Seniors Road – Page 3 – Clayton-le-Moors Harriers

What January blues?

No sign of the January blues here at Clayton-le-Moors Harriers! There’s been plenty of great results in cross country, fell racing and on the trails to well and truly blow away the cobwebs. We’ve had new members racing for the first time, returners racing for us again, not to mentions all the regulars and irregulars, out racing and reccying.

SATURDAY 14 JANUARY

ASHURST BEACON RACE

John Francis was our sole representative at this race finishing in 154^th place

Full Results

MID LANCS XC LEAGUE – TOWNELEY

It was a bumper turnout for Team Clayton with well over 70 members of all ages racing on the familiar ground of Towneley Park. It was another great race for the U11 boys and U15 girls who had some great individual placings and 1^st place teams. Our Vet 55 ladies are looking strong and there was a team win for them.

U11 Girls

Helana White was our first U11 girl and 7^th overall in the U11 Girls’ race.

Helana White in the U11 girls’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Team position 9^th (H White | K Thompson | R Stevenson)

Pos	Name	Time
7	Helana White	8:01
41	Kady Thompson	9:09
62	Rachel Stevenson	9:58
66	Emily Nicholls	10:18
73	Ellisia Smedley	11:03

U11 Boys

With 3 boys in the top five finishers, it was another great performance from our U11 boys. Dexta finished in 1^st place with Robbie Smedley in 3^rd and Finley Stubbs in 5^th (4^th in team placings when non-counters removed)

Robbie Smedley in the U11 Boys’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Team position 1^st ( D Thompson | R Smedley | F Stubbs)

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	7:12
3	Robbie Smedley	7:25
5	Finley Stubbs	7:57
17	Matthew Jackson	7:57
24	Jenson Bentham	8:06
55	Jake Anforth	9:03

U13 Girls

Ella Dorrington was our first finisher in 28^th place.

Heidi Kewin in the U13 girls’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Team position 8^th (E Dorrington | H Kewin | B WHeatcroft)

Pos	Name	Time
28	Ella Dorrington-Levy	11:20
47	Heidi Kewin	12:17
53	Bethany Wheatcroft	12:44
60	Bronia Olszewska	14:02

U13 Boys

Jackson McKay was our first finisher in 4^th place overall.

Team Position 5^th ( J McKay | L Jackson | W Nicholls)

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jackson McKay	10:35
28	Lennon Jackson	11:59
44	William Nicholls	13:07

U15 Girls

A third place finish for Briony Holt with some strong performances from her team mates keeping the U15 Girls’ Team in 1^st place.

Team Position 1^st (B Holt | M Stubbs | N Olszewska)

Pos	Name	Time
3	Briony Holt	11:17
12	Millie Stubbs	12:22
18	Natasha Olszewska	13:22
21	Liberty Thompson	13:51

U15 Boys

Nick Hennessey had a strong run and finished in 4^th place overall.

Team Position 5^th ( N Hennessey | S Grewal | A Stevenson)

Pos	Name	Time
4	Nick Hennessey	14:11
21	Stanley Grewal	15:28
24	Adam Stevenson	16:34

U17 Men

Simon Wilshaw was our first finisher in 16^th place closely followed by team mates Curtis Holt in 17^th and Reece Lawrence in 19^th.

Curtis Holt and Simon Wilshaw racing in the U17 men’s race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Team Position 5^th (S Wilshaw | C Holt | R Lawrence)

Pos	Name	Time
16	Simon Wilshaw	21:54
17	Curtis Holt	21:58
19	Reece Lawrence	23:23

U20 Ladies

Bethany Quinn was our sole U20 lady and she finished in 4^th place.

Pos	Name	Time
4	Bethany Quinn	29:10

Ladies Race

Report from Ladies’ Captain Irene Roche

It must have been close to a record turnout for the ladies at Towneley Park Cross Country this weekend. With lots of regulars, some returners and a few new ladies.

First timers, Karen Clarkin, Geraldine Varley and Julia Taylor had positive comments at the finish. I think they said they will do another. Very well done girls.

Clayton Ladies out in force at the Mid Lancs XC in Towneley Park. Photo by Nick Olszewski

A special mention goes to Donna Airey who sacrificed her BFC season ticket for event. An excellent run from Donna too, so glad you joined us to help with team points.

Elizabeth Mullan chasing Donna Airey at the Mid Lancs XC. Photo by Nick Olszewski

The course itself offered some mud to tussle with but I have certainly seen it worse. With the temperature being quite mild also, I think we had the luck to have a good day to take part.

Many thanks to all who ran.

Team Positions:

‘A’ Team 9^th (D Airey | E Mullan | C Darling-Smedley)

‘B’ Team 14^th (M Abbott | I Roche | T DeCurtis)

Over 35 Team 5^th (D Airey | C Darling-Smedley | M Abbott)

Over 45 Team 4^th (I Roche | J Bennett | J Knightley)

Over 55 Team 1^st ( I Roche | J Knightley | J Taylor)

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
33	Donna Airey	L35	25:27
35	Elizabeth Mullan	L35	25:30
37	Cassandra Darling-Smedley	L35	25:33
43	Michelle Abbott	L35	26:20
44	Irene Roche	L55	26:20
56	Teresa de Curtis	L45	27:08
60	Joanne Bennett	L45	27:17
62	Jean Knightley	L55	27:32
77	Bethany Quinn	L20	29:10
83	Lucy Scott	L	29:45
86	Janine Pollard	L45	29:51
88	Helen Burnett	L45	30:02
97	Sarah Helliwell	L	30:54
101	Jane Hylands	L45	31:13
113	Adrienne Olszewska	L45	32:24
119	Deborah Greenwood	L45	32:55
123	Julia Taylor	L55	33:28
129	Judith Carey	L35	34:11
130	Geraldine Varley	L55	34:57
132	Karen Clarkin	L45	35:13
137	Susan Allen	L55	37:32
142	Christine Leathley	L65	39:39
144	Sharon Wilson	L35	40:21

Vet 70 Men

Richard Lawson was our only runner in the Vet 70 race.

Pos	Name	Time
3	Richard Lawson	31:57

Senior Men’s Race

Another great turn out for the Clayton men at this local fixture. Despite losing fast lad Danny Collinge during the race our men pushed on to earn a fourth place finish for the team. Jacob Watson was our first man in 39^th and 37:51.

Jacob Watson at the Mid Lancs XC, Photo by Nick Olszewski

Team Positions

Over 40 Team 6^th (P Coates | C Helliwell | A Holt | A Orr)

Over 50 team 6^th (J Wilcock | A Life | A Howarth)

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
39	Jacob Watson	M	37:51
44	Dave Motley	M	38:37
53	Peter Coates	V40	39:05
55	Chris Snell	M	39:07
59	Carl Helliwell	V40	39:14
69	Matthew Duckworth	M	39:46
95	Andrew Holt	V40	41:15
105	Andrew Orr	V40	41:40
114	Alex Cran	V40	42:03
143	Andrew Payne	M	43:38
147	John Wilcock	V50	44:00
156	Nick Roscoe	V40	44:23
164	Andy Quinn	V40	44:52
174	Mick Hughes	V40	45:26
183	Alan Life	V50	46:22
194	Andrew Howarth	V50	47:35
197	James Hickie	V50	47:35
200	Sean Clare	V50	47:43
203	Craig Nicholls	V40	48:02
206	Colin White	V40	48:43
209	Christopher Lawrence	V50	48:56
210	Gary Moore	V40	49:10
212	Carl Carey	V40	49:16
213	David Scott	V70	49:20
225	David Moynihan	V40	51:14
230	Geoff Smith	V40	52:03
232	Peter Browning	V50	52:16
251	Stuart Barker	V50	61:13

Full Results

PETZL NIGHTRUNNER – RIVINGTON

The snow passed over Rivington a couple of days before race day and left Rivington NightRunner with a lovely, clear night and a little bit of the white stuff on the moor for added grip. With a huge moon lighting the way, Saturday night saw an impressive turnout of crazy runners celebrating the last NightRunner of this series and amongst them two Clayton Ladies. Photos of the event were provided by Sport Sunday.

Report from Julia Rushton

The Petzl Rivington night runner was listed as a trail race; this gave the impression that we would be running on relatively tame footpaths. Wrong! I’ve done easier fell races.

We started the race with a steep mile and a half climb on a rocky cobbled path that was tough on the legs as well as the lungs. We continued on rocky paths that needed total concentration to avoid falls. Running in the dark with a couple of hundred people wearing head torches looked fantastic over the hills and against the rising moon. The downward route took in a boggy field, a marshal warned us to watch out for the big hole before the bridge. I didn’t see the bridge until I’d fallen thigh deep into the hole, a cheery chorus of “she’s found the hole” went up around me as I was pulled out.

Nerina Gill and Julia Rushton crossing the line at the Petzl Rivington Night Runner. Photo courtesy of SportSunday

Back on the rocky paths to the finish Neri and I had decided to be sensible and came down at what John Roche would describe as tea and biscuits pace. 1300 feet of climb over 6miles on rough ground, back on tarmac and I tripped over a speed hump on the finish straight. Lovely tee shirt though and I will be tempted to be back again next year.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
249	Nerina Gill	FV40	01:28:46.15
250	Julia Rushton	FV50	01:28:58.05

Full Results

SUNDAY 15 JANUARY

EAST LANCS HOSPICE 10K

Sixteen club members tramped the trails around Great Harwood and Rishton in this popular, fund raiser for the East Lancs Hospice. Danny Collinge won the race with Jon Cleaver taking 1^st M35, John Hartley 1^st M60 and Reece Lawrence 1^st MU18.

Team Clayton at the East Lancs Hospice.
Back Row – Mick Hughes, Ian Hargreaves, Michelle Abbott, Donna Airey, Colin White. Front Row Reece Lawrence and Danny Collinge

The men also took 1^st place in the team results with Danny Collinge, Jon Cleaver and John Hartley making up the team.

Five Clayton Ladies took part. Helen O’Rourke was our first finisher in 71st place.

Report from Jon Cleaver

Great turn out with over 400 runners on a wet and windy morning! This race is predominantly traffic free along the bridleways & canal with a bit of tarmac along the way. It was never going to be a PB course with the conditions underfoot being more like an XC rather than road, but after a racing layoff due to injury after the Ribble Valley I wanted to give it a good go.

John Cleaver heading to the finish at the East Lancs Hospice 10K. Photo by David Belshaw

On the way out it was really boggy and full of puddles, but once your feet are soaked it doesn’t really matter anymore, about 2.5 miles in you have a slog up hill and around the recreation area before a fast descent back down and along the canal bank towards the finish. I had a couple of runners breathing down my neck for the last 2 miles and quite frustratingly got jumped 50 yards from the end which stopped me getting in the top 10.

Overall I ran a minute faster than last year and came 11th, considering the injury I have been carrying and lack of training in recent weeks I am pretty pleased with that. Well done Danny for taking the win!

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
1	Danny Collinge	MU23	1	00:34:31
11	Jon Cleaver	M35	1	00:37:58
27	John Hartley	M60	1	00:41:03
36	Reece Lawrence	MU18	1	00:42:41
71	Helen O’Rourke	F	5	00:45:48
75	Robert Morrison	M40	11	00:45:51
86	Paul Wale	M45	17	00:47:01
87	Mick Hughes	M40	15	00:46:55
100	Donna Airey	W35	3	00:47:48
101	Colin White	M40	17	00:47:52
104	Christopher Lawrence	M50	9	00:48:13
120	Nina Kewin	W35	4	00:49:32
130	David Moynihan	M50	14	00:50:14
136	Ian Hargreaves	M50	15	00:51:04
251	Helen Harrison	W45	17	00:58:07
273	Clare Wilson	W35	13	00:59:34

Full Results

EAST LANCS HOSPICE JUNIOR RACE

A dozen junior runners lined up in a field of 44 to race at Great Harwood. Dexta won the race in 7:35 and there were age category wins for Lennon Jackson (MU16), Helana White (FU12), Amelia Halstead (FU10) and Charlie Plant (FU8). The girls took 2^nd place in the teams with the boys taking 1^st and 3^rd place in the teams.

Olly Plant. One of our youngest runners at the East Lancs 2K race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	MU12	1	07:35.0
5	Lennon Jackson	MU16	1	08:00.0
6	Matthew Jackson	MU12	2	08:11.0
7	Jenson Bentham	MU12	3	08:25.0
10	Aaron Lundie	MU16	2	08:31.0
11	Helana White	FU12	1	08:31.0
16	Liberty Thompson	FU16	5	09:16.0
18	Amelia Halstead	FU10	1	09:27.0
23	Claudia Bentham	FU16	6	09:39.0
24	Felix Thompson	MU8	2	10:34.0
25	Charlie Plant	FU8	1	10:53.0
34	Olly Plant	MU8	4	13:07.0

Full Results

LAMB’S LONGER LEG

Race Report from Andrew Firth

It’s a bit of a funny name, and I’m not sure why the Longer Leg, but since the race is based at the Lamb Inn, on the Chinley Road just out of Hayfield in the Peak District clearly that’s where the name comes from. It’s surprisingly quick to get to Hayfield from East Lancs, just under the hour on a Sunday morning when the notorious traffic through Mottram is quiet. It’s only a short race, just over 3 miles, but worth the effort with two climbs and two slippery descents, which in today’s weather was exceptionally wet and difficult underfoot.

It’s a low key race, doesn’t appear in FRA calendar and is also strictly pre entry so it’s tends to attract low numbers. If anyone fancies doing it in future years the entry details appear on Hayfield races website. The organiser only made an appearance at 10 o’clock, cutting it a bit fine for a 10.30 start. However the 70 or so runners lined up at the start only a few minutes late, most wearing waterproof tops.

I had a bit of a watch malfunction at the start, and by the time I sorted it out I was dead last as we trudged up the track. I buckled down to the task and slowly gained a few places, dodging really boggy patches as well as a surprising amount of remaining snowdrifts. At the top of the track you turn onto the track that eventually leads to Rushup Edge for a short period followed by a sharp left and quick slippery descent losing all the height we had gained. Traverse around the bottom of Dimpus Clough before a steep haul up to South Head, then the route virtually retraces the outward leg, except we go right to finish in the field next to the pub.

I was happy with performance having been last at the start. The only other Claytoner was Ivan Whigham who finished 32^nd.After the race myself Dinah, Ivan and Kirsty retired to the pub for a well-earned Sunday roast – both myself and Ivan felt compelled to have the lamb, but I’m not sure who got the long leg!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
32	Ivan Whigham	M55	38:40
50	Andrew Firth	M55	42:28

Full Results

SOREEN STANBURY SPLASH

Seven Clayton Harriers splashed their way around this popular Woodentops’ fell race. Dave Bagot was our first finisher in 15^th place, followed only seconds later by Louisa Powell-Smith who won the ladies race and was 16^th overall.

Louisa Powell-Smith, winner of the ladies race at the Stanbury Splash. Photo by Woodentops

It was also the first race for Wayne McIntosh since he returned to the club so a big welcome back to him.

The Mac is back! Welcome back Wayne McIntosh. Photo by Woodentops

Report from James Boult

From Penistone Hill Country Park, the start of many of Woodentops’ well-established fell races, began the 34^th Soreen Stanbury Splash fell race in typical January conditions. With a quarry already made boggy by a Junior Race beforehand, a couple of hundred fell runners assembled for the usual pre-run briefing from Dave Woodhead. Rain and wind, two weather conditions that seem to permanently occupy the surrounding areas over Penistone Hill, came in force making an already boggy course saturated in mud.

With many of the Clayton contingent racing the East Lancs Hospice 10K over in Great Harwood, I elected for a trip over the boarder to kick start my racing schedule for 2017. After enduring a torrid winter plagued by injury, the Woodentops’ races have helped get my motivation back after a frustrating few months of inconsistency. From a 2016 which saw forty minutes knocked off my half marathon times to end up at 1:33, ten minutes knocked off my 10K time to go down to 41 minutes and five minutes knocked off my 5K time to see an 18 minute personal best, the only discipline I was yet to see improvement in was fell; and the last two Woodentops’ races have helped me get confidence on an area which had been my downfall.

James Boult at the start of the Stanbury Splash. Photo by Woodentops

Starting from the quarry the course heads off along a steady and muddy towpath to one of the courses many descents and climbs. Heading along the footpath towards Bronte Bridge the course heads down right through a soft and muddy descent which ends at the Sladen Beck, an ice cold river which is crossed before a hands and knees job on the other side. Hitting the bridleway you head on up to what becomes the Pennine Way. This gradual climb ends in another sharp descent into Ponden Beck, another water crossing with another even steeper climb at the end of it. Ascending gradually and with burning quads, the lead runners could be spotted through the rain and mist as they flew across the tops back towards the Quarry. The route then heads on what would be a scenic loop around Ponden Clough and Kirk had it not been for a thick mist which limited visibility.

The footpath around the Clough is sharp and small, and with rain and mud it made it quite treacherous. What was visible through the fog was the daunting drop that one wrong movement could see you falling straight down into the unknown. The course then heads back to the quarry across a fast, muddy footpath before re-joining the Pennine Way and taking the course in reverse.

This muddy, wet course is the perfect start to a 2017 fell running season and is one which comes highly recommended for next year. A clearly popular race, the Stanbury Splash is a must for seasoned fell runners and a must for fell runners just starting out or wanting to boost confidence. Tough climbs, fun descents and plenty of mud, it is the perfect fell race for a cold January morning.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
15	Dave Bagot	M	52:32
16	Louisa Powell-Smith	L	52:40
96	Alan Life	V50	61:51
140	Jeffrey Pickup	V60	65:42
183	Chris Whiteoak	M	70:14
186	James Boult	M	70:39
267	Wayne McIntosh	M	81:01

SOREEN STANBURY JUNIORS

Christopher Brown was our sole junior runner in the junior races and he finished in 13^th place. There were 104 runners in the main junior race so well done Christopher!

Pos	Name	Time
13	Christopher Brown	7:49

STAN BRADSHAW PENDLE ROUND RECCE DAYS

As reported in last week’s roundup, Colin Woolford who is the race organiser of the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round is organising some recce days for club members and friends of the club. The first one was on Sunday so read on to find out what it entailed. If you are interested in the next recce it will take place on Sunday 12 February at 10:00am. Meet on Barley Car Park ( look for the Red VW Transporter) and bring running kit appropriate for the weather.

Recce Day Review by Ladies Fell Captain, Sarah Helliwell

After not running properly for over 6 weeks I decided that I needed a goal to get me back on track and miles back into my legs. I decided that the Stan Bradshaw would be the first aim of the year, so I decided to take up Colin’s kind offer of a recce. It was raining, the mist was down, you couldn’t see Pendle, however that didn’t stop 15 of us turning up at Barley. As we set off a number of us knew that the XC fixture the day before was going to make the run a little bit tougher for our legs.

Sarah Helliwell at the XC

The weather around the trig was blustery, very wet and visibility was poor. Perfect to practice the route in. As we made our way around the route, Colin pointed out bits of advice on how and where not to go wrong. He also gave us advice on how to use our map efficiently and what to do if we end up on our own and are unsure of where to go. If members are wanting a spring challenge of a slightly longer fell race in our local area then this is the one. It will certainly get you going for the summer fell season, where there are plenty of local races to take advantage of. You may even find yourself as a contender for the club championship, which are all local races this year using some classic courses.

Getting to grips with tricky conditons

Colin is doing another recce on the 12th February so look out for details on the Team Clayton Facebook page. Even if you are not planning on doing the Stan Bradshaw it is great experience with solid advice from a qualified mountain leader and fellow fell runner. A massive thank you to Colin for giving up his time and well done to all who ran; there was an excellent turn out on the female front. The encouragement to get people out on the fells this year is really apparent, with a good 20 plus regularly turning up at Barley Badgers on a Tuesday (6.30pm Pendle Inn, Barley).

Happy runners after an excellent recce of the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round.

PARKRUN ROUNDUP

Burnley parkrun – A total of 305 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:31	SM25-29
10	Gareth BERRY	20:59	VM40-44
35	Daniel PLANT	23:09	SM30-34
45	Michelle ABBOTT	23:48	VW35-39
50	Robert MORRISON	24:05	VM40-44
52	Colin WHITE	24:09	VM40-44
64	Nina KEWIN	24:28	VW35-39
75	Julie DAWES	25:09	VW45-49
81	Wayne MCINTOSH	25:26	SM30-34
96	Lisa JOHNSON	26:08	VW40-44
98	Ian HARGREAVES	26:10	VM50-54
109	Annabel WILCOCK	26:39	JW15-17
110	John WILCOCK	26:43	VM50-54
123	Donna SCOTT	27:00	VW50-54

Burnley Junior parkrun – A total of 31 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Nathan KEWIN	8:29	JM11-14
3	Heidi KEWIN	9:15	JW11-14
4	Bethany WHEATCROFT	9:23	JW11-14
21	Emily JOHNSON	13:19	JW10

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 167 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
39	Wendy DODDS	24:35	VW65-69

Highbury Fields parkrun – A total of 283 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
244	Eileen JONES	29:51	VW60-64	First Timer!

Lytham Hall parkrun – A total of 210 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
185	Philip NAYLOR	34:57	VM35-39

Pendle parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Paul HESKETH	21:33	VM50-54
17	Martin BRADY	25:21	VM50-54
26	Barry MITCHELL	26:12	VM70-74
31	Dawn TERRY	27:33	VW50-54

Witton parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
73	Julia RUSHTON	48:13	VW50-54

ByAdrienne Olszewska

2017 gets off to a champion start

What a great start to 2017! One thing is for sure; Clayton-le-Moors Harriers don’t wait to kick start the new year. With parkrun doubles and classic fell races on New Year’s Day you were out and about as you mean to go on. And then, on the first proper weekend, a superb showing at the Lancashire Cross Country Championships with medals and champions galore.

SUNDAY JANUARY 1

NINE STANDARDS FELL RACE

150 runners shook off the excesses of Christman and New Year to line up for the Nine Standards Fell Race over an 8 mile course with 1801ft of climb.

Wendy Dodds at the Nine Standards Fell Race. Photo by Andy Jackson

Wendy Dodds was our sole representative in this race and she finished in 109^th place as 1^st V60 lady.

Pos	Name	Category	Time
109	Wendy Dodds	FV60	01:21:19

Full Results

WHITWORTH NEW YEAR’S DAY AWAKENER 5K

A quartet of Clayton men took part in the popular Whitworth NYD Awakener 5K. Stephen Green was our first finisher in 37th place followed by David McMullan in 38th. Robert Hirst was 85th and Ron Chappell was 89th. There were 98 runners.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
37	Stephen Green	M60	(002/005)	00:24:44
38	David McMullan	M45	(008/014)	00:24:48
85	Robert Hirst	M65	(004/005)	00:33:11
89	Ron Chappell	M65	(005/005)	00:34:25

Full Results

SATURDAY 7 JANUARY

LANCASHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

U11 Boys

55 runners took part in the U11 boys event with Dexta Thompson running strongly to take the win. Robbie Smedley battled hard to earn a bronze medal and third place. Finley Stubbs in 9^th place and Matthew Jackson in 16^th ensured a first place finish for the team. The U11 squad was completed by Jenson Bentham and Joshua McKay

U11 Champion, Dexta Thompson. Photo by David Wood

Team Position – 1^st (D Thompson | R Smedley | F Stubbs | M Jackson)

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	6:21
3	Robbie Smedley	6:37
9	Finley Stubbs	6:52
16	Matthew Jackson	7:08
22	Jenson Bentham	7:18
43	Joshua McKay	7:54

U11 Girls

Helana White was our first U11 girl in 8^th place in a field of 55 runners. The team finished in 7^th place overall.

Helana White running well in the U11 race. Photo by David Wood

Team Position – 7^th ( H White | K Thompson | R Stevenson | E Smedley)

Pos	Name	Time
8	Helana White	7:12
26	Kady Thompson	8:05
49	Rachel Stevenson	9:07
51	Ellisia Smedley	9:27

U13 Boys

Jackson McKay had a great fun and finished 3^rd overall earning a bronze medal for himself. Lennon Jackson was 27^th. Sadly not enough U13 boys for a team at this event.

Pos	Name	Time
3	Jackson McKay	11:27
27	Lennon Jackson	13:34

U13 Girls

Ella Dorrington was the first Clayton girl in 12^th place.

Bethany Wheatcroft in the U13 race. Photo by David Wood

Team Position – 6^th (E Dorrington | K Stevenson | B Wheatcroft | B Olszewska)

Pos	Name	Time
12	Ella Dorrington	13:32
48	Keira Stevenson	16:11
51	Bethany Wheatcroft	16:33
54	Bronia Olszewska	17:42

U15 Boys

Our U15 boys ran well in a small but very competitive field. Nicholas Hennessey was our first finisher in 13^th place.

