On Wednesday evening, 95 runners assembled on the edge of the North York Moors ready for the start of Whorlton Fell Race, the latest event in the Summer Fell Race Series. The 7 mile route took runners up onto the moors with over 1,000 feet of climb. Robbie Preston was the first back for PRC and 7th overall storming home in 49 minutes 26 seconds. Richard Robinson was next in 56:04. Returning to fell racing after a long break Russ Grayson loved being back on the moors and crossed the line in 58:19. Malc Hodgson’s time of 59:27 earned him the prize for 2nd M60. Malc was followed by Paul Smith in 63:29 and Rich Johnson in 65:04. Continuing her dominance in the F50 category, Alice Hayter bagged 1st place in 66:08 but only just. Jo Towler was hot on her heels, 14 seconds behind in 66:22 claiming 2nd F50 place. Anna Bailey was next in 66:37 and Lynn Humpleby was 2nd F45 with her time of 68:26. Also returning to fell racing after a long break, Nicola Thorpe did it in style earning the prize for 2nd F60 with her time of 71:40.

Charlotte Dennison joined 228 competitors for the Lakeland Trails Coniston 16k. This challenging hilly, muddy route had over 1,300 feet of climb. Charlotte crossed the line in 2 hours 35 minutes.

Kelly Barrett completed the Sardinia Ironman 70.3 Alghero. The race description boasts clear, turquoise waters but doesn’t mention the strong currents! Kelly had to swim more than the 1.9k as she fought the currents but still finished in 46 minutes 38 seconds. She completed the 90k coastal bike ride in 3 hours 42 minutes and the 21.1k run in 2 hours 17 minutes totalling 7 hours 2 minutes, an awesome achievement.

Shawn Imeson ran the Blaydon Races, a 6 mile charge through the streets of Newcastle in pouring rain. There was a great atmosphere though encouraging Shawn to finish in 51 minutes 50 seconds.

The 4th race in the York & District Road Race League took place on Tuesday evening. The storms of the day gave way to evening sunshine giving competitors good running conditions leading to a flurry of personal best 10k times. Simon Jones was first back for PRC in 38 minutes 48 seconds, placing him 49th out of 459 runners and 4th M55. Josie Rawes, returning to racing after breaking her ankle, sped home in 38:48, placing her 3rd female overall and 2nd F35, an astonishing accomplishment. Richard Robinson was next in 39:31. Then came Kelly Richmond in 39:45. Kelly was justifiably delighted to achieve her first sub 40 minute 10k since the birth of Daisy. Mike Richmond was close behind in 40:08, followed by Ryan Gaughan in 41:50, Jonny Everitt in 42:03, Kirsty Brown in 43:21, Paul Hickman in 44:26, Adam Lloyd in 44:43 and Colin Garnett in 47:02. Paul Robinson proved he is unbeatable in the M70 category claiming the top spot for the fourth race in a row clinching the trophy win for the series with his time of 47:07. Ben Paviour was next in 48:13 followed by Peter Kelham in 49:49, Serena Partridge in 50:19, Suzy Hodgson in 50:25, Sarah Beal in 50:42, Dave Owuor in 50:43, Chris Adams in 51:14, Lynsey Hatfield in 53:37, Chloe Riley in 55:11, Lydia Adrian in 55:38, Karen Harper in 56:21, Pam Garnett in 62:08 and Heather Riley in 68:20.