ByAdrienne Olszewska

Summertime and the winning is easy

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

Tuesday 4^th August

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

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

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

Full Results

Wednesday 5^th August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

Steel Fell Race

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

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

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

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

Full Results

Thursday 6^th August

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

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

Full Results

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

Friday 7^th August

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

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

Race Report from Jonathan Pye

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results ( hard copy given out at presentation)

Saturday 8^th August

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

Senior Race

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

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

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

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

U9s Race

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

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

U12s Race

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

U14s Race

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

Full Results

Sunday 9^th August

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

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

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

Full Results

Boulsworth Fell Race

Senior Race Report from Andy Armstrong

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Races

Alan Dorrington Reports on the Junior races:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burnley parkrun – A total of 281 runners took part.

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 53 runners took part

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

Bolton parkrun – A total of 320 runners took part.

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

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 76 runners took part.

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

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

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

Keswick parkrun – A total of 126 runners took part.

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

Marple parkrun – A total of 173 runners took part

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

ByPeter Booth

August Newsletter

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

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

August Newsletter 2015

ByPeter Booth

July Harrier Newsletter

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Trains, trails and 10ks

Racing in relays, running alongside trains and tackling hilly challenge routes, so many of you racing multiple times this week, there’s just no holding you back! It’s great to see some terrific turnouts at team events. The future’s most definitely bright!

Welcome Tavern / Vernon 5k series – Tuesday 23 June

60 Runners lined up for the latest race in this 5k series. Tony Pilling and Anthony Hughes ran in this event.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
32	Tony Pilling	MV50	24:05
33	Anthony Hughes	M	24:07

Full Results

Pendle Forest Orienteers – Sunnyhurst Woods – Wednesday 24 June

Three of our members took part in the latest of the summer series orienteering events organised by Pendle Forest Orienteers. This event took place in Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen. Well done Jacob Boyle & Joshua Boyle in the midi class. Dave Motley in the maxi.

Full Results

Todmorden Park 5k – Race 1 – Thursday 25 June

71 runners lined up for the first race of this popular mid-week 5k races. A trio of our junior members took part as well as nine seniors. Excellent times from youngsters in a fast race generally. Lots of people pleased with the results and ready for the next race.

Super fast Clayton Harrier juniors at the Todmorden 5k race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Jacob Watson	M	17:47
5	Jackson McKay	MJ	18:44
29	Lennon Jackson	MJ	21:44
33	Martin Brady	MV50	22:32
34	Darren Rushton	M	22:42
36	Sophie Ashworth	FJ	23:06
40	Tony Pilling	MV50	24:07
48	Robert Hirst	MV60	25:28
49	Elouise Sylkie Pemberton	F	25:30
54	Paul Walsh	M	25:46
62	Nicola Kay	F	28:17
64	Jack McGuire	M	31:00

Full Results

Witton Park Trail Relays

54 club members formed 18 teams for this popular trail relay that takes part in Witton Park in Blackburn on a deceptively tough course.

Quite a lot of Team Clayton at the WItton Park Trail Relays. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

There were 4 senior male teams, 2 junior male teams and 2 male vet teams. The ladies matched the men’s numbers with 4 senior female teams, 2 junior female teams and 3 vet female teams. There were some great runs and individual performances.

Clayton Ladies at the Witton Park Trail Relays. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Our Clayton Harriers Ladies’ Team 1 (Laura Hesketh, Claire Vincent, Helena Leathley) were the first ladies team. Our Male “A” team (Danny Collinge, Jacob Boyle, and Jordan McDonald) finished in 4^th place. Our Junior Boys A team (Ryan Clarke, Tom Bradley, and Curtis Holt) were the first male junior team. Josh Boyle, running with the Run4Nepal team ran the fasted leg 2 time with his team finishing in 6^th place overall.

Tom Bradley handing over to Curtis Holt at the Witton Park Trail Relays. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Well done to all that ran.

Full Results

Cliff Bar 10 Peaks – Saturday 27 June

The Cliff Bar 10 Peaks events work on a very straight forward principle – they find the most challenging mountainous locations in the UK and plot an ultra-distance length route through them, with mandatory checkpoints on the highest 10 peaks in the area. It is then down to the competitors to navigate from the start to the finish, taking in the 10 peaks in a set order (plus additional mandatory checkpoints and feed stations), within the 24 hour time limit.

