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ByJim Hickie

Winning ways, and Borrowdale.

‘I just caught a glimpse of Richard Briscoe heading off towards the Scree descent – I knew at that point that I’d catch him quite soon… Dave Bagot managed to go out for a training run the following morning – oh to be young again, I’ll be walking like John Wayne for the next few days.’ Andy Firth on the 17 mile Borrowdale Fell Race

As always loads to report! The Borrowdale epic, first places for Briony Holt, Laura Hesketh, and Tom Brewster. Read on…

Lee Mill Fell Race – Wednesday 29th July

Darren Rushton reports: Wednesday evening I head off over the hill into the valley of death as the lone ranger into Rossendale Valley to the Lee Mills fell race. I was not expecting what lay ahead of me. A short steep lung bursting start if ever I saw one, onto the tops of Lee quarry with a massive ray of sunshine beaming over the Rossendale Valley, some cracking views. Then swing left over a nice boggy power sapping Brandwood Moor onto Walstead clough. A nice little climb out, zig zag back to the top of the quarry, and then a nice run in to finish. Afterwards when saw the results I realised that there were two lone rangers from Clayton. What a tough race.

Darren Rushton 56th 1:01.53
Rick Moore 76th 1:05.40
Full results.

Cock Hill Wood Fell Race – Thursday 30th July

Jacob Boyle finished in 2nd place, Paul Hesketh was 8th, Sean Clare was 12th, and Bob Hirst was 20th. Full results.

Borrowdale Fell Race – Saturday 1st August

Andy Firth and Stephen Fish at the Ambleside Sports Guides Race

Andy Firth and Stephen Fish at the Ambleside Sports Guides Race

Newly retired Andy Firth warmed up at the Ambleside Sports Guides Race on the Thursday before tackling Borrowdale two days later.

Andy reports: The Borrowdale fell race covers 17 miles of rough fell with approx 6500 ft of climbing. The race is organised by Borrowdale’s “Scoffer” who manages to enlist fell running legends to help – Gavin Bland on registration and timing at the finish, Jonny Bland on car parking with Nicola Davies, Billy Bland as a marshall at the fell gate.

Clayton-le-Moors had 6 members taking on this massive challenge – Dave Bagot, Ivan Whigham, Andy McFarlane, Wendy Dodds, myself and Richard Briscoe. Having camped over at Braithwaite the night before there was plenty of pre race banter in the pub, but it was clear that the two Borrowdale virgins Dave Bagot and Richard Briscoe were a little apprehensive before a race with a reputation for being very tough. Mark Nutter had an entry and despite having travelled up to join in the camping fun he decided that his dodgy knee would not survive the course and he instead did a bit of a training run  in charge of taking photos. I’m sure the real reason was that he was worried that I might beat him!

Heavy overnight rain made sure that the course was well watered, but the weather on the day was perfect for running – sunshine but with a cool breeze on the tops which thankfully were clear of any mist – so little chance of anybody going walkabout.

The start requires a fast sprint to get the a bottleneck 200 yards into the race where nearly 300 runners have to squeeze into a small path which takes 2 runners abreast. Scoffer set us off and I managed to get to the bottleneck ahead of all the other Clayton runners apart from Dave Bagot who was off to a flyer. Ivan and Andy McFarlane quickly passed me on the fast run out to the fell, whilst once on the fell Wendy Dodds and Richard Briscoe also climbed well and both disappeared into the distance. I was pretty sure I’d see Richard again, but that was the last I saw of all the other Clayton members until the finish.

Ivan Whigham at Borrowdale

Ivan Whigham at Borrowdale

I seemed to struggle with the initial climb, was generally slowly being passed by the field but once at the top of Bessyboot I slowly started to reel in runners in front. From Esk Hause the race gets onto the rougher ground, and whilst not speeding up particularly I just seemed to traverse the boulder field and descents better than runners around me and felt like I was gaining ground. As I approached the top of the highest point Scafell Pike I just caught a glimpse of Richard Briscoe heading off towards the Scree descent – I knew at that point that I’d catch him quite soon and so it proved as I skipped across the rough rocky corridor route mainly on the grassy line I’d reccyed a couple of weeks ago whilst walking with my daughter and her boyfriend. I thought that I’d seen the last of Richard, but on the tough climb up Great Gable he came back strongly and regained several places beating me to the top by a couple of minutes.

The descent off Gable is rough and I made the most of it quickly catching and passing Richard – on the route over Brandreth to Honister I felt like the elastic had finally snapped and I had shaken him off my tail. I had however reckoned without the agony that is the climb of Dalehead – all my energy had been drained and the climb felt like wading through treacle. You don’t see the top till you are well up the climb, but it is one of those hills where you think the top is just over the next rise – until you get there and find you still can’t see the top. About half way up I saw Richard behind me again gaining time on me  – could I hold on till the top which I still couldn’t see. In the end as I dibbed the sportident timer at the summit Richard was less that 50 yrds behind, but I was confident that my descending would keep me in front of him.

Andy Firth at Borrowdale

Andy Firth at Borrowdale

My legs were really complaining on the initial descent to Dale Head tarn – I had a good line and stayed mainly on grass, but the boggy section to the top of the quarry was energy sapping reducing me to a walk several times. Mark Nutter was waiting here to take photos and provide encouragement and finally I was over the stile and off down the left of the beck on my grassy line I’ve been using for the last few years. This descent felt great and Mark couldn’t keep up as I let gravity do its stuff – across the beck after 200 yards picking up the trod that other runners had used bypassing the rough stuff in the top of the quarry. The descent was soon over leaving the agonising flat run back to the finish, across the fields to the bridge over the river and the lane. My legs didn’t want to run any more, and motivation was low until Mark Nutter finally caught up and started bullying me to keep running to get in within 5 hours. It was agony but I just managed to finish with a few seconds to spare.

This is the 19th time I’ve completed this classic race since my first attempt in 1988, but I now have to accept that age has caught up with me finishing over an hour down on my fastest time from 2000 (3.54.07). Richard hobbled in just over 7mins later – his descending isn’t quite the same quality as his climbing, but he can be justifiably proud of taming the beast of a race on his first attempt. First Clayton back was the youngster Dave Bagot in a time of 3.52.37. Afterwards Dave admitted that the rough ground was a bit of an eye opener for him since most of his other Lakes races have had better paths/trails to follow – that said he is already talking about how to improve his time next year. Dave also managed to go out for a training run the following morning – oh to be young again, I’ll be walking like John Wayne for the next few days.

Clayton results:
Dave Bagot 71st   3.52.37
Andy MacFarlane 113th 4.14.10
Ivan Whigham 141st  4.32.45
Wendy Dodds 163rd  4.39.55
Andy Firth 205th 4.59.43
Richard Briscoe 215th  5.07.39
Full results

York 10k – Sunday 2nd August

Breton Holdsworth finished 20th (out of a huge field of 5136 runners) in a time of 35:57. Full Results

BOFRA Farelton Knott Fell Race – Sunday 2nd August

First three U14 girls at Farleton Knott, with Briony Holt on the right

First three U14 girls at Farleton Knott, with Briony Holt on the right

Briony Holt took first girl and 8th overall in the U14s race. And Richard Briscoe was 56th in the senior race – after Borrowdale the day before!! Full results.

Worsthorne Moor Trail Race – Sunday 2nd August

The usual impressive turnout from Team Clayton at the penultimate race in the Grand Prix. Congratulations to 1st lady Laura Hesketh!

Laura Heaketh at Worsthorne Trail. Photo David Belshaw

Laura Heaketh at Worsthorne Trail. Photo David Belshaw

Pos Name    Cat Time
1 Marc Hartley (Barlick FR) M 41.03
4 Danny Collinge M 43.07
8 Jordon McDonald MJ 45.13
10 Phil Hall M50 45.55
12 Paul Hesketh M50 46.45
17 Michael O’Donnell M40 47.22
20 Carl Helliwell M40 47.50
23 Neil Hardiman M45 48.36
24 Chris Funnell M45 48.46
27 Chris Snell M 48.49
29 Laura Hesketh F 49.19
32 Matthew Duckworth M 50.05
41 Nick Roscoe M45 51.05
45 Claire Vincent F 51.27
47 Jeffery Pickup M60 51.40
55 John Wilcock M50 52.43
63 Stephen White M60 54.17
70 Andy Quinn M40 55.23
74 Alan Clarkson M55 55.48
87 David Scott M70 58.32
91 Sean Clare M50 59.49
92 Julie Dawes F45 59.59
93 Dawn Terry F50 60.08
94 Joanne Bennett F45 60.14
96 Helen Burnett F40 60.24
98 Barbara Hardiman F50 61.17
102 Andrew Taylor M55 62.13
103 Jean Knightley F55 62.18
105 Bianca Bennett F 62.41
109 Rachel Todd F40 63.08
118 Leanne Cottam F35 64.40
122 Julia Rushton F50 65.44
128 Ted Orrell M75 67.27
130 Michael O’Rourke M55 68.41
134 Karin Goss F65 70.35
137 Ron Chappell M65 71.26
146 Christine Leathley F65 84.45
148 Stuart Barker M45 87.32

Parkrun Roundup – Saturday 1st August

Windsor Parkrun - Emily JohnsonJunior Parkrun (2k) at Savill Garden (Windsor)

Well done to first timer Emily Johnson (JW10) who finished 118th in a time of 15:28!

Burnley Parkrun – a total of 244 runners took part

Congratulations to Tom Brewster who’s back after injury on taking 1st place!

Pos Parkrunner Time Cat Note
1 Tom BREWSTER 17:12 SM25-29
4 Jonathan PYE 18:34 SM25-29
12 Laura HESKETH 19:39 SW30-34
16 Chris SNELL 19:49 VM35-39
17 Susan BURNS 20:00 VW55-59
21 Nick ROSCOE 20:17 VM45-49
29 Matthew DUCKWORTH 21:17 SM25-29
37 Donna RILEY 22:11 VW50-54
65 Carl CAREY 23:59 VM45-49
67 Lee MOORE 24:14 VM35-39
69 Katy THOMPSON 24:19 VW60-64 New PB!
73 Richard LAWSON 24:27 VM75-79
76 Nathan KEWIN 24:34 JM10
90 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 25:27 SW25-29 New PB!
101 John WILCOCK 26:10 VM50-54
102 Annabel WILCOCK 26:11 JW11-14
103 Andrew WEBSTER 26:12 VM45-49
105 George THOMPSON 26:18 VM65-69
114 Yvonne WICKHAM 27:02 VW50-54
129 Ron CHAPPELL 27:45 VM65-69
232 Bianca BENNETT 39:27 SW25-29

Parkrunning on the Isle of Wight and elsewhere! 

Venue Pos Parkrunner Time
Heaton 67 Bryan SEARBY 21:49
Brockwell 210 Eileen JONES 30:04
Cambridge 94 Martin BRADY 22:14
Medina IOW 21 Simon WILSHAW 21:44
Worsley Woods 17 Dexta THOMPSON 20:35
Marple 166 Ron HILL 32:08
Dewsbury 60 Robin PRICE 33:44
Pendle 3 John HARTLEY 20:03
Pendle 23 Dawn TERRY 25:11
Pendle 42 Robert HIRST 28:30
Colby 4 Richard STEVENSON 18:45
Colby 41 Adam STEVENSON 23:56
Colby 78 Keira STEVENSON 28:08
Colby 88 Lucy STEVENSON 30:46
Colby 99 Rachel STEVENSON 34:25
ByJim Hickie

Hendon Brook and Lingmell Dash!

‘Not every day you can say you’ve run the country’s hardest half marathon….!!! Feeling so so sore but so so proud!!!’ Clare Wilson

The march continues. Another busy week for Team Clayton, so read on!

Hendon Brook Half Marathon – Sunday 26th July

An amazing 61 members completed the 30th running of this so tough Half Marathon. A tremendous 4th place for Christopher Holdsworth, 2nd lady for Laura Hesketh, as well as the Ladies Vet 55 category win for Irene Roche who broke a record that was set in 2007.

Paul Hesketh, Matt Duckworth. Jonathan Pye, Carl Helliwell and Laura Hesketh at the finish of Hendon Brook. Photo David Belshaw

Paul Hesketh, Matt Duckworth. Jonathan Pye, Carl Helliwell and Laura Hesketh at the finish of Hendon Brook. Photo David Belshaw

To complete this race is an achievement in itself!

‘So proud to have completed the Hendon Brook race today, arguably the toughest road half marathon in the UK, and I will wear the t-shirt with pride. Lenches really was a a bit nasty. Thanks to all the marshals, without which we wouldn’t have a race, all the supporters along the way, but most of all fellow runners, who support and encourage each other up and down the hills to make it a thoroughly enjoyable event. This is what running is all about. Can’t wait for next year….’ Andy Quinn

‘For my first Half Marathon I decided I would pick something special. And boy it was. Some serious hills. My kind of race. Went out steady. Just wanted to do the 13.5. Even the down hill beasts your legs. Big thanks to Big Mac and Dave Burnett for the support. Thank you John Roche for a great race.’ Brian Searby

Pos Runner Cat Time
1 David Rigby (Preston H) M 01:16:21
4 Christopher Holdsworth M 01:19:49
11 Jacob Watson M 01:34:38
13 John Hartley M55 01:35:48
15 David Bagot M 01:36:12
21 Russ Clarke M 01:37:25
23 Alex Cran M40 01:37:41
26 Michael O’Donnell M40 01:38:12
31 Danny Collinge M 01:39:21
33 Paul Shackleton M50 01:39:45
34 Chris Funnell M45 01:39:48
36 Carl Helliwell M40 01:39:58
38 Martin Terry M55 01:40:09
39 Jonathan Pye M 01:40:36
40 Matthew Duckworth M 01:40:41
42 Paul Hesketh M50 01:41:15
44 Laura Hesketh F 01:41:44
48 Nick Roscoe M45 01:44:30
54 Richard Briscoe M 01:45:56
64 Pete Booth M65 01:47:50
66 John Wilcock M50 01:48:40
68 Jeffrey Pickup M60 01:49:46
71 Stephen Hall M40 01:50:22
75 Sean Clare M50 01:51:19
77 Fabienne Richmond F35 01:51:46
78 Stuart Proctor M 01:51:54
79 Stephen White M60 01:52:36
89 Irene Roche F55 01:53:56
96 Andy Quinn M40 01:56:24
97 Rachel Robinson F 01:56:25
98 Alan Clarkson M55 01:56:33
103 Martin Brady M50 01:57:45
109 Angela Shian F35 02:00:01
110 Darren Rushton M45 02:00:08
111 Stephen Ainsworth M55 02:00:18
118 Paul Wale M45 02:02:11
119 Dawn Terry F50 02:02:45
120 Amanda Duffy F35 02:02:46
122 Elizabeth Mullan F 02:03:56
123 Brian Wildman M45 02:04:03
126 Vicky Heys F40 02:04:59
133 Andrew Taylor M55 02:07:18
140 Leanne Cottam F35 02:09:03
143 Joanne Bennett F45 02:09:49
145 Jean Knightley F55 02:10:42
146 Bianca Bennett F 02:11:18
149 Rachel Todd F40 02:11:34
153 Lee Moore M 02:12:23
155 Helen Burnett F40 02:13:45
156 Bryan Searby M40 02:14:13
158 Kath Brady F50 02:16:13
162 Julia Rushton F50 02:17:01
168 Steph Hawke F35 02:22:58
169 Clare Wilson F35 02:23:01
170 Stuart Barker M45 02:23:18
174 Elouise Pemberton F 02:25:44
175 Joanne Motley F 02:25:45
180 Michelle Butschok F40 02:29:49
185 Philip Naylor M 02:42:31
186 Nicola Kay F 02:43:27
187 Christine Leathley F65 02:46:28
188 Sue Allen F55 02:51:19

188 finished, including 50 ladies. Full results.

Lingmell Dash – Saturday 25th July

Peter Browning was one of six members who travelled to the Lakes for the third counter in the British Fell Championship, and fifth counter in the English.

Dave Bagot at the Lingmell Dash

Dave Bagot at the Lingmell Dash

Peter reports: ‘Fell running at its simplest. Wasdale Head Inn to the top of Lingmell and back. Four and a half miles with 2500 feet of climbing. A bit like a BOFRA race on mega-steroids.

Separate male and female races. Six Harriers present, three girls and three boys. No race results published yet. Serial award winners Wendy Dodds, Linda Lord and Katy Thompson for the girls. Perennial tryers Dave Bagot, Peter Browning and champion Kieran Carr for the boys.

Stunning views at the summit but no time to enjoy them. Kieran (DNF) last seen on his way to the knacker’s yard with a torn hamstring. Peter would have done better if his shoe hadn’t fallen apart on the descent. Thirteen and a half stone hurtling downhill proved too much for Inov-8. Dave improving all the time. Happy days!’

Linda Lord, Wendy Dodds and Katy Thompson

Linda Lord, Wendy Dodds and Katy Thompson

Katy Thompson adds: ‘After the first dash across the fields and over the stream, it was more of a Lingmell Plod to the summit. Linda Lord gradually pulled away from me and I arrived at the summit in 50 minutes – about the same time as first lady Vic Wilkinson arrived at the finish. After the run back down to the stile on Lingmell Nose there was a choice of routes down the very steep grass to the path. Wendy took full advantage of this to sneak past the two LV60s who had beaten her to the top, giving her her first V60 win in this year’s English Champs. Unfortunately there is not yet a LV60 category in the British Champs. Linda was 2nd LV65 and after managing to pass one person on the way down I finished in 75 minutes, 6th LV60.

After the severe descent, my quads are so sore I can hardly walk, so I am very impressed to see that Dave Bagot managed to run the Hendon Brook the day after! Well done, Dave.’

Worston Junior Races, Uphill and Downhill – Tuesday 21st July

Our Summer Series races took place at Worston on Tuesday evening. Finley Stubbs won the U8/U10 race, Dexta Thompson won the U12/U14 race, and Jacob Boyle won both the Uphill and Downhill races. Some didn’t choose the quickest way down, but everyone had a good time!

The wanderers return! Tom Bradley, Ryan Clarke and Jordan Mcdonald finish the Downhill race. Photo David Belshaw

The wanderers return! Tom Bradley, Ryan Clarke and Jordan Mcdonald finish the Downhill race. Photo David Belshaw

Full results.

Todmorden 5k – Thursday 23rd July

10 Age Category winners for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers!

Pos Name Time
1 Jason Parker (Preston H) 16:29,422
2 Jacob Boyle 16:30,580
4 Dan Balshaw 17:18,801
5 Jacob Watson 17:19,743
10 Jonathan Pye 17:58,693
11 Jordan Mcdonald 18:06,509
17 Kenan Eti 18:42,737
19 Laura Hesketh 18:52,778
21 Richard Briscoe 19:07,388
23 Jackson Mckay 19:08,610
41 Lennon Jackson 21:28,071
47 Amanda Duffy 22:23,257
48 Sophie Ashworth 22:23,612
56 Carl Carey 23:24,205
59 Lee Moore 23:36,295
61 Tony Pilling 23:44,605
62 Julie Dawes 23:47,746
70 Lisa Johnson 24:14,571
72 Richard Lawson 24:24,915
76 Ian Hargreaves 25:07,553
77 Paul Walsh 25:19,068
80 Elouise Sylkie Pemberton 25:44,036
84 Robert Hirst 26:01,702
87 Ron Chappell 26:31,125
90 Nicola Kay 27:57,287
94 Jack McGuire 30:48,437
97 Val Lawson 32:09,191
99 Judith Carey 34:37,572

100 finished. Full results.

Lancaster 5k – Saturday 25th July

After racing Uphill and Downhill on Tuesday, the Tod 5k on Thursday, Jacob Boyle finished 3rd and 1st Under 20 in a time of 16:04! Full results.

Turnslack Fell Race – Saturday 25th July

Three members – Chris Snell, Marion Dixon and Bob Hurst – completed this race. Full results.

Tenby 10k – Sunday 26th July

Richard Stevenson finished 15th in a time of 38:12. Full results.

