Todmorden Harriers put in a dominant performance at the Garstang Gallop 10k on Sunday, claiming all of the first three places.
The undulating route featured in the club’s Road Championship and thirteen Harriers made the trip.
John Cannonball led from start to finish, crossing the line in 36:07, tracked all the way by Robin Tuddenham who recorded 36:21, and a well paced run by Paul Brannigan moved him into third place with a mile to go, which he held to the finish.
Dan Taylor set a personal best for the distance of 39:55, finishing in 12th place, as did Sarah Glyde who was the fifth lady in 43:07. Given the hilly nature of the course, it was a highly commendable performance by both runners.
Todmorden results: 1 John Cannonball 36:07; 2 Robin Tuddenham 36:21; 3 Paul Brannigan 36:26; 12 Dan Taylor 39:55; 25 Sarah Glyde 43:07; 54 Jonathan Daniels 47:47; 55 Paul Cruthers 48:01; 80 Nigel Hanson 52:56; 84 David Wilson 53:18; 87 Helen Wilson 53:45; 90 Ray Poulter 53:54; 97 Andrea Marshall 55:21; 106 Peter Ehrhardt 57:09.
Two Todmorden runners took part in the London Marathon, with Paul Alexander completing the 26.2 miles in 3:26:10 and John Medcalf 3:52:13.
Also on Sunday at the Great Run Local 5k at Boggart Hole Clough, Richard Butterwick and Myra Wells took advantage of the small turnout for these new weekly runs to finish first man and first woman.
Several Harriers were in action on the fells at the weekend at the Anniversary Waltz Fell Race in the Lake District, where Joseph Hobbs continued the club’s excellent recent junior performances, as he finished first in the under 8’s race.
His father, Paul Hobbs, then followed that with a fine run of his own to finish 31st in the senior race, completing the mountainous 18.5km route in 1:58:10.
Marcel Ellison finished in 2:07:09 and Martin Roberts in 2:09:54 for 63rd and 77th places respectively.
Mandy Goth and Sue Roberts finished close together in 253rd and 254th places, just seconds over the 3 hour mark.
The previous weekend Paul Hobbs had warmed up with a 10th place finish at the Boulsworth Hill Fell Race at Wycollar, with Martin Roberts in 24th, Phil Hodgson 43rd and Mark Whitaker in 51st places.
At the third of the weekly Bunny Runs, Rob Tyson was the first Todmorden Harrier to complete the 3 mile route around Penistone Hill Country Park in a time of 19:09 to claim 65th place.
Dan Taylor finished in 19:19 for 72nd place, with Jack Crummett improving his time over the course to 19:33 for 79th place.
Ben Beckwith finished in 132nd in 21:14, Darren Graham was 173rd in 22:53 and Ellie Lang recorded 23:48 for 210th position.
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
London Marathon | Boston Marathon | Ras Y Moelwyn
Two Todmorden Harriers joined the thousands at the London Marathon at the weekend.
John Medcalf and Jayne Williams both ran well paced efforts to finish in 3:34:55 and 3:45:21 respectively.
The previous Monday, Robin Tuddenham had undertaken the Boston Marathon in high temperatures that forced thousands of runners to drop out.
Robin showed great determination as he completed the course in 3:04:08.
Lauren Jeska continued her current record breaking pace this spring at the Ras Y Moelwyn Fell race, where she finished the 17km course in 1:28:31 to claim another ladies course record by 3 minutes.
Mel Siddall was also in fine form as she won her age group and finished 4th female overall at the Stonyhurst Triathlon, near Clitheroe, on Sunday. Lying in 6th position after the swim, Mel rode a strong cycle section to move up the standings, and finished with a solid run.
Also adding to the Todmorden club’s successes recently, were Mandy Goth and Sue Roberts who won the ladies score class at the two day Highlander Mountain Marathon.
John Medcalf and Jayne Williams both ran well paced efforts to finish in 3:34:55 and 3:45:21 respectively.
The previous Monday, Robin Tuddenham had undertaken the Boston Marathon in high temperatures that forced thousands of runners to drop out.
Robin showed great determination as he completed the course in 3:04:08.
Lauren Jeska continued her current record breaking pace this spring at the Ras Y Moelwyn Fell race, where she finished the 17km course in 1:28:31 to claim another ladies course record by 3 minutes.
Mel Siddall was also in fine form as she won her age group and finished 4th female overall at the Stonyhurst Triathlon, near Clitheroe, on Sunday. Lying in 6th position after the swim, Mel rode a strong cycle section to move up the standings, and finished with a solid run.
Also adding to the Todmorden club’s successes recently, were Mandy Goth and Sue Roberts who won the ladies score class at the two day Highlander Mountain Marathon.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
London Marathon Live Tracking and Results 2012
Follow runners progress live, and results, from the Virgin London Marathon 2012 at the following link http://results-2012.virginlondonmarathon.com/2012/index.php?pid=start
Sunday, 17 April 2011
London Marathon 2011
Three Todmorden Harriers joined 35,000 other runners at the London Marathon. John Medcalf and Mel Blackhurst ran similar paced efforts to finish just 11 seconds apart, despite rarely seeing each other on the way round.
John crossed the line 10 minutes faster than his previous attempt two years ago, in 3:33:15.
