Report by Dan Taylor Chester Marathon 2 Tod Harriers took the trip to Chester for the Marathon on Sunday. The conditions were dry and not too hot. First home for Todmorden was their Fell and Ultra Specialist Craig Stansfield in his first ever road marathon. Craig gave his all and managed to beat his 3 hours target by finishing in …
Burnley 10k & a Beefy Good Shepherd
Report by Jo Daniels Burnley Leisure 10k There were three Todmorden Harriers in evidence at the Burnley Leisure Padiham 10k event on Sunday. The multi-terrain course included a loop around allotments, a stretch along the Greenway and a canal side section as well as parts along country lanes and trails. The first Todmorden Harrier home was Richard Butterwick. He claimed …
Yorkshireman, Ben Nevis & Garstang Half
Report by Jo Daniels Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon Eight Todmorden Harriers competed in KCAC Yorkshireman Off Road marathon and half marathon last weekend, with four competing in each event. The event is well known for its mix of terrain that seems perfectly runnable, but combines with distance to create a real challenge for runners. First home for …
Blackshawhead Fell Race
Report by Paul Brannigan Blackshawhead Fell Race took place on Saturday. Calder Valley’s 800m star Max Wharton took advantage of the excellent conditions to win the race in a new course record time of 36.10. The ladies race was won by Joanna Goorney from Lytham St Annes who is normally more at home on tarmac. She was followed home in …
Top 5 for Flanagan and Butterwick, but no Allan
Report by David Leslie There was a good attendance at Alice’s Run on a beautiful Sunday morning in Mytholmroyd. This was the last of the Alice’s runs which have been organised in aid of Epilepsy Action – and it will be sorely missed in the 10K trail run category locally as it has always attracted a good field ranging …
Paul’s Golden Ball
Just one Toddie took part in the Golden Ball 20 mile road race on Sunday 6th September in Lancaster. This event takes in some great views in and around the city as the route meanders alongside the picturesque River Lune. Paul Alexander from Todmorden Harriers turned up to take on this pre-marathon warm up race to try out his pacing …