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The Fellsman Hike - 27 April 2012
The results are just out for this event (and in the results section) and make interesting reading. Basically, out of 438 competitors, 131 finished
competitively and 294 didn't finish. That's a heck of a ratio. There are not any club names next to those of competitors, but
the Wharfedalers taking part appear to be:
Rachel Hill 15:08 (2nd lady)
Paul Hindle 16.53.
Catherine Bradley 18:17
Mike Plummer 18:53
Unfortunately Ian Page and Simon Franklin were part of the 150 competitors who were pulled up when the event was cancelled at 1.41am Sunday morning - so they were given estimated finish times of 22 hours. Raj, who had been suffering from a virus the week before, retired at Fleet Moss.
Wholan Nook Trail Race - 16 May 2012
Rachel Hill 15:08 (2nd lady)
Paul Hindle 16.53.
Catherine Bradley 18:17
Mike Plummer 18:53
Unfortunately Ian Page and Simon Franklin were part of the 150 competitors who were pulled up when the event was cancelled at 1.41am Sunday morning - so they were given estimated finish times of 22 hours. Raj, who had been suffering from a virus the week before, retired at Fleet Moss.
Stephen Chew Wins (Again)
Steven Chew is on a roll at the moment and he chalked up another win in this Pendle & Burnley
Grand Prix series race with a time of 25:49. There were two other Wharfedalers in this race. Finishing times
and positions were:
1 Stephen Chew 25:49
56 Des Walkden 32:20
57 Tom Mason 43:42
1 Stephen Chew 25:49
56 Des Walkden 32:20
57 Tom Mason 43:42
Kildwick - 16 May 2012
First news of this event is that James Hall was leading Ian Holmes on the ascent to the pinnacle, but
by the time they came past a second time, the positions had reversed and that is how it finished with
Ian Holmes, just beating James.
Further details follow.
Further details follow.
Fairfield Horseshoe - 12 May 2012
The results are now out for this race and show that only two Wharfedalers took part
12 Mark McGoldrick 1;27:41
95 Xavier Chaduc 1:46:59
12 Mark McGoldrick 1;27:41
95 Xavier Chaduc 1:46:59
Pub Run - Wednesday 16 May 2012
There is no official pub run this week in view of the Kildwick race. However, a few runners, not fancying a race, are going to have a run up Weets from the Greyhound at Barnoldswick. Everyone is welcome, so if you want to join them, be at the Greyhound ready for a 7:00 pm start.Slieve Bearnagh - 12 May 2012
14 Gill Myers 1:13:04
16 Kirsty Hall 1:13:18
20 Judy Howells 1:18:54
30 Caroline Pollard 1:27:57
16 Kirsty Hall 1:13:18
20 Judy Howells 1:18:54
30 Caroline Pollard 1:27:57
Calderdale Way Relay - 13 May 2012
Wharfedale are the Winners
Wharfedale won this relay as follows.1 Wharfedale 6.18.49
2 Leeds 6.28.11
3 Bingley 6.31.27
4 Todmorden 6.36.01
Wharfedale were 5 minutes ahead from leg 3 onwards, but then a navigational error on leg 5 put the team 3 minutes behind going into the last leg. However, a superb last leg run from Stephen Chew and Gareth Hird swung it back for Wharfedale, eventually running out winners with 10 minutes to spare.
The Wharfedale ladies team finished 4th, missing out on third team place by 5 seconds and Wharfedale were 2nd vets team. The details of the A team legs are:
Wharfedale Mens A team
Leg 1 David Kirkham and Nick Charlesworth 1.17.50 -2nd
Leg 2 Shaun Chew and Matt Athersmith 1.00.50 - 1st
Leg 3 James Hall and Jonny Bradshaw 36.57 - 1st (fastest leg )
Leg 4 Sam Watson and Ted Mason 1.09.23 -1st
Leg 5 Jack Smith and James Craig - 2nd after a slight detour
Leg 6 Stephen Chew and Gareth Hird 1.12.58 - 1st
Sedbergh BOFRA - 12 May 2012
Provisional finishing positions
1 Matt Lockyer
2 Chris Edis
3 Alex Brown
4 Jimmy Craig
5 Ted Mason
6 Matt Athersmith
7 Shaun Chew
8 Mark Taylor
9 Jack Smith
10 John Mason
Leeds Half Marathon - 13 May 2012
Owen Beilby did not take part in the Calderdale Way Relay this year, but put in a great performance instead in this
race and took first place. The finishing details and times are:
1 Owen Beilby, Wharfedale, 1:13:54
2 Stephen Bailey, Bingley, 1:14:04
3 Frederick Siemeck, Pudsey & Bramley, 1:15:15
Yorkshire Post Write Up
1 Owen Beilby, Wharfedale, 1:13:54
2 Stephen Bailey, Bingley, 1:14:04
3 Frederick Siemeck, Pudsey & Bramley, 1:15:15
Pinhaw Moor Race - 11 May 2012
Stephen Chew Wins
Stephen Chew took an early lead in this race and approaching the summit, had a good lead. He returned in determined fashion, held on to this lead and in the end, ran out a comfortable winner. There were 3 other Wharfedalers in the race and they finished as follows:
1 Stephen Chew 31:18
55 Tom Mason 40:20
63 Derek Walkden 41:16
76 Lynn Whittaker 42:43 2nd LV50
Mearley Clough - 8 May 2012
The race winner was Andy Brown who also had a good run out in the Pendle Cloughs race on Saturday. He was followed home by Billy Pinder of Skipton and Dave Kirkham of Wharfedale. It appears that fourteen Wharfedalers turned out for this race and their finishing times are below.
