Tebay fell race, English and British Championsip counter -Saturday 20th June

A bumper field of 450 entered the Tebay fell race which took place last Saturday. The race was a counter in both the English Chamiponship, and in the British -this year comprised of only four races, which leaves little room for a bad run. Despite heavy showers during the week, the cloud was off the tops on Saturday and pleasant conditions made for a fine race which saw both the men's and ladies records fall, perhaps unsurprisingly given the calibre of athletes that had been tipped for the race.

Pippa Jackson put in an impressive performance under pressure for a great win, breaking the 1995 course record in a time of 1.23.01 and 60th place overall. Congratulations and well done Pippa. Emma Clayton of Sunthorpe & Dist was 2nd, and Fiona Maxwell of Mourne Runners 3rd.

Simon Bailey of Mercia FR was first home in a new record time of 1.09.44, followed by Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) and former record holder Rob Jebb of Bingley Harriers.

For Keswick AC, Steve Hebblethwaite was pleased with 1.20.54 (43rd) now getting amongst some top athletes. Pippa Jackson, 1.23.01 (60th). Jo Gillyon has been putting in hard work in the championships this season and ran 1.45.18 for 213th and took a number of good scalps amongst the ladies. Kim Clark making her debut in the English and British Championship, completed the ladies team with 1.57.56 for 275th. Also making his debut Chris Clark ran 1.59.58 for 281st followed by Allan Buckley in 2.01.39 for 285th place, and John Rutter in 2.57.00 and 309th.

Full results here











pictures: Steve Harling/Ian Weetman/Stephen Firth