Records tumble at Brass Monkey

A NUMBER of Penistone Footpath Runners took on the flat and fast Brass Monkey Half Marathon in York.

Damian Kilpin and Philip Montgomery

Gareth Cooke was first back for the club in 16th place and captured the club record for the distance in a super quick time of 70-24.

Andrew Pearson was next back in 80-11 which was also a club record for the over-55 man category.

Andrew also captured first prize in his age category at the race. Bryan Harrod was next back achieving a personal best time and also breaking the 90-minute barrier for the first time in a time of 88-11.

Some hardy Penistone runners opted to take on the very challenging Trigger Fell Race in very wet and muddy conditions and poor visibility on higher ground.

The route starts in Marsden and finishes in Edale and is about 25 miles in distance with over 4,000 feet of climbing.

The route takes in Black Hill, Crowden, Torside, Higher Shelf, Snake Pass and Kinder before dropping down to Edale.

First back for the club was Phil Montgomery who finished in 14th place overall in a time of 4-29-42.

Next in was over-40 veteran Damian Kilpin in 27th place in a time of 4-45-52. First lady back for Penistone was Sarah Walch who completed the race for the first time in 6-34- 00.

Julie Darigala travelled to the Lake District to compete in the Clough Head fell race which was held under atrocious weather conditions.

The route itself had to be shortened due to strong winds and heavy rain. Julie was rewarded for her efforts by claiming first place in the ladies over50 category in a time of 37- 57.

Rhianna Louise took on the five-mile Langsett loop trail race and had a great run to finish fourth lady.