Calderdale Way Relay - Sunday 13 May 2012
There will be a post race social at the Kings Arms, Silsden starting at 8:00 pm.Wray Caton Moor - 7 May 2012
The race was easily won by Carl Bell of Howgill.
12 Paul Crabtree 48:55
55 Ian Newbold 56:34
64 Andy Holden 57:55
118 Paul Wilson 1:08:16
119 Sharon Newbold 1:08:24
Great Hameldon - 6 May 2012
Christian Holmes, Stephen Chew & Paul Crabtree
A great performance from Shaun Chew yesterday and a great one from his brother Stephen today as he led home the Wharfedalers to the first team prize.
2 Stephen Chew 39:34
3 Christian Holmes 40:09
5 Paul Crabtree 41:32
19 Paul Crabtree 43:13
21 Jason Hemsley 43:50
48 Scott Davies 47:47
60 Ian Newbold 48:51
96 Tamara Hird 52:41
131 Sharon Newbold 57:30
158 Sue Narey 1:01:12
168 Caron Crabtree 1:03:35
185 Lynda Hargreaves 1:09:03
200 Tracey Strong 1:21:07
Pendle Cloughs Fell Race - 5 May 2012
Front Runners: Andy Brown, Shaun Chew & Tom Brunt
Tom Brunt of Holmfirth previously won this race in 2009 and Andy Brown of Clayton won it last year and at the same time setting a new record for the race. They both entered this year and it was a battle royal between them. Tom took an early lead, but Andy held on tenaciously and after 2 hours running, only 19 seconds separated them, with Tom taking the honours and setting yet a new race record. The only male Wharfedaler in the race was Shaun Chew who had a cracking run to finish in 3rd place behind these two.
The ladies race was won by Carol Life of Clayton, who managed to hold off second place lady Janet Haworth of Rossendale Harriers. Third lady was Kirsty White of Royston Road Runners.
Lynn Whittaker seems to have got the bit between her teeth at the moment and is not sitting back on her laurels after her great race in the Three Peaks last week. She turned up and ran the Lothersdale race on Wednesday and she also entered this race where she ran round with Kirsty Hall. They came home in joint 6th position.
Lothersdale Fell Race - 2 May 2012
The above picture is the story of the race. At the summit, this was the position. James Hall, Wharfedale's outstanding U16 runner, was leading, but Billy Pinder was just behind and looked as though he was biding his time, waiting to pounce. This remained the position until towards the end of the race when James opened up a thirty second gap and ran out comfortable winner. However, it was a great race between these two talented young runners. In third place, Gareth Hird looked to be going well and returning to his top form.
It was quite a night for juniors in the senior race. U18 Sam Hagger finished in 6th place overall and in 8th place was U14 runner James Lund from Keighley & Craven. An outstanding run from U14 Ellie Lambert saw her finish in 26th place overall and first lady.
Calderdale Hike - 13 April 2012
The results are only just out for this 37 mile event and show that Cathy Bradley had a brilliant run
to finish 3rd lady and almost an hour in front of the two Wharfedale men participants. The details are:
40 Cathy Bradley 7:17 3rd lady
61 Simon Franklin 8:06
61 Michal Plummer 8:06
40 Cathy Bradley 7:17 3rd lady
61 Simon Franklin 8:06
61 Michal Plummer 8:06
Calder Way Relay Recce - Saturday 5 May 2012
For anyone wanting to recce this race, members of Halifax Harriers will guide runers round all of the legs. This is a note of their message:Each leg will be run at a pace that all runners can manage. We will operate a car sharing system. Please meet at the end of your chosen leg at 8.20am, we will leave half of the cars there and drive at 8.30am in the remaining cars to the start of the leg. The runs will aim to start at 9.00 / 9.15am. On completion of the run we drive back to the start to collect the other cars.
Please address any questions to Raymond (Tel 01274 814632).
Leg 1 West Vale to Cragg Vale (meet at Cragg Vale). Run leader Mark Gaughan
Leg 2 Cragg Vale to Todmoden (meet at Todmorden Swimming Baths top car park). Run leader Mark Crabtree
Leg 3 Todmorden to Blackshaw Head (meet at junction in middle of Blackshaw Head). Run leader tbc
Leg 4 Blackshaw Head to Wainstalls (meet at change over point at Wainstalls). Run leader Heath Reilly.
