Ilkley Harriers news archive 2010
Harrier of the Month, June
Nominations were:
Steve Turland – English Championships, Ennerdale
Kelly Harrison – 1st lady Coniston Triathlon
Alison Weston/Tracey Greenway – Ennerdale results
Sally Morley – British Masters Silver
Geoff Howard – British Masters Bronze, V60/65 records
Mark Mon-Williams – Results
Brian Sweet – HDSRL and contribution to club
Amanda Parnaby – 1st lady Wharfedale Rugger Ramble
Martin Archer - results
The HoM awards went to Kelly Harrison and Mark Mon-Williams. Congratulations to them. They will receive technical running shirts from HoM sponsor UP & RUNNING.
Additionally, Outstanding Achievement Awards were made to Sally and Geoff.
Danefield Relays, Wed 30 June
A bit disappointing not to have any Ilkley teams in this (let's do better at Wasbburn!), but Dave Wilby's red and green vest finished in 19.32 for the 'Crow Lane Crocks', and Dave Tait ran with some V60 chums in 24.44
Cliffe Castle XC, Tue 29 June
Sue Williamson went to the opening of the new fixed XC course at Cliffe Castle, opened by Filbert Bayi and David Hemmery
3 10.32 Lucy Williamson (junior) 50 16.29 Sue Williamson
Marathon du Mont Blanc, Sun 27 Jun
Morgan Williams reports on ... Marathon du Mont Blanc, 42 kms and ascent of 2511 metres. This race was a stepping stone on my way to the start line of the CCC in late August, which is a little longer! I wanted it to be hot. It was, though the first hour after the 7.00 am start was relatively civilized. I wanted to go steady, which I did after Vallorcine, which I reached much too quickly, but at least I realized this and slowed up. I didn’t eat or drink enough, but at only 42 kms, you feel like you can push through without taking too much care of yourself. There will be no such luxury in the CCC. The temperature must have been in the mid-30s by the time I finished at around 2.30 pm. The race accepted 2,000 entries. This is too many for the course to bear; on the main descent around 3/5ths distance, there were queues on the trickier sections. 1,500 entries would be a better number. I had no interest in time or finishing position, this was a training run, and a very decent one. Seven and a half hours of hot trail endeavour was perfect. Even better was the 2 and a bit days we spent on the CCC course after a day’s rest, walking and running over the 100 km course in around 23 hours. Alison finished over an hour in front of me, very respectably, in 6.27, for 6th LV40.
Lairig Ghru Hill Race, Sun 27 June
Mark Mon-Williams reports I had my first decent run for many years but had the very depressing experience of being in third place from about the first mile, easing off over the last two miles as there was no one in sight, only to have someone fly past me on the high street as I was ambling along hoping to leave something in my legs for Thursday's league race (which didn't work anyway!) - Results
4 3h32.44 Mark Mon-Williams
Sedbergh 3 Peaks Race, Sat 26 June
A British and English Championships fell race. We understand that Tracey Greenway's result has given her an uncatchable lead in the LV45 class in the English Fell Championships. Well done Tracey!
73 38.41 Dave Wilby 95 40.29 Steve Turland 124 42.30 Jim Ryder 132 43.01 Geoff Howard 1st V65 133 43.04 Nick Pearce 193 48.28 Norman Bush 1st V70 Ladies race (1 37.54 Pippa Maddams, Keswick AC) 21 44.23 Tracey Greenway 2nd LV45 33 46.39 Jenny Dybeck
Eldwick Gala fell race, Sat 26 June
Well done to Tom on his win! And good to see Eric returning to racing.
Clare Smith reports ...
