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Dates announced for 2009 PUMA Lakeland Trails

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:13:06 -0400

Dates for the 2009 PUMA Lakeland Trails are now confirmed :

Saturday 18th April - Hawkshead

Saturday 6th June - Garburn

Sunday 6th September - Derwentwater

Saturday 3rd October - Coniston

Early bird series entries will be available from September - see event website www.lakelandtrails.org for further details.

Double Glory for Jones and Partridge at Garburn

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:22:27 -0400

A hot sunny day saw GB Internationals, and last year's winners Andi Jones (Salford Harriers) and Susan Partridge (Leeds City AC) dominating the 23km PUMA Garburn Trail Race, winning £200 cash and a trip to Austria to compete in the International Gross Glockner mountain race in July. The tough course, taking in the climb over one of England's highest mountain passes - Garburn Pass (1500'), is rated "the most scenic race in Britain" (Runnersworld magazine).

Emmerdale star, Tony Audenshaw, who plays Bob Hope in the TV series, finished an amazing 44th place overall - dressed as Tarzan. Kendal dentist, John Hall, running as Superman for the Mountain Rescue, found the sweltering heat no problem - but then he was a super hero. Christian Hoyle, from Eden Hair and Beauty in Kendal, also joined the super heroes, running as Batman for his charity McMillan Nurses.

RESULTS - PUMA Garburn Trail Race (Saturday 31st May, 23km, 650m ascent/descent)

Men

1. Andi Jones, Salford Harriers, 85.41 (course record); 2. James Walsh, Leeds City AC, 91.26; 3. Adam Osborne, Leeds City AC 93.05; 4. Chris Birchall, Leeds City AC, 96.21; 5. Darren Kay, Horwich RMI 98.43; 6. Steve Brookes, Bingley H, 103.21; 7. Bashir Hussain, Stockport H, 103.22 (1st V40); 8. Tony Smith, Ambleside AC, 104.44; 9. Ben Bennett, Redhill Road Runners, Notts, 105.01; 10. Craig Henderson, Redhill Road Runners, Notts 105.52

Vet 40 : 2. Ian Greenwood, Cleyton le Moors H, 106.35; 3. Richard Bell, Cheshire, 107.23; 4. Peter Delmer, Athenry AC, IRELAND, 108.31

Vet 50 : 1. Roger Brewster, Clayton le Moors H, 111.28; 2. Roger Quayle, Barrow in Furness Striders, 123.42; 3. Andrew Lewis, Shrewsbury AC, 124.10

Women

1. Susan Partridge (Leeds City AC), 111.26 (course record); 2. Lorraine Naylor, Stainland Lions, 117.57; 3. Antoinette, Minnitti, Redhill Road Runners, Notts, 118.11; 4. Samantha Dean-Howard, Southport & Waterloo H, 121.11; 5. Victoria Graves, City of York AC, 121.16 (1st U21); 6. Helen Woodley, Ulverston, 121.34

Vet 40 : 1. Philippa Walsh, Preston H, 122.07; Anne-Marie Macpherson, Nidd Valley RR, 128.06; 3. Laura Martin, Otley AC, 131.46

Vet 50 : 1. Dorothy Pelly, Ambleside AC, 141.13; 2. Carole Quirk, Skelmersdale BH, 146.59

Full results www.lakelandtrails.org/garburn/results.htm

Winners return to Garburn

Thu, 29 May 2008 07:10:52 -0400

Both of last year's men's and women's winners return to the 5th PUMA Garburn Trail Race on 31st May with course record holder Andi Jones (Salford Harriers) and Susan Partridge (City of Glasgow) confirmed entrants on the start list.

2005 Garburn winner and twice UK cross country champion, Steve Vernon (Stockport Harriers), GB World Cross International James Walsh (Leeds City AC) pose the biggest threats to Andi's crown.

All four previous women's Garburn winners return this year. Course record holder and winner in 2006, Mary Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers), 2005 Garburn winner and runner-up in last year's World Mountain Running Grand Prix, Vic Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers), and 2004 winner and former British Fell Running Champion, Lou Roberts (Keswick AC)

The sell out event has over 1000 competitors. More information on www.lakelandtrails.org

Records Broken at Hawkshead

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:22:06 -0400

Both men's and women's records were broken on Saturday on a cold, windy but dry day, and the opening PUMA Lakeland Trails event.

