The points tables have been updated. The two top spots are looking relatively comfortable for our captains, although there is hot competition for one or two age categories. As usual, the list of all races that have been included is there – let me know if I’ve not got the results for any eligible races you may have done, even if they’re from January!
Mid Lancs XC – Liverpool Update – Juniors Only
These are all the details you’ll need for the Mid Lancs XC race at Sefton Park, Liverpool next Saturday 23rd November. 13 juniors are going and I’m sure you’ll gain valuable experience competing against some of the best runners in the Country. Please note that the start times are earlier than usual with the first race getting underway at 11.00am.
There’s no need to bring any race numbers with you. You’ll be issued with a new race number and a chip timing tag to be worn around your ankle just for this race.
Click on the link below, then click on the box for Liverpool.
DIRECTIONS – TIMETABLE – COURSE MAPS
Meeting point is the area marked with a purple square on the course map.
Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:
Club Vest, club 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.
See you on Saturday.
Juniors at the Cannonball Winter 5k
The Cannonball Winter 5k starts on Wednesday November 27th.
We’ve been talking to the organiser, John Lloyd, about junior entries to this race series (thanks to Andy Bradley & Jason for setting the ball rolling) and he’s very keen. He’s agreed to put on some junior prizes and to give a free buff to all entrants. Because it’s classed as a road race and is insured by UKA there is a strict minimum age limit of 11 on race day.
It’s worth pointing out that it’ll be dark! Pre entry to the series makes it much easier for the organiser on the night, it also guarantees you a free head torch and reflective bands (which you have to pay for separately if you enter single races or on the night).
All the details are on the Cannonball website. Have a good read and if you’re entering, don’t forget to take your batteries.
The Futures Bright – Burnley Parkrun 16/11/13
Well the park run today was flooded with Clayton both young and old. At the start line there was tension in the air with the seniors hoping they would not get beaten by their younger counterparts and the juniors fired up with Coach Armstrong message of ‘Just go mental’.
Go mental was the order of the day with Clayton picking up the first 5 spots with road captain Tom Brewster leading they way, closely followed by Chris Holdsworth in 2nd, 14yr old Clayton junior Jordan Mcdonald in 3rd, new member Jonathon Pye in 4th and Capt. Motley 5th.
In the ladies race 14yr old Clayton junior Briony Holt scooped the prize, narrowly beating Sarah Toms (Blackburn Harriers) in a sprint finish up the home straight.
In total 36 members completed the race (majority under 16yr old) with many of them setting new pb’s. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT!!!!
Full results can be found here
Liverpool Cross Country
Quick reminder!
If you wish to run at Liverpool for the Mid Lancs Cross Country fixture please let the XC captains know as soon as possible. The Mid Lancs organisers need to allocate numbers to the clubs taking part ASAP.
This is the only race within the Mid Lancs calendar which requires a seperate number to the one you already have. So whether you have raced or not (e.g.Townenely) you still require a new number at Liverpool. Ladies contact me, the gents contact Paul.
Face Book is the ideal quick way ….you can give either Paul or me a call by phone. Our contact numbers are in the Clayton News Letter.
Cheers, Irene
Weekend roundup 9/10 Nov
Another busy weekend for Team Clayton!
Captain Tom Brewster started his weekend in style with a race win at Burnley ParkRun, where fourteen members competed. ParkRun results. Thirteen members were out on the fells at Dunnerdale, with Ivan Whigham and Captain Jean Brown leading our members home. Dunnerdale results. Six men braved a wet Bolton with our Juniors to compete in the Red Rose Cross Country League, with Spencer Riley finishing a tremendous 11th. XC Bolton results. And that was just Saturday!!
On Sunday, Ivan Whigham was out racing again, leading eight of our members at the Wadsworth Half Trog. Half Trog Results. Six members were out on the Fylde, where newcomer Nick Gaskell finished a fantastic 2nd at the Windmill 10K in a time of 35:50. Windmill 10K results.
A tremendous, busy weekend! Well done Team Clayton!
English Schools Athletics Association – Cross Country
Our U13 girl Eleanor Root has again been in action representing Skipton Girls High School in the Regional Finals of the ESAA XC Cup. Eleanor put in a great performance to finish in 10th place and along with her other team mates secured a 1st place finish. Eleanor will now go on to compete in the National Finals in Southend.
Well done Eleanor the juniors are proud of you.
Red Rose Cross Country Results – Bolton
Great turnout from the juniors again with 20 braving the hail, rain and cold to compete so well in race 3 of the Red Rose XC league. You really have to be applauded for having to put up with standing around in ankle deep cold muddy water waiting for your race to start. (these juniors are made of tough stuff). Hope you’ve all finally dried out and warmed up. The pick of the individual results are Jackson McKay, Briony Holt and Kenan Eti.
U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 10th, James Ashworth 33rd, Adam Stevenson 48th. Team Result 7th.
U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 12th, Ella Dorrington 19th, Keira Stevenson 53rd. Team Result 8th.
U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 12th, Harry Mason 43rd, Daniel Bradley 46th. Team Result 7th.
U13 Girls: Briony Holt 4th, Karina Ryckynska 21st, Lucy Stevenson 53rd. Team Result 6th.
U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 6th, Curtis Holt 13th, Ryan Clarke 23rd, Simon Wilshaw 25th. Team Result 5th.
U15 Girls: Alice Pier 15th.
U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 13th, George Pier 20th.
U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 17th.
Thank you to the Parents for also braving the conditions to support our juniors.
Well done to ALL of you.
Shepherds Skyline Junior Fell Race – Results
Christopher Brown was flying the Clayton flag as the only junior competing in the recent Shepherds Skyline Junior Fell Race on 2nd November. Last year Christopher won the U8 race but with this year’s race being age on the day of the race he was competing at U10 level for the first time. On a wet and blustery day he ran brilliantly to finish 3rd on a wet and boggy course.
Well done to you.
Witton Park Trail Relays
Blackburn Harriers are once again organising a trail relay event in Witton Park on Sunday 2nd February 2014.
The event is run on the trails from the park to the top of Billinge woods & back & there are 4 x 3.65km legs per team. Teams can consist of Men, Ladies or Mixed (Min 2 Ladies).
There are also junior races on the day.
It would be good if we could get an excellent Team Clayton showing & ask if you woukld like to run, could you let the relevant captains know or show your interest on the club facebook page so we can enter the appropriate number of teams.