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!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Spring has sprung

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

Austwick Amble – Monday 25 May

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

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

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

Lennon Jackson on the start line at the Austwick Junior race

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

Senior Race

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

Full Results

Bowley Hill Race – Monday 25 May

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

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

Full Results

Fishwick 5 Mile Trail Race – Mon 25 May

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

Tanya Bunkham at the Fishwick 5

Full Results

Johnny Butterworth Memorial Trail 5k – Tuesday 26 May

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

Full Results

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

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

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

Harrock Hill Race – Wednesday 27 May

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

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

Full Results

Ingleton Scenery – Thursday 28 May

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

Stunning waterfalls on the Ingleton Scenery Race

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

Full Results

Blackpool Promenade 10 Miler – Saturday 30 May

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

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

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

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

Full Results

Catforth Canter 5k – Saturday 30 May

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

Full Results

Duddon Valley Fell Races – Saturday 30 May

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

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

Report from Peter Browning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Long Race

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

Short Race

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

Full Results

Malham Kirkby English Junior Fell Championships – Saturday 30 May

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

Clayton Junior Joshua McKay at the Malham Junior Races

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

Malham Kirkby Senior Fell Race – Saturday 30 May

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

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

Full Results

Blackpool Triathlon – Sunday 31 May

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

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

Grace Root at the Blackpool Triathlon. Photo Sam Root

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

Ellie Root at the Blackpool Triathlon. Photo Sam Root

Well done girls

Coniston Gullies – Sunday 31 May

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

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

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

Full Results

Crazy Cow 10K – Sunday 31 May

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

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

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

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

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

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

Team Thomson at the Crazy Calf

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

Full Results

Edenfield Fell Race – Sunday 31 May

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

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

Full Results

Parkrun Roundup

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

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

Burnley parkrun – A total of 251 runners took part

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 37 runners took part

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

Bolton parkrun – A total of 304 runners took part

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

Inverness parkrun – A total of 96 runners took part.

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

Keswick parkrun – A total of 127 runners took part.

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

Sewerby parkrun – A total of 142 runners took part.

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

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 116 runners took part

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

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

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

Kit News

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

Proposed crop top design

ByPeter Booth

June Newsletter

The June Harrier has the story behind El Presidente’s latest award, as well as reports on the Calderdale Way Relay and the Vets’ Road Relays in Birmingham. We also have all the usual features: Runner of the Month (Junior & Senior), Covering Old Ground, results and fixtures. Enjoy! June Newsletter 2015

ByAdrienne Olszewska

To me, to you

Teamwork was most definitely the theme this week with absolutely loads of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers taking part in relays on the fells and the British Masters Road Relays. We’ve also been representing the county at the FRA Inter County Championships and setting the odd course record.

Mearley Clough Fell Race – 12 May

Mearley Clough Fell Race is a fast and furious local classic with 1200ft of ascent. The race starts and finishes at the Calf’s Head pub in Worston. 24 Clayton Harriers took part in this midweek race. Alan Life was the first man home in 35:07 and 13^th place overall. Vicky Heys was our first lady with a time of 43:54 and 75^th place overall. Dugald McCallum was first V60.

Mearley Clough Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Alan Life	V50	35:07
29	Andrew Orr	V40	38:26
35	Richard Briscoe	M	38:49
37	Ivan Wigham	V50	39:03
38	Chris Whiteoak	M	39:16
39	Dave Naughton	V50	39:32
62	Mark Nutter	V50	42:19
63	Sean Clare	V50	42:22
65	Dugald McCallum	V60	42:29
67	Keith Thompson	V60	42:36
68	Peter Browning	V50	42:37
75	Vicky Heys	FV40	43:54
76	Geoff Smith	V40	43:58
77	Darren Rushton	V40	44:12
81	Rick Moore	V50	45:01
83	David Naylor	V50	45:39
87	Angela Shian	F	46:21
88	Andrew Firth	V50	46:24
89	Colin Woolford	M	46:27
93	Stephen Bury	V50	46:57
103	Carol Life	FV40	50:20
104	Susan Clark	FV40	50:39
109	Robin Nicholson	V40	51:41
111	George Thompson	V60	53:11

Full Results

Wholan Nook Trail Race – 13 May

Another fantastic turnout for this midweek race, the third in the Burnley and Pendle Grand Prix series for 2015. 57 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in a field of 150 – that’s a third of all the people running! The weather conditions were near perfect, with plenty of sunshine, a pleasant temperature and not too much wind.

Danny Collinge leading the way at the Wholan Nook Trail Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Running in his first trail race, Danny Collinge was at the front of the pack for much of the race battling with Barlick Fell Runners’ Thomas Corrigan, but finally finishing in second place. Jordan McDonald also had an excellent race finishing in fourth place. Andrew Stubbs completed our hat trick of top ten finishers. Kevin Davies was first V55 and David Scott and Ted Orrell were the first V70 and V75 respectively.

