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Club Championship 2011
Paul Crabtree has produced the list of club championship races for next year. The dates of the BOFRA races will need to be confirmed later.Wharfedale Club Championship 2011
Cross Country Championships
If anyone would like to take part in the Northern Cross Country Championships at Sunderland on Saturday 29th January or the English National Cross Country Championships at Alton Towers, Staffordshire on Saturday 19 February - please can you let Tamara Hird know ASAP (mob: 07951 129786) and by 6pm on Wednesday 5th January at the latest.Whernside Owl Event - Saturday 8 January 2010
First Owl Event of the New Year takes place this Saturday.Full Details
Off Road Run - Wednesday 5 January 2010
Andy Holden is leading a gentle run over Hellifield Moor this Wednesday, 5th Jan. All are welcome. Meet at 6.45pm outside the Hellifield House pub. Parking at the rear of the pub.The run will be about one hour long.
New Year - New Energy?
A message from Neil TaylorAfter Work Social Runs. Re-start on Monday 10th Jan. 6:15pm. Now the Christmas holiday's a distant memory (except for the credit card bill) and now we're all back at work, after work runs on a Monday evening start again So we're meeting up at the Bay Horse, Snaygill next Monday for a steady (very!) saunter over Skipton moors. Bring your head-torch (and good coat to keep you warm if you're a fast runner...see you on Monday Lucas...as you'll have to wait for us plodders!) Usual crowd includes Neil, Kevin and Glenn, and the occasional lesser-spotted Payne, so come along for a natter - on the down-hill bits!
Wednesday's Club Social Runs. Restart 5th Jan. Skipton A nice easy start to the season with a steady run around Skipton town. Meet up at the top of the high Street (outside the Wild Oats Health shop/cafe) ready for a 7pm start. Lit all the way round so no head-torches required, and road shoes as no off road this Weds. See you all there!
Pendle Hill Social Run - Sunday 9 January 2011
This will be a steady run for all abilities, setting off from Barley village. Meet in the village car park for a 10:30 am start. Out for approx 1:30 hrs. Drinks at the Pendle Inn afterwards.Further details, if needed, from Kev.
Three Peaks Race - Saturday 30 April 2011
The entry list for this race has now opened at Three Peaks Fell RaceWhernside Owl Event - 8 January 2011
Eight hardy souls turned out to brave snow, ice and a blizzard for this run to the top of Whernside.
Results & Kev's Report
Results & Kev's Report
Off Road Run - Wednesday 12 January 2011
There will be a run from Settle this Wednesday. Meet in the square at 6.45pm. It will be another steady-paced jaunt over the hills above the town. All are welcome.Kendal Winter League, Scout Scar - 9 January 2011
The new Kendal Winter League got under way on Sunday with Josh Newbold continuing where he left off last season and winning his first U12 race of the new season. In the U14s, Ellie Lambert was second girl.
The seniors were led home by Paul Crabtree who finished in 15th place.
Full Results
Social Run - Sunday 16 January 2011
For those who do not wish to run in the Kendal Winter League this Sunday, there is an alternative social run from Ingleton. The route will take in Twisleton Scars to Chapel-le-Dale with an optional return route via Ingleborough (3 Peaks route from Chapel-le-Dale to the summit) or the Roman Road (Oddies Lane is for the most part, an open road with a grass verge to run on for those who hate the tarmac! Meet in The Square outside the Inglesport shop at 11.30am. Parking is available in the Community Centre car park. The BOFRA AGM will be held at the nearby Ex-Servicemen's Club at 3pm.Be There Or Be Square!
Yorkshire Cross Country Championship - 9 January 2011
The positions of the Wharfedalers in this competition were as follows:
U15 Boys
5 James Hall 17.01
19 Ben Johnstone 18.28
22 Declan Bulmer 18.41
Wharfedale - 4th Team (1 point behind 3rd!)
U17 Men
31 Sam Haggar 25.35
39 Scott Baistow 30.19
U20 Junior Men
18 Jonathon Bradshaw 32.41
Ladies
35 Gill Myers 26.13
78 Madeleine Watson 30.53
85 Sarah Martin 34.21
U15 Boys
5 James Hall 17.01
19 Ben Johnstone 18.28
22 Declan Bulmer 18.41
Wharfedale - 4th Team (1 point behind 3rd!)
U17 Men
31 Sam Haggar 25.35
39 Scott Baistow 30.19
U20 Junior Men
18 Jonathon Bradshaw 32.41
Ladies
35 Gill Myers 26.13
78 Madeleine Watson 30.53
85 Sarah Martin 34.21
Annual Subscriptions
Subs are due as of the 1st of January 2011. Please can existing members fill in the form below and send in with their subs ASAP. Details are on the form.Subs Form
Kendal Winter League, Scout Scar - 9 January 2011
Wharfeego was out and about with his camera at this race and the above picture and many more of all runners taking part in this race are available for viewing on flickr from the link below.
Wharfee's Picture Gallery
Kendal Winter League, Firbank - 16 January 2011
In the U12s, it was a close finish, but Josh Newbold managed to hold off challenges from Ben Kent and Jacob Aubrey,
both of Helm Hill, to take this race. Robert Lambert was fourth
It was a similar position in the U14s, with Phil Done holding off Jordan Hull of Border Harriers to win this race. Ellie Lambert was second girl.