Leg 5 Wainstalls to Shelf (meet at car park at side of Shelf Park, close to change over point). Run leader Nigel Rigg.
Leg 6 Shelf to West Vale (meet at race Headquarters at Heath Rugby Club - do not park in Rugby club, use side roads instead). Run leader Geoff Cumber.
Pendle Cloughs Race - 5 May 2012
Just a reminder that this coming Saturday will be the fifth running of this unique local race.Three Peaks Race - 28 April 2012
Joe Symonds of Hunters Bog Trotters won this race. He was followed home by Carl Bell of Howgill and Rob Baker of Dark Peak.
The first lady was Sarah O'Neil of Hunters Bog Trotters, finishing in 36th place overall.
First Wharfedaler home was Mark McGoldrick in 29th place, with Sam Watson finishing 30th. Third Wharfedaler home was Nick Charlesworth. Both leading Wharfedalers worked their way through the field as the race progressed. At Ribblehead, Goldie was in 47th place and Sam Watson was even further behind in 70th place.
First lady for Wharfedale was Judy Howells. Second lady for Wharfedale was Emma Dodds who had another good run to finish first FU25. Third lady Wharfedaler was Lynn Whittaker who had a good run out in her first ever Three Peaks Race to finish 2nd FV50.
Those three took Wharfedale to third ladies team.
Dick Hudson Fell Race - 26 April 2012
Thanks to Stephen Chew and Twitter, the news from this race is that it was won by Tom Adams of Ilkley Harriers.
James Hall had another brilliant run to finish 1st junior and 2nd overall, knocking Christian Holmes down into 3rd place.
1st Lady was Lucy Needham of Holmfirth.
1st Lady was Lucy Needham of Holmfirth.
Garstang Gallop 10K Road Race - 22 April 2012
Stephen Chew was the only Wharfedaler in this race, but he clocked up yet another win, comfortably
beating Callum Rowatt of Preston Harriers, with a time of 35:38. Melanie Hyder, the talented young Helm Hill
runner, was 1st lady and 9th overall.
Anniversary Waltz - 21 April 2012
Early news from this event is that the race was won by Carl Bell and that Mark McGoldrick had a good run to finish in
10th place.
In the junior races, Charlie Lowrie was 6th in the U14 race and Ellie Lambert was 2nd girl, whilst in the U12 race, Logan Hargreaves-Madhas was 9th and Robbie Johnstone was 39th.
In the junior races, Charlie Lowrie was 6th in the U14 race and Ellie Lambert was 2nd girl, whilst in the U12 race, Logan Hargreaves-Madhas was 9th and Robbie Johnstone was 39th.
Bunny Run Three - 17 April 2012
James Hall is Series Winner
It is difficult to find the superlatives for this young man. He finished 2nd overall in this race and at the same time
set a new U16 record, by knocking 10 seconds off the previous record which he himself had set. In finishing
second, he beat Yorkshire U23 Champion Fred Slemeck and four times Bunny Run winner, Will Smith. A quote from
race winner Tom Adams, "I didn't think that I was going to keep that young whippet James at bay".
Quite a night for the young man and one of the rewards is that he will be portrayed on next year's Bunny Beer label.
The night also saw some return to form by Gill Myers who finished first FV50.
Quite a night for the young man and one of the rewards is that he will be portrayed on next year's Bunny Beer label.
The night also saw some return to form by Gill Myers who finished first FV50.
Hyndburn 10K Muli Terrain Race - 15 April 2012
Stephen Chew won this race in a time of 33:05. Chris Barnes of Blackburn Harriers was 2nd in 33:34
with Kieron Horrigan 3rd.
Meanwood Trail Race - 14 April 2012
Logan Hargreaves-Madhas won the U10 race. In the senior race, the Wharfedalers finished as follows:
5 Stephen Chew 43:58
23 Sam Wadsworth 50:20
148 Rob Myers 65:00
199 Phillip Hadfield 71:02
277 Runners
5 Stephen Chew 43:58
23 Sam Wadsworth 50:20
148 Rob Myers 65:00
199 Phillip Hadfield 71:02
277 Runners
Wardle Skyline - 14 April 2012
Graham Bird was the only representative of Wharfedale in this race and he finished in 14th place in a time of
53:51. There were 203 finishers.
Coledale Horseshoe - 14 April 2012
Joe Symons won the men's race and Lauren Jeska was first lady. Sam Watson in 52nd place led home the Wharfedale men
whilst Louisa Pickles in 21st place was 1st Wharfedale lady.