Lakeland 100 

Nick Olszewski had a fantastic run and smashed his 30 hour target by almost an hour! Here’s Nick’s report:

‘Having completed the 50 mile route of the Ultra Tour of the Lake District last year, I felt the need to do the big one this this year, 105 miles with 22,500ft of climbing. Starting from Coniston at 18:00hrs on Friday you have 40 hours to complete the gruelling route and as I was climbing out of Coniston towards Walna Scar Road I did wonder what lay ahead as this would be the furthest I had ever run in one go.

By the time I’d reached Wasdale Head, 4.00hrs into the event I felt good, before leaving Coniston I spotted and spoken to Andy Armstrong who was also up for the weekend doing a spot of wild camping and had mentioned that he was camping up Black Sail. As I left Wasdale and began climbing Black Sail with a snaking line of head torches behind me I could hear the ringing of a cowbell in the distance. As I progressed up the pass the ringing became louder until I finally came across Andy sat on the mountainside cheering on the runners, great to see a familiar face.

Nick Olszewski at the Dalemain checkpoint

Nick Olszewski at the Dalemain checkpoint

The run was going well, I had a schedule and I was managing to run to it with half an hour to spare which was great. I ticked off checkpoints until I arrived at Dalemain, this is the start of the 50 race and just over half way for me, still feeling remarkably fresh, I had a complete change of gear and new shoes here, looked after by Adrienne who was marshalling on this checkpoint. And after a quick snack of soup I was on my way again for the last 45 miles.

By now I had developed a nice steady walk the up hills and trot the rest pattern which was conserving my ever depleting energy supply. Before too long I found myself climbing Fusedale heading towards Mardale Head and with just two major climbs left, Gatescarth and Garburn , I started to feel excited about completing.

Everything was still going to plan and by the time I reached Tilberthwaite, the final checkpoint, I was still up on my predicted finish time, spurring on over Crook Beck heading towards Coniston and the last drop off, which isn’t the easiest descent especially after covering 104 miles. I hit that road and shot off as fast as I could back down to Coniston. Waiting along the road were Andy and Adrienne, cheering me on, but the next thing I knew was Adrienne spreadeagled in the middle of the road shouting “I’m ok, just go” with fits of laughter coming from Andy, all that was going through my head was that I was on a roll, so close to the end and I sorry I cant stop, very surreal.

Throughout the whole event, mentally, I felt great and managed to complete without any blisters, just a damaged large toe from booting a rock. Would I do it again, that would be a big fat yes and I wouldn’t change a thing, apart from Adrienne face planting the road. I would also like to thank Andy for his support up Black Sail and Ambleside and also for picking up and dusting off Adrienne.’ Results to follow.

Parkrun Roundup – Saturday 25th July

Burnley Parkrun – a total of 244 runners took part

Pos Parkrunner Time Cat Note
3 Jonathan PYE 18:21 SM25-29
7 Laura HESKETH 19:30 SW30-34
23 Lennon JACKSON 22:12 JM11-14
24 Martin BRADY 22:13 VM50-54
29 David Ian SCOTT 22:29 VM70-74
37 Nick ROSCOE 23:04 VM45-49
46 Julie DAWES 23:33 VW45-49 New PB!
47 Stephen GREEN 23:33 VM60-64
50 Carl CAREY 23:40 VM45-49 New PB!
58 Ella DORRINGTON-LEVY 24:05 JW10
68 Simon WILSHAW 24:48 JM15-17
70 Lisa JOHNSON 24:58 VW40-44
89 Annabel WILCOCK 25:43 JW11-14
90 John WILCOCK 25:45 VM50-54
93 Robert HIRST 25:58 VM60-64
119 Ron CHAPPELL 27:01 VM65-69
127 Richard LAWSON 27:44 VM70-74
130 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 27:51 SW25-29
132 Yvonne WICKHAM 27:55 VW50-54
164 Sophie MCINTOSH 29:48 SW20-24 New PB!
210 Valerie LAWSON 35:20 VW70-74
212 Judith CAREY 35:25 VW35-39
232 Kathleen GARNETT 39:30 VW75-79

Pendle Parkrun – a total of 66 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time
3 John HARTLEY 20:21
4 Richard BRISCOE 20:24
19 Eleanor Betty ROOT 24:25
25 Grace Georgina ROOT 26:23

Parkrunning in London and elsewhere!

Venue Pos Parkrunner Time
Heaton 235 Julie TOMAN 27:28
Bolton 114 George THOMPSON 26:13
Bolton 342 Julia RUSHTON 49:11
Abingdon 84 Samuel Spencer HARDISTY 26:57
Horsham 166 Eileen JONES 29:22
Mile End 42 Dexta THOMPSON 21:04
Mile End 104 Liberty THOMPSON 24:45
Dewsbury 82 Robin PRICE 36:59

Cross Country News

Cross Country will soon be here! The committee has appointed Jason Pier as Cross Country Manager and Cross Country Statistician. As Cross Country Manager, Jason will be registering our Junior and Senior members with the Red Rose and Mid Lancs Leagues before the season commences, and will be issuing numbers on race day. Thanks Jason for taking on these two important roles!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Champions and Record Breakers

With it being the start of the summer holidays for quite a few people,you might expect a bit of chilling out and calming down to occur. Oh no, not you lot! It’s all record breaking challenges, championship winning and multiple race entries. I am quite exhausted just keeping up with you all.

UK 3 Peaks Record Falls to our Fell Runners!

A team of our runners decided to raise money for the recent disaster in Nepal by making an attempt on the UK 3 Peaks Record.  This is a challenge taking in Snowden, Scafell and Ben Nevis plus travelling between them.  A team of eight, Christopher Holdsworth, Garry Wilkinson, Lee Smith, Ryan Wilkinson, Dave Motley, Breton Holdsworth, Paul Hesketh and driver Adam Shaw, planned and reccied and raised awareness of what they were attempting at lots of local events. And they only went and did it! Well done lads!

Christopher Holdsworth and the rest of the team on the top of Ben Nevis

Christopher Holdsworth and Garry “short shorts” Wilkinson on Ben Nevis (bet those walkers were a bit taken aback)

Christopher Holdsworth Reports

The attempt began at 4am on Snowden in the worst conditions imaginable. Up to the summit and back in 1:36. Next up was Scafell which had a navigational mishap costing us 40 mins. A five hour trip took us up to Ben Nevis where we finished our attempt in great conditions, though cold and snowy underfoot at the top. Came back down finishing our attempt overall in 16:11. Has been a great day and we’ve raised over £3000. You can keep donating here

FRA Champion

Congratulations to Briony Holt who is officially the English Under 14 FRA champion after winning all of her qualifying races.  She is also doing extremely well in the BOFRA championship races so we may be looking at another cup to balance out the mantelpiece very soon!

Briony Holt FRA Under 14 Champion

Briony Holt FRA Under 14 Champion

Tuesday 14 July

Stoodley Pike Fell Race

The Stoodley Pike Fell Race is a quick dash up and down Calderdale’s most famous landmark. The longest established fell race in the area (started in the 1970’s). It never fails to get a good crowd, perhaps drawn by the sunny conditions that Todmorden Harriers like to arrange for this event. All profits from the race benefit deserving local causes.

Sarah Whittaker at the Stoodley Pike Fell Race

Sarah Whittaker at the Stoodley Pike Fell Race. Photo by Todmorden Harriers

145 runners took part in this 5km race with 213m of ascent. Seven Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part with Richard Briscoe the first Clayton Man to finish and Sarah Whittaker was the sole lady.

Pos Name Cat Time
45 Richard Briscoe M 25:50
90 Rick Moore M50 29:19
103 Colin Woolford M 30:40
111 Stephen Fish M60 31:55
114 Sarah Whittaker W 32:15
120 Robert Hirst M60 32:28

Full Results

Wednesday 15 July

Blisco Dash

A low key classic, Blisco is a rough, tough short race with a bit of everything. Getting a good line off the top is crucial. 3 Clayton-le-Moors vets took part in this 5 mile race with 2133ft of climb. 50 runners took part overall.

Pike 0'Blisco Fell Race. Photo by Stephen WIlson - www.granddayoutphotography.co.uk

Pike 0’Blisco Fell Race. Photo by Stephen WIlson – www.granddayoutphotography.co.uk

Pos Name Cat Time
38 Andy Firth M50 01:01:44
44 Peter Dugdale M50 01:04:02
49 Andrew Dugdale M50 01:06:34

Full Results

Horwich Jubilee Road Race Series

Senior Race
Ted Orrell was our sole runner in the latest race of this series. He finished in 78th place with a time of 39:58 and took the 1st V75 position. 106 runners took part overall.

Full Results

Junior Race
Well done Team Thompson and Jenson Bentham who are taking part in this series of road races held by Horwich RMI. A top twenty finish for Dexta and an age category win for Jenson Bentham. Well done all of you!

Pos Name Cat Cat Pos Time
17 Dexta Thompson U11 3 7:03
22 Jenson Bentham U9 1 7:18
27 Liberty Thompson L13 5 7:28
62 Kady Thompson L9 5 8:50

 Full Results

Ian Terry Memorial 5k

48 Runners took part in this memorial 5K race with Jack McGuire as our sole representative.

Full Results

Widdop Fell Races

Senior Race
This classic high moorland route follows good and interesting paths with a few tussocks and chest high bracken thrown in! (Although when you are as short as yours truly, the bracken is actually over your head and forms a bit of a tunnel!) The route is flagged throughout but can catch the less observant runners out in mist. Luckily, it was a beautiful, clear and sunny evening. Perfect conditions.

Andrew Armstrong at the Widdop Fell Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Andrew Armstrong at the Widdop Fell Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

11 members took part in the senior races

Pos Name Cat Time
15 Neil Hardiman MV45 00:59:07
18 Andrew Armstrong MV45 01:00:19
23 Chris Whiteoak M 01:02:22
34 Alan Dorrington MV45 01:03:57
43 Andy Bradley MV45 01:06:24
46 Darren Rushton MV45 01:07:13
49 Nigel Webster MV50 01:07:51
70 Andrew Foster MV45 01:12:51
82 Andrew Howarth MV55 01:18:22
103 Robert Hirst MV60 01:26:48
111 Adrienne Olszewska FV45 01:38:53

Full Results

Junior Races
Run from the Pack Horse Inn on the Widdop Road, this is a great classic fell race, despite the tarmac start for some age groups; proper fields, stream crossings, nettle patches & sheep poo! It’s been the final race in our club series for several years now and it’s highly recommended, so there was a great turnout of juniors on a beautiful evening.

A group of our juniors at the Widdop Fell Races

A group of our juniors at the Widdop Fell Races

Imogen Ferguson took first girl in the Under 10s race and Briony Holt took first girl in the Under 14s race creating a new course record in the process. We cleaned up in the Under 16s races as it was just our 3 runners; Curtis Holt came in first, with Thomas Bradley and Simon Wilshaw hot on his heels.

Some great runs and lots of smiles from our talented juniors.

Under 8s Race

Tillie Ferguson in the U8s Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Tillie Ferguson in the U8s Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos Name Cat Time
8 Tillie Ferguson GU8 04:29

Under 10s Race

Rachel Stevenson and Millie Maccabe in the U10s race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos Name Cat Time
8 Imogen Ferguson GU10 10:04
19 Rachel Stevenson GU10 13:05
20 Millie Maccabe GU10 14:06

Under 12s Race

Keira Stevenson and Bronia Olszewska in the Under 12s Race at Widdop. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Keira Stevenson and Bronia Olszewska in the Under 12s Race at Widdop. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos Name Cat Time
9 Lennon Jackson BU12 11:10
11 Adam Stevenson BU12 11:13
12 Ella Dorrington GU12 11:15
14 Sophie Ashworth GU12 11:19
15 Natasha Olszewska GU12 12:14
18 Keira Stevenson GU12 13:49
19 Bronia Olszewska GU12 14:59

Under 14s Race   

Daniel Bradley in the Under 14 race at Widdop. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Daniel Bradley in the Under 14 race at Widdop. Photo by Nick Olszewski              

Pos Name Cat Time
2 Briony Holt GU14 23:24  New Course Record!
5 Daniel Bradley BU14 27:53

U16s Race

Thomas Bradley in the Under 16s race at Widdop. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Thomas Bradley in the Under 16s race at Widdop. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos Name Cat Time
1 Curtis Holt BU16 25:45
2 Thomas Bradley BU16 26:27
3 Simon Wilshaw BU16 27:57

Full Results

Thursday 16 July

Caldervale 4 Mile Supper Run

Paul Walsh was our only runner at this low key event finishing in 61st place with a time of 32:10 in a field of 116 runners.

Full Results

Eshton Moor Fell Races – BOFRA

Richard Briscoe at Eshton Moor Fell Race. Photo by Linda Grundy

Richard Briscoe at Eshton Moor Fell Race. Photo by Linda Grundy

Sole club representative at this 5 mile fell race was Richard Briscoe who finished in 12th place with a time of 40:43.

Full Results

Saturday 18 July

Elswick Express 10 Mile

Graham Kissack ran in this 10 mile race near Preston finishing in 128th place with a time of 02:01:22

Full Results

Ingleborough

195 runners competed in this 6.8 mile race with 1968 feet of climbing. 10 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part.

Pos Name Cat Time
58 Chris Whiteoak M 00:59:21
79 Richard Briscoe M 01:02:42
105 Mark Nutter MV50 01:06:30
139 Peter Dugdale MV55 01:13:45
141 Angela Shian F 01:13:53
143 Robin Nicolson MV45 01:14:30
151 Stephen Fish MV60 01:16:32
153 Marion Dixon FV45 01:16:39
170 Robert Hirst MV60 01:22:18
171 John Francis MV70 01:22:18

Full Results

Ironkids UK

The event is a ‘run only’ event being held in partnership with Bolton Council in Bolton town centre. It’s all about fun and healthy living and each child will receive an IRONKIDS t-shirt and a medal once they cross the line under the iconic IRONMAN finish gantry.

Team Stevenson took part in this high-profile event as their mum, Deborah, was taking part in the Ironman triathlon.

Team Stevenson at UK Ironkids running event

Team Stevenson at UK Ironkids running event

Pendle Family Running Festival Day 1

DENWA 10k 

Kieron Mitchell at the DENWA 10k at the Pendle Family Running Festival

Kieron Mitchell at the DENWA 10k at the Pendle Family Running Festival

Pos Name Cat Time
6 Kieron Mitchell M40 46:01
23 Ian Hargreaves M50 1:00:28

Physioroom Half Marathon 

Pos Name Cat Time
7 Andrew Armstrong M45 1:40:27
15 Andy Bradley M45 1:48:16
26 Martin Brady M50 1:55:17
33 Stephen White M60 2:02:06
35 Brian Wildman M45 2:07:15

Podium 10k

A blisteringly fast course, set up on a cycle track of 1k loops with only 3.6ft of climb. 4 of our club members took part. Some personal bests for our fast lads and lass in this challenging event. Double the usual 5k distance so really putting the runners through their paces.

Dan Balshaw at the Podium 10K. Photo by Jamie McIlvenny

Dan Balshaw at the Podium 10K. Photo by Jamie McIlvenny

Pos Name Cat Time
6 Dan Balshaw M 34:37
11 John Hartley M55 36:54
13 Jonathan Pye M 38:02
17 Laura Hesketh F 38:32

Full Results

Snowden 10m

One of Europe’s toughest endurance challenges, the 10-mile race involves running from the edge of Lake Padarn in the village of Llanberis to the highest summit in Wales and England and back down.

Well done to the 6 club members who took part in this tough event.

Pos Name Cat Time
338 Mark Taylor MSEN 01:52:12
208 Stephen Targett MSEN 02:00:15
509 Andrew Dugdale M50 02:09:39
510 Nicola Horsfall F55 02:10:15
585 Peter Costello M55 02:23:51
605 Sue Allen F55 02:47:43

Full Results

Sunday 19 June

Cracoe Fell Race – BOFRA

Senior Race
Alan Life and Richard Briscoe took part in this race. Alan finished in 7th place overall and claimed the 1st Vet 50 as well.

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Alan Life at the Cracoe fell race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos Name Cat Time
7 Alan Life MV50 24:00
30 Richard Briscoe M 28:32

Junior Races

Under 9s Race

Jenson Bentham in the U9s race at Cracoe. Photo by the Woodentops

Jenson Bentham in the U9s race at Cracoe. Photo by the Woodentops

Pos Name Time  
2 Jenson Bentham 03:15 1st Boy
18 Joshua McKay 03:38
33 Kady Thompson 04:02
36 Felix Thompson 04:09

Under 12s Race

Pos Name Time  
3 Jackson McKay 8:17
5 Dexta Thompson 8:51

Under 14s Race

Pos Name Time  
5 Briony Holt 18:26 1st Girl
20 Liberty Thompson 23:49

Holme Moss

Kentmere Horseshoe

It was the 40th anniversary of this 12.3 mile Lakeland fell classic race wit h3300ft of climbing. 341 runners ran this classic Lakeland fell race with two of our fell stalwarts in the thick of it. Ivan Whigham had a strong race finishing in 80th place just over the 2 hour mark and fell legend Wendy Dodds finishing in 2hr 2.

Wendy Dodds at the 40th Kentmere Horseshoe fell race. Photo by Stephen Wilson of Granddayout Photography

Wendy Dodds at the 40th Kentmere Horseshoe fell race. Photo by Stephen Wilson of Granddayout Photography

Pos Name Cat Time
80 Ivan Whigham V50 02:01:29
210 Wendy Dodds FV60 02:21:14

Full Results

Pendle Family Running Festival – Day 2

Burnley Leisure Trail Race – Mens Results

Pos Name Cat Time
3 Chris Funnel M45 39:18
8 Andrew Webster M45 44:12
9 Martin Brady M50 44:44

Burnley Leisure Trail Race – Ladies Results

Pos Name Cat Time
2 Tracey Mitchell F40 43:30

Orienteering Score Event

Three of our club members took part in this event which was part of the inaugural Pendle Family Running Festival. Well done to Mark Nutter, who won this event with a final score of 140 and a time of 01:29:55. Jean Brown was third (1st lady) with 120 points and a time of 01:26:23. Ralph Baines was fourth also with 120 points but just behind Jean Brown with a time of 01:27:10

Full Results

Windmill Half Marathon

Amanda Duffy was our sole representative in this race and she reports;

I really enjoyed my first half marathon apart from it being so windy! The race started off from Fairhaven Lake and went down to the windmill on a two lap course. The event staff were very supportive and there was a great turn out of nearly 700 runners. It was definitely worth the amazing medal at the finish!

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There were 577 finishers, Amanda Duffy finished in 178th position with a time of 01:46:05. Well done Amanda

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Some great runs from our members across lots of parkruns this week. Top 10 finishes at Burnley and Pendle parkruns and a host of new PBs as well. Some first timers and some parkrun tourism as well. Special mention for Emily Johnson, one of our very youngest members, who has completed her first parkrun after working up to by partially running it for the last few weeks!

Burnley parkrun – A total of 292 runners took part.

