Juniors – Page 6 – Clayton-le-Moors Harriers

Go steep, go long, go orange

There might have been unseasonal snow this weekend, but that wasn’t enough to stop our hardy Clayton runners getting out and about to dust off their racing shoes over the weekend as well as during the week. With top level fell performances from the Juniors, gritty ultra efforts, classic road racing, Parkruns all over the country as well as the Annual Club Awards, there has been plenty to celebrate this weekend.

Wednesday 13^th April

Mike McGee Memorial Cowm Reservoir 5k

Mid-week action from this 5K race around the scenic Cowm Reservoir, in memory of Mike McGee who passed away in 2012. A fast, flat course (and sweets at the finish) attracted two Clayton runners to test their legs.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
40	Stephen Green	M60	002/007	21:23
92	Julie Toman	F45	006/006	27:29

Full results

Saturday 16th April

Anniversary Waltz Fell Race

Representing the third counter in the Club 2016 Fell Championships, this tough Lakeland AM race of 11.5m covers the Newlands Valley Horseshoe and can be prone to bad weather. No such issues this year, with a dry and sunny, if cool day.

Results were not out at the time of writing but David Bagot was first of the Clayton runners home followed by Dave Motley, Andy Orr, Neil Hardiman, Ryan Wilkinson, Paul Wale and Richard Briscoe. By all accounts it was a hard route but an ‘absolute belter’ as described by Fell Captain, Dave Motley.

Partial results

English Junior Fell Championship Series – Todd Crag races

Briony Holt, full gas down to the finish during a dominant performance in the U14 Girls. Pic Alan Dorrington

A strong contingent of Clayton Juniors were in action at the first round of the FRA English Fell Championship Series at Todd Crag, Ambleside. Unfazed by an initial and brutal tarmac climb onto an equally steep and rocky fell section onto Loughrigg Fell, all our Juniors gave it everything with great performances from the U8s through to the U14s.

Jenson Bentham was flying in the U10 Boys, leading for much of the race eventually coming in 2^nd, with Jackson McKay and Ella Dorrington both 4^th in the U12 Boys and Girls races respectively, and a flawless race from Briony Holt to dominate the U14 Girls race.

There were great runs too from Felix Thompson in the U8 Boys (9th), Helena White (4th) and Kady Thompson (19th) in the U10 Girls, and Josh McKay (32nd) in the U10 Boys.

Also in the U12 Boys, Dexta Thompson (8th), Christopher Brown (17th) and Robbie Smedley (24th) all ran strongly, whilst Liberty Thompson was 23rd in the U14 Girls. Special mention to Claudia Bentham, 18th in U14 Girls and running in her first fell race – a tough introduction to fell racing but with more to come from her in the future no doubt.

Jenson Bentham concentrating hard on the descent. Pic Alan Dorrington

Dexta Thompson climbing well on his way to 8th U12 Boy. Pic Alan Dorrington

Jackson McKay with the Fairfield Horsehoe as backdrop, on his way to 4th U12 Boy. Pic Alan Dorrington

With these results, the Juniors have got Clayton off to a strong start in the FRA Junior Club Championships too, sitting in equal 4^th place, only a point or two behind the leading Lakeland fell running clubs. Well done to all of them for a collection of stellar performances on the fell this weekend.

Ella Dorrington holding off the chasers on her way to 4th U12 Girl. Pic Alan Dorrington

Full results here

Fellsman Hike

The iconic Fellsman Hike covers over 60 miles of very rugged Dales moorland, climbing over 11,000 feet along its route from Ingleton to Threshfield. Despite (or perhaps because of!) this, it attracts a large field of regulars and newcomers keen to test themselves to the limit, complete with their mandatory kit issue mug.

Martin Terry, Simon Halliday, Ralph Baines, Nick Olszewski and Adrienne Olszewska all toed the line in Ingleton to begin their long efforts through into the night and the following day. Finishing this gruelling event is a huge achievement, and definitely one for an ultra runner’s ticklist. All made it round in very boggy conditions and deserve huge congratulations on their achievements.

Nick Olszewski heading out of the Stone House checkpoint. Photo by Jane Woodburn.

Adrienne Olszewska sends us this report:

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.

The organisers’ pre-race briefing warned entrants of cold temperatures and the importance of sufficiently warm kit since blizzard conditions had been seen on some of the hill tops on the course. Fortunately this calmed down and there was only the odd flurry of snow from time to time. We were off on the long slog up Ingleborough, visible this year and snowy on top. Going the opposite way to the classic 3 Peaks Race, it was a slippery descent down towards the Hill Inn and plenty of people came a cropper on the way down, me included. Then the slog up Whernside follows before you turn and head back the way you came. A drop down into Kingsdale and the almost vertical clamber up Gragareth.

At this point I had pretty much dropped behind most of the runners so was on my own until grouping time. It’s a bit of a mental challenge when you are a back of the pack slowie. You can’t rely on following the people in front because they have all disappeared over the horizon and the next person is still quite a long way behind. You have to push yourself to keep going and have confidence in your ability to find your way. A lot of the time you seriously question your sanity and wonder why you are putting yourself through such misery; particularly when you are dragging yourself out of yet another bog and it’s cold, wet and there’s something sludgy and deeply unpleasant swishing around in your shoes. But, you carry on. Maybe because you don’t have a choice since you can only retire at a roadside checkpoint and so you have to at least make it to the next one. Also you don’t want to voluntarily retire without a good enough reason so you think all kinds of daft nonsense such as; “maybe a mild concussion would do it”.

Then you arrive at one of the hill top checkpoints. These are usually a couple of people in a tiny tent wearing so many layers of clothing that they can barely move. They cheerfully clip your tally card and ensure that you are crossed off their checklist. They are often there overnight in harsh conditions, probably feeling the cold much more than you because at least you are moving. It’s a good kick up the bum and their unrelenting cheerfulness is infectious so you head off to the next checkpoint with a much more positive mindset. In this event you have to be grouped at the overnight section. Competitors have to be in groups of at least 4 for safety reasons. It always amuses me when I speak to Nick, who is much faster than me, that I’m so far behind him that he gets grouped at the checkpoint that I get disbanded at the following day! If you are running with other people then you get to stay with them when you are grouped.

On your own though it’s a bit more of a lucky dip. I got grouped with 3 chaps who were fast hiking; Mick, Dick and Cliff (sounded like a sixties pop combo – should have changed my name to Sandy or Cilla to fit in really!). We made good progress through the night despite losing Cliff for a while on the moors heading to Hell Gap. Fortunately, we found him before we got to the next checkpoint otherwise we would have been disqualified. Strangely, a prospect that now horrified me despite kind of hoping for it when I’d been on my own earlier on! We were disbanded at dawn and Mick and I ran down from the top of Great Whernside. He took a better line than me towards the bottom where I got stranded in the peat hags and was floundering around hopelessly for a while until a kind fellow competitor dragged me out and kept me company until the end.

So two finishes on the Fellsman under my belt. I will be back next year and fingers crossed just maybe I will make it under 24 hours. This is a fantastic event organised and run by an amazing army of volunteers that make it a very addictive experience proved year in and year out by the number of people that just keep coming back.

Adrienne Olszewska descending to the Hill Inn from Ingleborough.

Results to follow

Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10k Take 2

A seasonal hangover from last Christmas, this beautiful, undulating run along England’s most beautiful valley replaced the abandoned Christmas Pud 10k from a flood affected December 2015. Martin Brady and Graham Kissack made the trip to the Lakes to sample its delights.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
81	Martin Brady	M50		46:56
270	Graham Kissack	M65		1:08:58

Full Results

Club Awards Evening – Turf Moor

There was a big turnout of Juniors and Seniors alike for the club’s Annual Presentation of Awards. The event was held at the 1882 Lounge at Burnley Football Club, and those present enjoyed a great evening celebrating the achievement and effort of members and coaches, combined with a little bit of partying. Trophies for Club competitions, as well as for wider series were awarded along with some special awards for individual achievement and support for club activities. Many thanks to all those who helped organise and facilitate this celebration of all things Clayton.

Photo David Belshaw

Sunday 17 April

Radcliffe 10k

Radcliffe’s popular, scenic 10K race, covering parts of the trail, roads and paths of Ringley, with a sting in the tail, takes you through some of the route of the Manchester, Bury and Rossendale Railway line as well as the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal. Peter Butterworth and Kevin O’Brien ran whilst Julie Toman fitted in her second race of the week.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
79	Peter Butterworth	M60	(0032/014)	00:44:29
255	Julie Toman	F45	(015/024)	00:57:43
326	Kevin O’Brien	M70	(003/003)	01:06:20

3 Bridges 10k, Lancaster

This scenic route is almost entirely traffic free, and crosses three bridges spanning the historic River Lune. The course is mainly flat and fast, giving rise to fast times. Martin Brady (V50) completed the race in 46:08 and Daniel Isherwood also ran, completing around the 40 minute mark.

Results to follow

Arant Haw fell race

Taking competitors right into the wilds of the Howgills, this short but steep race has been a popular fixture and represents the final of this years Kendal Winter League. Wendy Dodds was there to represent Clayton.

Results to follow

Parkrun Roundup

Woodbank Parkrun – A total of 182 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
140	Ron HILL	31:52	VM75-79

Bolton Parkrun – A total of 353 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
75	Katy THOMPSON	25:39	VW60-64

Burnley Parkrun – A total of 289 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Jonathan PYE	18:00	SM25-29
4	Jacob WATSON	18:06	SM30-34
5	Richard STEVENSON	18:36	VM40-44
11	James BOULT	19:50	SM20-24	New PB!
12	Nicholas HENNESSEY	20:07	JM11-14
33	Donna RILEY	21:58	VW50-54
37	Lennon JACKSON	22:24	JM11-14
45	Robert MORRISON	22:51	VM40-44
50	Colin WHITE	23:13	VM40-44
51	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	23:14	JM10
58	Matthew JACKSON	23:29	JM10
66	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	23:48	JM15-17
69	Nathan KEWIN	24:04	JM11-14
75	Ian HARGREAVES	24:20	VM50-54
78	Julie DAWES	24:32	VW45-49
91	Cassandra Darling SMEDLEY	25:01	VW35-39
99	John WILCOCK	25:14	VM50-54
100	Annabel WILCOCK	25:18	JW15-17	New PB!
107	Toby BIRTWISTLE	25:33	JM10
109	Justin BIRTWISTLE	25:38	VM40-44
117	Jake ANFORTH	25:58	JM10
121	Lisa JOHNSON	26:13	VW40-44
145	Lisa ELLIS	27:52	SW30-34
182	Robert HIRST	29:08	VM65-69
186	Donna SCOTT	29:16	VW50-54
192	Aaron LUNDIE	29:41	JM11-14
220	Nicola KAY	31:33	SW30-34
234	Philip NAYLOR	32:18	VM35-39
242	Christine LEATHLEY	33:02	VW65-69

Penrith Lakes Parkrun – A total of 185 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
113	Robin PRICE	36:41	VM70-74	New PB!

Pendle Parkrun – A total of 83 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Paul BROWN	20:26	VM55-59
2	John HARTLEY	20:43	VM55-59

Fell Foot Parkrun – A total of 121 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
19	Martin BRADY	23:34	VM50-54

Tooting Common Parkrun – A total of 413 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
318	Eileen JONES	29:52	VW60-64	New PB!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Leaping Forward

The clocks have changed, the lighter nights are here and midweek races are back. Still at the mercy of the weather at times, our hardy Harriers have been racing on with gusto. Starting the week with a win at Liver Hill and continuing to run well in all disciplines. We are springing forwards in leaps and bounds.

Happening this week

Reminder from the fell captains: entries are open for the next English Championships race, “Up the Nab” in the Peak District. Also entries are now open for the British Championships race, ‘Sedbergh Sports’ in July. Full details are available on the FRA Website

Tuesday 5th April first in the Summer Series – Coppice Trail Race – starts 6.30 pm from the Peel Park Hotel, Turkey Street, Accrington. Entry £4 which will be donated to East Lancs Hospice in memory of Tony Aspin. There will be free Potato Pie or Cheese and Onion Pie. There will also be a one hour walk for those interested and a number of helpers needed for the race.

Volunteers needed to help out at the Mearley Clough Race on Tuesday 10^th May. Please contact Andy Firth (andrewfirth58@aol.com mob 07470368926) if you can help.

Tuesday 29 March

Bunny Run 1

Well done to Briony Holt who took part in the first Bunny Run in the current series organised by Woodentops. In a field of 275 senior and junior runners she was 39^th overall and 1^st U14 girl

Briony Holt at the first Bunny Run race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos.	Name	Cat.	Time
39	Briony Holt	GU14	20:12

Full Results

Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill Fell Race

The second race in the club fell championship competition took place in harsh conditions with 23 Clayton Harriers taking part. Danny Collinge continued his winning streak taking first place.

Danny Collinge leading the way at the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Our first female was Orlaith O’Mahony who was second lady overall to Preston Harrier’s Nicola Jackson.

Orlaith O’Mahony and Chris Paul at the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos.	Name	Cat.	Time
1	Danny Collinge	MU23	00:34:51
15	Peter Coates	MSEN	00:39:15
19	Carl Helliwell	MV40	00:39:42
23	Ryan Wilkinson	MSEN	00:40:13
24	Dave Motley	MSEN	00:40:22
33	Mike Wallis	MV55	00:41:27
40	Paul Hesketh	MV50	00:42:19
48	Sean Clare	MV50	00:42:56
49	Alan Dorrington	MV45	00:43:02
64	Richard Briscoe	MSEN	00:46:07
66	Mark Nutter	MV50	00:46:23
69	Orlaith O’Mahony	LSEN	00:46:56
70	Chris Paul	MSEN	00:46:58
88	Angela Shian	LSEN	00:49:29
92	Colin Woolford	MV40	00:50:11
97	Wendy Dodds	LV65	00:51:55
102	James Hickie	MV55	00:53:32
104	Martin Brady	MV50	00:54:17
108	David Nield	MV55	00:54:32
109	David Naylor	MV60	00:54:39
115	Stephen Fish	MV60	00:55:58
139	Michelle Butschok	LV40	01:05:54
140	Rachel Todd	LV40	01:06:25

Full Results

Junior Liver Hill Races

Well done to the three intrepid juniors that took part in the junior races at the Pete Hartley Memorial Fell Race. In diabolical conditions Jenson Bentham finished 2nd in the U10 race with a time of 11:38, and Helana White was 5th place and first girl with a time of 12:39. Claudia Bentham ran in the U14 race and finished in 16th place with a time of 25:38.

Wednesday 30 March

Colin & Brenda Robinson 5K Cowm Race

206 runners took part in this midweek race of 2 laps of Cowm reservoir with proceeds going to Wythenshaw Hospital Sports transplants funds. Julie Toman was our sole representative in this race finishing in 156^th place with a time of 26:34

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
156	Julie Toman	F45	00:26:34

Full Results

Saturday 2 April

Eskdale Elevation

Edited version of Race OrganiserDave Jones’s report

After three days of awful weather the inaugural Eskdale Elevation took place in constant rain and mist and involved a relatively small but thoroughly competent field of 43 runners – I suspect that with better weather this might have been a somewhat larger field but the race proved to be very competitive and needed not just speed but sound route choice and navigational accuracy. There were plenty of alternative choices utilised, some better than others, but Rhys Findlay-Robinson, despite having a rapidly disintegrating map from Scafell onwards, clearly made some good decisions and came home a clear winner from Richard McGrath , with Muir Morton taking a very clever line off Scafell which gained him five places and put him in third place.

