and cross­ finding across the Grey Corries and most of the light had gone by be obtained direct from: country running, but this too was straightforward and the only the time we had navigated the Red Dial Publications, 3 Red Dial makes interesting reading, and real moment of anxiety was the crags and snowfields to the River Cottages, Red Dial, Wigton, there is plenty of material on such bearing from Stob Coire Claurigh Avon. Two rivers to wade in the Cumbria CA7 8LW. clubmen as Jack Prescott, Peter to Stob Ban. Whatever else went dark and a huge full moon saved Schofield and Mike Short, to wrong, we could not afford our torch batteries for the stumble name but three. The author is the serious navigational errors. The up Beinn a’ Chaorainn. Through­ club chairman and no mean ath­ last two munros to Loch Treig we out the trip, Robin seemed to lete himself, having twice won took in our stride and, despite the have been consistently better than the club’s youth championship strong wind, we were pleased to me at coping with tiredness, but Grande Traverse and The Mont (1967 and 1969) and been the be still climbing strongly. We at the col below Beinn a’ Bhuird, I Blanc Tour by Malcolm and 1965 Fielden Cup winner, also reached Nancy’s hostel at Fersit was staggering so much I had to Nicole Parker. runner-up on three other occa­ in time to dry our wet gear, eat, call a halt for an hour for a kip. (Price £6.95, 64 pages. Diadem sions (1967/68/69). His style of drink, sleep and eat again. Two sun worshippers on Beinn a’ B oo ks.) writing is typical of club histories, The weather forecast for the Bhuird complete with coffee, bis­ The book is divided into 3 sec­ being direct and down to earth. next two days was good. With cuits and butties and they didn’t tions - a winter traverse for skiers, The text has been neatly type­ clear tops, we could add another offer us any. As we ran off down a summer traverse for walkers written (double spaced) and pho­ four munros to the eight we had the Sneck towards Ben Avon, we (and presumably fell runners) tocopied, and is greatly enhanced planned to Dalwhinnie. Three stopped in our tracks as a great and Tour of Mont Blanc. The book by numerous photographs and munros to Beinn na Lap and from red ball of fire rose over a sea of will be of interest to anyone con­ reproductions of event program­ there, in the distance, we could cloud. Bed Avon sat like a great templating a running/walking/ mes, newspaper reports, etc., the see the great whaleback of Beinn placid monster in the sea, allow­ skiing holiday in the Alps. It is whole being handsomely bound a' Chlachair. It was a long way ing us to scramble over its back. very well illustrated with detailed in a stiff red cover (Horwich’s vest across the trackless wilderness Somewhere around Cairngorm, I reference maps, accommodation colour), adorned on the front by a from Ossian Lodge but it went, had done something to my knee and other essential details and sketch of the Pike Race. The book and so did Creag Pitridh and Geal and it was giving me stick now. superb colour photographs - this is available from: Cham, before we stopped to But there was still one last munro presumably reflects the rather Ian Campbell at 22 The Strand, bivvy about midnight at the foot to do and that was a good 30 high price - but other than that it Horwich near Bolton, post free, of Carn Dearg. The worst that miles away. We spent most of could prove an invaluable aid to or at certain race venues. dawn could offer us was thick that morning jogging down Glen an adventurous Alpine holiday. Bill Smith 22 One Man and His Bog PROFILE OF CAROL WALKINGTON 50/60 this summer - is only part by Barry Pilton. of.her successful story. The rest (Price £1.95, 133 pages. Corgi by N eil Shuttlewortk can be attributed to the support Paperbacks.) given by her athletically inactive Many women, mothers especially, are asking how does she do it? Soon This is a light-hearted account of husband, Peter, the former FRA after the birth of her second and third children, Carol Walkington was one man’s attempt to do the Pen­ secretary and time-trial cyclist, collecting trophies, plaques and prizes and leaving other females aghast. nine Way. Anybody who has un­ being incapacitated with a bad dertaken it (running or walking) To make her achievements all those that are runnable and undu­ back and still seeking a cure. will be able to identify with the the more remarkable, look at her lating like Rossendale or Hutton Carol says: “Training is diffi­ writer’s account, although, hope­ list of hobbies when not running Roof Crag, a good new race, but cult. I need motivation. This year, fully, not his ineptitude. It is a or watching TV: Netball, Badmin­ perhaps with my recent successes, with Peter being injured, I have droll piece of writing, with the ton, Knitting, Fell Walking, I like the Three Peaks best (second been able to pick my times more style being set by the Author’s Photography and occasional in 1983, first in 1986).” and race more often. Last year note on the first page: “If this Aerobic Sessions. In fell running, Between these races, a decade (’85) I had just begun running book should in some small way she has been runner-up in the apart, the 33 year old mother has again following the birth of Jill in encourage people to take up wal­ Ladies’ FRA (’83) and on the road visited Switzerland in the sum­ late June 1984. Losing one stone king themselves, then the Author second lady in the G.M.C. Tour of mer several times and has an in weight, I felt much better. suggests that they read the book Tameside (’85). affinity for the region. “We origi­ (Now I’m down to 8 stone 3 lbs.) again more carefully”. Mention The North Bolton based mother nally went to walk and climb and We each did 50 races last year. is made of the various running of three growing girls, has collec­ Peter ran the first Zinal race This was really difficult. We were records, although the writer ted a shelf full of trophies in the (1974). In 1978 I took 5 hrs. for never both in at the same time. shows typical incomprehension last decade. After training as a fifteenth and in 1983 just missed With three girls, the organisation as to why we should want to do it. P.E. teacher, she began her fell 4hrs. by 1 minute for ninth lady. of the family revolves around The book is full of amusing in­ running career as one of the pion­ There is a great atmosphere, and racing and training.” sights, but also highlights the eers. In 1974, she was placed they cater for all abilities. There damage done to the countryside second to Joan Glass in the Moun­ is a fantastic reception for British For a mother of three to be grip­ in an entertaining style. For taineer Class of the Welsh 1,000 competitors.” ped by a disease called running, and to spread it through her com­ example, his view of the vast metre Peaks Race and with Jim Her previous Continental munity, it can only be a good plantations North of Hadrian’s Smith came sixth overall (1st ‘Tour’ in 1983 saw her finish third thing. For Carol to say she needs Wall: “Forestry Commission mixed) in the B class of the Kar- woman in the Crete Vosges race, more speedwork to improve, she plantations are to proper country­ rimor. “I always did the Karrimor one of her most memorable, and has laid the foundation also for side what inflatable rubber dolls and Edale in the early days. Edale encumbered with two girls (Kim, her children’s future by her own are to sex - a sad parody of the real offered ladies the first real race 4 yrs. and Heather 2 yrs.) she also example of being ‘Fit for Life’. thing”. then Fairfield, Crag Fell at Enner­ gained runner-up place in the dale and Burnmoor at Wasdale in British Fell Runners' Stakes. She Look out at the prize presenta­ 1977. I was inspired by my then admits training is difficult. To tions for the lady who has other HISTORY OF boyfriend (Peter, a former FRA remedy her lack of speed, she mothers gasping in amazement. FELL RUNNING secretary) and as an interested trains with the Horwich men Now you know how she does it. fell walker, I found it quicker to doing hill reps, once a week on - THE ANSWERS jog down the fells than to walk.” Winter Hill - but only now she “The Welsh 1,000m was my feels she’s progressed sufficiently. 1: Carnethy 1974 - Jim Alder and favourite race in the early days, An increased mileage - from an Hades Hill Race, Ian McCafferty. because it was my first real race. I average of 40 miles a week in 1986 - Carol Walkington 2: Derek Ibbotson, Burnsall, 1953. still prefer long races and enjoy 1985 to over 70 last winter and (Photo: P. Hartley) 3: Peter Duffy (Aberdeen), Chevy Chase, 1975. 4: Cairngorm. 5: Dennis Weir. 6: Billy Bland - p374. 7: Jean Lochhead - p479. 8: Sue Styan - p484. 9: George Brass, Mountain Trial, 1962. 10: 1971 Mountain Trial. 11: Ian Roberts and Rod Futrell. 12: Jos Naylor-p432. 13: Pendleton, 1958. 14: Six. 1970-1975. 15: Mike Davies, 1962 - 1967. What happened in 1966? 16: Peter Hall, 1963-1965. 17: Three Towers, 1969. 18: Langdale, 1974. 19: Burnsall, 1971. 20: Five, 1974-1978. 21: Ian Roberts. 22: Eight -p215. 23: Creag Dubh Hill Race. 24: Meltham Cop. Harry Kelly (1st), Gerald King (2nd), Derek Lawson (3rd). 25: Ben Nevis.

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23 SHRA: Scottish Hill Runners’ Championship Clashes: This Association. Delightfully informal year, there were clashes between THE SCOTTISH SCENE but enthusiastic and effective our Championship and the UK by Keith Burns, FRA Scottish M em ber’s Representative body which makes things happen one. These weren’t critical, so that on the Scottish hill running scene. anyone who wanted to could com­ Scottish hill runners, and all runners who like running up and Looks after Scottish Champion­ plete enough counting races in down Scottish hills, should reflect on how the sport is organ­ ships. Produces Scottish Race both. This overlap doesn’t appear ised in Scotland. Unlike the tranquil proceedings of the Welsh Calendar. Effectively cultivates too drastic. The ‘absurd situation’ and Northern Irish FRA Regional Subcommittees, the rela­ its relationship with SAAA and of having the Eildon in the British tionship between the de facto Scottish administrative body, opposes amalgamation with FRA. Championship and not the Scot­ Wants higher tier UK Fell Run­ tish was a decision made at our The Scottish Hill Runners’ Association, and the FRA remains ning Body with SHRA and FRA AGM in Moffatt. However, close a w k w a r d . as separate constituents with liaison between the SHRA and Despite what, in my opinion, Scottish members’ representative. equal status. the FRA has been developed this are very good reasons for amalga­ SHRA member co-opted to SHRA Wall, Dick: Chairman, SHRA. year; the results will be seen next mation of SHRA and FRA, it must committee as FRA diplomatic en­ Passionate, but low profile, Scot­ year. be recognised that there are two voy. Contractionist who believes tish hill running separatist. Race Categorisation of Races: very good reasons why it cannot hill running should be for con­ organiser. Very rarely strays Lomonds of Fife is a cracking happen in the near future - (i) The senting adults in private. Anti across the Border. good race. Is it an ‘A’ or a ‘B ’? majority of SHRA members don’t AAA. Anti SAAA. Concerned Does it really matter? It has lots of want it. (ii) The SAAA are making about hazards of too much growth track but an absolutely heart-bur- it extremely difficult. This is un­ in the sport. Would like to see THE S.H.R.A. VIEW sting first climb and final descent fortunate, because it is leading to SHRA become Scottish regional by Dick W all . . . Oh yes, it also has a lot of your over-lapping functions carried subcommittee of FRA. Attempt to S.H.R.A. Chairman genuine ‘traditional atmosphere’. out for hill runners in Scotland push this through at SHRA AGM A really enjoyable fell race. by both SHRA and FRA. failed miserably. The SHRA got a lot of criticism in Our Views: I feel that Roger’s FRA: Fell Runners’ Association. the last issue. We have been ac­ Hill runners in Scotland and main point is that any Scottish Self-styled UK governing body cused of being inept, secretive, elsewhere will be aware that hill Hill Running body should be part for fell racing. Enjoys happy wor­ ungrateful, disorganised etc., racing in Scotland owes a great of the FRA . . . end of story. We king relationship with Welsh and etc. I was surprised not to be deal to SHRA. The continuing think that this view is naive, Northern Irish regional sub-com- accused of involvement in geno­ debate should concentrate on impractical and unacceptable. mittees. Strained, but tolerable, cide and witchcraft! The main how to maximise the opportuni­ However, it is my deeply felt wish relationship with English AAA criticism appeared in a letter ties to race up and down hills and that Roger rejoins the SHRA and which makes jurisdiction over from Roger Boswell (pp 12, 13 how to minimise tedious bureau­ fights for his views rather than many Scottish races impossible and 14!!) and the enthusiastic cratic procedures and conflict. ‘fling mud’. We feel his views are where they are governed by Scot­ editorial comment on it (p. 71). Until there is amalgamation be­ naive because it’s not what Scot­ tish AAA Laws. Hence difficult Scotland has had a separate tween SHRA and FRA, or if amal­ tish runners want; only three relationship with SHRA who suc­ Athletics Association for over a gamation doesn’t happen, runners voted to support a motion to amal­ cessfully cultivate their relation­ century and protects this inde­ with an interest in hill racing in gamate with the FRA at our AGM. ship with Scottish AAA. pendence. The FRA’s (and our) Scotland would do well to join His views are impractical because recognition that it will not get SHRA as well as FRA. Fell: (Norse, Fjall) used in N. the actual governing body in governing body status in Scot­ As an aid to an understanding England for hill, mountain. Usage Scotland is the SAAA. It can and land, in the meantime at least, is of the controversy, I offer a brief rare in Scotland (Goatfell). does ban runners as well as provi­ simply a recognition of this fact. glossary: Hill: Preferred Scottish hill run­ ding a fair amount of help at ‘in­ We have tried becoming a sub­ A BRIEF GLOSSARY OF ner’s term for anything you run