Josh Boyle and Jordan McDonald at the front of the pack at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Josh Boyle and Jordan McDonald at the front of the pack at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
4 Jordan MCDONALD 18:07 JM15-17
7 Chris SNELL 19:25 VM35-39 New PB!
10 Chris FUNNELL 19:43 VM45-49 First Timer!
23 Andy QUINN 21:22 VM40-44
24 Andrew WEBSTER 21:25 VM45-49
27 Gordon BARRETT 21:30 VM50-54
28 Sophie ASHWORTH 21:34 JW11-14 New PB!
29 Jonathan PYE 21:35 SM25-29
30 Finley STUBBS 21:41 JM10 New PB!
44 David Ian SCOTT 22:39 VM70-74
47 Millie STUBBS 22:52 JW11-14
58 Nathan KEWIN 23:20 JM10 New PB!
78 Lee MOORE 24:13 VM35-39
79 Donna SCOTT 24:13 VW45-49 New PB!
86 Richard LAWSON 24:38 VM70-74
89 Lisa JOHNSON 24:41 VW40-44 New PB!
90 Donna AIREY 24:44 SW30-34 New PB!
102 John WILCOCK 25:44 VM50-54
104 Annabel WILCOCK 25:46 JW11-14
127 Imogen FERGUSON 26:42 JW10 New PB!
129 Heidi KEWIN 26:49 JW11-14
155 Beth QUINN 27:38 JW15-17
156 Julie TOMAN 27:42 VW45-49
169 Jackie KERSHAW 28:19 VW40-44
170 Yvonne WICKHAM 28:21 VW50-54
187 Nicola KAY 29:14 SW30-34
214 Christine LEATHLEY 31:18 VW65-69
243 Valerie LAWSON 35:25 VW70-74
284 Emily JOHNSON 42:39 JW10 First Timer!
285 Marion WILKINSON 42:40 VW70-74

Pendle parkrun – A total of 57 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
3 John HARTLEY 20:11 VM55-59
14 Dawn TERRY 24:59 VW50-54

Bolton parkrun – A total of 249 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
41 Bryan SEARBY 23:22 VM40-44 New PB!
85 Nerina GILL 25:38 VW45-49
120 Julia RUSHTON 27:35 VW50-54

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 85 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
79 Robin PRICE 34:50 VM70-74

Druridge Bay parkrun – A total of 129 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
40 Katy THOMPSON 24:35 VW60-64 First Timer!
50 George THOMPSON 25:14 VM65-69 First Timer!

 Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 118 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
82 Eileen JONES 30:06:00 VW60-64

 

 

 

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Parks, proms and pioneering the Pennine Way

Plenty of great performances this week in a plethora of races in parks and along proms as well as the English Fell Championships. Some sad news too with the passing away of an honorary member – we reminiscence about one of his past achievements.

MONDAY 6 JULY

Hathersage Fell Race
Dave Motley (Dane in the results) took part in this 4.5 mile race with 1066 feet of climb. He finished 27th in a field of 253 runners with a time of 36:15

Full Results

TUESDAY 7 JULY

20 Barriers
This race follows a scenic route of just over 5 miles on the field paths, trails and canal towpath in the countryside to the south of Carnforth ‘Gateway to the Lake District’. The race gets its name from the number of stiles and other field boundaries crossed en route but none of the ‘20 barriers’ should present any unusual hazards or difficulties.

The inclusion of the race in a Lancashire clubs grand prix meant a record turnout of 200 runners. Unfortunately the organisers reported that persons unknown tried to sabotage the race by removing and redirecting some of the markings which led to some of the runners unfamiliar with the route going off course on a false trail. Next year any marking out will take place just before the race and it will  be the runners’ responsibility for staying on the right route.

Pos    Name    Cat    Time   
117 Stephen Fish M60 00:50:47

Full Results

Rochdale 10k

Rochdale 10k

Nikki Kay and Richard Stevenson at the Rochdale 10K. Photo by Deborah Stevenson

Nikki Kay Reports

It’s always a great atmosphere at Rochdale. The Rochdale Harriers are very welcoming and organised and it’s a great event. The marshals are very encouraging and the whole event is welcoming to all abilities. The course is nice with some surprisingly tough uphills. I was hoping to get under the hour this year but a busy slow start and the torrential downpours prevented this. I finished in 60 mins 43 secs, which is 2 minutes faster than last year. The socks at the end were a little better than last year too. I will definitely be back again next summer.

Pos    Name    Cat    Time   
19 Richard Stevenson M 00:38:45
306 Nicola Kay F 01:00:43

Full Results

WEDNESDAY 8 JULY

Rob Shepherds Stirton
Two members took part in this 5.5 mile fell race with 1200feet of climbing organised by Keighley and Craven AC

Pos name club category time
50 Nigel Weaver Clayton Le Moors M50 00:49:15
72 Rick Moore Clayton Le Moors M50 00:53:45

Full Results

THURSDAY 9 JULY

Bull Hill FR
A quartet of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took to the fells for this race. Alan Life was our first man home finishing in 8th place overall and 1st V50. Linda Lord was our first lady home finishing in 157th place and 1st FV65. Mark Taylor and Julie Toman completed our gang of four.

Pos    Name    Cat    Time   
8 Alan Life M50 00:38:28
116 Mark Taylor M 00:49:57
157 Linda Lord F65 00:55:17
219 Julie Toman F45 01:08:49

Full Results

Todmorden Park 5k Series
There was a huge turnout for the second race in this summer series.  Organised by Cannonball Events, this is a fast-paced and flat 5K course run in 5 laps around Todmorden Park.

Todmorden 5k

Jordan McDonald and Jacob Boyle at the Todmorden 5k. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Men’s Age Category wins for Jordan McDonald U18, Andrew Stubbs M45, Stephen Ainsworth M55, Robert Hirst M65, David Scott M70 and Richard Lawson M75.

Todmorden 5K

kenan Eti, Thomas Bradley and Laura Hesketh at the Todmorden 5K. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Women’s age category wins for Alice Pier U18, Irene Roche F55, Anita Jones F60, and Marion Wilkinson F70

Amanda Duffy and Elizabeth Mullan at the Todmorden 5K. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos Name Sum
6 Jordan Mcdonald 17:04,887
7 Jacob Boyle 17:05,238
10 Jacob Watson 17:13,221
11 Dan Balshaw 17:13,627
12 Andrew Stubbs 17:31,197
16 George Pier 17:59,179
20 Russ Clarke 18:10,336
22 Kenan Eti 18:33,344
23 Matthew Duckworth 18:37,230
25 Paul Hesketh 18:45,290
29 Laura Hesketh 19:18,613
33 Bradley Thomas 19:28,076
36 Sean Clare 19:30,347
38 Michael O’Donnell 19:34,018
39 Chris Funnell 19:42,793
40 Stephen Ainsworth 19:44,143
41 Ryan Clarke 19:52,548
43 Chris Snell 19:59,679
47 Andy Bradley 20:13,466
48 John Wilcock 20:17,485
49 Claire Vincent 20:23,096
59 Jason Pier 20:48,739
60 Jeffrey Pickup 20:51,987
64 Andy Quinn 20:53,742
67 Stuart Proctor 21:06,148
69 John Roche 21:07,349
70 Alice Pier 21:11,816
72 Lennon Jackson 21:12,512
76 Stephen White 21:26,577
78 Gary Balmer 21:41,058
81 Stephen Biscomb 21:45,901
82 Millie Stubbs 21:45,914
86 Sophie Ashworth 21:50,799
87 Martin Brady 21:51,694
88 Irene Roche 21:56,981
91 Elizabeth Mallan 22:08,911
92 Angela Shia 22:09,078
94 Daniel Bradley 22:19,265
95 Amanda Duffy 22:24,532
98 Tanya Bunkham 23:06,172
105 David Scott 23:23,775
106 Helen Burnett 23:27,091
114 Carl Carey 23:54,381
115 Andrew Taylor 23:56,324
116 Julie Dawes 23:57,939
117 Rachel Todd 23:58,229
123 Donna Airey 24:22,209
127 Elouise Sylkie Pemberton 24:42,603
130 Leanne Cottam 24:52,892
133 Ian Hargreaves 25:13,408
135 Robert Hirst 25:21,312
138 Natasha Olszewska 25:31,872
140 Paul Walsh 25:43,005
143 Joanne Motley 25:58,187
148 Beth Quinn 26:09,046
149 Michelle Butschok 26:10,633
153 Richard Lawson 26:38,447
156 Stuart Barker 27:13,299
157 Ron Chappell 27:24,572
158 Deborah Greenwood 27:25,718
161 Geraldine Varley 27:54,949
163 Adrienne Olszewska 28:21,151
165 Marion Wilkinson 28:42,188
169 Anita Jones 29:36,031
170 Karen Clarkin 29:51,534
171 Christine Leathley 30:34,916
173 Sharon Wilson 30:57,830
178 Judith Carey 34:06,988

Full Results

FRIDAY 10 JULY

Sedburgh Sports – no results

SATURDAY 11 JULY

Addingham Gala Fell Race
A quartet of Clayton men took part in this race in a field of 100 runners in this 6 mile fell race with 984 feet of climbing.

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Clayton Harriers at Addingham Gala Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos Name Category Time
81 Peter Dugdale M55 60:13
86 Andrew Firth M55 61:42
87 Colin Woolford MSEN 62:45
88 Stephen Fish M60 63:00

 Full Results

Bradda Niarbyl Fell Race

English championship race of 15.5 miles with 5869 feet of climb. A team of five Clayton-le-Moors Harriers crossed the Irish Sea to take part in this English Championship Race. Representing the men were men’s captain Dave Motley, with Dave Bagot and Pete Browning. Representing the Ladies were ladies’ captain Jean Brown and Wendy Dodds.

Fell Captain, Dave Motley said it was a heavy weekend on the beer. Racewise, he said that Dave Bagot had a stormer finishing 49th and picking up a championship point whereas he had worst race of his life.

Almost vertical start at the Bradda championship race. Dave Motley pictured.

Almost vertical start at the Bradda Niarbyl championship race. Dave Motley pictured.

Dave Bagot was our first Clayton Harrier to the finish and had the following to report;

The Bradda Niarbyl was a tough but very enjoyable race. There were 5 Clayton Harriers who raced and we were also supported around the course by Joanne Motley, Ryan Wilkinson and Garry Wilkinson. The course went out and back along the coastline from Port Erin to Niarbyl Bay. It involved a series of long gradual climbs with some fast descending in between. I felt strong most of the way round although struggled on the last climb. A brilliant atmosphere at the prize giving which featured live bands, the highly entertaining obstacle course beach race and plenty of beer! Well done to all who ran, and a big thanks to the race organisers and marshals.

Dave Bagot at the Bradda Niarbyl championship race. Photo by Ryan Wilkinson

Dave Bagot at the Bradda Niarbyl championship race. Photo by Ryan Wilkinson

Full Results

Piece of Cake Half Marathon

Report by Nerina Gill

One thing you can be fairly certain of: if a race is called Piece of Cake, it won’t be. A half marathon on the Long Mynd was never going to be flat, but it was up and over some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer, on a perfect summer day.

Julia Rushton and Nerina Gill at the Piece of Cake Half Marathon. Photo courtesy of How Hard Can It Be Events

Julia Rushton and Nerina Gill at the Piece of Cake Half Marathon. Photo courtesy of How Hard Can It Be Events

We had to carry more than we’re used to, with first aid kits and at least a litre of water added to the usual fell-pack requirements, so three miles of climb at the start had us nicely warmed up. But the breeze across the Shropshire hills at the top put the smiles back on our faces.

A fairly technical route in places was made harder by the need to dodge runners taking part in a 24 hour race on the same day, sheep made extra skittish by last week’s round-ups and walkers toiling up the steep tracks we were trying to fly down. At least one runner came to grief on the final descent. But we made it safely back to base (okay I did take one tumble, but the damage was fairly minimal) and were greeted by a fabulous array of cakes, and a brilliantly blingy cake shaped medal. A lovely day out, with a race thrown in for good measure.

Full Results

Pretty Muddy 5K

This is a 5k muddy obstacle course where ladies can show cancer that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink. Donna Airey and Lucy Stevenson took part supporting this worthy cause and getting pretty muddy at the same time!

Donna Airey (far left) at the Pretty Muddy Charity 5k Obstacle Race

Donna Airey (far left) at the Pretty Muddy Charity 5k Obstacle Race

Lucy Stevenson (L) with her mum, Deborah, at the Pretty Muddy. They won their wave! Well done ladies.

Lucy Stevenson (L) with her mum, Deborah, at the Pretty Muddy. They won their wave! Well done ladies.

Wasdale – no results yet

SUNDAY 12 JULY

Blackpool Summer 10k
Another week another win. Congratulations to Christopher Holdsworth on his win at the Blackpool Summer 10K. With almost 3 minutes clearance between Chris and the second runner this really was a resounding victory. Great form from Chris. There were top twenty finishes for Dominic Carr, Jon Hanson and Ryan Clark.

Chris Holdsworth at the Blackpool Summer 10K. Photo by Jackie Mellor Clarke

Chris Holdsworth at the Blackpool Summer 10K. Photo by Jackie Mellor Clarke

Dominic Carr reports

Just managed to beat my 5 year 10k PB and get under 40mins for the first time. Banished a few disappointments from a crap 3 peaks in April, and knocked off a long term goal. Finished in 39:18. Was 2nd vet 40 and only 5 secs off the vet 40 prize!! I had run all the race with the guy on my shoulder, he just had more left in the last quarter mile. Tried my absolute best, so no regrets. Finished 11th too, out of 505 runners.

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Dominic Carr and John Hanson at the Blackpool Summer 10K. Photo Jackie Mellor Clarke

Surprised by such a high finish, but you can only race who turn up. Big thanks to John Roche for all the speed training and tips. Clayton Le Moors Harriers are really lucky to have such a good quality session in the week which John does for the love of the sport and the club.  As much as I said I wouldn’t, started to wonder about getting under 39 mins now…

Ryan Clarke at the Blackpool Summer 10K

Ryan Clarke at the Blackpool Summer 10K

A good race for Sophie McIntosh who scored a personal best and managed to crack the 60 minute mark. Must have been her lucky Um Bongo vest. Well done Sophie.

Team McHoldsworth ( Sophie McIntosh and Christopher Holdsworth) at the Blackpool Summer 10K.

Team McHoldsworth ( Sophie McIntosh and Christopher Holdsworth) at the Blackpool Summer 10K.

Pos Name Category Age Finish
1 Christopher Holdsworth M 24 32:52.8
11 Dominic Carr M40 42 39:18.7
19 Jon Hanson M 37 42:04.9
20 Ryan Clarke M 15 42:30.2
276 Sophie Mcintosh F 24 59:35.3
318 Kevin O’Brien M65 73 1:01:34.0

Full Results

St Anne’s Carnival 5K & Fun Run

Run amidst St. Anne’s seafront attractions and holidaymakers at the height of the summer and in conjunction with the town carnival, this race has a truly festive atmosphere. The flat, accurately measured 5k course marked with kilometre signs takes competitors from the wide walkway adjacent to the pitch and putt course to the western end of the attractive Fairhaven Lake and back to finish close to the pier.

Our sole representative in the 5K race was Julie Toman who came 78th in a field of 123 runners with a time of 27:43

Team Thompson were out again this weekend racing at the shorter event in St Anne’s.The race runs from near St. Anne’s Pier onto the sea wall, clockwise round the pitch and putt and back onto the sea wall to finish a little way down from the start. To suit the more serious of the young athletes, the race is a measured and certificated 1500m with stage markers every 500m, a distance particularly suitable for younger athletes, but which also gives a sense of achievement to older competitors.

Team Thompson at St Annes.

Team Thompson at St Annes.

Dexta came 4th and was first in his age category, Liberty was the first girl finisher. Kady was the 2nd in her age category and Felix was 1st in his age category. 127 runners took part.

Pos Name Cat Time
5 Dexta Thompson M9 00:05:51
8 Liberty Thompson F12 00:06:03
48 Kady Thompson F8 00:07:39
55 Felix Thompson M6 00:07:49

Almost a clean sweep there Team Thompson. Where will they be racing this weekend?

Full Results

Towneley Park 10

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Another huge turnout for the latest in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix race series. An impressive 51 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers raced around this hilly course, starting and finishing with the avenue triangle.

Jacob Watson at the Towneley Park 10K. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Jacob Watson at the Towneley Park 10K. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Jacob Watson had a great race and was our first finisher taking 3rd place overall and Laura Hesketh continues her good form finishing as first lady in the race.

Laura Hesketh first lady at the Towneley Park 10K. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Laura Hesketh first lady at the Towneley Park 10K. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Men’s age category wins for Paul Hesketh (1st M50), John Hartley (1st M55), David Scott (1st M70) and ted Orrell (1st M75).

Ladies age category wins for Fabienne Richmond (1st F35), Helen Burnett (1st F40), Dawn Terry (1st F50), Irene Roche (1st F55), andMarion Wilkinson (1st F70

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Clayton Ladies – runners and volunteers – at the Towneley Park 10k. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos Name    Cat Time
3 Jacob Watson M 36:22
7 Russ Clarke M 38:24
9 John Hartley M55 38:37
10 Paul Hesketh M50 38:45
15 Matthew Duckworth M 39:38
21 Laura Hesketh F 40:37
23 Michael O Donnell M40 40:42
29 Sean Clare M50 41:42
31 Stephen Ainsworth M55 41:54
35 Chris Snell M 42:45
36 Claire Vincent F 42:47
42 John Wilcock M50 43:42
44 Andy Bradley M45 43:51
48 Fabienne Richmond F35 44:01
53 Andy Quinn M40 45:04
56 Stuart Proctor M 45:01
58 Gordon Barlett M50 45:19
63 Stephen White M60 45:34
66 Richard Briscoe M 45:54
69 Martin Brady M50 46:21
72 Irene Roche F55 46:28
73 Alan Clarkson M55 46:32
77 Amanda Duffy F35 47:47
78 Tanya Bunkham F 47:49
79 Elizabeth Mullan F 47:54
81 James Hickie M50 48:09
82 David Scott M70 48:13
87 Dawn Terry F50 49:00
94 Helen Burnett F40 49:21
95 Brian Wildman M45 49:28
98 Donna Airey F 50:18
104 Julie Dawes F45 50:05
107 Rachel Todd F40 50:56
109 Bianca Bennett F 51:13
111 Andrew Taylor M55 51:25
113 Leanne Cottam F35 51:28
115 Ted Orrell M75 52:26
117 Elouise Pemberton F 52:39
120 Robert Hirst M60 52:52
128 Ian Hargreaves M50 55:06
131 Stuart Barker M45 55:37
136 Michelle Butschok F40 57:16
142 Karin Goss F65 59:27
143 Adrienne Olszewska F45 59:30
146 Deborah Greenwood F45 60:22
147 Marion Wilkinson F70 60:36
153 Karen Clarkin F40 64:47
154 Sharon Watson F35 65:21
155 Nicola Kay F 65:37
156 Christine Leathley F65 67:01
157 Jack McGuire M60 72:09

Full Results

We Love Manchester 10K

6 Clayton Harriers took part in this 10K in Manchester.

Clayton Harriers

L-R Bryan Searby, Clare Wilson, Lynsey Birtwistle, Justin Birtwistle

Dan Balshaw was our first Clayton finisher in 13th place overall and was pleased to have run a sub 36 minute race. Bryan Searby was also pleased with his result as he continues to push his times down.

Justin Birtwistle is missing from the results but completed the course in 55:30 He also helped Ron Hill at the end as Ron sprinted the last bit and, whilst waiting for his runners pack, he started feeling weak and his legs went! They had run out of water and so Justin gave him his and two other men helped to sit him down.

Bryan Searby reports; We love Manchester was a great race, Flat fast course just short of 2000 entered. Weather was perfect sun came out. Plenty of PB’s, myself included. Knocked over 2 mins off with a Chip time of 45.24. Dan was going out for a sub 36 and the lad did it. The future is bright. The future is Clayton.

Pos Name Cat Chip Time
13 Dan Balshaw MOPEN 00:35:37
296 Bryan Searby MV40 00:45:24
608 Clare Wilson FV35 00:49:38
627 Lynsey Birtwistle FV35 00:49:49
1250 Ron Hill MOPEN 00:57:27

Full Results 

Parkrun roundup

As always lots of our members taking part in parkruns this weekend. Top ten finishes for Jonathan Pye and Kenan Eti at Burnley with new PBs for Chris Snell, Nick Roscoe, John Wilcock, and Bronia Olszewska. A second place finish for John Hartley at Pendle parkrun and a new PB for Ellie Root.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 310 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
4 Jonathan PYE 18:20 SM25-29
9 Kenan EETI 19:07 JM15-17
13 Chris SNELL 19:30 VM35-39 New PB!
15 Laura HESKETH 19:40 SW30-34
17 Nick ROSCOE 19:53 VM45-49 New PB!
27 Dexta THOMPSON 20:32 JM10
28 John WILCOCK 20:42 VM50-54 New PB!
33 Simon WILSHAW 21:23 JM15-17
37 Stuart PROCTOR 21:49 VM35-39
43 Lennon JACKSON 22:12 JM11-14
48 Sophie ASHWORTH 22:35 JW11-14
49 Martin BRADY 22:36 VM50-54
59 Matthew DUCKWORTH 23:08 SM25-29
96 Donna SCOTT 24:46 VW45-49
100 Jenson BENTHAM 25:18 JM10
126 Robert HIRST 26:33 VM60-64
138 Beth QUINN 27:23 JW15-17
139 Andy QUINN 27:25 VM40-44
142 Kian ADAMS 27:32 JM10
144 Richard LAWSON 27:44 VM70-74
147 Julie TOMAN 27:49 VW45-49
175 Kady THOMPSON 29:25 JW10
177 Felix THOMPSON 29:34 JM10
181 Natasha OLSZEWSKA 29:38 JW11-14
198 Bronia OLSZEWSKA 30:12 JW10 New PB!
217 Adrienne OLSZEWSKA 31:16 VW45-49
270 Valerie LAWSON 35:22 VW70-74
271 Judith CAREY 35:26 VW35-39
275 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 36:30 SW25-29

Pendle parkrun – A total of 71 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
2 John HARTLEY 20:07 VM55-59
15 Eleanor Betty ROOT 23:32 JW11-14 New PB!

 Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 78 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
77 Robin PRICE 36:32 VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 130 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time    
98 Eileen JONES 30:25

Other news

Jim Dawson 1929 – 2015

It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of our honorary members, Jim Dawson, who has died at the age of 86 in a nursing home in Longridge. He joined the club in 1969 just in time for the Pennine Way Relay attempt in 1970, and was very active till his seventies both running and supporting. Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends.

His funeral will take place at Preston Crematorium, near Grimsargh, on Monday 27th July at 2.30pm and afterwards at a local hostelry. Please contact Richard Lawson if you would like to attend.  email: valric55@virginmedia.com

Richard Lawson remininisces

In 1969 many of the club’s best runners departed over an argument as to whether we should amalgamate with Blackburn Harriers.  The club was left with about 30 members, no women, and a new secretary John Haworth who was behind a lot of the good work subsequently done.

The Pennine Way had been opened fairly recently and Wainwright had done his book, so it was decided to attempt to set a good time for others to try and beat. It was like a military operation and we had maximum publicity in the Burnley Express over several weeks. 24 were chosen and were split into 2 teams, each to run 3 sections of the 6 that the distance was split into. We did lots of recces and this meant a lot of travelling up to the Cheviots and down to Derbyshire. Beechams gave us some jungle juice which we had to drink 45 minutes before the run. They were testing the stuff out to give to people working in heavy industry. You can see what that has developed into!

We could run by ourselves in the daytime but at night, and over 1500 feet, we had to run in pairs. There was a telephone base so we could keep in touch and each was given a target time. It began in Derbyshire about 4.00 one morning. My first leg was from the White House above Littleborough, along the reservoirs past Stoodley,then down to the Tod H Bridge road some 8 miles done in 47 minutes…we were fit in those days. I handed over to Jim Dawson who had to run up the big hill over to Colden where our team’s first sections finished. Our team then came here for breakfast before our second stint. All 24 ran the last leg  of 2+ miles into Kirk Yetholm. We did it about 34 hours. Other clubs followed and we had 2 more attempts, less successful in the later 70s, and the ladies had a go and did well. I think Dave Scott and myself are the only 2 still running.

I remember they were constructing the M62 at the time and the footbridge had not yet been built. WE had to get permission from the army to cross their land. 

 

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Winning week!

What a winning week! Chris Holdsworth continues his recent excellent form winning both the Tockholes Evening and Trawden 7 Trail races this week. Briony Holt also continues her superb season winning another BOFRA race; the championship is surely in sight for her now! Dexta Thompson, Jackson McKay, Millie Stubbs and Sophie Ashworth coming in first as well this week. And who could forget Laura Hesketh’s “mixed fun” win at the Oxenhope Straw Race.

Astley Park Trail Series – Wednesday 1 July

Clayton Juniors

Our Junior Team at the Astley Park Trail Race. Photo Nick Olszewski

This is the third race in the Astley Park Trail series and is also the penultimate race in the juniors’ summer race series. Some adjustment to the start of this race made the start line much more spread out this time, so the jostling and pushing of the previous race was minimised and all of our runners managed to stay on their feet in this race.

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Bronia Olszewska and Rachel Stevenson sprinting to the finish at the Astley Park Trail Race

Brilliant performances as always from our youngsters on a very hot evening. Curtis Holt was our first finisher and fourth in the race overall and Briony Holt continued her winning streak finishing as first girl in the race. Jenson Bentham and Felix Thompson both had a great race finishing first in their age categories.

Pos Name Cat Time
4 Curtis Holt U17 5:13
15 Simon Wilshaw U17 5:33
16 Briony Holt L15 5:35
28 Dexta Thompson U11 5:53
34 Liberty Thompson L13 6:06
36 Ella Dorrington L11 6:15
37 Sophie Ashworth L13 6:15
38 Adam Stevenson U13 6:19
45 Lennon Jackson U13 6:26
52 Jenson Bentham U9 6:43
79 Imogen Ferguson L11 7:17
85 Keira Stevenson L11 7:27
93 Kady Thompson L9 7:50
99 Lucy Stevenson L15 8:03
101 Tillie Ferguson L9 8:05
103 Felix Thompson U7 8:09
108 Bronia Olszewska L11 8:30
109 Rachel Stevenson L11 8:31
119 Millie Mccabe L11 9:41

Natasha Olszewska is missing from the results but came in around 56/57th place.

Full Results

Cragg Vale Fell Race – Wednesday 1 July

Jon Sharples took part in this 4 mile midweek evening race organised by Calder Valley Fell Runners with a total ascent of 800 feet. He came 41st in a field of 81 runners with a time of 38:49

Full Results

Salford Scorcher 5k – Wednesday 1 July

The race is an equal 4 lap course which is flat, fast and has only 80 feet of climbing in total. The course has also fewer turns than many of its similar courses, which also helps runners maintain pace and break PB’s.

Dan Balshaw was the sole Clayton representative at this finishing in fourth place in a time of 17:56

Full Results

Badger 10k – Cuerden Valley – Thursday 2 July

Julie Toman was our sole representative in this 10k trail race through Cuerden Country Park. 126 runners took part. Julie was 109th with a time of 01:00:48. Well done Julie!

Full Results

Tockholes Evening Fell Race – Thursday 2 July

A comfortable win for Chris Holdsworth and top ten finishes for Breton Holdsworth, Alan Life, Carl Helliwell and Dave Motley.

Tockholes Fell Race

Christopher Holdsworth at the Tockholes Evening Fell Race. Photo by Paul Livesey

Jean Brown was our first lady finisher. In a good night for our vet runners Alan Life was 1st V50, and Jeffrey Pickup was 1st V60. For the ladies 1st V40 was Jean Brown, 1st V50 was Linda Bostock and 1st V60 was Katy Thompson.

Jean Brown at the Tockholes Evening Fell Race. Photo by Lea Pea

Jean Brown at the Tockholes Evening Fell Race. Photo by Lea Pea

95 runners took part in this 5.8 mile race with 1017 feet of climbing.

Pos Name Cat Time
1 Chris Holdsworth M 00:33:15
3 Breton Holdsworth M40 00:35:48
5 Alan Life M50 00:36:36
8 Carl Helliwell M 00:37:07
10 Dave Motley M 00:37:53
18 David Bagot M 00:39:20
24 Richard Briscoe M 00:40:08
26 Sean Clare M50 00:40:13
33 Jeffrey Pickup M60 00:41:45
45 Pete Booth M60 00:43:22
51 Jean Brown W40 00:44:27
52 Mark Taylor M 00:44:34
54 Peter Browning M50 00:44:51
56 Gary Balmer M40 00:45:42
57 Martyn Brady M50 00:45:51
68 Colin Woolford M 00:49:01
71 Andrew Firth M50 00:49:39
72 Peter Dugdale M50 00:50:02
73 Linda Bostock W50 00:50:03
76 Stephen Fish M60 00:50:45
78 Katy Thompson W60 00:51:37
82 Kath Brady W50 00:52:53

Full Results

Kirkby Gala Fell Race – Saturday 4 July

Wendy Dodds ran in the senior race finishing as second lady and 1st Vet 50 as well.

Wendy Dodds

Wendy Dodds at the Kirkby Gala fell race. Photo by Linda Grundy

In the Under 14 race, Briony Holt continued her winning streak and finished as first girl.

Just rewards!

Satisfied grin from Briony having completed and winning the Kirkby gala fell race. Her dad say he took the photo wanting to get the route they ran in but have obscured it nearly completely with the telegraph pole.

Briony Holt enjoying post race goodies at the Kirkby Gala Fell Race.

Briony Holt enjoying post race goodies at the Kirkby Gala Fell Race.

She remains unbeaten this year with 4/6 championship counter wins, with only four more needed to win the championship.

Northern Athletics Track Meet

Curtis Holt ran the 800m followed by the 200m in the Nothern athletics track meet, (Thats 1kilometer at full tilt! stated proudly to dad when on his return home)

Lostock Hall 5k – Saturday 4 July

Well done Lennon Jackson. He took part in the Lostock Hall Festival 5k and finished in 22nd place with a time of 22:38; he was the first junior finisher. 60 runners took part

Lennon Jackson at the Lostock Hall Gala 5k

Lennon Jackson at the Lostock Hall Gala 5k

Results – awaiting publication

Saunders Lakeland MM – Saturday 4 July

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon (SLMM) is a two-day mountain navigation event open to teams of two.

Teams navigate between checkpoints, visiting them in the order given (with the exception of solo Klets competitors). The first day finishes at a mid-way campsite. Competitors must carry the lightweight camping and safety equipment listed in the rules. Competitors need to be competent in the use of map and compass in the mountains. Many checkpoints require accurate navigation, especially in misty conditions.

The 37th Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon was held over the weekend of the 4th / 5th July 2015. Competitors arrived in Torver on the Saturday morning to thunder and lightning, but by the time the first finishers started arriving at the overnight camp at Tilberthwaite the sun was shining brightly. On Sunday everybody returned through the Coniston fells back in Torver.

Katy Thompson & Kath Wallis took part in the Kirkfell Event.

Katy reported;

I did the Kirkfell course with Kath Wallis. We were 36th out of 62 starters. 2nd ladies’ team.   It was a tough first day and we were out for 7.5 hours. 5 hrs today. We did 15miles/5750′ day 1 and 11m/4400′ day 2.

Jacob Boyle took part in the Harter Fell course. They looked as though they had a hard time on the Saturday but finished 6th on the Sunday.

Full Results

Bentham Beagles Bash 10k – Sunday 5 June

Described by the organisers as a rural race held on 1 lap of country roads with spectacular views of the Yorkshire 3 peaks. The course is undulating so expect to be challenged. 116 runners took part. Team Brady ran in this event; Martin finishing in 30th place with a time of 48:12 and Kath Brady finishing in 56th place with a time of 53:32 earning herself the 1st Lady vet 50 as well.

Unusual race memento from the Bentham Beagles Bash

Unusual race memento from the Bentham Beagles Bash

Report by Martin Brady

Kath and myself decided to take the campervan out for the weekend and go to Fountains Abbey. After an overnight stay near Brimham Rocks, we went to Fountains Abbey to do the parkrun. The run actually starts next to the Abbey and does a short loop and a longer loop around it and through the Water Gardens. This must be one of the most picturesque parkruns and it is free entry into the Abbey grounds until 10.00am.

Next stop was to Lower Bentham to do the Bentham Beagle 10K on the following day. This is a great course and well organised by Bentham Beagle. It is not a PB course as there are long, steady climbs but you do get a great view of Ingleborough at certain points. I did this race last year and really wanted to run it again but it clashed with Trawden 7. It was a tough decision to miss the Trawden 7 but I am glad I did it now.

Kath ran the race and was first lady V50 which was good to see as she has spent a lot of the past few years with various running injuries which has stopped her competing as often as she would have liked.

Well done guys

Awaiting Results

Oxenhope Straw Race – Sunday 5 June

The Oxenhope Straw Race takes place every summer in the Pennine village of Oxenhope, near Keighley. It was started by two men who made a bet about racing from one pub to the next carrying a bale of straw. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, raising around £300,000 to date. The money is raised by teams collecting sponsorship for completing the course, often in fancy dress, whilst carrying a bale of straw and visiting each of the local pubs in the village. The race also involves the consumption of beer at each of 5 venues on the route.  Competitors are required to run approximately 2½ miles – with a bale of straw (20Kg) being carried for 1½ miles up hill. It is great day out with a real carnival atmosphere!

Oxenhope Straw Race

Laura “Aunt Sally” Hesketh with Chris “Worzel Gummidge” Barnes. Photo by Woodentops

Congratulations to Laura Hesketh who ran with Chris Barnes and finished in 11th place overall, winning the “Mixed Fun” category prize as well.

Full Results

Mersey Junior Triathlon – Sunday 5 June

Grace and Ellie Root travelled over to the Wirral today to take part in the Mersey Junior Triathlon. After a beautiful sunny morning the weather took a turn for the worse and just as Grace started her swim the heavens opened and the thunder rumbled. Undeterred she gave a good performance in all three elements and came an adimirable 10th in the T1 category.

Grace Root at the Mersey Junior Triathlon

Grace Root at the Mersey Junior Triathlon

Big sister Ellie was up next but this time in much better conditions and no rain. Ellie looked comfortable in the swim and made good ground on the bike. She was coming 3rd in her heat and worked hard to hunt down 2nd place who she nearly pipped but sadly missed out by 3 secs. Overall she came a very well earned 6th place in the T3 category.

Ellie Root at the Mersey Junior Triathlon

Ellie Root at the Mersey Junior Triathlon

Well done girls.

Skiddaw FR – Sunday 5 June

The Skiddaw Fell Race is organised by Keswick AC and is a 9 mile race with 2700ft of ascent.

Well done to Dave Bagot who ran in the Skiddaw Fell Race finishing in 31st place with a time of 01:28:20 in a field of 115 runners.

Trawden 7 Trail Race – Sunday 5 June

Team Clayton at the Trawden 7 Trail Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Team Clayton at the Trawden 7 Trail Race. Photo by David Belshaw

37 Senior members took part in the Trawden 7 Trail Race. Another with for Christopher Holdsworth, his second win of the week. Breton Holdsworth was the first V40 and Jordan McDonald also continues to run really well in this series finishing as the first junior male. Peter Booth took first V65 and David Scott first V70.

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Claire Vincent continues to run up a storm in this series of races once again finishing as our first Clayton lady and third lady finisher in the race. Karin Goss was first V65.

Claire Vincent at the Trawden 7 Trail Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Claire Vincent at the Trawden 7 Trail Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos Name Cat Time
1 Christopher Holdsworth M 00:41:26
6 Breton Holdsworth M40 00:44:42
7 Andrew Stubbs M45 00:45:01
8 Jordan McDonald MJ 00:45:49
17 Russ Clarke M 00:47:39
19 Dave Motley M 00:48:02
22 Carl Helliwell M 00:48:29
23 Paul Hesketh M50 00:48:47
29 Matthew Duckworth M 00:49:43
40 Sean Clare M50 00:51:29
41 Chris Snell M 00:51:38
45 Claire Vincent F 00:52:34
60 Stephen Ainsworth M55 00:53:55
62 Andy Bradley M45 00:54:12
63 John Wilcock M50 00:54:19
64 Jeffrey Pickup M60 00:54:25
70 Gary Balmer M45 00:55:39
71 Gordon Barrett M50 00:55:42
72 Pete Booth M65 00:55:45
73 Stuart Proctor M 00:55:46
79 Darren Rushton M45 00:56:30
89 Andy Quinn M40 00:57:13
93 Irene Roche F55 00:57:47
110 Joanne Bennett F45 01:00:27
116 David Scott M70 01:01:26
120 Helen Burnett F40 01:01:58
128 Jean Knightley F55 01:03:17
131 Bianca Bennett F 01:04:18
135 Rachel Todd F40 01:04:42
136 Leanne Cottam F35 01:05:07
141 Sarah Whittaker F35 01:06:11
146 Robert Hirst M60 01:06:46
160 Michelle Butschok F40 01:11:43
169 Stuart Barker M45 01:13:10
179 Karin Goss F65 01:16:59
186 Christine Leathley F65 01:23:35
187 Nicola Kay F 01:24:28
Finishers' Beer - the real reason for running this event?? Photo by Sarah Angelone

Finishers’ Beer – the real reason for running this event?? Photo by Sarah Angelone

Junior Results

Some excellent runs from our juniors with Dexta Thompson and Jackson McKay winning the U10 and U12-16 races.  Millie Stubbs was first girl in the U12-16 Race. Great performances followed from all of our juniors and a special mention for Lottie Hesketh who made her first appearance for Team Clayton.

Under 8s Race

The Start of the Under 8s race. Photo by David Belshaw

The Start of the Under 8s race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos Name Cat Time
3 Joshua McKay BU8 03:02
8 Kady Thompson GU8 03:23
9 Tillie Ferguson GU8 03:27
12 Felix Thompson BU8 03:29
25 Lottie Hesketh GU8 04:05

Under 10s Race

Rachel Stevenson in the U10s race being supported by her siblings. Great team spirit! Photo by David Belshaw

Rachel Stevenson in the U10s race being supported by her siblings. Great team spirit! Photo by David Belshaw

Pos Name Cat Time
1 Dexta Thompson BU10 08:59
4 Finlay Stubbs BU10 09:39
7 Jenson Bentham BU10 10:03
13 Imogen Ferguson GU10 10:37
16 Rachel Stevenson GU10 11:55

U12-16s Race

Sophie Ashworth making it look easy! Photo by David Belshaw

Sophie Ashworth making it look easy! Photo by David Belshaw

Pos Name Cat Time
1 Jackson McKay BU12 13:36
4 Millie Stubbs GU16 15:25 1st Girl
5 Adam Stevenson BU12 15:45
7 Lennon Jackon BU12 15:54
9 Sophie Ashworth GU12 16:24
15 Lucy Stevenson GU16 20:23
Junior Team at Trawden Races.

Junior Team at Trawden Races.

Parkrun roundup

PBs galore this week as many of our members were gearing up for other events over the weekend.  There was a little bit of parkrun tourism going on as well.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 284 runners took part.

Pos  parkrunner  Time  Cat  Note 
3 Jacob WATSON 17:50 SM30-34 New PB!
4 Tom BREWSTER 17:56 SM25-29
5 Jonathan PYE 19:00 SM25-29
9 Laura HESKETH 19:29 SW30-34 New PB!
10 Jackson MCKAY 19:36 JM11-14
12 Chris SNELL 19:50 VM35-39
13 Susan BURNS 19:53 VW55-59 New PB!
20 Andy BRADLEY 20:17 VM45-49
24 Dexta THOMPSON 20:59 JM10
31 Adam STEVENSON 21:30 JM11-14 New PB!
33 Stuart PROCTOR 21:40 VM35-39 New PB!
35 Matthew DUCKWORTH 21:52 SM25-29
48 Simon WILSHAW 22:42 JM15-17
54 Finley STUBBS 22:54 JM10 New PB!
57 Daniel BRADLEY 23:03 JM11-14 New PB!
59 David Ian SCOTT 23:05 VM70-74
110 Annabel WILCOCK 25:26 JW11-14 New PB!
111 John WILCOCK 25:27 VM50-54
116 Robert HIRST 25:53 VM60-64
120 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 26:11 SW25-29
125 Ian HARGREAVES 26:22 VM50-54
126 Paul Laurence WALSH 26:24 VM60-64
128 Bianca BENNETT 26:34 SW25-29
129 Andrew WEBSTER 26:34 VM45-49
130 Sophie ASHWORTH 26:39 JW11-14
148 Richard LAWSON 27:40 VM70-74
182 Marion WILKINSON 29:18 VW70-74 New PB!
186 Nicola KAY 29:39 SW30-34
261 Judith CAREY 35:37 VW35-39
264 Valerie LAWSON 35:44 VW70-74

 Pendle parkrun – A total of 42 runners took part

Pos  parkrunner  Time  Cat  Note 
2 John HARTLEY 20:06 VM55-59
6 Stephen WHITE 22:35 VM60-64 New PB!
13 Dawn TERRY 25:00 VW50-54
23 Molly HESKETH 28:56 JW11-14 New PB!

