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Edward Thomas Mason (known as Ted) (born 30 January 1979) is a Yorkshire born farmer best known for his accomplishments in the world of fell running. He grew up in Appletreewick near Grassington. He went to (Burnsall VA Primary School ) in Burnsall then Upper Wharfedale School,〔http://www.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk/〕 a Secondary modern school in Threshfield. Upon leaving school he pursued a career as a farmer, gaining a higher national diploma in Agriculture from (Newton Rigg College ). Ted is a member of the (Wharfedale Harriers ), the (British Open Fell Runners Association ) (BOFRA) and the (Fell Runners Association ) (FRA). His fell running career began when he was 10 years old, finishing last in a local race and his first race win wasn't to come until the age of 19 running up (Beamsley Beacon ).〔http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/country-view/farming/at_the_double_at_kilnsey_show_1_3724105〕 Ted's first championship race was won the following year in 1999 at the (Hawkswick Dash ) held in Hawkswick. Turning the summit he was lying in 5th, but he quickly gained places on the descent going on to win in 11 minutes 38 seconds, 31 seconds ahead of 2nd place.〔http://www.bofra.org.uk/news0109.php〕 Ted is most noted for his speed in descending, being cited by Alistair Dunn (National Champion 06-11) as "an inspiration from the start of my fell running career. I still don't know anyone who can descend faster"〔http://www.bofra.co.uk/AlistairDunn.php〕 Ted was crowned National Champion in 2002 and 2003, and he came very close to regaining the title in 2011. It was taken to the last race at (Wasdale Show ). Mason was leading the championship going into the race, but a result of 4th meant a finish of 2nd overall. 2011 was however a year that would see Ted win a number of lifetime ambitions. On 20 August he won the race most local to him, the (Burnsall Classic ) for the first time. This fell race is considered one of the original fell races dating beyond 1870, the first report of it appeared in the Craven Herald in 1888.〔http://www.burnsallsports.co.uk/〕 Ted took a different route down the fell, going on to win by a 12 second margin〔http://mudsweatandtears.co.uk/2011/08/25/teds-secret-is-revealed/〕 10 days later he would go on to win the crag race at (Kilnsey show ) also for the first time. It was his 15th attempt. Mason has made a couple of television appearances, appearing on the title screens for Look North News and more recently on (The Dales ) hosted by Ade Edmonson on ITV, where Ted was documented training for the (Burnsall Classic ). ==Notes== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ted Mason (fell runner)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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