Some wit reckoned it was harder to find the start of this race than to get round the course itself, and there were a couple of red-faced late arrivals. Despite hail, thunder and lightning all seemed to enjoy the stunning views while negotiating one of the steepest descents in the race calendar.
The Jones brothers made a rare appearance at a fell race: Felipe prevailed but failed to threaten Mark Palmer’s 2006 record of 41.50. Paul Murrin took third and sealed first place in the South Wales Fell series.
Angela Jones came back in the second half and overhauled Vanessa Lawson and Anne-Marie Harris for first place and duly clinched the F40 category in the series.

Credit to marshals Kay, Ian and Martin for standing their ground in the electric storm to see all the runners safely through.           D Finch 19-09-11