ByAdrienne Olszewska

Championships, Grand Prix and Steam Trains

Yet more successes to celebrate. Bronze medals for our Vet40 Ladies team in the British Fell Championships and an individual Bronze LV50 medal for Wendy Dodds. Plenty of trophies at the Pendle and Burnley Grandprix and the Tywyn Steam Train finally tamed.

Wednesday 12 August

Haigh Hall 4 Mile Road Race
Julie Toman was our sole representative a this midweek event. She finished in 93^rd place with a time of 36:15.

Full Results

Pilgrims Cross
There was a decent turnout of 18 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers to this mid week fell race of 6 miles and 1100 ft of climbing. It is the third race in a series of four organised by Rossendale Harriers

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Jacob Boyle	MU23	00:41:30
26	Alan Life	MV50	00:46:57
43	Ivan Whigham	MV50	00:48:51
51	Laura Hesketh	F	00:49:22
72	Chris Snell	M	00:51:52
81	Claire Vincent	F	00:52:28
88	Darren Rushton	MV45	00:53:30
101	Martin Brady	MV50	00:56:20
112	Andrew Howarth	MV55	00:57:24
139	Katy Thompson	FVF60	01:01:52
148	Carol Life	FV50	01:02:55
161	Robert Hirst	MV60	01:04:21
165	Stephen Fish	MV60	01:04:46
167	Susan Clarke	FV45	01:04:54
172	Kath Brady	FV50	01:05:50
173	George Thompson	MV65	01:06:01
179	Martin O’Rourke	MV55	01:08:44
189	Ron Chappell	MV65	01:13:03

Full Results

Friday 14 August

Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix
151 of our club members took part in at least one race in this local series of 13 races including 5 & 10K road races, a half marathon, trail and fell races; there is something for everyone. There were some great results for our members and prizes galore. You have to complete 9 races of the 13 on offer to qualify for prizes. With a healthy number of competitors we had 10 of the top 20 men and 10 of the top 20 women.

Jordan McDonald, junior winner and third overall, with Tom Cornthwaite. Photo by Barry Brock

A special mention for Stuart Barker who was one of only 3 people to compete in all 13 races. Quite an achievement, well done Stuart! He received a special award to recognise his achievement along with newcomers to running Michelle Butschok and Leanne Cottam. Matthew Duckworth Received the Everest Trophy for most improved male.

Prize winners. L-R Michelle Butschok, Leanne Cottam, Rachel Todd, Helen Burnett, Joanne Bennett and Stuart Barker

Grand Prix Awards

Female Awards			Male Awards
Vet 65	Gold	Karin Goss	Vet 70	Gold	David Scott
Vet 65	Bronze	Christine Leathley	Vet 65	Gold	Ron Chappell
Vet 55	Gold	Irene Roche	Vet 60	Bronze	Steven White
Vet 55	Silver	Jean Knightley	Vet 60	Gold	Jeff Pickup
Vet 50	Gold	Dawn Terry	Vet 55	Silver	Steven Ainsworth
Vet 45	Silver	Joanne Bennett	Vet 50	Bronze	Sean Clare
Vet 40	Bronze	Rachel Todd	Vet 50	Silver	Paul Hesketh
Vet 40	Silver	Helen Burnett	Vet 45	Bronze	Andy Bradley
Vet 35	Silver	Leanne Cottam	Vet 45	Silver	Chris Funnell
Female	Gold	Claire Vincent	Vet 45	Gold	Andrew Stubbs
Female	6^th	Irene Roche	Vet 40	Gold	Michael O’ Donnell
			Male	Junior	Jordan McDonald
			Male	Bronze	Jordan McDonald
			Male	5^th	Andrew Stubbs

Special Awards

Completed all 13 GP races	Stuart Barker
Newcomers Recognition	Michelle Butschok & Leanne Cottam
Everest Trophy – Most improved male	Matthew Duckworth

Shore Road Race
Two club members took part in this 7km (4.35 miles) road race with 98 metres (322 ft) climbing.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
25	Stephen Biscomb	M60	31:36.3
45	Paul Walsh	M60	38:24.5

Full Results

Saturday 15 August

Catforth Canter
A quartet of our members took part in this race around the quiet lanes of Catforth. Our senior vets cleaned up the 70 plus placings with all three of them claiming first age category positions.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
78	Lee Moore	MV35	22:37
79	David Scott	MV70	22:49
90	Richard Lawson	MV75	23:51
126	Val Lawson	FV70	32:01

Full Results

Podium Races

This blisteringly fast local 5K race series has expanded and added some junior races to its portfolio. Thirteen juniors took part, six of our youngest members in the 3k and seven in the 5k.

