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Coming Events: May, June & July
Attendance Scheme/ Club races – 2006 details:
Pudsey 10k Challenge: Sunday 23rd July at 10.45am
Fell Races: May to end July 06.
The Idle Trail Race – Sunday 16th July 2005
Black Sheep Brewery Race Series 2006.
Washburn Valley Relay – Friday 14th July, 7.15pm
Carr Lane Challenge 5 mile race.
Keswick to Barrow Event: Saturday 6th May 06
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Events in bold indicate a ‘club’ event which members are encouraged to run.
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Date |
Event |
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Sun 28th May 2006 |
Melmerby 10k. Part of Black sheep series. |
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Sat 3rd June 2006 |
Kirkby Malzeard 10k. Part of Black sheep series. |
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Sat 3rd June 2006 |
Wharfedale off road marathon & half. |
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Sun 4th June 2006 |
Roberttown 7. Liversedge. |
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Wed 7th June 06 |
Chevin Fell Race. Great local event. See fell list below. |
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Thurs 8th June 06 |
Apperley Bridge Canter. Approx 10k. Woodhouse Grove School. |
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Thurs 8th June 06 |
Bronte 5. Hilly 2 lap scenic course. 7.30pm. |
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Sun 11th June 06 |
Harewood House Chase (approx 10k). Women 10am, Men 10.30am. |
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Sun 11th June 06 |
West Yorks Fire Service 5. 2pm. |
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Wed 14th June 06 |
Otley 10. 7.30pm |
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Sat 24th June 06 |
Eldwick Gala Fell race. 3 miles. 3pm.Good family day out. |
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Sun 25th June 06 |
Rainton 10k. Part of Black Sheep Series. |
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Sun 25th June 06 |
Humber Bridge Half. |
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Sat 1st July 06 |
Burn Valley Half. Part of Black Sheep series. 2pm. |
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Sat 1st July 06 |
Carr Lane 5 mile trail challenge. |
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Sun 2nd July 06 |
Skipton Tough 10, 11am. |
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Wed 12th July 06 |
Stirton Fell race. BS, 7.30pm. 5.5 miles/1200’. |
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Fri 14th July 06 |
Washburn Valley Relay, 7.15pm. 4x4mile relay. |
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Sat 15th July 06 |
Oxenhope Village Fete Fell Race, 2pm. 3.4miles. Great family day out!! |
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Sun 16th July 06 |
Idle Trail Race, 10.30am. ALL CLUB NEEDED. |
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Sun 23rd July 06 |
Pudsey 10k challenge, see details below. |
Top 25 Club Races for 2005: Handicap/ Attendance Scheme - 10 out of 25 possible races to count. Please don’t forget to sign in the book each time you attend a club session (but only pay once per week) as each attendance at a club training session is worth 1 point and to be eligible for a trophy members must accumulate at least 30 attendance points during the year. Each attendance at a “Club” designated race earns you 5 points (see below). 50% of the required points must be achieved by attendance at training sessions.
Phil is the Attendance winner for April.
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Name |
April |
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Apr |
Apr |
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4 |
6 |
11 |
13 |
18 |
20 |
25 |
27 |
Races |
Totals |
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Adrian Trevelyan |
1 |
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1 |
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5 |
7 |
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Amnuay Scott |
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5 |
5 |
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Amy Wright |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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Andrew Moakler |
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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Anna Lincoln |
1 |
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1 |
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5 |
7 |
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Chris Smith |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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6 |
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Chris Stubbs |
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1 |
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5 |
6 |
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David Lewis |
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1 |
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5 |
6 |
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Davina Smith |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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5 |
8 |
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Gary Naylor |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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5 |
8 |
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Hannah Peacock |
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1 |
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1 |
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Hayley Atkinson-Windsor |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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6 |
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Joanne Belcher |
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1 |
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5 |
6 |
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Judith Metcalf |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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Kay Gambles |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
1 |
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4 |
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Laura Brook |
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5 |
5 |
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Lisa Flesher |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
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5 |
