CH Fell series - Race 2, Sarn Helen

20/05/2009 by Ivan.

Report by Gerry.

Results of the Chepstow Harriers Fell League following this the second race can be found on the website at  http://www.chepstowharriers.org.uk/events.htm

There weren’t many Harriers at this event but it was well worth the trip. The organisers managed to get a break in the showers for the duration of the race.

The purists could complain that this wasn’t a true fell race, but it was a fair test of character, superbly signed and marshalled in nice countryside. There was a good deal of road running, but no problems with traffic.

The results show Gill just sneaking ahead of Sue in the championship – she had a good run chasing Andy and Andy all the way to the finish. Gill won her category once the officials worked out she wasn’t an M50! Strange that the only mistakes they appeared to have made were Gill & Sue.

I was well pleased with my time. Although slow it was by far my longest run of the year and I seem to have survived it without injury – evening managing a steady 5 mile plod round the track on Tuesday. I’m also pleased that I am ahead of James by 0.03 points! Come on mate – you’ll have to do the next one!

Next race is Beacon Batch, a Tuesday evening race - it’s also a club champs race - Tues 23rd June. Let’s see if we can get a good turnout.

Further report on the blog at

http://blog.chepstowharriers.org.uk/2009/05/17/stottie-stars-at-sarn-helen/

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