The start of the Podium B Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Helena White had a storming run and finished as first girl in the 3k with a time of 14:08. In the 5k race Briony Holt finished in second place, first girl, with a time of 19:48 demonstrating that she doesn’t need the hills to be fast! Dexta Thompson was hot on her heels in third place. Sophie Ashworth and Liberty Thompson were second and third girls making a clean sweep for the Clayton girls!

In the “A” Race, Jacob Boyle and Dan Balshaw were taking part in this elite and super fast 5k. Jacob Boyle finishing in 8^th position with a time of 15:46 and Dan Balshaw in 18^th place with a time of 16:43.

In the “B” Race , six club members, including four of our junior members, took part. First finisher for the club was junior Jackson McKay, who finished in 8^th place overall with a time of 18:28. Laura Hesketh was our first lady, second lady overall, with a time of 18:41. Juniors Ryan Clarke, Tom Bradley and Curtis Holt put in some strong performances – look out senior runners! Andy Bradley completed the Clayton team in this event.

Podium Junior 3k Race – 17 Runners
Pos	M	F	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
5		1	Helena White	F	(001/008)	00:14:08
8	6		Joshua McKay	M	(006/009)	00:14:44
9		3	Kady Thompson	F	(003/008)	00:14:46
11	8		Felix Thompson	M	(008/009)	00:15:34
13		4	Tillie Ferguson	F	(004/008)	00:17:02
14		5	Millie Hesketh	F	(005/008)	00:18:00

Clayton Junior boys at the Podium Races. Photo by David Belshaw

Podium Junior 5k – 15 Runners
Pos	M	F	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
2		1	Briony Holt	F	(001/008)	00:19:48
3	2		Dexta Thompson	M	(002/007)	00:20:13
5		2	Sophie Ashworth	F	(002/008)	00:22:00
6	4		Jenson Bentham	M	(004/007)	00:22:11
7		3	Liberty Thompson	F	(003/008)	00:22:53
10	6		Daniel Bradley	M	(006/007)	00:24:02
11		5	Imogen Ferguson	F	(005/008)	00:25:38

The unstoppable and stylish Clayton Girls at the Podium Races. Photo by David Belshaw

Podium 5k “A” Race – 21 Runners
Pos	M	F	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
8	8		Jacob Boyle	M	(008/018)	00:15:46
18	17		Dan Balshaw	M	(016/018)	00:16:43

Podium 5k “B” Race – 35 Runners
Pos	M	F	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
8	8		Jackson McKay	MJ	(002/004)	00:18:28
12		2	Laura Hesketh	F	(002/002)	00:18:41
14	12		Ryan Clarke	MJ	(003/004)	00:19:24
20	17		Andy Bradley	M	(009/014)	00:19:52
23	20		Tom Bradley	M	(011/014)	00:20:07
27	23		Curtis Holt	MJ	(004/004)	00:20:45

Full Results

Race the Train

Richard Stevenson and Julia Rushton took part in this 14-mile, train-racing even; Richard returning with a score to settle! Lucy, Adam, Keira and Rachel Stevenson all ran brilliantly in the 3 mile event.

Richard Stevenson who beat the train this time. Photo by Deborah Stevenson

Report from Richard Stevenson

We pitched up at the campsite in Tywyn, North Wales, on the Friday evening ready for the 32^nd annual Race the Train event on the Saturday where you race the steam train of the Talyllyn Railway on its journey to Abergynolwyn and back. The event is described as multi-terrain where the course uses a mixture of public roads, lanes, unmettalled roads, track and agricultural land which run alongside the track .

There are 4 different races throughout the day of varying distances from 3 miles to the main Rotary Challenge of 14 miles where runners have 1hr and 48 mins to beat the train back to town centre.

We awoke on Saturday to lovely sunshine so we set off into town for the shorter distance races with Clayton junior members Lucy, Adam, Keira and Rachel taking part in the 3 mile Tynllwynhen race. They all put in a great effort across a very tough hilly course with a knee deep stream crossing. The kids loved it and were very impressed with the contents of their goody bags!

Team Stevenson at the Race the Train Races. Photo by Richard Stevenson

After a little rest it was time to take my place at the start line on the railway bridge above the station. I took part in the Rotary Challenge in 2013 and missed out on beating the train by 50 seconds so this was a revenge mission and the pressure was on!

The race takes you out of the town over fields, rough pasture, and farm tracks all the way to the turn point 7 miles in at Abergoynolwyn station. This I knew had been the easy part of the course and, on checking my watch, I knew I was doing well.

