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0:00:01 > 0:00:04- We're ready, - the runners are definitely ready.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- I hope you are too.
0:00:06 > 0:00:11- Welcome to the 2016 - International Snowdon Race.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- Subtitles
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- Welcome to Cae'r Ddol - in Llanberis...
0:00:41 > 0:00:42- ..the starting point of the race.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- Half an hour ago, - it was raining heavily.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- But it's dry now.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- However, the main problem - will be mist on the mountain.
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- It looks quite clear here but it's - a different story on the summit.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- Through our cameras on the summit, - we can see the fog is thick.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- The wind is quite strong too.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- There scenery won't be spectacular - for the runners or walkers.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- One who's used - to all kinds of weather...
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- ..as the chief race organizer - is Stephen Edwards.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- Stephen, one thing the unfavourable - weather has underlined...
0:01:24 > 0:01:29- ..is the importance of ensuring the - runners are safe on the mountain.
0:01:29 > 0:01:30- That's very true.
0:01:30 > 0:01:35- Health and safety is an important - part of races across the world.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- The road is closed - to ensure everyone's safety.
0:01:39 > 0:01:44- The mountain too - that's why we - have over 100 volunteer marshals.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- There are three rescue teams - on the mountain.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- There's someone there - every 20 yards.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- We need to be careful - around Clogwyn Coch.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- Half the path has gone - because of the bad weather...
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- ..and because half a million walkers - go up Snowdon every year.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- Your concern as the committee - for the safety of the runners...
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- ..means - you've changed the course a little.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- We get feedback every year - from runners...
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- ..and from marshals on the summit.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- A group from Caernarfon rugby club - have been going for ten years...
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- ..so we take their comments - seriously.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- Last year, they were queuing - to go from the train to the summit.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25- Rather than go up the steps - to the summit...
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- ..they would touch the stone - at the bottom...
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- ..which was the original summit, - then come back down.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- The timing mat - is in the same place as last year.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- Thank you, Steve. Enjoy the race.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- Well, the 2016 story - is about to be written.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- First, a reminder - of what happened last year...
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- ..a year of big celebrations.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- It was the 40th running - of the race...
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- ..but there were many more runners - than that - 700 in all.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- Considering the rough weather - of 2014...
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- ..fate was smiling - on the organizers...
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- ..as the race started - in bright sunshine in Llanberis.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- Irishman Ian Conroy - and Scot Tom Martyn...
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- ..lead the way off the tarmac - to the mountain.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- But two Italians, Emanuele Manzi - and Massimo Farcoz...
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- ..were the first to the two toughest - climbs - Allt Moses and Allt Goch.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- In the women's race, - as in the 2014 race...
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- ..Sarah McCormack from Ireland - led the way from the start.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- Her seemingly effortless running - style drew admiration again.
0:03:40 > 0:03:46- Manzi and Farcoz reached the summit - in 45 minutes, 40 seconds.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- On the descent, Ben Mounsey managed - to split the Italians for a while...
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- ..but 38-year-old Emanuele Manzi - could not be caught.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- He reached the finish line - to warm applause...
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- ..winning the Snowdon Race - at his third attempt.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- His compatriot, Massimo Farcoz...
0:04:09 > 0:04:14- ..got the better of a very tired - Ben Mounsey, who finished third.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- For the second year in a row, Sarah - McCormack won the women's race...
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- ..followed by two Englishwomen, - Lindsey Brindle and Katie Walshaw.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- An Italian and an Irishwoman - victorious last year.
0:04:34 > 0:04:40- The Snowdon Race attracts runners - from all over Europe to Llanberis...
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- ..at least once a year.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- There's also a strong group - of local runners...
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- ..who make the most of the landscape - that Snowdonia has to offer...
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- ..throughout the year - and in all weathers.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- We started running as a group - four years ago.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- We met in Llanberis - at 7.15pm every Thursday.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Four years ago there were - four runners. Tonight, there are 26.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- Two weeks ago, forty of us ran - up Elidir Fawr on a fine evening.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- It depends on the weather - and the route.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- I think it's great. We do different - routes every Thursday night.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- You get to know people. - Socializing is a big part of it.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- There are people of all ages - and men and women.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- Some of the runners - are of a really high standard.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- There are also people - like me that are OK.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- You're not too bad.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- Just to come out here and meet up - with the girls is fantastic.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- Over the winter, - we might run through the village.
0:05:58 > 0:06:03- Once the clocks go forward, we run - on various mountains, like Snowdon.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- We run Moel Eilio quite a lot, - also Cnicht.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Sometimes we run Y Garn.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18- It's as much to do with friendship - as it is with the exercise.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- It doesn't matter if it's raining, - snowing or hot and sunny.
0:06:25 > 0:06:26- We run and have fun.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- I prefer wet weather to hot weather.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- On Snowdon - the weather is different every day.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- It makes it exciting. - You never know what to expect.
0:06:37 > 0:06:38- I ran the race last year.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- I went up a lot beforehand...
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- ..to have that psychological - experience of reaching the top.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- My last race was in 1985.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- My last race was in 1985.- - The year I was born.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- Snowdon is just an integral part - of the calendar.
0:06:56 > 0:07:02- I'd say the race is as much about - the village and enjoying the day...
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- ..as it is about - the ambitions of the runners.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- We are on Facebook - - Thursday Night Hill.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Anyone can come. - You don't need to belong to a club.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- Why not come along - at 7.15pm in Llanberis.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- We've just seen one member - of the Whiteside Thomas family.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- I'm joined by Dyfed's father - Dafydd.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- Are you a member - of the Thursday night running club?
