Wharfedale Harriers - Archive December 2009

Thirty three Wharfedalers, including ten juniors, greeted the start of the festive season by turning up for the annual pre Christmas off road run and supper at the home of Graham & Pat Wadsworth. Sam Wadsworth led the run out, which this year took everyone over Pinhaw before returning through the village and along the beckside. Not everyone who attended went on the run, but young Lucy and Sam Horrocks were up for it, with young Sam once more showing his appetite for night time off road running and making it all the way to Pinhaw summit.

Sam Watson, still nursing a leg injury, was not up to off road running, but he and Lucas Payne went on a run down to Carleton, returning on the road past the Working Mens Club and the steep climb back up to the plantation on the tops.

Thanks must go to Lynn Whittaker and Kathryn Payne who did a sterling job in helping Pat dispense the usual fare of chips, meat and potato pie, chilli con carni and vegetarian cannelloni to everyone.

There are a few more pictures of the evening in the gallery.

Bolton by Bowland - 6 December 2009


Lucas Payne	Mark McGoldrick

Colin Moses	Andy Holden

Scott Baistow	Lucas Payne

The conditions for this race were described as being extremely wet and muddy. The race was won by Ian Holmes in a time of 47:30. Out of the 164 finishers, the seven Wharfedalers who took part finished as follows:

12 Lucas Payne 55.18
26 Mark McGoldrick 57.40
36 Colin Moses 59.55
39 James Harrison 60.32
63 Andy Holden 65.03
94 Scott Baistow 71.26
127 Lynn Whittaker 76.45

West Yorkshire Cross Country League
Sunday 6 December 2009

Sharp Haw Owl Event - 9 December 2009

Luckily, the rain held off until this event was over and it was a pleasant night for both runners, bikers and marshals. These events attract all ages and abilities and once more it was nice to see young Sam & Lucy Horrocks taking part. Lucy ran to Sharp Haw and back, but Sam completed the whole course.

This is perhaps a course where bikers do have a chance, even though there is a fair amount of ground where the bike has to be carried. And so it proved on the evening. Pete Keron was trailing by six places at the top of Sharp Haw and he may have lost even more ground on the ascent to Rough Haw, but once off Sharp Haw on the return, he was able to start riding, even though the ground was boggy and muddy in places and when he reached the track, he came into his own and passed the lead runner, Paul Crabtree. Mind you, it was a close run thing, with just 11 seconds separating the two leaders.

Young Jack Smith was going well and was leading Will Marshall at Sharp Haw. However, on the return, he suffered from a bout of stomach cramp and Will went on to pass him and finish as second runner.

As usual, a number of ladies took part and the first back was Jill Myers, who does seem to be at home with this winter evening off road running.

Once more, an enjoyable evening was had by all and again illustrates how those devoted to off road running can continue to maintain their fitness and enjoy their sport during the winter nights.

Results

Calderdale Way Relay - 13 December 2009

Calderdale Way Relay - Sunday 13 December 2009

Please note that there will be a post race get together in the Old White Bear at Cross Hills, from 8:00 pm.

Still no news of the men's team.

Pub Run - Wednesday 16 December 2009

Please note that this will be from The Swan at Addingham. Meet at 6:45pm for 7:00 pm start.

Calderdale Way Relay - 13 December 2009

Pub Run - Wednesday 23 December 2009

By popular demand, there will be an off road pub run next week. It will from the Listers Arms at Malham. Meet at 6:45 pm for 7:00pm start.

The Stoop Fell Race - Sunday 20 December 2009

The latest news from Dave Woodhead is that the race is definitely on, but that it will now follow the old route, which is straight up the Stoop and back again. Parking on Penistone Hill may be impossible, unless you have a four wheel drive vehicle and it may be advisable to park in Haworth and walk up to the start.

The Curly Wurly Junior Quarry Runs will also be defintely on.