The routes are not designed to be easy and are navigationally challenging, especially if the conditions are unkind! The long routes are up to 60 miles long, with 6000 meters of height gain, whilst the “short” routes vary between 30 and 45 miles with between 3 and 4000 meters of height gain. Usually less than half of the competitors successfully complete the long course, hence the introduction of the shorter route choice since 2013.

Congratulations to Alun Hall who completed the long course. He finished 32^nd with an excellent time of 17:21:31

Full Results

Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge – Saturday 27 June

Vicky Heys and Angela Shian took part in this event which they described thusly; great route, great company, 22 miles done and dusted by 1pm, then a jig with a morris dancer, lovely day!

The route is a departure from the well known Yorkshire Three Peaks of Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and instead visits the stunning Upper Wharfedale Three Peaks of Birks Fell, Buckden Pike and Great Whernside.

Vicky Heys and Angela Shian at the Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge

Full Results

Pennine 10K – Sunday 28 June

A front line of Clayton talent. Photo by David Belshaw

A fantastic win for Christopher Holdsworth in this hugely popular local 10k race organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All charity. Well over a thousand runners of all abilities took to the streets and parks of Burnley for this undulating course.

Christopher Holdsworth well in front at Towneley Park in the Pennine 10k. Photo by Adrienne Olszewska

Chris Holdworth won the race in a time of 32:59. As he passed through Towneley Park he was running with a comfortable lead which he maintained until the end. Top ten finishes followed for clubmates Daniel Balshaw and Jacob Watson. Also a couple of excellent runs from Jordan McDonald and George Pier earning them both a top twenty finish. John Hartley was the 1^st MV55 and Laura Hesketh was our first Clayton lady finisher, 3^rd lady in the race. Ryan Clark had an excellent run finishing in 95^th place with a time of 44:13.

First Clayton Lady, Laura Hesketh approaching the finish with Kenan Eti close on her heels. Photo by David Belshaw

A special mention and well done to Judith Carey who ran this distance for the first time. She said she was really proud of her achievement and is hoping to be much faster next year.

Judith Carey delighted with her run at the Pennine 10k

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Christopher Holdsworth	M	32:59
3	Danny Collinge	M	35:07
6	Daniel Balshaw	M	36:22
8	Jacob Watson	M	36:32
12	Jordan McDonald	M	37:14
20	George Pier	M	38:49
25	John Hartley	M55 (1^st)	39:10
28	Jonathan Pye	M	39:47
33	Matthew Duckworth	M	40:07
34	Laura Hesketh	F	40:26
35	Kenan Eti	M	40:29
46	Chris Funnell	M45	41:21
95	Ryan Clark	M	44:13
112	Stephen Biscomb	M60	44:45
125	Alan Clarkson	M55	45:16
186	Angela Shian	F35	47:28
190	Amanda Duffy	F35	47:27
250	Elizabeth Mullan	F	49:06
297	Lynsey Birtwistle	F35	49:34
323	Clare Wilson	F35	50:14
324	Donna Scott	F45	50:40
341	Donna Airey	F	51:14
400	Bianca Bennett	F	52:23
509	Elouise Sylkie Pemberton	F	54:47
802	Deborah Greenwood	F45	1:01:17
986	Sophie McIntosh	F	1:05:07
1179	Judith Carey	F35	1:13:03

Wigan Trail 10k – Sunday 28 June

Well done Team Thompson. All four Thompsons took part in the 2.5k short run on the trails of Wigan’s Greenheart Amberswood park, situated between Spring View & Hindley. This former mining area has been transformed into a 160 hectare nature reserve of woodlands to wildflowers meadows, grasslands to wetlands.

Team Thompson at the Wigan Trail Races. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Awaiting results

Race the Train – Sunday 28 June

Report by Chris Snell

Chris Snell – faster than a steam train! Photo by Gemma Higgins

For those used to public transport, chasing buses or trains can be a regular occurrence. Trains in particular, have a nasty habit of closing their doors just as you arrive! So revenge sprung to mind when I heard about race the train.

Runners compete to beat a steam train on the East Lancashire Railway over a distance of 12 miles. The event started at Bury train station and involved running multi-terrain in the hope of not just catching the train, but beating it. Both the runners and the train started by the train whistle.