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Lisa Hall |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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5 |
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Martin Burnside |
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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Peter Hilliard |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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Peter Vickers |
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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Phil Routh |
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1 |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
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Richard Lyons |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
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6 |
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Roy Bradshaw |
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1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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Simon Bellwood |
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5 |
5 |
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Simon Blackburn |
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1 |
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1 |
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Stephen Wolstenhulme |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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Steve Little |
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1 |
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1 |
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Tony Blythe |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
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4 |
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Warren Fletcher |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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14 |
0 |
13 |
7 |
17 |
6 |
16 |
8 |
55 |
135 |
The Club races for 2006, where points can be earned, are as follows:
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Date |
Race Details |
Comments. |
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February 12th Sun |
Liversedge Half Marathon, 12.00 noon. |
5 Idle vests at the Liversedge Half. Jo was 5th woman, Laura 2nd F45 and Jo, Laura & Lisa got the team prize |
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March 12th – Sun |
Spen 20mile, 10am. |
8 of us braved the blizzard conditions. M45 club record for Simon Bellwood, Female club record & 3rd in York’s Champs for Jo, F45 club record for Laura and pb’s for Adrian & Stephen. |
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April- Sun 2nd |
Baildon Boundary Way Half, 10.30am. |
11 of us ran in extreme mud for the BBW. Chris Stubbs was 14th overall. |
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May – Wed 3rd |
John Carr 5k, Esholt, 7.30pm. Fast, flat course. |
A busy event meant only 14 of us got entries. Club records from Dave Lewis & Ana Lincoln. |
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May 3rd - Wed |
Hare & Hounds Fell Race, Lothersdale. 3.6m/690’. BS. 7.30pm. |
7 Idle AC vests for this local fell race. |
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May – Sun 7th |
Leeds Half Marathon, 10am. |
6 of the club entered this local event. Including Dave Lewis who got sub 1.30 for the first time! |
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May -Sun 14th |
Ripon 10m. Part of Black Sheep series. |
10 of us ran this scenic challenging race including Simon Bellwood who set a new M45 record with 1.06.54, Lisa Flesher with an F35 record in 1.12.40 and Richard Lyons who ran sub 70mins for first time. |
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May – Sun 28th |
Melmerby 10k. Part of Black sheep series. |
No entries on day. |
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June- Sat 3rd |
Kirkby Malzeard 10k. Part of Black sheep series. |
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June 8th – Thurs |
Bronte 5, 7.30pm. Hilly two lap course. |
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June- 8th Thurs |
Apperley Bridge Canter race. 7.30pm. Approx 10k. |
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June 11th –Sun |
Harewood House 10k (approx). Women 10am, men 10.30am. |
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June – Sat 24th |
Eldwick Gala Fell Race 3pm. 3m/300’ |
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July 1st – Sat |
Burn Valley Half. Part of Black Sheep series. 2pm. |
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July 1st – Sat |
Carr Lane Challenge. 5 mile trail race. |
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July 12th – Wed |
Stirton Fell race. BS, 7.30pm. 5.5 miles/1200’.
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Aug 12th – Sat |
Arncliffe 4 mile Road race at 1.30pm and/or 1.8m fell race (443’) AS, 3pm. |
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Aug 28th –Mon |
Spofforth 10k Trail. 1.30pm. |
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Aug 19th- Sat |
Burnsall 10m road race and/or 1.5 m fell race. |
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Sept 10th- Sun |
Robin Hood Full & Half marathons, Nottingham 10.05am |
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Sept 24th - Sun |
Horsforth 10k, 10am. |
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Oct 15th -Sun |
Bridlington Half marathon, 12 Noon. |
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Oct – Sun 29th |
Holmfirth 15mile. 10.30am. |
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Nov – Sun 5th |
Guy Fawkes 10mile 10.30am. |
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Nov TBA Sun |
Abbey Dash 10k, 9.30am. |
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Rothwell 10k Sun 30th April
140 Richard Lyons 39.56
279 Gary Naylor 44.18
338 Laura Brook 46.13 F45 club record.
406 Alison Garlick 48.26 Pb.
Hare & Hounds Fell Race, Lothersdale. Wed 3rd May 06. 3.6m/600'.
56 Phil Routh 30.55
61 Warren Fletcher 31.20
64 Michael Masleczko 31.54
66 Tony Blythe 32.17
76 Peter Vickers 32.50
93 Jo Belcher 37.15
94 Kay Gambles 37.18 There were 102 runners.
John Carr Race 1, 5k Wednesday 3rd May 06
71 Dave Lewis 18.40 pb M45 CR
151 Gary Naylor 20.51
152 Steve Little 20.53
160 Lisa Flesher 21.04
205 Trevor Hooley 22.23
258 Davina Smith 24.27
267 Amy Wright 25.03 pb
272 Wilma Saville 25.07
287 Diana Deas 25.28
307 Julie Parker 26.41pb
313 Anna Lincoln 27.01pb F50 CR
321 Suzanne Bairstow 27.57
344 Claire McConnell 30.04 pb
354 Pete Helliwell 31.54 There were 364 runners.
Bluebell Trail 10mile-7th May, Stainland.
