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ByJason Pier

Clayton Juniors in Recent Action

The juniors have again been in race action competing in cross country, fell and road.

Year 7 girl Eleanor Root has again been representing Skipton Girls High School in a number of cross country events where she’s been competing against year 7 & 8 girls and putting in some fine performances.

Keighley Schools XC 6th place. English Schools XC Cup 8th. School XC Malsis 7th.

At the recent Withins Skyline Junior Rat Runs Christopher Brown produced a brilliant run to claim 1st place in the U8 boys and in doing so set a new course record of 2:44.

Thomas Bradley put in a great performance to take 2nd place in the U14 boys race with brother Daniel coming home 17th U12 boy.

Brothers Leon and Thomas Passco continue to star on the road with both competing at the Vernon 4 mile road race in Preston. Leon finished in 8th place overall with Thomas 27th.

It’s great to see the juniors performing so well in all disciplines.

Well done to ALL of you.

 

ByJim Hickie

Race You To The Summit Fell Race

There were 4 members of team Clayton made their way over to Littlebrough for this longstanding race on the calendar. Christopher Holdsworth once again showed good form since joining the club with an impressive 7th place finish.

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There were also steady runs from Robert Hirst, John Francis & Tom Targett

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Full Results can be found by following the link HERE

A Gallery courtesy of Dave Woodhead can be found HERE

ByAndy Armstrong
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Red Rose XC No 2; Chorley, Sat 19th October

 

EDIT; Huge apologies to anyone who followed the typo in my postcode advice and found themselves deep in the centre of Preston, especially a couple of juniors who missed their race as a result. Please accept my apologies and I’ll be more careful for the next XC fixture.

Provisional results are HERE and I’ll update the Junior XC series table as soon as possible

Andy.


The next race in both the Red Rose league and our Junior XC series is this coming Sat 19th October.
The venue is Astley Park in Chorley, many of you will be familiar with it from the race series earlier in the year. Use postcode PR1 1XA to get to The Baron’s Rest pub which is next to the carpark.
Racing starts at 12.30 but please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before, to give plenty of time for parking, changing, pinning numbers on, etc. Allow time to warm up properly, ideally by jogging round some of the course so that you can see what the conditions are like. If you’re not sure what shoes to wear, just bring what you’ve got and decide on the day.

Also bring;

  • Club vest, running top, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves.
  • Drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you. It’s really important that you are fully prepared before you race which means warming up properly and having a small snack at least 30 minutes before you start.


I’ll try and get hold of the tent so that we’ll have somewhere undercover to dump bags.

See you there!

n.b; I’ll update and publish the results for the Junior XC series after this Saturday.

ByJim Hickie

Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race

There was a healthy Clayton turnout for this classic ‘AL’ race in the beautiful Langdale fells at the heart of the lake district. We were blessed with good conditions, some might say nigh on perfect for a day running in the mountains with a nice breeze on top & all the summits free from cloud!

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There was a clear sign of things to come with a noticeable tightening of the kit check procedure with more than just myself falling foul of the new regulations which are to come into effect in January this year, i do however now own a lovely pair of Inov8 waterproof pants that i will carry but probably never wear!

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There was some good pre race cameraderie amongst the Clayton crowd with everyone taking the time to wish each other well for the race ahead.

In total there was 17 Clayton runners made the trip up & they were impressively led home by Dave Nuttall in 2:30:42. Jean Brown was first Clayton Lady in 3:08.43 whilst the legendary Wendy Dodds claimed first place in the FV60 category in a tremendous 3:19:40.

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A report from the race organiser & full results can be found HERE

Pictures of the day can be found in this amazing gallery

ByJim Hickie

Withins Skyline & Junior Rat Runs

On Sunday a number of team Clayton were out in force at 22nd running of the superb Woodentops Withins Skyline Race. The overall race was won by Ilkley’s Tom Adams in a new course record time of 39.26, beating the previous record of Alistair Brownlee set way back in 2006!

The first Clayton runner home was Colin Shuttleworth in 44th place whilst Jean Rawlinson was once again in the prizes winning the FV60 category with a cracking run!Withins

In the ever popular quarry runs Our Juniors were once again in fine form, none more so than young Christopher Brown winning the U8 race in a new course record time, leaving the other 68 runners in his wake! We once again can say the future looks very bright indeed!!

Withins 4Withins 3U10/12/14 race Thomas Bradley came in 2nd U14 Boy (16th Overall) whilst Daniel was 63rd in the field of 125 runners – good stuff chaps!