Andi Jones (Salford Harriers) dominated the men's race winning by over three minutes from fellow GB World Cross International James Walsh (Leeds City AC). Andi's time of 54.43 for the 15km off road course knocked a huge chunk off Steve Vernon's 2007 course record. Andi has now won and set course records at all four PUMA Lakeland Trails venues. 2007 British Fell Running Champion Rob Hope (Pudsey & Bramley AC) made the podium in third place.

Pre-race favourite and course record holder Vic Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers) produced the result of the day, knocking four minutes off her own course record, and finishing nearly three minutes clear. Birthday girl and GB International Sarah Tunstall (Kendal AC) finished runner-up with GB International Olivia Walwyn (Altrincham & District AC) in third.

Clayton le Moors Harriers won both the men's and women's team prizes. Full results are available on www.lakelandtrails.org

Record entry for first Lakeland Trails

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:46:00 -0400

A world class field of endurance athletes assemble in the honeypot village of Hawkshead in the Lake District for the International Lakeland Trails Festival on Saturday 19th April. Over 1400 competitors of all ages and abilities, from 14 different nationalities will congregate in the village square, with a parade to the start line behind the internationally acclaimed Batala Liverpool Brazilian samba drumming band.

With six Africans entered in the men's 15km PUMA Hawkshead Trail Race, twice UK cross country champion and course record holder Steve Vernon (Stockport Harriers) will have to run even faster for a hat-trick of wins. GB International runners Andi Jones (Salford Harriers) and James Walsh (Leeds City AC), both fresh from the World Cross Country Championships, will also be challenging for top spot. Over £2000 of cash and sports product is on offer in prizes.

Two Kenyans head the women's entry, and former World Mountain Running Champion and course record holder Vic Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers) would hope her climbing prowess will prove stronger on the infamous "Coffin Trail". GB Internationals Sarah Tunstall (Kendal AC), Mary Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers) and Olivia Walwyn (Altrincham & District AC) all have a great chance of making the podium.

The Festival starts off with the 4km Bridgedale Sport Trail at 10.30, the PUMA Hawkshead Challenge starts at 12.15, the PUMA Hawkshead Trails Race starts at 13.00 and the children's Fun Trails start at 16.00

See www.lakelandtrails.org

Puma Garburn Challenge on 31st May Entries Close Today

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:24:34 -0400

Entries close today at 6pm for the 24km Puma Garburn Challenge, on a course rated by Runnersworld magazine "the most scenic race in Britain". Last year's event received a 95% overall approvals rating from the readers of Runnersworld magazine. You can enter online, and to enter go to www.lakelandtrails.org/garburn/entryform.htm

Puma Hawkshead Trail Race & Challenge - Final Details available

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:44:38 -0400

Final details are now available for download for the Puma Hawkshead Trail Race & Challenge. An email has been sent out to all competitors, and the final details can be downloaded from www.lakelandtrails.org/hawkshead/raceday.htm

Last chance to enter "most scenic race in Britain"

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:12:26 -0400

The entry limit for the Puma Garburn Trail Race has been reached and entries for the Trail Race will now close on the 10th March.

The new, tougher, longer 24km course will start and finish for the first time in Staveley village, in Cumbria. This is the fifth running of the event. 80 competitors took part in the first event in September 2004, and over 1000 in total are expected for this year.

Go to the dedicated event website www.lakelandtrails.org to check out the new course on the slide show, download an entry form, or enter online.

15K Puma Hawkshead Trail Race & Challenge now full

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:21:19 -0400

Public entries for the 15km Puma Hawkshead Trail Race and Challenge on 19th April have now closed, with the 1000 entry limit reached in record time. A last minute rush in entries, before the closing date of 14th February has resulted in a record 1150 entrants.

