Seniors Cross Country – Page 2 – Clayton-le-Moors Harriers

Run to the Hills

It’s been a chilly and hilly kind of week with some harsh weather adding plenty of challenge for our hardy fell runners. There’s also been some coastal cross country, rugged recces, fast 5Ks and a touch of romance as well. There is definitely a fire burning in the hearts of our runners that no amount of arctic blast can extinguish.

SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY

CARNETHY 5 HILL RACE

There were some extremely testing conditions for this Scottish fell race with strong winds, sleet and snow to contend with. 472 runners finished the race with two Clayton Vet runners amongst them. Jack Holt was our first finisher in 190^th place overall and 3^rd M60, and Wendy Dodds was 281^st overall and 1^st F60.

Runners at the Carnethy 5 Hill Race. Photo by Katrina Johnstone

Pos	Name		Time
190	Jack Holt	M60	01:16:04
281	Wendy Dodds	F60	01:22:11

Full Results

MID LANCS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – ROSSALL SCHOOL, FLEETWOOD

It was a cold and blustery day on the coast as the Mid Lancs Cross Country League moved to the fixture at Rossall School near Fleetwood with the impressive school buildings as a backdrop to a much drier course than many so far this season.

Our Juniors put in a strong showing with some great results for the U11 Boys who continue to dominate their category this season. Helana White had a great run in the U11 girls, Jackson McKay was 4^th in the U13 boys and our U15 girls’ team finished in 3^rd position. We are still very much in contention for a win in both the U11 Boys and U15 girls category. Sadly we didn’t have enough numbers for teams in all the age groups but well done to all of our junior runners for some strong performances.

U11 GIRLS

Team Position 11^th

Pos	Name	Time
6	Helana White	7:22
65	Emily Nicholl	9:37
69	Ellisia Smedley	10:39

U11 BOYS

Team position 1^st

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	6:33
3	Robbie Smedley	6:46
11	Jenson Bentham	7:10
27	Matthew Jackson	7:39
47	Joshua McKay	8:20

U13 GIRLS

Ella Dorrington missing from the results

Pos	Name	Time
54	Bronia Olszewska	13:26

U13 BOYS

Team Position 5^th

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jackson McKay	10:40
19	Lennon Jackson	12:06
30	William Nicholls	13:00

U15 GIRLS

Team position 3^rd

Pos	Name	Time
10	Millie Stubbs	12:24
16	Liberty Thompson	13:14
17	Natasha Olszewska	13:15

U15 BOYS

Pos	Name	Time
22	Jay Bowman	17:28

U17 MEN

Pos	Name	Time
10	Simon Wilshaw	24:55
13	Reece Lawrence	25:47

LADIES U20

Pos	Name	Time
4	Bethany Quinn	30:45

LADIES RACE

Eighteen ladies made the trip over to Fleetwood to run in the penultimate fixture of the Mid Lancs League. On a cold and blustery days our ladies got down to some great running despite the chill and the wind. Donna Airey was our first lady and 29^th overall followed in by double act Michelle Abbott and Cassie Smedley. Beth Quinn was our sole U20 lady.

Cassie Smedley chasing Michelle Abbot at the Mid Lancs XC. Photo by David Wood

Team Positions

A Team – 8^th (D Airey | M Abbot | C Darling-Smedley)

B Team – 14^th (I Roche | J Bennett | B Quinn)

Over 35 – 4^th ( D Airey | M Abbott | C Darling-SMedley)

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

Over 55 – 2^nd ( I Roche| J Taylor | C Egerton)

Pos	Name		Time
29	Donna Airey	L35	28:18
30	Michelle Abbott	L35	28:36
31	Cassandra Darling-Smedley	L35	28:36
41	Irene Roche	L55	29:15
55	Joanne Bennett	L45	30:06
60	Bethany Quinn	L20	30:45
62	Julia Rushton	L45	31:16+
76	Bianca Bennett	L	32:33
81	Janine Pollard	L45	32:53
92	Jane Hylands	L45	33:59
96	Adrienne Olszewska	L45	34:43
108	Deborah Greenwood	L45	36:18
111	Julia Taylor	L55	36:30
118	Karen Clarkin	L45	37:10
126	Judith Carey	L35	38:45
127	Christine Egerton	L65	39:34
136	Christine Leathley	L65	43:27
138	Susan Allen	L55	44:40

VET 70 MEN

Richard Lawson was our only V70 in the race and he finished in 3^rd place.

Pos	Name	Time
3	Richard Lawson	35:49

V70 runner, Richard Lawson. Photo by David Wood

MENS RACE

Nineteen Clayton men raced at this fixture. Danny Collinge was our first man in 13^th place overall. Jacob Watson was next in 28^th place well out of his comfort zone but possibly beginning to enjoy cross country running. Dave Motley, Matt Duckworth, Alan Life and Andrew Orr made up our A Team who finished in 7^th place overall. Our V50 mens team finished in 2^nd place.

Jacob Watson swapping the road for XC. Photo by David Wood

Team Positions

Over 40 – 7^th (A Life | A Orr | J Roche | G Berry)

Over 50 – 2^nd (A Life | J Roche | J Wilcock)

Pos	Name		Time
13	Danny Collinge	M	36:31
28	Jacob Watson	M	38:28
44	Dave Motley	M	40:06
82	Matthew Duckworth	M	42:46
93	Alan Life	V50	43:54
96	Andrew Orr	V40	44:06
99	John Roche	V50	44:12
112	Gareth Berry	V40	45:12
114	John Wilcock	V50	45:17
129	Andy Quinn	V40	46:35
141	Mick Hughes	V40	47:54
152	Craig Nicholls	V40	48:39
161	Dave Moynihan	V40	48:59
172	Christopher Lawrence	V50	51:26
180	Andrew Howarth	V50	52:29
181	James Hickie	V50	52:33
182	Peter Browning	V50	52:43
183	Carl Carey	V40	52:48
198	Stephen Fish	V60	59:20

Full Results

SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

FASTRAX 5K RACES – RACE 2

On a cold and blustery morning, the second race of this fast 5K race saw a quartet of Clayton Harriers racing in a field of 68 runners.

Nick Hennessey at the Fastrax 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

Nick Hennessey was our first finisher in 21^st place overall and Michelle Abbot was our first lady in 47^th place.

Julia Rushton at the Fastrax 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

Julia Rushton was 1^st F50 and Jack McGuire was 1^st M60.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
21	Nicholas Hennessey	MJ	(010/011)	00:18:56
47	Michelle Abbott	F35	(004/006)	00:23:01
52	Julia Rushton	F50	(001/004)	00:24:15
66	Jack McGuire	M60	(001/001)	00:29:14

Full Results

JUNIOR 2K

There were twenty-one runners in the 2K race and nine of our juniors, including some of our youngest members, took part. All of them ran superbly in tough conditions with many of them finishing faster than last time despite the weather.

And they are off! The juniors at the start of the Fastrax 2K race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
3	Matthew Jackson	M11	(001/001)	00:08:23
4	Helana White	F10	(001/002)	00:08:34
5	William Nicholls	M12	(002/002)	00:08:42
9	Charlie Barnes	M8	(002/004)	00:09:11
14	Jake Anforth	M10	(001/001)	00:09:35
16	Emily Nichols	F8	(001/002)	00:11:07
18	Charlie Plant	F7	(001/002)	00:11:14
19	Darcey Hirst	F8	(002/002)	00:11:22
21	Olly Plant	M6	(001/001)	14:28

Full Results

VALENTINES 10K

Who said that romance was dead; it certainly isn’t at Clayton-le-Moors Harriers with a valentine race for Lucy and James.

Report from Lucy Scott

The weather forecast wasn’t great as we set off to run the Valentines 10k which is part of the Lancaster Race Series. Wind aside, we knew we were in for a fast and flat 10k and the route certainly lived up to its reputation, which was a welcome relief after the Blackburn Winter Warmer last week!

Romantic racers Lucy Scott and James Dunderdale.

120 runners gathered at the start and set off very quickly over the bridge and heading down a cycle path. We were pretty sheltered from the wind on the way down for the first 5k but encountered some gales on the way back up. The cycle path was great for running on with very little turns, a simple out and back run not too dissimilar to the Windmill 10k.

