Ilkley Harriers news archive 2014
Ilkley Harriers of the Month, October
| Charlotte Smithson | Yorkshire Marathon time, improvement | Other nominations were: Hilda Coulsey - Gt Eastern Half V60 Club record Ruaridh Mon-Williams - FRA relay leg 1 time Jack Wood - fell results including Withins and Saddleworth Edges - 3rd in both Mike Duffield - Bradford Half PB Geoff Howard - Lancaster 10k V70 Club record Andrew Merrick - Yorkshire Marathon time Mens FRA relay team - best ever Club performance Paul Stephens - for work on the new constitution |
| Will Buckton, Alison Weston | Organising FRA teams |
More Harriers of the Month ...
Bradford City Runs, Sun 26 Oct
Michael Duffield reports results ......
Half Marathon (1 1:15:39 Frank Beresford, Otley AC) 14 1:33:05 Michael Duffield (PB) 239 ran 10K (1 35:25 Tom Midgley, Otley AC) 14 42:48 Caz Farrow 2nd female 68 50:03 Ruth Kitchen 287 ran
Ljubljanski Half Marathon, Sun 26 Oct
Paul Sugden reports ... from Slovenia, results ......
(1 1:07:41 Rok Puhar, Slovenia) 2653 1:53:37 Paul Sugden 2940 1:56:09 Martin Wright f931 1:57:43 Sue Bickerdike m 4421 finishers f 2737 finishers
Leicester Half Marathon, Sun 26 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... I have friends in Leicester and this race was a good way of catching up with them and getting a run in too. Quite a large event with a full marathon, a half, and a corporate relay on offer. Whilst no one goes to Leicester for the scenery the route took in various parks, so it was not all doom and gloom on dual carriageways.
I felt fit and had hoped to sneak in just under 2 hours (which I have only managed once, on a flat course). With windy conditions and an uphill final mile this was always going to be a challenge. I reached 10 miles in 1hr 29 but could not sustain the pace. I gave it all I got and finished in 2 hours 8 seconds.
(1 1:07:32 Yared Hagos, Wallsend) 1146 2:00:08 Petra Bijsterveld 2337 finished
Gt Whernside fell race, Sat 25 Oct
Form Justin Phillips ... I found myself with a free weekend to race but procrastinated so long about entering the Bradford 5k/10k/half marathon that I missed the entry cut off. So after turning to the Harriers site for inspiration I found the complete opposite to four laps of Bradford City Centre...the Great Whernside fell race.
Huddled together in a muddy field just outside Kettlewell it was great to catch up with so many friendly, familiar faces, a quick kit check later and we were off.
The route is two miles straight up to the summit, round the cairn before plummeting back down the same way - it's impossible to get lost. I employed my usual technique of setting off like a bullet for the first 250 metres before blowing up and hanging on until the top. As I climbed hands on knees past Hag Dyke it should have brought back happy memories of trips with the Scouts but in reality I was too busy sucking in air to notice.
By the time I reached the summit my legs were like jelly and thoughts of racing downhill were replaced with the simple goal of survival. Remembering the mantra 'Brain Off, Brakes Off' I managed to lose as many places as I gained whilst remembering to smile at the Woodheads' taking pictures and offering fantastic encouragement as always.
(1 30:48 Ben Townsey, Calder Valley) 38 38:08 Jonathan Whitaker 65 41:16 Justin Phillips 79 42:46 Jann Smith 95 44:40 Norman Bush 157 finished
parkruns, Sat 25 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Results ...
Bradford Lister Park (1 17:19 Craig Shearer, Keighley and Craven) 6 19:42 Tom Worboys 9 20:11 Jane McCarthy 1st F 26 22:27 David Chandler 38 22:48 Phil Hirst 67 24:28 Joshua Waddington (junior) 91 25:14 Peter Lewis 364 ran This was a counter in the Harriers Race League. Harrogate Stray (1 17:45 Ed Beecher, Leeds and Bradford Triathlon Club) 179 27:13 Julie Elmes 327 ran Skipton Aireville Park (1 17:28 Julian Hood, Skipton AC) 3 19:12 Steve Coy 21 22:13 Lewis Carr (junior) 120 ran
Bradford was a counter in the Ilkley Harriers Race League.