The organisers VO2 Max Events are now offering a further 20 places for their registered charity Coniston Mountain Rescue. ALL the charity entry fee of £25 is donated to the Rescue, and they hope to exceed their £1000 donations & sponsorships target for the charity. The charity places are only available by downloading from the event website www.lakelandtrails.org

The second event in the Lakeland Trails 2008 series, in Staveley on 31st May, is also heading for an early sell out. The Puma Garburn Trail Race, rated "the most scenic race in Britain" by Runnersworld magazine, is already over 85% full.

Puma Hawkshead Trail Race & Challenge - entries closing soon

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:46:31 -0400

The Puma Hawkshead Trail Race & Challenge on 19th April is almost full, and entries will now close on 14/02/08

Rated the "Best Race in the UK" in 2007 by Runnersworld magazine (100+ votes category), the Puma Hawkshead Trail Race and Challenge follows a stunning 15km course through the heart of Beatrix Potter country. The race starts in the village square, with a parade to the start line behind the World famous Batala Liverpool Brazilian Samba Drumming Band

Enter NOW to guarantee your place via the event website www.lakelandtrails.org

Sodbury Slog

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:23:14 -0400

Birchfield Harrier's Julian Moorhouse, won the ever popular Sodbury Slog, over 9 1/2 muddy, hilly miles of Gloucestershire countryside, leading home a massive 1014 finishers. Runner up was Mercia's Tom Owens, running for Bristol Uni Old Boys and Girls, with Steve Mitchell of Bristol University in third.

A close battle for the women's race between Sula Young (Bristol Uni Old Boys and Girls) and Robyn Golding (Westbury Harriers), resulted in Sula winning by just three seconds. Claire Hallissey (Bristol University) finished 3rd

RESULTS : Men - 1. Julian Moorhouse, Birchfield Harriers, 59.38; 2. Tom Owens, Bristol Uni Old Boys & Girls) 60.00; 3. Steve Mitchell, Bristol University Women - 1. Sula Young, Bristol Uni Old Boys & Girls, 68.47; 2. Robyn Golding, Westbury Harriers, 68.51; 3. Claire Hallissey, Bristol University, 70.49 (1014 finished)

Full Steam Ahead For Successful Steamy Surprise

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:24:51 -0400

Runners from all over the UK, and visitors from New Zealand and Italy, were treated to a unique running experience on Saturday 3rd November, in an event dubbed the “Steamy Surprise”. Competitors first boarded the Ullswater Steamer “Raven”, for a half hour cruise to the start in the pretty hamlet of Howtown. Everyone on board were entertained and serenaded by singer/songwriter Pete Lashley. On their half hour cruise, much of the course along the lakeside was in full view, and with three sailings of 200 runners on each, there was a great camaraderie between those on the Steamer, and those out running the course.

From Howtown, the competitors ran along a 12.8km course that has been described as “the most scenic lakeside trail in the UK”, back to the finishing arena in Glenridding. The autumn colours were at their very best for the three events taking place, with staggered start times for walkers, Nordic walkers and less competitive runners wearing yellow numbers, then the first Puma Trailfox Ullswater Trail Race wearing blue numbers, and finally the main Trail Race wearing white numbers.

GB International Martin Cox flew over especially from his home in Italy, to take part in the event, and impressed everyone with his superb winning performance and even better suntan. Runner-up was fellow GB International John Brown from Salford Harriers, with Tynedale Harriers’ Marcus Byron in third place. World Masters Mountain Running Champion Maureen Laney, from Clayton Harriers, won the ladies race, from Clare McKeown (Border Harriers) and Phillipa Walsh (Preston Harriers) in third. Children were treated to a guest appearance by the Ullswater Steamers mascot, Sammy the Squirrel, and enjoyed a fun day with bouncy castles, slides, face painting and their own Fun Trails.

The event was sponsored by Ullswater Steamers and lifestyle brand Puma, with £1000 worth of Puma product in prizes. Support was also received from Eden District Council, Cumbria Tourism and Cumbria Vision.

