Club Champs - Cardiac Arrest

Report courtesy of Steve “Excuses Excuses” Harris.

(Alternative report available on the bulletin board!!)

Despite Andy Creber describing the weather as going to be “perfect” in the build up to the race (He meant raining, howling wind etc) the weather was in fact perfect, not too hot with a gentle cooling breeze.

The course was interesting, starting off with a loop around the farm involving a couple of horse cross country jumps (Think Piercefield park only smaller) then a long uphill trek throught the woods of Huntley, which was followed by a lovely long downhill stretch. Then the challenge (Other than Marshalls not knowing the course and stopping you to send you in the wrong direction), off road climbing up a hill through the undergrowth, using a rope at one point, got the heart pumping before a fast downhill back to the farm. I wonder if Colin regretted his earlier comment of “that hill dosen’t look much” as he went round for the 2nd lap.

The course was dry and relatively fast for an off road “challenge” those who are looking for Championship points might regret missing this one, but in wet weather this course could have been a real test, with the potential of being as muddy and energy sapping as last years Mayhill Massacre event.

Chepstow men came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with the women winning 2nd and 3rd women overall. Alas no team prizes were awarded.

Results (Sorry if I’ve missed anyone, I’m sure there’s someone)

1st overall Mark Harvey in 48:02
2nd overall James Blore 48:08
3rd overall Steven Harris 50:49
4th Chepstow Andy Creber 58:11
5th Chepstow Bill Savage 1:00:47
6th Niki Morgan 1st Chepstow lady and 2nd overall Lady 1:02:52
7th Lou Summers 2nd Chepstow lady and 3rd overall lady 1:08:26
8th chepstow Colin Prosser 1:10:38
9th chepstow Dave Andrews 1:29:17

Club champs results will be available on the website soon.  www.chepstowharriers.org.uk/champs.htm

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