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Full results can be viewed HERE

Photo’s from the day are available HERE

ByAndy Armstrong

Helwith Bridge Duathlon, Sunday 13th October

Helwith Bridge is a low key road event run by Vince Ashton of VLA events. It’s a classic run-bike-run format in the Yorkshire dales, with some moderately tough hills.

This year’s weather was challenging; 9 degrees combined with a stiff breeze makes kit choice difficult and I opted to put an extra layer on for the bike instead of trying to stick to one outfit for the whole race. The first run is always hard to pace; it’s only 4 miles and in previous years I’ve gone out too fast then regretted it on the bike leg. This year I went far too slow and took an extra two minutes!

The bike leg was tough; a strong head wind made the stretch from Helwith Bridge up to the viaduct at Ribblehead seem endless then a fast and furious return in the direction of Ingleton precedes another winding stretch through Clapham and Austwick. The second run is identical to the first and I desperately attempted to make up for lost time, with quads right on the edge of seizing up all the way round. For those who’ve never done duathlon; the second run is extremely uncomfortable as your thighs scream out at you, especially after a hilly bike route.

The race was won in 1:57 by Mark Flannery of Tri Kudu, finishing 3 minutes clear of the second place runner. First lady was Molly Ralphson of Trawden AC in 2:16

First Clayton home was Paul Brannon (2nd V50) and congratulations also to Alan Life on his first duathlon.

Next year; I need to get out on the bike more as I really struggled with maintaining momentum in the headwind. I also need to push harder in the first run (my second run was two minutes faster which shows how far off the pace I was!)

I’d recommend duathlon to all; it’s easier/cheaper to get into than triathlon and the bike training is invaluable for runners wanting to tackle hilly courses, on or off-road.

Andy Armstrong

ByJim Hickie

Team Orange Results – Autumn Breaker 10k

Results from the Autumn Breaker 10k – 13th October 2013

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  • 26th – Laura Hesketh – 41.14 (2nd Female)
  • 31st – Steve Biscomb – 41.58 (1st Vet60)
  • 69th – Brian Wildman – 46.23
  • 166th – Sarah Whittaker – 55.11

254 Runners

ByJim Hickie

Team Orange Results – Burnley Firemans 10k Race

Results from the recent Burnley Firemans 10k race – Sunday 6th October 2013

Team Orange Results:-

  • 1st – Jonny McKenna – 35.08
  • 5th – Nick Gaskell – 37.30
  • 14th – Paul Brannon – 40.01 (1st Vet 50)
  • 18th – Alan Life – 41.38
  • 22nd – Richard Briscoe – 42.02
  • 23rd – Mick Dobson – 42.08
  • 25th – Andrew Foster – 42.18
  • 33rd – Ryan Wilkinson – 42.49
  • 35th – Steve Biscomb – 42.58
  • 40th – Andy Bradley – 43.12
  • 56th – George Pier – 44.37
  • 59th – John Wilcock – 44.44
  • 60th – Laura Hesketh – 44.51
  • 62nd – Andy Quinn – 45.00
  • 73rd – Jason Pier – 46.05
  • 83rd – Martin Brady – 46.42
  • 94th – Irene Roche – 47.42 (1st FV55)
  • 104th – Brian Wildman – 48.33
  • 107th – Stuart Proctor – 48.51
  • 115th – Rebecca Rawcliffe – 49.27
  • 126th – Donna Scott – 50.30
  • 133rd – Jean Knightley – 51.46
  • 153rd – Ron Chappell – 53.54
  • 155th – Jackie Kershaw – 54.09
  • 168th – Robert Hirst – 55.23
  • 216th – Christina Leathley – 1.03.24