The Stoop Fell Race - 20 December 2009


Jonathan Bradshaw & Gareth Hird	Lisa McKevitt

The results for this race are now out and they include a Wharfedaler not mentioned in our initial report. New member Nicholas Charlesworth was third Wharfedaler, coming home in 23rd place in a time of 36:29. Apologies to Nicholas for this oversight.

There was a good turnout of Wharfedalers for this event which was run in conditions which were icy, and at times, treacherous underfoot, with snow showers to boot. The race was won by Rob Hope for the 7th consecutive year. Numbers were a bit lower than normal, however everyone who turned up seemed to enjoy it. Will Marshall has written a report of the day, which can be accessed from the link below.

Read Will's Report

The results of the Wharfedale finishers were as follows:-

9 Gareth Hird - 33.58
11 Jonny Bradshaw - 34.19
23 Nicholas Charlesworth 36.29
24 Will Marshall - 36.34
27 Jason Hemsley - 36.50
31 Rohan Akers - 37.01
33 Colin Moses - 37.18
38 Paul Carman - 37.30
61 Tamara Hird - 41.00 2nd Lady
89 Simon Franklin - 43.06
96 Scott Baistow - 43.30
127 Judy Howells - 45.51
161 Lynn Whittaker - 52.12
165 Gretel Edwards - 53.41
166 Sally Bisset - 53.42
172 Stuart Johnstone - 58.30
177 Lisa McKevitt - 61.06

Pennine Bridleway Relay - Sunday 31 January 2010

This event is coming up shortly and we have entered a Mens Team, a Ladies Team and a Mixed Team (5 men and 5 ladies). The course is 47 miles split into five legs and each leg is run in pairs, so there will be ten runners to each team. If you would like to run please contact Tamara Hird on 07951 129786 or Gareth Hird on 07535 700585 ASAP. The cost will be £4.50 per runner to cover the entry fee.

Details of the legs are as follows:-

Leg 1: Fearns School to Long Causeway 8.5miles / 1361ft
Leg 2: Long Causeway to Callis Bridge, 12.5 miles / 1560ft
Leg 3: Callis Bridge to Summit, 9.5miles / 1570ft
Leg 4: Summit to Whitworth, 5.5miles / 753ft
Leg 5: Whitworth to Waterfoot (Fearns School), 10.5miles / 1390ft

You will find further details on http://www.penninebridlewayrelay.co.uk/index.htm

Silsden New Year's Day Fun Run 2010

The next race is the 26th running of Silsden's 3 Mile Fun Run, which over the years has raised some £1,600 for organisations both local and international. Every year between 60 and 100 hardy souls assemble at the Green in Silsden to begin the ascent of Bradley Road and Hole Lane before cruising across Heights Lane whilst preparing for the tumultuous descent of Horn lane and Bradley Road. To celebrate a fantastic 26 years of what must be the area's most long running road event, participants are invited to commemorate the fact that the event started as a fund raiser to finance the fledgling Silsden Rangers ARLFC's by sporting a rugby shirt of their choice. As ever, each runner will receive a timed certificate, sox, a mystery prize and, donations permitting, a surprise from Santa's sack!! (Competitors have traditionally contributed small wrapped donations.)

As a special incentive to the seriously challenged, Dave Throup's 1991 record time stands at 15 mins 25 secs. This year, there will be a cash prize, of £1.00 per second shaved from the record by the winner, if the record is broken!!

The event starts at 11.15 from The Green (Bradley Road) Silsden with entries on the day costing £2 and being available from 10.30. Though there is money on offer, this is not an elite event and participants of all ages and abilities are most welcome. The prize giving will take place in the Sunnybank social club asap after 12.00.

Any queries, please ring the race organiser, Chris Buckley on 01535 655766

Bike Ride - Tuesday 29 December 2009

There will be a bike ride on the above date from Hothfield School, Silsden, into the Dales via Gargrave, Hetton, Burnsall, Bolton Abbey and Addingham. It will be approximately 40 miles, with a cafe stop at Bolton Abbey. All abilities are welcome and the route may be varied to take account of abilities, as well as the weather and numbers etc. Be ready to start at 10:00 am from Hothfield School. Any further information can be obtained from Jason Hemsley on 07745 450040.