The course covered public roads, fields, rough pasture and park lands. The train made several stops, which gave runners a chance to catch up or even overtake. Running alongside fellow Clayton’er Andy Bradley, we battled in a game of cat and mouse with the train, catching the occasional glimpse of steam from its engine or the sound of it chugging behind us.

Crossing the line, roughly 10 minutes before the train’s arrival, with my medal in hand and a victory photo next to the beaten train, I decide this is definitely better than all those sprints along the train platform.

Richard Stevenson, Chris Snell and Andy Bradley ahead of schedule at “Race the Train”. Photo by Gemma Higgins

Pos	Surname, name	Cat	Time	By cat.
5	SMITH Lee	M	01:07:45	2° M
8	STEVENSON Richard	M	01:09:40	4° M
45	SNELL Chris	M	01:19:04	21° M
49	BRADLEY Andy	V45	01:19:47	4° V45

Full Results (File Download)

Our Awesome Junior Members

As always our junior members compete in many events always giving their all and pulling brilliant performances out of the bag. A real credit to the junior coaching team.

Well done Junior member Ellie Root who took part in the Salt Ayre Triathlon Sunday 21st June in the T3 category; she came 9th overall in a time of 33.14. On Thursday 25th June she took part in the Harrogate and district athletics finals and came 3rd in 1500m in a time of 5.29 and yesterday, Saturday 27th June she took part in her 1st open water aquathlon at Crosby Marina which included a 350m swim and 2000m run. As yet results have not been posted we think she came 11th.

Multi-talented Ellie Root at the Witton Park trail relays this week

And well done to Natasha Olszewska for winning her 1500m race at the QEGS sports day breaking the course record at the same time!

Natasha Olszewska winning the 1500m

Parkrun roundup

Personal pacing at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Plenty of parkrunning as always this week. A number of good placings and PBs scattered about and lots of you warming up for the Pennine 10k the following day. Well done to John Hartley for his first place and new PB at the Pendle parkrun. At the Burnley parkrun well done to Dexta Thompson for his excellent new PB bringing him under the 20 minute mark. Finlay Stubbs, Andrew Taylor and Marion Wilkinson also earned new PBs .

Burnley parkrun – A total of 215 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:54	SM25-29
4	Dave MOTLEY	19:34	SM30-34
5	Laura HESKETH	19:41	SW30-34
8	Dexta THOMPSON	19:59	JM10	New PB!
16	Matthew DUCKWORTH	21:02	SM25-29
20	Simon WILSHAW	21:36	JM15-17
21	Jason PIER	21:54	VM45-49
25	Millie STUBBS	22:11	JW11-14
36	Jenson BENTHAM	22:40	JM10
38	Lennon JACKSON	22:43	JM11-14
39	Alice PIER	22:45	JW15-17
40	Bryan SEARBY	22:52	VM40-44	New PB!
44	David Ian SCOTT	23:05	VM70-74
46	Barry MITCHELL	23:20	VM65-69	First Timer!
50	Finley STUBBS	23:35	JM10	New PB!
59	Andrew TAYLOR	24:38	VM55-59	New PB!
63	Sophie ASHWORTH	24:48	JW11-14
64	Ella DORRINGTON-LEVY	24:49	JW10
67	Colin WOOLFORD	25:01	VM35-39
75	Robert HIRST	25:33	VM60-64
80	Annabel WILCOCK	25:48	JW11-14
81	Stuart PROCTOR	25:50	VM35-39
95	Donna AIREY	26:54	SW30-34
99	Elouise Sylkie PEMBERTON	27:15	SW25-29
102	Kian ADAMS	27:32	JM10
111	Jackie KERSHAW	28:18	VW40-44
113	John WILCOCK	28:25	VM50-54
117	Kady THOMPSON	28:42	JW10
122	Felix THOMPSON	28:54	JM10
128	Stuart HARTLEY	29:26	VM55-59
137	Yvonne WICKHAM	29:48	VW50-54
139	Marion WILKINSON	29:53	VW70-74	New PB!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 89 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
1	John HARTLEY	20:01	VM55-59	New PB!
17	Martin BRADY	23:37	VM50-54
23	Andy QUINN	00:31	VM40-44

Bolton parkrun – A total of 302 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
125	Julia RUSHTON	26:43:00	VW50-54

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 77 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
73	Robin PRICE	38:18	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 133 runners took part.