ternational’ and national levels. up. Generic term for mountain, committee of the FRA, but this SCOTTISH HILL RUNNING was not allowed by the current Most importantly, we feel that ben, pap, stac, stob, law, fell, etc. POLITICS governing body (the SAAA). We Roger’s view is unacceptable be­ Blair-Fish, John: English hill Kilt, Up Your: Derogatory term are, therefore, working in the cause most Scots see themselves runner resident in Scotland. FRA used by English fell runners en­ framework that exists to provide as a separate nation within a Publicity Officer with low profile countering Scottish hill runners services for Scottish-based run­ United Kingdom and, we believe, contractionist leanings. Also during race. ners. We do feel strongly that the would like a UK governing body for hill running which is open SHRA member. Criticised for be­ Morris, Robin: Scottish hill run­ Scottish sport should be run by ‘traditional’ but also allows the ing an anti-publicity Officer by ner with English sounding name. Scottish hill runners. home nations to run their own Scottish expansionist movement Secretary of SHRA. Wild enthusi­ Our Calendar: The SHRA calen­ sports to a very large degree. unaware that this is part of his ast, organiser and promoter of hill dar gives a far more comprehen­ official FRA brief. Low profile racing in Scotland. Leading ex­ sive list of Scottish Races due to Editor: The criticism o f C hapel­ role aided by very long training pansionist and publicist for the us being here! As in any amateur gill to which Dick refers was not runs above cloud base. Would like sport. Sometimes strays into pro­ body, not everything will be done aimed at the race organiser nor to see SHRA become regional sub­ motion of expansion in England perfectly; however, I have only th e fa ct that it didn’t a p p ea r in com mittee of FRA. (e.g. promotion of Langdale Race been made aware of typographical th e FRA calendar, but that the Boswell, Roger: Welsh hill run­ as mass spectator event with car errors in our calendar. If Roger SHRA calendar wasn’t readily ner resident in Scotland disguised parking at Blea Tarn etc.). Has would like to help us compile available other than to those in by English sounding name. En­ probably done more for co-ordin- and check it, he’s very welcome. th e know. thusiastic promoter of FRA as the ation and organisation of hill Chapelgill: I am next criticised UK governing body, which racing in Scotland than any other for not advertising Chapelgill in should govern the Scottish scene. individual. Very active organiser. the FRA calendar and am told (on Passionately anti-SHRA, having Leading SHRA/SAAA liaison p.71) that “only 92” did it. What’s relinquished office with them. man. Separatist. happened to all the high minded Active pamphleteer and letter SAAA: Scottish Amateur Athle­ talk about “traditional atmos­ writer. Acts as unofficial FRA tic Association. Official governing phere”? I know of no eligible spokesman in Scotland to counter body for athletics in Scotland. Scots who missed the Chapelgill Fancy that: low profile contractionist lean­ Most Scottish Hill races conduc­ through lack of advertising. Fur­ Question: Which top Scottish- ings of the official FRA Scottish ted under strict SAAA Laws (e.g. thermore, everyone (except Frank born fell runner can claim to be members’ representative and the naked upper torso rules, nipple Smith who, as usual got lost) had the sport’s first movie star? FRA Publicity Officer. exposure etc.). Devotes measure really good fun. (Remember what Answer: Clayton’s flying doctor, Booze ’n’ Trouble: Semi-under­ of control of Scottish hill racing sport is about?) especially in the Gifford Kerr - He appeared, to­ ground Scottish hill running to SHRA and generously funds pub afterwards. Ever tried fitting gether with ultra distance road newsletter with sub-undergradu- Scottish International Hill Race 560 into 1 pub after the Coniston? runner, Ian Mitchell, in Chariots ate/anal/Private Eye style. Very squad. Principal impediment to Magazine: I agree with Roger that of Fire. Gifford was the one at the popular and threatened by attem­ SHRA/FRA amalgamation be­ the FRA magazine is good (espe­ back of the group running along pted SHRA editorial highjack to cause of FRA affiliation to English cially when I get my name in it). the beach in sequence to the Van- clean it up and make it the official AAA. (Although clear opposition Since he is no longer a member of gelis theme music, as shown on SHRA organ. of SHRA members to amalgama­ the SHRA, he can’t expect to hear numerous occasions in Top of the Bums, Keith: English hill runner tion at last SHRA AGM suggests much about its goings on, except Pops. I bet that was the last time resident in Scotland, disguised that SAAA is not the only obs­ in such a fine organ as The Fell so many runners were actually in by Scottish sounding name. FRA tacle.) Runner. front of Gifford! 24 BAGHDAD TROTS evening, when the temperature grounds of the University, which open-air by Phillipino cooks. Beer had dropped to 80 or so. The had the only roads safe enough to was brought in massive insulated by Tony Peacock weekend consisted of one day run on. There appear to be no trunks full of bottles in melting only - Friday - so there was little ‘rules of the road’ and this must ice in sufficient quantities to sat­ No, not the Middle Eastern ver­ opportunity for day time training. be the only place on earth where isfy the very prodigious thirsts. sion of the Delhi Belly or Monte­ cars are fitted with an extra horn zuma’s Revenge, but an account After a few days, I was intro­ This provided a splendid finale duced to two Land Rover engin­ batton on the gear stick, so that it to my visit to Baghdad, which, of running during a two week can be blown continuously rather business trip to the Iraqui capital eers, who were members of the whilst not being an ideal place ‘Hash’ and arrangements were than simultaneously! At one for running, certainly has a large during May, 1986. Luckily, one point, the route passed close to of our Company Engineers I was made. I paid my 5 dinars (to cover number of runners of widely food and drink) - 1 soon found out the edge of the Tigris where mud varying abilities. As well as the due to stay with came to the U.K. and sand had been dredged up to just before I was due to leave, so I how difficult it was to stay up­ group I ran with, there is the rival right off 5 dinars’ worth of local form a hill 100ft high - the Babylon HHH, who also organise had a chance to enquire about highest point in Baghdad, I reck­ running in Baghdad. “We'll in­ beer. The State Brewery produces events. Both clubs have trips to two bottled beers, which are very oned. On top of this hill was plan­ other ‘Hashs’ in the Middle and troduce you to the Hash” he said. ted a radar station; the anti aircraft “No”, I replied, “definitely not - chemic and strong. Whenever I Far East, which could be useful to commented on the quality of the guns were on top of the nearby people on an extended stay. There they do pretty nasty things to you highrise buildings. for drug trafficking in Arab coun­ beer, I was told quite forcibly not is a Baghdad Marathon run annu­ to complain - anything was better The race was a handicap, every­ tries”. He then explained that the ally in November. The start is at one had to declare their .likely ‘Hash’ is the Baghdad Hash than Saudi home brew! The next 6.00 a.m. partially to avoid the time when entering. The first House Harriers, a sort of run­ meet was to be held at a German hottest time of day, but princi­ man home, who unfortunately ning, cum boozing club. Construction Camp about 40km pally to protect the runners from away. Following scribbled direc­ was an Englishman, finished in a the maniacal Baghdad drivers. Being slightly less hilly than tions, we went ‘straight across time much shorter than he had the Fens, Baghdad is probably the Ali Baba Square’, ‘turned left at stated and after a ‘Stewards’ most unlikely place you would the Babel Soap Co.’ and surpris­ Enquiry’ was disqualified. The choose to go fell running. The ingly found our way to the camp. fastest run, much to the displeas­ nearest mountains are a long way As well as Brits, there were ure of most Brits, was by a French­ away and my stay was too short French, German and other expat­ man, who received a small cup. for exploratory trips, so I had riots on the 5 mile run through 16 other prizes were given; I to be content with running in palm tree groves, crossing irriga­ presumed all the money was the City and its immediate tion ditches full of croaking frogs. required for the massive amount surroundings. Refreshment was provided at the of food and beer to be consumed My first run from the Company halfway stage from a Toyota land later. The start time had been put house was quite an adventure. All cruiser full of cans of pop and back to 6.30 p.m. by which time street names and numbers are in beer. The barbecue after the run the temperature had dropped to a Arabic, few people speak English was superb - German construction very sticky 86 deg.F. This was my and all houses in the suburbs look workers certainly live well. excuse for finishing in a very un­ alike. Eventually I learned to nav­ I made a number of reccies distinguished time of 39 minutes. igate via the picture of President along the embankment of the The race finished in the Sadam Hussein erected at every River Tigris - a brown, turgid grounds of a building known as major road junction, some were stream about 200 yards wide. This the Boat House, which, not sur­ be-suited and benign, others ag- was an area of mud huts and palm prisingly, is on the banks of the ressive in military style uniform. trees which, apart from the odd Tigris. The setting was idyllic - It certainly was an experience It also took some getting used to rusting Datsun, must not have one of the few I recall in an other­ visiting Baghdad, and quite a running past the local HQ of the changed much since Biblical wise harsh city. As the sun went change to have problems of heat, PLO, complete with guards times. down, palm trees were silhouet­ traffic and packs of wild dogs, armed to the teeth. In fact, many I was also lucky enough to be ted against the deep blue sky and rather than those of horizontal houses had armed sentries; these allowed to run in a 10km road the heavy scent of some unknown rain and knee-deep mud. The hot, I assumed were the homes of race, for which entries has already flowering shrub hung in the air. sunny weather was very pleasant army officers etc. closed. The entry fee was yet again The food, provided by yet another after the cold and damp of a non­ Daytime temperatures were 5 dinars (to cover food and drink) unknown company, consisted of descript English Spring, but my well into the 90’s fahrenheit, so - everything seemed to cost 5 din­ superb curries, salads and much first run over the moors on return­ most running was done in the ars. The course was round the more, and was prepared in the ing home was a sheer delight.

A N INTERMEDIATE’S which I’m sure Nellie Kim would way up Dale Head, but it didn’t have been proud. Thus I found stop the yellow vest of Len Ianson Studmarks Review: VIEW OF THE myself on the climb up Gable on coming past me, he had gone Paul Sewter writes to say how BORROWDALE ’86 my own. It seemed to take an age wrong coming off Great Gable. much he appreciated Bill Smith’s for me to jog and walk up the By now I was so knackered with book. He does point out, however, by Andrew Schofield (1 8 ) bugger, but I eventually got to the my knee hurting that I was top and I sped off down the path that he would like more photogra­ relieved when I at last reached phs, race descriptions and course Borrowdale, Saturday August to Windy Gap. the massive cairn of Dale Head. 2nd, brought wind, rain and mist plans and can’t understand how I ran round the side of Green The wind blew me into the - ideal conditions if your are Billy Gable and on this stretch I very Bill failed to notice his consider­ Bland, but far from ideal for me. direction of Rosthwaite as I started able efforts at the back of races, nearly dropped out. The wind what was going to be a long, slow 11.00 a.m. and I was off, new was so strong that on more than descent. Nobody passed me on for after all . . winners would P.B.’s and a new bum bag to boot - one occasion it literally blew me the descent and in fact just after not b e winners if there were not that’s how keen I was. A nice over and once it was so strong nearly being swept away by the people like me to beat . . He steady start along the valley bot­ that it blew me into one of the river, I passed an even more knac­ finishes in similar vein: “Stud­ tom and then the steep climb up little tarns on Brandreth. I deci­ kered Stuart Bland. As I turned marks is not a b o o k to be read and Bessyboot with the cries of ‘below’ ded to run from Brandreth to into the finish field, I almost fell put aside. It is a b o o k to b e dip p ed and ‘sorry’ still ringing in my ears. Honister on a direct bearing so I in the mud, then it was up the It was on reaching Bessyboot that set my compass and set off. Even­ into and constantly referred to: If final hill and with a dip on the I were not already a fell runner, I first felt the force of the head-on tually, I dropped out of the mist line I just failed to beat 3.45 for and that’s debatable, I would cer­ wind - bloody hell! I put my cag for the first time since about Glar- 23rd place, my first English on, which is about as waterproof amara and there below me was Championship points and in a big tainly want to be after reading as a paperbag, but it kept the wind the mine at Honister - Gee, that one to boot - 1 was well pleased. Studmarks.” There are still a few off, so that was O.K. was an ego boost! copies left, so hurry and order Billy had won and finished By this time, I was in a group of As I arrived at the checkpoint about 50 minutes in front’but )I yours now (details on page 88, 10, being led to Esk Hause by Len at Honister, I heard a friend of wasn’t bothered, I had beaten the Fell Runner, Summer 1986). Ianson of Keswick, so I was confi­ mine say to me: “Where’s Kev?”