Todmorden Harriers had a quiet weekend, with only a few runners in action.
On Friday evening, Marcel Ellison finished eighth in a new night time fell race, Mr Sparkle’s Dark ‘Un, at Tockholes near Darwen.
Full Results...
Sportsunday's Photos...
Several Harriers were in action at the weekly 5k parkruns on Saturday, with Lauren Jeska finishing first lady at Cardiff in 17:24, just 3 seconds slower than her previous outing on the course.
Robin Tuddenham narrowly missed making it a double for the club, finishing in second place at Heaton Park where Jim Smith improved his time from a week earlier by one and half minutes.
Richard Butterwick made a tentative return from injury completing the Oldham parkrun course in 24 minutes exactly, for 21st position.
On Sunday a trio of Todmorden runners tackled the hilly Huddersfield 10k, with Elise Milnes first across the line in 51:37 for 211th place.
Julie Wyatt completed the distance in 57:57 and Graham Milnes in 1:00:38 for 345th and 386th respectively.
Flaming Photography's Photos...
Also on Sunday, three Harriers enjoyed perfect dry and mild conditions at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race, with Peter Jackson completing the 5 mile course in 160th place in 58:32.
John and Chris Preston finished just past the hour mark for 177th and 178th places.
David Brett's photos...
More photo links on the Ilkley Harriers site
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Standish Hall Trail Race | Studmarks from The Summit
Todmorden Harriers’ Trail Championship got off to a flying start with the Standish Hall Trail Race near Wigan.
First Harrier around the 10k course was Robin Tuddenham in 10th place, followed by Paul Hobbs in 19th position and Dan Taylor in 59th place.
Mel Robertson and Helen Wilson had a race long battle to be the first Todmorden lady, with Mel eventually finishing the stronger for 146th place.
Todmorden Results: 10 Robin Tuddenham 39:49; 19 Paul Hobbs 41:36; 59 Dan Taylor 46:44; 91 Simon Galloway 49:52; 100 Andy Glyde 50:44; 118 Richard Blakeley 53:46; 146 Melanie Robertson 56:47; 151 Helen Wilson 57:31; 181 Ray Poulter 1:00:26; 204 David Wilson 1:04:46.
On Sunday, a new fell race was held in tribute to fell running legend Bill Smith. The Studmarks from the Summit was a 5.5 mile race from the Summit pub and attracted over 150 runners under perfect blue skies.
Sean Carey finished in fifth place for Todmorden, with Marcel Ellison completing the course in 15th place and Trevor Davis finishing in 31st position.
Rob Gray was 40th with Derek Donohue just edging out Phil Cook as they finished 65th and 67th respectively.
Keith Parkinson crossed the line in 83rd followed by Paul Carruthers in 88th place.
Elise Milnes was in 97th place and husband Graham finished in 123rd position.
First Harrier around the 10k course was Robin Tuddenham in 10th place, followed by Paul Hobbs in 19th position and Dan Taylor in 59th place.
Mel Robertson and Helen Wilson had a race long battle to be the first Todmorden lady, with Mel eventually finishing the stronger for 146th place.
Todmorden Results: 10 Robin Tuddenham 39:49; 19 Paul Hobbs 41:36; 59 Dan Taylor 46:44; 91 Simon Galloway 49:52; 100 Andy Glyde 50:44; 118 Richard Blakeley 53:46; 146 Melanie Robertson 56:47; 151 Helen Wilson 57:31; 181 Ray Poulter 1:00:26; 204 David Wilson 1:04:46.
On Sunday, a new fell race was held in tribute to fell running legend Bill Smith. The Studmarks from the Summit was a 5.5 mile race from the Summit pub and attracted over 150 runners under perfect blue skies.
Sean Carey finished in fifth place for Todmorden, with Marcel Ellison completing the course in 15th place and Trevor Davis finishing in 31st position.
Rob Gray was 40th with Derek Donohue just edging out Phil Cook as they finished 65th and 67th respectively.
Keith Parkinson crossed the line in 83rd followed by Paul Carruthers in 88th place.
Elise Milnes was in 97th place and husband Graham finished in 123rd position.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Wadsworth Trog | Winter Hill Fell Race | Liversedge Half | Tarren Hendre
The Wadsworth Trog proved an even harder event than usual with just 135 starters tackling the fell race from Old Town above Hebden Bridge on Saturday.
The 20 mile route featured an amended start and finish to miss some of the ice, but after last week’s freezing rain much of the route was frozen solid with the moorland heather and grass coated in ice, and stiles and tracks treacherously glassy.
