Ilkley Harriers news archive 2016
Ilkley Harriers of the Month, November
| Runner of the month: Lucy Williamson |
for sub-40 minute 10K PB at Abbey Dash | Other nominations were: Ewan Welsh for getting back to racing and good results at Burley Moor, Shepherd's Skyline and Glentress 21K Jack Wood for wins at Guy Fawkes and Pendle Tim Ashelford for excellent 3rd V50 in WYXC series and for performance at Burley Moor Run. |
| Volunteer of the month: Shirley Wood |
for organizing the Santa Run | Other nominations were: Dan Wilkinson for setting up and doing the monthly e-newsletter |
More Harriers of the Month ...
PECO XC, Sun 27 Nov
Men (1 25:30 Nathan Marsh, Leeds Uni) 41 29:00 Tim Ashelford 132 31:55 Steve Coy 164 32:55 Steve Murray 179 33:16 Ben Joynson 217 34:20 Robert Rudding 304 37:02 Neil Bloor 307 37:04 Andrew Jackson 316 37:28 Geoffrey White 433 41:10 Peter Lewis 496 finished Women (1 29:30 Zanthe Wray, Hallamshire) 18 33:35 Ellie Kitchen 88 38:48 Adela reperecki 136 40:42 Val Kerr 174 42:17 Gaenor Coy 243 45:46 Jacqui Weston 276 47:40 Kate Lofthouse 316 49:44 Sal Wright 379 65:20 Clare Shouler 381 finished
This was a counter in the Ilkley Harriers Race League (calcs later).
parkruns, Sat 26 Nov
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Results ...
Bradford Lister Park (1 17:23 Will Kerr, Saltaire Striders) 50 24:12 Sarah Haines 285 ran Harrogate Stray (1 17:52 Zeynu Bedru, Harrogate Harriers) 71 23:38 Phil Hirst 307 ran Roundhay (1 17:37 Michael Vargas, Hyde Park Harriers) 31 21:10 Tom Worboys 258 ran Burnley (1 17:19 Duncan Coombs, Cambridge and Coleridge AC) 41 22:54 Lucy Haines 244 ran Ormeau (1 19:04 Matthew Lennon, U/A) 5 19:34 Adam Bennett 272 ran Fountains Abbey (1 16:03 Ben Pease, Ripon Runners) 52 22:56 Geoff Howard 244 ran Keswick (1 17:45 unknown) 21 22:27 Nina Pearce (junior) 2nd F 113 ran
Santa Fun Run, Sun 20 Nov
The junior section organised this fun event to raise money for the new athletics facilities. There was a 3k race, and a 1 mile fun run, wth over 130 people running on Ilkley Moor in Santa suits! And there were-mince pies and other fabulous treats after and spot prizes.
Results on the junior website
WYXC, Spenborough, Sun 20 Nov
Results below, well done to Tom Adams on another good win.
Senior Women (1 19:43 Charlene Thomas, Wakefield DHAC) 12 22:16 Jemima Elgood 18 22:38 Sarah Pickering 46 24:35 Sally Malir 63 26:17 Anna Nolan 70 27:00 Tracey Watson 74 27:45 Elizabeth Westhead 80 28:15 Jane Bryant 89 30:05 Gaenor Coy 92 30:28 Petra Bijsterveld 100 32:56 Anna Pickering 102 33:43 Jacqui Weston 105 ran Senior Men 1 30:51 Tom Adams 51 37:01 Tim Ashelford 93 40:05 Mark Iley 97 40:18 Steve Murray 100 40:40 Mark Summerson 102 41:05 Steve Coy 108 41:57 Malcolm Pickering 113 42:28 Robert Budding 117 43:00 Adrian Bastow 149 ran
Glentress 21K Trail Race, Sun 20 Nov
From Ewan Welsh ...
I ventured up to Peebles in the Scottish Borders to combine a visit to the old brother's abode with the Glentress Trail ? marathon. This is an area I've ran in and around since the late 80's so it was with much joy to find a trail race being run in familiar territory.
Glentress has evolved over the years into an epicentre of mountain biking, although it's place where mountain biking, running and walking all co-exist, so you don't have to be a mountain biker (I personally don't do the mountain bike thing) to embrace the area.