U15 Boys in action. L-R Stanley Grewal, Aaron Lundi and Adam Stevenson. Photo by David Wood

Team Position – 4^th (N Hennessey | S Grewal |A Stevenson | A Lundie)

Pos	Name	Time
13	Nicholas Hennessey	13:59
22	Stanley Grewal	14:48
29	Adam Stevenson	16:23
33	Aaron Lundie	19:19

U15 Girls

Our U15 girls put in a strong performance in a very competitive group with a 3^rd place finish and bronze medal for Briony Holt. Some great running from her team mates secured a bronze medal for the team as well.

A rather packed podium. Bronze medal winning U15 Girls Briony Holt, Mille Stubbs, Natasha Olszewska and Liberty Thompson

Team Position – 3^rd ( B Holt | M Stubbs | N Olszewska | L Thompson)

Pos	Name	Time
3	Briony Holt	15:00
14	Millie Stubbs	16:22
23	Natasha Olszewska	17:49
30	Liberty Thompson	19:28

U17 Men

Curtis Holt was our first finisher in this group which was very fast and competitive.

U17 Men. L-R Reece Lawrence, Simon Wilshaw and Curtis Holt. Photo by Andrew Holt

Team Position – 5^th ( C Holt | S Wilshaw | R Lawrence)

Pos	Name	Time
20	Curtis Holt	21:49
21	Simon Wilshaw	22:27
22	Reece Lawrence	23:04

U20 Men

Pos	Name	Time
13	George Pier	45:52

Ladies Race

What a champion bunch of ladies we have!

Clayton Ladies racing in the mist at the Lancashire XC Championship. Irene Roche leads with Teresa de Curtis not far behind. Photo by Steve Bateson

Eleven ladies turned up to race and left with a haul of medals to be proud of. We can boast the Lancashire ladies champion, the champion lady vets team and lots of age category medals as well.

Lancashire Cross Country Champion, Louisa Powell-Smith in action. Photo by David Wood

A really great race for Louisa Powell-Smith who took the race win and the 1^st L35 win as well the gold medal for the ladies vets team (on her birthday too!).

Lancashire Lady Vet Champions! L-R Cassie Smedley, Louisa Powell-Smith and Donna Airey.

Julia Rushton was 3^rd L50. Irene Roche was 1^st L55 and Susan Allen was 2^nd L55. Christine Leathley was 2^nd L65.

Lady V55 Champions. Irene Roche (gold), Sue Allen (Bronze)

Team Position – 5^th (L Powell-Smith | L Hesketh | D Airey)

Vets Team – 1^st ( L Powell-Smith | D Airey | C Smedley)

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Louisa Powell-Smith	L35	24:25
14	Laura Hesketh	L	27:02
37	Donna Airey	L35	31:54
40	Cassandra Smedley	L35	32:38
44	Irene Roche	L55	33:44
45	Teresa de Curtis	L45	34:00
48	Angela Shian	L35	34:49
49	Julia Rushton	L50	35:36
64	Judith Carey	L35	44:13
66	Susan Allen	L55	46:14
68	Christine Leathley	L65	51:20

Mens Race

Danny Collinge was the first Clayton man in 14^th place overall. The team finished in 7^th place. Success was in the air for our vet men with a silver for the team. Mark Aspinall got a Gold medal for the V55 and James Hickie joined him on the podium with a bronze medal. Stephen Breckell got a silver medal for the V65 category and David Scott was 1^st V70.

Danny Collinge at the Lancashire Cross Country Championship Photo by David Wood

Vets Team – 2^nd ( M Aspinall | R Stevenson | P Coates | A Orr)

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
14	Danny Collinge	M	34:00
50	Mark Aspinall	V55	38:15
58	Richard Stevenson	V40	39:10
60	Peter Coates	V40	39:20
65	Matthew Duckworth	M	39:50
85	Andrew Orr	V45	42:32
90	Alan Life	V50	43:18
97	John Wilcock	V50	44:07
124	James Hickie	V55	48:40
130	Christopher Lawrence	V50	49:29
131	Stephen Breckell	V65	50:03
133	David Scott	V70	50:48
137	Carl Carey	V45	54:49

Full Results

SUNDAY 8 JANUARY

CENTRAL LANCS HALF MARATHON

Dan Plant and Colin White took part in the Central Lancs New Year Half Marathon. Dan was our first finisher in 74th place overall and a time of 01:31:45. Colin White kick started his 2017 race diary with a brand spanking new PB of 1:38:56.6.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
74	Daniel Plant	M	1:31:45.0
121	Colin White	MV40	1:38:56.6

Full Results

FASTRAX JUNIOR 2K

We had a great turnout of juniors despite the Lancashire Cross Country Championships the day before. It was also a great opportunity for some of our youngest members to race.

Start of the Junior 2K Fastrax race. Photo by David Belshaw

Lennon Jackson was 2^nd overall and first boy in this 2K junior race. Helana White was our first girl and second girl overall.

Matthew Jackson with Helana White chasing at the Junior Fastrax race. Photo by David Belshaw

A very successful event for our juniors who took first place in every age group we entered!

Emily Nichols with flying feet at the Junior Fastrax race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
2	Lennon Jackson	M13	(001/001)	00:08:00
3	Matthew Jackson	M10	(001/001)	00:08:29
4	Helana White	F10	(001/001)	00:08:35
8	Bethany Wheatcroft	F13	(001/001)	00:09:38
10	Charlie Plant	F7	(001/003)	00:11:12
11	Emily Nichols	F8	(001/001)	00:11:21
14	Olly Plant	M6	(001/001)	00:13:35

Full Results

FASTRAX 5K RACE

A baker’s dozen of Clayton Harriers took part in this super-fast 5K race. The top spot went to young runner, Max Wharton of Liverpool Harriers with Danny Collinge chasing him for second place and 1^st senior male. Michelle Abbot was our first lady finisher and also 1^st L35. Julia Rushton was 1^st L50

Fastrax 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
2	Danny Collinge	M	(001/010)	00:16:03
10	Jonathan Pye	M	(003/010)	00:17:54
13	Jordan Mcdonald	MJ	(005/008)	00:18:09
16	Paul Hesketh	M50	(002/008)	00:18:28
19	Nicholas Hennessey	MJ	(006/008)	00:18:42
23	George Pier	MJ	(007/008)	00:19:22
26	Reece Lawrence	MJ	(008/008)	00:19:45
32	Sean Clare	M50	(005/008)	00:21:28
35	Richard Briscoe	M	(010/010)	00:22:12
36	Chris Lawrence	M50	(007/008)	00:22:13
38	Michelle Abbott	F35	(001/001)	00:22:38
40	Julia Rushton	F50	(001/001)	00:23:40
42	Martin Griffin	M55	(002/002)	00:24:08

Full Results

GARSTANG 10K

Report from John Hartley

On a misty, but very mild, Sunday morning I set off over to Garstang to do their annual 10K road race. This being quite a tough and undulating course, I was chuffed at the finish when I saw the results and I had won the V60 category. Two other Clayton runners took part; Stephen Biscomb and Martin Brady. There were 480 finishers

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time
40	John Hartley	M60	(001/012)	00:39:53
87	Stephen Biscomb	M60	(003/012)	00:42:45
159	Martin Brady	M50	(019/043)	00:47:34

Full Results

SCOUT SCAR FELL RACE

The Scout Scar fell race marks the start of the Kendal Winter League race series organised by Helm Hill. It is a classic 5 mile blend of fast hilly cross-country on rough limestone tracks with stupendous views (weather permitting of course).

Report from Stephen Fish

SCOUT SCAR – 4.5 miles/800’ – 08/01/17

Three Clayton runners, Wendy Dodds, Katy Thompson and myself, made the trip up to Cumbria to compete in the ever popular Kendal Winter League, Scout Scar race. This is held in a beautiful area of carboniferous limestone, just outside Kendal and was the first event in the excellent series of races hosted by Helm Hill Runners. The weather was mild (for a change) and quite misty, although navigation wasn’t a problem with approximately 150+ runners competing and a well-marked course.

Stephen Fish at the Scout Scar Fell Race. Photo by Andy Holden

Stephen Fish at the Scout Scar Fell Race. He says this is his pain face – looks like he’s having a great time to me! Photo by Andy Holden

Once the multitude of juniors had finished their races, we finally got under way. Wendy quickly disappeared into the distance, as I got into my rhythm to try and keep Katy in sight. Around the half distance mark, on a long gradual descent, Katy came past me again and gained quite a bit of distance, at which point I gave up any chance of staying with her. With around 1 mile to the finish there is a gradual climb and I was surprised to catch and pass Katy and had to work really hard to keep it that way into the finish funnel. I never saw sight of Wendy anywhere around the route, she had a flyer!

I can thoroughly recommend this popular series of races, especially the Barbondale race on February 12th.

Clayton Results:

Wendy Dodds – FV60 – Well in front of me!

Stephen Fish – MV60 – 45.29

Katy Thompson – FV60 – Approximately 20 seconds behind myself.

New Year’s Day parkrun

Congratulations to Alan Life, Martin Brady, Chris Lawrence and Christine Egerton on completing the New Year double parkrun at Skipton and Pendle!

Burnley parkrun – A total of 128 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Matthew DUCKWORTH	18:45	SM25-29
4	Nicholas HENNESSEY	18:56	JM15-17	New PB!
11	James BOULT	20:37	SM20-24
13	Gareth BERRY	20:39	VM40-44
15	Stephen AINSWORTH	21:07	VM60-64
19	Robbie SMEDLEY	22:17	JM11-14
25	Lennon JACKSON	22:55	JM11-14
26	Helana WHITE	22:58	JW10
27	Aaron LUNDIE	22:59	JM11-14
31	Colin WHITE	23:18	VM40-44
33	Cassandra Darling SMEDLEY	23:30	VW35-39
36	Michelle ABBOTT	23:51	VW35-39
37	Nina KEWIN	23:58	VW35-39
38	Alan CLARKSON	24:03	VM55-59
42	Ian HARGREAVES	24:20	VM50-54
48	Matthew JACKSON	24:59	JM10
58	Bethany WHEATCROFT	25:58	JW11-14
74	Paul WALE	28:08	VM45-49
83	Stuart BARKER	29:17	VM50-54
87	Helen HARRISON	29:55	VW45-49
98	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	31:31	VW45-49
107	Ellisia SMEDLEY	33:31	JW10	New PB!
108	Anita JONES	33:32	VW60-64

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 172 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
167	Robin PRICE	37:18	VM70-74

Pendle parkrun – A total of 138 runners took part

os	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
12	John HARTLEY	21:51	VM60-64
19	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	22:41	JM15-17
22	Alan LIFE	23:09	VM50-54	New PB!
46	Chris LAWRENCE	25:06	VM50-54	New PB!
50	Martin BRADY	25:21	VM50-54
61	David Ian SCOTT	26:16	VM70-74
67	Dawn TERRY	27:01	VW50-54
120	Christine LEATHLEY	36:56	VW65-69
132	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	41:22	VW65-69

Skipton parkrun – A total of 175 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
48	Alan LIFE	23:28	VM50-54
53	Martin BRADY	23:45	VM50-54	New PB!
55	Chris LAWRENCE	23:49	VM50-54	New PB!
93	Carol LIFE	26:29	VW50-54	New PB!
146	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	31:30	VW65-69	First Timer!

Parkrun roundup Saturday 7 January

Burnley parkrun – A total of 308 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Chris SNELL	18:47	VM35-39
7	Dave MOTLEY	19:45	VM35-39
15	Nick ROSCOE	20:53	VM45-49
43	Michelle ABBOTT	23:13	VW35-39
44	Martin BRADY	23:14	VM50-54
53	Robert MORRISON	23:30	VM40-44
58	Daniel PLANT	23:53	SM30-34
64	Colin WHITE	24:08	VM40-44
65	Ian HARGREAVES	24:08	VM50-54
67	Nina KEWIN	24:15	VW35-39
80	Andy QUINN	24:46	VM45-49
86	Julie DAWES	24:57	VW45-49
98	Donna SCOTT	25:40	VW50-54
101	Andrew TAYLOR	25:51	VM55-59
103	Lisa ELLIS	26:02	SW30-34	New PB!
104	Annabel WILCOCK	26:13	JW15-17
146	Carl CAREY	28:02	VM45-49
151	Stuart BARKER	28:15	VM50-54
181	Robert HIRST	29:44	VM65-69
185	Helen HARRISON	29:52	VW45-49

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 145 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
134	Robin PRICE	37:13	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 181 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
42	Wendy DODDS	24:52	VW65-69
57	Nerina GILL	26:16	VW45-49	First Timer!
101	Eileen JONES	30:08	VW60-64

Pendle parkrun – A total of 72 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	John HARTLEY	21:35	VM60-64
27	Barry MITCHELL	26:29	VM70-74

Penrith parkrun – A total of 196 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
5	Jonathan PYE	19:25	SM25-29

Puarenga parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
11	Roger James BREWSTER	21:45	VM60-64	First Timer!

Skipton parkrun – A total of 230 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
112	Yvonne WICKHAM	27:55	VW50-54

UPCOMING CLUB EVENT

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round Recce Sunday 15th January

For those thinking about stepping up in distance and doing a longer fell run (Stan Bradshaw is 16km/ 10 miles and this year is on Saturday March 4th) and are unsure if this race is for them, come try it out and run the route with the Race Organiser!

From Barley Car park (look for the Red VW Transporter). Please bring running kit appropriate for the weather, if you have never been kit checked before under FRA rules, I am happy to advise if yours passes the standard. Whatever you eat/drink on a longer run may be worth considering as this will not be run at race pace (it will be a gentle trot out!) and I believe we will be on the hill for two hours. Please bring map of the race and compass also – I will have a few spare maps to share out if need be. The race map is also available from Pete Bland Sports.

Remember the aim of a recce is to gain some familiarity with a race route so on the day you can keep your head down and run, rather than wonder which way to turn next!

Meeting time. My original plan was to run in the morning, however, I have been asked by several members if we can run this in the afternoon as there are other races/events happening that Sunday morning. I am happy to do this so will start at a time the majority of you want to run at. Either 10.00 am or 1.30 pm.

Either email me at stanbradshawrace@yahoo.com and state the time (10 or 1.30), call me or better still, comment on the Facebook post I will put on to Team Clayton later this week. The time will be confirmed on Friday.

I will be accepting race entry forms and cash/cheque on this recce and the one on February 12th. The entry form with route grid references (for the route) can be found here http://www.claytonlemoors.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Stan-Bradshaw-Entry-Form-2017.pdf

Clayton members only please for the recces

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Baby it’s cold outside

Winter has come and it’s been a bit parky over the weekend. There were near Arctic conditions on Pendle for the Tour, and it was a bit nippy for runners at the Chorley 10k. Didn’t slow us down though. We’ve had race wins from Jacob Watson and Danny Collinge at 10K distance, age category wins for our vet men and ladies, and team wins at Pendle. Throw in a sack of PBs and it’s all looking rather hot.

WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER

Manchester Run in the Dark 10k

Congratulations to Jacob Watson who won this night time 10k in a time of 35:12. The route follows a course around Salford Quays and BBC Media City.

Report from Jacob Watson

I missed out on this event last year due to injury and, as it’s one which my work colleagues do yearly (raising money for the Bolton Bulls wheelchair basketball team). I was looking forward to finally taking part this year! The race is a 2 lap event, with runners able to choose whether they would like to run 5k or the full distance. The race organisers had clearly put a lot of effort into the event as the atmosphere at Media City was fantastic.

Jacob Watson at the Manchester Run in the Dark 10k

Jacob Watson ( 3rd from left on the front row) at the Manchester Run in the Dark 10k

The route takes part at night and is flat as a pancake, although it does feature a lot of switchback loops which nearly had the better of me! On the first lap I managed to fall while trying to turn back as quick as possible, however I managed to right myself in no time, after telling the marshal I was still fine to run. On the second lap the lead cyclist had left me and given me a few pointers on how to navigate the second lap. I wasn’t paying much attention on the first lap as I was just concentrating on following him round! Unfortunately I got a bit lost half way round the second lap on another switchback, but was shouted back by some of the lapped runners who kindly pointed me in the right direction! Only I could go the wrong way at a road race!

Great event and myself and all my work colleagues managed to grab personal bests. Same again next year then!

Full Results

SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER

Conwy Half Marathon

Ian Hargreaves was our sole runner in this half marathon which starts on Conwy quayside next to the river Conwy and in front of the 700 year old castle. From here it proceeds along the road to Deganwy and on to the West Shore in the Victorian town of Llandudno then along Church Walks and past the pier. A tough bit follows as runner go around the Great Orme which is undulating with a couple of steep sections before a 2 mile downhill section returning to the West shore and retracing the route to the finish on Conwy quayside.

Ian finished in 1036^th place with a chip time of 01:56:34 and bagged a new PB for the distance as well. There were 2408 finishers.

Ian Hargreaves at the Conwy Half Marathon

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1036	Ian Hargreaves	M 50-54	01:56:34

Full Results

Kendal Mountain Festival – Trail 10K

Wendy Dodds was our sole runner in this 10K trail race around Kendal and part of the weekend mountain festival in the town. She was 62^nd lady and 1^st LV60.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
62	Wendy Dodds	W60	01:01:28

Full Results

Tour of Pendle

The Tour of Pendle is a late season, category AL fell race over and around Pendle Hill and its adjoining moors. It is 16.8 miles with 4833ft of ascent. With the race taking place in November the weather is unpredictable and no two years are ever quite the same. This year despite harsh conditions and plenty of snow, hail, wind and rain there was no move to the bad weather course like last year.

Tour of Pendle CP9 or is it Base Camp Pendle? Photo by Jamie McIlvenny

23 Clayton Harriers finished the race with Peter Coates being the first Clayton man and Sarah Helliwell the first Clayton lady. There were lots of club members dotted around the course either marshalling or simply spectating.

A Day in the Snow – Report from Dave Motley

I woke up Saturday morning hoping for bad weather on Pendle, as knowing the hill really well I figured navigationally it could give me an advantage over some of the competitors, and when I arrived in Barley I wasn’t disappointed. The only problem was that I just wanted lots of low cloud and clag, not snow, hail and freezing cold temperatures! I set off without my jacket thinking, “How cold could it actually be, surely it’ll warm up when I get going?”. How wrong I was. I got to the summit of Pendle and instantly regretted my decision stopping for a minute to grab my jacket from my bumbag. How other competitors managed to run in just a vest I have no idea! (editor’s note: I’m told that John Thompson of Newburgh Nomads is a freak of nature according to one of his fellow clubmates!)

Dave Motley and Andy Laycock at the Tour of Pendle. Photo by Phil Donlan

Although we had bad weather, I couldn’t get any advantage on the navigation as the leaders had effectively carved a path in the snow for the entire field to follow. I had a great tussle with fellow Clayton lads Andy Laycock, Dave Bagot and Pete Coates with the four of us coming together at the bottom of the big end for the final ascent; Mr Coates smashed the climb and left the 3 of us to fight it out on the tarmac to the finish. Luckily I managed to find some energy to take a little out of Dave and Andy and managed to come back second Clayton finishing in 20th place.

First finishers and winning mens team. L-R Andy Laycock, Dave Bagot, Dave Motley, Peter Coates. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

I think I’ve completed this race 5 or 6 times now and that was definitely the worst conditions I have raced in. The soup, the coffee and cake were certainly welcome in Barley Village Hall at the end and it was great to be part of the winning ream with Clayton taking first prize. In the battle to become fell champion the win puts Mr Coates in a very good position with Dave Bagot. I think me and Carl Helliwell are just behind with one race remaining in Mytholmroyd.

Ivan Whigham having far too much of a good time at the Tour of Pendle. Photo by Nigel Hodgson

Report from Sarah Helliwell

I had never intended to do the “Tour” until about 2 months ago. Firstly I had never run more than 11 miles and secondly not on that kind of terrain for so long! After Carl’s persuasive optimism and a few of his words of wisdom (not that he is an expert at this kind of race) what a treat I was in for! As everyone met before the race there was talk of thick snow on top, tough conditions and more snow to come in, also do not expect to do a fast time! Fast, me and fast are not in the same sentence! I had 2 goals. Get to the cut off before the 2 hours were up and then try to finish the race.

Sarah Helliwell at the start of the Tour of Pendle. Photo by Phil Donlan

We were counted through before we set of past the reservoirs and out up onto Pendle for the first time as the runners made a pretty line through the snow. People were taking photos and admiring the view of the white landscape (remember I am at the back!) We got to the top and the first snow shower came in as visibility became poor as we made our over the tussocks towards the Nick. I ended up in a group of 5 runners as we encouraged each other back towards CP4. When we got to “Geronimo” I realised it was easier to slide downhill on my backside rather than run and was lucky to miss the rocks, it was good fun. As we passed CP4 I got a shout of encouragement from Kath Brady (thanks Kath) and was happy to get through the cut off with a good 12 minutes to spare.

Now the big climbs were to come as we headed over the backbone of Pendle again and another snow shower. It was here that the advice from the ‘mature experienced’ Clayton members paid off, as I slowly began to leave some of the runners I had been running with and started to catch runners who had gone too fast in the first half. I was so glad I had kept eating and drinking as I went up the climbs. I felt relatively good up Ashendean and the Big Dipper before the weather deteriorated again and I headed to the Big End. Thankfully I had caught up 2 girls and we ran as a 3. Just as we started to descend down to CP9 the clouds cleared as we slipped, skidded and sledge our way down, I have never laughed as much running in my life, and thankfully this was distracting me from having freezing feet. We were now down to a group of 2 as we grabbed handfuls of Jelly Babies and Jaffa cakes from Dave Tait before heading back up to see Andy Firth and Di at CP10. I had drunk and eaten everything by this time and was glad to see Andy with drinks, flapjacks and more jelly babies. A massive thank you to you both for hanging out in your tent in horrendous conditions up on Pendle for over 5 hours, a bet the pint tasted good when you got back to the Pendle Inn.

Andrew Firth and Dinah at checkpoint on the trig. Photo by Nigel Hodgson

It was now time for the run back to Barley, I will never honestly say that I have ever experienced cramp in both of my inner thigh…this was literally in the last 10 meters of descending before hitting the flat stuff. My new Portuguese running friend offered my support as she cheered me on and it thankfully subsided and we made our way to the finish line. I was hoping for roughly 4 hours 15 minutes in my head; however I crossed the finish line in 4 hour 24 minutes. I was happy to finish in 1 piece as Carl, Andy Armstrong, the legend that is Pete Browning and Paul Healey were at the finish line. In the debriefing in the Pendle Inn from the “experienced” Clayton men I was told I could take a good 20-25 minutes of my time which would have put around 4 hours mark. I was well chuffed with that for my first ever long distance fell race. It is one I would recommend, especially with it being on our doorstep.

It would be great to see more Clayton ladies running it next year. The support, advice and fun I had on the day has been brilliant. A massive well done to everyone who ran, to Peter Coates with a cracking run and 1st Clayton home and the men for a great result with the men’s team. Well done.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
17	Peter Coates	M40	02:59:42
20	Dave Motley	M	03:01:02
22	David Bagot	M	03:01:31
26	Andrew Laycock	M	03:02:08
40	Andrew Orr	M45	03:09:41
45	Carl Helliwell	M40	03:10:15
52	Chris Snell	M	03:11:46
61	Richard Stevenson	M40	03:14:59
78	Dominic Carr	M40	03:19:14
81	Martin Terry	M55	03:20:46
91	Andrew Armstrong	M45	03:22:53
92	Ralph Baines	M45	03:22:53
97	Andrew Priory	M45	03:23:19
127	Ivan Whigham	M50	03:30:15
144	Chris Funnell	M50	03:32:38
172	Jeffrey Pickup	M65	03:40:38
178	Mark Nutter	M55	03:42:03
187	Pete Booth	M65	03:45:12
192	Kieran Carr	M70	03:45:37
247	Geoff Smith	M40	04:03:01
267	Colin Woolford	M40	04:09:31
290	Martin Brady	M50	04:22:25
294	Sarah Helliwell	W	04:24:42

Full Results

SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER

10K Valencia Trinidad Alfonso

Dave Burnett jetted off to Spain to take part in this popular 10K race. He was accompanied by club member Garry Wilkinson who was there in a coaching/support role for a group of Running CF competitors.

Ever the shrinking violet! Dave Burnett at the Valencia 10K. Photo by Garry Wilkinson

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
346	David Burnett	VETERANO MASC D	01:07:46

Full Results

Arnside Knott Fell Race

Stephen Fish and Wendy Dodds took part in this 6 mile race with 1083ft of ascent.