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- No, I babysit on Thursdays.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- That's an important job.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- You have run this race - several times.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- This year you're joining us - on the commentary team.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- What are your thoughts about - the race? Who are the contenders?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- As usual, there's - a strong contingent from Italy.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- England have a strong team, - especially Rob Hope.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- Ben Mounsey - was third in last year's race.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Two months ago, - he had a great race...
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- ..at the British Championship - over Moel Eilio.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- He's running well at the moment.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- Do you think the Welsh squad - will be up with them?
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- It's a shame that Tim Davies had - to pull out. He's a previous winner.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- Matthew and Gareth are two local - lads running for the Welsh team.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- There's also Russell Bentley.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- I think Matthew is the best hope - out of those three.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- Gareth prefers longer races.
0:08:31 > 0:08:32- What about the women?
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- The Irish have been unbeatable - for the last three years.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- It's been Sarah, Sarah and Sarah.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- In 2013 it was Sarah Mulligan, then - Sarah McCormack in 2014 and 2015.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- They are both running - for Ireland this year...
0:08:46 > 0:08:52- ..but I think England's Heidi Dent - could beat them this year.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- It will be exciting. - Thank you, Dafydd.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57- It's getting busy here.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- It was busy at the top earlier...
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- ..when the Snowdon Cup race - took place.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- This is the one-way race to the top.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- In the men's race, Maximilian - Nicholls retained his title.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- Louise Mercer was first - over the line in the women's race.
0:09:15 > 0:09:20- With me now are two local women who - have been chosen to run for Wales.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- Congratulations to Bronwen Jenkinson - from Eryri Harriers...
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- ..and Sian Williams - from Rhedwyr Hebog.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- Bronwen, congratulations - for being confirmed as...
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- ..U23 British Fell Running Champion.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- How does it feel - to wear that Welsh vest?
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- I'm looking forward to running - for Wales in this local race.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- I hope to do well here.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44- Sian, how are you feeling?
0:09:44 > 0:09:45- I feel nervous.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- The Welsh vest adds more pressure - but I'm looking forward to the race.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- Is it an advantage - to have local knowledge?
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- I think so. - I'm happy that I know the course.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- I've been up several times recently.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- Hopefully, that will be a help.
0:10:03 > 0:10:04- How about you?
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- I agree with Sian. It's an advantage - to know the course.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- I hope things go well today.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- What is your target time?
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- I'm hoping to finish - in 1 hour 25 minutes.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18- I might be slower in the rain.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- The rain makes it more difficult. - Do you have a target time?
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- I'd like to do a faster time - than last year.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- My time then was 1 hour 45 minutes.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- Perhaps 1 hour 35 or 40 minutes.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- It depends on the wind at the top - and how much it rains.
0:10:35 > 0:10:36- Good luck to both of you.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- Good luck to both of you.- - Thank you.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- It's great to see what happens - before and after the race.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50- It's a lot of fun. It's fantastic to - see the community coming together.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- It's one of the biggest events - in the area.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- It's a great thing - for the local community.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04- I know a lot of the runners. I've - been running the race for years.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06- It's such a great race.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- It's tough and challenging. - I love running here.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- We'll see what happens.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- Let's see how it goes. - Getting down is the real challenge.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- Here we are, - about to see the results...
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- ..of all the hard work the runners - have put in over the past year.
0:11:29 > 0:11:35- The Snowdon path is busy right now - but in a minute it'll be busier.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- Our commentary team, Nic Parry and - Dafydd Whiteside Thomas, are ready.
0:11:42 > 0:11:43- Thank you, Lowri.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- The sky above them is slate grey.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- Which one of these will provide - the brightest colours today?
0:11:51 > 0:11:56- The International Snowdon - Race is about to begin.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- It's amazing to think that only 87 - competitors ran the very first race.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- By now, there are hundreds of them.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- This is one of the stand-out events - in the Welsh sporting calendar.
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- Joining me is a man who ran it - 30 times, Dafydd Whiteside Thomas.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- Would you have been disappointed - to find out...
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- ..that the summit - wasn't the halfway mark?
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- The runners can run to the summit - if they want to.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- The timing points - are in the same positions as always.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- It shouldn't make much difference - to the runners.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Russell Bentley from Wales - leads the way...
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- ..followed by the Frenchman, - Julien Rancon.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Yes, it is an international affair.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- Join us after the break - for all the action.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54- .
0:13:15 > 0:13:16- Welcome back.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- The runners started their journey - to the mountain...
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- ..knowing conditions would - probably worsen on their way up.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- Russell Bentley took an early lead.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- After leaving the village, - they run along Victoria Terrace.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- The hill that passes Steffan's cafe - is very steep...
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- ..as they run on the tarmac - towards the Mountain Gate...
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- ..and the mountain slopes to Hebron.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- What strikes me, despite the bad - weather this morning...
0:13:49 > 0:13:50- ..is the large crowd.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- It's amazing.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- I don't know how it is - on the mountain itself.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- Chris Smith from England - is leading the way.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05- He runs for Thames Valley club.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- He was third in the Inter-Counties - Fell Running Championship.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- He's first off the tarmac - onto the mountain.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- Juilen Rancon and Ricky Lightfoot - are behind him.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- This is one of the places - where crowds gather.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- It'll be slippery on the mountain.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- Behind the man in yellow...