Jon Wright led the way for Todmorden in second place behind Calder Valley’s James Logue. Nick Barber finished in fifth and Dwane Dixon in 11th position as the club narrowly lost out to Dark Peak for the team prize.
The ladies team also finished second, with only a single place the difference between themselves and Abbey Runners. Chris Preston continued her return to fitness, finishing 5th lady and 57th overall, with Helen Wilson in 105th and Fiona Armer in 199th position the other counters.
Todmorden Results: 2 Jon Wright 2:57:02; 5 Nick Barber 3:01:40; 11 Dwane Dixon 3:12:01; 24 Ben Crowther 3:25:44; 25 John Lloyd 3:27:07; 33 Phil Hodgson 3:33:46; 39 Ozzy Kershaw 3:40:35; 57 Christine Preston 4:08:43; 79 Darren Graham 4:18:07; 81 Andrew Bibby 4:18:52; 105 Helen Wilson 4:46:52; 108 David Wilson 4:53:33; 119 Fiona Armer 5:22:40; 122 Elise Milnes 5:25:44.
On Sunday, a pair of Harriers had the added challenge of very poor visibility, with low cloud hugging the ground, on a similarly icy course for the Winter Hill Fell Race.
Clive Greatorex finished the 11 mile route in 2:20:25 for 94th place, with Andy McFie in 131st position with a time of 2:34:56.
At the Liversedge Half Marathon, Jayne Williams completed the hilly 13 miles in 1:47:27 with Kevin Coughlan not far behind in 1:48:57.
Lauren Jeska finished first lady at the Tarren Hendre Fell Race in North Wales, completing the 6 mile route in 57:54, over two minutes ahead of her nearest rival.
The 20 mile route featured an amended start and finish to miss some of the ice, but after last week’s freezing rain much of the route was frozen solid with the moorland heather and grass coated in ice, and stiles and tracks treacherously glassy.
Jon Wright led the way for Todmorden in second place behind Calder Valley’s James Logue. Nick Barber finished in fifth and Dwane Dixon in 11th position as the club narrowly lost out to Dark Peak for the team prize.
The ladies team also finished second, with only a single place the difference between themselves and Abbey Runners. Chris Preston continued her return to fitness, finishing 5th lady and 57th overall, with Helen Wilson in 105th and Fiona Armer in 199th position the other counters.
Todmorden Results: 2 Jon Wright 2:57:02; 5 Nick Barber 3:01:40; 11 Dwane Dixon 3:12:01; 24 Ben Crowther 3:25:44; 25 John Lloyd 3:27:07; 33 Phil Hodgson 3:33:46; 39 Ozzy Kershaw 3:40:35; 57 Christine Preston 4:08:43; 79 Darren Graham 4:18:07; 81 Andrew Bibby 4:18:52; 105 Helen Wilson 4:46:52; 108 David Wilson 4:53:33; 119 Fiona Armer 5:22:40; 122 Elise Milnes 5:25:44.
On Sunday, a pair of Harriers had the added challenge of very poor visibility, with low cloud hugging the ground, on a similarly icy course for the Winter Hill Fell Race.
Clive Greatorex finished the 11 mile route in 2:20:25 for 94th place, with Andy McFie in 131st position with a time of 2:34:56.
At the Liversedge Half Marathon, Jayne Williams completed the hilly 13 miles in 1:47:27 with Kevin Coughlan not far behind in 1:48:57.
Lauren Jeska finished first lady at the Tarren Hendre Fell Race in North Wales, completing the 6 mile route in 57:54, over two minutes ahead of her nearest rival.
Monday, 30 January 2012
Northern Cross Country Championships | Meltham 10k
Todmorden Harriers sent a men’s team to the Northern Cross Country Championships in Pontefract, finishing in a respectable 19th place to round off a successful return to cross country running this season, after a break of several years.
The 8 mile course attracted a highly competitive field of over 600 senior men from with Stockport’s Steve Vernon eventually recording a narrow win.
Todmorden Results: 132 Jonathan Wright 46:24; 145 John Lloyd 46:57; 163 Nick Barber 47:32; 216 Dwane Dixon 48:53; 229 Robin Tuddenham 49:08; 426 Darren Graham 54:32.
Videos of all Northern Cross Country Races by Bethany Murray on Athleticos...
The club’s Road Championship got underway on Sunday in icy conditions at the hilly Meltham 10k, with both of last year’s club champions leading the way.
The reigning men’s road champion Robin Tuddenham shrugged off the previous day’s efforts to lead the club in with fifth place overall, followed by Paul Brannigan in 38th position.