There was fun for all the family at this friendly low-key event. The
weather was a little warm for my liking and the turnout of runners wasn't
high, possibly because of the heat! The traditional village gala itself
was well attended which meant that there was plenty of support for the
runners who left the field accompanied by the tunes of the brass band,
after an initial false start which I presume was because the road hadn't
been cleared of traffic. The 3 mile jaunt took us to the trig point on
Baildon Moor and ended with a sting in its tail- an uphill climb across
the field to the finish. It was great to hear a few shouts of 'Come on
Ilkley' on the way round, and Tom Adams did us proud by finishing 1st.
There was also a variety of junior races, including a 1 mile trail for the
U10s, U12s and U14s.
18 Greg Smith 08.44
25 Madeline Smith 10.21
1 17.26 Tom Adams 6 19.26 Martin Archer 33 23.42 Neil Smith 58 27.07 Clare Smith 63 28.03 Sue Morley 72 31.39 Eric Morley
The Tranquility Trail, Sat 26 June
Amanda Parnaby reports ... on an East Yorks LDWA event from The Buddhist Centre, Kilnwick Percy Hall near Pocklington. 25 miles but once again added a bit extra due to taking a slight detour en route. A very hilly route on an extremely warm day but a welcome breeze on the top of the Wolds. Finished in 6 hrs 29 mins.
Bradford ParkRun, Sat 26 June
13 20:41 Richard Hinsley 17 21.46 Andrew Wilson (1st run)
3 Peaks Yacht Race, Update 5th July
Update from Jamie Hutchinson .... Starting Saturday 19th June at 4pm and sailing from Wales to Scotland via the Lakes, running up Snowden, Scafell and Ben Nevis ... We did it finishing at just 10pm on Thursday night. An epic race that will live in the memory. I think we did a fair job of the running and cycling. We were 4th placed on Snowden and Scafell and beaten into 2nd on Ben Nevis by one minute! The race was won by last year’s winner EAD Innovation works in a total time of 96 hours 37 minutes, which included a significant amount of rowing!! Our team Sigi Mae (Sailors: Phil, Hugh, Ed and Runners: Jamie & Brian) finished 13th in 125 hours 45 minutes out of 23 participants. The total run/cycle time of the winning team was 14 hours 4 minutes compared to our time of 14 hours 48 minutes.
Run times: Snowden (from Caernvon and back) 4th, 4h10 (fastest 3h40) Scafell (from Whitehaven, cycling to Ennerdale) 4th, 7h27 (fastest 7h09) Snowden (from Corpach) 2nd, 3h11 (fastest 3h10)
Beamsley Beacon fell race, Thu 24 June
A good turnout of Harriers last night for this friendly local race, read
Sue's titbit.
If you liked Beamsley, or if you missed it and like the sound of running up this lovely hill, you'll like our
Addingham Gala fell race on Sat 10 July.
Results from www.wharfedaleharriers.org.uk
1 37.32 Gareth Hird, Wharfedale 8 38.46 Martin Archer 22 41.48 Ian Rowbotham 25 42.24 Duncan Cooper 33 43.41 Steve Weston 40 45.56 Paddy Hagan 41 46.00 Paul Stephens 51 48.08 John Hayes 61 50.41 Alison Weston 65 51.37 Jim Towers 71 52.35 Keith Wood 74 53.20 John Pickering 77 54.03 Paul Wood 83 57.35 Sue Morley 84 57.52 Sophie Brown 89 66.51 Sue Bickerdike 90 66.54 Emma O'Looney 91 66.54 Paul Sugden 93 74.38 Lyn Eden 95 finished
Summer Social, Tue 22 June
About 70 Harriers and guests enjoyed a super 'Do' at ILT&SC to celebrate Brian's 80th Birthday.
We also presented the 'Big Cheque' of the Trail Race proceeds to Pastor Ivan from the
Revival Centre and Orphanage in Matugga, Ugunda.
Thanks to everyone for coming and making it such a great evening.
BMAF 5k, Sun 20 June
Henry Heavisides reports on ... the British Masters 5k road race in Horwich. Sally Morley was second lady in the race & 2nd F35,
which is a great performance in a National championship. Geoff Howard won bronze medal in the M65 category and set a new
Club record for V60 and V65. We narrowly missed a medal for the
M50 team in a very competitive team race.