Completing the clean sweep for the Wharfedale juniors, James Hall won the U17s race ahead of Rory Addison of Helm Hill. Declan Bulmer was 3rd and Ben Johnstone was 4th.
In the senior race, Mark Addison led everyone home ahead of Tom Tipping and James Knox, making it a straight first three for Helm Hill. First Wharfedaler was Paul Crabtree in 15th place.
Full Results
It was a similar position in the U14s, with Phil Done holding off Jordan Hull of Border Harriers to win this race. Ellie Lambert was second girl.
Completing the clean sweep for the Wharfedale juniors, James Hall won the U17s race ahead of Rory Addison of Helm Hill. Declan Bulmer was 3rd and Ben Johnstone was 4th.
In the senior race, Mark Addison led everyone home ahead of Tom Tipping and James Knox, making it a straight first three for Helm Hill. First Wharfedaler was Paul Crabtree in 15th place.
Full Results
Off Road Social Run - Wednesday 19 January 2011
This will be from the Dog & Gun at Glusburn. Be there for a 7:00 pm start.Off Road Social Run - Wednesday 26 January 2011
This will be from the Black Lane Ends. Be there for a 7:00 pm startStanbury Splash -23 January 2011
Twenty nine Wharfedalers turned out in the senior race and their provisional finishing positions are on the link below. Further details follow.
Results & Report
Wharfedale Senior Finishing Positions
Results & Report
Wharfedale Senior Finishing Positions
Kendal Winter League, Whitestones - 23 January 2011
Wharfedale juniors continue to shine in this league. In the U12s, Robert Lambert was 3rd and Ellamae Gibson was 3rd girl. Phil Done won the U14s race and Ellie Lambert was 1st girl, whilst in the U17s race, Ben Johnstone was 2nd.
Jonathan Gibson was first Wharfedaler in the senior race, followed by Tim Done. Third Wharfedaler was Lynn Whittaker.
Thanks to Andy Holden for the above picture from the race. More of Andy's pictures are on the link below.
Wharfee's Picture Gallery
Pennine Bridleway Relay -Sunday 30 January 2011
Post race drinks will be at the Kings Arms, Silsden from 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome.Pennine Bridleway Relay - 30 January 2011
The above picture was kindly supplied to us by Sport Sunday
In the week before this race, Lucas Payne fell 18ft from a climbing wall and had to be taken to accident & emergency. He was not therefore feeling his best at the start of the race. To make a bad situation worse, he then pulled a calf muscle shortly after the start, but he kept going to help the team secure 7th place,
Wharfedale Harriers Mens A Team - finished in 7th place
Leg 1 - 8.5 miles Owen Bielby and Ian Wellock (4th in leg) - 57.14 (4th)
Leg 2 - 12.5 miles Nick Charlesworth & Matt Athersmith (4th in leg) 1.23.54 (4th)
Leg 3 - David Kirkham and Colin Moses 1.01.10 (10th in leg) (6th)
Leg 4 - Paul Crabtree and Jonny Bradshaw 37.38 (4th in leg) (5th)
Leg 5 - Russel Ashdown and Lucas Payne 1.16.09 (41st in leg) (7th)
Wharfedale Harriers Mens B Team - finished in 25th place
Leg 1 - 8.5 miles Adam Drury and Iain Gibbons 1.04 .03 (22nd in leg) (22nd)
Leg 2 - Dave Ashby and Rob Shaw 1.36.34 (34th in leg) (24th)
Leg 3 - Graham Bird and Ian Paige 1.07.26 (32nd in leg) (26th)
Leg 4 - Paul Crabtree II and Dave Spencer 40.55 (16th in leg (25th)
Leg 5 -Gareth Pemberton and Pete Keron 1.11.50 (25th in leg) (25th)
Wharfedale Ladies A Team - 4th place (51st place overall)
Leg 1 - Joanne Middleton and Kali Taylor 1.15.23 (69th in leg) (6th)
Leg 2 - Tamara Hird and Louisa Pickles 1.44.37 (53rd in leg) (4th)
Leg 3 - Cathy Bradley and Cath White 1.14.41 (57th in leg) (5th)
Leg 4 - Sally Bisset and Spencer 49.17 (50th in leg) (5th)
Leg 5 -Judy Howells and Katherine Kirkham 1.19.38 (50th in leg) (4th)
Wharfedale Ladies B Team - 10th place (93rd place overall)
Leg 1 - Lisa McKevitt and Caren Crabtree 1.47.30 (104th in leg) (12th)
Leg 2 - Sarah Martin and Karen Gorman 2.09.11 (94th in leg) (11th)
Leg 3 - Emma Dodd and Val Done 1.25 (93rd in leg) (10th)
Leg 4 - Gretel Edward and Bridget Thompson 57.52 (87th in leg) (11th)
Leg 5 - Sue Narey and Ange Grey 1.31.56 (88th in leg) (10th)
Kendal Winter League, Birkrigg - 30 January 2011
The above picture is courtesy of Andy Holden. More pictures of this race can be found at Wharfee's Picture Gallery
There were lots of Wharfedale juniors out on the fells at this event and they produced some good performances. They finished as follows:
- U12
- U14
- U17