British Fell Relays, Sun 19 Oct
Report from Dan Wilkinson ... Wow, what a day for Ilkley men's team... the fell relays took place on the seldom visited Middleton fells, a gorgeous little range between the Dales and the Howgills. The area provided great fast grassy running and Dallam and Howgill Harriers provided an excellent arena for spectating the event and partaking in some post race refreshment. The PA was fantastic, never letting up with his funny quips for the whole six and a half hours we were there. Ruaridh Mon Williams set off for the men's team and stormed home in 28th place, although the course was long for a junior this was a very stong performance from Ruaridh. Next off were me and Mark Mon-Williams on the long pairs leg, we set off strongly gaining on the runners in front and eventually being passed by the superstar pairing of Jonny Brownlee and Rob Jebb approximately 2 miles into the course. We pushed hard but lost a few places in the second half of the race unfortunately coming home in 33rd. Next off was Dave Wilby and Jack Wood, we were expecting big things from them and they didn't disappoint, with Jack's exceptional navigation and return to form gaining the team 10 places over the third leg and 12th overall for leg 3. This meant the pressure was on for Tom, who set off in 23rd position, we had a quick sweepstake on how many places he'd gain and I think he surprised us all to come back 14th with the 3rd fasted time on leg 4. I think this may be the best open result for the Ilkley Harriers?
From Alison Weston ... A great show from Ilkley and very exciting to watch! Men's team were awesome this year finishing in 14th position and ladies did really well to come 10th position in a very competitive field. Sally Morley set us off to a great start, then Jann and Kate made easy work of the longest leg, Sarah and myself completed the navigation leg without any errors and then Jane brought us home in grand style. Looking at Graham's photos Jane had the most mud to wade through too! Great to have Ruaridh running leg 1 and in such a fast time. Hopefully there will be many more youngsters taking part in the coming years.
(1 3:43:55 Dark Peak FR) 14 4h08:11 Ilkley (men) 46:18 Ruaridh Mon-Williams 1:29:00 Dan Wilkinson & Mark Mon-Williams 1:09:18 Jack Wood & Dave Wilby 43:35 Tom Adams 103 5:05:06 Ilkley ladies (10th female team) 53:40 Sally Morley 1:41:22 Kate Archer & Jann Smith 1:32:57 Sarah Edwards & Alison Weston 57:07 Jane McCarthy 187 teams finished
Harewood 8 mile Trail Race, Sun 19 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Lots of races to choose from today but there was still a good Harrier turnout at this local race which is a counter in the Ilkley Harriers Race League. The usual 10 mile route had been shortened this year to 8 miles due to maintenance work on the Eccup Reservoir dam, though sadly this shortcut did not remove the steep climb in the final mile. Underfoot conditions were good with only the odd muddy patch, and the autumn sunshine made it feel quite warm despite the decidedly blustery conditions. A nice bottle of ale for all finishers made it all worthwhile.
Results ...
(1 44:56 Daniel Jenkin, Durham City Harriers) 58 63:50 David Chandler 76 65:41 Phil Hirst 97 67:24 Will Worboys 116 70:02 Stephanie Fox 141 72:52 Peter Lewis 144 73:12 Sarah Hayes 152 74:18 Hannah Partner 153 74:20 Nick Mellor 156 74:49 Frank Kew 164 75:11 Hilda Coulsey 1st F55 166 75:30 John Brown 187 77:46 Petra Bijsterveld 230 85:02 Sally Wright 267 finished 5 mile trail race (1 27:45 Nicholas Hughes U/A) 4 32:55 Daniel Hayes 73 ran
West Yorkshire XC race 1, Sun 19 Oct
Men (1 32:59 Simon Deakin, Leeds) 77 41:38 Stephen Coy 85 42:19 Mark Iley 101 43:34 Arthur Reilly 105 44:05 Malcolm Pickering 165 finished Ladies (1 21:20 Claire Duck, Leeds) 15 23:59 Sally Malir 24 24:43 Caz Farrow 58 31:08 Di Kitchen 80 finished U17 ladies (1 16:35 Bethan Oates, Wakefield) 2 16:51 Sarah Pickering 7 17:53 Lucy Williamson 9 18:17 Lucy Jacques 14 19:07 Joanne Williamson 20 20:17 Tilly Woodward 21 20:21 Elizabeth Westhead 26 finished 1st team
45 Ilkley juniors ran brilliantly, with 7 teams in the results from U11 to U17
Bridlington Half, Sun 19 Oct
(1 1:13:37 James Bulman, New Marske) 230 1:53:22 Adela Reperecki 257 1:55:12 Dave Ibbotson 531 finished
Race you to the summit, Sat 18 Oct
From Steve Turland ... this race was first run 48 years ago as a result of a bet by a local man that he could run from the Summit Inn to the White Lion and back in less than 30 minutes. Sounding like the sort of challenge that could be undertaken after several pints and a large kebab, it didn't sound that hard. Only snag is that the White Lion is just over 2 miles away with 850ft of ascent up and down the Pennine Bridleway.