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ByJim Hickie

*Update* Tour of Pendle Entry List – 13/10/13

Entries as of 13/10/13

Leone Hague 69 W40 Abbey Runners
Dominic Nurse 133 M45 Abbey Runners
Hilary Lane 146 W50 Abbey Runners
David Anderson 54 M40 Altrincham
Lee Knight 132 Ambleside AC
John Boothman 7 M50 Barlick FR
Tom Beebe 96 M40 Barlick FR
Derek Walkden 15 M45 Barlick FR
Stuart Bryan 16 M40 Barlick FR
David Halliday 27 M40 Barlick FR
Mark Browne 42 M40 Barlick FR
Scott Baistow 109 Barlick FR
Ian Holmes 114 M45 Bingley H & AC
Jonathan Haynes 10 M55 Bishop’s Stortford
Steven Foley 74 M45 Blackburn H
John Sutton 166 M40 Blackburn H
Allan McKeown 4 Bowland FR
Isaline Kneale 157 W45 Burnden RR
Martyn Pollitt 158 M50 Burnden RR
Simon Fisher 32 M40 Calder Valley
Dave Culpan 101 M50 Calder Valley
John Lloyd 103 Calder Valley
Martin Mason 120 M40 Calder Valley
Kate Mansell 151 W40 Calder Valley
Graeme Brown 152 Calder Valley
Jasmin Paris 18 W Carnethy
Konrad Rawlik 19 Carnethy
Ken Sutor 147 M40 Cheshire HashHH
Natasha Fellowes 71 W45 Chorley A & Tri C
Yewin Bennison 80 M40 Chorley A & Tri C
Darren Fishwick 102 M40 Chorley A & Tri C
Tony Marlow 172 M45 Chorley A & Tri C
Mark Nutter 1 M50 CleMH
Wayne McI ntosh 21 CleMH
Dominic Carr 26 M40 CleMH
Andrew McFarlane 30 M45 CleMH
David J. Bagot 48 CleMH
Dugald McCallum 59 M65 CleMH
James Baldwin 60 CleMH
Andrew Armstrong 62 M40 CleMH
Spencer Riley 104 CleMH
Nick Roscoe 160 M40 CleMH
Richard Briscoe 161 CleMH
Barbara Savage 179 W45 CleMH
Neil Hardiman 180 M45 CleMH
Dave Motley 184 CleMH
Ivan Whigham 186 M50 CleMH
Nigel Wood 124 Coniston
Adrian Leigh 2 M55 Dallam RC
David J. Lund 33 Dark Peak FR
Mark Walsh 175 M45 Darwen Dashers
Matthew E. Roberts 144 Eryri H
Anthony Dawson 63 Fell Ponies
Mark Robinson 78 M45 Harrogate H
Martyn Price 169 M50 Harrogate H
Helen Price 170 W40 Harrogate H
Brian Thompson 6 M55 Helm Hill
Stephen Baker 64 M40 Helm Hill
Andy Robinson 112 M55 Helsby RC
Graeme Smith 8 Holcombe H
Peter Hilliard 49 M50 Idle AC
Leon A Winder 150 Idle AC
Will Buckton 24 Ilkley H
Jann Smith 84 W40 Ilkley H
Chantal Busby 129 W45 Ilkley H
Paul Calderbank 130 M50 Ilkley H
Adela Reperecki 155 W50 Ilkley H
Kate Archer 177 W Ilkley H
Allan Corran 156 M50 Isle of Man Vets
Shane Beaumont 22 Keighley & CAC
Camille Askins 68 W40 Keighley & CAC
Stuart C. Walton 93 M40 Keighley & CAC
Chris Hakes 122 Keighley & CAC
Tina Kelly 123 W Keighley & CAC
Shaun Wilkinson 148 M45 Keighley & CAC
David Copping 185 M45 Keighley & CAC
Joe Mellor 31 M45 Leeds & Brad T
Maggie Slamin 5 W45 Lostock AC
Ray McGloin 17 M55 Lostock AC
Mark Checkley 70 M50 Lostock AC
Adrian Hope 83 M40 Lostock AC
Mike Ernill 176 M40 Lostock AC
Mark Messenger 56 M45 Macclesfield H
Barry Blyth 79 M65 Macclesfield H
David Walker 95 M60 Macclesfield H
Mike Nelson 119 M45 Macclesfield H
Richard Campbell 154 M40 Middleton H
John Thompson 67 M45 Newburgh N
Mark Culshaw 174 M45 Newburgh N
David Ralphs 183 M50 Newburgh N
Carol Morgan 9 W40 Nidd Valley RR
Chris Buck 89 Nidd Valley RR
Ian Cross 105 M50 NYP Tri
Andy Hunt 88 M45 Otley AC
Jim Sneath 110 M40 Otley AC
Steve Knowles 3 M40 Pennine FR
Karen Dalkin 13 W50 Pennine FR
Roland Strube 14 M50 Pennine FR
Dave Soles 47 M50 Pennine FR
Stefan Bramwell 97 M40 Pennine FR
Ian Wolfendale 98 M50 Pennine FR
Dave Ward 131 Pennine FR
