ByAdrienne Olszewska

True colours shining through

After all the epic endurance escapades last weekend, you’d think our members would be taking it easy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Business as usual from the tangerine army! Competing, winning and cheering each other on as always! The future’s bright.

Vernons 5k – 28 April

Otherwise known as the Welcome Inn Tuesday night series. Just one member at this event, Tony Pilling who finished in 53rd place with a time of 23:25.

Full Results

Vera Hirst 5k Cowm Race – 29 April

Irene Roche reports;

A few Clayton members ran at Whitworth, Cowme Res 5k. Andy O’Sullivan has a few of these mid-weekers going and raising good amounts of money for charity. Around 35 to 40 runners took part after a slightly delayed start due to late competitors arriving after traffic problems. But the delayed start was welcome as this was when the sun shone through after a dark cloud threatened to dampen our spirits! Laura Hesketh achieved First Lady and lots of other Clayton winning prizes/age categories. Totally enjoyable midweek event.

Awaiting Results

Cake Race – 2 May

An interesting moorland course with as much cake as you like to eat at the end. Who could ask for more? The course takes in open moorland scenery, industrial heritage, and Pennine farmland all in a hour or so. It is mainly on flagged paths, tracks and trails with the challenge of going over the Pennines and back.

Nerina Gill at the Cake Race. Photo by the Woodentops

The first mile or so is up hill onto the moors, which is very runnable, we call the path boat lane, since it was build to take the horses from the canal barges over the hills. Once up on the Moors you take the flagged path to Brun Cough Reservoir. The course is fast at this point, although care is needed as the flagstones can be slippy. The route splits the reservoirs at Wessenden Head and turns down toward Marsden where you can run fast down towards Marsden. The hardest part is yet to come as runners meet a long flight of stone steps that sweeps them down the side of the dam only to return them up a similar flight on the other side! Save a bit of energy for the climb back up onto the Moors, against the prevailing wind, you will be rewarded with stunning views across Marsden Moor.

The track brings runners back to the top of Boat lane and a good long run into the finish where cakes and tea await all finishers. All Runners are invited to bring a cake which will be entered into the Cake contest. Prizes for best tasting and best decoration. This is a tough race and you’ll really feel like you’ve earned the cake afterwards.

Three Clayton Ladies took part, Vicky Heys, Angela Shian and Nerina Gill. Interestingly, Nerina has just entered the VLM ballot for next year… I do hope it wasn’t because of all the cake! Well done ladies!

Awaiting full results

Pendle Cloughs – 2 May

Just 30 hardy fell runners finished this tough, local race organised by Barlick Fell Runners. Course record holder Tom Brunt returned for a third time to take on this race. The conditions on the top of Pendle were cold, wet and very windy and were not ideal for record breaking times. As it turned out, Tom had a comfortable win over Martin Hurst from Pudsey & Bramley who was closely followed home in third place by Max Wainwright from Helsby RC.

Clayton Harriers on the Pendle Cloughs Fell Race. Photo by Andy Holden

Four Clayton Harriers took part, Pete Booth, Andrew Priory, Ralph Baines, and David Naylor.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
10	Pete Booth	MV60	02:40:30
11	Andrew Priory	MV40	02:40:50
12	Ralph Baines	MV40	02:42:34
27	David Naughton	MV50	03:34:11

Full Results

Great Hameldon Hill Race – 3 May

Despite a rather grim start to the day, 27 juniors and 57 senior members took part in the first of the Burnley and Pendle Grand Prix Series, with a fair few of both adults and children running in their first ever fell race. The weather was kind to us and things cleared up nicely for the first race of the day. The juniors were out in force with many of them cheering and running alongside their siblings and team mates. They also formed an enthusiastic and exuberant cheer squad as they watched the seniors coming in.

Under 8s Race

15 children took part in the Under 8s running a fast and furious circuit of the Peel Park school playing field incorporating a bit of a hill at the rear just to add a little sting in the tail ( also added to the end of the longer races just to add a little spice!).

Isaac Smith, proud winner of the U-8s race and first timer for Clayton Harriers. Photo by Lee Smith

We had some fantastic runs from our juniors with first and third positions for Isaac Smith and Joshua McKay. A Masie Howarth and Jessica Bradley were are two girls in the race and both of them had great runs. Very well done!

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time
1	Isaac Smith	M7	(1/5)	00:01:30
3	Joshua McKay	M7	(3/5)	00:01:34
8	Maisie Howarth	F7	(3/5)	00:01:46
12	Jessica Bradley	F7	(5/5)	00:01:58

Under 10s Race

22 children took part in the next age group race with two laps of the playing field to undertake. Dexta Thompson took the lead and held onto it with great great and determination, managing to save a bit extra for a sprint to the finish to secure his win.

Dexta Thompson storming to the finish and first place in the U-10s Race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Imogen Ferguson was our first Clayton girl in the race and second girl overall. Another great set of runs from our juniors.

Imogen Ferguson, first Clayton girl in the U-10s Race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	M9	(1/7)	00:02:53
3	Nathan Kewin	M9	(1/2)	00:03:07
5	Joe Czapowski	M9	(3/7)	00:03:11
6	Finley Stubbs	M8	(2/6)	00:03:12
11	Jenson Bentham	M8	(4/6)	00:03:18
13	Imogen Ferguson	F9	(2/5)	00:03:24
15	Alexander Thompson	M9	(5/7)	00:03:31
18	Matthew Armstrong	M8	(6/6)	00:03:50
19	Rachel Stevenson	F8	(1/2)	00:04:05
22	Milly McCabe	F8	(2/2)	00:04:30

Under 16s Race

On the start line of the U-16 Race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

This is a tough race for the under 16 group, leaving the playing fields and heading out and up the Coppice Hill that overlooks the school. Jackson Mckay ran a superb race finishing comfortably ahead of the rest of the pack. 26 runners took part.

Jackson McKay winner of the U16 race. Photo by David Belshaw

Ella Dorrington was our first girl finisher, just passing team mate Millie Stubbs at the end to secure 8th place overall and first girl. Hot on her heels, Millie finished in 9th place and second girl.

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time
1	Jackson L. McKay	M11	(1/9)	00:11:23
8	Ella Dorrington	F10	(1/4)	00:13:09
9	Millie Stubbs	F12	(1/3)	00:13:13
10	William M. Nicholls	M10	(2/2)	00:13:13
11	Adam Stevenson	M11	(4/9)	00:13:17
12	Lennon Jackson	M11	(5/9)	00:13:24
17	Liberty Thompson	F12	(2/3)	00:14:07
18	Sophie Ashworth	F11	(3/4)	00:14:08
19	Harry Mason	M12	(2/2)	00:14:53
20	Natasha Olszewska	F12	(3/3)	00:15:50
21	Keira Stevenson	F10	(2/4)	00:16:23
22	Heidi Kewin	F11	(4/4)	00:16:42
25	Bronia Olszewska	F10	(3/4)	00:20:06

Senior Race

An impressive turnout of 57 Clayton Harriers in this race; the first race of the Burnley and Pendle Grand Prix Series. Christopher Holdsworth was our first Clayton man finishing in 2nd place and Claire Vincent was our first Clayton Lady finishing in 72nd place and 4th lady in the race. Jordan McDonald ran very well finishing in 4th place overall and first Male Junior. Irene Roche was 1st L55 and Karin Goss was 1st L65.

Report by Christopher Holdsworth

Chris Holdsworth and Richard Burney battling it out at the Great Hameldon Hill Race. Photo by Neil Broadhurst

I’d hoped for a weekend off from racing after the Three Peaks, but couldn’t resist competing at one of the best races in the P&B calendar. With the Peaks still in my legs, and a full week of comfort eating, I decided to ease myself into the race and ran with the Liverpool runner, Richard Burney for the majority of the way up Hameldon Hill. I held back until the summit, hoping to pull away on the way back down… As it turns out, Richard is a 15 minute 5K runner. I ended the race in 2nd place with a time of 38:45 – almost 2 minutes quicker than last years time. So very happy with the result! We had a great turn out, and had some great performances from the younger members in Jordan McDonald, and some impressive junior displays too. A top event to kick of the Summer racing calendar!

Report by Claire Vincent

Claire Vincent – 1st Clayton Lady at the Great Hameldon Hill Race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

After suffering from a stress fracture since before Christmas, I’ve just started to get back into running in the past month or so. I know the Hameldon route well so felt ok and reached the summit with a lady from Trawden in sight. On the descent however she pulled away and I was over taken by a lady from Accrington road runners. I thought I might have been able to catch them but I’m not too good on the downhill so they stayed out of reach! I also finished 2 minutes quicker than last year and enjoyed being cheered on by a group of Clayton juniors at the end! Look forward to more races this summer and being part of the relay team for my first time in the Calderdale Way.

Our Ladies ‘A’ team were 2nd and our Mens ‘A’ Team were 1st. Well done everyone.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
2	Chris. Holdsworth	M	(002/042)	00:38:45
4	Jordan McDonald	MJ	(001/005)	00:42:45
6	Andrew Stubbs	M45	(001/028)	00:43:21
8	Russ Clarke	M	(006/042)	00:44:02
14	Kevin Davies	M50	(003/023)	00:45:21
15	Richard Stevenson	M	(008/042)	00:45:26
16	Carl Helliwell	M	(009/042)	00:45:46
17	Matthew Duckworth	M	(010/042)	00:45:51
18	Andrew Orr	M40	(003/021)	00:45:53
25	Michael J. O’Donnell	M40	(006/021)	00:46:32
26	Jonathan Pye	M	(012/042)	00:46:50
29	Alan Dorrington	M45	(003/028)	00:47:24
35	Richard Briscoe	M	(015/042)	00:48:07
40	Chris Funnell	M45	(006/028)	00:48:40
42	Andrew McFarlane	M45	(007/028)	00:48:54
43	John Roche	M55	(003/014)	00:48:58
45	Alex Braysford	M40	(008/021)	00:49:12
46	Jon Hanson	M	(017/042)	00:49:22
59	John Wilcock	M50	(011/023)	00:50:20
60	Jeffrey Pickup	M60	(003/012)	00:50:25
62	Andy Bradley	M45	(010/028)	00:50:34
63	Nick Roscoe	M45	(011/028)	00:50:53
72	Claire Vincent	F	(003/010)	00:51:55
76	Gary Balmer	M45	(013/028)	00:52:27
81	Stephen Ainsworth	M55	(006/014)	00:53:10
83	Adam Shaw	M	(026/042)	00:53:27
86	Martin Brady	M50	(014/023)	00:53:56
90	Andy Quinn	M40	(015/021)	00:54:37
91	Richard Bellaries	M60	(005/012)	00:54:37
94	Geoff Smith	M40	(016/021)	00:55:00
96	Andrew M. Dugdale	M50	(016/023)	00:55:12
101	Stephen Breakell	M60	(006/012)	00:55:35
103	Andrew J. Webster	M45	(018/028)	00:55:47
104	Rick Moore	M50	(018/023)	00:55:58
105	Stephen White	M60	(007/012)	00:56:10
108	Stuart Proctor	M	(029/042)	00:56:18
112	Paul Wale	M45	(019/028)	00:57:05
114	Irene Roche	F55	(001/004)	00:57:08
121	Stephen Fish	M60	(008/012)	00:58:18
127	Helen Burnett	F40	(005/007)	00:58:49
130	Martin Griffin	M50	(019/023)	00:59:27
131	Colin Woolford	M	(036/042)	00:59:57
135	Dawn Terry	F50	(002/005)	01:00:38
136	Robin Nicholson	M45	(024/028)	01:01:23
143	Joanne Bennett	F45	(003/006)	01:02:56
149	Jean Knightley	F55	(002/004)	01:03:53
151	Kath Brady	F50	(004/005)	01:04:34
152	Nichola Horsfall	F55	(003/004)	01:04:55
157	Martin O’Rourke	M50	(021/023)	01:05:46
161	Geoff Laycock	M60	(010/012)	01:06:42
165	Sarah Angelone	F	(007/010)	01:08:01
167	Leanne Cottam	F	(008/010)	01:08:26
168	Ron Chappell	M65	(002/003)	01:08:39
169	Karin Goss	F65	(001/001)	01:08:44
175	Michelle Butschok	F40	(007/007)	01:15:01
180	Stuart Barker	M45	(028/028)	01:21:35
181	Phillip Thornber	M60	(012/012)	01:22:34

Full Results

Coniston Fell Racer – 3 May

Report by Peter Browning

Coniston Fell Race – a return to wintery conditions. Photo by Coniston Fell Runners

Five Clayton Harriers made the journey north to the southern Lakes for the annual Coniston Fell Race, the first of the truly classic Lakeland races. The race is traditionally held under blue skies and lovely spring sunshine, but not this year. We were well and truly back in winter conditions, with snow falling on the tops, high winds and poor visibility. Following recent comments from some quarters, if ever there was a reminder of the need to carry full kit in all fell races as outlined by the FRA, this was it. Former top ten Coniston finisher Tim Edward led the Clayton contingent home, followed by Peter Browning, Andrew Firth, Mark Taylor and Peter Dugdale. Full results have still not been published, but finishing safely was the simple aim of most competitors.

