Whirlow Hall Farm Festival, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August 2018
The Whirlow Dig Deep Weekend is a festival of running including ultras of 30, 50 and 60 miles (the 60-miler of which also includes over 10,000ft of ascent as part of its new route this year), a 12:12 and a 10k, all in the heart of the Peak District. All routes are described as being without any “monster climbs” but Dig Deep quote between 622m on the 12:12 and 3,222m on the 60-mile version so all events represent a significant challenge. The 30-mile version is considered a good test for anyone considering their first ultra-marathon.
There was a good contingent of Striders in attendance including category placings for Mir Jansen (1st FV50 in Dig Deep 30), Ashleigh Barron (2nd in category Dig Deep 12:12), Dot Kesterton (2nd Fvet50 Dig Deep 12:12), Kate Scott (3rd Fvet50 Dig Deep 12) and Helen Eberlin (2nd FV50 Dig Deep 10k.) Well done everyone.
Striders results:
| Dig Deep 30 | |||
| Position | Name | Category | Time |
| 52 | Ian Stinson | MV40 | 06:39:35 |
| 74 | James Fletcher | MV40 | 07:09:35 |
| 76 | Mir Jansen | FV50 | 07:11:55 |
| 77 | John Rawlinson | MV50 | 07:11:56 |
| 95 | Nicole Brown | FV40 | 07:55:27 |
| 114 | Caroline Woods-Peel | FV40 | 09:23:08 |
| Dig Deep 12:12 | |||
| Position | Name | Category | Time |
| 22 | Ashleigh Barron | FSen | 01:53:29 |
| 26 | David Firth | MSen | 01:55:32 |
| 33 | Dorothy Kesterton | FV50 | 02:00:26 |
| 41 | Kate Scott | FV50 | 02:08:08 |
| 77 | David Adams | MV40 | 02:44:15 |
| 78 | Sallyann Winslow | FV40 | 02:44:18 |
| Dig Deep 10k | |||
| Position | Name | Category | Time |
| 9 | Matthew Burgon | MSen | 00:48:19 |
| 10 | Sam Ainscough | MSen | 00:48:39 |
| 21 | Jacqui Herring | FSen | 00:54:40 |
| 33= | Helen Cain | FV40 | 00:58:53 |
| 58 | Helen Eberlin | FV50 | 01:07:15 |
Full, preliminary results, including the winners in the 50 and 60 mile events, can be found at this link