After turning around the station you now climbed very steeply to run across the face of the hillside on narrow sheep tracks for over a mile. Once past the summit the course levels off for a short way before leaving the road and plunging down a very narrow path.You then have to negotiate footbridges, steep steps, bogs and small streams before reaching open fields with about 3 miles to go. I was still feeling strong and knew that barring disasters I was going to beat the train.

With 1 mile to go you join the public road heading for the finish in Tywyn. By now I was well ahead of the train and could soak up the great atmosphere in the town for the finish.

Finished; and one train well and truly beaten! Time 1:39:59. 14 minutes ahead of the train in a position of 39^th.

I cannot recommend this race highly enough, a great weekend away with the family at an event where the whole town get involved and cheer on the runners.

Julia Rushton at the Race the Train event. Photo by Richard Slater

Race the Train 3.5

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Adam Stevenson	MU13	20:46
57	Keira Stevenson	FU13	24:43
97	Lucy Stevenson	FU15	27:06
105	Rachel Stevenson	FU11	27:46

Race the Train 14

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
39	Richard Stevenson	MV35	01:33:55
758	Julia Rushton	FV50	02:26:28

Full Results

Watergrove Trail Race

Philip Naylor was our sole representative in this 4.55 mile race on the trails around Watergrove Reservoir.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
47	Philip Naylor	SENM	49:37.6

Full Results

Sunday 16 August

Lakeland Country Fair

Report by Colin Woolford

Colin Woolcroft at the Lakeland County Fair fell race. Photo by the Woodentops

As I can’t afford a bike for the proper mid life crisis (road or motor), I decided to indulge my love of running and the outdoors by completing my 43^rd race since my 39^th birthday, thus completing my ’40 before I’m 40’ in style up the Old Man of Coniston fell race from Torver. 1 hr 32, 33^rd from 43.

Well done Colin!

Prudent Riverside Half Marathon

A flat fast course using the network of paths up following the Lune. The race starts outside the George & Dragon Pub before looping around underneath the impressive Lancaster Castle. The route heads to Caton before looping back towards Lancaster.

Brian Wildman was flying the tangerine flag in this Lancaster Race Series half marathon. He finished in 52^nd place in a field of 129 runners with a time of 01:44:17.

Full Results

Sedburgh Hills Fell Race

Report from Peter Browning

A bright, clear and mostly still day for the 14 miles Sedburgh Hills race saw three Clayton members take on the challenge of over 6000 feet of grassy climbing through the quiet Howgill Fells. Richard Briscoe, Jean Brown and Peter Browning were among the 125 runners who set off on the long first climb up Arant Haw to be met there by fellow Claytonner, Graham Eccles, who was the summit checkpoint marshal. Richard and Jean soon pulled away from me as I struggled to get going properly, but I always felt that if I kept at it, I would start to peg them back. Andy Firth’s Borrowdale report, where he mentioned that if he just kept going he would catch Richard came to mind. Poor Richard, Andy’s words might haunt him for many years to come!

As it turned out, I didn’t see Jean again until I crossed the finish line eleven minutes behind her! She had a superb run, finishing second lady, just two minutes behind long distance record breaker, Nicky Spinks of Dark Peak. Jean was a little disappointed however: 10 seconds faster and she would have beaten the three hour mark!

Once into the race proper, I managed to grind out the miles in my usual style and sure enough caught and passed Richard at the top of the climb that leads to the Calf checkpoint. He professed to be knackered at that point but was well on course to beat his target of three and a half hours.

The steep descent from the last checkpoint on the top of the summit of Winder that overlooks the town of Sedburgh followed by a short road run back to the finish saw all three of us finished in very respectable times and places as follows:

Joe Symonds 2:13:40
36. Nicky Spinks                2:56:29
40. Jean Brown                  3:00:09
55. Peter Browning        3:11:44
63. Richard Briscoe        3:17:14

Sheep Fell Over Fell Race

A trio of our club members took part in this 3 mile fell race. Alan Life had a great run finishing in 9^th postion overall and 1^st vet 50. Congratulations to Robert Hirst who has recently turned 65 and this was his 65^th race in his 65^th year!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
9	Alan Life	M50	21:41.9
12	Chris Snell	MSEN	22:35.4
47	Robert Hirst	M65	31:48.3

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Another great week for our parkrunners with plenty of PBs and first place positions for John Hartley at Pendle and Tom Brewster at Skipton. Also after a successful practice run at Witton Park, the new Blackburn parkrun is all set to hold its inaugural run on Saturday 29th August all down to the hard work of our club member Bryan Searby and his wife and running friends. Get yourselves down there!