Overall, a great little run if you are after a new personal best as me and James were! Along with our new PB’s, a medal, a flower and some chocolate were awarded on the finish line!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
24	James Dunderdale	M	0:43:46
53	Lucy Scott	F	0:49:49

Full Results

STAN BRADSHAW PENDLE ROUND RECCE

Sunday saw the second of two race recces lead by race organiser, Colin Woolford. Conditions were a bit testing to say the least but we are a hard bunch and a bit of wind and snow wasn’t going to put us off!

Stan Bradshaw recce

Report from race organiser, Colin Woolford

Thank you to the 26 or so runners who came out to play over the last two recces of the Stan Bradshaw Race Route, both in decidedly poor weather conditions – you brave souls! Sunday’s 40-50 mph winds, snow and ice on the top and toward the end of the run, horizontal snow certainly kept us moving!

Heading down just ahead of the snow storm.

I hope this has given you a refresher of the route or if having never done it, inspired you to come and have a go on March 4th.

It’s been a pleasure meeting club members, and friends of the club, I’d not crossed paths with as well as extra time on the hill with those more familiar.

See you on the hill.

WINDY HILL FELL RACE

Four Clayton men braved the weather to race at the Windy Hill Fell Race. Andrew Laycock was our first finisher in 8^th place overall. He was joined in the race by Garry Wilkinson, James Boult and Wayne McIntosh and between them there was a 3^rd place finish as a men’s team.

Men’s team – 3^rd (A Laycock| G Wilkinson | J Boult)

Report From James Boult

After a sunny and bright 2016 race, I hoped for more of the same if I wanted to beat my time in what was my first Fell Race 12 months ago. What greeted me, and the 200 other competitors at Littleborough Rugby Club instead was the beginnings of snow and an icy chill which made conditions slightly treacherous and harsh underfoot.

James Boult at the Windy Hill Fell Race. Photo by Steve Bateson

With a couple of Fell races already under my belt for 2017 in what has been a slow return to racing, I felt good going into what was my toughest challenge, and furthest distance, of the year so far. Having never raced under such wild conditions I knew it would be an experience, however I underestimated just how much of an experience it would be. With sideways snow and hail pelting us as we set off, and then increasing as we made the steady climb up to the kissing gate, most of the race was spent with heads down and eyes stinging. Strong winds were thrown in as we navigated the treacherous open tops, with already slippy rocks even slippier with ice and small drops in the stones covered by patches of snow which only made themselves known when you fell though them. With no visibility the usually stunning views were masked behind a wall of white, and I had to rely on the fluorescent vest of the runner in front of me to keep on the right path at times.

Conditions improved for the final mile, but the snow and rain from the night before made the ground slippery and the XC style finish became a mudbath. I finished frozen to the bone but achieved what I set out to do; a top 100 finish and a couple of minutes faster than my time from than last year in what is one of my favourite races to kick off the year.

Report from Wayne McIntosh

A quartet of Claytoners headed over to Littleborough in wintery conditions for this year’s Windy Hill fell race. Largely described as a very runnable 9 miles with one memorable climb thrown in. I had done this race twice before and after a poor run last year I was hoping for some improvement. I felt good in the early part of the race, holding position well around mid-pack. Then came the long climb up to the gods, well Blackstone Edge but with visibility down to around 50m and the wind driving a horizontal blizzard it wasn’t the most pleasant part of the race. I got to the top of the climb without dropping any places and knew from here on in the course played to my strengths with some rough running over Blackstone Edge and windy Hill and a cracking descent to the finish.

I think I managed to pick up a few places to finish 133/200 and 1:32 – 4 minutes up on last year, on a day when most of my usual rivals were a good 15 minutes back. Good runs from the rest of the Clayton lot with Andrew Laycock first back in 8th place.

Andrew Laycock at the Windy Hill Fell Race. Photo by Paul Taylor

Pos	Name	AG	Time
8	Andrew Laycock	M	01:06:58
30	Gary Wilkinson	M50	01:14:46
101	James Boult	M U23	01:24:43
143	Wayne McIntosh	M	01:32:02

Full Results

PARKRUN ROUNDUP

Burnley parkrun – A total of 318 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
5	Jonathan PYE	18:02	SM25-29
8	Nicholas HENNESSEY	18:42	JM15-17	New PB!
32	Gordon BARRETT	21:56	VM50-54
39	Aaron LUNDIE	22:17	JM11-14	New PB!
42	John WILCOCK	22:29	VM50-54
45	Michelle ABBOTT	22:38	VW35-39
63	Wayne MCINTOSH	23:38	SM30-34
70	Brian WILDMAN	23:59	VM50-54
73	Charlie BARNES	24:10	JM10	New PB!
77	Dawn TERRY	24:27	VW50-54
102	Sophie ASHWORTH	25:16	JW11-14
105	Bethany WHEATCROFT	25:34	JW11-14
122	Ian HARGREAVES	26:28	VM50-54
143	Donna SCOTT	27:33	VW50-54
145	Stuart BARKER	27:35	VM50-54
164	Ron CHAPPELL	28:15	VM65-69
210	Charlie PLANT	30:07	JW10
229	Robert HIRST	31:06	VM65-69
290	Olly PLANT	36:43	JM10
291	Daniel PLANT	36:43	VM35-39

Heaton parkrun – A total of 611 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
6	Laura HESKETH	18:26	SW30-34	First Timer!

Pendle parkrun – A total of 78 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	David WALKER	19:10	VM35-39
25	Barry MITCHELL	26:02	VM70-74
28	Martin BRADY	26:30	VM55-59
43	Yvonne WICKHAM	30:56	VW50-54
45	Helen HARRISON	31:19	VW45-49	First Timer!

Yamba parkrun – A total of 43 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
6	Nerina GILL	23:27	VW45-49	First Timer!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

What January blues?

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

SATURDAY 14 JANUARY

ASHURST BEACON RACE

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

Full Results

MID LANCS XC LEAGUE – TOWNELEY

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

U11 Girls

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

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

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

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

U11 Boys

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

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

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

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

U13 Girls

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

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

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

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

U13 Boys

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

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

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

U15 Girls

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

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

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

U15 Boys

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

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

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

U17 Men

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

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

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

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

U20 Ladies

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

Pos	Name	Time
4	Bethany Quinn	29:10

Ladies Race

Report from Ladies’ Captain Irene Roche

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

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

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

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

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

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

Many thanks to all who ran.

Team Positions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vet 70 Men

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

Pos	Name	Time
3	Richard Lawson	31:57

Senior Men’s Race

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

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

Team Positions

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

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

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

Full Results

PETZL NIGHTRUNNER – RIVINGTON

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

Report from Julia Rushton

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

SUNDAY 15 JANUARY

EAST LANCS HOSPICE 10K

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

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

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

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

Report from Jon Cleaver

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

EAST LANCS HOSPICE JUNIOR RACE

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

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

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

Full Results

LAMB’S LONGER LEG

Race Report from Andrew Firth

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

SOREEN STANBURY SPLASH

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

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

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

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

Report from James Boult

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOREEN STANBURY JUNIORS

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

Pos	Name	Time
13	Christopher Brown	7:49

STAN BRADSHAW PENDLE ROUND RECCE DAYS

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

Recce Day Review by Ladies Fell Captain, Sarah Helliwell

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

Sarah Helliwell at the XC

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

Getting to grips with tricky conditons

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

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

PARKRUN ROUNDUP

Burnley parkrun – A total of 305 runners took part.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

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

Witton parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

2017 gets off to a champion start

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

SUNDAY JANUARY 1

NINE STANDARDS FELL RACE

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

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

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

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

Full Results

WHITWORTH NEW YEAR’S DAY AWAKENER 5K

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

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

Full Results

SATURDAY 7 JANUARY

LANCASHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

U11 Boys

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

U11 Champion, Dexta Thompson. Photo by David Wood

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

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

U11 Girls

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

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

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

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

U13 Boys

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

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

U13 Girls

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

Bethany Wheatcroft in the U13 race. Photo by David Wood

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

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

U15 Boys

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

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

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

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

U15 Girls

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

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

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

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

U17 Men

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

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

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

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

U20 Men

Pos	Name	Time
13	George Pier	45:52

Ladies Race

What a champion bunch of ladies we have!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mens Race

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

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

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

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

Full Results

SUNDAY 8 JANUARY

CENTRAL LANCS HALF MARATHON

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

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

Full Results

FASTRAX JUNIOR 2K

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

FASTRAX 5K RACE

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

Fastrax 5K. Photo by David Belshaw

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

Full Results

GARSTANG 10K

Report from John Hartley

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

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

Full Results

SCOUT SCAR FELL RACE

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

Report from Stephen Fish

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clayton Results:

Wendy Dodds – FV60 – Well in front of me!