0:14:34 > 0:14:39- ..is Hugh O'Donnell, - and behind him is his brother, Rory.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Another brother - has come over from Australia.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- Three competing in Llanberis - this year.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- That's Sarah Mulligan.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54- We're hearing that Sarah McCormack, - the winner of the last two races...
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- ..is not here today - despite registering.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- So we won't have a three-time - winner, this year, anyway.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- We're back with the leading man, - Chris Smith.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- It's muddy, it's raining, - it's grey.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- It's very muddy, - and slippery on the stones.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- Parts of the mountain have been - resurfaced with flat stones.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- That'll be dangerous on the descent.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24- The Frenchman, Juilen Rancon, - is in second.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- From left to right, these are - Ricky Lightfoot, Chris Farell...
0:15:28 > 0:15:29- ..and Luca Cagnati.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- The giant Ben Mounsey, who came - third last year, is following them.
0:15:38 > 0:15:46- They're still coming - off - the tarmac and onto the mountain.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- Tegid Roberts in the orange shorts.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- He's run the race many times. - He knows what's in store.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- The next part of the course - is fairly flat.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- They run under Half Way bridge - before reaching the cafe.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- There's no time for a snack as ahead - of them is the steep Allt Moses.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- It's a climb up to 745 metres.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- Sarah Mulligan, the winner in 2013.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- The Irish have dominated the women's - race for the last few years.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- Dafydd is admiring the work - of his son Dyfed Thomas.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26- Behind him is Heidi Dent.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- She's a strong runner.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33- She's representing England - for the first time.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- Chris Smith is out in front.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- He represents - Thames Valley Harriers.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- It's not considered - a mountain running club.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- It's rather unusual.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- If there's a gap between him - and the Frenchman in second...
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- ..the rest are bunched.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- Rancon is followed - by Italian Nicola Pedergana.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- Farell is next followed - by Luca Cagnati and Ben Mounsey.
0:17:05 > 0:17:06- They're close together.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- Rob Hope is wearing the cap.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- He's won the British Mountain
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- Here's the rest of the long tail - coming up through the gloom.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- They haven't reached - the mountain gate yet.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- That gives you an idea of how far - ahead the international runners are.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- Brian Furey from Ireland.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- Just behind him, Sarah Mulligan, - who looks comfortable.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- Her arms are out - in that familiar style.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- It's one man and his dog and Smith.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- Smith trains - by running up the stairs...
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- ..at the eight-storey building - he works at in London.
0:18:00 > 0:18:05- He's nearing the halfway gate - which isn't actually quite halfway.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- Julien Rancon from France...
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- ..was third in the - World Trail Running Championships.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- That was in Conwy three years ago.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- He's an experienced runner.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- Heidi Dent is in second place - in the women's race.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- She was seventh - in the European mountain race...
0:18:24 > 0:18:25- ..in Italy earlier this year.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- It was a very good performance.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- Katie Holshaw is in third place.
0:18:31 > 0:18:32- Behind her is Louise Roberts...
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- ..running this race - for the first time in 12 years.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- She's having an excellent year.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- On the left in that black hat...
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- ..and white shirt - is a member of Hebog Runners.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- The club has been reborn - in the last few years.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- It's attracting local runners.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- Chris Smith's mantra - are Arthur Ashe's words.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- "Start where you are, - use what you have, do what you can."
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- At the moment, - he's doing exactly that.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- He's got the same people - behind him too.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- Rancon and Nicola Padergana.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- It's interesting to see the walkers - descend looking at their feet.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- It's slippery and they can't see - the runners on their way up.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- Matthew Roberts is in the white hat.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- Gareth Hughes is with him. - They're two locals.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- The Welsh are prominent...
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- ..but the weather is turning - on parts of the mountain.
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- Brian Furey - is company for Sarah Mulligan.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- Heidi Dent's behind them.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- She's so light - and such a smooth runner.
0:19:44 > 0:19:45- Yes, she's running very well.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- She was the first in the British - Inter County Championship.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- That was two months ago.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- Listen to the rain.
0:19:57 > 0:20:03- It looks like they're climbing out - of the clouds that engulf Llanberis.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- I see some cameras - have lost the battle...
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- ..for the best place - to work this afternoon!
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- You almost can't tell who this is.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- It's Chris Smith from London.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- He's coming up on Clogwyn bridge.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- It might be a good thing - that he can't see what's ahead.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- From the top of Allt Moses, - it doesn't get any easier.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- Allt Goch is even steeper.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- As you cross Bwlch Glas, - the peak is in sight...
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- ..but the final climb is mentally - and physically challenging...
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- ..before turning around and down - towards Llanberis.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- The Frenchman, the Italian - and the Englishman.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- I mentioned the rain.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- Listen to that wind roar.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- The conditions are so hard.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- Particularly for Sarah Mulligan.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- I wonder where Sarah McCormack - would be in this race.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- It would have been - a good race between them.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- She's at the bottom of Allt Moses - right now.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- The brave have come out to support.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- Heidi Dent is second - and Louise Roberts in third.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- In orange, behind the runner - in white, is Katie Holshaw.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- She's fourth in a close race - for the women.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Stephanie Provan from Scotland - in white is next.
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- Julie Briscoe on the left with - Wales' Bronwen Jenkinson nearby.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- Jenkinson goes past Briscoe.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- She moves up to sixth.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- Chris Smith is leading now.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- He was inspired to start mountain - running by reading a book...