Anyway, the local man won his bet and a large sum of money went to the local community. Sadly, 48 years on I would have failed to win the bet finishing in just over 34 minutes in 15th position. But all good fun nonetheless.
Round Rotherham 50, Sat 18 Oct
From Sharon Meadows ... It was a lovely day for the 50 mile trail race which follows the boundary of Rotherham in a circular route. As always it was very well organised with plenty of feed stations and showers/hot meals at the end. Its also very cheap to enter (£12). It was muddy underfoot and a bit slippery in places but overall conditions were quite good. It's undulating but not hilly so is ideal if anyone is thinking of doing an ultra for the first time. This was my 5th completion of the race although my second slowest time (but at least I finished it!) Not sure of the official winning times, results not up yet. Well done to Amanda Parnaby also who ran 30 miles despite being ill, and she still drove us home!
Lancaster 10k, Sat 18 Oct
From Geoff Howard ... I made another trip into deepest Lancashire for a race called variously the Lancaster, Pilling or Elleton Arms 10k depending upon which website you looked at. A nice flat fast course which I don't think I made full use of being 13th out of about 65 in 43m 7s. The winner was a v40 Jason Parker of Preston in 34m 56s. Results
This is a new V70 Club record, superceding Brian Sweet's 52:55 from the 2000 Kirkstall 10k.
parkruns, Sat 18 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Results ...
Colwick (1 17:54 Stephen Shanks, Victoria Pk H) 6 20:00 Will Buckton 207 ran Bradford Lister Park (1 17:50 Will Kerr, Saltaire Striders) 188 29:15 Claire Murphy 374 ran Harrogate Stray (1 18:03 Matt Bailey, U/A) 164 26:33 Petra Bijsterveld 343 ran Fountains Abbey (1 17:49 Mike Appleton, Ripon Runners) 5 19:27 Tom Worboys 178 ran
Ilkley Harriers Annual general Meeting, Tue 14 Oct
From Paul Wood ... a quick summary, draft minutes should be available soon.
A well attended AGM with 30+ people. An increase in subs by £2 to cover UKA increases was agreed (more info on subs and renewals soon). The proposed new Club Constitution was agreed. Committee and volunteer changes included new Treasurer Martin Archer, new Membership Secretary Rachel Carter, new Road Men's Captain Steve Weston, new XC Men's Captain Steve Coy. There are vacancies for a Deputy Chair, Road Ladies' Captain, Auditor, and some Committee places are vacant - contact Jane Bryant or Paul Stephens if you can help. See the committee page.
parkrun coming to Ilkley was discussed, as was the perennial issue of Tuesday nights.
Withins Skyline, Sun 12 Oct
(1 41:05 Simon Bailey, Mercia) 3 45:01 Jack Wood 31 51:37 Richard Joel 50 53:43 Duncan Cooper 84 56:11 Kate Archer 96 57:09 Jann Smith 99 57:14 Ben Joynson 130 59:18 Alison Weston 141 59:54 David Chandler 160 62:25 Sarah Haines 174 64:10 Will Worboys 237 80:57 Jacqui Weston 251 91:09 Julie Elmes 255 finished
Lots of good junior results too, and more photos, all on woodentops.org.uk
Yorkshire Marathon, Sun 12 Oct
Andrew Merrick reports ... An unusual start to a marathon - there aren't many you can sleep in your own bed the night before, one of a number of things to be recommended about the Yorkshire Marathon...
A hassle free drive to the park and ride service from Elvington airfield got me to the York University campus with plenty of faffing time to spare and a reasonable amount of indoor space in which to faff. The short bag drop-off queues weren't exactly mirrored by the loo queues but otherwise all was good giving me enough time to finally decide on my race plan.... I had taken a more relaxed approach to training than the London 6 day a week spreadsheet driven approach. In a weak moment I might confess to missing colouring in the numbers green when the planned run had been completed, but otherwise it was definitely a more enjoyable experience, not least because you get to train in decent weather for autumn marathons. After careful (?) consideration I decided to go with the more aggressive of my two plans (Jane B's counsel of "start slowly" being put to one side at this point) - it was a simple plan in honour of Mr Weston, which involved sticking with the sub 3 pacer for as long as I could... He duly disappeared into the fog at mile 15 leaving me in my own mental version. With the help of very good support from the good people of York, particularly around the two way sections, I managed to get home in a respectable time. Unfortunately despite the level of pre race faffing time, I hadn't really thought through the pinning of my number - quite important I realised when running in support of Martin House.... I did my best to acknowledge most of the shouts of "come on Martin" ...