Report from Stephen Fish

Two Clayton runners, Wendy Dodds and myself, made the trip up to Cumbria to compete in the excellent Arnside Knott race. This race is held in an unspoilt, beautiful area of limestone crags and woods with stunning views across Morecambe Bay to Grange Over Sands, fully justifying the A.O.N.B. status. This was made all the better with the lovely sunny conditions. The route this year had an extra half mile loop added to the previous time I did it in 2014, this increase in distance now moves it up to a category BM. The only downside was I’d forgotten to pack my Clayton vest, which felt strange attaching my race number.

From the off, Wendy slowly disappeared into the distance, as I settled into my rhythm to enjoy the great route through the woods up the Arnside Knott trig point. The additional loop took us out towards the village of Arnside, where the views of the sun reflecting across the bay was breath-taking. I was quite pleased with my run, so treated myself to one of the excellent cakes on sale…..it would’ve been rude not to.

A good race, well worth the short trip up the M6. It’s ‘pre-entry’, so look out for the details around late summertime, if you look to do this one.

Clayton Results:

Wendy Dodds – FW60 57:21

Stephen Fish – M60 – 1.02.47

Full Results

Chorley Fire 10K

The race starts from the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Centre in Chorley and takes an undulating route around the local villages of Euxton and Astley Village on quiet roads.

L-R Michelle Abbott, Reece Lawrence, Chris lawrence, Helen Harrison and Danny Collinge

A half dozen Clayton Harriers braved the chill to take part in this local 10K. Danny Collinge in superb form took first place in a time of 32:57. Team mate Stephen Biscomb was our next finisher in 34^th place and 1^st MV60 in 43:06. Reece Lawrence was hot on Stephen’s heels in 35^th place just 2 seconds behind and 1^st junior male. Michelle Abbot was our first lady finisher in 64^th place overall and 1^st LV35 in 46:42. Christopher Lawrence and Helen Harrison completed the Clayton team finishing in 71^st and 156^th place respectively and with new 10K PBs

Chris Lawrence reports

Well done Team Clayton today at Chorley, especially with the icy conditions. A PB for Helen Harrison and Michelle Abbot who was also a winner in her age category. Well done ladies! Steve Biscombe was a winner in his age category, Reece was 1^st junior male and Danny Collinge was the overall winner of the race. I bagged a PB for myself for 10k which just goes to show that winter training is paying off.

Pos	Name	Category	Time
1	Danny Collinge	M	32:57.8
34	Stephen Biscomb	MV60	43:06.2
35	Reece Lawrence	Junior Men	43:08.7
64	Michelle Abbott	LV35	46:42.2
71	Christopher Lawrence	MV50	47:31.4
156	Helen Harrison	LV45	54:51.4

Full Results

Peak Raid 3 – Grindleford

This was the 3rd in a series of 3 hour mountain marathon events and this event took place in Derbyshire. They take a score format so competitors can set their own pace and do as much as they like as a solo competitor or as part of a pair.

Jean Brown was our only competitor and she finished in 37th place overall with a score of 285 and a time of 2:55:58. A total of 117 competitors finished the event.

Full Results

Preston 10 Mile Road Race

Two Clayton Harriers took part in this 10 Mile road race organised by Preston Harriers with a route that starts at Hutton Grammar School.

Report from John Hartley

Just Kevin Davies and I made the short trip for this two lap, flat 10 mile course. I finished in 45^th place and 2^nd Vet55 in 1:02:53 and Kevin was 77^th and 6^th Vet55 in 01:06:13. There were 413 finishers.

John Hartley at the Preston 10 Mile Road Race. Photo by David Wood

Pos	Name	Category	Time
45	John Hartley	V55	1:02:53
77	Kevin Davies	V55	1:06:13

Full Results

parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 212 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Danny COLLINGE	17:15	SM20-24
2	Jonathan PYE	18:36	SM25-29
3	Jordan MCDONALD	18:37	SM18-19
12	Nicholas HENNESSEY	20:25	JM11-14
14	Daniel PLANT	20:37	SM30-34
16	Simon WILSHAW	20:44	JM15-17
17	Stanley GREWAL	20:46	JM15-17
26	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	21:44	JM15-17
27	Lennon JACKSON	21:48	JM11-14
31	Stephen AINSWORTH	22:12	VM60-64
33	Mick HUGHES	22:14	VM40-44	First Timer!
34	Gordon BARRETT	22:17	VM50-54
41	Colin WHITE	22:51	VM40-44
47	George PIER	23:33	SM18-19
50	Michelle ABBOTT	23:37	VW35-39
51	Matthew JACKSON	23:41	JM10
56	Aaron LUNDIE	23:53	JM11-14
60	Chris LAWRENCE	24:11	VM50-54
63	Nina KEWIN	24:28	VW35-39
64	Irene ROCHE	24:35	VW55-59
70	David Ian SCOTT	25:00	VM70-74
81	Carl CAREY	25:41	VM45-49
84	Annabel WILCOCK	25:49	JW15-17
85	John WILCOCK	25:49	VM50-54
86	Lisa JOHNSON	25:52	VW40-44
95	Richard LAWSON	26:48	VM75-79
96	Bethany WHEATCROFT	27:01	JW11-14
105	Donna SCOTT	27:36	VW50-54
106	Julie DAWES	27:50	VW45-49
123	Stuart BARKER	29:07	VM50-54
149	Judith CAREY	31:32	VW35-39

Burnley Junior parkrun – A total of 43 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Nicholas HENNESSEY	7:24	JM11-14
2	Dexta THOMPSON	7:38	JM11-14
3	Aaron LUNDIE	8:19	JM11-14	First Timer!
9	Bethany WHEATCROFT	9:13	JW11-14
12	Kady THOMPSON	9:21	JW10
19	Imogen FERGUSON	10:36	JW11-14
25	Charlie PLANT	11:45	JW10
32	Emily JOHNSON	13:32	JW10

Cheltenham parkrun – A total of 379 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
15	Alex CRAN	20:06	VM45-49

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 146 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
127	Robin PRICE	34:25	VM70-74

Keswick parkrun – A total of 114 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
77	Eileen JONES	29:24	VW60-64	New PB!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 64 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	Paul BRANNON	21:25	VM55-59
19	Dawn TERRY	27:33	VW50-54
53	Christine LEATHLEY	36:44	VW65-69

Stretford parkrun – A total of 369 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
188	Jane HYLANDS	25:50	VW45-49

Witton parkrun – A total of 60 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
59	Julia RUSHTON	51:35	VW50-54

ByAlan Dorrington

Mud’s up!

From stately homes to legs in a state, on road, trail, fell and the country, you’ve kept it going this week and heading toward… well that big event at the end of the year. Not too early to mention it, is it? Either way, some PBs from hard working seniors and some really good performances by Juniors who have also stepped up after putting the work in, all rounded off a sobering week.

Saturday 12 November

Cheshire 10k

Danny Collinge and John Hartley packed their flatland legs and made the trip to the stunning Elizabethan hall at Arley to run this very fast 10k. Undeterred by the rain, both of them posted very fast times in a quality field. Danny set a new PB in 7th place and is edging ever closer to that 32 min mark whilst John blazed round to finish first V60 and 83rd.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
8	Danny COLLINGE	SEN	7	32:14
83	John HARTLEY	V60	1	38:16

Full results

Harriers vs Cyclists

Louisa Powell-Smith spurned two wheels and opted for Harrier mode in this longstanding and unusual race over at Bingley. Probably a wise move as it looked pretty boggy and hard going, even more so on a bike. The Harriers won again, Tom Adams from Ilkley coming in first with Rob Jebb leading the cyclists home. Anna Lupton and Viccy Wilkinson were first runner and rider home respectively, for the women and Louisa was 5th and only 20 seconds of 2nd in a strong international ladies field, the first 4 having been top fell runners with GB vests.

37th Louisa Powell-Smith 42:15s

44th Gary Wilkinson 43:59 (2nd Vet 50)

111th (cycling) Paul Hesketh 48:15.

Full results

Louisa Powell in Harrier mode at Harriers vs Cyclists. Photo: Woodentops

Louisa Powell-Smith in Harrier mode at Harriers vs Cyclists. Photo: Woodentops

Dunnerdale Fell Race

Peter Browning sent this report about this tough late season fell race:

Just two Clayton Harriers made the journey up to south west Lakeland for the mini classic that is the Dunnerdale Fell Race.

After a wild, wet and windy Friday night, race day dawned dry but breezy and surprisingly mild. Conditions on the 8km course were very wet underfoot, with the descents requiring proper respect, but no navigation problems were encountered.
186 runners completed the course, and safely in midfield were our two runners

111. Peter Browning. 60.15
116. Wendy Dodds. 61.18. (1st LV60)

On collecting her race prize, Wendy jumped into the car and headed off to Yorkshire for that evenings FRA Presentation do, to collect her latest national trophy. Clayton’s most competitive runner ever? No question.

Warrington Way

Martin Terry continued his quest to retain his RunFurther V50 title from last year, with a strong finish at this 40 miles trail ultra base around the eponymous route of the same name and starting and finishing in Lymm, Cheshire. Martin was a fantastic 6th overall out of 123 competitors, completing the route in 5 hours 59 minutes. The RunFurther leader board hasn’t been updated yet but hopefully this was enough for Martin to retain his title this year.

Full results

Schools Cross Country Cup, Middlesborough

Ellie Root put her cross -country skills to good use when she competed in this event – Mum Sam reports back:

Ellie has run this week in the regional finals of the Schools Cross Country Cup. She ran in the inter-girls team. Ellie had a decent run and was 32nd. Although she wasn’t a counter her team won their event and have managed to secure a place in the final in December in Formby.

Red Rose Cross Country Round 3 – Leverhulme Park

Leverhulme Park. Photo: Alan Dorrington

It’s been a little reticent in coming but the mud is now finally here. Leverhulme delivered its usual wet conditions and the ever hardworking Jason Pier tried valiantly to find a dri(er) patch to pitch the Orange Tent of Comfort(TM) but it still ended up being at the centre of a squelchy bog. All of which is grist to the mill for the Junior and Senior cross-country teams who lapped it all up, as usual. Not literally.

Juniors

U11 Boys

Robbie Smedley on his way to 2nd. Phot: Alan Dorrington

Robbie Smedley on his way to 2nd. Photo: Alan Dorrington

Once again the U11 Boys produced strength in depth to cover many of the top placings, and take the team prize with ease. Dexta Thompson took his usual place at the head of affairs but a stand out performance from Robbie Smedley saw him take second not far behind with Finley Stubbs coming in as third counter. They were backed up by Jenson Bentham, Matthew Jackson, Joshua McKay and Toby Birtwhistle.

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	6:52
2	Robbie Smedley	7:05
10	Finley Stubbs	7:20
12	Jenson Bentham	7:22
26	Matthew Jackson	7:44
57	Joshua Mckay	8:40

Toby Birtwhistle

9:07

Dexta Thompson on his way to 1st U11 B. Photo: Alan Dorrington

U11 Girls

Helena White in 5th led the U11 Girls team home to a 6th place overall backed up by Kady Thompson who is improving with every race at the moment, and Summer Hargreaves. The girls were supported by Emily Nichols, Holly Reilly and Ellisia Smedley.

Pos	Name	Time
5	Helena White	7:50
33	Kady Thompson	8:44
37	Summer Hargreaves	8:52
65	Emily Nichols	10:03
66	Holly Reilly	10:05
72	Ellisia Smedley	10:49

U13 Boys

Jackson McKay pushed hard for an excellent 2nd place, along with Christopher Brown, Lennon Jackson and William Nicholls and the boys took 4th place overall in the team event.

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jackson McKay	11:55
22	Christopher Brown	13:32
23	Lennon Jackson	13:33
34	William Nichols	14:37

U13 Girls

Ella Dorrington led Bethany Wheatcroft and Keira Stevenson to 10th place in the team results.

Pos	Name	Time
12	Ella Dorrington	13:40
50	Bethany Wheatcroft	16:10
56	Keira Stevenson	16:36

U15 Boys

Just 3 U15 Boys ran – Stanley Grewel, Adam Stevenson and Aaron Lundie taking the club to 5th place in the team event.

Pos	Name	Time
26	Stanley Grewel	17:31
35	Adam Stevenson	19:30
40	Aaron Lundie	22:23

U15 Girls

The U15 Girls narrowly missed out on 2nd team after great runs from Briony Holt and Millie Stubbs, with Natasha Olzsweska continuing to improve in her races after some hard work in training, with 21st place. Liberty Thompson supported the girls in 26th.

Natasha Olszweska working hard. Photo: Alan Dorrington

Pos	Name	Time
5	Briony Holt	17:53
9	Millie Stubbs	18:55
21	Natasha Olszweska	20:57
26	Liberty Thompson	22:09

Under 17 Boys and Girls

Curtis Holt was 7th and Simon Wilshaw 10th in the Boys race with Lucy Stevenson flying the flag as sole Clayton Girl in 20th in the Girls race.

Senior Ladies

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
54	Michelle Abbot	L35	27:16
57	Irene Roche	L55	27:31
58	Cassie Darling-Smedley	L35	27:37
80	Julia Rushton	L50	29:52
87	Rachel Todd	L40	31:19
90	Helen Burnett	L45	45:24
92	Adrienne Olszweska	L45	32:35
109	Susan Allen	L55	36:38
110	Judith Carey	L35	36:49
114	Christine Leathley	L65	40:23

Irene Roche reports:

There was a good turn out on Saturday for the third meeting of this league. We had plenty of senior ladies and men to make up teams for the club. With the tent ready nice and early (as always) by Jason Pier and helpers, the experience of cross country always has a comfortable and well organised start for us. The course naturally offered plenty of mud and on this particular event much of it vertical as we scrambled out of the woods. However, a rest from the mud was offered from the winding trails through the woods where a bit more speed could be had – if space allowed for passing the runner in front. A challenging course! Well done all who ran.

Senior Men

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
32	Robert Aspinall	V55	40:49
37	Peter Coates	V40	41:09
39	Jonathan Cleaver	Sen	41:29
44	Dave Motley	Sen	41:58
46	Andrew Laycock	Sen	42:06
50	Chris Snell	Sen	42:23
51	Richard Stevenson	V40	42:24
56	Matthew Duckworth	Sen	42:42
66	Andrew Orr	V45	43:43
80	Andrew Holt	V40	44:30
97	Kevin Davies	V50	46:01
98	Gareth Berry	V40	46:02
102	Alex Cran	V45	46:19
116	John Wilcock	V50	47:42
138	Andy Quinn	V45	49:09
166	James Hickie	V55	51:02

184	Andrew Howarth	V55	52:49
194	Craig Nicholls	V40	53:41
215	Carl Carey	V45	56:36

The Senior team was 5th overall and the Vets team 3rd. Well done to all that braved the mud.

Full Results

BOFRA Presentation evening

A rather glamorous location at the Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn saw the BOFRA fraternity reunited for one last time this season with 3 young (and one not so young) Clayton athletes all there to enjoy the final prize presentation.

Briony Holt (1st U17 Girl overall, Ella Dorrington (2nd U12 Girl overall) and Dexta Thompson (1st U12 Boy overall) all picked up their trophies whilst the ever enthusiastic Richard Briscoe picked up his series t shirt for completing the required 8 championship races. Richard was camera shy so here are Briony, Dexta and Ella instead.

U17 G winner Briony, 2nd U12B Dexta and 2nd U12G Ella get their trophies.

Sunday 13 November

Windmill 10k

Clayton at the Windmill 10k

The big race of Sunday, from a Clayton point of view was the Windmill 10k, at Lytham. With a fast and flat course along the coastal fron past Lytham and Fairhaven Lake, the event first ran in 2011 and is growing in popularity. Among the athletes to get a PB was Mick Hughes…

Pos	Name	Category	Time
18	Daniel Plant	Men	40:20
26	James Boult	Men	41:38
28	Stephen Ainsworth	Male Vet Over 60	41:42
46	Stephen Biscomb	Male Vet Over 60	43:19
53	Elizabeth Mullan	Ladies	43:49
55	Mick Hughes	Male Vet Over 40	44:02
67	Colin White	Male Vet Over 40	44:52
88	Robert Morrison	Male Vet Over 40	45:56
101	Adam Stephenson	Men	46:36
104	Michelle Abbott	Lady Vet Over 35	46:43
162	Ian Hargreaves	Male Vet Over 50	49:17
220	Julie Dawes	Lady Vet Over 45	51:00
285	Danny Pilkington	Male Vet Over 40	52:56
292	Tony Pilling	Male Vet Over 50	53:05
308	Jane Hylands	Lady Vet Over 45	53:27
363	Helen Harrison	Lady Vet Over 45	55:05
484	Deborah Greenwood	Lady Vet Over 45	58:29
552	Karen Clarkin	Lady Vet Over 40	1:00:22
601	Anita Jones	Lady Vet Over 60	1:01:45

Full Results

Wadsworth Half Trog

Even Half a Trog is enough bog to strike fear into a fell runners heart but Jeffrey Pickup braved the diluvian conditions of the moors around Wadsworth for this semi-classic race, taking in the ‘best’ bits of the full Bog, sorry Trog race in February. No results yet, but hopefully he has dried out by now.

Parkrun

Burnley Parkrun – a total of 210 runners took part

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:58	SM25-29
8	Daniel PLANT	20:52	SM30-34
10	Nicholas HENNESSEY	21:18	JM11-14
30	Colin WHITE	23:24	VM40-44
36	Michelle ABBOTT	23:53	VW35-39
44	Nina KEWIN	24:27:00	VW35-39
54	Andy QUINN	25:16:00	VM45-49
55	Sophie ASHWORTH	25:17:00	JW11-14
65	Julie DAWES	25:52:00	VW45-49
72	Donna SCOTT	26:24:00	VW50-54
74	Annabel WILCOCK	26:33:00	JW15-17
75	John WILCOCK	26:34:00	VM50-54
80	Jake ANFORTH	26:53:00	JM10
109	Richard LAWSON	28:35:00	VM75-79
113	Helen HARRISON	28:54:00	VW45-49
122	Stuart BARKER	29:47:00	VM50-54

Bolton parkrun

A total of 191 runners took part.

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
54	Katy THOMPSON	27:45	VW60-64

Dewsbury parkrun

A total of 109 runners took part.

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
99	Robin PRICE	35:41	VM70-74

Pendle parkrun

A total of 51 runners took part.

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Christopher HOLDSWORTH	17:34	SM25-29
17	Martin BRADY	25:49	VM50-54

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge

A total of 137 runners took part.

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
74	Eileen JONES	29:14	VW60-64

Witton parkrun

A total of 54 runners took part.

Pos	Parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
53	Julie RUSHTON	47:08	VW50-54

ByAlan Dorrington

It’s orange to the fore as the Autumn colours race in.

This week the Autumn action comes a variety of sources, from Lakeland mountains, Scottish Hills, the flatlands of Manchester and West Lancashire, and some Northern milltown hills thrown in the mix for good measure. You’ve all been out bagging podium positions, fast PBs or simply getting stuck in and having a right good time. Here’s how it went…

Saturday

British Fell and Hill Running Relays – Luss, Scotland

Pic: Some of the Clayton runners, post Fell and Hill Running Relays. Not sure what Carl Helliwell is thinking but it looks mischevious…

Held in the Luss Hills, on the Western shores of Loch Lomond, this traditional late season event always attracts a big entry and with its Scottish setting this year, also offered a post race ceilidh to entice runners. Clayton sent four teams, an A and B team, a Ladies Vets team and a Mens V50 team.

Leg 1 was a solo leg of 5.9 km with an ascent of 427m (navigational experience and skills required). Leg 2 was a pairs’ leg of 13 km with 1096m of ascent (and a nice sting in the tail) (navigational experience and skills required). Leg 3 was the pairs’ navigation leg and provided a stiff challenge as to expected from a competition championship nav leg, and Leg 4 was a solo leg of 8.3 km with 653 m of ascent.The event was won by a flying Dark Peak Grindslow team in 03:38:58, beating off stiff opposition from Shettleston Harriers.

First Clayton team back in 32nd overall and 2nd MV50 Team, was the team of Phil Hall, Gary Wilkinson, Paul Hesketh, Mike Wallis, Tim Edward and Mark Aspinall. They finished in a time of 04:49:44. Hot on their heels in 36th overall came the B Team of Kirt Livesey, Dave Walker, Carl Helliwell, Neil Hardiman, Chris Snell and Lee Smith in a time of 04:55:38. Just behind in 04:58:18 came the A Team of Danny Collinge, Dave Bagot, Andy Laycock, Dave Motley, Ryan Wilkinson and Matt Perry.

The Ladies Vets team came in in 07:02:49 to claim 1st LV50 Team and 3rd Ladies Vets overall – the team comprised Kath Brady, Katy Thompson, Barbara Savage, Wendy Dodds, Kath Wallis and Anna Kelly.

Kath Brady reports for the Ladies team:

‘Fortunately Katy had been in Luss for 3 days and managed to recce the area along with Wendy and provide useful advice for the rest of the team. As forecast, the morning started wet and misty on the tops. Runners were encouraged to enter the holding pen to have kit checked and prepare to be lead to the start by a traditional Scottish piper.

Leg 1 – solo (4.2km 341m climb). I was on this leg, we were off across a couple of fields then up the steep climb into the mist. A good trog off the top down to a stream to a checkpoint, a traverse round the hill before getting a wonderful glimpse of Loch Lomond and decent to the finish. 43.49 4^th Vets

Leg 2 – pairs(13km 1096 climb). Katy Thompson & Barbara Savage starting with long gradual climb to checkpoint 1 and returning very steeply as checkpoint 5. Both ladies battled wind and rain on the tops moving us up to 3rd in 2.06

Leg 3 Nav leg. With a wealth of experience between them, Wendy Dodds & Kath Wallis set out. Described by locals as long and difficult, the fast men were taking 1hr 20mins! Wendy & Kath were still out on leg 3 a time after the mass start on leg 4, so I walked down the course with Katy to watch for them coming in hoping they may finish together with Anna, but she came flying by us and we continued watching the hillside for our navigation ladies. The rain stopped and midges came out. They finished the navigation leg 2^nd Vets in 3.06

Leg 4 solo (8.3km 653m climb) – A mass start was scheduled for 2.30 but at 2.15 they called runners to the line. Anna, (with a slight ankle injury she sustained whilst reccing Hodgson Relay) had to rush to kit check. This was an out and back route to Beinn Dubh, the first checkpoint on leg 2. Anna finishing 3^rd Vets team in 1.06.

The rules for this event requires experience and completion of an A category Fell race. With the distance to travel and a 10 am Saturday start gave a smaller pool of ladies to select from. We need more ladies racing on the fells to get the experience to compete at this level.’

A great day of racing and great results for the Mens and Ladies Vets alike! No reports back from the Ceilidh but that’s probably a good thing…

Full Results

Wendy Dodds and Kath Wallis setting off on the testing navigation leg. Pic: Kath Brady

Red Rose Cross Country League Round 1

A lovely warm and dry autumnal day greeted the runners at the first Red Rose Cross Country fixture at Leigh Sports Village. An already flat and fast course was made even faster by the hard, dry conditions, leading many to use trail or fell shoes and producing some close racing, particularly in the Juniors, right up to the finish.

The Tent! Pic: Jason Pier.

Juniors

U11 Boys

There were 6 Clayton boys in the U11 race with Dexta Thompson continuing in his winning ways with a clear run at the head of field. Finley Stubbs put in a great sprint finish to come in 9th, with Robbie Smedley backing them up to help the Boys take 1st place in the Team event. Matthew Jackson was close behind with Jenson Bentham and Joshua McKay rounding out a great team effort overall. The Boys are now leading both the Mid Lancs and Red Rose team events – a cracking start to the season.

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	7:26
9	Finley Stubbs	8:04
12	Robbie Smedley	8:08
15	Matthew Jackson	8:10
26	Jenson Bentham	8:26
59	Joshua Mckay	9:20

Dexta Thompson flying into the finish in 1st place at Leigh Sports Centre. Pic: George S Davies

Dexta Thompson flying into the finish in 1st place at Leigh Sports Village. Pic: George S Davies

U11 Girls

Pos	Name	Time
5	Helena White	8:38
15	Summer Hargreaves	8:59
38	Kady Thompson	9:39
60	Rachel Stevenson	10:26
71	Ellisia Smedley	11:17
77	Emily Nicholls	12:17

Helena White continued her great form after time out with 5th place, whilst Summer Hargreaves also had a great run in 15th. Kady Thompson in 38th helped the girls to 5th Team overall. Well done to Rachel Stevenson, Ellisia Smedley and Emily Nicholls working hard in backing up the rest of the girls in the team.