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- ..about a Londoner - running his first mountain races.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- The book was called - Feet in the Clouds.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- He's certainly - living that dream today.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- You'd think we were in a totally - different part of Wales here.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- It's so much clearer down here.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- This long snake goes back for miles.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- The Italian, Pedergana, - has overtaken the Frenchman, Rancon.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- Farell is just behind them - and they are all so close...
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- ..there could be - a few changes of position.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- Sarah Mulligan - is nearing Clogwyn Bridge.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- The wind is roaring - and being dragged under the bridge.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- It was known as hat valley...
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- ..because early tourists used - to lose their hats on the bridge.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- Smith is still leading. He's - concentrating on stepping carefully.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- Heidi Dent is still second - in the women's race.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- She's so light I'm surprised - the wind doesn't knock her over.
0:23:08 > 0:23:13- Louise Roberts is catching her up.
0:23:13 > 0:23:19- The deep breathing - underlines the effort.
0:23:27 > 0:23:33- Guto Edwards and Emily Wood - both from the Eryri Harriers club.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- It's really worth - seeing the bigger picture.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- Rancon is back in second...
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- ..but the battle between him, - Pedergana and Farell is intense.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- It's been so tight - throughout this race...
0:23:53 > 0:23:55- ..behind the Englishman - who's in the lead.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06- Luca Cagnati is back in fifth place.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- Rob Hope has been on his heels - for most of the race.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- Ben Mounsey - seems to have dropped back.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- Will the winner - come from the group at the front?
0:24:19 > 0:24:22- The winner is in - this group of leading runners...
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- ..unless there are accidents - on the slippery slopes back down.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31- You can see - the severity of the slope here.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- This part is very, very steep.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- It's unsettling - running down this slope...
0:24:37 > 0:24:44- ..on a scree of small, - slippery loose stone.
0:24:44 > 0:24:49- Sarah Mulligan takes a look back, - aware there's a challenge...
0:24:49 > 0:24:51- ..but she has a sizeable cushion.
0:24:51 > 0:24:57- Bronwen Jenkinson is clear in sixth. - She's running a superb race.
0:24:58 > 0:25:02- Here we are at the summit, - five miles up.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05- Out of the mist - emerges the Englishman, Chris Smith.
0:25:06 > 0:25:07- We're waiting for him now.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11- Remember, he doesn't have - to go all the way today.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16- The timing mat is in exactly - the same place as every year.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20- There's a great battle - for second place behind him.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23- Join us for more action - after this break.
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0:25:43 > 0:25:44- Welcome back.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47- Englishman Chris Smith - was the first to the summit.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50- But where was everyone else?
0:25:52 > 0:25:54- Chris Smith may be out in front.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58- The next three - are so close together...
0:25:58 > 0:26:03- ..Pedergana, Rancon - and Chris Farell.
0:26:03 > 0:26:09- If you could put up a tent in this - weather, the three would fit inside.
0:26:11 > 0:26:12- Smith.
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- Now then, the rule is clear.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17- You don't follow the railtrack.
0:26:17 > 0:26:22- He was obeying that, Dafydd, - but he's following the railtrack.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- There's a reason for that rule - - it's because of walkers on the path.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29- This is another other side - to the story.
0:26:30 > 0:26:34- Huw Owen from Llanrug - is just one who's had to turn back.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39- The elements, the conditions, the - effort - they can all get too much.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- Pedergana, in the hat.
0:26:42 > 0:26:43- He's in second.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- His arms are out - to keep his balance.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48- It's so difficult.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50- He's going the correct way.
0:26:50 > 0:26:51- Who's the next one down?
0:26:52 > 0:26:55- It's Farell, - so he's gone past Rancon...
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- ..in the short time - between the summit and here.
0:26:59 > 0:27:00- Here's Rancon.
0:27:01 > 0:27:05- We don't know how good - the Italian and the Frenchman are...
0:27:05 > 0:27:07- ..at running downhill.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- Cagnati is in fifth.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13- He looks good, - as does Hope in the cap.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18- It's so busy towards the summit - as Sarah Mulligan arrives.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21- Sarah Mulligan - has gone up very well.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24- She's used to Snowdon now.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27- She's led all the way.
0:27:28 > 0:27:31- She's been careful - when she's needed to be.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- The knowledgeable crowd applaud her.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- They know what she's achieved. - She's in first.
0:27:37 > 0:27:41- Heidi Dent has consistently been - in second place.
0:27:42 > 0:27:44- She looks tired.
0:27:46 > 0:27:49- That's how hard it is. - You will trip up. It's slippery.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52- The Welshman - has pushed her out the way.
0:27:52 > 0:27:56- Heidi Dent must refocus and - re-establish herself in the race.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- That's the problem - with having so many on the path.
0:28:01 > 0:28:03- Louise Roberts is in third.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- Katie Walshaw - did occupy third place...
0:28:07 > 0:28:09- ..but Roberts has passed her.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- We have exciting men's and - women's races behind the leaders.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21- This is the man out in front.
0:28:23 > 0:28:24- Careful.
0:28:27 > 0:28:28- Careful.
0:28:31 > 0:28:34- "Nicely done," he says. It was.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38- Chris Farell is in second.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42- Look at Pedergana behind him.
0:28:44 > 0:28:46- They're so close.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48- Rancon, the Frenchman.