Individual results were:
(1. J. Parker CLC Striders 15:37) 51 Richard Reeve 17:59 (12th M50) 56 Henry Heavisides 18:20 (5th M55) 64 Jeff Paget 18:35 (8th M55) 68 Sally Morley 18:42 (2nd F35) 78 Geoff Howard 19:12 (3rd M65)
Freckleton Half, Sun 20 June
Peter Shields reports ... Mike Picken and I went into Lancashire today to have a go at the oldest half marathon in the country at Freckleton, situated between Preston and Blackpool. Reports said it was flat, don't you believe it! Undulating would be a better term. The weather was hot, infact hot enough to melt the tar on the roads, PB's were out of the question. The locals of Freckleton and its environs certainly did the racers proud by putting their water hoses on sprinkle to cascade us with water as we ran, there were hundreds of them. The race itself was extremely well organised with rucksacks to all finishers. Peter Shields came in 124 and first v60 in 1.40.20 and Mike Picken ran really well in the heat to finish 353 in 2.02.13
Allerthorpe Sprint Triathlon, Sun 20 June
Gaenor Coy reports ... myself and team Tate, consisting of Jill (swim) John (bike) and Brit (run) took part in this event on Sunday morning. Starting from Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, it consisted of a 750m technical swim in a big muddy puddle, 20k bike over a very flat and windy course and a flat out and back 5K run. Enjoyable event.
Team Tate 11.08 30.48 19.40 Finish time 1.03.06 (15) 2nd Team Gaenor Coy 14.23 38.29 25.34 Finish time 121.43 (=169)
Settle Hills fell race, Sun 20 June
Val Kerr was 61st, and 3rd FV40, in 77.12
Buckden Pike fell race, Sat 19 June
(1 34.28 Graham Pearce, P&B) 11 37.46 Martin Archer 39 41.46 Nick Pearce 58 44.35 Norman Bush 88 49.05 Graham Breeze 131 57.13 Sue Morley
Reservoir Bogs fell race, Sat 19 June
Mike Baldwin was 28th in 1.25.16
Darren Jones Clougha Pike Fell Race, Sat 19 June
Andrew Bennett reports ... Alison and I took part in this 5 mile fell race which starts off in the Quernmore valley just outside Lancaster and goes up to the top of Clougha Pike. Lots of variety with field, fell and crag to negotiate. Alison came in 53 in 50.03 with me in at 62 in 54.13.
ParkRun results, Sat 19 June
John Marshall was 107th in 25.07 at Leeds.
Richard Hinsley was 19th in 25:000 at the Bradford run in Lister Park.
HDSRL #4, Thu 17 June
A Magnificent 43 Harriers turned out for the 4th race in the League, over a revised course at Nidd Valley. The Male Vets and (mixed) SuperVets continued their winning streak, but the main team competition was incredibly close - we were 3rd but not too many points adrift against some pretty determined opposition. And the ladies made a welcome return to form with a good win in the Lady Vets team competition and 2nd place in the Ladies team comp. The final League counter is in 2 weeks at Swaledale. Every race counts in the team competition. And the 'famous for its chips' pub has re-opened! So mark the date in your diaries - Thursday 1 July! Results and photos on www.harrogate-league.org.uk.
Weets fell race, Wed 16 June
16 45.11 Ian Rowbotham 33 49.04 Mike Baldwin
Mob Match, Bingley St Ives Trail Race, Tue 15 June
A great turnout of 36 Harriers at the annual Mob Match against Bingley Harriers. Tom Adams won the race for the second year, against some quality opposition including Karl Gray and Ian Nixon. Strong 'good for age' performances from Ilkley meant we beat Bingley for the third year in a row in the Mob Match (Mob Match Rules). The race and supper raised over £500 for Riding for the Disabled.