U13 Boys

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jackson McKay	9:16
24	Lennon Jackson	10:31
35	William Nicholls	11:34

Jackson McKay put in his usual gritty effort for a great 4th place with Lennon Jackson and William Nicholls the other counters to take the Boys to 6th Team.

U13 Girls looking relaxed at the start line. Hopefully Beth hadn’t forgotten something important… Pic: Alan Dorrington

U13 Girls

Pos	Name	Time
10	Ella Dorrington	10:16
61	Keira Stevenson	12:23
65	Bethany Wheatcroft	12:38
68	Bronia Olszewska	12:57

Ella Dorrington led our U13 Girls home in 10th place overall, just behind a big group occupying 3rd to 9th place. Keira Stevenson and Bethany Wheatcroft (in only her second race) filled the team spots taking the Girls to10th Team with Bronia Olszweska completing the squad.

Ella Dorrington on her way to 10th place. Pic: Alan Dorrington

U15 Boys

Pos	Name	Time
14	Nicholas Henessey	14:51
19	Stanley Grewal	15:05
28	Jay Bowman	15:59
32	Adam Stevenson	16:25
39	Aaron Lundie	19:43

Our U15 Boys packed out the placings solidly, led home by Nicholas Hennessy in 14th and Stanley Grewal in 19th. Jay Bowman made up the 3rd counter for them to take 5th Team, coming home in 28th. Adam Stevenson and Aaron Lundie completed the squad.

Aaron, Adam and Jay before the start of the U15 Boys race. Pic: Deborah Stevenson

U15 Girls

Pos	Name	Time
3	Briony Holt	15:26
9	Millie Stubbs	16:27
23	Eleanor Root	17:50
27	Natasha Olszewska	18:16

The all-smiling U15 Girls team had a great day, led home by Briony Holt in 3rd place, Millie Stubbs in 9th, Eleanor Root in 23rd and Natasha Olszewska in 27th. Overall they took 3rd Team to build on their 1st Team place in the recent Mid Lancs fixture.

Our flying U15 Girls team. Pic: Thomas Root

U17 Men

Pos	Name	Time
10	Curtis Holt	21:26
13	Reece Lawrence	22:56
15	Simon Wilshaw	24:12

Just three U17 Men ran but Curtis Holt in 10th, Reece Lawrence in 13th and Simon Wilshaw in 15th still took 5th Team overall.

Men U20

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jordan McDonald	42:28

Clayton XC Dogs, little and large.

Senior Ladies Race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
32	Elizabeth Mullan	L	24:12
62	Michelle Abbott	L35	26:23
94	Jane Hylands	L45	29:48
116	Deborah Greenwood	L45	32:19
131	Christine Leathley	L65	37:01

A Team – 13th (Elizabeth Mullan | Michelle Abbot | Jane Hylands)

Vets Team – 11th (Michelle Abbott | Jane Hylands | Deborah Greenwood)

Andy Quinn and Mick Hughes. Pic: George S Davies

Senior Men’s Race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
45	Jordan McDonald	U20	42:28
50	Matthew Duckworth	M	42:46
73	Andrew Orr	V45	44:23
80	Gareth Berry	V40	44:54
81	Andrew Holt	V40	44:59
85	Alan Dorrington	V45	45:24
111	Alex Cran	V45	47:02
121	Mark Wightman	V55	47:38
128	John Wilcock	V50	48:00
154	Andy Quinn	V45	49:51
155	Jeffrey Pickup	V65	49:52
163	Mick Hughes	V40	50:41
183	James Hickie	V55	52:09
193	Peter Browning	V55	53:17
198	Martin Brady	V50	53:42
203	Craig Nicholls	V40	54:17
213	David Moynihan	V45	56:02
220	Christopher Lawrence	V50	56:41

229

Carl Carey

V45

58:01

Vets Team – 10th (Andrew Orr | Gareth Berry | Andrew Holt | Alan Dorrington)

Andrew Holt reports:

‘I arrived dreading today’s run if I’m honest, flat and fast, no mud/rain or wind. Having recce’d about an inch of the course I decided that spikes were too much but I hadn’t brought anything else so was kinda stuck with them. Got to the start line which I love ,the atmosphere and tension, and having watched everyone run away in a mad dash around the football field settled into a reasonable rhythm. Having passed Alan exiting the football field he sat on my shoulder(not that I realised until the start of the next lap) and we ran the pleasant route through the wood and around the golf course, slowly picking runners off along the way. (Strava later confirmed our lap splits had only 30seconds difference between them).

I felt strong after the first lap, started tiring on the second but had enough to hopefully to keep accelerating into the finish. For the second time this season I met Gareth Barry towards the end of the second lap,and he was able to run with us for some time increasing the cheers for Clayton and helping to keep my pace and intensity up. Not wanting the spectacle of a sprint finish between the three of us I opened up with maybe a mile to go,and judging from the shouts from people supporting think I was successful in creating a reasonable gap between myself and Gary and Alan. Entering the final straight,at more than full gas (Briony describes me as running like I need the toilet when I run like this) I saw Gareth screaming past me like I was treading water with Alan coming maybe 10-15 seconds later. I finished thinking what an enjoyable team run ,which was hopefully caught by someone with a camera. This bubble soon burst however when my children thanked the person who beat me and ridiculed me for a pathetic sprint!!’

As ever, a huge thanks on behalf of all the Clayton team to Jason Pier (TentMaster Extraordinaire) for getting things all set up and ship shape for racing.

Full Results

Round Rotherham 50

Martin Terry had a cracking run here to take 3rd overall in 07:43:56 in this 50 miler round, err, Rotherham on a fast flat course and with some of South Yorkshire’s ‘finest’ industrial areas on show.

Full Results

Sunday

Manchester Half Marathon

A huge field of 12000 runners took in this fast flat course through the Stretford and Trafford areas of Manchester, with plenty of entertainment and fancy dress on show. Jacob Watson and Richard Stevenson led the Clayton charge both posting superfast times. Great new PBs were also achieved for James Boult, Rob Morrison and Donna Airey. Well done all!

Richard reports:

We were greeted with typical Manchester weather this morning cold, wet and windy for a well organised race with a course that is perfect for any PB chasers, very flat and fast. Great to see so many familiar faces today at such a large race and very pleased with my time, a new PB.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
82	Jacob WATSON	SEN	35	01:17:33
116	Richard STEVENSON	V40	13	01:19:50
161	Jon CLEAVER	V35	36	01:21:58
667	James BOULT	SEN	295	01:33:07
669	Robert MORRISON	V40	90	01:33:09
985	Donna AIREY	LV35	17	01:36:49
1276	Colin WHITE	V40	183	01:39:16
1305	Amanda DUFFY	LV35	27	01:39:31
4768	Lisa ELLIS	LSEN	653	02:01:42

Full Results

Green Drive 5 mile

Another fast, flat PB inducing course, this event incorporated the Lancashire AA 5 mile Champs. A select group of experienced Clayton athletes were to the fore in their age categories, enjoying the autumnal colours and rural lanes near Lytham and Warton.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
20	Paul Brannon	M55	(002/015)	00:30:26
27	Kevin Davies	M50	(002/029)	00:30:50
75	Stephen Biscomb	M60	(004/016)	00:34:48
108	David Scott	M70	(001/007)	00:38:00
110	Brian Wildman	M50	(017/029)	00:38:12
223	Kevin O’Brien	M70	(004/007)	00:48:55

Full Results

Oldham ‘Milltown to Moors’ Half Marathon

One of the most grueling of races, this half marathon covers a 13.1 mile run through Oldham and its many miles of countryside, pushing challengers to their limits whilst offering some of the best scenery the borough has to offer.

With a very atmospheric start that includes a lap of the Oldham town Centre runners travel a hilly route that takes them to the lovely Saddleworth area of Oldham with spectacular views of the Saddleworth villages and the imposing moorland landscape of the Peak District National Park that lies beyond.

Martin Brady decided he hadn’t had enough racing this weekend and was up for more. He reports:

I entered the Oldham “Milltown To Moors” Half Marathon on the Sunday morning after having run a Parkrun and Leigh cross country the day before. I have a 10 mile trail race in Nottingham next weekend and I have been lacking any distance runs for a few months so I thought this would be a good test. This Half Marathon is claimed to be one of the toughest in the country with lots of long climbs and descents. It is tough but I think Hendon Brook is slightly harder (Lenches wins it for me with the Hendon Brook). I think I was the only Clayton runner at the event. The commentator said at both the start and finish “Here is the Clayton runner – they come down from altitude to do this you know!”. He must think Clayton-le-Moors is in the Himalayas. I did enjoy the race this time. I have done it several times during my running career, the first being in 2001 when there was the foot and mouth outbreak so there was no fell running – this was the nearest thing to a fell race I could find that year. I took it very steady at the start as it has 4 miles of climbing before the first long descent. This paid off as I started to pass quite a few runners later on. My finishing time was 1 hour 53 minutes 20 seconds which is about 25 minutes slower than 2001 but it was much more enjoyable. I think I might pencil this one in again for next year.

Results to follow

Four Lakeland Passes

Nick Olszewski and Adrienne Olszewska were the sole Clayton reps making the trip up the M6 for this event. Adrienne explains more:

‘Four Passes was originally put on by the warden of Borrowdale Youth Hostel and was run from there for many years. It fell into disuse until the LDWA took the route on as a challenge event, but it is no longer on their calendar and Ascend Events believe it is too good a route not to be used as an event.
There’s a choice of 2 start times so Nick and I opted for the earlier 8.30 slot with the walkers as he is still recovering from a recent operation on his toe and I’m a bit of a slow plodder. We thought it would make for a more enjoyable event if the pressure was off and we could just joggle along.
The course is a spectacular 19(ish) miles route taking in four of the Lake Districts most scenic valleys and their adjoining passes. It is a circular route which starts and finishes at Rosthwaite Village Hall in Borrowdale, at the southern end of Derwent Water.
The first pass takes you to Sty Head Tarn situated between the Scafell Massif and Great Gable before dropping to the beautiful but always dramatic Wasdale with Cumbria’s deepest lake. We set off nice and steady with a motley collection of fast and slow walkers and jogglers and trotters like ourselves. The first climb up to Sty Head tarn is nice and steady and we were blessed with good weather allowing us to drink in the spectacular views on the way down to Wasdale. A fairly good path meant we could trot all the way down to the checkpoint.
We were on familiar ground for the second pass which is Black Sail Pass & the third Scarth Gap, as this is part of the route of the Lakeland 100. It was the first time I’ve done it in daylight which didn’t make the slog up Black Sail and the horrid descent any easier really. But at least we got to enjoy the gorgeous views of Haystacks, Wainwrights resting place, on the way up Scarth Gap which is the easiest climb but with another tricky descent to Buttermere straight after.
From Buttermere, The fourth and final pass is an old miners’ path up and over to Honister Mines. It’s a long steady climb on a path made up of loose slate at times which passes an old miners building on the way to the top. When you reach the mines, it’s a good track all the way back down to Rosthwaite, a welcome relief after the previous two trickier descents. This one is much more runnable as you head to the finish.
This is a really excellent, low-key and friendly event that is aimed a wide range of abilities. You can tackle it like a fast fell race or amble round with the walkers. The choice and the challenge is yours to take. There are four checkpoints, two of them groaning with snacks and drinks. There is also a very good finisher’s meal with pudding! This was the first event organised by Ascend Events and I will definitely do another. In fact, I’ll probably head back to this one next year.’

Nick does his best 'Forced Perspective' aka Hagrid impression next to a deceptively diminutive Adrienne. Or is it real?

Nick does his best ‘Forced Perspective’ aka Hagrid impression next to a deceptively diminutive Adrienne. Or is it like that in reality?

Full Results

Parkrun Roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 281 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
5	Jonathan PYE	18:21	SM25-29
6	Laura HESKETH	18:29	SW30-34
17	Richard STEVENSON	20:05	VM40-44
20	Nick ROSCOE	20:34	VM45-49
38	Gordon BARRETT	22:07	VM50-54
52	Ian HARGREAVES	23:22	VM50-54	New PB!
56	Nina KEWIN	23:29	VW35-39
58	Colin WHITE	23:34	VM40-44
61	Robert MORRISON	23:39	VM40-44
64	Martin BRADY	23:45	VM50-54
69	Julie DAWES	23:59	VW45-49
71	Toby BIRTWISTLE	24:02	JM10
72	Daniel PLANT	24:04	SM30-34
78	Sophie ASHWORTH	24:26	JW11-14
85	Lisa JOHNSON	24:36	VW40-44	New PB!
92	John WILCOCK	24:52	VM50-54
94	Annabel WILCOCK	24:54	JW15-17
98	Jake ANFORTH	25:06	JM10
102	Andrew TAYLOR	25:32	VM55-59
111	Andy QUINN	25:45	VM45-49
133	Bianca BENNETT	26:41	SW25-29
160	Robert HIRST	28:12	VM65-69
161	Jack MCGUIRE	28:18	VM60-64	New PB!
181	Ron CHAPPELL	28:49	VM65-69
233	Stuart BARKER	31:38	VM50-54

Pendle parkrun – A total of 83 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Paul BRANNON	20:04	VM55-59
4	John HARTLEY	20:14	VM55-59
12	Richard BRISCOE	22:09	VM35-39
60	Harry WALKER	34:22	VM65-69

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 246 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat
149	Eileen JONES	29:06	VW60-64

Lytham Hall parkrun – A total of 183 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat
156	Philip NAYLOR	35:22	VM35-39

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Searching high and low

Even on a quiet week there is still plenty of action to report. Our junior runners are busy taking part in triathlons, representing their schools in cross country and testing their navigational skills in orienteering events. What a talented bunch they are! The seniors have been finishing off the season in the FRA champs in Langdale and the BOFRA race at Wasdale as well as half marathons, local fell races, orienteering and road races.

North West Junior Triathlon Series

Congratulations to Ellie Root and Helana White. Ellie came 4th overall in the Youth Girls category and Helana came 4th in the T1 girls category.

Ellie Root at the NW Junior Trialthlon Series

Final Standings

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER

ENGLISH SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CUP

Well done to junior runners Bronia and Natasha Olszewska who took part in the ESAA Cross Country Cup completion running for their school, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn. Natasha was the first counter for her team (Inter Girls)and they finished in 3^rd place overall in the Lancashire competition. Bronia was second counter in her team (Junior Girls) and their team also finished in 3^rd place in the Lancashire competition.

Results

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER

LANGDALE HORSESHOE

14 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this classic Lakeland Fell race that is the final race in the 2016 FRA English Championship. Ryan Belshaw was our first finisher in 91^st place overall and with a time of 02:38:47. Wendy Dodds was our sole lady runner. She finished in 275^th place overall and 1^st FV65. There were 380 finishers in this year’s race.

Ryan Belshaw at the Langdale Horseshoe. Photo by Sam Watson

Report from Andrew Armstrong – Lessons learnt in Langdale

Lesson 1 – You can race with a cold (but don’t expect to be any good).

I’d had a cold for over a week, I’d slogged round a cyclocross course with it and I knew that attempting a tough Lakeland fell race was, at best, unwise. However, as a famous Scot once said, “I’d paid for the tickets” so Saturday morning found me cadging a lift off fellow Clayton runners and arriving to perfect running weather in the Langdale valley. I kept my cold to myself to avoid accusations of getting my excuses in beforehand!

The start is typical of fell races; narrow tracks with lots of jostling, eventually leading to a prolonged slog up to the first real peak of the day at Thunacarr Knott. The pre-race briefing had advised us that the marshalls would be ‘up against it’ at this checkpoint and we were requested not to shout numbers or even to say thank you. As it happens the checkpoint was fairly calm; they must have thought we were a right miserable bunch!

Lesson 2 – You can’t follow someone if they’re behind you.

Discussion in the car was mostly about the best lines off different peaks and I’d made copious mental notes. Visibility was pretty good so I was happy to navigate round most of the course but was keen to follow either Mark Nutter or Jon Sharples at the ‘Bad Step’, a notorious bottleneck on Crinkle Crags. I’d passed Mark just after Ore Gap but resolved to latch onto and follow Jon’s unusual route choice towards the next checkpoint at Long Top. I lost faith when we seemed to be moving too far away from the pack; more fool me as I finally arrived at the checkpoint to see Jon disappearing into the distance! A big queue at the bad step saw Mark catch me up, we navigated an alternative route fairly quickly but Jon was long gone.

Lesson 3 – You can always find yourself alone in a fell race.

Around 400 runners started this relatively short (12 mile) fell race in good clear weather yet I still found myself alone coming off the final peak, Pike O’Blisco. Reluctant to get the map out, I did some hasty dead reckoning by the sun and managed to recover a poor exit line from the Pike to slot into the final descent. A fast and furious charge into the finish past bemused walkers (always good value) saw me finish in just over 3 hours.

Lesson 4 – The best races finish at a pub.

Langdale had a new organiser this year and Dan Duxbury was keen to thank everyone at Ambleside AC whose commitment had made the race possible. To para-phrase Dan; In an era where new trail races/challenges are popping up every week some costing £50, £60 even £80, to be able to put on a race of this calibre for only £10 (including a free pasty at the end!) is a testament to that commitment. Standing in the sun, outside a Lakeland pub, with a pint in one hand and a pasty in the other it was hard to disagree.

Pos	Name	Category	Time
91	Ryan Belshaw	M	02:38:47
109	Andrew Orr	MV45	02:42:18
167	Andrew Mcfarlane	MV45	02:56:29
168	Neil Hardiman	MV45	02:56:35
184	Ivan Whigham	MV50	02:59:38
190	Jon Sharples	MV60	03:02:07
209	Andrew Armstrong	MV45	03:06:33
216	Geoff Gough	MV55	03:07:29
220	Ralph Baines	MV45	03:08:17
237	Richard Bellaries	MV60	03:12:05
239	Mark Nutter	MV50	03:13:27
256	Andrew Firth	MV55	03:17:15
257	Chris Whiteoak	M	03:17:33
275	Wendy Dodds	FV65	03:23:41

Full Results

WASDALE SHOW

Report from Stephen Fish

Two Clayton runners, Richard Briscoe and myself, made the long trip to compete in the Wasdale Show Fell Race, which can only be described as a beast. It was perfect for the final race of the 2016 BOFRA season, with a warm, fine, bright autumn day and good underfoot conditions.

Stephen Fish at the Wasdale Shoe Fell Race. Photo by Stephen White of Granddayout Photography

The event starts easily enough in the flat field next to the show ground. However, once runners have climbed the stile over the wall and out of the field, the relentless and steep climb up Kirk Fell begins. After first negotiating a rocky track, before reaching the fell base, the runners now have a grassy ascent that only seems to get steeper the further up one progresses. Ever upwards to where the terrain now changes to become loose scree until the first false summit, where it becomes rocky and remains like this until the actual summit is reached. The top is 2,631 feet above the start line, which is rather reassuringly marked by a Wasdale Mountain Rescue volunteer. If the ascent wasn’t hard enough, the very tricky descent, through the loose scree begins, not before some stunning views of Western Cumbria, Great Gable and Scafell Pike were to be enjoyed. The race returns via the outward route to the finish funnel, where any attempt of a sprint finish, after the jump off the steep stile, is thwarted by jelly legs and wrecked thighs.

This has got to be the best and toughest race in the excellent BOFRA calendar, a 2.4 mile race, with 2400 feet of ascent, that I couldn’t believe left me so ‘wiped out’ at the finish and for the rest of the day….It was a long drive home. One for the diary next year though.

Report from Richard Briscoe

The Wasdale Show is a classic fell route and a brilliant country show. I had to do it to get the 8 races in to qualify for the BOFRA season. The race is a tough one straight up Kirk Fell, a 4 mile race with 2500 feet of climbing. I did well on the climb dodging the rocks from other runners. Got to the summit and the views were amazing all over the Wasdale area. On the way down was interesting, full of boulders and a scree, and the last section was a grassy slope which was hard to keep on the feet.

Richard Briscoe flying down at the Wasdale Show fell race. Photo by Stephen White of Granddayout Phototography

At the end was a good day and it was great to catch up with friends who do the race every year. The end of the day finished at the Strands Pub, an annual folk event.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
37	Richard Briscoe	M	00:57:11
54	Stephen Fish	MV60	01:11:10

Full Results

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER

GIN PIT 5

Kevin O’Brien was our sole competitor at this 5 mile trail race organised by Astley &Tyldesley Road Runners.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
205	Kevin O’Brien	M70	00:51:43

Full Results

PENDLE FOREST ORIENTEERS – NICK ‘O PENDLE

Some fabulous weather on the day (and fairly accurately predicted for once!) brought a bumper turn out for this orienteering event organised by Pendle Forest Orienteers. Set in the Nick ‘O Pendle area was always going to be a popular area with some of our navigating runners.

Mark Nutter and Mike Wallis took on the Brown level course which was the most demanding technically and, assuming no major mistakes, around 7km with 370m of climb. Mark finished in 18^th place with an overall finish time of 91:35. Mike Wallis was 19^th with an overall time of 96:22

Katy Thompson took on the Blue course, which is approximately 6km with 320m of climb, finishing in 15^th place with an overall time of 94:04

Colin Woolford was 3^rd on the Light Green course, approximately 3.5km with 130m of climb, with an overall time of 46:05.

Report from Colin Woolford

Sunday’s PFO event on the Nick O Pendle was a tough call between that and the Withins Skyline race over in Haworth but having enjoyed a glass or few on Saturday after some epic chores I decided the more local Orienteering event would be a good trot out for 45-60 minutes. My plan was to arrive early, do the “short blue” – which in technical difficulty terms was at the highest end, but with less climb/distance and be back in time for an early lunch before the Withins Skyline runners had even crossed the start line. Well that was the plan.

Unfortunately the chores spilled in to Sunday morning so I arrived later than anticipated and due to unprecedented demand, the PFO team had begun to call time on several courses as they had run out of maps! (an important tool in orienteering!) So my choice was either the full on Brown course (7km, 350m climb and top level difficulty) meaning for me a good 90+minutes or the Light Green course (3.5km and a civilised 130m climb) or the really easy stuff. Orienteering has five levels of Technical Difficulty – referring to the navigation skills required factored in with distance/climb 5 being toughest, 1 being simplest. I had wanted a TD5 short blue, but settled for the TD4 Light Green, which in the perfect running conditions on Pendle that day was a good call. I came a comfortable third in the end from 17 and had I not made an error right at the start reckoned I could have got 2nd. Note to self – warm up brain as well as legs before next orienteering event!

Several Clayton noted on the results

Report from Adrienne Olszewska

Hot on the heels of a challenging 20 mile challenge, our magnificent seven junior runners decided to try their hands at orienteering. Aaron Lundie, Lucy Stevenson, Adam Stevenson, Keira Stevenson, Rachel Stevenson, Natasha Olszewska and Bronia Olszewska started with the Yellow course.

Show us your dibbers! The Juniors at the finish of the Yellow course. Photo by Deborah Stevenson

This is the easiest course and is around 2.1km with 85m of climb. The terrain was no problem to the group and they flew round in just over half an hour. Always up for a challenge, they took on the orange course as well. This was a more demanding course of around 2.8km and 115m of climb.

Another control found. Keira Stevenson dibs in.

Splitting into two groups, the older runners completed the course in around 75 minutes with the younger group following about 5 minutes later. A fantastic effort from a group of youngsters who remained cheerful and enthusiastic despite getting lost and struggling to find the second checkpoint for quite a while!

Coaches Richard Stevenson and Nicholas Olszewski consult the map to try and work out where on earth they are!

They were accompanied by Adrienne Olszewska, Richard Stevenson, Deborah Stevenson and, unofficially, Nicholas Olszewski who may have lent a hand with some of the navigation.

Full Results

WEST COAST HALF MARATHON

Report from Adam Stephenson

Myself and my partner in crime, Elizabeth Mullan, set off over to Lytham for the West Coast Half Marathon on a beautiful Autumn morning. An early start as it was a point to point event with a bus service included as part of entry fee.

Adam Stephenson and Elizabeth Mullan at the West Coast Half Marathon

It was only my second attempt at this distance having done the Darwen Heritage earlier in the year but I was very confident of bettering my time of 1 hour 55 minutes. Liz was too as her PB over 13 miles stood at somewhere around 1 hour 47 minutes again from Darwen…

Although the race was described as “flat”, which it mainly was, there was definitely some uphill involved, even though they might have been minimal my legs were definitely feeling it as I got towards the seven or eight mile mark, when I lost sight of Liz as we approached the promenade…

She battled past a couple of ladies to earn an impressive third in under 1 hour 39 minutes whilst my tired legs carried me to a 1:42:06.

