ByAndy Armstrong

Red Rose XC; Final details

(this also applies to any seniors hoping to enter Red Rose events this season).

Jason Pier is managing the club’s entry to the Red Rose league; he will have numbers for all the juniors and any seniors that have expressed interest in running and you can collect them off him on the day.

Don’t forget that the races start at 12:15, this is earlier than in previous years. Please make sure you bring your Clayton vest to every fixture and get there at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

Have a good look at the Red Rose website, it has all the information you need about how to get there, where to park, what age category you’ll be in, when your race is, etc, etc. Please don’t pester Jason with all these questions, he’ll have enough to do!

Wigan is a flat course with a mixture of grass and woodland path. It’ll be muddy in places but shouldn’t be too bad. If you’ve got a choice of shoes then bring them all and decide on the day.

See you there!

ByPeter Booth

October Newsletter

The October Harrier is here with two Runs of the Month (or should that be Run of the Months?), two months of results & a double dose of Covering Old Ground. Details of the new committee and results of the track 5K are in, along with Winter Training venues. Thanks to Katy T, there are all the fixtures up to the end of the year, including details of the Red Rose and Mid Lancs Cross Country Leagues. There is also an account of Katy’s Joss Naylor Challenge. All the info a club member needs! October Newsletter 2014

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Ron Hill 76th Birthday 5k, and the rest of the week’s action

The Ron Hill 76th Birthday Cowm Race – Thursday 25th September

Report by David Scott

The Ron Hill 76th Birthday 5k at Cowm. Ron Hill wearing the appropriate race number! Photo courtesy of Steve Bateson – www.runningpix.co.uk

Having missed the AGM 5000m and meeting, as I was on holiday, I returned from warm, sunny Cornwall to run Ron’s Birthday race on a dark, damp, dismal, drizzly evening which was brightened up by a sizeable number of Clayton vests. It was particularly pleasing to see 5 of our Juniors, plus Fast Alice, brought along largely through the efforts of Jason and Marion who continue to do a super job.

Clayton-le-Moors Harriers at the Ron Hill 76th Birthday 5k

The orange army out in force. PBs galore with fantastic results from all who ran in a well organised and fun race celebrating a true legend of running on his 76th Birthday – Andrew Holt

The start is on a narrow lane below the reservoir dam and after 2 of our young flyers had been turned round from heading for the back of the race start, to find a position nearer the front, and after Andy O’Sullivan had organised a loud cheer for the birthday man, the race was away. It was also revealed that Andy had now organised/promoted over 500 races, an amazing achievement for a remarkable man.

After a flat start of 150m the course turns 90deg left up a steepish tarmac road to reach the top of the dam. Then it is 2 laps of the res. mainly on a gravel path and back down the hill to finish below the dam again. Many of you will have noticed that I can no longer set off fast but once along the res. path I started to pass people. Our Juniors had already vanished and I never saw any of them again. It is one of those strange things, but when racing I tend to concentrate on catching the next 2 or 3 people in front of me and on a narrow path, with lots of runners, I never saw Martin who finished 11 places ahead. There were a lot more runners, 211 rather than the 67 and 62 that had run when I last ran at Cowm in 201, and this gives the advantage of there always being someone to chase.

Run of the night must go to a brilliant performance by Jordan McDonald who finished 2nd overall. Richard Stevenson, in 16th place, held up the honour of the Seniors, but it was our Juniors who all ran really well and deserved the plaudits.

Ron presented the prizes, still wearing his Clayton vest. One of the things that really impresses and makes me proud to know Ron, is that he still races regularly, unlike many of our other top athletes who, when they no longer win races, give up. Many, many years ago I remember racing in the South East Lancs XC League in Bury, running the last 200yds down a tarmac lane and hearing footsteps catching me. With eyeballs out and still being caught, the figure of Ron appeared by my side and said ‘I bet that gave you a bit of a fright’! He was not really in the race as such, but had given everyone a start and worked his way through the field. On 29th Dec. 2014 he will have run every day for 50 years!!!! Amazing!