Darren Graham also showed good recovery to edge out Darren Tweed for 46th and 47th places respectively.
The first Todmorden lady to finish was last year’s ladies trophy holder Sarah Glyde in 97th place, and third v35 lady.
Richard Blakely was next over the line in 169th position, taking the men’s v65 prize.
Mel Robertson had an excellent run to complete the distance as first v50 lady half a minute ahead of Elise Milnes who was second v50 lady.
Todmorden Results: 5 Robin Tuddenham 36.59; 38 Paul Brannigan 41.53; 46 Darren Graham 42.21; 47 Darren Tweed 42.29; 61 Clive Greatorex 43.31; 96 Simon Galloway 46.42; 97 Sarah Glyde 46.50; 169 Richard Blakeley 50.53; 176 Melanie Robertson 51.24; 178 Elise Milnes 51.54; 189 David Wilson 52.27; 198 Helen Hodgkinson 52.45; 226 Nigel Hanson 54.41; 245 Helen Wilson 56.18; 276 Graham Milnes 61.20.
Meltham 10k photos by FlamingPhotography...
The 8 mile course attracted a highly competitive field of over 600 senior men from with Stockport’s Steve Vernon eventually recording a narrow win.
Todmorden Results: 132 Jonathan Wright 46:24; 145 John Lloyd 46:57; 163 Nick Barber 47:32; 216 Dwane Dixon 48:53; 229 Robin Tuddenham 49:08; 426 Darren Graham 54:32.
Videos of all Northern Cross Country Races by Bethany Murray on Athleticos...
The club’s Road Championship got underway on Sunday in icy conditions at the hilly Meltham 10k, with both of last year’s club champions leading the way.
The reigning men’s road champion Robin Tuddenham shrugged off the previous day’s efforts to lead the club in with fifth place overall, followed by Paul Brannigan in 38th position.
Darren Graham also showed good recovery to edge out Darren Tweed for 46th and 47th places respectively.
The first Todmorden lady to finish was last year’s ladies trophy holder Sarah Glyde in 97th place, and third v35 lady.
Richard Blakely was next over the line in 169th position, taking the men’s v65 prize.
Mel Robertson had an excellent run to complete the distance as first v50 lady half a minute ahead of Elise Milnes who was second v50 lady.
Todmorden Results: 5 Robin Tuddenham 36.59; 38 Paul Brannigan 41.53; 46 Darren Graham 42.21; 47 Darren Tweed 42.29; 61 Clive Greatorex 43.31; 96 Simon Galloway 46.42; 97 Sarah Glyde 46.50; 169 Richard Blakeley 50.53; 176 Melanie Robertson 51.24; 178 Elise Milnes 51.54; 189 David Wilson 52.27; 198 Helen Hodgkinson 52.45; 226 Nigel Hanson 54.41; 245 Helen Wilson 56.18; 276 Graham Milnes 61.20.
Meltham 10k photos by FlamingPhotography...
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Stanbury Splash Fell Race | Brass Monkey Half Marathon | The Hebden
Twenty nine Todmorden Harriers took part in the first race of the club's 2012 Fell Championship on Sunday.
The 7 mile race from Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth attracted nearly 400 runners despite cold and breezy conditions.
The course features three stream crossings and several climbs adding up to 1200 feet of ascent.
Dwane Dixon led the way for the Harriers in 14th place in 50:21, with John Lloyd a minute behind in 21st position.
Marcel Ellison was next over the line holding off a challenge from Paul Brannigan.
Hatty Nylan was the first Todmorden lady in 1:07:27, just ahead of Mel Blackhurst.
Todmorden Results: 14 Dwane Dixon 50:21; 21 John Lloyd 51:37; 59 Marcel Ellison 57:26; 62 Paul Brannigan 57:54; 95 Darren Tweed 1:00:44; 126 Simon Galloway 1:03:18; 137 Kevin Booth 1:04:18; 143 Darren Graham 1:04:38; 177 Joe Daniels 1:07:26; 178 Hatty Nylan 1:07:27; 179 Andy Glyde 1:07:34; 184 Mel Blackhurst 1:07:55; 190 Richard Leonard 1:08:44; 206 Derek Donohue 1:09:56; 228 Chris Preston 1:11:30; 262 Jane Leonard 1:14:29; 266 Elise Milnes 1:15:06; 279 Helen Hodgkinson 1:16:20; 282 Richard Blakeley 1:16:27; 287 Ray Poulter 1:17:07; 288 John Preston 1:17:08; 290 Helen Wilson 1:17:15; 291 John Medcalfe 1:17:19; 295 Sue Roberts 1:17:35; 315 David Leslie 1:20:27; 321 Graham Milnes 1:22:06; 325 David Wilson 1:22:39; 328 Peter Ehrhardt 1:23:04; 331 Mandy Goth 1:23:49.