0:28:49 > 0:28:53- There's been so little - between those three.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- It's so exciting.
0:28:57 > 0:28:59- Cagnati is flying down.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- This is an unusual pattern - for an Italian...
0:29:02 > 0:29:04- ..though an Italian - does hold the record...
0:29:05 > 0:29:08- ..for the fastest time - from the summit to Llanberis.
0:29:08 > 0:29:12- That's strange for a country - that only runs up mountains.
0:29:13 > 0:29:14- They're still arriving...
0:29:14 > 0:29:17- ..still hitting the mat - for the official time.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20- Look at the wind. Listen to it.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24- The Irish girl - is almost being blown over...
0:29:24 > 0:29:26- ..in the wind.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Mulligan is the first woman - to the summit.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33- Wales! Perfection!
0:29:35 > 0:29:38- It would be better - if you could see the scenery.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40- You can't see it at all.
0:29:43 > 0:29:46- Heidi Dent, - the second to the summit.
0:29:47 > 0:29:52- You do feel for these lighter women - fighting the elements.
0:29:54 > 0:29:56- Louise Roberts is close, isn't she?
0:29:56 > 0:30:00- Yes, she's very close and she hasn't - run the race for ten years.
0:30:01 > 0:30:03- This chap is flying, Dafydd.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05- He's got a commanding lead now.
0:30:05 > 0:30:07- He's comfortable on the descent.
0:30:10 > 0:30:15- As Dafydd mentioned, you can see - people walking very carefully...
0:30:15 > 0:30:19- ..while this guy gallops down - like a mountain goat.
0:30:20 > 0:30:24- It's a beautiful view - of a man on top of his game.
0:30:24 > 0:30:25- He's leading this race.
0:30:26 > 0:30:30- It's hard to see someone - coming from behind to beat him.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35- There's the leader of the race - for those under 3!
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- He's dressed appropriately - for the weather.
0:30:44 > 0:30:45- Farell is in second place.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- Pedergana is in third place.
0:30:49 > 0:30:55- He glances over his shoulder, - there's a gap opening up.
0:30:55 > 0:30:58- There's a gap between Pedergana - and Rancon, the Frenchman.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02- Look at Cagnati. - You said he'd be coming, Dafydd.
0:31:02 > 0:31:04- Yes, he's built up speed - on his way down.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- I wouldn't be surprised - if he passes Rancon quite quickly.
0:31:08 > 0:31:13- Stephanie Provan of Scotland - is fourth in the women's race.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20- You can see that the race marshals - and volunteers...
0:31:20 > 0:31:22- ..are wearing a lot of layers.
0:31:23 > 0:31:26- Bronwen Jenkinson is in fifth place.
0:31:26 > 0:31:28- She is running an incredible race.
0:31:32 > 0:31:33- Farell.
0:31:36 > 0:31:37- Pedergana.
0:31:37 > 0:31:39- Who will be next?
0:31:42 > 0:31:45- It's another Italian. - Cagnati has passed Rancon.
0:31:48 > 0:31:53- He was in second place - for most of the ascent.
0:31:56 > 0:31:57- Mulligan is taking care.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02- Allt Moses is incredibly hard - to run down due to the rocks.
0:32:02 > 0:32:05- They're uneven steps.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07- It's wet today which makes it worse.
0:32:08 > 0:32:12- Heidi Dent looks even more careful.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- There's advice and encouragement - from the support.
0:32:17 > 0:32:21- They're full of admiration - for these girls and all the runners.
0:32:24 > 0:32:28- In a contrasting image, - Chris Smith is almost on his own.
0:32:28 > 0:32:34- You can hear the odd clap - and a few bleats in the background.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39- He's almost started relaxing - in his run. It's easy to see.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42- You can see it - in runners' shoulders.
0:32:43 > 0:32:45- If they're tense, - they're under pressure.
0:32:46 > 0:32:47- I can't see any tension there.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50- Here's Sian Williams. - She's running strongly.
0:32:51 > 0:32:55- We're hearing that Bronwen Jenkinson - has fallen...
0:32:55 > 0:32:59- ..and will have - to take the train down.
0:32:59 > 0:33:01- She won't finish the race.
0:33:01 > 0:33:02- She was running very well.
0:33:03 > 0:33:05- Look at these men.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08- Two, three and four - are that close together.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11- Farell, Cagnati - and Pedergana behind.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- Dafydd, you suggested that the - Italian could catch the Englishman.
0:33:16 > 0:33:18- He's passed two already.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- He's on his way - and he's on the third's shoulder.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23- He's closing him down - with every step.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25- This is a dramatic moment - in the race.
0:33:26 > 0:33:27- Cagnati will pass Farell.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- He's moved from fifth at the summit - to second on the descent.
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- The Italians - are meant to be good climbers.
0:33:38 > 0:33:39- Absolutely.
0:33:39 > 0:33:41- I think this guy might be related...
0:33:42 > 0:33:46- ..to the Italian who set the descent - record of 21 minutes in 1995.
0:33:46 > 0:33:48- That's an outrageous time.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51- The Englishman, Smith, leads.
0:33:52 > 0:33:54- He's nearing the tarmac, - where he'll be happier.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57- He's always been a road runner...
0:33:57 > 0:34:01- ..until someone convinced him - to try fell running.
0:34:01 > 0:34:04- He'll feel at home - from here to the finish.
0:34:04 > 0:34:09- This is the slope - that proved such a cruel climb.
