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

Mearley Clough Fell Race – 12 May

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

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

Full Results

Wholan Nook Trail Race – 13 May 

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

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

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

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

Wholan Nook Trail Race Results    

John Carr 5k Series Race 2 – 13 May

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

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

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

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

Full Results

The Ian Casey 5K at Cowm Reservoir – 14 May

Report from Richard Lawson

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

Full Results

Old County Tops – 16 May 2015

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

Jean reports;

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

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

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

Awaiting results

RA Inter Counties Championship – 16 May

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

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

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

British Masters Road Relay Championships – 16 May

Report by John Roche

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

Full Results

Charlesworth Chase – 16 May

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

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

Full Results

Calderdale Way Relay – 17 May

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

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

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

POS

TEAM

Leg 1

Leg2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

7

Team A

Chris Holdsworth

Lee Smith

Jordan McDonald

Paul Thompson

Dave Motley

Breton Holdsworth

Jonny McKenna

Russell Clarke

George Pier

Andrew Stubbs

Ryan Wilkinson

Jacob Watson

1:14:56

(3)

1:04:03

(8)

0:48:21

(40)

1:14:55

(13)

0:59:58

(10)

1:12:29

(7)

1:14:56

(3)

2:18:59

(3)

3:07:20

(6)

4:22:15

(7)

5:22:13

(8)

6:34:42

(7)

An additional super vets team was fielded this year and after a decent start, they steadily pushed forward to finish in 13th place overall.

POS

TEAM

Leg 1

Leg2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

13

Vets Team

Michael O’Donnell

Garry Wilkinson

Dominic Carr

Neil Hardiman

John Roche

Andy Armstrong

Kieron Mitchell

Paul Hesketh

Sean Clare

Tim Edwards

Mark Aspinall

Kevin Davies

1:30:42

(29)

1:05:51

(11)

0:43:18

(22)

1:18:14

(22)

1:00:12

(12)

1:16:15

(11)

1:30:42

(29)

2:36:33

(21)

3:19:51

(21)

4:38:05

(17)

5:38:17

(16)

6:54:32

(13)

The Mens B team ran a solid set of legs to finish in 25th place overall.

POS

TEAM

Leg 1

Leg2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

25

Team B

Carl Helliwell

Nick Olszewski

Jonathon Pye

Nick Roscoe

Paul Wale

Matthew Duckworth

Dave Bagot

John Wilcock

Alan Life

Richard Briscoe

Adam Shaw

Chris Funnell

1:28:39

(26)

1:16:53

(37)

0:40:23

(13)

1:24:41

(38)

1:14:07

(51)

1:18:46

(15)

1:28:39

(26)

2:45:32

(34)

3:25:55

(24)

4:50:36

(27)

6:04:43

(29)

7:23:29

(25)

Our Ladies team had managed to finish slightly ahead of their position last year and there were some great runs from the ladies, particularly Anna Kelly and Claire Vincent who stormed through leg 2.

Leg 4 Runner Wendy Dodds said, ” Although Vicky (Heys) made me work hard, I think we enjoyed a good day out, 1.37.36 Very impressed at Katy and Barbara’s run.Fortunately Vicky had a grandstand position with her car at the end of the take over lane, looking straight at the oncoming runners so we were able to stay inside until the last minute

We also found a new way of warming up before a relay!

POS

TEAM

Leg 1

Leg2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

57

Ladies Team

Alison Dugdale

Anna Kelly

Kay Thompson

Wendy Dodds

Irene Roche

Marion Dixon

Sarah Whittaker

Claire Vincent

Barbara Savage

Vicky Heys

Angela Shian

Sarah Angelone

1:48:35

(68)

1:18:35

(41)

0:52:41

(60)

1:37:33

(64)

1:13:09

(45)

1:41:43

(64)

1:48:35

(68)

3:07:10

(56)

3:59:51

(60)

5:37:24

(60)

6:50:33

(58)

8:32:16

(57)

Full Results

Worden Park 10k and 1 Mile – 17 May

Five Clayton Harriers took part in this 10k organised by Red Rose Runners. 323 runners took part.

