You have to hand it to Trawden AC, during this epidemic, they have done their utmost to put on some racing.  This race is another fine example of the great job that they are doing.  Many will not be surprised to find that John Boothman turned out for this race, despite the fact that he took part in the 62 mile Hardmoors 60 last week.  His legs felt tired and he found it hard work, but he is pretty consistent in this race and he finished 36 seconds quicker than the time he recorded last year. 

On the road up to the windmills, he passed the only other Barlicker in this race, Mark Storey.  He had his arm in his back pack straps, having taken a tumble, but he braved it out and competed the race.

24 John Boothman 5:15:21
34 Mark Storey 5:37:49

This is a tough 62 mile race which follows the Cleveland Way down the East Coast from Guiseborough to Filey.  Because of the Covid restrictions, this year runners departed in groups of six with a two minute interval between each group.  This made it difficult for runners to judge how they were doing overall, but at least it enabled everyone to take part in some competitive running. 

As you might have anticipated, both John Boothman and Cloey Mason were out there putting their bodies under tremendous strain, but there again, both doing well despite the lack of competitive racing for over six months.  Both managed to avoid injuries and both easily managed to avoid the cut offs.

43rd Male John Boothman 13:39:55

16th Female Cloey Mason 15:04:54

6 Stuart Heaviside 3:53:26
28 James Crook 4:45:53

Another race put on by Trawden AC in the form of a time trial.  Not like proper racing, but much better than nothing in this shut down and well done to Trawden AC for organising it.  A few Barlickers turned out with six finishing in the top twenty, including Emma Pease who had a really good run to finish as first lady.

Well done too to Gemma Carson for turning out for her first race for the club.

After a long period with no racing, Trawden AC organised the Neil Alderman Trawden Celtic 7 Memorial Race.  To maintain social distancing, runs took place during Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st May, with time slots from 7am to 7pm each day.  Once completed, the times were collated.   Great performances  by Alex Mason and Molly Ralphson.

2 Alex Mason 42:01
4 David Mirifield 44:28
11 Andy Berry 47:16
16 Ian Cocks 48:38
19 David Pease 49:45
27 Molly Ralphson  51:28
28 Sean Fitzpatrick 51:36
29 Andrew Smith 52:33
39 John Boothman 55:43
49 Paul Elcock 58:13
62 Heather Driver 1:02:19
109 Jackie Bonsall 1:19:37

Well done to Trawden AC for putting this event on.

For some of the Barlickers not doing the relays, it was because they were doing this race.  Stephen Shorrock led them home finishing in 17th place.  Karl Robb paired up with Declan Bulmer from Wharfedale and they were the second pair home.  John Boothman was next to finish, but he struggled over the last 10K, due to lack of miles recently, but he was still 2nd Vet 55.  He was followed home by Gary Bradley

Katie Towers had a strong run  finishing 121st and then came Jamie Milligan, who was paired up with Pete Beresford.  At 7:04:50, it was a 39 minute PB for Jamie, a good effort considering that he only started running again six months ago.  Couch to 52K in six months!

17 Stephen Shorrock 4:59:17
27 Karl Rob & Declan Bulmer 5:16:40 (2nd pair)
49 John Boothman 5:38:27 (2nd M55)
121 Katie Towers 6:41:38
136 Jamie Milligan & Pete Beresford 7:04:50
   
236 finishers.