The Ladies’ race was very close indeed, with the Keswick pair of Catherine Evans and Jo Gillyon crossing the line together to claim joint first place a mere four seconds in front of Sue Richmond in third.

As far as the Vets’ categories were concerned all four of the male places were, to my intense delight, taken by Pennine runners, as was the Men’s Team, so unashamedly biased congratulations to Muir, Ian, Dave Bowen, Roger and Dave Ward.

For the Ladies, Jo Gillyon claimed the FV40 as well as joint first place; Kathleen Aubrey got the FV50 and the irrepressible Wendy Dodds got the FV60, while Helm Hill won the Ladies’ Team.

Full Report and Results

Pendle Fell Races

37 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers senior runners took part in this popular early season fell race organised by the club. A field of 172 runners took part overall. The race was won by Rossendale Harriers’ Sam Tosh in a time of 33:46. First Clayton runner home was Matt Perry who had a tremendous run and was 8^th overall with a time of 37:45. Matthew Duckworth also had a good run, knocking nearly 6 minutes off last year’s time despite the boggy conditions.

First four Harrier. L-R Carl Helliwell, Peter Coates, Matt Perry and Andrew Laycock. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

The ladies race was won by Georgia Tindley of Hunters Bog Trotters.First Clayton lady finisher was Louisa Powell-Smith who in her very first fell race was 3^rd lady overall in the race with a time of 43:22. A fantastic run for Louisa who pulled off a great result despite having to stop at the trig point with severe cramp!

Louisa Powell-Smith at the Pendle Fell Race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

There were top twenty finishes for Andrew Laycock and Peter Coates. Our senior vets also did well with Jack Holt 1^st V60 male, Kieron Carr 1^st V70 male, and Linda Lord 1^st V60 lady.

Congratulations to Andy Bradley who as the new race organiser pulled off a cracking event for all, as did Colin Woolford at the Stan Bradshaw race in March.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
8	Matt Perry	M	00:37:45
11	Andrew Laycock	M	00:38:35
18	Peter Coates	M	00:39:57
21	Carl Helliwell	M40	00:40:23
32	Alan Life	M	00:42:41
35	Matthew Duckworth	M	00:43:06
38	Louisa Powell-Smith	F	00:43:22
41	Sean Clare	M50	00:43:42
43	Andrew Priory	M40	00:44:13
47	Geoffrey Paul Gough	M50	00:44:37
57	Richard Briscoe	M	00:45:19
59	Brian Horrocks	M50	00:45:40
63	Ivan Whigham	M50	00:46:05
66	Jack Holt	M60	00:46:20
74	Mark Nutter	M50	00:47:32
82	Jeffrey Pickup	M60	00:49:03
86	Kieran Carr	M70	00:49:17
90	Mark Taylor	M	00:50:26
91	Peter Dugdale	M50	00:50:52
93	Martin Brady	M50	00:51:15
94	Vicky Heys	F40	00:51:21
96	Andrew Dugdale	M50	00:51:24
100	Peter Browning	M50	00:52:09
104	Angela Shion	F	00:52:46
115	David Naylor	M60	00:53:36
117	Colin Woolford	M40	00:54:03
123	Andrew Firth	M50	00:54:55
126	David M. Horrocks	M50	00:55:15
131	Irene Roche	F50	00:55:22
132	Andrew Walmsley	M60	00:55:34
133	Linda Lord	F60	00:55:40
153	Rachel Todd	F40	01:01:25
155	Michael Frost	M60	01:02:14
156	Bianca Bennett	F	01:02:44
158	Helen Burnett	F40	01:03:04
163	Doug Munroe	M60	01:06:00
168	Karin Goss	F60	01:09:00

Full Results

Pendle Junior Fell Races

Well done to our 24 juniors runners that took part in the Pendle Fell Races. In total, 124 junior runners took part in over the age groups this year. Conditions were pretty grim as the races got under way with drizzle and a cold wind to contend with on an extremely slippery and muddy course. The U8 & U10 runners ran together as did the U16 & U18 but results are supplied separately.

U8 Race

Felix Thompson was our youngest runner of the day and took part in the U8 race in field of 20 runners. He was 9^th overall and the 6^th boy to finish. A good run in pretty unpleasant conditions.

Felix Thompson in the U8 Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
9	Felix Thompson	M	00:03:59

U10 Race

There were 8 Clayton juniors in the U10 race. Finley Stubbs was our first finisher and was 4^th overall in the race. Helana White was our second finisher in 12^th place overall. Some gutsy running from our juniors in tough conditions.

Millie MacCabe in the U10 Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
4	Finley C Stubbs	M	(004/016)	00:05:13
12	Helena White	F	(004/011)	00:05:59
15	Matthew Jackson	M	(011/016)	00:06:04
16	Joshua McKay	M	(012/016)	00:06:10
20	Jake Anforth	M	(014/016)	00:06:29
22	Kady Thompson	F	(007/011)	00:06:33
27	Milly Su MacCabe	F	(011/011)	00:08:12

U12 Race

Again there were 8 Clayton juniors in the U12 Race. This was a longer course than the previous race with a route on the higher and more exposed fell side. Jackson McKay was our first finisher and second overall. Chasing down a couple of Horwich runners, and pulling off a dramatic last minute overtake, Dexta Thompson was 4^th.

Dexta Thompson literally leaping past his Horwich opponent. Photo by David Belshaw

Ella Dorrington was our first girl battling all the way to the finish to be pipped at the post by Ella Pendlebury of Horwich RMI and settling for 3^rd girl in the race.

Ella Dorrington battling to the finish. Photo by David Belshaw

Special mention for Bronia for the most spectacular full body slide on the home straight; she got up and finished with a smile on her face.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
2	Jackson McKay	M	(002/016)	00:14:42
4	Dexta Thompson	M	(004/016)	00:15:29
7	Robbie M Smedley	M	(006/016)	00:16:24
9	Ella Dorrington	F	(003/021)	00:16:29
16	William M Nicholls	M	(011/016)	00:19:08
19	Summer J Hargreaves	F	(007/021)	00:19:52
29	Grace Root	F	(016/021)	00:21:11
35	Bronia Olszewska	F	(019/021)	00:26:33

U14 Race

Briony Holt was our first finisher, 3^rd overall and 1^st girl in the U14 race. Lennon Jackson was the first boy for the club in 19^th place overall.

Briony Holt storming to the finish in the U14 race. Photo by David Belshaw

Once again our juniors ran their socks off despite the grim weather and tricky ground underfoot.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
3	Briony Holt	F	(001/012)	00:22:25
17	Millie Eve Stubbs	F	(007/012)	00:25:35
19	Lennon Jackson	M	(012/012)	00:26:57
20	Sophie Ashworth	F	(008/012)	00:28:17
23	Natasha Olszewska	F	(011/012)	00:30:26

U16 Race

Simon Wilshaw was our first finisher in the U16 race and 7^th overall. Hot on his heels was Nicholas Hennessey in his debut for the club.

L-R Simon Wilshaw and Nick Hennessey in the U16 race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Eleanor Root was our only girl in the race and 2^nd girl overall.

Eleanor Root in the U16 race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
7	Simon Wilshaw	M	(007/009)	00:26:55
8	Nicholas Hennessey	M	(008/009)	00:26:57
11	Eleanor Root	F	(002/004)	00:32:41

Full Results

Sunday 3 April

Burnley Youth Theatre 5K & Fun Run

Julie Dawes was our sole senior runner in the 5K finishing in 13^th place with a time of 24:29.

Julie Dawes at the Burnley Youth Theatre 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

Junior Matthew Jackson and Helana White ran in the fun run taking 1^st and 2^nd places respectively. Well done to all that took part to help fundraise for this fantastic local theatre group.

Matthew Jackson and Helana White winners of the Burnley Youth Theatre charity fun run. Photo by David Belshaw

Results

Darwen Heritage Half Marathon

17 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took to the roads of Darwen for the Heritage Half marathon organised by Darwen Dashers. The race is part of this year’s club road championship.

Team Clayton at the Darwen Heritage Half Marathon. Photo by George S Davies

Report from Jacob Watson

Jacob Watson at the Darwen Heritage Half Marathon. Photo by George S Davies

As my first Half Marathon since I fractured my foot running Hendon Brook in Summer last year, I was a little apprehensive about this challenging, hilly half marathon. There is a reason it has been labelled ‘Darwen Rollercoaster Half Marathon’ which became apparent right from the start. The course itself contains 3 steep climbs, all of which are about 2 miles long, the first one being the longest drag. There certainly seemed to be more uphills than downhills, although the last 2 miles were brilliant fun, especially after I realised there was no more climbing!

Leaving the house, I wasn’t sure what to expect weather wise as it looked pretty miserable, however shortly after the race started the sun came out which really highlighted the scenery, not that there was much of an opportunity to take it in, mind! Most of the route takes place on country roads and through villages, another similarity it has with Hendon Brook (it’s bigger, scarier brother!)

I was fortunate enough to be running in a group of 4 for the first 6 miles, however after a bit of trouble taking on water and getting stitch I couldn’t help but watch as the 3 other runners went off into the distance. Once my stomach had sorted itself out I just focussed on keeping them in my sight and not dropping back any further. Crossing the line, I knew I’d given it my all and was very happy to get under 85 minutes (a faster time than I would have predicted given the hills). Happy days!

All in all, a great, challenging route and I’m very glad it was added to our road championship. I’m hoping it will be good training for Hendon Brook!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
10	Jacob Watson	M	01:24:48
27	Dave Motley	M	01:29:31
83	Richard Briscoe	M	01:39:40
108	James Boult	M	01:42:32
120	Andrew Webster	M45	01:44:02
128	Robert Morrison	M40	01:45:16
142	Elizabeth Mullan	F	01:47:23
152	Amanda Duffy	F	01:48:52
161	Martin Brady	M50	01:50:16
191	Colin White	M40	01:54:04
200	Angela Shian	F	01:54:35
201	Vicky Heys	F45	01:54:35
202	Nerina Gill	F45	01:54:54
212	Geoff Smith	M40	01:55:57
217	Julia Rushton	F50	01:56:55
283	Lee Moore	M	02:08:16
360	Mr Naylor	M	02:24:47

Full Results

Padiham Aquathlon

Fresh from a storming run at the Pendle Fell Race, Matthew Duckworth took part in the Padiham Aquathlon finishing in 9th place with an overall time of 32:03. Natasha Newell and Tony Pilling competed as a relay and finished in 11th place with an overall time of 33:49.

It was a super Sunday for Team Stevenson! After lots of hard work in the pool over the last few months Keira blitzed her previous swim times at Padiham Aquathlon. Rachel was persuaded to have a go by Keira, worked her socks off and swam beautifully and confidently. Adam decided to throw everything at the run, a tactic that well paid off. Great results for all 3 of them!

Team Stevenson. L-R Adam, Keira and Rachel with their mum Deborah at the Padiham Aquathlon

Results not yet available

Wilmslow Half Marathon

Richard Stevenson ran in the Wilmslow Half Marathon finishing in 83rd place with a time of 1:20:28 smashing his PB. A result of lots of hard work put into training. Well done Richard

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

A busy week for our parkrunners with some parkrun tourism thrown into the mix. Clayton-le-Moors Harriers have been spotted in Scotland and Australia this week.

Imogen and Tillie Ferguson at the Helix junior parkrun in Edinburgh.

Bolton parkrun – A total of 244 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
71	Katy THOMPSON	25:39	VW60-64

Burnley parkrun – A total of 246 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Jonathan PYE	18:23	SM25-29
2	Jordan MCDONALD	18:33	SM18-19
5	Chris SNELL	19:22	VM35-39
9	Adam SHAW	20:37	SM30-34
12	John WILCOCK	21:08	VM50-54
19	Richard STEVENSON	22:03	VM40-44
20	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	22:11	JM15-17
21	Donna RILEY	22:16	VW50-54
27	Martin BRADY	22:41	VM50-54
33	James HICKIE	23:26	VM55-59
43	Ian HARGREAVES	24:10	VM50-54
45	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:13	JM10
54	Julie DAWES	24:37	VW45-49
61	Toby BIRTWISTLE	25:06	JM10
62	Justin BIRTWISTLE	25:07	VM40-44
65	Andrew TAYLOR	25:32	VM55-59
85	Aaron LUNDIE	26:35	JM11-14
102	Ron CHAPPELL	27:44	VM65-69
105	Julie TOMAN	27:57	VW45-49
129	Donna SCOTT	29:24	VW50-54
139	Carl CAREY	29:49	VM45-49
146	Robert HIRST	30:14	VM65-69
150	Jack MCGUIRE	30:30	VM60-64
151	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	30:39	VW65-69
164	Karen CLARKIN	31:22	VW40-44
181	Judith CAREY	32:17	VW35-39
227	Valerie LAWSON	36:45	VW70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 152 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
152	Eileen JONES	57:12	VW60-64

Helix Junior parkrun – A total of 63 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
15	Imogen FERGUSON	8:57	JW10	First Timer!
27	Tillie FERGUSON	10:32	JW10	First Timer!

Lincoln parkrun – A total of 331 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Breton HOLDSWORTH	17:22	VM40-44

Pendle parkrun – A total of 73 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Paul BRANNON	20:39	VM55-59
4	John HARTLEY	20:51	VM55-59
5	Paul HESKETH	21:03	VM50-54
6	Richard BRISCOE	21:22	VM35-39
12	Susan BURNS	22:27	VW55-59

Penrith Lakes parkrun- A total of 220 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
162	Robin PRICE	37:50	VM70-74	First Timer!

Queen’s Park junior parkrun – A total of 77 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Dexta THOMPSON	7:35	JM10	First Timer!
7	Liberty THOMPSON	9:23	JW11-14	First Timer!
11	Kady THOMPSON	10:15	JW10	First Timer!
12	Felix THOMPSON	10:18	JM10	First Timer!

Skipton parkrun – A total of 171 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
151	Christine LEATHLEY	34:01	VW65-69	First Timer!

Witton parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
72	Julia RUSHTON	1:00	VW50-54

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 128 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
107	Ron HILL	32:59	VM75-79

ByAdrienne Olszewska

A Champion Weekend

Easter is here and you have been out on the hunt for championships, wins, great finishes and PBs all over the place. The Lancashire Fell Championships was awash with Clayton successes and you have been making your presence felt on the roads, fells, lakesides and parks.

Happening this week

Your captains have a few reminders for you this week; a couple of club championship races and the Mid Lancs presentation evening

In the Fell championship it’s the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill race at 18:45 on Tuesday 29^th March.
In the Road Championship it’s the Darwen Heritage Half Marathon on Sunday 3^rd April.
Mid Lancs Presentation Evening. Clayton Juniors, Ladies and Men: Come and join in with celebrating all our achievements this season! You can order tickets in advance or pay on the door.Friday 8th April at 8pm, Bamber Bridge CCM Club. Senior tickets £7, Junior tickets £5. Full details are at http://www.midlancs.org.uk/XC/buytickets16.pdf

Friday 25 March

Caldervale Country 10

Second place for Breton Holdsworth, our sole Clayton runner in this 10 mile race over undulating, quiet country roads.

