Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers

Probably the last virtual race, at least for the time being, and probably the toughest, was the World Mountain Race in Kilburn Woods, and also incorporating the Kilburn 7. 108 members and guests were split into teams of 6, each team named after a country, with supposedly fast, slow and middle paced runners in each one. The course had many serious ups and downs taking in Hood Hill and at one point going up the steps beside the White Horse, all over about 6 miles. It could be run at any point over 4 days last weekend and the winning team, Switzerland, comprising Adrian Elsworth, Gemma Tutty, Duncan Fothergill, Lisa Spratling, Ken Evitt and captain Margaret Wikeley, completed in a total time of 6.56.17……