Roundup 2016 – Page 6 – Clayton-le-Moors Harriers

A Winning Start

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

Saturday 9 January

Lancashire Cross Country Championships

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

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

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

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

U11 Boys

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

U11 Boys at the start line. Photo by Nicola Thompson

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

Dexta Thompson, U11 Champion. Photo by Nicola Thompson

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

U11 Girls

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

U11 Girls ready for the off. Photo by Alan Dorrington

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

Ella Dorrington, U11 Champion. Photo by Alan Dorrington

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

U13 Boys

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

U13 Girls

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

U13 Girls at the start line. Photo by Nicola Thompson

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

U15 Boys

Pos	Name	Time
21	Thomas Bradley	16:12

U15 Girls

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

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

U17 Men

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

U20 Men

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

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

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	37:58

U20 Ladies

Pos	Name	Time
10	Bethany Quinn	37:27

Ladies Race

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

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

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

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

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

Mens Race

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday 10 January

Garstang 10K

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

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

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Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 291 runners took part.

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 79 runners took part.

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

Bolton parkrun – A total of 259 runners took part.

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

Heaton parkrun – A total of 616 runners took part.

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

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

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! Despite widespread flooding and race cancellations all over the Christmas period, plenty of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers still managed to get out and about. Competing in races unaffected by floods, parkrunning doubles or finishing the Marcothon/Run Every Day December challenges.

Sunday December 27

Lancaster Festive 4K

Well done Julie Toman, our only runner in this event. She finished in 83^rd place with a time of 20:10. 230 Runners took part.

Full Results

Wansfell Race

Described by organisers, Ambleside AC, as not to be under estimated despite being short and sweet. The route is very steep and extremely rough underfoot. Slippery, wet conditions can make the descent treacherous and if the mist is down the ability to navigate is essential. Please also be aware that the road section at the beginning and end will not be closed to cars although it will be marshalled. Runners must take great caution especially when descending at speed and negotiating blind corners. Despite the horrendous flooding in the area, the race went ahead.

Report from Colin Woolford

Wansfell race went ahead on the 27th in stunning clear, mild conditions. Very wet under foot, slippy and loose on the descent. 125 runners started including three Clayton, myself, Andy Firth and one other chap I’d not met and didn’t get the chance to meet! No results posted as yet, not found any pics either although I definitely saw a posh camera or two! Cracking little race, although i was over a minute slower than last year

Up The Nab

Wendy Dodds was our sole runner in this Peak District race from Glossop Rugby Club. A 4 mile route with 1197ft of climb.

Full Results

Thursday December 31

Auld Lang Syne Fell Race

A great run from Chrisopher Holdsworth earned him fourth place in this hugely popular end of the year fell race organised by Woodentops. Over 400 runners took part in this 6 mile race with 984ft of ascent with the elite runners being followed by runners in some fantastic fancy dress outfits. A fast and fun end to the fell running year for many.

Chris Holdsworth at the Auld Land Syne Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Fourteen Clayton Harriers took part with some strong performances from our senior men. Wendy Dodds was our only lady runner.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
4	Christopher Holdsworth	M	43:26
25	Breton Holdsworth	MV40	48:02
28	Matt Perry	M	49:06
42	Dave Bagot	M	50:58
46	Dave Motley	M	51:14
58	Colin Shuttleworth	MV50	52:17
81	Neil Hardiman	MV40	54:55
87	Sean Clare	MV50	55:32
154	John Wilcock	MV50	59:22
161	Nick Roscoe	MV50	59:59
260	Wendy Dodds	FV60	67:30
277	Colin Woolford	MV40	68:41
317	Stephen Fish	MV60	71:34
410	John Francis	MV70	105:55

Full Results

Bowstones Fell Race

343 Runners took part in this 6.8 mile race with 1066ft of ascent. Chris Snell and Andy Bradley took part with Chris finishing in 35th place with a time of 50:33 and Andy coming in 70th place with a time of 53:59

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
35	Chris Snell	M	50:33
70	Andy Bradley	V50	53:59

Full Results

Friday 1 January 2016

Billy Knox New Year’s Day Awakener

Colin Robinson receive an award today from Andy O’Sullivan MBE for 60 years of outstanding service to Rochdale Harriers at the Billy Knox New Years Day multi terrain Race. A baker’s dozen (13) Clayton-le-Moors Harriers kicked off the new year with this trail 5K. First finisher was John Roche in 32nd place with a time of 23:35. First lady was Vicky Heys in 62nd place with a time of 26:40.