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 69 runners took part.

Pos  parkrunner  Time  Cat  Note 
65 Robin PRICE 36:53 VM70-74

 Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 104 runners took part.

Pos  parkrunner  Time  Cat  Note 
26 Wendy DODDS 23:25 VW60-64 New PB!
78 Eileen JONES 30:35 VW60-64

 Fountains Abbey parkrun – A total of 197 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
40 Martin BRADY 22:05 VM50-54 First Timer!

 Other news

Club vacancies

Wanted – Treasurer and Membership Secretary!

The club is looking for a Treasurer to take responsibility for the club’s finances, and advise the committee on all financial matters. The job involves paying our suppliers and members promptly, claiming Gift Aid from HMRC, and producing the annual financial statements. You’ll exercise effective control on the club’s expenditure, as well as recommend charges that are fair and competitive. Whilst a sound financial head and IT skills are needed for the role, advice is available if required on accounting matters.

The club also wants to appoint a Membership Secretary to take responsibility for the membership records of our over 400 members. The job involves receiving membership applications, collecting subscriptions, and registering our members with England Athletics. As you’ll be in contact with potential members as well as with all our current members it’s important that you are welcoming as well as efficient. Our membership records are currently held on a spreadsheet so IT skills are needed for the role.

The Treasurer and Membership Secretary are both members of the club’s committee, and attendance at committee meetings usually held on the second Monday of each month is expected.

We need more help to make our club even better. If you can help by taking on either of these important roles from September, please contact the chairman, James Hickey

#This Girl Can

You may have seen the adds for this campaign but did you know – now you can make your own! Click here to get started: http://app.thisgirlcan.co.uk/

Come on ladies – It would be fab to see someone we know on a local bus stop ad board!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Trains, trails and 10ks

Racing in relays, running alongside trains and tackling hilly challenge routes, so many of you racing multiple times this week, there’s just no holding you back! It’s great to see some terrific turnouts at team events. The future’s most definitely bright!

Welcome Tavern / Vernon 5k series – Tuesday 23 June

60 Runners lined up for the latest race in this 5k series. Tony Pilling and Anthony Hughes ran in this event.

Pos Name Cat Time
32 Tony Pilling MV50 24:05
33 Anthony Hughes M 24:07

Full Results

Pendle Forest Orienteers – Sunnyhurst Woods – Wednesday 24 June

Three of our members took part in the latest of the summer series orienteering events organised by Pendle Forest Orienteers. This event took place in Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen. Well done Jacob Boyle & Joshua Boyle in the midi class. Dave Motley in the maxi.

Full Results

Todmorden Park 5k – Race 1 – Thursday 25 June

71 runners lined up for the first race of this popular mid-week 5k races. A trio of our junior members took part as well as nine seniors. Excellent times from youngsters in a fast race generally. Lots of people pleased with the results and ready for the next race.

CLayton Juniors

Super fast Clayton Harrier juniors at the Todmorden 5k race

Pos Name Cat Time
3 Jacob Watson M 17:47
5 Jackson McKay MJ 18:44
29 Lennon Jackson MJ 21:44
33 Martin Brady MV50 22:32
34 Darren Rushton M 22:42
36 Sophie Ashworth FJ 23:06
40 Tony Pilling MV50 24:07
48 Robert Hirst MV60 25:28
49 Elouise Sylkie Pemberton F 25:30
54 Paul Walsh M 25:46
62 Nicola Kay F 28:17
64 Jack McGuire M 31:00

Full Results

Witton Park Trail Relays

54 club members formed 18 teams for this popular trail relay that takes part in Witton Park in Blackburn on a deceptively tough course.

Witton Park Relays

Quite a lot of Team Clayton at the WItton Park Trail Relays. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

There were 4 senior male teams, 2 junior male teams and 2 male vet teams. The ladies matched the men’s numbers with 4 senior female teams, 2 junior female teams and 3 vet female teams. There were some great runs and individual performances.

Witton Park Trail Relays

Clayton Ladies at the Witton Park Trail Relays. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Our Clayton Harriers Ladies’ Team 1 (Laura Hesketh, Claire Vincent, Helena Leathley) were the first ladies team. Our Male “A” team (Danny Collinge, Jacob Boyle, and Jordan McDonald) finished in 4th place. Our Junior Boys A team (Ryan Clarke, Tom Bradley, and Curtis Holt) were the first male junior team. Josh Boyle, running with the Run4Nepal team ran the fasted leg 2 time with his team finishing in 6th place overall.

Witton Park Trail Relays

Tom Bradley handing over to Curtis Holt at the Witton Park Trail Relays. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Well done to all that ran.

Full Results

Cliff Bar 10 Peaks – Saturday 27 June

The Cliff Bar 10 Peaks events work on a very straight forward principle – they find the most challenging mountainous locations in the UK and plot an ultra-distance length route through them, with mandatory checkpoints on the highest 10 peaks in the area. It is then down to the competitors to navigate from the start to the finish, taking in the 10 peaks in a set order (plus additional mandatory checkpoints and feed stations), within the 24 hour time limit.

The routes are not designed to be easy and are navigationally challenging, especially if the conditions are unkind! The long routes are up to 60 miles long, with 6000 meters of height gain, whilst the “short” routes vary between 30 and 45 miles with between 3 and 4000 meters of height gain. Usually less than half of the competitors successfully complete the long course, hence the introduction of the shorter route choice since 2013.

Congratulations to Alun Hall who completed the long course. He finished 32nd with an excellent time of 17:21:31

Full Results

Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge – Saturday 27 June

Vicky Heys and Angela Shian took part in this event which they described thusly; great route, great company, 22 miles done and dusted by 1pm, then a jig with a morris dancer, lovely day!

The route is a departure from the well known Yorkshire Three Peaks of Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and instead visits the stunning Upper Wharfedale Three Peaks of Birks Fell, Buckden Pike and Great Whernside.

Vicky Heys and Angela Shian at the Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge

Vicky Heys and Angela Shian at the Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge

Full Results

Pennine 10K – Sunday 28 June

Pennine 10k

A front line of Clayton talent. Photo by David Belshaw

A fantastic win for Christopher Holdsworth in this hugely popular local 10k race organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All charity. Well over a thousand runners of all abilities took to the streets and parks of Burnley for this undulating course.

Pennine 10k

Christopher Holdsworth well in front at Towneley Park in the Pennine 10k. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Chris Holdworth won the race in a time of 32:59. As he passed through Towneley Park he was running with a comfortable lead which he maintained until the end. Top ten finishes followed for clubmates Daniel Balshaw and Jacob Watson. Also a couple of excellent runs from Jordan McDonald and George Pier earning them both a top twenty finish. John Hartley was the 1st MV55 and Laura Hesketh was our first Clayton lady finisher, 3rd lady in the race. Ryan Clark had an excellent run finishing in 95th place with a time of 44:13.

Pennine 10k

First Clayton Lady, Laura Hesketh approaching the finish with Kenan Eti close on her heels. Photo by David Belshaw

A special mention and well done to Judith Carey who ran this distance for the first time. She said she was really proud of her achievement and is hoping to be much faster next year.

Judith Carey delighted with her run at the Pennine 10k

Judith Carey delighted with her run at the Pennine 10k

Pos Name Cat Time
1 Christopher Holdsworth M 32:59
3 Danny Collinge M 35:07
6 Daniel Balshaw M 36:22
8 Jacob Watson M 36:32
12 Jordan McDonald M 37:14
20 George Pier M 38:49
25 John Hartley M55 (1st) 39:10
28 Jonathan Pye M 39:47
33 Matthew Duckworth M 40:07
34 Laura Hesketh F 40:26
35 Kenan Eti M 40:29
46 Chris Funnell M45 41:21
95 Ryan Clark M 44:13
112 Stephen Biscomb M60 44:45
125 Alan Clarkson M55 45:16
186 Angela Shian F35 47:28
190 Amanda Duffy F35 47:27
250 Elizabeth Mullan F 49:06
297 Lynsey Birtwistle F35 49:34
323 Clare Wilson F35 50:14
324 Donna Scott F45 50:40
341 Donna Airey F 51:14
400 Bianca Bennett F 52:23
509 Elouise Sylkie Pemberton F 54:47
802 Deborah Greenwood F45 1:01:17
986 Sophie McIntosh F 1:05:07
1179 Judith Carey F35 1:13:03

Wigan Trail 10k – Sunday 28 June

Well done Team Thompson. All four Thompsons took part in the 2.5k short run on the trails of Wigan’s Greenheart Amberswood park, situated between Spring View & Hindley. This former mining area has been transformed into a 160 hectare nature reserve of woodlands to wildflowers meadows, grasslands to wetlands.

Team Thompson at the Wigan Trail Races. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Team Thompson at the Wigan Trail Races. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Awaiting results

Race the Train – Sunday 28 June

Report by Chris Snell

Runner and steam train

Chris Snell – faster than a steam train! Photo by Gemma Higgins

For those used to public transport, chasing buses or trains can be a regular occurrence. Trains in particular, have a nasty habit of closing their doors just as you arrive! So revenge sprung to mind when I heard about race the train.

Runners compete to beat a steam train on the East Lancashire Railway over a distance of 12 miles. The event started at Bury train station and involved running multi-terrain in the hope of not just catching the train, but beating it. Both the runners and the train started by the train whistle.

The course covered public roads, fields, rough pasture and park lands. The train made several stops, which gave runners a chance to catch up or even overtake. Running alongside fellow Clayton’er Andy Bradley, we battled in a game of cat and mouse with the train, catching the occasional glimpse of steam from its engine or the sound of it chugging behind us.

Crossing the line, roughly 10 minutes before the train’s arrival, with my medal in hand and a victory photo next to the beaten train, I decide this is definitely better than all those sprints along the train platform.

Race the Train

Richard Stevenson, Chris Snell and Andy Bradley ahead of schedule at “Race the Train”. Photo by Gemma Higgins

Pos Surname, name Cat Time By cat.
5 SMITH Lee M 01:07:45 2° M
8 STEVENSON Richard M 01:09:40 4° M
45 SNELL Chris M 01:19:04 21° M
49 BRADLEY Andy V45 01:19:47 4° V45

Full Results (File Download)

Our Awesome Junior Members

As always our junior members compete in many events always giving their all and pulling brilliant performances out of the bag. A real credit to the junior coaching team.

Well done Junior member Ellie Root  who took part in the Salt Ayre Triathlon Sunday 21st June in the T3 category;  she came 9th overall in a time of 33.14. On Thursday 25th June she took part in the Harrogate and district athletics finals and came 3rd in 1500m in a time of 5.29 and yesterday, Saturday 27th June she took part in her 1st open water aquathlon at Crosby Marina which included a 350m swim and 2000m run. As yet results have not been posted we think she came 11th.

Multi-talented Ellie Root at the Witton Park trail relays this week

Multi-talented Ellie Root at the Witton Park trail relays this week

And well done to Natasha Olszewska for winning her 1500m race at the QEGS sports day breaking the course record at the same time!

Natasha Olszewska winning the 1500m

Natasha Olszewska winning the 1500m

Parkrun roundup

Personal pacing at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Personal pacing at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Plenty of parkrunning as always this week. A number of good placings and PBs scattered about and lots of you warming up for the Pennine 10k the following day. Well done to John Hartley for his first place and new PB at the Pendle parkrun. At the Burnley parkrun well done to Dexta Thompson for his excellent new PB bringing him under the 20 minute mark. Finlay Stubbs, Andrew Taylor and Marion Wilkinson also earned new PBs .

Burnley parkrun – A total of 215 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
2 Jonathan PYE 18:54 SM25-29
4 Dave MOTLEY 19:34 SM30-34
5 Laura HESKETH 19:41 SW30-34
8 Dexta THOMPSON 19:59 JM10 New PB!
16 Matthew DUCKWORTH 21:02 SM25-29
20 Simon WILSHAW 21:36 JM15-17
21 Jason PIER 21:54 VM45-49
25 Millie STUBBS 22:11 JW11-14
36 Jenson BENTHAM 22:40 JM10
38 Lennon JACKSON 22:43 JM11-14
39 Alice PIER 22:45 JW15-17
40 Bryan SEARBY 22:52 VM40-44 New PB!
44 David Ian SCOTT 23:05 VM70-74
46 Barry MITCHELL 23:20 VM65-69 First Timer!
50 Finley STUBBS 23:35 JM10 New PB!
59 Andrew TAYLOR 24:38 VM55-59 New PB!
63 Sophie ASHWORTH 24:48 JW11-14
64 Ella DORRINGTON-LEVY 24:49 JW10
67 Colin WOOLFORD 25:01 VM35-39
75 Robert HIRST 25:33 VM60-64
80 Annabel WILCOCK 25:48 JW11-14
81 Stuart PROCTOR 25:50 VM35-39
95 Donna AIREY 26:54 SW30-34
99 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 27:15 SW25-29
102 Kian ADAMS 27:32 JM10
111 Jackie KERSHAW 28:18 VW40-44
113 John WILCOCK 28:25 VM50-54
117 Kady THOMPSON 28:42 JW10
122 Felix THOMPSON 28:54 JM10
128 Stuart HARTLEY 29:26 VM55-59
137 Yvonne WICKHAM 29:48 VW50-54
139 Marion WILKINSON 29:53 VW70-74 New PB!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 89 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
1 John HARTLEY 20:01 VM55-59 New PB!
17 Martin BRADY 23:37 VM50-54
23 Andy QUINN 00:31 VM40-44

Bolton parkrun – A total of 302 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
125 Julia RUSHTON 26:43:00 VW50-54

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 77 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
73 Robin PRICE 38:18 VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 133 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
91 Eileen JONES 30:04 VW60-64

 

 

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Midsummer Madness

The summer solstice marks the longest day and some of you were running your longest races at the Trailblaster Event. But, as usual, that’s not all; there have been fell races, road races, trail races and muddy races.  Making the most of the long summer nights while we can.

Bridestone Fell Race – Tuesday 16 June

Bridestone Fell Race goes past the famous Bridestone and takes in some of the lesser used paths in the upper Calder Valley. It is described as a short fast race with steep climbs, fast tracks and demon descents, something for everyone.

Brideshaw Fell Race

Colin Woolford at the Bridestones Fell Race. Photo by Adam Shaw

Pos Name Cat Time
14 Dave Motley MSEN 41:19
33 Darren Rushton M40 47:36
46 Colin Woolford MSEN 52:57
51 Robert Hirst M60 56:17

Full Results

Horwich Jubilee Road Races – Wednesday 17 June

Senior Race
291 Runners took part in this competitive five mile undulating course through picturesque Rivington. This race was the second in the series organised by Horwich RMI Harriers and forms part of the Central Lancs Grand Prix. Two of our members took park.

Fabienne Richmond was the first Clayton Harrier home in a time of 37:54 and super vet Ted Orrell was first in his age category with a time of 41:43. Well done to both of you.

Pos Name Cat Cat Pos Time
169 Fabienne Richmond F35 (004/015) 00:37:54
231 Ted Orrell M75 (001/003) 00:41:43

Full Results

Junior Race
Well done to our four junior members who took part in the 1 mile junior race at Rivington. 79 youngsters took part, with Horwich RMI Harriers very much in dominance. Undeterred, Dexta Thompson was our first boy home in 11th place overall and Liberty Thompson was our first girl in 24th place. Jenson Bentham ran well placing first in his age category and Kady Thompson put in a strong run as always.

Clayton Juniors

Our junior members at the Horwich Jubilee Street Race. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Pos Name Age Cat Cat Pos Time
11 Dexta Thompson M11 (003/013) 00:05:50
24 Liberty Thompson F13 (004/009) 00:06:24
26 Jenson Bentham M9 (001/014) 00:06:30
61 Kady Thompson F9 (006/010) 00:07:53

Full Results

Pendle Forest Orienteers – Brun Valley – Wednesday 17 June

Dave and Joanne Motley, as well as Joshua Boyle, took part in this orienteering event organised by the Pendle Forest Orienteers. These events are great fun and an excellent way to improve your navigation skills in a range of different locations in the area.

Full Results

Aggies Staircase – Thursday 18 June

Starting at the top of Punstock Road, the route climbs a footpath, turns right onto the track past Robin Hoods cottage, then left to follow an enclosed footpath to the main track, and left up to Darwen Tower.It then descends through the small quarry onto the main track towards the top of Bold Venture Park, before turning right to climb steeply up a rough path known as Jacobs Ladder, then across the moor top, and on down to the foot of Aggies Staircase.

Aggies Staircase

Clayton Harriers at the Aggies Staircase Fell Race. Photo by Adam Shaw

Aggies Staircase is the shortest but steepest of the three climbs, and from the top you will return just below the Tower, and then descend the way you first came up towards Sunnyhurst. At the gate at the bottom turn right, retracing your steps; continue past Robin Hoods cottage, then turn left down the path to the finish at the top of Punstock Road

Aggies Staircase

Alan Life at the Aggies Staircase Fell Race. Photo by Adam Shaw

Fourteen Clayton Harriers took part in this fast and furious race. Alan Life was our first man home finishing in 3rd place overall and 1st V50. Carol Life was our first lady finisher.

Pos Name Cat Time
3 Alan Life M50 32:24
25 Ivan Whigham M50 35:04
27 Sean Clare M50 35:41
28 Andrew Orr M40 35:42
34 Alex Braysford M40 36:12
40 Mark Nutter M50 37:16
60 Dugald McCallum M60 39:13
68 Rick Moore M50 41:14
72 Mark Taylor M 41:02
75 Andrew Howarth M50 41:28
86 Peter Dugdale M50 42:38
88 Andrew Firth M50 42:55
92 Carol Life W50 43:58
103 Kath Brady W50 47:03

Full Results

Padiham Greenway 5k – Friday 19 June

Padiham Greenway

Padiham Greenway 5k. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Described as a flat and very fast race there were a few grumbles when it turned out there was a whole 170-ish feet of ascent to contend with after all. The first half was all up and the second all downhill again. However, racing on a great smooth, albeit a little bit slanted surface didn’t stop lots of runners finishing with a PB and a big smile on their faces.

Team Clayton

Some of the 60 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers taking part in the Padiham Greenway 5k. Photo by Deborah Gasse

This was the 7th race of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and as competition for placings is really hotting up, this was a well attended event with 152 runners lining up at the start. Clayton-le-Moors Harriers had an impressive turnout of 60 runner for this race. The race was won by Barlick’s Marc Hartley with Clayton Harrier Danny Collinge in second place just pipping another Barlick runner, Thomas Corrigan, to the second spot. Jordan McDonald continues his streak of great runs finishing in fourth place overall and first junior finisher. All of the junior men finished in the top 40. Andrew Stubbs was first V45, and David Scott was first V70.

Clayton Ladies

Clayton Ladies at the Padiham Greenway 5k race. Photo by Sarah Angelone

First lady in the race was Clayton Harrier Laura Hesketh, with fellow Clayton Harrier, Claire Vincent, finishing as second lady.  Dawn Terry was first FV50, Irene Roche was first FV55, and Marion Wilkinson was first FV70.