66 Phil Routh 1.2705
86 Lisa Flesher 1.29.35
104 Warren Fletcher 1.31.31
184 Alison Garlick 1.45.36
193 Amnuay Scott 1.46.30 There were 271 runners.
Leeds Half 7th May
238 Dave Lewis 1.29.54 PB. 1st time with sub 1.30!!
240 Adrian Trevelyan 1.33.05
Jo Belcher
1279 Laura Brook 1.48.39
1460 Tracey Stoneman 1.53.13
2075 Anna Lincoln 2.03.33
Jack Bloor Fell Race, Tues 9th May, BS 5.2miles/1150'
106 Phil Routh (or Rough as he appears in results!!) 56.12
111 Warren Fletcher 56.57
121 Tony Blythe 57.54
There were 198 runners.
John Carr 2 5k Wed 10th May 06:
78 Richard Lyons 19.06pb
97 Simon Blackburn 19.35
129 Lisa Flesher 20.17 pb F35 club record
140 Steve Little 20.33
186 Trevor Hooley 21.56
240 Amnuay Scott 24.21
241 Amy Wright 24.28
251 Davina Smith 25.01
262 Wilma Saville 25.24 pb
266 Carmel Beswick 25.32pb
283 Diana Deas 26.36
299 Ana Lincoln 27.40
319 Claire McConnell 28.55 pb by over a minute!!
There were 338 runners.
John Carr 5k, race 3, 17th May 06
73 Adrian Trevelyan 19.30
79 Richard Lyons 19.39
110 Steve Little 20.19
172 Trevor Hooley 22.26
210 Amnuay Scott 24.26
211 Amy Wright 24.27 pb
232 Davina Smith 25.16
236 Wilma Saville 25.28
251 Diana Deas 26.25
261 Julie Parker 27.14
271 Ana Lincoln 27.58
282 Claire McConnell 29.41
290 Amy Harrison 30.28 pb. Ist ever race.
There were 298 runners.
Ripon 10 mile results – see Blacksheep section.
We hope that club members (all those not running the final Black Sheep race at Burton Leonard) will support Pudsey and enter their 10k challenge, especially as they will be supporting the Idle Trail Race. The course is scenic challenging mixed terrain offering something for everyone. All finishers get a T Shirt and there are team prizes (last year we received males and female team prizes). In addition there is a 2 mile family fun run at 10am and a Park Fun Run (approx 400meteres) for the under 8’s at 9.30am. Last year they reached their 400 race limit and are expected to do so again. Therefore get your entries in ASAP. Entry forms are available at the club or via Pudsey’s website: www.pudseypacers.com
Please support the Hepworth & Idle cricket Club when they stage their fourth Idle Beer Festival on the weekend of Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th June, particularly on the Friday evening. This may prove to be something of a social for Idle AC. Entry price to be confirmed but last year it was £1. Opening times: Fri 7-11pm, Sat 2-5pm and 7-11pm, Sun 2-5pm.
This summer we will have 2 ‘away’ runs, one on a Thursday evening and one on a Sunday morning. The dates are as follows:
Thursday 29th June – Away run from Haworth (venue to be confirmed) at 7pm for Chris’s Summer Special.
Sunday 9th July – Steve’s Magical Mystery Moors Tour. Keep the date free details to follow but last year was a wonderful outing over Harden Moor!!
Please note that many races require that competitors carry waterproof clothing, map and compass for the competitor’s safety. Failure to comply with a race organiser's requirements will mean that you will be barred from taking part in the race. Competitors should arrive at races prepared to carry any or all of the following equipment: Windproof whole body cover, other body cover appropriate to the conditions, map and compass suitable for navigating the course, whistle, emergency food (long races). This equipment is mandatory at all Cat A Long and Medium races.
If this is the first time you have considered fell racing select a race distance well under the distance you normally run on the road.
If you retire during a race you MUST notify the officials at the finish.
If you like the idea of fell running and would like to have a go please speak to Chris.