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Midsummer Madness

The summer solstice marks the longest day and some of you were running your longest races at the Trailblaster Event. But, as usual, that’s not all; there have been fell races, road races, trail races and muddy races. Making the most of the long summer nights while we can.

Bridestone Fell Race – Tuesday 16 June

Bridestone Fell Race goes past the famous Bridestone and takes in some of the lesser used paths in the upper Calder Valley. It is described as a short fast race with steep climbs, fast tracks and demon descents, something for everyone.

Colin Woolford at the Bridestones Fell Race. Photo by Adam Shaw

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
14	Dave Motley	MSEN	41:19
33	Darren Rushton	M40	47:36
46	Colin Woolford	MSEN	52:57
51	Robert Hirst	M60	56:17

Full Results

Horwich Jubilee Road Races – Wednesday 17 June

Senior Race
291 Runners took part in this competitive five mile undulating course through picturesque Rivington. This race was the second in the series organised by Horwich RMI Harriers and forms part of the Central Lancs Grand Prix. Two of our members took park.

Fabienne Richmond was the first Clayton Harrier home in a time of 37:54 and super vet Ted Orrell was first in his age category with a time of 41:43. Well done to both of you.

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
169	Fabienne Richmond	F35	(004/015)	00:37:54
231	Ted Orrell	M75	(001/003)	00:41:43

Full Results

Junior Race
Well done to our four junior members who took part in the 1 mile junior race at Rivington. 79 youngsters took part, with Horwich RMI Harriers very much in dominance. Undeterred, Dexta Thompson was our first boy home in 11^th place overall and Liberty Thompson was our first girl in 24^th place. Jenson Bentham ran well placing first in his age category and Kady Thompson put in a strong run as always.

Our junior members at the Horwich Jubilee Street Race. Photo by Nicola Thompson

Pos	Name	Age Cat	Cat Pos	Time
11	Dexta Thompson	M11	(003/013)	00:05:50
24	Liberty Thompson	F13	(004/009)	00:06:24
26	Jenson Bentham	M9	(001/014)	00:06:30
61	Kady Thompson	F9	(006/010)	00:07:53

Full Results

Pendle Forest Orienteers – Brun Valley – Wednesday 17 June

Dave and Joanne Motley, as well as Joshua Boyle, took part in this orienteering event organised by the Pendle Forest Orienteers. These events are great fun and an excellent way to improve your navigation skills in a range of different locations in the area.

Full Results

Aggies Staircase – Thursday 18 June

Starting at the top of Punstock Road, the route climbs a footpath, turns right onto the track past Robin Hoods cottage, then left to follow an enclosed footpath to the main track, and left up to Darwen Tower.It then descends through the small quarry onto the main track towards the top of Bold Venture Park, before turning right to climb steeply up a rough path known as Jacobs Ladder, then across the moor top, and on down to the foot of Aggies Staircase.

Clayton Harriers at the Aggies Staircase Fell Race. Photo by Adam Shaw

Aggies Staircase is the shortest but steepest of the three climbs, and from the top you will return just below the Tower, and then descend the way you first came up towards Sunnyhurst. At the gate at the bottom turn right, retracing your steps; continue past Robin Hoods cottage, then turn left down the path to the finish at the top of Punstock Road

Alan Life at the Aggies Staircase Fell Race. Photo by Adam Shaw

Fourteen Clayton Harriers took part in this fast and furious race. Alan Life was our first man home finishing in 3^rd place overall and 1^st V50. Carol Life was our first lady finisher.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Alan Life	M50	32:24
25	Ivan Whigham	M50	35:04
27	Sean Clare	M50	35:41
28	Andrew Orr	M40	35:42
34	Alex Braysford	M40	36:12
40	Mark Nutter	M50	37:16
60	Dugald McCallum	M60	39:13
68	Rick Moore	M50	41:14
72	Mark Taylor	M	41:02
75	Andrew Howarth	M50	41:28
86	Peter Dugdale	M50	42:38
88	Andrew Firth	M50	42:55
92	Carol Life	W50	43:58
103	Kath Brady	W50	47:03

Full Results

Padiham Greenway 5k – Friday 19 June

Padiham Greenway 5k. Photo by Nick Olszewski

Described as a flat and very fast race there were a few grumbles when it turned out there was a whole 170-ish feet of ascent to contend with after all. The first half was all up and the second all downhill again. However, racing on a great smooth, albeit a little bit slanted surface didn’t stop lots of runners finishing with a PB and a big smile on their faces.

