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Press Release:
On a warm and sultry evening 86 runners took on the Latrigg fell race organised by Keswick Athletic Club and sponsored by Ron Hill and Silva. With the race falling within the Keswick Mountain Festival there were a number of unattached runners taking part. For the uninitiated the Latrigg race provides great experience of the grand traditions of Lakeland fell-racing; there are lung-bursting climbs and heart-pounding descents after which the competitors can collapse at the finish in Fitz Park safe in the knowledge they have just experienced one of the area’s unique sports.
As the evening’s temperature rose and the clouds gathered over the fells there was a danger of heavy showers just prior to the race. But the wet weather did not arrive and underfoot conditions were perfect for racing providing ample grip on both the ups and downs.
There were some fine performances from the local Club, with Keswick’s Matt Fraser taking the lead on the steep climb and holding his position to win in a time of 18:08. Matt is in top form and will be representing Cumbria at the Intercounties Fell Championship taking place in North Wales. Hot on the heels of Matt was Club Captain Steve Hebblethwaite who secured second place in a time of 18:31. Put into context this is a mighty effort considering Steve had broken 34 minutes at a 10K in Workington the evening before. Taking third place was another local runner, Borrowdale’s Mike Fanning (18:41), another in excellent form and also the first veteran to finish.
The first lady to finish was Kelly Harrison of Ilkley (24:44) followed closely by Judy Howells of Wharfedale (24:57). There then followed a number of Keswick ladies with new member Helen Winskill (25:16) edging out Club Captain Jo Gillyon (25:21) in a close finish. These two, along with Maureen Bridge, saw the ladies first in the team honours and Maureen collected a second prize as she was first FV60.
Not to be outdone the men also collected the team prize for Keswick with John Nicoll (20:55) joining Matt and Steve high up the field. David Loan, returning to racing after suffering a nasty shoulder injury put in a superb run to finish the first MV50 in a time of 23:20.
As the evening’s temperature rose and the clouds gathered over the fells there was a danger of heavy showers just prior to the race. But the wet weather did not arrive and underfoot conditions were perfect for racing providing ample grip on both the ups and downs.
There were some fine performances from the local Club, with Keswick’s Matt Fraser taking the lead on the steep climb and holding his position to win in a time of 18:08. Matt is in top form and will be representing Cumbria at the Intercounties Fell Championship taking place in North Wales. Hot on the heels of Matt was Club Captain Steve Hebblethwaite who secured second place in a time of 18:31. Put into context this is a mighty effort considering Steve had broken 34 minutes at a 10K in Workington the evening before. Taking third place was another local runner, Borrowdale’s Mike Fanning (18:41), another in excellent form and also the first veteran to finish.
The first lady to finish was Kelly Harrison of Ilkley (24:44) followed closely by Judy Howells of Wharfedale (24:57). There then followed a number of Keswick ladies with new member Helen Winskill (25:16) edging out Club Captain Jo Gillyon (25:21) in a close finish. These two, along with Maureen Bridge, saw the ladies first in the team honours and Maureen collected a second prize as she was first FV60.
Not to be outdone the men also collected the team prize for Keswick with John Nicoll (20:55) joining Matt and Steve high up the field. David Loan, returning to racing after suffering a nasty shoulder injury put in a superb run to finish the first MV50 in a time of 23:20.
Keswick AC: Matt Fraser (18:08), Steve Hebblethwaite (18:31), John Nicoll (20:55), James Luxmoore (21:00), Daniel Barton (21:18), David Loan (23:20), Richard Unwin (24:54), Peter Bailey (25:04), Helen Winskill (25:16), Jo Gillyon (25:21), Jim Downie (25:32), Robert Carter (25:49), Neil Elsender (26:09), David Harrison (27:12), Stuart Ribton (27:48), Gary Hadwin (28:50), Maureen Bridge (29:57), Lesley Malarkey (30:00) and Jenny Butler (33:19).
Well done on all those taking place and all those who helped with the organisation of the race.
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