A friendly and well organised race, particularly the start pens, with a relatively flat course - undulating I think would be the appropriate expression - with a challenging uphill section just before the finish ...... and a helpful large arch over the road proclaiming, when close enough to read it, that you were almost at the finish line.... the actual finish being several hundred yards of pain further on. I couldn't comment on the scenery - it stayed foggy for most of the route.
There were a number of options back at the campus for the compulsory post race beer, before the bus back to the airfield and a rather sunnier drive home.
A marathon experience to be recommended.
(2 2:11:08 Bret Crosley, U/A)) 141 3:06:44 Andrew Merrick 1530 3:57:22 Charlotte Smithson 3677 finished
Great Eastern Half Marathon, Sun 12 Oct
From Hilda Coulsey... I found myself in Peterborough this weekend and entered this half. It was flat (obviously!) and I missed our hills (weirdly?).
(1st 1:03:36 Jonah Chesum) 1270 1:48:07 Hilda Coulsey 3787 finished
Hilda's time beats the F60 half marathon Club record of 1:53:22 she set at the Great North Run last year.
Lakes in a Day ultra, Sat 11 Oct
Eddie Winslow reports ... Lakes in a Day ultra, 48+ miles and a lot of climb, including Blencathra and Helvellyn summits. This was its first running but I anticipate that it will become an annual event for those who are looking for a very tough 50 miler. The route runs North to South through the Lake District from Caldbeck to Cartmel via Ambleside. The big climbs were in the first half, which left tired legs for the undulating second half. I was running well and finished 29th in 13h33m. That's my slowest ever 50 miler by some margin which gives an indication of just how tough the course was.
Langdale Horseshoe fell race, Sat 11 Oct
From John Hayes ... a classic on the fell-racing calender, this year's race was surprisingly challenging. If you click on the FRA forum a common theme emerges from everyone - the rocks were incredibly slippery meaning there were lots of tumbles by runners. Unfortunately there were a few nasty injuries with two runners lifted off by helicopter but both are thankfully OK. The concerned response of those who stopped to help was admirable and illustrated all that is good about the sport. Anyway, amidst all the carnage I enjoyed my run especially in the thick mist on the tops where I managed to overtake quite a number of runners by the simple expedient of stopping, getting out my map and compass and taking a bearing. I also took my now customary "cowardly" route which avoids the (terrifying) Bad Step on Crinkle Crags. Whilst this cowardice left me unable to boast at the finish, on the up side I predict it gained me about 20+ places!
From Helen Waddington ... Some amazing times given the conditions! Results ...
(1 2:16:00 Rhys Findlay-Robinson) 13 2:29:23 David Wilby 49 2:43:53 Ben Sheppard 55 2:45:02 Dan Wilkinson 137 3:02:48 Will Buckton 169 3:11:43 John Hayes 303 3:50:47 Bob Hamilton 341 4:08:27 Helen Waddington 342 4:08:28 Dick Waddington 352 4:19:53 Paul Calderbank 353 4:19:58 Chantal Busby 375 ran
Wharfedale Primary Schools XC, Sat 11 Oct
Over 700 young runners racing it out at Ghyll Royd School today, more on the junior pages
parkruns, Sat 11 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Results ...
Harrogate Stray (1 16:50 Michael McKillop, U/A) 120 24:49 Pete Shields 192 27:31 Julie Elmes 331 ran Edinburgh (1 16:04 Ryan Riddell, Corstorphine AAC) 13 18:03 Mark Mon-Williams 17 18:12 Ruaridh Mon-Williams 83 20:27 Rebecca Mon-Williams 560 ran
Ian Hodgson Mountain Relays, Sun 5 Oct
From Alison Weston ... a great performance by both men's and ladies teams in this relay event from Patterdale. Shame the weather wasn't as good as it was in Ilkley but both teams coped really well in poor visibility.
Fantastic to have young Georgia Malir in the ladies team for the first time this year running leg 1 with Sally Malir, then Jann Smith with Kate Archer over High Street (very difficult leg navigationally), Emma Barcley and myself on leg 3 setting off in mist at the bottom of Red Screes (at least we couldn't see how far it was to the top!) and finally Jane McCarthy running a great last leg with Sally Morley.
Alison Weston's photos
Results ...
