Martyn's Weekly Results Roundup (2)

 
This report is sent to local newspapers for inclusion in their sports' pages.

Penistone Footpath Runners & AC had a good turnout at three races last weekend.   Luckily the snow had disappeared to be replaced by cold, strong winds and rain making conditions difficult in the Fell Races.

Denby Dale Travellers organised the Annual Mickleden Straddle Fell Race over a 14.5 mile course from the Flouch to Derwent Reservoir and back.    Conditions underfoot were very sticky making the race a test of endurance in the cold, strong wind.    New member James Pierce was first home in 55th place in 2-12-08, just in front of Jim Bell who was 58th in 2-13-28.    Barbara Haigh took the 1st Lady vet 60 prize again to keep her run going of prizes in this category.    Other results were 85, R Clough 2-17-20; 107, M Raynor 2-21-53; 146, C Deacon 2-30-23; 182, B Lindsay 2-41-50; 188, G Dimelow 2-43-23; 192, P Claydon 2-44-56; 207, D Foster 2-52-34; 218, H Parkin (L) 2-57-48; 224, S Jones-Morris (L) 3-01-14; 225, B Haigh (L) 3-01-41; 226, S Clough (L) 3-02-44; 229, S Halstead (L) 3-03-35; 230, A Lightowler (L) 3-04-13; 244, T Mellor (L) 3-17-41.

There was also a good turnout of Members at the Lads Leap Fell Race from Crowden but no results are yet available.

Vet 65 Dave Needham stayed on the roads to compete in the Dewsbury 10K and took 2nd prize in that category finishing in 373rd position in 46-26.