Cumbrian Athletes Shine in Rain at Derwentwater Trail Race
News Release / 05.09.2011
In torrential rain, Russell pulled away from an early leading bunch of athletes in the blue riband event, the Derwentwater Trail Race, including Northumberland Fell Runner Philip Sanderson, Scotland's international Marcus Scotney and London's road running expert David Miller. Winning by over a minute, a delighted Russell powered into the finish in 56.50, followed by Philip Sanderson in 58.06 and in third place Marcus Scotney (Dumfries Running Club) in 58.47.
Kendal AC's GB International Sarah Tunstall, fresh from her recent victory in the Swiss International Matterhornlauf, lived up to being the pre-race favourite, outclassing the women's field and finishing a staggering 7th place overall in 62.37. Runner up was in-form Sarah Ridehalgh, Accrington Road Runners, in 67.54, with Rachael Thompson, Horwich RMI Harriers, making the podium in third position in 68.07.
International visitors from USA, Australia, Holland, Belgium, France, Germany and Ireland were treated to real honest Lakeland weather, with persistent rain throughout the day. Oldest competitor, 78 year old Malcolm Ball, from Norfolk, won the Vet 70 category.
Segretta Stompers New Orleans Jazz Band provided live entertainment throughout the day, with singer Pete Lashley performing at the prize giving. The event was supporting the local Keswick Football Club, along with the regional charities Cancer Care and North West Air Ambulance and thousands of pounds will be raised by the event for various charities.
Sponsors and partners include PUMA, Ay Up Lights, R and R Photos, Pete Bland Sports, Wilsons Kendal Mint Cake, Trailrunning.co.uk, Sleepmonsters.co.uk and VO2 Max Events
The next Lakeland Trails event in Coniston on 1st October has only a few places remaining. Further details and full results from the event website <a href="#" onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://www.lakelandtrails.org')" class="main">www.lakelandtrails.org</a>.
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