I’ve run this race in past times when Quakers used to organise it and am chuffed DFR have resurrected the event as it must be one of the most runnable and scenic local races on the hills. OK, it has climbs, but you can either plug away or walk them, depending on your ability. The climbs are not as severe as many fell races, which makes the route more of a challenging trail race and all the underfoot surface is runnable, including bog and stream crossings. The out and back course means you can floor it downhill on the return, as Will did, pulling away and increasing his winning margin.
I jog/walked 3/4 of the route and had a fab day out in the sunshine, shouting encouragement at the runners. No pressure. Tom looked fresh after keeping his wife, Joan, company the previous day at the Durham Dales Challenge Run over 16miles, Phil’s legs were still moving after all his recent miles and Nina was so close to Shaun’s time!
Let’s have more Striders out there next year!
Results
Pos | Name | Club | Cat | Pos | Time |
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1 | Will Horsley | NFR | M | 1:18:46 | |
17 | Thomas Reeves | MV40 | 1:33:54 | ||
20 | Pippa Archer | DFR | F | 1:34:36 | |
36 | Shaun Roberts | MV50 | 1:46:24 | ||
37 | Nina Mason | F | 1:46:54 | ||
61 | Phil Owen | MV40 | 2:01:43 |
72 finishers.