All fell races are given a grade indicating length and difficulty. Difficulty is indicated by:
A, no less than 250 feet climb per mile, not more than 20% on roads, at least 1 mile in length (NASTY);
B, not less than 125 feet climb per mile, not more than 30% on roads (FAIRLY NASTY);
C, not less than 100 feet of climb per mile, not more than 40% on roads and contain genuine fell terrain (NOT VERY NASTY).
Length is indicated by: L, 12 miles or more; M, 6 miles and over but less than 12 miles; S, under 6 miles.
SAT JUNE 3rd PEN Y GHENT. AS. 3 pm. 5.5 miles/1650’ from Horton in Ribblesdale Playing Fields. £3 on day. Part of Horton Gala Day. £1 parking. Website: www.settleharriers.org
SAT JUNE 3rd WHAREFDALE OFF ROAD MARATHON & HALF MARATHON. CL/BL. See website for full details: www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk
WED JUNE 7th CHEVIN FELL RACE. AS. 7.30 pm. 3.5 miles/900’ from Otley Town Centre. £3 on night.
SAT JUNE 10th THE CARNIVAL. BS. 3PM. 5.8M/1150’ from Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge. £3.50 includes entry into carnival. Prize category for runners entering first fell race. New race. Also Fun run at 2pm. Website: www.todharriers.co.uk
WED JUNE 14th WILL RAMSBOTHAM BADGER STONE RELAY. AS. 7.30pm 2.5m/590’ per leg from opposite old site of Ilkley College. £7.50 per team of 3.
SAT JUNE 17th 25th BUCKEN PIKE FELL RACE. AS. 2.30pm. 4m/900’from Buckden Village Green, Buckden, Nr Skipton. Village gala. Website: www.ogdenwater.freeserve.co.uk
FRI, SAT, SUN JUNE 23rd 24TH, 25TH MIDSUMMER MADNESS THREE DAY EVENT : FRI 23rd WICKEN HILL WHIZZ. AS. 7.30pm. 3m/1000’ from Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Near Hebden Bridge. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Race 1 of Mid Summer Madness 3 day event. Beer festival over weekend. New route for third race. Website: www.cvfr.co.uk
SAT 24th : RESERVOIR BOGS. BM. 11.30am. 7m/1100’ from Hare & Hounds, Chiserley, Hebden Bridge. £3 on day. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Navigational skills required. Race 2 of Mid Summer Madness 3 day event.
SAT JUNE 24th: ELDWICK GALA FELL RACE. CS. 3pm.300’ from Eldwick Memorial Hall, Eldwick. £2.50 on day. Website: www.bingleyharriers.org.uk
SUN 25th : TOM TITTIMAN BS. 1pm. 4m/700’ from Hare & Hounds, Chiserley (Wadsworth Old Town), Hebden Bridge. £3 on day. Village gala. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Race 3 of Mid Summer Madness 3 day event.
SAT JULY 1st SETTLE HILLS RACE. AM. 1.00 pm. 7 miles/1750’ from North Ribblesdale Rugby Club, near the Falcon Manor Hotel. £3.50 on day. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Website: www.settleharriers.org
SAT JULY 1st OAKWORTH HAUL. BM.3pm. 5m/650’ from Oakworth Gala Field, Oakworth. £3 on day. Website: www.kcac.co.uk
TUES JULY 11th STOODLEY PIKE FELL RACE. BS. 7.30pm. 3.5m/700’ from the Top Brink Inn, Lumbutts, Todmorden. £3 on night. Website: www.todharriers.co.uk
WED JULY 12th STIRTON FELL RACE. BS. 7.30pm. 5.5m/800’ from Tarnhouse, Stirton, Skipton. £3 on night. Website: www.kcac.co.uk
SAT JULY 15th OXENHOPE VILLAGE FETE FELL RACE. S. 2pm 3.4 miles/600’ (approx). A scenic route skirting the village & reservoir. Mixture of track, footpath, fell & road. Great family day out with loads of attractions. £3 on day from Station carpark from 12.30pm.
SAT JULY 15th INGLEBOROUGH FELL RACE. AM. 3pm. 7m/2000’ from the Community Centre Sports Field, Ingleton. £3 on day. Gala.
SUN JULY 16th OLDFIELD FELL RACE. CS. 11.30am. 5.5m/550’ from the Grouse Inn, Oldfield, Near Oakworth, Keighley. £3 on day. This is the same day as Idle Trail Race.
