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IAN RONAN JOINERS CREG NY BAA FELL RACE – PICTURES BY STAN HALL

THE WINNER – PAUL SHEARD

A couple of shots of Paul Sheard from the eighties thanks to Rob Elliott

In action on Lancresse Common V Jersey in 1984 Cross Country

At Havilland Hall, Guernsey possibly in Guernsey Champs

THE CHASING GROUP

CAL PARTINGTON WINS

Results (thanks to Richie Stevenson)

1. Paul Sheard Pudsey and Bramley 1.18.53

2. Brian Osbourne 1.20.07 1st vet/40

3. Ian Gale 1.21.31 2nd vet/40

4. Simon Skillicorn 1.21.31

5. Tony Rowley 1.21.56 3rd vet/40

6. Steve Partington 1.25.40

7. Mike Quine 1.26.02

8. Cal Partington 1.33.09 1st lady

9. Allan Corrin 1.43.27

10. Ian Callister 1.37.11

11. Alan Bagley 1.37.22

12. Rose Hooton 1.38.03 2nd lady

13. Roger Moughtin 1.38.05 1st vet/50

14. John Crellin 1.41.45 2nd vet/50

15. Richie Stevenson 1.42.35 3rd vet/50

16. Paul Jackson 1.45.36

17. Laurence Dyer 1.49.03

18. Stuart Garry 1.49.56

19. Les Brown 1.50.15

20. Christine Barwell 1.51.14 3rd lady

21. Stuart Temple 1.52.45

22. Ken Watterson 1.52.54

23. Bridget Kaneen 2.00.46

24. Dave Davies 2.07.50

Another excellent race won by Pudsey and Bramley star Paul Sheard on his debut run on the Manx Hills. Paul, who has many good results in races across the wet bit, was unsure of the course and made sure he stayed close to whoever was leading. Ian Gale led the way over most of the first half just ahead of a great three way battle comprising Ozzie Osbourne, Tony Rowley and Simon Skillicorn. All five came back together on the steep ascent from Ceg Y Cowin to Windy Corner before Sheard stepped up the pace heading for the final checkpoint on Mullagh Ouyr and arrived back at the finish over a minute clear which could well have been a lot more if he had known where he was going. The talented race winner is based on the Island for the next year or so and will be a big boost to the local athletics scene.

Ozzie finished strongly to take runner-up spot reasonably well ahead of third placed Ian Gale. The Onion, who was having his first race as a veteran, had to fight off Simon Skillicorn on the final descent, a fiercely contested sprint resulting in both runners being credited with the same time. Mike Quine had another great run finishing 7th and was rightly pleased to end up just 22 seconds behind sixth placed Partie. Cal Partie also had a run and did exceptionally well to place in eigth position. She was a bit apprehensive at the start but cruised around to record a very good time. We were delighted to have four females running today. Rose Hooton was second followed by Christine Barwell and Bridget Kaneen, well done to them all for running so well.

Yet again we had near perfect conditions apart from a strong southerly wind and a few patches of mist on the summits although nothing to cause any problem.

Many thanks to sponsor Ian Ronan and to everyone who helped on the day. Three blokes who I think deserve a special mention are Peter Cooper, Allan Thompson and especially Steve Moynihan, all of whom are not competing because of injuries and illness which has sidelined them for most if not all the season. It does not stop them turning up to help the organisers in whatever way they can, in Steves case for nearly every race this year. We all know how frustrating it is to be out of action and some times the last thing you want to do is watch others do what you can`t. A big thanks to them all

Richie Stevenson

Another of Stan’s pictures shows Ian Gale, Tony Rowley, Brian Osbourne & Simon Skillicorn emerge from the mist.

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