After the fun and frivolity at Matfen Hall, YC blew away some of the cobwebs on Saturday at The Simonside Fell Race from Thropton Show. He ran the 6.75 miles and 1,200 feet of climbing in about 55 mins. For some strange reason, he didn't feel at his devastating best on the initial climb (probably a dodgy tonic from the night before). However he did stage a recovery to make up a few places on the descent. Here is he just below the crags on Simonside, photo courtesy of Pat Dunn.
Also running this weekend where Tim & Michael Walker. They both completed the Great North Run for the second year. Tim finished in 2 hrs 15 mins and Michael in 1 hr 55 mins. Afterwards they enjoyed some post-race refreshments in The Tynemouth Lodge courtesy of Mr Deuchars. Here they are with Pat, Gill, and YC. Nicki Walker also completed the run.
The following post-race conversation was overheard:
YC - so are you going to do a fell race next?
Michael (politely) - I would have to train really hard first, and I've got a very busy university term coming up.
Tim (realistically) - no.