Breton Holdsworth at the Calder Vale 10 Mile Race.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
2	Breton Holdsworth	MV40	1:00:05

Full Results

Caldervale Fun Run

Well done to Helana White who was second in this race. A great result for her after her 3^rd place in Burnley Schools Cross Country last week. Fellow junior club mates Roanna and Finan Holdsworth took top twenty positions accompanied by senior runners Colin White and Jack Maguire.

Finan and Roanna Holdsworth and Helana White at the Calder Vale fun run

Pos	Name	Time
2	Helana White	27:43
5	Colin White	29:22
10	Roanna Holdsworth	34:34
16	Finan Holdsworth	37:35
20	Jack Maguire	38:11

Full Results

Salford 10K

A dynamic duo of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took to the roads of Salford in a field of 573 runners for this popular and fast paced 10k road race. Stephen Biscomb was our first finisher in 200^th place overall, with a time of42:16 and 3^rd Vet60 in the race. Representing the ladies was Vicky Heys wo was 327^th with a time of 48:066.

Pos	Forename	Cat	Time
200	Stephen Biscomb	M60	00:42:16
327	Vicky Heys	F45	00:48:06

Full Results

Saturday 26 March

Rivington Pike Fell Race

Report from James Boult

It was heading on for 2 in the afternoon before I decided to make the trip over to Bolton to join the ten other Harriers taking part in the 3pm Rivington Pike fell race. The 5km event started from close to The Queens Head pub, and headed up to the courses namesake before a fast descent took us back to the start finish point. 264 competitors, among them Ron Hill – there to compete in his 40th and final Rivington Pike event – took part in what was a fast paced affair, taking in some lovely scenery and a testing climb.

Ron Hill and James Boult at the Rivington Pike Fell Race

Danny Collinge was the first Clayton home in 7th place, with Jacob Boyle in 9th. Richard Briscoe and myself made up the top four for Clayton – giving us 5th place in the team results. Ron Hill crossed the finish in a very respectable 38:43 to complete an incredible milestone at Rivington Pike.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
7	Danny Collinge	MU23	19:12
9	Jacob Boyle	MU23	19:36
97	Richard Briscoe	M	23:59
107	James Boult	M	24:31
144	Stephen Breckell	MV65	26:22
173	Peter Browning	MV55	27:59
191	Geoff Smith	MV40	28:52
209	Stephen Fish	MV60	29:30
211	Andrew Walmsley	MV60	29:36
261	John Francis	MV70	38:43
262	Ron Hill	MV75	38:43

Full Results

Sunday 27 March

Guiseley Gallop

Well done Julie Toman who was our sole representative at the Guiseley Gallop, a popular 10K event on tracks, trails, canal bank, towpath and roads . She finished in 325^th place with a time of 01:03:33 There were 432 runners in the race.

Julie Toman Reports

Julie Toman at the Guisley Gallop. Photo by Wooden tops

It’s the third year I’ve done the Guiseley Gallop now and this year it was a new route due to a bridge being washed away. I thought it was a much better route as it was almost all woodland trail, with very little road and with it being mostly dry recently, was quite firm under foot. Good route, bottle of beer/wine for every finisher, all good!

Full Results

Monday 28 March

Hollingworth Lake 5K

Nine Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this fast, flat and scenic 5K run around Hollingworth Lake. Jacob Watson was our first finisher in 13^th place with a time of 17:37. He was joined in the top twenty finishers by Jonathan Pye who was 18^th with a time of 17:46. Julie Dawes was our first lady finisher in 127^th place with a time of 23:11.

Report from Judith Carey

L-R Julie Dawes, Hayley Copeman , Judith Carey, Carl Carey and Ian Hargreaves

As a new runner, the Hollingworth Lake 5k race in 2015 was my first ever race. I had only been running approximately 6 months, mainly park run events. So 12 months on from last years race and JR’s winter training I was very keen to see my progress today!

We did a recce dog walk of the route on Saturday as the course had changed slightly from last years race and it helped me know what to expect from the race today and how far the final stretch was to the finish.

I was hoping the weather would be as per the brochure with the sun shining and an ice cream van…well almost!! The rain held off, it was cloudy and very breezy on one half of the lake, but as we ran round it became nice and sheltered!

I really enjoyed the new route, it’s a good flat course with a fast downhill start, I got carried away with the other runners at first and then slowed my pace down so I didn’t burnout. Around 4K my lace became unfastened and I wished I’d remembered to tuck them in my laces lol! I didn’t stop to fasten it because I knew it would affect my time so I was distracted from the pain of running my last 1k thinking about whether I would fall over in my sprint finish! With an incline to the finish line, increased pace, avoiding the pot holes on final stretch and watching my lace flapping I crossed the line knocking 3:47 mins off last years time and a 5k PB.

As usual I was nervous at the start and I finished thinking I felt I could go faster…so I know I’ve more speed to come!

It was great to run with other Claytoners and I always appreciate the support and cheering me to finish line! Well done everyone who ran today, some great results and PB’s .

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Jacob Watson	M	17:37.7
18	Jonathan Pye	M	17:46.0
23	Carl Carey	M45	22:47.9
42	Michael Clarke	M40	19:05.6
77	Stephen Biscomb	M60	20:46.6
111	Lee Moore	M	22:37.9
127	Julie Dawes	W40	23:11.6
138	Ian Hargreaves	M50	23:41.7
202	Judith Carey	W35	30:37.6

Full Results

Hollingworth Lake Golden Mile Fun Run

Three juniors and one senior took part in this traffic free race. Liberty Thompson was the first finisher in 3^rd place overall with her sister Kady in 14^th place and brother Felix in 21^st. Jack Maguire was our senior runner and he finished in 18^th place.

Pos	Name	Time
3	Liberty Thompson	5:14.7
14	Kady Thompson	6:02.7
18	Jack Maguire	6:15.5
21	Felix Thompson	6:27.5

Full Results

Lancashire Fell Championships

Plenty of Clayton Harriers took part in the Lancashire Fell Championships in Sabden on Easter Monday. With the event taking part on our doorstep on familiar stomping ground, it’s no surprise that Team Clayton took plenty of prizes at this event.

Our Juniors did very well winning the U12 Champion title for both boys and girls, Jackson McKay and Ella Dorrington. In the Under 14 race, Briony Holt had a great run finishing in second place and first girl becoming Lancashire Champion. They also took team awards.

Our Junior Lancashire Fell Champions

Our senior runners were out in force with Chris Holdsworth our first finisher and second place overall with Danny Collinge in third and Jacob Boyle taking fifth place gaining a team award as well.

Start of the senior race at the Lancashire Fell Championships. Photo by David Belshaw

Awaiting Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 338 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Jacob WATSON	18:24	SM30-34
5	Jonathan PYE	19:00	SM25-29
6	Richard STEVENSON	19:12	VM40-44
7	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:28	SM25-29
9	Chris SNELL	19:44	VM35-39
11	Dave MOTLEY	20:02	SM30-34
15	Michael CLARKE	20:27	VM40-44
19	Simon WILSHAW	20:43	JM15-17
21	Nicholas HENNESSEY	20:58	JM11-14
24	Robbie SMEDLEY	21:18	JM10	New PB!
32	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	22:08	JM15-17
33	Adam QUINN	22:09	JM11-14
41	Helana WHITE	22:26	JW10	New PB!
42	Robert MORRISON	22:27	VM40-44
43	Donna RILEY	22:29	VW50-54
52	Andrew WEBSTER	23:07	VM45-49
54	Stuart PROCTOR	23:20	VM35-39
64	Sophie ASHWORTH	23:44	JW11-14
65	Lee MOORE	23:46	VM35-39
72	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:05	JM10
74	David NIELD	24:14	VM55-59	New PB!
85	Julie DAWES	24:36	VW45-49
86	Ian HARGREAVES	24:38	VM50-54
90	Colin WHITE	24:50	VM40-44
107	Jenson BENTHAM	25:32	JM10
108	Donna SCOTT	25:33	VW50-54
110	Beth QUINN	25:42	JW15-17
111	Andy QUINN	25:43	VM40-44
123	John WILCOCK	26:25	VM50-54
125	Annabel WILCOCK	26:27	JW15-17
126	Toby BIRTWISTLE	26:27	JM10
127	Justin BIRTWISTLE	26:28	VM40-44
146	Danny PILKINGTON	27:20	VM35-39	New PB!
152	Kady THOMPSON	27:29	JW10
156	Philip NAYLOR	27:34	VM35-39
167	Stuart BARKER	27:54	VM45-49
172	Ron CHAPPELL	28:01	VM65-69
182	Julie TOMAN	28:33	VW45-49
209	Robert HIRST	29:30	VM65-69

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 103 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
100	Robin PRICE	36:26	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 207 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
63	Wendy DODDS	24:05	VW65-69
90	Jude ASHWORTH	26:11	VW55-59	First Timer!

Keswick parkrun – A total of 158 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
48	Martin BRADY	25:45	VM50-54	First Timer!

Lyme Park parkrun – A total of 141 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
101	Martin TERRY	32:39	VM55-59	First Timer!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 125 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	19:57	VM55-59
4	Paul BRANNON	20:33	VM55-59
5	Jackson MCKAY	20:37	JM11-14
38	Lennon JACKSON	24:53	JM11-14
47	Matthew JACKSON	26:05	JM10
52	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	27:39	JW11-14
60	Joshua MCKAY	28:55	JM10
74	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	30:37	VW45-49
83	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	32:15	VW65-69
88	Adam STEVENSON	32:56	JM11-14
89	Lucy STEVENSON	33:07	JW11-14
91	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	34:08	JW11-14

Witton parkrun – A total of 101 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
41	Julia RUSHTON	28:01	VW50-54

ByAlan Dorrington

March Hare-iers

As we head into March, it’s been a bumper weekend for our Harriers who have been out and about in large numbers all over the country this weekend, on the fells, the country, the roads and the trails. And in the pool. With the bulk of the fell action coming on Saturday, it was onto the road and trail for Sunday on what must have been the busiest weekend of the year so far with some great performances from Juniors and Seniors alike.

Saturday 12th March

Black Combe Fell Race

Heading up into the clag at Black Combe. Pic: Rupert Bonington

It was an eventful day up on the South Western Lakeland fells for the first big fell race of the year, the English Championships round at Black Combe (AM). A large contingent of Clayton runners made the trip over to Silecroft to be greeted by drizzle and low cloud obscuring the fell.

With visibility down to 20m in places, getting lost featured heavily for a large number of competitors, from the race leaders back through the field. Danny Collinge seemed to have a clean run and led the Clayton runners home in 48th place. Chris Holdsworth, Sean Clare and Alan Dorrington were among others who added (significant) extra optional loops and climbs onto what was already a tough 8 miles.

Position	Name	Cat	Time
48	Danny Collinge	MU23	01:20:38
83	Matt Perry	M	01:23:55
107	Carl Helliwell	MV40	01:25:29
117	Garry Wilkinson	MV50	01:28:37
132	Dave Motley	M	01:29:53
141	Christopher Holdsworth	M	01:30:48
149	Ryan Wilkinson	M	01:31:45
151	Jordan Mcdonald	MU23	01:32:07
163	Alan Life	MV50	01:33:12
177	Jacob Boyle	MU23	01:33:58
204	Matthew Duckworth	M	01:35:10
210	Andrew McFarlane	MV45	01:35:29
212	David Bagot	M	01:35:35
218	Chris Snell	M	01:36:38
230	Paul Hesketh	MV50	01:38:33
248	Brian Horrocks	MV55	01:40:32
250	Jack Holt	MV65	01:40:43
261	Jon Sharples	MV60	01:42:33
287	Richard Briscoe	M	01:45:25
321	George Pier	MU23	01:50:04
353	Richard Bellaries	MV60	01:55:18
359	Chris Paul	M	01:55:42
386	Paul Wale	MV45	02:00:37
389	David Horrocks	MV50	02:00:52
402	Andrew Firth	MV55	02:03:45
411	Kieran Carr	MV70	02:05:10
415	Katy Thompson	FV60	02:06:15
422	Linda Lord	FV65	02:08:39
438	Alan Dorrington	MV45	02:13:57
457	Chris Whiteoak	MU23	02:20:52
458	Sean Clare	MV50	02:21:09
464	Michael Frost	MV60	02:25:19

Leaders at Black Combe fell race @Fellrunninbrief pic.twitter.com/CBNxbReqyt

— RuslandShepherdess (@ruslandvalley) 12 March 2016

Chris Holdsworth up with the leaders at the start of the first climb.

Full results

Haworth Hobble

The Haworth Hobble is a popular event with its very runnable route covering many of the best bits of the hills and moors of Bronte Country.

Nicholas Olszewska at the Hobble. Pic: Sport Sunday

Nicholas Olszewski at the Hobble. Pic: Sport Sunday

Martin Brady sends this report from the Hobble:

“It is quite a few years since I last ran the 32 mile Haworth Hobble and I thought I might have a go this year to see if I can still run that far after recent changes. The route covers about 32 miles from Haworth, Top Withins, Widdop, Gorple, Long Causeway, Makinholes, Stoodley Pike, Hebden Bridge, Hardcasle Crags, Top Of Stairs, Penistone Hill and then back to Haworth.
The weather was good and I even set off in a tee shirt and vest (8am start). I decided to run at a very steady pace and felt good up to Stoodley Pike. The descent into Hebden Bridge is a steep tarmac road which for some reason I found very difficult to relax on. It was then I began to feel the miles (about 24 miles). The next few miles to Top Of Stairs were a bit slow and painful but I got a second wind knowing there was only a few miles left. It may have been my slowest run on the course by a long way but it was probably the most rewarding. It is a great atmosphere running in these races.”

Martin Brady at the Howarth Hobble. Photo by Scott Leach

Having way too much fun at the Haworth Hobble. Photo by Scott Leach

Position	Name	Cat	Time
11	Simon Halliday/Martin Terry	MV50	04:59:09
38	Nicholas Olszewski	MV55	05:23:28
164	Martin Brady	MV50	06:26:30
260	Adrienne Olszewska	FV45	07:48:15

Full results

Dentdale 14.2

Breton Holdsworth made a return to this 14.2 mile road race around the lanes surrounding the village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the most scenic races of the year, it attracts a strong field of over 500 runners. Breton came in 5th overall and 3rd Vet40 in 1:27:33.

Full results

Junior Summer Series

The Clayton Juniors were in action at the Colne Parkrun as part of their Summer (!) Series with Jackson McKay 2nd overall and 1st Clayton Boy, and Ella Dorrington, 2nd Female overall and 1st Clayton Girl. Full Parkrun results further below.

Inter Counties XC

Continuing her excellent series of results, Briony Holt represented Lancashire in the Inter Counties Cross-Country (U15 Girls) at Cofton Park Birmingham, finishing 95th out of 302 runners as well as 3rd Lancashire runner.

Louisa Powell-Smith was 54th and 2nd Lancashire counter in the Ladies race.