Billy Knox New Year Awakener. Photo by Graham Wright

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
32	John Roche	M55	(004/008)	00:23:35
48	Stephen Green	M60	(002/008)	00:25:34
49	David McMullan	M45	(008/010)	00:25:34
62	Vicky Heys	F45	(002/008)	00:26:40
63	Angela Shian	F35	(002/006)	00:26:40
75	Irene Roche	F55	(002/004)	00:29:25
83	Robert Hirst	M65	(004/006)	00:30:42
85	Julie Toman	F45	(005/008)	00:30:53
89	Ron Chappell	M65	(005/006)	00:31:47
98	Jack S. McGuire	M60	(008/008)	00:34:23
100	Christine Leathley	F65	(001/001)	00:35:41
102	Julia Taylor	F55	(003/004)	00:37:33
103	Jean Knightley	F55	(004/004)	00:37:33

Full Results

Nine Standards

Jon Sharples reports on this 8 mile fell race with 1801 ft of ascent;

Wendy Dodds and I were Clayton’s representatives on a cool and slightly icy course. Run of the day was by Victoria Wilkinson of Bingley Harriers (and Denise Park’s Practice) who took the ladies record by over three minutes and came 3rd overall.

Pos	Name		Time
1	Carl Bell	Keswick	54.49
3	Victoria Wilkinson	Bingley	58.48
59	Jon Sharples	1st V60	1:16:24
75	Wendy Dodds	1st LV60	1:21:03

120 ran

Full Results

Saturday 2 January 2016

Podium 5K

Eager to burn off some mince pies in a fast-paced 5k race saw a group of keen Harriers ready to run at this event.

Laura Hesketh at the Podium 5K race. Photo by David Belshaw

Jacob Watson at the Podium 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

A Race Results

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
18	Jacob Watson	M	17:53
20	Richard Stevenson	M	18:23
21	Laura Hesketh	F	18:51

Sheffield Open Cross Country Event

Report from Chris Thompson

Yesterday we went to Sheffield for the open cross country races. Having been to plenty of races in Yorkshire last year, although mainly being fell, I expected this to be a good turnout. We arrived at Graves Park and it looked a little quiet. When we collected the kids numbers I could see that not so many had registered so was hoping for more people to pay on the day. We walked the course which I can say was a very well marked out and challenging one; some parts quite muddy with some good twists and turns and some steep hill climbs.

First to race was Dexta whose course was a little longer than a normal under 11’s race with this being 2.5k. Nothing he hasn’t done before though. He put in a good run and finished second.

Then Liberty raced the same course and finished in 8th position.

Full Results

Sunday 3 January 2016

Central Lancs Half Marathon

Well done Ian Hargreaves who took part in this half marathon and gained a new PB despite some harsh conditions in the last 8k.

All ready for the Central Lancashire Half Marathon. Photo by Ian Hargreaves

He finished in 270th place with a time of 1:57:37.

Full Results

Hit the Trail

A solo outing for Chris Snell at this 5 mile trail race organised by Belle Vue Racers. Over 350 runners took part.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
20	Chris Snell	M	00:31:55

Results

Parkrun roundup

Firstly a very well done to all our runners that made it to parkrun on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Some of you even did it twice on some of those days! All is back to normal now so here is the first ‘official’ parkrun roundup of the year.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 236 runners took part.

Ron Chappell demonstrates the art of layering! Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Andy LAYCOCK	18:36	SM20-24	New PB!
5	Jonathan PYE	19:29	SM25-29
8	Jonathan CLEAVER	19:37	VM35-39	New PB!
9	Kevin DAVIES	19:47	VM50-54
16	Gareth BERRY	20:27	VM35-39
31	Nick COLLINSON	22:31	JM15-17
32	Andy QUINN	22:36	VM40-44
35	James BOULT	22:56	SM20-24
54	Helana WHITE	24:15	JW10
56	Julie DAWES	24:18	VW45-49
57	Colin WHITE	24:18	VM40-44
60	Sophie ASHWORTH	24:24	JW11-14
64	Adam STEVENSON	24:54	JM11-14
65	Richard STEVENSON	24:55	VM40-44
76	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	25:34	JW11-14
79	Donna SCOTT	25:48	VW50-54
92	Lisa JOHNSON	26:36	VW40-44
95	Carl CAREY	26:44	VM45-49
99	Diane ORRELL	27:01	SW30-34
103	Annabel WILCOCK	27:12	JW11-14
104	John WILCOCK	27:13	VM50-54
125	Stuart BARKER	28:12	VM45-49
141	Toby BIRTWISTLE	28:50	JM10
142	Justin BIRTWISTLE	28:50	VM40-44
148	Ron CHAPPELL	29:16	VM65-69
151	Bianca BENNETT	29:30	SW25-29
164	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	31:04	VW65-69
178	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	32:49	JW11-14
179	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	32:49	VW45-49
186	Judith CAREY	33:49	VW35-39
198	Aaron LUNDIE	35:47	JM11-14

Cuerden Valley parkrun – A total of 160 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
44	Martin BRADY	25:30	VM50-54	First Timer!

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 77 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
74	Robin PRICE	40:09	VM70-74

Pendle parkrun – A total of 50 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	John HARTLEY	21:04	VM55-59

Witton parkrun – A total of 95 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
6	Michael CLARKE	21:43	VM40-44
53	Julie TOMAN	32:31	VW45-49

Category Archive Roundup 2016

A Winning Start

Happy New Year