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The Famous Grouse Fell Race

Report: Isaac

Paul Stepto half way up the never ending hill from the start

Paul Stepto half way up the never ending hill from the start

A beautiful sunny Autumn morning for this local classic fell race with a well balanced male/female team to represent Stockport Harriers.

For those that don't know the course, its a two mile climb, followed by a sharp drop, then two miles undulating, a sharp 400 metre climb and then a one mile fast down hill finish - despite it being only 5.2 miles its a gruelling encounter with lots of mud, water and rocks (course profile)

The large field from Stockport gave the Harriers spectators and marshalls dotted around the course plenty to cheer about.

First home for Stockport was Tim Hargreaves in 41-51 followed by Sean Whewell in 44-11 knocking three minutes off his time from last year. Fine performances in taxing conditions also from Brian Holland, Paul Stepto, Ian Waddle, Ken Jackson, Tony Ward and Eric Normansell.

Tim Hargreaves makes light work of the fast downhill finish

Tim Hargreaves makes light work of the fast downhill finish

First home for Stockport ladies was 14-year-old Amber Whewell also finishing first Junior - fine performances also from Ruth Lee, birthday girls Jenny Kinnaird and Janet Booker (bringing lots of
birthday cake along with them to be shared out in the pub afterwards),
Kath Ward, Christine Jackson and Gill Bremner.

It was noted afterwards by the race organisers what excellent turn-outs Stockport now have in the local fell races which is testament itself to some fine fell running performances this year.

The Famous Grouse Fell Race

More Famous Grouse Fell Race pictures available on Tony Lee's Ringo page

The Famous Grouse Fell Race Results
Name Time Pos Cat
Tim Hargreaves 41-51 17 MV40
Sean Whewell 44-11 30 MV40
Brian Holland 47-04 44 MV50
Paul Stepto 49-21 49 MV40
Ian Waddle 51-15 59 MV40
Amber Whewell 51-25 61 FJ
Ken Jackson 53-49 69 MV60
Tony Ward 53-53 70 MV40
Ruth Lee 57-33 76 F
Eric Normansell 61-03 84 MV60
Janet Booker 62-05 86 FV50
Jenny Kinnaird 65-38 89 F
Kath Ward 65-38 90 FV40
Christine Jackson 71-39 91 FV55
Gill Bremner 75-30 95 FV50
Full results available at Hayfield Fell Races

Preston 10 mile

Report: Phil McCann

On Sunday we had 3 ladies, Jenny Knass, Toni McIntosh and Michela Stepto running this event on a fast 2-lap course.

Jenny was hoping to put in a fine performance after several niggling injuries. She wasn't to be disappointed running just 4 seconds behind her best in 1-01-44 to finish 3rd lady. She was only 20 seconds off 2nd place and 50 seconds behind the winner, which showed how close it was.

Toni battled round even with her tight hamstring from the day before to clock 1-08-45.

Finally Michela recovering after her Snowdonia marathon 3 weeks ago finished in 1-11-22 to help us take the team prize as well.

It will be interesting to see if they can match there performance at the harder Stockport 10 in 3 weeks time.

Tyldesley 5k Trail Race

Also on the Sunday at the Tyldesley trail race we had Alison Coulson and Jayne Lawton. Both ran close to there bests with Alison finishing 5th lady and 1st V45. Jayne not to be out done finished 10th lady and 2nd V35 out of a field of 38 ladies

Boggart Hole Clough Cross-Country

On a cold and windy Saturday afternoon Stockport ladies were competing in the 2nd of the Manchester Area Cross-Country at Bogart Hole Clough. As usual it is a testing course and can expel most of your energy levels.

As some ladies were running at other events the following day we were a little down on numbers.

Helen Hudson was our first counter home in 9th place and a continual progression for her. Toni McIntosh pulled out with a tight hamstring after the first lap which left Karen McCrackle as our 2nd counter. Karen performance was a huge improvement from last year on this course.

Next were Jennifer Hopes and Jane Nyland battling together they too were making good improvements.

Finally Maureen Wilkins worked hard through the course on her comeback trail followed finally home by Janet Booker working really hard.

Boggart Hole Cross Country Results
Under-11 Female
4 AIMEE AIKIN
7 ALICE BOWDEN
9 EMMA O'CONNELL
Under-13 Female
17 NICOLA BERRY
26 SAMANTHA WILSON
27 DANIELLE LEITH
36 HANNAH WILKINS
39 LYDIA DONLON
Under-15 Female
2 BRYONY PEARCE
Under-17 Female
1 LEAH KAY
4 RUTH JENYON
5 JENNIFER BAUER
Under-20 Female
1 CARLA STANSFIELD
2 AMMIE BAITNES
Senior Ladies
9 HELEN HUDSON
27 KAREN McCRACKLE
49 JENNIFER HOPES
53 JANE NYLAND
64 JANET BOOKER
68 MAUREEN WILKINS
Under-11 Male
2 DANIEL LAWTON
6 JAMIE PARROTT
Under-13 Male
2 JACK NIXON
4 SAM BOWDEN
8 THOMAS HUANE
Under-15 Male
1 MICHAEL LOGUE
4 NATHAN LUDLAIN
9 HARRY LONG
11 DAVID THOMPSON
Under-17 Male
2 MICHAEL COOKE
4 TOM PRIESTLEY
9 STUART CAMERON
10 PHILLIP NIXON
Senior Men
9 JAMIE LOXAM
24 STEVE HAYLOCK
50 ANDY PAVEY
55 BILL SHONE
73 MIKE SHAW
106 MIKE NIXON
117 HUW MORRIS
123 JOHN PARROTT
171 CHRIS BRYANS
182 IAN BERRY

Annual General Meeting

The this year's AGM will take place on Monday 27th November at the Woodbank Community Centre, starting at 7.30pm.

Please make an effort to attend this important Club function.

Stockport 10 - marshalls needed

The Stockport 10 takes place on Sunday 10th December and the club needs a large number of volunteers on the day to act as marshalls and for other duties.

Any offers of help will be most welcome, contact Chief Marshall Tony Ward on 07736 811334 or

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