- Borrowdale, but it will have ano­ dent we were going the right way. “Kev Snand?” I replied - me in ther chance to get its own back I kept with this group until about front of Kev Shand in a long lake­ next year. halfway down the Corridor route land fell race, he won’t like that! off Scafell Pike, but this was Then I was told I was about 25th where I started my freefall pro­ so there was no way I was drop­ gramme, with a somersault follo­ ping out. With a following wind, wed by a headstand twist, of I was able to jog quite a bit of the 25 ARTHUR'S SEAT Scotland The race would surely attract several of the summits are formed 29 July 1986 more runners from the mainland by granite tors, and parts of the 1: P. Dugdale, Dund.Un. 20.45 if the course was improved to southern slope of Broad Cairn RESULTS 2: D. McGonigle, Dund.H. 20.54 avoid the road section and incl­ have a certain resemblance to the 3: M. Dean, Cent.R. 21.11 ude Slieve Commedagh (2,515ft). Paps of Jura. Away from the bare EDINBURGH 7 HILLS Scot. 4: C. Bell, U/A, 21.21; 5: A Farningham. Brian Ervine rock, there is much excellent run­ CM /14m/2,200ft 20 July 1986 Aberd, 21.22; 6: M. Lindsay, Carn, 1: D. McGonigle, Newc. 68.41 ning on these exposed hills: they 1: M. Burton, Carn. 1.38.10 21.29; 1 Vet: R. Blamire, Stew, 23.14; 2: J. Patterson, Mourne 69.24 are covered by snow for half the 2: A Farningham, Aberd. 1.41.15 2 Vet: M. Edwards, Aberd, 23.21; 1 3:1. Parke, Bally 69.51 year, and blasted by gales for Lady: A. Carson, Eryri, 24.28; 2 Lady: 3: A. Curtis, Liv. 1.42.28 4: ). Hayes, Bally, 73.56; 5: B. Ervine, much of the remaining time, so A. Curtis. Liv, 25.54. 1 Vet: G. Armstrong, 1.49.43; 2 Vet: M. Bally, 74.19; 6: D. Ross, Newc, 74.25; 1 the vegetation cannot grow very Burns. 1.51.41: 1 Lady: S. Quirke, DAVOS Switzerland Vet: D. Rankin, Mourne, 79.40; 2 Vet: high. Further down the hillsides, Kend, 1.55.40; 2 Lady: A. Curtis, Liv, 67k/2,300m 29 July 1986 M. McNulty, Tolly, 82.49; 3 Vet: J. the vegetation becomes more of a 1.59.13. Sloan, N.D.A.C., 86.19. This, the first Swiss Alpine Mara­ hindrance and bogtrotters will thon, was a superbly organised CREAGH DUBH Scotland KILDOON Scotland find much to please them. The race, with spectacular mountain AS/4m/l,200ft 2 August 1986 CS/3m /300ft 20 July 1986 details of the course are as fol­ views. The first half was fast, 1: A. Farningham, Aberd. 29.58 1: A. Wilson, SVP 16.19 lows (see O.S. 1:50,000 sheet 44 with a lap of Davos to the accom­ 2: F. Davidson, Ed. Un. 30.18 2: D. McCrorie, Ayr 17.28 Ballater'): paniment of yodelling spectators 3: G. Brooks, Loch. 30.46 3: J.Caird, Ayr 17.40 and a following train. Reconnais­ 4: J. Crummy, Strath, 31.15; 5:RCamp- Start: Glen Doll car park (G.ref 283761) sance of the second half of the bell, Loch, 31.25; 6: D. McGillivray, 1: Craig Bourach (866 metres) (263774) STANBURY England 2: Davy’s Bourach (Shelter on Jock's race two days earlier proved a Loch, 31.25; 1 Vet: E. Campbell, Loch, CS/3m /300ft 20 July 1986 44.05; 1 Lady: W. O'Neale, Kes, 36.26. Road (232778) 1: M. Hawkins, Bing, (rec) 30.36 psychological advantage but not 3: Tom Buidhe (957 metres) (214788) GLAS BHEIN Scotland 2: M. Aspinall, Ross. 33.28 a physical one. The course con­ 4: Tolmount (958 metres) (210800) 5m/l,250ft 2 August 1986 3:T. Chew, Clay. 33.43 tained about 8 km of Category A 5: Carn an t-Sagairt Mor (1,047 metres) 1: D. O'Neill, Loch. (rec) 32.01 4: D. Woodhead, Horw, 33.48; 5: I. fell race terrain and there were (208843) Barnes. Bing, 34.09; 6: R. Ashworth, 880 finishers. J. Blair-Fish 2: R. Boswell, Loch. 33.08 6: Cairn a'Choire Bhoidheach (1,110m) Ross, 34.32; 7: P. Jarman, Clay, 34.39; 1: J. Knupfer, Switz. 5.23.34 3: T. McCulloch, Ayr 35.00 (227846) 1 Lady: M. Chisholm, U/A, 64.35 7: Cairn Bannoch (1,012 m) (223826) 8: J. Hornby, Spen, 34.44; 9: G. Haw­ 6: J. Blair-Fish, Carn. 5.56.15 kins, U/A, 34.49; 10: B. Peace, Bing, BORROWDALE England 8: Broad Cairn (998 metres) (240816) TURNSLACK England 9: Cairn Broadlands (852 m) (283761) 35.01; 1 Vet 40: C. Taylor, Clay, 36.51; AL/17m/6,500ft 2 August 1986 BM/8m/l,200ft 29 July 1986 Finish: Glen Doll car park (283761) 2 Vet 40: J. Capenhurst, Bing, 37.55; 1:W. Bland, Kes. 2.32.38 3 Vet 40: R. Hatfield, Dews.R.R. 38.22; 1; M. Aspinall, Ross. 53.14 2: M. Hoffe, CFR 3.10.05 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, Bing, 37.55; 1 Lady: 2:T. Uttley, Bolt. 53.35 The weather for the inaugural S. Watson, Vall.S. 42.43; 2 Lady: K. 3: D. Ratcliffe, Ross. 53.47 3: K. Taylor, Ross. 3.12.12 race was perfect: clear, not too 4: D. Ratcliffe. Ross, 3.15.59; 5: D. Hall. Taylor, Clay, 46.12. 4: G. Read, Roch, 54.19; 5: K. Taylor, hot and almost windless. This Kend, 3.16.12; 6: J Broxap, Kes, 3.16.16; Ross, 54.27; 6 :1. Holloway, Roch, 54.34; came as quite a relief after the GREFBA Isle of Man 7: D. Cartridge, Bolt, 3.16.18; 8: G. 7: D. Woodhead, Horw, 54.38; 8: P. previous day’s wind, rain and AM/9m/2,500ft 23 July 1986 Brownson, Alt, 54.53; 9: H. Aspinall, Read, Roch, 3.21.16; 9: B. Ashworth, Ross, 3.23.27; 10. B. Berzins, DPFR, low cloud. A select company of 1: T. Varley, Bound. 1.15.01 Ross, 55.05; 10: R. Asquith, Holm, (1 Vet 40), 55.14; 1 Vet 45: D. Atwell, Alt, 3.23.27; 11: G. Schofield, B'bum, 13 runners were started by Lord 2:R. Callister, SAC 1.15.16 3.23.40; 12: I. Charlton, Kes, 3.23.44; A irlie shortly after 11 o’clock and 3: P. Cain, Bound. 1.15.50 56.32; 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, Bing, 59.11; 13: P. Barron, Kes, 3.26.11; 14: P Clark, it became obvious very soon that 1 Vet: B. Cowley, SAC, 1.20.27. 1 Lady: L. Lord, Clay, 65.04; 2 Lady: G. Darnell, Roch, 69.33; 3 Lady: J. Makin- Kend, 3.31.27; 15: P Skelton, Cockm'th, route choice would play an im­ 3.34.44; 1 Vet 40: S. Bland, Kes, 3.45.57; son, Clay, 71.21; 1 Jun: N. McCallum, portant part in the race. John MOEL SIABOD Wales 2 Vet 40: M. Dawes, Kes, 3.49.14; 3 Vet AM /8m/2,000ft 26 July 1986 Clay, 21.36; 2 Jun: J. Greenwood, Clay, Wilkins (the race organiser) had 24.08. 40: W. Harrison, Horw, 4.01.07; 1 Vet 1: S. Livesey, Ross. (rec) 46.40 recommended that we should METLEX RYDAL ROUND Eng. 50: G. Barras, Sky, 4.02.00; 1 Lady: S. 2: G. Griffiths, Eryri 47.11 Haines, York Un, 4.29.17; 2 Lady: D. take a ziz-zag path up through the AM/8m/3,000ft 31 July 1986 3: D. Davies, Eryri (1 Vet) 47.53 Ellerton, Newc, 4.34.28; 3 Lady: S. forest and then go diagonally up 4: H. Parry, Eryri (2 Vet) 48.26; 5: D. 1: H. Symonds, Kend. 1.16.38 Watson, Vall.S, 4.37.30. the hillside to the first check Roberts, Eryri, 49.46; 6: K. Hagley, 2: D. Lee, CFR 1.18.24 MOEL HEBOG Wales point; but some people thought DPFR, 49.54; 1 U/18: C. Wilkinson, 3: D. Bland, Kend. 1.20.35 AM/5m/2,500ft 2 August 1986 they knew better. A few hundred Clay. 54.28; 1 Lady: R Parry, U/A, 64.50. 4: C. Lyon, Bound, 1.21.02; 5: P. Har- lowe, Kes, 1.21.08; 6: M. Rigby, Amb, After the appalling heat of the Y yards after the start, one group of MELANTEE Scotland 1.21.13; 1 Vet: D. Spedding, Kes, Gam race in June, cold misty con­ runners turned up the zig-zag AS/3'/2m /l,500ft 26 July 1986 1.22.38; 2 Vet: P Scanlon, Ross, 1.31.15; ditions came as a welcome relief path, but Alan Farningham (run­ 1: D. McGonigle, Dund. 30.06 1 Lady: V. Thornton, Kend, 1.36.41; 2 to Championship contenders ning with two stitches in his knee 2: P. Dugdale, Horw. 31.07 Lady: C. McNeil, LOC, 1.41.54. gathered in Beddgelart for the 7th as a result of his over-enthusiastic SLIEVE DONARD N. Ireland 3: A. Farningham, Aberd. 31.23 race in the Welsh series. Local descent at Creag Dubh the pre- 4: R. Hope, Cam, 31.31; 5: A. Curtis, AM/7m/2,800ft 2 August 1986 athletes Glyn and Hefin Griffiths ious day) led another group Liv, 31.42; 6: R. Boswell, Loch, 31.56; The ‘Donard’ is Ireland’s oldest looked like favourites on the day further along the forestry road up 7: K. Manning, Sheff, 32.14; 8: S. Mac­ fell race, having started in 1945, for this steep and rugged course, the valley. Which route was Leod. Aberd, 32.48; 9: G. Brooks, Loch, and usually attracts a large field nominated as a British Champion­ quicker? Well, the first three arri­ 32.59; 10: D. Weir, Fife, 33.03; 1 U/18: by our standards. It starts in the ship race for next year. vals at Craig Mellon (Chris Len­ ). McKendrick, Irv, 33.13; 2 U/18: S. seaside town of Newcastle, on the In the event, it was an Eryri nox, Alasdair Mackenzie and McKendrick, Irv, 33.23; 3 U/18: B. main street and climbs through myself) had all taken the ziz-zag Devine, Sky, 34.24; 1 Vet 40: R. Shields, benefit, with 8 out of the first 10. 2 Vet 40: ). Shields, Clydes, 35.02; the forest onto the slopes of Should be an exciting race next path. However, it is amazing how 1 Lady: C. Menhennet, Bell, 39.46; Slieve Donard (2,796ft), the high­ year, perhaps some ‘lane separa­ fast you can run when you’re 2 Lady: A. Curtis, Liv, 42.47. est mountain in Northern Ireland. tion' would be advisable on the annoyed with yourself: Farning­ The climb to the summit is excel­ steep rocky section below the ham soon forged into the lead on HALF NEVIS Scotland lent - sustained and fairly steep. summit. D. Davies the long traverse to Davy’s AM/6m/2,200ft 27 July 1986 The descent is over boulder fields 1: H. Griffiths, Ery. 46.56 Bourach. As the race proceeded 1: R. Bergstrand, Sheff. 50.37 and rough heather to the coast 2: G. Griffiths, Ery. 48.08 over the series of rounded hills to 2: R. Hope, Carn. 52.39 road, which is then followed for 3: D. Davies, Ery. (1 V. 40) 48.58 Broad Cairn, Farningham gradu­ 3: R. Boswell, Loch. 52.52 over 2x/i miles back to Newcastle. 4: H Parry, Ery (2 V. 40) 51.32; 1 Vet 50: ally drew away from Mackenzie, 4: S. MacLeod, Aberd, 53.06; 5: G. The weather for this year's J. Dearden, Frod, 62.22; 1 Lady: A. Car­ but was then pulled back as his Devine. Puds. 54.18; 6: D. McGonigle. event was terrible - torrential rain son, Ery, 59.09. wounded knee started to make it­ Dund, 54.37; 7: A. Famingham. Aberd, 54.42; 8: D. MacGillivray, and gale-force winds the day ANGUS MUNROS Scotland self felt. From Broad Cairn to Loch, 55.46; 9: K Manning, Sheff, 55.53; before, luckily though, by the AL/18m/6,000ft 3 August 1986 Cairn Broadlands, is the most 10: G. Brooks, Loch, 55.58. afternoon start time, the rain had Believe it or not, the 1986 Angus interesting route choice of the stopped. Munros Fell Race was the first race: round the head of the Gowal COW HILL Scotland Dermot McGonigle, who comes Long Category A race to be held valley, or a more direct route into BS/2m/900ft 28 July 1986 from Newcastle, but now lives in in the Scottish Highlands (exclu­ and out of, or even down the track 1 = : R. Bergstrand, Shef 17.35 Scotland, returned home to score ding the islands). The course past Bachnagairn and up the 1 = : P. Dugdale, Shef (rec) 17.35 a victory, that had until now traverses the high plateau be­ north face of Cairn Broadlands. 3:S. Carey, Shef 17.36 eluded him. Dermot led at the tween Balmoral and Glen Clova, Having taken the direct route, I 4: R. Boswell, Loch, 18.24; 5: D O'Neil, summit, but Jim Patterson and visiting the summits of six found that it was not the extra Loch, 18.29; 6: S. MacLeod. Aberd, climbing that slowed me down, 18.54; 7: K. Manning, Shef, 19.28: 8: J. Ian Parke were close behind. On Munros and two smaller hills: it MacRae, Loch, 19.34; 9: G. Brooks, the road, however, Dermot ran is a race for those who like their nor even the Broad Cairn boulder Loch, 19.40; 10: C. Lyon. Skelm, 19.47; strongly to break away and win running to be in pathless wilder­ field, but rather the level bog on 1 Vet: R. Gibson, E.K., 21.56. comfortably. nesses. The terrain is quite varied: the long drag up to Cairn Broad- 26 lands. Bill Gauld also took this LARGO LAW Scotland McDonald, Bing. 48.29; 1 Lady: K. GATEGILL England route - he and Dick Amour had BS/5m/900ft 9 August 1986 Taylor, CLM, 57.36; 2 Lady: J. Makin- AS/3m/l,600ft 10 August 1986 been playing the usual veteran's 116 runners (including a fair son, CLM, 58.21; 3 Lady: E. Bumip, 1: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 26.41 CLM, 61.03. game, running at a constant number of local unattached entr­ 2: C. Donnelly, Eryri 26.50 speed, and pouncing like vul­ ants) lined up on a warm, sunny WADSWORTH England 3: W. Bland, Kes. 27.19 tures when younger men started Saturday afternoon by the murky BS/4m/800ft 10 August 1986 4: R. Bergstrand, Roch, 27.22; 5: H. Griffiths, Eryri, 27.34; 6: G. Griffiths, fading. These two were the only waters of Largo harbour, prepar­ Perched high above the Calder ones to take less than an hour to ing to run up the highest hill in Eryri, 27.44; 7: D. Cartridge, Bolt, 27.51; Valley, Brent Brindle took the 8: R. Rawlinson, Ross, 28.07; 9: P. Bar­ get from Broad Cairn to Cairn the East Neuke of Fife. And run honours in the very enjoyable ron, Kes, 28.11; 10: M. Fanning, Kes, Broadlands, and Gauld nearly up it, all the way, was precisely Gala Race. 28.22; 1 Vet 40: D. Davies, Eryri, 29.29; wiped out his 10 minute deficit what Terry Mitchell did. Mitchell, It seems that bright orange 2 Vet 40: H. Parry, Eryri, 29.40; 3 Vet on Mackenzie on this section of Fife A.C.’s star of road and cross­ 40: D. Spedding, Kes, 30.46; 1 Vet 50: flags aren’t for following, or so the race. However, Mackenzie country, hasn't got used to the G. Barras, Sky, 33.46; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, the leaders must have thought, took only 14 minutes for the des­ idea that fell runners sometimes Holm, 33.34; 2 Lady: A. Carson, Eryri, com ing off the skyline to Nut cent of nearly 2,000 feet to the walk up the steepest bits. He esta­ 33.57; 3 Lady: D Ellerton, Newc, 35.42. Clough. The prize giving was a finish; unlike many runners, he blished a good lead on the 2 miles gem!! Graham Kirkbright of Sky- obviously had no difficulty in of undulating road and footpath rac battled for third place to WIDEFORD Scotland locating the entrance to the forest from Largo harbour to the foot of receive a 3-foot ‘chopper’ (a little CS/5m/700ft 13 August 1986 at the top of the zig-zag path. Largo Law’s volcanic cone (don’t longer than his other one!!). Cat 1: G. Harper 32.04 Gauld was a comfortable second, worry, it doesn’t erupt any more), calls, whistles, and various un­ 2: S. Gray 34.31 while Farningham finished a and was well clear after the steep printable remarks were made as 3: S. Tait 36.45 rather uncomfortable fourth climb to the summit. Mind you, he took a firm grip of his ‘chopper’ 1 Lady: D. Leonard, 46.08. behind Amour - maybe special with his descending ability, he nicknamed for ever Graham prizes should be awarded to needed to be: by the time he had ‘Chopper’ Kirkbright. ‘CHANGING WAY’ N. Ireland under-40’s in these very long returned to the base of the cone, it 1: B. Brindle, Horw. 24.41 CS/3m/300ft 14 August 1986 races. Anthony Kay was clear that he would need all 2: K. Smith, Army 24.54 The final race in the Mourne For­ 1: A. Mackenzie, Inv. 3.58.54) his speed to fight off Clive Bell on 3: G. Kirkbright, Sky. 24.55 est and Fell League and the 2: W. Gauld, Carn. (1 Vet) 4.05.46 the return to the harbour. 