Stephen Fish – MV60 – 45.29

Katy Thompson – FV60 – Approximately 20 seconds behind myself.

New Year’s Day parkrun

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

Burnley parkrun – A total of 128 runners took part

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

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 172 runners took part

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 138 runners took part

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

Skipton parkrun – A total of 175 runners took part

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

Parkrun roundup Saturday 7 January

Burnley parkrun – A total of 308 runners took part.

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

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 145 runners took part.

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

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

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 72 runners took part.

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

Penrith parkrun – A total of 196 runners took part.

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

Puarenga parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part.

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

Skipton parkrun – A total of 230 runners took part.

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

UPCOMING CLUB EVENT

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round Recce Sunday 15th January

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clayton members only please for the recces

ByAlan Dorrington

Mud’s up!

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

Saturday 12 November

Cheshire 10k

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

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

Full results

Harriers vs Cyclists

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

37th Louisa Powell-Smith 42:15s

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

111th (cycling) Paul Hesketh 48:15.

Full results

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

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

Dunnerdale Fell Race

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

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

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

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

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

Warrington Way

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

Full results

Schools Cross Country Cup, Middlesborough

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

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

Red Rose Cross Country Round 3 – Leverhulme Park

Leverhulme Park. Photo: Alan Dorrington

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

Juniors

U11 Boys

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

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

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

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

Toby Birtwhistle

9:07

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

U11 Girls

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

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

U13 Boys

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

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

U13 Girls

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

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

U15 Boys

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

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

U15 Girls

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

Natasha Olszweska working hard. Photo: Alan Dorrington

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

Under 17 Boys and Girls

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

Senior Ladies

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

Irene Roche reports:

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

Senior Men

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

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

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

Full Results

BOFRA Presentation evening

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

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

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

Sunday 13 November

Windmill 10k

Clayton at the Windmill 10k

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

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

Full Results

Wadsworth Half Trog

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

Parkrun

Burnley Parkrun – a total of 210 runners took part

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

Bolton parkrun

A total of 191 runners took part.

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

Dewsbury parkrun

A total of 109 runners took part.

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

Pendle parkrun

A total of 51 runners took part.

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

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge

A total of 137 runners took part.

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

Witton parkrun

A total of 54 runners took part.

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

ByAlan Dorrington

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

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

Saturday

British Fell and Hill Running Relays – Luss, Scotland

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

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

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

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

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

Kath Brady reports for the Ladies team:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

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

Red Rose Cross Country League Round 1

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

The Tent! Pic: Jason Pier.

Juniors

U11 Boys

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

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

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

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

U11 Girls

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

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

U13 Boys

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

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

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

U13 Girls

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

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

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

U15 Boys

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

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

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

U15 Girls

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

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

Our flying U15 Girls team. Pic: Thomas Root

U17 Men

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

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

Men U20

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jordan McDonald	42:28

Clayton XC Dogs, little and large.

Senior Ladies Race

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

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

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

Andy Quinn and Mick Hughes. Pic: George S Davies

Senior Men’s Race

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

229

Carl Carey

V45

58:01

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

Andrew Holt reports:

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

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

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

Full Results

Round Rotherham 50

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

Full Results

Sunday

Manchester Half Marathon

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

Richard reports:

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

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

Full Results

Green Drive 5 mile

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

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

Full Results

Oldham ‘Milltown to Moors’ Half Marathon

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

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

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

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

Results to follow

Four Lakeland Passes

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

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

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

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

Full Results

Parkrun Roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 281 runners took part.

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 83 runners took part.

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

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

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

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

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Mud, Mountains and Marathons

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

LAKELAND TRAILS – CONISTON

15K TRAIL RACE

Report from Darren Rushton

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

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

15K TRAIL CHALLENGE

Report from Jane Hylands

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

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

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

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

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

Full Results

MID LANCS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – ASTLEY PARK

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

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

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

JUNIOR RACES

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

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

U11 GIRLS

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

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

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

U11 BOYS

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

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

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

U13 GIRLS

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

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

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

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

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

U13 BOYS

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

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

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

U15 GIRLS

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

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

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

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

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

U15 BOYS

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

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

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

U17 WOMEN

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

U17 MEN

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

SENIOR RACES

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

SENIOR LADIES RACE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEN U20

Jordan McDonald was 3^rd U20 in the race.

SENIOR MENS’ RACE

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

Clayton Men at Astley Park. Photo by David Belshaw

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

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

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

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

Full Results

SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER

BURNLEY FIRE 10K

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

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

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

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

Report from Deborah Greenwood

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

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

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

I must do better next time!

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

Full Results

BURNLEY FIRE FUN RUN

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

Clayton Juniors racing ahead at the Burnley Fire fun run.

CHESTER MARATHON

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

Report from Dan Plant

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

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

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

Dan Plant ready to go at the Chester Marathon

Full Results

GLENCOE MARATHON

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

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

Full Results

HODGSON BROTHERS’ MOUNTAIN RELAY

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

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

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

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

Men’s Team Report from Captain Ryan Wilkinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vets Team Report

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

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

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

Clayton ‘Z’ Team were 55^th

Report from Chris Funnell – If Carlsberg did Fell Races

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report from Kath Brady

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

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

Full Results

LITTLEBOROUGH 10K ROAD RACE

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

Report from Amanda Duffy

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

Myself and Steve Biscomb were the only runners from Clayton

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

Full Results

STANLEY PARK 5MILE ROAD RACE

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

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
5	Kevin Davies	M50	30:51

Full Results

PARKRUN ROUNDUP

Brighouse parkrun – A total of 378 runners took part.

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

Burnley parkrun – A total of 291 runners took part.

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

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

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

Pendle parkrun – A total of 92 runners took part.

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

Witton parkrun – A total of 103 runners took part.

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

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Has Spring Sprung?

It may well be the start of meteorological spring but the weather has been a little confused and behind the times lately. On a somewhat snowy weekend at times, our hardy Harriers have braved it all to get out there and stretch their legs. A great set of results this week at the Podium 5K, Ron Hill 10K and on the fells.

Saturday 5 March

New Balance English Schools’ Cross Country Championship 2016

Well done to junior runner Briony Holt who came 117/339 at the weekend, an improvement from only a month ago from 5th to 3rd Lancashire runner and from 35 to 7 seconds behind the first Lancashire counter.

Briony Holt with her Lancashire team mates at the English Schools Cross Country Championships

Briony Holt (second from right) with her Lancashire team mates at the English Schools Cross Country Championships

Podium 5k

This super-fast 5k race continues to grow in popularity attracting an excellent calibre of runners. The A race attracted 40 runners all with a range of times from 14:49 to 19:21. Three Clayton Harriers tested their legs in the B race in a field of 44 runners. Dave Bagot had an excellent race finishing in 1^st place with a fantastic time of 16:39. In 5^th place was Jonathan Pye in 17:11 and Phil Hall completed our trio in 17^th place with a time of 17:55.

A happy Jonathan Pye at the super fast Podium 5K

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
1	David Bagot	M	(001/013)	00:16:39
5	Jonathan Pye	M	(002/013)	00:17:11
17	Phil Hall	M50	(002/005)	00:17:55

Full Results

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round

After a late surge of wintery weather, the forecast was favourable and the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round went ahead under the direction of new race organiser Colin Woolford. 17 Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in a field of 205 finishers. The race was won by Jack Wood of Ilkley Harriers with Accrington Road Runners’ Deborah Gowens taking the ladies race.

