Fiendsdale | Lytham 10

Lauren Jeska had an inspired run to sensationally finish first lady, and 8th overall, at the Fiendsdale Fell Race on Saturday. An amended route meant the 6.5 mile Lakeland race featured 2200 feet of ascent over boggy ground and was run in rainy conditions.

After an early battle with Emma Clayton, Lauren left the English Championship bronze medallist trailing in her wake as she extended her lead throughout the race to eventually finish 10 minutes ahead of her nearest rival.

Dave Collins was next Todmorden runner to finish in 15th, taking the 3rd vet50 prize. Richard Leonard finished 51st and Jane Leonard, continuing her return from injury in 58th, and 2nd lady vet50.


On Sunday eleven Harriers travelled to the Lytham sea front for the 10 mile out and back road race organised by the local Fire Service. Steve Littler of Wesham won the race in a time of 53:40. Nick Barber was having an inspired run for the Todmorden club lying in 7th place out of over 350 runners, before being forced to retire just a mile short of the end.

Martin Stork was therefore the first Todmorden man over the finish line in a time of 1:06:24 to take 56th place, holding off a late challenge from Richard Butterwick, having a 3 second advantage for the second successive Road Championship race.
Mel Blackhurst was first Todmorden lady home ahead of Elise Milnes.

Todmorden Results: 58 Martin Stork 1:06:24; 59 Richard Butterwick 1:06:27; 133 Mel Blackhurst 1:14:15; 211 Elise Milnes 1:23:03; 217 Peter Ehrhardt 1:23:29; 219 Nigel Hanson 1:23:36; 237 Mel Robertson 1:24:39; 306 Barry Chapman 1:35:48; 321 Graham Milnes 1:38:24; 328 Myra Wells 1:39:34.