Pos	Name	Time	Cat Place
2	Jordan McDonald	16.59
16	Richard Stevenson	18.06
20	George Pier	18.26
32	Curtis Holt	19.01
34	Alexander Townrow	19.09
35	Tom Bradley	19.15
71	Jason Pier	21.08
78	Fast Alice Pier	21.41
84	Martin Brady	22.02
95	David Scott	22.41	1stV70
126	Richard Lawson	24.40
140	Jackie Kershaw	25.29
16	Marion Wilkinson	27.11	1stF70
176	Ron Hill	28.28	1stV75
190	Jack McGuire	30.10

Thieveley Pike Fell Race – Saturday 27th September

TPFR Results 2014.

Clayton Ladies plus an extra member at Thieveley Pike Fell Race

Strong start for the juniors at Thieveley Pike

Juniors out in force and ready to run at the Thieveley Pike Fell Race.

The Grand 10K Run at Aintree – Sunday 28th September

Ron Hill features again as he took part in this popular 10K event along with a handful of Clayton Harriers. Some excellent performances and, according to the Run Britain rankings, a couple of PBs as well for Terry O’Leary and Amanda Duffy.

Pos	Gun time	Chip Time	Name	Cat
8^th	37:31	37:31	Terry O’Leary	1^st V35 (PB)
200^th	49:29	49:00	Amanda Duffy	WV35 (PB)
284^th	52:51	52:22	Lee Moore	V35
437^th	58:05	57:05	Ron Hill	V75

Littleborough 10k Road Race – Sunday 28th September

Spotted a couple of Clayton Harriers amongst the Littleborough 10K results. 113 runners took part so great results for Alan and Martin.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
25	Alan Clarkson	M55	42:14
59	Martin Brady	M50	48:13

Clent Hills Race

Congratulations to Paul Shackleton for his win at the Clent Hills Race.

Rab Mountain Marathon 27th & 28th September

Another great result just in for Colin Woolford who completed the Rab Mountain Marathon finishing in 75th place with a time of 10:37:51

Run Preston 5k & 10k 28th September

5k Results – 313 Runners

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
72	Jackie Kershaw	FV40	26:22
93	Marion Wilkinson	FV70	28:10

Lots of Harriers took part in this event but results are running a bit late. Will add 10k as they become available.

Park Run – Where have you been running this week?

Clayton Harriers are keen supporters of Park Run and there is always a good showing at the local events. Sometimes, though a little bit of Park Run tourism occurs and they can be seen popping up in all kinds of places. This week Clayton Harriers have been spotted at the following events. Ron Hill is there again!

Pos	Gender Pos	Name	Time
Heaton Parkrun – 424 Runners
70	66	Stephen Green	22:00
241	185	Ron Hill	27:34
Bolton Parkrun – 203 Runners
42	5	Julia Rushton	24:14
Burnley Parkrun – 186 Runners
3	3	Jonathon Pye	18:19
6	6	Dave Motley	19:19
8	8	Jacob Watson	19:46
11	11	Nick Roscoe	20:04
24	24	Alan Clarkson	21:06
53	8	Dawn Terry	23:29
65	55	Martin Brady	23:58
76	64	Adam Stevenson	24:22
88	14	Donna Scott	24:56
96	76	Ron Chappell	26:06
102	24	Julie Toman	26:30
110	26	Roanna Holdsworth	27:00
111	85	Breton Holdsworth	27:01
154	49	Lucy Stevenson	31:27
181	68	Kathleen Garnett	37:46
Dewsbury Parkrun – 120 Runners
75	50	Robin Price	33:11
Penrith Parkrun – 60 Runners
25	18	George Thompson	24:41
32	12	Katy Thompson	25:45
Pendle Parkrun – 68 Runners
5	5	John Hartley	21:09
15	12	Stephen White	23:35
38	13	Christine Jennifer Egerton	30:30
41	15	Molly Hesketh	30:49
48	21	Christine Leathley	32:38

Leeds Parkrun – 410 Runners

I am told that the unknown runner in second place is none other than our own Jonny McKenna who finished with a fantastic time of 16:27!