Awaiting Results

North West Junior Traithlon Series 2015 – Warrington – 3 May

Ellie and Grace Root competing in the North West Junior Triathlon Series.

Congratulations to the Root sisters Ellie and Grace who both took part in the Northwich Aquathlon, Grace in the T1 and Ellie in the T3, they are now looking forward to the start of the triathlons later this month.

Also Ellie has been awarded a Talented Athlete Grant from Pendle Leisure Trust, to help with triathlon training. Another member of Clayton Juniors being recognised for their commitment to sport and well deserved!

Well done girls, flying the tangerine flag for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers and a credit to our junior coaching team.

Bluebell Trail 10k – 3 May

A scenic one lap race in and around woodland, following the River Yarrow, starting and finishing in the Yarrow Country Park, Chorley. This course will take in the crossing of the River Yarrow.

Bryan Searby and Steve Biscombe took part in this trail race.Bryan described the course as full of lovely scenery. We ran through the bluebells and had great fun in the river. Hilly and muddy.

No results as yet.

Coiners Junior Fell Races – 4 May

A group of our juniors competed in the FRA English championship races organised by Calder Valley Fell Runners. Liberty and Dexta Thompson, Jackson McKay and Joshua McKay and Briony Holt.

Clayton Juniors at the Coiners ( English Junior Fell Championships). Photo by Nicola Thompson

Tina Holt reported; ” What a fab day today at Coiners. Mytholmroyd, for the 4th FRA race of the season. The Clayton Le Moors Harriers orange army were out in force once again! Not completely sure on results as yet, but they all gave 100% . Well done juniors. Dexta ran halfway round with only one shoe, and Sophie ran down the hillshouting “I’m gonna fall!” but had an amazing upright finish. Curtis didn’t run after yesterdays track meet in Preston but Briony did and secured another 1st position. Well done everyone!

In fact, Briony won her fourth championship race in a row making her the 2015 English FRA champion with two races still to go to further consolidate her victory. Congratulations to a brilliant runner and absolute credit to our club!

Full Results

Coiners Senior Fell Races – 4 May

Well done to Jacob Boyle and Mark Aspinall who took part in the ‘short’ race. the Coiners is described by the organisers as a fast tour of Coiner’s country on paths, tracks and moorland, taking in Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor. The route offers spectacular views of Cragg Vale and passes by the old coiners cottages of Bell House and Keelam.

9 Jacob Boyle MU23 0:54:09

10 Mark Aspinall M55 0:54:22

Full Results

parkrun roundup

It was the 150th run at Burnley, our unofficial club parkrun, and both seniors and juniors were out in force, many of them warming up for other events over the weekend. King of the parkrun, Mr Jonathan Pye, was spotted taking to the fells the following day at the Great Hameldon Hill Race. Rumours that he presented a bemused race official with a carefully laminated barcode at the finish line are greatly exaggerated! It was a paced event so lots of PBs and it was also great to see Danny Collinge & Jonathon Pye giving Clayton Juniors one to one coaching to help them improve!

Jonathon Pye pacing some of the juniors at the 150th Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

All of the people who had competed in Marathons, 3 Peaks or Fellsman events were called out for a round of applause in a fairly understated 150th celebration event.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 267 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
2	Jacob BOYLE	17:34	SM18-19	New PB!
4	Mark ASPINALL	18:22	VM55-59
7	Laura HESKETH	19:48	SW30-34
11	Dexta THOMPSON	20:31	JM10	New PB!
12	Dave MOTLEY	20:32	SM30-34
13	Nick ROSCOE	20:33	VM45-49
25	Simon WILSHAW	21:42	JM15-17
28	John WILCOCK	21:57	VM50-54
30	Ryan Andrew CLARKE	22:03	JM15-17
33	Alan CLARKSON	22:10	VM55-59
34	Lennon JACKSON	22:25	JM11-14
41	Sophie ASHWORTH	22:57	JW11-14
42	Jonathan PYE	23:08	SM25-29
58	Daniel BRADLEY	24:11	JM11-14	New PB!
79	Robert HIRST	25:41	VM60-64
93	Andrew WEBSTER	26:01	VM45-49
94	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	26:08	JW11-14
95	Paul Laurence WALSH	26:20	VM60-64	New PB!
105	Ron CHAPPELL	27:04	VM65-69
113	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	27:20	SW25-29
114	Jackie KERSHAW	27:32	VW40-44
153	Richard LAWSON	28:58	VM70-74
164	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	29:16	VW45-49
184	Marion WILKINSON	30:25	VW70-74
193	Nicola KAY	31:30	SW30-34
201	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	32:00	JW10	New PB!
237	Valerie LAWSON	36:43	VW70-74	New PB!
247	Milly MACCABE	40:39	JW10

Pendle parkrun – A total of 71 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
5	John HARTLEY	20:48	VM55-59
15	Martin BRADY	23:22	VM50-54	New PB!
17	Stephen WHITE	23:56	VM60-64
28	Dawn TERRY	25:35	VW50-54
52	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	31:06	VW65-69
62	Christine LEATHLEY	33:04	VW65-69
65	Susan ALLEN	34:06	VW55-59	New PB!

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 164 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
105	Eileen JONES	29:02	VW60-64	New PB!

Heaton parkrun – A total of 581 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
80	Bryan SEARBY	22:36	VM40-44	New PB!

Skipton parkrun – A total of 164 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
6	Paul BRANNON	19:00	VM55-59	First Timer!

St Albans parkrun – A total of 361 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
119	George THOMPSON	23:21	VM65-69	New PB!
129	Katy THOMPSON	23:37	VW60-64

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 451 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
4	Jonny MCKENNA	16:46	SM25-29

Coming up

For all club members taking part in the British Masters Road Relay Championships on 16th May, coach arrangements are as follows;

Coach travel £5 per head.

Depart Seedhill 6.45am
Network 65 at 7.00am
Dunkenhalgh at 7.15am

Also coming up on the same weekend, the Calderdale Relays. Make sure you have reccied, or plan to reccy, your leg of the race soon as it’s only a couple of weeks away.

ByPeter Booth

May Newsletter

In the latest edition of the Harrier a ‘hypochondriac fell runner’ reports on his day out at the Haworth Hobble. there are details of how members can help with the club’s staging of the British Fell & Hill Running Relays at Barley in October, as well as all the usual features, fixtures and results. May Newsletter 2015

ByJim Hickie

The storm!

As always achievements galore this weekend! The cold, rain and snow on Saturday didn’t deter our members from a massive turnout on a busy weekend.

Three Peaks Fell Race

Our first placed finisher, Christopher Holdsworth, in 37th reported on his debut at the Three Peaks:

‘It’s not quite easy to put the 3 Peaks experience into words, which is possibly the best way to describe it..

Although I paced myself up Pen Y Ghent, I felt strong up until Ribblehead. Whernside was tough, but the descent destroyed my legs and turned the bones in my feet to rubble. From 15th at the top of Whernside, I fell to 37th coming off the top of Ingleborough where I had no strength in my legs. All the experienced runners tried to coach me through the pain, and all the spectators helped me round with Jelly Babies and water to a 3:24:21 finish.

I didn’t quite meet the targets I set, but I’m very pleased with my first attempt at the 3 Peaks. Will be back with a more experienced head, more distance in the legs and comfier shoes next year.’

The unmissable Breton Holdsworth at the Three Peaks

Kieran Carr broke the M70 course record with a time of 4:44:18; Katy Thompson completed her 21st Three Peaks; and despite a fall in the lane up Pen-y-Ghent and a full length dive in the river President Dave Scott still managed to complete his 48th Three Peaks. A tremendous achievement by all 23 of our members who completed this Club Championship race in very testing conditions.

Pos	Name	Category	Time
37	Christopher Holdsworth	MU25	03:24:21
71	Breton Holdsworth	MV40	03:35:18
106	David Bagot	MU25	03:42:25
109	Lee Smith	M	03:42:39
140	Andrew Orr	MV40	03:50:42
174	Neil Hardiman	MV40	03:55:38
194	Ryan Wilkinson	M	03:57:57
214	Jean Brown	FV40	04:01:44
338	Brian Horrocks	MV50	04:20:08
364	Richard Briscoe	M	04:23:06
378	Alex Braysford	MV40	04:24:39
400	Ivan Whigham	MV50	04:28:00
496	David Horrocks	MV50	04:40:55
505	Dominic Carr	MV40	04:42:39
507	Vicky Heys	FV40	04:43:22
516	Kieran Carr	MV70	04:44:18
539	Martin Brady	MV50	04:48:26
561	Wendy Dodds	FV60	04:52:06
599	Nigel Hodson	MV40	04:57:46
612	Chris Funnell	MV40	05:00:00
623	Katy Thompson	FV60	05:03:06
699	David Scott	MV70	05:45:50
701	Garry Wilkinson	MV50	05:56:02

Three Peaks full results.

London Marathon

On Sunday, the weather was rather better as all those long miles of training were put to the test at the London Marathon. First home was Paul Thompson in an excellent 2:43:43. A fantastic achievement for all nine of our members who completed London!

Lynsey Birtwistle smiling at the London Marathon

Pos	Name	Category	Time
425	Paul Thompson	M40-44	02:43:43
3295	Alex Cran	M40-44	03:12:36
3551	Michael Hogan	M45-49	03:14:10
5539	Stephen Whittaker	M50-54	03:27:01
9595	Alan Clarkson	M55-59	03:45:34
14282	Marion Dixon	W45-49	04:01:02
16421	Lynsey Birtwistle	W18-39	04:09:59
16774	Tanya Bunkham	W18-39	04:11:25
26789	Nicola Kay	W18-39	05:06:33

London Marathon full results.

Burnley Schools U10s Cross Country

Several of our Junior members competed in the Burnley Schools Cross Country last week. Dexter Thompson won the boys’ race, with Josh McKay also competing. In the girls’ race, Kady Thompson was 17th and Milly McCabe was 66th. Well done everyone!

Dexter Thompson, winner of the U10 Boys Burnley Schools XC

The Fellsman

The usual editor of this roundup, our Media Manager Adrienne Olszewska, reports on her weekend – When the going gets tough…

‘The Fellsman is a high level traverse covering more than 60 miles over very hard rugged moorland. The event climbs over 11,000 feet in its path from Ingleton to Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales. Most of the route is over privately owned land, the use of which is secured by the organisers for the weekend only. This being the case, the route does not follow well defined footpaths, so the entrants’ navigational skills with a map and compass are tested as well as their physical fitness. Because of this, only fit and experienced walkers or runners should enter.

Five Clayton Harriers took part in this epic and gruelling event; Martin Terry, Simon Halliday, Andy Armstrong, Nicholas Olszewski and Adrienne Olszewska. After a period of dry and warm weather any expectations of an “easy” run went out the window when the forecast was for sleet with snow on the hilltops and sub zero temperatures, and, we were all advised to ensure our mandatory kit was going to be warm enough. In fact, quite a number of competitors were retired because of the weather. There was heavy rain, hail, snow and the temperature fell to around minus five on the tops overnight. It was harsh. The terrain is rugged and you are really put through your paces traversing the unremitting bogginess of the moorlands. It is a seriously tough event.

Adrienne Olszewska at The Fellsman

Nicholas and Adrienne were taking part for the first time. Nick was aiming to complete the course on the same day and Adrienne was aiming for around 24 hours. Both of us just missed our targets as the weather gave us a battering and the bogs were the stuff of nightmares! Having said that, the mind is a funny thing and mere hours later, despite hating the event for much of the time you are doing it, you find yourself thinking about how you can do things better or differently next time! Simon Halliday and Martin Terry completed in around 14 hours, Andy Armstrong in 14 hours 50, Nick in 15 hours 54, and Adrienne 24.5 hours.’

Fellsman full results

Bolton One Mile Fun Run

Team Thompson were out in force at this event held with the Bolton 10K, with Dexter taking third place!

Pos	Name	Age	Time
3	Dexta THONPSON	9	6:03
24	Kady THOMPSON	8	8:00
26	Felix THOMPSON	5	8:02
28	Jack MCGUIRE	59	8:14

Bolton 10K

A very happy Jake Watson reported: ‘Successful day at Bolton 10K. First time I’ve ever made a profit from entering a race and first ever trophy! 8th out of 677 and got £25 Sweatshop voucher. Shaved 4 mins off last year’s time too.’ Well done to all our six members who completed the Bolton 10K.

Jacob Watson with his winnings from the Bolton 10K

Pos	Name	Cat	Gun time	Chip time
8	JAKE WATSON	MS	37:35	37:34
65	GEORGE PIER	MJ	43:19	43:18
95	RYAN CLARKE	MJ	44:58	44:31
150	JASON PIER	M45	47:50	47:24
279	ALICE PIER	FJ	53:17	52:50
465	ELOUISE PEMBERTON	FS	60:55	60:35

Bolton 10K full results.