There are some great photos on the Woodentops web site
1 32.12 Tom Adams 10 36.33 Mark Mon-Williams 18 39.20 Dave Cummings 20 39.30 Henry Heavisides 22 39.34 Nick Pearce 24 39.50 Neil Smith 27 39.56 Toni Melechi 29 40.13 Alison Bennett 31 40.22 Mike Baldwin 32 40.43 Paul Stephens 35 42.37 Ian Marshall 43 45.34 Jann Smith 46 45.52 Dougie Scarfe 52 47.53 Jim Towers 53 48.35 Joyce Marshall 54 48.58 Andrew Bennett 55 49.55 Diane Haggar 56 49.56 Sue Morley 57 50.52 Don Macrae 61 52.05 Christine Cox 62 52.07 Sue Bickerdike 63 52.09 Vic Verecondi 64 52.38 Amanda Newham 65 52.39 Phil Chappell 67 53.15 Lynn Donohue 69 53.23 Sheena Pickersgill 70 53.41 Paul Sugden 72 54.20 Bob Payne 76 55.08 Judith Scarfe 77 55.15 Colin Lugton 81 56.21 Emma O'Looney 83 56.24 Paul O'Looney 84 56.31 David Green 88 60.01 Emma Payne 89 62.29 Jacqui Weston 91 64.30 Lyn Eden 92 finished
This was also a counter in the Ilkley Harriers Race League.
Bradford Millenium Way Relay, Sun 13 June
Our mixed team finished 34th overall in 7:52:08. Great run everyone, thanks to Vic for pulling it all together. Results from www.stbedesac.org.uk
2:05:25 Steve Rhodes and Jane Guillard, 44th 1:28:57 Mike Bryant and Sally Morley, 23rd on leg, 41st overall 1:19:56 Keith Wood and Sue Bickerdike, 37th on leg and 42nd overall 1:26:39 Vic Verecondi and Helen Horton, 27th on leg and 36th overall 1:31:12 Andrew Merrick and Jane Bryant, 19th on leg and 34th overall
Kettlewell fell race, Sun 13 June
Results from www.bofra.co.uk
12 14.37 Ian Rowbotham 22 15.41 Dave Cummings 33 16.24 Jenny Dybeck 1st LU23, 2nd lady 37 17.08 Peter Haines 40 17.22 Norman Bush 42 17.25 Paddy Hagan 51 18.28 Chloe Haines 72 21.48 Jim Towers 76 22.42 Bob Payne 86 29.28 Lyn Eden Quite a few in the junior races too
Long Eaton 5, Sun 13 June
Henry Heavisides reports ... It was warm, dry & sunny in Long Eaton today for the 5 mile race. The course is fast & flat, with the winner, Bruce Raeside from Notts AC running 23:55, which is one of the top 10 fastest 5 mile times in the UK this year. I did 29:42 to win the M55 prize. Unusually, free beer was on offer (as much as you could drink), whilst waiting for the prize giving.... unfortunately I was driving home so couldn't take advantage. (This is a Club M50 & M55 record.)
Millennium Meander + 10, Sun 13 June
Amanda Parnaby reports ... a new event - not sure of the origin of the name. 23 miles from Dacre Village Hall in the form of a figure of eight around the Summerbridge and Pateley Bridge area, although everybody seemed to have added around an extra couple of miles due to problems with the route description. Enjoyable if rather hilly, taking in Brimham Rocks, Yorke Folly, Ashfield Beck and Waterfall and Braithwaite Moors. Excellent and plentiful food at the finish. Completed in 6 hrs 7 mins.
Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race - 23m/7500ft - Sat 12 June
Dave Wilby reports ... Ennerdale, one of the wildest of the Lakeland valleys, where the only permanent residents are of the 4 legged
or feathered variety, and home to the magnificent, and brutally tough, fell race. The greats of the sport have all raced here, and this year the
incredible record winning time belonging to Kenny Stuart was 25 years old. This one quite rightly sits amongst the 'Lakeland Classics', and for the
English Championships on Saturday, the weather more than played its part in showing off the course in all its majestic beauty. It's not often I actually
stop when I'm racing, but the view from the top of Pillar was more than enough to stop me in my tracks for a few seconds, the whole of the Lake District
laid out before me, with views across to Scotland.
There was a fantastic turnout of Harriers. Given how tough the course was, I think the attendance deserves a special mention.
Everyone put in a very brave shift to get round the course not just in one piece, but in very respectable times, and a special mention should go to
Steve Turland for a magnificent run to take his first ever championship points, and Tracey Greenway for finishing 6th lady & 1st FV45. Well done everyone.
1. Rob Jebb (Bingley) 3:34:06 24. Dave Wilby 4:10:40 33. Steve Turland 4:19:11 47. Jackie Lee (Eryri) 4:23:43 65. Jonathan Whittaker 4:39:22 66. Mark Mon-Williams 4:40:02 78. Nick Pearce 4:46:58 83. Jamie Hutchinson 4:49:22 88. Derek Fuller 4:51:37 103. Tracey Greenway 4:59:35 115. Jim Ryder 5:05:34 125. Brian Melia 5:09:34 135. Duncan Cooper 5:12:56 200. Alison Weston 5:39:06 253. Graham Breeze 6:06:09
Report from Alison Weston ... I would just like to add to Dave's account of the day. Ilkley Harriers men were brilliant! Eleven men completed one of the hardest fell races on the calender. It was great to see so many Harrier's vests in a Championship event. Most of the Cumbrian clubs did not field as many. Dave and Steve did exceptionally well and Nick and Graham received prizes for their age categories. It was Duncan's first long Lakeland race and he ran it in a really good time. We were a bit lacking in numbers for the female Harriers but Tracey easily secured her V45 lead in the English Championships.
Bradford Parkrun, Sat 12 June
Richard Hinsley was 32nd in 26.38
Barley Cabin Fell Race, Fri 11 June
Jim & Lyn report ... from Pendle Hill. 4 Mile, 1100ft of climb. New course from last year doing away with all the road section. This made it a lovely descent off Pendle.
Jim Towers 41.20
Abbey Anniversary Fell Race, Thu 10 June
Jim & Lyn report ... a lovely 5 mile fell race with 1800ft of climb of the fells between Kettlewell and Arncliffe. Pity there were only 30 runners as it is a lovely run, and after a cloudy day the sun came out during the race lighting up the whole of the valley.
7th Antonio Melechi 47.02 21st Jim Towers 55.24 1st Male Vet 0/60 28th Sue Morley 59.28 1st Lady Vet 0/55 30th Lyn Eden 81.20 1st Lady Vet 0/65 [also won free night B&B at the Bluebell Inn as last finisher as the landlord of the pub gave free nights B&B to the First and Last Finisher!]
Otley 10, Wed 9 June
Results from Otley AC:
(1 56.30 Tim Midgley, Bingley) 30 65.25 Jonathan Sinclair 66 69.43 Sally Malir 2nd F45 97 73.08 Mike Baldwin 3rd M50 114 74.51 Jann Smith 135 77.07 John Woodward 214 85.10 Martin Wright 282 94.33 Bernadette Gibbons 3rd F55
Edenfield fell race, Sun 6 June
Graham Breeze was 39th in 63.54
Coniston Old Man Triathlon, Sun 6 June
Dave Wilby reports ... there were 4 Harriers taking part in the 'Old Man' triathlon on Sunday, a race which in its 2nd year,
and can quite possibly lay claim to being the toughest triathlon in the country. It all kicks off with a 2km swim in Coniston Water, and is followed by a
70km road biking leg which takes the willing rider (and their not so willing legs) over Wrynose Pass (25%), Hardknott Pass (30%), Birker Fell & Kirby Moor.
