With a top turnout of 231 runners, the return of the Trotters 5 saw tons of trainers pounding through the trails this weekend. Burnden’s very own race, its name a nod to its BWFC roots, brought a trough full of tremendous efforts with first place going to Swinton’s Dominic Wynn in 29:31.
March sunbeams made a welcome arrival and, though nippy, it was a lot drier than last year’s mudfest where several runners had their trainers squelched off!
Racers were challenged by a series of undulations around the course, which gives beautiful views of the historic Smithills Hall and a winding journey around the surrounding woodland. Hordes of happy runners, multiple marvellous marshalls, phenomenal photographs and brand new buffs made it a day to remember for the Club
Despite having a sty full of marshalls, there was an impressive number of runners representing Burnden – 54 in total.
The first Burnden runner’s time was not to be snuffled at as congratulations went to Andrew Horrocks who finished in a brilliant 35:55. Tom Stratton was next home in 36:33 and Steve Nolan completed the top trio in 38:03.
First Burnden Lady was Lyndsay Darbyshire in 41:50 followed by Anne Ferguson in 45:04 and Emma Beasley in 45:32.
Steve Horsman – 39:28, Mark Cannon – 39:30, Ed Ashton – 39:40, Richard Marton – 39:41, Ryan Moore – 40:24, Peter Gardner – 42:29, Alistair Marland – 43:21, Gareth Lowe – 43:45, Keith Thomas – 43:53, David Smith – 43:56, Jake Quinn – 46:15, Jane Forrest – 46:38, Colm O’Brien – 46:49, Katie Walsh – 49:50, Phil Holden – 50:31, Kathryn Baron – 50:46, Andrew Mann – 50:50, Ravi Patel – 51:21, Kimberley Lowe – 51:21, Rich Burnett – 51:31, Aaron Dennel – 53:16, Ged Turner – 53:59, Steve Holt – 54:03, Amy Smith – 55:38, Justin Bones – 57:13, Finlay Coyne – 58:53, Katharine Dewhurst – 59:04, Jason Attwood – 1:00:39, Julie Riddle – 1:01:08, Linda Coffey – 1:01:56, Tony Fulop – 1:04:25, Julie Mann – 1:04:35, Gillian McGowan – 1:30:56, Suzi Walmsley – 1:45:46, Louise Righini – 1:45:47.
AWARDS FOR BURNDEN’S TOP LADIES
Paul Duke has written up this summary of the Red Rose Cross Country Presentation Awards.
“Burnden members, Gwen Kinloch, Anne Ferguson and Lyndsay Darbyshire attended the end of year awards for the Red Rose Cross Country league to collect their well deserved individual trophies. Gwen and Lyndsay came first for their age category, Anne came second in her age category and for the men Steve Nolan came second in his age category.”
NORMANS ON THE COAST
Andy and Rachel Norman headed south to Cornwall to take on a 12.4 mile point to point trail race from Looe to Polruan. Named the Polruan Shuffle, this race is a coastal treat giving beautiful scenery and stunning views. Buoyed on by the good weather, the Normans finished in 3:08:39.
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