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ByJason Pier

Stoops Fell Race & Rudolfs Red Nose Race – December 2013

With the majority of the juniors taking part in a number of cross country races before Christmas it was left to Christopher Brown to perform on the fells in the Curly Wurly Quarry run. On the same course a few weeks earlier Christopher had set a new course record. This time around he performed equally as well in a field of 70 starters to once again take 1st place in the U8’s race. Well done Christopher.

STOOPS RESULTS

Another consistent performer for the juniors Leon Passco was the only Clayton junior taking part in the Rudolfs Red Nose Race at Blackpool. Running in a field of 153 starters Leon produced a great performance to finish 12th overall and 2nd MU20.

RUDOLFS RESULTS

 

ByJason Pier

Lancashire Cross Country Champs. 4th January

The Lancashire XC Championships take place on Saturday 4th January at Witton Park, Blackburn. We’re looking to enter as many juniors as possible. JUNIORS if you are interested in running please can you let me know as soon as you can. The more juniors we have running the more chance we have of success in the team results. Minimum age is 8 years old. It’s free to enter as YOUR club is paying for you. There’s no need to enter yourself I will do that for you. Just ask your parents to text me to let me know on 07950 458051  Click on the link below for full details.

LANCASHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – DETAILS

ByJason Pier

Hyndburn – Todmorden – Junior Results

The last two races of 2013 for the juniors took place within the last week with race 3 of the Mid Lanc’s XC League and the final race in the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series. At Hyndburn we once again saw some very good performances from the juniors with plenty of effort and desire to do well. Welcome to Adam Quinn and Zac Jordan who both made their debut for Clayton at xc.

Mid Lanc’s XC League, Hyndburn, Saturday 14th December

U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 6th, Ella Dorrington 22nd, Roanna Holdsworth 28th and Grace Root 30th.

U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 29th, Adam Stevenson 42nd and Finley Stubbs 46th.

U13 Girls: Briony Holt 7th, Eleanor Root 21st, Karina Ryckynska 27th,Alice Gane 33rd and Lucy Stevenson 49th.Team Result 3rd

U13 Boys: Tom Bradley 11th, Adam Quinn 30th and Harry Mason 37th.

U15 Girls: Alice Pier 15th

U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 14th, Curtis Holt 23rd, Ryan Clarke 35th and Simon Wilshaw 36th. Team Result 5th

U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 12th.

U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 10th and George Pier 20th.

Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series Race 4, Wednesday 18th December

On a really horrible night 4 of our juniors braved the very wet and windy conditions to compete in the final race of the series. Another strong performance from Kenan Eti saw him claim the 1st MU18 prize for the second time this series closely followed by Tom Bradley and George Pier. In the girls Alice Pier was the sole Clayton representative finishing 3rd FU18.

In the overall series Clayton Juniors took the honours with George Pier 1st MU18 and younger sister Alice claiming 1st FU18.

Well done to ALL of you

 

ByAndy Armstrong

JUNIOR SANTA RUN; Christmas Eve at Barley

…our traditional social run on Pendle. Meet at the Barley village car park for an 11.00 a.m start. This event is open to everybody (it’s free!) with the one exception that under 12s need to bring a parent or a nominated adult to run along with them. Apologies for this, it’s an insurance issue that I have no control over.

This is a purely social run, we’ll group you by ability but no-one gets left behind (the faster you run, the more you loop back!).

– This is the important bit; the weather is often poor in December. It’ll probably be cold or raining, it may well be both. The prevailing wind direction means that storm fronts often aren’t visible from down in the village, it can often be significantly worse when you get up on Pendle.

None of this is a problem if you’ve got the right kit on, so make sure you bring;

  • Windproof jacket.
  • Appropriate longsleeved baselayers (as many as you think you’ll need).
  • Hat (or buff) and gloves.
  • Long leg cover is optional but highly recommended if you usually feel the cold.
  • Decent trail/fell shoes.
  • ABSOLUTELY NO HOODIES; I WILL SEND YOU AWAY!!!

Hope to see you there (preferably wearing a santa hat!)

ByJason Pier

Mid Lancs Cross Country, Hyndburn

Race 3 of the Mid Lancs XC League takes place on Saturday 14th December at Wilson Playing Fields, Hyndburn. Use postcode BB5 5SF please double check before setting off. Parking is limited at the venue but more is available on the main road. Please avoid parking in the residential area leading to the park. Wilson’s is another wet and muddy course especially in the woods so spikes or good trail shoes are required. If you are unsure which to wear then bring both and choose on the day. Meeting point will be near to the café.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you to have around 30 mins before you race. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please make sure you arrive 45 mins before your race starts.

 

ByJason Pier

Todmorden – Rossendale – Todmorden

Another busy time for the juniors with three races in a week. Some great results, times and team awards too, the juniors are hot on the heels of the seniors.

Todmorden Park, 5k Winter Series, 4th December

George and Alice Pier took part in race 2 of the Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series with both claiming the junior awards. George was 1st MU18 with Alice setting another pb of 21.26 to take the 1st FU18 prize. It was double joy for Alice helping senior ladies Gayle Whittaker and Rebecca Rawcliffe to the ladies team prize.