For the morning, the Trail race enjoyed utilising a degree of the mountain bike trails though. Conditions were calm but a bit fresh (in the minus I heard some people declare) , morning mist remained in place throughout, the route utilised all aspects that Glentress has to offer, with an overall descent of over 2000ft, consisting of steep walking trails , undulating single track through deepest darkest wood ("Spooky Woods" as it's known locally) , hilly forest roads, switchback accents and descents on the mountain bike trails, the last 3k descended through a slalom of trees , by that time the field was fairly spread out so you would only sense flitting glimpses of a fellow runner mysteriously moving between the mist covered trees on one of the switchbacks, created quite an unusual ambience during the race. I found myself moving with a flare I haven't had since a bull chased me back in 92'. Next time I may take my imaginary Native American Shaman for spiritual guidance. There was also a 20 metre incline to the finish line, thankfully I was on my own so my dignity remained in place by not having to face any sprinting diehard up the final 20 metres !
As a side note, a 10K night torch trail race had also been held on the Saturday evening.
They are running 10K, 1/2m and Full Marathon trail races in February in Glentress, it's ideal race location given the facilities in place, large spacious cafe, accommodation from camping through to lodges, and just a mile or so from Peebles (so you can enjoy a decent curry as well).
Oh, almost forgot, race results ...
Winning time was 1.30.39
I was 55th in 1.58.49
259 finished
Full Tour of Pendle, Sat 19 Nov
1 2:39:30 Jack Wood 21 3:01:06 Paul Carman 33 3:07:06 Ben Sheppard 41 3:09:44 Steve Turland 82 3:20:51 Jane McCarthy 94 3:23:13 Dick Waddington 114 3:27:06 Iain Gibbons 235 3:58:33 Steve Weston 238 3:59:11 Chantal Busby 249 4:03:38 Paul Calderbank 274 4:12:04 Martyn Stocker 330 finished Ilkley were 2nd team
Kendal Mountain Festival Trail Race, Sat 19 Nov
From Robin Nicholson ... I finished 39th in the Men from 275 runners (Time: 46:52.3). 42nd overall with a total number of racers 459. Results
parkruns, Sat 19 Nov
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Results ...
Workington (1 17:17 Joseph Dugdale, Cumberland Fell Runners) 30 24:30 Andrew Wilson 81 ran Penrhyn (1 18:29 David Withers, Southville Running Club) 6 19:58 Lucy Williamson 1st F 165 ran Bramley (1 19:31 Ross Jordinson, Farsley Flyers) 6 21:36 Tom Worboys 116 ran Skipton Aireville Park (1 18:15 Matt Bainbridge, U/A) 2 18:48 Oscar Stapleton (junior) 33 23:57 Daniel Fazackerley (junior) 147 ran
Run in the Dark 10k, Wed 16 Nov
From Alison Bennett ... Adam Bennett was 31st/1150 runners at the Stormont, (Belfast) Run in the Dark 10k in a time of 41:20. All the runners wore flashing armbands which made it quite a spectacle.
Ilkley Harriers Race League update
From Jane McCarthy ... update with just 2 races to go. Want points? Time to declare your wildcard race! There are just 2 races in the 2016League left to go - the PECO XC Temple Newsam (27/11) and The Stoop (18/12). The League has now been updated for the Bronte Way, Guy Fawkes 10, Abbey Dash and the Burley Moor Run, and there have been changes in both individual and overall League placings.
In the Fell League, Jack Wood surely has an insurmountable lead with 389 points from 4 races. But second place is wide open - with The Stoop still to come Paul Carman has a race in hand. Mary Gibbons and Jann Smith are the leading ladies in 6th and 9th place respectively.
In the Trail League Adela Reperecki has taken first place (365 points) after an excellent Burley Moor Run last weekend. She has taken the lead from last year's overall League winner Michael Duffield (348 points) and Hilda Coulsey and Peter Lewis, both on 326 points. With just the PECO left to race, a late contender for Trail champion could be Nick Pearce, with a race in hand - a maximum of 4 races counting towards individual league placings.
In Road, we have our winner confirmed as Lucy Williamson (Well Done Lucy!) with a superb sub-40 minute 10K PB at the Abbey Dash taking her 4 race total points to 347.
