Report from Sean O’Halloran:

The Ilkley Moor Fell Race has been staged by Ilkley Harriers every year since 1990. It is a hard fell race in winter and is billed as not suitable for beginners due to the steep, slippery, and rocky descents.

Winner was Simon Bailey (36.52) of Mercia beating local favourite Tom Adams in to 2nd. First Lady was Caitlin Rice of Glossopdale 30th in 46.24.

First home for Otley was Jeremy Stewart in 48:55, followed by Graham Lake in 49:45, Tom Lynch in 52:40, Stephen Boddy in 55:52, Andrew Webster in 59:45, Matt Podd in 61:09, Neil Reed in 63:44, Hugh Pearson in 63:54, Eriks Zvaigzne in 68:03,  David Fox in 68:18, Sara Richard in 73:46 and Sean O’Halloran in 86:13.

 

Otley juniors also had a strong turnout on Ilkely Moor.

In the Under 8’s 1/2 mile race first home for Otley in sixth was Aston Brogden in 04:35

In the Under 10’s 1 mile race Alice Webster was the only representative from Otley.

In the Under 12’s 1 mile race first home for Otley in 12^th was Jenson Brogden in 8:43 followed by Jake McBrinn in 09:00, Adam Powell in 09:20, Jake Powell in 09:44, Holly Davey in 09:58 and Kieran Green in 10:56.

In the Under 14’s 1 mile race first home for Otley in seventh was William O’Neil in 08:24, Also for Otley were Rebecca Richard in 11:33 and Imogen Webster in 11:39.

 

Report from Matt Podd: Cold day with sleet later – a good motivation to run quick. Conditions underfoot good for the time of year.

Simon Bailey beat local favourite Tom Adams. Caitlin Rice was 1st woman.

Finishing order of B & W’s, Jeremy S, Graham L, Tom L, Steve B, Andy W, The President, Hugh P, Eriks Z, David F, Sean O’H, and somewhere was Sara R, Sean’s orange top reminded me of a Tango advert – very cheerful. Full results awaited.

Lots of Juniors raced and there are good photos on Woodentops (including provisional results lists). Thanks to spectators for support.

 Report from Graham Lake:Details: http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=3700A biting wind and full kit-check (quite rightly) greeted runners on the side of Ilkley Moor for this popular race. It’s a surprisingly technical route, making the most of the contours. The descent down Backstone Beck being a particularly tricky one, and 2 or 3 scrambles back up the steepest bits the moor has to offer. This was my 3^rd time running it, and knew a fast start was needed so as not to be boxed in going up to the Cow and Calf. I then got in to a steady pace running with a few of the regulars from the local area. I managed not to go flying down the aforementioned tricky descent, where I was greeted at the bottom by Jack and Kath with a “Come on Graham”. In fact, there were lots of “Come on Graham”s around the course, and I felt pretty damn popular; until I realised Graham Pilling from Pudsey and Bramley was a couple of runners behind me. Ah well.Jeremy Stewart passed me at some point, running well, and I soon found myelf flying down the brilliant last two descents; it really is a case of going as fast as you dare. The chap in front of me took a good dive, but got up quickly, allowing me to close up to him, and I did a classic sprint finish to overtake him before the line (a youtube highlight coming up I reckon).

Finishing I saw that Jeremy had taken a good tumble, and had a good war-wound for his trouble (hope not too bad!) Was pretty pleased with form, and was buzzing afterwards as I enjoyed my free Yorkshire Tea at home.

Some results (unofficial)

Winner was Simon Bailey (36.52) of Mercia beating local favourite Tom Adams in to 2^nd. First Lady was Caitlin Rice of Glossopdale 30^th in 46.24. Jeremy was first back for Otley in 45^th (48.55), then me 53^rd (49.45), Tom Lynch 76th (52.40), Steven Boddy 109^th (times seem to be missing from this point on from Woodentops photo), Andy Webster 145^th, Matt Podd 154^th, Neil Reed 169^th, Hugh Pearson 171^st, David Fox 199^th, Sean O’Halloran 205^th. Thought I saw Sara R on the photos, but can’t see her on results, apologies if I’ve missed anyone.

Lots of good photos here, including juniorshttp://www.woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=home&subtopic=morephotos

 

Official results to come from http://www.ilkleyharriers.org.uk/