Blackpool Marathon & Half Marathon

Sarah Angelone successfully completed the marathon in 3:44:32 and commented ‘I am over the moon with my marathon effort today…..rough time of 3 hrs 44/45 in hot and windy conditions. A massive thanks to everyone who came to support me…..your cheers kept me going xxx.’ And Leanne Cottam completed the Half Marathon in 1:55:46. Well done both of you!

Sarah Angelone Blackpool Marathon

Blackpool Marathon & Half Marathon full results.

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – 233 runners took part

We turned out in force as always at Burnley Parkrun. Congratulations to new recruit Danny Collinge who achieved 1st position from Blackburn’s Josh Boyle as well as a PB in his Clayton vest.

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
1	Danny COLLINGE	17:03	SM20-24	New PB!
4	Jonathan PYE	18:31	SM25-29
5	Richard STEVENSON	18:44	VM35-39
10	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:36	SM25-29
17	Simon WILSHAW	21:16	JM15-17	New PB!
18	Andy QUINN	21:19	VM40-44
19	Andrew WEBSTER	21:32	VM45-49
38	Lennon JACKSON	23:28	JM11-14
39	Sophie ASHWORTH	23:29	JW11-14
53	Julia RUSHTON	24:15	VW50-54
55	Daniel BRADLEY	24:23	JM11-14
76	Donna SCOTT	25:17	VW45-49
110	Annabel WILCOCK	26:55	JW11-14
121	Stuart BARKER	27:37	VM45-49
130	Heidi KEWIN	28:11	JW11-14
132	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	28:14	SW25-29
193	Judith CAREY	33:30	VW35-39
225	Milly MACCABE	40:12	JW10

Dewsbury parkrun – 88 runners took part

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
83	Robin PRICE	38:29	VM70-74

Cuerden Valley Parkrun – 166 runners took part

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
47	Bryan SEARBY	26:03	VM40-44

Keswick Parkrun – 71 runners took part

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
48	Eileen JONES	29:59	VW60-64	New PB!

Pendle Parkrun – 49 runners took part

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	20:31	VM55-59
4	Paul BRANNON	20:39	VM55-59
13	Pete BOOTH	22:29	VM60-64
18	Barry MITCHELL	24:14	VM65-69
28	Robert HIRST	27:10	VM60-64	New PB!
33	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	31:52	VW65-69
39	Christine LEATHLEY	34:17	VW65-69

ByAdrienne Olszewska

The calm before the storm

On the countdown to a few biggies; London Marathon, Yorkshire Three Peaks, the Fellsman and no doubt many more, you’d expect a quiet kind of week in the run up wouldn’t you? Absolutely not! Team Clayton is at large, in all terrains, scoring PBs, winning events and picking up awards. Wouldn’t expect anything else!

Mid Lancashire Cross Country League Presentation – 17 April

It was a very good night for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers and a very well organised evening for all in attendance.

Team Awards – Gold for the Vet 60 Men’s team, Silver awards for Senior Men in Division 2 and the Vet 50 Men’s team, and Bronze awards for the U-13 Girls and the Vet 45 Women’s teams.

U-13 Girls with their Bronze medals at the Mid Lancs Cross Country Presentation Evening

Individual Awards – Silver awards for Briony Holt (U13 Girl), Jordan McDonald (U17 Men) Kevin Davies (VM50), Irene Roche (VF55), David Scott (VM70), and Bronze awards for George Pier (U20 Men), Peter Booth (VM60), Richard Lawson (VM70)

Irene Roche with her silver FV55 award at the Mid Lancs Cross County Presentation Evening

If you weren’t at the presentation, and you won a senior award or team award, contact John Roche to arrange collection of your trophy/medal.

The Mike McGee Memorial Cowm Reservoir 5K – 15 April

Andems Runners assisted by Rochdale Harriers stage this 5K race around the scenic Cowm Reservoir, in memory of Mike MGee who passed away in 2012. All proceeds go to Bowel Cancer UK.

Clayton Ladies out in force at Cowm Reservoir Memorial Race

Fourteen club members turned out for this race. Laura Hesketh ran up a storm finishing in 19 minutes and taking the first female position. Team Roche cleaned up the V55 category with first category finishes for John and Irene. Some great performances all who ran and plenty of PBs.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Laura Hesketh	F (1^st Female)	19:00
16	John Roche	VM55 (1^st)	19:11
45	Irene Roche	VF55 (1^st)	22:09
49	Sarah Angelone	F	22:22
61	Richard Lawson	VM70	24:00
62	Rachel Todd	VF40	24:01
66	Leanne Cottam	F	24:41
69	M Moore	JM	25:17
77	Robert Hirst	VM60	25:55
84	Karen Clarkin	VF40	27:17
87	J Lee	M	28:44
88	Anita Jones	VF55	28:50
95	Judith Carey	VF35	33:28
98	Val Lawson	VF70	35:46

West Nab – 18 April

Report by Andrew Holt

The third FRA English junior championships race took place across the M62 in Meltham. As usual it was well organised and well attended. The course is similar to the FRA route at Pendle, with an uphill start, longish flat straight and a sharp ramp upwards into the moors. The weather was sunny, warm and hard underfoot with the only mud to be found in the occasional bog and small river crossing. Unusually for a fell race a good percentage of this course is singletrack making overtaking difficult.

Clayton juniors were represented by three runners, Dexta and Liberty Thompson, running only their second FRA fell race, and Briony Holt. Dexta was first away, pacing himself well along the single track and overtaking where and when he could. Finishing we think (photo counting) an amazing fourth. (he was nearly half way back at the start!)

Dexta Thompson in the U8 & U10 Race at Wet Nab. Photo by Woodentops

Briony and Liberty ran next, climbing further up and around the farm. Liberty was rightly cautious about starting too quickly and started towards the rear of the group. Liberty held a steady position around the course, even gaining ground on more experienced athletes. Obviously feeling tired at the end, Liberty finished strongly in approx 25th position, (counted via photos on Woodentops) in a competitive field on a difficult course.

Liberty Thompson in the U14 Race at West Nab. Photo by the Woodentops

This was Briony’s second attempt at West Nab, but first at the longer u14 route. After the usual dash out of the field Briony was placed 5th or 6th the, but gained ground and led from from the first downhill stretch, and had a healthy lead at the half way point. A strong challenge from two athletes including last years champion, provided an excellent finish, with Briony narrowly claiming a victory via a sprint in the starting field.

Briony Holt in the U14 Race at West Nab. Photo by Woodentops

Briony has only to finish one of three races to be joint english champion,and she’s won three out of three so far.

Well done Dexta, Liberty and Briony!

Awaiting results

Lakeland Trails Hawkshead – 18 April

Starting and finishing at Hawkshead, the 17km Hawkshead Trail Race, 17km Hawkshead Trail Challenge and 10km Hawkshead Trail Run follow circuits along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding peaks of the Coniston Hills, the Langdales and most of the Lakeland fells. All of the routes take in the infamous, mile long, near vertical, killer climb of the “Coffin Trail”! Underfoot conditions are generally good, particularly for those used to off-road running.

Clayton Lady, Sophie McIntosh tackled the 10k. She described it as a tough one with an extra 1.7km (making it 11.7km), not to mention the 1 mile vertical climb called ‘the coffin trail’. However, the scenery was beautiful and she really enjoyed it.

Sophie McIntosh at the Lakeland Trail races. Suitably tangerine t-shirts for completers as well!

Christopher and Breton Holdsworth tool part in the 17km race finishing in 2nd and 4th place respectively.

Chris Holdsworth and Breton Holdsworth who were 2nd and 4th at the Lakeland Trail 17km Race

Full Results

Podium 5k – 18 April

The sun shone but a cold easterly wind hit the runners on each of the 5 laps in the April version of the PODIUM 5K at Barrowford, Lancashire. Three Clayton men took part in the B race.

Report by Richard Stevenson

After missing out on a sub-18 for 5k at Hollingworth Lake 2 weeks ago, I thought I’d give the Podium 5k a go. I’d heard it was a very flat and fast course. We got there early to watch the A race; boy these guys are impressively fast! Then straight after was the B race with a few from the first race kindly helping out as pacers for us. My tactic was to try and stay just in front of the 18 minute pacer which I just about managed then it was down to an eyeball out sprint for the line. Oh yes 17:49! A new PB and my first sub-18 minute 5k. Well done to the fellow Clayton runners there John and Andy. I know Andy was very pleased with his time.

Richard Stevenson heading for the finish at the Podium 5k. Photo by Jamie McIlvenny

Report from Andy Bradley

Podium 5k perfect for PBs! No pacer for someone hoping to beat 20 mins, not sure some of the a race guys could go that slow!! Asked a couple of lads what they were aiming for and tried to hang on to them, just managed it! Enjoyed the encouragement from the Trawden and clayton attendees, always a help in the last lap when your legs feel like lead. will hope its less windy time as I think I can go (a little bit) faster. £4 well spent and loved watching the a race, some proper runners there!

Andy Bradley at the Podium 5k. Photo by James McIlvenny

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Richard Stevenson	M	17:49
12	John Hartley	MV55	18:48
16	Andy Bradley	MV45	19:53

Full Results

Y Moelwyn Fell Race – 18 April

Race report from Paul Shackleton

A bakers dozen of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers were at the first British Fell Championships race of the year at Blaenau Ffestiniog on Saturday for the Ras Y Moelwyn race; 16.9k (10 miles) with 850 metres of ascent. Under a cloudless sky we went off down the road from the town centre and climbed up through the old quarries to Moelwyn Mawr at 770 metres. After a steep descent, we then climbed Moelwyn Bach, down a rocky and boggy descent to the Llyn Stwlan dam where the locals offered us jelly babies and flapjacks and then climbed again to Moel Yr Hydd. A fast descent and a run back through the quarry tracks and we were at the finish. The race is a classic! Finley Wild won the men’s race with Rob Hope second and Jasmine Parris was the first lady. Clayton men were led home by Neil Hardiman and fist Clayton lady was Jean Brown. 362 runners took part in the race.

Garry Wilkinson and Paul Shackleton at the Y Moelwyn race. Paul did not run the race barefoot!

Pos	Name	category	time
108	Neil HARDIMAN	Male V40	01:34:09
123	Garry WILKINSON	Male V50	01:36:38
208	Paul SHACKLETON	Male V50	01:47:33
213	Jean BROWN	Female V40	01:48:05
216	Jon SHARPLES	Male V60	01:49:33
242	Peter BROWNING	Male V50	01:51:55
293	Mark NUTTER	Male V50	02:04:05
297	Mark TAYLOR	Male Senior	02:04:47
298	Wendy DODDS	Female V60	02:05:01
299	Andrew Mark DUGDALE	Male V50	02:05:10
338	Peter DUGDALE	Male V50	02:14:52
341	Barbara SAVAGE	Female V50	02:16:29
351	Nichola HORSFALL	Female V50	02:22:02

Full Results

Great Langdale St. Georges Day 10k – 18 April

Graham Kissack was our sole representative at this 10k out and back road run along the beautiful Great Langdale Valley. The Great Langdale St Georges Day Run is a 10k run held in April each year. The course is an undulating route, along the Great Langdale Road. Starting at the New Dungeon Ghyl, running to The Langdale Estate in Elterwater and returning to the New Dungeon Ghyl.

Full Results

Asics Greater Manchester Marathon – 19 April

Congratulations to the dynamic duo of Clayton runners that took part in the Greater Manchester Marathon. Nick Roscoe was first Harrier over the finish with a time of 03:17:13, followed by Stephen Biscombe in 03:51:17. Well done guys.

Nick Roscoe at the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon. Photo by Garry Wilkinson

Stephen Biscomb said, “I found it very tough over the last five miles, my pace dropped off considerably. However, I have ticked the marathon done box. 4 months of thinking about this race is over.”

Full Results

Cheshire 10k – 18 April

The Cheshire 10k offers one of the fastest 10k road racing courses in the North of England. Racing around the flat and rural roads of Antrobus with full road closures, this Run Britain/UKA licensed, officially measured 10k road race offers the perfect opportunity for runners of all abilities to get a chip timed personal best.

A couple of our members ran in this event, Paul Hesketh and Richard John. Well done!

Pos	Name	category	time
66	Paul Hesketh	V50	37:16
250	Richard John	Sen M	44:34

Full Results

Great Welsh Mountain Marathon – 19 April

Well done to Nerina Gill who competed in this event. She beat her personal best by 15 minutes to finish a few seconds over the 4 hour mark. Congratulations.

Awaiting Results

Clitheroe Triathlon – 19 April

Clitheroe Triathlon consists of a 400m pool swim. a 30k road cycle and an 8k trail run around some of the most beautiful and challenging place in the Ribble Valley with rolling country lanes, sneaky challenging climbs and views to die for.

Very well done to Claire Vincent and Martin O’Rourke who both took part in the Clitheroe Triathlon organised by Epic Events

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Clayton Men dominating the Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Well we’ve had an outbreak of PBs this week from lots of our runners from the youngest juniors to the most senior veterans, but particularly for lots of our juniors at Burnley! On a sunny and cool morning, conditions were ripe for such a crop of great runs. As usual our male runners dominated the top ten at the Burnley parkrun and at the Pendle event as well this week so well done to them.