Amanda Duffy described the event as; “A really nice race through the park and along farm tracks. Not as fast as the Manchester or the Windmill, but a really enjoyable race. Nice mug and chocolate at the end.”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
50	Stephen Biscomb	M60	00:43:22
83	Alan Clarkson	M55	00:45:46
100	Brian Wildman	M45	00:47:10
126	Amanda Duffy	F35	00:49:18
245	Kevin O’Brien	V45	01:00:04

Not to be outdone by the senior runners, a group of 7 junior members took part in the 1 mile fun run. 66 runners took part in this event. All of our junior runners finished in the top twenty and four of them were in the top ten. Brilliant running from our juniors as always!

Pos	Name	Time
2	Dexta Thompson	5:13
4	Liberty Thompson	5:37
5	Sophie Ashworth	5:38
6	Jenson Bentham	5:56
15	Jack McGuire	7:00
16	Kady Thompson	7:02
18	Felix Thompson	7:16

Full Results

Montane Trail 13 Howgills – 17 May

Whilst often appearing as bridesmaid to the more glamorous pairing of the Lakes and the Dales, the Howgills have long been regarded as an underrated area in which to walk, cycle or run. 

In my quest to convert cycling-legs to fellrunners-legs and get used to running further, if not faster, a round of the popular Montane Trail series promising a tour of the best bits around Sedbergh seemed like a good place to start. Offering both half and full trail marathon options, this round of the series seemed to offer slightly rougher terrain and plenty of climbing, more akin to a fell race than an traditional trail race. I opted for the 13 mile distance, given the longest distance I had run since starting a few months ago was 10 miles.

The course started straight up Winder and onto the Calf – about 4 miles of steep, almost continuous climbing that I really enjoyed. What height we had gained in the past 4 miles, was then mostly lost in the next 2 as the route descended steeply down by Cautley Spout – a profile much like the couple of shorter local fell races I’d done recently. Except there was no finish in a grassy field by a pub, rather a 6 mile run in on at times rocky, at times grassy paths back to Sedbergh.

Running with friend Greg whose extensive experience in 24hr and multi-day mountainbike racing was also not converting particularly well to fast-ish running, we both struggled to keep a good pace along this section of rolling tracks and fields. Still, the views over to Great Baugh Fell and the River Rawthey valley more than made up for the worsening condition of my/our legs. Smoother, grassy river meadows on the final run in to Sedbergh allowed a leg-based second wind and I enjoyed picking up the pace substantially, and picking off several places into the finish.

Having cracked the trail half marathon distance, I’m looking forward to some longer fell races over summer and into Autumn, ultimately with a view to getting entry in the 3 Peaks fell race next Spring, the cyclocross version of which I’ve done many times over the years.

Full Results

Chester Half Marathon – 17 May

Two of our ladies took part in this popular half marathon in the picturesque city of Chester.

Report from Clare Wilson

‘There was a fantastic atmosphere at this race which started at Chester race course and finished in the city centre. Considering there were 7000 runners we thought it might take a while to get going, but the race got off to a fast start and it felt a harder course than the other half marathons that Steph and I have previously run so it felt a tough race. Considering this, both of us got times we were happy with, with Steph getting a new PB.’

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1841	Clare Wilson	FV35	01:50:07
2244	Stephanie Hawke	FV35	01:53:15

Well done ladies!

Full Results

Fairfield Horseshoe – 17 May

AM 9m/3000’  (14.5km/914m)

There were 209 runners in this years race, starting from Rydal Hall in sunny but blustery conditions.Winning the race for a 5^th time was Robb Jebb of Bingley Harriers in 1 hour 20 minutes 49 seconds. Next year will be the 50^th Fairfield Race and the provisional date will be Saturday 14^thMay 2016.

Andrew Orr was the sole Clayton Harrier in this classic lakeland fell race.  He finished in 55th place in a time of 01:46:02.

Full Results

Athletics and Triathlon – 14th & 17th May

Clayton junior member, Ellie Root, took part in the Bradford Schools Athletics Competition on Thursday 14th May and came 2nd in the 1500m in a time of 5:31.

She has also taken part in the Blackpool Junior Triathlon on Sunday 17th May, she had a good swim and cycle and a very strong run. She came 7th in the T3 category.

Well done Ellie!

