Ian Grime raced to victory in mild conditions at the Hot Toddy Road Race stopping the clock at 29:54, finishing just ahead of Altringham’s Nick Leigh in 30:00.
Almost 300 runners took to the course that started in Todmorden town centre, travelled up Rochdale Road, turning at Walsden Post Office for the infamous long climb up to the Shepherd’s Rest Inn.
A sharp descent via Woodhouse Road then took the runners back along Halifax Road to the finish.
Salford Harriers won the team prize with David Lockett in third, Mark Russell in fourth and Michael Grace in tenth.
Calder Valley’s Alex Whittem was fifth, just ahead of team mate Max Wharton who took the under 18 prize.
John Lloyd was the first Todmorden finisher in seventh position.
Lauren Jeska was the next Todmorden runner, winning the ladies race in 34:36, ahead of Halifax’s Sarah Cumber and Stainland Lions’ Margaret Beever.
It was a close battle between the three clubs for the ladies team prize, with the win narrowly going to Stainland, with Amanda Zito and Aileen Baldwin their other counters.
Todmorden’s Maria Prescott took the second v45 ladies prize, with Chris Drinkwater matching that in the men’s’ v60 category.
From further afield, the ladies U18 category was won by Alizee Bodet, who had travelled from France.
Todmorden Results: 7 John Lloyd 31.40; 28 Lauren Jeska 34.36; 29 Paul Hobbs 34.50; 37 Alistair Rhodes-Dawson 35.28; 49 Marcel Ellison 36.53; 68 Joe Daniels 38.11; 97 Guy Whitmore 40.40; 98 Maria Prescott 40.43; 117 Hatty Nylan 42.36; 122 Chris Drinkwater 42.57; 127 Kevin Coughlan 43.17; 182 Helen Wilson 46.25; 184 Melanie Robertson 46.42; 201 Melanie Whitmore 47.55; 232 Andrea Marshall 49.32; 234 David Leslie 49.47; 247 Reg Czudek 51.13; 267 Myra Wells 54.35; 268 Elizabeth Lloyd 54.43; 282 Kathy Bridger 58.24.
Full Hot Toddy 2011 results...
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Friday, 23 December 2011
Todmorden Harriers - Jingle Bats 2011
Todmorden Harriers annual christmas fell run sees 66 santas (well 64 santas, an elf and a morris dancer) head for the hills...
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And the video...
More on the Torrier Blog
And the video...
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
The Stoop Fell Race
Todmorden Harriers experienced blue skies and sunshine, and a bitingly cold wind, at Penistone Country Park for The Stoop Fell Race near Haworth.
The 5 mile race followed an out and back course to the Stoop Stone and John Lloyd was the first Harrier back in 13th place in 33:41.
Simon Galloway was the next Todmorden man to finish just over the 40 minute mark with a quartet of Harriers, including newcomer Joe Daniels, following behind.
Gemma Kendall was the first Todmorden lady in 42:15, with Chris Preston just a minute behind.
Todmorden Results: 13 John Lloyd 33:41; 82 Simon Galloway 40:01; 89 Dave Collins 40:43; 90 Joe Daniels 40:48; 92 Clive Greatorex 40:58; 109 Andrew Bibby 41:43; 120 Gemma Kendall 42:15; 140 Chris Preston 43:26; 156 Paul Caruthers 44:46; 169 Kath Brierley 45:39; 210 Emma Osenton 46:32; 211 Elise Milnes 48:39; 223 Sue Roberts 49:38, 225 Graham Milnes 50:17.
The annual Hot Toddy 5.8mile road race takes place on Tuesday 27th December at 11am. Entries are welcome on the day and registration takes place from 10am at Todmorden Working Men’s Social Club on Halifax Road.
The route starts in Todmorden town centre, travelling up Rochdale Road and then turning at Walsden Post Office for a long steady climb up to the Shepherd’s Rest Inn. A descent via Woodhouse Road will then take the runners back along Halifax Road to the finish.
Alternatively, there is a mile-long fun run at 10:30am (£1 entry on the day only) which follows an off-road route close to Todmorden town centre.
Full details are on the club’s website http://www.todharriers.co.uk/index.htm
Simon Galloway was the next Todmorden man to finish just over the 40 minute mark with a quartet of Harriers, including newcomer Joe Daniels, following behind.
