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ByJim Hickie

Christmas Social Runs

Those fortunate not to be working on Christmas Eve can start the celebrations with the traditional Clayton Christmas Eve Run on Pendle from Barley at 11am. Meet at Barley Car Park for a steady and sociable run of around one and a half hours led by Steve Whittaker.  Andy Armstrong will be there with our Juniors, so don’t forget your Santa hats! Post run refreshments in the Pendle Inn (a pint or two!) or the Barley Cabin.

And just after Christmas, there’s Mick Green’s Christmas Run at 1pm on Saturday 28th December from Memorial Park, Great Harwood.  Meet at the bottom corner of the park for an off-road run of around two hours at a very steady pace. Post run refreshments (food and drink) at the Pub Royal. Please contact Mick Green on 01254 231650 or 07455 990989 if you plan to attend so he can let the pub know how many to cater for.

All our members are very welcome at both these steady and sociable runs.

Happy Christmas everyone!

ByJim Hickie

Northern and National Cross Country Championships

The Northerns are at Knowlsely Safari Park on 25th January and the Nationals at Wollaton Park Nottingham on 22nd February 2014.If you wish to run in either of these events and compete against the best in the country please contact Paul Archer or Irene Roach by 2ND JANUARY 2014.The club pay the entry fees.

ByDave Motley

Clayton Harriers Road Champion 2013

2013 has been another busy year for Clayton Harriers with success coming on a number of fronts with individual success and pb’s tumbling throughout the year (especially the junior section)!

To become Clayton champion is a prestigious accolade and runners have to compete in a minimum of 3 out of 5 nominated races. The champion is the individual with the best results combined over the 5 races (Burnley Boys 10k, Towneley 10k, Fleetwood 1/2, Ron Hill 5k and Guys 10mile).

The Clayton Road Champion 2013 is Jonny McKenna who was first past the post in 3 races; fantastic achievement in his 1st competitive year as a harrier. In 2nd place with a number of fantastic performances over the races was Breton Holdsworth and road Capt.Brewster capped off a good 2013 with a 3rd place finish in the championship.

The Clayton Harries Ladies champion 2013 is Irene Roche who dominated with some fantastic performances. Irene was closely followed by Vicky Heyes in 2nd & Georgina Slater in 3rd.

The V40 club champion is Paul Hesketh who dominated the category. Steve Biscomb finishing 2nd and John Wilcock 3rd.

The V50 champion (also winning the V60 category) is Steve Biscomb narrowly beating John Wilcock(2nd) & Coach John Roche finishing 3rd.

The runner up in the V60 was Jeff Pickup with the ever present Ron Chappell finishing 3rd.

In all 75 different members took part in the Road championship 2013 and special mention needs to go to Paul Hesketh who was the only member to compete in all 5 races. The 2014 road fixtures will be announced soon. Will you be the next champion???!!!

 

ByJason Pier

Mid Lancs Cross Country, Hyndburn

Race 3 of the Mid Lancs XC League takes place on Saturday 14th December at Wilson Playing Fields, Hyndburn. Use postcode BB5 5SF please double check before setting off. Parking is limited at the venue but more is available on the main road. Please avoid parking in the residential area leading to the park. Wilson’s is another wet and muddy course especially in the woods so spikes or good trail shoes are required. If you are unsure which to wear then bring both and choose on the day. Meeting point will be near to the café.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you to have around 30 mins before you race. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please make sure you arrive 45 mins before your race starts.

 

ByJason Pier

Todmorden – Rossendale – Todmorden

Another busy time for the juniors with three races in a week. Some great results, times and team awards too, the juniors are hot on the heels of the seniors.

Todmorden Park, 5k Winter Series, 4th December

George and Alice Pier took part in race 2 of the Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series with both claiming the junior awards. George was 1st MU18 with Alice setting another pb of 21.26 to take the 1st FU18 prize. It was double joy for Alice helping senior ladies Gayle Whittaker and Rebecca Rawcliffe to the ladies team prize.

Red Rose XC League – Rossendale, 7th December

17 juniors made the short journey over to Marl Pits, Rossendale for the final race in the Red Rose XC League. Not to be disappointed the Marl Pits course once again greeted us on arrival with plenty of mud and water. I think the wetter and muddier it is the more some of the juniors like it. Even Marion enjoyed sledging down a muddy slope on her behind. Huge congratulations to Briony Holt for securing 3rd place overall in the series.

