Richard Robert of Eryri must enjoy running in the Pennines. Last week, he won the Whittle Pike race and this week, he returned to Lancashire to try his luck again and he secured another win by setting a new course record and finishing with a good lead on the young local, Joe Johnston.
A few Barlickers went over for this race and they were led home by John Boothman, in spite of the fact that he was struggling after his recent long bike ride. The night also saw Bob Jackson return to competitive running, finishing not far behiind John.
Emma Bailey tagged along in the race behind Jean Rawlinson and every time she tried to pass her, Jean always managed to pull out that little extra something that kept Emma in her wake. However, the run in to the finish was on Tarmac and feeling more comfortable on that surface, Emma at last found the opportunity to pass her team mate and finish just ahead of her.
Bringing up the rear for the Barlickers, but having a cracking run, was James Stead and although it was a tough course, he admitted afterwards that he really enjoyed it.
75 John Boothman 55:45
86 Bob Jackson 57:33
92 Emma Bailey 58:05
93 Jean Rawlinson 58:15
104 James Stead 1:02:05