Chilly conditions returned on Saturday for the Midgeley Moor Fell Race. Starting from Booth above Luddenden Foot the runners had to navigate across pathless heather moorland, leading to a variety of routes being chosen between the checkpoints and much debate over the best lines.
Matt Speak of Dark Peak won in a time of 37:49, trumping local Calder Valley runners Karl Gray and Shaun Godsman.
Calling on his excellent navigational skills once again, first of the ten Todmorden Harriers to finish was Dave Collins in 25th place in a time of 47:40, with James Riley three minutes behind. New signing Richard Gilbert finished a further three minutes back, in a time he will surely beat next year, after recently moving to the area.
Jane Leonard was the first Todmorden lady, and won the vet50 category outright, after a strong finish.
The weekend also saw another handful of Harriers spread far and wide with Rachel and David Henthorne posting respectable times in the Bradford 10k. Meanwhile in the Coniston 14 John Preston, Chris Preston and John Medcalf enjoyed beautiful Lakeland views as they circumnavigated Coniston Water.
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