ByPeter Booth

Thieveley Pike Fell Race Results

TPFR Results 2014 Amended

Report

140 runners, including 6 juniors, set off from Cliviger on a warm, cloudy morning. Mercia’s Simon Bailey led the procession out of the start field – a lead he was never to relinquish. After just under 31 minutes of racing, Simon crossed the finish line with more than 2 minutes in hand over Calder Valley’s Alex Whittem, runner up for the second year in succession. Simon’s winning time, 30.56 was only 12 seconds shy of the course record (set by Rob Hope in 2006 when the race was an English Championship counter and Rob was pushed all the way) – a superb performance, 10 years after his first victory at Thieveley. Ian Conroy (Horwich) took third place ahead of another previous winner, Todmorden’s Andrew Wrench. Jordan McDonald (Clayton) showed great potential to finish in 6^th place, first MU18.

Equally impressive was Lindsay Brindle’s 10^th place overall to win the ladies’ race by 4 minutes from Honor Thompson (Skelmersdale Border H), with Horwich team mate, Suzanne Budgett in third position. Along with Sandra Kelly (5^th lady), Lindsey and Suzanne took the ladies’ team prize for Horwich, while the Clayton men just pipped Horwich in the men’s team competition.

27 Clayton members took part in the senior race – some attempting their first fell race – and another 11 in the juniors. It was great to see the smiles, support and encouragement being given to all, around the course and at the finish. As well as Jordan’s great run, Vicki Heys (F40) and Linda Lord (F65) won their age categories, as did juniors Curtis Holt (BU16), Thomas Bradley (BU14), Eleanor Root (GU14), Natasha Olszewska (GU12), Ella Dorrington (GU10) and Milly MacCabe (GU8).

At the prize giving there was a special mention (and a bottle of wine) for Clayton’s Dug McCallum to mark the fact that Thieveley had been Dug’s first fell race – fifty years ago! Well done Dug. I wonder if any of today’s ‘first-timers’ will still be competing 50 years on.

Well done also to the team of Clayton members who volunteered to help with registration, time-keeping and marshalling. The race organiser is only as good as the support he receives. My Sunday check of the course revealed no tape – or litter!

Thanks to all.

Pete

ByAndy Armstrong

junior training

Junior Training is back…..

Just to remind all parents that junior training is restarting from Thursday 4th September; check out the Junior Training page for more details.

ByJim Hickie

Lottery Funding Award of £8900

Clayton-le-Moors Harriers are delighted to announce the award of a grant of £8904 from Sport England, which will support our talented group of juniors. The grant has been awarded to the ‘Burnley Running Community’ project which lasts for one year. The awarding of the grant is largely down to the hard work of club members Marion Wilkinson, Jason Pier, Andy Armstrong and everyone involved, that have helped make our juniors the success that they are.

A large part of the award is to provide additional coaching for eleven of our older juniors, to encourage sustained participation into adult running. These members are now able to attend weekly gym strength & conditioning classes for a year at St Peter’s Leisure Centre in Burnley. The award also supports the training of additional coaches for our club, promotion and publicity, as well as mini bus travel to races and driver training.

The grant will help the club to sustain the high level of quality that is emerging through the ranks. Without such support, it can become an uphill task to maintain the enthusiasm needed to keep our youngsters in the sport as they become young adults. All of our thanks and gratitude goes to Sport England for helping us to develop our juniors into our senior runners of the future!

However, it isn’t just the juniors that will receive the benefits. The award has enabled Burnley Getin2 Running to hold adult beginners group sessions, which are held in the distraction free parks of Burnley. Led by qualified leaders, these sessions are held at Thompson Park on Mondays at 6:30pm, Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at 10am. There is also a session at Towneley Park on Thursdays at 6pm. For further information visit runengland.org, or call 01282 425011. We look forward to seeing more people taking up running to get fit, and hope that some will decide to become a part of our success and join us.

ByChristopher Holdsworth

Boulsworth Fell Race 2014 & The Rest Of The Weekend’s Action

Boulsworth Fell Race 2014

‘As I approached the final stretch I could hear the footsteps of runners approaching in my ear. I really began to dig in as I heard the dulcet tones of Mr Roche in my head shouting “have a word Martin..”

Running, why running my good lady wife, Alison, would say…………………

It all started back in 2012 when I wanted to get back on a bike and take to the open roads. Back in my younger days I had been a very keen cyclist but unfortunately, due to injury, I had to retire. The longing to do something I had always enjoyed remained with me and so I went and bought myself a bike naively thinking I could get back on a saddle and start where I had left off. Sadly not the case! The years had taken their toll on my fitness levels and so I started to do a bit of running to try and build up my stamina.