Pos Name    Cat Time
2 Danny Collinge M 16.05
4 Jordon McDonald MJ 16.46
6 Andrew Stubbs M45 16.54
7 Dan Balshaw M 16.59
11 Jacob Watson M 17.28
18 David Bagot M 17.56
21 Paul Hesketh M50 18.09
22 Curtis Holt MJ 18.13
23 Matthew Duckworth M 18.16
24 Carl Helliwell M 18.23
29 Laura Hesketh F 18.52
30 David Naughton M55 18.59
33 John Hartley M55 19.07
34 Ryan Clarke MJ 19.16
36 Chris Funnell M45 19.24
38 Stephen Ainsworth M55 19.29
39 Eti Kenan MJ 19.3
43 Damian Thornton M 19.45
46 Sean Clare M50 19.48
47 Chris Snell M 19.49
49 Claire Vincent F 19.55
51 Andy Bradley M45 20.01
65 Andy Quinn M40 20.52
66 Stephen Biscomb M60 20.53
69 Gordon Barrett M50 20.57
70 Jeffrey Pickup M60 21.01
71 Alan Clarkson M55 21.09
75 Paul Wale M45 21.22
79 Angela Shian F35 21.39
80 Martin Brady M50 21.45
82 Joanne Bennett F45 21.49
84 Irene Roche F55 21.53
85 Amanda Duffy F35 22.03
91 James Hickie M55 22.57
92 Helen Burnett F40 22.58
93 Darren Rushton M45 22.58
94 David Scott M70 23
95 Martin O’Rourke M50 23.04
97 Jean Knightley F55 23.16
99 Andrew Taylor M55 23.31
101 Dawn Terry F50 23.36
103 Carl Carey M45 23.47
106 Kath Brady F50 24.1
108 Leanne Cottam F35 24.17
110 Donna Airey F 24.36
113 Elouise Pemberton F 25.03
116 Joanne Motley F 25.1
118 Stuart Barker M45 25.25
119 Michelle Butschok F40 25.36
125 Richard Lawson M70 26.24
134 Deborah Greenwood F45 27.25
135 Karin Goss F65 27.35
136 Karen Clarkin F40 27.36
138 Geraldine Varley F55 27.45
140 Adrienne Olszewska F45 28.13
141 Marion Wilkinson F70 28.34
147 Anita Jones F59 29.56
149 Sharon Wilson F35 30.21
150 Christine Leathley F65 30.42
152 Judith Carey F35 34.37

Full Results

Wicken Hill Race – Friday 19 June

The Wicken Hill Whizz is the first in a series of three races over three days held as part of Calder Valley Fell Runners Midsummer Madness Weekend. This race is described as the short and steep one.

Wicken Hill Whizz

Briony Holt at the Wicken Hill Whizz. Photo by the Woodentops

Our sole representative was our talented junior runner, Briony Holt, who ran in the senior race and finished as second lady. She finished in sixteenth place with a time of 25:51 in a field of 69 runners.

Full Results

Buckden Pike Fell Race – Saturday 20 June

This race was first run in 1981 and the course was designed by Peter Jebb, who together with his wife Anne, organised the Buckden Fell Race for 20 years. Peter was asked to organise a race by the Buckden Gala committee after winning the Fellsman Hike in 1981. In 1987, Peter altered the route to make the race more interesting and tougher. The course has remained the same ever since and this was the course on which the records were set.

Buckden Pike Fell Race

Sean Clare at the Buckden Pike Fell Race. Photo by Debi Nicholson

Seven Clayton Harriers took part in this race. Sean Clare was our first male finisher and Nicola Horsfall was our first (and only) lady.

Buckden Pike Fell Race

Nicola Horsfall at the Buckden Pike Fell Race. Photo by Debi Nicholson

Pos Name Cat Time
49 Sean Clare M50 47:41
73 Mark Taylor MSEN 52:52
75 Rick Moore M50 53:19
87 Peter Dugdale M50 55:18
91 Andrew Dugdale M50 55:37
96 Colin Woolford MSEN 56:31
114 Nicola Horsfall W50 1:04:54

Full Results

Clougha Pike – Saturday 20 June

Doug Monroe and John Francis represented Clayton-le-Moors Harriers at this race organised by Bowland Fell Runners. Doug finished in 30th place with a time of 1:14:08 and John Francis was 34th with a time of 1:32:40.

Full Results

Great Hill Fell Race – Saturday 20 June

The Great Hill Fell Race is held annually as part of the Brinscall Festival Festival.
Traversing along road, stony track and open moorland to the top of Great Hill this is a 5.8 mile race with 1575ft of ascent. Katy Thompson was our sole representative in this race. She finished in 69th place (1st LV60) in a time of 55:14

Great Hill Fell Race

Katy Thompson at the Great Hill Fell Race. Photo by Stephen Fish

Full Results

Great Lakes Run – Saturday 20 June

Report from Ivan Wigham

Andrew Firth and myself raced the great lakes on Saturday. Weather conditions at the start were heavy cloud so as we climbed the Band visibility went to pot. Luckily, I was running with Andy who likes and knows the route. It rained in the middle of the race near Scafell but still not cold enough for our cags. We managed the slight side navigation to get us on the river crossing and on to the long drag towards

Blisco. At the Blisco summit the weather cleared ready for the steep and fast descent to the finish. Andy Firth just finished ahead of me due to faster descending to finish 44 and 45 just under 5 hours for a race 13 miles long but 7000 ft. Of climbing my legs are trashed!

Awaiting Full Results

Pilling 10k Race Series – Saturday 20 June

This was the first race in a five race series organised by Lancaster Race Series and is run on a flat & quiet roads in the pretty village of Pilling

Graham Kissack was flying the Clayton flag in this event and finished in 48th place with a time of 01:07:41

Full Results

Podium 5K – Saturday 20 June

Jonathan Pye and Laura Hesketh took part in Race B of the latest in this super-fast 5k series. Jonathan finished in 5th place with a time of 18:32 and Laura was 7th (2nd lady) with a time of 19:14.

Full Results

Pretty Muddy 5k – Saturday 20 June

Yvonne Wickham ran this event in Tatton Park to raise money for Cancer Research with her daughter Rhiannon.

Yvonne Wickham (R) at the Pretty Muddy 5k at Tatton Park

Yvonne Wickham (R) at the Pretty Muddy 5k at Tatton Park

Reservoir Bogs – Saturday 20 June

Senior Race
This is the second race in the Calder Valley Fell Runners’ Midsummer Madness Weekend and is described as the medium one with an incentive for navigators. The route of this race changes every year and runners are only issued with a map on the morning of the race itself. This year’s race was confined to footpaths only to meet with obligations from the local landowners. You would think this would make for a considerably faster race than in previous years but on the day the weather gods decided to throw in a bit of a challenge. Extremely foggy conditions ensured a trickier than expected race as visibility was exceptionally poor at times.

Reservoir Bogs

Neil Hardiman leading the way in the fog at the Reservoir Bogs Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Neil Hardiman and Alan Dorrington were undaunted by a bit of fog and headed out for the race. Neil finished in 4th place in a time of 58:22 and Alan Dorrington was 18th with a time of 1:06:08

Reservoir Bogs Fell Race

Alan Dorrington hoping for a view at the Reservoir Bogs Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Alan Dorrington reports;

‘Misty and murky conditions were the order of the day for this race ‘with extra navigation’, held just up the hill from Hebden Bridge. Runners were issued with a map showing checkpoints for the annually changing route and giving a route choice of preference, the misty conditions meaning that navigational skills, or at least being around someone who knew their way around, would be an advantage.

Clayton runners, Neil Hardiman and Alan Dorrington, were entered and at the start Neil set off in pursuit of the leading runners with Alan shortly behind. A reasonable size group behind formed behind the leaders including some local Calder Valley runners, whom most of us seemed to be eyeing up for a bit of local knowledge.

 However, some individual navigational errors began to emerge amongst the front runners and positions yo-yo’d accordingly. Neil had a clean and accurate run and came in a strong 4th in what must have been a tight fight between between the top 10 over the closing stages. Alan dropped from 12th to 27th after a navigational error, recovering to 18th by the finish.’

Still managed to find his way back to the pub though!

Alan Dorrington enjoying a post race pint having successfully navigated to the pub!

Alan Dorrington enjoying a post race pint having successfully navigated to the pub!

Position Name Club Cat Time
4 Neil Hardiman Clayton-le-Moors V45 0:58:22
18 Alan Dorrington Clayton-le-Moors V45 1:06:08

Full Results

Reservoir Bogs – Junior Races

This race was one of the races selected for our juniors’ summer series. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions in the morning meant that the junior races were cancelled for safety reasons.

Reservoir Bogs

Three Lakes Classic – Saturday 20 June

Trail Runnign

Breton Holdsworth at the 3 Lakes Classic 15 mile trail race

Breton Holdsworth took part in this event in Rother Valley Park, Sheffield. This is a 15 mile race with around 80% on trails. Breton Finished 4th overall and took the 1st vet prize despite not being in a happy place for the last 3 or 4 miles.

Full Results

Freckleton Half Marathon – Sunday 21 June

Over 600 runners took part in the Freckleton Half Marathaon, the oldest half marathon in the country which was  first staged on Saturday evening 19th June 1965. The event was inspired by Ron Hill’s entry in the marathon in the 1964 Olympics; it was suggested that Ron be invited to run in the first race. The race was a success, not least because Ron Hill had accepted the invitation to run and indeed won the race in a time of 65.44. Four years later, he set an event record of 64.45 which stands to this day!

Just two of our club members took part in this historic event.

Pos   

Name  

Cat   

Time   
284 Ted Orrell M75 to 79 01:52:17
556 Colette Conroy F40 to 44 02:24:40

Full Results

Helm Hill Races – Sunday 21 June

Six Clayton Harrier junior members took part in the BOFRA championship races at Helm Hill.

Helm Hill Races

Jackson McKay and Dexta Thompson on the start line at Helm Hill Races. Photo by Chris Thompson

Kady Thompson, Felix Thompson and Josh McKay competed in the U-9s race with Josh finishing in 4th place. Dexta Thompson and Jackson McKay took part in the U-12s race with Jackson finishing in 6th place, held back by the loss of a shoe after the first 10 yards, and Dexta finished in 11th place. Liberty Thompson ran in the U-14s race finishing in 18th place. A great day’s racing from our junior members.

Full Results

SSAFA Saunter 10K – Sunday 21 June

The SSAFA 10 is a 10Km run on good ground through the Holker Hall Estate Cark-in- Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PL. A scenic Multi terrain 85% road Held by kind permission of the Cavendish family. All monies raised areused to support SSAFA – Solders Sailors & Airmans families association.

93 runners took part in this charitable 10k. Kevin O’Brien was our sole representative, finishing in 60th place with a time of 59:28

Full Results

Tom Tittiman – Sunday 21 June

The third, and final, race of the Calder Valley Fell Runners Midsummer Madness Series, the Tom Tittiman race is described as the short fast one.  This year’s race skirted around rather than going over the top to meet obligations set out by the landowners.

Tom Tittiman Fell Race

Robert Hirst at the Tom Tittiman Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Robert Hirst was our only entrant this year.

Full Results

Trailblaster 12 – Sunday 21 June

Report by Dave Motley

One drunk evening on Facebook Messenger some 6 months ago, a few of us decided to enter this 12hr team relay endurance event comprising of teams of 5 running 5k laps around Towneley Park constantly for 12hrs. Why did we enter??? Because we were drunk. 7 days before the race and the team of 10 runners had depleted due to injury and other commitments and now we only had 5 runners. A last minute Facebook appeal on Thursday and we were back on.

Sunday morning came and 10 bleary eyed runners came to the Clayton tent ready to run. We had the Clayton A team, Motley’s Angels, (and no, I didn’t pick the name) comprising of Chris Holdsworth, Dave Bagot, Jonathon Pye, Dan Balshaw & Danny Collinge and we had the Clayton mixed team (The Swingers) comprising of myself, the wife, Jacob Watson Elouise Pemberton & Michael O’Donnell (Forrest).

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Angels and swingers at the Trailblaster12. Photo by Garry Wilkinson

8 am and the race started with Chris Holdsworth taking a commanding lead and setting a course record lap for the A team and Jacob Watson coming back with the baton in the lead in the mixed team. That’s how the day continued with both team leading from the front all day and finishing 1st overall (A team) and 1st mixed team (4th overall).

The Swingers making it look way too easy.

The Swingers making it look way too easy.

A fantastic effort by all runners and a really good day with Clayton support throughout. Also in the Trailblaster we had a number of members competing as part of multi club, multi family and friends teams and I think they’d agree although a long day, although very tiring, the event was a success.

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Giving it all for glory on the last lap!

Jacob Watson reports; ” Brilliant event, completely unlike anything I’ve done before! The course was challenging but enjoyable, with the hill getting seemingly steeper on every 5k lap. Spirits were high throughout the day, despite the last few hours proving a true test of endurance. My legs really started seizing up for the last couple of laps and I was starting to worry about the dreaded cramp. Booking the next day off work proved essential as I could barely walk first thing! “

Both teams (Motley’s Angels and The Swingers) managed to scoop first in their respective categories. A tremendous effort from the tangerine army!

Unfortunately. individual team members aren’t listed on the results but I know that a number of our members took part in other teams; Donna Airey, Tanya Bunkham and Bryan Searby were there.  Sorry if I have missed anyone.

Donna Airey at the Trailblaster 12

Donna Airey at the Trailblaster 12

Donna ran five 5k laps and had a great day.  She praised the organisation and spectators and enjoyed the atmosphere. Tanya Bunkham also had a great day and ran 7 laps – she says she will be avoiding Towneley Park for a while.

Bryan Searby at the Trailblaster12

Bryan Searby at the Trailblaster12

Bryan said; “Gave it 100%. 6 laps for me 30k. Even threw a 10k in!”

Full Results

Parkrun Roundup

It was a fairly quiet parkrun weekend for our members. Not many juniors running as they all trooped off to the Reservoir Bogs race only to find it was cancelled and so missing their usual parkrun. A huge turnout of 60 Harriers at the Padiham Greenway and a plethora of weekend races left parkrun looking a bit sparse.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 280 runners took part.

Pos   parkrunner   Time   Cat   Note  
4 Jonathan PYE 18:29 SM25-29
5 Richard STEVENSON 18:59 VM35-39
6 Matthew DUCKWORTH 19:21 SM25-29
7 Jon HANSON 19:45 VM35-39
8 Chris SNELL 20:01 VM35-39
32 Martin BRADY 22:49 VM50-54
54 Stephen GREEN 23:53 VM60-64
62 Donna SCOTT 24:21 VW45-49
110 Kian ADAMS 26:36 JM10
130 Robert HIRST 27:36 VM60-64
222 Valerie LAWSON 33:42 VW70-74 New PB!
234 Nicola KAY 35:04 SW30-34
251 Judith CAREY 37:00 VW35-39
253 Harry MANNING 37:17 VM75-79

Pendle parkrun – A total of 53 runners took part.

Pos   parkrunner   Time   Cat   Note  
3 John HARTLEY 20:40 VM55-59

 Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos   parkrunner   Time   Cat   Note  
72 Robin PRICE 36:13 VM70-74

Heaton parkrun – A total of 554 runners took part

Pos   parkrunner   Time   Cat   Note  
307 Eileen JONES 29:15 VW60-64

Sheringham parkrun – A total of 150 runners took part.

Pos   parkrunner   Time   Cat   Note  
76 Andrew J WALMSLEY 28:55 VM60-64 First Timer!
ByChristopher Holdsworth

Durisdeer Fell Race 2015 & The Rest of the Week’s Action

Durisdeer Fell Race 2015

“We started outside the village church, with a mad dash through the parking field, and over a stream onto the hill – about a mile and a half of it to Black Hill, gaining about 300m which was immediately lost in a knee wrenching descent…”

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Durisdeer is a tiny hamlet in the Southern Uplands, about 3 hours up the motorway from home. The annual fell race (9.5m/4000′) usually attracts about 30 runners, but this year 268 competitors gathered for the second British Championship race of the year.

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Friday had been the hottest day of the year so far, but luckily the temperature had dropped with a light but cooling breeze. Linda and Pete Lord were up in Scotland for the week, so Wendy, Jean and I travelled up together, arriving to find ourselves parked next to an injured Jon Sharples. Jon was chauffeuring Gwilym Williams, former Clayton newsletter editor, over from Austria – the only Clayton man to race, and the one who was the furthest from home!

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We started outside the village church, with a mad dash through the parking field, and over a stream onto the hill – about a mile and a half of it to Black Hill, gaining about 300m which was immediately lost in a knee wrenching descent. After smiling for Pete’s camera before crossing the road, there was a more gradual climb to the third checkpoint, remembering to shout “Happy 70th birthday,” to the organiser’s mother, Jessie. Back across the road, with support from Pete again, then a long climb up to Well Hill, the highest point on the race. One more short climb back up to Black Hill then a fast grassy run down to the finish, just spoilt by the short but steep pull up through the parking field.

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There was no need for anyone to go hungry after the race; the village ladies were all set to feed the 5000 – and we were feeding the midges. Despite the midges, we stayed for the presentation where Wendy, Linda and I were all awarded prizes as the first three LV60s. Jean was 22nd lady and 7th LV40, despite still recovering from her record breaking Old County Tops run and a 50m race on the mountains round Lake Annecy a couple of weeks ago. Gwilym found a new friend to run round with – Jean Robson, a former Clayton member now living in Scotland.

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The Southern Uplands are lovely grassy rolling hills, well worth a visit. If the Scottish race in the British Champs is in that area next year, let’s hope more runners can see their way to travelling there – not that much further than Keswick or Wasdale.

137 Jean Brown LV40 2.04.08

155 Wendy Dodds 1st LV60. 2.08.47

222 Katy Thompson 2nd LV60 2.27.24

229 Linda Lord 3rd LV60 2.30.17

264 Gwilym Williams M60 2.59.40

268 ran incl. 73 ladies

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Thanks to Katie Thompson for the report. Full results can be found Durisdeer Results.

The Rest of the Week’s Action

Worsthorne Trail Race

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In an excellent contest between two of Clayton’s best talents, Danny Collinge managed to pip new member Joshua Boyle in this tough 5 mile fell race. This will be the first of many exciting battle’s between the two young Harriers, and I look forward to seeing them contents for the win once again in the future.

Full Senior Results

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Jackson Mckay eased to the win comfortably and effortlessly in the junior race. He was followed shortly by Dexta Thompson in second place in a fantastic time, managing under the 20 minute mark. Third Place went to Natasha Olszewska, whilst forth went to Ella Dorrington. All the juniors showed great promise and the determination to succeed was clear to see through-out.

Full Junior Results

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High Hall Fell Race 2015

Julie Toman was out sole representative at this mid-week race, finishing the fell race in 36:28. Well done Julie!

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2 Towers Fell Race 2015

In a stronger showing for the 2 Towers Fell Race, David Naughton finished as our first senior male in 5th place, whilst Katie Thompson finished first for the ladies.

5 57 005 David Naughton M55 (001/008) Clayton le Moors Harriers 00:39:07
30 19 029 Mark Nutter M50 (004/006) Clayton le Moors Harriers 00:44:24
42 59 039 Mark Taylor M (015/019) Clayton le Moors Harriers 00:46:59
51 20 046 Andrew Firth M55 (005/008) Clayton le Moors Harriers 00:48:40
59 61 053 Peter Dugdale M55 (006/008) Clayton le Moors Harriers 00:51:12
61 3 007 Katy Thompson F60 (001/001) Clayton le Moors Harriers 00:51:59

 

Weets Fell Race 2015

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In this week’s Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix fixture, it was a return to the toughest fell race on the calendar in “Weets”. Overall we had 34 runners compete, and I can now slowly feel my Fell Palladium Trophy slip away as I see so many super efforts each week.

Not least of all in Jordan McDonald, who continues to light up the P&B Grand Prix and is in excellent form right now – long may it continue! Full results below.

 

 

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The Rings Of Shap 2015

In a race that only psychopaths will enter, runners get to choose how many “rings”, or more appropriately, circles of hell they’d like to travel around. Martin Terry finished third, choosing to race along all three rings! Nick Olszewski, slightly less unhinged decided to tackle two rings, finishing in 6th place overall. A fantastic effort from both men!