4: J. Verity, ASVAC, 24.56; 5: R. As­ weather once again turned out 3: D. Amour, Inv. (2 Vet) 4.14.28 No showers were provided, but quith, Horw, (1 Vet 40) 25.07; 6: M. dreadful, with bitterly cold, lash­ NORTH BERWICK LAW Scot. some runners took advantage of Saunders, CLM, 25.13; 7: N. Holliday, ing rain. Noel Douglas and Derek CS/3m/600ft 6 August 1986 Leeds, 25.15; 8: T. Parr, Notts, 25.18; the local bathing facilities (the Ross ran virtually together the 1: M. Burton, Carn. 18.48 9: P. Jarman, CLM, 25.20; 10: A. Sun- North Sea, not the murky har­ whole way, with Noel just edging 2: D. Bell, Hadd. 18.49 ter, Horw, 25.21; 2 Vet 40: D. Whitaker, bour). There was a free pint in the it. George Newell won the Boys' 3: M. Ogston, HBT 19.28 Spen, 26.39; 3 Vet 40: U. Lodge, Hal, Crusoe Hotel for all finishers, and Under 15 with John FitzPatrick 1 Vet: K. Bruns, Cam, 20.39; 1 Lady: C. 26.54; 1 Vet 50: B. Harwood, O & R, Gray, EAC, 24.09. large quantities of Greenmantle 28.53; 1 Jnr: T. Gibson, Roch, 25.53; heading the Boys’ Under 13. COMMEDAGH N. Ireland Ale, Mars bars and wine were dis­ 1 Lady: V. Brindle, CLM, 30.29; 2 Lady: M. McNulty tributed as prizes. I really can’t J. Makinson, CLM, 31.33; 3 Lady: A. 1: N. Douglas, Newc. 21.27 AS/2m/2,650ft 7 August 1986 Templeton, Bux, 33.42. Brian Ervine’s one and only understand why some race orga­ 2: D. Ross, Newc. 21.27 appearance at a Mourne League nisers seem to think that fell KIELDERHEAD England 3: M. McNulty, Tolly (IV) 21.36 1 Lady: C. McGonigle, Tolly, 36.32. race brought him victory and the runners like booze ..! N/17m/4,000ft 10 August 1986 new race record - by one second. Anthony Kay The inaugural event, organised This in very bad conditions and 1: T. Mitchell, Fife 29.09 by the Forestry Commission, took TEGGS NOSE England local knowledge vital. Brian led 2: C. Bell, DHH 29.43 place around the wild terrain of BS/6m/l,100ft 16 August 1986 home League Champion elect 3: M. Dean, CR 30.22 Kielder Head. Even with good Worries about switching to ent- 4: R. Hope, Cam, 30.31; 5: A. Faming- Derek Ross and Davy Graham, visibility, navigation out of the ries-on-the-day only were swept ham, Aberd, 30.44; 6: J. Robertson, aside by a record entry of 146. winner of the race the previous Cam, 31.15; 7: M. Burton, Cam, 31.25; marked forest sections, posed a two years. Andre Callan (16) 8: R. Bell, DHH, 31.30; 9: C. Walton, problem, the crucial leg being Alan Adams led all the way to showed the sort of form which HW, 31.38; 10:1. Davidson, EU, 31.59; that between Knox Knowe Cairn record his third successive vic­ makes him a great future pros­ 1 Vet: M. Edwards, Aberd, 32.51; 2 and the Kielder Stone. After a tory. He was not pressurised pect. M. McNulty Vet: W. Gauld, Cam, 34.05; 3 Vet: G. tough 17 miles of bog and heather sufficiently into breaking his pre­ 1: B. Ervine, Bally (rec) 35.01 Wybum, Fife, 34.23; 1 Lady: H. McNee, runners returned to ample grub vious year's record. Peter Nolan 2: D. Ross, Newc. 35.21 Ayr, 37.42; 2 Lady: H. Bowler, Hath, and beer, augmented by the 1: A. Adams, Staffs. 44.27 40.58. 3: D. Graham, Bally 36.01 dying strains of the Keilder Folk 2: R. Pearson, DPFR 44.57 4: A. Callen, Tolly, 36.42; 5: B. McBur- BUTTERMERE England Festival music. 3: J. Norman, Alt. (1 Vet) 45.03 ney, Tolly, 37.11; 1 Vet: M. McNulty, 4: M. Farmeiy, Penn. 45.13; 5: R. AL/20m/8,000ft 9 August 1986 1:J. Stannard 2.42.46 Tolly, 40.08. Wilde, Man. (2 Vet) 45.24; 6: S. Long- 1: C. Valentine, Kes. 3.51.44 2: B. Lowden 2.46.39 BRADWELL England don, Alt, 45.35; 7: D. Ibbotson. Glos, 2: P. Haines, Mand. 3.53.54 3:1. White 2.47.06 BS/3y2m/600ft 7 August 1986 45.42; 8: A. Whalley, Macc, 45.52; 9: S. 3: M. Hudson, U/A, (1 V) 3.56.41 1 Vet: M. Sanderson, 3.02.56; 2 Vet: R. Dark Peak usually turn out in Tune, Staffs, 45.57; 10: A. Hulme, 4: A. Richardson, Kend, 3.58.05; 5: M. Gray, 3.05.20; 3 Vet: S. Hicks, 3.10.15. Penn, 46.04; 3 Vet 40: D. Attwell, Alt. strength for this local race, Garrett, Mand, 3.59.26; 6: R. Ansell, 48.14; 1 Vet 50: E. Faure, Man, 51.34; 1 making the locals feel like DPFR, 4.00.08; 2 Vet: J. Stout, CFR, U/18: J. Wild, Bux, 50.20; 1 Lady: W. foreigners, but not this year. They 4.19.33; 3 Vet: A. Jones, DPFR, 4.21.06; O'Neale, Kes, 53.43. were fewer in number and you 1 Vet 50: A. Heaton, Clay, 5.16.09; Apathy rules, O.K.: have to look down to 16th place 1 Lady: W. O’Neale, Kes, 4.40.12; Andy Styan writes: MOEL-Y-GEST Wales to find their first finisher. And 2 Lady: S. Haines, York Un, 4.44.52; 525 3 Lady: C. McNeil, LOC, 4.56.43. "Given that runners turned AS/3m/l,000ft 16 August 1986 they only got three in the first fifty up to run at Langdale then all but A runaway win forHefin Griffiths when in previous years they have MELBREAK 2 TOPS England 40+50 of them drove past the with the racing being for 2nd and placed in the first six and had AS/4m/1,400ft 9 August 1986 AGM (at Chapel Stile) on their 3rd places. M. Jones’ local know­ winners. 1: R. Hand, Bord. 36.54 way home, can we fairly assume Rumour has it the Dark Peak ledge paid off when he overtook 2: J. Wicker, Cockm’th 37.49 that less than 10% of fell runners D. W illiams at three-quarters dis­ priesthood had sent their mission­ 3: J. Ritson, Derw. 38.38 give a fig about the British Cham­ aries to new races in far off places. tance to stay in front to take 2nd 1 Vet 40: P. Taylor, Cockm’th, 43.08; pionship and the World Cup? place. Moel-y-Gest is a complica­ In fact, to all points of a Silva 1 Vet 50: G. Scott, Cockm’th, 44.03; (i.e. the only two motions on the ted course to follow and a hard compass from where some of 1 Lady: S. Ashton, Newp, 50.03; 1 Jnr: agenda).” them will doubtless find their R. Hargreaves, Cumb, 46.31. course to run, going over and way back. Micah Wilson won for round outcrops of rock and 3 the second year running in wet DOWNHAM England tops, the first one having to be conditions. AS/5m/l,800ft 9 August 1986 Isle o f Man Handicaps: run over again on the way back to the finish. A real hair-raising des­ 1: M. Wilson, Mill. 24.53 1: D. Woodhead, Horw. 43.32 In 198 7, the 21m Axnfell race and cent if taken fast - not a race for 2 : 1. Higginbottom, Der. 26.02 2: S. Breckell, B’burn 43.36 27m Half Bob Baxter Round will the faint-hearted. N. Fisher 3: D. Ibbotson, Gloss. 26.06 3:1. Robinson, CLM 43.53 be handicap races, with interval 1: H. Griffiths (rec) 25.21 4: A. Trigg, Gloss, 26.10; 5: R. Wilde, 4: A. Trigg, Glos, 44.00; 5: P. Jarman, starts between 8 and 11 a.m. En­ 2: M. Jones 28.16 Man, (1 Vet) 26.35; 6. C. Lindley, Roth, CLM, 44.00; 6: J. Holt, CLM, 44.07; tries to T. Varley a week before 26.42; 2 Vet: R. Asquith, Holm, 26.57; 1 Jnr: S. Thompson, Clay, 44.35; 2 Jnr: 3: D. W illiams (1 Vet) 28.54 the races, together with details of 3 Vet: J. Armistead, Mat, 28.40,1 Lady: E. Cotton, Kend, 45.20; 3 Jnr: J. Taylor, 4: A. Hughes, 29.15; 5: N. Fisher (2 C. Haigh, Holm, 28.27; 2 Lady: J. Holm, 45.44; 4 Jnr: A. Jones, P.&B., your position and time in another Vet) 29.36; 6: E. Evans, 29.36; 1 Vet 50: Smith, DPFR, 31.48; 3 Lady: A. What- 46.23; 1 Vet: G. Brooks, Bing, 47.18; 2 long ‘A’ race (this is to assist the S. Winstanley, 34.30; 1 Lady: S. Rob­ more, Tot, 34.04. Vet: T. Peacock, CLM, 47.45; 3 Vet: T. handicapper). erts, 33.46. 27 13.16 and his victory completed GREAT WILDERNESS Ross, 37.32; 7: M Bishop, Staffs, 37.58: an outstanding family ‘double’, CHALLENGE Scotland 8: A. Adams, Staffs, 38.02; 9: A. Har- for his younger brother, Stephen, N/25m/2,600ft 23 August 1986 mer, DPFR, 38.50; 10: P. Oakley, D&K, had triumphed in the Senior Dundonnel to Poolwe, direct 38.53; 11: R. Ashworth, Ross, 38.56; RESULTS 12: M. Farmery, Penn, 39.01; 13: K. Guides race at Grasmere Sports route, start Dundonnel, following BARNOLDSWICK England Taylor, Ross, 39.08; 14: P. Cadman, two days earlier and had then a landrover track and footpath CS/6m/800ft 17 August 1986 W&B, 39.23; 15: G. Webb, Hal, 39.26; won at Malham on the Saturday (rising to 1,500ft) on the southern 1: M. Aspinall, Ross. 32.04 1 Vet 40: D. Cartwright, Penn, 40.33; and Hebden on the Bank Holiday reaches of the An Teallach moun­ 2 Vet 40: D. Kay, Bolt, 41.05; 3 Vet 40: 2: P. Bailey, Bing. 32.20 Monday. tains to the once cultivated Strath R. Bradley, Holm, 41.07; 1 Vet 50: G. 3: T. Chew, Clay. 32.21 Oliver, JLR, 44.11; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, 4: Mark Smith, Burn, 32.26; 5: R. Brew­ Gary Devine, the 1981 Burnsall na Sealga, now deserted; then Junior winner, took 3rd place in across a bog of the type so beloved Holm, 40.47; 2 Lady: M. Anslow, Telf, ster, Clay, 33.57; 6: J. Hartley. Clay, 44.18; 3 Lady: J. Smith, DPFR, 45.54. 34.02; 7: K. Smith, U/A, 34.06; 8: S. 13.56, just 2 seconds ahead of A. by all true fell runners, and hence Livesey, Ross, 34.12; 1 Vet 40: D. Peace, whose father, Barry, fini­ up Glen na Muice Beag by way of Weatherhead, Bing, 37.18; 2 Vet 40: D. shed only a further 6 places down a steep footpath to the high point PENDLETON England Bulcock, Clay, 37.32; 3 Vet 40: D. in 10th place. The 158-strong of 1,750ft on a broad plateau. AS/5m/l,500ft 30 August 1986 Scott, Clay, 37.43; 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, field included 4 previous winners Then a steep, even dangerous to Yet again, Pendleton was blessed Bing, 37.07; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, some, descent to Carnmore, 35.36 (rec), 2 Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, in Andy Styan 5th, Harry Walker with a good day for the Annual 41.17. 24th, Dave Hodgson 71st and 7- where runners can do a Mike Fell Race. The race, not for the times champion, Pete Watson Short and Walk on Water between first time, developed into an DALCHULLY Scotland 86th. Bill Smith the Lochs Fionn and Dubh. The almighty tussle between local AS/4m/l,500ft 17 August 1986 1: M. Hawkins, Bing. 13.16 rest is a relatively boring slog, lad, Sean Livesey and his rival 1: J. Musgrave, Aberd. (rec) 27.13 2: R. Bloor, Liv. 13.28 across the boggy wastes, leading from Bolton, Dave Cartridge. 2: A. Curtis, Liv. 27.49 3: G. Devine,P&B 13.56 to the tip of Loch Maree, where Having been together throughout, 3: R. Hope, Carn. 27.59 4: A. Peace, Bing, 13.58; 5: A. Styan, runners pick up a landrover track it wasn’t until the last field that 4: A. Farningham, Aberd, 28.03; 5: C. Holm, 14.04; 6: G. Kirkbright, Sky, in the forest, and the road merch­ Dave created a gap that enabled 14.17; 7: G. Read, Roch, 14.23; 8: R. Bell, Dund, 28.13; D. Bell, Help, 28.25; ants can at last make the hill him to retain the cup which he 1 Vet 40: R. Shields, Loch, 30.26; 2 Vet Whitfield, Kend, 14.28; 9: A Jones, P&B, merchants suffer for 4 miles until 40: R. Blamire, Stew, 30.31; 1 Lady: A. 14.29; 10: B. Peace, Bing, 14.31; 1 Vet: won last year. A record turn-out the finish is reached at Poolewe. Curtis, Liv. D. Cartwright, Penn, 14.50; 2 Vet: G. of 248 runners supped 8 gallons Brookes, Bing, 15.19; 1 Lady: S. Boler, Entries and details available of orange juice, then went away TROSTAN TRAIL N. Ireland Penn, 19.59; 1 Jnr: J. Cookson, Stret, from Alex MacRae, 11 Mellon happy. 7.05; 2 Jnr: M. Blay, Hal, 7.17. Charles, Aultbea, Ross-shire IV22 N/16m/3,000ft 17 August 1986 I would like to point out that 2JN. R. Boswell The new course this year met FAIRSNAPE England the route the race takes through 1 = : M. Dean, CR 2.57.23 with the approval of all competi­ N/7m/2,100ft 23 August 1986 the first field is not a public right tors: less road and track and a 1:K. West, Bord. 55.27 1 =: J. Musgrave 2.57.23 of way, apart from the first 200 more straightforward route, with 2: D. Woodhead, Horw. 55.44 3: A. Dytch, Clydes 3.04.43 metres. The privilege of using less disastrous results if you did 3: S. Breckall, B’burn 57.02 1 Vet: R. Wilby, 3.15.42; 1 Lady: W. O’Neale, Kes, 3.44.30. this field for the race has been get lost in this fairly remote area. 4: P. Jarman, Clay, 57.05; 5: A. Trigg, abused by runners out training. It is a real ‘bog-trot’ covering 5 Gloss, 57.52; 6: I, Robinson, Clay, WREKIN England 58.09; 7: D. Ibbotson, Gloss, 58.20; 8: The farmer is, quite rightly, not hills in the North Antrim moors, AS/5y2m/l,700ft 24 August 1986 pleased by this. Please bear this and starting with a steep climb P. Lambert, Clay, 58.57; 1 Jnr: S. Thompson, Clay, 59.20; 1 Vet 40: A. 1: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 35.35 in mind, and hopefully Pendleton from sea level. Peacock, Clay, 61.58; 2 Vet 40: C. Tay­ 2: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 35.39 Fell Race can remain unaltered. 1:1. Parke, Bally. 2.15.13 lor, Clay, 62.12; 1 Lady: ). Lochead, 3: M. Patterson, DPFR 36.39 Roger Dewhurst 2: J. Hayes, Bally. 2.19.03 Holm, 69.33; 1 Vet 50: D. Talbot, Clay, 4: H. Symonds, Kend, 36.58; 5: S. 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 31.28 3: J. Paterson, Mourne 2.30.55 70.57. Hughes, U/A, 37.19; 6: R. Rawlinson, 2: S. Livesey, Ross. 31.47 4: B. Ervine, Bally, 2.31.48; 5: H. Mur­ ray, Arbroath, 2.44.57; 6: P McCauana, 3: R. Rawlinson, Ross. 32.06 Newc, 2.51.32; 1 Vet:) Sloan, N.Down, 4: P. Irwin, Ross, 33.24; 5: P. Jarman, Clay, 33.28; 6: D. Woodhead, Horw, 2.52.16. 33.28; 7: P. Hall, Barr, (1 Vet 40) 33.28; GUNSON KNOTT England 8: R. Whitfield, Kend, 33.28; 9: P. Mc- AM/5m/2,200ft 17 August 1986 Wade, Clay, 33.31; 10: J. Holt, Clay, 33.32; 2 Vet 40: D. Kay, Bolt, 35.29; 3 1:S. Carr, BOFRA 46.15 Vet 40: D. Beresford, Clay, 36.10; 1 Jnr: 2: M. Fanning, Kes. 48.10 A. Jones, P&B, 33.55; 2 Jnr: T. Richard­ 3: K. Taylor, Ross. 48.25 son, Bolt, 34.07; 3 Jnr: I. Dermott, 4: D. Woodhead, Horw, 48.40; 5: J. Horw, 34.41; 4 Jnr: S. Thompson, Clay, Holt, Clay, 51.20; 6: G. Webb, Hal, 34.49; 1 Vet: 50: M. Houghton, Chor, 51.30; 1 Lady: W. O’Neale, Kes, 60.11; 41.07; 1 Lady: L. Lord, Clay, 41.26. 2 Lady: E. Burnip, Clay, 70.04.