Clayton Ladies, Bianca Bennett, Leanne Cottam and Lysnsey Birtwistle at the Wholan Nook Trail Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Claire Vincent was the first Clayton Lady and second lady overall in the race. Alice Pier was the only junior female and put in a great performance finishing as 7^th lady in the race. Irene Roche and Jean Knightley were first and second F55 and Karin Goss was first F65.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
2	Danny Collinge	M	32:02
4	Jordon Mcdonald	MJ	32:43
7	Andrew Stubbs	M45	33:28
11	Russ Clarke	M	34:03
14	Richard Stevenson	M	34:15
15	Jonathan Pye	M	34:36
18	George Pier	M	34:47
19	Kevin Davies	M55	34:49
22	Paul Hesketh	M50	35:01
23	Carl Helliwell	M	35:13
24	Matthew Duckworth	M	35:42
26	Michael O Donnell	M40	35:55
29	Richard Briscoe	M	36:42
32	Nick Roscoe	M45	37:26
34	Chris Funnell	M45	37:39
38	Chris Snell	M	37:52
40	Stephen Ainsworth	M55	38:03
43	Jon Hanson	M	38:24
48	Andy Bradley	M45	38:46
49	John Wilcock	M50	38:51
51	Claire Vincent	F	38:55
52	Jeffery Pickup	M60	39:08
55	Gary Balmer	M40	39:02
63	Stephen Biscombe	M60	40:03
65	Andrew Webster	M45	40:19
68	Ryan Clarke	MJ	40:39
72	Stephen White	M60	40:51
74	Andy Quinn	M40	41:06
75	Alice Pier	FJ	41:17
76	Sean Clare	M50	41:24
82	Irene Roche	F55	41:55
85	Jason Pier	M45	42:32
90	Andrew Howarth	M55	43:07
91	Stuart Proctor	M	43:09
93	Martin Griffin	M50	43:32
97	David Scott	M70	43:05
99	Richard John	M	44:00
100	Paul Wale	M45	44:33
101	Lynsey Birtwistle	F35	44:37
103	Elizabeth Mullan	F	44:46
104	Jean Knightley	F55	44:52
106	Joanne Bennett	F45	44:59
107	Dawn Terry	F50	45:02
108	Andrew Taylor	M55	45:38
110	Sarah Angelone	F	45:55
118	Biancia Bennett	F	46:56
119	Rachel Todd	F40	47:15
120	Martin O Rourke	M50	47:19
124	Ted Orrell	M75	47:59
128	Stephen Fish	M60	48:26
131	Leanne Cottam	F35	48:44
132	Robert Hirst	M60	49:22
135	Joanne Motley	F	50:02
139	Ron Chappell	M65	51:01
140	Stuart Barker	M45	51:16
143	Michelle Butschok	F40	52:08
146	Karin Goss	F65	54:54

Wholan Nook Trail Race Results

John Carr 5k Series Race 2 – 13 May

The John Carr Series consists of three 5k races held on Wednesdays during May (6th, 13th and 20th in 2015) in memory of a former member of the Saltaire Striders running club who tragically died aged 30.

The races are based at Esholt Sports & Social Club in Esholt near Bradford and start at 7.30pm. Please note there is a 10 minute jog to the start from the race HQ.The course is held mainly on private roads through the Yorkshire Water estate but finishing on the quiet mainly traffic free roads of the village. It is a fairly flat, fast course.

Jonny McKenna and Laura Hesketh have been representing the club in this super fast series of races.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
8	Jonny McKenna	M	16:07
85	Laura Hesketh	F	19:06

Full Results

The Ian Casey 5K at Cowm Reservoir – 14 May

Report from Richard Lawson

Ian Casey collapsed and died in a marathon after 15 miles in around 2010. He was a member of Royton Road Runners and this is why 67 of them turned up for this fast 5K. Four of us went and Bob Hirst ran near his PB to record 25:44. Jack McGuire managed a sub 30, Richard failed by a long way to win the M70s but wife Val did a post hip op PB of 33:47, but was still 2nd W70. These races have a good atmosphere and raise a 5-figure sum for charity each year

Full Results

Old County Tops – 16 May 2015

Congratulations to Ladies Fell Captain Jean Brown and Nicky Spinks for 1st Ladies in the Old County Tops in a new ladies record of 8.28.06. Excellent performance!

Jean reports;

The Old County Tops is described on the organisers website as ‘a 37 mile/10,000ft event (distance and climb dependant on whether you go the right or wrong way). The Race starts in Great Langdale and takes in the tops of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston after which the competitors are fed and watered.’