Parkrun Roundup

Burnley parkrun enjoyed a bumper turn out of over 300 runners on Saturday and the numbers were definitely boosted by 21 Clayton -le-Moors Harriers junior runners. This parkrun was selected as one of the juniors’ summer series races and they were out to impress with PBs galore. The future is definitely bright!

Burnley parkrun – A total of 328 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
5	Jonathan PYE	18:26	SM25-29
7	Jackson MCKAY	19:01	JM11-14	New PB!
10	Chris SNELL	19:38	VM35-39	New PB!
11	Laura HESKETH	19:56	SW30-34
16	Dexta THOMPSON	20:13	JM10	New PB!
20	Simon WILSHAW	20:47	JM15-17	New PB!
25	Andrew WEBSTER	21:22	VM45-49	New PB!
26	Millie STUBBS	21:26	JW11-14	New PB!
33	Adam STEVENSON	21:54	JM11-14	New PB!
35	Richard JOHN	22:06	VM35-39	First Timer!
40	Alan CLARKSON	22:17	VM55-59
44	Lennon JACKSON	22:27	JM11-14
57	Daniel BRADLEY	23:19	JM11-14	New PB!
61	Nathan KEWIN	23:32	JM10	New PB!
68	Matthew DUCKWORTH	23:50	SM25-29
71	Elizabeth MULLAN	23:54	SW25-29	New PB!
82	Sophie ASHWORTH	24:13	JW11-14
84	Natasha OLSZEWSKA	24:19	JW11-14
94	Liberty THOMPSON	24:39	JW11-14	New PB!
97	Tanya BUNKHAM	24:46	SW25-29	New PB!
112	Kian ADAMS	25:15	JM10	New PB!
113	Donna SCOTT	25:16	VW45-49
123	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	25:37	SW25-29	New PB!
124	Annabel WILCOCK	25:40	JW11-14
127	John WILCOCK	25:48	VM50-54
128	Finley STUBBS	25:50	JM10
133	Heidi KEWIN	26:04	JW11-14	New PB!
153	Yvonne WICKHAM	26:59	VW50-54
160	Imogen FERGUSON	27:24	JW10	First Timer!
171	Keira STEVENSON	27:42	JW10
191	Lucy STEVENSON	28:13	JW11-14
197	Adrienne OLSZEWSKA	28:22	VW45-49
221	Kady THOMPSON	29:38	JW10	New PB!
225	Rachel STEVENSON	29:49	JW10	New PB!
250	Milly MACCABE	31:25	JW10	New PB!
298	Valerie LAWSON	36:07	VW70-74	New PB!
Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
33	Molly HESKETH	30:24	JW11-14	New PB!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 50 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
33	Molly HESKETH	30:24	JW11-14	New PB!

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 139 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
88	Eileen JONES	29:22	VW60-64

Marple parkrun – A total of 185 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
134	Ron HILL	29:12	VM75-79

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 87 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
75	Robin PRICE	37:19	VM70-74

Weekend of Running – the only place to be this Bank Holiday Weekend

Don’t forget, it’s the weekend of running this week.

Next week’s roundup will be brought to you by the Talented Mr Motley as I will be out tramping around Lancashire on the LDWA Red Rose 100 Mile Challenge.  Who knows, if I get a wiggle on I might even catch some of you carousing in the Pendle Inn on my way through Barley!

 

Spring is sprung, and our members are competing and being selected for a wide range of national and regional competition.  This week you have been road running, track running, trail running, and scaling the fells with wins and PBs breaking out all over the place.

Avenham Park 5k – 4 May

Despite it being a bank holiday, the weather was surprisingly good as 388 runners lined up to take part in the Avenham Park 5k on a course that promised fast times.