Carl Helliwell was our first Clayton finisher in 22^nd postion with a time of 1:23:33. Mike Wallis was 2^nd M50, Jack Holt was 2^nd M60. Linda Bostock was our first Clayton lady finisher and was also 2^nd F50. Karin Goss was 1^st F60.

Linda Bostock at the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round. Photo by Woodentops

Report from Carl Helliwell

I wanted to do the Stan Bradshaw, however I had decided to do the cross country. So when the cross country was cancelled I knew I had no excuse…

Carl Helliwell at the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round. Photo by David Belshaw

It was a cool start as we set off up past the reservoirs and the front runners started to break away. I knew I had to take advantage of the climb up onto Pendle. As we reached the top the sun started to shine and reflect off the snow. I found the section across the top quite tricky as the snow hid many of the ruts and mounds as I twisted my ankles a few times, but managed to keep my position.

As we started to leave Churn Clough reservoir I learnt a lesson in navigation….. “Don’t always follow the runner in front!”… I soon realised we had gone wrong when I saw another couple of runners out of the corner of my eye. I changed course and got back on track but had lost a few places. It was then the run back down past Ogden and I will be honest. Tarmac and me don’t mix well. It was hard and draining on the legs

I really enjoyed the race, it was well organised and marshalled. Well done to Colin Woolford and the rest of the Clayton organisers, runners and helpers. It is one I’ll definitely do again.

Report from Peter Coates

Great race on Saturday. Second time I have done the Stan Bradshaw and it’s a cracking race. Fantastic fell running conditions but extremely cold on the top and a good layer of snow underfoot which was tough going but great fun. The sun came out as we reached the summit and the views were amazing when I could look up.

Peter Coates at the Stan Bradshaw Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

The finish was altered from last year due to the recent bad weather and finished with the run down the tarmac path to the finish in Barley which is always leg sapping. Finished just behind Carl Helliwell. All in all a great days running. Thanks to the marshals and all involved

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
22	Carl Helliwell	M40	(010/062)	01:23:33
24	Peter Coates	M	(014/045)	01:23:52
26	Mike Wallis	M50	(002/053)	01:24:20
55	Sean Clare	M50	(007/053)	01:30:07
58	Mark Nutter	M50	(008/053)	01:30:19
69	Ivan Whigham	M50	(013/053)	01:32:42
71	Jack Holt	M60	(002/012)	01:32:47
76	Chris Whiteoak	M	(028/045)	01:33:52
86	Alex Braysford	M40	(033/062)	01:35:35
133	Peter Dugdale	M50	(032/053)	01:43:42
139	Paul Wale	M40	(050/062)	01:45:33
156	Linda Bostock	F50	(002/008)	01:48:44
167	Martin Brady	M50	(046/053)	01:51:20
171	Barbara Savage	F50	(004/008)	01:51:58
173	Geoff Smith	M40	(056/062)	01:52:15
197	Graham Schofield	M60	(012/012)	02:08:21
201	Karin Goss	F60	(001/001)	02:22:13

Full Results

Sunday 6 March

Dewsbury 10K

John Hartley was our sole representative at the Dewsbury 10K. In a large field of 1081 runners he finished in 158^th position with a time of 39:32 and was 4^th Vet50.

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
158	John Hartley	M55	4	39:32

Full Results

Haweswater Half Marathon

Kevin Davies and Richard John took part in the Haweswater Half Marathon in a field of 407 runners. The hilly course follows an out and back route from Brampton village and passes along the shores of Haweswater in a remote and dramatic Cumbrian mountain valley.

Pos	Name	Cat	CatPos	Time
44	Kevin Davies	M50	(004/044)	01:27:58
154	Richard John	M	(056/077)	01:42:19

Full Results

Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race

Report by Ryan Wilkinson

Ryan Belshaw at the Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race. Photo by Norman Berry

I decided it was time to just have a word & get back racing!

After quite some time off racing having given myself a nasty knee injury DANCING…& with Black Combe only next week I decided it was about time I got a race under my belt.

I set off over to the Ian Roberts Memorial fell race hosted by Holmfirth Harriers with the attitude of just set off and enjoy it…next thing we were off & I was back in the mix and flying down a snowy hillside just about staying upright! Through a freezing stream and then into a tough little climb. Yep, it didn’t take long & I was loving it again. I had a really good battle with Darren Fishwick all the way around and was quite pleased with how I felt throughout the whole race.

Glad I bit the bullet and decided to go over & take part. It’s a cracking little race. Now a little happier going into next weekend & definitely feel like I want to race again. The result wasn’t bad as I finished 14^th overall and was quite close time-wise to a top 10 finish. Onwards & upwards I say

Awaiting Official Results

Ron Hill 1 Mile Fun Run

Stars of the future. Clayton Juniors at the Ron Hill 1 mile race with coach Marion Wilkinson. Photo by David Belshaw

66 runners, 52 of which were junior runners took part in the 1 mile fun run. Dexta Thompson won the race outright as well as placing first in his age group. Jenson Benthan finished in 5^th place overall and was also first in his age group.

Dexta Thompson leading the way in the 1 Mile Ron Hill Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Liberty Thompson was our first girl and was 6^th overall 3^rd girl and 2^nd in her age category. Helana White took the first position in her age category and was 10^th overall. Summer Hargreaves and Kady Thompson were both 2^nd in their age categories. A brilliant set of results from our juniors.

Our youngest competitor, Emily Johnson, at the 1 Mile Ron Hill Race. Photo by David Belshaw

Jack Maguire was our only senior runner finishing in 27^th place with a time of 8:23.5

66 Runners

Pos	Name	AG	AgePos	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	MU12	1	05:45.2
5	Jenson Bentham	MU10	1	06:33.1
6	Liberty Thompson	FU14	2	06:35.6
10	Helana White	FU10	1	06:51.3
11	Summer Hargreaves	FU12	2	06:52.2
17	Jake Anforth	MU10	4	07:35.0
19	Kady Thompson	FU10	2	07:38.2
20	Felix Thompson	MU10	8	07:51.5
27	Jack McGuire	M60	1	08:23.5
45	Emily Johnson	FU10	16	10:14.2

Full Results

Ron Hill 10K

408 Runners took to the roads and paths of Accrington for the Ron Hill 10K. Ron Hill himself was there to inspire the runners. The race was won by Blackburn Harrier Ben Fish in 32:42 with Glossopdale Harrier Kirsty Johnson taking the ladies race in 41:42. Danny Collinge had a great run finishing second overall and first Clayton male in a time of 33:54.

Matthew Duckworth giving it his all at the finish in the Ron Hill 10. Photo by David Belshaw

Helen O’Rourke was our first lady finisher in 77^th place in a time of 46:51. Together with Amanda Duffy and Linsey Birtwistle our ladies took the 2^nd ladies team prize as well.

Our prize winning ladies team at the Ron Hill 10K. L-R Helen O’Rourke, Amanda Duffy and Lindsey Birtwistle

A good set of results for the club. Well done to all that ran.

Pos	Bib	Name	Cat	Time
2	596	Danny Collinge	MU23	33:54.7
17	148	Matthew Duckworth	M	40:04.7
65	91	Andrew Webster	M45	45:42.3
77	604	Helen O’Rourke	W	46:51.2
85	240	Amanda Duffy	W35	47:09.0
86	221	Robert Morrison	M40	47:13.9
88	52	Colin White	M40	47:22.9
121	341	Lynsey Birtwistle	W35	49:27.5
124	252	Lee Moore	Men	49:38.8
156	220	Jane Ryan	W35	51:18.0
157	568	Julie Dawes	W45	51:25.1
170	76	Ian Hargreaves	M50	52:09.4
171	104	Justin Birtwistle	M40	52:14.2
176	183	Leanne Cottam	W35	52:33.6
231	368	Julie Toman	W45	56:48.6
243	36	Deborah Greenwood	W45	57:59.8
245	582	Ron Chappell	M65	58:02.1
271	564	Philip Naylor	M	59:45.9

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Cuerden Valley parkrun – A total of 161 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
8	Dexta THOMPSON	21:19	JM10	First Timer!
9	Alan DORRINGTON	21:20	VM45-49	First Timer!
31	Ella DORRINGTON-LEVY	24:27	JW11-14	First Timer!