The cherry on the cake is a fell run which in the style of the Coniston Fell Race, takes in Wetherlam, Swirl How & Coniston Old Man (hence the name of the race)
for a total climb of 3500ft. Unlike the fell race though, it starts from the campsite so there's an extra 3 miles of running for a total of 12 miles.
Jonathan & Helene Whittaker were taking part in the relay option, and their respective teams finished 2nd & 3rd, a great effort and both looked very
impressive descending off the Old Man. I was flying on the bike and was making a good push for the front of the solo race when with 15 miles to go,
a large and unexpected bang signalled the end of my rear tyre and my race, gutted! Luckily I managed to hitchike my way back to the event centre
before the rain came in. Kelly meanwhile was having a great battle at the head of the ladies race, and after leading out of the swim, was a close 2nd
going in to the final transition. Impressively she'd conquered her biggest demons (Wrynose & Hardknott) in fine style, and still had enough energy left
for some banter with a couple of guys who had been forced to push. Out on to the run and the weather was starting to close in but she pushed on well.
Despite a slight detour coming off Swirl How (a popular error given the route was entirely unmarked, and the paper maps that had been distributed had all
but disintegrated in the worsening conditions), she made it to the top of the Old Man with the 1st lady in sight, and promptly set the fastest descent time for
any solo (male or female) to open up a winning margin, and come home an excellent 6th overall in 6hrs 47mins.
All in all an excellent course, and a grand day out in the Lakes. The usual complimentary event tee shirt or mug was replaced with an Exped waterproof rucksack,
so value for money was for once very high from a triathlon. Recommended as a real challenge, but leave the fancy time trial bike at home!!
Duddon fell race, Sat 5 June
From Bob Wightman ... there was a smattering of Harriers at the Newfield Inn in the Duddon Valley
for both the long (18m/6000ft) and short(11m/3000ft) races. The long race is one of the classic Lakeland events, reckoned to be harder than the
Borrowdale race but easier than the Wasdale (but then what isn't easier than the Wasdale?!)
Having not raced since the Wasdworth Trog in February in a moment of madness brought on by the heat I had entered the long race,
it was going to be a trial by oven. Just over 180 grouped up on the start line for the mandatory inaudible safety instructions and then we were off.
The initial part of the race is on a good track before heading through forestry and out on to Harter Fell, at least on the fell you had a breeze
to help cool you. Morgan was about a minute ahead at this point with Jonathan somewhere in the multicoloured dots in the distance that I assumed were
runners. A long fast stretch to the summit of Hardknott Pass then up to the next checkpoint before a big descent in to Moasdale and the biggest
climb of the day up the inappropriately named Little Stand. I caught Morgan up just before the checkpoint then somehow got past him on the
long traverse to the Three Shires Stone.
In common with the other Lakeland long races the Duddon has cutoff times at each checkpoint but I was nearly an hour inside the time.
Things were looking OK. Except they weren't - almost immediately after leaving the Three Shires I began to feel sick and the long drag up to
Swirl How seemed to take an age, even on the flat and downhills I was having to walk an increasing amount of the route as my right knee was beginning to
lock up. It didn't help that I had lost the group I had been running with so there was no pressure to keep up with anyone. Water offered by a
spectator near the Dow Crag checkpoint helped and the long grassy run out to White Pike was helped by trying to keep up with the runner that
had just passed me. A good line on the descent from White Pike was negated by having to walk the rest of the way to the final checkpoint on Caw.
Unbeknownst to me, Morgan was now rapidly gaining time on me and we passed on the out and back to the checkpoint. It was the spur to try and
run to the finish where the boggiest bit of the course awaited just outside the finishing field. I finished just outside my target of 5hrs. Pint needed!
The short race was won by Jamie Luxmoore of Keswick Athletic Club in 1:36:53
Harriers:
28 Diane Haggar 2:21:57 2nd LV40 37 Sue Morley 2:41:19 1st LV50 43 finishers
The long race was won by Simon Booth of Borrowdale in 2:57:26.