In the Overall League, with 2 races remaining, it is close at the top - Steve Murray with some excellent recent results, including his wildcard entry, in second place with a race in hand. But Lucy could improve her fell average if she runs The Stoop, where the final League placings will be decided. Don't forget to claim your wildcard entry. Prizes for the top 10 finishers in the overall League!
Finally, there is another set of our favourite races for the 2017 League.
Latest tables and 2007 events on the Ilkley Harriers Race League page
Wadsworth Half Trog, Sun 13 Nov
From Steve Turland ... Very wet conditions underfoot for this 9.5 mile bogfest. Results ...
(1 1:14:03 Sam Watson, Wharfedale) 8 1:21:05 Steve Turland 18 1:26:34 Jamie Hutchinson
Burley Moor run, Sat 12 Nov
( 47:24 Phil Livermore, North Leeds Fell Runners) 4 49:17 Tim Ashelford 5 49:23 Ben Sheppard 8 49:55 Paul Carman 10 50:39 Dave Wilby 15 51:38 Michael Lomas 16 51:48 Jemima Elgood First lady 20 52:46 Robin Nicholson 22 52:53 Dave Robson 23 53:16 David Foyston 26 53:36 Richard Joel 32 54:36 Pauline Munro 33 54:37 Ben Joynson 35 54:50 Dick Waddington 36 54:56 Jane Mccarthy 41 55:37 Michael Duffield 42 55:44 Mark Summerson 54 57:36 Martyn Stocker 55 57:38 Steve Murray 62 58:31 Adrian Bastow 66 59:00 Ewan Welsh 67 59:16 Duncan Cooper 69 59:27 Paddy Hagan 70 1:00:27 Robert Budding 71 1:00:41 Paul Langan 77 1:01:59 Paul Stephens 90 1:04:39 Alison Weston 94 1:05:15 James Mellor 99 1:05:51 Adela Reperecki 108 1:07:46 Richard Morris 109 1:08:01 Geoffrey White 112 1:08:26 Sarah Edwards 120 1:10:45 Peter Lewis 127 1:15:36 Stephanie Fox 136 1:17:37 Janet Carrier 144 1:23:02 Laura Dawes 149 1:26:42 Sally Wright 155 1:51:04 Val Kerr (Sweeper) 155 ran
This was a counter in the Ilkley Harriers Race League.
Harriers vs. Cyclists, Sat 12 Nov
Results ..., Tom Adams won, beating the first cyclist Rob Jebb, and setting a course record.
1 34:03 Tom Adams 194 56:29 Chris Oxlade 239 71:05 John Pickering 245 finished
Guy Fawkes 10 mile, Sun 6 Nov
From Hilda Coulsey...
A cold wet morning greeted us at the start at Ripley. Jack Wood underlined his great form by taking this road race by storm. Not the usual high numbers of Harriers, perhaps tempted more by the shorter Abbey Dash :). Good times though by those who did run, I struggled and was glad to be greeted at the end with the usual generous chocolate bar selection.
Results ...
1 56:08 Jack Wood 126 1:13:33 Dave Robson 146 1:14:30 Steve Murray 340 1:24:13 Jean Sullivan 532 1:33:26 Dave Ladell 617 1:38:11 Hilda Coulsey 816 finished
This was a Ilkley Harriers Race League counter.
Abbey Dash 10k, Sun 6 Nov
From Steph Fox...
Thousands of keen runners turned out to enjoy the annual dash to Kirstall Abbey and back into the centre of Leeds. They were joined by a fair few Ilkley Harriers this morning too. Because there are so many runners, it is difficult to spot the red and green Harrier vest in between the sea of many racing tops. The weather clung onto its autumnal chilly temperature, and the slight drizzle and biting wind as the race commenced made for a bit of a miserable start. However once the race pressed on, the chill was forgotten and the only focus was firmly set on finishing the race. Some great times and positions by the Harriers. I was glad to finish and enjoy the warmth of the finisher's t shirt, and the sweetness of the chocolate lion bar.
Results ...