Danny Collinge reports:

It was a really good race all round. Everyone gave it their all and there were new PBs for George Pier and Bryan Searby. Overall a cracking result for the team with me finishing in the top 5, then Jordan and George both in the top 20. Every single one of us had great support from all the Clayton supporters that were there. It was a great race – I loved it!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
5	Danny Collinge	M	00:17:03
11	Jordan McDonald	M	00:18:18
13	George Pier	M	00:18:20
54	Jason Pier	MV45	00:21:15
68	Martin Brady	M	00:21:55
89	Bryan Searby	MV40	00:22:58
92	Ryan Clarke	M	00:23:07
177	Jackie Kershaw	FV40	00:27:12
233	Marion Wilkinson	FV70	00:29:35

Full Results

Wray Scarecrow Fell Race – 5 May

A trio of members took part in this Bank Holiday fell race that marks the close of the Wray Village Scarecrow festival.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
20	Alan Life	M50	00:52:02
93	Linda Lord	F60	01:06:17
137	John Francis	M70	01:29:05

Full Results

Astley Park Trail Series – 6 May

The Astley Trail Series of races for seniors and juniors, are set in the picturesque grounds of Astley Hall in Chorley and take pace on the first Wednesday of every month from May to August. Both races have proven to be very popular, drawing runners from all over the North West of England.

Junior Race

This series is always popular and this year is no exception, there was a record number of entries which meant that the organisers ran out of Mars Bars! 12 of our junior members took part in the first race of the series.

Curtis Holt was the first finisher, completing the course in 5:15 and Briony Holt was first girl, 10^th place overall. Jenson Bentham was first finisher in his age category. All of our juniors ran well so very well done to all of you!

131 runners took part.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Curtis Holt	U17	5:15
10	Briony Holt	L15	5:43
11	Jackson McKay	U13	5:45
23	Dexta Thompson	U11	6:04
44	Lennon Jackson	U13	6:36
45	Jenson Bentham	U9	6:37
47	Liberty Thompson	L13	6:39
58	Sophie Ashworth	L13	6:57
88	Heidi Kewin	L13	7:47
66	Kady Thompson	L9	8:51
67	Felix Thompson	U7	8:53
124	Milly Maccabe	L9	9:21

Senior Race

Jonathon Pye was the sole Clayton representative and he reported;

“ Very happy with a 7th place finish at Astley Park trail race tonight. 4.6 miles done in 26.55. Congratulations to Curtis for winning the junior race and all the other juniors for a strong showing! Happy days!”

The next race takes place on Wednesday 3^rd June and is one of the Junior’s summer race series so there should be an even bigger turn out for that one!.

Full Results

Foe Edge Fell Race – 6 May

A trio of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in this local 6.6km/300m climb fell race organised by Rossendale Harriers.  The race started from Cowpe Village Hall nr Waterfoot in Rossendale. 45 runners took part.  Jacob Boyle was the first Clayton Harrier in finishing in 3rd place overall with Lee Smith following on in 6th place.  Stephen Fish was 39th.  Well done guys!

Poss	NAME	Cat	TIME
3	Jacob Boyle	MU23	00:35:33
6	Lee Smith	MSEN	00:36:56
39	Stephen Fish	MV60	00:53:12

Full Results

Lothersdale Fell Race – 6 May

64 runners including 4 Clayton Harriers took part in this race organised by Keighley and Craven AC.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Richard Briscoe	M	00:29:35
35	Nigel Weaver	M50	00:33:49
39	Stephen Bury	M55	00:36:10
53	Robert Hirst	M60	00:41:22

Full Results

Pinhaw Moor – 8 May

There was an impressive turnout of 38 Clayton Harriers out braving inclement weather to take part in the second race of the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix Series. This race is a 5 mile trail race organised by Barlick Fell Runners.

Report by Michelle Butschok
Thoroughly enjoyed the Pin Haw Trail race. Yes it was wet, windy and boggy in places…but you know what, I did it with a smile on my face, even when I fell on it in the mud!! First fall and didn’t dampen my spirits. Thanks to all the marshalls for their encouragement and for being there in those conditions.

Report from Dave Burnett
Horrible conditions tonight but really enjoyed it, apart from my Helen nearly beating me to the trig and my subsequent traditional running vomit. Had a laugh at myself on the way down though, as whilst I was trying to keep ahead of the runner hot on my heals I turned and realised the heavy breathing I could hear was in fact myself echoing off the dry stone walls. Ha! Ha!

Jonathon Pye added; “Dave was right – horrible conditions but enjoyable, running in road shoes which needed a viking burial afterwards.”