OVERALL RESULTS – Puma Trailfox Ullswater Trail Race, 12.8km, 3rd November 2007

Men :  1. Martin Cox  Bristol & West AC/ITALY   49.02;  2. John Brown  Salford Harriers    50.29;
3. Marcus Byron  Tynedale Harriers    57.46;  4. Steve Lang  Cheshire Hill Racers    60.33;  5. Alan Metcalf  Preston Harriers    60.57;  6. Michael O’Donnell Clayton le Moors Harriers   60.57
7. Michael Pearcy Dallam Running Club   62.03;  8. Shaun Lamb  Defence Academy UK   62.11
9. Alex Cran  Clayton le Moors Harriers   62.58; 10. John Thompson Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers  63.36

Women : 1. Maureen Laney Clayton le Moors Harriers 64.48; 2. Clare McKeown Border Harriers 66.30; 3. Philippa Walsh Preston Harriers 69.25; 4. Helen Watson Southport 69.40; 5. Sarah Dudgeon London 74.47; 6. Michela Stepto Stockport Harriers 74.56; 7. Honor Duffield Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers 76.24; 8. Sue Thurlbeck 76.49; 9. Mia Young Chester Triathlon Club 77.35; 10. Alix Critchley Northbrook AC, Coventry 77.47

(451 senior finishers)

Steamy Surprise Boost

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:04:45 -0400

A few more places are available on the 11am sailing for the Puma Trailfox Ullswater Trail Race taking place on Saturday 3rd November. Thanks to the generosity of the Main Sponsors, a larger capacity Ullswater Steamer has now been made available.

Those on the reserve list have already had priority entry, but now the final few entries are available to everyone. Just go to the event website www.lakelandtrails.org to find out more.

Lakeland Trails in Coniston a spectacular success

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:27:26 -0400

Lakeland Trails in Coniston a spectacular success

The fourth and final Lakeland Trails 2007 Festival of running and walking on Saturday, 6th October at Coniston Hall Showground near Coniston village was blessed with perfect weather, the warm sunshine showing off the Lake District in spectacular fashion.

The events within the Lakeland Trails brought out the best from the competitors too. From the International endurance athletes setting course records for the main race, the Puma Trailfox Coniston Trail Race, to the large group of Special Olympic from Wrexham competing in an additional Fun Trail, alongside distance running legend Ron Hill, and local MP Tim Farron. One competitor even sacrificed his own race to help an injured competitor who suffered a sprained ankle, and was given a special Sportsmanship award at the prize giving ceremony.

The day started with a new event, the Coniston Sport Trail, held on a beautiful 5.5km circuit finishing along the lake shore. Clare McKittrick from Leicestershire won the race, from Helm Hill’s Mat Owen. The Sport Trail was for everyone 12 years of age and older, and Ben Salt from Charnwood AC, Leicester won the Under 16 Boys race, with Amber Wheywell (Stockport Harriers) winning the girls Under 16 race from Frances Nesirky of Ireland, making a special journey to compete in the event.

Former British Universities Cross Country Champion, 22 year old James Walsh, (Leeds City AC) won the men’s 15km race in a new course record of 52.56. John Brown (Salford Harriers), runner up last weekend in Italy in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships, improved on last year’s third place to finish runner up again at Coniston. The UK’s latest sub 4 minute track miler, Matt Barnes (Altrincham & District AC), who broke the 4 minute mile barrier in mid September, finished a fine 3rd. International road, cross country and mountain runner, 23 year old Olivia Walwyn (Altrincham & District AC) set a new women’s record in 61.47. Mary Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers), the Inter Counties Fell Running Champion was runner up from International triathlete Victoria Graves (City of York AC)

Four time world record holder and the gold medallist in the Commonwealth Games Marathon in 1970, Ron Hill MBE, competed in his 2233rd race of his career. 69 year old Ron has run every day since March 1964, running over 15 000 miles. Our local MP, Tim Farron also ran superbly in the 15km race, finishing 315th in 1 hour 40 minutes. Both Ron and Tim presented the prizes worth over £2500 to the winning athletes.

Family Fun Day

Throughout the day competitors, spectators, families and children were kept entertained with live music from the Interactive Jazz Band, there were bouncy castles & slides, a 7.5m high climbing wall, face painting, PA commentary with DJ Christian Hoyle, food stalls, a beer tent and retail stands. For the children, the guest appearance and dancing by Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit before the start of their Fun Trails was the highlight of an exciting day’s sport.