SEDBERGH HILLS England ACHMONY Scotland AL/14m/6,000ft 17 August 1986 BS/3V2m/500ft 30 August 1986 1: R. Bergstrand, Roch. 1.59.33 1: M. Dean, CR 21.38 2: H. Symonds, Kend. 2: A. Farningham, Aberd. 21.45 RAMSEY GALA Isle of Man 3: R. Boswell, Loch. 21.57 AS/3m/ 1,800ft 21 August 1986 4: D. O’Neil, Loch, 22.21; 5: J. Bell, Inv, 22.30; 6: D. Rodgers, U/A, 22.41; 1 Vet: 1: C. Quine, Manx 36.53 H. Parry, Eryri, 22.56; 2 Vet: R Shields, 2: T. Varley, Bound 36.56 Loch, 23.18; 3 Vet: M Edwards, Aberd, 3:R. Callister, SAC 37.19 23.20; 1 Lady: A. Dundas, Inv, 29.01. 1 Vet: B. Cowley, SAC, 37.32; 1 Lady: A. Gomer, Manx, 47.38. ANNALONG N. Ireland BURNSALL England AL/13m/5,500ft 31 August 1986 AS/13m/872ft 23 August 1986 By the first summit, Ian Parke, Mike Hawkins, the Grassington Jim Patterson and Brian Ervine joiner, this year became the first had opened a gap on the larger local to win the senior amateur than usual field, with Jim Hayes race since Robert Newbould of leading the ‘chasing’ group. Ian Hartlington won in 1939. and Jim pulled ahead and reached Hawkins, a former champion the final summit together - just as guides racer, who was re-instated they had done in the 1984 race, two years ago, had previously and again it was Ian who proved achieved three victories in the the stronger. Brian Ervine ‘professional’ Burnsall race held 1:1. Parke, Bally. 2.05.30 in September. On this occasion, 2: J. Patterson, Mourne 2.06.56 he was first to the top and went 3: B. Ervine, Bally. 2.10.04 on to win by 12 seconds from 4: J. Hayes, Bally, 2.11.13; 5: S. noted orienteer Robert Bloor, son Denis Beresford on the climb at Gunson Knott (Photo: W. Bateson) Graham, Newc, 2.15.16; 6: W. Brown, of the late Jack Bloor, who won Mourne, 2.18.35; 1 Vet: D. Rankin, the 1951 race. Hawkins’ time was 2.21.00. 28 was never in danger after passing Roch, 2.00.53; 10: D Hall, Kend 2.01.06; Lang and went on to win comfor­ 1 Vet 40: B. Toogood, DPFR, 2.01.07; tably. Roger Boswell 2 Vet 40: D. Spedding, Kes, 2.01.11; 1:1. Matthieson, Aberd. 32.03 3 Vet 40: A. Peacock, Clay, 2.04.30; 1 Vet 50: W. Gauld, Cam, 2.14.52; 2; D. Lang, Camb. 32.42 3: C. Armstrong, Elg. 32.48 MOURNE M.M. N. Ireland 4: D. Gunn, Elg, 33.52; 5: R. Boswell, 20/21 September 1986 Loch, 33.54; 6: J. Crummy, Strath.Un, This year’s event was the biggest 34.13; 1 Vet: M. Edwards, Aberd, 34.40; 2 Vet: R. Shields, Loch, 35.19; 3 and most successful yet, due Vet: J. Jardine, Loch, 36.56; 1 Lady: K. mainly to the sponsorship of Butler, Aberd, 44.23. Anderson Ltd., a Belfast comp­ CORRIEY AIRACK PASS Scot. any making industrial doors and 15m/1,600ft 14 Sept. 1986 blinds. With the increased publi­ Start Garva Bridge (GR 522948) city, entries had more than near Laggan Bridge, Newtonmore, doubled to 135 teams, 20 of these following Wades military road being in the Anderson (Elite) (landrover track) over Corriey- class, and the remainder in the airack Pass (alt. 2,600ft) to finish Standard class. at Culachy House near Fort Aug­ The first day’s courses took the ustus (GR 373072). Details from, teams across to the Western and entries to: Sandy Hastings, Mournes on routes that had more 13 Inveroy, Hoy Bridge, Inverness- running and less ascent than in shire. Tel: 0397-81-345. previous years. 1: R. Campbell, Loch. 1.47.18 Robin Bryson and Pat McCavana 2; R. Shields, Loch. (1V) 1.47.41 lead the Anderson ■class by 51 3: J. MacRae, Loch. 1.48.02 minutes at the end of the first day 4: R. Boswell, Loch, 1.48.28; 5: G. Mc- (24 miles approx) from defending Connachie, Loch, 1.51.04; 6: JCrummy, Strath, 1.59.13. champions, Derek Ratcliffe and Ken Taylor (6.42). Derek and Ken HALF BOB BAXTER Isle of Man had missed a checkpoint and had AL/27m/7,000ft 14 Sept. 1986 to return for it, and, like many 1: S. Hull, Bound. 4.35.38 others, had difficulty finding 2; J. Tasker, Manx (1 V) 5.06.02 control 7, which seems to have 3: C. Halsall, Manx 5.13.19 been badly placed. Jim Patterson O.S. MOUNTAIN RACE Eng. and Jim Hayes were a further 7 0/20m/7,000ft 14 Sept. 1986 minutes behind, in 3rd. Magic misty conditions in the In contrast to the heat and sun­ early morning soon gave way to shine of day one, the second day one of the best days of the sum­ dawned cold and windy, with mer, to the relief of some com­ mist and drizzle. petitors and the chagrin of others. The question was, could Robin Because of the good road system, and Pat hold on to their lead, be­ to (Photo: W. Bateson) The climb Mearley in the Pendleton it was impossible to plan a cause, although Robin’s ability medium-length course and we was undoubted, Pat was in his LAXEY GLEN Isle of Man 9: J. Broxap, Kes, 1.32.25; 10: G. Grif­ went for the long option, with the first mountain marathon! Derek AM/12m/3,200ft 31 August 1986 fiths, Eryri, 1.33.02; 11: N. Lanaghan, extra puzzle (for the planners Kes, 1.33.19; 12: P. Barron, Kes, 1.33.42; and Ken did all they could and 1: C. Quine, Manx 1.43.56 also) of how to cross the New- were half an hour faster than 2: M. Hudson, U/A (1 V) 1.44.20 1 Vet 40: D. Davies, Eryri, 1.33.49; 2 lands Valley. How many of you Vet: 40: R. Jackson, Sale, 1.39.24; 3 Vet Robin and Pat, but it was not 3: S. Kelly, Manx 1.47.22 40: J. Nuttall, Clay, 1.39.54; 1 Vet 50: noticed the extra path written on enough to make up the deficit. 1 Lady: A. Gomer, Manx, 2.30.42. W. Gauld, Cam, 1.45.54; 1 Lady: A. near Keskadale? Eagle-eyed Toby Therefore, there was a 'home HADES HILL England Carson, Eryri, 1.47.51; 2 Lady: D. El- Norris did, but most opted for grown’ win for the first time in BS/5m/l,200ft 4 Sept. 1986 lerton, Newc, 1.52.39; 3 Lady: L. Lord, Newlands Hause, which a bit more several years and a major upset in 1: M. Aspinall, Ross. 28.12 Clay, 2.00.40. straightforward and runnable. mountain marathons - (i.e. Derek 2: P. Dugdale, Horw. 28.12 HODDER VALLEY England Mike Rose, Dick Courchee, Ratcliffe didn’t win). Jim Patter­ 3: A. Selby, Bolt. 29.28 N/6m/700ft 13 Sept. 1986 John Lagoe son and Jim Hayes went well on 4 :1. Christian, U/A, 29.33; 5: H. Water­ 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 29.18 1; W. Bland, Kes. 4.24.48 house, Sadd, 29.37; 6: M. Smith, Bum, day two, to extend their lead in 29.41; 7; P. Jarman, Clay, 29.42; 8: P. 2: G. Kerr, Clay. 41.00 2; D. Ratcliffe, Ross. 4.29.12 3rd place, ahead of Andrew Irwin, Ross, 30.06; 1 Jnr: I. Barnes, 3; P. Jarman, Clay. 41.29 3; C. Valentine, Kes. 4.40.34 Addis and Rex Strickland. 1 Vet 40: D. Beresford, Clay, 43.18; 1 4: M. Hudson, LOC, (1 Vet 40) 4.49.12; Ross, 30.25; 2 Jnr: M. Rice, Tod, 30.32; In the Standard class, Neil 3 Jnr: N. Duffy, Ross, 30.32; 1 Vet 40: D. Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, 48.56. 5: R. Ashworth, Ross, 4.54.19; 6: J. Cartwright, Pen, 30.56; 2 Vet 40: R. KNOCKFARREL Scotland Broxap. Kes, 5.01.05; 7; J. Nixon, Bowman and Chris Butler put in Bradley, Holm, 31.21; 1 Vet 50: T. CS/6m/l,000ft 13 Sept. 1986 Horw, 5.03.31; 8: M. Walford, Kend. a tremendous second day to win 5.09.38; 9: A. Harmer, DPFR, 5.09.40; Smyth, Esc, 37.25; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Starting and finishing in the by five minutes after being third Holm, 31.31; 2 Lady: W. O’Neale, Kes, 10: P. Haines, Man, 5.09.55; 2 Vet 40: J. overnight. A total of 77 teams fini­ beautiful spa town of Strathpef- Williams, Man, 5.23.13; 3 Vet 40: A. 37.06. fer, this race was first run in 1961 shed day 2 in the Standard class. JACK BLOOR'S RACE England Phillipson, Gos, 5.27.58; 1 Vet 50: W. but the Ross-shire club, who or­ Gauld, Cam, 5.52.44; 2 Vet 50: G. Next year, there will probably N/7m/l,200ft 6 Sept. 1986 ganised it, were unable to con­ Brass, Clay, 6.07.07; 3 Vet 50: J Naylor, be three courses - roughly equiva­ 1: R. Bloor, Aire (rec) 53.55 tinue after 1982. However, this CFR, 6.07.59; 1 Lady: J. Smith, DPFR, lent to Karrimor A, B and C clas­ 2; A. Marshall, Scun. 54.50 year, the recently-formed Black 4.08.47; 2 Lady: S. Haines, York Un, ses. So, if you want a ‘smaller 3; G. Hull, Leeds Un. 54.52 Isle Athletic Club have picked up 4.21.15; 3 Lady: G. Ingham, N.Z., scale’ mountain marathon and 4: D. Woodhead, Horw, 55.42; 5: B. 4.27.36. Hill, Leeds, 57.03; 6: G. Kerr, Clay, the baton and resurrected the some good training for the Karri- 57.24; 1 Vet 40: D. Beresford, Clay, race. The first job was to take the ECCLES PIKE England more, why not try the Mourne in 58.49; 2 Vet 40: F. Wheeler, Bing, 59.14; trophies to a jeweller and to get BS/3m/750ft 20 Sept. 1986 1987? Brian Ervine 3 Vet 40: P. Eccles, Aire, 61.18; 1 Vet them valued - and what a surprise 1: R. Bergstrand, Roch. 19.15 RAS ELIDIR FAWR Wales 50: D. Hodgson, Leeds, 62.39; 1 Lady: - the trophy for first man home is 2; A. Trigg, Glos. 19.36 AS/4*/2in/2,800ft 20 Sept. 1986 S Haines, York Un. 65.17 (rec); 2 Lady: worth about £500, being solid 3:T. Parr, U/A 19.56 A real change for the first time J. Lochead, Holm, 65.18; 3 Lady: R. silver and beautifully made. 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, (rec) 21.30. Smith, Bing, 66.57. Maybe that’s what attracted such this year in a North Wales race as BEN NEVIS Scotland a classy field. THREE SHIRES England Huw Parry notched up his first AM/10m/4,000ft 6 Sept. 1986 AL/14m/4,500ft 21 Sept. 1986 win. N. Fisher Dave Lang led from the start 1: C. Donnelly, Eryri 1.25.48 i: M. Rigby, Amb. 1.54.32 1; H. Parry, Eryri (1 V40) 46.29 and obviously meant business, 2: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 1.27.05 2: J. Broxap, Kes. 1.55.34 2; D. Davies, Eryri (2 V40) 46.32 but Ian Matthieson always had 3: D. McGonigle, Dund. 1.27.49 3; R. Bloor, Liv.Un. 1.56.01 3; S. Hughes, Penn 47.18 4: H. Symonds, Kend, 1.28.23; 5: H. the measure of Lang and took the 4: G. Kerr, Clay, 1.58.56; 5:1 Holloway, 4: G. Griffiths, Eryri, 48.03; 5: D. Willi­ Griffiths, Eryri, 1.29.43; 6: W. Bland. lead on the final climb of the Roch, 1.58.59; 6: P. Haines, Mand, ams, MDC (3 V40) 48.10; 6: A. Hulme, Kes, 1.30.23; 7: C. Valentine, Kes, switch-back ridge which gives 1.59.16; 7: I. Robinson, Clay, 1.59.58; Penn, 49.20:1 Vet 50: A. Clarke, Eryri, 1.30.49; 8: M. Lindsay, Cam, 1.32.18; this race its character. Matthieson 8: P. Clark, Kend, 2.00.13; 9: G. Read, 61.27:1 Lady: A. Carson. Eryri. 58.15. 29 Above Blea Tarn in the 3 Shires RESULTS (Photo: P. Hartley) in the team race. Penistone Foot­ 213th letter of outraged comp­ SCAFELL PIKE England SHELF MOOR England path Runners supported a wide laint, or maybe a local landowner N/5m/3,000ft 27 Sept. 1986 AM/6m/l,500ft 28 Sept. 1986 range of age groups, from boys is cooking up a megaclaim for A good field of 80 competitors for The morning mist cleared and and girls to Veteran Man, of damages . . . However, until that the inaugural race up England’s allowed the runners to race on whom Dave Cartwright, in 5th, happens - I’m worried. highest mountain and a fine win­ the 2,000 ft Dark Peak plateau was quickest. N. Shuttleworth R. Wall ning time - congratulations to unhindered by wet bogs. 1: J. Maitland, P&B (rec) 2.42.32 Colin Valentine. Conditions were BLACK MOUNTAINS Wales 2: M. Dean, Cent.R. 2.46.17 3: A. Farningham, Aberd. 2.47.16 generally good, despite a patch of Had the mist been thick, the AL/18m/5,500ft 27 Sept. 1986 4: B. Brindle, Horw, 2.47.53; 5: A. Cur­ 1: D. Davies, Eryri (1 V) 2.48.58 mist near the top which confused host club had marked the route tis, Liv, 2.48.05; 6: J. Nixon, Horw, a number of competitors and a with flags. Nevertheless, a local 2: M. Walford, Kend. 2.54.34 2.49.27; 1 Vet: G. Bryn-Jones, Cent.R, total of 13 arrived back having school teacher displayed high 3: L. Williams, MDC 2.54.41 2.50.58 (rec); 2 Vet: R. Shields, Cly, made a lengthy detour into Esk- P.T. ability. He lives close by and 4: J. Darby, MDC, 2.54.51; 5: K. Hagley, 2.59.15; 3 Vet: R. Blamire, Stew, dale. This emphasises, yet again, has scooped up four local DPFR, 2.55.37; 6: P. Sanderson, Telf, 3.03.55; 1 Lady: S. Haines, York Un, 3.05.00; 2 Vet: J. Jameson, 3.18.56; 3 the necessity for adequate route victories. 3.16.32 (rec); 2 Lady: A. Curtis, Liv, Vet: A. Peacock, Clay, 3.19.31; 1 Vet finding ability on strange terrain. 3.26.17; 3 Lady: H McNee, Ayr, 3.31.36. 50: D. Talbot, Clay, 3.55.48; 2 Vet 50: A. Smith From a field of 85, Andy Trigg A. Clarke, Eryri, 4.05.14. 