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Bit at the FrontNeil Denby Get it The verdict at the inquest on Judith Taylor when windproof is more important than almost closes a sad chapter in the an­ waterproof and keeping in warmth is on disk!! nals of the Association. I say almost, as paramount. There are so many good sup­ the coroner pointed out some possible pliers of excellent thermals, cags, over­ The Association has bought some shortcomings in the organisation of our trousers that there really is no excuse for right expensive computer races which now need to be investigated. It setting out in flimsy clothing. equipment to try to drag us into the cannot be said enough times that Judith A fairly hefty chunk of the magazine is 20th century. If you can provide was experienced, fit and well equipped andtaken up, this time, with Calendar updates - articles etc. on 3+" discs of DOS or yet still tragedy struck. So please take heed all due to race organisers getting details in DFS format (not Unix); preferably of the advice offered in our letters pages LATE, equally, in the results section, some in ASCII; then we can handle them and by race organisers as to what does races have been removed as it would have easily - the amount of stuff that constitute ‘body cover’ when conditions been well over a year since they were run, comes that is obviously a computer require it - at risk of being controversial let reports again coming in LATE - why not print out is growing but still needs me repeat what I was told about Lycra - the send your report straight away and keep to be re-typed if the disc isn’t with material is such that it actually wicks heat up to date (and my thanks to those who it. This costs us MONEY! We can away from the body, so that, when you do) and, while you’re at it, don’t wait for handle RISC OS as well if you stop, you cool down more quickly. This is Christmas, register your race for next year as soon as it is run! must. Disks will be returned obviously dangerous in extreme conditions immediately. Regulars Contents Race Reviews If you have no idea what 3. Committee News 15. Ben Nevis - Ken Gibson 3. News & Views 17. Reebok Mountain Trial - Rob Howard any of this means, then 20. Calderdale Way Relay - Organisers 6. Calendar Update International 9. Peter Travis’ Poem ignore this space! 9. Challenge Stellina - Danny Hughes 12. Junior News 23. Maclehose Trail - Ruth Pickvance 22. Prize Crossword 23. Tatranska Magistala - Mike Browell 21-27. Book/Kit Reviews 23. Dents du Midi - John Blair-Fish 32 Long Distance News 24. Pikes Peak Revisited - to be revealed! Features 25. Mt. Kinabulu Climbathon - Ruth Pickvance 10. Profile: Harry Jarret - Bill Smith 28. Mountain Marathon News - Rob Howard Extras 12. Dare to Dream - Kath Cameron Classified Advertisements: 2. Judith Taylor’s Inquest - Mike Rose 13. 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MAY 5th seemed hopeful and a compromise looked Neil Denby, 13 Greenside, Denby Dale, Freedom at Last!! on the cards. But once again B.O.F.R.A. W. Yorks HD8 8QY (0484 861812) The twenty first of January 1995 will be a runners found themselves unable to bite Results and Race Reports to: date to go down in the annals of Fell run­ the bullet that would bring an end to the David Weatherhead, 16 Birchlands Grove, ning. On that day B.A.F. agreed to change Wilsden, W. Yorkshire BD15 0HD (0535) 273508 century old split. its rules so that runners will no longer lose Advertising Copy to: their amateur status by competing in un­ Last season ended with several top Francis Uhlman, Beudy Newydd, Llanfrothen, amateurs competing successfully in ‘open’ Gwynedd, LL48 6SP (0766 770257) permitted fell races. The effect is that we will be able to race wherever and when­ events with no recriminations. The F.R.A. ever we want. Grasmere Guides; Kilnsey; wrote to B.A.F to say that we would no FRA Radios Ambleside Sports and all the other "open” longer enforce a rule which was both C.B. Radios now available races will finally be "open" to us too! This unpopular and iniquitous. B.A.F. offered a As reported previously the Association has arrangement will be initially for a trial 12 meeting and just before Christmas Danny bought 10 c.b. radios which are now avail­ month period, but if there are no problems Hughes, Mike Rose and myself met able to race organisers. It is hoped that the it will become permanent next year. use of the radios will significantly improve B.A.F. officials and were able to persuade the organiser’s ability to monitor competitors The F.R.A. has been struggling to unite a them to change the rule. The full B.A.F. progress, particularly in long and medium sport which has been divided for a Council rubber stamped the change on events. 21.1.95. The sets are each powered by non recharge­ century; a struggle which has taken a able batteries which will not be supplied by pretty rocky path over the past ten ** Runners intending to compete in the FRA. The scheme will be administered by years! The banning of Guy Russell and ‘open’ races - or any event not included in committee member Pete Browning, and tech­ others (myself included) in 1985 led to a our Calendar - should be aware that these nical advice on the use and maintenance of campaign which gained sympathy from the sets has kindly been offered by John Fish. races do not have F.R.A. Insurance cover. the A.A.A. but no co-operation from It is hoped that written notes for guidance They are not covered by our Safety B.O.F.R.A. - the open fell runners body. will be produced and possibly a course may Rules and neither the F.R.A. nor B.A.F. be set up to make some training available for Negotiations floundered, bannings con­ takes any responsibility whatever for their race organisers tinued and the future looked bleak indeed. organisation."" Organisers should initially contact Pete 1994 saw the Association redouble its ef­ Browning on 0254 56681. forts following an arrangement in Scot­ Selwyn Wright l OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1994-95 JUDITH TAYLOR’S INQUEST Chairman Secretary Alan Judd Mike Rose I’m sure all F.R.A. members are by now 4) Procedures to take runners numbers 32 Hollin Lane, 15 New Park View aware of the tragic death of Judith Taylor at checkpoints and the availability of Far Headingley Farsley, Leeds Leeds at last year’s Kentmere race. I attended the food at checkpoints. LA16 5LZ LS28 5TZ inquest in Carlisle last November as a wit­ 5) The importance of educating runners Tel: (0113)2743364 Tel: (0113) 2556603 ness representing the Association. Treasurer Membership Secretary about the dangers of hypothermia. Barbara Carney Pete Bland 16 Birchlands Grove 34a Kirkland Going into the courtroom my thoughts The Coroner’s verdict was that Judith’s Wilsden Kendal were that Judith’s death was one of those death was by misadventure. The Associa­ W. Yorkshire Cumbria BD15 0HD LA95AD very sad but unavoidable events which tion has set up a small committee to Tel: (01535) 273508 Tel: (01539) 731012 occasionally happen in the mountains carry out a review and it is hoped that Fixtures Secretary Magazine Editor even when all reasonable precautions are the results will be published in the next Dave Jones Neil Denby 12 Victoria Avenue 13 Greenside taken. The facts were that race organiser magazine. This consists of myself, Dave Cheadle Hulme Denby Dale Pete Bland had followed the F.R.A. safety Hodgson and Frank Galbraith from the Stockport, Cheshire W. Yorkshire SK85DL HD8 8QY rules almost to the letter - even to the F.R.A.