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Jordan McDonald	MU18	00:33:34
12	Andrew Stubbs	M45	00:35:25
14	Russ Clarke	MSEN	00:36:14
17	Paul Hesketh	M50	00:36:52
18	Carl Helliwell	MSEN	00:36:55
22	Jonathan Pye	MSEN	00:37:31
25	Richard Briscoe	MSEN	00:38:06
27	John Roche	M55	00:38:43
31	Chris Funnell	M45	00:38:43
33	Michael O’Donnell	M40	00:38:59
35	Jon Hanson	MSEN	00:39:27
36	David Naughton	M55	00:39:33
38	Alex Braysford	M40	00:39:41
47	Sean Clare	M50	00:40:42
49	Stephen Ainsworth	M55	00:40:45
54	Jeffrey Pickup	M60	00:41:41
60	Gary Balmer	M45	00:42:08
64	Neil Garnett	M50	00:42:43
72	Andy Quinn	M40	00:43:43
73	Darren Rushton	M45	00:43:56
80	Stephen White	M60	00:45:02
87	David Burnett	M50	00:46:43
89	Irene Roche	W55	00:46:48
90	Martin Griffin	M50	00:46:56
94	Helen Burnett	W40	00:47:46
102	Jean Knightley	W55	00:49:15
106	Andrew Taylor	M55	00:50:02
110	Joanne Bennett	W45	00:50:19
112	David Ian Scott	M70	00:50:36
117	Rachel Todd	W40	00:51:25
118	Julia Anne Rushton	W50	00:51:38
122	Sarah Angelone	WSEN	00:52:26
127	Leanne Cottam	W35	00:53:50
132	Joanne Motley	WSEN	00:55:33
135	Michelle Butschok	W40	00:56:53
136	Karin Goss	W65	00:58:04
138	Stuart Barker	M45	00:59:10

 Full Results

 Lakeland Trails Series – Stavely 9 May

Congratulations to Christopher Holdsworth on his win at the Lakeland Trails Staveley race. He produced some great running in muddy conditions and it looks like he will also be the series winner as well.  Breton Holdsworth was 4th over all and first vet.

Christopher Holdsworth Reports

All I can say about the Lakeland Trails Spring Series of racing is – if you’ve fallen out of love with running, then get yourself signed up to those races… The atmosphere, the organisation, the trails and the scenery make it more than just running another race. They are phenomenal.

As for Staveley, it was my favourite of the three – and possibly my best performance of the lot, completing 11.2 miles in just under 1:10 exactly. Breton also had another excellent run, coming in 4th which he consistently achieved in all three races. Will certainly be back again to compete for the Spring Series crown once again next year!

Full Results

Stretton Six Summits – 9 May

Stretton Six Summits is the second race in the English Fell Championships.

Mens Report from Paul Shackleton

Around 15 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in the English Championship fell race at Church Stretton. With 3000 feet of ascent in only 6 miles,  it was no wonder that one of our members described the route as “the toughest 6 miles he’d raced in 30 years of running”. The route took in six summits around the Long Mynd with steep climbs, steep descents and some fast running in the valleys to break it up.

The race was won by Tom Addison and Annie Conway was first woman. Some excellent performances from Clayton runners with Alan Life, Garry Wilkinson and Ryan Wilkinson all getting in the first 100 (Alan and Garry 7th and 9th V50) Kieran Carr was 1st V70 and. Wendy Dodds and Jean Brown were 2nd and 4th in their respective categories.

Ladies Report by Katy Thompson

Five Clayton ladies made the trip down to Church Stretton for this, the second English Championship race. 6.3m and 3250 ft of climb over six summits: it was never going to be easy. I’ve done enough races around the Long Mynd to know how steep the ascents and descents are.

After my usual slow start up the steep road and onto the fell there weren’t many runners behind me on the first summit but I gradually gained on those ahead on the contour round to Yearlet. As I slithered down the steep descent I wished I had gone ahead and bought those new shoes before the race instead of just thinking about it. The steep climb up and over Grindle was well marked through the heather; then there was a lovely run down Callow Hollow – a bit frustrating though if you wanted to pass anyone. As we climbed Callow I was gradually passing other runners, and on the contour round to Nills I caught Angela. But she wasn’t going to let me have it all my own way, and I had to chase her up the hill and down to the footbridge in Ashes Hollow. As we set off on the climb to the final summit I was aware that she wasn’t far behind. My legs were protesting loudly, but they gradually got into uphill mode again, then it was a lovely downhill, gentle at first then getting steeper as we dropped down to the finish, with a final short pull up before the downhill into the finish.