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

This was the 7^th race of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and as competition for placings is really hotting up, this was a well attended event with 152 runners lining up at the start. Clayton-le-Moors Harriers had an impressive turnout of 60 runner for this race. The race was won by Barlick’s Marc Hartley with Clayton Harrier Danny Collinge in second place just pipping another Barlick runner, Thomas Corrigan, to the second spot. Jordan McDonald continues his streak of great runs finishing in fourth place overall and first junior finisher. All of the junior men finished in the top 40. Andrew Stubbs was first V45, and David Scott was first V70.

Clayton Ladies at the Padiham Greenway 5k race. Photo by Sarah Angelone

First lady in the race was Clayton Harrier Laura Hesketh, with fellow Clayton Harrier, Claire Vincent, finishing as second lady. Dawn Terry was first FV50, Irene Roche was first FV55, and Marion Wilkinson was first FV70.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
2	Danny Collinge	M	16.05
4	Jordon McDonald	MJ	16.46
6	Andrew Stubbs	M45	16.54
7	Dan Balshaw	M	16.59
11	Jacob Watson	M	17.28
18	David Bagot	M	17.56
21	Paul Hesketh	M50	18.09
22	Curtis Holt	MJ	18.13
23	Matthew Duckworth	M	18.16
24	Carl Helliwell	M	18.23
29	Laura Hesketh	F	18.52
30	David Naughton	M55	18.59
33	John Hartley	M55	19.07
34	Ryan Clarke	MJ	19.16
36	Chris Funnell	M45	19.24
38	Stephen Ainsworth	M55	19.29
39	Eti Kenan	MJ	19.3
43	Damian Thornton	M	19.45
46	Sean Clare	M50	19.48
47	Chris Snell	M	19.49
49	Claire Vincent	F	19.55
51	Andy Bradley	M45	20.01
65	Andy Quinn	M40	20.52
66	Stephen Biscomb	M60	20.53
69	Gordon Barrett	M50	20.57
70	Jeffrey Pickup	M60	21.01
71	Alan Clarkson	M55	21.09
75	Paul Wale	M45	21.22
79	Angela Shian	F35	21.39
80	Martin Brady	M50	21.45
82	Joanne Bennett	F45	21.49
84	Irene Roche	F55	21.53
85	Amanda Duffy	F35	22.03
91	James Hickie	M55	22.57
92	Helen Burnett	F40	22.58
93	Darren Rushton	M45	22.58
94	David Scott	M70	23
95	Martin O’Rourke	M50	23.04
97	Jean Knightley	F55	23.16
99	Andrew Taylor	M55	23.31
101	Dawn Terry	F50	23.36
103	Carl Carey	M45	23.47
106	Kath Brady	F50	24.1
108	Leanne Cottam	F35	24.17
110	Donna Airey	F	24.36
113	Elouise Pemberton	F	25.03
116	Joanne Motley	F	25.1
118	Stuart Barker	M45	25.25
119	Michelle Butschok	F40	25.36
125	Richard Lawson	M70	26.24
134	Deborah Greenwood	F45	27.25
135	Karin Goss	F65	27.35
136	Karen Clarkin	F40	27.36
138	Geraldine Varley	F55	27.45
140	Adrienne Olszewska	F45	28.13
141	Marion Wilkinson	F70	28.34
147	Anita Jones	F59	29.56
149	Sharon Wilson	F35	30.21
150	Christine Leathley	F65	30.42
152	Judith Carey	F35	34.37

Full Results

Wicken Hill Race – Friday 19 June

The Wicken Hill Whizz is the first in a series of three races over three days held as part of Calder Valley Fell Runners Midsummer Madness Weekend. This race is described as the short and steep one.

Briony Holt at the Wicken Hill Whizz. Photo by the Woodentops

Our sole representative was our talented junior runner, Briony Holt, who ran in the senior race and finished as second lady. She finished in sixteenth place with a time of 25:51 in a field of 69 runners.

Full Results

Buckden Pike Fell Race – Saturday 20 June

This race was first run in 1981 and the course was designed by Peter Jebb, who together with his wife Anne, organised the Buckden Fell Race for 20 years. Peter was asked to organise a race by the Buckden Gala committee after winning the Fellsman Hike in 1981. In 1987, Peter altered the route to make the race more interesting and tougher. The course has remained the same ever since and this was the course on which the records were set.

