Thompson Takes MMM Honours

Posted on April 12th, 2009 by TomC

Chi Trinh and Ian Gale at North Barrule (Murray Lambden)Paul Thompson of Clayton le Moors took another fine win over the Manx Mountain Marathon held yesterday in fine sunshine.  The hotter than expected conditions with a lot of mud to contend with underfoot made the going tough for everyone.  Dan Gay from Hunters Bog Trotters took second place ahead of Brendan Bolland in third, who also took the Vet 40 honours. Leading manxman was Simon Skillicorn finishing in fourth position overall just ahead of fellow club mate and previous race winner Ian Gale.  Ben Scott wrapped up the top 6.

Jackie Lee took an excellent ladies win ahead of Dark Peaks Nicky Spinks with Isaline Hughes taking the third spot.

Top vet 50 was runner and parish walk ace Robbie Collister and the leading vet 60 award went to David Ashton.

For full results thanks to Manx Timing Solutions take a look here.

Further coverage thanks to Murray Lambden is available at manxathletics.com

MFR would like to thank all organisers, marshals, landowners, first aiders, civil defence, police specials, volunteers, manx timing solutions and everyone involved in the running of the MMM without which the race would not be able to go ahead.

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6 Responses to “Thompson Takes MMM Honours”

  1. Steve kennaugh, on April 12th, 2009 at 12:16 pm Said:

    Huge thanks to everyone involved. What a fantastic day out!

    I couldn’t make the presentation and was wondering if i may be able to pick up my certificate as i have an empty frame on the wall next to last years!

    Cheers, Steve.

  2. Simon Cartledge, on April 13th, 2009 at 1:45 pm Said:

    Have to echo Steve’s sentiments there… what a great day.

    Put an elaborate post on the FRA forum, but the potted version is along the lines of great day; great company and thanks to all who made it happen.

    I shall be back for more.

    As Steve though, I had to go promptly, so would I still be able to get my certificate and T-shirt… there was a t-shirt wasn’t there?

    Cheers, Simon

  3. Karen Alexander, on April 13th, 2009 at 2:41 pm Said:

    This was my first visit to the Isle of Man and i’ve fallen in love with it. What a fantastic race on Saturday (half mara). Weather perfect, scenery great, everyone so friendly and a well organised event. I will certainly be back - maybe next time I’ll beat Jackie’s record!!!
    Karen Alexander - Sperrin

  4. richard cooil, on April 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm Said:

    thanks to everybody who helped to the smooth running of the event lived on the island all my life and never been up north barrule and many other hills and stopped to much to enjoy the views hats off to the boys and girls who flew pass me before greeba bridge dont know how you do it but i guess they did not get as good as sun tan cheers

  5. Linda & Neil, on April 14th, 2009 at 4:07 pm Said:

    Just to say a big thank you from both of us. We had a great time and really enjoyed the day. We had a few creaking joints and muscles on Sunday - but no gain without pain! Thank you to everyone who made it happen - especially the wonderful marshalls whose cheerful assistance and provision of drinks and food kept us going.

  6. Chi, on April 20th, 2009 at 11:10 am Said:

    Thank you very much to everyone involved for another great Manx MM. It was great fun (now that I have stop aching), and so well marshalled and set out throughout. Thank you for all the kind support along the way and the water/food stations. A great day to a brilliant weekend on the island.

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