Kinder Trog

The hot weather over the weekend made this an even more challenging event than usual. Six Todmorden Harriers made the trip to Hayfield for the 16 mile event, including 3300 feet of climb. 

The runners were taken from the start at the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane to Lantern Pike. They were then taken to Chunal Junction, Mill Hill, Kinder Downfall, Edale Cross and Big Stone before returning to the Scout Hall. There was little respite from the sun, with only the occasional cloud providing some relief. 

Craig Stansfield was the first Todmorden Harrier home in 2.15.02 finishing in 16^th place overall. 

The sole Todmorden lady was Kirsty Patten who finished in 117^th place in a time of 3.23.33. John Allan was 46^th finisher and second Todmorden male home in 2.35.32. 

Andrew Bibby (53^rd in 2.38.34), Guy Witmore (81^st in 2.56.28) and David Wilson (120^th in 3.24.42) completed the Todmorden males complement. 

Congratulations to all runners on what has a tough day for running.

Full round up of results for Todmorden Harriers

16	Craig Stansfield	M45		Todmorden Harriers & AC	02:15:02
46	John Allan	M		Todmorden Harriers & AC	02:35:32
53	Andrew Bibby	M60		Todmorden Harriers & AC	02:38:34
81	Guy Whitmore	M45		Todmorden Harriers & AC	02:56:28
117	Kirsty Patten	F		Todmorden Harriers & AC	03:23:33
120	David Wilson	M55		Todmorden Harriers & AC	03:24:42

Ennerdale Fell Race

It was off to the Lake District last Saturday for the Longest Race in this year’s English and British Fell Championships, the Ennerdale Horseshoe. 

The race has 23 miles of running and 7500 feet of climbing in, but due to the forecast thunder and lightning the race was shortened. The new route did not go to any of the mountain summits, instead making its way to Buttermere and back via the cols. The route then had a loop from Black Sail Hut which headed up towards the mountains of Great Gable and Kirk Fell before descending back down to the Black Sail Hut. There was then an 8 mile run down the road/track and then around the edge of Ennerdale to the finish. 

Jon Wright led the way for Todmorden with a solid run finishing just over 3 hours in around 30^th position. Next to finish was Ivan Gee a great result in what was his first big lakeland race. 

The ever improving Ben Crowther finished next after another solid run, (again he was on the cusp of championship points in the V40 category we wait to see the official results for clarification). 

New Toddie Dave Garner was next to finish not far ahead of Dan Taylor, who overtook a tiring Paul HHobbs just yards before the finish. This means the team got the 6 counters around for qualification for the championship.  

 In the ladies race Lucy Burnett stormed up the hills for a 16^th place result and some well earned championship points. Clare Harris and Kath Brierley decided 21 miles wasn’t enough so added an extra mile going back to a checkpoint they had missed.   

A good day out for all, even though the route was changed it was still a tough challenge. 

by DT

Edenfield Fell Race

There was a healthy Toddie turnout for Edenfield Fell race on Saturday 31^st May. The course turned out to be very runnable.

Andrew Wrench was 4th overall in 47.48. The men’s team won the team prize, with Craig Stansfield as the second counter finishing 9^th overall in 49.33. Rob Gray was 3rd counter in 54.20 (24^th position). Dave Collins, making a welcome return to running form after a long period spent cycling, was 4^th counter for Todmorden – finishing 38^th in 55.50. 

Mel Blackhurst was 1st Toddie lady back, also winning the LV45 prize. She finished 72^nd overall in 1.02.29. Kath Brierley continued the winning ways for Todmorden winning 1st LV50 in 1.04.23 (86^th position), with Moyra Parfitt taking the 1st LV65 prize in 1.18.47 (158^th position) Well done to all Tod Harriers!

Todmorden results:

Position	name	category	time
4	Andrew Wrench	MV45	00:47:48
9	Craig Stansfield	MV45	00:49:33
26	Robert Gray	M	00:54:20
38	Dave Collins	MV55	00:55:50
61	Kevin Booth	MV45	01:00:12
65	Dan Taylor	M	01:01:08
72	Melanie Blackhurst	FV45	01:02:09
74	Michael Harper	MV45	01:02:37
76	Guy Whitmore	MV45	01:02:47
86	Kath Brierley	FV50	01:04:23
108	David Leslie	MV60	01:07:26
140	Helen Wilson	FV45	01:14:13
141	Peter Ehrhardt	MV65	01:14:28
146	David Wilson	MV55	01:15:45
151	Louise Abdy	FV50	01:16:48
158	Moyra Parfitt	FV65	01:18:47

 

by JD