Sean Clare at the Buckden Pike Fell Race. Photo by Debi Nicholson

Seven Clayton Harriers took part in this race. Sean Clare was our first male finisher and Nicola Horsfall was our first (and only) lady.

Nicola Horsfall at the Buckden Pike Fell Race. Photo by Debi Nicholson

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
49	Sean Clare	M50	47:41
73	Mark Taylor	MSEN	52:52
75	Rick Moore	M50	53:19
87	Peter Dugdale	M50	55:18
91	Andrew Dugdale	M50	55:37
96	Colin Woolford	MSEN	56:31
114	Nicola Horsfall	W50	1:04:54

Full Results

Clougha Pike – Saturday 20 June

Doug Monroe and John Francis represented Clayton-le-Moors Harriers at this race organised by Bowland Fell Runners. Doug finished in 30^th place with a time of 1:14:08 and John Francis was 34^th with a time of 1:32:40.

Full Results

Great Hill Fell Race – Saturday 20 June

The Great Hill Fell Race is held annually as part of the Brinscall Festival Festival.
Traversing along road, stony track and open moorland to the top of Great Hill this is a 5.8 mile race with 1575ft of ascent. Katy Thompson was our sole representative in this race. She finished in 69^th place (1^st LV60) in a time of 55:14

Katy Thompson at the Great Hill Fell Race. Photo by Stephen Fish

Full Results

Great Lakes Run – Saturday 20 June

Report from Ivan Wigham

Andrew Firth and myself raced the great lakes on Saturday. Weather conditions at the start were heavy cloud so as we climbed the Band visibility went to pot. Luckily, I was running with Andy who likes and knows the route. It rained in the middle of the race near Scafell but still not cold enough for our cags. We managed the slight side navigation to get us on the river crossing and on to the long drag towards

Blisco. At the Blisco summit the weather cleared ready for the steep and fast descent to the finish. Andy Firth just finished ahead of me due to faster descending to finish 44 and 45 just under 5 hours for a race 13 miles long but 7000 ft. Of climbing my legs are trashed!

Awaiting Full Results

Pilling 10k Race Series – Saturday 20 June

This was the first race in a five race series organised by Lancaster Race Series and is run on a flat & quiet roads in the pretty village of Pilling

Graham Kissack was flying the Clayton flag in this event and finished in 48th place with a time of 01:07:41

Full Results

Podium 5K – Saturday 20 June

Jonathan Pye and Laura Hesketh took part in Race B of the latest in this super-fast 5k series. Jonathan finished in 5^th place with a time of 18:32 and Laura was 7^th (2^nd lady) with a time of 19:14.

Full Results

Pretty Muddy 5k – Saturday 20 June

Yvonne Wickham ran this event in Tatton Park to raise money for Cancer Research with her daughter Rhiannon.

Yvonne Wickham (R) at the Pretty Muddy 5k at Tatton Park

Reservoir Bogs – Saturday 20 June

Senior Race
This is the second race in the Calder Valley Fell Runners’ Midsummer Madness Weekend and is described as the medium one with an incentive for navigators. The route of this race changes every year and runners are only issued with a map on the morning of the race itself. This year’s race was confined to footpaths only to meet with obligations from the local landowners. You would think this would make for a considerably faster race than in previous years but on the day the weather gods decided to throw in a bit of a challenge. Extremely foggy conditions ensured a trickier than expected race as visibility was exceptionally poor at times.

Neil Hardiman leading the way in the fog at the Reservoir Bogs Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Neil Hardiman and Alan Dorrington were undaunted by a bit of fog and headed out for the race. Neil finished in 4th place in a time of 58:22 and Alan Dorrington was 18th with a time of 1:06:08

Alan Dorrington hoping for a view at the Reservoir Bogs Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Alan Dorrington reports;

‘Misty and murky conditions were the order of the day for this race ‘with extra navigation’, held just up the hill from Hebden Bridge. Runners were issued with a map showing checkpoints for the annually changing route and giving a route choice of preference, the misty conditions meaning that navigational skills, or at least being around someone who knew their way around, would be an advantage.

Clayton runners, Neil Hardiman and Alan Dorrington, were entered and at the start Neil set off in pursuit of the leading runners with Alan shortly behind. A reasonable size group behind formed behind the leaders including some local Calder Valley runners, whom most of us seemed to be eyeing up for a bit of local knowledge.