All Wharfedale Finishers
Bunny Run - 10 April 2012
Living legend Ian Holmes clocked up his 31st Bunny Run win, but U16 Wharfedaler James Hall pushed him close, having held off fellow
U16 Max Wharton. Dave Kirkham was 8th and Sam Haggar 14th
Guiseley Gallop - 8 April 2012
There were four Wharfedalers out of the 445 finishers in this race and were led home by Stephen Chew.
9 Stephen Chew 37:56
239 Rob Myers 55:26
274 S Tindall 57:44
329 Philip Hadfield 1:01:53
9 Stephen Chew 37:56
239 Rob Myers 55:26
274 S Tindall 57:44
329 Philip Hadfield 1:01:53
Pendle Fell Race - 7 April 2012
James Hall was an easy winner in the U16 race and Jack Muir won the U10 race. Alice Jones was 2nd overall in the U8 race and Thomas Nelson was 2nd in the U12 race.
The senior race was won by Rob Jebb, ahead of Rob Hope and Mark Addison. The first lady was Katie Walshaw ahead of Victoria Wilkinson and Mel Hyder.
The leading Wharfedalers were:
10 Dave Kirkham
11 Sam Watson
13 Mark McGoldrick
The team prize went to Wharfedale.
Club Championship 2011
For those who did not attend the presentation night on Friday, Sam Watson was Club Champion, with Jean Powell the Ladies
Champion.
Bunny Run One - 3 April 2012
James Hall made a good start to the new Bunny Run season finishing fourth overall and 1st Under 16. Dave Kirkham finished 9th. These two,
together with Sam Haggar, who finished in 16th place, secured first Men's team place for Wharfedale.
New Arrival - 31 March 2012
For further details - see below.
Dent Road Race - 10 March 2012
A bit late with this one as the email has been round the houses, but Brian Hugill had a run out in this 14.5 mile road race and on a lovely day,
enjoying some good views, he came 162nd out of 345 finishers in a time of 1:57:17.
Schools Cross Country
9 year old Jack Muir is good runner on the fells and he is equally at home in a cross country race as he has shown this season by winning all five races in his school cross country league.
International Schools Cross Country, Perth
31 March 2012
James Hall was picked to run in the event and he helped England to an emphatic win in the Intermediate Boys race, finishing in 10th position
overall.
Baildon Boundary Way 1 April 2012
Only one Wharfedaler in this race - Sue Narey who finished in 277th position and 26th out of 46 in her category.
Causey Pike - 31 March 2012
The leaders finished as follows:
1.Rob Jebb 33:10
2.Carl Bell 33:50
3.Tom Addison 34:14
4.Simon Booth 34:18
5.Mike Fanning 34:40
Ladies
1 Lizzie Adams 37:33 (New Record)
2.Pippa Maddams 39:05
3.Hazel Robinson 42:41
Wharfedalers
85 Judy Howells 47:38
105 Caroline Pollard 50:31
Full Results
1.Rob Jebb 33:10
2.Carl Bell 33:50
3.Tom Addison 34:14
4.Simon Booth 34:18
5.Mike Fanning 34:40
Ladies
1 Lizzie Adams 37:33 (New Record)
2.Pippa Maddams 39:05
3.Hazel Robinson 42:41
Wharfedalers
85 Judy Howells 47:38
105 Caroline Pollard 50:31
Midgley Moor - 31 March 2012
First news of this event from Graham Bird, who found his lack of local knowledge very frustrating.
1 Karl Gray 35:11
2 Tim Ellis 40:46
3 Ashley Holt 40:49
21 Helen Fines 43:38 (First Lady)
Wharfedalers
22 Graham Bird 43:51
47 Andrew Wood 48:49
95 Trevor Metcalf 58:43
131 starters.
Full Results
1 Karl Gray 35:11
2 Tim Ellis 40:46
3 Ashley Holt 40:49
21 Helen Fines 43:38 (First Lady)
Wharfedalers
22 Graham Bird 43:51
47 Andrew Wood 48:49
95 Trevor Metcalf 58:43
131 starters.
New Arrival - 31 March 2012
The word from Kev & Cath White is that this morning, Cath gave birth to a baby girl, Alice May, who weighed in at 7lbs 14 oz.
Keighley Big 10K - 18 March 2012
Dave Kirkham had a great run in this race to finish 2nd out of 900 runners .
English Schools Cross Country - 17 March 2012
Representing West Yorkshire, James Hall finished 8th in this race and as a result, he has been picked to run for England this coming Saturday
in the Intermediate boys race.
Two other Wharfedale runners also took part in the English Schools xc champs representing North Yorkshire schools - Sam Haggar came 204th in the Senior boys and Ellie Lambert was 300th in the Junior girls.
Two other Wharfedale runners also took part in the English Schools xc champs representing North Yorkshire schools - Sam Haggar came 204th in the Senior boys and Ellie Lambert was 300th in the Junior girls.