Quite happy and I would definitely give it another go next year. Overall well organised and well marshalled for the majority with plenty of support and encouragement along the way

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
34	Elizabeth Mullan	L	1:38:58.45
45	Adam Stephenson	M	1:42:06.52
51	Geoff Smith	MV40	1:43:49.80

Full Results

WITHINS SKYLINE

Report from Sarah Helliwell

It was the first time I’ve ever raced over “Haworth” way and I will definitely be back to do some more over there over the winter. It was a lovely sunny day with a slight cool breeze as nearly 300 runners huddled together in the famous “quarry”. There was a brief joke that we shouldn’t get lost as long as we could keep up with Tom Adams – he broke the course record and the next runners were 4 minutes behind him!

It was a fast start out of the quarry as we headed down the track towards the road with about 4 different routes being taken, before we hit a track that led onto the moors. Once on the moor it was hard to pass anyone and vice versa as a long line streamed out in front of me up the hillside. The steeper the climb, the muddier it got and the more I enjoyed it, as I slowly got into a rhythm and passed a number of runners. Once on top myself and a another female runner started picking a route through the mud, ruts and heather, which liked to take your ankles out. We then hit the flag stones as we started a fast descent that eventually crossed a slippery stone bridge before climbing back up onto a track and back to the finish. It was here I started to tire (unfortunately I lost touch with the female runner I’d run with – she beat me by 14 seconds) and I knew it would feel a long mile and half climb back up to the finish. As I came in to the finish I got a high five from Eva and a “mamma” shout from Ralph…

It is a great route to definitely give the legs a good muddy, boggy workout on the first half before a fast return.

Well done to all Clayton runners who ran.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
11	Tim Edward	MV50	46:17
12	Peter Coates	MV40	46:40
33	Paul Hesketh	MV50	49:48
84	Paul Brannon	MV50	54:45
127	Jeffrey Pickup	MV60	58:08
137	Jean Brown	FV40	58:54
219	Sarah Helliwell	F	66:57
265	Michael Frost	MV60	75:50
278	Robert Hirst	MV60	80:17

Full Results

WITHINS JUNIOR CURLY WURLY RAT RUN

Report from Alan Dorrington

Organised by the indomitable Woodentops over at Penistone Country Park, the Curly Wurly Rat Runs are the kids’ version of the popular end of season Withins Skyline race. Looping in and out of the familiar quarry, with added Halloween fancy dress options and lots of chocolate flying around, this event is a lovely low key finish to what can be a busy fell season for our juniors.

The under 8s were off first, with Felix Thompson enjoying a headlong rush up and out of the quarry, rapidly followed by a steep greasy descent back into it, only for another steep climb back out and up to the finish. Felix stayed upright on the descent, which produced a few comedy faceplants, but no injuries and came home in 16th, being rewarded later with extra chocolate for his fancy dress outfit.

Chris Brown at the Withins Curly Wurly Run. Photo by Alan Dorrington

Hot on the heels of the under 8s, 150 runners from all the other age groups started with the same mad dash to the single track climb out of the quarry, heading off for a fast narrow track across the moor before the rollercoaster drop and climb from the quarry to finish. U10s, 12s and 14s did one lap with only the U16s doing a second round. It all made for fast, chaotic racing but out of the melee, Dexta Thompson found some clear space in front and headed off in his usual determined fashion for 6th place overall and 3rd U12B. He was chased by Christopher Brown in 20th, Ella Dorrington in 32nd, Helena White in 64th, Alfie White in 109th and Kady Thompson in 120th. It was great to see Helena back racing after her impromptu surgery.

Ella Dorrington at the Withins Curly Wurly run. Photo by Alan Dorrington

Notwithstanding the fact that finishers got a stacked goody bag with chocolate and sweets, many waited till the chocolatey prize giving for the infamous ‘chocolate throw’, a sure-fire winner amongst the kids and adults alike.

U8 Race

Pos	Name	Time
16	Felix Thompson	3:23

Main Junior Race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Dexta Thompson	U12B	6:34
20	Christopher Brown	U12B	7:20
32	Ella Dorrington	U12G	7:38
64	Helana White	U10G	8:21
109	Alfie White	U14B	9:59
120	Kady Thompson	U10G	10:17

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 325 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
6	Richard STEVENSON	17:55	VM40-44	New PB!
9	Jonathan PYE	18:18	SM25-29
10	Chris SNELL	18:23	VM35-39
18	Nicholas HENNESSEY	19:20	JM11-14
19	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:21	SM25-29
22	Dave MOTLEY	19:43	VM35-39
23	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	20:00	JM15-17
28	Mark WIGHTMAN	20:49	VM55-59
30	Daniel PLANT	21:08	SM30-34
33	Simon WILSHAW	21:28	JM15-17
48	Matthew JACKSON	22:06	JM10
57	Colin WHITE	22:35	VM40-44
66	Sophie ASHWORTH	22:55	JW11-14
73	Michelle ABBOTT	23:04	VW35-39	New PB!
74	Martin BRADY	23:08	VM50-54
76	David Ian SCOTT	23:22	VM70-74
81	Nina KEWIN	23:28	VW35-39
83	Aaron LUNDIE	23:29	JM11-14	New PB!
87	Robbie SMEDLEY	23:38	JM10
88	Cassandra Darling SMEDLEY	23:38	VW35-39
89	Carl CAREY	23:40	VM45-49
96	Bethany WHEATCROFT	23:51	JW11-14	New PB!
103	Julie DAWES	24:23	VW45-49
105	Toby BIRTWISTLE	24:26	JM10
108	Chris LAWRENCE	24:36	VM50-54
109	Donna SCOTT	24:40	VW50-54
119	Lisa JOHNSON	25:03	VW40-44
132	Annabel WILCOCK	25:39	JW15-17
133	John WILCOCK	25:40	VM50-54
145	Bianca BENNETT	26:09	SW25-29
179	Helen HARRISON	27:34	VW45-49
192	Justin BIRTWISTLE	28:17	VM40-44
197	Deborah GREENWOOD	28:21	VW45-49
205	Ron CHAPPELL	28:40	VM65-69
215	Robert HIRST	29:14	VM65-69
260	Judith CAREY	32:01	VW35-39

Chadderton Hall parkrun – A total of 42 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
15	Ian HARGREAVES	25:52	VM50-54	First Timer!

Cuerden Valley parkrun – A total of 144 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
13	Alan LIFE	22:21	VM50-54	First Timer!

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 129 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
111	Robin PRICE	36:06	VM70-74

Marple parkrun – A total of 199 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
177	Ron HILL	33:50	VM75-79

Pendle parkrun – A total of 97 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
6	Paul BRANNON	20:30	VM55-59
7	John HARTLEY	20:42	VM55-59
71	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	32:09	VW65-69
76	Christine LEATHLEY	34:36	VW65-69

Skipton parkrun – A total of 141 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
78	Yvonne WICKHAM	27:32	VW50-54

Witton parkrun – A total of 88 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
88	Julia RUSHTON	49:55	VW50-54

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Mud, Mountains and Marathons

Summer has gone and autumn is here once again and with it the start of the cross country season. You’ve been out in force at Astley Park in Chorley with some fabulous results. We fielded 4 teams in the Hodgson Mountain Relays in the Lake District showing that our fell running heart is beating as strongly as ever. You’ve also been running in marathons, 10Ks and on challenging trails.

LAKELAND TRAILS – CONISTON

15K TRAIL RACE

Report from Darren Rushton

Had a crack at the Lakeland Trails race at Coniston fantastic route with mixed abilities some quick lads recommend anyone to have a go its not major fell running but all on runnable trails with fantastic scenery saw another clayton lady 191 ran I finished 67th a lovely day out.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
67	Darren Rushton	MV40	1:21:19

15K TRAIL CHALLENGE

Report from Jane Hylands

A perfect running day in the Lake District for the 10k and 15k events with dry weather and some sunshine. The 15k was split into 2 events with the challenge starting off earlier with a 3 hour cut off and the race starting an hour later with a 2 hour cut off.

Jane Hylands at the Lakeland Trails 15KM Trail Challenge at Coniston

I found it a tough event with 1386ft of climb and it was a longer trail race than I’ve done before so quite challenging. The majority of the climb was within the first 5k followed by about 5k downhill and then the last 5k along grass and mud along the lake. Finishing with a paddle through a cold deep river to wake you up! A really enjoyable event with some amazing views and waterfalls but if you fancy it you’ll have to wait until 2018 as it’s not on next year or alternatively try one of the other Lakeland trails. There was also the added bonus of a bar at the finish line!

Jane Hyland at the Lakeland Trails Coniston Trail Challenge. Photo by Lakeland Trails

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
236	Jane Hylands	LV40	01:48:16

Full Results

MID LANCS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – ASTLEY PARK

Bring it on! It’s Autumn, the leaves are changing colour, the temperature is starting to drop and the mud is getting muddier. Team Clayton was ready to rumble and made a great start in this year’s Mid Lancashire Cross Country League with some great results across the board.U11 Boys, U15 Girls and Senior Men all doing extremely well in this first fixture. It’s looking like it might just turn into another triumphant season for Clayton.

A special mention is needed for our super organised Cross Country Manager, Jason Pier, who makes everything run like clockwork – he has the tent up and waiting for the Clayton family, the numbers ordered and ready to go and words of encouragement for everyone – he even races too! A real superstar.

The team tent ready and waiting. The first one there.

JUNIOR RACES

As a new cross country season begins, our junior runners are keen to build upon and continue the success they enjoyed last year. However, many of them have shifted to different age groups which can alter the dynamics of the team competition. As it turns out, this year this is no bad thing and we were able to field teams across the majority of the age categories only really struggling with numbers in the older teen age categories.

Clayton Juniors ready to race at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

U11 GIRLS

Summer Hargreaves was our first finisher in the U11 girls’ race and raced hard to finish in 19^th place. Team mates Rachel Stevenson (61^st) and Ellisia Smedley (73^rd) both ran well to put their team in 9^th place. A great start to the season for the U11 Girls with all of them counters for their team.

Summer Hargreaves at the Mid Lancs XC. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
19	Summer Hargreaves	7:09
61	Rachel Stevenson	8:18
73	Ellisia Smedley	9:01

U11 BOYS

There were 7 Clayton runners in the U11 Boys’ race. Dexta Thompson was our first finisher and overall winner of the race. Jenson Bentham, Robbie Smedley and Finley Stubbs all had great runs finishing in the top ten. Matthew Jackson, Thomas Ashworth and Finan Holdsworth completed the squad with some real racing effort thrown in. A comfortable 1^st place for our U11 Boys promises another great cross country season to come from this strong group of Clayton boys.

Joshua McKay racing hard at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	5:54
6	Jenson Bentham	6:26
9	Robbie Smedley	6:39
10	Finley Stubbs	6:39
31	Matthew Jackson	7:01
37	Thomas Ashworth	7:12
68	Finan Holdsworth	8:16

U13 GIRLS

There were 6 Clayton girls in the U13 girls’ race. Ella Dorrington appears to be missing from the results so the team position is currently 9^th place but this could change once she has been added back in as it’s estimated she was around 13^th place overall.

The U13 girls get off to a great start at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

There were plenty of strong performances from this team with a welcome return for Roanna who had a great run and was a counter for the team.

Even with the missing results this is a great start for our U13 girls.

Pos	Name	Time
??	Ella Dorrington	??
19	Sophie Ashworth	11:26
41	Roanna Holdsworth	12:39
43	Keira Stevenson	12:42
53	Bethany Wheatcroft	13:07
66	Bronia Olszewska	14:38

U13 BOYS

There were four boys in the U13 squad. Jackson McKay was our first finisher in 5^th place overall. Lennon Jackson was next in 37^th place and third counter for the team was Christopher Brown still managing 57^th despite a nasty fall on the course. William Nicholls was 59^th.

Jackson McKay racing hard at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
5	Jackson McKay	11:39
37	Lennon Jackson	13:57
57	Christopher Brown	14:43
59	William Nicholls	14:46

U15 GIRLS

After a bit of a sparse team last year, we are back on form with a number of our girls moving up an age category this year.

Briony Holt was our first girl and 2^nd overall with Millie Stubbs in 6^th place. Natasha Olszewska had a great run to finish in 14^th place and Claudia Bentham didn’t let a fall stop her from carrying on to finish in 27^th place.

Our girls took a comfortable 1^st place position for what promises to be a successful team in the U15 girls.

U15 Girls at the start line with the U13 Boys. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
2	Briony Holt	12:24
6	Millie Stubbs	13:07
14	Natasha Olszewska	14:33
27	Claudia Bentham	15:43

U15 BOYS

Again, after a sparse year in this age group last time, we fielded 5 runners in this race. Nick Hennessey was our first finisher with Stanley Grewel and Jay Bowman taking the team to 7^th place. Adam Stevenson and Aaron Lundie completed the squad.

Nick Hennessey in the U15 Boys’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
22	Nick Hennessey	16:32
27	Stanley Grewel	17:12
32	Jay Bowman	17:57
39	Adam Stevenson	19:23
44	Aaron Lundie	22:59

U17 WOMEN

Lucy Stevenson was our sole runner in this category. She finished in 12^th place.

U17 MEN

Reece Lawrence was our sole runner in this category. He finished in 18^th place.

SENIOR RACES

Another season begins and our senior runners are ready to rumble. There was a good turnout of runners and a few newbies in the mix.

SENIOR LADIES RACE

There were 17 Clayton ladies in the senior race. Donna Airey was our first lady in 29^th place overall with Elizabeth Mullan not too far behind in 33^rd. Irene Roche completed our 11^th place ladies team also taking 1^st L55 in the race. Cross country newbie Michelle Abbot enjoyed the race and was glad she had decided to get some spikes which she swears saved her from faceplanting in the muddy puddle.

Clayton Ladies ready to rumble! At Astley Park. Photo by Tina Holt

Our ‘A’ Team were 11^th (D Airey | E Mullan | I Roche )

Our ‘B’ team were 20^th (M Abbott | J Bennett | C Darling-Smedley )

Over 35 Team were 4^th (D Airey | I Roche | M Abbott)

Over 45 Team were 4^th (I Roche | J Bennett | J Rushton)

Over 55 Team were 1^st (I Roche | S Allen | C Leathley)

Irene Roche with Michelle Abbot not far behind. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
29	Donna Airey	L35	29:23
33	Elizabeth Mullan	L	30:07
55	Irene Roche	L55 (1^st)	31:39
57	Michelle Abbott	L35	31:46
64	Joanne Bennett	L45	32:18
65	Cassie Darling-Smedley	L35	32:23
71	Julia Rushton	L45	33:02
78	Nina Kewin	L35	33:49
88	Sarah Helliwell	L35	34:29
94	Janine Pollard	L45	35:04
110	Rachel Todd	L35	36:29
129	Adrienne Olszewska	L45	38:37
136	Yvonne Wickham	L45	39:21
138	Deborah Greenwood	L45	39:31
145	Jane Pier	L45	40:18
156	Susan Allen	L55	42:21
173	Christine Leathley	L65	47:18

MEN U20

Jordan McDonald was 3^rd U20 in the race.

SENIOR MENS’ RACE

We had 31 runners in the senior mens’ race. Unfortunately, Danny Collinge was forced to retire due to illness and we were missing Chris Holdsworth as well. This meant that, as well as 3^rd in the U20 category, Jordan McDonald was our first Clayton finisher in the senior men’s’ race in 29^th place overall. David Scott was 1^st V70. There were 232 runners in this race. Our ‘A’ team was still 3^rd even with a few of our fast lads missing from this race. A very promising start for our men.

Clayton Men at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

Vet 40 Team 3^rd ( A Stubbs | R Stevenson | B Holdsworth | D Horrocks)

Vet 50 Team 3^rd (D Horrocks | A Life | J Wilcock)

Breton outdoing the autumn foliage for colour at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
29	Jordan McDonald	U20	39:53
33	Andy Stubbs	V40	40:11
36	Lee Smith	M	40:20
41	Richard Stevenson	V40	40:51
46	Jacob Watson	M	41:19
48	Chris Snell	M	41:25
52	Breton Holdsworth	V40	42:06
56	David Horrocks	V50	42:28
74	Andrew Holt	V40	43:42
88	Gareth Berry	V40	44:34
91	Andrew Orr	V40	44:56
98	Alan Life	V50	45:31
109	John Wilcock	V50	45:31
115	Andrew Payne	M	46:30
117	Brian Horrocks	V50	46:32
118	Alan Dorrington	V40	46:34
121	John Roche	V50	46:39
148	Nick Roscoe	V40	48:19
158	Andy Quinn	V40	48:50
162	Mark Wightman	V50	49:05
178	James Hickie	V50	50:15
198	Jason Pier	V40	51:30
208	Mick Hughes	V40	52:19
215	Matthew Duckworth	M	53:01
223	Peter Browning	M50	54:29
229	Geoff Smith	V40	54:53
230	Craig Nicholls	V40	54:56
235	David Scott	V70 (1^st)	55:24
236	David Moynihan	V40	55:49
241	Ian Hargreaves	V50	56:32

Full Results

SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER

BURNLEY FIRE 10K

Fourteen Clayton Harriers took to familiar ground on this year’s Burnley Fire 10K road race. The route starts and finishes at Burnley Fire station, climbs up and around Towneley Park and, after a bit of respite as you descend on the road to Cliviger, takes in the beast of a climb that is Mount Lane before a fast downhill gallop back to the Fire Station. 216 runners took part.

Jacob Watson at the Burnley Fire 10K. Photo by David Belshaw

Jacob Watson was our first finisher and 3^rd overall in the race with a time of 37:12. He was swiftly followed by Jonathan Pye in 6^th and Matthew Duckworth in 10^th. Terry O’Leary joined them in the top twenty finisher in 13^th place. Donna Airey was the first Clayton Lady finisher in 35^th place overall and 3^rd female in the race. Michelle Abbot was 77^th and 1^st F35.

Donna Airey at the Burnley Fire 10K. Photo by David Belshaw

Report from Deborah Greenwood

A beautiful sunny October morning at this very friendly, well marshalled race. It’s my third year in a row of running this race and I am progressively getting slower! In 2015 I had a time of 57:04 on Sunday I only managed 1:00.32! Yes .32 seconds over the hour, I was gutted.

Donna Airey smashed it, coming in 3rd lady overall with an amazing time of 44.56. A stunning performance after being our first lady at Cross country the day before. Jacob Watson also came in 3rd male overall with a brilliant time of 37:12, with the overall winner being a Blackburn Harriers runner. Exactly 200 runners finished the race and swelled the coffers of the Pendleside hospice and Firefighter funds.

Mount lane proved as challenging as ever, lots of people around me walked this part of the course, I of course ran every step as this is how we have been trained. A lovely resident half way up the hill had set up a water station to revive those that needed. The fires crews and marshals’ were brilliant, shouting and cheering everyone on.

I must do better next time!

Pos	Name	Category	Time
3	Jacob Watson	M	37:12.4
6	Jonathan Pye	M	38:29.0
10	Matthew Duckworth	M	39:19.1
13	Terry O’Leary	M	40:21.9
35	Robert Morrison	M40	44:48.1
37	Donna Airey	F35	44:56.4
44	Colin White	M40	45:45.9
48	Stuart Proctor	M	46:02.5
55	Andrew Webster	M45	47:06.1
77	Michelle Abbott	F35	49:13.8
139	Hayley Copeman	F45	57:07.8
141	Helen Harrison	F45	27:10.4
142	Robert Hirst	M65	58:27.8
156	Deborah Greenwood	F45	1:00:32.6

Full Results

BURNLEY FIRE FUN RUN

Well done to all of our junior runners that took part in this fun run. Results are not available but Nick Hennessey was the overall winner with Helana White taking first girl which is fantastic considering she was in hospital with appendicitis only a couple of weeks ago.

Clayton Juniors racing ahead at the Burnley Fire fun run.

CHESTER MARATHON

Daniel Plant was our sole representative at the Chester Marathon. He finished in 303^rd place with a time of 03:22:22.

Report from Dan Plant

Arrived at Chester and conditions were perfect. We went and registered Tracy and the kids for the mini marathon then the Chester town crier got us under way. The plan was to stick with the 3:15 pacer but I got a bit carried away so pulled away

Clayton Junior, Charlie Plant (R)at the Chester Mini Marathon

Once you leave the city centre, it’s a very scenic route with the occasional up and down. At 19ish miles I hit the good old wall but by 24 I was moving well again just on time for the main Hill of the route. I did manage a strong finish marathon number 4 of the year and the quickest can’t believe I’ve got to wait till April for another… what will I do with my Sunday mornings!

Dan Plant ready to go at the Chester Marathon

Full Results

GLENCOE MARATHON

This off-road marathon is an epic trail run that ascends a total of 1,608 metres through the heart of Glencoe and into the foothills of Ben Nevis. The route snakes through the pass of Glencoe, surrounded by the towering remains of this ancient super volcano, before climbing 500 metres up the fearsome Devil’s Staircase. From the eastern edge of the Aonach Eagach Ridge you look straight onto the mighty Buachaille Etive Mor (the great herdsman) before dropping back to sea level at Kinlochleven where the Mamores Half Marathon starts. Climbing up through the Mamores the route undulates until the descent into Glen Nevis and the base of the mighty Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.

Congratulations to Avril Duckworth who took part and finished in 56th place overall. She was the 6th lady finisher and 1st Vet 50 lady in a time of 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Full Results

HODGSON BROTHERS’ MOUNTAIN RELAY

The ‘Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay’ is a fell running relay race that started life as the ‘Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay’. It is set in the heart of the Lake District Fells, takes place every year on the first Sunday in October, and is competed by teams from across the country, but mainly the North of England. It is the longest-running mountain relay in the country.

Dave Motley and David Walker on leg 2 of the Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay. Photo by Steve Razzetti

The race is a tough one, with 4 legs each throwing up their separate challenges, including hard climbs and steep descents on difficult terrain. The route requires careful navigation, especially in bad weather. Each leg is run in pairs (so 8 runners per team) and teams compete for a number of prizes across different categories including Open, Ladies, Mixed and Vets teams.

We were one of the few clubs to field 4 teams in this event.

Men’s Team Report from Captain Ryan Wilkinson

My Sunday morning started @ 5:30am as I may have been a little excited because this is one of the best days out of the year…

After a bit of a shuffle around with the team over the weekend we were ready to go. First up was Jonny & the super sub Bretton who stepped in at the last minute after racing on Saturday at the XC, can’t thank the guy enough! We got off to a good start and came in 14th overall, a swift handover to out leg 2 runners Dave Motley & Dave Walker who set off up the long drag up to the trig then the long, fast run off on a few rocky paths & a steep rough descent to Kirkstone Pass. They had a good run together finished the leg still in a good position.

It was my turn to run leg 3 with Dave Bagot, he’s a bit quicker than me so I knew I had a big job on my hands. Off up Red Screes we went and started to catch a few teams up. We felt good & had a good climb. We dug in & ran our socks off to make up 3 positions and bridging a good gap on our local rivals, handing over to Mr Perry and Andy Laycock who had a cracker of a run putting more time between Barlick and ourselves who were set on catching us. Senior men finished 16th overall which is the best we have finished in a long time. Making it brilliant day as always. Thanks guys for all your effort. Roll on Scotland #TEAMCLAYTON

Our first team to finish were in 16^th place overall.

Leg	Runners	Time
1	J McKenna & B Holdsworth	00:42:55
2	D Motley & D Walker	01:19:11
3	D Bagot & R Wilkinson	00:58:20
4	M Perry & A Laycock	01:18:33

They were followed by the Vets team who finished in 30^th place

Vets Team Report

This year the vets were out in force with a really strong team put together by the new vet team manager Garry Wilkinson. First up was Andrew Stubbs & Mark Aspinall with a good solid run and coming in a respectable 22nd position. They then handed over to Carl Haliwell & Peter Coats who are both on great form picking off 4 other pairs on their dash to hand over to Paul Shackleton and Andrew McFarlane who did not waste any time climbing up Red Screes and putting a good shift in across what can only be described as a rugged 5 miles. Then it was time for Garry Wilkinson & Paul Hesketh to finish off the route with last dash for the finish line. All in all it was a good day out for all our teams

Peter Coates and Carl Helliwell. Leg 2 of the Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay. Photo by Steve Razzetti

Leg	Runners	Time
1	M Aspinall & A Stubbs	00:45:43
2	C Helliwell & P Coates	01:15:22
3	P Shackleton & A McFarlane	01:09:37
4	G Wilkinson & P Hesketh	01:31:15

Clayton ‘Z’ Team were 55^th

Report from Chris Funnell – If Carlsberg did Fell Races

Nothing short of perfect is the way to describe the Hodgson Brothers Mountain relay on Sunday. Despite a very cool (4deg C start leaving home at 0630) and some spectacular cloud inversions, these eventually gave way to perfect blue skies and fantastic running conditions.