Club Chairman James Hickie trying out the new parkrun at Witton Park with organiser Bryan Searby. Photo by Stacy Lloyd Ayriss

Burnley parkrun – A total of 268 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
4	Chris SNELL	19:24	VM35-39
9	Adam SHAW	20:00	SM30-34	New PB!
14	Nick ROSCOE	20:22	VM45-49
21	Gordon BARRETT	21:28	VM50-54
24	Andrew WEBSTER	21:46	VM45-49
34	Martin BRADY	22:34	VM50-54
56	Lee MOORE	23:45	VM35-39
75	Carl CAREY	24:42	VM45-49
76	Andrew TAYLOR	24:44	VM55-59
79	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	24:49	SW25-29	New PB!
108	Sophie ASHWORTH	26:05	JW11-14
109	Heidi KEWIN	26:06	JW11-14
146	Robert HIRST	28:02	VM65-69
157	Nicola KAY	28:30	SW30-34	New PB!
167	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	29:06	VW45-49
246	Judith CAREY	38:33	VW35-39

Pendle parkrun – A total of 56 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
1	John HARTLEY	19:54	VM55-59	New PB!
4	Martin TERRY	21:22	VM55-59	First Timer!
14	Eleanor Betty ROOT	23:28	JW11-14	New PB!
21	Dawn TERRY	25:20	VW50-54
49	Christine LEATHLEY	33:27	VW65-69

Bolton parkrun – A total of 251 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
55	Nerina GILL	24:45	VW45-49
65	Katy THOMPSON	25:28	VW60-64

Marple parkrun – A total of 176 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
152	Ron HILL	31:18	VM75-79

Sewerby parkrun – A total of 146 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
91	Eileen JONES	30:12	VW60-64	First Timer!

Skipton parkrun – A total of 149 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
1	Tom BREWSTER	17:31	SM25-29	New PB!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Summertime and the winning is easy

Wins all over the place this week! Fells, parks, promenades, greenways; nowhere is off limits for racing as far as the tangerine army is concerned. Many summer race series have come to a conclusion and it’s time to celebrate our successes and improvements.

Tuesday 4^th August

Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race
Robert Hirst and Stephen Fish took part in this 5 mile fell race with 1000 ft of climb in Mytholmroyd.

Stephen Fish at the Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race. Photo by the Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
134	Stephen Fish	M60	49:38
147	Robert Hirst	M60	51:59

Full Results

Wednesday 5^th August

Astley Park Trail Race
This was the fourth and final race in this popular series. There was a good turnout of juniors despite the event falling in the middle of the school holidays.

Felix Thompson, one of our youngest members, at the Astley Park Trail Races. Photo by Nick Olszewski

As always, some top notch performances from our youngsters. 3^rd place overall for Curtis Holt, 1^st girl for Briony Hold and age category wins for Jenson Bentham (U9) and Felix Thompson (U7). Well done!

Our junior runners at Astley Park Trail Races. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Curtis Holt	U17	5:07
10	Briony Holt	L15	5:31 1^st girl
17	Dexta Thompson	U11	5:48
28	Lennon Jackson	U13	6:08
29	Liberty Thompson	L13	6:10
34	Jenson Bentham	U9	6:20 1^st U9
46	Natasha Olszewska	L13	6:38
78	Kady Thompson	L9	7:40
83	Felix Thompson	U7	7:56 1^st U9
93	Bronia Olszewska	L13	8:35

In the senior race, Jonathan Pye was our sole representative. He finished in 22^nd place with a time of 27:33.

Jonathan Pye giving it his all at the Astley Park Trail Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Full Results

Steel Fell Race

Some claggy conditions for the runners of this 3.1 mile Lakeland fell race from Steel End Farm in Thirlmere judging by the excellent photos from Granddayout Photography. No results as yet but I spotted Wendy Dodds in the photos.

Wendy Dodds battling through the clag at the Steel Fell Race. Photo by Stephen Wilson of GrandDayOut Photography

Whittle Pike Fell Race
This race is described as rough and tough by organisers Rossendale Harriers. This didn’t prevent 108 runners from lining up at the start line, amongst them a hardy bunch of nine Clayton Harriers. There was an excellent run from Jacob Boyle who was second with a time of 41:42. Alan Life was the 1^st V50, 13^th place overall, in 49:39. Katy Thompson was 1^st V60 lady and Linda Lord was 1^st V65 lady

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
2	Jacob Boyle	MU23	41:52
13	Alan Life	MV50	49:39
22	Richard Briscoe	M	41:27
66	Linda Lord	LV65	1:02:24
68	Peter Dugdale	MV55	1:02:33
71	Colin Woolford	M	1:03:37
72	Andrew Firth	MV55	1:04:04
77	Katy Thompson	LV60	1:05:04
86	George Thompson	MV65	1:09:03

Full Results

Thursday 6^th August

Badger 10K
This 10k trail race takes in the beautiful scenery of Cuerden Valley park and is the final of 3 summers runs. Four club members took part

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
23	Nick Roscoe	M45	43:10
36	John Wilcock	M50	45:20
148	Ron Chappell	M60	58:21
150	Julie Toman	F45	58:41

Full Results

Todmorden 5K Summer Series
Another popular series, the Todmorden 5k Summer series came to a conclusion this week.