WED JULY 19th WIDDOP FELL RACE. BM. 7.15 pm. 7miles/1200’ from the Pack Horse Inn (The Ridge) Widdop, Hebden Bridge. £3.50 on night. Course partially marked. Experience required. Website: www.cvfr.co.uk
SUN JULY 30th JAMES HERRIOTT TRAIL RUN. CM. 11am. 8.5m/1000’ from Bolton Castle, Leyburn. £6 or £1 extra on day. Website: www.communigate.co.uk/ne/penhill
Following our success in hosting the 1st Idle Trail Race we are now organising the second race which we hope will be even bigger and better than last year. We received lots of very positive feedback about the event and this year we have a faster improved course. Entry forms are out now and entries are coming in thick n fast. Once again Crosstrax will be sponsoring the race along with Airedale.
We have formed a committee to oversee the main race organization, although we will be calling on many more club members to assist with jobs on that weekend and in particular on the day so please all try to be available (with family and friends!) to help.
The race committee are: Chris Smith, Davina Smith, Kay Gambles, Martin Burnside, Steve Little, Peter Vickers, Amy Wright and Alison Garlick (results).
Idle AC’s fourth AGM took place on Thursday 6th April and minutes have been circulated to all members and are also available on the website.
Annual subs for 2006/7 are now due and it would be appreciated if all subs could be paid now, as we have now paid the cricket club and NoEAA fees. Please complete a membership form and give £15 (£7.50 concessions) to Davina ASAP. Many thanks.
We had 5 Idle AC vests on the London marathon start line this year. The results were:
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Name |
Time |
Race Position |
PB/CR |
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Joanne Belcher |
3.21.31 |
3443 |
PB Female CR |
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Adrian Trevelyan |
3.22.35 |
3581 |
PB |
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Stephen Edwards |
3.39.00 |
6388 |
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Laura Brook |
3.55.10 |
10186 |
F45 CR |
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Davina Smith |
4.08.38 |
13670 |
F40 CR |
The Black Sheep Brewery Race Series is 6 separate running events organised by towns and villages in scenic North Yorkshire. The objective is to complete 5 out of 6 races, 3 x 10k's plus the 10 mile and 1/2 marathon. The first race in the series was the Ripon 10 mile on Sunday May 14th. The results were:
35 Simon Bellwood 1.06.54pb. M45 CR.
52 Richard Lyons 1.09.52 pb
62 Steve Little 1.10.49
78 Lisa Flesher 1.12.40 pb. F35 CR.
147 Gary Naylor 1.20.25
160 Kay Gambles 1.21.37
186 Amnuay Scott 1.25.09
207 Davina Smith 1.28.01
216 Amy Wright 1.30.15 pb
242 Ana Lincoln 1.34.27 There were 282 runners.
The next event is: Melmerby 10k: On Sunday May 28th, from the village of Melmerby. For more Black Sheep news and results visit their new website: www.blacksheepraceseries.co.uk
We have been invited to this 4 x 4 mile relay for men’s, women’s or mixed teams, around the Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs above Otley. It’s promoted by Otley AC but the West Yorkshire Winter League have identified it as a summer event between the clubs. Therefore we can have a go for both open and Winter League positions.
It should be an interesting evening out – let us know if you are interested as it would be good to get as many teams of any standard out as possible – it’s only a fiver a team! Otley are organising practice runs, and we have maps showing the legs, which are all on paths around or near the reservoirs.
Those of you not running in the Burn Valley Half (Black Sheep Series) might like to consider the Carr Lane Challenge 5 (approx) on Saturday 1st July at 2pm. This is a scenic trail race which forms part of the Wrose Carnival. It should be a great local family day out. Its only £4 to enter (entry forms are available at the club). Alternatively if you don’t fancy running but are available to help out as a marshal let us know and we’ll pass on your details to the Wrose Carnival Committee.
The 40th Annual Keswick to Barrow Walk (K2B) got underway in perfect conditions with the 1591 entrants being the best turnout since 1998. The field of 230 teams which reflects a 30% increase over 2005 (1212 entered) included 77 teams from outside Cumbria, 30 junior teams and a team of 6 paraplegic hand cyclists. Some 1340 walkers (84%) managed to complete the course with the highest number of casualties (61) falling at Lowick as the course starts to ascend punishing 4 mile stretch up onto the moors.