Jean was our first finisher, 31^st in a field of 79 ladies, and 12^th LV40. Wendy was 2^nd LV60. Vicky was third finisher making us joint 4^th Lady Vet team.

Poss	NAME	Cat	TIME
81	Alan Life	M50	01:14:44
92	Garry Wilkinson	M50	01:15:45
98	Ryan Wilkinson	SM	01:16:31
138	David Bagot	SM	01:20:02
180	Kieran Carr	M70 (1st)	01:26:02
185	Paul Shackleton	M50	01:26:47
187	Jean Brown	L45	01:27:07
207	Peter Browning	M55	01:31:02
214	Wendy Dodds	L60 (2nd )	01:32:06
240	Vicky Heys	L40	01:36:17
280	Andrew Firth	M55	01:42:38
282	Katy Thompson	L60	01:43:46
286	Angela Shian	SL	01:44:19
298	Stephen Fish	M60	01:48:02

Full Results

Morrisons’ Great Manchester 10k – 10 May

Well done to our Great Manchester 10k runners!  Jacob Watson ran up a storm finishing in 90th place with a time of 36:16 and an appearance on the TV coverage to boot! And there were PBs galore for our runners too. Legendary Ron Hill was also among the thousands running on the day.

Report from Jacob Watson

Nearly £40 for a 10k? Now I wouldn’t say I’m tight-fisted but that seems quite steep I remember thinking while entering my card details onto the Great Manchester Run website. I’m sure Towneley 10k was about a fiver!

This was the second time I’d run this race and, like most people lined up at the start, I was looking for a PB. The atmosphere was awesome, I was feeling confident, and my aim was to start comfortably and finish strong. The buzz of the event kept me on pace through miles 1-4, however, by the fifth mile I started flagging. The bands kept me going as did the crowd (hearing “Come on Clayton!” never fails to lift my spirits), and I managed to hold it together, knocking 4 minutes off last year’s time.

So was the asking price of £3.80 for each kilometre worth it? I don’t think I’d be racing much if every race cost this much, but as an experience; yes. One for the race calendar next year (and the year after!).

Report by Lee Moore

Arrived at Manchester early and the atmosphere was already building up. We got into postion in the orange wave and, after chatting to fellow runners and the group warm up, we were off. I got to pass my beloved Old Trafford on the course and really enjoyed the cold showers en route! Overall an excellent day and managed to post my best 10k time this year.

Report by Elouise Pemberton

The morning of the race I was filled with excitement and nerves, this being the first time I had taken part in an event as big as this. I had no idea what to expect and I was stunned by the sheer amount of people taking part.

We were greeted by the compere, welcoming the Clayton team with pride.  The atmosphere was buzzing, the course was enjoyable and the live music and spectators really helped you to keep up the pace.

Well all got PBs.  I will be signing up again for next year.

Pos	Name	Time
90	Jacob Watson	00:36:16
271	Richard Briscoe	00:39:08
1006	Fabienne Richmond	00:43:31
2535	Edward Milne	00:47:07
3171	Amanda Duffy	00:48:11
4530	Lynsey Birtwistle	00:50:12
6482	Lee Moore	00:52:51
6966	Elouise Sylkie Pemberton	00:53:29
9127	Ron Hill	00:55:49
16117	Nicola Kay	01:04:02

Blacksticks Blue 10k – 10 May

This low key 10k road race starts and finishes at Whitechapel Village Hall and offers stunning views overlooking the Bowland Fells.  Bianca Bennet and Robert Hirst took part.