Jacob Boyle on the right and Dan Balshaw on the left at the Todmorden 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

17 Harriers, from junior members to Vet 60s, took part. Following on from a great result at Whittle Pike the day before, Jacob Boyle finished in first place with a time of 16:27. In 4^th place overall Dan Balshaw was the first senior male finisher as the first three were all U23. Junior runners Jackson McKay and Lennon Jackson took the first and second junior positions.

Alan Clarkson and Amanda Duffy at the Todmorden 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Jacob Boyle	MU23	16:27
4	Dan Balshaw	M	16:56
14	Terry O’Leary	M	18:28
26	Jackson McKay	MU12	19:14
29	Laura Hesketh	F	19:28
43	Lennon Jackson	MU12	20:44
51	Stephen Biscomb	MV60	21:24
54	Alan Clarkson	MV55	21:31
58	Amanda Duffy	F35	22:00
61	Martin Brady	M50	22:13
69	Donna Airey	F	23:22
72	Tony Pilling	MV50	23:45
79	Elouise Sylkie Pemberton	F	24:05
87	Ian Hargreaves	MV50	24:59
90	Paul Walsh	MV60	25:26
101	Nicola Kay	F	27:27

Full Results

Todmorden 5k Series – Final Standings
In the final standings Jacob Boyle, Dan Balshaw and Jacob Watson were 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th in the series. Laura Hesketh and Amanda Duffy were 2^nd and 4^th ladies in the final standings.

Jackson McKay and Lennon Jackson were 1^st and 2^nd U12 males. Jacob Boyle was 1^st U23. Dan Balshaw and Jacob Watson were 1^st and 2^nd Senior Men. Paul Walsh and Robert Hirst were 2^nd and 3^rd M60.

Sophie Ashworth was 1^st U14 female, Laura Hesheth was 2^nd Senior Woman. Amanda Duffy was 2^nd W35.

Elouise Pemberton – top of the ladies improvers for the race series. Photo by David Belshaw

Elouise Pemberton was the most improved female runner of the series. Sophie Ashworth was the 3^rd most improved.

Full Results

Friday 7^th August

Padiham Jubilee 5 Mile Race
A low key 5 mile off road race that takes in the Padiham Greenway,and a section of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. 45 runners took part. 11 club members ran this event.

Danny Collinge leading the way at the Padiham Jubilee 5 Mile Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Race Report from Jonathan Pye

“A rather undiscovered gem of a race took place on Friday, starting in Padiham Memorial Park. The 50 or so runners that took part made their way up the Greenway (stoutly ignoring the 5k markings from the Grand Prix race a month or so ago). The leading duo of Danny Collinge and Nick Gaskell battled it out for most of the race that wound itself along the canal before the chance arose to power back down the Greenway. Energy had to be conserved for a final pull back the A6068 that concluded the race, luckily the juniors took to the sidelines to cheer on all the runners.

Danny eventually stretched out into the lead to claim an impressive win with Trawden AC’s Nick Gaskell claiming second and Dale Grimshaw claiming third. Jonathan Pye (myself) finished 4th, hunted down by Richard Stevenson who might have caught me were it not for the loss of a shoe on the final mile, meaning he had to settle for a nevertheless impressive 6th place. A really pleasant run ended with a generous award ceremony back at the Football Club with a lot of Clayton and Trawden AC runners (out in full force) enjoying the evening. Well done to everyone who took part.”

Sarah Whittaker was our first lady finisher with Avril Duckworth hot on her heels.

Clayton Ladies, Sarah Whittaker and Avril Duckworth at the Padiham Jubilee 5 Mile Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Ryan Clarke was the first junior finisher and 12^th overall in the race.

Ryan Clarke, Junior winner and Danny Collinge overall winner at the Padiham Jubilee 5 Mile Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Danny Collinge	M	27:44
4	Jonathon Pye	M	30:14
6	Richard Stevenson	M	30:51
12	Ryan Clarke	U16	34:10
14	Thomas Bradley	U16	34:45
19	Alan Clarkson	M55	35:55
29	Sarah Whittaker	F35	39:51
30	Avril Duckworth	F50	39:52
37	Robert Hirst	M60	43:44
39	Ron Chappell	M65	45:28
42	Adrienne Olszewska	F45	46:45

Full Results ( hard copy given out at presentation)

Saturday 8^th August

Arncliffe Gala Fell Races
Tim Edward and Andrew Firth took part in this BOFRA race and a group of juniors competed in the junior races. Briony Holt’s championship campaign continues to flourish and she was first girl in the U14s. Jenson Bentham also continues to perform superbly and was the winner of the U9s race. Strong performances from all of our junior runners were in evidence and they continue to make us proud!