(1 3:59:59 Borrowdale) 25 4:40:01 Ilkley 43:49 Rob Cunnigham & Iain Gibbons 1:20:57 Steve Turland & Mark-Mon Williams 1:16:59 Will Buckton & Ben Joynson 1:18:16 Dan Wilkinson & Dave Wilby 31 4:52:22 Ambleside Ladies 37 5:11:30 Ilkley Ladies 48:58 Sally Malir & Georgia Malir 1:34:48 Jann Smith & Kate Archer 1:11:36 Alison Weston & Emma Barclay 1:36:08 Sally Morley & Jane McCarthy 70 teams finished
Horsforth 10K, Sun 5 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... this local 10K along road and canal tow path now in its 30th year had a 3pm start this time and the t-shirts came with the slogan 'now with added lie-in'. Only 4 Harriers there, possibly due to plenty of other races to choose from this weekend. Pleasantly sunny and dry, the afternoon start did result in rather hot conditions to run in. I had run it several times before but had forgotten how uneven much of the tow path is. Having already suffered a stitch at the halfway mark I had to abandon hopes of a PB. Excuses excuses........
Results ...
(1 33:24 Philip Tedd, Woodhouse Grove School) 119 46:31 Phil Hirst 142 48:20 Chris Cunningham 219 54:21 Petra Bijsterveld 239 55:47 Fiona Schneider 335 finished
This was a counter in the Ilkley Harriers Race League.
Chester Metric Marathon, Sun 5 Oct
From Neil Bloor ... Alison and Neil Bloor ran the Chester Metric Marathon today (26.2k). The weather was mixed, started out freezing and ended up roasting, however the distance made a nice change and the race was very well organised and marshalled. We ran together, finishing in 2hrs 54 minutes, race winner was Duncan Clarke of Leeds in 1hr 44 mins.
To Ell and Back, Sun 5 Oct
From Clare Smith ... Adela Reperecki and I took part in this 20 mile event. Not classed as a race so no official placings or times but can be recommended as a great training event, with frequent checkpoints providing sustenance. Much of the route followed parts of the Calderdale Way, though I had some difficulty in interpreting the route description and added an extra mile to the total due to wandering! Fantastic weather for an October day too!
Saddleworth Edges, Sat 4 Oct
From Jack Wood... Crossed the Pennines on Saturday for a race that took us along the top of one of Saddleworth's steep sided valleys. Great scenery made more dramatic with dark clouds and mist. Underfoot it was wet and rocky like the paths on Ilkley Moor. One of the early marshals had a brainstorm and sent some people (including leading two) on a shorter route, but wouldn't have beaten them anyway. Dad survived the elements without waterproof trousers. Results ...
(1 60:02 Andy Fellet, U/A) 3 65:10 Jack Wood 86 finished
Manhattan Beach 10k, Los Angeles, Sat 4 Oct
From Jamie Hutchinson ... A beautiful morning in Manhattan beach and an early start at 730 to beat the heat. A great 'little' 10k with a bit of up and down and a great last mile or so along the beach and finishing near the pier. Still suffering with jet lag I finished in 39:51, 63rd overall and 5th in my age group. The race was won in 32:59 by David Cardona, 3309 ran/walked.
Jamie Hutchinsonparkruns, Sat 4 Oct
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Saturday was parkrun's 10th anniversary, having developed from 13 people running 5K around Bushy Park in London one morning to more than 50,000 people taking part in parkruns every week in the UK alone and half a million registered runners. I know parkrun is not a big feature for most Harriers, and of course the run is rather short and does not involve any fells! But give it a try if you have always wondered what it is about and never been, it is good fun for all the family and attracts runners of all speeds. Not being particularly fast I regularly get overtaken by men pushing prams around the course at high speed which always makes me smile.
Results ...
Bradford Lister Park (1 18:20 Hannah Oldroyd, Airedale Dodgers) 7 19:56 Tom Worboys 48 23:43 Will Worboys 327 40:45 Abbie Reynier (junior) 356 ran Harrogate Stray (1 17:58 Jack Brennan, Harrogate Harriers) 154 26:28 Petra Bijsterveld 288 ran Durham (1 16:52 Daniel Jenkin, Durham City Harriers) 12 19:55 Oscar Stapleton (junior) 250 ran Hilly Fields, Lewisham (1 17:59 Laurie Pope, South London Harriers) 4 18:35 Alex Hirst 134 ran Skipton Aireville Park (1 18:52 Alan Walsh, Wharfedale Harriers) 66 29:08 William Robson (junior) 95 ran