In contrast to last year's several feet of snow which prevented anyone from even reaching the start, this year's event was run in near perfect conditions. It was a wonderful winter's morning to be on the fells after several days of sub zero temperatures. The speedy conditions attracted a record field though the last few miles along a frozen rutted Alport left many with sore knees, ankles and feet. The usual slow, medium and fast starts were held at 15 minute intervals. Tim Tett stormed to a record time with a solo run and almost succeeded in passing all those who had started 15 and 30 minutes ahead of him. The real racing was for second place as a pack of four battled throughout and were less than a minute apart.
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Margery Hill 'All Time' List:
Non-Vets.
Tim Tett 1:36:57 (92)
Malcolm Patterson 1:38:03 (89)
Alistair Cory-Wright 1:41:50 (92)
Vets.
Andy Harmer 1:40:49 (89)
Tony Farnell 1:41:11 (89)
Graham Berry 1:45:29 (92)
Ladies
Claire Crofts 1:58:10 (89)
Jackie Smith 2:01:02 (92)
Jean Ramsden 2:14:20 (92)

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