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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

 

ByJim Hickie

Cannonball 5k Midweek Winter Series (1/4)

The Cannonball Events Todmorden 5k race series started with a bang on Wednesday with 48 headtorch-wearing runners lining up to do battle. 11 athletes were there representing Clayton Harriers from both the senior and junior sections.

 The race was started at 7pm sharp by series organiser John Lloyd. Claytons wheelchair athlete Anthony Gotts swiftly disappeared into the darkness with Captain Tom Brewster and Chris Holdsworth heading the runners into lap 1.
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 Todmorden Harriers Jon Wright gained a healthy lead on lap 3 and a battle between the two leading Clayton Harriers began with positions changing regularly until the fight was decided in the last 200 meters and a sprint to the line for 2nd and 3rd being taken by Tom and Chris respectively – Nick Gaskell hunting the leaders down with a strong final lap to take 4th and securing the mens team prize.

An excellent race was had by Clayton Junior Kenan Eti completing the race in 7th place just ahead of Kevin Davies (alias Nick Faldo, Mahogany Man, Morroccan Sunset……) in 8th resulting in Clayton securing 6 of the top 10 places, Kieron Mitchell coming home in 18th rounding up the senior team.

Clayton Juniors George Pier, Thomas Bradley, Alice Pier and Daniel Bradley all had an excellent outing showing that their efforts in training are paying off.
An excellent start to the series by Team Clayton!
Race 2 of the series kicks off on Wednesday 4th December with hopes high for another top performance for all athletes!
Full Details for the remaining races can be found HERE
Race 1 Results HERE
Race 1 Photos HERE
ByJason Pier

Red Rose Cross Country, Rossendale

The final race of the Red Rose XC League takes place on Saturday 7th December at Marl Pits, Rossendale. Use postcode BB4 7SW please double check before you set off. This course is historically very muddy so please be careful in your choice of footwear. The course has changed slightly from previous years with the start line being moved. Parking will be limited as there are two rugby matches taking place. Please be respectful to the local residents if you park on Newchurch Road. Please DON’T stray onto the rugby and football pitches when warming up. Refreshments, changing and toilets are available in the sports pavilion.

REMEMBER to bring your RED ROSE race number with you.

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. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

START TIMES COURSE MAP

ByJason Pier

Liverpool – Preston – Todmorden – Southend – Schools XC

The juniors have been very busy of late taking part and doing extremely well in races around the country. Their continued improvement and regular attendance at local races is beginning to be noticed by other clubs and runners. It’s great to hear members of other clubs saying “Clayton have got some very good juniors now” It makes all the hard work we ALL put in (juniors and coaches/volunteers) worth while.

Mid Lancs XC, Liverpool, Saturday 23rd November.
12 juniors travelled to compete in race 2 of the Mid Lancs XC League held at Sefton Park, Liverpool. This race was organised by British Athletics and included some of the very best runners from around the UK. Again the juniors gave their all in conditions which were much better than in previous years. The following results only include the Mid Lancs clubs who took part.
U11 Girls: Roanna Holdsworth 36th.
U13 Girls: Briony Holt 17th and Eleanor Root 31st.
U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 19th and Daniel Bradley 43rd.
U15 Girls: Alice Pier 21st.
U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 25th, Curtis Holt 31st and Simon Wilshaw 42nd.
U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 20th.
U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 21st and George Pier 28th.
RESULTS
The Best 5k, Preston, Sunday 24th November.
George and Alice Pier took part in the 5k race hoping to set new pb’s on a new course for them. George managed a new pb of 19:27 finishing 18th male. Alice missed out by only 4 seconds posting a time of 22.10 to finish 5th female in the adults race.
RESULTS
Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series, Wednesday 27th November.
5 juniors took part in race 1 of the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series organised by Cannonball Events. Night running with a headtorch was a whole new experience for them which they all enjoyed. Kenan Eti was 1st MU18 in a pb time of 18.25. After narrowly missing out on a pb in her last race Alice Pier achieved a new pb finishing 1st FU18 in a time of 21.39. George Pier was 2nd MU18, 19.32, Thomas Bradley 3rd MU18, 19.33 with younger brother Daniel 4th MU18, 24.29
RESULTS
Inter Schools XC, Wednesday 27th November.
Briony and Curtis Holt both representing their school Park High, Colne took part in the Inter Schools XC. Briony once again in excellent form finished 1st Girl in her race. Curtis continuing to impress was 5th Boy in his race.
ESSA Cross Country Cup Grand Final, Southend, Saturday 30th November.
Eleanor Root was again representing Skipton Girls High School in this year’s Grand Final held at Southend High School for Girls. Eleanor running in the junior girls race finished 52nd in a field of 136 to help her team to a fantastic 6th place finish.
RESULTS
Well done to ALL of the above for your excellent results.
 
 

 

ByJim Hickie

What a Day!

What a brilliant weekend for Clayton hosting two rather large and very successful events on the same day!

Saturday started with around 440 runners assembled in Barley for the 30th running of the Full Tour of Pendle.  The field was boosted this year with a number of runners in the area for the FRA presentation dinner and dance being held at the Mytton Fold hotel in the evening.

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“Spencer Riley”

Thirty six Clayton runners set off on a lovely clear, chilly morning, with Spencer Riley, Paul Thompson and Dave Motley making excellent starts.  Matt Roberts from Eryri was first home, closely followed by Ian Holmes; Jasmin Paris from Carnethy took the ladies race, all in excellent times.  Unfortunately Paul Thompson had to pull out but Spencer finished a fantastic 7th in 2:23:42 – only 6 months after breaking his ankle – quite a recovery!  Fell Captain Dave Motley was the second Clayton home in 2:37:01, according to Dave a PB by 15 minutes!

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“Capt Motley”

Well done to the other 34 Clayton finishers, including the 4 ladies. The prize giving was a great advert for the club with Spencer picking up his prize for 7th in the open category. Katy Thompson first lady vet 60, Jean Brown was 3rd lady vet 45 and the ladies also taking second team (Jean Brown, Avril Duckworth and Barbara Savage).  Well done to Avril in her first long fell race – not an easy one for sure!  A number of runners had personal bests on the day – congratulations to all of them.

Many thanks to Keiran Carr for all of his work to put the race on, and all of his helpers and marshals who made it possible.

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“Barbara Savage”

After a good scrub a number of us then went along to the FRA dinner at the Mytton Fold Hotel.  Marie Greenwood had organised the event pretty much single handed and what a brilliant job she had done!  A number of the club were presented with their English championship medals – Linda Lord was the first up to pick up her trophy for coming first LV65, Linda also collected Wendy Dodds’ trophy for being first LV60 and her medal for 2nd LV55 (Wendy is out being Doctor for the Everest marathon so wasn’t able to attend).  When it came to the men, Keiran Carr pick up his medal for being 3rd vet 65, again in the English Championships.

 Alongside the championship presentations there was also the presentation for the Lakeland Classic series where Jean Brown picked up her mug for being 3rd lady and 2nd LV40.  The evening seemed to be enjoyed by everyone – dancing to the band until the early hours!

Many thanks Marie!