It is run in pairs – which adds a different element to the race! I have done it three times before and it is one of my favourites. This year for the first time I had a female partner -Nicky Spinks. Nicky is nationally renowned for her long distance challenge records, but was planning on supporting leg one of a Bob Graham round at midnight the night before so I hoped she would be slowed to my pace! We worked well as a team, each with our strengths – Nicky tweaked her ankle early on so I was faster down, and she was faster on the ascents. It was tough on the tops with a strong cold wind – my face went numb in the wind on the way back from Coniston!

We finished in 22nd overall in 8 hours 28 minutes. 1st ladies team and a new ladies course record which we were extremely pleased with.

Awaiting results

RA Inter Counties Championship – 16 May

A handful of our younger club members travelled down to Betwys-y-Coed in Wales to take part in the FRA Inter Counties Fell Running Championships – 16 May

L-R Ryan Clarke, Jordan McDonald and Curtis Holt. Clayton junior runners representing Lancashire at the FRA Inter Counties Championships. Photo by Jacci Clarke Mellor

Alice Pier ran in the Women’s Under 16 race, Curtis Holt and Ryan Clark ran in the Under 16 Mens race, Jordan McDonald ran in the Under 18 Mens race and Christopher Holdsworth ran in the Senior Men’s race.

Alice Pier running in the FRA Inter Counties Championships at Betws-y-Coed. Photo by Jane Pier

All of them ran well and were a credit to the club and the Lancashire county team. Most of them were counters in the team placings. Full Results

British Masters Road Relay Championships – 16 May

Team Clayton at the British Masters Road Relays . Photo by John Roche

Report by John Roche

A very early start of 7:00am saw around 40 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers making the journey to the British Masters Road Relays at Sutton Park – Sutton Coldfield – Birmingham.

This is possibly the best road running relay in the calendar. Sutton Park is perfect for this type of event, set inside 2000 acres of beautiful parkland. The course is one lap and quite testing in places with nowhere to hide from spectators encouraging you to keep pushing through the pain barrier.

Clayton-le-Moors Harriers has great history of success at this event and this year would hopefully continue that trend. This year we had the company of the tangerine army of ladies on tour with most of them attending for the first time and as you would expect the nerves were jangling all morning preparing for the start.

Silver Medallists L-R Christine Leathley, Karin Goss, Chris Egerton

Bronze Medallists L-R Jean Knightley, Katy Thompson and Irene Roche

It was another fantastic day for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers thoroughly enjoyed by everyone that made the journey. The weather was sunny as usual …thanks ‘Shack’. The return journey was a happy one with a few medals and some tremendous individual performances from; Karin Goss, Irene, Mark Aspy (Legend), Dave Naughton to name just a few.

Post race – smiling faces have returned

The newbies also had a memorable day with many PB runs (Well done) and wearing our vest with pride in such a prestigious event. Personal thanks to all the last minute ‘stand in’ runners.

Garry Wilkinson… ‘Always a fantastic day and a chance to run the best of the best’. It’s only a short distance but with the adrenaline and pushing yourself to the limits, this is the hardest type of racing and you need to be mentally tough to succeed’ .

Full Results

Charlesworth Chase – 16 May

5.2 mile 1200 ft : BS From Craven Arms in Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back.

Robert Hirst was our sole representative in this fell race finishing in 77th place with a time of 1:08:49.

Full Results

Calderdale Way Relay – 17 May

Leg 1 Runners L-R Carl Helliwell, Dave Bagot, Chris Holdsworth, Jonny McKenna, Michael O’Donnell and Kieran Mitchell. Photo Adrienne Olszewska

88 teams of runners lined up to start the 2015 Calderdale Way Relay with Clayton-le-Moors Harriers fielding an impressive 4 teams (3 mens teams and a ladies team). There were some brilliant runs across the teams.

Team Clayton at the Calderdale Relays. John Wilcock, Nick Olszewska, Katy Thompson, Alison Dugdale, Sarah Whittaker ,Barbara Savage

A special mention must be made for the remarkable organisational and support skills of Mens’ Fell Captain, Dave Motley, who not only kept appearing at each leg to support his runners but went on to run our fastest Leg 5 with Ryan Wilkinson. I think he may have cloned himself to do it!

The Amazing Captain Motley, co-ordinating the Mens’ teams and still managing to run leg 5 at the Calderdale Relays.

Our Mens A Team were in third place in the first two legs but began to lose places after that. Despite a set of fast legs the third place spot remained out of reach and their final position was 7th.

Handover at the start of Leg 2 with the Clayton-le-Moors A Team. Photo Adrienne Olszewska

POS

TEAM

Leg 1

Leg2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

Team A

Chris Holdsworth

Lee Smith

Jordan McDonald

Paul Thompson

Dave Motley

Breton Holdsworth

Jonny McKenna

Russell Clarke

George Pier

Andrew Stubbs

Ryan Wilkinson

Jacob Watson