0:34:09 > 0:34:12- The descent will be cruel - for different reasons.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- You can see the man - trying to hold himself back.
0:34:16 > 0:34:19- It's very difficult - to run down this slope.
0:34:19 > 0:34:23- They've come off the mountain - onto this hard tarmac surface.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27- People don't understand - the difference...
0:34:27 > 0:34:31- ..but hitting the tarmac - can create problems for the body.
0:34:31 > 0:34:35- Cagnati - what a great run he's had - on the second part of this race.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39- There's a gap developing - between him and Farell.
0:34:40 > 0:34:42- Farell faces another challenge...
0:34:43 > 0:34:46- ..as the Italian Pedergana - cuts the gap between them.
0:34:47 > 0:34:52- Farell is also a road runner. - He has a chance to catch Cagnati.
0:34:52 > 0:34:55- They're going to welcome - Chris Smith.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57- He can hear the sounds of the crowd.
0:34:57 > 0:34:59- His only disappointment is...
0:35:00 > 0:35:02- ..he won't break - the 1 hour 5 minute mark.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- That would have been - a boost for him.
0:35:05 > 0:35:09- Nobody has run under 1 hour - 5 minutes for almost 20 years.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13- He will realize that but - he's still putting in the effort.
0:35:14 > 0:35:18- Love the mountains is the advice - to runners from Chris Smith.
0:35:18 > 0:35:22- Ask questions, be curious. - There is magic here, he says.
0:35:22 > 0:35:25- He's found his own magic - here in Snowdonia today.
0:35:26 > 0:35:30- The boy who started running with his - father when he was 13 years old.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33- Since then, he's trained hard.
0:35:34 > 0:35:36- He's enjoying the applause. - He wants more.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- I don't think he knows he hasn't - broken the 1 hour 5 minute mark.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44- His head is down. - In a moment, he'll see the clock.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47- This is not a disappointment.
0:35:47 > 0:35:52- He is now the deserving winner of - the 2016 International Snowdon Race.
0:35:52 > 0:35:57- From England, Chris Smith. - The smile says it all.
0:36:00 > 0:36:01- What an achievement.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07- Out of the mist - comes Sarah Mulligan...
0:36:07 > 0:36:09- ..still leading the women's race.
0:36:10 > 0:36:14- The acclamation in Cae'r Ddol - is a world away.
0:36:15 > 0:36:19- Heidi Dent comes past the cafe - at the halfway point.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21- She's run a good race.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24- As you would expect - from these competitors...
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- ..the women's race - has been very competitive.
0:36:27 > 0:36:30- In second place in the men's race...
0:36:30 > 0:36:35- ..Cagnati has moved up from fifth - at the summit to second place...
0:36:36 > 0:36:37- ..but look at Farell.
0:36:38 > 0:36:39- Is Cagnati tiring?
0:36:39 > 0:36:42- He knows that Farell - is closing the gap.
0:36:43 > 0:36:44- Will he catch him?
0:36:45 > 0:36:49- I think he will. Chris Farell - is such a fast runner on the road.
0:36:50 > 0:36:54- He's on the Italian's shoulder, - ready to pass him.
0:36:54 > 0:36:58- He's closing in. Does Cagnati - have anything left in the tank?
0:36:58 > 0:37:00- He knows he's going to beat him.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04- Farell, who has been in second place - is back in second place.
0:37:05 > 0:37:07- This is a thrilling contest - for second place.
0:37:08 > 0:37:13- After two years - of Italian one-twos...
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- ..in 2016 it's going to - be Englishmen in first and second.
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- Farell is still checking behind him.
0:37:21 > 0:37:24- He knows there is time - for another twist in this race.
0:37:24 > 0:37:29- The former footballer who has only - been running for three years...
0:37:29 > 0:37:30- ..takes second place...
0:37:31 > 0:37:33- ..with Italians in third and fourth.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36- Join us for more drama - after the break...
0:37:37 > 0:37:41- ..when we'll be at the finish line - of the 2016 women's race.
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0:38:01 > 0:38:02- Welcome back.
0:38:03 > 0:38:06- The story so far - is that Englishman Chris Smith...
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- ..is the winner - of the 2016 Snowdon Race.
0:38:12 > 0:38:15- Huge congratulations. - You must be delighted to win.
0:38:15 > 0:38:17- Over the moon. Fantastic.
0:38:18 > 0:38:21- I've been wanting to do this race
0:38:21 > 0:38:23- Today's worked out so well.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- I had a good lead up to the top.
0:38:27 > 0:38:28- I could see the lead.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- I knew I had to get down - as quick as I could.
0:38:31 > 0:38:32- Over the moon.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34- Your first time in the Snowdon Race.
0:38:35 > 0:38:36- Will you be back next year?
0:38:36 > 0:38:37- Will you be back next year?- - Absolutely.
0:38:37 > 0:38:39- It's a brilliant race. - First experience.
0:38:40 > 0:38:44- The crowd's fantastic. The support - all the way down is great.
0:38:44 > 0:38:45- I'll be back.
0:38:46 > 0:38:47- Congratulations. Feet up!
0:38:48 > 0:38:49- Thank you.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- It's no surprise - to see these three together.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56- That's how Pedergana, Cagnati - and Chris Farell have been all race.
0:38:57 > 0:38:59- Chris, congratulations.
0:38:59 > 0:39:00- You must be delighted with second.