Burnley parkrun – 275 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
3	Jonathan PYE	17:45	SM25-29
4	Jordan MCDONALD	17:49	JM15-17
5	Jacob WATSON	17:52	SM30-34	New PB!
6	Mark ASPINALL	18:03	VM55-59	New PB!
7	George PIER	18:26	JM15-17	New PB!
11	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:29	SM25-29
16	Alexander TOWNROW	20:09	JM11-14	New PB!
31	Simon WILSHAW	21:34	JM15-17
34	Martin BRADY	21:48	VM50-54
36	Lennon JACKSON	21:53	JM11-14	New PB!
38	Andrew WEBSTER	22:03	VM45-49
54	Bryan SEARBY	23:24	VM40-44	New PB!
60	Sophie ASHWORTH	23:39	JW11-14
63	Ella DORRINGTON-LEVY	23:42	JW10	New PB!
68	Nathan KEWIN	24:00	JM10	New PB!
77	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	24:37	JW11-14
88	Robert HIRST	25:32	VM60-64	New PB!
101	Annabel WILCOCK	25:53	JW11-14
102	John WILCOCK	25:53	VM50-54
121	Paul Laurence WALSH	26:51	VM60-64
122	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	26:52	SW25-29
134	Stuart BARKER	27:15	VM45-49
141	Heidi KEWIN	27:46	JW11-14
168	Karen CLARKIN	29:02	VW40-44
206	Milly MACCABE	31:48	JW10	New PB!
230	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	33:44	JW10	New PB!
231	Judith CAREY	33:46	VW35-39
234	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	33:51	VW45-49
265	Kathleen GARNETT	39:07	VW75-79

Pendle parkrun – 53 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat
2	John HARTLEY	20:24	VM55-59
3	Jon HANSON	20:25	VM35-39
6	Paul BRANNON	21:13	VM55-59
34	Andy QUINN	28:03	VM40-44
47	Christine LEATHLEY	33:54	VW65-69

Dewsbury parkrun – 71 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat
70	Robin PRICE	38:36	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun – 156 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
92	Eileen JONES	29:50	VW60-64	New PB!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

All kinds of everything

From fast and furious 200m at the track to long and steady ultra distances, our club members have been out in all weathers in all kinds of places. There have been personal bests, and the odd personal worst, but as always we are chomping at the bit and raring to take on the next challenge.

Joe Salt Memorial Cowm Reservoir 5k – 8 April

There was an impressive turnout of fourteen Clayton Harriers on this mid week, evening race. Michelle Butschok described the race as; “a lovely race on a flat and fast course, thoroughly enjoyed it, especially running in lovely warm and dry weather too! Bonus was the bag of sweets for every runner!”

Team Clayton at the Cowm 5K

John Roche said, “Well done to all the tangerine ladies and not forgetting cracking runs from Dave Burnett and a PB for Richard Briscoe and the new slimline Martin Brady”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
11	Richard Briscoe	M	18:52
39	Martin Brady	MV50	21:42
45	Irene Roche	FV55 (1^st)	22:16
49	David Burnett	MV50	22:49
52	Sarah Angelone	F	22:53
56	Helen Burnett	FV40	23:20
69	Leanne Cottam	LV35	25:38
73	Yvonne Wickham	LV50	26:10
75	Michelle Butschok	LV40	26:23
77	Julie Toman	LV45 (2^nd)	26:50
79	Karen Clarkin	LV40	27:38
81	Geraldine Varley	LV55 (2^nd)	28:35
82	Anita Jones	LV55	30:20
83	Judith Carey	LV35	34:08

Full Results

Loughrigg Fell Race – 8 April

For many, this early season evening race heralds the start of Summer. A four mile out and back blast from Rothay Park in Ambleside, this race packs a lot into its short length. The fell section is flagged so runners don’t end up heading down to Grasmere in the dark!

The weather was glorious as 188 runners set off on this tough 4 mile race with 3 Clayton runners amongst them; Jean Brown, Stephen Bury and Wendy Dodds.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
112	Jean Brown	F40	00:38:07
150	Stephen Bury	M50	00:43:06
154	Wendy Doddds	F60	00:43:24

Full Results

Coledale Horseshoe – 11 April

Fourteen Clayton Harriers took part in this Fell Race in a field of 249.

Report by Richard Briscoe

Richard Briscoe at the Coldedale Horseshoe Fell Race. Photo by www.granddayoutphotography.co.uk

Just a quick report from the Coledale Horseshoe. I had the weekend off work and Burnley were playing at 5pm, so I decided to do some preparation for the Three Peaks Race in two weeks. I left home at 8am, the weather was terrible with driving rain and I thought to myself I must be insane going up to the lakes. I arrived at Braithwaite where there were strong winds but the sun was out with snow on the Mountains. So the event was shortened because of the snow, and the route was changed slightly. There were quite a few Clayton members running Neil Hardiman, Barb Savage, Jean Brown, David Bagot, myself, Andy Firth, Pete Browning, Mark Nutter, Peter Dugdale and Andrew. Overall it was a very enjoyable day.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
49	Neil Hardiman	MV40	1:24:05
77	David Bagot	M	1:27:54
83	Andrew Priory	MV40	1:29:49
94	Ralph Baines	MV40	1:31:19
106	Richard Briscoe	M	1:33:23
115	Jean Brown	LV40	1:34:25
141	Mark Nutter	MV50	1:38:14
151	Peter Browning	MV50	1:39:35
186	Wendy Dodds	LV60	1:47:33
197	Robert Mitchelll	MV60	1:48:45
201	Barbara Savage	LV50	1:49:18
217	Peter Dugdale	MV50	1:54:33
218	Katy Thompson	LV60	1:54:42
224	Andrew Firth	MV50	1:57:03

Race Photos

Full Results

Calderdale Hike – 11 April

Accomplished ultra runner Andy Armstrong took part in this 37 mile event. It forms part of a series of ultra distance events that make up the Runfurther annual championships. He finished in a time of 7hrs 37 mins.

Awaiting Results

Mid Lancs Track at Blackpool – 11 April

Danny Collinge, George Pier, Alice Pier and Liberty Thompson all took part in the first of the track and field league fixtures representing Burnley AC.

Well done!

Full Results

Wardle Skyline – 11 April

In a strange twist of fate, we had two events overlapping in time and space! Whilst out on the Calderdale Hike, I found myself suddenly in the middle of the Wardle Skyline Fell Race cheering on fellow club members. Bit surreal!

Vicky Heys at the Wardle Skyline

However, back on track. Irene Roche continues to stretch her fell legs and described this event as very runnable with great views particularly so on this day due to the sunshine, although a bit cold and breezy with it. Definitely back next year!

Irene Roche at the Wardle Skyline Fell Race

Other club mates spotted were Vicky Heys, Angela Shian, Kath and Martin Brady, Steve Fish, Robert Hirst and Rick Moore

Martin Brady at the Wardle Skyline Fell Race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
107	Martin Brady	M50	01:02:55
119	Vicky Heys	W40	01:04:41
127	Angela Shian	WSen	01:05:26
129	Irene Roche	W55	01:05:29
139	Rick Moore	M50	01:06:05
163	Stephen Fish	M60	01:11:47
168	Kath Brady	W50	01:12:27
180	Robert Hirst	M60	01:17:41

Full Results

3 Bridges 10K – 12 April

This is described as a flat, fast and scenic route though Lancaster, unsurprisingly, going over 3 bridges

Adam Hamer described this race as: ” a tough one because of the weather but relatively flat. The first 5k wasn’t too bad with the wind behind us but as it was an out and back again type race the gales were in our faces which made tired legs even more tired for the final 5k. Overall the race would have been average-okay but catching the bad weather made it pretty tough.”

Sophie McIntosh added; “Those steps in the middle were a surprise that my legs did not enjoy!”

Adam Hamer and Sophie McIntosh at the 3 Bridges 10k in Lancaster

Well done both of you and well done to super vet Stephen Biscombe who was 2nd V60.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
54	Stephen Biscombe	V60	00:43:08
252	Sophie McIntosh	F	01:04:19
253	Adam Hamer	M	01:04:19

Full Results

Fleetwood 10K – 12 April

Another Clayton Lady flying the tangerine flag was Clare Wilson who competed in the Fleetwood 10K. The Race starts behind the Marine Hall and runs along Fleetwood’s Outer Promenade with great views over Morecambe Bay. Maybe not on this occasion as the weather did not turn out to be anyone’s friend.

Clare Wilson at the Fleetwood 10k

Clare Wilson reported; “I was absolutely soaked to the bone in awful conditions but I think the pelting rain and sheer need to get dry, sped me up and got me a PB of 49.41. 5th lady overall as well apparently!”

Well done Clare

Full Results

Radcliffe 10K – 12 April

Five club members took part in this multi-terrain 10k.

Sarah Angelone said; “A great event with fab marshals throughout. A good race with cobbles, pot holes, big ass stairs, hills and fun galore. A good event.”

Sarah Angelone (L) and Leanne Cottam (R) at the Radcliffe 10k

Leanne Cottam said; “Enjoyed it really. A bit of everything; some killer hills and some killer steps on the second mile. Didn’t expect them at all, ha!. A great off road race. Yes plenty of cobbles & pot holes. But good fun. Plus the rain held off while we ran so a bonus”

Also taking part were Peter Butterworth , Jeffrey Pickup and Julie Toman.

Pos	Name	Cat	TIme
75	Peter Butterworth	M60	00:43:42
97	Jeffrey Pickup	M60	00:44:46
156	Sarah Angelone	F	00:48:20
224	Leanne Cottam	F	00:53:34
271	Julie Toman	F45	00:58:52

Full Results

Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon – 12 April

Boasting a field of over 6000 runners, this popular half marathon takes place in Sheffield. Cancelled last year due to a lack of water for runners, this year’s race started without a hitch.

Tanya Bunkham’s kit ready for the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon

Flying the Clayton-le-Moors Harriers flag at the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon, Tanya Bunkham reported; “Sheffield half marathon done and dusted in 1:56:28. Disappointed in my time, but the first 5 miles were seriously uphill and the wind was brutal. Can’t believe in two weeks’ time I’ll be going twice as far, eeek!”

Well Done Tanya

Full Results

Mynd Mac – 12 April

Jean Brown was running in this fell race which she describes as a lovely 4.5 miles on the Long Mynd – very windy and lots of climbing. She was 3rd Lady overall.

The race rises out of the beautiful Carding Mill Valley, there is a stiff climb up over Stanyeld followed by a good old gallop down a north-easterly spur of Haddon Hill into the delightful Batch Valley, immediately leaving via Long Batch – long by name and nature, and one of the lesser used routes on the Longmynd. An entertaining path (now you see it, now you don’t – but waymarked on the day) crosses a stream several times as it hauls up to a pool and cairn, and a track which runs parallel to the Saxon drove of The Portway.

A few hundred yards further and the turn for home with a lovely, undulating run over Haddon and spectacular views for those with the time and inclination to enjoy them. Just when you thought it was all over, one last climb up to the remarkable Iron Age fort on Bodbury Hill and then along the top of the hill before sweeping down, back into Carding Mill Valley – job done!

Awaiting Results

Parkrun roundup

Apologies if I miss any far flung parkrun tourists this week. The consolidated club feature that finds you all for me is not working at the moment so the results have been gathered manually. I have only checked the parkrun events that are regularly attended by our members.

Leading the way at the Burnley parkrun. Photo by Bryn Barnes

Just having a look through the local event results we had a stonking set of results at the Burnley parkrun. Top ten finishes for four of our male runners, first female finisher, and eight junior runners with new PBs for Sophie Ashworth and Nathan Kewin. New PBs also for senior runners Andrew Webster and John Wilcock who finished a mere second apart – bit of a race was it?

Junior runner, Sophie Ashworth on the way to another PB at Burnley parkrun. Photo by Bryn Barnes

Shiny new PBs also for Barry Mitchell and Eileen Jones, which just goes to show that you can continue to push and improve whatever age you are!

Well done to all of our parkrunners!

Burnley parkrun – 235 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
4	Jonathan PYE	18:17	SM25-29
5	Richard STEVENSON	18:50	VM35-39
6	Paul HESKETH	19:11	VM50-54
8	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:33	SM25-29
11	Laura HESKETH	20:09	SW30-34	First Female
14	Thomas BRADLEY	20:48	JM11-14
19	Andrew WEBSTER	21:25	VM45-49	New PB!
20	John WILCOCK	21:26	VM50-54	New PB!
22	Dexta THOMPSON	21:53	JM10
23	Martin BRADY	21:55	VM50-54
31	Sophie ASHWORTH	22:46	JW11-14	New PB!
52	Nathan KEWIN	24:14	JM10	New PB!
57	Andy QUINN	24:46	VM40-44
70	Andrew TAYLOR	25:16	VM55-59
73	Daniel BRADLEY	25:24	JM11-14
90	Ron CHAPPELL	26:39	VM65-69
92	Jackie KERSHAW	26:41	VW40-44
98	Robert HIRST	26:55	VM60-64
136	Donna SCOTT	28:57	VW45-49
137	Richard LAWSON	28:58	VM70-74
142	Heidi KEWIN	29:23	JW11-14
145	Jack MCGUIRE	29:32	VM55-59
189	Molly HESKETH	33:54	JW11-14
209	Milly MACCABE	36:57	JW10

Pendle parkrun – 53 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
4	John HARTLEY	21:17	VM55-59
18	Barry MITCHELL	23:52	VM65-69	New PB!
45	Christine LEATHLEY	33:30	VW65-69

Heaton parkrun – 495 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
89	John SEARBY	23:32	VM40-44

Fellfoot parkrun – 160 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
111	Eileen JONES	30:06	VW60-64	New PB!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

No April Fools

It’s a cracking roundup this Easter weekend. No eggs, just wins! You lot have been busy, many running more than once and in different disciplines. We’ve had some great results. There’s been fell, trail, road and lots and lots of tangerine. The future’s bright!