It was at this point that I was told about John “have a word” Roche and his sessions at Towneley park. I went along to the beginners group, did an odd park run, progressed to the next group, and made myself a member of the club in 2013 taking in a few races along the way.

This year I made the decision to enter as many of the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix races as was possible and had finally reached the last race of the season, Boulsworth Fell Race.

Race Day…

We arrived at Trawden Playing Fields on a cool, windy and VERY WET morning. I was really looking forward to today’s race and it was really nice to see that lots of runners had turned out despite the weather conditions.

I didn’t know what to expect as I had not run it before but some had told me it was a “toughie”. As we set off up the long climb all I wanted to do was reach the top, but keeping in mind to take it easy at the start and not be tempted to rush off. As I approached the top of the climb a big sigh of relief came into play as I could see there was some level ground that lay ahead.

Courtesy of Trawden 7

It was at this point I could see a long line of runners in front of me tackling the main stretch of the course. I started to focus and raced ahead as I knew once I had reached the summit I could then look forward to the downhill part of the race, and the finish line. Keeping a nice steady pace I continued down the hill, passing others along the way, motivating me even more to the finish. As I approached the final stretch I could hear the footsteps of runners approaching in my ear. I really began to dig in as I heard the dulcet tones of Mr Roche in my head shouting “have a word Martin”, and I really didn’t want to be caught in my final footsteps to the finish line.

What a relief I had finally made it and completed this challenging course and my 13^th race of the season. YES, I had managed to run in all of them! I hope to continue with the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix in 2015 and hopefully improve my times. Watch this space!

Congratulations to all competitors who have taken part in the Grand Prix and look forward to seeing many of the friendly faces in 2015.

Thanks to Martin Griffin for this weeks race report! Full results can be found here.

The Rest of the Weekend’s Action

Only three other races this week! (that I’m aware of) With a third from Sierre-Zinal 2014‏ which will be featured as next week’s race report!

Firstly, we had two harriers competing over at the 2014 Blackpool Airshow 10k. Ted Orrell finished as the 1st M75 in his category, in 00:50:09, whilst Julie Toman finished in 00:54:11. Well done on what I would imagine was a blustery day over in Blackpool!

Over in Preston we had 9 Harriers compete at the Welcome Tavern 10k Challenge. Terry O’Leary continued his great run of form, finishing 5th just five seconds ahead of Kevin Davies. Full Clayton-le-Moors Harriers results are as follows –

5 00:38:04 284 O’Leary Terry Clayton le Moors Harriers M
6 00:38:09 285 Davies Kevin Clayton le Moors Harriers V50 M
10 00:40:35 281 Hogan Michael Clayton le Moors Harriers V45 M
16 00:43:20 283 Clarkson Alan Clayton le Moors Harriers V55 M
26 00:46:26 272 Brady Martin Clayton le Moors Harriers V50 M
33 00:47:02 274 Wildman Brian Clayton le Moors Harriers V45 M
41 00:48:55 278 Moore Lee Clayton le Moors Harriers M
57 00:52:05 279 Duffy Amanda Clayton le Moors Harriers V35 F
86 00:59:53 269 O’Brien Kevin Clayton le Moors Harriers V70 M

Clayton-le-Moors are certainly broadening their horizons this week! Paul Shackleton ran at the British Masters Track and Field Championships. He did amazingly well and secured a silver medal in the V50 300 meter steeplechase!! Amazing effort Paul. In his own words ‘And some people think Clayton is just a fell club!’

In other news, Breton Holdsworth completed his ‘pigramige’ into the V40’s by completing the seriously impressive challenge of running over 40 miles in one go. He ran from Bolton Abbey to York Minister with the help from Nick Gaskell, Johnny McKenna, Micheal O’Donnell, Dave Motley, Joanne Motley, Chris Singleton, Christina Singleton, Christopher Holdsworth, Adam Shaw, Lee Smith, Ryan Wilkinson and Jim Hickie, who all joined in at various stages. There was also support from cyclists Neil Worswick and Adam Hamer, whilst Sophie McIntosh and wife Paula Holdsworth supported in the car. Breton would like to thank all of those who have supported him, as well as to everyone who made a donation. A massive £565 has been raised so far for North West Air Ambulance, if you’d like to make a donation the link is here – https://www.justgiving.com/Breton-Holdsworth/

As previously mentioned, a race report from the Sierre-Zinal 2014‏ will be featured next week by Ivan Whigham. Well done to everyone who ran this week, with a special mention going to Jacob Boyle for his fantastic win at Boulsworth Fell Race!

