Please find attached the results for Race 1 of the Helsby Summer Fell Series, the Llantisilio Mountain Race nr Llangollen.
This race at 6.2 Miles and 2100ft is set in some brilliant scenery and fairly unforgiving on what was a hot April Saturday. With over 90 runners on the start line including five green vests, soon the smiles and banter quickly turned into grimaces of intent as the race begins with a steady ascent that can quickly turn into a climb. Just check out the video linked below.
For pictures and video please see Pete Douglas’s brilliant site here
Full results are available from the Welsh fell runners site or from the Tattenhall site
http://www.tattenhallrunners.com/22.html
Helsby positions and times as below
16th Adair Broughton 61.34
23rd Jim O’Hara 65.00
59th Phil Gillard 74.18
78th Chris Hatton 82.18
90th Robbie Webster 103.17
More pictures of the ascent and descent from Alastair here
http://www.fellrunningpictures.co.uk/llantysilio2011.html
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Race 2 in the fell counter series is the Dinas Bran (AS) race which in the past has been a club favourite.
Dinas Bran is located in Llangollen and will be held on Wednesday 4th May @6.45pm. Register on the night at Dinas Bran School, Llangollen. (More details will be sent nearer the time)
For those wishing to experience their first fell race this would be a sensible and intriguing first encounter! The race is 4.3mile and 1150ft so would be a great introduction to fell running. Race entry fee is just £4 and includes refreshments and prizes.
Regards
Adair