Out in force this weekend!

Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill Fell Race – 31 March

Report From Chris Funnell

It might have sleeting and gusting winds but that didn’t dampen the buzz of excitement as the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill Fell Race heralded the start of British Summertime and the eagerly awaited return of mid-week racing.

There was a strong display of orange and white with 22 Clayton members (including El P) making up a total turnout of 158 runners in the starting line up on the sports field at the Marl Pits. Due to the high winds the only part of the pre-race briefing I managed to hear was “…you finish on the race track”. In the end after some deliberation and consultation with fellow Clayton members I opted to pack my cag in my bum bag rather than wear it as I remained optimistic about the conditions once we got going.

I remembered the race from last year and the need to try to get a reasonable position in the initial charge across the field which then bottlenecks into a narrow path up an embankment that quickly churns up like a wildebeest river crossing. Once clear of the embankment there was a steady climb of about 500 feet over the next mile or so before reaching the open moor and a game of Russian roulette over the boggy sections commenced. Seeing others sink in front of me I successfully negotiated two bogs but succumbed to a third immediately sinking up to my shins. At this point the front runners including Jacob Boyle could be seen running back from the summit. After rounding the summit and the initial descent you were then back on to the boggy moorland and this time with a head wind to contend with. The route had at least 4 or 5 stiles which on the return leg had to be negotiated with runners on the out leg. Depending on timing these at least provided a couple of welcome seconds of respite. The final mile was an enjoyable descent and the chance to stretch out although in the final section only just managing to stay upright (more though good luck than good footwork). It was then back on to the playing fields and a cordoned route onto the race track and a final sprint to the finish where a young and enthusiastic race helper congratulated me and thrust a Cadburys Crème Egg into my hand. It doesn’t get better than this I thought. This is an excellent organised race held this year in memory of the sad loss of the excellent fell runner, photographer and Rossendale Harrier, Pete Hartley.

Katy Thompson added; ” I think Pete must have been smiling down on us because, although the wind was still cold and strong, the rain and snow from earlier in the day held off for the race.

As usual, I was very slow on the first climb but came to across the muddy fields and managed to pass George. There are a number of tricky stiles to negotiate, made even more difficult when you meet the front runners coming back. I could see Linda Lord on the loop to the summit of Liver Hill, but she was too far ahead to catch.

The first half of the return run is much more uphill than you realise on the way out, then it’s a fast downhill on tracks and through the woods. I passed El Presidente on the way down, but he got me back on the slight incline just before the final fields. (Very ungentlemanly of you, Dave!).

After the kamikaze descent familiar from the cross country, it was across the muddy fields to the finish where Denise was handing out crème eggs to everyone. Looking down at my legs, they were so muddy that I couldn’t tell where my running bottoms ended and the skin began!”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Jacob Boyle	MU23	35:33
42	Chris Funnell	MV45	43:16
46	Richard Briscoe	M	43:33
56	Pete Smith	MV60	44:48
62	David Naughton	MV50	45:42
64	Alex Braysford	MV50	47:01
75	Darren Rushton	MV40	48:14
78	Nigel Weaver	MV50	48:43
80	Richard Bellaries	MV60	48:58
86	Rick Moore	MV50	49:41
88	Robert Mitchell	MV60	50:09
89	Stephen Breckell	MV60	50:12
105	Angela Shian	L	51:44
115	Peter Dugdale	MV55	52:59
121	Linda Lord	LV65	54:44
124	David Scott	MV70	55:21
126	Katy Thompson	LV60	55:43
129	Stephen Fish	MV60	56:20
134	George Thompson	MV65	57:36
138	Kath Brady	LV50	59:10

Full Results

Littleborough 5k Road Series – 1 April

Five club members braved atrocious weather conditions to compete in the first race of the popular Littleborough 5K Road Race series organised by Cannonball Events. This fast course with very little climb is a great opportunity to test out your racing legs and push for a personal best. Ninety nine runners took part in this event.

Congratulations to Team Roche who cleaned up the V55 category taking home the accolade for the male (John) and female (Irene) so well done to them. Three other members also braved the miserable conditions to race; Jean Knightley, Leanne Cottam and Nikki Kay.

Well done to Nikki Kay in particular who managed to knock a whole 5 minutes off her best time in this event last year – looks like all her hard work in training for the London Marathon is really paying off.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
16	John Roche	MV55	19:43
58	Irene Roche	LV55	23:13
73	Jean Knightley	LV55	25:12
80	Leanne Cottam	L	26:52
86	Nicola Kay	L	28:27

Full Results

Caldervale 10 – 3 April

Dynamic duo Julia Rushton and Nerina Gill took on the Caldervale 10 mile road race and this is what Julia had to say; “Caldervale10 may only be just down the road from Guys 10 but the terrain is far tougher, think of it as a short Hendon Brook. A great atmosphere, a village event where everyone is welcome. Lovely quiet rural lanes virtually traffic free. One of my fave road races.”

Full Results

Pendle Fell Race – 4 April

Senior Race

On a glorious Easter Saturday a fantastic turnout of 41 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers lined up for this classic local fell race; a good few of them running their first fell race. Clayton-le-Moors Harriers won the Lancashire Team Trophy and fielded an impressive 8 complete mens teams and a ladies team. We had vet category wins for Alan Life, Pete Booth, Irene Roche and Katy Thompson. Chris Holdsworth had a great race finishing in 6th place overall and 2nd place Lancashire Championship.

First time fell racer Danny Collinge said; “I have one word for it, and one word only…HARD!”

Danny Collinge at the Pendle Hill Fell Race. Photo by Ryan Wilkinson

Competing in only her second fell race, Helen Burnett reported; “It was great to take part in the race as a member of Clayton up a hill I can see from my window at home. As a new fell runner and newish Clayton member, I received loads of support and encouragement from the long standing fell running members who were both running and marshalling. Great family atmosphere with the kids races first and then lovely to see the friendly banter of George and Katy Thompson in the first climb up Pendle, an inspiration for me and Dave! I did enjoy the steep climbs but need to toughen up for the downhill and was pleased with a strong finish down the last mile on the road. Enjoyed a well earned shandy afterwards in the Pendle Inn with a lot of the Claytoners. I’m proud to have done a race where local friends have said “nutters” and “mental”.

George Thompson, Helen Burnett and Katy Thompson climbing up Pendle. Photo by Ryan Wilkinson

Dave Burnett added, “Yet again I have been shown what fell racing is all about, losing over 20 places on the second ascent was soul destroying – I’m either going to get fitter or carry Numchucks next year.

First time fell racer, Matthew Duckworth described his race as “awful” but added he can’t wait for the next one!

First time fell racer Matthew Duckworth at the Pendle Fell Race. Photo by the Woodentops

Another new fell racer, Michelle Butschock said; “This was my 1st race on Pendle and it feels like a real accomplishment. Had all sorts of negative thoughts in my head going up but once at the trig I must’ve had the biggest smile on my face!! The marshal at the trig was fantastic, really encouraging, all the Claytoners were at the finish cheering me on inmy battle to the line with another runner, the whole atmosphere through the day was fab. ”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Chris Holdsworth	M	35:20
11	Jacob Boyle	MJ	37:05
24	Danny Collinge	MJ	38:44
27	Alan Life	M50 (1^st)	39:16
31	Garry Wilkinson	M50 (2^nd )	40:00
36	Lee Smith	M	40:29
61	Michael O’Donnell	M40	42:29
70	Andrew Armstrong	M45	42:56
71	David Bagot	M	43:22
83	Ralph Baines	M45	44:08
92	David Naughton	M50	44:43
94	Richard Briscoe	M	44:49
100	Pete Booth	M60 (1^st )	45:27
114	Chris Funnell	M45	46:13
120	Nicholas Olszewski	M55	46:51
121	Jeffrey Pickup	M60	46:54
127	Sean Clare	M50	47:06
135	Mark Nutter	M50	47:38
154	Matthew Duckworth	M	48:59
167	Vicky Heys	F40	49:37
179	Gary Balmer	M45	50:37
195	Stephen Breckell	M60	51:52
200	Natalie Harrison	F	52:24
201	Angela Shian	F	52:24
203	Stephen Bury	M55	52:31
207	Andrew Firth	M55	52:46
213	Peter Dugdale	M55	53:04
215	Irene Roche	F55 (1^st )	53:09
222	Colin Woolford	M	53:54
231	Katy Thompson	F60 (1^st )	55:07
235	Jason Pier	M45	55:32
238	Dave Burnett	M50	55:43
254	Mark Taylor	M	58:12
258	Helen Burnett	F40	58:39
259	Robert Hirst	M60	59:12
260	George Thompson	M65	59:30
264	Michael Frost	M60	61:39
267	Karin Goss	F65	62:26
272	Doug Milnroe	M65	63:01
282	Michelle Butschock	F40	68:32
289	John Francis	M70	72:01

Junior Races

There was a great turn out across all the age groups at the junior races, with a number of first timers. Some great performances from the juniors, as always, promising a bright future for the club.

Clayton Juniors looking like they mean business at the Pendle Fell Races

Pos	Name	Time
UNDER 8s
15	Joshua McKay	03:16
23	Kady Thompson	03:31
UNDER 10s – 1.186K 50m
9	Dexta Thompson	05:04
49	Grace Root	06:18
53	Imogen Ferguson	06:22
65	Matthew Armstrong	06:47
74	Millie Mccabe	8:48
UNDER 12s – 2.58K 112m
6	Jackson McKay	14:33
45	Lennon Jackson	18:25
58	Sophie Ashworth	19:26
82	Natasha Olszewska	22:09
UNDER 14s – 3.95K 199m
17	Briony Holt	20:58
46	Eleanor Root	19:26
82	Liberty Thompson	22:09
UNDER 16s – 4.4K 245m
21	Curtis Holt	24:25
33	Ryan Clark	26:33
39	Alice Pier	28:06
UNDER 18s – 7.0K 340m
10	Jordan McDonald	30:11
17	George Pier	33:57

Full Results

Guiseley Gallop – 5 Sunday

A couple of Clayton Harriers were spotted at this event.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
105	Peter Butterworth	M60	00:47:07
477	Julie Toman	F45	01:07:39

Full Results

Rivington Pike Fell Race – 4 April

Three vet men and one Clayton Lady were flying the club flag in one of the oldest and historic fell races in the country, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. The race is 3.2 miles with 800ft of ascent.

Ron Hill at the Rivington Pike Fell Race. Photo by Mark Sammon

Our vet men, Stephen Fish, Ted Orrell and Ron Hill made 14th team place – not bad for a threesome whose ages total over 200 years between them!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
192	Stephen Fish	V60	29:56
209	Ted Orrell	V75 (1^st)	31:31
232	Julie Toman	L45	34:13
246	Ron Hill	V70	36:52

Full Results

Wollaton Park Easter 10k and 2k Runs – 6 April

Team Holdsworth had a great day out at Wollaton Park Easter multi terrain 10k. The Family 2k fun run was enjoyed by Roanna and Finan, especially the Easter eggs received at the finish.

Team Holdsworth, resplendent in tangerine, at the Woollaton Easter Races

Breton took 4th place overall in the 10k race and first vet prize, in a field of over 600 runners.

Full Results

Hollingworth Lake 5k and Golden Mile – 6 April

Organising, marshalling, running and winning at Hollingworth Lake 5k

Shrouded in mist and murk, the weather was a far cry from the glorious sunshine of the Pendle Fell races but that didn’t deter us. 28 club members, including 5 of our junior members, took part in this fast, flat 5k race. There was a great win by Danny Collinge taking Clayton to team victory with Jacob Watson and Jordon McDonald. Second win of the weekend moving from the fell FV55 to the road FV50 for Irene Roche and Steve Biscomb taking the V60 win.