Briony Holt

Sunday 13th March

Roddlesworth Roller 9km / Daffodil Doddle 2.2km

With the adults running the Roller and the Juniors running the Doddle, a beautiful Spring day had finally arrived for these popular trail events starting from Abbey Village. In the Roller, Lee Smith led the Clayton men home in 4th place and Julie Toman was 30th woman.

In the Doddle, Dexta Thompson was back on form with 4th place and a win in his M10 age category, only just behind some much older runners. Overall, it was a Thompson family affair with Liberty 3rd in F13, Kady 6th in F9 and Felix 3rd in M6. Well done the Thompsons!

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
4	Lee Smith	M	(003/047)	00:35:31
12	Peter Coates	M	(007/047)	00:37:35
97	Daniel Isherwood	M	(029/047)	00:45:37
171	Julie Toman	F40	(011/029)	00:55:17
186	Ron Chappell	M65	(004/005)	00:58:07
207	Kevin O’Brien	M70	(002/004)	01:02:17

Full results Roller

Full results Doddle

Salt Ayre Aquathon

Two Clayton Juniors, Ellie Root and Helena White were in action at the Salt Ayre Aquathlon, part of the NW Junior Triathlon Series. Sam Root reports:

‘Ellie had a good swim over the 500m distance and had an especially strong last 50m. She continued to look strong in the 3400m run and finished in 3rd place in the Girls Youth category. Ellie enjoyed the race and is looking forward to the rest of the NW Junior Series’.

Helena also had a strong run (registering fastest split after an age category record in Pendle Park Run the day before) and came 3rd overall in the T1 age group. Well done to our Junior triathletes!

Helena White flat out at Salt Ayre.

Sweatshop 10 Mile

Clayton had good representation at the Bispham based Sweatshop 10, back after it’s first running last year. The flat Fylde coast course promises fast running (wind permitting) and Danny Collinge swapped his fell shoes for road shoes to get 2nd place in 55:26, a very impressive effort given the tough racing the day before at Black Combe. Amanda Duffy was first Clayton woman home in 124th overall and 3rd in her age category.

Amanda Duffy at the Sweatshop 10 mile race at Bispham

Danny Pilkington at the Sweatshop 10 mile race in Bispham

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
2	Danny Collinge	M	(002/025)	00:55:26
11	Jacob Watson	M	(005/025)	00:59:31
29	Kevin Davies	M50	(003/027)	01:03:32
83	Stephen Biscomb	M60	(003/017)	01:12:46
93	Robert Morrison	M40	(017/019)	01:13:41
94	Andy Quinn	M40	(018/019)	01:13:44
124	Amanda Duffy	F35	(003/007)	01:19:31
125	Colin White	M40	(019/019)	01:19:33
136	Angela Shian	F35	(005/007)	01:21:25
142	Vicky Heys	F45	(006/018)	01:21:59
143	Irene Roche	F55	(005/010)	01:22:00
200	Danny Pilkington	M35	(011/011)	01:35:22

Full Results

Jackals Run 10km and Half Marathon Trail Races

Julia Rushton ran in this brand new trail event, completing the half marathon race. Based at Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen these races take in the woods and moors around Darwen Tower. Julia was 5th Woman home in the trail Half Marathon in 2:31:59.

Full Results

Trafford 10K

Another popular and fast early season event, the Trafford 10k saw Laura Hesketh and Ian Hargreaves joined by the ever-green Ron Hill MBE in representing the club.

Ian Hargreaves and Ron Hill at the Trafford 10K

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
256	Laura Hesketh	F20-34	17	37:41
573	Ian Hargreaves	M50-54	30	50:06
745	Ron Hill	M75-79	1	01:00:56

Full results

Vitality Liverpool Half Marathon

Over 6500 runners started this popular city half marathon in positively Spring-like conditions. Running from the waterfront up to Sefton Park and back again, Jane Hylands and new member Andrew Tunney were the sole Clayton representatives finishing in 1:53:27 and 1:56:00 respectively.

Full results

Parkrun Roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 285 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Richard STEVENSON	18:00	VM40-44
4	Jonathan CLEAVER	18:22	VM35-39	New PB!
7	Gareth BERRY	19:32	VM35-39
15	Nicholas HENNESSEY	20:59	JM11-14
16	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	21:03	JM15-17	New PB!
22	Donna RILEY	21:33	VW50-54
37	Sophie ASHWORTH	22:49	JW11-14
38	Jonathan PYE	22:49	SM25-29
40	Adam STEVENSON	22:56	JM11-14
41	James HICKIE	22:56	VM55-59	New PB!
52	David Ian SCOTT	23:23	VM70-74
61	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	23:41	JM10	New PB!
63	Lee MOORE	23:56	VM35-39
66	Julie DAWES	24:11	VW45-49
67	Ian HARGREAVES	24:11	VM50-54
88	Donna SCOTT	24:59	VW50-54
90	Toby BIRTWISTLE	25:01	JM10	New PB!
91	Justin BIRTWISTLE	25:01	VM40-44	New PB!
101	Lisa JOHNSON	25:23	VW40-44
111	Andrew WEBSTER	25:38	VM45-49
115	Annabel WILCOCK	25:44	JW15-17
116	John WILCOCK	25:44	VM50-54
135	Deborah GREENWOOD	26:27	VW45-49	New PB!
147	Ron CHAPPELL	26:57	VM65-69
153	Richard LAWSON	27:24	VM75-79
176	Jack MCGUIRE	29:06	VM60-64	New PB!
180	Robert HIRST	29:30	VM65-69
187	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	29:58	VW65-69
196	Carl CAREY	30:14	VM45-49
199	Karen CLARKIN	30:31	VW40-44

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 91 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
90	Robin PRICE	37:52	VM70-74

Gorleston Cliffs parkrun – A total of 228 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
13	John HARTLEY	19:35	VM55-59

Pendle parkrun – A total of 90 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jackson MCKAY	20:29	JM11-14	New PB!
5	Lennon JACKSON	22:21	JM11-14	New PB!
8	Robbie SMEDLEY	22:39	JM10	First Timer!
10	Matthew JACKSON	22:52	JM10	First Timer!
12	Finley STUBBS	23:03	JM10	New PB!
13	Jenson BENTHAM	23:08	JM10	First Timer!
18	Ella DORRINGTON-LEVY	23:34	JW11-14	New PB!
19	Helana WHITE	23:47	JW10	First Timer!
20	Robert MORRISON	23:48	VM40-44	New PB!
26	Summer HARGREAVES	24:15	JW10	First Timer!
31	Colin WHITE	24:56	VM40-44	First Timer!
33	Millie STUBBS	25:14	JW11-14
34	Liberty THOMPSON	25:14	JW11-14
38	Cassandra Darling SMEDLEY	26:12	VW35-39	First Timer!
46	Joshua MCKAY	27:29	JM10	New PB!
52	Kady THOMPSON	28:35	JW10	New PB!
58	Imogen FERGUSON	29:20	JW10	New PB!
60	Felix THOMPSON	29:30	JM10	First Timer!
72	Lucy STEVENSON	32:09	JW11-14	New PB!
78	Milly MACCABE	33:56	JW10	New PB!

Witton parkrun – A total of 84 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	Michael CLARKE	20:27	VM40-44
84	Julia RUSHTON	1:04:22	VW50-54

ByAdrienne Olszewska

It’s Character Building

Even with the most testing and extreme weather conditions you hardy Harriers have been out racing with gusto. There have been night time forays around the Darwen moorlands, fell racing in near biblical conditions, trail running on muddy tracks, and dodging monstrous waves in a coastal half marathon. Character building stuff indeed.

Friday 19 February

Mr Sparkle’s Dark ‘Un

Mr Sparkle’s Dark ‘Un is a night time fell race using head torches. It also includes a free chip butty at The Royal after! Runners can expect a couple of stiff climbs, open moorland, mud and a dash down to the finish.

Runners at Mr Sparkle’s Dark ‘Un. Photo by Sue Eastham

A trio of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this night time race organised by Darwen Dashers

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
38	Geoff Smith	M40	00:52:16
42	Nerina Gill	F40	00:52:32
55	Marion Dixon	F40	00:59:44

Full Results

Saturday 20 February

Bleasdale Circle Fell Race

Report from Sarah Helliwell

I decided it was time to get back on the fells after completing a few XCs and Ralph now being 6 months old! Bleasdale Circle looked a good circular fell race with a good amount of climbing (381m) within its 5 miles. It was a very wet and windy Saturday with bad weather warnings. The organisers had taken extra precautions and had added extra markers around the course which was greatly need as visibility up on Parlick was no more than a few meters. We held a minute’s silence before we set off as unfortunately one of Bowland Fell Runners’ young members, Joe Smith, was killed up in Glencoe in January.

Runners paying their respects at the start of the Bleasdale Circle Fell Race. Photo by Carl Helliwell

There were a good number of Clayton runners on the start line. My aim was to get round in one piece as Carl and the kids cheered us off. It was wet, boggy and leg sapping as we crossed the fields to the foot of Fair Snape Fell. As the climbing intensified so did the weather, wet and windy was an understatement! Comments for the conditions varied from “the weather was Biblical”, “character building”, “you could hardly stand” and that was “brilliant”.

After descending Parlick you made your way back over farmland to Bleasdale School where runners were greeted with hot soup and roll, and lots of cake.

Results are not out yet, however Peter Coates was the first male Clayton runner back, others included Ralph Baines, Mark Nutter, Ivan Whigham, Pete Browning, Doug Monroe and others!

We had three ladies with Katy Thompson first Clayton lady and winning the V60 prize with a 1:06, myself 1:08 and Karin Goss with a 1:13 to win the ladies team.

It’s definitely one I would do again but hopefully with better weather as the views are pretty impressive from Parlick.

Awaiting official results

Standish Hall Trail Race

Organised by Wigan Phoenix Running Club this approximately 10k trail race is completely off road on bridle paths and woodland trail. It was also the first race in our inaugural trail race series.

L-R Martin Brady, Dave Motley, Daniel Isherwood, Paul Wale, Chris Paul and James Hickie at the Standish Hall trail race. Photo by Kath Brady

Report from Dave Motley

Looking at my annual planner for 2016 (geeky I know!) I knew I had to compete at Standish Trail race in order to complete 4 from 7 in the Clayton club trail championship. So myself and Paul Wale set off from Burnley for the 45 minute drive to Standish which actually took longer as we missed the junction on the M6 due to nattering like old women. Good job navigation would not be needed on this race. We signed up and bumped into a few Clayton members on the start line; a few being the word which was a little disappointing for the first race in this new series.

2.30pm came and we were off! The course effectively a large figure of 8, two lap course through wide trails in fields and a large section through woods, the main feature due to the recent bad weather being mud, mud and more mud. On a personal note, I felt I had an OK race finishing in 6^th overall and 1^st Clayton, although I was a bit disappointed with not getting sub 40 on this fast 10K trail course, must have been the mud.

Trail running good or bad? Having never really competed on the trails before, I really enjoyed the terrain. A real mix of fast runnable tracks which would be perfect for road runners wanting to get dirty and technical parts of the course which would suit the fell runners in the club. Hopefully next trail race we will see a few more competing.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Dave Motley	M	00:41:43
18	Daniel Isherwood	M	00:44:22
57	Chris Paul	M	00:48:26
76	Paul Wale	M45	00:50:45
83	Martin Brady	M50	00:51:41
93	J S Hickie	M55	00:52:16

Full Results

Sunday 21 February

Cunswick Scar Fell Race

Well done to the 6 hardy Harriers who took part on a wet and windy day with tough and muddy conditions underfoot.

Just over 5 miles for the seniors with around 600′ of climbing. A fast undulating course across grassy Cunswick scar. The senior race starts with a small climb across fields, over the bypass and up to the large cairn on the Scar, over the top and along the edge. Follow the flags until you get to a sharp turn through a kissing gate to the right. Down a steep little path and through the woods…….out across the fields and back into more woods.

Senior Race

Wendy Dodds was our only senior race in this fell race. She finished in 94^th place overall and was 1^st LV60. 137 runners took part.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
94	Wendy Dodds	LV60	48:40

Junior Races

Five junior members took part. Briony was our first finisher in the U14 race with Liberty Thompson in 18^th place. Dexta finished in 4^th place in the U12 race with Helena White and Kady Thomson in 37^th and 44^th place. A special well done to Helena who completed the course with one shoe missing.

Briony Holt at the Cunswick Scar fell race.

Under 14 Race

Pos	Name	Time
6	Briony Holt	16:44
18	Liberty Thompson	19:30

Under 12 Race

Helena White ready for her first fell race. Dad Colin is ready for the Great North West Half Marathon. Photo by Rachael White

Pos	Name	Time
4	Dexta Thompson	9:17
37	Helena White	12:12
44	Kady Thompson	12:43

Full Results

Flower Scar Fell Race

Report from Sarah Helliwell

It was Carl’s turn to race on Sunday as he made his way to Todmorden. This was a first for him as well. Thankfully the weather was kinder on the Sunday with it being blustery on the tops but little rain. It started with a quick dash to some hay bales, to then scale a wall before climbing up onto the fells. Unfortunately, Carl got stuck in the scramble and had to slowly pick his way through the runners. He was happy with his run as he eventually finished 13^th out of 120 runners with a time of 64:28 and a second V40. A number of other Clayton runners were spotted with Alan life sporting a fetching trenchcoat 😉 who were all rewarded with chili and rice at the end.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Carl Helliwell	M40	64:29
20	Peter Coates	M	68:15
50	Alan Life	M50	74:59
57	Chris Whiteoak	M	76:56
97	Andrew Foster	M	92:20

Awaiting Official Results

Great North West Half Marathon

Jon Cleaver reports on the wind and waves at the Great North West Half Marathon in Blackpool this weekend.

Jon Cleaver at the Great North West Half Marathon

There was quite a crowd all huddled together underneath the promenade trying to keep from the elements before the start.

The first couple of short loops revealed what we had in store when were head on into the north westerly wind. On the flat heading north there were 20ft waves crashing against the sea wall and soaking anyone unlucky enough to get caught underneath. It was like you’d been on the log flume on the Pleasure Beach!

It was a fast pace to the northernmost turning point and then you got hammered by the wind for 2.5 miles on the way back. It was like having one foot on the accelerator and one on the brake; probably adding minimum of a minute a mile.

The turning point at 8 miles was heaven sent, you could get your pace up again and try and dodge the overhead crashing waves. And then the dreaded southern run into that headwind, the second seemed to get worse until you peeled off feeling sorry for those that still had another loop to do and onto the final push down the promenade. The wind didn’t let up all the way to the finish line.

I jogged back up to find Dan Plant who’d run really well taking out 2 people right at the line. Great finish!

Decent medal, shame there wasn’t the promised chip timing. Overall great prep for marathon training in character building conditions!

L-R Dan Plant, Jon Cleaver and Paul Hesketh at the Great North West Half Marathon

Pos	Name	Category	Time
33	Jonathan Cleaver	M	1:27:28.4
52	John Hartley	MV55	1:30:17.6
55	Paul Hesketh	MV50	1:30:53.0
67	Daniel Plant	M	1:32:41.1
308	Robert Morrison	MV40	1:48:12.4
310	Colin White	MV40	1:48:37.3
385	Lynsey Birtwistle	LV35	1:52:38.1
502	Ian Hargreaves	MV50	1:57:53.9
584	Justin Birtwistle	MV40	2:01:11.2
1085	Phil Naylor	M	2:29:46.5

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

A bit of poor weather doesn’t stop our dedicated parkrunners who were out in force on Saturday at a range of events.

