The yorkshire vets monthly gp race 10.

This race for those who don't know is part of a series of races for the over 35 s, which there is some stiff competition amongst the competing clubs, this year was another good turn out with 174 runners one being a vet 80, not bad eh! I wonder if I will be still plodding at 80, I think not;
With the greenway closed Steve and I had to do a slight detour, I jogged round with Steve on Monday afternoon and it was very muddy then! but with all the rain over the last few days made it even muddier, at least we a dry day and a bit of sunshine,
The winner was James Kovacs from pudsey pacers in 32.09,the first lady was Aly Raw from Bingley in 37.00, Spenborough had 5 athletes competing first home Keith McGhie in a brilliant position of 13Th in 34.53 not the normal distance for Keith and he actually ran in spikes too, he was also first v50 back.
John Gallagher had a super run also not his usual distance or terrain but with leg 3 of the calderdale way getting close I cajoled him into it , he came 51st in 40.38.
First home for the lady's was Emma McGuire another one who doesn't like the mud!Emma was 97th in 45.09.
Hazel Pike was the only one who has done this last year , coming in 126th pos in 49.38.
Last home for Spen was get my but into gear for the London Marathon A manda Pearson in 160th place in 58.01.

Last of all I would like to thank all the help of the Marshall's ,the help with the food on the day! Henry for his help and having to get out of bed very early on a Sunday.
Also special thanks to Steve , Gareth,Ian,Frank,&Michael who marked out the course.
Hope I've not missed anyone out sorry in advance if I have. now its all over I can chill with glass of wine and a sigh of relief.

I forgot to mention Les who not only googled some maps for me he also went and helped mark out the course and marshall, thankyou.

The Cop Hill Fell Race

It has been a while since I've done a blog , but today I thought I would have a bash at the cop hill, my way of getting back into it not having run really since the Robin hood marathon ,
I set off at the back of the field and as we got going wondered why I was putting myself through it,the conditions were muddy and cold ,my legs felt like lead but I kept going although it felt slow , making my way down the cop I was slipping so held onto the tape, don't ask why! for some reason I thought the tape would somehow stop this , joking with the marshal who said it was my very own stair lift, I picked up the pace heading for the second lap with stopping to re tie my shoes and a couple of breathers I was thinking what a crap run I was having time wise ,I was surprised to find that I was actually nearly 3Min's faster , coming in in a time of 64.05.