L-R Jacob Watson, Danny Collinge and Jordan McDonald. Team winners at the Hollingworth Lake 5K

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Danny Collinge	M	16:27
9	Jacob Watson	M	17:30
13	Jordan McDonald	M U18 (2^nd )	17:57
14	Richard Stevenson	M	18:01
23	Paul Brannon	M55 (1^st)	18:37
26	John Hartley	M55	19:01
27	George Pier	M U18	19:06
30	John Roche	M55	19:17
54	Stephen Biscomb	M60 (1^st)	21:23
60	Alice Pier	F U16 (1^st)	21:09
63	Jason Pier	M45	21:28
73	Irene Roche	F55 (1^st)	22:32
90	Jean Knightley	F55 (2^nd )	23:56
92	Liberty Thompson	F U16 (2^nd)	24:02
105	Leanne Cottam	F	25:05
106	Rachel Todd	F40	25:09
107	Bianca Bennett	F	25:19
114	Donna Airey	F	25:35
115	Natasha Olszewska	F U16 (3^rd )	25:37
116	Elouise Sylkie Pemberton	F	25:58
119	Jackie Kershaw	F40	26:09
126	Deborah Greenwood	F45	26:51
127	Adrienne Olszewska	F45	26:59
128	Julie Toman	F45	27:14
135	Karen Clarkin	F40	28:03
147	Marion Wilkinson	F65+	29:21
149	Geraldine Varley	F55	29:49
150	Anita Jones	F55	30:06

Golden Mile Fun Run

Seven of our Juniors took part in the Golden Mile fun run. Brilliant runs from all of them. Top ten finishes for Dexta Thompson and Adam Stevenson and a particular mention for Liberty Thompson who ran in both races!

Clayton Juniors at the Golden Mile Run

Pos	Name	Time
2	Dexta Thompson	06:32
5	Adam Stevenson	06:52
11	Liberty Thompson	07:14
23	Keira Stevenson	08:09
26	Kady Thompson	08:40
27	Jack McGuire	08:41
31	Felix Thompson	09:15

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Another week of great parkruns for our club members and, with it being the Easter Weekend, it would seem there has been a little bit of parkrun tourism going on as well.

We took the top four postions at the Burnley parkrun so very well done there to Jacob Watson, Mark Aspinall, Jon Hanson and Paul Brannon. Jonathon Pye was second at Penrith and John Hartley was in fifth at Pendle. Shiny new PBs for Stephen Ainsworth, Eloise Pemberton and Rachel Stevenson. Well done to Marion Wilkinson, who despite her long-term involvement with Burnley parkrun, only took part for the first time this weekend!

Burnley parkrun – A total of 201 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
1	Jacob WATSON	00:18:07
2	Mark ASPINALL	00:18:42
3	Jon HANSON	00:19:11
4	Paul BRANNON	00:19:16
12	Stephen AINSWORTH	00:20:06
25	Andrew WEBSTER	00:21:34
28	Andy QUINN	00:22:45
38	David Ian SCOTT	00:23:30
53	Jean KNIGHTLEY	00:24:32
74	Donna SCOTT	00:25:44
79	John WILCOCK	00:25:56
80	Annabel WILCOCK	00:25:57
87	Beth QUINN	00:26:23
89	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	00:26:27
96	Ron CHAPPELL	00:26:53
97	Paul Laurence WALSH	00:27:20
124	Heidi KEWIN	00:29:25
134	Rachel STEVENSON	00:30:04
137	Marion WILKINSON	00:30:13
147	Sophie MCINTOSH	00:30:53

Pendle parkrun – A total of 66 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
5	John HARTLEY	00:21:17
20	Barry MITCHELL	00:24:28
36	Robert HIRST	00:29:15
53	Christine LEATHLEY	00:33:49

Bolton parkrun – A total of 307 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
67	Bryan SEARBY	00:24:20
82	Katy THOMPSON	00:24:58
161	Julia RUSHTON	00:29:02

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 202 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
50	Wendy DODDS	00:24:33
141	Eileen JONES	00:30:57

Ashton Court parkrun – A total of 307 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
39	Stephen WHITAKER	00:21:44

Cardiff parkrun – A total of 600 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
101	Martin BRADY	00:21:25

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
71	Robin PRICE	00:38:30

Penrith parkrun – A total of 96 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
2	Jonathan PYE	00:18:48

Southampton parkrun – A total of 549 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
26	Colin SHUTTLEWORTH	00:19:15

Club Road Palladium – Latest Standings

In the Road Palladium Competition members receive points for competing in any road race. There are separate competitions for Ladies and Men. Points are awarded as in the following example: If five men members compete in a road race then the first man home is awarded five points; the second man home is awarded four points; and so on.

Latest standings show Irene Roche leading the Ladies table and Jacob Watson leading the Mens table.

Runners of the Month

Well done George Pier for winning February senior runner of the month for his great performance at Muddy Shoes & at the Mid Lancs League Cross Country races.

Well done junior runner of the month Ryan Clarke for a brilliant run at Winter Warmer 10K.

Kit Manager

The club is looking for a new Kit Manager to take responsibility for our junior and senior clothing range. So, if you want to play a key part in making Team Clayton the smartest team around this is your chance! The job involves sourcing and designing new lines, storing the stock, as well as selling to members. The club wants to move to offering electronic payment as well as providing an online shop, so some computer skills are needed for the role.

We need more help to make our club even better. If you think that you could be our Kit Manager, please get in touch with either myself or any committee member.

Jim Hickie, Chair

ByPeter Booth

April Newsletter

The latest edition of The Harrier can be downloaded here. April Newsletter 2015 This month’s offering includes a round up of the cross country season, with detailed results from the Mid Lancs League and the final standings in the club Palladium Points Competition. There is also a full list of all the award winners from the recent Presentation Evening, plus all the regular features, race results and fixtures.

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Celebrate Good Times

It’s been all about awards, accolades and achievements this week. We’ve had wins and top placings in many different events and a packed house at our club presentation evening. It was great to reflect on the successes of last year and be inspired to do even better this year.

Presentation Night

Club Chairman, James Hickie

“Our Presentation of Awards Evening on Saturday filled the 1882 lounge at Turf Moor, as 130 people enjoyed our social event of the year. Our Juniors and John Roche’s training sessions are the driving force behind the success of our club – it was great to see our Juniors and their families at the event for the first time as well as a table of new members who have joined through the Beginners’ Training group. The club’s thanks for such a successful night are due to Social Secretary Marie Greenwood, Trophy Custodian Harry Manning, Pete Booth for helping with setting out the venue, Media Manager Adrienne Olszewska for the Slide Show, Coach John Roche for the Tangerine Training Video, Rossendale & Pendle MRT for attending and David Belshaw for taking the photographs. I look forward to our next social gathering on 23rd May during the Weekend of Running.”

Clayton-le-Moors Harriers Presentation Evening – Club President Dave Scott and Breton Holdsworth resplendent in orange as always!

Oh what a night! A full house for this year’s club presentation evening. Junior awards were included for the first time and a great many of them attended with their families making it a very joyous and exuberant event. It was great to see such a wide mix of members there from stalwart members of many years, to recent recruits happy to join in the celebrations. And did I mention the juniors? Lots of them were there too!

Clayton-le-Moors Juniors breathing new life into an ageing club

There were awards and accolades for our senior members across Fell, Road, and Cross Country disciplines as well as awards for outstanding achievements, outstanding performance, most improvement and most promising newcomer to the club.

Junior Coach Marion Wilkinson talked about the start of the journey for the junior section 6 years ago, and the aim to build a group of young runners worthy of wearing the clayton vest. With the help of 2 great coaches; Andy Armstrong and Jason Pier, we are definitely on the road to success, and the grant awarded to us by Sport England will further help us to make our mark, enabling our junior section to be the best locally and ensuring that these young people remain with the club into adulthood.

The juniors received awards for outstanding achievements, overall improvement and team performance.

Photos

Full list of awards

Roll on next year!

Cartmel Trail Race 18km – 21 March

Starting and finishing at Cartmel Racecourse, the 18km Cartmel Trail Race, takes an on off-road journey through some of the most scenic and varied countryside in the Lake District, along a ‘Beauty and Beast’ of a course. The trails are mainly along waymarked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, giving panoramic views of both Morecambe Bay and the surrounding peaks. Underfoot conditions are variable with a bit of everything. Good fast sections, but it can be very sticky in places, especially if wet!

Team Holdsworth at the Cartmel Lakeland Trails Race

Our three Clayton men put in three amazing performances. Christopher Holdsworth was the winner of the race, with Breton Holdsworth following in fourth position (1^st V40), and Ian Greenwood finishing in a very respectable 16^th place (2^nd V50). 185 runners took part in the event.

Report from race winner, Christopher Holdsworth

“After a few frustrating months spending time on the side lines nursing injuries and missing races, I was very relieved to get back to racing – and a big one too in Lakeland Trail’s Cartmel! I began the race pulling out a minute or so lead on the Inov-8 athlete Ben Abdelnoor, only for him to cut it back around the 5-6 mile mark due to a navigation mishap and him fairing better at the tougher terrain. Once we got back out onto the road, I was able to regain a comfortable lead which I fought very hard to maintain. There was a sting in the tail right at the end which allowed me to gain sight of Ben in the distance. Not wanting to let my lead slip at the end, I put in one last effort to push through with a 1:10:15 finish, with 2nd a minute behind in 1:11:15. Breton, who had me worried prior to the race having put in great efforts at Flower Scar and Dentdale, put in a brilliant effort finishing in 4th and over 2 minutes faster than his previous Cartmel best. Was a fantastic race and top event – very looking forward to Hawkshead!”

Position	Name	Cat	Time
1	Christopher Holdsworth	M	01:10:15
4	Breton Holdsworth	MV40	01:14:06
16	Ian Greenwood	MV50	01:21:51

Excellent results guys!

Full Results

Trimpell 20 Mile Race – 22 March

Described by the organisers as 99% traffic free through the historic City of Lancaster and the stunning Lancashire Lune Valley countryside. It is an ideal race before your chosen Marathon.

Sarah Angelone at the Trimpell20

Some great performances from the 7 club members that took part in this event. Paul Thompson had an excellent run, finishing in 10^th place overall with a time of 02:04:45. Congratulation to Stephen Biscomb for his 1^st Vet 60 position and Alan Clarkson for his 2^nd Vet 50. Sole lady representative was Sarah Angelone who finished in an excellent time of 02:53:27

Steve Biscomb said, ” Amazed I won my age category; it’s the longest race I have completed so far. Thanks to Nick Roscoe and Alan Clarkson for their words of encouragement.”

Sarah Angelone ran a blistering race and said; ” This was a fantastic event in some lovely sunshine for once. The Clayton blokes were amazing and as they were all headin past me it made me motivated to keep ‘looking like and athlete’.I was really chuffed with my time and based on today’s performance I could actually get under my 4 hour target for the marathon. I would be over the moon if I got a time like this!”

Well done guys and gal and the very best of luck for those of you going on to the London marathon in a few weeks time.

Pos	Time	First Name	Cat
10	02:04:45	Paul Thompson	V40
34	02:13:30	Paul Hesketh	V50
47	02:17:14	Alex Cran	V40
111	02:30:08	Nick Roscoe	V45
127	02:33:17	Alan Clarkson	2^nd V55
142	02:35:53	Stephen Biscomb	1^st V60
271	02:53:27	Sarah Angelone	F

Full Results

Coniston 14 – Saturday 21 March

The organisers of the Coniston 14 claim that it is probably the most beautiful road race in Britain. Each year it attracts some 1600 runners and has a reputation for being one of the best organised small races in the country. The Race is organised by an enthusiastic committee of volunteers from Coniston village.

Two of our members took part in this year’s race, Tanya Bunkham ad Graham Kissack. Tanya Bunkham reported; “Someone ordered Summer for this today – the sun was cracking the flags!! The scenery was beautiful, but the hills kept appearing from nowhere – especially in the 2nd half.”

Well done to both of you!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
562	Tanya Bunkham	F	02:01:50
1095	Graham Kissack	M65+	02:54:56

Full Results

Goal-den-Girls Women’s Only 10K – Sunday 22 March

Clayton Ladies L-R Eloise Pemberton, Elizabeth Mullen, Bianca Bennett, Amanda Duffy.

Bianca Bennett reported; “The race was fantastic. All the Clayton ladies today stuck together, supported one another and went out with an attitude to achieve and work hard. The results showed with 5th and 6th places achieved and fantastic PB’s too. Was great that some of the gents turned up to support too.”

Eloise commented; “Today’s race was really enjoyable and a proud race for the Clayton ladies! Like Bianca said we set off together to achieve and show Blackpool what we are made of. Someone pointed out that most participants were wearing long sleeves and jackets and us clayton ladies went boldly and proudly in our vests!!! I enjoyed running in stride alongside Bianca throughout the race and found strength in numbers really worked for us today. Fantastic results from the ladies today, beautiful weather and support from family, friends and our fellow Clayton gents made today the perfect 10k race.”

Eloise Pemberton sprinting to the finish at the Goal-Den-Girls 10k

Elizabeth Mullen added; “Well Bianca hit the nail on the head, great teamwork and support all around and hopefully we did Team Clayton proud. Definitely proud of ourselves. Like Bianca said, we are still waiting on the official results but as far as we know we all got PBs and for some of us it was our first race as a Clayton-le-Moors Harrier. Personally, John’s speed seasons have payed off for me especially on the final 2 miles where there were a couple of slight inclines where I managed to overtake. Really impressive ladies. Well done!”