0:39:00 > 0:39:01- You must be delighted with second.- - Absolutely.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- My grandma died on Friday.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06- That were for her.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11- It was quite a battle - towards the end with the Italians.
0:39:11 > 0:39:12- How did you keep going?
0:39:13 > 0:39:15- I just tried to ignore the pain - and worked hard.
0:39:16 > 0:39:19- I knew I wanted it more than them. - I could see it in their eyes.
0:39:20 > 0:39:23- Luca, congratulations. - Third position.
0:39:23 > 0:39:25- It was a very difficult battle.
0:39:26 > 0:39:31- Yes, today, in the uphill, - I was not so good.
0:39:32 > 0:39:34- But I'm good in the downhill.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37- I pushed strong.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41- In the final kilometres, - I was kaput.
0:39:43 > 0:39:48- This is a woman who'd like to be at - the finish line being interviewed.
0:39:48 > 0:39:51- But Sarah Mulligan's - still looking strong.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- She looks just as strong - as she did on the way up.
0:39:54 > 0:39:59- Once again, like the winner - of the men's race, she's relaxed.
0:39:59 > 0:40:03- It's nice to see the arms - moving freely. There's no tension.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- As he has been - for most of the race...
0:40:05 > 0:40:08- ..Dyfed Whiteside Thomas - is followed by Heidi Dent.
0:40:08 > 0:40:10- It's a quick descent from her.
0:40:10 > 0:40:11- It's a quick descent from her.- - It is.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15- She was almost two minutes - behind Sarah Mulligan on the summit.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17- But she's flying down now.
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- Louise Roberts is third. - She's looking stronger.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24- Here's a Bentley with a good engine - - Russell Bentley.
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- He's the first Welshman - to cross the finish line.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- First Welshman back. - You must be delighted.
0:40:33 > 0:40:34- I'm very happy, thank you.
0:40:35 > 0:40:38- I was eighth last year - and seventh this year.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41- Give me another two years, - I'll work my way up!
0:40:42 > 0:40:43- How was it out there?
0:40:43 > 0:40:46- How was it out there?- - Pretty windy at the top. Brutal.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49- Typical July weather for Wales, - so we expect that!
0:40:49 > 0:40:52- I've been training on this hill - every Sunday...
0:40:53 > 0:40:54- ..so I know what to expect.
0:40:55 > 0:40:56- It was nothing unusual up there.
0:40:57 > 0:41:00- From where do they get the strength - to speak in such a relaxed way?
0:41:01 > 0:41:04- Gareth Hughes is chasing - William McKee. McKee has seen him.
0:41:04 > 0:41:07- How have they got the strength - to run like this?!
0:41:07 > 0:41:09- Congratulations. You're smiling.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12- Congratulations. You're smiling.- - I'm very happy with my run.
0:41:12 > 0:41:14- It was competitive.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- It's always competitive.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18- That's what's good about the race.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22- There's more pressure on you - as a local.
0:41:23 > 0:41:27- Stephanie Provan - has passed Louise Roberts.
0:41:27 > 0:41:29- She looks a strong runner.
0:41:29 > 0:41:31- She is. She has a strong body.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34- She's not as slight - as the other female runners.
0:41:34 > 0:41:36- Her style is different.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40- Sarah Mulligan - receives the applause.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43- The way Heidi Dent's - bounded down...
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- ..Mulligan seems aware - that she isn't too far behind.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48- I think she is.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52- There's Heidi Dent. - How far in front is the white shirt?
0:41:52 > 0:41:54- It's on Victoria Terrace.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57- It's possibly too late.
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- Look at the smile on the face - of Sam Orton from Llanfairfechan.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- He's the first Eryri Harrier - to cross the line. Quite a feat.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10- Sam, you must be delighted. - First Eryri Harrier back.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14- It's been hard work. - That was brilliant. Really good.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17- Surprised and amazed.
0:42:17 > 0:42:20- He looks as though - he surprised himself.
0:42:20 > 0:42:24- Sarah Mulligan's fallen. - She has a cut on her knee.
0:42:25 > 0:42:26- Yes, she's hurt her knee.
0:42:26 > 0:42:30- The question is where is Heidi Dent?
0:42:30 > 0:42:35- Sarah Mulligan isn't looking behind - her. She knows she's lost Dent.
0:42:35 > 0:42:38- The threat on Victoria Terrace - was enough.
0:42:38 > 0:42:42- For the fourth consecutive year...
0:42:42 > 0:42:48- ..the winner of the women's race - is going to come from Ireland.
0:42:49 > 0:42:50- She's led from the start.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53- The victory comes - for Sarah Mulligan.
0:42:53 > 0:42:56- She wins the 2016 women's race.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00- The effort is obvious.
0:43:01 > 0:43:02- Where is Heidi Dent?
0:43:03 > 0:43:07- Sarah knows she only needs - to turn round, she's that close.
0:43:07 > 0:43:09- Heidi Dent - has been there throughout.
0:43:10 > 0:43:11- She's run an excellent race.
0:43:12 > 0:43:14- Sarah, once again, congratulations.
0:43:15 > 0:43:16- You're back and champion again.
0:43:17 > 0:43:18- I'm delighted with that.
0:43:19 > 0:43:22- It's a little bit faster - than the last time I did it.
0:43:22 > 0:43:24- I was nervous coming in at the end.
0:43:26 > 0:43:28- I kept going until the end.
0:43:28 > 0:43:31- You had pressure from Heidi - behind you.