ByDave Motley

Worsthorne Moor Fell Race & the rest of the weekends action.

Worsthorne Moor Fell Race

I heard a voice from afar ‘stop running like you’re dancing!’ I turned round to see a sprightly young gentleman (you can pay me later John) running towards me, who I have now come to know as John Roche

How my journey began……..

Just over a year ago I was running along(well a leisurely trot might be more apt!) Red Lees Road, Cliviger, in my own little world, when I heard a voice from afar ‘stop running like you’re dancing!’ I turned round to see a sprightly young gentleman (you can pay me later John) running towards me, who I have now come to know as John Roche. After criticising my running style, the cheeky beggar was going to run straight past me but I insisted he gave me a mini session on my technique there and then-elbows in, knees up! John told me about his beginners training at Towneley and after a lot of blood, sweat and feeling sick I was moved up to his more advanced group before Christmas. Irene Roche encouraged me to join Clayton, I would never have had the confidence to do this without Irene’s encouragement and confidence in me. The support and encouragement I have received from Clayton has been amazing and I have made some great friends.

Courtesy of Steve Bateson

Race Day

Today I did the Worsthorne Moor trail race. It was tough, especially the long uphill start, but John’s training sessions have improved my stamina and Irene’s wise words to ‘tip tap’ up the steeper bits came in very useful. Every time I wanted to relax a bit I could hear John’s voice ‘have a word!’. The ice cold beer I had at the end with Michelle Butchok in the Billet made it all worthwhile. Just Boulsworth fell race to conquer now, with support from Jean Knightley(you can’t back out now Jean!) then I’ll have achieved my goal of 9 Grandprix runs!! I can’t thank you enough John for telling me to stop running like I’m dancing. That chance meeting really has changed my life for the better

Courtesy of Steve Bateson

28 of our members took part in the penultimate race of the Burnley & Pendle Grandprix. The race a tough 6.5 mile route starts with a tough climb up Gorple Rd before swinging out to Gorple & Hurstwood reservoir and returning to the start in Worsthorne. First Clayton member to pass the post, with a monster hangover, was Mr Orange himself Breton Holdsworth (6^th), Phil Hall proved he’s still one of the best around taking the V50 prize with skipper, Dave Motley in 13^th.

Courtesy of Steve Bateson

Full Clayton Results:

6. Breton Holdsworth 43:15

7.Phil Hall 44.19

13.Dave Motley 45:00

17.Paul Brannon 45:51

25.Dave Bagot 48:10

26.Richard Stevenson 48:37

28.Alan Life 49:09

29.Carl Helliwell 49:29

35.Chris Funnell 50:32

44.Richard Briscoe 52:49

45.John Wilcock 52.54

53.Andy Quinn 53:53

54.Peter Browning 54:05

60.Stephen White 55:23

67.Dave Naughton 56:40

70.Alex Braysford 56:48

72.Dave Scott 57:15

76.Martin Griffin 58:48

78.Stephen Ainsworth 59:07

85.Jean Knightley 1:00:40

88.Tanya Bunkham 1:02:38

96.Sarah Helliwell 1:04:34

97.Rachel Todd 1:05:13

98.Ron Chappell 1:05:54

100.Ted Orrell 1:06:53

104.Michelle Butschok 1:10:23

107.Stuart Barker 1:14:46

108.Christine Leathley 1:18:20

Full results can be found here

Thanks to Rachel Todd for this fantastic report

The rest of the weekends racing

Friday night saw the third running of the Padiham 5 Mile. The route from memorial park goes up & down the Padiham greenway to the canal and back. Clayton were out in force with a number of members taking part. Terry O’leary continued his recent impressive form finishing 1^st Clayton back in 5^th place. Jordan McDonald was 1^st junior back in 10^th and there were other outstanding junior performances from Kenan, Thomas, Ryan & Edward.