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 77 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
70	Robin PRICE	37:04	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 92 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
55	Eileen JONES	32:28	VW60-64

Gorleston Cliffs parkrun – A total of 195 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
5	John HARTLEY	19:26	VM55-59

Pendle parkrun – A total of 72 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
5	Paul HESKETH	21:31	VM50-54
9	Simon WILSHAW	22:44	JM15-17	New PB!
21	Martin BRADY	25:24	VM50-54

Skipton parkrun – A total of 155 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
86	Yvonne WICKHAM	28:11	VW50-54

Witton parkrun – A total of 66 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan CLEAVER	20:11	VM35-39	First Timer!
5	Chris SNELL	20:56	VM35-39	First Timer!
66	Julia RUSHTON	50:41	VW50-54

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 427 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
14	Colin SHUTTLEWORTH	18:53	VM55-59	New PB!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Up for a challenge

What an epic week it’s been! Whether you have been joining in with marathon challenges, tackling your first fell race or running much further than you ever thought possible, it’s been full on for Clayton-le-Moors Harriers. You have been racing in the hills, over the moors, on the coast and in the parks.

Tuesday 9 February

401 Challenge

On September 1st 2015 Ben Smith embarked on a challenge of a lifetime which will see him run 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days around 309 different locations of the UK. The aim is to raise £250,000 for two fantastic charities, ‘Stonewall’ and ‘Kidscape’. Both these charities work tirelessly to combat bullying in our schools and society.

Day 162 was local to us so plenty of our members got involved and joined Ben on his marathon around the Burnley and Ribble Valley area. They even went over the Nick of Pendle.

Team Clayton supporters of the Ben Smith’s 401 Marathon challenge. Photo by David Belshaw

Ben said it was an epic day and all thanks to Garry (Wilkinson)! He helped round up people from all over, sorted out free meals, visits, planned the route and even gave me therapy, thank you mate! Thanks though to everyone else that was involved in whatever capacity, we had three new PBs today including a first time marathon runner, a great way to end day 162!

Saturday 13 February

Anglezarke Amble

A quartet of club members took part in this local challenge event organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association. There’s a choice of a long 24-mile route or a shorter 16-mile route. All four were tackling the long route that takes in many highlights of the West Pennine Moors.

Starting at Rivington Village Hall, you are straight into the climb up Rivington Pike and then onwards to Winter Hill, the highest point of the route. A lovely descent into Belmont follows before heading up and across the boggy moorland to reach Entwistle. From there you climb gradually along decent moorland tracks and paths to Darwen Tower before another welcome descent to Tockholes. There’s just the last muddy and energy sapping climb up and over Great Hill (a misnomer if ever there was one, it should definitely be Boggy Hill), down to White Coppice. A pleasant last few miles alongside the scenic Anglezarke, Yarrow and Rivington reservoirs and you are done.

Team Olszewksi. L-R Adrienne, Natasha and Nick. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Martin Brady was our first Harrier home finishing in 4 hours 57 minutes. Team Olszewski consisting of Nicholas, Adrienne and Natasha did the course together finishing in 6 hours 30. Very impressive considering that Natasha only turned 13 last week and the route was twice as far as she has ever been on her own two feet.

Natasha reports

I did the Anglezarke Amble because I wanted to test myself and see if I could do it and I am pleased to report that I DID IT! I got lots of fuss because of my age and because most people were surprised that I was doing the long route. A message to anyone who is thinking of doing it; let me tell you something, you’re gonna have some sore legs after climbing up Winter Hill!

Heading over the West Pennine Moors. Still going strong 10 miles in on the Anglezarke Amble. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Carnethy 5 Hill Race

Well done to Jack Holt who was our sole representative in this challenging Scottish race.

Harsh conditions for the runners at the Carnethy Hill Race. Photo by Matthew Curry

Conditions were decidedly wintry for the 499 runners with a snow covered course, poor visibility and cold winds. Jack finished in 190^th place with a time of 01:1:03.

Full Results

Mid Lancs Cross Country – Rossall School, Fleetwood

With the cross country season almost at an end, Christopher Holdsworth is the Men’s 2015 Club XC Champ and Helena Leathley is the Ladies Club XC Champ. Helena has also won the Ladies XC Palladium. Carl Helliwell and George Pier are fighting it out for the Palladium; Carl has 139 pts and George has 138 pts with one fixture remaining. Who will take the title?

In the Mid Lancs XC series the juniors are doing well. Dexta Thompson and Ella Dorrington are handily placed for an award in the u11 boys and girls, so is Jackson McKay in U13 boys, Briony Holt in U15 Girls, Beth Quinn U20 Women, and Jordan McDonald and George Pier in the U20 Men.

Thanks to Cross Country Manager, Jason Pier, for the update on everyone’s performances.

Cross country captain Christopher Holdsworth reports; “Another good performance throughout all age groups from Clayton. Although the Senior men haven’t done enough to win Division 1 outright, we still need as many counters at Preston as possible to secure 2nd place overall. With how close we’ve come to winning the division this year, hopefully it will inspire more of our stronger male runners to help the team out and ease the pressure on the runners who turn up to each Mid-Lancs fixture.”

U11 Girls

Team Position 3^rd (E Dorrington | H White | K Thompson)

Ella Dorrington at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Rossall School. Photo by Margaret Levy

Pos	Name	Time
3	Ella Dorrington	7:17
24	Helena White	8:37
30	Kady Thompson	8:57

U11 Boys

Team Position 1^st (D Thompson | F Stubbs | J Bentham)

Pos	Name	Time
3	Dexta Thompson	6:48
9	Finley Stubbs	7:21
16	Jenson Bentham	7:33
29	Matthew Jackson	8:09
40	Josha McKay	9:06

U13 Girls

Team Position 5^th (L Thompson | S Ashworth | C Bentham)

Pos	Name	Time
13	Liberty Thompson	9:39
19	Sophie Ashworth	9:51
25	Claudia Bentham	10:14
31	Roanna Holdsworth	11:38

U13 Boys

Team Position 3^rd (J McKay | J Bowman | L Jackson)

Pos	Name	Time
7	Jackson McKay	10:07
19	Jay Bowman	11:31
20	Lennon Jackson	11:37

U15 Girls

Pos	Name	Time
2	Briony Holt	10:35

U17 Men

Team Position 2^nd (C Holt | R Clarke | R Lawrence)

Pos	Name	Time
8	Curtis Holt	24:48
10	Ryan Clarke	26:47
11	Reece Lawrence	28:45

U20 Ladies

Pos	Name	Time
3	Bethany Quinn	31:00

U20 Men

Jordan McDonald at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Rossall School. Photo by Sarah Helliwell

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	40:24
4	George Pier	42:00

Ladies Race

Team A Position 6^th (L Powell Smith | H Leathley | B Quinn)

Team B Positon 17^th (J Bennett | J Knightley | D Airey)

Over 35 Team 5^th (L Powell Smith | J Bennett | J Knightley)

Over 45 Team 7^th (J Bennett | J Knightley | K Goss)

Over 55 Team 1^st (J Knightley | K Goss | S Allen)

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Lousia Powell Smith	L35	24:53
20	Helena Leathley	L	28:35
44	Bethany Quinn	L20	31:00
49	Joanne Bennett	L45	31:37
52	Jean Knightley	L55	31:45
53	Donna Airey	L	31:54
56	Bianca Bennett	L	32:02
92	Sarah Helliwell	L	36:50
103	Karin Goss	L65	38:49
118	Susan Allen	L55	42:19

Vet 70 Men

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
1	Barry Mitchell	V70	30:17
2	Richard Lawson	V70	36:20

Senior Men

Editor’s note: Christopher Holdsworth is missing from the results. He finished in 2nd place so this will have a knock on effect to the team positions. Will update when amended results become available.