1: C. Valentine, Kes. 55.40 came home first, unpressed, yet BLACK MELDON Scotland 2: M. Rigby, Amb. 56.05 set a new course record. The 23 TWO BREWERIES Scotland A S/lm /800ft 28 Sept. 1986 3: D. Hall, Kend. 56.25 year old removed lVi minutes AL/18m/5,000ft 27 Sept. 1986 1: R. Hope, Carn. (rec) 8.45 4: H. Jarrett, CFR, 57.29; 5: M. Fanning, from Dave Crook’s 2 year old rec­ I’m w orried!. . . I like life to follow 2: D. McGonigle, Dund. 8.46 Kes, 58.27; 6; G. Clucas, CFR, 58.48; 1 ord. Yes, the peat up there was a a pattern. I’m logical. Spend and 3: J. Maitland, P&B 8.57 Vet 40: P. Hall, Barr, 60.35; 2 Vet 40: D. pleasure to bound over! 4: M. Lindsay, Carn, 9.24; 5: S. McKen­ Spedding, Kes, 63.10; 1 Vet 50:CFord, you get broke. Go to the pub for a drick, Cum, 9.26; 6: J. Patterson, CFR, 81.25. swift one, stay for six, get a head­ Mourne, 9.27; 1 Vet: R. Shields,Cly. The yellow vests of Holmfirth ache, get earache. Organise some­ were prominent. They won the thing, folk moan. Know what I THE 5 CLOUGHS England THIEVELEY PIKE England men’s team and their third man, mean? N/8m/2,000ft 4 October 1986 AS/3m/300ft 27 Sept. 1986 Andrew Haigh, is brother to This race was put on at short 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 23.47 Carol. She demolished the ladies’ Well, I can tell you, I’m worried. notice, following the cancellation 2: P. Irwin, Ross. 24.58 record, just being outsprinted by At this year’s Two Breweries, we of the ‘Tour’. As the name would 3: P. McWade, Clay. 25.02 Stockport’s Mike Boardman. He didn’t run out of food, no-one suggest, the course follows five 4: K. Manning, Clay, 25.13; 5: A. had been supping double figures blamed us for getting themselves Adams. Staffs, 25.20; 6: D. Woodhead, major doughs in an anti-clock­ in the early hours and was lost, no bulls frolicked amongst Horw, 25.33; 7: G. Schofield, B'bum, wise direction, the terrain consis­ pleased with slicing 10 minutes the runners, the prizes all appear 25.39; 8: P. Jarman, Clay, 25.45; 9: ). to have gone to the right folk ting of very rough going in the Taylor, Holm, (1 Jnr) 25.47; 10:1. Rob­ off last year’s time. (Brent didn't get a coffee-maker), clough bottoms, but with fast inson, Clay. 25.53; 2 )nr: S. Thompson, running between. TomTargett Clay, 25.55; 3 )nr: A. Jones, P&B, 26.22; even the computer worked and The host club provided a well- 1: P. McWade, Clay. 69.49 4 Jnr: E. Cotton, Kend, 26.55; 1 Vet 40: marshalled event, with showers - agreed with us that everyone was D. Kay, Bolt, 26.40; 2 Vet 40: S. Tune, home safe and as sound as could 2: D. Woodhead, Horw. 72.10 courtesy of Super Alloys, of 3: P. Jarman, Clay. 72.18 Staffs, 27.08; 3 Vet 40: D. Beresford, Shepley Street. Naturally, only be expected. Clay, 27.33; 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, Bing, 1 Vet 40: J. Nuttall, Clay, 77.44; 2 Vet Perhaps life isn’t really pitching 29.21; 2 Vet 50: P. Duffy, Aberd, 29.41; six host members ran, with Phil 40: C. Taylor, Clay, 77.26; 1 Vet 50: D. 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, 27.48; 2 Lady: Marland (13th) and Shaun us a googly and as I write, the Clutterbuck, Roch, 89.16; 1 Lady: L. L. Lord. Clay, 32.29. Priestly (22nd) supporting Andy editor is in fact receiving his Lord, Clay, 95.45. 30 IAN HODGSON MOUNTAIN 1: C. Haigh, England 34.13 General Comments: H a y field Success. From arrival on Thursday, 2nd RELAY England 2: V. Bottarelli, Italy 34.59 Neil Goldsmith informs me that October to departure on Monday, 5 October 1986 3: G. Schuetz, Switzerland 35.21 the 1986 Hayfield championships 11: J. Smith, England, 37.32; 16: A. 6th October, the weather was With low mist or ‘clag’ down to proved to be popular with over 30 Donnelly, Wales, 38.07. excellent, but not good for racing. 1,000ft the race provided a chal­ runners completing all four races Teams: The heat contributed to most of lenge of navigation as well as fit­ and winning a free Footprints T- 1: Switzerland; 2: Italy; 3: W Germany. the British teams feeling that the ness. Rossendale led at every shirt in the process. The shirts Junior Men's Race: races were harder than they change-over for a well deserved have been funded primarily by Perhaps our highest hopes for an expected. The accommodation win, although the last leg was the Downfall race, something very much a tactical battle with individual rested on Robin Berg- itself in the Hotel Mezza Luna which cannot continue if the strand, runner-up in the Junior was quite adequate, but the great Keswick. Bingley came through numbers completing all four strongly as the race progressed Men’s race last year. However, in disadvantage was that it was three the steepest part of the second races continues to grow. In 1987, and the competitiveness of the quarters of an hour’s journey up he proposes to charge a £1 regis­ climb, the Italian, Naitza, got the valley out of Morbegno. This event is shown by the fact that tration fee for the championships away from Bergstrand, who re­ meant that individual needs of less than 6 minutes covered the The first 30 in the championships gained some ground on the des­ the athletes for rest, etc., could first 5 teams. Lower down the will win a free ’87 design T-shirt cent, but was unable to pull back not be arranged. Transport arrange­ field, we were pleased to see Fell- and anyone completing all four further on the stretch to the finish, ments to the Hotel were unrelia­ andale winning the mixed team races will be entitled to buy a T- where the Italian had a lead of ble. Many aspects of organisation, prizes with a highly creditable shirt at cost price (around £4). To 7th place. Also worthy of note, is 16.6 seconds. Third and fourth generally and regarding the races places were filled by Italians. maintain the exclusive nature of the the Horwich ‘B ’ Team, consis­ themselves, some apparently the T-shirts, only people comple­ ting entirely of vets in 9th position. The rest of the England team quite simple, left rather a lot to be ting all four races will be allowed 36 Teams competed. ran well, all finishing within 20 desired. But fortunately this did seconds of each other, and were to buy one. 1: Rossendale‘A‘ - not worry the athletes unduly 2nd team. Registration will be at the 1.08.55 1.46.40 2.56.10 3.57.58 and the general atmosphere of 1: F. Naitza, Italy 29.55 37.45 1.09.30 1.01.48 the event was very good. Downfall race. The four races are: 2; R. Bergstrand, England 30.11 N. Berry Kinder Downfall 2: Keswick A .C .- 3; E. Chappoz, Italy 30.36 Kinder Trog 1.12.21 1.48.28 2.56.39 3.59.03 12: 1. Dermott, England, 32.04; 13: G. Postscript: Complaints have 36.07 1.08.11 1.02.24 been voiced in Com pass Sport Mount Famine Devine, England, 32.18; 15: A. Jones, Lantern Pike. 3: B in gley‘A ’ - England, 32.24; 23: K. Prydderch, regarding the English team selec­ 1.18.44 1.56.36 3.04.10 4.00.24 Wales, 34.01. tion and that the FRA should 37.52 1.07.34 56.14 Teams: have selected such continental LANGDALE England 1: Italy; 2: England; 3: Switzerland. hill running notables as Phil 4: Kendal A.C. - AL/16m /4,000ft 11 Oct. 1986 1.15.37 1.54.44 Men's ‘Short’ Race: Makepiece, Craig Mochrie, Bob 3.04.30 4.03.19 Once again another fine day 39.07 1.09.46 58.49 The Italians dominated this race, Treadwell and Mike Short. The meant another record entry (527). with the first six runners home thinking behind this idea is that 5: Skyrac'A’- Members of the Achille Ratti 1.20.34 1.59.10 3.07.55 4.03.36 (including two of their ‘B ’ team), as these runners are used to the once again manned the check­ 38.36 1.08.45 55.41 but our team ran well and secured continental races, then they points providing information for 2nd team place. Rod Pilbeam in would do better than English fell 6: Horwich ‘A’ - results despite overwhelming 1.11.44 1.53.57 3.14.10 4.14.13 5th place was the first non-Italian. runners. The FRA selection crit­ numbers. I hope you appreciate 42.13 1.20.13 1.00.03 eria was laid down in The Fell 1: M. Simonetti, Italy 45.36 the efforts and I apologise for any Runner (Summer 1986) and will WORLD CUP Italy 2: F, Bonzi, Italy 45.56 errors or omissions. 4/5 October 1986 3; R. Gotti, Italy 46.40 continue to operate. Anybody The World Cup races were run 5:R. Pilbeam, England, 47.47; 7: D. who wishes to run in the cham­ However, the event is proving from the towns of Morbegno and Cartridge, England, 48.02; 8: J Maitland pionship races will be considered too popular for its own good, stret­ Sondrio in the area of Valtellina, Scotland, 48.26; 9: C. Donnelly, Scot­ for selection. Presumably, if one ching resourses to the limit, land, 48.28; 10: H. Griffiths, Wales, Italy on Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th of the World Cup races is to be 'to having considerable impact on 49.07; 12: A. Darby, Wales, 49.16; 15: the top’ only, then an individual’s the area and the livelihood of local October, 1986. The Men’s event S. Livesey, England, 49.24; 21:R. Raw- clim bing be farmers, who on the whole sup­ comprises three races: linson, England, 50.23; 27: M Lindsay, ability will of para­ port, and the co-operation we Men’s Short Race (10.95km with Scotland, 50.53; 28: G Griffiths, Wales, mount importance. Perhaps the approx. 800m of ascent); 51.00; 30: R. Hope, Scotland, 51.29; introduction of some ‘to the top’ rely on so much. Men’s Medium Race (15.05km 34: W. McAuliffe, Eire, 55.31. races on the FRA calendar may In 1987 we will only accept pre- with approx. 1,100m of ascent); Teams: be appropriate. However, let us entries with a closing date and a Junior Men’s Race (7.35km with 1: Italy; 2: England; 3: Switzerland; hope that when the 1988 World limit of numbers to be decided. 4: Scotland; 5: Wales. Cup is held in England, the Sorry, definitely no late or entries approx. 500m of ascent). Men's ‘Medium’ Race: courses will reflect our type of on the day for the senior race. The Women’s event comprises In a type of race to which our fell+hill running (i.e. what goes N. Walker one race over the same course as home teams are unaccustomed, up must come down). 1: R. Whitfield, U/A 1.58.59 the Junior Men. There were 15 i.e. an uphill only course, fini­ COMMEDAGH-DONARD N.I. 2: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 1.59.53 competing nations, 5 more than shing at the summit, our expecta­ AM/6m/3,500ft 11 Oct. 1986 3; P. Irwin, Ross. 2.00.01 last year. tions were not so high as in the Good weather again, for the sec­ 4: M. Rigby, Amb, 2.00.18; 5: R. Pil­ Women’s Race; other races. One must acknow­ ond running of this end of season beam, Kes, 2.00.38; 6: W. Bland, Kes, Thanks to the generous support ledge the superb performances of race, which starts on the outskirts 2.01.09; 7: J. Maitland, P&B, 2.01.58. of Reebok, and to the girls provi­ last year’s winner and runner-up, of Newcastle. With very dry con­ 8: D. McGonigle, Dund, 2.02.06; 9: R. ding a substantial part of their Vallicella of Italy and Stuhlpfatter Ashworth, Ross, 3.04.29; 10: A. Curtis, ditions underfoot, the close battle own travel costs, we were repre­ of Austria, who filled those posi­ Liv, 2.04.46; 11: M. Patterson, DPFR, from start to finish between Davy sented by two women this year, tions once again. Although he 2.05.00; 12: RRawlinson, Ross, 2.05.00; Graham and Derek Ross resulted as opposed to only one last year. had run the previous day, Jack 13: D. Davies, Eryri, 2.06.06; 14: G. in a new record by almost two Kerr, Clay, 2.06.19; 15: P. Barron, Kes, Sadly, especially in view of how Maitland was the best of British minutes. Dessie Connolly marked 2.06.25; 16: D. Ratcliffe, Ross, 2.06.33; well both girls performed, we runners. his debut as a veteran with an 17: A. Styan, Holm, 2.07.05; 18: S. were only in contention for indi­ 1: A. Vallicella, Italy 1.00.36 easy win, finishing 5th overall. Hughes, Eryri, 2.07.27; 19: D. Hall, vidual honours, 3 counters being 2: H. Stuhlpfatter, Aust. 1.01.07 1; D. Graham, Bally, (rec) 1.10.29 Kend, 2.07.34; 20: A. Harmer, DPFR, required for the team. 3; C. Doll, W. Germany 1.02.24 2.07.34; 1 Vet 40: J. Nuttall, Clay, 2: D. Ross, Newc. 1.10.35 Taking an early lead, Carol 11: R. Bryson. Eire, 1.04.58; 16: J. Mait­ 2.14.14; 2 Vet 40: A. Peacock, Clay, 3; N. Douglas, Newc. 1.15.18 steadily increased her lead to win land, Scotland, 1.06.31; 17: M. Patter­ 2.14.33; 3 Vet 40: D. Cartwright, Penn, 4: B. McBumey, Tolly, 1.16.17; 5: D. by a substantial margin of 46 sec­ son, England, 1.07.26; 20: H Symonds, 2.15.34; 1 Vet 50: G Brass, Clay, 2.33.30; England, 1.08.03; 22: D. McGonigle, Connolly, Lough, (1 Vet 40) 1.19.59; onds. Fortunately, a badly twisted 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, 2.34.38; Scotland, 1.08.52; 24: S Hughes, Wales, 6: C. McCann, Tolly, 1.20.21; 1 Vet 45: ankle on the final descent did not 2 Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, 2.37.01; 1.09.12; 29: H. Griffiths, Wales, 1.10.00; B. McNally, Newc, 1.30.08. 3 Lady: H. De Magel, DPFR, 2.37.30. impede her and only afterwards 31: G. McGrath, Eire, 1.10.15; 32: J. was it apparent how bad it was, Broxap, England, 1.10.37; 33: A. Fam- Photograph overleaf. requiring hospital treatment. ingham, Scotland, 1.11.13; 34: H. Parry, International invitations: Despite a very bad fall on the first Wales, 1.11.30; 35: R. Ashworth, Eng­ The 1986 International oppor­ land, 1.12.08; 37: D. Davies, Wales, D. /ackson in the Langdale descent, which later resulted in tunities are likely to be repeated (Photo: P. Hartley). the need for six stitches, Jackie 1.13.33;41:C. Donnelly, Scot, 1.14.49. in 1987, with an additional event Teams: Smith ran a splendid race in her 1: Italy; 2: Switzerland; 3: W Germany; being an invitation to compete in first international, gaining places 4: Eire (47 pts); 5: Austria (61 pts); Ireland over the weekend 16th/ throughout the race, several to­ 6: France (69 pts); 7: England (70 pts); 17th May - so get training, lads wards the end, to take 11th place. 8: Scotland (71 pts); 9: Wales (87 pts). (and lasses) it’ll soon be Spring. 31 7: C. Gildersleeve, Les.C, 58.12; 8: ). Darby, MDC, 59.00; 9: N. Webb, 3RRW, 59.50; 10: J. Aston, Les.C, 60.22; 1 Vet 40: A. Morgan, CHSOB, 62.51; 2 Vet 40: R. Virgin, CHSOB, 67.36; 1 Vet 50: E. Alexis, Les.C, 71.57; 1 Lady: V. Singleton, LesC, 74.09; 2 Lady: S Neal, Les.C, 75.36. BLACK LANE ENDS England CS/5m/l,000ft 2 Nov. 1986 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 29.22 2: P. McWade, Clay. 30.29 3: G. Kerr, Clay. 30.39 4: T. Chew, Clay, 30.47; 5: G Schofield, B'burn, 30.59; 6: G Devine, P&B, 31.04; 7: R. Whitfield, U/A, 31.14; 8: J. Paton, Ross, 31.19; 9: I. Barnes, Bing, 31.22; 10:). Norman, Alt (1 Vet) 31.29; 2 Vet: D. Lawson, Bing, 33.15; 3 Vet: D. Quin­ lan, Bing, 33.20; 4 Vet: D. Beresford, Clay, 34.15; 1 Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, 37.07; 2 Lady: B. Carney, Bing, 40.48: 1 Jnr: A. Jones, P&B, 10.00; 2 Jnr: M. Rice, Tod, 10.22: 3 |nr: |. Noon, P&B. 10.24.