Harriers
28 Jonathan Whitaker 3:40:51 62 Dave Tait (Dark Peak) 4:07:21 2nd MV60 148 Bob Wightman 5:11:18 150 Morgan Williams 5:12:34 171 finishers
Wharfedale Off Road Marathon, Sat 5 June
From Jez Hellewell ... Had a fantastic day up in the Dales for this great event. It's the first time that I've run it & I'm glad I did. The weather was hot, but not uncomfortable. But the route is beautiful. Taking in Kettlewell, Kilnsey, Hawkswick, Arncliffe & Malham Tarn. It was difficult to watch where you were going at times as the views were stunning. There were a couple (I think) of Harriers doing the half (including Johnathan Sinclair) & three (I think !) doing the full, Including Russell Thomas & Ewan Welsh. It seemed a small field for the full, which might explain how I managed to come joint 6th in 3h41.46. Apologies if I missed any Harriers. Results From SportIdent:
6= Jez Hellewell 3:41:46 11 Jamie Hutchinson 3:47:34 33 Russell Thomas 4:16:54 44 Graham Arthur 4:28:12 57 Ewan Welsh 4:48:00 Half Marathon 8 Jonathan Sinclair 1:40:16 60 Graham Breeze 2:09:40 61 Andrew Wilson 2:09:46 96 Sharon Meadows 2:17:1 PB 7 mins 118 Alison Frost 2:23:12 119 Eric Hawthorn 2:23:34 138 Keith Wood 2:30:53
Amanda Parnaby came in 1st female (3.04) and 2nd overall at the Wharfedale Rugger Ramble, run withh this event.
From Ewan ... Following on from Jez's report I have to agree his sentiments towards the race, it's a great race to have on your doorstep and one in which I would aim to do on an annual basis. However, unlike Jez, I suffered in the heat, the last time i felt like that was the last time I ran a long distance race in the heat (funnily enough). Last year this was one of my better runs, in comparison with this year I would say I went from the sublime to the ridiculous, finishing an hour later and somewhat overheated. It didn't take away the enjoyment of the day out and the opportunity to soak up a few rays ! When I staggered over the finish line Kitty, the eldest daughter came running up and asked why I'm so slow......kids, they say the funniest things !
Graham Arthur's story ... I was 44th in 4:28:12, 1st V60 (and V55) but wore a sleeved top due to the intense sunshine, so Jez would not have realised. I collapsed with heat exhaustion at the end, due to having been pushed to race the last four miles against another V60 from Borrowdale, and could not stand up for 15 minutes. Some thought I was dead. It was a case of who cracked first. 82 started, 75 finished.
Pen-y-ghent, Sat 5 June
From Steve Turland ... 5.9m, 1650ft. Run in very hot conditions. Results were:
1 47:46 Craig Roberts (Kendal) 13 54:28 Steve Turland 79 71:19 Andrew Snell
Kelbrook Fell Race, Sat 5 June
Jim & Lyn report ... 3.4miles, 700ft of climb. Finally ran this race after wanting to do it for many years, but it always clashes with the Duddon Valley Fell Races. Having run both Duddon Valley long and short races over the years decided finally to run Kelbrook. It was well worth the wait. A lovely little fellrace with a Gala in the main field, and easy parking. A lovely day, a bit hot, but beautiful views from the top. A tough ascent but a beautiful descent with a small uphill sting in the tail at the end.
Jim Towers 32.08 Lyn Eden 43.26
South Manchester Parkrun, Sat 5 June
Rob Cunningham was 8th in 19.48
Harrogate Road League, Yeadon and Esholt, Thu 3 June
This was the third race in the series, and another tough one, on a revised course starting in Yeadon and looping through Esholt. There was a really good turnout of Harriers in most classes, and another main team win - 2 in a row! The main team competition is very close now with regular winners Harrogate and Otley within our sights. Strong team wins again from the men's vets teams and the mixed supervets teams, consolidating our overall lead in those classes. If you're new to racing, this friendly series of races is ideal, and if you're at the faster end of the field there is plenty of good local competition here. The next race is another local one, at Starbeck. Full results and details on www.harrogate-league.org.uk.
