Simon takes first Narradale Win

Posted on August 24th, 2008 by TomC

Simon Descending to the Bungalow (Photo by John Cringle)Simon Skillicorn won the Narradale fell race today held in good conditions, Tom Cringle finished second with Andy Watson third followed closely by Steve Partington, Rob Sellors and Anthony Bell-Scott.

Rose Hooton took the ladies win.

Full results now available here

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8 Responses to “Simon takes first Narradale Win”

  1. Simon Cartledge, on August 26th, 2008 at 1:58 pm Said:

    Did anyone measure the distance and ascent on GPS or similar?

    I know I’m always at the back, but that felt a lot longer than 12 miles.

    I need to do something about my navigation… I must have spent at least 20-30 minutes looking for the checkpoint at Glen Auldin. I had all but given up on it when the other three (local) fellas came across it in a matter of seconds.

    Go on, give me a grain of comfort and tell me it was 15 miles and 3500′ of climbing!!!

  2. Simon Cartledge, on August 26th, 2008 at 1:59 pm Said:

    Oh, and thanks for putting it on… I appreciate the fact that organising a race is quite an undertaking. Cheers.

  3. Ant Bell-Scott, on August 26th, 2008 at 3:00 pm Said:

    I had 13.1 miles on my garmin. Not sure about climbing, but I would guess a lot!!

  4. Tom, on August 26th, 2008 at 5:18 pm Said:

    I got just over 13 miles too, not sure on the climbing though, it felt there was quite a bit!

  5. Richie, on August 26th, 2008 at 8:50 pm Said:

    Many thanks to all the marshals and officialls some of whom had quite a long day at their positions.
    Thanks also to Ian and Mike for placing the punches and to the landowners and DAFF for access.
    F

  6. Godfrey, on August 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am Said:

    I ran 13.99 miles - took the contoured route to the bungalow before climbing snaefell. (running halfway between the tramline/road is flat with a sheep trail) It was all runnable. The only major change I’d make to my route was probably to go direct from CP 2-3 rather than the loop we ran.

  7. Simon Cartledge, on August 27th, 2008 at 9:19 am Said:

    That sounds similar to the route we took (we, being the final 4 finishers). Add to your 13.99 miles to my leisurely tour of Glen Auldyn looking for the checkpoint and I won’t be far off 15 miles!!

    I just couldn’t see it and it was only after going up and down 4 times that the other fellas spotted it for me. It was my first time in a race with unmanned checkpoints and flags up my need to practice navigation and bit better (as well as look where I am going!).

    I am planning the MMM at Easter, so need to get my act together.

  8. Mike Meadowcroft, on August 28th, 2008 at 9:41 pm Said:

    Many thanks for putting on such a good race.Tougher than i expected with not many paths for Non Manxmen to follow.Hard long climbs rough heather and gorse and even a hard to find checkpoint no wonder you lot have 3 Legs!!!!
    Ran the Half Manx Marathon course on Tuesday and found it a breese after this one!
    Thanks again……Mike Meadowcroft / Bowland Fell Runners.

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