DUNNERDALE England A S/5m /l,500ft 8 Nov. 1986 1: R. Pilbeam, Kes. 38.19 2: D. Lee, CFR 39.40 3: S. Carr, U/A 39.46 4: G. Clucas, CFR, 39.52; 5: R. Bloor, U/A, 40.15; 6: H. Jarrett, CFR, 40.26; 7: D. Ratcliffe, Ross, 40.37; 8: A. Hulme, Penn, 40.48; 9: P. Harlowe, Kes, 40.55; 10: N. Lanaghan, Kes, 41.00; 1 Vet 40: D. Spedding, Kes, 41.26; 2 Vet 40: P. Hall, Barr, 42.05; 3 Vet 40: M. Hudson, LOC, 43.04; 1 Vet 50: G Scott, Cockm’th 46.22; 1 Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, 46.43; 2 Lady: R. Jones: Aire, 49.26; 3 Lady: V. Thornton, Kend, 51.40. SHEPHERD'S SKYLINE England N/7m 8 November 1986 1: P. McWade, Clay. ' 40.45 2: G. Kerr, Clay. 40.59 3: R. Ashworth, Ross. 41.09 4: G Schofield, B’bum, 41.26; 5: JEaton, Ross, 42.37; 6: D. Woodhead, Horw, 43.02; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, 46.06; 1 Vet 40: P. Blagborough, Sudd, 46.13; 2 Vet 40: P. Kelly, Ross, 46.17; 3 Vet 40: N. Berry, Holm, 46.28; 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, Bing, 47.45.

BOX HILL England BM/7*/2in/l,800ft 8 Nov. 1986 1: G ‘Chopper’ Kirkbright 54.09 2: G. Taylor, C&B (1 V) 54.38 3: M. Bell, GEC 55.20 1 Lady: K. Sharpe, SLOC, 70.00. THREE TOWERS England MELTHAM England A: BL/20m /2,500ft 19 Oct. 1986 CM/7m/900ft 19 October 1986 1: A. Kitchel/P. Hague 8.20.15 TINTO Scotland Fell runners have a reputation for 1: K. Manning, Clay. 44.11 2: R. Bloor/D. Jones 8.49.15 Score: AS/4V2m/l,500ft 8 Nov. 1986 being tough, hardy individuals. 2: R. Harbisher, Holm. 44.24 1: G. Williams/J. Sherriff The 103 starters in this, the final The sudden change in the autumn 3: A. Hauser, Holm. 45.08 SHRA race of the year, had to weather on Sunday the 19th Oct­ 4: A. Marsh, Holm, 45.23; 5: J. Taylor, RAS FFORD YG BRYNIAN contend with horizontal rain, ober for Bury Athletic Club’s Holm, 45.29; 6: J. Fretwell, Holm, BM /9m /2,000ft 2 Nov. 1986 strong winds, hail and snow and 45.52; 7: M. Seddon, Holm, 46.26; 8: E. Rebok Three Towers Race was to At the bottom of the fourth and ice at the summit. Nevertheless, Rennie, Lang, 46.28; 1 Vet 40: R. Brad­ final climb, Garth Hill, with its test their characters to the full. ley, Holm, 46.56; 2 Vet 40: A. Corbett, all returned safely to sample the Nevertheless, 232 of the original Penn, 47.00; 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, Bing, summit manicured to reach the prize-giving, booze-up and 243 starters finished and a word 50.20; 1 Lady: C. Haigh, Holm, 46.52. magic 1,000ft, Nick Benbow had SHRA AGM. of appreciation must go to the a clear lead, which he was to 1: A. Curtis, Liv. 34.10 organising club, Bury A.C., who GALE England maintain to the finish. Jonathan 2: J. Stevenson, Irv. 34.29 manned the 7 checkpoints, sev­ CS/4y2m/ 1,200ft 26 Oct. 1986 Hooper, a track runner of some 3: R. Hope, Cam. 34.33 eral of which were on exposed 1: P. McWade, Clay. 24.38 repute, was able to out-sprint Les 4: D. McGonigle, Dund, 34.37; 5: I. Lancashire moorland, for up to 4 2: D. Ashworth, Sale 24.43 Williams, whom he had probably Davidson, Ed.Un, 34.50; 6: D. Bell, hours. Dave Bleakley 3: G. Kerr, Clay. 24.44 relied upon to show him the way! Help, 34.50; 1 Vet: J. Shields, Cly. 1:D. Cartridge, Bolt. 1.58.20 4: G. Schofield, B'burn, 25.23; 5: J. Ver­ Although the race was run in 36.18; 2 Vet: R. Shields, Loch, 37.13; 2: R. Owen, Horw. 1.59.52 ity, ASVAC, 25.28; 6: G. Read, Roch, glorious autumnal sunshine, 1 Lady: A. Curtis, Liv, 42.57; 2 Lady: C. Menhennet, Bell, 44.10. 3: D. Hall, Kend. 2.00.09 25.37. conditions underfoot were heavy 4: G. Kerr, Clay, 2.01.22; 5: A. Darby, and the only record to be broken Newp, 2.04.26; 6: T. Tett, DPFR, KARRIMOR Scotland was in the Ladies’ category, redu­ 2.05.22; 7: S. Needs, Leic, 2.06.50; 8: 25/26 October 1986 ced by Veronica Singleton from M. Patterson. DPFR, 2.07.06; 9: E. Rob­ 77min. 38secs. to 74min. 09secs. erts, Eryri, 2.07.14; 10. A. Selby, Bolt, Elite: 2.08.24; 1 Vet: M. Cunningham, Man, 1: D Ratcliffe/P Irwin 9.50.01 J. Gibson 1: N. Benbow, CHSOB 56.35 Rumour has it... 2.14.44; 2 Vet: D. Kay, Bolt, 2.16.20; 2: P Haines/M Garratt 10.18.10 Colin Donnelly is hoping to orga­ 3; M Stone/S Bradshaw 10.23.13 2: J. Hooper, Card. 56.44 3 Vet: M. Selby, Bolt, 2.17.52; 1 Lady: nise an annual ‘night event’ in P. Mee. Alt, 2.40.53; 2 Lady: E. Castle- 4: A Thornton/M McDermott 10.28.11 3: L. Williams, MDC 56.48 dine, Leigh, 2.46.23; 3 Lady: S. Exon, 5: M. Rigby/A. Hyslop 10.36.47 4: K. Page, 3RRW, 56.58; 5: G. Aubrey, August. First prize: one week’s Stret, 2.48.00. 6: A. Belton/A. Addis 10.45.10 Bedd. 57.45; 6: G. Jones, 3RRW, 58.10; solitary. 32 COPELAND CHASE England WALSH WINTER HILL CLASSIC CARNETHY Scotland History made: 0 / 1 2m /3,000ft 9 Nov. 1986 A M /llm /2,650ft 30 Nov. 1986 AM/6m/2,500ft 14 Feb. 1987 No prizes were awarded at this Torrential rain and gale-force The race is now being sponsored 1: M. Patterson D.P.F.R. year’s Copeland Chase. Although winds made this year’s Chase a by Norman Walsh which is some­ 2: H. Symonds Kendal £80 was given away to the race test of endurance as well as route thing of a coup for Horwich. Over 3: R. Pilbeam Keswick winners, this took the form of out finding. Congratulations to all 500 pre-entries were received of pocket travelling expenses and who got round the courses and and of these it proved necessary CHEW VALLEY England not cash prizes and thus remained returned in remarkably fine shape to turn over 100 people away. In AL/13m/2,000ft 1 March 1987 under AAA’s laws. Daft, aint it? - St. John’s Ambulance didn’t the race itself, Dave Cartridge 1: M. Patterson D.P.F.R. Let us hope this isn’t the start of have one casualty to attend to. again showed that he is in a sep­ 2: R. Ashworth Rossendale races competing to see who can However, we did have to rescue arate class by leaving a good 3: W. Bland Keswick award the most cash (oops, sorry, one lady, who developed a groin quality field to battle it out for I mean travelling expenses) be­ injury and had to be carried off second place. John Nixon cause presumably you know who the fell from checkpoint 5. 1: D. Cartridge, Bolt. 1.24.54 will have to pay through higher This year’s course was a bit 2: R. Owen, Horw. 1.26.22 entry fees. trickier than usual, in that accu­ 3: G. Devine, P&B 1.26.28 4: R. Pilbeam, Kes, 1.26.30:5: M Patter­ rate orienteering was required to son. DPFR, 1.26.30: 6: P. McWade, New Fell Running Club: locate the sheepfold (No 4) which Clay, (1 Vet 40) 1.29.08; 7: G. Kerr, Calder Valley Fell Runners are a merges so well with the terrain Clay, 1.29.20: 8: G. Schofield, B'burn, newly established club based at that you have to be on top of it 1.29.26: 9: E. Roberts. Eryri, 1.32.53; Mytholmroyd near Halifax with before realising it is there. Several 2 Vet 40: D. Kearns, Bolt, 1.34.19; 3 Vet an expected catchment area of Your starter for 10 : 40: D. Kay, Bolt, 1.34.47; 1 Vet 50: J. people reported losing time here, Upper Calderdale (i.e. between Paul Sewter poses the question: including the eventual winners. West, ACS, 1.54.35; 2 Vet 50: G. Scott, “Who was seen kissing a fellow Cockm'th, 1.55.56: 1 Vet 60: J. Niblett, Halifax and the Lancashire bor­ The payment of expenses was Horw, 2.41.00; 1 Lady: V. Brindle, der). Their first promotion is the competitor at a recent fell race an innovation which saved us a Clay, 1.57.05; 1 U/17: S. Thompson, Calder Valley Fell Race which is and wishing good luck before the lot of work. However, it will be Clay, 39.41 (rec); 2U/17:NMcCallum, a 13 mile, 3,300 foot traverse start?" interesting to get the reactions of Clay, 44.15; 1 U/15: P. McAndrew, across the Calder Valley and back The permutations could be those who were affected - the Chor, 16.46; 1 U/14: C. Gaunt, Imp, between the Withins Hotel and endless, but I’ll refrain from fur­ 18.28: 1 U/13: N. Matthews, Horw, usual prize-winners! Stoodley Pike. Further details of ther conjecture in case of libel 17.50; 1 U/12: P. Taylor, Chor, 18.31. Danny Hughes the race and club may be obtained action, but please let us know, Long Course: CALDERDALE WAY RELAY Eng from John Riley (0422 882855). Paul. 1: D. Ratcliffe, Ross. 2.08.44 50m/5,000ft 7 December 1986 2: J. Broxap, Kes. 2.09.08 1: Rossendale ‘A ’ (rec.) 5.38.13 3: P. Haines, Man. 2.09.38 2: Bingley‘A’ 5.42.27 1 Vet: P. Murray, Horw, 2.35.36; 3: Pudsey & Bramley ‘A’ 5.44.39 1 Lady: S. Lewsley, Bord, 2.45.44. 4: Rochdale ‘A’, 5.50.48; 5: Holmfirth Short Course: ‘A’, 5.52.18; 6: Telford, 5.53.04. 1. B. Jackson, SROC 1.44.00; 2: H. Blenkinsop, Keswick 1.52.17;' WHINBERRY NAZE DASH Eng 1 Lady: R. Jones, Aire, 2.03.17. BS/4y2m/750ft 26 Dec. 1986 ROMBALDS MOOR England 1: R. Owen, Horw. 24.57 BS/5m /800ft 16 Nov. 1986 2: R. Ashworth, Ross. 24.59 1:G. Devine, P&B 31.42 3: G. Schofield, B’burn 25.17 4: M. Aspinall, Ross, 25.30; 5: T. Parr, 2: G. Kerr, Clay. 31.47 Notts 25.41; 6 :1 Dermott, Horw, 25.51; 3: P. McWade, Clay. 32.00 1 Lady: V. Brindle, Clay, 32.41; 1 Vet 4: I. Barnes, Bing, 32.05; 5: C. Valen­ 40: P. McWade, Clay, 26.05; 1 Vet 45: J. tine. Kes, 32.22; 6: G. Schofield, B'bum, Dean, Holm, 29.13; 1 Vet 50: P. Duffy, 32.30; 7: J. Maitland, P&B, 32.36; 8: I. Aberd, 31.09. Ferguson, Bing, 32.38; 9: I. Dermott, Horw, 32.39; 10: D. Woodhead, Horw, GUISBOROUGH WOODS Eng 32.51; 1 Vet 40: D Spedding, Kes, 34.19; C S/6m /l,000ft 27 Dec. 1986 1 Vet 50: G. Spink, Bing, 36.45; 1 Lady: 1: J. Williams, Mand. (1 V) 37.23 C. Haigh, Holm, 35.40; 1 Jnr: G. Hall, Holm, 14.49. 2: G. Webb, Cald.V. 37.45 3: D Littlewood, Crook (2V) 37.47 PENMAENMAWR Wales 4: P. Connor, Mand, 38.18; 5: K Brown, BM /12m /l,415ft 22 Nov. 1986 Mand, 39.57; 1 Jnr: P. Lowe, Mand, Over 260 runners set off from the 40.21; 1 Lady: G. Hale, Newt.A, 45.51. Fairy Glen Hotel in dry, but ex­ tremely windy conditions. The WANSFELL England steep, narrow ‘donkey path’ just A S/3m /l,250ft 27 Dec. 1986 after the start of the race, provided 1:D. Lee, CFR 19.44 the usual opportunity for compe­ 2: M. Patterson, DPFR 20.09 titors with sharp elbows to gain a 3: G. Read, Roch. 20.17 few places. 4=: H (arrett, CFR, 20.20; 4=: A Smith. CFR, 20.20; 6=: W. Bland. Kes. 20.30: It is worth mentioning that 6=: J. Broxap, Kes, 20.30:1 Vet 40: D. pressure by the NFU and National Spedding, Kes, 20.59: 2 Vet 40:). Nut- Park Authority may result in tall, Clay, 21.16: 1 Vet 50: G. Scott. some route changes next year in Cockm'th, 24.34: 1 Lady: S. Lewslev. the vicinity of the Old Church. I Bord, 30.06. hope this is not the thin end of a wedge and is a situation that all GREENMANTLE DASH Scot. fellrunners should be aware of AS/2m/600ft 2 January 1987 and watch with interest. 1: J. Maitland. P&B 17.11 A.B.Clarke 2:D. Lee, CFR 17.44 1: E. Roberts, Eryri 1.14.13 3: G. Kerr, Clay. 17.46 2: C. Donnelly, Eryri 1.14.15 4: R. Hope, Cam. 17.49: 5: C Valentine, 3: D. Davies, Eryri (1 V) 1.16.58 Kes, N/K: 6: A. Curtis, Liv, 18.30: 1 4: O. Mullarkey, FUAC, 1.18.06; 5: H. Vet: J. Hutchson. Peeb, 19.40: 2 Vet: R. Parry, Eryri, (2 Vet) 1.18.10; 6: A. Shields, Loch, 19.44; 3 Vet: A. Stapeley, Hulme, Penn, 1.18.47; 1 Vet 50: J Dear- Fife, 20.13; 1 Lady: P. Rother, Ed.Ac, den, Frod, 1.28.10; 1 Lady: A. Donnelly, 20.24: 2 Lady: P Hawkin, Ed.Ac, 22.05; Eryri, 1.29.18. 3 Lady: A. Curtis, Liv, N/K. BENSON KNOTT England BS/5m/900ft 1 February 1987 1: G. Kerr, Clay. 35.28 2: H. Symonds, Kend. 36.16 Pete McWade, Graham Schofield (5) and Ian Barnes at Rombalds Moor 3: G. Schofield, B’burn. 36.29 (Photo: P. Hartley) 33 SAFETY AND NAVIGATION COURSE, ig S 6 MOUNTAIN RACE - RHOSGADFAN by Peter Knott by Peter Travis Our assorted collection of some 30 pupils and instructors took over the Elterwater Youth Hostel for the weekend of 20th/21st September A searing heat, figures shimmer through the pressing weight. for the 5th Annual Course. Runne-rs, a barrier across the village street The superb weather on the Saturday, together with more instructors flagged and thronged with garrulous folk; than in some previous years, enabled a highly productive day’s navi­ well-wishers, the inquisitive, the experts. gation instruction and a visit to 3 Shires race finish. Both the Silver T he pungent smell of embrocation in the nostrils. Howe and Lingmoor events were used, the latter using 1:10,000 and The growing fretfulness of keyed-up minds. 