Gemma Kendall was the first Todmorden lady in 42:15, with Chris Preston just a minute behind.
Todmorden Results: 13 John Lloyd 33:41; 82 Simon Galloway 40:01; 89 Dave Collins 40:43; 90 Joe Daniels 40:48; 92 Clive Greatorex 40:58; 109 Andrew Bibby 41:43; 120 Gemma Kendall 42:15; 140 Chris Preston 43:26; 156 Paul Caruthers 44:46; 169 Kath Brierley 45:39; 210 Emma Osenton 46:32; 211 Elise Milnes 48:39; 223 Sue Roberts 49:38, 225 Graham Milnes 50:17.
The annual Hot Toddy 5.8mile road race takes place on Tuesday 27th December at 11am. Entries are welcome on the day and registration takes place from 10am at Todmorden Working Men’s Social Club on Halifax Road.
The route starts in Todmorden town centre, travelling up Rochdale Road and then turning at Walsden Post Office for a long steady climb up to the Shepherd’s Rest Inn. A descent via Woodhouse Road will then take the runners back along Halifax Road to the finish.
Alternatively, there is a mile-long fun run at 10:30am (£1 entry on the day only) which follows an off-road route close to Todmorden town centre.
Full details are on the club’s website http://www.todharriers.co.uk/index.htm
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Todmorden Harriers Annual Presentation Awards
Todmorden Harriers celebrated their running achievements during 2011 at their annual presentation evening held at Todmorden Cricket Club, on Saturday.
The year had been the club’s most successful with the Ladies team and Lauren Jeska’s individual gold medal winning performances in the English Fell Championships. The ladies team had also won bronze medals in the British Fell Championships.
Prior to the review of the year and awards, Phil Hodgson proposed a toast for former Todmorden Harrier Alan Ainsworth who had passed away in 2011.
Club Chairman Mandy Goth then presented the awards to the winners of the club competitions.
Jon Wright was awarded the men’s Fell Champion Trophy, with Sarah May winning the ladies Fell Champion Trophy.
Dwaine Dixon and Elise Milnes were the first winners of the club’s new Trail Championship.
Robin Tuddenham was crowned club Road Champion, with Sarah Glyde winning the ladies Road Trophy for the first time.
The Grand Prix Champion, awarded for performance on road and fell, also went to Robin Tuddenham.
John Lloyd was crowned Club Champion, a trophy that reflects all round ability on the road and fells across a range of short, medium and long distances.
On a less athletic front, John was also awarded the ‘Toilet Seat’ trophy which is awarded to the Harrier who has the most running related mishaps during the year.
Sean Carey was awarded the ‘Most Improved Runner of the Year’ award to reflect the effort and progress he has made this year, with several senior race wins under his belt.
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| Photos by Keith Parkinson |
The year had been the club’s most successful with the Ladies team and Lauren Jeska’s individual gold medal winning performances in the English Fell Championships. The ladies team had also won bronze medals in the British Fell Championships.Prior to the review of the year and awards, Phil Hodgson proposed a toast for former Todmorden Harrier Alan Ainsworth who had passed away in 2011.
Club Chairman Mandy Goth then presented the awards to the winners of the club competitions.
Jon Wright was awarded the men’s Fell Champion Trophy, with Sarah May winning the ladies Fell Champion Trophy.
Dwaine Dixon and Elise Milnes were the first winners of the club’s new Trail Championship.
The Grand Prix Champion, awarded for performance on road and fell, also went to Robin Tuddenham.
John Lloyd was crowned Club Champion, a trophy that reflects all round ability on the road and fells across a range of short, medium and long distances.
On a less athletic front, John was also awarded the ‘Toilet Seat’ trophy which is awarded to the Harrier who has the most running related mishaps during the year.
Sean Carey was awarded the ‘Most Improved Runner of the Year’ award to reflect the effort and progress he has made this year, with several senior race wins under his belt.
Club Secretary Derek Donohue then stepped in to make the final award of the evening, that of ‘Clubman of the Year’. After a vote on the evening it was presented to ladies team captain Kath Brierley to reflect the successes of the ladies team.
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