Bianca Bennett Reports;

Blacksticks Blue 10k was the complete contrast of Manchester 10k today. 128m total ascent compared to the flat 30m total ascent of Manchester. 190 participants at Blacksticks to the many thousands that took part at Manchester. Then there was the scenic route of woodlands and fields to the busy city life; the list could go on…but they did have one thing in common a supportive crowd! It was amazing to have people really root for the runners. The runners of Blacksticks really supported one another too and even though we ran for different clubs there was a real sense of community.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
13	Matthew Duckworth	M	40:23
44	Stephen Biscomb	MV60	44:52
67	Alan Clarkson	MV55	47:50
76	Brian Wildman	MV45	49:27
113	Bianca Bennett	F	53:30
116	Robert Hirst	MV60	54:10

Awaiting Results

Blackpool Beach 10k – 10 May

The organisers describe this 10k as a gruelling, yet fun event on Blackpool Beach between South Shore and St Annes Pier. Run mainly on wet compacted sand, shortly after high tide, this event is great for runners of all abilities

Two of our members took part; Alex Braysford and Kevin O’Brien, both of them finishing first in their respective age categories.  Well done chaps!

Poss	Name	Cat	Time
10	Alex Braysford	MV40	41:22
82	Kevin O’Brien	MV70	59:05

Full Results 

parkrun roundup

As always, lots of our members were out running in various parkrunevents. Some for fun, some as a warm up for other events over the weekend.  Lots of great runs and finishes from Team Clayton and a handful of new PBs as well.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 196 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
3	Jonathan PYE	18:22	SM25-29
4	Richard STEVENSON	18:44	VM35-39
7	Laura HESKETH	19:46	SW30-34
8	Chris SNELL	19:53	VM35-39	New PB!
10	Jon HANSON	20:04	VM35-39
14	Simon WILSHAW	21:04	JM15-17	New PB!
20	Gordon BARRETT	21:54	VM50-54
21	Millie STUBBS	22:28	JW11-14	New PB!
26	Lennon JACKSON	22:46	JM11-14
43	Nathan KEWIN	24:31	JM10
64	Bryan SEARBY	25:36	VM40-44
75	Annabel WILCOCK	26:03	JW11-14
76	John WILCOCK	26:08	VM50-54
77	Donna SCOTT	26:10	VW45-49
78	Robert HIRST	26:11	VM60-64
82	Heidi KEWIN	26:23	JW11-14	New PB!
98	Yvonne WICKHAM	27:46	VW50-54
100	Sophie ASHWORTH	27:49	JW11-14
110	Julie TOMAN	28:18	VW45-49
158	Judith CAREY	33:53	VW35-39
165	Milly MACCABE	35:13	JW10
178	Andrew WEBSTER	38:17	VM45-49

Pendle parkrun – A total of 48 runners took part.

Pendle parkrun celebrated its first anniversary this weekend.  Not only were they celebrating with a fancy dress, they were also revealing the brand new route for this event.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
1	Paul HESKETH	20:30	VM50-54
4	John HARTLEY	21:33	VM55-59
5	Susan BURNS	22:02	VW55-59
8	Pete BOOTH	22:26	VM60-64
39	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	32:25	VW65-69
41	Christine LEATHLEY	33:54	VW65-69

Brockwell parkrun, Herne Hill – A total of 256 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
210	Eileen JONES	29:51	VW60-64	New PB!

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
75	Robin PRICE	37:58	VM70-74

Skipton parkrun – A total of 98 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
20	Barry MITCHELL	23:08	VM65-69	New PB!

St Helens parkrun – A total of 164 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
54	George THOMPSON	25:25	VM65-69	First Timer!

Great news for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers

Our talented young Harriers continue to enjoy success and the following members have been selected to represent Lancashire in the British Inter Counties Fell Running Championships in Betws-y-Coed North Wales. Chris Holdsworth, Jacob Boyle, Danny Collinge, Jordan McDonald, Curtis Holt, Ryan Clarke, and Alice Pier. The Championships take place on Saturday 16th May.

Congratulations and the best of luck to all of you. We know you will do us all proud!

Upcoming team events

Good luck to all our athletes running in the British Masters Road Relays, Calderdale Way Relays and the British Inter Counties Fell Championships! Go get ’em Team Clayton

Weekend of Running

If you aren’t jetting off to sunnier climes over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, why not come along to our fabulous weekend of running.  There’s road and fell on offer and a bit of a do in the Pendle Inn at Barley afterwards. It’s going to be a great weekend of running and socialising. Go on, you know you want to!