80mph winds don't deter Davies
Tim Davies leads the opening climb
Three-time winner of the International Snowdon Race, Tim Davies, showed a (relatively!) clean pair of heels at the Moel Eilio race on Saturday. In conditions that could described as biblical at times the fact that all of the runners got round was a miracle!
The author was amongst those stalwarts that braved the beautiful spring-like weather and will bring a full de-brief on the 8 miles of pain later in the week. For now the reporting comes from Tim Lloyd, a member of the race organising team:
Despite terrible conditions, the 2009 Moel Eilio Race was well attended as usual, with 84 runners, 44 walkers and 16 juniors battling the elements on this classic Llanberis event. Wind speeds were recorded at almost 80 miles per hour along the ridge, this, coupled with a hail storm, made for very interesting running conditions.
For the first time this year, the event was organised as a fund raiser for Cancer Research in memory of Caernarfon Fire Fighter Darren Costello. All funds raised will be used locally to address the needs of cancer patients in North Wales.
The senior race field was led home by 3 times Snowdon race winner Tim Davies from Welshpool, with Conwy’s Chris Near a fantastic second and Pete Haworth from Bangor University in 3rd. Llanberis Man Dafydd Williams continued with his recent run of form to take the Vet 40 honours, with Eryri’s Russel Owen 1st Vet 50 and Dafydd Whiteside Thomas 1st Vet 60 on his favourite mountain.
Andrea Roberts
The ladies race was close run with Eryri’s Andrea Roberts taking the honours from Jenny Hemming in 2nd and Emma Hitchins 3rd. Vet 40 winner was Eryri’s Annie Williams.
Full results here and the usual excellent visual fayre from Alastair, Gwynfor and Pete D at Fell Running Pictures here
