The Junior race, on Richard's very popular course with it's double stream crossing, found fourteen junior competitors and the usual small army of adult support lining up enthusiastically at the start, clearly very happy to be back in competition after the summer recess. Joe Brookes, whose strength uphill has clearly developed over the summer, forged his way into a well-deserved first place, followed four seconds later by the intensely competitive Sarah Warhurst in second place. Charlie Craig was home next in third and then the rest of the field came in very close together, to the relief of the handicapper. Once again the support the juniors give each other was delightfully in evidence at the finish , as were sweets, Vimto and rain ! Unfortunately we had to wait a bit for the pub to open but when it did the fire and the chip butties were doubly welcome and the Certificates were presented to a very happy little crowd.
Thanks, as ever, to the parents for their invaluable assistance and to the juniors for their participation and roll on Glossop next month.