Jim Smith Brownhouse Reservoir 5k Trail, 13 September 2016
Report by Rob Tyson
Andems Runners, assisted by Rochdale Harriers & GALs hosted the Jim Smith Brownhouse Reservoir 5k Trail on Tuesday 13th. At 6.30pm an army of Tod Harriers gathered to show their appreciation and respect for one of their members. Jim Smith, a legend in the Fell Running community was being honoured in this 5k race. Jim also participated in the race, much to the delight and support of all the Harriers collected. The race has a hilly road start followed by stony trail, finishing with two laps of Brownhouse Wham Reservoir. The conditions on the night were apocalyptic: thunder and lightning, with extremely heavy rain, making for testing conditions. 40+ Harriers competed, with Andrew Worster showing good form winning the race in 16:58, followed closely by Nick Barber (17:08) and then Richard Butterwick (18:13), to complete the winning male team. First Tod female was Jane Mitchell in a time of 21:20.
All runners came back safe and sound, though a few were a lot wetter and colder than others! Afterwards, Jim was awarded with a commemorative shield, with the inscription ‘Services to Athletics’. Jim has had a long and worthwhile involvement within the running community and was Secretary to the Fell Running Association. Todmorden Harriers are proud to have him still as a member of their club.
Todmorden Harrier results:
1 Andrew Worster 16:58, 2 Nick Barber 17:08, 3 Richard Butterwick 18:13, 5 Robin Tuddenham 18:20 6 Matt Flanagan 18:35, 7 Dave Garner 19:00, 9 Joe Courtney 20:0 8, 11 Stuart Wolstenholme 20:54, 12 Andy Forbes 20:56, 13 Jane Mitchell 21:20, 15 Guy Whitmore 21:35, 16 Martin Roberts 21:37, 17 Mel Blackhurst 21:40, 18 Dan Taylor 21:51, 19 Matt Annison 22:00, 21 Dave Collins 22:08, 22 Phil Hodgson 22:46, 23 Rhys Watkins 22:50, 24 Simon Anderton 22: 54, 25 Richard Blakeley 23:26, 26 Kevin Coughlan 23:28, 28 Andrew Bibby 23:40, 29 Mark Williams 23:45, 31 Kim Ashworth 24:20, 33 Helen Wilson 24:45, 35 Richard Leonard 25:00, 37 Helen Hodgkinson 25: 14, 38 Jane Leonard 25:30, 41 Steve Corrigan 25:52, 44 Nina Fedorski 26:30, 46 Louise Abdy 28:00, 47 Gemma Lord 28:15, 48 Dave O’Neill 28:40, 49 Nic Corrigan 29:09, 50 Sue Roberts 29:15, 51 Peter Ehrhardt 29:30, 54 Myra Wells 32:50, 56 Ian Stansfield 42:00, 57 Jim Smith 50:00, 58 Mandy Goth, 50:00, 59 Kath Brierley, 55:50, 60 Barry Chapman 50:00