(1 31.28 MARC SCOTT RZH ) 13 34.19 MARK MON-WILLIAMS 15 34.30 DAVE WILBY 18 34.54 DAVID WESTHEAD 20 35.07 JIM RYDER 21 35.09 BEN SHEPPARD 24 35.19 JUSTIN PHILLIPS 33 36.07 IAN ROWBOTHAM 38 36.15 MARK ILEY 40 36.27 NICK PEARCE 43 36.41 RICHARD REEVE 44 36.46 HENRY HEAVISIDES 50 37.08 MALCOLM PICKERING 62 38.00 JULIAN CARTER 73 38.47 JEFF PAGET 80 39.31 ANDY SHINN 85 40.16 KELLY HARRISON 88 40.30 RACHEL WOLFENDEN 91 40.43 ALISON BENNETT 111 42.02 PHIL HIRST 122 42.59 PETER SHIELDS 123 43.03 NIGEL TAPPER 129 43.22 JOHN COATES 141 44.12 DOUGIE SCARFE 156 44.52 VAL KERR 172 46.09 BECKY STAPLETON 173 46.18 KEITH WOOD 174 46.23 SHARON MEADOWS 179 46.52 CATHERINE GIBBONS 197 48.13 DONALD MACRAE 198 48.18 JIM PICKERSGILL 205 48.58 ANDREW BENNETT 211 49.18 CHRISTINE COX 213 49.53 SHEENA PICKERSGILL 215 50.20 JIM TOWERS 216 50.31 PAUL SUGDEN 219 50.47 BERNADETTE GIBBONS 227 51.28 COLIN LUGTON 229 51.34 ANN STEAD 235 51.54 LYNN DONOHUE 254 54.21 EMMA O'LOONEY 271 59.42 VINCENT GIBBONS 272 59.57 LYN EDEN 277 63.28 AMANDA PARNABY 280 68.53 BRIAN SWEET
Lakeland Trail Race, Kentmere, Sat 5 June
From Fiona Schneider ... a hot 17 km course over the undulating trail in beautiful countryside. I finished in 2.06.13, nearly an hour behind the leader and way behind the only other Harrier I saw. Apologies I cannot find her in the results. www.lakelandtrails.org for details of 2 further events this year.
Full Bronte 5, Haworth, Thu 3 June
Mike Baldwin was 70th in 36.06
Otley Chevin fell race, Wed 2 June
Nick Pearce reports ... a good number of Harriers at the local Chevin fell race on Wednesday 3rd June, won by second claimer Graham Pearce retaining the trophy from last year. Graham also learnt this week that he has won selection to run for England at Snowdon next month. Harriers' results from the FRA web-site:
1st Graham Pearce, P&B 17.32 6th Dave Wilby 19.03 8th Jamie Hutchinson 19.37 20th Ian Rowbothsm 20.55 22nd Derek Fuller 21.05 26th Nick Pearce 21.27 40th Mike Baldwin 23.48 42nd Dave Tait (2nd claim) 23.58 43rd Peter Haines 24.01 57th Chloe Haines 25.42 65th Jim Towers 27.01 68th Sophie Brown 27.10 82nd Lyn Eden 36.54
YVAA GP Race 2, Tue 1 June
Jim & Lyn report ... 6 mile race from Kirkstall Abbey. A mixture of road, track, fields and river and canal towpath.
Men’s race 74 43.36 Graham Breeze 1st V65 77 43.43 Pete Shields 109 49.13 Jim Towers Ladies Race 75 62.48 Lyn Eden 1st FV65