From Jeff Green…

The 44^th running of the Otley Chevin Fell Race was held on a pleasantly mild evening. It’s short (2.8 miles according to most people’s Strava) and very sharp (about 700ft of climb) where all but the top runners end up walking before they reach the top of the steps. There’s a brief flattish stretch and another short climb before you finally get to the top, where you could risk rewarding yourself with a brief squint at the Surprise View. The descent is almost as tough as the climb – especially when you hit the tarmac again and are wearing fell shoes with no cushioning – but at least by that stage you’re nearly back.

There were a number of notable Harrier performances: Nathan Edmondson winning overall with a time that was only 11s off Ian Holmes’ record of 21 years; Emily Gibbins -3^rd Female, Steven Gott – 1^st MV40, Alison Weston – 1^st FV50, Jeff Green – 1^st MV50. Prize-giving was held at the Black Horse and there was even some free pizza!

Results

1  Nathan Edmondson 17:15

4  Oli Murphy 18:33

7  Joe Morrell 19:40

8  Steven Gott 20:07 (1^st MV40)

14 Jeff Green 20:40 (1^st MV50)

18 Mike Abrams-Cohen  20:55

21 Emily Gibbins 21:20 (3^rd F)

43 Adam Gerrish 24:02

50 Richard Joel 24:43

59 Duncan Cooper 25:28

73 Alison Weston 27:22

94 Mike Baldwin 29:21

127 Finished