I felt very privileged to be running for the second year for the now “infamous Clayton Z Team” on leg 2 with Mark Nutter (a seasoned Z teamer).

We watched all the leg 1-ers get underway from Patterdale and then made our way across to Hartsop for the start of our leg (7.5 mile and 2900 feet of ascent). Andy Howarth and Keith Thompson were on leg 1 and Mark and I waited on the start line to try and catch an early glimpse of Andy and Keith sporting the new Z team colours (which team coach Andrew Walmsley has had his top R&D people develop). Angela Shian and Anna Kelly ran a great first leg and added to the pressure as Wendy Dodds and Tracy Mitchell set off into the morning sunshine. A minute or so later and Andy and Keith came in both looking like they’d run a race. As Mark grabbed the dibber he said “we’ve got some work to do”. Despite our pre-race pact not to set off too fast, we set off (too) fast up the long climb up towards High Street. Wendy and Tracy soon came into sight and we did our best to mask our heavy breathing as we inched alongside.

After a couple more scalps, we rolled the dice on a couple of alternative race lines which Mark had picked up studying the map prior to the start. Both route choices paid off and as we reached High Street we were at least 6 places up. A blast along High Street and a good scramble up Thornthwaite gained another 2 places. A final tricky descent down to Kirkstone and job done we passed the dibber into the capable hands of demon descenders Richard Bellaries and Andy Firth. The final leg was run by Ivan Wigham and Ralph Baines who had a blistering run in claiming a Lonsdale scalp in the final descent to the finish line at Patterdale.

At the customary post race debrief in the White Lion (attended by groupies and mascots) it became evident that Andy and Keith had opted to take in a bit more scenery (who could blame them) by missing an exit route, however with times and places up on last year it was clear the day had been a resounding success with the reputation and infamy of the Z Team intact.

Leg	Runners	Time
1	A Howarth & K Thompson	00:57:20
2	M Nutter & C Funnell	01:33:51
3	A Firth & R Bellaries	01:09:40
4	I Whigham & R Baines	01:40:59

And finally, our open mixed team finished in 64^th place

Report from Kath Brady

After illness/injury calls days before the event, the available experienced ladies had run out so had to swap our Ladies team to Open and run with 2 men. We finished 64th out of 70 in a time of 5:48.This event is just as tough and competitive as the British relays. Leg 1 Anna Kelly & Angela Shian (in her first Lakeland relay) started us off. Leg 2 legend Wendy Dodds ran with Tracey Mitchell (who’d moved from leg 3 on Thursday). Leg 3 A bit of childcare from me and Kieron Mitchell (who’d been over the route with Tracy) ran with an even later replacement and always smiling Paul Wale. Leg 4 Jean Brown guided Barbara Savage round having been moved from leg 2

Leg	Runners	Time
1	A Kelly & A Shian	0:56:11
2	W Dodds & T Mitchell	01:45:36
3	K Mitchell & P Wale	01:20:25
4	J Brown & B Savage	01:46:43

Full Results

LITTLEBOROUGH 10K ROAD RACE

Two club members took part in this 10K road race organised by Cannonball Events. Stephen Biscomb was our first finisher in 55^th place overall and with a time of 44:13 and also taking the 1^st V60 position. Joining him was Amanda Duffy who finished in 70^th place with a time of 45:37. A total of 239 runners took part.

Report from Amanda Duffy

I decided to try the Littleborough 10K on Sunday. The race started opposite the station with the first part being a climb up Hollingworth Road to the lakeside. The course took up around the lake and then on a few farm tracks and trail. It was a lovely day for it and a nice scenic route

Myself and Steve Biscomb were the only runners from Clayton

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
55	Stephen Biscomb	M60	44:13.1
70	Amanda Duffy	W35	45:37.0

Full Results

STANLEY PARK 5MILE ROAD RACE

Kevin Davies (minus the tiger this week!) was our sole representative in the inaugural running of this race. It’s proposed to run the event twice annually in the Spring and Autumn. He finished in 5^th place overall with a time of 30:51 and was 1^st V50 as well.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
5	Kevin Davies	M50	30:51

Full Results

PARKRUN ROUNDUP

Brighouse parkrun – A total of 378 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
271	Robin PRICE	32:54	VM70-74	First Timer!

Burnley parkrun – A total of 291 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Jacob WATSON	17:54	SM30-34
2	Jonathan PYE	17:56	SM25-29
5	Jonathan CLEAVER	18:31	VM35-39
14	Nicholas HENNESSEY	20:47	JM11-14
17	Kevin DAVIES	21:09	VM50-54
20	Stephen AINSWORTH	21:16	VM55-59
24	Adam STEPHENSON	21:36	SM30-34	New PB!
26	Gordon BARRETT	21:46	VM50-54
27	Terry O’LEARY	21:59	VM35-39
38	Colin WHITE	22:58	VM40-44
58	Michelle ABBOTT	23:51	VW35-39
68	Nina KEWIN	24:10	VW35-39
69	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	24:13	JM15-17
73	Chris LAWRENCE	24:32	VM50-54
75	Julie DAWES	24:35	VW45-49
87	Andy QUINN	25:10	VM45-49
89	Andrew TAYLOR	25:13	VM55-59
94	Annabel WILCOCK	25:22	JW15-17
95	John WILCOCK	25:24	VM50-54
104	Donna SCOTT	25:46	VW50-54
139	Hayley COPEMAN	27:23	VW45-49
140	Yvonne WICKHAM	27:23	VW50-54
149	Ron CHAPPELL	27:47	VM65-69
182	Carl CAREY	29:35	VM45-49
185	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	29:41	VW65-69
186	Robert HIRST	29:42	VM65-69
257	Helen HARRISON	34:43	VW45-49

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 189 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
47	Martin BRADY	23:53	VM50-54
103	Eileen JONES	28:51	VW60-64	New PB!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 92 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Paul BRANNON	19:54	VM55-59
4	John HARTLEY	20:56	VM55-59
25	Dawn TERRY	26:18	VW50-54
65	Harry WALKER	33:47	VM65-69

Witton parkrun – A total of 103 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
37	Stephen FISH	27:40	VM60-64

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Run on for a long time

Yes dear readers, it’s an action packed roundup once again! We’ve had Fell championships, road championships, marathons, half marathons, 10k and 5k racing, ultra-distance events, mountain marathons and cyclocross. You’ve been busy on the fells, the trails, the roads and in the parks. Run on for a long time Harriers!

LATE RESULTS

Jim Smith Brownhouse 5K – Tuesday 13 September

Run during a huge thunderstorm, the results were unfortunately compromised by the weather conditions so there are quite a few gaps in the times for the runners. Three hardy Harriers were amongst 63 brave runners in this race. Robert Hirst was our first finisher in 45^th place and around 27 minutes with Jack McGuire in 52^nd and Ron Chappell in 53^rdaround the 31 minute mark. No times were available for our runners.

Pos	Name	Cat
45	R. Hirst	MV65
52	J. McGuire	MV60
53	R. Chappell	MV65

Full Results

Equinox 24 Hour Relay

Report from Paul Shackleton

I competed in the Equinox 24 hour relay at Belvoir Castle near Leicester last weekend 17th/18thwith a bunch of Birmingham lads from different clubs under the name Cannon Hill Crusaders. In the main team event (teams of 8) we finished 2nd, beaten by 4 minutes by Stilton Striders. Completing 34 x10km laps (210 miles/21000 feet ascent). I ran 4 x10km laps. Average 43 minutes. The accompanying photo was taken around 7am. I’d ran about 30k at this point off no sleep and I’m surprised I look ok because I’m shattered!

Paul Shackleton, still going after 30K and not much sleep!

High Peak 40 – Saturday 17 Sept

Congratulations to Martin Terry who finished in 6^th place overall and 1^st Vet50 in this 40 mile ultra with a time of 06:32:11. The route is a loop around the Peak District among the beautiful scenery of the gritstone and limestone hills and dales. It’s also one of the counting races in the RunFurther championship.

Full Results

As we are all caught up it’s onto this week’s action…

THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

RON HILL 78^th BIRTHDAY 5K

Report from Mick Hughes

A bright crisp Thursday evening in the pleasant foothills of the Pennines between Bacup and Rochdale played host to this special tribute to our very own Ron Hill MBE. Organised by Andems Runners & Rochdale Harriers this birthday race for Ron (a mere 78 years young) was also to celebrate Ron’s 1st victory in the national cross country championships of 1966, 50 years ago where he completed 9 miles in Sheffield in a time of 46:21!

Ian Hargreaves, Ron Hill and Mick Hughes

This 5k race started from the lane behind the Cock & Magpie pub. A hilly start heading up a stony trail to Cowm Resevoir followed by 2 laps of the reservoirs thin perimeter trail track (caution and good timing was needed when pushing forward and taking places here!), then a tight bend doubling back down the steep hill to the finish line. A good attendance and representative mixture of both young and mature runners from a number of clubs made the journey; Todmorden, Oldham & Royton, Halifax, Middleton, Bury, Gossopdale and Trawden as this was also part of their championship series.

Once up on the reservoir and flatter terrain, the pace settled at a fairly quick one in general and there was a good energy and enthusiasm about the short scenic route. Ron had been introduced before the start and received plenty of applause and the mood was set. Andrew Worster (Todmorden Harriers & AC) took first place with an impressive 16:54. 7 Clayton Harriers competed (including Ron) who still managed to run the race in 31:27; a true inspiration to us all. Ron was in demand post-race but me and fellow team mate Ian Hargreaves managed to grab a quick chat and picture with him. He thanked us for coming and said, “What a club Clayton is, eh”! To which I replied, we were honoured to be there. After all it’s not every night you get to race with and be in the company of a true running legend. Here are the times of our club runners;

Andrew Laycock 17:19 | Garry Wilkinson 19:17 | Mick Hughes 20:48

Stephen Biscomb 21:07 | Ian Hargreaves 23:21 | Robert Hirst 28:13 | Ron Hill 31:27

Awaiting Official Results

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

ENGLISH SCHOOLS FELL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP

Three Clayton Juniors took part in the English Schools Fell Running Championships. Christopher Brown and Ella Dorrington ran in the Year 7 race with Christopher having an excellent run finishing in 8^th place overall and 7^th boy, and Ella in 30^th place and 6^th girl. There were 93 finishers in this race so well done Chris and Ella! Briony Holt ran in the Year10/11 race and finished in 27^th place overall and 3^rd Girl.

Report from Andy Holt

The final race of Briony’s fell calendar was the English schools Fell race. Held at Sedbergh School this year following two years in the Calder Valley the route crosses the village to and runs up and around the Winder, a 450m peak that forms the entrance to the Howgills. Having run and walked these hills we knew the terrain would consist of steep, grassy tracks that make for fast fell running. The race is aimed at schools but unless your school has any interest in fell running, it’s up to the athlete/parents to enter.

We arrived in plenty of time only to find we’d left our running bag at home, so, following a mad dash back home driving like those people I dislike immensely Briony was prepared to race. The girls and boys run together, and there were approx 70 people in Briony’s race. Following a fall last year in this fixture Briony’s form has been slowly returning, but she was in the year group below her age, running against 4 out of the six England team qualifiers she would have been satisfied with a top five finish.

Briony Holt at the English Schools Fell Championships. Photo by Geoff Thompson

The route is essentially a mile up an inclined track, a mile along a track, another mile up a steep track to the summit then a hair-raising mile or so descent to the finish. Briony was second girl on passing me, looking comfortable and tucking behind the leader conserving her energy for the pull to the summit. The plan was stay in contention until the descent and hopefully Briony’s descending will see her to the finish. Unfortunately Briony blew up on the ascent, and dropped from 2nd to 4th. She easily made up the ground to secure third but had given the leader and girl in second too much distance. It was more satisfying hearing the lead girl smashed the record by 2 minutes, and despite Briony’s lack of form a third place finish was higher than she expected and she was pleased with how she ran today.

Ella Dorrington and Christopher Brown (No 21) at the English Schools Fell Running Championships. Photo by Woodentops

Ella Dorrington was superb, we think finishing in 5th/6th in her respective race was very good for her first time, considering the competition and standard of running. Chris Brown was another good result finishing 7^th in his group.

Year 7 Results | Year 10/11 Results

RAB MOUNTAIN MARATHON

Report by Colin Woolford

The third and final Mountain Marathon of the year for me, and definitely my favourite – the Rab Mountain Marathon. The Rab being its tenth year and this my fifth time of starting off the back of last weekend’s OMM Lite I wanted to have a good one.

The Rab has changed owners recently and is slowly changing format to a more traditional ‘OMM’ style with multiple classes to enter across a spectrum of ‘linear’ courses where you follow a fixed route navigating point to point, fastest time wins through to the classic ‘score’ format where you have a set amount of time to find as many checkpoints as you can, highest score wins. Traditionally the Rab has put on a Long Score and a Short Score. The long being 7 hours on the Saturday, 6 hours on the Sunday the Short being 6 & 5 hours respectively. This was my entry as a male solo in the Short Score.

The event moves around the North West usually held within a few hours of Manchester and this year was to be the Cumbrian part of the Yorkshire Dales – the event centre being Outhgill. This suggested that the event would take place over some steep sided open moorland with Mallerstang Edge to the East and Great Boar Fell to the West, both areas I have not visited before.

Friday night at the Rab is a social affair where there is a meal for those who require one, a small bar and a showcase of “adventure” films, usually with a running theme. I arrived a little late for all that so got my head down early for the Saturday start, which we were informed would be a 3km walk away! At least I wouldn’t need to warm up… A big part of the Mountain Marathon experience that I really enjoy is the anticipation of getting the map when you cross the start line and being handed a piece of paper which reveals which checkpoints (controls) are worth what value. The clock has already started and you have to mark the map up and come up with a plan to best use the available time – six hours for me – to collect as many points as you can. My Saturday plan would take me down the western edge of the course looping further north before heading due south to the overnight camp at the bottom end of the valley – near the Moorcock pub, which we were reliably told had put on extra staff to cope with any Rab’ers requiring refreshment on Saturday night.

The weather was dry on Saturday, cloudy but bright and a constant wind made the course a pleasure. Underfoot it was drying out, and the peat hag moorland was a doddle to run through. The final section from the route I had planned was tough going and took longer than anticipated it wasn’t tussocks, or bog but a very strange soft grass that seemed to swallow your feet as you tried to run through it leaving you taking exaggerated steps to cross it – all 3km’s of it! I reined in my plan to get an extra 25 points from the east side of the course and focussed on heading for the more runnable (Pennine) bridleway to get off this terrain and get back in time. Which I managed with seven minutes to spare and a points total of 295. I was very pleased! My overnight ranking was 70th from 150 starters, top 50% – a good result for me…Onto Day two.

Colin Woolford , exhausted at the end of day one at the midway camp

Day two – I knew it would be wet. All forecasts had heralded rain on Saturday night into Sunday and not really stopping until later that day. Saturday night the rain came around 8pm so sadly the usually ‘social’ Rab overnight camp quietened down early and most were zipping up tents early. I am afraid I was too knackered to seek shelter in the pub! The rain fortunately stopped around 6.00am and stayed off whilst the campsite packed itself away and competitors started their day two. 5 hours and the need to get back up the valley to the farm based event centre and finish line. Not wanting to repeat the same route in reverse, I decided to explore the Eastern side of the valley and devised a plan I thought would net me around 180 points – with a few options depending on how I was going. In short I started poorly and got worse! The first control and 2km’s were fine, steady and stiff I know I take a while to warm up on day two of these things, but this time I was just pooped. Knackered. Achingly tired. The first big climb of the day up Grisedale Pike to find a series of 10 point controls and a big 20 then 30 pointer left me feeling drained and no amount of energy drink or food seemed to be pepping me up. Even my trusty Haribo jelly babies weren’t giving me the lift they usually do, so despite my nav being spot on, and the weather not raining as much as it had threatened I knew my legs weren’t going to carry me where I wanted to go. This was disappointing, but a certain sense of obviousness arose in my mind – back to back mountain marathons? Bloody idiot! On the positive side – at least I found my limit! Day two then became a battle of attrition as I struggled to collect what controls I could and find a route with the least climb and most direct way into finish. If you are late back on a ‘Score’ event, you begin to lose points for every minute you are late. I wanted to hold what I had so had to dig deep to get myself to the finish line with a disappointing 140 points and 30 seconds to spare to end up in 94th from 148 finishersStill a cracking event and good weekend, just next year I won’t be OMM’ing the week before…

SKYRUNNER 3X3000 80K ULTRA TRAIL RACE

Congratulations to Jean Brown who finished 7^th overall and 1^st Lady in this unique ultra-running event linking the Lake District’s highest mountains-Scafell Pike, Helvellyn & Skiddaw. It is a circular route which starts and finishes at Keswick, incorporating a superb variety of terrain on some of the finest mountain trails in the Lake District. From the spectacular rock scenery of Scafell Pike to the rolling ridges of the Dodds, the route combines all the elements of a classic Lakeland run combined with aspects of European style ultra-running.

Following the huge success of the inaugural event in 2014 the Lake District 3 X 3000 80k Ultra Trail is set to be a classic ultra. The course has been designed by 2013 IAU World Trail Running Champion and Salomon International Mountain Runner Ricky Lightfoot.

Report from Jean Brown

People talk about a slump after a target race… after the exhilaration of the UTMB (which was fantastic) I certainly found I had itchy feet, was getting grumpy and had a strong desire to race again after 2/3 weeks. With everything else going on in family life, Saturday was the first opportunity I had so I scanned the possibilities. I was keen to go back to the Isle of Man for their ultra, but by the time I had decided my legs could run again I had missed the entry deadline so that was out… It was then that the ‘3 x 3000 80km ultra trail’ came forward as a contender for my first post-UTMB race. Entering a week before didn’t allow any time for recces, but I knew large sections of the race, if in the opposite direction.

Jean Brown in the 3x3000 Race. Photo by Granddayout photography

Jean Brown in the Skyrunner 3×3000 Race. Photo by Granddayout photography

5am saw me on the start line with around 80 other runners and off we went from Keswick along the shores of Derwent water. The short description of the route is Keswick, Watendlath, Scafell Pike, High Raise, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Keswick – off road but on paths; not like a fell race where you are usually allowed to take the shortest route from A to B! It is a brilliant route, technical early on, a set of good climbs throughout the route and plenty that was runnable if you had the legs. The wind was a tad stronger than ideal – with wet rocks on the technical section over Scafell Pike I was getting blown across the rock at times, and running against it was only really possible on the flat or downhill. The cloud was also sitting at around 500m making the views less engaging. All good fun though, especially as I came in first lady and 7th overall. It was only a small field but you can only race those that turn up! The very nice Leki poles I won for being the first lady at each of the summits were an excellent bonus prize! A great long trail race for fell runners!

Full Results

SWINTON 10 MILE ROAD RACE

Daniel Isherwood and Kevin ‘Tiger’ Davies ran in this 10 mile road race organised by Swinton Running Club. Daniel was our first finisher in 23^rd place with a time of 01:05:46 closely followed by ‘Tiger’ in 24^th a few seconds later in 01:05:53. There were 158 runners in total.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
23	Daniel Isherwood	M	01:05:46
24	Kevin ‘Tiger’ Davies	M50	01:05:53

Full Results

THIEVELEY PIKE FELL RACE

Sixteen Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this race organised by club member Pete Booth. It’s a tough but enjoyable 4.3 mile route with 1310ft of ascent. There are races for junior runners with the younger runners taking on a circuit of the boggy and rutty starting fields and the older juniors following the seniors until the turning point at the ruin.

Team Clayton at Thieveley Pike Fell Race. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

The main race sets the runners off from a boggy field beside the Ram Inn, Cliviger and race follows the Mary Towneley Loop to Scout Farm where a sharp left takes them up a mercifully short, ridiculously steep climb to the moor, which levels off towards a ruin at CP4. (U14 &U16 runners turn here down to CP10 and back to the finish.) After crossing a couple of fields it’s back onto rough moorland for the climb to the Pike, steep at first then it eases as you follow the fence to the trig point. A fast grassy descent precedes a shorter, technical drop to the fell gate. Then you battle through a young plantation before a steep ‘sting in the tail’ brings you back to the ruin. A second grassy descent leads to the bridleway for the last push to the finish in the field where you started.

Katy Thompson and Sarah Helliwell at Thieveley Pike fell race. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Peter Coates was our first finisher in 6^th place overall and 1^st M40. Geoff Gough was next in 20^th place and 1^st M55. Ivan Whigham was 33^rd and 1^st M50. Katy Thompson was our first lady finisher and also 1^st F60 hotly pursued to the finish by Sarah Helliwell. Michelle Butschok was our 3^rd lady and the three of them took the ladies team prize.

Michael Frost and Michelle Butschok at Thieveley Pike Fell Race. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Senior Results

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
6	Peter Coates	M40	37:05
20	Geoff Gough	M55	40:18
33	Ivan Whigham	M50	42:55
41	Mark Nutter	M50	44:13
48	Richard Briscoe	M	44:55
59	Peter Browning	M55	48:32
62	James Hickie	M55	48:46
65	Andrew Firth	M55	49:36
66	Steven Breckell	M65	49:40
68	Peter Dugdale	M60	50:17
69	Stephen Bury	M55	50:29
77	Andrew Dugdale	M50	52:06
79	Katy Thompson	F60	52:25
80	Sarah Helliwell	F	52:40
92	Michael Frost	M60	59:10
96	Michelle Butschok	F40	65:03

Junior Results

A quintet of Clayton runners took part in the junior races. Jenson Bentham was 4^th in the U12 race. The U16 and U14 runners ran with the seniors and Nick Hennessey was our first finisher taking the U16 race as well. Jackson McKay was the winner of the U14 race with Natasha and Bronia Olszewska taking 5^th and 6^th place and 1^st and 2^nd girl.

U16 Race

Nick Hennessey. U16 winner at Thieveley Pike Fell Race. Photo by Bryn Barnes

Pos	Name	Time
1	Nicholas Hennessey	18:08

U14 Race

Natasha Olszewska, 1st U14 girl at Thieveley. Photo by Bryn Barnes

Pos	Name	Time
1	Jackson McKay	15:26
5	Natasha Olszewska (1^st Girl)	23:51
6	Bronia Olszewska	32:45

U12 Race

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jenson Bentham	7:23

Full Results

SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

3 Peaks Cyclocross

Report from Andy Armstrong

The 3 Peaks cyclocross race is a 38 mile cycle event that visits the same peaks as the fell race; Ingleborough, Whernside and PenyGhent. Now in it’s 54th year, it’s billed as “the toughest cyclocross event in the UK” which is undoubtedly true as it’s the only one of its kind. It’s probably the most unusually perverse event to visit the Yorkshire dales; the sight of over 500 competitors shouldering drop-bar rigid frame bikes up the forty degree slopes of Simon Fell, picking their way down the stone slabs off Whernside and hammering down the stony bridleways around Pen-y-Ghent is definitely worth the trip.

For my first attempt at this race I was determined to take it steady and get round in one piece. Cross bikes are tough but there’s a limit to what they’ll put up with and the route is littered with cyclists fixing punctures, broken chains, twisted gears or just nursing injuries born of over-enthusiasm. Being a fell runner, not a real cyclist meant having to make up time on the hill sections; either working hard carrying the bike on the climbs or pushing the limits on the off-road descents (did I say I was intending to take it steady?). A dented rim required a puncture stop near Ribblehead but otherwise the bike stood up to the course well and I finished the race in 4h40m

Also at the race; Andy Laycock had a storming race to finish under the magic four hour mark at 3h52m. Others were less fortunate; Alan Dorrington had a crash coming off Ingleborough, the bike was fine but a knee and hip injury forced his retirement. Paul Hesketh also had to retire due to (his words) “err, technical issues”.

In summary; a top days fun for both competitors and spectators, I’ll be back again next year, hopefully as the former.

Full Results

IKANO BANK ROBIN HOOD MARATHON

More than 1000 runners completed the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon. John Hartley was our sole representative, finishing in 36^th place overall and 1^st Vet55 in 03:06:19.

Report from John Hartley

I was hoping to run under three hours. I set off OK and was going well until mile sixteen. Then the last ten miles became a real struggle and I felt like I was treading water. Mental strength took over and got me to the finish where I was chuffed to find out I had won the Vet55 category and finished 36^th out of 1192 runners.

Full Results

NORTHERN ATHLETICS ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Two teams of ladies took part in the Women’s Four Stage Road Relay Championships and one team of men took part in the Men’s Six Stage Road Relay Championships.