Clayton junior runner Kady Thompson flying to a new PB at Burnley parkrun. Photo by Dave Belshaw

Bolton parkrun – A total of 230 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
45	Nerina GILL	24:46	VW45-49

Burnley parkrun – A total of 230 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Jacob WATSON	18:23	SM30-34
5	Richard STEVENSON	18:41	VM40-44
6	Jonathan PYE	18:55	SM25-29
9	Jackson MCKAY	19:44	JM11-14
11	Alan DORRINGTON	19:58	VM45-49
13	Matthew DUCKWORTH	20:26	SM25-29
14	Gareth BERRY	20:27	VM35-39
17	Stephen AINSWORTH	21:11	VM55-59
19	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	21:58	JM15-17
21	James BOULT	22:05	SM20-24
33	Simon WILSHAW	23:29	JM15-17
34	Sophie ASHWORTH	23:30	JW11-14
44	Julie DAWES	24:03	VW45-49
49	Lee MOORE	24:26	VM35-39
51	Carl CAREY	24:32	VM45-49
53	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:39	JM10
60	Jean KNIGHTLEY	25:19	VW55-59
62	Andrew WEBSTER	25:31	VM45-49
65	Lisa JOHNSON	25:35	VW40-44
72	Andrew TAYLOR	26:00	VM55-59
76	Annabel WILCOCK	26:19	JW15-17
77	John WILCOCK	26:22	VM50-54
92	Kady THOMPSON	27:05	JW10	New PB!
106	Ron CHAPPELL	27:34	VM65-69
117	Richard LAWSON	28:00	VM75-79
119	Philip NAYLOR	28:02	VM35-39
133	Donna SCOTT	28:51	VW50-54
135	Stuart BARKER	28:52	VM45-49
176	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	31:28	VW65-69
184	Judith CAREY	32:50	VW35-39
228	Diane ORRELL	41:55	SW30-34

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 158 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
154	Robin PRICE	39:07	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 83 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
66	Eileen JONES	32:12	VW60-64

Pendle parkrun – A total of 61 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
5	John HARTLEY	21:54	VM55-59
6	Paul HESKETH	22:05	VM50-54
20	Martin BRADY	25:22	VM50-54
27	Finley STUBBS	25:38	JM10	New PB!
34	Dawn TERRY	28:02	VW50-54
40	Millie STUBBS	29:28	JW11-14

Rockingham (Australia) parkrun – A total of 253 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
14	Kieran CARR	22:25	VM70-74	New PB!

Skipton parkrun – A total of 142 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Tom BREWSTER	17:41	SM25-29

Witton parkrun – A total of 61 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
45	Julie TOMAN	31:49	VW45-49

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 179 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
152	Ron HILL	33:27	VM75-79

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 423 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	David BAGOT	17:37	SM20-24
14	Colin SHUTTLEWORTH	19:07	VM55-59	New PB!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Up for a challenge

What an epic week it’s been! Whether you have been joining in with marathon challenges, tackling your first fell race or running much further than you ever thought possible, it’s been full on for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers. You have been racing in the hills, over the moors, on the coast and in the parks.

Tuesday 9 February

401 Challenge

On September 1st 2015 Ben Smith embarked on a challenge of a lifetime which will see him run 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days around 309 different locations of the UK. The aim is to raise £250,000 for two fantastic charities, ‘Stonewall’ and ‘Kidscape’. Both these charities work tirelessly to combat bullying in our schools and society.

Day 162 was local to us so plenty of our members got involved and joined Ben on his marathon around the Burnley and Ribble Valley area. They even went over the Nick of Pendle.

Team Clayton supporters of the Ben Smith’s 401 Marathon challenge. Photo by David Belshaw

Ben said it was an epic day and all thanks to Garry (Wilkinson)! He helped round up people from all over, sorted out free meals, visits, planned the route and even gave me therapy, thank you mate! Thanks though to everyone else that was involved in whatever capacity, we had three new PBs today including a first time marathon runner, a great way to end day 162!

Saturday 13 February

Anglezarke Amble

A quartet of club members took part in this local challenge event organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association. There’s a choice of a long 24-mile route or a shorter 16-mile route. All four were tackling the long route that takes in many highlights of the West Pennine Moors.

Starting at Rivington Village Hall, you are straight into the climb up Rivington Pike and then onwards to Winter Hill, the highest point of the route. A lovely descent into Belmont follows before heading up and across the boggy moorland to reach Entwistle. From there you climb gradually along decent moorland tracks and paths to Darwen Tower before another welcome descent to Tockholes. There’s just the last muddy and energy sapping climb up and over Great Hill (a misnomer if ever there was one, it should definitely be Boggy Hill), down to White Coppice. A pleasant last few miles alongside the scenic Anglezarke, Yarrow and Rivington reservoirs and you are done.

Team Olszewksi. L-R Adrienne, Natasha and Nick. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Martin Brady was our first Harrier home finishing in 4 hours 57 minutes. Team Olszewski consisting of Nicholas, Adrienne and Natasha did the course together finishing in 6 hours 30. Very impressive considering that Natasha only turned 13 last week and the route was twice as far as she has ever been on her own two feet.

Natasha reports

I did the Anglezarke Amble because I wanted to test myself and see if I could do it and I am pleased to report that I DID IT! I got lots of fuss because of my age and because most people were surprised that I was doing the long route. A message to anyone who is thinking of doing it; let me tell you something, you’re gonna have some sore legs after climbing up Winter Hill!

Heading over the West Pennine Moors. Still going strong 10 miles in on the Anglezarke Amble. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Carnethy 5 Hill Race

Well done to Jack Holt who was our sole representative in this challenging Scottish race.

Harsh conditions for the runners at the Carnethy Hill Race. Photo by Matthew Curry

Conditions were decidedly wintry for the 499 runners with a snow covered course, poor visibility and cold winds. Jack finished in 190^th place with a time of 01:1:03.

Full Results

Mid Lancs Cross Country – Rossall School, Fleetwood

With the cross country season almost at an end, Christopher Holdsworth is the Men’s 2015 Club XC Champ and Helena Leathley is the Ladies Club XC Champ. Helena has also won the Ladies XC Palladium. Carl Helliwell and George Pier are fighting it out for the Palladium; Carl has 139 pts and George has 138 pts with one fixture remaining. Who will take the title?

In the Mid Lancs XC series the juniors are doing well. Dexta Thompson and Ella Dorrington are handily placed for an award in the u11 boys and girls, so is Jackson McKay in U13 boys, Briony Holt in U15 Girls, Beth Quinn U20 Women, and Jordan McDonald and George Pier in the U20 Men.

Thanks to Cross Country Manager, Jason Pier, for the update on everyone’s performances.

Cross country captain Christopher Holdsworth reports; “Another good performance throughout all age groups from Clayton. Although the Senior men haven’t done enough to win Division 1 outright, we still need as many counters at Preston as possible to secure 2nd place overall. With how close we’ve come to winning the division this year, hopefully it will inspire more of our stronger male runners to help the team out and ease the pressure on the runners who turn up to each Mid-Lancs fixture.”

U11 Girls

Team Position 3^rd (E Dorrington | H White | K Thompson)

Ella Dorrington at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Rossall School. Photo by Margaret Levy

Pos	Name	Time
3	Ella Dorrington	7:17
24	Helena White	8:37
30	Kady Thompson	8:57

U11 Boys

Team Position 1^st (D Thompson | F Stubbs | J Bentham)

Pos	Name	Time
3	Dexta Thompson	6:48
9	Finley Stubbs	7:21
16	Jenson Bentham	7:33
29	Matthew Jackson	8:09
40	Josha McKay	9:06

U13 Girls

Team Position 5^th (L Thompson | S Ashworth | C Bentham)

Pos	Name	Time
13	Liberty Thompson	9:39
19	Sophie Ashworth	9:51
25	Claudia Bentham	10:14
31	Roanna Holdsworth	11:38

U13 Boys

Team Position 3^rd (J McKay | J Bowman | L Jackson)

Pos	Name	Time
7	Jackson McKay	10:07
19	Jay Bowman	11:31
20	Lennon Jackson	11:37

U15 Girls

Pos	Name	Time
2	Briony Holt	10:35

U17 Men

Team Position 2^nd (C Holt | R Clarke | R Lawrence)

Pos	Name	Time
8	Curtis Holt	24:48
10	Ryan Clarke	26:47
11	Reece Lawrence	28:45

U20 Ladies

Pos	Name	Time
3	Bethany Quinn	31:00

U20 Men

Jordan McDonald at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Rossall School. Photo by Sarah Helliwell

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	40:24
4	George Pier	42:00

Ladies Race

Team A Position 6^th (L Powell Smith | H Leathley | B Quinn)

Team B Positon 17^th (J Bennett | J Knightley | D Airey)

Over 35 Team 5^th (L Powell Smith | J Bennett | J Knightley)

Over 45 Team 7^th (J Bennett | J Knightley | K Goss)

Over 55 Team 1^st (J Knightley | K Goss | S Allen)

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Lousia Powell Smith	L35	24:53
20	Helena Leathley	L	28:35
44	Bethany Quinn	L20	31:00
49	Joanne Bennett	L45	31:37
52	Jean Knightley	L55	31:45
53	Donna Airey	L	31:54
56	Bianca Bennett	L	32:02
92	Sarah Helliwell	L	36:50
103	Karin Goss	L65	38:49
118	Susan Allen	L55	42:19

Vet 70 Men

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Barry Mitchell	V70	30:17
2	Richard Lawson	V70	36:20

Senior Men

Editor’s note: Christopher Holdsworth is missing from the results. He finished in 2nd place so this will have a knock on effect to the team positions. Will update when amended results become available.

Team A Position 4^th (B Holdsworth | J McDonald | G Pier | C Helliwell | D Motley)

Over 40 Team Position 2^nd (B Holdsworth | C Helliwell | R Stevenson | K Davies)

Over 50 Team Position 2^nd (K Davies | A Life | B Horrocks)

Gareth Berry and Alan Life at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Rossall School, Fleetwood. Photo by Sarah Helliwell

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
22	Breton Holdsworth	V40	39:54
25	Jordan McDonald	U20	40:24
42	George Pier	U20	42:00
46	Carl Helliwell	V40	42:17
59	Richard Stevenson	V40	43:00
66	Dave Motley		43:22
87	Kevin Davies	V50	45:03
98	Gareth Berry		45:35
103	Alan Life	V50	45:54
124	Brian Horrocks	V50	47:24
140	John Wilcock	V50	48:32
153	Andy Quinn	V40	49:53
176	James Hickie	V50	51:55
188	Andrew Howarth	V50	52:46
200	Jason Pier	V40	54:16
206	David Scott	V70	55:28
218	David Horrocks	V50	57:49

Valentines 10K

The Valentines 10km starts & finishes on the athletics track next to Salt Ayre. The route is out & back so you might get to see your loved ones on the way back! Flat, fast, traffic free and romantic… is how the race organisers, Lancaster Race Series, describe this duo of 10K races over the Valentines weekend.

93 runners took part in the Saturday 10K road race . Three of our club members were among them. Laura Hesketh was our first finisher crossing the line in 11^th place overall (3^rd female) with a time of 38:31. Daniel Isherwood was next in 15^th place in 39:34, followed by Stephen Biscomb in 23^rd place (1^st Vet 60) in 43:26.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
11	Laura Hesketh	F	38:31
15	Daniel Isherwood	M	39:34
23	Stephen Biscomb	MV60	43:26

Full Results

Windy Hill Fell Race

Nine club members took part in this popular local fell race with three of them racing on the fells for the first time.

Report from James Boult at his first ever fell race.

James Boult at the Windy Hill Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

206 runners from 56 different clubs descended on Hollingworth Lake for the Windy Hill Fell Race on Saturday, for an event described as ‘the fell runners favourite.’ As a first timer to fell running I decided to reserve judgement on that until I’d crossed the finish line. 9 members of the Clayton contingent made the trip over for the event, and several last minute gear changes in an attempt to judge the varying weather did little to alleviate the growing nerves that grew more prevalent as the crowds assembled on the start line. Starting from Littleborough RUFC, I tried to keep the words of advice in my head that had been echoed by several people in the build up to my first proper fell race; “Don’t go off to quick but don’t get stuck at the back.”

Almost immediately the course starts with an undulating, quickening pace which takes the runner along the Bridle Way Path and over the M62 Bridge. With no recce beforehand I was only to go off the website’s description of a ‘memorable climb’ as something to expect and as we reached said climb, the Old Roman Road at Blackstone Hedge, and the mass of people, some running, most walking, I realised my expectations were perhaps very much misguided and that my lack of fell racing was even more evident than before. Going off more beforehand advice (and something Michael Hogan had taught me at track a week before), the climb was duly tackled as the three-strong Clayton contingent of Chris, Orlaith and I spurred each other to the summit. The summit, named as the ‘kissing gate’ (where no such kissing took place) opened out onto a stunning highland-esq rockface, which provided some truly stunning scenery over the surrounding areas. Ice and snow clad, and some gusty winds that made me glad I’d followed Orlaith’s lead with wearing my waterproof, long legs were of little help as I seldom ran, more dancing across rock and stone towards a more defined path onto the Pennine Way. From there we crossed the motorway bridge and a very merry Marshall who told Orlaith and I that we were “having far too much fun,” as we flew past and onto the motorway footbridge.

Chris Paul and Orlaith O’Mahony at the Windy Hill fell race. Photo by Woodentops

Grey skies made way for sunshine and from the footbridge we headed up to the Windy Hill mast, which started a steady, speedy descent back towards the Bridle Way path and the start / finish line, (some of which I took on my side after losing footing!), with the final straight of thick mud one of the courses most testing parts. Predictably tough and indescribably brilliant, I’d completed my first fell race and had loved every second of it. Brimming with self-pride, and knowing full well I couldn’t have finished it without Orlaith pushing me on, I found myself agreeing with what the website. I can see why it is described as “the fell runners favourite.”

Chris Paul was also tackling the fells for the first time and said it was a good first fell race for him. He really enjoyed the atmosphere, everyone was friendly and one guy even helped him out of a deep bog when he lost his balance.

Orlaith O’Mahony was another first timer and she said that she adored it because it’s closest thing to flying you can get!

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
13	Lee Smith	Senior Men	9	01:06:59.0
21	Peter Coates	Senior Men	14	01:09:48.6
32	Neil Hardiman	Seniors M45	5	01:11:16.8
34	Matthew Duckworth	Senior Men	22	01:11:40.4
57	Ivan Whigham	Seniors M50	2	01:16:25.5
110	Chris Paul	Senior Men	41	01:25:10.1
126	James Boult	Male U23	2	01:26:20.1
132	Orlaith O’Mahoney	Senior Women	7	01:27:14.4
160	Barbara Savage	Seniors W50	2	01:32:30.4

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

A few new PBs, a parkrun debut and an antipodean run this week. Our dedicated parkrunners were out in force this weekend. Some warming up for weekend racing, some recovering from midweek distances but all having a great time.

