Ted Mason

Farmer, Person

1979 –

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Who is Ted Mason?

Edward Thomas Mason 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, 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 and the Fell Runners Association.

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. 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.

Ted is most noted for his speed in descending, being cited by Alistair Dunn as "an inspiration from the start of my fell running career. I still don't know anyone who can descend faster"

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Jan 30, 1979
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