Team A Position 4^th (B Holdsworth | J McDonald | G Pier | C Helliwell | D Motley)

Over 40 Team Position 2^nd (B Holdsworth | C Helliwell | R Stevenson | K Davies)

Over 50 Team Position 2^nd (K Davies | A Life | B Horrocks)

Gareth Berry and Alan Life at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Rossall School, Fleetwood. Photo by Sarah Helliwell

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
22	Breton Holdsworth	V40	39:54
25	Jordan McDonald	U20	40:24
42	George Pier	U20	42:00
46	Carl Helliwell	V40	42:17
59	Richard Stevenson	V40	43:00
66	Dave Motley		43:22
87	Kevin Davies	V50	45:03
98	Gareth Berry		45:35
103	Alan Life	V50	45:54
124	Brian Horrocks	V50	47:24
140	John Wilcock	V50	48:32
153	Andy Quinn	V40	49:53
176	James Hickie	V50	51:55
188	Andrew Howarth	V50	52:46
200	Jason Pier	V40	54:16
206	David Scott	V70	55:28
218	David Horrocks	V50	57:49

Valentines 10K

The Valentines 10km starts & finishes on the athletics track next to Salt Ayre. The route is out & back so you might get to see your loved ones on the way back! Flat, fast, traffic free and romantic… is how the race organisers, Lancaster Race Series, describe this duo of 10K races over the Valentines weekend.

93 runners took part in the Saturday 10K road race . Three of our club members were among them. Laura Hesketh was our first finisher crossing the line in 11^th place overall (3^rd female) with a time of 38:31. Daniel Isherwood was next in 15^th place in 39:34, followed by Stephen Biscomb in 23^rd place (1^st Vet 60) in 43:26.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
11	Laura Hesketh	F	38:31
15	Daniel Isherwood	M	39:34
23	Stephen Biscomb	MV60	43:26

Full Results

Windy Hill Fell Race

Nine club members took part in this popular local fell race with three of them racing on the fells for the first time.

Report from James Boult at his first ever fell race.

James Boult at the Windy Hill Fell Race. Photo by Woodentops

206 runners from 56 different clubs descended on Hollingworth Lake for the Windy Hill Fell Race on Saturday, for an event described as ‘the fell runners favourite.’ As a first timer to fell running I decided to reserve judgement on that until I’d crossed the finish line. 9 members of the Clayton contingent made the trip over for the event, and several last minute gear changes in an attempt to judge the varying weather did little to alleviate the growing nerves that grew more prevalent as the crowds assembled on the start line. Starting from Littleborough RUFC, I tried to keep the words of advice in my head that had been echoed by several people in the build up to my first proper fell race; “Don’t go off to quick but don’t get stuck at the back.”

Almost immediately the course starts with an undulating, quickening pace which takes the runner along the Bridle Way Path and over the M62 Bridge. With no recce beforehand I was only to go off the website’s description of a ‘memorable climb’ as something to expect and as we reached said climb, the Old Roman Road at Blackstone Hedge, and the mass of people, some running, most walking, I realised my expectations were perhaps very much misguided and that my lack of fell racing was even more evident than before. Going off more beforehand advice (and something Michael Hogan had taught me at track a week before), the climb was duly tackled as the three-strong Clayton contingent of Chris, Orlaith and I spurred each other to the summit. The summit, named as the ‘kissing gate’ (where no such kissing took place) opened out onto a stunning highland-esq rockface, which provided some truly stunning scenery over the surrounding areas. Ice and snow clad, and some gusty winds that made me glad I’d followed Orlaith’s lead with wearing my waterproof, long legs were of little help as I seldom ran, more dancing across rock and stone towards a more defined path onto the Pennine Way. From there we crossed the motorway bridge and a very merry Marshall who told Orlaith and I that we were “having far too much fun,” as we flew past and onto the motorway footbridge.

Chris Paul and Orlaith O’Mahony at the Windy Hill fell race. Photo by Woodentops

Grey skies made way for sunshine and from the footbridge we headed up to the Windy Hill mast, which started a steady, speedy descent back towards the Bridle Way path and the start / finish line, (some of which I took on my side after losing footing!), with the final straight of thick mud one of the courses most testing parts. Predictably tough and indescribably brilliant, I’d completed my first fell race and had loved every second of it. Brimming with self-pride, and knowing full well I couldn’t have finished it without Orlaith pushing me on, I found myself agreeing with what the website. I can see why it is described as “the fell runners favourite.”

Chris Paul was also tackling the fells for the first time and said it was a good first fell race for him. He really enjoyed the atmosphere, everyone was friendly and one guy even helped him out of a deep bog when he lost his balance.

Orlaith O’Mahony was another first timer and she said that she adored it because it’s closest thing to flying you can get!

Pos	Name	Cat	Cat Pos	Time
13	Lee Smith	Senior Men	9	01:06:59.0
21	Peter Coates	Senior Men	14	01:09:48.6
32	Neil Hardiman	Seniors M45	5	01:11:16.8
34	Matthew Duckworth	Senior Men	22	01:11:40.4
57	Ivan Whigham	Seniors M50	2	01:16:25.5
110	Chris Paul	Senior Men	41	01:25:10.1
126	James Boult	Male U23	2	01:26:20.1
132	Orlaith O’Mahoney	Senior Women	7	01:27:14.4
160	Barbara Savage	Seniors W50	2	01:32:30.4

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

A few new PBs, a parkrun debut and an antipodean run this week. Our dedicated parkrunners were out in force this weekend. Some warming up for weekend racing, some recovering from midweek distances but all having a great time.

Joanne Motley at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Burnley parkrun – A total of 292 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:17	SM25-29
3	Jacob WATSON	18:20	SM30-34
7	Paul BRANNON	19:50	VM55-59
11	Daniel PLANT	20:28	SM30-34
12	Michael CLARKE	20:33	VM40-44
17	Kevin DAVIES	21:25	VM50-54
28	Donna RILEY	22:24	VW50-54
29	Robert MORRISON	22:27	VM40-44
37	Andrew WEBSTER	22:54	VM45-49
45	Colin WHITE	23:26	VM40-44
54	Julie DAWES	23:42	VW45-49
56	Ian HARGREAVES	23:46	VM50-54	New PB!
67	Carl CAREY	24:18	VM45-49
68	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	24:28	JM10
88	Lisa JOHNSON	25:53	VW40-44
90	Jane HYLANDS	25:57	VW40-44	New PB!
99	Stuart HARTLEY	26:26	VM55-59
102	Toby BIRTWISTLE	26:33	JM10
104	Justin BIRTWISTLE	26:34	VM40-44
111	Annabel WILCOCK	26:44	JW15-17
112	John WILCOCK	26:46	VM50-54
122	Ron CHAPPELL	27:17	VM65-69
129	Julie TOMAN	27:38	VW45-49
142	Philip NAYLOR	28:13	VM35-39
150	Joanne MOTLEY	28:28	SW30-34
162	Robert HIRST	28:53	VM65-69
204	Judith CAREY	30:57	VW35-39	New PB!
276	Nicola KAY	37:44	SW30-34

Dewsbury parkrun – A total of 95 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
93	Robin PRICE	39:28	VM70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 88 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
67	Eileen JONES	32:55	VW60-64

Pendle parkrun – A total of 57 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
13	John HARTLEY	23:48	VM55-59
51	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	33:57	VW65-69

Rockingham parkrun – A total of 265 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
14	Kieran CARR	22:41	VM70-74

Skipton parkrun – A total of 202 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
20	Roger James BREWSTER	21:22	VM60-64

Witton parkrun – A total of 81 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
19	Katy THOMPSON	26:35	VW60-64
24	Stephen FISH	27:40	VM60-64	First Timer!

Woodbank parkrun – A total of 169 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
143	Ron HILL	34:19	VM75-79

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 427 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonny MCKENNA	16:19	SM25-29	New PB!
37	Colin SHUTTLEWORTH	19:34	VM55-59	First Timer!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Chills and thrills

On yet another cold and stormy weekend you have all been out and about as ever. There was a good turnout of members at the Northern Cross Country Championships and you have also been out on the fells during the day and through the night as well. Chilly it may be but not much chilling out going on for us!

Saturday 30 January

Hoofstones Fell Race

Seven Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in the Hoofstones fell race; a navigational challenge which takes runners to the highest point around Todmorden – Hoofstones Heights Trig Point.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
4	Neil Hardiman	MV40	1:16:09
21	Chris Whiteoak	MSEN	1:25:11
26	Andrew McFarlane	MV40	1:31:11
27	Mark Nutter	MV50	1:32:07
41	Barbara Savage	FV50	1:39:55
45	Linda Lord	FV60	1:55:49
46	Martin O’Rourke	MV50	1:57:29

Marmot Dark Mountains

Marmot Dark Mountains takes the classic two-day mountain marathon format and gives it a new… darker twist. Rather than two days of running with an overnight camp in between,they pack everything into one winter’s night!