On Saturday in the picturesque village of Hellifield, two of our members took part in the annual gala race. 3^rd back overall with a really strong performance was Jacob Boyle, with the other ever present Clayton runner finishing in 20^th, Richard Briscoe.

Also on Saturday in really tough conditions 9 of our members took part in one of the Lakeland Classics, Borrowdale Fell Race. This epic race covers 16.5mile and 6500’ of climbing taking Bessyboot, Esk Hause, Great Gable and also the highest point in England, Scafell. As some of you are aware from media reports, there was an incident in which one runner suffered a fall from Scafell, I believe the runner was rescued and is now in a stable condition in hospital. However this shows the importance of carrying full kit, recceing courses and being able to read maps on these tough routes.

Spencer Riley was our 1^st member back in 24^th Place. Our Lakeland specialist Dave Nuttall finished in 82^nd with Andy Robinson not far behind in 96^th. Fell legend Wendy Dodds finished 1^st V60 in 150^th with fantastic runs from Nicholas Olszewski, Barbara Savage, John Rusius and Paul Wale.

24. Spencer Riley – 3:40.03

82. Dave Nuttall – 4:09:48

96. Andrew Robinson – 4:14:46

150. Wendy Dodds – 4:37:23

200. Nicholas Olszewski – 4:55:06

213. Barbara Savage – 4:59:57

226. John Rusius – 5:11:25

254. Paul Wale – 5:33:27

Terry O’Leary had a busy weekend and was one of two members out in Preston for the Wagon & Horses 10mile. Terry finished 14^th in a time of 62:53, with ever present road expert Steve Biscomb running 10miles in 73:10.

ByPeter Booth

August Newsletter

The brand new edition of the Harrier is here! On time! Follow the link to catch up on loads of recent results for junior and seniors. There’s a report from Mike Wallis about the Saunders Mountain Marathon and an update on the Summer Series. Not forgetting all the usual features: Run of the Month, Covering Old Ground, Milestones & Training info.

Ring 18th September in your diary – it’s the club AGM & 5000 metre track race – details on p4. August Newsletter 2014

ByAndy Armstrong

fra championship, Junior Three Seasons Challenge

Juniors at Large; Wednesday 23rd July

The FRA junior championship has now drawn to a close and Briony Holt’s win at Kettlewell has secured her joint first place in the under 12; well done Briony!

The winners cup is on a timeshare; Chloe Rylance of Ambleside gets to look after it for six months then I’m sure it’ll have pride of place in the Holt household.

Our Three Seasons Challenge has finally finished with thirteen members making the trip to Widdop. The results table has been updated and we’ll organise a prize giving early in the Autumn term. Well done to all who took part,whether you just managed to get to a few races or you won your age group. It’s especially encouraging to see more younger runners coming through in the under 8 and under 10 categories, proof that Marion’s Thursday sessions are increasingly popular and are producing results.

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Also in the news; Jordan McDonald was nominated for a Burnley Sports Award as a Rising Star. He attended the prize giving dinner on Thursday 10th July and got to meet five times Olympian and world record swimmer Mark Foster.
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Team Root has been busy at multi sport again; Ellie Root came 6th girl out of 14th in Tri-stars 3 in the Wirral Triathlon on Sunday 29th June and both Ellie & Grace Root took part in the Salt Ayre Triathlon, Grace was 4th girl (out of 6) in supersprint and Ellie was 8th girl out of 22. After Wirral Ellie is currently standing in 10th position in the North West Junior Tri Championships.

Well done to all our runners at the Trawden 7 junior races, you get a mention and a picture in Chris Holdsworth’s race round up HERE.

That’s all for this week, well done to you all, apologies to anyone I’ve missed!

Pictures courtesy of;

Woodentops

Andy Ford/EightImaging

Category Archive Juniors

The Ron Hill 76th Birthday Cowm Race – Thursday 25th September

Thieveley Pike Fell Race – Saturday 27th September

The Grand 10K Run at Aintree – Sunday 28th September

Littleborough 10k Road Race – Sunday 28th September

Clent Hills Race

Rab Mountain Marathon 27th & 28th September

Run Preston 5k & 10k 28th September

Park Run – Where have you been running this week?