Amanda Duffy said; ” A great day as the sun was shining, very friendly people, we’ll run by all clayton ladies, a nice easy run down towards bispham and slightly undulating on the way back.”

Well done ladies!

Pos	Name	Time
5	Amanda Duffy	00:48:58
6	Elizabeth Mullan	00:49:00
17	Eloise Sylkie-Pemberton	00:54:10
21	Bianca Bennett	00:54:48

Full Results

Heptonstall Fell Race – Sunday 22 March

Heptonstall is a modern classic of a fell race covering 15 miles of rough moorland, pasture and bridleways above Hebden Bridge. Originally conceived by the Heptonstall Hurriers it combines traditional features (entry on the day, home made soup & flapjack in the beer garden) with the added twist of an optional pre race runners service and a blessing by the local vicar. Five Clayton members made the start on a gorgeous sunny day.

Andy Armstrong at the Heptonstall Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

The following club members took part; Andy Armstrong, Ivan Whigham, Martin Terry, Chris Funnell and Gary Balmer.

Chris Funnell at the Heptonstall Fell Race. Photo by the Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
40	Andy Armstrong	V40	2:19:13
84	Ivan Whigham	V50	2:32:11
95	Chris Funnell	V40	2:35:35
149	Martin Brady	V50	2:53:21
167	Gary Balmer	V40	3:01:26

Full Results

Rivock Edge Fell Race – Sunday 22 March

Three of our club members took part in this 6.8 mile race in Silsden.

Robert Hirst at the Rivock Edge Fell Race. Photo by Julie Narey

Position	Name	Cat	Time
33	Peter Butterworth	V60	01:03:57
75	Robert Hirst	V60	01:19:33
80	Ron Chappell	V60	01:24:10

Full Results

Canalathon – 22 March

Congratulations to Clayton Harrier, Fabienne Richmond, who was flying the flag for us in a 31-mile Ultra-marathon across the famous Route 66 Rochdale Canal organised by Cannonball Events. She was the first lady finisher with an impressive time of 04:23:47 and was 9th overall in the race in a field of over 90 runners.

Well done Fabienne!

Full Results

Wilmslow Half Marathon – 22 March

Marion Dixon was our sole representative in this popular half marathon in Cheshire. Over 4000 runners lined up to take part in this event. Marion finished with a time of 01:47:11. Well done Marion

Full Results

Garstang Gallop – 22 March

Another Clayton Lady, Julie Toman, was our sole representative at this 7 mile event organised by the Garstang running club. She finished in 88th place with a time of 64:05. Well done Julie

Full Results

Two Crosses Circuit – Sunday 22 March

Each year the East Lancs Branch of the LDWA organise this 17 and 25 mile challenge event. Both routes visit the Roman Cross at Affetside and the Pilgrim’s cross on Holcombe Moor above the Rossendale valley.

Clayton Ladies Katy Thompson and Adrienne Olszewska took part.

Adrienne had this to say; “The weather was glorious on the day, a bit unexpected as the last of these events just a couple of weeks ago was beset by a blizzard on the moors at Holcombe. I must say, it was a bit of a novelty being able to see where I was going for once. Sadly, not much faster. Supervet Katy dashed off and completed the 25 mile circuit in 5 hours 10 minutes, and I plodded in after 6 hours and 33 mins. Well organised event with a great route.”

Parkrun roundup

A big showing from our club members at the Burnley parkrun this week. With 4 top ten finishers in a field of 252 runners. Sparkly new PBs for George Pier, Dexta Thompson, Lennon Jackson, Natasha Olszewska, Yvonne Wickham and Annabel Wilcock. Well done everyone!

Clayton Junior, Lennon Jackson at Burnley parkrun

There were a couple of first time visits at the Pendle parkrun from Pete Booth and Susan Allen. Pete Booth finishing in the top ten along with Richard Briscoe and John Hartley.

Our club members were also to be seen further afield at the Preston, Bolton, Dewsbury, Fell Foot and the newly up and running Evesham parkruns.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 252 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time
4	Jordan MCDONALD	00:17:29
6	Jonathan PYE	00:18:04
7	George PIER	00:18:28 New PB!
8	Mark ASPINALL	00:18:44
12	Paul BRANNON	00:19:08
23	Stephen AINSWORTH	00:20:59
31	Ryan Andrew CLARKE	00:21:29
32	Andrew WEBSTER	00:21:35
33	Simon WILSHAW	00:21:36
34	Dexta THOMPSON	00:21:40 New PB!
41	Martin BRADY	00:22:10
47	Lennon JACKSON	00:22:43 New PB!
57	David Ian SCOTT	00:23:23
68	Sophie ASHWORTH	00:24:04
72	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	00:24:10 New PB!
75	Donna SCOTT	00:24:16
83	Andrew TAYLOR	00:24:52
87	Yvonne WICKHAM	00:25:06 New PB!
101	Annabel WILCOCK	00:25:28 New PB!
104	John WILCOCK	00:25:30
112	Andy QUINN	00:25:55
113	Richard LAWSON	00:25:58
116	Robert HIRST	00:26:10
119	Ron CHAPPELL	00:26:16
126	Stuart BARKER	00:26:56
137	Julie TOMAN	00:27:08
144	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	00:27:25
222	Nicola KAY	00:33:01
231	Kady THOMPSON	00:34:06

Pendle parkrun – A total of 57 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time
3	Richard BRISCOE	00:21:00
4	John HARTLEY	00:21:03
9	Pete BOOTH	00:22:26
49	Christine LEATHLEY	00:34:18
54	Susan ALLEN	00:37:50

Preston parkrun – A total of 254 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Time
10	Colin SHUTTLEWORTH	00:19:21

Bolton parkrun – A total of 329 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time
67	Bryan SEARBY	00:24:12
84	Julia RUSHTON	00:24:50
92	Katy THOMPSON	00:25:17
97	George THOMPSON	00:25:40

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 69 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time
68	Robin PRICE	00:38:15

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 129 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time
42	Wendy DODDS	00:25:49

Evesham parkrun – A total of 239 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time
9	Paul SHACKLETON	00:18:57

Navigation training – call for leaders!

We would really like to put on some navigation training for club members – ideally sessions of a couple of hours each weekend over the course of a few weeks. Since there are a number of people in the club who are already qualified as mountain leaders etc., we thought we would see if any of them were keen to support club members by leading some training. We would expect most sessions will also require a number of helpers who are competent navigators.

So, if you are qualified to train people in navigation skills, or a competent navigator potentially able to help out, please do let Jean Brown or Dave Motley know (contact info here). We will pay expenses for the leaders as some resources would be needed.

Once we know who may be able to help we will work out how and when we can deliver and publicise to club members… so if you are keen to learn please do watch this space.

Calderdale Way Relay – Team Lineups

Men’s Teams
Team 1
Leg 1 – Christopher Holdsworth & Jacob Boyle
Leg 2 – Russell Clarke & Lee Smith
Leg 3 – Jordan McDonald & Danny Collinge
Leg 4 – Dave Motley & Paul Thompson
Leg 5 – David Bagot & Jacob Watson
Leg 6 – Tom Brewster & Breton Holdsworth

Team 2
Leg 1 – Jason Pier & Richard Briscoe
Leg 2 – Nick Olszewski & John Wilcock
Leg 3 – George Pier & Jonathon Pye
Leg 4 – Chris Whiteoak & Ryan Wilkinson
Leg 5 – Paul Wale & Adam Shaw
Leg 6 – Jon Hanson & Matthew Duckworth

Vet’s Team
Leg 1 – Michael O’Donnell & Kieron Mitchell
Leg 2 – Garry Wilkinson & Paul Shackleton
Leg 3 – Dominic Carr & Sean Clare
Leg 4 – Neil Hardiman & Tim Edward
Leg 5 – John Roche & Neil Aspinall
Leg 6 – Kevin Davies & Andy Armstrong

Ladies Team to be announced very shortly, but if you have not been in contact with Jean and may be interested in running please do let her know ASAP, (ideally by text to 07712 003064) along with some information about recent race performance – the team will be finalised on Tuesday!

And Finally…

Very best of luck to our ladies and gents running in the Northern Road Relays this Saturday. There are 12 legs for the men and 6 for the women. We have a one men’s team and two ladies’ teams. Go get ’em!

Mens Team
Leg 1 – Chris Holdsworth
Leg 2 – Jason Pier
Leg 3 – Tom Brewster
Leg 4 – Jacob Watson
Leg 5 – Breton Holdsworth
Leg 6 – George Pier
Leg 7 – Lee Smith
Leg 8 – Richard Briscoe
Leg 9 – Ryan Wilkinson
Leg 10 – Jon Hanson
Leg 11 – John Wilcock
Leg 12 – Adam Shaw

Ladies Team A
Leg 1 – Fabienne Richmond
Leg 2 – Helena Leathley
Leg 3 – Natalie Harrison
Leg 4 – Irene Roche
Leg 5 – Vicky Heys
Leg 6 – Angela Shian

Ladies Team B
Leg 1 – Sarah Angelone
Leg 2 – Jean Knightley
Leg 3 – Sarah Whittaker
Leg 4 – Nerina Gill
Leg 5 – Julia Rushton
Leg 6 – Helan Burnett

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Tiptoe through the tulips…

Well, it may be a tad early for the tulips but this week you have been fell running at Flower Scar, touring Pendle on the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round, Doddling with Daffodils, Rolling at Roddlesworth, finishing the cross country season in Lancaster, road racing in Trafford and PB-ing at parkrun.

Mid Lancs Cross Country League – Lancaster 7 March

U-11 Girls

Our U-11 girls put in some solid performances in the last race of the cross country season.

U-11 Girls Keira Stevenson and Millie Mccabe at the start line. Photo by Richard Stevenson

Pos	Name	Time
38	Keira Stevenson	08:54
40	Kady Thompson	09:55
46	Millie Mccabe	11:34

U-11 Boys

Our U-11 boys ran really well in their last fixture. Jackson McKay continues to shine and finished in 2nd place closely followed by his team mates Dexta Thompson and Finlay Stubbs. Well done for a trio of top twenty finishes!

Looking determined and focused. L-R Dexta Thompson, Jackson McKay and Finlay Stubbs. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jackson McKay	06:31
10	Dexta Thompson	07:03
18	Finlay Stubbs	07:33

U-13 Girls

Running without Briony Holt, the U13 girls were keen to perform well for a team medal. Excellent team spirit prevailed and all four girls ran their socks off with top ten finishes for Ellie Root and Millie Stubbs. Not too far behind them team-mates Liberty Thompson and Natasha Olszewska finished in the top 20. Their team finished in second place. Well done girls!

U-11 Girls Liberty Thompson, Ellie Root, Natasha Olszewska and Millie Stubbs. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Time
6	Eleanor Root	08:47
10	Millie Stubbs	09:00
15	Liberty Thompson	09:24
17	Natasha Olszewska	09:40

Girls Team Position – 2^nd place E Root | M Stubbs | L Thompson

U-15 Girls

An excellent second place finish for Alice Pier and a steady run from Lucy Stevenson earned her seventh place.

Alice Pier and Lucy Stevenson looking cool and collected on the start line. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Time
2	Alice Pier	12:05
7	Lucy Stevenson	16:41

U-15 Boys

Thomas Bradley was the sole representative for the club in this age group, as was Beth Quinn in the U-17 Women’s race.

U15 Boy,Tom Bradley and U17 Lady Beth Quinn. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Time
12	Thomas Bradley	14:04

U-17 Women

Pos	Name	Time
3	Bethany Quinn	17:21

U-17 Men

Jordan McDonald. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

A very close call for Jordan McDonald with eventual winner Thomas Marchant literally frothing at the mouth from the effort of keeping in front of Jordan at the finish line.

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	19:14

Senior Men U-20

George continues to put in great performances with the senior men and was the second counter in the ‘A’ team place.

Pos	Name	Time
4	George Pier	33:39

Ladies Race

With many of our usual runners taking on the Flower Scar Fell Race, 8 Clayton ladies took part in this final fixture. Our Vet 45 team were in second place and our Vet55 team were first place. Well done ladies!