Joanne Motley at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Burnley parkrun – A total of 292 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:17	SM25-29
3	Jacob WATSON	18:20	SM30-34
7	Paul BRANNON	19:50	VM55-59
11	Daniel PLANT	20:28	SM30-34
12	Michael CLARKE	20:33	VM40-44
17	Kevin DAVIES	21:25	VM50-54
28	Donna RILEY	22:24	VW50-54
29	Robert MORRISON	22:27	VM40-44
37	Andrew WEBSTER	22:54	VM45-49
45	Colin WHITE	23:26	VM40-44
54	Julie DAWES	23:42	VW45-49
56	Ian HARGREAVES	23:46	VM50-54	New PB!
67	Carl CAREY	24:18	VM45-49
68	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:28	JM10
88	Lisa JOHNSON	25:53	VW40-44
90	Jane HYLANDS	25:57	VW40-44	New PB!
99	Stuart HARTLEY	26:26	VM55-59
102	Toby BIRTWISTLE	26:33	JM10
104	Justin BIRTWISTLE	26:34	VM40-44
111	Annabel WILCOCK	26:44	JW15-17
112	John WILCOCK	26:46	VM50-54
122	Ron CHAPPELL	27:17	VM65-69
129	Julie TOMAN	27:38	VW45-49
142	Philip NAYLOR	28:13	VM35-39
150	Joanne MOTLEY	28:28	SW30-34
162	Robert HIRST	28:53	VM65-69
204	Judith CAREY	30:57	VW35-39	New PB!
276	Nicola KAY	37:44	SW30-34

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 95 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
93	Robin PRICE	39:28	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 88 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
67	Eileen JONES	32:55	VW60-64

Pendle parkrun – A total of 57 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
13	John HARTLEY	23:48	VM55-59
51	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	33:57	VW65-69

Rockingham parkrun – A total of 265 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
14	Kieran CARR	22:41	VM70-74

Skipton parkrun – A total of 202 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
20	Roger James BREWSTER	21:22	VM60-64

Witton parkrun – A total of 81 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
19	Katy THOMPSON	26:35	VW60-64
24	Stephen FISH	27:40	VM60-64	First Timer!

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 169 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
143	Ron HILL	34:19	VM75-79

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 427 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonny MCKENNA	16:19	SM25-29	New PB!
37	Colin SHUTTLEWORTH	19:34	VM55-59	First Timer!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Hot Toddies, Winter Warmers and Bog Trogging

Well the weather was wet and wild yet again but no problem for our hardy members. You have been out competing in the muddy parks, boggy moors, and up the killer climbs of the Hot Toddy and Winter Warmer. Some great results from juniors to vets.

Saturday 6 February

Lancashire Schools Cross Country & BUCS Cross Country Championships

A huge well done to our junior runners who took part in the Lancashire Schools Cross Country Championships representing schools in the Blackburn, Pendle and Burnley areas.

They all put in great performances on a rather grim and miserable day at Witton Park in Blackburn with county vests going to Briony Holt.

Well done also to Jacob Boyle who competed for his university in the British Universities and Colleges Sports Cross Country Championships. He had a great time and was pleased with his result.

Lancashire Schools XC Results

BUCS XC Results

PFO Marsden Park

A small group of our club members took part in this orienteering event organised by Pendle Forest Orienteers in pretty dismal weather conditions.

Junior member Christopher Brown took part in the 1.2km Orange course finishing in second place with a time of 28:19

Senior members Mark Nutter, Jean Brown and Colin Woolford took part in the OLGGr course over 4.2km.

Full Results

Wadsworth Trog

Report from Alan Dorrington

The Calder Valley Fell Runners website describes the Trog as a ‘local classic’, enough of an indication that there is probably something fairly memorable about this race without someone helpfully telling me on race morning that it’s nickname is ‘The Beast’. As a first timer, not only to the race but to any fell race over about 10 miles, this did little to add to my mounting sense of trepidation. A forecast in mid to low single figure temps and heavy rain built on that further. A recce of the back section of the route the weekend before, with Andy Armstrong and Nick Olszewski kindly dispensing wisdom and tips, had confirmed that there were a few bogs and some very smelly mud to be enjoyed along the way.

Around 10 CLEM runners joined the waterproof clad field for the start at the Cricket Club, most avoiding going outside till the last minute as there would be plenty of time later to get soaked en-route. Climbing up onto the moor at the start, visibility was better than expected but was set to worsen on the northerly route over to Cock Hill, as were the bogs which increased in depth and intensity as we went on. I realised my long legs were an advantage here as I jumped a particularly deep trench, only to hear the much smaller runner behind go in, submerging to what looked like his waist. Help was on hand to pull him out from others behind him and we sploshed on toward Stairs Hill and Haworth Moor before the slabbed climb and descent up and past Withins Ruins.

Alan Dorrington (L), Andy Armstrong (Top), and Nick Olszewski at the Wadsworth Trog. Photos by Woodentops

Andy and Nick O had advised a steady start and I started to pull away from those around me on the climbs, picking up other runners who had started a little quicker. By the penultimate climb of High Brown Knoll I had caught more and more and was feeling surprisingly good but with the worst of the bogs and muddy trods to come before THAT climb to the finish. I caught Nick O coming off High Brown Knoll, a welcome boost of a friendly face in the worsening conditions and we plodded along in a small group through the wettest terrain I’ve ever run on. Nick found the pool, disguised as vegetation, that I had almost gone in the previous week and repeated the near-ducking I had escaped then. Dropping off the moors for the finish run-in, the Slurry Field of Doom ™ had been removed from the route at the last minute but there was still plenty of ‘questionable’ mud to run through as we headed for that infamous last climb back to the Cricket Club. It was predictably hard and introduced cramp into both upper legs and one calf but eventually after the longest lap of any cricket pitch, the finish was finally there. I had completed my first Long fell race, and I was happy that it had passed without a physical meltdown, and can definitely recommend it as one to do if you like that ‘local classic’ feel to your races…”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
15	Andrew Orr	V40	3:15:14
24	Paul Hesketh	V50	3:18:56
35	Martin Terry	V50	3:26:24
41	Andrew Armstrong	V40	3:31:33
51	Alan Dorrington	V40	3:37:47
53	Nicholas Olszewska	V50	3:38:15
62	Sean Clare	V50	3:50:53
74	Ivan Wigham	V50	3:57:15
104	Nigel Hodson	V40	4:17:36
122	Andrew Foster	V40	4:38:17

Full Results

Sunday 7 February

Blackburn Winter Warmer 10K

17 Clayton runners took part in this popular local 10K race. The race starts and finishes in Witton Park in Blackburn via a steep climb up Buncer Lane and then over the tops to Pleasington before heading back from the Cememtery side.

Danny Collinge was our first finisher and was third overall in the race. Another good result for Danny. Ryan Clarke was next in and was also 2^nd Junior Male runner in the race. Our third finisher was Stephen Ainsworth who was also 1^st M55.

Danny Collinge (L), Stephen Ainsworth (top) and Andy Quinn at the Blackburn Winter Warmer 10K. Photos by David Belshaw

Our first lady was Elizabeth Mullen. Amanda Duffy and Donna Airey were 1^st and 2^nd F35. Beth Quinn was 3^rd Junior female.

L-R Michelle Butschock, Leanne Cottam, Helen Burnett, Nerina Gill and Julia Rushton (behind). | Ryan Clarke and Beth Quinn. Photos by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Danny Collinge	M S	00:34:41
39	Ryan Clarke	M J	00:42:08
60	Stephen Ainsworth	M55	00:44:21
88	Andy Quinn	M40	00:46:04
95	Elizabeth Mullan	F S	00:46:32
113	Robert Morrison	M40	00:47:32
118	Amanda Duffy	F35	00:47:46
158	Julie Dawes	F45	00:50:02
159	Nerina Gill	F45	00:50:06
164	Donna Airey	F35	00:50:33
191	Julia Rushton	F50	00:52:09
192	Ian Hargreaves	M50	00:52:05
194	Helen Burnett	F40	00:52:18
213	Beth Quinn	F J	00:53:41
230	Leanne Cottam	F35	00:54:43
280	Stuart Barker	M45	00:57:41
281	Michelle Butschok	F40	00:57:52

Full Results

Blackburn Winter Warmer 2K

There was a good turnout of juniors at the Winter Warmer as it is the first of this year’s junior race series. Some great performances were to be seen with 4 of our juniors finishing in the top 10.

Clayton Juniors at the Blackburn Winter Warmer 2K race. Photo by David Belshaw

Lennon Jackson finished in 3^rd place overall and 1^st in his age group. Ella Dorrington was our first girl finisher, first girl in her age group and second girl overall in the race. Liberty Thompson was first in her age category ( F13).

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
3	Lennon Jackson	M12	(001/006)	00:08:19
5	Robbie Smedley	M10	(002/014)	00:08:25
7	Ella Dorrington	F11	(001/016)	00:08:28
8	Finlay Testa	M11	(002/015)	00:08:29
13	Matthew Jackson	M12	(003/006)	00:08:47
14	Liberty Thompson	F13	(001/002)	00:08:48
17	Jenson Bentham	M9	(002/024)	00:08:54
19	Summer Hargreaves	F16	(001/001)	00:09:06
29	Etienne Ward	M10	(004/014)	00:09:35
34	Jake Anforth	M9	(005/024)	00:09:51
37	Kady Thompson	F9	(003/031)	00:10:00
42	Brayden Clarkson	M7	(003/013)	00:10:16
43	Felix Thompson	M6	(002/012)	00:10:16
52	Nicholas Ward	M8	(003/018)	00:10:33
112	Tillie Ferguson	F8	(004/014)	00:11:57

Full Results

Dewsbury 10K

Well done John Hartley who was our sole representative at the Dewsbury 10K. He finished in 158^th place with a time of 39:32 in a field of 1081 runners. He was the 4^th Vet55.

Full Results

Red Hot Toddy

This year’s Red Hot Toddy 10k was run with all profit going to the Community Foundation Flood Appeal to help local homes and businesses. Todmorden has been badly affected by the recent flooding.

The 10km course consists of two laps of tarmac park road on Centre Vale Park, followed by a single hilly lap of rural and town centre roads finishing back on the park road. The high point of the course is just before half way on Todmorden Edge, before the long descent down to Bacup Road and back into town along Rochdale Road. Total climbing is 219m.

Breton Holdsworth (L), Matthew Duckworth (Top) and Kieron Mitchell at the Red Hot Toddy. Photos by Woodentops

194 runners took part in this charity event with Tom Cornthwaite taking the win. Breton Holdsworth was the first Clayton finisher in 6^th place overall and 1^st Male 40. Matthew Duckworth and Kevin Davies earned themselves top twenty finishes. Tracy Mitchell was our first lady finisher and was also 1^st W40.

Bianca Bennett (L) and Tracy Mitchell at the Hot Toddy. Photos by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Breton Holdsworth	M40	38:11
16	Matthew Duckworth	M	41:55
17	Kevin Davies	M50	42:09
29	Kieron Mitchell	M40	44:19
40	Tracy Mitchell	W40	46:09
90	Bianca Bennet	W	52:14
113	Rachel Todd	W40	54:38
146	Julie Toman	W45	61:24
161	Robert Hirst	M65	63:30
162	Phil Naylor	M	63:48

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Some PBs, some volunteering and some antipodean parkruns this weekend.

Bolton parkrun – A total of 314 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
314	Julia RUSHTON	48:17	VW50-54

Burnley parkrun – A total of 267 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	Jonathan PYE	18:30	SM25-29
5	Richard STEVENSON	18:45	VM40-44
8	Gareth BERRY	20:04	VM35-39
12	Simon WILSHAW	20:59	JM15-17
18	Susan BURNS	21:23	VW55-59
19	Matthew DUCKWORTH	21:41	SM25-29
22	Robbie SMEDLEY	22:09	JM10
26	Michael CLARKE	22:22	VM40-44
27	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	22:50	JM15-17
31	Donna RILEY	23:06	VW50-54
32	James BOULT	23:14	SM20-24
37	Matthew JACKSON	23:44	JM10
38	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	23:45	JM10	New PB!
41	Julie DAWES	24:00	VW45-49
46	Ian HARGREAVES	24:12	VM50-54
64	Andy QUINN	25:10	VM40-44
73	Andrew WEBSTER	25:19	VM45-49
75	Andrew TAYLOR	25:29	VM55-59
89	Aaron LUNDIE	26:12	JM11-14	New PB!
90	Toby BIRTWISTLE	26:17	JM10	New PB!
91	Justin BIRTWISTLE	26:17	VM40-44	New PB!
104	Stuart HARTLEY	27:23	VM55-59
113	Robert MORRISON	28:08	VM40-44
114	Heidi KEWIN	28:10	JW11-14
119	Yvonne WICKHAM	28:22	VW50-54
120	Ron CHAPPELL	28:22	VM65-69
159	Carl CAREY	29:51	VM45-49
163	Robert HIRST	30:01	VM65-69
205	Diane ORRELL	32:22	SW30-34

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 86 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
83	Robin PRICE	38:36	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 89 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
17	Martin BRADY	23:50	VM50-54

Heaton parkrun – A total of 533 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
275	Julie TOMAN	28:13	VW45-49
337	Eileen JONES	30:07	VW60-64

Lloyd parkrun, Croydon – A total of 202 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
79	Katy THOMPSON	27:26	VW60-64	First Timer!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 70 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	Paul BRANNON	21:32	VM55-59
7	John HARTLEY	22:37	VM55-59
19	Barry MITCHELL	24:59	VM70-74

Rockingham (Perth, Australia) parkrun – A total of 246 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
30	Kieran CARR	22:38	VM70-74	First Timer!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Triumphant torchlight and trails

Wow! Two wins in a week for Danny Collinge at the Torchlight 5K and also at the East Lancs Hospice 10K – he’s on fire at the moment. Large turnouts of our club members at these events secured more wins across all age categories as well. Briony Holt is enjoying a return to form as she won her race at Whitestones this week. The future is looking bright for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers

Wednesday 20 January

Towneley Torchlight 5K

200 runners turned out on a very cold and frosty evening to take part in the Towneley Torchlight 5k to help raise money for Pendleside Hospice in memory of local runner and photographer Pete Hartley, organised by our coach John Roche. The route was marked out with glow sticks and most runners donned head torches and reflective gear – there was even someone with fairy lights. The sparkle from the frosty evening added an extra touch of shimmer to a great event enjoyed by all the participants.

L-R Leanne Cottam, Helen Burnett, James Boult, Carl Carey, Judith Carey. Photo by David Belshaw

53 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers ventured into the darkness to take part. Danny Collinge flew round the course to take the win in a time of 16:10 with Tom Brewster, George Pier, Jonathan Pye, Louisa Powell-Smith and Sean Clare all finishing in the top 10. Louisa was the first lady finisher and George Pier was the first Junior Male. Sean Clare was 1^st Vet 50, Roger Brewster was 1^st Vet 60, Julie Dawes was 1^st lady Vet 45, Helen Burnett was 1^st lady Vet 40, Jean Knightley was 1^st lady Vet 55, and Anita Jones was 1^st lady Vet 60.