9 of us formed team ‘Idle Runners’. We didn’t really know what to expect and it had been a logistical challenge to ensure that we, along with Graham Little who provided our support vehicle, were all at the start in Keswick for 6am. It turned out to be a glorious bright sunny day and the scenery was breathtaking. The course was challenging but the sense of achievement that we all experienced at the end of the day is something that will be very difficult to beat.
Our results were:
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Chris Smith |
5.44.09 |
15/1591 |
CR/PB |
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Martin Burnside |
7.41.08 |
111/1591 |
PB |
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Kay Gambles |
7.41.33 |
113/1591 |
CR/PB |
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Davina Smith |
7.41.36 |
114/1591 |
CR/PB |
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Steve Little |
7.42.23 |
115/1591 |
CR/PB |
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Scott Border (Guest) |
8.08.52 |
154/1591 |
PB |
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David Anstey (Guest) |
8.10.03 |
158/1591 |
PB |
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Peter Vickers |
11.40.02 |
799/1591 |
CR/PB |
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Peter Helliwell |
11.41.18 |
805/1591 |
PB |
Special thanks to Graham Little who drove all round the course being our support and to his sidekick John Gambles for the extra drinks and jelly babies.
For full results and piccies visit the K2B website. http://www.keswick2barrow.co.uk/home.asp
Typical! The Idle AC entrants provided another fine exhibition of distance running at the Ripon 10 miler. On a testing, hilly, partially off road course Simon Bellwood, Richard Lyons and Lisa Flesher were in the top end of the field with pb’s, Kay and Steve recorded astonishing times considering their K2B40 efforts the previous weekend. Gary, Amy, Davina, Amnuay and Ana completed a fine club turnout. I knew how pleased Kay was, since I got a whack on the back with a pile of entry forms when she emerged from the finish funnel behind me. Well her actions do so often speak louder and more eloquently than her words. It was good to see them all come in, to hear their positive responses. I was pleased that people were picking up Idle Trail Race entry forms and talking about the event. Joe and Katie caused uproar in the clubhouse and played chicken in the finish funnel, making light of an hour’s wait for their father and godfather. How could the day be better?
Well the plain fact is that there could have been more than those ten Idle AC runners at that event. When I first began entering races in the late 80’s as an unattached runner, I would diligently send off my forms well before the closing date, often weeks in advance, only to find queues of people entering on the day. I would plan well ahead, and once even attempted to enter a fell race by post, which caused confusion and astonishment to the organisers. I gradually became more relaxed, once entering the Sheffield Marathon on the day. But in recent years this has become more difficult, and I have often been disappointed. Now we find that many races are oversubscribed even before the postal closing date. Increasingly, postal and online entries from often unattached runners are leaving less organised or decisive club runners out in the cold. It is quite possible that these unattached runners are setting themselves targets by entering well in advance, whereas club runners might not know what they are doing the next weekend. So several people at the Club considered doing Ripon too late. Even our own Idle Trail Race, like Ripon only in its second year, is attracting postal (and now online) entries more quickly than last year. In 2005 we had 176 entries, including 60 on the day. Already this year we have 45 entries two months before the event.
Interestingly we won the women’s team prize at our event last year. However we are increasingly going to miss out, as I think we did at Ripon, on team prizes, in the current entry climate. It may seem like a pointless couple of cans of beer to top end runners, but for middle fielders it can be a pleasant surprise and a real boost to anchor home a successful team. The girls especially have hit the jackpot all over the place, partly just by being there in sufficient numbers. One which particularly pleased me was the Holmfirth 15, definitely a prestigious event. It’s harder for the men in dense and highly competitive fields, but one to watch for is the Pudsey 10k, where the first three teams get prizes. Now that’s on the 23rd of July, but already our friends at Pudsey Pacers are warning us to get our entries in early.
The way ahead then is through more communication and forward planning within the club about entering races. I don’t advocate badgering members to enter races just for a potty little team prize, but I do suggest that we target a few and make sure to get plenty of entries in early. That way we can not only avoid the disappointment of missing out when others get in, but also we’ll be in for a shout on a little return on our entry fees, and some positive publicity for the club.
It’s a somewhat individualist sport, but the team element adds an extra dimension to our efforts. Traditional events like the Yorkshire Cross Country Championships have always required well planned pre entry and provide a fine stage for a club team effort. The next one is on the first Saturday in January at Skipton. It may seem a long way off, but I believe that both the men and the women should begin to prepare now. This should be an effort for the whole club – we can enter as many as we want – not just a select few. We are Yorkshire Club of the Year, so by both training together and competing together in numbers at all levels, we should continue to show the way. We train on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an easy run on Wednesdays. Try it – you might like it!