Trophy for Jean Brown and her team mate at the Marmot Dark Mountains event

Congratulations to Club member Jean Brown, who took part in the elite course with Kirsty Hewitson and finished in 3rd place (1st ladies team).

Full Results

Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships

Very well done to all club members who braved harsh conditions to take part in the Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships. Despite the weather, this was a well attended event with some of the best runners in the North vying for the win. A real opportunity for club members to pit themselves against some truly stiff completion.

U13 Girls

Liberty Thompson and Sophie Ashworth at the Northern Athletics XC Championships. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
112	Liberty Thompson	16:22
129	Sophie Ashworth	16:41
165	Natasha Olszewska	17:37
176	Roanna Holdsworth	18:00
177	Claudia Bentham	18:17
192	Keira Stevenson	19:59

U13 Boys

Jackson McKay in the U13 boys race at the Northern Athletics XC Championships. Photo by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Time
47	Jackson McKay	13:49
171	Lennon Jackson	15:58
187	Adam Stevenson	16:33

U15 Girls

Pos	Name	Time
53	Briony Holt	18:56
113	Eleanor Root	20:43

U17 Men

Curtis Holt at the Northern Athletics XC Championships. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
76	Curtis Holt	23:29

U20 Women

Pos	Name	Time
44	Bethany Quinn	31:59

U20 Men

Pos	Name	Time
37	Jordan McDonald	30:28
55	George Pier	33:03

Senior Women

Laura Hesketh battling the elements at the Northern XC Championships. Photo by Bryn Barnes

Pos	Name	Time
42	Laura Hesketh	35:31
69	Helena Leathley	36:59
175	Orlaith O’Mahony	41:59
190	Angela Shian	42:56
191	Elizabeth Mullan	42:58
225	Helen Burnett	44:50
229	Donna Airey	44:57
236	Bianca Bennett	45:21
260	Julie Dawes	46:57
316	Sarah Helliwell	52:09
339	Susan Allen	56:07

Senior Men

The unmissable Breton Holdsworth at the Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships. Photo by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Time
136	Breton Holdsworth	52:29
209	Carl Helliwell	55:29
291	Jonathan Cleaver	58:40
300	Richard Stevenson	59:04
359	Chris Snell	1:01:42
372	Matthew Duckworth	1:02:42
466	John Wilcock	1:05:41
482	Gareth Berry	1:06:30
547	James Hickie	1:09:33
606	Peter Browning	1:13:34
716	Stuart Barker	1:49:04

Full Results

Sunday 31January

Birkrigg Fell Race

No results as yet for the latest race in the Kendal Winter Series to report on.

That’s Lyth

No results available for this but I know at least one or two of our members took part in this challenge event organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association.

Parkrun roundup

Bolton parkrun – A total of 250 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
56	Nerina GILL	25:04	VW45-49

Burnley parkrun – A total of 293 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Jonathan PYE	18:57	SM25-29
9	Daniel PLANT	20:26	SM30-34
11	James BOULT	20:39	SM20-24	New PB!
12	Michael CLARKE	20:39	VM40-44
26	Simon WILSHAW	22:10	JM15-17
32	Robbie SMEDLEY	22:43	JM10
47	Colin WHITE	23:33	VM40-44
56	Helana WHITE	23:58	JW10
60	Julie DAWES	24:23	VW45-49
67	Ian HARGREAVES	24:42	VM50-54
88	Stephen GREEN	26:02	VM60-64
108	Annabel WILCOCK	26:50	JW15-17
109	John WILCOCK	26:52	VM50-54
110	Aaron LUNDIE	26:52	JM11-14
111	Stuart HARTLEY	26:52	VM55-59
112	Toby BIRTWISTLE	26:55	JM10
113	Justin BIRTWISTLE	26:57	VM40-44
125	Paul Laurence WALSH	27:43	VM60-64
141	Ron CHAPPELL	28:29	VM65-69
148	Robert MORRISON	28:52	VM40-44
179	Lucy STEVENSON	30:13	JW11-14
203	Christine Jennifer EGERTON	31:00	VW65-69
210	Rachel STEVENSON	31:17	JW10
217	Donna SCOTT	31:39	VW50-54
267	Philip NAYLOR	37:45	VM35-39

Dewsbury parkrun -A total of 122 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
118	Robin PRICE	38:42	VM70-74

Pendle parkrun – A total of 75 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	Paul BRANNON	21:33	VM55-59
4	John HARTLEY	21:37	VM55-59
17	Barry MITCHELL	24:42	VM70-74
21	Andy QUINN	25:39	VM40-44
22	Martin BRADY	25:46	VM50-54

Preston parkrun – A total of 252 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
71	Katy THOMPSON	24:52	VW60-64

Tooting Common parkrun – A total of 200 runners took part. Inaugural run

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
162	Eileen JONES	30:20	VW60-64	First Timer!

ByAdrienne Olszewska

Snow holding us back!

Brrr…it’s been a chilly weekend with sub-zero temperatures and plenty of snow. Winter, it seems, is finally here. Not a problem for us – we are a truly hardy bunch. An excellent set of results at the Clayton-le-Moors fixture in the Mid Lancs Leagues just goes to show there’s snow holding us back!

Saturday 16 January

The Hebden

A half dozen Clayton-le-Moors Harriers took part in the Hebden. This is a challenge event that offers a choice of a 15 mile or 22 mile route and is organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association. The event is a firm favourite with runners and walkers alike and regularly sells out.

Conditions were excellent for this year’s event being nicely crisp and frosty. Neil Hardiman said he barely got his feet wet. All of our runners did the longer challenge.

Pos	Name	Time
12	Martin Terry	3:22
39	Neil Hardiman	3:52
40	Paul Hesketh	3:52
117	Nigel Hodson	4:51
137	Wendy Dodds	4:58
155	Barbara Savage	5:16

Finishing Times

Mid Lancs Cross Country League – Wilson Playing Fields

U11 Girls

Team Position 2^nd place (E Dorrington | H White | S Hargreaves)

Ella Dorrington continues to run well finishing in third place on a very chilly and frosty morning at Wilson’s playing fields. Along with Ella, team mates Helana White and Summer Hargreaves ran well giving the U11 girls’ team second place. Kady Thompson, Rachel Stevenson and Millie Maccabe completed the U11 girls’ squad.

U11 Girls in action. Photo by Alan Dorrington

Pos	Name	Time
3	Ella Dorrington	8:54
14	Helana White	9:35
22	Summer Hargreaves	10:05
41	Kady Thompson	11:04
57	Rachel Stevenson	12:47
61	Millie Maccabe	13:52

U11 Boys

Team Position 1^st place ( D Thompson | C Brown | R Smedley)

Dexta Thompson continued his winning streak with Christopher Brown and Robbie Smedley earning the U11 boys’ team first place. Matthew Jackson, Jenson Bentham and Joshua McKay completed the U11 Boys’ squad.

Dexta Thompson in the U11 Boys’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
1	Dexta Thompson	7:57
7	Christopher Brown	8:51
15	Robbie Smedley	9:09
21	Matthew Jackson	9:31
26	Jenson Bentham	9:43
42	Joshua McKay	11:14

U13 Girls

Team Position 4^th Place (L Thompson | S Ashworth | C Bentham)

A couple of strong runs gave Liberty Thompson and Sophie Ashworth top twenty finishes in the U13 Girls’ race. Claudia Bentham, Natasha Olszewska and Roanna Holdsworth battling for the third counter position finished together with Claudia just grabbing victory. Keira Stevenson and Bronia Olszewska completed the U13 girls’ squad.

