Worthsthorne Moor Fell Race

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Worthsthorne Moor Fell Race

Horwich Junior Fell championships moved to Burnley and saw two excellent races. In the boys race Nathan Lancaster won the mile and a half race beating all the U/14s in the bargain despite having a sore ankle and was closely followed by Toby Middleton in third place. In the junior girls race Lydia Johnson had her best run in Horwich colours and recorded her first ever win.

In the 7 mile senior race which was won by M Hartley of Barlick there were five runners from Horwich with newcomer Aaron Hargreave leading the Horwich runners home in 31st place in 49.27. Next to finish was in form Tony Hesketh first O/65 in 52nd with a time of 52.15. Prolific racer David Barnes was next in 79th in 57.01 and Anna Keighley 132nd in 69.48. Finally making up the Horwich team came Colin Waterworth 139th in 72.06.