Team Clayton at the Northern Road Relay Championships

Ladies Four Stage Championship

Report from Angela Shian

Clayton Ladies had 2 teams competing in this year’s Northern Road Relays. We all met up nervously at Sport City Stadium in Manchester. The class of opposing runners was a lot higher than last year’s event at Stanley Park. Louisa Powell-Smith on leg 1 on team A came in at a more than impressive 10th position at outstanding time of 17:43, then Danielle Walker running her first race for Clayton again got an amazing time of 18:43. Elizabeth Mullan stepped up to the mark in the first team getting 20:58 on leg 3. Leg 4 was Helena Leathley who despite carrying a nasty cough and cold ( well she couldn’t back out on her sister could she!!!!) still held her own to bring Team A in to 22^nd position which more than qualifies them to compete in the Birmingham nationals in 2 weeks’ time for the second year on the trot!

Team B leg 1 was myself (regretted that one!). Fast and furious is all I can say! Leg 2 was again a debut appearance from Natalie Wright, who I’m glad to say totally loved the experience and gave it her all for 22.14. Leg 3 was our ever faithful runner Amanda Duffy who always give us 100% effort with 22:03. Finally we had Donna Airey who’s going from strength to strength and had a perfect sprint finish in front of a noisy Clayton crowd; her time 21:34. Overall team position 42, more than happy with that! Great day, great team spirit, thanks to Bianca Bennett for support. Good luck to team A at Nationals! We know you will do well.

Ladies A Team – The Ladies’ A team finished in 22^nd place overall.

Name	Pos	Time
Louisa Powell-Smith	10	17:43
Danielle Walker	9	18:58
Elizabeth Mullan	18	20:58
Helena Leathley	24	21:27

Ladies B Team – The Ladies’ B Team finished in 42^nd place overall

Name	Pos	Time
Angela Shian	63	22:18
Natalie Wright	59	22:13
Amanda Duffy	49	22:03
Donna Airey	46	21:34

Men’s Six Stage Championship

Our men finished in 49^th place overall in the competition in a field of 100 teams.

Report from Jacob Watson

Great atmosphere, fantastic support and (for the most part) decent weather made up for a somewhat fiddly and irritatingly short course (5600m instead of 6400m). I’d decided to forgo Captain Brewster’s advice of just setting off at 5k pace and planned on keeping enough energy to got round a 4 mile course. I had a bit of a shock when I’d realised I was about to get back into the stadium for a final lap round the track! I guess I should have made a mental note after the first lap, rookie error! Despite this I’m still pleased with my time and the twists and turns didn’t ruin my enjoyment of it out there. I’ll be looking forward to the next set of road relays in 2017

Name	Pos	Time
Daniel Collinge	34	17:42
Jacob Watson	46	19:15
Matthew Duckworth	55	20:22
Chris Snell	51	20:13
Tom Brewster	49	19:09
Jordan McDonald	49	19:52

Women’s Results | Men’s Results

ROCHDALE HALF MARATHON

Three Clayton Harriers took part in this half marathon race organised by Cannonball Events. The route offers exciting and varied scenery, with the course taking runners on a traffic-free tour of the town and Hollingworth Lake. Jon Cleaver was our first finisher in 13^th place with a time of 01:25:59. Robert Morrison was 75^th in 01:37:54 and Colin White was 157^th in 01:47:30

Report from Jon Cleaver

There was a total of 437 runners for this race starting at Rochdale town hall. The race start time was set for 10:10 so I was busy chatting when the gun went at 10am and had to scramble to the start line setting off right at the back. This involved having to weave in and out of people for the first mile or so to get some breathing space.

The route climbed out of Rochdale and headed to Littleborough on the Canal bank. Coming off the canal we climbed up to Hollingworth Lake and looped round there for the half way point. The run in from there was really fast downhill and back along the canal. The slow start probably helped conserve some energy for the final push back into the town centre. Overall I came 13th in 01:25:59 chip time which was ideal prep for the Manchester half in a few weeks’ time.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Jon Cleaver	M	01:25:59
75	Robert Morrison	M40	01:37:54
157	Colin White	M40	01:47:30

Full Results

ROCHDALE 10K

Ian Hargreaves was our sole competitor in the 10K and finished in 59^th place with a time of 50:56 taking 1^st M50 position.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
59	Ian Hargreaves	M50	00:50:56

Full Results

RUN PRESTON

Five seniors and two juniors took part in the Run Preston races.

L-R (Back) Michelle Abbott, Lisa Johnson, Marion Wilkinson, Mick Hughes.
L-R (Front) Matthew Jackson, Emily Johnson, Lennon Jackson

10K RACE

Three club members ran in the Run Preston 10K race. Mick Hughes was our first finisher in 71^st place overall and with a time of 44:17. Stephen Biscomb was 93^rd in 44:33. Michelle Abbott was our only lady runner finishing in 164^th place overall with a time of 48:06. There were 998 runners in the 10K race.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
71	Mick Hughes	Vet 40	00:44:17
93	Stephen Biscomb	Vet 60	00:44:33
164	Michelle Abbott	FVet35	00:48:06

5K RACE

Great results for our two junior runners in this popular 5K. Lennon Jackson was our first finisher in 12^th place overall with his younger brother, Matthew in 19^th. Success also for our lady runners; Lisa Johnson was our first lady finisher in 47^th place overall with a time of 25:03 and 1^st LV40 and Marion Wilkinson was 167^th and 1^st LV70 in 32:07. There were 323 runners in the 5K race.

Matthew Jackson at the Run Preston 5K. Photo by Tim Waterworth Photography

Pos	Nsme	Cat	Time
12	Lennon Jackson	M	00:21:00
19	Matthew Jackson	M	00:21:47
47	Lisa Johnson	Vet 40	00:25:03
167	Marion Wilkinson	Vet 70	00:32:07

Full Results

STAINLAND 10K TRAIL RACE

This was 6^th race in the club trail championship organised by the Stainland Lions Running club. The route goes through the stunning west Yorkshire countryside running through the woodland and rural roads and trails around Stainland Dean.

John Wilcock was our sole representative at this race. He finished in 27^th place with abime of 55:57. There was a field of 128 runners.

Full Results

Trust 10K Trail Run

The Trust10 is a new, monthly 10k trail run, that gives you the opportunity to explore National Trust places for free. You can take part in a free 10K trail run on the fourth Sunday of every month. Registration is at 8.30am and the run starts at 9am. They are working on offering a timing system, but at the moment there isn’t one in place, if your time is important to you please remember to bring your own timing device for the time being.

Ivan Whigham took part in the Inaugural Trust 10 run at Lyme in Cheshire. He reports:

“I entered this event on Sunday, first one to be organised, and managed 14^th place (I was 7th but lost 2 minutes following non racing runners!). In total 152 runner took part in this inaugural run. The event is free very much like parkrun so for a family a cheap day out for families. They are rolling them out all over the country.”

Provisional results and some photos can be found on the Lyme Runners Facebook page. More information about Trust 10 runs can be found on the National Trust website.

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 299 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Jonathan PYE	18:26	SM25-29
9	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	19:55	JM15-17	New PB!
12	Gareth BERRY	20:32	VM40-44
13	Daniel PLANT	20:43	SM30-34
14	Stanley GREWAL	20:47	JM11-14
15	Stephen AINSWORTH	20:52	VM55-59
19	Mark WIGHTMAN	21:13	VM55-59
26	Gordon BARRETT	22:06	VM50-54
28	Donna RILEY	22:12	VW50-54
43	Colin WHITE	23:07	VM40-44
49	Michelle ABBOTT	23:33	VW35-39
54	Alan DORRINGTON	23:44	VM45-49
55	David Ian SCOTT	23:46	VM70-74
59	Nina KEWIN	23:59	VW35-39
81	Lennon JACKSON	24:53	JM11-14
84	Chris LAWRENCE	25:01	VM50-54
87	Julie DAWES	25:10	VW45-49
99	Bethany WHEATCROFT	25:54	JW11-14
100	Donna SCOTT	25:56	VW50-54
101	Andrew TAYLOR	25:57	VM55-59
102	Annabel WILCOCK	26:01	JW15-17
103	John WILCOCK	26:02	VM50-54
107	Carl CAREY	26:08	VM45-49
118	Aaron LUNDIE	27:04	JM11-14
134	Ron CHAPPELL	27:43	VM65-69
144	Jonathan CLEAVER	28:43	VM35-39
157	Helen HARRISON	29:15	VW45-49
168	Jane PIER	29:43	VW45-49	New PB!
229	Nicola KAY	32:05	VW35-39
236	Judith CAREY	32:22	VW35-39
248	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	33:41	VW65-69
249	Christine LEATHLEY	33:49	VW65-69

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 100 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
82	Robin PRICE	34:24	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 200 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
115	Eileen JONES	29:34	VW60-64

Lytham Hall parkrun – A total of 182 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
171	Philip NAYLOR	36:40	VM35-39

Marple parkrun – A total of 181 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
149	Ron HILL	31:33	VM75-79

Pendle parkrun – A total of 84 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
11	John HARTLEY	22:55	VM55-59
28	Dawn TERRY	26:14	VW50-54

Witton parkrun – A total of 93 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
31	Jude ASHWORTH	27:56	VW55-59

ByAdrienne Olszewska

In it to win it!

This week has been another action-packed one. There was the Great North Run where Mo Farah decided to enter along with nine of our club members (I bet he’d look good in a Clayton vest!), there have been off road Marathons, mountainous fell races, a hat trick of wins for junior runner, Dexta Thompson, oh and just the small matter of team pride at the battle of the clubs Podium race.

LATE RESULTS

There are a couple of results missing from last week’s roundup.

SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

CITY OF SALFORD 10K

A great run for Jacob Watson who finished in 18th place at the City of Salford 10K. He was joined in the race by veteran runners Kevin O’Brien and Ron Hill

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
18	Jacob Watson	M	35:43
1760	Kevin O’Brien	M70	01:02:44
2138	Ron Hill	M70	01:03:07

Full Results

BLACKO FELL RACE

Three Clayton Harriers took part in this short local fell race around Blacko Tower. Alan Life won the race with James Boult in 3rd and Richard Briscoe in 9th. There were 66 runners in the race.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Alan Life	M50	07:58
3	James Boult	M	08:04
9	Richard Briscoe	M	09:12

Full Results

As we are now all up to date it’s time to move onto to this week’s action!

WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

Peter Gilligan Reservoir 5K Trail Race

Jack McGuire and Ron Chappell took part in this midweek, 5K race in a field of 32 runners. Jack McGuire finished in 26^th place with Ron Chappell following on his heels in 27^th place.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
26	J. McGuire	MV60	29:36
27	R. Chappell	MV65	29:43

Full Results

SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

FALLFEST 5

John Rusius was our sole representative in this 5 mile trail race that forms part of the FallFest festival in Glusburn. It is a 4.9 mile race with 597ft of climb. John finished in 21^st place in a field of 43 runners.

John Rusius at the Fallfest 5 race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
21	John Rusius	M60	00:52:12

Full Results

GREAT LANGDALE HALF MARATHON

The Langdale Half Marathon races have the reputation as being amongst the toughest road events in the UK. Exceptionally hilly with some parts of the course climbs being 1:3 this challenging race attracts a both seasoned runners as well a large number of ordinary people looking to challenge themselves.

Hosted in the beautiful Langdale valleys the route takes the runners in an anti clockwise direction from Great Langdale to Little Langdale through to picturesque hamlets of Skelwith bridge, Chapel Style and Dungeon Ghyll

Graham Kissack was our sole representative in this race finishing in 217^th place with time of 02:58:51

Full Results

HODDER VALLEY SHOW FELL RACE

Nine club members took part in this 6.2 mile fell race with 1148ft of climb that is part of this year’s Club Fell Championship.

Team Clayton at Hodder Show Fell Race. Photo by Sarah Helliwell

Carl Helliwell was our first finisher in 7^th place overall with Dave Bagot also claiming a top 10 finish in 9^th place.

Race Report from Carl Helliwell

It was a new route this year of 6.2 miles and 500m of climbing. We were all counted into the show ring before the race started out of the show ground, across the road and through a field before a sharp right turn onto the first climb. I started fast and got into a good rhythm over the first climb and descent, but Dave Bagot started even faster as I chased him across the fields to the second climb.

I knew I was feeling good and kept a good solid pace up onto Beatrix Fell and went past Dave. I kept pushing all the way to the check point, which was a hard slog right along the top of Beatrix before turning back. I had 3 runners in front of me who kept evading me, but didn’t seem to go any faster than me! I just wish I had tried harder to have stuck with them earlier in the race. I was happy with my descent as we headed back towards the show field, however there was a sting in the tail as we had to come back over the last climb/foothill down to the finish. It was a tough, hard muddy slog all the way round as the day got warmer and the sun came out.

Well done to all those who ran

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
7	Carl Helliwell	M40	00:56:51
9	Dave Bagot	M	00:58:07
36	Mark Nutter	M50	01:09:02
44	James Hickie	M50	01:11:01
49	Peter Browning	M50	01:12:38
62	Stephen Breckell	M60	01:16:15
63	David Naylor	M60	01:16:35
69	Peter Dugdale	M60	01:19:02
71	Andrew Firth	M50	01:20:38

JUNIOR GREAT NORTH RUN

Helana White took part in the Junior Great North Run with her brother Alfie racing against children from all over the UK. Helana finished in an impressive 3^rd place in her age category with a time of 00:17:02. The waves were set off a few minutes apart from oldest to youngest and Helana had to battle past walkers and slower runners from older categories until she got a clear path. She caught the 4^th place runner at the bridge and kept her position until the finish.

Helana White at the Junior Great North Run.

Helana and Alfie met Colin Jackson and watched a masterclass in long jump given by Olympian Greg Rutherford.

But that wasn’t the end of things, as Helana and Alfie had been chosen to “test” the elite tape on the following day as a crowd warm up whilst waiting for the wheelchair athletes to come in. They were introduced to the crowd and their achievements were read out to lots of applause. They then went to the 200m mark and raced to the finish line with plenty of high fiving and cheering from the cloud before hitting the winners tape together. They were allowed to stay in the finishing area and met lots of elite athletes, saw Mo Farah and got given some race mementos from the finishers.

What a weekend to remember!

LA SPORTIVA LAKE DISTRICT MOUNTAIN TRIAL

The Mountain Trial is a severe test of fellrunners’ mountaineering ability and stamina. Competitors are required to traverse difficult and often dangerous terrain, rapidly but safely. Navigational skills and route choice have a direct bearing on each competitor’s safety. Evolving from a race organised by the YHA in 1952, it is run on orienteering principles and is the longest established event of its kind in Great Britain. There are three courses available to runners; the Classic, the Medium and the short.

Wendy Dodds took part in the Classic Trial and finished in 43^rd place with a time of 07:30:07 and 1^st FV60. The Classic Trial is around 18 miles and 7500ft climb (29 km and 2300m). Estimated winning time = 4.5hrs.

Katy Thompson took part in the Medium Trial finishing in 22^nd place with a time of 05:36:47 and also 1^st FV60. The Medium Trial is around 13 miles and 5000ft climb (21 km and 1500m). Estimated winning time = 3.5hrs.

We had no entries in the short trial which is a shame as fell legend Joss Naylor was taking part (maybe it’s time for a V80 category!). The Short Trial is around 9 miles and 3500ft climb (15 km and 1100m). Estimated winning time = 3hrs.

The distances shown above are as the crow flies. Actual distances covered may be up to 50% further.

Report from Katy Thompson

Wendy and I did the Lake District Mountain Trial from Seathwaite in the Duddon Valley. I did the Medium Class which was about 17 miles/5000′. The weather was fine with good visibility and for once I didn’t make any stupid route choices or navigation errors so was pleased to come 22nd of 49 runners, and first LV60.

Wendy has done 30 Mountain Trials and this year tackled the Classic Class which was a very testing course with the winner taking 5 hours. Only three women tackled this course and Wendy was 2nd. She was also second of the three over 60’s (male and female) running. An excellent achievement!

Full Results

NANT PERIS FELL RACE

Report from Ralph Baines

Saturday promised to be another sunny day, even on top of Snowdon. Andrew Priory agreed to join me to do the Nant Peris Horseshoe in North Wales, a tough 18.5 mile 8500ft race. I had done it before 20 years ago or more but couldn’t remember too much about it.

Andrew Priory and Ralph Baines at the Nant Peris race

At the start with only about 60 others they were nearly all Eryri runners as this is their local patch with other teams from Dark Peak, Mercia, Borrowdale, Rossendale and Barlick. There were 3 decent climbs on the first half including Glyder Fawr before descending down to half way at Pen Y Pass where we got drinks and a bite to eat and the runners doing the half Peris finished. Andrew was very strong on both the climbing and the descents on the longest race he had entered so far. It was off up the miners track and a big climb up Lliwedd, it was a very technical descent off there before picking up the long steep slog up the Watkin path to the top of Snowdon.

Ralph Baines at the Nant Peris Fell Race

There had been quite a few people about all day which is not surprising for such a sunny in Snowdonia but as we dropped off Snowdon we were fighting through the hordes flocking around the cafe and railways summit. There was one more climb to go and the first grassy path we had been on virtually all day, we were both getting a tired on this one but Llanberis was in sight and a lovely run in to the finish with a nice deep ford which was too tempting as an alternative to the bridge.

Andrew Priory at the Nant Peris Fell Race

All in all a superb low key race which we were made very welcome at.

NORTH WEST COUNTIES ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Report from Chris Thompson

We took two junior teams down to Delamere Forest in Cheshire for the North West Counties Road Relays, however, being set inside a forest, it was definitely more like trail than road which is no problem for our juniors. First up we had the U11 Boy’s team of Finley Stubbs, Robbie Smedley and Dexta Thompson who ran in that order.

Finlay Stubbs in the U11 race

The boys set off at a fantastic pace and Finley kept up towards the front as did Robbie who went second and came in strong leaving Dexta to finish off and get a brilliant finish with the fastest leg overall by 20 seconds. Not only were the boys the Lancashire team winners but were the overall winners as well.

U11 Boys Race

Pos	Name	Time
6	Finley Stubbs	6:23
3	Robbie Smedley	6:35
1	Dexta Thompson	5:44

There was then a 2 hour wait for the U15 Girls team to run. This was an extremely tough category for the girls; not only were they up against high ranking competition, they also had to run with the U17 girls.

Millie Stubbs in the U15 Race

We had Millie Stubbs, Liberty Thompson and Briony Holt, running in that order. The girls put in a great run with Briony powering round at the end and picking off loads to make the girls finish 3^rd for Lancashire.

U15 Girls Race

U15 Girls. L-R Millie Stubbs, Liberty Thompson and Briony Holt

Pos	Name	Time
18	Millie Stubbs	14:59
22	Liberty Thompson	16:23
17	Briony Holt	14:25

It was a great day and both teams made us proud and it was also a little taster of the cross country racing to come. Many thanks to Jason Pier for entering the teams.

Full Results

PODIUM CLAYTON Vs TRAWDEN CHALLENGE

A race for the bragging rights. 3 races with JUST Clayton and Trawden members invited.

Clayton V Trawden. Which team would win the battle of the clubs? Photo by David Belshaw

Race 1 – U10 1K, race 2 – U14 3K and Race 3 – Seniors 5K. Who would be victorious and walk away heads held high?

Team Clayton seniors ready to rumble! Photo by David Belshaw

1K Race– (U8 & U10)

In both the 1K and 3K races there were points available for the first 35 male and 35 female runners. So, first male got 35 points, second male got 34 points, and so on. The same system applied for the female runners with first female getting 35 points, second female getting 34, and so on.

Charlie Plant in the 1K race. Photo by David Belshaw

35 young runners took part in this race. With only 10 runners for Clayton the pressure was on and they needed to really pull the stops out to give the club a good start to the challenge. There were some outstanding runs from our youngest members, especially Dexta Thompson and Robbie Smedley who had already raced and won the North West Regional Road Relays earlier in the day! Dexta Thompson won the race, Robbie Smedley was 3^rd,and there were some great performances all round earning us 178 points. A good start but Trawden AC took the lead due to much greater numbers in this race – 25 runners for them and only 10 for us.

Scores in this race: Clayton-le-Moors Harriers 178 – Trawden AC 452

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time	Points
1	Dexta Thompson	M	(1/21)	00:03:23	35
3	Robbie Smedley	M	(3/21)	00:03:40	33
6	Matthew Jackson	M	(6/21)	00:03:52	30
15	Kady Thompson	F	(2/14)	00:04:23	21
20	Rachel Stevenson	F	(5/14)	00:04:43	16
23	Charlie Plant	F	(7/14)	00:05:05	13
24	Ellisia Smedley	F	(8/14)	00:05:08	12
26	Finan Holdsworth	M	(17/21)	00:05:19	10
31	Emily Johnson	F	(12/14)	00:06:01	5
33	Olly Plant	M	(20/21)	00:06:19	3

3K RACE (U12 & U14)

With 12 Clayton runners and 10 Trawden runners in this race, there was a bit of an advantage for us and a chance to claw back some much needed points for the club.

Our older juniors really went for it with the top four slots going to Clayton runners including first male and female in the race. Briony Holt was our first girl; a great result as she had also raced earlier in the day at the Northern Counties Road Relay Championships. Yet again, we saw some great running from all of the juniors.

Scores in this race: Clayton-le-Moors Harriers 294 – Trawden AC 245

Total after 2 races Clayton-le-Moors Harriers 472 – Trawden AC 697

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time	Points
1	Nicholas Hennessey	M	(1/8)	00:11:39	35
2	Lennon Jackson	M	(2/8)	00:11:43	34
3	Stanley Grewal	M	(3/8)	00:11:44	33
4	Briony Holt	F	(1/14)	00:11:48	32
7	Sophie Ashworth	F	(3/14)	00:12:33	29
12	Natasha Olszewska	F	(6/14)	00:13:05	24
13	William Nicholls	M	(7/8)	00:13:05	23
16	Keira Stevenson	F	(9/14)	00:13:27	20
18	Bethany Wheatcroft	F	(11/14)	00:14:15	18
19	Roanna Holdsworth	F	(12/14)	00:14:35	17
21	Bronia Olszewska	F	(13/14)	00:16:54	15
22	Emily Nichols	F	(14/14)	00:17:00	14

5K RACE – SENIORS

Finally, it was time for the seniors and with a 225 point advantage, it was looking like it might be in the bag for Trawden AC. The scores at this point were not yet known which was probably a good thing.

Scoring in this race was slightly different. The first twenty senior male and female runners got scores with first male and female earning 20 points, second male and female earning 19 points, and so on.For the Vets, the first 10 male and female runners got points for each age category.

Danny Collinge winner of the race. Photo by David Belshaw

Louisa Powell- Smith, first lady. Photo by David Belshaw

With 40 Clayton runners vs 26 Trawden runners it looked like there might be an opportunity for us to claw back some much needed points.

Small but mighty Orlaith OMahoney powering past Trawden runner Andrew Mullen. Photo by David Belshaw

With a greater proportion of women and our amazing super vets in the V65 and V70 categories who earned a massive 39 points between them, we scored well.

Top L-R Val Lawson (LV70), Christine Leathley(LV65)
Richard Lawson (V70) seen in between Daniel Plant and Reece Lawrence. Photos by David Belshaw

Trawden AC were dominant in the M40 & M45 age categories but with equal or greater numbers in all other categories the points were stacking up in our favour!

Breton Holdsworth racing hard in the hotly contested V40 category. Photo by David Belshaw

With top ten finishes for 7 of our male runners and first three female finishers we were running well. The M40 category was the only one to have more runners than available points but only two of our runners did not score whereas 4 Trawden runners missed out in this category. All other runners earned points for the club.