(1 29:12 Jonny Mellor, Liverpool) 270 36:10 Oscar Stapleton 363 37:36 Pauline Munro 2nd L45 549 39:28 Andrew Overend 629 40:03 Kate Archer 639 39:50 Lucy Williamson PB 1:36 686 40:32 Jane McCarthy 803 41:34 Mike Helme 840 41:57 Rhys Jones 906 42:13 David Jepson 1297 44:42 Harry Sime 1623 45:55 Richard Morris 1755 46:37 Samuel Burton 1918 47:30 Stephanie Fox 1980 47:44 David Ibbotson 2134 48:43 Sarah Hayes 2170 48:58 Eric Hawthorn 2722 51:00 David Green 3041 47:13 James Mellor 3069 52:51 Julie Elmes 3534 56:00 Sheena Pickersgill 3616 52:39 Melanie Edwards 4223 56:57 Jen Carne 4597 55:41 Sally Lynch 4743 56:47 Sue Williamson 4754 52:56 Catriona Hawthorn 5671 59:39 Elaine Ibbotson 6110 62:21 Harriet Jackson 6113 62:21 Andrew Jackson 8633 finished
This was a Ilkley Harriers Race League counter.
Derwentwater 10, Sun 6 Nov
From Dick Waddington... A beautiful 10-miler around one of the prettiest lakes in the Lake District in full autumn color. What could be better? Well it would have been better if it wasn't snowing as Helen and I trotted to registration (to keep warm). Blencathra and Skiddaw looked impressive in white as it cleared just before we set off. The course is good, leading you in slightly down hill at first, then with bigger and bigger lumps until mile 6, when a big lump gives impressive views on the lake. Fast descending and more lumps lead to relief at the end. This was my first 10-miler, so I'll take a PB!
Results ...
(1 53:31 Russ Best) 77 1:09:19 Dick Waddington 243 1:23:38 Helen Waddington 476 ran
Peak Raid 3, Glossop, Sun 6 Nov
From Mary Gibbons ...
I enjoyed this self navigating course in mist and first snow of the winter! The idea was to reach 15 check points within three hours, after which you lose 50 points per minute. I reached seven, with just 11 minutes to spare.
Beautiful and wild moorland but tough terrain. It was an almost featureless landscape once on the tops in snow. I can see why Dark Peak pick up so many prizes if they train there...
Results ...
(1 2:48:15 500 points Jonny Malley, Ambleside) 70 2:49:12 230 points Mary Gibbons 112 finished
Shepherd's Skyline fell race, Sat 5 Nov
From Ewan Welsh ...
Kelly Wilby, Mike Baldwin and Ewan Welsh, all making a return to a bit of racing, ran the Shepherds Skyline fell race on Saturday, and a fine fresh day it was as well. 300 souls embraced the day.
Results ...
(1 44:04 Thomas Corrigan, Barlick Fell Runners) 123 63:32 Ewan Welsh 145 64:29 Mike Baldwin 213 74:57 Kelly Wilby
Robin Hood duathlon, Sat 5 Nov
From Jamie Hutchinson... I ventured south and to Sherwood forest for a sprint distance off-road duathlon consisting of 5k run/16k bike/3.5k run.
These shorter races are a matter of how long can you keep up a good fast pace. I had a reasonable start over the first run and opted for super fast transition by not changing into my cycling shoes. This was a mistake as I bounced round the course on my cross bike trying to maintain contact with the pedals! The second run was just a matter of holding on. I finished in 85mins 30 seconds and 21st overall - the race was won by James Spilsbury in 74:37.
parkruns, Sat 5 Nov
From Petra Bijsterveld ... Results ...
Woodhouse Moor Leeds (1 16:32 Matthew Crehan, St Helens Sutton AC) 31 20:39 Tom Worboys 53 21:52 Harry Stead (junior) 443 ran Bradford Lister Park (1 17:30 Josh Tighe, Salford Harriers) 17 21:31 Theo Clay (junior) 51 24:01 Pete Shields 241 31:07 Abigail Bailey 372 ran Pontefract (1 18:03 Paul Dodd, Barnsley Harriers) 82 27:53 Emma Curran 184 ran Harrogate (1 18:04 Simon Bennett, Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers) 68 23:58 Geoff Howard 358 ran Skipton (1 18:37 Sebastian Segger-Staveley, Settle Harriers) 105 28:48 Jennifer Carne 192 ran