However, some individual navigational errors began to emerge amongst the front runners and positions yo-yo’d accordingly. Neil had a clean and accurate run and came in a strong 4^th in what must have been a tight fight between between the top 10 over the closing stages. Alan dropped from 12^th to 27^th after a navigational error, recovering to 18^th by the finish.’

Still managed to find his way back to the pub though!

Alan Dorrington enjoying a post race pint having successfully navigated to the pub!

Position	Name	Club	Cat	Time
4	Neil Hardiman	Clayton-le-Moors	V45	0:58:22
18	Alan Dorrington	Clayton-le-Moors	V45	1:06:08

Full Results

Reservoir Bogs – Junior Races

This race was one of the races selected for our juniors’ summer series. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions in the morning meant that the junior races were cancelled for safety reasons.

Three Lakes Classic – Saturday 20 June

Breton Holdsworth at the 3 Lakes Classic 15 mile trail race

Breton Holdsworth took part in this event in Rother Valley Park, Sheffield. This is a 15 mile race with around 80% on trails. Breton Finished 4^th overall and took the 1^st vet prize despite not being in a happy place for the last 3 or 4 miles.

Full Results

Freckleton Half Marathon – Sunday 21 June

Over 600 runners took part in the Freckleton Half Marathaon, the oldest half marathon in the country which was first staged on Saturday evening 19th June 1965. The event was inspired by Ron Hill’s entry in the marathon in the 1964 Olympics; it was suggested that Ron be invited to run in the first race. The race was a success, not least because Ron Hill had accepted the invitation to run and indeed won the race in a time of 65.44. Four years later, he set an event record of 64.45 which stands to this day!

Just two of our club members took part in this historic event.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
284	Ted Orrell	M75 to 79	01:52:17
556	Colette Conroy	F40 to 44	02:24:40

Full Results

Helm Hill Races – Sunday 21 June

Six Clayton Harrier junior members took part in the BOFRA championship races at Helm Hill.

Jackson McKay and Dexta Thompson on the start line at Helm Hill Races. Photo by Chris Thompson

Kady Thompson, Felix Thompson and Josh McKay competed in the U-9s race with Josh finishing in 4^th place. Dexta Thompson and Jackson McKay took part in the U-12s race with Jackson finishing in 6^th place, held back by the loss of a shoe after the first 10 yards, and Dexta finished in 11^thplace. Liberty Thompson ran in the U-14s race finishing in 18^th place. A great day’s racing from our junior members.

Full Results

SSAFA Saunter 10K – Sunday 21 June

The SSAFA 10 is a 10Km run on good ground through the Holker Hall Estate Cark-in- Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PL. A scenic Multi terrain 85% road Held by kind permission of the Cavendish family. All monies raised areused to support SSAFA – Solders Sailors & Airmans families association.

93 runners took part in this charitable 10k. Kevin O’Brien was our sole representative, finishing in 60th place with a time of 59:28

Full Results

Tom Tittiman – Sunday 21 June

The third, and final, race of the Calder Valley Fell Runners Midsummer Madness Series, the Tom Tittiman race is described as the short fast one. This year’s race skirted around rather than going over the top to meet obligations set out by the landowners.

Robert Hirst at the Tom Tittiman Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

Robert Hirst was our only entrant this year.

Full Results

Trailblaster 12 – Sunday 21 June

Report by Dave Motley

One drunk evening on Facebook Messenger some 6 months ago, a few of us decided to enter this 12hr team relay endurance event comprising of teams of 5 running 5k laps around Towneley Park constantly for 12hrs. Why did we enter??? Because we were drunk. 7 days before the race and the team of 10 runners had depleted due to injury and other commitments and now we only had 5 runners. A last minute Facebook appeal on Thursday and we were back on.

Sunday morning came and 10 bleary eyed runners came to the Clayton tent ready to run. We had the Clayton A team, Motley’s Angels, (and no, I didn’t pick the name) comprising of Chris Holdsworth, Dave Bagot, Jonathon Pye, Dan Balshaw & Danny Collinge and we had the Clayton mixed team (The Swingers) comprising of myself, the wife, Jacob Watson Elouise Pemberton & Michael O’Donnell (Forrest).