Coniston Mountain Rescue. Lakeland Trails in Coniston was supporting the local charities Coniston Mountain Rescue and Barrow Dad’s Group, with many of the competitors raising funds for CMR through sponsorship. The event is hoping to raise in excess of £1000 for the charities.

UK Leader

Feedback from competitors via the nations biggest running community website Runnersworld, (www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/ratingsall.asp?en=31736&year=2007&ugn=5970&sp=&v=2 ) with over 300 000 subscribers, has been phenomenal. Every race rating for the event is currently 100%, which should improve the status of the race from it’s ranking of 14th best race in the UK in 2006, to one of the top three races in 2007. Online entries for next year's Lakeland Trails series and more details from the event website www.lakelandtrails.org

Results – Puma Trailfox Coniston Trail Race 15km

Men

1. James Walsh, Leeds City AC 52.56 (record); 2. John Brown, Salford Harriers 53.41; 3. Matt Barnes, Altrincham & District 54.42; 4. Nick Leigh, Altrincham & District 55.07; 5. Stewy Bell, Chester le Street AC 55.28 (1st Vet 40); 6. Nick Swinburn, Morpeth Harriers, 55.36 (1st Under 21); 7. Neil Farquharson, Wolds Vets AC, Lincoln 58.52; 8. James Douglas, Border Harriers, 59.02; 9. Garry Dixon, Barrow & Furness Striders 59.32; 10. Paul Dugdale, Kendal AC,60.48 (2nd Vet 40)

Other veteran classes

Veteran 40 : 3. John Wright , Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde, 64.06 (18th overall)

Veteran 50 : 1. Roger Brewster, Clayton le Moors H 67.24 (27th overall); 2. Edward Davies, Maldwyn Harriers, Wales 68.23 (29th overall); 3. Raymond McArthur, Meltham AC, 69.18 (32nd overall)

Veteran 60 : 1. Billy Wilson, Hallamshire Harriers, 81.30 (131st overall): 2. Oliver Downing, Bingley Harriers, 82.06 (143rd overall); 3. Bob Massey,Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde, 83.24 (159th overall)

Women : 1. Olivia Walwyn, Altrincham & District AC, 61.47 (record): 2. Mary Wilkinson, Bingley Harriers, 63.27; 3. Victoria Graves, City of York AC, 68.31 (1st Under 21); 4. Jo Ball, Glaxo Hoad Hill H, 71.26; 5. Judith Turner, Carnegie Harriers 71.53: 6. Helen Woodley, Ulverston, 73.19; 7. Sarah Quantrill, Chiltern Harriers, Herts 74.30; 8. Michaela Dempsey, Wesham Road Runners 76.29 (1st Vet 40); 9. Philippa Walsh, Preston Harriers, 76.34 (2nd Vet 40); 10. Jo Fifield, Stroud & District AC 77.15

Other Veteran Classes

Veteran 40 : 3. Liz Noakes, Blackpool H, 77.50; Veteran 50 :1. Carole Quirk, Skelmersdale Boundary H 82.55: 2. Teresa Douglas, Eden Runners 83.48; 3. Jacqueline Ackroyd, Harrogate Harriers, 83.55; Veteran 60 : 1. Sally Law, Ayr, Scotland, 68.37; 2. Judith Deakin, Preston Harriers, 102.00; 3. Mary Neeson, Trail Running Association 106.36

Coniston Sport Trail (5.5km)

1. Clare McKittrick Charnwood AC, Leicester 22.20; 2. Mat Owen, Helm Hill Runners 23.14 (1st Boy U16), 3. Ben Salt, Charnwood AC, Leicester 24.49 (2nd Boy U16); 4. Amber Whewell, Stockport Harriers 25.27 (1st Girl U16); 5. Stephen Gibson, Windermere 26.01; 6. Frances Nesirky, Templemore AC, Ireland 26.09 (2nd Girl U16); 7. Phil Allen, Ashton in Makerfield, 26.18; 8. Gary Crewys, Merseyside 27.07; 9. Adam Haynes, Preston 27.32 (3rd Boy U16); 10. Rebekah Beadle, Unattached 27.36

Sport For All at the Lakeland Trails in Coniston

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:48:53 -0400

A 5km Sport Trail for everyone aged 12 and older is a welcome addition to the Lakeland Trails programme at Coniston on 6th October. Ideal for the younger and/or novice trail runner, the course is good underfoot and a great introduction to trail running. A large group of Wrexham Special Olympics are taking part. alongside two visually impared athletes and their guides.