Nicholas Barber 167 Pennine FR
Lindsey Berends 61 W Preston H
Andrew Newton 108 Preston H
Tony Livesey 143 Preston H
Alex Jones 171 Pudsey &Bramley
James R. Clark 44 Pudsey Pacers
Leigh Hinchcliffe 126 M40 Pudsey Pacers
Jenny Cooper 127 W Pudsey Pacers
David Cooper 128 M40 Pudsey Pacers
Luke McQuade 173 Pudsey Pacers
M S Dixson 181 M45 Pudsey Pacers
David Buchanan 73 M50 Pudsey&Bramley
Anna Smith 113 W50 Queensbury AC
Kathryn Davies 20 W50 Radcliffe AC
Max Howard 86 M50 Retford AC
Dave Garner 125 M40 Rochdale H
Nick Harris 12 M60 Rossendale H
Ronnie Turner 90 M50 Rossendale H
Jason Craven 107 Rossendale H
Jon Tinman 117 M45 Rossendale H
Patrick Brennan 162 Rossendale H
Ben Wolstenholme 39 Saddleworth R
Helen Greenep 164 W45 Settle H
Martin C. Hanlock 81 M40 Skipton AC
Simon Tobin 25 M45 Southport-Water.
Jonathan Cartwright 35 M40 Stadium Runners
Ian Sutcliffe 38 M40 Stadium Runners
Nicki Cartwright 66 W Stadium Runners
Lynda Howard 87 W50 Tideswell AC
Clare Harris 11 W50 Todmorden H
Marcel Ellison 55 Todmorden H
Craig Stansfield 65 M45 Todmorden H
Elise Milnes 121 W50 Todmorden H
Dan Taylor 153 Todmorden H
John McDonald 72 M50 Trawden AC
Peter Stobbs 118 M50 Trawden AC
Debbie Earnshaw 149 W40 Trawden AC
Andrew Graham 182 M40 Trawden AC
Helen Livingstone 34 W45 Unattached
William Richardson 36 M40 Unattached
Jason Phillips 37 Unattached
Matt Leigh 43 Unattached
Matt Lovell 45 M45 Unattached
Heidi Siddle 57 W Unattached
Sara Keogh 76 W40 Unattached
Ross Litherland 91 Unattached
Catherine Litherland 92 W Unattached
Richard M. Jackson 94 M45 Unattached
Jonathan Carrivick 115 Unattached
David D. Burke 142 M55 Unattached
Glynn Brown 159 M40 Unattached
Paul Johnson 163 Unattached
Angela C Mills 165 W Unattached
Ross Bibby 116 Valley Striders AC
Stephen Dixon 134 M60 Valley Striders AC
Meg Galsworthy 135 W Valley Striders AC
Mark Woodhead 136 M45 Valley Striders AC
Kim Threadgall 137 W Valley Striders AC
Andreas Mayer 138 Valley Striders AC
Sarah L. Smith 139 W45 Valley Striders AC
Sharon Newbold 23 W45 Wharfedale H
“Crabby” Crabtree 28 M45 Wharfedale H
Angela Donlan 29 W Wharfedale H
Emma Dodd 40 W Wharfedale H
Sam Watson 41 Wharfedale H
Xavier Chaduc 46 M40 Wharfedale H
Lynda Hargreaves 50 W45 Wharfedale H
Raj Madhas 51 M45 Wharfedale H
David Kirkham 52 Wharfedale H
Katherine Kirkham 53 W Wharfedale H
Gill Myers 58 W50 Wharfedale H
Marc Sennett 75 Wharfedale H
Tom Hollins 77 M40 Wharfedale H
Mark McGoldrick 82 Wharfedale H
Paul J. Carman 85 Wharfedale H
Caren Crabtee 99 W Wharfedale H
Paul Crabtree 100 M45 Wharfedale H
Paul Wilson 106 M50 Wharfedale H
Jean Powell 111 W40 Wharfedale H
Tony Guise 140 M40 Wharfedale H
Jim Roberts 145 M45 Wharfedale H
Sarah Tipler 168 W Wharfedale H
Louisa Pickles 178 W Wharfedale H
Jonathan Lane 141 M40 Winterblow H
ByAndy Armstrong

No Indoor Junior Training; Thursday 17th October


Spirit of Sport is closed to the public on Thursday 17th October so there’ll be no training on this day if you’re in Marion’s group.
We’re intending to run the outdoor session as normal for those that run out with Jason, Laura or Andy. I’ll send out an email to everyone with a list of names on. If you’re not on the list and you think you should be then please let me know.
Parking may be a problem too so we’ll decide on an alternative meet; as close to SoS as possible.