Alexander Axes PB at Inskip

A cold wintry Sunday in January saw the 3rd staging of the Inskip Half Marathon near Preston. With temperatures plummeting below freezing, runners were keen to set off on time for the rural, mildly undulating route, on quiet country roads. Despite a few icy patches, the competitors were not deterred, with the 13.1 miles being quickly dispatched by the winner, …

Paul BranniganAlexander Axes PB at Inskip

A Night & A Year To Remember

Todmorden Harriers Annual Prize Presentation 2014 The presentation began with ‘Uncle’ Barry Chapman being thanked for his two years as Club President, he then introduced his successor – Richard Blakeley who will be Club President for the next two years. He is well known among the club and also a former road and club champion, Grand Prix winner for a …

Paul BranniganA Night & A Year To Remember

Tod Blossoms in Red Rose League

Red Rose XC League Rossendale – 6 Dec 2014 Todmorden Harriers sent their strongest squad of 2014 to Marl Pits in Rossendale for the final race in the Red Rose Cross Country League. Team spirit and desire has grown from race 1 where a skeleton men’s squad performed well enough to be in the mix for honours, which inspired greater …

Paul BranniganTod Blossoms in Red Rose League

Road & GP Finale at Wesham 10k

Wesham 10k – 29 Nov 2014 Todmorden Harriers’ Road Championship came to an eventful conclusion on Saturday at the Wesham 10k near Preston. Tod athletes were part of a 400 strong field. Sarah Glyde has already secured the ladies road championship, but that didn’t stop Mel Blackhurst storming to her quickest time ever on this course. Mel suffered a setback …

Paul BranniganRoad & GP Finale at Wesham 10k

Red Rose XC League – Bolton – Race 3

Red Rose XC League – Bolton Saturday saw Todmorden Harriers ladies’ and men’s cross country teams out in force again at the third race in the Red Rose Cross County series. This time Bolton’s Leverhulme Park was the venue, providing an undulating course with a bit of everything; paths, grass, short, sharp and slippery climbs and of course mud (lots …

Paul BranniganRed Rose XC League – Bolton – Race 3

Mist Doesn’t Cramp Paul’s Style at Pendle

The Tour Of Pendle The clag was down on Saturday for Clayton-Le-Moors Harriers’ flagship race, The Tour of Pendle. This classic, end of season race is without doubt one of the toughest the Pennines has to offer, packing in nearly 5000 feet of climb in just shy of 17 miles. It’s hard to believe this hill can pack in such …

Paul BranniganMist Doesn’t Cramp Paul’s Style at Pendle