The Puma Trailfox Trail Race starting later in the day has attracted the greats of the UK distance running world, both young and old. Former Commonwealth and European Marathon Champion, and a four time world record holder, 69 year old Ron Hill MBE, races alongside course record holder and one of the UK's current top marathon runners, Andi Jones, of Salford Harriers. Andi is in hard training for the Dublin Marathon later this month, where he hope to run an Olympic qualifying time. Twice UK cross country champion, Steve Vernon (Stockport Harriers), and winner in 2005 will also be hard to beat. James Walsh (Leeds City AC), a former British Universities Cross Country Champion, sub 4 minute miler Matt Barnes (Altrincham & District AC) and John Brown (Salford Harriers) - runner up in the 2007 World Masters Mountain Running Championships, should also feature. Local MP Tim Farron is running the event for the second time.

Mary Wilkinson (Bingley Harriers), starts as favourite in the Ladies race, with fellow Internationals Sarah Tunstall (York Acorn), Olivia Walwyn (Altrincham & District AC) and Christine Howard (Matlock AC) giving chase, along with Clayton's Candice Leah, Tricia Sloan (Ireland), and Mathilde Heaton (Belgrave Harriers). All the 15km senior events sold out in early July, with 1000 runners entered.

Children under 12 are another of the day's highlight in the Peter Rabbit Fun Trails, and Peter Rabbit is making a guest appearance, the Innovations Jazz Band will be playing live, there are food stalls, retail stands, a beer tent, bouncy castle, slides, face panting and a PA commentary. More details on www.lakelandtrails.org

All Aboard For The Steamy Surprise

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:45:35 -0400

The Lakeland Trails "bonus event" the aptly named "Steamy Surprise" involving transporting competitors by Ullswater Steamer on a half hour cruise to the start in Howtown, and then running back along what many have described as the most scenic lakeside trail in the UK, has been an instant hit.

Entries have flooded in from all over the UK, and even the larger capacity vessels negotiated to take on extra competitors have rapidly filled up. The first sailing at 9am, has a capacity 200 registered, and there are only 19 places left in total in the final two sailings at 10am and 11am.

Included in the entry fee is the half hour cruise to the start being serenaded by virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter Pete Lashley, a stunning 12km trail run at it's autumnal best, and a post race Wilf's Cafe meal feast in the comfort of a large marquee. You'll need to be quick to catch the last sailing, so go to www.lakelandtrails.org to find out more.

World Mountain Trail Running Championships

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:24:17 -0400

Italian Marco Di Gasperi dominated the men's World Mountain Trail Running Championships held on a tough lap course in Ovrannaz, taking in 330m ascent and descent each circuit. He lead Italy to team gold ahead of the African nation Eritrea. Scotland's Jo Symonds had a dramatic finish to the race, just missing a medal by 0.2 seconds in 4th and England's Adam Grice 8 seconds behind in 5th.

Anna Pichrtova from the Czech Republic, added to her collection of World Trophy medals, winning gold for the first time from Austrian Andrea Mayr and American Laura Haefeli. The States won team gold from the Czech Republic and Italy in 3rd. Vic Wilkinson (England) was the best of the British in 15th, just ahead of team mates Sarah Tunstall 17th and Katie Ingram 18th. The English girls just missed out on team bronze in 4th.

African nations dominated the Junior Men's race, with Uganda's Geoffrey Kusuro winning gold, from Eritrean team mates Moussie Semere 2nd and Ouqbit Tseggay in 3rd. England's Simon Barnby was best Brit in 26th. Eritrea dominated the team results winning gold from Turkey and Italy.

