Race Reports 25th August 2008

The summer fell race series is drawing to a close with Race 10, the Guisborough Grunt - so called because some steep ascents might cause one to grunt! A window of opportunity presented itself in a period of heavy and perstistent rain, with the course being altered slightly because of thick mud in places. Descents were a matter of choice and some were more efficient than others! Paul Lowe of NYM was the winner in 39.38, with Rob Burn putting in another good performance to finish 19th in 45.31, Stewart Mechie 21st in 45.55, Mark Ludiman 57th in 55.25, Hywel Smith 67th in 56.56 and Alan Wikeley 75th in 60.39. 90 runners finished this challenging race.