Pub Run - Wednesday 28 March 2012
The last run before Barry's list comes into effect will be an outing up Weets from the Greyhound. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.Bradford 10K Road Race - 25 March 2012
The in form Quentin Lewis of Baildon won this race with Stephen Chew of Wharfedale finishing in 4th position.
Rivock Edge - 25 March 2012
The early news is that Chris Loftus of Keighley & Craven won this race with Jonathan Bradshaw 2nd. Jason Hemsley was 5th.
A 2010 BOFRA Champs blue t-shirt (large size) was left behind at the registration area today. The owner can contact Andy Holden who retrieved it at andy.ratrun@btinternet.com
Simon's Seat Owl Event - 22 March 2012
This was the last event of the season and running on his own midden, Ted Mason showed everyone the way there and back.
The overall champion for this winter's series of events was Sam Watson, who went away with a new head torch. The series leading lady
was Louise Pickles, who went away with an engraved shield.
Full Results
Pendle Primary Schools Race - 17 March 2012
This inter schools race started from the Seedhill Athletic Track at Nelson and through Victora Park. There were about 40 runners and junior Wharfedaler George Carman had a great run to work his way through the field to gain 2nd place.
Bob Graham Round
Wharfedale member Tom Hollins is going to attempt this challenge on either the 9th or 23rd June and he is looking for assistance from fellow Wharfedale members. At this point in time, he is trying to establish numbers for both dates. His current plan is 4:00 am start in a clockwise direction. If you are able to help, please contact Tom on 07824 470563.Simon's Seat Owl Event - Thursday 22 March 2012
Do not forget this event which will be the last one of the season. Because of this race, there will be no pub run this week.Junior Tri a Triathlon - Saturday 21 April 2012
Craven Energy are putting on a junior triathlon event in Aireville Park and is an opportunity for juniors to try out this discipline. Please note that it is pre entry only.Heptonstall Fell Race - 18 March 2012
It was an eventful day for Nick Charlesworth & Sarah Martin. Nick got lost and also cut his leg open and had to go to A & E after the race. (He
still managed to finish 5th). Sarah fell and injured her leg after about 9 miles. She was in so much pain that she had to be helped over a stile
by a passing walker, but she managed to hobble to the finish. Both runners are fine, although they are still limping around. The provisional
finishing positions for the Wharfedalers are:
5 Nick Charlesworth 2:11:19
7 Jason Hemsley 2:12:08
15 Paul Martin Crabtree 2:16:56
21 James Craig 2:19:56
30 Colin Moses 2:26:12
50 Paul Hindle 2:35:15
86 Michael Black 2:45:04
114 Ian Page 2:54:43
5 Nick Charlesworth 2:11:19
7 Jason Hemsley 2:12:08
15 Paul Martin Crabtree 2:16:56
21 James Craig 2:19:56
30 Colin Moses 2:26:12
50 Paul Hindle 2:35:15
86 Michael Black 2:45:04
114 Ian Page 2:54:43
Kendal Winter League, Elterwater - 18 March 2012
The early news of the Wharfedalers is
1 Jonathan Bradshaw
4 Sam Watson
5 Ted Mason
7 (or maybe 8th) Chris Newman
With five wins under his belt, finishing in fourth position should be enough to ensure that Sam Watson has won this year's league. Chris Newman will probably finish third in the league.
1 Jonathan Bradshaw
4 Sam Watson
5 Ted Mason
7 (or maybe 8th) Chris Newman
With five wins under his belt, finishing in fourth position should be enough to ensure that Sam Watson has won this year's league. Chris Newman will probably finish third in the league.
Lad's Leap - 17 March 2012
34 Ted Mason 48.35
41 Sam Watson 49.58
49 Christian Holmes 50.57
50 Jonathan Bradshaw 50.58
102 Paul Crabtree 55.08
109 Paul Martin Crabtree 55.40
240 Scott Baistow 66.21
294 Roger Hall 80.37
19 Louisa Pickles 60.07
34 Gill Myers 64.39
40 Judy Howells 66.27
45 Rachel Hill 67.23
60 Tamara Hemsley 70.56
62 Jean Powell 71.10
75 Chris Whitaker 73.10
81 Madeleine Watson 75.51
94 Emma Dodd 79.53
110 Caren Crabtree 92.57
Three Peaks Place Available
Nick Treitl has been injured for a few months and he will not be fit enough to take part in this race. If anyone is interested in taking his place, please contact him at nick.treitl@tiscali.co.ukDetails of the substitution procedure can be found at:
http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/index.html
Kendal Winter League, Austwick - 11 March 2012
Trollers Trot - 10 March 2012
Mysterious Mustang - Thursday 29 March 2012
Chris Watson, mother of Sam Watson went on a trek with friends through the ancient kingdom of Nepal. On the above date, there will be an illustrated talk of their journey at
Soroptomists Rooms
28 Otley Street
Skipton
There will be a raffle and refreshments and they are suggesting a �3 donation on the door, with all money going directly towards the building of a school in their porter's village.
