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Pete Vale, Mercia Fell Runners, took control of the race following the start line dash & was in front from then on with Robin Sedman-Smith, Telford AC, climbing well in second place to the summit. By the finish Pete’s lead had grown to a commanding 34 seconds.
Andy Yapp, Mercia, had closed on Robin by the finish & was a mere 3 seconds adrift, Andy took the first vets prize some 14 seconds clear of Roger Lamb in 6th place.
Ian Hughes looks like he’s getting back to form with a solid performance in 4th place.
Run of the night though has to go to Louise Taylor of Telford Harriers who was the clear Ladies winner & ran a very creditable 21mins 11secs which gave her the 4th fastest ever time! Louise is new to the fell scene & seems to be enjoying the challenge, she also represented Shropshire in the fell inter-counties (1st counter) & in the cross country inter-counties this year – certainly one to watch!
Anna Bartlet of Shropshire Shufflers was 2nd Lady exactly a minute behind, but also setting a personal best on the course.
There were 111 finishers in the event which was a few up on last year.
A special thanks to all the helpers on the night, even to race organiser Paul Sanderson who stepped in to cover for Simon, who as we all know is taking time out in NZ.
The prompt results were courtesy of Keith & Pauline Richards who also presented the winter series prizes on the night.
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