Senior Race

Tim Edward at the Arncliffe Gala fell race. Photo by Bruce Craig

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
10	Tim Edward	MV40	12:19
72	Andrew Firth	MV50	16:51

Junior Races
Briony Holt was 6th overall in the Under 14s race and 1st girl. She just needs one more win out of a possible 4 to retain the British championship. Jenson Bentham set a new course record also,and is over the moon.

Unstoppable Clayton-le-Moors Harrier Juniors at the Arncliffe Gala Fell Races. Photo by Nicola Thompson

U9s Race

Jenson Bentham in the U9s race at Arncliffe Gala. Photo by Geoff Thompson

Pos	Name	Time
1	Jenson Bentham	5:36
21	Kady Thompson	7:02
23	Felix Thompson	7:15

U12s Race

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jackson McKay	7:00
5	Dexta Thompson	7:19

U14s Race

Pos	Name	Time
6	Briony Holt 1^st Girl	9:90
18	Liberty Thompson	13:48

Full Results

Sunday 9^th August

Blackpool Air Show 10K
Ten Clayton Harriers took to the promenade to race the Blackpool Air Show 10K. Some great runs from all of them 1^st Vet 75 for Ted Orrell and 2^nd place age category finishes for Fabienne Richmond, Ryan Clarke and David Scott.

Ryan Clarke after the Blackpool Airshow 10K. Photo by Jacci Clarke Mellor

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
29	Stephen Hall	M40	41:12
48	Fabienne Richmond	F35	43:52
55	Stephen Biscomb	M60	44:35
67	Ryan Clarke	MJ	45:41
84	David Scott	M70	47:22
95	Brian Wildman	M45	48:27
119	Ted Orrell	M75	50:54
121	Peter Costello	M55	51:05
166	Julie Toman	F45	56:17
201	Kevin O’Brien	M70	01:02:41

Full Results

Boulsworth Fell Race

Senior Race Report from Andy Armstrong

“Boulsworth Fell race is the final fixture in the very popular Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix series and is always well supported. Previous years have been wet but today was mild & breezy; perfect running weather. The course is not one for the pure (i.e slow) fell runner as it has a long fast track & tarmac section at the beginning and end, rather it flatters the faster runners who can cope with the relatively short climb and descent on Boulsworth.

Paul Hesketh and Andy Armstrong at the Boulsworth Hill Fell Race. Photo by David Belshaw

I got a fast start, knowing that I’d need the time in hand when we approached the foot of the hill. Passing Jordan McDonald halfway up the hill gave me a moment of panic that I’d overcooked it but all he could say was “I don’t feel well” so that was reassuring (sorry Jordan!). Carl Helliwell chased me off Boulsworth and as we came back onto the return leg a group of runners ahead (including Clayton’s Neil Hardiman) went wrong allowing Carl and I to leapfrog several places. The final run down the farm track and into the showground was eyeballs out, desperately fighting the urge to look back!

A big thank you to Trawden AC and all their marshalls for putting on a great race.”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Danny Collinge	M	43:39
9	Andrew Stubbs	M45	47:37
11	Andrew Armstrong	M45	48:00
15	Carl Helliwell	M40	48:26
20	Neil Hardiman	M45	49:02
23	Paul Hesketh	M50	49:23
24	Jordon McDonald	MJ	49:35
28	Michael O Donnell	M40	49:46
32	Chris Funnell	M45	50:29
40	Matthew Duckworth	M	51:56
41	Richard Briscoe	M	51:59
42	David Naughton	M55	52:18
43	Sean Clare	M50	52:20
44	Chris Whitedall	M	52:38
48	Jeffery Pickup	M60	53:00
52	Claire Vincent	F	53:28
54	Andy Bradley	M45	53:47
77	Stuart Proctor	M	56:48
91	Stephen Bury	M55	60:10
98	Irene Roach	F55	61:21
99	Dawn Terry	F50	61:46
102	Barbara Savage	F50	63:00
105	Helen Burnett	F40	63:54
107	Robert Hirst	M60	64:38
111	Jean Knightly	F55	65:34
116	Rachel Todd	F40	66:40
124	Karin Goss	F65	73:26
125	Ron Chappell	M65	73:33
130	Philip Naylor	M	78:41
134	Stuart Barker	M45	86:06