Further details from Sue Swales 01756 791352 or Chris Watson 01282 844140
Summer Pub Runs
Barry Scholes has just compiled his list of pub runs for 2012 and this can be accessed from the link on the fixtures page.Presentation Night & Social Evening
Friday 30 March 2012
This will be held at Silsden Golf Club, Brunthwaite, Silsden. The start time is 7.00pm and the presentations will start at approx 7.30pm.
There will also be a disco, small raffle and pie 'n' pea supper. Tickets will cost �3.75 if you want pie 'n' peas - otherwise it will be free.
Tickets are available from Tamara Hemsley - until Tuesday 27th March (so that pie and peas can be pre-ordered). Or please contact Tamara to
reserve a ticket by the end of Tuesday 27th March on 07951 129786.
WatDog Weekend
Trollers Trot - 10 March 2012
Despite setting off in a relaxed mood and then making a navigational error, Sam Watson finished second in this event, leading home a Wharfedale 2,3,4. Leading positions:
1 Andy Dobby Harrogate Harriers
2 Sam Watson
3 Dave Kirkham
4 Paul Carman
Kendal Winter League, Austwick - 11 March 2012
Watto Wins Again
Despite an energy sapping run in the Trollers Trot on Saturday, Sam Watson chalked up yet another win in this series. Jonathan Bradshaw led the pack out onto the fell and it looked as though he might take the honours. However, on the tops, the lead changed hands and as they came back into view, Sam was in front. On the run in to the finish, it looked as though Jonny was closing the gap, but Sam managed to hold on to take the race. The finishing positions were:
1 Sam Watson
2 Jonathan Bradshaw
3 John Hooson
4 Alex Brown
5 Chris Newman
6 James Craig
In the junior races, Josh Newbold won the U12 race, Lloyd Davies won the U14 race and Declan Bulmer won the U17 race.
Windmills Whizz - 10 March 2012
6 Christian Holmes
7 Stephen Chew
7 Stephen Chew
Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round - 10 March 2012
8 Kirt Livesey 1:17:20
9 Mark Sandamas 1:18:33
13 Mark McGoldrick 1:22:05
14 Darren Holloway 1:22:08
16 Chris Whiteoak 1:22:48
21 David Ashby 1:24:30
23 Rob Shaw 1:24:45
30 Paul Crabtree 1:25:43
35 Scott Davies 1:26:34
68 Andy South 1:31:44
82 Jim Roberts 1:35:29
106 Emma Dodd 1:39:31
128 Mark Bennett 1:49:23
9 Mark Sandamas 1:18:33
13 Mark McGoldrick 1:22:05
14 Darren Holloway 1:22:08
16 Chris Whiteoak 1:22:48
21 David Ashby 1:24:30
23 Rob Shaw 1:24:45
30 Paul Crabtree 1:25:43
35 Scott Davies 1:26:34
68 Andy South 1:31:44
82 Jim Roberts 1:35:29
106 Emma Dodd 1:39:31
128 Mark Bennett 1:49:23
Haworth Hobble - 10 March 2012
53 Rachel Hill 5:27:38
72 Cathy Bradley 5:40:16
87 Colin Moses 5:48:00
94 John Egan 5:50:17
109 Ian Paige 5:59:17
140 Michael Plummer 6:13:44
149 Simon Franklin 6:17:33
212 Angel Donlan 7:12:40
217 Paul Hindle 7:18:15 Paired with Peter Sutcliffe of Keighley & Craven
261 Raj Madhas 8:22:00
72 Cathy Bradley 5:40:16
87 Colin Moses 5:48:00
94 John Egan 5:50:17
109 Ian Paige 5:59:17
140 Michael Plummer 6:13:44
149 Simon Franklin 6:17:33
212 Angel Donlan 7:12:40
217 Paul Hindle 7:18:15 Paired with Peter Sutcliffe of Keighley & Craven
261 Raj Madhas 8:22:00
Pub Run - Wednesday 14 March 2012
This will be going up Sharp Haw from the Craven Heifer at Skipton. Be there for a 7:00 pm start.Sedbergh Three Peaks - 6 March 2012
The winner of this race was Darren Kay of Pudsey & Bramley in 29.49.
Wharfedale Positions
2 James Hall 31.04
16 Joshua Newbold 37.03
21 Thomas Nelson 37.39
30 Ellie Lambert 39.25 2nd Lady
50 Raj Madhas 46.00
58 Logan Hargreaves-Madhas 47.40
59 Hannah Newbold 50.11 7th Lady
60 Sharon Newbold 50.31 8th Lady
69 Roger Hall 56.05
71 Maryjane Clayton 57.19 15th Lady
73 Lynda Hargreaves 59.53 16th Lady
76 Zoe Baistow (No time available) 18th Lady
Wharfedale were third team.