Aussie Laura Tomsett won the Junior Women's gold medal from Hulya Bastry of Turkey and fellow Aussie Veronica Wallington in the bronze medal position. Scotland's Mhairi Inglis was 6th and Anna Anderson 7th. Australia won team gold, ahead of USA in silver and Turkey in bronze. England missed out on the medals again in 4th.

RESULTS (First 3 and top British performances)

Senior Men (145 finishers)

1. Marco De Gasperi, Italy 51.49; 2. Tesfay Yohannes, Eritrea 52.19; 3. Ermias Tesfazghi, Eritrea 53.02; 4. Jo Symonds, Scotland 53.02; 5. Adam Grice, England 53.10............26. Lloyd Taggart, England 56.17; 30. Rob Hope, England 56.40; 35. Tim Davies, Wales 56.58; 39. Jethro Lennox, Scotland 57.12 - Team 1. Italy; 2. Eritrea; 3. Switzerland......5. England; 7. Scotland; 15. Wales; 20. N.Ireland

Senior Women (86 finishers)

1. Anna Pichrtova, Czech Republic 39.11; 2. Andrea Mayer, Austria 39.52; 3. Laura Haefeli, USA 41.19.......15. Vic Wilkinson, England 43.19; 17. Sarah Tunstall, England 43.31; 18. Katie Ingram, England 43.31; 40. Anna Bartlett, Wales 45.55 - Team 1. USA; 2. Czech Republic; 3. Italy; 4. England; 13. Wales; 15. N.Ireland

Junior Men (76 finishers)

1. Geoffrey Kusuro, Uganda 34.27; 2. Moussie Semere, Eritrea 34.32; 3. Ouqbit Tseggay, Eritrea 34.34....26. Simon Barnby, England 39.01; 28. Alec Duffield, England 39.11; 32. Jonathan Hare, England 39.30; 33. Nick Swinburn, England 39.49; 34. Scott McDonald, Scotland 40.04 - Team 1. Eritrea; 2. Turkey; 3. Italy; 5. England; 12. Scotland; 13. Wales; 14. N.Ireland

Junior Women (53 finishers)

1. Lara Tamsett, Australia 20.48; 2. Hulya Bastry, Turkey 21.01; 3. Veronica Wallington, Australia 21.06......6. Mhairi Inglis, Scotland 21.36; 7. Anna Anderson, England 21.45; 10. Hannah Bateson, England 22.14; 13. Catriona Buchanan, Scotland 22.43 - Team 1. Australia; 2. USA; 3. Turkey; 4. England; 5. Scotland; 13. Wales; 14. N.Ireland

World Mountain Trail Running Championships

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:17:10 -0400

The world's best and toughest trail runners will be taking on the Alpine trails aroud Ovrannaz, Switzerland in the 23rd World Mountain Running Trophy.

International teams from all four of Britain's home nations - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be represented in the four different age categories : Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women and Senior Men.

TrailRunning.co.uk will be keeping you up to date on the British results as we get them. More information from the World Trophy website www.coursedes2bains.org/2007/

Steamy Surprise almost full

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:04:07 -0400

The most beautiful lakeside trail in the whole of England, following the edge of Ullswater from Howtown to Glenridding will be at it's autumnal best in early November, and plays host to a "bonus event" for the popular Lakeland Trails series. A half hour cruise to the start aboard an Ullswater Steamer; a stunning 12km trail run and a meal feast courtesy of Wilf's Outdoor Caterers, has certainly proved popular.

Entry limits were exceeded in early September, but thanks to the kind support from main sponsors Ullswater Steamers, a larger capacity vessel is now available for the first two sailings at 9am for the Ullswater Challenge and Nordic Challenge, and the 10am sailing for the first Puma Trailfox Ullswater Trail Race.

As of this morning (15th September) organisers report there are only 9 places left in the Ullswater Challenge, and a total of 48 places left in the final two sailings for the Puma Trailfox Ullswater Trail Race. Entries are strictly first come first served basis and further details can be found from the event website www.lakelandtrails.org

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Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:55:52 -0400

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