School teacher Mel donned a school uniform for her 3:33:26, which subject to verification may be a new Guinness World Record for the outfit. Mel Robertson ran a well paced race to cross the line in 4:16:52.
Also on Sunday, Darren Graham and Julie Wyant joined a 750 strong field for the Bolton 10k, with Darren completing the winding course in 44:45 for 100th position and Julie finishing in 53:08 for 298th place.
Mick Craven and Peter Ehrhardt tackled the Hyndburn 10k trail race, finishing in 19th and 35th respectively.
On Wednesday, the Steve Rothwell Memorial 4 mile race in Norden attracted nearly 200 entrants, with Richard Butterwick completing the circular course in 35th place in a time of 25:26, whilst Myra Wells’ time of 37:02 earnt her 150th place.
At the second of the weekly Bunny Runs at Haworth on Tuesday, Sean Carey led a handful of Harriers in for 10th place, with Robin Tuddenham in 23rd.
Paul Hobbs finished in 32nd, with Jack Crummett in 90th and Christine Preston in 178th.
Helen Hodgkinson was the sole Todmorden entrant at the Coledale Horseshoe Fell Race in the Lake District. The 9 mile course featured over 3000 feet of climb as it passed over Grisedale Pike and Crag Hill.
John crossed the line 10 minutes faster than his previous attempt two years ago, in 3:33:15.
School teacher Mel donned a school uniform for her 3:33:26, which subject to verification may be a new Guinness World Record for the outfit. Mel Robertson ran a well paced race to cross the line in 4:16:52.
Also on Sunday, Darren Graham and Julie Wyant joined a 750 strong field for the Bolton 10k, with Darren completing the winding course in 44:45 for 100th position and Julie finishing in 53:08 for 298th place.
Mick Craven and Peter Ehrhardt tackled the Hyndburn 10k trail race, finishing in 19th and 35th respectively.
On Wednesday, the Steve Rothwell Memorial 4 mile race in Norden attracted nearly 200 entrants, with Richard Butterwick completing the circular course in 35th place in a time of 25:26, whilst Myra Wells’ time of 37:02 earnt her 150th place.
At the second of the weekly Bunny Runs at Haworth on Tuesday, Sean Carey led a handful of Harriers in for 10th place, with Robin Tuddenham in 23rd.
Paul Hobbs finished in 32nd, with Jack Crummett in 90th and Christine Preston in 178th.
Helen Hodgkinson was the sole Todmorden entrant at the Coledale Horseshoe Fell Race in the Lake District. The 9 mile course featured over 3000 feet of climb as it passed over Grisedale Pike and Crag Hill.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
London Marathon | Three Peaks | Bunny Run 3
The streets of London beckoned for Todmorden Harriers on Sunday as a handful of Harriers took part in the London Marathon.
Andy McFie was the first Harrier to complete the course in a time of 3:15:33. Helen Wilson, raising funds for the Ear Foundation, was next to finish in 4:17:14.
Rhys Watkins, 4:26:04, Dan Taylor, 4:28:51, and Carla Williamson, 4:44:33, were Todmorden’s other representatives amongst the 37,000 finishers.
No less of a challenge was faced by four Harriers on Saturday at the Three Peaks Fell Race. The 24 mile route features over 4,500 feet of climb as it passes over the iconic Yorkshire peaks of Pen Y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Peter Bowles was the first to complete the epic in a time of 4:20:12 followed by Paul Cotton in 4:36:43. Elise Milnes was Todmorden’s sole female entrant finishing in 5:08:26 with John Medcalf rounding off the quartet with 5:18:16.
The third Bunny Run last Tuesday saw Martin Stork comfortably lead in the Todmorden contingent in 19:41, with Clive Greatorex, 20:17, just edging out James Riley in 20:26 and Peter Clarke 20:37 respectively. Sarah Warburton was Todmorden’s first lady in 21:34, ahead of Kath Brierley in 22:08 and Andrea Marshall in 26:00. Ian Stansfield completed the club’s entry in 36:28.
Andy McFie was the first Harrier to complete the course in a time of 3:15:33. Helen Wilson, raising funds for the Ear Foundation, was next to finish in 4:17:14.
Rhys Watkins, 4:26:04, Dan Taylor, 4:28:51, and Carla Williamson, 4:44:33, were Todmorden’s other representatives amongst the 37,000 finishers.
No less of a challenge was faced by four Harriers on Saturday at the Three Peaks Fell Race. The 24 mile route features over 4,500 feet of climb as it passes over the iconic Yorkshire peaks of Pen Y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Peter Bowles was the first to complete the epic in a time of 4:20:12 followed by Paul Cotton in 4:36:43. Elise Milnes was Todmorden’s sole female entrant finishing in 5:08:26 with John Medcalf rounding off the quartet with 5:18:16.
The third Bunny Run last Tuesday saw Martin Stork comfortably lead in the Todmorden contingent in 19:41, with Clive Greatorex, 20:17, just edging out James Riley in 20:26 and Peter Clarke 20:37 respectively. Sarah Warburton was Todmorden’s first lady in 21:34, ahead of Kath Brierley in 22:08 and Andrea Marshall in 26:00. Ian Stansfield completed the club’s entry in 36:28.
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