Wharfedale Positions
2 James Hall 31.04
16 Joshua Newbold 37.03
21 Thomas Nelson 37.39
30 Ellie Lambert 39.25 2nd Lady
50 Raj Madhas 46.00
58 Logan Hargreaves-Madhas 47.40
59 Hannah Newbold 50.11 7th Lady
60 Sharon Newbold 50.31 8th Lady
69 Roger Hall 56.05
71 Maryjane Clayton 57.19 15th Lady
73 Lynda Hargreaves 59.53 16th Lady
76 Zoe Baistow (No time available) 18th Lady
Wharfedale were third team.
Kendal Winter League, Cautley Spout - 4 March 2012
Because of the snow, the race was run up Yarlside. Sam Watson took a dramatic tumble on the way down, but still managed to finish first with Chris Newman second.
Black Combe - 3 March 2012
The race winner was Rob Jebb of Bingley in a time of 1:07:15 ahead of Carl Bell of Howgill who just managed to pip 3rd place
Chris Steele of Borrowdale to the post. Borrowdale took the team prize with five runners in the top ten.
Hazel Robinson of Ambleside was the first lady, with Ambleside taking the first team prize.
The Wharfedalers in the race finished as follows:
31 Paul "Crabby" Crabtree 1:21:38
39 Paul Crabtree 1:23:45
78 Scott Davies 1:35:38
86 Paul Hindle 1:37:02
115 Michael Black 1:43:40
186 Sharon Newbold 2:18:28
186 Caren Crabtree 2:18:78
Hazel Robinson of Ambleside was the first lady, with Ambleside taking the first team prize.
The Wharfedalers in the race finished as follows:
31 Paul "Crabby" Crabtree 1:21:38
39 Paul Crabtree 1:23:45
78 Scott Davies 1:35:38
86 Paul Hindle 1:37:02
115 Michael Black 1:43:40
186 Sharon Newbold 2:18:28
186 Caren Crabtree 2:18:78
London Marathon - Sunday 22 April 2012
Sadly, Sue Narey has had to pull out of this race due to injury. Please pass this news on to friends and colleagues as she doesn't want anyone to sponsor her when she will definitely not be taking part.Simons Seat Owl Event - Thursday 22 March 2012
Please note that this event will now be held on the above date.Pub Run - Wednesday 7 March 2012
The run will be from the Red Lion at Earby and will be taking in Pin Haw. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.National Cross Country Championship
25 February 2012
U13 Boys
147 Charlie Lowrie 12.34
184 Josh Newbold 12.49
256 Thomas Nelson 13.19
315 Robbie Johnstone 14.02
U17 Men
51 James Hall 21.03
Ilkley Moor Race - 26 February 2012
Wharfedale had only four runners in the junior races. Of these, Jack Muir had a great run, but was just pipped to the post by Eric Beaumont of Keighley & Craven, who set a new course record. All the junior finishing positions were:
U8
26 Cassie Brotherton 5:51
U10
2 Jack Muir 7:39
28 Joseph Carman 10:28
U12
13 George Carman 8:06
Jonathan Bradshaw finishing in 9th place led home the 17 Wharfedalers in the senior race. Louisa Pickles led home the Wharfedale Ladies.
Kendal Winter League, Sedbergh - 26 February 2012
First anecdotal news from this race. Tom Addison won easily, but only ten seconds separated second and fifth. Stephen Chew
was third, Sam Watson fifth and Chris Newman seventh. In the junior races, Declan Bulmer won the U17 race. Further details follow.
High Cup Nick Fell Race - 25 February 2012
Wharfedale Takes Both Team Prizes
Leading Wharfedale positions:
8. Dave Kirkham 1:06:23
10. Nick Charlesworth 1:07:22
13. Christian Holmes 1:07:58
17. Mark McGoldrick 1:10:11
Ladies
3. Judy Howells 1:24:38
5. Kirsty Hall 1:25:14
The race was won by Carl Bell who also set a new record. The ladies race was won by Helen Elmore of Dark Peak.
Kendal Winter League, Barbon - 19 February 2012
Report of the race in the Westmorland Gazette
PECO Cross Country - 19 February 2011
U10
2 Logan Hargreaves-Madhas
7 Adam Gibson
9 Shona Hastings
Senior Man
5 Dave Kirkham
127 Jonathon Gibson
169 Raj Madhas
Senior Ladies
122 Lynda Hargreaves
Next PECO race is on Sunday 11th March on Otley Chevin.