- Chris.
Current Men’s Club Records
|
Distance |
Category |
Name |
Time |
|
5 Km |
Open |
Joe Marjoram |
17.08 |
|
M40 |
Simon Bellwood |
18.30 |
|
|
M45 |
David Lewis |
18:40 |
|
|
M50 |
Trevor Hooley |
21.22 |
|
|
5 Miles |
Open |
Doug Briggs |
29:43 |
|
M40 |
Chris Stubbs |
31.06 |
|
|
M45 |
Richard Lyons |
33.22 |
|
|
M50 |
Trevor Hooley |
38.42 |
|
|
10 Km |
Open |
Douglas Briggs |
36.13 |
|
M40 |
Chris Stubbs |
38.32 |
|
|
M45 |
Dave Lewis |
38:57 |
|
|
10 Miles |
Open |
Joe Marjoram |
1:01:22 |
|
M40 |
Chris Stubbs |
1:05:14 |
|
|
M45 |
Simon Bellwood |
1:06:54 |
|
|
M50 |
Trevor Hooley |
1:20:04 |
|
|
Half Marathon |
Open |
Douglas Briggs |
1:18:58 |
|
M40 |
Chris Smith |
1:24:05 |
|
|
M45 |
Simon Bellwood |
1:22:48 |
|
|
15 Miles |
Open |
Chris Stubbs |
1:37:03 |
|
M40 |
Simon Bellwood |
1:43:58 |
|
|
M45 |
Trevor Hooley |
2:03:18 |
|
|
20 Miles |
Open |
Chris Smith |
2:24:00 |
|
M40 |
Simon Bellwood |
2:17:26 |
|
|
M45 |
Simon Bellwood |
2:13:50 |
|
|
Marathon |
Open |
Chris Smith |
3:04:12 |
|
M40 |
Simon Bellwood |
3:02:18 |
|
|
M45 |
Richard Lyons |
3:36:15 |
|
|
M50 |
Trevor Hooley |
4:15:08 |
Current Women’s Club Records
|
Distance |
Category |
Name |
Time |
|
5 Km |
Open |
Donna Edmondson |
19:03 |
|
F35 |
Lisa Flesher |
20.17 |
|
|
F40 |
Laura Brook |
22.04 |
|
|
F45 |
Kay Gambles |
20.59 |
|
|
F50 |
Ana Lincoln |
27.01 |
|
|
5 Miles |
Open |
Donna Edmondson |
33:46 |
|
F35 |
Lisa Flesher |
37:17 |
|
|
F45 |
Kay Gambles |
40.03 |
|
|
F50 |
Ana Lincoln |
43.13 |
|
|
10 Km |
Open |
Hayley Atkinson-Windsor |
40:51 |
|
F35 |
Lisa Flesher |
44:09 |
|
|
F45 |
Laura Brook |
46:13 |
|
|
F50 |
Ana Lincoln |
52:39 |
|
|
10 Miles |
Open |
Donna Edmondson |
1:13:00 |
|
F35 |
Lisa Flesher |
1:12:40 |
|
|
F45 |
Kay Gambles |
1:16:50 |
|
|
F50 |
Ana Lincoln |
1.32.38 |
|
|
Half Marathon |
Open |
Hayley Atkinson-Windsor |
1:32:19 |
|
F35 |
Lisa Flesher |
1:33:50 |
|
|
F40 |
Kay Gambles |
1:51:00 |
|
|
F45 |
Laura Brook |
1:41:39 |
|
|
F50 |
Ana Lincoln |
1:53:27 |
|
|
15 Miles |
Open |
Donna Edmondson |
1:50:54 |
|
F35 |
Amnuay Scott |
2:00:43 |
|
|
20 Miles |
Open |
Joanne Belcher |
2:37:11 |
|
F35 |
Davina Smith |
3:01:01 |
|
|
F40 |
Kay Gambles |
3:02:00 |
|
|
F45 |
Laura Brook |
2:48:05 |
|
|
Marathon |
Open |
Joanne Belcher |
3:21:31 |
|
F35 |
Lisa Flesher |
3:51:50 |
|
|
F40 |
Davina Smith |
4:08:38 |
|
|
F45 |
Laura Brook |
3:55:10 |