Bedford Harriers A.C.


 

 

 

 

South of England XC
Championships (@9m)

26th January 2008
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Official Results

211 Stephen Earley 58:15
290 Kevin Willett 61:12
321 Simon Fawcett 62:01
410 Alastair Fadden 64:21
570 Tony Barnes 69:09
610 Jason Goodman 70:20

David Sutcliffe Reports:

SAT 16 JAN PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS, HAMPSTEAD HEATH.
 
TEAM POSITION - 50th of 62 completing teams. Winners Beds & County with 6 runners in first 38, by 6 points from New Ham and Essex Beagles. Individual winner was UK International Frank Tickner of Wells City Harriers in 46m 14s, while much interest focused on a convincing win in the Ladies' u/20 race by Steph Twell, European champion and a runner of huge promise.
 
Ankle-deep mud in parts, some fast downhill sections such as the extra long home straight and short sharp hills which hit you when least expected, are regular features at the 'Spiritual Home of South of England Cross Country' which requires every bit of effort over an unusual distance of 15k.
 
Following the recent County Champs, again a case of 'everyone must finish' with six required to compete as a team. When mud-splattered runners completed the first of their three gruelling laps, it was evident that conditions were 'as normal'. The whole team however were up for it and with Steve Earley the first Harrier home, a few places short of the first 200,a very solid overall performance was the outcome.
 
My thanks everyone for a great day at The Heath.
 
 NB Next  Championship race - The 'National' of course on 23rd Feb at Alton Towers - line up of seven Harriers and BUFF heading up the arrangements, so another entertaining day is guaranteed

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