Best Christmas Video

The Stoop Fell Race - 20 December 2009

Chevin Chase - 26 December 2009

Race Winner Alistair Brownlee
There were quite a few Wharfedalers who decided to work off the excess of Christmas with this race. Race winner was once more Olympic representative Alistair Brownlee, closely followed by his brother, Jonathan. These two were in a race of their own and they had no serious challengers.

First Wharfedaler home was Gareth Hird, who had a great race to finish in 5th place. Second Wharfedaler was Sam Wadsworth, who improved vastly on his position last year to finish around 22nd place, just ahead of Jason Hemsley and new member Nick Charlesworth. The places and times of all Wharfedalers were as follows:

5 Gareth Hird 43:20
22 Sam Wadsworth 46:44
23 Jason Hemsley 46:46
25 Nick Charlesworth 46:54
114 James Wadsworth 52:23
133 Tamara Hird 53:09
151 Gill Myers 53:38
237 Richard Wadsworth 57:20
291 Val Done 59:29
641 Rosie Eccles 74:39

Full results are now in the results section.

Ribble Valley 10K - 27 December 2009

There were 8 Wharfedalers out in this race, including 4 new members, and were led home by Lucas Payne. Their finishing positions were as follows:

100 Lucas Payne 36:08
134 Sam Watson 37:33
201 Steven Plummer 39:33
221 Nick Treitl 39:54
227 James Harrison 40:00
251 Gaz Bradley 40:41
551 Carol Young 49:27
771 Brian Hugill 56:25

Lakeland Run - Wednesday 30 December 2009

Sam Watson and Paul Carman are going up to the Lakes this Wednesday with the intention of having a gentle run round Fairfield Horseshoe. If you would like to join them, please ring Sam Watson on 07502 116650 to arrange times and transport etc.

Pub Run - Wednesday 30 January 2009

Please note that this will take place from the Elm Tree at Embsay. Meet at 6:45 pm for 7:00 pm start.

Wansfell - 27 December 2009


Chris Holmes	Paul Crabtree

Normally, this race attracts quite a few Wharfedalers, but this year, only three turned up and they were all new members. Was it a coincidence that both the men finished within one second of each other? The finishing positions and times were as follows:

14 Chris Holmes 26:01
15 Paul Crabtree 26:02
106 Lisa McKevitt 56:25

Bike Ride - 29 December 2009

Pub Run- Wednesday 6 January 2010

The first pub run of the New Year will be a 10K round the roads of Skipton. Meet on the cobbles at the top of the High Street at 6:45 pm for 7:00 pm start. Afterwards, in the Narrow Boat for a pint.

Auld Lang Syne - 31 December 2009

Wharfedale's best dressed runner - Colin Moses
Chris Holmes

Another Wharfedaler who entered into the spirit - Chris Holmes

More pictures are in the gallery

Sixteen Wharfedalers took part in this race and their finishing positions and times were as follows:

10 Gareth Hird 43:28
19 Ian Wellock 45:01
22 Jason Hemsley 45:10
24 Chris Holmes 45:24
29 Paul Crabtree 45:51
35 Nick Charesworth 46:56
49 Rowan Akers 48:04
62 Colin Moses 48:57
138 Tamara Hird 53:44
167 Jonathan Gibson 55:23
177 Carl Bradshaw 55:49
234 Raj Madhas 60:04
264 Carol Young 61:31
326 Lynn Whittaker 68:12
360 Lisa McKevitt 73:16
375 Lynda Hargreaves 78:42

Pre Christmas Run & Supper - 2 December 2009

Bolton by Bowland - 6 December 2009

West Yorkshire Cross Country League
Sunday 6 December 2009

Sharp Haw Owl Event - 9 December 2009

Calderdale Way Relay - 13 December 2009