Junior Races

Alan Dorrington Reports on the Junior races:

A select group of 3 Clayton Juniors were at the Boulsworth Junior races, held in conjunction with the annual Trawden Show. With great views across to both Pendle and Boulsworth Hills, a simple but quite taxing course of grassy field with draggy climbs greeted the U8,U10 and U12s with Ella Dorrington fighting off a host of Trawden juniors to win the Girls race and take 4^th overall in the U12s. The contents of her finish line goody bag disappeared even quicker than her finish to the line…

Ella Dorrington at the Boulsworth Hill Fell Races. Photo by Woodentops

The U14s took off to run further up the hillside on a longer course but with a smaller field. Briony Holt came in 1^st Girl and Millie Stubbs in 3^rd

Millie Stubbs and Briony Holt at the Boulsworth Hill Fell races. Photo by Woodentops

Parkrun roundup
Another set of PBs for lots of our parkrunners this weekend and some great finishes at Burnley and Pendle parkruns to boot. Club member, Bryan Searby, is organising a new parkrun event at Witton Park in Blackburn. Inaugural run set for Saturday 29th August.

Burnley parkrun, club members chilling out and catching up after the running. Photo by David Belshaw

Burnley parkrun – A total of 281 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
1	Jonathan PYE	18:45	SM25-29
5	Chris SNELL	19:14	VM35-39	New PB!
11	Laura HESKETH	19:55	SW30-34
14	Matthew DUCKWORTH	20:03	SM25-29
26	Richard JOHN	21:16	VM35-39	New PB!
35	Lennon JACKSON	21:59	JM11-14
36	Bryan SEARBY	22:02	VM40-44	New PB!
40	Martin BRADY	22:20	VM50-54
41	Donna RILEY	22:22	VW50-54
47	Adam STEVENSON	22:44	JM11-14
49	Simon WILSHAW	22:59	JM15-17
51	Carl CAREY	23:07	VM45-49	New PB!
61	Lee MOORE	23:35	VM35-39
62	Julie DAWES	23:38	VW45-49
65	James HICKIE	23:41	VM55-59	New PB!
73	Donna AIREY	24:19	SW30-34	New PB!
74	Stephen GREEN	24:20	VM60-64
79	John WILCOCK	24:28	VM50-54
84	Ian HARGREAVES	24:48	VM50-54	New PB!
92	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	25:17	JW11-14
97	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	25:24	SW25-29	New PB!
105	Richard LAWSON	25:41	VM75-79
113	Daniel BRADLEY	26:03	JM11-14
114	Robert HIRST	26:18	VM60-64
122	Simon CLARKE	26:36	VM55-59	First Timer!
130	Heidi KEWIN	26:53	JW11-14
137	Donna SCOTT	27:16	VW50-54
140	Keira STEVENSON	27:26	JW10
143	Richard STEVENSON	27:29	VM35-39
147	Julie TOMAN	27:36	VW45-49
164	Annabel WILCOCK	28:47	JW11-14
172	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	29:05	VW45-49
173	Nicola KAY	29:08	SW30-34
178	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	29:23	JW11-14	New PB!
203	Lucy STEVENSON	31:11	JW11-14
205	Christine LEATHLEY	31:18	VW65-69
238	Valerie LAWSON	35:01	VW70-74
275	Judith CAREY	46:56	VW35-39

Pendle parkrun – A total of 53 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	20:04	VM55-59
25	Molly HESKETH	27:05	JW11-14	New PB!

Bolton parkrun – A total of 320 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
119	Julia RUSHTON	26:04	VW50-54

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 76 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
72	Robin PRICE	35:35	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 131 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
91	Eileen JONES	30:12	VW60-64

Keswick parkrun – A total of 126 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
46	Lisa JOHNSON	25:46	VW40-44	First Timer!
121	Emily JOHNSON	44:51	JW10	First Timer!

Marple parkrun – A total of 173 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
152	Ron HILL	32:42	VM75-79

ByPeter Booth

August Newsletter

Welcome to August’s slim-line edition of Harrier News with important information about the club’s Annual General Meeting on 24th September and personal reactions to last week’s Hendon Book Half Marathon.

Star of the race was Irene Roche who broke the course F55 record. Richard Lawson remembers long-standing member, Jim Dawson, who passed away recently and Paul Healey covers old ground. To make up for a reduced results service, there is a bumper fixtures list that takes you to the end of October! Enjoy!

August Newsletter 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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

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 78^th place with a time of 39:58 and took the 1^st 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 61^st 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

Sole club representative at this 5 mile fell race was Richard Briscoe who finished in 12^th 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 128^th 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

Pendle Family Running Festival Day 1

DENWA 10k

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

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 7^th place overall and claimed the 1^st Vet 50 as well.