Red Rose XC League – Rossendale, 7th December

17 juniors made the short journey over to Marl Pits, Rossendale for the final race in the Red Rose XC League. Not to be disappointed the Marl Pits course once again greeted us on arrival with plenty of mud and water. I think the wetter and muddier it is the more some of the juniors like it. Even Marion enjoyed sledging down a muddy slope on her behind. Huge congratulations to Briony Holt for securing 3rd place overall in the series.

U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 12th and Adam Stevenson 41st

U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 14th, Ella Dorrington – Levy 21st and Keira Stevenson 41st. Team Result 6th.

U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 10th

U13 Girls: Briony Holt 3rd, Eleanor Root 15th and Lucy Stevenson 46th. Team Result 5th.

U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 4th, Curtis Holt 9th, Ryan Clarke 24th and Simon Wilshaw 26th. Team Result 3rd.

U15 Girls: Alice Pier 12th.

U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 7th and George Pier 20th.

U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 9th.

Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series 11th December

Race 3 of the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series saw George and Alice Pier competing. It was double delight for George who was again 1st MU18 and was also part of the winning men’s team which included Tom Brewster and Martin Brady. Alice was only 2 seconds off her pb and finished 3rd FU18.

Well done to ALL of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ByPeter Booth

December Newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of the Harrier – a few days later than planned – my apologies. Download it now to get reports on the UK Fell & Hill running Relays in N Wales, the Tour of Pendle and the FRA Presentation, hosted by the club at Mytton Fold Hotel, plus all the usual features, results and fixtures. Please take special note of the article on p3 by Mike Eddleston regarding annual subscriptions, which are due at the end of the month. December Newsletter 2013

 

ByJason Pier

Red Rose Cross Country, Rossendale

The final race of the Red Rose XC League takes place on Saturday 7th December at Marl Pits, Rossendale. Use postcode BB4 7SW please double check before you set off. This course is historically very muddy so please be careful in your choice of footwear. The course has changed slightly from previous years with the start line being moved. Parking will be limited as there are two rugby matches taking place. Please be respectful to the local residents if you park on Newchurch Road. Please DON’T stray onto the rugby and football pitches when warming up. Refreshments, changing and toilets are available in the sports pavilion.

REMEMBER to bring your RED ROSE race number with you.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

START TIMES COURSE MAP

ByJason Pier

Liverpool – Preston – Todmorden – Southend – Schools XC

The juniors have been very busy of late taking part and doing extremely well in races around the country. Their continued improvement and regular attendance at local races is beginning to be noticed by other clubs and runners. It’s great to hear members of other clubs saying “Clayton have got some very good juniors now” It makes all the hard work we ALL put in (juniors and coaches/volunteers) worth while.

Mid Lancs XC, Liverpool, Saturday 23rd November.
12 juniors travelled to compete in race 2 of the Mid Lancs XC League held at Sefton Park, Liverpool. This race was organised by British Athletics and included some of the very best runners from around the UK. Again the juniors gave their all in conditions which were much better than in previous years. The following results only include the Mid Lancs clubs who took part.
U11 Girls: Roanna Holdsworth 36th.
U13 Girls: Briony Holt 17th and Eleanor Root 31st.
U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 19th and Daniel Bradley 43rd.
U15 Girls: Alice Pier 21st.
U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 25th, Curtis Holt 31st and Simon Wilshaw 42nd.
U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 20th.
U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 21st and George Pier 28th.
RESULTS
The Best 5k, Preston, Sunday 24th November.
George and Alice Pier took part in the 5k race hoping to set new pb’s on a new course for them. George managed a new pb of 19:27 finishing 18th male. Alice missed out by only 4 seconds posting a time of 22.10 to finish 5th female in the adults race.
RESULTS
Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series, Wednesday 27th November.
5 juniors took part in race 1 of the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series organised by Cannonball Events. Night running with a headtorch was a whole new experience for them which they all enjoyed. Kenan Eti was 1st MU18 in a pb time of 18.25. After narrowly missing out on a pb in her last race Alice Pier achieved a new pb finishing 1st FU18 in a time of 21.39. George Pier was 2nd MU18, 19.32, Thomas Bradley 3rd MU18, 19.33 with younger brother Daniel 4th MU18, 24.29
RESULTS
Inter Schools XC, Wednesday 27th November.
Briony and Curtis Holt both representing their school Park High, Colne took part in the Inter Schools XC. Briony once again in excellent form finished 1st Girl in her race. Curtis continuing to impress was 5th Boy in his race.
ESSA Cross Country Cup Grand Final, Southend, Saturday 30th November.
Eleanor Root was again representing Skipton Girls High School in this year’s Grand Final held at Southend High School for Girls. Eleanor running in the junior girls race finished 52nd in a field of 136 to help her team to a fantastic 6th place finish.
RESULTS
Well done to ALL of the above for your excellent results.
 
 

 

ByJason Pier

Mid Lancs XC – Liverpool Update – Juniors Only

These are all the details you’ll need for the Mid Lancs XC race at Sefton Park, Liverpool next Saturday 23rd November. 13 juniors are going and I’m sure you’ll gain valuable experience competing against some of the best runners in the Country. Please note that the start times are earlier than usual with the first race getting underway at 11.00am.

There’s no need to bring any race numbers with you. You’ll be issued with a new race number and a chip timing tag to be worn around your ankle just for this race.

Click on the link below, then click on the box for Liverpool.

DIRECTIONS – TIMETABLE – COURSE MAPS

Meeting point is the area marked with a purple square on the course map.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, club jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

See you on Saturday.