Mortimer Forest Race

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This well established and respected race once again attracted a sizeable field, 290 finishers and no doubt a handful of DNF’s as a result of the heavy and very wet going underfoot. This inevitably had an impact on the times taken to complete the course.

Thankfully the weather over head was favourable. This allowed those competitors who had the strength to lift their heads to savour the fantastic views along the course. Including that of Downton Castle, which can be seen from the long and winding track that continues to test the mental and physical strength of competitors, following the initial grassy ascent from the 3 rd of the dreaded ‘dips’. The panoramic views from the summit of High Vinnalls during the latter part of the race were equally enjoyable. Although due to the soft and wet conditions your attention soon had to return to the terrain underfoot.

Among the 290 finishers were 10 runners in Croft colours (Ruth having to run for 1 st claim Mercia). As far as I’m aware all Crofters had a good run and certainly did the club proud.

On a personal note I was glad of the copious quantities of mud on the course which cushioned my fall on a stone track early in the run. This fall was possibly in part due to it being the morning after infiltrating the Presteigne Pacers Christmas dinner until the wee small hours. The distinct lack of Presteigne Pacers taking part in the race could prove that although they certainly know how to party they perhaps aren’t as tough and committed as Croft Ambrey members?!

Posn.

Surname

Forename

Club

Category

Race No.

Time

1

Jones Paul Mercia Fell Runners MV40

190

71.32

25

Williams Glyn Croft Ambrey R C MV40

133

84.37

33

Hornsby Richard Croft Ambrey R C SM

60

86.07

42

Rouse David Croft Ambrey R C SM

217

87.56

64

Pearson Patrick Croft Ambrey R C MV45

109

92.17

77

Moffatt Matt Croft Ambrey R C SM

180

94.55

87

Stafford Ruth Mercia Fell Runners SF

191

96.42

129

Taylor Neil Croft Ambrey R C MV55

222

101.33

130

Luscott Frank Croft Ambrey R C MV55

139

101.41

145

Kennerley Adam Croft Ambrey R C MV45

192

103.13

234

Davies Tom Croft Ambrey R C MV60

114

118.27

245

Gray Jeremy Croft Ambrey R C MV45

275

121.40

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