Six Exmouth Harriers were among this year’s competitors in the OMM (Original Mountain Marathon). This event first took place over 40 years ago and was the originator of the 2-day mountain marathon type event. Teams of two competitors carry all their clothing, equipment, tent, sleeping bags and food, navigating their own route and including an overnight camp.
Teams are totally self-supporting and no GPS or outside support is allowed. It is against the rules to reconnoitre before the event.
This is the premier UK event for testing teamwork, self-reliance, endurance, outdoor and navigational skills. Its reputation is worldwide, with entrants from 12 to 14 countries every year.
There are two different types of course split into seven different classes. The “Line” type (check points in a pre-designated order) with the Elite, A, B and C classes. And the “Score” type (Long, Medium and Short) which need higher levels of navigation skills to optimise points scored and ensure completion within the time allowed.
All the Harriers opted for the toughest Long Score class. There were 29 control points and a time limit of 7 hours for the Saturday, with 30 controls and a 6-hour limit for Sunday. Both days carried a penalty of 2 points per minute late.
The first Harrier to finish was Jon Croome and his partner in 8th place with 645 points. Pete McKeown and Jim Pyne were 29th with 575 points. Lorraine Croome and her partner came 144th with 330 points and Paul Champion and Bob Keast were 155th with 295 points. 179 teams completed this class.
Last Sunday, ten Exmouth Harriers were among the field of 207 runners who completed the Templer Ten (9.5 mile) multi-terrain race that starts and finishes at the Passage House Inn, Kingsteignton.
The course follows approximately two miles of road, then five miles of fields and paths around Stover Park, returning across the fields. It then goes back on the road for two miles or so, finishing with half a mile on off-road paths, returning along the riverbank to the finish.
The race was won by Neil Mytton of Plymouth Harriers in 55:10.
Jamie Pearson was the first Exmouth Harrier home in 5th place in 57:50. Adam Miller was 19th in 1:02:04 and Paul Samways was 27th in 1:03:50.
Joel Morter came 45th in 1:07:37 with Duncan Parkes 52nd in 1:09:05. Terry Oldham was 65th in 1:11:12 and Emma Dupain 72nd in 1:13:10.
Lorraine Gilson was 92nd in 1:17:27, Dawn Teed 110th in 1:21:03 and Kelly Woodgate 181st in 1:36:16.
Teams are totally self-supporting and no GPS or outside support is allowed. It is against the rules to reconnoitre before the event.
This is the premier UK event for testing teamwork, self-reliance, endurance, outdoor and navigational skills. Its reputation is worldwide, with entrants from 12 to 14 countries every year.
There are two different types of course split into seven different classes. The “Line” type (check points in a pre-designated order) with the Elite, A, B and C classes. And the “Score” type (Long, Medium and Short) which need higher levels of navigation skills to optimise points scored and ensure completion within the time allowed.
All the Harriers opted for the toughest Long Score class. There were 29 control points and a time limit of 7 hours for the Saturday, with 30 controls and a 6-hour limit for Sunday. Both days carried a penalty of 2 points per minute late.
The first Harrier to finish was Jon Croome and his partner in 8th place with 645 points. Pete McKeown and Jim Pyne were 29th with 575 points. Lorraine Croome and her partner came 144th with 330 points and Paul Champion and Bob Keast were 155th with 295 points. 179 teams completed this class.
Last Sunday, ten Exmouth Harriers were among the field of 207 runners who completed the Templer Ten (9.5 mile) multi-terrain race that starts and finishes at the Passage House Inn, Kingsteignton.
The course follows approximately two miles of road, then five miles of fields and paths around Stover Park, returning across the fields. It then goes back on the road for two miles or so, finishing with half a mile on off-road paths, returning along the riverbank to the finish.
The race was won by Neil Mytton of Plymouth Harriers in 55:10.
Jamie Pearson was the first Exmouth Harrier home in 5th place in 57:50. Adam Miller was 19th in 1:02:04 and Paul Samways was 27th in 1:03:50.
Joel Morter came 45th in 1:07:37 with Duncan Parkes 52nd in 1:09:05. Terry Oldham was 65th in 1:11:12 and Emma Dupain 72nd in 1:13:10.
Lorraine Gilson was 92nd in 1:17:27, Dawn Teed 110th in 1:21:03 and Kelly Woodgate 181st in 1:36:16.
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