Three Todmorden Harriers were on the Isle of Jura, for the annual fell race that is ranked among the toughest on the calendar.
The 28km route passes over seven mountain summits, including the Paps of Jura.
Phil Hodgson was the first Harrier to finish in 4 hours and 59 minutes, with Dan Taylor finishing just 7 minutes further back on his first attempt at the challenge.
Richard Leonard finished in 5 hours and 58 minutes.
John Lloyd finished in eighth place with a time of 23:57 at the Saddleworth Fell Race at Greenfield, with James Riley posting a time of 29:32 for 45th position over the steep 3 mile course.
At the Great Manchester Run 10k Michael Harper recorded a new personal best time of 39:50 for 365th place out of 40000 runners.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday 29th May / 5th June / 12 June @ 19:00 - Cannonball Hill Rollers 1m up and 1 mile down races
Thursday 6th June @ 19:15 - Hebden Bridge Fell Race - 350m ascent over 9.6 km.
Every Sunday 9:00am - Great Run Local - Free timed training runs over 5k / 2k - Boggart Hole - Debdale Park - Wythenshaw
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Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Saddleworth Fell Race
Todmorden Harriers enjoyed a taste of summer at the Saddleworth Fell Race on Sunday.
The 3 mile race quickly climbed from Greenfield up to the summit of Alderman Hill. A welcoming breeze provided some relief to the high temperatures on the traverse across the hill tops to the Pots and Pans stone.
Runners then plunged down a steep grassy bank to rejoin the upward route which they reversed back to the finish line at Tanners Mill.
Nick Barber led the way for the club with John Lloyd hot on his heels as they finished in 2nd and 3rd places respectively, behind winner Joe Crossfield of Halifax Harriers.
Dave Collins crossed the line in 12th place, with Richard Butterwick in 40th.
Helen Hodgkinson was the first Todmorden lady in 47th place, ahead of Helen Wilson in 52nd position.
Peter Marshall completed the turnout from the club with 56th position.
In the earlier junior races, Jack Crummett finished in 4th place in his age category, with Joseph and Jack Willis also running well in their races.
Woodentops Saddleworth Fell Race Photos... and here...
The 3 mile race quickly climbed from Greenfield up to the summit of Alderman Hill. A welcoming breeze provided some relief to the high temperatures on the traverse across the hill tops to the Pots and Pans stone.
Runners then plunged down a steep grassy bank to rejoin the upward route which they reversed back to the finish line at Tanners Mill.
Nick Barber led the way for the club with John Lloyd hot on his heels as they finished in 2nd and 3rd places respectively, behind winner Joe Crossfield of Halifax Harriers.
Dave Collins crossed the line in 12th place, with Richard Butterwick in 40th.
Helen Hodgkinson was the first Todmorden lady in 47th place, ahead of Helen Wilson in 52nd position.
Peter Marshall completed the turnout from the club with 56th position.
In the earlier junior races, Jack Crummett finished in 4th place in his age category, with Joseph and Jack Willis also running well in their races.
Woodentops Saddleworth Fell Race Photos... and here...
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