Clayton Juniors at the Torchlight 5K, a trail of headtorches behind them. Photo by David Belshaw

Clayton Juniors at the Torchlight 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
1	Danny Collinge	M	(001/033)	00:16:10
3	Tom Brewster	M	(003/033)	00:17:34
4	George Pier	MJ	(001/014)	00:18:09
5	Jonathan Pye	M	(004/033)	00:18:39
6	Louisa Powell-Smith	F35	(001/022)	00:19:00
9	Sean Clare	M50	(001/013)	00:20:08
11	John Wilcock	M50	(003/013)	00:20:48
13	Roger Brewster	M60	(001/002)	00:21:09
14	Robert Kay	M45	(002/009)	00:21:13
16	James Boult	M	(006/033)	00:21:39
17	Chris Paul	M	(007/033)	00:21:40
19	Reece Lawrence	MJ	(004/014)	00:22:08
20	Matthew Jackson	MJ	(005/014)	00:22:13
21	Jackson McKay	MJ	(006/014)	00:22:14
28	Robert Morrison	M40	(002/011)	00:22:53
31	Darren Rushton	M45	(004/009)	00:23:02
32	Amanda Duffy	F35	(002/022)	00:23:08
34	Helen O’Rourke	F	(002/030)	00:24:10
35	Orlaith O’Mahoney	F	(003/030)	00:24:12
38	Lynsey Birtwistle	F35	(003/022)	00:24:23
40	Carl Carey	M	(014/033)	00:24:26
42	Julie Dawes	F45	(001/022)	00:24:27
46	Bianca Bennett	F	(004/030)	00:24:46
47	Liberty Thompson	FJ	(003/013)	00:24:47
48	Lennon Jackson	MJ	(008/014)	00:24:54
49	Sophie Ashworth	FJ	(004/013)	00:24:57
50	Natasha Olszewska	FJ	(005/013)	00:24:59
51	Andrew Taylor	M55	(002/005)	00:25:06
54	Ian Hargreaves	M50	(005/013)	00:25:15
55	Helen Burnett	F40	(001/015)	00:25:16
56	Helana White	FJ	(006/013)	00:25:16
57	Colin White	M40	(005/011)	00:25:17
59	Martin O’Rourke	M55	(003/005)	00:25:30
60	Jean Knightley	F55	(001/003)	00:25:31
63	Donna Airey	F35	(004/022)	00:25:39
71	Justin Birtwistle	M40	(006/011)	00:26:15
77	Joanne Bennett	F45	(005/022)	00:26:40
78	Janine Pollard	F45	(006/022)	00:26:40
80	Keiran Rigby	M	(020/033)	00:27:10
87	Paul Walsh	M60	(002/002)	00:27:34
90	Tony Pilling	M50	(011/013)	00:27:44
91	Danny Pilkington	M	(022/033)	00:27:47
94	Deborah Greenwood	F45	(007/022)	00:27:59
99	Leanne Cottam	F35	(008/022)	00:28:30
103	Philip Naylor	M	(024/033)	00:28:41
106	Natasha Newell	F40	(004/015)	00:29:01
109	Julie Toman	F45	(008/022)	00:29:03
120	Anita Jones	F60	(001/002)	00:30:06
151	Sharon Wilson	F40	(009/015)	00:32:10
159	Judith Carey	F35	(019/022)	00:32:47
161	Bronia Olszewska	FJ	(012/013)	00:32:50
162	Adrienne Olszewska	F45	(014/022)	00:32:57
170	Jane Pier	F45	(016/022)	00:33:20

Full Results

Saturday 23 January

Blakes Heaven Fell Race

Fell captain Dave Motley had a solo run in this 4.4mile race with 1463ft of ascent. He finished in 16^th place with a time of 39:55 in a field of 99 runners.

Full Results

PFO Orienteering

Well done to junior member Christopher Brown who took part in the Pendle Forest Orienteers event finishing in 5^th place in the Park Score event.

Full Results

Sunday 24 January

East Lancashire Hospice 10K

There was a whopping turnout of 47 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers at this popular local fundraising 10K. 19 junior runners and 28 seniors took part.

Danny Collinge leading from the start at the East Lancashire Hospice 10K. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Junior Race

There was some fabulous running from our juniors who had a blast on the two lap course. Age category wins for Dexta Thompson, Jenson Bentham, and Lucy Stevenson and a team prize for the boys.

Clayton Juniors with honorary junior Jack Maguire at the East Lancs Hospice 2K race. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	(male) U12	1	06:48.8
4	Lennon Jackson	(male) U14	1	07:23.3
5	Lee Bentham (Jenson)	(male) U10	1	07:31.8
7	Ella Dorrington	(female) U12	2	07:37.4
8	Sophie Ashworth	(female) U14	2	07:47.3
11	Natasha Olszewska	(female) U14	3	07:52.0
12	Matthew Jackson	(male) U10	3	07:52.9
13	Summer Hargreaves	(female) U12	3	07:57.9
14	Helana White	(female) U 10	1	07:58.9
15	Charlie Birtwistle	(male) U12	3	07:59.0
16	Liberty Thompson	(female) U14	4	07:59.1
22	Keira Stevenson	(female) U12	6	09:02.0
24	Jake Anforth	(male) U10	7	09:05.4
30	Lucy Stevenson	(female) U16	1	09:52.9
31	Rachel Stevenson	(female) U12	8	10:10.3
32	Bronia Olszewska	(female) U12	9	10:10.8
40*	Adam Stevenson	(male) U14	6	55:19.4

* Looks like an error with the chip timer. This is clearly a 10K time and not 2K. Photos taken on the day towards the end of the course suggest that Adam was in between Ella Dorrington and Sophie Ashworth.

Senior Race

Over 450 runners took part in the 10K race. The Clayton men had a really strong performance with Danny Collinge leading throughout and finishing with a clear 30 second lead over second place runner Philip Eccleston from Burden Road Runners. After a sizeable gap the leading pack began to reach the finish with top ten finishes for Jordan McDonald and Jacob Watson giving our men’s team a first place finish (D Collinge, J McDonald, J Watson).

The U23 team at the East Lancs Hospice 10K. L-R Danny Collinge, George Pier, Jordan McDonald. Photo courtesy of Jason Pier

The winning U23 team at the East Lancs Hospice 10K. L-R Danny Collinge, George Pier, Jordan McDonald. Photo courtesy of Jason Pier

Richard Stevenson was our next man in and took the 1^st V40 position as well. John Hartley was 1^st Vet55 and Stephen Ainsworth was 1^st Vet 60.

Team Clayton in action. L-R Robert Morrison, Amanda Duffy and Colin White

Our first lady finisher was Helen O’Rourke who was 90^th postion overall, 10^th lady, with a time of 46:32.8. Our ladies team (H O’Rourke, A Duffy, A Shian) finished in 3^rd place.

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
1	Danny Collinge	MU23	1	34:20.4
8	Jordan McDonald	MU23	2	37:19.8
9	Jacob Watson	M	6	37:26.0
15	Richard Stevenson	M40	1	38:12.4
20	John Hartley	M55	1	38:52.7
22	Jonathan Cleaver	M	12	38:59.4
24	George Pier	MU23	3	39:03.3
27	Carl Helliwell	M40	6	39:14.5
33	Chris Snell	M	15	40:55.8
37	Daniel Plant	M	18	41:28.1
44	Stephen Ainsworth	M60	1	42:45.0
58	Robert Kay	M50	7	44:10.2
69	James Boult	MU23	5	45:02.5
70	Andy Quinn	M45	8	45:02.9
82	Richard Brisco	M	29	46:00.4
90	Helen O’Rourke	W	3	46:32.8
115	Amanda Duffy	W35	2	47:59.3
123	Angela Shian	W35	3	48:27.2
129	Colin White	M40	21	48:47.1
148	Rachel Todd	W40	9	50:33.2
150	Donna Airey	W35	5	50:41.3
176	Lee Moore	M40	30	52:18.4
178	Ian Hargreaves	M50	22	52:24.9
194	Jane Ryan	W35	8	53:13.3
247	Stuart Barker	M50	27	56:18.1
305	Robert Hirst	M65	5	01:00:13.1
309	Sarah Helliwell	W	21	01:00:35.1
351	Philip Naylor	M	60	01:03:52.4

Full Results

Whitestone Fell Race

A return to form for Briony Holt after sustaining an injury during the English Schools Fell Running Championship race. She had a great run in this race organised by Helm Hill and part of the Kendal Winter Series of race finishing as first girl.

Briony Holt in action at the Whitestones Fell Race. Photo by Andrew Holt

Awaiting Results

Hunters 10K

Formerly known as the Welcome Tavern 10K, 240 runners took part in this Preston based 10K road race. Daniel Isherwood was our sole representative at this event finishing in 34^th place with a time of 39:44

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Lots of our club members out and about at parkruns this weekend. Some of them warming up for other events, others out for a new PB and even a bit of parkrun tourism going on as well.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 305 runners took part.

A trio of Clayton Harriers racing at Burnley parkrun. L-R Dexta Thompson, Jon Cleaver and Kevin Davies. Photo by David Belshaw

A trio of Clayton Harriers racing towards a top 10 finish at Burnley parkrun. L-R Dexta Thompson, Jon Cleaver and Kevin Davies. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	David BAGOT	17:50	SM20-24	New PB!
3	Jonathan PYE	19:10	SM25-29
4	Kevin DAVIES	19:16	VM50-54
5	Jonathan CLEAVER	19:25	VM35-39	New PB!
7	Dexta THOMPSON	20:09	JM10
13	Simon WILSHAW	21:07	JM15-17
25	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	22:09	JM15-17
28	Andy QUINN	22:38	VM40-44
34	Andrew WEBSTER	22:59	VM45-49
37	James BOULT	23:12	SM20-24
41	Robert MORRISON	23:21	VM40-44
44	Julie DAWES	23:33	VW45-49
47	Matthew JACKSON	23:40	JM10
48	Liberty THOMPSON	23:50	JW11-14
50	Sophie ASHWORTH	23:58	JW11-14
62	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	24:21	JW11-14
65	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:25	JM10	New PB!
66	Carl CAREY	24:26	VM45-49
67	Lennon JACKSON	24:28	JM11-14
70	Ian HARGREAVES	24:45	VM50-54
85	Andrew TAYLOR	25:27	VM55-59
96	David Ian SCOTT	25:58	VM70-74
97	Lisa JOHNSON	26:00	VW40-44
103	Beth QUINN	26:20	JW15-17
104	Donna SCOTT	26:27	VW50-54
105	Adam STEVENSON	26:33	JM11-14
109	Aaron LUNDIE	26:47	JM11-14	New PB!
110	Annabel WILCOCK	26:52	JW15-17
111	John WILCOCK	26:52	VM50-54
112	Toby BIRTWISTLE	26:53	JM10	New PB!
113	Justin BIRTWISTLE	26:54	VM40-44	New PB!
117	Stuart HARTLEY	26:59	VM55-59
129	Nicola THOMPSON	27:17	SW30-34	New PB!
150	Diane ORRELL	28:27	SW30-34
157	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	28:55	VW45-49
184	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	30:27	JW11-14
196	Judith CAREY	31:22	VW35-39	New PB!
242	Mike HOLDEN	34:31	VM50-54
267	Valerie LAWSON	37:20	VW70-74

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 108 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
106	Robin PRICE	39:18	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 89 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
17	Wendy DODDS	25:02	VW65-69
59	Eileen JONES	32:37	VW60-64

Lancaster parkrun – A total of 363 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
183	Doug MUNROE	31:03	VM65-69	First Timer!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 73 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	John HARTLEY	21:03	VM55-59
8	Paul HESKETH	21:53	VM50-54
29	Dawn TERRY	27:55	VW50-54
48	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	33:12	VW65-69
59	Christine LEATHLEY	34:45	VW65-69

Penrith parkrun – A total of 166 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
121	Nicola KAY	33:47	SW30-34	First Timer!

Witton parkrun – A total of 113 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
60	Yvonne WICKHAM	31:11	VW50-54

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 169 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
152	Ron HILL	34:32	VM75-79

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 429 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Jonny MCKENNA	16:42	SM25-29

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Snow holding us back!

Brrr…it’s been a chilly weekend with sub-zero temperatures and plenty of snow. Winter, it seems, is finally here. Not a problem for us – we are a truly hardy bunch. An excellent set of results at the Clayton-le-Moors fixture in the Mid Lancs Leagues just goes to show there’s snow holding us back!

Saturday 16 January

The Hebden

A half dozen Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in the Hebden. This is a challenge event that offers a choice of a 15 mile or 22 mile route and is organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association. The event is a firm favourite with runners and walkers alike and regularly sells out.

Conditions were excellent for this year’s event being nicely crisp and frosty. Neil Hardiman said he barely got his feet wet. All of our runners did the longer challenge.

Pos	Name	Time
12	Martin Terry	3:22
39	Neil Hardiman	3:52
40	Paul Hesketh	3:52
117	Nigel Hodson	4:51
137	Wendy Dodds	4:58
155	Barbara Savage	5:16

Finishing Times

Mid Lancs Cross Country League – Wilson Playing Fields

U11 Girls

Team Position 2^nd place (E Dorrington | H White | S Hargreaves)

Ella Dorrington continues to run well finishing in third place on a very chilly and frosty morning at Wilson’s playing fields. Along with Ella, team mates Helana White and Summer Hargreaves ran well giving the U11 girls’ team second place. Kady Thompson, Rachel Stevenson and Millie Maccabe completed the U11 girls’ squad.

U11 Girls in action. Photo by Alan Dorrington

Pos	Name	Time
3	Ella Dorrington	8:54
14	Helana White	9:35
22	Summer Hargreaves	10:05
41	Kady Thompson	11:04
57	Rachel Stevenson	12:47
61	Millie Maccabe	13:52

U11 Boys

Team Position 1^st place ( D Thompson | C Brown | R Smedley)

Dexta Thompson continued his winning streak with Christopher Brown and Robbie Smedley earning the U11 boys’ team first place. Matthew Jackson, Jenson Bentham and Joshua McKay completed the U11 Boys’ squad.

Dexta Thompson in the U11 Boys’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	7:57
7	Christopher Brown	8:51
15	Robbie Smedley	9:09
21	Matthew Jackson	9:31
26	Jenson Bentham	9:43
42	Joshua McKay	11:14

U13 Girls

Team Position 4^th Place (L Thompson | S Ashworth | C Bentham)

A couple of strong runs gave Liberty Thompson and Sophie Ashworth top twenty finishes in the U13 Girls’ race. Claudia Bentham, Natasha Olszewska and Roanna Holdsworth battling for the third counter position finished together with Claudia just grabbing victory. Keira Stevenson and Bronia Olszewska completed the U13 girls’ squad.

Keira Stevenson racing hard in the U13 Girls’ race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Time
15	Liberty Thompson	12:26
17	Sophie Ashworth	12:31
28	Claudia Bentham	13:29
29	Natasha Olszewska	13:30
30	Roanna Holdsworth	13:32
37	Keira Stevenson	15:59
39	Bronia Olszewska	17:29

U13 Boys

Team Position 8^th place (J McKay | J Bowman | L Jackson)

Jackson McKay finished in fourth in the U13 Boys’ race with Jay Bowman and Lennon Jackson earning the team 8^th place overall. Adam Stevenson completed the U13 boys’s squad.