1:40,000 maps, one result of which saw the course organiser return to An arm is raised and the discordant chatter the Youth Hostel with only half his group! dies as though the gun becomes their threat. Sunday morning was devoted to talks ranging from equipment through long ‘O’ style races to a session on training from Jack Maitland, A pounding symphony along the metalled road. whilst the Silver Howe Chase course was being prepared for the big Beddgelert's brothers hit the front, test in the afteroon. become the leaders of the pack. This year, it was Jack who set the standard, with a 1 hour 20 minutes Over field and dark-heathered hill 30 seconds checking round the 10 km, 9 control point course. The the line begins to stretch, standard of performance from the course pupils was very high, with 10 a twisting serpent, a skin o f m any colours. men and 2 ladies completing the course with valid control cards and a further 4 men and 1 lady only incurring a technical infringement at Mountain summit marks the halfw ay point, control F by punching the Charnley Way control instead of the correct a battle of just three combatants. punch at the same location! The surge, the kick, the bursting lungs, Thanks to all who helped to make the course successful and enjoy­ they speed the road, past lonely cemetery able once again. In particular, Ken Ledward's relaxed and confident where lies the boy in whose nam e handling put everyone in the right frame of mind and Alan Grant, the this race is being fought. Youth Hostel warden, who made our stay a pleasant one. The village looms above the final hill, Despite talk of moving to a new venue in the future, it looks as and then the break is made. though we will be back at Elterwater again next year. The combination A gasp, a grinding thrust of powerful limbs, of easy access, variety of terrain and suitability of accommodation is and still the struggle has not ceased. hard to beat. T he fin al sprint, a deafening roar, SILVER HOWE CHASE an d w inner hurls him self to victory. Men N.S. Jack Maitland Pudsey & Bramley 1.20.30 T he spirit o f past runs has borne 1: Jon Straker Hallamshire 1.48.55 the runners through oppressive heat, 2: Victor Tudor Rossendale 1.50.42 a proud memorial for one who loved the hills 3: Paul Mitchell Bingley 2.03.17 and made the challenge his victory. 4: Kevin Walker Rowntrees 2.03.50 5: Neil Hindle Altrincham 2.09.25 We ran, and shall run again, Junior John Taylor Holmfirth (wrong punch at F) 1.52.55 long-lived shall be this race Veteran Tony Castledine Leigh 2.42.34 to bear the memory of such courage. Ladies 1: Alison Wright 2.48.13 2: Aileen Mason Buxton 2.56.51 3: Liz Ashforth 3.06.01 Veteran Monica Shone FSRCC (wrong punch at F) 3.00.41

A n alternative view: Whatever the aims of such events concerning the ‘best’ runners are supposed to be they are still met, and I dimly recall an idea about the INTERNATIONAL MATCHES, WORLD CUPS, taking part not the winning being the important thing. What happens TEAM SELECTION AND SO ON in, and comparisons with, other sports is irrelevant - this is about British fell running. by W ill McLewin Another solution would be to decide that all international races W e are told that international races for a few invited/chosen athletes were open races - i.e. open to all. Well, that could happen in addition, and English etc. teams abroad, and world cup fell running events and it does not have to be an alternative, but enormous numbers of entries all that, is an inevitable development. Certainly, the most gifted fell would probably result in a restricted entry anyway. runners and some of the people who generously give their time and Suppose it was the case that in so-called world cup events, as well as energy to administer fell running for us all (for us all?) seem very keen the (same, few) elite runners being taken to the venues and receiving to get involved in this aspect, and this is natural enough. Equally, the hospitality and so on, there were also runners representative of all certainly many ‘ordinary’ FRA members are indifferent or positively the national associations’ members, treated in the same way, receiving antipathetic to this aspect and many fear that the idea of races for elite the same hospitality etc. not running as fast, but trying just as hard. runners only, and all the sponsorship and financial ‘considerations’ Would that not be a good thing? involved, will have adverse effects. There is no doubt that for many Two last points. Don’t just vote hastily one way or the other - think it FRA members, these developments are unwelcome. through; but whether you support the idea or not do vote - help your So, do we have growing disenchantment and a management com­ committee to run the FRA by letting them know your views. mittee seen as merely looking after the interests of an elite few or do we adopt an approach that could receive wider support and that everyone could feel involved in? A compromise approach is possible. Please complete and return to: W. McLewin, 42 Bunkers Hill, Romiley, I suggest that when national representative teams are selected for Stockport SK6 3DS by 1st May, 1987. international events between one half and one third of the team is chosen at random from the FRA membership. Iam: infavourof not in favour of don’t care about associations can be (Other countries' encouraged by this example to the basic principle outlined above for representative team selection. take the same enlightened approach). * Please tick the option preferred. Below is a tear-off voting slip, so that you can make your view(s) on this idea known to the Committee. Signed ...... FRA N um ber...... There are no substantial practical problems to this proposal. A modest qualification requirement might be appropriate: some people whose names come out of the hat might be unable to take part or not Name (printed) ...... wish to take part: no problem, pick some more. 34 ICL Athletic Club present the Sixth Annual THE HIGHEST MOW COP MARATHON IN THE KILLER MILE The original measured mile uphill road race. 550ft. climb. WORLD As usual, races for all ages and sexes, plenty of good prizes. Wednesday, 29th April, at 7.00p.m. onwards. NEPAL 1987 Under AAA Laws. Entries by 22nd April to John Britton, 6 Field Way, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent. Tel: Alsager 77217. Also entries on the day. After a 14 day trek to Gorak Shep, just below Still only 50p per entry plus 50p per address for numbers Everest Base Camp, and 3 days high altitude and results. training, the race will be run from Gorak Course Record: 6.31, Jack Maitland, 1985. Shep to Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Prize to value of £150 still waiting for the first person under Sherpa region. 6.30.

Entry limited to 50 Our distinctive T-shirts are now plus one partner per entry. on sale to FRA members. In Navy and Grey, and bearing 28 day package, London to London the new FRA logo, they are November 7 to December 4,1987 available with short or long £1,200 sleeves and sizes. Small 32/34, Medium 34/ 36 and Large 36/38. Send s. a. e. for details to: Pete Bland is selling them for the FRA at most fell races or BUFO VENTURES LTD. write to him for yours, stating size, style and colour. 3 ELIM GROVE, Prices: Short-Sleeved. Small, Medium and Large - £3.95. BOWNESS ON WINDERMERE Long Sleeved, Small, Medium and Large - £5.95. (When CUMBRIA LA23 2JN ordering by post please add 45p for p.&p.) Telephone (09662) 5445 PETE BLAND SPORTS gmjgwjg'"/ 34a Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria. Tel: 0539 31012 or 0539 81688 (after 6p.m.)

9th ANNUAL Manx CALDERDALE HIKE Mountain Saturday, April 25th, 1987. Marathon 27 Mile or 36 Mile routes Saturday, April 18,1987 (Under FRA Rules) Runner start 10 a.m., 4,000ft. climb over some tough terrain in the South Pennines Sponsored by: MANN-LINK Details from: Mrs O. Schofield (Travel & Overseas Properties) 17, Hollins Bank, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. Sponsors prizes and holiday concessions to be announced

Marathon Secretary: Classified Advertisements Arthur C. Jones, Rates: £1.00 for first twenty words, then 10p per word 97 Silverburn Crescent, thereafter. All payments must be made in advance. Ballasalla, Editor: It is hoped that the response from members will Isle of Man. justify the creation of this column. So why not get rid of those spare shoes, fill that seat in the car to races or advertise your B&B availability etc.? Please Note the Change of Day Diet Analysis Programme: Your food intake analysed for Energy Content, Vitamins, Minerals. Results compared with recommended values. Cost of Service, £5.45. Write for M anx Dates for Your Diary: details to: Health and Fitness Screening Service, 1 Morningside Gardens, Edinburgh EH10 5LA. Elian Vannin F.R. - May 3rd. Wanted: More articles, photographs, anecdotes, etc., Bradda F.R. - July 5th to enable next magazine to ‘hit the streets’ in May. Send all Barrule F.R. (Ramsey Gala) - August 11th copy to the Editor at the address at the front of the magazine. Laxey Horseshoe - August 30th

35 COMPETITION RESULTS W in n e r : “I say stick it to him ”. "He says he’s a member o/ Tony Eckersley, of Oldham "Yes, I know you think it’s more European Pissartists Organising important to keep your legs Committee, fell runners’ section”. "Search me. I've read the warm, but my fans would never “1 have to run like this, or my Karma Sutra twice and forgive me i/1 covered up my shorts fall down". famous knobbly knees". there’s no mention o f the “Madame Tussauds displays Ca Jderdale Way”. “’Ee’ it were a real bargain - he wax work dummy o/Linda Lord. said i/he could have my tights Vanessa says: 'It's so lifelike I R u n n e r U p : I could have these 5 magic beans”. had to test it with a pin’.” “He the Adrian Porter, of Norwich couldn't get over stile, so “I know the sponsors said that I nipped his bum”. “He said, it stands /or 'snug fit’ black tights must be ”1 like your hair, Linda, who worn, but I’ve got a Contract with ‘English Pigeon-toed did it?" ‘Muddy Legs’ Bath Soap Co. Can Orienteering Club’, although “... finally beating in the whites you remember how Daley he’s getting better now”. of two eggs. Then just when she resolved this problem?” was telling me the oven setting, “Next time he elbows you at the she goes and runs clean off finish, stick this pin in his bum". Copley Crag". “Well, this one is definitely short "Shall I stick this needle up and curly”. his bum?” “So the n I s a id ...” “Then he said ...” “Well, I had to then. . . ” "Tell me, Linda, why are all “As bad as that. . .", “I wouldn’t Some others: those fellas turning their backs quite . ..” “Then she said .. “He claims that it is his team’s on two good looking girls like us? "Well, wouldn’t you have . .. ”, (Photo: P. Hartley) baton that he’s holding”. . . . Because they're ashamed of “He never did . . . ”, “What “Every Pigging Orienteering Club being so weedy. Perhaps we again...” “So what did you ...” is taking up fell running should have joined one of those “So then I said . . “Then he these days" body building clubs”. said . ..”. RUMOUR HAS IT . .. that a Contract is out for the COMPETITION manufacture of‘cardboard’ rocks to give foreigners an authentic look and less dangerous ‘feel’ of real fell running when we host the 1988 World Cup. . . . that Eileen Woodhead has photographic evidence that Gra­ ham Kirkbright now possesses the biggest chopper on the fells - Eat your heart out, Errol! . . . that Bentham Gala is not a real fell race, but it fulfills two basic requirements: (i) you get your feet wet on the way out, and (ii) covered in cow muck on the way back. . . . that CFRA are organising a night fell race this Autumn. Entry will be restricted to those who ran at Coniston and battery lamps will be banned. Runners will be expected to provide their own glow. 1st prize will be a geiger counter. . . . that certain Scottish profes­ sional hill races - e.g. Strathand- rick near Foyers and Glenfinnan, were won by members of a well- known amateur athletic club in N.W. Scotland. . . . that ‘Booze ’n’ Trouble’ (the underground Scottish Hill Run­ ning Mag.) is lifting material from the Fell Runner ... so ... DID YE KEN: “When JBF was on holiday in (Photo: The Kebab Kids, Sean Sunterfthe one with the risque T-shirt) and Brent BrindlefPhoto: E. Woodhead) Switzerland, his home did better business than the Edinburgh Entries to: John Reade, 22 Skene Street, Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland, by 1st May, 1987. Hilton: Jock Matelamb prefers doing it Down Under; Scottish race organisers are rep­ orted to be chuckling to them­ Name: . . . selves over the current lack of awareness of their events among Address: . their hill running brethren down south. One representative was quoted as saying that if he had 500 undesirables turn up for his race then his sheep would have Comments: nothing to eat for the rest of the year. The FRA committee has been in­ filtrated by power crazed, money grabbing, half assed AAA offi­ cials.” (Now, who could they possibly mean?). Designed & Printed by Badger Press Ltd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria 36 DO YOU FEEL LIKE A WRECK ON THE FELLS?

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