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Angels and swingers at the Trailblaster12. Photo by Garry Wilkinson

8 am and the race started with Chris Holdsworth taking a commanding lead and setting a course record lap for the A team and Jacob Watson coming back with the baton in the lead in the mixed team. That’s how the day continued with both team leading from the front all day and finishing 1st overall (A team) and 1st mixed team (4th overall).

The Swingers making it look way too easy.

A fantastic effort by all runners and a really good day with Clayton support throughout. Also in the Trailblaster we had a number of members competing as part of multi club, multi family and friends teams and I think they’d agree although a long day, although very tiring, the event was a success.

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Giving it all for glory on the last lap!

Jacob Watson reports; ” Brilliant event, completely unlike anything I’ve done before! The course was challenging but enjoyable, with the hill getting seemingly steeper on every 5k lap. Spirits were high throughout the day, despite the last few hours proving a true test of endurance. My legs really started seizing up for the last couple of laps and I was starting to worry about the dreaded cramp. Booking the next day off work proved essential as I could barely walk first thing! “

Both teams (Motley’s Angels and The Swingers) managed to scoop first in their respective categories. A tremendous effort from the tangerine army!

Unfortunately. individual team members aren’t listed on the results but I know that a number of our members took part in other teams; Donna Airey, Tanya Bunkham and Bryan Searby were there. Sorry if I have missed anyone.

Donna Airey at the Trailblaster 12

Donna ran five 5k laps and had a great day. She praised the organisation and spectators and enjoyed the atmosphere. Tanya Bunkham also had a great day and ran 7 laps – she says she will be avoiding Towneley Park for a while.

Bryan Searby at the Trailblaster12

Bryan said; “Gave it 100%. 6 laps for me 30k. Even threw a 10k in!”

Full Results

Parkrun Roundup

It was a fairly quiet parkrun weekend for our members. Not many juniors running as they all trooped off to the Reservoir Bogs race only to find it was cancelled and so missing their usual parkrun. A huge turnout of 60 Harriers at the Padiham Greenway and a plethora of weekend races left parkrun looking a bit sparse.

Burnley parkrun – A total of 280 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
4	Jonathan PYE	18:29	SM25-29
5	Richard STEVENSON	18:59	VM35-39
6	Matthew DUCKWORTH	19:21	SM25-29
7	Jon HANSON	19:45	VM35-39
8	Chris SNELL	20:01	VM35-39
32	Martin BRADY	22:49	VM50-54
54	Stephen GREEN	23:53	VM60-64
62	Donna SCOTT	24:21	VW45-49
110	Kian ADAMS	26:36	JM10
130	Robert HIRST	27:36	VM60-64
222	Valerie LAWSON	33:42	VW70-74	New PB!
234	Nicola KAY	35:04	SW30-34
251	Judith CAREY	37:00	VW35-39
253	Harry MANNING	37:17	VM75-79

Pendle parkrun – A total of 53 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	20:40	VM55-59

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
72	Robin PRICE	36:13	VM70-74

Heaton parkrun – A total of 554 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
307	Eileen JONES	29:15	VW60-64

Sheringham parkrun – A total of 150 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Cat	Note
76	Andrew J WALMSLEY	28:55	VM60-64	First Timer!

ByPeter Booth

June Newsletter

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

To me, to you

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

Mearley Clough Fell Race – 12 May

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

Mearley Clough Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

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

Full Results

Wholan Nook Trail Race – 13 May

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wholan Nook Trail Race Results

John Carr 5k Series Race 2 – 13 May

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

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

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

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

Full Results

The Ian Casey 5K at Cowm Reservoir – 14 May

Report from Richard Lawson

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

Full Results

Old County Tops – 16 May 2015

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

Jean reports;

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

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

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

Awaiting results

RA Inter Counties Championship – 16 May

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

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

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

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

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

British Masters Road Relay Championships – 16 May

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

Report by John Roche

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

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

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

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

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

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

Post race – smiling faces have returned

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

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

Full Results

Charlesworth Chase – 16 May

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

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

Full Results

Calderdale Way Relay – 17 May

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

POS

TEAM

Leg 1

Leg2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

Team A

Chris Holdsworth

Lee Smith

Jordan McDonald

Paul Thompson

Dave Motley

Breton Holdsworth

Jonny McKenna

Russell Clarke

George Pier

Andrew Stubbs

Ryan Wilkinson

Jacob Watson