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

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jenson Bentham	03:15	1^st 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	1^st Girl
20	Liberty Thompson	23:49

Holme Moss

Kentmere Horseshoe

It was the 40^th 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 80^th 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

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!

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

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 27^th 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

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 8^th place overall and 1^st V50. Linda Lord was our first lady home finishing in 157^th place and 1^st 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 had a great race and was our first finisher taking 3^rd 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

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

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

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.

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

Dan Balshaw was our first Clayton finisher in 13^th 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

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.

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 56/57^th 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 41^st 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 109^th 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.

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 1^st V50, and Jeffrey Pickup was 1^st V60. For the ladies 1^st V40 was Jean Brown, 1^st V50 was Linda Bostock and 1^st V60 was Katy Thompson.

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 1^st Vet 50 as well.

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.

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 22^nd 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

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 30^th place with a time of 48:12 and Kath Brady finishing in 56^th place with a time of 53:32 earning herself the 1^st Lady vet 50 as well.

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!

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

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

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 31^st 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Jackson McKay	BU12	13:36
4	Millie Stubbs	GU16	15:25 1^st 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.

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!

ByPeter Booth

July Harrier Newsletter

Here is the July Harrier Newsletter with news of the ‘retirement’ of two long-standing race organisers and more regarding the future of the Newsletter from El Presidente, Dave Scott. There are all the familiar features; Covering Old Ground, Runner of the Month for May, Milestones and Committee News, plus recent results and fixtures for July and August.July Newsletter 2015

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.

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.

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.

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 4^th 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 6^th place overall.

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 32^nd 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

Full Results

Pennine 10K – Sunday 28 June

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.

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 1^st MV55 and Laura Hesketh was our first Clayton lady finisher, 3^rd lady in the race. Ryan Clark had an excellent run finishing in 95^th place with a time of 44:13.

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

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 (1^st)	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

Awaiting results

Race the Train – Sunday 28 June

Report by Chris Snell

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.

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

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

Parkrun roundup

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.

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 11^th place overall and Liberty Thompson was our first girl in 24^th place. Jenson Bentham ran well placing first in his age category and Kady Thompson put in a strong run as always.

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.

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

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 3^rd place overall and 1^st 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 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.

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

This was the 7^th 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 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.

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.

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.

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 30^th place with a time of 1:14:08 and John Francis was 34^th 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 69^th place (1^st LV60) in a time of 55:14

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 5^th place with a time of 18:32 and Laura was 7^th (2^nd 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

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.

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

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 4^th in what must have been a tight fight between between the top 10 over the closing stages. Alan dropped from 12^th to 27^th after a navigational error, recovering to 18^th 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!

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.

Three Lakes Classic – Saturday 20 June

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 4^th overall and took the 1^st 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.

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 4^th place. Dexta Thompson and Jackson McKay took part in the U-12s race with Jackson finishing in 6^th place, held back by the loss of a shoe after the first 10 yards, and Dexta finished in 11^thplace. Liberty Thompson ran in the U-14s race finishing in 18^th 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.

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.

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 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 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!

Category Archive Seniors

UK 3 Peaks Record Falls to our Fell Runners!

FRA Champion

Tuesday 14 July

Stoodley Pike Fell Race

Horwich Jubilee Road Race Series

Ian Terry Memorial 5k

Widdop Fell Races

Thursday 16 July

Caldervale 4 Mile Supper Run

Saturday 18 July

Elswick Express 10 Mile

Ingleborough

Ironkids UK

Pendle Family Running Festival Day 1

Snowden 10m

Sunday 19 June

Cracoe Fell Race – BOFRA

Kentmere Horseshoe

Pendle Family Running Festival – Day 2

Orienteering Score Event

Windmill Half Marathon

Northern Athletics Track Meet

Oxenhope Straw Race – Sunday 5 June

Junior Results

Club vacancies

#This Girl Can

Todmorden Park 5k – Race 1 – Thursday 25 June

Witton Park Trail Relays

Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge – Saturday 27 June

Pennine 10K – Sunday 28 June

Wigan Trail 10k – Sunday 28 June

Race the Train – Sunday 28 June

Our Awesome Junior Members

Wicken Hill Race – Friday 19 June

Pilling 10k Race Series – Saturday 20 June

Pretty Muddy 5k – Saturday 20 June

Freckleton Half Marathon – Sunday 21 June

Pos

Name

Cat

Time

SSAFA Saunter 10K – Sunday 21 June

Tom Tittiman – Sunday 21 June

Trailblaster 12 – Sunday 21 June

Parkrun Roundup