South Downs Way 100 – (Results to be found here soon)

Simon Halliday, another runner with a vendetta against his own legs, competed at the South Downs Way 100. Although results are yet to be released, Simon finished in a total time of 19:17:21 (according to his Strava results) – Absolutely brilliant effort Simon!! Full results to follow shortly.
Endure 24 2015
In yet ANOTHER endurance event this week, Julia Rushton and Nerina Gill competed at the famous Mizuno Endure 24. 
Report from Julia Rushton
This weekend I ran my first proper endurance event, Endure24, what was I thinking of when I signed up!! Neri and I had a plan, 50miles for me and 50+ for Neri.
On paper it was only 10hrs running in 24hrs, how hard can it be? Once we got there the atmosphere was brilliant, think Glastonbury for runners, tents, vans and caravans covered two big field. Music, food and drink. We set off at midday on Saturday. My plan was to run the 5mile laps in decreasing sets 4, 3, 2, 1 and I stuck to it forgetting that the furthest I’ve run this year was 16miles and my first set was 20miles.
The 7th lap was the hardest thing I’ve ever done and I gratefully whimpered into bed for a few hours. Neri got up bright and early and was about to aim for 60miles till she heard someone point out it was just short of 100km. Never one to avoid a challenge off she went and clocked up 65miles.
I stuck to my target and on my last lap I walked round taking in the atmosphere, enjoying the woodland surroundings and music filtering through the trees. I was so chilled I almost missed the time and had to run to the finish to beat the midday klaxon. The marshals and support was brilliant, many shouts of “Go Solo” and “well done Clayton Ladies” Will we do it again? You bet we will, planning already underway.
 
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 Results:
Pos      Team           Laps        Total Time     Cat
24      Nerina Gill        13           24:46:05      SW
41      Julia Rushton   10           23:44:43      SW
BOFRA Hawkswick Fell Race 2015 – (Results to be found here soon) 
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Briony Holt continues to excel in the BOFRA races, becoming one of Clayton’s brightest stars in doing so. Also, its clear one of our bravest as I’ve seen many our more seasoned “fell runners” struggle down descents more gingerly compared to this shot from Briony!!
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Report from Tina Holt
Another great running day with Clayton Le Moors Harriers. At Hawkswick dash today, the 4th race of the series, briony came 1st girl. An amazing race, good conditions, a steep uphill, with.a scramble at the top, but overall an enjoyable race. Well done Jackson who also raced with an amazing result of 4th place.
Liverpool Half Marathon
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Jacob Watson continues to show his strength on the road, finishing in 01:19:23, whilst Elouise show’s just how far she’s come whilst adopting the orange banded vest by recording a Half Marathon time of 02:04:24. Top effort guys!!
Full Results
16 1464 Jacob Watson BURNLEY 01:19:13
1159 3711 Lynsey Birtwistle Burnley 01:49:20
1562 6472 Leanne Cottam burnley 01:53:34
2694 9743 Elouise Pemberton Accrington 02:04:26
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Edgeworth 5k & 10k
Dan Balshaw managed to take 1st place in the 5k in his first outing for the club! Well done Dan! Bryan Searby also had a good outing, finishing in 13th position for the club.
Full 5k Results
Position        Race Number       Finishing Time        First Name     Last Name   Gender
1                         80                     00:17:58               Daniel            Balshaw      Male
13                        2                      00:24:01               Bryan            Searby         Male
Race For Life 2015
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Report from Marion Wilkinson
Well Done to the Clayton Harriers girls at race for life at Towneley, 1st 10k winner Liberty Thompson & 1st 5k winner Ella Dorington, also well done to Sophie & Millie
great effort from all of you!!!
Castle Howard 2015
Last but not least, and mostly because he messaged me in tears as I’d forgotten his race completely, congratulations to Breton Holdsworth for finishing third in his annual race at Castle Howard. Especially impressive due to his recent buggered knee – well done!!
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ByAdrienne Olszewska

Parks, pikes, poles and proms

Another action-packed week.  Plenty of our members taking part in all kinds of events from 5ks to Ultras. We’ve won parkrun awards, ultra distance events and super steep fell races. Phew! I am feeling quite exhausted just from writing it all down!

Paddy’s Pole Fell Race – Tuesday 2 June

There was a great turnout of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers for this midweek, 3.7 mile race with 1102ft of ascent at Fell Foot near Chipping. With 20 members running we were able to field both a men’s and a women’s team. The men finished as third team overall but the ladies were in first place. Well done ladies. Linda Lord was also first FV60.

Darren Rushton reports:

It’s 17 years since I last did this race and it’s only 18 miles down the road. There’s no official venue, just the road at the bottom of the fell. It’s easy enough to find with sat navs, and directions on paper. We got to Chipping in good time but where is the road we go up? We pass a few cars with runners in them and we turn straight onto a private farm – big iron gates – oh dear! Quick U-turn on the grass and try again. Finally we find a marshal who directs us to the right place. It’s 7.00pm and we make a makeshift toilet with car doors and then it’s off to the start with 2 minutes to spare, everyone ready to get cracking.

Next minute a loud start rings out and we are off. 20 yards up tarmac, lung busting oxygen debt kicks in and I begin to ask myself what the hell I am doing here along with my friends from the club as this was our warm up. Kicks right onto fell with a nice scramble to the top, a free for all to the top and then it levels off. Ah, nice. I can see runners ahead going up the side of the wall to another massive fell in the distance. I’m thinking I should have stopped at home. Luckily after the wall the route switches back with tremendous views all the way to the Irish Sea and beyond. Not one club mate in sight at this stage so I keep going having never recovered from the lung busting start. The track drops down then a steady climb out to the final descent where you can test your legs.

I spot a few Clayton members, but I have no answer, my ass has been kicked! A pint of coke at the longest presentation followed by a pleasant drive home with my buddies. A cracking little race.

Pos Name Cat Time
17 Andrew Priory MV40 00:34:35
24 Richard Briscoe M 00:36:08
28 Alex Braysford MV40 00:36:33
31 Chris Funnell MV40 00:36:47
33 Ivan Whigham MV50 00:37:17
35 Ralph Baines MV40 00:37:36
49 Mark Nutter MV50 00:39:47
50 Nigel Weaver MV50 00:39:51
57 Dugald Mccallum MV60 00:40:46
63 Angela Shian F 00:41:56
64 Vicky Heys FV40 00:41:58
65 Darren Rushton MV40 00:42:16
78 Linda Lord FV60 00:43:58
79 Stephen Fish MV60 00:43:59
80 Colin Woolford M 00:44:01
84 Andrew Walmsley MV60 00:44:57
85 Robin Nicolson MV40 00:45:28
86 Peter Dugdale MV50 00:45:40
92 Katy Thompson FV60 00:47:19
94 George Thompson MV60 00:47:50
102 Robert Hirst MV60 00:49:20

Full Results

Astley Park Trail Series – Wednesday 3 June

This was the second race in this popular series held in Astley Park, Chorley. A number of our junior members attended the first race in May but with this race being one of their club summer race series, there was a very good turnout of 20 junior members.

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The start of this race is a bit of a squeeze and there was a little bit of shuffling around as everyone jostled to get into a good starting position. This is a fast and furious race and with ages ranging from U7s to teens, there can be a fair bit of tussling and rough stuff at times.

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Curtis was our first finisher finishing in second place overall. Top twenty positions followed quickly for Thomas Bradley, Jackson McKay, Briony Holt and Simon Wilshaw. Briony was also the first girl, so very well done to her. Jenson Bentham was the first finisher in his age group.

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There were some great performances all round. A special mention for Natasha who fell, and despite being trampled by the other runners, got up and finished the race.

Pos    Name    Cat    CatPos    Time   
2 Curtis Holt M15 (002/013) 00:05:03
14 Thomas Bradley M15 (008/013) 00:05:32
15 Jackson McKay M13 (005/026) 00:05:34
16 Briony Holt F15 (001/008) 00:05:37
17 Simon Wilshaw M15 (009/013) 00:05:39
32 Dexta Thompson M11 (003/016) 00:06:08
36 Millie Stubbs F13 (003/022) 00:06:12
42 Liberty Thompson F13 (005/022) 00:06:22
45 Daniel Bradley M15 (013/013) 00:06:27
46 Jenson Bentham M9 (001/009) 00:06:28
47 Lennon Jackson M13 (018/026) 00:06:29
50 Ella Dorrington F11 (002/023) 00:06:33
56 Sophie Ashworth F13 (009/022) 00:06:39
72 Natasha Olszewska F13 (012/022) 00:06:55
104 Imogen Ferguson F9 (003/011) 00:07:47
109 Tillie Ferguson F9 (006/011) 00:07:52
111 Kady Thompson F9 (007/011) 00:07:53
123 Felix Thompson M7 (002/006) 00:08:12
134 Mille McCabe F9 (009/011) 00:09:05
135 Bronia Olszewska F11 (023/023) 00:09:09

Senior Race

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Our sole representative in the senior race was Jonathan Pye. He finished in 10th place with a time of 27:21, loudly cheered on by lots of our juniors!

Full Results

Littleborough 5k Series – Wednesday 5 June

153 runners took part in the final race of this series put on by Cannonball events. 5 club members took part in this fast 5k. George Pier finished in 8th place overall with at time of 18:08 and Laura Hesketh was the first female finisher for us and also in the race. Alice Pier was the 2nd U18 female in the race and 15th female overall.

Pos Name Num Time Cat Cat Pos
8 George Pier A00245 00:18:08 MU18 1
27 Laura Hesketh A00232 00:19:29 Female 1
54 Jason Pier A00243 00:21:23 M45 9
61 Alan Clarkson A00236 00:21:37 M55 4
86 Alice Pier A00244 00:22:35 FU18 2

Full Results

Badger 10K Race – Thursday 4 June

This race takes place in the Cuerden Valley Country Park and is described as undulating within the confines of the park with one crossing of a road out and back.

Five Harriers took part. Nick Roscoe was our first finisher in 29th place with a time of 46:43. Ron Chappell was the first V65.

Martin Brady reports; “I had not run the Badger 10K trail race at Cuerden Valley Country Park since 2007 and I had forgotten what a good race it is. There are a few little hills in it (none steep) and some long flat stretches. There were five Clayton runners and it would be great to see some more at the next race on Thursday 2nd July.”

Pos    Name    Cat    CatPos    Time   
29 Nick Roscoe M45 (006/021) 00:43:43
47 John Wilcock M50 (006/018) 00:45:59
73 Martin Brady M50 (011/018) 00:49:14
135 Ron Chappell M65 (001/006) 00:56:28
167 Julie Toman F45 (015/019) 01:01:24

Full Results

Hebden Bridge Fell Race – Thursday 4 June

The Hebden Bridge Fell Race takes place on the first Thursday evening in June. Starting on Hebden Bridge Park, this race goes to Stoodley Pike and back via Erringden Moor, thereby adding a different twist to the climb up to the Pike compared to other races. The final run-in is along densely wooded paths and tracks.

Four Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this race in a field of 104 runners. Alan Life was our first man over the finish line in 15th place and 1st V50.

Pos Name Cat Club Time
15 Alan Life M50 Clayton-Le-Moors 0:54:26
32 Chris Whiteoak M Clayton-Le-Moors 0:57:41
64 Andrew Howarth M55 Clayton-Le-Moors 1:07:26
93 Robert Hirst M60 Clayton-Le-Moors 1:20:41

Full Results

Calderdale Way Ultra – Saturday 6 June

Congratulations to Christopher Holdsworth for his win at the 28 mile Calderdale Way Ultra organised by Cannonball Events.  Christopher ran for the Run4Nepal charity to help raise money for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.

Report From Christopher Holdsworth

Originally I was supposed to be racing the event with Breton, but a dodgy knee ruled a first ever Holdsworth pairing out until another day. I decided to change to a solo entry though I was relying on Breton for the first 10 miles of the route, as he knew it well from racing in the Calderdale Way Relays.

With this in mind, I decided to keep close to the front runner to guide me round. Myself and the eventual 2nd place runner, Ed Hyland, kept each other going through the whole race and with enough energy still in my legs, I just managed to push ahead with a mile to go, finishing 1st in 3 hours 54 minutes.

It really is one of the best routes for running, squeezing in all the possible sights, hills and terrain you could fit into 28 miles. Cannonball Events put on a great race, though with how my legs are feeling, I don’t think I’ll be graduating to their 50 mile option any time soon!

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Chris Holdsworth and Ed Hyland neck and neck at the Calderdale Way Ultra.

Full Results

Ennerdale Horseshoe – Saturday 6 June

Paul Thompson was 7th at a shortened and flattened Ennerdale (even more than last year). They ran over to Buttermere, back into Ennerdale over Scarth Gap then back down the forest road and along the lake to the finish. About 17 miles. Wendy Dodds also took part.  Further details when the results are published.

Awaiting Results

Kelbrook FR – Saturday 6 June

There was another large turnout of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers for the 5th race in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series.

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Clayton-le-Moors Harriers at the Kelbrook Fell Race. Photo by Andy Holden

This race was first organised by Rev Andrew Proctor, the vicar of Kelbrook Parish Church in conjunction with a garden party held in the grounds of the vicarage, with the profits going towards church finances. Later, the race became part of the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix with a consequential increase in the numbers taking part and the vicarage garden party gave way to Kelbrook Gala.  The original race route went up Waterloo Road and on to Cob Lane before heading out on to the fells, but a new route was introduced in 2003 which took out the road sections and made the race trail and fell only. Part of the race is over private land, so cannot be reccied before the race.

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Jordan McDonald at the Kelbrook Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

First Clayton Harrier home was Jordan McDonald who ran an excellent race finishing in 5th place. Top twenty positions followed for Carl Helliwell, Russ Clarke, Paul Hesketh (1st M50), David Naughton (1st M55) and Matthew Duckworth. Jeffrey Pickup was 1st M60 and Barry Mitchell was 1st M65. Our first lady, and first lady finisher of the race, Clayton Harrier was Claire Vincent.  Irene Roche was 1st W55 and Karin Goss was 1st W65.

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Claire Vincent at the Kelbrook Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos Name Cat Time
5 Jordan McDonald MU18 00:23:46
12 Carl Helliwell MSEN 00:25:16
13 Russ Clarke MSEN 00:25:29
15 Paul Hesketh M50 00:25:48
17 David Naughton M55 00:25:57
20 Matthew Duckworth MSEN 00:26:14
25 Dave Motley MSEN 00:26:53
26 Chris Whiteoak MSEN 00:26:54
28 Chris Snell MSEN 00:27:10
29 Chris Funnell M45 00:27:20
33 John Roche M55 00:27:29
34 Alex Braysford M40 00:27:37
35 Nick Roscoe M45 00:27:39
39 Richard Briscoe MSEN 00:27:59
43 John WIlcock M50 00:28:08
47 Claire Vincent WSEN 00:28:14
48 Andy Bradley M45 00:28:15
49 Jeffrey Pickup M60 00:28:17
52 Gary Balmer M45 00:28:40
53 Stephen Ainsworth M55 00:28:44
56 Stephen Biscomb M60 00:29:19
63 Stephen Breckell M60 00:30:03
66 Andy Quinn M40 00:30:18
72 Stephen White M60 00:30:59
74 Martin Brady M50 00:31:10
76 Irene Roche W55 00:31:23
79 Martin Griffin M50 00:31:52
80 Stephen Bury M55 00:32:02
82 Barry Mitchell M65 00:32:25
88 Joanne Bennett W45 00:33:05
91 Andrew Taylor M55 00:33:15
97 Helen Burnett W40 00:33:37
99 Robert Hirst M60 00:33:56
101 Andrew Walmsley M60 00:34:24
103 Martin O’Rourke M50 00:34:29
114 Karin Goss W65 00:38:12
115 Ron Chappell M65 00:38:15
116 Michelle Butschock W40 00:39:03
122 Stuart Barker M45 00:40:09

Full Results

Series Standings after 5 Races Congratulations to Jordan McDonald and Claire Vincent who are both currently second in the men’s and ladies’ standings. Can they push on to victory?  With 8 races left to go, it’s definitely a possibility!

Pen-y-ghent Fell Race – Saturday 6 June

Seven club members took part in the Pen-y-ghent fell race in the Yorkshire Dales.  Settle Harriers organise the annual Pen-y-ghent fell race (AS, 5.5m, 1650ft)  in the first week in June in association with the Horton-in-Ribblesdale gala. This is an ideal venue for families to attend a race before midsummer Gala fatigue sets in.

Katy Thompson Reports;

With forecasts of gale force winds I wasn’t sure Pen-y-ghent was a good idea, but George seemed keen to cycle up – with a tail wind – so off I set. The wind didn’t seem too bad as we ran through the village, and it blew us up towards the summit, getting stronger and stronger as we climbed. It was hard to keep on my feet at the top and I was hoping that the wind would be behind again as we ran off the top – but no such luck. With the wind trying to blow me back up the hill and the dust in my eyes it was a relief to reach the comparative calm of the Finger Post. I was glad the route to Hull Pot was flagged as the runners were well spaced out (in more ways than one!) and the rest of the race was a battle into the wind. There was slight respite on the climb to Whitber Hill then it was downhill on grass, track and road back to the gala field. Thanks to the marshals and well done to everyone who ran.

Pos. Name Category Time Comments
59 Ivan Whigham MV50 01:01:34
82 Mark Nutter MV50 01:05:15
100 Mark Taylor Man 01:10:55
109 Linda Lord LV60 01:12:08 1st LV60
111 Stephen Fish MV60 01:12:28
125 Katy Thompson LV60 01:17:18
139 John Francis MV70 01:47:03

Full Results

Wharfedale Half Marathon – Saturday 6 June

Well done Vicky Heys and Angela Shian who took part in the Wharfedale half marathon which is described as a great day out in some of Wharfedale’s finest scenery with over 2,000 feet of ascents the route follows well established footpaths, including the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane taking in the fabulous scenery.

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Angela Shian reported; “A total of just 2 Clayton Hariers raced this one, myself and Vicky Heys. We had a fine day but battled against super strong winds for probaby 10 miles of it! Taking our breath away and our conversation at times (hard to believe) it was a lovely runnable route, a lot of gradual hill climbing along the way. Hardest part was 1 mile of tarmac finish!!! Would recommend this trail race, but just check weather forecast for wind strength next time!”

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Vicky Heys and Angela Shian at the Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon looking windswept but still smiling. Photo by Woodentops

Pos Name Cat TIme
208th Vicky Heys FV40 02:14:31
209th Angela Shian FV35 02:14:33

Full Results

Kettlewell Fell Races – Sunday 7 June

A small group of juniors took part in these BOFRA championship fell races in Kettlewell. Kady Thompson bravely tacked the steep terrain to finish 29th in the U9s race. Jackson McKay had an excellent race in the U12s, finishing in 4th position with Dexta Thompson not far behind in 11th place. Briony Holt took part in the U14s race with Liberty Thompson, finishing 6th overall and first girl. Well done everyone!

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Clayton Juniors at the BOFRA Kettlewell Fell Race. Photo Nicola Thompson

Vicky McKay (Jackson’s Mum) reports;  “The juniors did great today. Briony comfortably got top spot. While Liberty must have overtaken a few across the top to get a better position. Jaxx and Dexter ran brilliantly both their uphills were really steady picking off people. The descent was really hard and rocky underfoot. Jaxx got 4th boy. Kady put in a really strong performance. Great race in beautiful spot. Well done guys”

U9s (47 Runners)
29 Kady Thompson 05:23

U12s ( 57 Runners)
4 Jackson McKay 5:03
11 Dexta Thompson 5:32

U14s ( 27 Runners)
6 Briony Holt 8:32
24 Liberty Thompson 11:30

Senior Race

105 runners took part in the senior race with three Clayton Harriers amongst them.  First Clayton man home was Jack Holt ( also 1st V60). Richard Briscoe was 67th and Andrew Firth was 73rd

43 Jack Holt              MV60  14:38
67 Richard Briscoe    M        16:49
73 Andrew Firth         MV50  17:07

Full Results

Morecambe 10k – Sunday 7 June

218 runners took part in the Superbowl Morecambe 10k race.  Starting and finishing on the Promenade this seaside race provides a good course coupled with lovely views across the famous Bay.A fast opening section follows the promenade towards Heysham taking a slip way into and around Heysham Village before looping back onto Morecambe Promenade for a fast finish.

Three of our club members took part.

Amanda Duffy reports;

When we arrived in Morecambe we had a little drive around the course. I thought it would be flat but there was a couple of hills at the Heysham end and there was a bit of a headwind! So I decided instead of going out too fast to take it easy for the first few k, then pick it up on the way back. Think I will stick to this tactic as I surprised myself and came home with a PB nearly one minute faster! Overall a great race and a nice medal to finish.