Jackson McKay in the U13 boys’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jackson McKay	11:54
31	Jay Bowman	14:07
34	Lennon Jackson	14:27
36	Adam Stevenson	14:55

U15 Girls

Briony Holt ran well and finished in second place with Eleanor Root in eleventh.

Ellie Root in the U15 Girls’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
2	Briony Holt	13:03
11	Eleanor Root	14:24

U15 Boys

Thomas and Daniel Bradley ran in the U15 Boy’s race finishing in 15^th and 20^th places respectively.

Pos	Name	Time
15	Thomas Bradley	18:35
21	Daniel Bradley	21:09

U17 Men

Team Position 2^nd place (C Holt | S Wilshaw | R Lawrence)

Some solid performances from our U17 men was rewarded with a 2^nd place team position.

Pos	Name	Time
11	Curtis Holt	26:45
13	Simon Wilshaw	27:55
15	Reece Lawrence	29:29

Senior Men U20

Team Position 1^st Place ( J McDonald | J Boyle | G Pier)

Top 10 finishes for all of our U20 men and a first place for their team. A very strong performance from our younger runners. Watch out senior men!

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	38:33
4	Jacob Boyle	39:58
8	George Pier	40:56

Senior Ladies Race

Team Positions

Team ‘A’ – 9^th Place (H Leathley | A Shian | I Roche)

Team ‘B’ – 17^th Place (H Burnett | N Gill | R Todd)

Over 35 – 7^th Place (A Shian | I Roche | H Burnett)

Over 45 – 4^th Place (I Roche | N Gill | J Rushton)

Over 55 – 2^nd Place ( I Roche | Karin Goss | S Allen)

Clayton Ladies in action at the Mid Lancs Cross Country. Photo by David Belshaw

Another great set of results for our ladies. Two teams place in the senior races and across all the age groups. A great day for our tangerine ladies.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
9	Helena Leathley	L	27:15
37	Angela Shian	L35	32:03
53	Irene Roche	L55	33:28
56	Helen Burnett	L35	33:55
57	Nerina Gill	L45	33:57
63	Rachel Todd	L35	34:22
65	Bethany Quinn	L20	34:31
66	Donna Airey	L	34:38
69	Julia Rushton	L45	35:06
82	Nicola Thompson	L	36:46
90	Sarah Helliwell	L	38:03
110	Karin Goss	L65	41:00
115	Susan Allen	L55	44:12
124	Christine Leathley	L65	49:11

Senior Men’s Race

Team Results

Over 40 – 2^nd Place (B Holdsworth | P Hall | C Helliwell | R Stevenson)

Over 50 – 2^nd Place (P Hall | S Clare | A Life )

Clayton Men in action at the Mid Lancs Cross Country. Photo by David Belshaw

Really great results for our senior men from U20 to Over 50. Cross Country Captain leading by example with a fantastic 3^rd place finish and a first place finish for the senior mens team. Our ‘B’ team also performed well, finishing in 6^th place overall. Our V40 and V50 teams both placed second in their respective categories. Well done!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Christopher Holdsworth	M	36:37
8	Jordan McDonald	U20	38:33
19	Jacob Boyle	U20	39:58
20	Breton Holdsworth	V40	40:07
28	George Pier	U20	40:56
29	Dave Motley	M	41:00
33	Phil Hall	V50	41:51
36	Carl Helliwell	V40	42:05
48	Richard Stevenson	V40	43:05
65	Andrew Orr	V40	44:08
68	Chris Snell	M	44:25
73	Sean Clare	V50	45:06
87	Alan Life	V50	45:50
106	Gareth Berry	M	47:04
118	Adam Shaw	M	48:09
119	Dan Isherwood	M	48:09
125	John Wilcock	V50	48:51
129	Brian Horrocks	V50	49:10
137	Richard Briscoe	M	50:27
158	Andy Quinn	V40	52:23
166	Andrew Howarth	V50	53:08
170	James Hickie	V50	53:21
180	Peter Browning	V50	54:19
200	Martin O’Rourke	M	1:01:47
205	Geoff Smith	V40	1:04:10
210	Doug Monroe	V60	1:06:15
217	Robert Hirst	V60	1:10:54

Vet 70 Men

Well done to Richard Lawson who was 2^nd Vet70.

Pos	Name	Time
2	Richard Lawson	41:44

Sunday 17 January

Giggleswick School Fell Race

Awaiting Results

Stanbury Splash

The Soreen Stanbury Splash race is celebrated its 33rd birthday on 17th January 2016 and prides itself on with being associated with Soreen. The 7 mile race is affectionately known as the Soreen Malt Loaf Run to runners young and old who just love the fruity taste of a Malt Loaf. Over the years the junior and senior races have introduced thousands of runners to the joys of fell running and seen superstars like Triathlon Olympians Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee; National and GB Internationals Ian Holmes, Robert Jebb, Tom Adams, Colin Donnelly, Jack Maitland, Mary Wilkinson, and Jo Buckley; and former World Champions Victoria Wilkinson and Carol Greenwood, make their mark in sport.

Snowy conditions did not deter a small but hardy group of our junior and senior runners from taking part in this popular early season race.

U8 Race

Pos	Name	Time
8	Felix Thompson	3:09

U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 Race

Briony Holt and Dexta Thompson at the Stansbury Splash fell race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
4	Briony Holt	GU14	6:33
6	Dexta Thompson	BU12	6:33
23	Christopher Brown	BU12	7:26
27	Liberty Thompson	GU14	7:33
51	Helana White	GU10	8:39
67	Kady Thompson	GU10	9:32

Senior Race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
115	Jean Brown	L40	44:49
134	Jeffrey Pickup	V60	46:12

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 217 runners took part.

John and Annabel Wilcock undeterred by sub-zero temperatures at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:48	SM25-29
4	Kevin DAVIES	19:07	VM50-54
14	James BOULT	21:30	SM20-24
35	Julie DAWES	23:10	VW45-49
36	Carl CAREY	23:11	VM45-49
40	Colin WHITE	23:32	VM40-44
55	Dawn TERRY	24:45	VW50-54
57	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	25:01	JM10	New PB!
69	Annabel WILCOCK	25:55	JW15-17
70	John WILCOCK	25:55	VM50-54
88	Toby BIRTWISTLE	27:09	JM10	New PB!
89	Justin BIRTWISTLE	27:09	VM40-44	New PB!
108	Stuart HARTLEY	28:51	VM55-59
117	Jack MCGUIRE	29:15	VM60-64	New PB!
171	Judith CAREY	34:04	VW35-39
174	Mike HOLDEN	34:13	VM50-54
181	Valerie LAWSON	35:43	VW70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 79 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
59	Eileen JONES	32:23	VW60-64

Pendle parkrun – A total of 45 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	21:05	VM55-59

Skipton parkrun – A total of 152 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Tom BREWSTER	17:50	SM25-29
15	Roger James BREWSTER	21:36	VM60-64

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 449 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	David BAGOT	17:25	SM20-24	New PB!

Witton parkrun – A total of 103 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Garry R WILKINSON	20:17	VM50-54

ByAdrienne Olszewska

A Winning Start

What a great way to kick off 2016! Medals galore at the Lancashire Cross Country Championships from U11s to Vet runners. A great turnout of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers with runners in all categories and a successful day for the club. That’s not all; you have also been out on the roads, parks and fells as always.

Saturday 9 January

Lancashire Cross Country Championships

We had an excellent turnout for the Lancashire Cross Country Championships at Witton Park in Blackburn. We put in some excellent performances and left with plenty of medals and smiles from an enjoyable championship competition.

We had Gold medals for both the U11 Girls and Boys events for Dexta Thompson and Ella Dorrington. Katy Thompson was 1^st lady Vet 60.

Silver Medals for U20 Jordan McDonald, Louisa Powell- Smith (2^nd L35), Karin Goss (2^nd L65), U11 Boys Team and the Vet Mens Team. Jordan McDonald nd Louisa Powell-Smith earning themselves a Lancashire Vest.

Bronze medals for Susan Allen (3^rd L55), Christine Leathley (3^rd L65) and the Clayton Ladies Team

U11 Boys

Team Position – 2^nd place (D Thompson | R Smedley | F Stubbs | L Guest

U11 Boys at the start line. Photo by Nicola Thompson

A superb run from Dexta Thompson made him the U11 boys champion and with strong performances from his clubmates there was a second place finish for the team. Well done to new members Robbie Smedley and Luke Guest.

Dexta Thompson, U11 Champion. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	7:00
8	Robbie Smedley	7:38
18	Finlay Stubbs	7:59
25	Luke Guest	8:21
28	Matthew Jackson	8:25
35	Joshua McKay	9:11

U11 Girls

Team Position – 5^th place (E Dorrington| H White | S Hargreaves | K Thompson)

U11 Girls ready for the off. Photo by Alan Dorrington

Another champion in the U11 girls race with Ella Dorrington putting in a very self-assured performance to take first place. Solid backup from her team mates gave the girls 5^th team position.

Ella Dorrington, U11 Champion. Photo by Alan Dorrington

Pos	Name	Time
1	Ella Dorrington	7:26
19	Helana White	8:07
35	Summer Hargreaves	8:53
41	Kady Thompson	9:10

U13 Boys

Pos	Name	Time
10	Jackson McKay	12:56
34	Lennon Jackson	15:52

U13 Girls

Team Position – 4^th place (M Stubbs | L Thompson | S Ashworth | N Olszewska)

U13 Girls at the start line. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Pos	Name	Time
15	Millie Stubbs	14:51
19	Liberty Thompson	15:36
22	Sophie Ashworth	15:50
35	Natasha Olszewska	17:24
38	Claudia Bentham	17:32
44	Roanna Holdsworth	19:34
46	Bronia Olszewska	22:10

U15 Boys

Pos	Name	Time
21	Thomas Bradley	16:12

U15 Girls

Ellie Root in the U15 Girls Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
6	Briony Holt	16:06
18	Eleanor Root	17:45

U17 Men

Pos	Name	Time
23	Curtis Holt	24:24
25	Ryan Clarke	26:26

U20 Men

A strong run from Jordan McDonald gave him a second place finish and a Lancashire vest.

Jordan McDonald, silver medallist, at the Lancashire Cross Country Championships. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	37:58

U20 Ladies

Pos	Name	Time
10	Bethany Quinn	37:27

Ladies Race

Team Position 3^rd Place (L PowellSmith | L Hesketh | H Leathley)

Vets Team 5^th Place (L PowellSmith | A Shian | R Todd)

Bronze Medallists, L-R Louisa Powell-Smith, Laura Hesketh, Helena Leathley. Photos by David Belshaw

A great set of results for our ladies with new member Louisa Powell-Smith storming to a 7^th place finish and first Clayton Lady. She was the 2^nd L35 and earned herself a Lancashire vest to boot. Laura Hesketh and Helena Leathley gave the ladies team third place. Katy Thompson claimed 1^st L60 with awards for fellow lady vets Karin Goss, Susan Allen and Christine Leathley.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
7	Louisa Powell Smith	L35	27:32
13	Laura Hesketh	L	29:09
21	Helena Leathley	L	30:50
42	Angela Shian	L35	34:17
45	Elizabeth Mullan	L	34:36
52	Bianca Bennett	L	35:57
58	Bethany Quinn	L	37:27
59	Rachel Todd	L40	37:30
62	Katy Thompson	L60 (1^st)	38:50
69	Sarah Helliwell	L	42:15
70	Karin Goss	L62	42:34
73	Susan Allen	L55	45:25
75	Christine Leathley	L65	57:05

Mens Race

Vets Team 2^nd Place (A Stubbs | B Holdsworth | P Hall | C Helliwell)

Top twenty finishes for Christopher Holdsworth and Jordan McDonald helped the team to a respectable 5^th place finish. Our vet men were very strong and finished in 2^nd place overall.

Silver Medallist Vet Men Carl Helliwell and Andrew Stubbs. Photo by Sarah Helliwell

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
14	Christopher Holdsworth	M	37:14
19	Jordan McDonald	U20	37:58
36	Andrew Stubbs	MV45	39:12
49	Breton Holdsworth	MV40	40:47
59	Dave Motley	M	41:51
63	Philip Hall	V50	42:23
74	Carl Helliwell	MV40	43:23
75	Garry Wilkinson	MV50	43:38
93	Jon Cleaver	M	45:29
99	Alan Life	MV50	46:31
116	John Wilcock	MV50	50:25
119	Andy Quinn	MV40	51:02
122	James Hickie	MV55	52:20
126	Andrew Howarth	MV55	53:05
135	Richard Briscoe	M	55:39
146	Doug Monroe	V65	1:05:44

http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2016/lancs.pdf

Sunday 10 January

Garstang 10K

A trio of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this 10K in Garstang in a field of over 500 runners. Some last minute pumping out on the waterlogged course enabled the event to go ahead. First Clayton finisher was Jacob Watson who finished in 15^th place with a time of 37:47. Newcomer Daniel Isherwood was 50^th in 40:39 and the trio was completed by Colin White who finished 195^th with a time of 47:30.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
16	Jacob Watson	M	0:37:47
50	Daniel Isherwood	M	0:40:39
195	Colin White	V40	0:47:30

https://www.facebook.com/groups/248572725337205/permalink/435908849936924/

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 291 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Richard STEVENSON	19:15	VM40-44
2	Jonathan PYE	19:33	SM25-29
5	Kevin DAVIES	20:27	VM50-54
7	Gareth BERRY	20:43	VM35-39
15	James BOULT	22:41	SM20-24
18	Donna RILEY	23:04	VW50-54
31	Martin BRADY	24:05	VM50-54
43	Julie DAWES	24:36	VW45-49
52	Ian HARGREAVES	25:19	VM50-54
53	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	25:25	JM15-17
60	Nathan KEWIN	25:48	JM10
68	Andrew TAYLOR	26:14	VM55-59
72	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	26:36	JM10	New PB!
79	Carl CAREY	26:58	VM45-49
80	Annabel WILCOCK	26:59	JW15-17
82	John WILCOCK	27:03	VM50-54
83	Donna AIREY	27:03	VW35-39
115	Ron CHAPPELL	28:53	VM65-69
117	Toby BIRTWISTLE	28:58	JM10
118	Justin BIRTWISTLE	28:59	VM40-44
127	Heidi KEWIN	29:29	JW11-14
128	Keira STEVENSON	29:30	JW10
129	Philip NAYLOR	29:30	VM35-39
161	Robert HIRST	31:14	VM65-69
162	Stuart BARKER	31:15	VM45-49
173	Rachel STEVENSON	32:19	JW10
194	Judith CAREY	33:26	VW35-39
257	Mike HOLDEN	39:13	VM50-54
282	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	43:50	VW65-69

Pendle parkrun – A total of 79 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	21:35	VM55-59
17	Paul HESKETH	24:36	VM50-54

Bolton parkrun – A total of 259 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
69	Nerina GILL	26:06	VW45-49

Heaton parkrun – A total of 616 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
113	Stephen GREEN	24:07	VM60-64
233	Julie TOMAN	27:34	VW45-49

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 425 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	David BAGOT	17:31	SM20-24

Category Archive Juniors

92

270

Woodbank Parkrun – A total of 182 runners took part.