Stanbury Splash 2012 results...
Also on Sunday, Robin Tuddenham finished 38th of the 1700 runners at the Brass Monkey Half Marathon in York completing the 13.1 miles in 1:18:50.
Several Harriers had warmed up on Saturday with The Hebden, a 22 mile route from St Michaels Church Hall in Mytholmroyd via valleys around Hebden Bridge passing through Hardcastle Crags, Colden Clough, and Cragg Vale.
Paul Hobbs was the first Todmorden man in 3 hours 43 minutes, closely followed by Darren Graham and Ozzy Kershaw.
Bev Holmes was the first Todmorden lady in 4 hours 25 minutes.
Todmorden Results: 19 Paul Hobbs 03:43; 24 Darren Graham 03:45; 28 Ozzy Kershaw 03:48; 42 Phil Hodgson 04:05; 64 Bev Holmes 04:25; 144 Julie Wyant 05:42; 145 Elise Milnes 05:42; 170 Chris Drinkwater 07:05.
Tackling the shorter 14.5 mile route, Clive Greatorex was second to finish in 2 hours and 42 minutes with Chris Preston 7th in 3 hours 10 minutes and Sue Roberts 21st in 3 hours 32 minutes.
The 7 mile race from Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth attracted nearly 400 runners despite cold and breezy conditions.
The course features three stream crossings and several climbs adding up to 1200 feet of ascent.
Dwane Dixon led the way for the Harriers in 14th place in 50:21, with John Lloyd a minute behind in 21st position.
Marcel Ellison was next over the line holding off a challenge from Paul Brannigan.
Hatty Nylan was the first Todmorden lady in 1:07:27, just ahead of Mel Blackhurst.
Todmorden Results: 14 Dwane Dixon 50:21; 21 John Lloyd 51:37; 59 Marcel Ellison 57:26; 62 Paul Brannigan 57:54; 95 Darren Tweed 1:00:44; 126 Simon Galloway 1:03:18; 137 Kevin Booth 1:04:18; 143 Darren Graham 1:04:38; 177 Joe Daniels 1:07:26; 178 Hatty Nylan 1:07:27; 179 Andy Glyde 1:07:34; 184 Mel Blackhurst 1:07:55; 190 Richard Leonard 1:08:44; 206 Derek Donohue 1:09:56; 228 Chris Preston 1:11:30; 262 Jane Leonard 1:14:29; 266 Elise Milnes 1:15:06; 279 Helen Hodgkinson 1:16:20; 282 Richard Blakeley 1:16:27; 287 Ray Poulter 1:17:07; 288 John Preston 1:17:08; 290 Helen Wilson 1:17:15; 291 John Medcalfe 1:17:19; 295 Sue Roberts 1:17:35; 315 David Leslie 1:20:27; 321 Graham Milnes 1:22:06; 325 David Wilson 1:22:39; 328 Peter Ehrhardt 1:23:04; 331 Mandy Goth 1:23:49.
Stanbury Splash 2012 results...
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| Photo by Joolz |
Also on Sunday, Robin Tuddenham finished 38th of the 1700 runners at the Brass Monkey Half Marathon in York completing the 13.1 miles in 1:18:50.
Several Harriers had warmed up on Saturday with The Hebden, a 22 mile route from St Michaels Church Hall in Mytholmroyd via valleys around Hebden Bridge passing through Hardcastle Crags, Colden Clough, and Cragg Vale.
Paul Hobbs was the first Todmorden man in 3 hours 43 minutes, closely followed by Darren Graham and Ozzy Kershaw.
Bev Holmes was the first Todmorden lady in 4 hours 25 minutes.
Todmorden Results: 19 Paul Hobbs 03:43; 24 Darren Graham 03:45; 28 Ozzy Kershaw 03:48; 42 Phil Hodgson 04:05; 64 Bev Holmes 04:25; 144 Julie Wyant 05:42; 145 Elise Milnes 05:42; 170 Chris Drinkwater 07:05.
Tackling the shorter 14.5 mile route, Clive Greatorex was second to finish in 2 hours and 42 minutes with Chris Preston 7th in 3 hours 10 minutes and Sue Roberts 21st in 3 hours 32 minutes.
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