Wednesday night saw one of the Clubs more popular ‘fell races’. The Ponderosa Hill Race. Direct link to results can be found here:
http://wrexhamathleticclubraceinfo.webs.com/4%20Mile%20Hilly.pdf
Helsby positions and times as below
13th Adair Broughton 28.56
16th Chris Baynham-Hughes 29.40
19th Jim O’Hara 30.35
35th Ian Landucci 32.35
54th Jane Ashbrook 35.23
64th Phil Gillard 35.56
70th Alec Robertson 36.35
103rd Jackie Keasley 41.45
111th Robbie Webster 45.21
With what was a record turnout of 118 runners to make their achievements all the more spectacular, two Helsby runners enjoyed their place on the Ponderosa Podium in 1st Place.
Well done to both Jane and Alec continuing the impressive winning streak. If I am not mistaken I think both these runners have now had two victories apiece in two races!
Joe gave some great hillside support as always, noticing how tightly the Helsby front runners were packing at the top of the first climb. It looks like next season will have some very close battles in the fell races. So please come along and be a part of it!
When photos become available of the Ponderosa I will post an edit on the Helsby blog. Comments and thoughts always welcome!
Regards,
Adair
Chris and Jim, you guys are getting closer all the time, it’s scary………
Keep up the good work!!
maybe, but I did feel like I was going to die at the end of it and you looked like you could go again Adair! :o)
A really interesting race this one – super tough as you’ve got no room to gather your breath and the narrow paths combined with what I found to be almost knee deep mud just made chassing you at the end relentless.
Can’t wait for the next one, certainly my most enjoyable year of running so far – the fells are just the best combination of freedom and challenge. Love it!