Pub Run - Wednesday 29 February 2012
This will be from the Devonshire Arms at Cracoe. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.Blackburn Winter Warmer 10K Road Race
19 February 2012
7 Stephen Chew 36:06
27 Bruce Elsworth 39:08
27 Bruce Elsworth 39:08
Studmarks from the Summit - 19 February 2012
11 Paul Crabtree 37:30
75 Christine Whitaker 46:36
75 Christine Whitaker 46:36
High Cup Nick Fell Race - 25 February 2012
A message from Martin RobertsThere are 2 spare beds available at Dufton Youth Hostel on the night after the race.The cost is �14 p/p/p/n. If you are interested, please contact Martin at suecheers@aol.com
Kendal Winter League, Barbon - 19 February 2012
It was a lovely sunny day at Barbon with splendid views over the Lake District and Morecambe Bay. It was also a good day for many Wharfedalers. Josh Newbold won the U12 race with Thomas Nelson in 2nd place. Ellie Lambert had a cracking run to finish 2nd overall in the U14s and 1st girl. Charlie Lowrie was third in that race. In the U17s, the first four places went to Wharfedale. James Hall had an easy win and he was followed home by Declan Bulmer, Ben Johnstone and Phil Done. Nicole Narey was third girl.
In the seniors, Sam Watson was way out on his own in front to secure another win in this series and he was followed home by Chris Newman. Kirsty Hall was third lady.
Oxenhope Owl Event- 16 February 2012
Kendal Winter League, Fairmile - 12 February 2012
First word from this race is that Wharfedale took the top three positions as follows:
1 Sam Watson
2 Chris Newman
3 Jonathan Bradshaw
1 Sam Watson
2 Chris Newman
3 Jonathan Bradshaw
Rombalds Stride Race - 4 February 2012
A report from Simon Franklin.
This LDWA event takes runners and walkers from Guiseley on a tour of cake stops located at various places on Baildon Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin. This year the muddy bogs were all frozen solid and fast times were recorded by everyone. A new record was set by Graham Pearce of 2hr 27min which was 10 minutes faster than his time last year. It appears that two Wharfedalers took part.
77. Simon Franklin 3:38:09
152. Angela Donlan 4:19:45
160. Raj Madhas 4:26:23
169. Madeleine Watson 4:29:32
405 finishers
I reached the top of the last climb just as the snow started and was lucky enough to be back eating my pie when it started to get heavy. I felt sorry for the walkers who were out in the next six hours when the largest falls occurred.
This LDWA event takes runners and walkers from Guiseley on a tour of cake stops located at various places on Baildon Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin. This year the muddy bogs were all frozen solid and fast times were recorded by everyone. A new record was set by Graham Pearce of 2hr 27min which was 10 minutes faster than his time last year. It appears that two Wharfedalers took part.
77. Simon Franklin 3:38:09
152. Angela Donlan 4:19:45
160. Raj Madhas 4:26:23
169. Madeleine Watson 4:29:32
405 finishers
I reached the top of the last climb just as the snow started and was lucky enough to be back eating my pie when it started to get heavy. I felt sorry for the walkers who were out in the next six hours when the largest falls occurred.
Bradford Millenium Way Relay
Sunday 10th June 2012
Wharfedale are looking to enter 2 mens and 2 ladies teams for this event. Each team needs 10 runners, 2 for each of the 5 legs.
Full Details
All those who are interested in taking part, please contact Tamara Hemsley at: tamarahemsley@hotmail.co.uk or Ian Page at: ianpagescf@aol.com / 07976 929 445 as soon as possible.
YVAA - Cross Country Championship 2012
Northern Racing College, Doncaster
Sunday 19th February 2012
Paul Harlowe was a great advocate of these events and at the AGM, Ian Page agreed to pick up the mantle from him. A message therefore
from Ian:
We are looking for a minimum of 4 men over the age of 35 to compete for a vets team. There are prizes for each individual age category in 5 year intervals from 35 upwards as well as team prizes. Anyone wishing to take part in this event, please forward your Name, DOB and contact details to Ian Page by email: ianpagescf@aol.com or phone: 07976929445.
For full details of the event please refer to the website: http://yvaa.org/
Whilst it's short notice, please let me know asap, as entries need to be in by the weekend.
Pub Run - Wednesday 15 February 2012
This will be from the Craven Arms at Appletreewick and will follow the route of the Charlesworth Chase to the top of Simon's Seat and back. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.AGM - 30 January 2012
The meeting attracted a cross section of 30 members. The main points were:
•The existing committee and officers were re-elected unopposed.
•In view of the number of junior members, it was proposed that we should have a child safety officer.
•It was agreed that Graham Wadsworth could proceed to enable club members to update their membership details on the web site.
•It was agreed that the club fees should remain the same, but for those who required to be registered with England Athletics to take part in cross country or road races, there will be a further �5 payable to cover the cost of this registration. This will not apply to junior members.
•The existing committee and officers were re-elected unopposed.
•In view of the number of junior members, it was proposed that we should have a child safety officer.
•It was agreed that Graham Wadsworth could proceed to enable club members to update their membership details on the web site.
•It was agreed that the club fees should remain the same, but for those who required to be registered with England Athletics to take part in cross country or road races, there will be a further �5 payable to cover the cost of this registration. This will not apply to junior members.