U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 12th and Adam Stevenson 41st

U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 14th, Ella Dorrington – Levy 21st and Keira Stevenson 41st. Team Result 6th.

U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 10th

U13 Girls: Briony Holt 3rd, Eleanor Root 15th and Lucy Stevenson 46th. Team Result 5th.

U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 4th, Curtis Holt 9th, Ryan Clarke 24th and Simon Wilshaw 26th. Team Result 3rd.

U15 Girls: Alice Pier 12th.

U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 7th and George Pier 20th.

U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 9th.

Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series 11th December

Race 3 of the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series saw George and Alice Pier competing. It was double delight for George who was again 1st MU18 and was also part of the winning men’s team which included Tom Brewster and Martin Brady. Alice was only 2 seconds off her pb and finished 3rd FU18.

Well done to ALL of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ByJim Hickie

London Marathon 2014 – Club Place Available!

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The Club has one remaining place available for next years London Marathon. If you are interested in running & wish to be considered for this place then please get in contact with Road Captain Tom Brewster before the end of December.

ByJim Hickie

Cannonball 5k Midweek Winter Series (2/4)

Wednesday 4th December saw the second race in the Cannonball 5k race series, another chilly night greeted the runners with 9 brave Clayton harriers bracing themselves against the elements.

Wheelchair Athlete Anthony Gotts once again leading the field away from the start, Tom Brewster lead the Clayton men’s team home, claiming 3rd place in front of a strong finishing Nick Gaskell (4th and 1st MV40) and consistent Chris Holdsworth (5th) to take the men’s team prize for the second week in a row.

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The Ladies also had a fantastic run out, Junior runner Alice Pier leading the seniors home in 28th (also 1st FU18) followed by returning superstar Gayle Whittaker (33rd) and Deputy Ladies Road Captain Rebecca Rawcliffe (35th) securing the Ladies team prize and Clayton’s domination over the team event.

Also out in force for Clayton Harriers were George Pier (14th and 1st MU18) and Media Manager Wayne McIntosh (50th) completing another excellent run out for the club.

Full Results are available HERE

Photos are HERE

Race 3 of the series is on Weds 11th December; everyone will be keeping their fingers crossed for a hat-trick for the Men’s team prize, a second ladies team prize and some more strong runs from our ever-improving juniors!

 

ByAndy Armstrong

Charitable Donation 2014; you get to choose!

For a number of year the Club has made an annual donation to charity.

Amongst the recipients have been; our junior section, NW Air Ambulance, RNLI, Bowland/Pennine Mountain rescue team & Rossendale Mountain rescue team.

This year, the committee is inviting nominations for suitable recipients. If you have any suggestions for a charity that you feel deserves the club’s support, please contact Chairman Jim or Mike Wallis by the end of 2013.

Include as much details as you can to back up your nomination and the committee will make a final decision at January’s meeting.

ByJim Hickie

Team Clayton Results – W/C 02/12/13

Here are the results from the last weeks racing, it’s good to see a healthy Clayton turnout throughout the Winter & lot’s of you keeping at the sharp end of the races!

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Well done to Tom Brewster, Chris Holdsworth & Nick Gaskell for a second consecutive team prize at the Cannonball 5k race 2, they were of course joined at the top by Gayle Whittaker, Rebecca Rawcliffe & Alice Pier as they scooped the Ladies prize!

Results (click on the name to be directed):-

Cannonball Todmorden Park 5k Race 2

Burnley Parkrun

Longridge Xmas Pudding 7 Mile

Red Rose XC – Rossendale

Mytholmroyd Fell Race

ByPeter Booth

December Newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of the Harrier – a few days later than planned – my apologies. Download it now to get reports on the UK Fell & Hill running Relays in N Wales, the Tour of Pendle and the FRA Presentation, hosted by the club at Mytton Fold Hotel, plus all the usual features, results and fixtures. Please take special note of the article on p3 by Mike Eddleston regarding annual subscriptions, which are due at the end of the month. December Newsletter 2013