Calder Valley Fell Runner Holly Page shows her class on Tour of the Mamores

Calder Valley Fell Runners’ international star Holly Page showed her class on her Tour of the Mamores in the Scottish Highlands this weekend to set the new women’s record in 6:03:48.
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Holly said: “The ‘Tour of the Mamores’ had been on my radar for a little while and it looked like Sunday would be the only real opportunity for clear skies for a little while. 
“The loop takes in steep rocky ridges and of course a few slow, boggy hillsides. And yesterday I was treated to an epic cloud inversion and some stunning views.
“I didn’t have much confidence that my body would make it all the way round after a fair few aches and pains over the last months so I was quite apprehensive before starting, taking it steadily to start with and aware of different ‘escape routes’ I could take if ailments were starting to become intolerable.
“But in the end I felt really good the whole way round, my legs were a bit tired from the start given I’d not had any rest but I didn’t have any moments of feeling down and towards the end I could enjoy that race-like feeling of pushing hard in the mountains rather than flailing around in bogs and pathless heather.
“I thought I’d be doing well to go sub-8 hours but in fact now there’s a new women’s time of 6:03:48 for somebody to go and have a go at.
“A lovely day out indeed! I very much enjoyed my fish and chips and box of ice creams afterwards.”
The future is definitely bright for women’s fell running with established stars like Holly and new stars in the making at CVFR.

Emilia Wright, aged 15, and her mum Di have recently completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks circuit from Horton in Ribblesdale, Pen y Ghent, taking in Whernside on the way to Ingleborough.

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With 1600m ascent over 40km, the pair finished in approximately 7 hours 20 minutes. This is no mean feat at any age, let alone as a junior, or as a mum and daughter pair, overnight.
Mum Di said: “Emilia is thinking of taking on a Bob Graham Round in the future so we thought it would be good to see how she goes overnight.

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“Also we did the Three Peaks together last year by day together and that time it took us about eight hours so we’re getting quicker.

“A high point was the amazing starry skies as we came off Whernside. We started in the light and rain just after 8pm and arrived back somewhere before 3.30am in the morning.”

Di also noted the role of Gill Dickson, Calder Valley’s best kept secret, who inspires many female runners with her passion for running and encouragement to keep pushing further.

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One of CVFR’s brightest stars was also back on home soil to take part in the British Championships at Manchester Arena this weekend. Max Horton joined the elite field to finish eighth in the 800m final.
With thanks to CVFR’s Thirza Hyde, Di and Emilia Wright and Holly Page for photos and info.