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat/Pos	Time	Clayton
1	Danny Collinge	M	(1/15)	00:15:54	20
2	Jacob Watson	M	(2/15)	00:16:47	19
4	Jordan McDonald	M	(3/15)	00:17:01	18
5	Richard Stevenson	M40	(1/15)	00:17:35	10
7	Matthew Duckworth	M	(4/15)	00:17:48	17
8	Breton Holdsworth	M40	(3/15)	00:17:53	8
9	Chris Snell	M	(5/15)	00:17:54	16
12	Louisa Powell-Smith	F	(1/8)	00:18:20	20
14	Dave Motley	M	(6/15)	00:18:37	15
17	Paul Hesketh	M50	(1/4)	00:18:54	10
21	Gareth Berry	M40	(11/15)	00:19:40	0
22	George Pier	M	(7/15)	00:19:42	14
23	Daniel Plant	M	(8/15)	00:19:43	13
24	Reece A. Lawrence	M	(9/15)	00:19:51	12
27	John Wilcock	M50	(2/4)	00:20:03	9
29	Neil Garnett	M55	(1/2)	00:20:26	10
31	Adam Stephenson	M	(11/15)	00:20:35	10
32	Elizabeth Mullan	F	(2/8)	00:20:38	19
33	Andy Quinn	M45	(4/7)	00:20:51	7
34	Robert Morrison	M40	(13/15)	00:21:07	0
35	Jason Pier	M45	(5/7)	00:21:07	6
36	Orlaith O’Mahoney	F	(3/8)	00:21:25	18
39	Paul Wale	M45	(6/7)	00:21:59	5
41	Carl Carey	M45	(7/7)	00:22:32	4
43	Craig Nicholls	M	(13/15)	00:22:51	8
44	Cassandra Smedley	F35	(1/2)	00:23:12	10
45	Michelle Abbott	F35	(2/2)	00:23:22	9
47	Lisa Johnson	F40	(2/3)	00:24:34	9
50	Beth Quinn	F	(4/8)	00:24:54	17
51	Chris Lawrence	M50	(4/4)	00:25:07	7
52	Simon Wilshaw	M	(15/15)	00:25:09	6
56	Jane Hylands	F45	(2/4)	00:26:20	9
57	Lucy Stevenson	F	(6/8)	00:27:38	15
59	Adrienne Olszewska	F45	(3/4)	00:28:22	8
61	Richard Lawson	M70	(1/1)	00:29:31	10
62	Marion Wilkinson	F70	(1/2)	00:29:36	10
63	Jane Pier	F45	(4/4)	00:29:40	7
64	Judith Carey	F	(8/8)	00:30:09	13
65	Christine Leathley	F65	(1/1)	00:31:58	10
66	Val Lawson	F70	(2/2)	00:32:41	9

Scores in this race: Clayton-le-Moors Harriers 437 – Trawden AC 186

Final Scores after 3 races Clayton-le-Moors Harriers 909 – Trawden AC 883

A victory for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers by a margin of 26 points. This was an excellent event, organised by Chris Barnes of Podium Races that really made the most of the friendly rivalry between the two clubs whilst managing to be one of the most inclusive events around. There was a role for ALL runners and it was wonderful to see such a great turnout of runners from 5 or 6 years old right through to runners in their 70s.

Roll on the next one!

Full Results

SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

BURNSALL FELL RACE

Senior Race

Richard Briscoe and Stephen Fish ran in this BOFRA race in Burnsall Village in Wharfedale. Richard was the first Clayton finisher in 49^th place and Stephen was 62^nd. There were 74 finishers in the race.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
49	Richard Briscoe	M	22:38
62	Stephen Fish	M60	25:28

U12 Race

Another win for Dexta giving him a hat trick of wins this weekend. Chris Brown was our next finisher in 8^th place and Jenson Bentham was 15^th. Ella Dorrington was our sole girl runner and finished in 22^nd place.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	M	06:09
8	Chris Brown	M	06:48
15	Jenson Bentham	M	07:09
22	Ella Dorrington	F	07:22

U9 Race

Felix Thompson was our only runner in the U9 race finishing in 20^th place in a field of 45 runners

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
20	Felix Thompson	M	04:44

Full Results

GREAT NORTH RUN

Nine Clayton-le-Moors Harriers joined Mo Farah to run in this year’s Great North Run. Our first finisher was Colin Shuttleworth in 1042^nd place and with a time of 01:32:42. Our two lady runners finished at the same time but Hayley Copeman was given the higher position at the finish line. Colin White was running the race for the 5^th time and smashed his previous half marathon PB by over 3½ minutes. Mick Hughes was pleased with his sub 2 hour time even though he described his run as hot and hurting plenty.

MicK Hughes at the Great North Run

Well done to our runners who raised lots of money for deserving causes.

Report from Hayley Copeman

Helen Harrison and I travelled up with Nick Roscoe to take part in the Great North Run. Helen and I started the race together and ended it together which wasn’t easy with the amount of people running. I was stronger earlier on and would lose Helen then struggle to find her. Helen was stronger in the second half, so sometimes struggled to find me. It was hot and the water stations were well needed. The whole atmosphere was fantastic and the organisation was second to none. The support was terrific – bands en-route, people offering oranges, jelly babies and ice pops, and high-fiving all the kids was real fun.

Hayley Copeman (L) and Helen Harrison with their Great North Run Medals

I struggled at mile 11 but got a second wind on the last mile along the front. I’ve never been so happy to see a finish line! Unfortunately, it was so congested by the time we got there it was impossible to do a fast finish. Helen and I crossed the line together. We loved it, raised lots of money for Pendleside Hospice and ticked off another of our 50 2 50 challenges.

Pos	Name	BIB	Finish Time
1042	Colin Shuttleworth	2121	01:32:42
2428	Nick Roscoe	3091	01:40:20
2831	Colin White	8834	01:41:56
4101	Alun Hall	1083	01:45:58
7213	Mick Hughes	25716	01:53:22
12448	Ian Hargreaves	19124	02:02:28
22486	Hayley Copeman	33512	02:20:45
22486	Helen Harrison	25159	02:20:45
24566	Mark Knowles	20253	02:24:41

THE YORKSHIREMAN MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

Jonny McKenna ran as half of a pair with Chris Williams and finished first in the pairs race with a time of 03:48:41

Jonny McKenna winner of the pairs with Chris of Queensbury Running Club. Photo by Woodentops

Jonny McKenna winner of the pairs with Chris Williams of Queensbury Running Club. Photo by Woodentops

Six Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in the off-road half marathon. Richard Stevenson was our first male finisher in 7^th place with a time of 01:59:01. Jeffrey Pickup was our second finisher in 32^nd and 02:15:29. Vicky Heys was our first lady finisher in 88^th overall with atime of 02:31:29. Angela Shian and Barbara Savage were 106^th and 107^th. Dawn Terry is missing from the results. There were 203 finishers.

Report from Richard Stevenson

Sunday saw me tackle the Yorkshireman off road half marathon in Haworth organised by Keighley & Craven AC. From the few people I’d asked they said it was a tough course that could be tricky to navigate and with me being unable to reccy any part of it I was a little apprehensive about the race.

Richard Stevenson on the Yorkshireman Off Road Half Marathon. Photo by Woodentops

After waving off the full marathon runners and then then getting some advice and tips from the Clayton runners Angela, Vicky, Dawn and Jeffrey who were also do the half we were ready to go. With my concerns on the route and with the 5K from the night before in my legs my head told me to take it slowly and see how it went but that was not really going to happen. The first 4 miles were steady away with a lot climbing and we soon started to spread out and found myself running pretty much on my own, after a couple of more miles I started to catch up with the marathon runners who has started earlier and eased any fears as I knew I was on the right track.

Through checkpoint 1 and onto the road, this was where the full and half routes split and once again I found myself all alone. Luckily the route was fairly easy to follow and I was soon heading down to Oxenhope but by now I’d been caught by a runner from Stainland. This did lead to some confusion as we came to one junction and the official YORM sign said to go right but he’d been on one of the reccy runs and it is was left, we ended up going with the sign and went wrong thankfully it took onto the road and down the wrong side of reservoir and we were soon back on track.

We hit checkpoint 2 and I was beginning to tire and knew that I wouldn’t be able to keep with the Stainland runner; I pushed on for last couple of miles back into Howarth and then had the ridiculous climb up the cobbled street to the finish at the school.

On finishing I was informed of my official time and position and was very chuffed to see that I’d finished 7th overall, I’d thought I was possibly around the top ten but wasn’t sure.

Really enjoyed the race, great route and I didn’t need to worry about the route as apart from my one error it was easy to navigate. There was plenty of homemade food and cakes at the finish and I even picked up a bottle of wine as a prize.

Jeffrey Pickup at the Yorkshireman Off Road Half Marathon. Photo by Woodentops

Well done to all the Clayton runners who took part, especially Jeffrey for his V60 prize and Jonny McKenna who did the full marathon and was one half of the first pair home.

Report from Angela Shian

Myself, Vicky Heys, Barbara Savage and Dawn Terry ran in the Yorkshireman Half (15 miles not 13!!!!).

L-R Angela Shian, Vicky Heys, Barbara Savage and Dawn Terry

We had lovely weather, it’s a great trail route through parts of the bBonte way and the hills of Haworth. The race organisers always put on a well organised event! Best bit is broth, bread, cakes and biscuits after! Richard Stevenson was our prize winner.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
7	Richard Stevenson	MV40	01:59:01
32	Jeffrey Pickup	MV60	02:15:32
88	Vicky Heys	FV40	02:31:29
106	Angela Shian	F	02:38:53
107	Barbara Savage	FV50	02:40:24

Full Results

PARKRUN ROUNDUP

Bedford parkrun – A total of 302 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
170	Eileen JONES	28:35	VW60-64	First Timer!

Burnley parkrun – A total of 341 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Danny COLLINGE	17:21	SM20-24
4	Jonathan PYE	18:30	SM25-29
11	Kevin DAVIES	19:26	VM50-54
12	Jackson MCKAY	19:26	JM11-14
14	John HARTLEY	20:05	VM55-59
26	Gareth BERRY	20:46	VM40-44
40	Stuart PROCTOR	22:02	VM35-39
44	Martin BRADY	22:24	VM50-54
47	Andy QUINN	22:43	VM45-49
57	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	23:45	JM15-17
65	Nina KEWIN	23:56	VW35-39
75	Toby BIRTWISTLE	24:28	JM10
76	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:30	JM10
87	Carl CAREY	24:55	VM45-49
92	Donna SCOTT	25:08	VW50-54
95	Annabel WILCOCK	25:13	JW15-17
96	John WILCOCK	25:13	VM50-54
98	Donna AIREY	25:20	VW35-39
100	Nicholas HENNESSEY	25:22	JM11-14
103	Sophie ASHWORTH	25:27	JW11-14
106	Bethany WHEATCROFT	25:31	JW11-14
110	Lisa JOHNSON	25:38	VW40-44
112	Andrew TAYLOR	25:40	VM55-59
114	Aaron LUNDIE	25:43	JM11-14
137	Bianca BENNETT	26:38	SW25-29
173	Robert HIRST	27:38	VM65-69
180	Ron CHAPPELL	28:02	VM65-69
216	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	30:08	VW65-69
271	Christine LEATHLEY	32:42	VW65-69

Burnley Junior parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Nicholas HENNESSEY	7:47	JM11-14
2	Lennon JACKSON	7:56	JM11-14
4	Matthew JACKSON	8:41	JM10
5	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	8:45	JW11-14	New PB!
11	Bethany WHEATCROFT	9:06	JW11-14
13	Joshua MCKAY	9:16	JM10	First Timer!
15	Kady THOMPSON	9:35	JW10
18	Imogen FERGUSON	10:06	JW11-14
28	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	11:00	JW11-14	New PB!
38	Charlie PLANT	11:45	JW10
41	Jessica MCBRIDE	12:01	JW10	New PB!

Delamere parkrun – A total of 248 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
13	Ivan WHIGHAM	20:49	VM50-54	First Timer!

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 96 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
83	Robin PRICE	34:49	VM70-74

Marple parkrun – A total of 182 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
153	Ron HILL	32:04	VM75-79

Pendle parkrun – A total of 82 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	Paul BRANNON	20:20	VM55-59
54	Harry WALKER	33:24	VM65-69

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Mountains, Milestones and Man Flu!

What a week it’s been! At first glance it seemed like it was going to be a quiet one but nothing could be further from the truth. There have been effortless wins for Chris Holdsworth and Briony Holt on the fells, 600 races under the belt for Stephen Fish, UTMB success for Jean Brown and triumph over man flu for Mick Hughes. Read on to find out more.

TUESDAY 23 AUGUST

Shipman Knotts Fell Race

Congratulations to Stephen Fish who hit an impressive personal milestone this week by competing in his 600th race! Here is his report from race number 600.

SHIPMAN KNOTTS – 4 miles/1312’ – 23/08/16

Andy Firth, Mark Nutter and myself travelled the short distance to the South Lakes to take in one of the last evening events of the summer, the excellent Shipman Knotts race. Starting from Maggs Howe, Kentmere, on perfect warm evening, the challenging out and back route took us across muddy and boggy grassland before the tough, slippery and rocky climb to the summit. Strictly speaking it is just the southern shoulder of Kentmere Pike, however quoting Alfred Wainwright’s ‘Far Eastern Fells’ book: ‘earned for itself a separate chapter by reason of the characteristic roughness of its surface…rocky outcrops are everywhere on the steep slopes’.

Stephen Fish actually running his 601st race at Pendleton. Photo by David Belshaw

From the off Mark slowly disappeared into the distance, while Andy and I were in close contact, swapping places on the rocky ascent to turn at the summit within 5 seconds of each other. On the slightly longer, but faster, alternative descent, as usual, Andy pulled away to beat me by just under 3 minutes, with Mark just over 8 minutes in front. This is one of the best category AS races I’ve done, out of the many over the years and would recommend to anyone who fancies a ‘proper’, low key, midweek fell race, well worth the short trip up the M6. It’ll be on my list for next year for sure.

Clayton Results:

Mark Nutter – MV50 – 48.12 (Mark’s P.B. is an impressive 41.39 in 2011)

Andy Firth – MV50 – 53.25

Stephen Fish – MV60 – 56.17

WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST

Harrock Hill 4

Ivan Whigham and John Francis took part in this 5.2 mile race with 902ft of ascent. It is the 4^th race in the Harrock Hill Series.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
52	Ivan Whigham	M50	00:42:39
223	John Francis	M70	01:25:57

Full Results

FRIDAY 26 AUGUST

UTMB – Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc

Jean Brown took part in this world famous ultra mountain race. She had an outstanding run finishing in 177th place overall and 16th woman in a time of 33:57:59. This year 1468 runners completed the course which is 170km with over 10,000m of ascent. The course starts and finishes in Chamonix and must be completed within 47 hours.

Full Results

SATURDAY 27 AUGUST

Blackpool Illuminations 5K

Mick Hughes battled through a nasty bout of man flu to run in the Blackpool Illuminations 5k finishing in 44^th place with a time of 28:10.

Mick Hughes at the Blackpool Illuminations 5K

Pos	Name	Category	Chip time
44	Mick Hughes	MV40	28:10.0

Full Results

Pendleton Fell Race

119 runners took part in this 5-mile race with 1499ft of ascent.

The race climbs gently through fields before reaching a scramble in and out of Swardean Clough. The climb continues through the tussocks before crossing the road and onto the moor proper. Runners then climb to Apronful Hill before some respite on the descent to Ashendean Clough before crossing Howcroft Brook climbing steeply up through the ferns to the wall corner. The route turns at the “Memorial” cairn descends, gently at first but then steeply down to cross Howcroft brook again. More tussocks before and after the road crossing before reversing the outward route down through the fields and village to finish at the village hall.

Dave Walker and Peter Coates heading up to the road crossing at Pendleton Fell Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

31 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this race with Christopher Holdsworth leading throughout and winning the race with a comfortable lead. Top 20 finishes followed for Peter Coates, Kirt Livesey, Andrew McFarlance and Dave Motley. Katy Thompson was our first lady finisher in 99^th place overall with Sarah Helliwell hot on her heels in 101^st place.

Sarah Helliwell chasing Katy Thompson at the Pendleton Fell Race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Sarah Helliwell chasing Katy Thompson at the Pendleton Fell Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Report from Christopher Holdsworth

“I’d run at Pendleton a couple of years ago, managing 2nd place in a strong field of runners. I was hoping for an easier time of it but the in-form Tom Corrigan and Mark McGoldrick, a previous Pendleton winner, both turned up to race.

Christopher Holdsworth in the lead on the climb to the road crossing at the Pendleton Fell Race. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Two years away had definitely wiped my memory of how tough the race was; the grass, ferns and tussocks were relentless and had my heart rate and lungs working overtime and had me wanting to give up every second of the way to the summit. I held on, managed to gain a bit of a gap which I could extend on the more runnable descents and finished in 36:29.

The Road Crossing “dream team”

The race was really well supported by a lot of Clayton Harriers and some good performances throughout.”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Chris Holdsworth		00:36:29
10	Peter Coates	V40	00:40:48
14	Kirt Livesey	V40	00:41:40
16	Andrew McFarlane	V40	00:41:56
20	Dave Motley		00:42:40
21	Alan Life	V50	00:43:05
22	Dave Walker		00:43:18
28	Brian Horrocks	V50	00:44:42
30	Andrew Priory	V40	00:45:08
31	Andrew Orr	V40	00:45:23
36	Ivan Whigham	V50	00:47:05
37	Richard Briscoe		00:47:08
38	Chris Whiteoak		00:47:16
42	Mark Nutter	V50	00:48:05
60	Peter Browning	V50	00:51:03
66	James Hickie	V50	00:51:44
73	Richard Bellaries	V60	00:53:05
75	Stephen Bury	V50	00:53:17
76	Andrew Firth	V50	00:53:47
78	Peter Dugdale	V60	00:53:58
82	Andrew Dugdale	V50	00:54:54
89	David Nield	V50	00:55:52
92	Stephen Breckell	V60	00:56:05
94	Stephen Fish	V60	00:56:16
98	Martin Brady	V50	00:57:24
99	Katy Thompson	LV60	00:57:50
101	Sarah Helliwell	L	00:57:59
108	Michael Frost	V60	01:05:15
112	Robert Hirst	V60	01:13:18
113	Richard Clutterbuck	V70	01:15:55
119	John Francis	V70	01:31:09

Full Results

SUNDAY 28 AUGUST

Great Eccleston Scouts Flat 4 Miler

73 runners took part in this 4 mile race that takes in the beautiful lanes of Great Eccleston and Elswick. Super vet couple Richard and Val Lawson finished in 53^rd and 69^th place respectively. Richard was 2^nd V75 male and Val was 1^st V70 lady.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
53	Richard Lawson	V75	00:34:38
69	Val Lawson	FV70	00:43:20

Results from UK Road Race Facebook page

Grasmere Sports

Briony Holt continues to enjoy a fabulous racing season by taking the U17 trophy at the Classic Lakeland fell race at Grasmere Sports. She was first girl and 11^th overall in the U17 race.

Race Report from Briony Holt

After traveling up to Keswick on the Saturday to watch the home internationals trials, me and my dad drove up to Grasmere the next day for the sports event they hold every year. At the end of a gruelling 2 hours of driving, we were greeted with the sight of a yellow foam hand directing us to the car park – I say car park but what I really mean is a bogged in field. It wasn’t the clearest of days but soon enough the sun did make an appearance.

The Grasmere Sports Fell Race route

The course was one of the steepest I’ve ever run and was quite challenging. On the way to the top it was mainly narrow grassy paths with little places to overtake. Once we got to the top, there was a scramble (more like rock climbing) to reach a pole which you had to touch to be allowed back down. This was my favourite part of the race because it makes the course more interesting rather than just turning around and returning the same way down. The descent followed a similar route up but just with a small loop at the top.

Briony Holt on the ascent at Grasmere Sports

Overall, I came 11th and 1st under 17 girl and received the most ridiculously huge trophy I’ve ever seen, but sadly I didn’t get to keep it ? One of the photographers there, Dave Woodhead jokingly made me put it on my head for a photo at the end. Anything for a laugh right? ? I would recommend this race because the atmosphere is great and really encouraging when running. It is steep however you wouldn’t get anything like it elsewhere!

Full Results

Halton Gill Fell Races

Helana White was first U12 girl at the Halton Gill fell race. She was also first girl in welly throwing and bale rolling so a girl of many talents!

Helana White at the Halton Gill fell race. Photo by Geoff Thompson

Awaiting official results

Not a parkrun – Yorkshire Dales

Every Saturday you can go for a run in the hills. It’s ‘Not a Park Run’ but it is timed and is a beautiful 7km route suitable for all abilities. It’s not marked but it’s easy to follow, maps are provided until you get to know the route or print you can print them off and bring them with you.

‘Not a parkrun’ Report from Carl Helliwell.

We had spent a few days in the Yorkshire Dales hostelling when we came across “not a park run”, which is a Saturday run in the area around Reeth. I ran into Reeth from Grinton Youth Hostel and met the other runners (there were 4 of us who did the run this week), which is a 7km trail route suitable for all abilities. It starts at ‘Swaledale Outdoors’ in the village and follows the river Swale westwards with a climb onto the lower section of Reeth Moor before the final blast back into Reeth.

It was a lovely sunny day and the scenery was stunning as I took in the Dales, thinking there is nowhere as nice as Northern England on a summers day. Everyone then meets back at the shop where you are offered a brew and biscuits. I then met up with Sarah and the kids on the local park before heading back to Lancashire so Sarah could do the Pendleton Fell Race. The route isn’t marked but it’s easy to follow and the shop will provide a map if needed. If any of you are in the area on holiday it is good excuse to meet new runners and see a new area. Details can be found on the shops webpage. The current record is held by Adam Perry (any relation of Matt?)

Parkrun roundup

Lots of parkrun action this weekend with a bit of parkrun tourism as well. Great placings and plenty of PBs as well.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 334 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Chris SNELL	18:22	VM35-39	New PB!
5	Nicholas HENNESSEY	19:24	JM11-14
7	Andrew PAYNE	19:31	VM35-39
8	Kevin DAVIES	19:33	VM50-54
12	John HARTLEY	19:59	VM55-59
18	Reece Adam LAWRENCE	20:18	JM15-17	New PB!
21	James BOULT	20:47	SM20-24
36	Stuart PROCTOR	21:57	VM35-39
37	Donna RILEY	22:00	VW50-54
41	Robert MORRISON	22:19	VM40-44
46	Nathan KEWIN	22:40	JM11-14	New PB!
51	Sophie ASHWORTH	23:13	JW11-14
54	Donna AIREY	23:21	VW35-39
55	Nina KEWIN	23:22	VW35-39	New PB!
57	Simon WILSHAW	23:28	JM15-17
65	Julie DAWES	23:59	VW45-49
72	Bethany WHEATCROFT	24:11	JW11-14	New PB!
104	Lisa JOHNSON	25:27	VW40-44
111	Bianca BENNETT	25:38	SW25-29
116	Kian ADAMS	26:06	JM10
124	Heidi KEWIN	26:18	JW11-14
143	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	26:42	JW11-14
184	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	28:58	VW45-49
189	Ron CHAPPELL	29:24	VM65-69
201	Richard LAWSON	30:06	VM75-79
214	Jane PIER	30:41	VW45-49	New PB!
227	Marion WILKINSON	31:27	VW70-74
231	Bronia OLSZEWSKA	31:36	JW11-14
287	Valerie LAWSON	35:15	VW70-74
288	Philip NAYLOR	35:16	VM35-39

Burnley Junior parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Nicholas HENNESSEY	7:16	JM11-14
2	Dexta THOMPSON	7:17	JM10
5	Helana WHITE	8:15	JW10	New PB!
8	Thomas ASHWORTH	8:45	JM10	First Timer!
12	Bethany WHEATCROFT	9:09	JW11-14
22	Kady THOMPSON	9:37	JW10	New PB!
23	Imogen FERGUSON	9:38	JW11-14
24	Charlie PLANT	9:38	JW10	New PB!
50	Millie HESKETH	11:36	JW10	New PB!
58	Erin HESKETH	12:12	JW10	New PB!
63	Emily JOHNSON	13:01	JW10

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 94 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
84	Robin PRICE	33:23	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 249 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
28	Daniel PLANT	21:08	SM30-34	First Timer!

Fountains Abbey parkrun – A total of 345 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
177	Eileen JONES	29:11	VW60-64	First Timer!

Lincoln parkrun – A total of 351 runners took part.

Rosie with Breton Holdsworth at Licoln parkrun (sadly not a PB)

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
8	Breton HOLDSWORTH	18:37	VM40-44

Marple parkrun – A total of 179 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
134	Ron HILL	31:35	VM75-79

Pendle parkrun – A total of 79 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
20	Martin BRADY	25:16	VM50-54
28	Dawn TERRY	26:16	VW50-54
34	Eleanor Betty ROOT	27:12	JW11-14
54	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	32:53	VW65-69
61	Christine LEATHLEY	34:25	VW65-69

Witton parkrun – A total of 122 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:43	SM25-29
7	Garry R WILKINSON	20:26	VM50-54
19	Helana WHITE	23:34	JW10
30	Colin WHITE	25:06	VM40-44
47	Carl CAREY	27:10	VM45-49	First Timer!
73	Julia RUSHTON	29:46	VW50-54

York parkrun – A total of 451 runners took part

Helen Harrison at the flat York parkrun

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
427	Helen HARRISON	35:25	VW45-49

Category Archive Seniors Road

Bolton parkrun

Dewsbury parkrun

Pendle parkrun

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge

Witton parkrun

Burnley parkrun – A total of 281 runners took part.

Pendle parkrun – A total of 83 runners took part.

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 246 runners took part.

Lytham Hall parkrun – A total of 183 runners took part.