Dawn Richardson and Jean Knightley. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
44	Irene Roche	L55	25:28
55	Jean Knightley	L55	26:47
60	Dawn Richardson	L45	26:58
71	Helen Burnett	L35	28:06
83	Yvonne Wickham	L45	29:45
111	Christine Leathley	L65	36:16
112	Susan Allen	L45	36:31

Kath Brady missing from results

Ladies Team Positions

Team ‘A’ – 14^th Place I Roche | J Knightley | D Richardson

Team ‘B’ – 23^rd Place H Burnett | Y Wickham | C Leathley

Over 35 ‘A’ – 6^th Place I Roche | J Knightley | D Richardson

Over 35 ‘B’ – 14^th Place H Burnett | Y Wickham | C Leathley

Over 45 ‘A’– 2^nd Place I Roche | J Knightley | D Richardson

Over 45 ‘B’- 8^th Place Y Wickham | C Leathley | S Allen

Over 55 – 1^st Place – I Roche | J Knightley | C Leathley

Men’s Race

As with the ladies, numbers were a little down as some of our usual XC competitors were at the Flower Scar Fell Race or the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round. 14 Clayton men ran in the final fixture. Well done to Kevin Davies for his 1st Vet 50. Our Vet 50 A team finished in 3rd place and our Vet 60 team were first. Well Done!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
27	Kevin Davies	V50 (1^St)	33:05
32	George Pier	U20	33:39
44	Richard Stevenson	M	34:11
64	John Roche	V50	35:22
69	Michael Hogan	V40	35:48
105	John Wilcock	V50	37:39
110	Jeffrey Pickup	V60	37:59
116	Peter Booth	V60	38:21
131	Andy Quinn	V40	39:35
140	Jason Pier	V40	40:42
143	David Scott	V70	41:10
146	Andrew Howarth	V50	42:02
149	Dugald McCallum	V60	42:25
169	Richard Lawson	V70	46:28

Men’s Team Positions

Over 40 ‘B’ – 14^th Place J Pickup | P Booth| A Quinn| J Pier

Over 50 ‘A’ – 3^rd Place K Davies | J Roche | J Wilcock

Over 50 ‘B’ – 9^th Place J Pickup | P Booth | D Scott

Over 60 – 1^st Place J Pickup | P Booth | D Scott

Full Results

Cross-Country Inter-Counties Championships – 7 March

Congratulations to Briony Holt who was selected for the Lancashire team that competed at the Inter-Counties Championships held in Birmingham. Running perfect weather conditions in the U13 girls team she came 50th out of 305 people and was the second Lancashire finisher. The Lancashire U13 girls team finished in 13th place (41 teams took part).

Clayton Junior runner Briony Holt representing Lancashire at the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships in Birmingham. Photo by Tina Holt

Well done Briony, a credit to the club!

Full Results

Flower Scar Fell Race – 7 March

Men’s Race – 325 Runners

17 Clayton Harriers took part in the Flower Scar Fell Race, a counter for the FRA English Championships. It is described as a gem of a race with steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths, typifying all that’s best about South Pennine fell running. Starting close to Todmorden town centre, this race takes you to the parts of Todmorden that other races don’t reach, for this year the route will be partially flagged. Breton Holdsworth was the first (and most noticeable) Harrier home crossing the finish in 74th place with at time of 46:06.

Unmissable Breton Holdsworth at the Flower Scar Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops.org.uk

A special mention for Kieran Carr who was the first Vet70 finisher at this event.

Kieran Carr at the Flower Scar Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops.org.uk

Fell Captain Dave Motley reported, “Well this was first English Championship Fell Race and what a cracking day for it. The course had been altered slightly to cope with the number of competitors but in essence it was very similar to the usual route. After a lung bursting start across the park and up through the woods the field was strung out and this continued as the route became steeper to Flower Scar summit. The descent back to the road was welcome as oxygen debt was on me before having to tackle a 2^nd climb, then back through the farms and down the forestry path to the start.

Dave Motley at the Flower Scar Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops.org.uk

We had a really good turn out from the lads and some great runs and the race was reflected afterwards with a pint or 2 in the Hare & Hounds. For me this race is what running is about, testing yourself against the elite in the sport, great banter and a pint to finish”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
74	Breton Holdsworth	MV40	46:08
113	Dave Motley	M	47:59
141	Garry Wilkinson	MV50	49:19
149	Lee Smith	M	49:33
163	Paul Shackleton	MV50	50:29
167	Dave Bagot	M	50:44
175	Ryan Wilkinson	M	51:27
191	Michael O’Donnell	MV40	52:49
210	Paul Hesketh	MV50	53:51
225	Mark Aspinall	MV55	55:20
247	Kieran Carr	MV70 1st	58:20
251	Jon Sharples	MV60	58:38
260	Peter Browning	MV55	59:29
287	Adam Shaw	M	63:13
289	John Rusius	MV60	63:17
306	Stephen Fish	MV60	69:27

Women’s Race – 148 Runners

Ladies Captain, Jean Brown, reported, “We had a recent record of nine ladies out racing at the Flower Scar race which is the first of the English Championship races for 2015. Although one of the short races, it was tough – a lot of runnable terrain with the odd steeper section, a wonderful descent off Flower Scar itself then a sting in the tail with a final climb before the run down to the finish. Very muddy in places but could have been worse. Next up is Club fell champs counter, Black Combe, next weekend – then the Welsh British Champs race on 18 April.”

Clayton Ladies at the Flower Scar Fell Race. L-R Natalie Harrison, Angela Shian, Jean Brown, Vicky Heys, Katy Thompson, Barbara Savage. Photo by Nat Harrison

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
54	Jean Brown	FV45	58:29
61	Vicky Heys	FV40	59:21
83	Natalie Harrison	F	61:45
104	Angela Shian	F	65:52
105	Nerina Gill	FV45	65:58
108	Linda Lord	FV65	66:21
114	Katy Thompson	FV60	67:00
118	Barbara Savage	FV50	68:03
130	Julia Rushton	FV50	74:13

Full Results

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round – 8 March

188 runners took part in this iconic local race.

Pos	Num	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
23	293	Andrew Mcfarlane	M40	(008/046)	01:20:31
30	251	Ian Greenwood	M50	(007/051)	01:22:25
39	402	Chris Whitecah	M	(017/040)	01:24:13
41	203	Ralph Baines	M40	(014/046)	01:25:11
50	380	Jack Holt	M60	(002/014)	01:26:22
56	315	Nick Roscoe	M40	(020/046)	01:28:13
64	396	Sean Clare	M40	(023/046)	01:29:59
67	211	Richard Briscoe	M	(024/040)	01:30:24
79	306	Mark Nutter	M50	(022/051)	01:32:18
93	268	Nigel Hodson	M40	(031/046)	01:34:29
98	316	Darren Rushton	M40	(033/046)	01:35:22
110	364	Stephen White	M50	(032/051)	01:36:34
114	235	Andrew Dugdale	M50	(033/051)	01:37:35
115	303	David Naylor	M50	(034/051)	01:38:30
120	336	Mark Taylor	M	(034/040)	01:40:07
121	403	Gary Balmer	M40	(037/046)	01:40:15
122	236	Peter Dugdale	M50	(035/051)	01:40:33
129	240	Andrew Firth	M50	(039/051)	01:42:28
130	208	Martin Brady	M50	(040/051)	01:42:33
131	252	Martin Griffin	M50	(041/051)	01:42:46
136	213	Stephen Bury	M50	(043/051)	01:43:14
137	371	Colin Woolford	M	(037/040)	01:43:45
152	304	Robin Nicolson	M40	(044/046)	01:47:28
168	299	Doug Munroe	M60	(013/014)	01:56:21
176	249	Karin Goss	F60	(001/001)	02:09:40

Roddlesworth Roller – 8 March

Seven Clayton Harriers took part in this local fell race described by the organiser as “a well marshalled course, starting and finishing near the Hare and Hounds, Abbey Village, traversing the shale tracks of Roddlesworth, the roads of Tockholes, and the scenic delights of the area. Tough but enjoyable!”

Clayton Ladies Joanne Bennett, Sarah Angelone, Nikki Kay and Deborah Greenwood at the Roddlesworth Roller. Photo by Deborah Greenwood

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
34	Peter Butterworth	M60	00:40:45
66	Austin Wensley	M	00:44:04
104	Sarah Angelone	F	00:48:53
107	Joanne Bennett	F45	00:49:09
137	Julie Toman	F45	00:55:15
140	Deborah Greenwood	F45	00:56:27
168	Nicola Kay	F	01:03:45

Full Results

Daffodil Doddle – 8 March

Junior race at the Roddlesworth Roller. Team Thompson were out in force for this event, taking their mum along with them! It is a 2.2km off-road trail run.

Team Thompson at the Daffodil Doddle race. Photo By Nicola Thompson

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
19	Dexta Thompson	M9	(001/009)	00:08:37
33	Liberty Thompson	F12	(003/009)	00:09:11
120	Kady Thompson	F8	(006/009)	00:12:15
133	Felix Thompson	M5	(002/006)	00:13:00
139	Nicola Thompson	F34	(002/002)	00:13:13

Full Results

Trafford 10k – 8 March

Stephen Biscomb took part in this fast-paced 10K road race among over 800 runners.

Stephen Biscomb at the Trafford 10K. Photo by Nick Gaskell

Pos.	Name	Chip Time	Cat.	Cat. Pos.
378	Stephen Biscomb	0:42:20	M60-64	5

Parkrun Roundup

Lots of PBs at Burnley this week and a bit of parkrun tourism as well.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 225 runners took part.

Happy Harriers at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
3	Jacob WATSON	00:17:55 – New PB!
4	Jonathan PYE	00:17:58
6	Matthew DUCKWORTH	00:18:25 – New PB!
20	Simon WILSHAW	00:21:30 – New PB!
48	Lennon JACKSON	00:23:41 – New PB!
49	Sophie ASHWORTH	00:23:42
81	Richard STEVENSON	00:25:48
87	Andrew TAYLOR	00:26:05
89	Annabel WILCOCK	00:26:11 – New PB!
90	John WILCOCK	00:26:14
99	Ron CHAPPELL	00:26:56
103	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	00:27:00
105	Jackie KERSHAW	00:27:03
130	Stuart BARKER	00:28:23
158	Eileen JONES	00:30:21

Gorleston Cliffs parkrun – A total of 220 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
7	John HARTLEY	00:19:49

Heaton parkrun – A total of 546 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
76	Bryan SEARBY	00:23:15 New PB!

Preston parkrun – A total of 261 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
103	George THOMPSON	00:25:42

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 72 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
72	Robin PRICE	00:38:58

Pendle parkrun – A total of 53 runners took part.

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
31	Molly HESKETH	00:30:57

Junior Cross County Presentations – 5 March

An informal presentation was held at junior training on Thursday to reward and encourage our junior members. All junior members that have taken part in cross country were given a certificate and a small prize for taking part. The winners of each age category also received a small trophy.

Clayton Junior Cross Country Presentations

Coming up

Club Fell Championship – Our first club fell championship race is the Black Combe fell race on Saturday 14 March at Silecroft Village Hall, LA18 5LP

Weekly Roundup – watch this space as there will be a guest editor of the roundup next week.

ByPeter Booth

March Newsletter

Read the March Newsletter to find out why El P is gracing the front cover and for reports on members’ battles with the elements on road and fell, as well as all the usual features, results and fixtures. Just click on the link. March Newsletter 2015

Category Archive Juniors

Vernons 5k – 28 April

Vera Hirst 5k Cowm Race – 29 April

Cake Race – 2 May

Pendle Cloughs – 2 May

Great Hameldon Hill Race – 3 May

Coniston Fell Racer – 3 May

North West Junior Traithlon Series 2015 – Warrington – 3 May

Bluebell Trail 10k – 3 May

Coiners Junior Fell Races – 4 May

Coiners Senior Fell Races – 4 May

parkrun roundup

Coming up

Mid Lancashire Cross Country League Presentation – 17 April

The Mike McGee Memorial Cowm Reservoir 5K – 15 April

West Nab – 18 April

Lakeland Trails Hawkshead – 18 April

Podium 5k – 18 April

Y Moelwyn Fell Race – 18 April

Asics Greater Manchester Marathon – 19 April

Cheshire 10k – 18 April

Great Welsh Mountain Marathon – 19 April

Clitheroe Triathlon – 19 April

Parkrun roundup

Loughrigg Fell Race – 8 April

Mid Lancs Track at Blackpool – 11 April

Wardle Skyline – 11 April

3 Bridges 10K – 12 April

Radcliffe 10K – 12 April

Mynd Mac – 12 April

Caldervale 10 – 3 April

Pendle Fell Race – 4 April

Junior Races

Guiseley Gallop – 5 Sunday

Rivington Pike Fell Race – 4 April

Wollaton Park Easter 10k and 2k Runs – 6 April

Hollingworth Lake 5k and Golden Mile – 6 April

Golden Mile Fun Run

Parkrun roundup

Club Road Palladium – Latest Standings

Runners of the Month

Kit Manager

Trimpell 20 Mile Race – 22 March

Coniston 14 – Saturday 21 March

Goal-den-Girls Women’s Only 10K – Sunday 22 March

Heptonstall Fell Race – Sunday 22 March

Rivock Edge Fell Race – Sunday 22 March

Canalathon – 22 March

Wilmslow Half Marathon – 22 March

Garstang Gallop – 22 March

Two Crosses Circuit – Sunday 22 March

Parkrun roundup

Navigation training – call for leaders!

Calderdale Way Relay – Team Lineups

And Finally…

Mid Lancs Cross Country League – Lancaster 7 March

Cross-Country Inter-Counties Championships – 7 March

Flower Scar Fell Race – 7 March

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round – 8 March

Roddlesworth Roller – 8 March

Daffodil Doddle – 8 March

Trafford 10k – 8 March

Parkrun Roundup

Junior Cross County Presentations – 5 March

Coming up