0:43:31 > 0:43:34- I wasn't sure how far she was.
0:43:34 > 0:43:38- Any longer she might have caught me. - My legs were going at the end.
0:43:41 > 0:43:43- Back again now for the third time - next year!
0:43:44 > 0:43:45- Hopefully, yes.
0:43:45 > 0:43:46- Thank you.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49- Heidi, congratulations, - second place.
0:43:49 > 0:43:51- You pushed Sarah to the end.
0:43:51 > 0:43:52- I couldn't see her.
0:43:53 > 0:43:55- I feel like I could have given more.
0:43:55 > 0:43:58- But pretty good, yeah.
0:44:01 > 0:44:04- Respect and nothing less - from two very good runners.
0:44:08 > 0:44:10- Third place is going to Scotland.
0:44:10 > 0:44:11- Stephanie Provan.
0:44:12 > 0:44:15- Stephanie, delighted - with third position, I'm sure.
0:44:16 > 0:44:18- Absolutely delighted, yes.
0:44:18 > 0:44:20- I was hoping - to get up and down in one piece.
0:44:21 > 0:44:22- Really pleased.
0:44:22 > 0:44:23- First time on the mountain?
0:44:23 > 0:44:25- First time on the mountain?- - Yup, first time on the mountain.
0:44:26 > 0:44:26- First time in Wales.
0:44:26 > 0:44:28- First time in Wales.- - Back for more next year?
0:44:28 > 0:44:30- I hope so, yes. I loved it.
0:44:30 > 0:44:32- What a day for Sian Williams.
0:44:32 > 0:44:35- She's representing Wales - for the first time.
0:44:35 > 0:44:38- She's the first - of the Wales team to finish.
0:44:39 > 0:44:44- Sian, you said 1 hour, 40 minutes. - You did it in 1:28:00 if not less.
0:44:44 > 0:44:46- Oh, dear me.
0:44:47 > 0:44:48- It was brilliant.
0:44:49 > 0:44:53- There was a group just before - the end which encouraged me.
0:44:53 > 0:44:55- That was brilliant.
0:44:58 > 0:45:01- The support on the mountain - was incredible.
0:45:01 > 0:45:04- Even in the wind and rain, - everyone came out.
0:45:04 > 0:45:06- It gives you a real boost, - doesn't it?
0:45:06 > 0:45:09- Yes, it does. - I thought my legs would buckle.
0:45:09 > 0:45:11- The shouting kept me going.
0:45:13 > 0:45:18- Here's Ifan Jones. It's been worth - all that Thursday night running.
0:45:18 > 0:45:21- Another one for you. How did it go?
0:45:21 > 0:45:24- It was a little bad - but it was better than last year.
0:45:25 > 0:45:26- How many have you done now?
0:45:26 > 0:45:28- I think around 15. I'm not sure.
0:45:29 > 0:45:33- This is Giapetro Botta from Italy, - he's 70 years old.
0:45:33 > 0:45:36- Malcolm Jones behind him - has run every race.
0:45:37 > 0:45:39- This is your 41st Snowdon Race.
0:45:39 > 0:45:40- How do you do it?
0:45:41 > 0:45:44- It was better than last year's. - I've trained a bit more.
0:45:44 > 0:45:47- I've lost a bit of weight. - I enjoyed that.
0:45:47 > 0:45:49- Why do people keep coming back?
0:45:49 > 0:45:50- It's an iconic race.
0:45:51 > 0:45:54- It's the largest mountain - in England and Wales.
0:45:54 > 0:45:56- Is that why you come back?
0:45:56 > 0:46:00- Yes, and to get another on the belt. - That number 50 is getting closer.
0:46:00 > 0:46:02- I'll see you back here - in nine years!
0:46:02 > 0:46:03- I hope so!
0:46:04 > 0:46:07- Speaking of returning, I think - Tegid Roberts will be returning too.
0:46:09 > 0:46:12- It's easy to go up, - coming down is a skill.
0:46:12 > 0:46:14- It's like laying a dry-stone wall.
0:46:14 > 0:46:16- You don't stop until you're done.
0:46:17 > 0:46:19- You have to keep going somehow.
0:46:19 > 0:46:20- I saw one or two had fallen.
0:46:21 > 0:46:23- A few bad falls but they were OK.
0:46:23 > 0:46:27- Everyone looks after themselves - and God looks after everyone.
0:46:49 > 0:46:51- There was a clear winner - in the men's race...
0:46:52 > 0:46:54- ..but what a race - for second place...
0:46:54 > 0:46:57- ..just three seconds - between Farell and Cagnati.
0:46:57 > 0:47:00- Russell Bentley - was the highest Welsh finisher.
0:47:01 > 0:47:05- In the women's race, Heidi Dent - was 90 seconds behind at the summit.
0:47:05 > 0:47:09- She closed the gap on the way down - to give Sarah Mulligan a scare.
0:47:12 > 0:47:16- As the race strides confidently - into its fourth decade...
0:47:16 > 0:47:20- ..Wales' highest mountain - proved a stiff challenge...
0:47:20 > 0:47:22- ..to every one of the runners - once more.
0:47:23 > 0:47:26- Yes, it proved both - a mental and a physical challenge...
0:47:26 > 0:47:31- ..but that's the reason so many - people return to the Snowdon Race...
0:47:31 > 0:47:32- ..year after year.
0:47:33 > 0:47:35- Until next year, goodbye.