Coledale Horseshoe

There was a great turnout from Keswick at the Coledale Horseshoe on April 6^th, with some impressive runs, notably from Carl winning the race outright and Catherine coming second for the ladies.

The route was revised because of the snow on some parts making the going a bit treacherous. The new route took a bypass around Eel crag and Sail top, heading up High Moss from the track. It ended up around 1.3km shorter but added around 100m extra climbing.

The ladies won the team prize. Were there any other prizes that I don't know about? 

Here’s a bit from Chris Knowles’ report, which is up on the CFR website:

‘Carl Bell took an early lead out of the village and through to the start of the first major climb of Grisdale Pike, with Rob Jebb close behind. On the climb up to Grisdale summit saw Rob pull away from Carl and Rhys Findley Robinson by some 60 seconds, however this changed through Coledale Hause and at Force Crag mine check with Robs lead reduced to some 20 seconds up on Carl with Rhys holding a comfortable 3rd position, this remained the same at the Stoneycroft Gill track check point before Carl closed the gap and passed Rob by Barrow Top to take the win in 1.04.58 with Rob second and Rhys third.’

I was still slogging around at this point so was oblivious!

It was a great race with good atmosphere and lots of cakes afterwards. Thanks to marshals, Ellenborough organizers and food providers!

Keswick results below, I hope I’ve got everyone.

203 starters.
201 finished.

1 1:04:58 BELL, Carl Keswick AC Senior Men

2 1:05:21 JEBB, Rob Bingley Harriers Senior Men

3 1:08:26 FINDLEY- ROBINSON, Rhys Dark Peak Senior Men

13 1:17:03 NEWTON, Lee Keswick AC Senior Men

24 1:19:19 PROSSER, Dave Keswick AC V45 Men

60 1:28:52 BARTON, Dan Keswick AC Senior Men

83 1:32:44 BURTON, David Keswick AC V50 Men

157 1:48:10 SOMERS, Geoff Keswick AC V60 Men

182 1:55:51 GILCHRIST, Patric Keswick AC V65 Men

52 1:27:14 SPURDEN, Catherine Keswick AC Senior Women

97 1:35:28 THOMPSON, Lyn Keswick AC V55 Women

107 1:36:41 MELLOR, Rachel Keswick AC Senior Women

118 1:38:42 CARTER, Julie Keswick AC V45 Women

122 1:40:31 BAILEY, Sarah Keswick AC V35 Women

188 1:57:55 ASHLEY, Susan Keswick AC V60 Women

195 2:05:31 CLARK, Kim Keswick AC V55 Women

Full results here:

http://c-f-r.org.uk/sites/default/files/coledale_13_results.pdf

Piccies here:

www.fellrunner.net

Well done everyone!