Lauren Jeska claimed a course record breaking victory, in the British and English Fell Running Championships, for Todmorden Harriers at the Coledale Horseshoe Fell Race on Saturday.
The 9 mile circular route from Braithwaite near Keswick featured over 3000’ feet of ascent.
Lauren reached the top of the main climb to Grisedale Pike, with just Sarah O’Neil of Hunters Bog Trotters for company.
After a brief respite with a short downhill section, the two runners then reached the highest point of the course at Crag Hill.
The pair stayed clear of the field on long descent back to the village, before Lauren was finally able to extend a winning lead on the final climb over Barrow, to complete the course in 1:22:40. That time was well inside the former course record and over half a minute ahead of second placed O’Neill, with Catriona Buchanan of Ochil heading the rest of the challengers a further three minutes behind.
Lucy Burnett was Todmorden’s next finisher in 31st with Jane Leonard in 70th position.
Todmorden Ladies results: 1 Lauren Jeska 1:22:40; 31 Lucy Burnett 1:39:01; 70 Jane Leonard 1:51:10; 77 Becca Marshall 1:52:34; 83 Melanie Blackhurst 1:55:19; 95 Helen Hodgkinson 1:59:47; 98 Fiona Armer 2:01:43; 119 Helen Wilson 2:13:13.
In the men’s race, Sean Carey had a fine run to finish in 71st position and 5th under 23 runner.
Dwane Dixon was the next to complete the course in 91st with John Lloyd in 132nd position.
Todmorden Men’s results: 71 Sean Carey 1:20:51; 91 Dwane Dixon 1:23:09; 132 John Lloyd 1:27:40; 192 Marcel Ellison 1:34:00; 211 Dave Collins 1:36:38; 251 Phil Hodgson 1:41:00; 310 Richard Leonard 1:51:21; 352 Chris Drinkwater 2:02:06; 358 Richard Blakeley 2:05:44; 371 David Wilson 2:21:26; 375 Peter Ehrhardt 2:23:46.
Closer to home on Saturday, a number of Harriers tackled the 7 mile Wardle Skyline Fell Race.
Todmorden Results: 33 Clive Greatorex 57:11; 40 Rob Gray 57:59; 55 Michael Harper 59:45; 60 Geoff Read 1:00:04; 75 Mick Craven 1:01:44; 98 James Riley 1:03:58.
On Wednesday evening, the focus was on the club’s Road Championship with the Steve Rothwell Memorial 4 mile road race near Rochdale.
John Lloyd set the pace from the off eventually finishing in 3rd place, with Nick Barber in 6th and Robin Tuddenham in 10th place.
Helen Wilson was the first Todmorden lady, followed by Mandy Goth.
Todmorden results: 3 John Lloyd 21:36; 6 Nick Barber 21:54; 10 Robin Tuddenham 22:37; 21 Paul Brannigan 23:52; 29 Darren Graham 24:39; 48 Joe Daniels 26:10; 51 Richard Butterwick 26:41; 72 Simon Galloway 28:16; 89 Richard Blackley 29:27; 105 Helen Wilson 31:47; 107 Nigel Hanson 32:02; 117 David Wilson 32:53; 124 Mandy Goth 33:42.
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Tuesday, 17 April 2012
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.
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