The Von Trapp family might have set the hills alight in Austria but the Downes family could give them a good run for their money. A 10.5km route with 540m of ascent to the summit Win Hill. Rob put on his hilly shirt on Sunday, for a change, and was blitzed by first lady home Ellen; but managed to get ahead of Juliet. They did very well in the category placings too.
They run it again in Summer – the reverse of Sunday’s course. I wonder if they would recommend it? It’s July 1st if anyone is interested.
2017 view of the downhill.
Pos Time Name Club Gender Age Cat. Cat Pos
1 47:40 Steve Franklin Totley AC M MSEN 1
9 52:33 Ellen Downs Dark Peak F FSEN 1
11 53:59 Rob Downs Cheshire Hill Racers M M50 1
19 56:13 Juliet Downs Sale Harriers F FU23 2
146 Runners
Rob: Haha very nice Patrick. This was a milestone for me. Or maybe a millstone. Anyway it was the first time that I’ve been beaten in a race by either speedy daughter. The writing has been on the wall for years. I’ve avoided facing them on the track and XC. It is a great entry on the day, marked and marshalled fell race.