Pos Time Name Category
27 00:40:58 Michael Hogan MV45
71 00:47:18 Amanda Duffy FV35
172 01:00:49 Kevin O’Brien MV70

Full Results

Morecambe Fun Run – Sunday 7 June

Well done to Jack McGuire who came 3rd with a time of 07:26

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun celebrated it’s 3 year anniversary with a very well attended event with many runners wearing fancy dress for the occasion. As usual there was a very big attendance from many of our club members and a handful of PBs as well.

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Team Clayton celebrating at Burnley parkrun’s 3rd anniversary. Photo by David Belshaw

Congratulations to Jonathon Pye who is the 2014/2015 Burnley parkrun champion and our junior member Sophie Ashworth for taking the junior award. Every Saturday morning come rain, wind or hail they have turned up to parkrun and their dedication has been rewarded.

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Burnley parkrun champions Jonathan Pye and Sophie Ashworth

Jonathon Pye reports;

“People should never underestimate the power of this wonderful, entirely volunteer led event every Saturday morning. Starting out 4 years ago after being dragged down to my first one, I never really aimed to be more than a reliably average runner, running with a smile on my face and enjoying the fun and fitness.

4 years later, I’ve joined a club, won three events, two trophies and love every second. Parkrun has given me confidence, introduced me to some amazing people and been a great event to become part of. It’s seen me develop an epic duel with Jacob Watson and been cheered along by Team Stevenson, a family who embody the spirit of running. It isn’t always about the fast lads at the front, but the people who turn out every weekend, sometimes having never run before and who put in the dedication to see their PBs tumble. It’s about the fabulous volunteers who are always there and, whatever the weather, make sure it happens. It’s about the amazing David Belshaw who takes photos week in week out. Most importantly for me, it’s about the juniors who make up a sea of smiling face every Saturday and who see running as a massive part of their lives. Teaching isn’t and shouldn’t always be about academia but about helping children who have a genuine talent thrive in something, and that’s what Parkrun does.

Here’s to another year Parkrun. I bloody love you!”

Burnley parkrun – a total of 317 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
4 Jacob WATSON 18:10 SM30-34
5 Jonathan PYE 18:47 SM25-29
10 Jon HANSON 20:22 VM35-39
27 Alan CLARKSON 22:20 VM55-59
29 Simon WILSHAW 22:40 JM15-17
31 Martin BRADY 22:52 VM50-54
37 Sophie ASHWORTH 23:04 JW11-14
49 Daniel BRADLEY 23:34 JM11-14
50 Andy BRADLEY 23:34 VM45-49
53 Natasha OLSZEWSKA 23:37 JW11-14 New PB!
54 Lennon JACKSON 23:39 JM11-14
72 Adam STEVENSON 24:37 JM11-14
80 David Ian SCOTT 24:55 VM70-74
87 Lee MOORE 25:15 VM35-39
91 Liberty THOMPSON 25:32 JW11-14
97 Ian HARGREAVES 25:39 VM50-54
100 Annabel WILCOCK 25:43 JW11-14
101 John WILCOCK 25:45 VM50-54
102 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 25:49 SW25-29
107 Andrew WEBSTER 26:12 VM45-49
119 Keira STEVENSON 26:40 JW10
130 Kian ADAMS 27:06 JM10
136 Imogen FERGUSON 27:25 JW10
138 Heidi KEWIN 27:37 JW11-14
152 Nick ROSCOE 28:30 VM45-49
187 Lucy STEVENSON 29:57 JW11-14
211 Nicola KAY 30:56 SW30-34
213 Bronia OLSZEWSKA 31:06 JW10 New PB!
220 Rachel STEVENSON 31:24 JW10
221 Richard STEVENSON 31:25 VM35-39
247 Christine LEATHLEY 33:05 VW65-69
272 Valerie LAWSON 35:12 VW70-74 New PB!
285 Judith CAREY 36:10 VW35-39
290 Stephen BURY 37:13 VM55-59 First Timer!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 67 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
5 John HARTLEY 20:52 VM55-59
9 Pete BOOTH 22:13 VM60-64 New PB!
21 Stephen WHITE 24:53 VM60-64
29 Robert HIRST 27:36 VM60-64
53 Molly HESKETH 34:44 JW11-14

Bolton parkrun – A total of 317 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
95 Katy THOMPSON 25:10 VW60-64
113 Nerina GILL 25:45 VW45-49
147 Julia RUSHTON 27:05 VW50-54

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 91 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
89 Robin PRICE 38:47 VM70-74

Gunnersbury parkrun – A total of 348 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
254 Eileen JONES 28:48 VW60-64 New PB!

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 132 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
85 Ron HILL 28:29 VM75-79

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 462 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
8 David BAGOT 18:01 SM20-24 New PB!
ByAdrienne Olszewska

Spring has sprung

The days are long, the nights are short and there is an abundance of racing opportunities for our members to get their teeth into. It’s all been rather scenic this week with hills, parks, waterfalls and people dressed up as cows.

Austwick Amble – Monday 25 May

This year’s Austwick Amble, held in conjunction with the Annual Street Market, was held in dry but overcast conditions this year. The event attracted a record numbers of entrants, some of who had travelled from far afield, including a party from Orion Harriers in Essex and a family from Sark in the Channel islands.

Runners received enthusiastic support from spectators, particularly at the start and finish located in the centre of the village. This year there was a full programme of junior races from Under 12 up to Under 18.

Lennon Jackson was our sole junior representative and finished in 12th place in the U12 boys race with a time of 11:50. Well done Lennon!

Austwick races

Lennon Jackson on the start line at the Austwick Junior race

The senior race (8 miles with 1,200 feet of ascent and descent) featured a record field of 169 runners who set off from Austwick Village at 1.00pm, with the weather overcast but still dry. Paul Hesketh was the first Clayton man home and was also the leading V50. Jeffrey Pickup was leading vet 60.

 Senior Race

Pos Name Cat Time
21 Paul Hesketh MV50 00:56:22
50 Chris Whiteoak M 01:01:59
57 Richard Briscoe M 01:02:48
59 Sean Clare MV50 01:03:15
64 John Wilcock MV50 01:04:22
66 Jeffrey Pickup MV60 01:04:39
70 Gary Balmer MV40 01:05:38
76 Nigel Weaver MV50 01:06:55
93 Andrew Howarth MV50 01:09:45
110 Colin Woolford M 01:11:48
125 Stephen Bury MV50 01:14:33

Full Results

Bowley Hill Race – Monday 25 May

A half dozen Clayton Harriers took part in this trail run that takes part in conjunction with the Great Harwood Agricultural show. Dave Motley and Adam Shaw were running as part of the Run 4 Nepal team to raise awareness of their upcoming National 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.

Pos Name Cat Time
4 Ryan Wilkinson (Run 4 Nepal) MSEN 44:27
7 Dave Motley (Run 4 Nepal) MSEN 45:50
19 Adam Shaw (Run 4 Nepal) MSEN 51:00
30 Stephen Breckell MV60 53:17
53 Bryan Searby MV40 58:57
60 Amanda Duffy FV30 62:51
63 Ron Chappell MV65 63:38

Full Results

Fishwick 5 Mile Trail Race – Mon 25 May

Tanya Bunkham was flying the Clayton-le-Moors flag in this 5 mile trail race. She finishied in 32nd place with a time of 42:03.  She described it as a small race, nice scenic route looping route around the nature reserve but with a killer hill thrown in twice for good measure!

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Tanya Bunkham at the Fishwick 5

Full Results

Johnny Butterworth Memorial Trail 5k – Tuesday 26 May

Yvonne Wickham was the sole Clayton-le-Moors Harrier in this event.

Full Results

Vernon’s (formerly Welcome Inn) 5k Series – Tuesday 26 May

Three Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in the second race in the Vernons Summer Series

Pos Name Cat Time
43 Tony Pilling MV50 00:23:58
47 Richard Lawson MV70 00:24:12
48 Anthony Hughes M 00:24:23

Harrock Hill Race – Wednesday 27 May

232 runners took part in this event.  Representing Clayton-le-Moors Harriers were Nigel Weaver and John Francis.

Pos    Name    Cat    Time   
69 Nigel Weaver M50 42.44
225 John Francis M70 66.29

Full Results

Ingleton Scenery – Thursday 28 May

A trio of Harriers took part in this brand new race.  The Ingleton Scenery Off Road Race features a five-mile route along the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, with runners climbing 800ft during the race. Looks like a stunning place to run, it’s going on my to-do list for next year!

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Stunning waterfalls on the Ingleton Scenery Race

Pos Name Category Time
39 Mark Nutter M50 00:38:03
61 Peter Dugdale M55 00:43:46
88 Julie Toman F45 00:53:00

Full Results

Blackpool Promenade 10 Miler – Saturday 30 May

240 runners completed this 10 mile run around a two loop course of 4 and 6 miles, on the traffic free North Promenades of Blackpool. Stephen Biscomb and Donna Airey took part in this event.

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Donna Airey at the Blackpool Prom 10 Miler. Photo by Donna Airey

Donna reports; Watch time 1 hour 21 mins 28 secs. Smashed my target of 1 hour 30 and maybe a sneaky 10k PR. Thanks to my supporters and the firemen, they made me want to “look good”!

Pos Name Cat Time
39 Stephen Biscomb MV60 1:12:54.4
77 Donna Airey F 1:21:28.0

Full Results

Catforth Canter 5k – Saturday 30 May

Well done to Amanda Duffy who was our sole representative at this fast-paced 5k. She finished in 67th place with a time of 23:21 in a field of 112 runners.

Full Results

Duddon Valley Fell Races – Saturday 30 May

The Long Duddon is a classic fell race covering 18 miles around the head of the Duddon Valley with 6000ft of climb over Harter, Hardknott, Little Stand, Swirl How, Dow Crag, White Pike and Caw.

The Short Duddon is run at the same time over a 10 mile course with 3000 feet of climb up Dow and Caw. Both are category A fell races so navigational ability, proper kit and some idea of what you’re doing are all essential.

Report from Peter Browning

Saturday May 30th, saw the third round of the 2015 English Fell Running Championships with the Duddon Valley Fell Race. This event is a classic AL Lakeland race, and was founded in 1978 by my wife Sandi’s uncle, Ken Ledward. Although the course doesn’t take runners to any of Cumbria’s highest peaks, there are still 18 miles and 6000 feet of climbing to be tackled, and in misty weather, the route poses many difficult navigational problems.

This year however, the 325 starters were pleased to welcome a nice weather window in what has been a dismal May, and although it was never that warm, the clouds remained high and good visibility maintained throughout. Four Clayton Harriers started the race, all veterans of one sort or another. It’s a great shame that our talented senior runners were all absent, but maybe that’s another story for another day.

I must confess to having been quite nervous prior to the race, not having done a race as tough as this for quite some time. “Start slowly and work your way into the race” was the general advice, and this is what I did. 254th place at checkpoint one to a finish position of 188th tells its own tale, and I was delighted to discover that the old stamina and ability to keep going at a steady pace all the way was still lurking in there. The climb from the foot of Hard Knot to the top of Little Stand (checkpoints 2 to 3) looks daunting when you first see it, and although it took me a good 26 minutes, it passed quickly enough. Once through the Three Shires Stone checkpoint, you are on the way home, and whilst there is some rough ground, notably towards the Dow Crag checkpoint where in the 1991 race, I tripped and fell face first into the ground smashing a front tooth out and badly cutting my lip, knees and hands, there is also some good fast running towards White Pike if you have anything left in the tank. No scares for me on Dow Crag this year, though when I finished the race in 1991, having been scraped off the floor by my club mate Steve Breckell and the late Paul Martin from Bolton, my club vest was definitely more red than white! It’s amazing what adrenalin can do. A fast descent from the last checkpoint on Caw takes you back down to the finish at the Newfield Inn.

Race winner Rob Hope from Pudsey and Bramley was showered, changed and on his third pint by the time the Clayton runners got back, but for the record their times were:

  • Rob Hope (V40) 2. 44. 01
  • Peter Browning (V55) 4.11.15
  • Andy McFarlane (V45) 4.12.32
  • Kieran Carr (V70) 4.23.46
  • Wendy Dodds (LV60) 4.28.09

Both Kieran and Wendy won their respective age group categories, and I was absolutely delighted to be first Clayton finisher since I can’t remember when. Now, when’s Wasdale?

Wendy Dodds at the Duddon Valley Race with

Wendy Dodds at the Duddon Valley Race with ‘fan’ Chris Jordan

Long Race

Pos Name Category Time
188 Peter Browning MV55 04:11:15
195 Andrew McFarlane MV45 04:12:32
211 Kieran Carr MV70 04:23:46
223 Wendy Dodds FV60 04:28:09

Short Race

Pos Name Category Time
26 Andrew Howarth MV50 02:11:37

Full Results

Malham Kirkby English Junior Fell Championships – Saturday 30 May

This was a well attended FRA race with a steep climb straight up having to use hands to get up the steepest parts, also up through a stream then decent back down the same route. All juniors did very well and the weather stayed fine for them. Extra bonus was the big goody bag each child received.

Clayton Junior Joshua McKay at the Malham Junior Races

Clayton Junior Joshua McKay at the Malham Junior Races

The races take place amid some beautiful scenery and there were some great performances from all of our juniors.

Under 8’s.
Joshua Mckay – 15th (4.53)
Kady Thompson – 22nd – (5:19) (5th girl)

Under 10’s
Dexta Thompson – 4th (7:54)

Under 12’s
Jackson Mckay 6th (10:52)
Lennon Jackson 56th (13:32)

Under 14’s
Liberty Thompson 51st (19:07) (15th girl)

Juniors

Dexta Thompson at the Malham English Junior Champs. Photo by the Woodentops

Full Results

Malham Kirkby Senior Fell Race – Saturday 30 May

Chris Whiteoak and Linda Lord represented the Clayton Harriers at the senior Malham Kirkby Fell Race. Linda was 1st LV65.

Pos Name Category Time
21 Chris Whiteoak M 29:46
53 Linda Lord FV65 36:32

Full Results

Blackpool Triathlon – Sunday 31 May

Grace and Ellie Root took part in the Blackpool triathlon on Sunday 31 May.

Grace was up 1st in the T1 category, she was in heat 2 and led the race right from the start in the swim, she held her lead throughout all disciplines and won her heat. Overall she came 13th and was really proud of her performance.

Juniors

Grace Root at the Blackpool Triathlon. Photo Sam Root

Ellie was up next in the T3 category. She was in a tough heat, swimming and cycling well, but came into her own again in the run where she gained 3 places to finish 6th overall.

Blackpool Trialthlon

Ellie Root at the Blackpool Triathlon. Photo Sam Root

Well done girls

Coniston Gullies – Sunday 31 May

Coniston Gullies is a brilliant fell race for the fearless fell runner. It may be short in distance, but it has a lung buster of a climb and a tremendous descent which is a sheer drop taking in a scree section. It’s a classic up and down race, not for the faint hearted.

Coniston Gullies

Briony Holt at the Coniston Gullies Race. Photo by Geoff Thompson

Briony Holt travelled to Coniston Gullies for the 2nd BOFRA race of the series. It was wet, boggy and very steep with a rocky underfoot. Briony ran in u14s and came 1st girl luckily without any cuts, bruises or tears that unfortunately some of the other athletes endured during their race. Well Done Briony

Full Results

Crazy Cow 10K – Sunday 31 May

Described as a great race with a great atmosphere on a flat course partly through Avenham Park.

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Matthew Duckworth at the Crazy Cow 10K. Photo by Jacci Clarke Mellor

Matthew Duckworth reports: “Crazy is the word, arriving there to a carnival atmosphere full of fancy dress cow runners! I wasn’t feeling my best today however I still managed to steal a sub-40 finish and Bianca again finished with a PB! So was a very good day on a flat, but very windy, course!”

Crazy Cow 10K

Sarah Angelone and Leanne Cottam with their hard-earned cowbells.

Pos Name Cat Time
9 Matthew Duckworth M 00:39:39
39 Ryan Clarke M 00:45:34
57 Bryan Searby MV40 00:47:37
60 Sarah Angelone F 00:47:47
102 Leanne Cottam FV35 00:51:25
106 Bianca Bennett F 00:51:37

Never outshone by the seniors, our junior runners ran well in the Crazy Calf Junior race with 1st overall Dexta, 2nd boy & girl Felix & Kady. Go Team Thompson!

Team Thomson at the Crazy Calf

Team Thomson at the Crazy Calf

Pos Name Time
1 Dexta Thompson 00:06:14
3 Kady Thompson 00:07:59
6 Felix Thompson 00:08:27
8 Jack McGuire 00:08:46

Full Results

Edenfield Fell Race – Sunday 31 May

Six Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this local fell race that starts from Edenfield Cricket club. It’s a 6.4 mile route with 1565ft of ascent.o

Pos Name Cat Time
14 David Naughton M55 00:53:57
16 Andrew Orr M40 00:54:14
25 Alex Braysford M40 00:57:33
67 Linda Bostock F55 01:10:26
87 Ron Chappell M65 01:27:46

Full Results

Parkrun Roundup

There was a little bit of parkrun tourism going on this week.  As usual the Clayton-le-Moors Harriers were out in force at the Burnley parkrun, many of them warming up for the Crazy Cow 10 the following day.  Almost all of the top ten finishers were our club runners and there were new PBs for Elouise Pemberton, Bianca Bennett and Christine Egerton.

Burnley parkrun

Clayton Men leading the way at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Burnley parkrun – A total of 251 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
2 Jonathan PYE 18:10 SM25-29
3 Jacob WATSON 18:28 SM30-34
4 Curtis Robert HOLT 19:01 JM15-17
5 Chris SNELL 19:49 VM35-39
6 Matthew DUCKWORTH 19:52 SM25-29
7 Laura HESKETH 19:54 SW30-34
10 Simon WILSHAW 20:44 JM15-17
12 Adam SHAW 20:52 SM30-34
19 Helena LEATHLEY 21:31 SW20-24
20 Andrew WEBSTER 21:59 VM45-49
25 Sophie ASHWORTH 22:24 JW11-14
27 Martin BRADY 22:32 VM50-54
65 Stephen GREEN 24:39 VM60-64
69 Andrew TAYLOR 24:48 VM55-59
84 Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON 25:34 SW25-29 New PB!
86 Ian HARGREAVES 25:38 VM50-54
90 Annabel WILCOCK 25:55 JW11-14
91 John WILCOCK 25:56 VM50-54
95 Bianca BENNETT 26:11 SW25-29 New PB!
96 Ron CHAPPELL 26:22 VM65-69
125 Kian ADAMS 27:56 JM10
150 Christine Jennifer EGERTON 28:34 VW65-69 New PB!
153 Jenson BENTHAM 28:44 JM10
162 Nicola KAY 29:26 SW30-34
195 Christine LEATHLEY 32:23 VW65-69
198 Bronia OLSZEWSKA 32:46 JW10
217 Milly MACCABE 34:02 JW10
226 Judith CAREY 35:24 VW35-39

Pendle parkrun – A total of 37 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
1 Paul HESKETH 20:08 VM50-54
3 John HARTLEY 21:15 VM55-59
22 Yvonne WICKHAM 29:01 VW50-54 First Timer!

Bolton parkrun – A total of 304 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
80 Julia RUSHTON 24:45 VW50-54

Inverness parkrun – A total of 96 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
39 Katy THOMPSON 24:17 VW60-64 First Timer!
51 George THOMPSON 25:11 VM65-69 First Timer!

Keswick parkrun – A total of 127 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
86 Eileen JONES 30:04 VW60-64

Sewerby parkrun – A total of 142 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
136 Robin PRICE 37:08 VM70-74 New PB!

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 116 runners took part

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
73 Ron HILL 28:09 VM75-79

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 446 runners took part.

Pos parkrunner Time Cat Note
11 David BAGOT 18:28 SM20-24 New PB!

Kit News

If we can get to the minimum order we will be ordering Clayton branded cropped vests/tops sizes start at xxs (30in) and cost £22 contact our kit manager, Nicola Thompson,  if you would like one ordering. Nicola21@ntlworld.com

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Proposed crop top design

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