Keira Stevenson racing hard in the U13 Girls’ race. Photo by Nicholas Olszewski

Pos	Name	Time
15	Liberty Thompson	12:26
17	Sophie Ashworth	12:31
28	Claudia Bentham	13:29
29	Natasha Olszewska	13:30
30	Roanna Holdsworth	13:32
37	Keira Stevenson	15:59
39	Bronia Olszewska	17:29

U13 Boys

Team Position 8^th place (J McKay | J Bowman | L Jackson)

Jackson McKay finished in fourth in the U13 Boys’ race with Jay Bowman and Lennon Jackson earning the team 8^th place overall. Adam Stevenson completed the U13 boys’s squad.

Jackson McKay in the U13 boys’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
4	Jackson McKay	11:54
31	Jay Bowman	14:07
34	Lennon Jackson	14:27
36	Adam Stevenson	14:55

U15 Girls

Briony Holt ran well and finished in second place with Eleanor Root in eleventh.

Ellie Root in the U15 Girls’ race. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	Name	Time
2	Briony Holt	13:03
11	Eleanor Root	14:24

U15 Boys

Thomas and Daniel Bradley ran in the U15 Boy’s race finishing in 15^th and 20^th places respectively.

Pos	Name	Time
15	Thomas Bradley	18:35
21	Daniel Bradley	21:09

U17 Men

Team Position 2^nd place (C Holt | S Wilshaw | R Lawrence)

Some solid performances from our U17 men was rewarded with a 2^nd place team position.

Pos	Name	Time
11	Curtis Holt	26:45
13	Simon Wilshaw	27:55
15	Reece Lawrence	29:29

Senior Men U20

Team Position 1^st Place ( J McDonald | J Boyle | G Pier)

Top 10 finishes for all of our U20 men and a first place for their team. A very strong performance from our younger runners. Watch out senior men!

Pos	Name	Time
2	Jordan McDonald	38:33
4	Jacob Boyle	39:58
8	George Pier	40:56

Senior Ladies Race

Team Positions

Team ‘A’ – 9^th Place (H Leathley | A Shian | I Roche)

Team ‘B’ – 17^th Place (H Burnett | N Gill | R Todd)

Over 35 – 7^th Place (A Shian | I Roche | H Burnett)

Over 45 – 4^th Place (I Roche | N Gill | J Rushton)

Over 55 – 2^nd Place ( I Roche | Karin Goss | S Allen)

Clayton Ladies in action at the Mid Lancs Cross Country. Photo by David Belshaw

Another great set of results for our ladies. Two teams place in the senior races and across all the age groups. A great day for our tangerine ladies.

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
9	Helena Leathley	L	27:15
37	Angela Shian	L35	32:03
53	Irene Roche	L55	33:28
56	Helen Burnett	L35	33:55
57	Nerina Gill	L45	33:57
63	Rachel Todd	L35	34:22
65	Bethany Quinn	L20	34:31
66	Donna Airey	L	34:38
69	Julia Rushton	L45	35:06
82	Nicola Thompson	L	36:46
90	Sarah Helliwell	L	38:03
110	Karin Goss	L65	41:00
115	Susan Allen	L55	44:12
124	Christine Leathley	L65	49:11

Senior Men’s Race

Team Results

Over 40 – 2^nd Place (B Holdsworth | P Hall | C Helliwell | R Stevenson)

Over 50 – 2^nd Place (P Hall | S Clare | A Life )

Clayton Men in action at the Mid Lancs Cross Country. Photo by David Belshaw

Really great results for our senior men from U20 to Over 50. Cross Country Captain leading by example with a fantastic 3^rd place finish and a first place finish for the senior mens team. Our ‘B’ team also performed well, finishing in 6^th place overall. Our V40 and V50 teams both placed second in their respective categories. Well done!

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
3	Christopher Holdsworth	M	36:37
8	Jordan McDonald	U20	38:33
19	Jacob Boyle	U20	39:58
20	Breton Holdsworth	V40	40:07
28	George Pier	U20	40:56
29	Dave Motley	M	41:00
33	Phil Hall	V50	41:51
36	Carl Helliwell	V40	42:05
48	Richard Stevenson	V40	43:05
65	Andrew Orr	V40	44:08
68	Chris Snell	M	44:25
73	Sean Clare	V50	45:06
87	Alan Life	V50	45:50
106	Gareth Berry	M	47:04
118	Adam Shaw	M	48:09
119	Dan Isherwood	M	48:09
125	John Wilcock	V50	48:51
129	Brian Horrocks	V50	49:10
137	Richard Briscoe	M	50:27
158	Andy Quinn	V40	52:23
166	Andrew Howarth	V50	53:08
170	James Hickie	V50	53:21
180	Peter Browning	V50	54:19
200	Martin O’Rourke	M	1:01:47
205	Geoff Smith	V40	1:04:10
210	Doug Monroe	V60	1:06:15
217	Robert Hirst	V60	1:10:54

Vet 70 Men

Well done to Richard Lawson who was 2^nd Vet70.

Pos	Name	Time
2	Richard Lawson	41:44

Sunday 17 January

Giggleswick School Fell Race

Awaiting Results

Stanbury Splash

The Soreen Stanbury Splash race is celebrated its 33rd birthday on 17th January 2016 and prides itself on with being associated with Soreen. The 7 mile race is affectionately known as the Soreen Malt Loaf Run to runners young and old who just love the fruity taste of a Malt Loaf. Over the years the junior and senior races have introduced thousands of runners to the joys of fell running and seen superstars like Triathlon Olympians Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee; National and GB Internationals Ian Holmes, Robert Jebb, Tom Adams, Colin Donnelly, Jack Maitland, Mary Wilkinson, and Jo Buckley; and former World Champions Victoria Wilkinson and Carol Greenwood, make their mark in sport.

Snowy conditions did not deter a small but hardy group of our junior and senior runners from taking part in this popular early season race.

U8 Race

Pos	Name	Time
8	Felix Thompson	3:09

U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 Race

Briony Holt and Dexta Thompson at the Stansbury Splash fell race. Photo by Woodentops

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
4	Briony Holt	GU14	6:33
6	Dexta Thompson	BU12	6:33
23	Christopher Brown	BU12	7:26
27	Liberty Thompson	GU14	7:33
51	Helana White	GU10	8:39
67	Kady Thompson	GU10	9:32

Senior Race

Pos	Name	Cat	Time
115	Jean Brown	L40	44:49
134	Jeffrey Pickup	V60	46:12

Full Results

Parkrun roundup

Burnley parkrun – A total of 217 runners took part.

John and Annabel Wilcock undeterred by sub-zero temperatures at Burnley parkrun. Photo by David Belshaw

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Jonathan PYE	18:48	SM25-29
4	Kevin DAVIES	19:07	VM50-54
14	James BOULT	21:30	SM20-24
35	Julie DAWES	23:10	VW45-49
36	Carl CAREY	23:11	VM45-49
40	Colin WHITE	23:32	VM40-44
55	Dawn TERRY	24:45	VW50-54
57	Charlie BIRTWISTLE	25:01	JM10	New PB!
69	Annabel WILCOCK	25:55	JW15-17
70	John WILCOCK	25:55	VM50-54
88	Toby BIRTWISTLE	27:09	JM10	New PB!
89	Justin BIRTWISTLE	27:09	VM40-44	New PB!
108	Stuart HARTLEY	28:51	VM55-59
117	Jack MCGUIRE	29:15	VM60-64	New PB!
171	Judith CAREY	34:04	VW35-39
174	Mike HOLDEN	34:13	VM50-54
181	Valerie LAWSON	35:43	VW70-74

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge – A total of 79 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
59	Eileen JONES	32:23	VW60-64

Pendle parkrun – A total of 45 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
3	John HARTLEY	21:05	VM55-59

Skipton parkrun – A total of 152 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
1	Tom BREWSTER	17:50	SM25-29
15	Roger James BREWSTER	21:36	VM60-64

Woodhouse Moor parkrun – A total of 449 runners took part

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
4	David BAGOT	17:25	SM20-24	New PB!

Witton parkrun – A total of 103 runners took part.

Pos	parkrunner	Time	Age Cat	Note
2	Garry R WILKINSON	20:17	VM50-54

Category Archive Seniors Cross Country

Bolton parkrun

Dewsbury parkrun

Pendle parkrun

Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge

Witton parkrun

Burnley parkrun – A total of 281 runners took part.

Pendle parkrun – A total of 83 runners took part.

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

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