Stanbury Splash Race report Deep snow on the ground? Minus readings on the thermometer? A bracing wind whipping fresh flakes in your face? Ideal conditions for the large contingent of Todmordern Harriers taking part in the annual Soreen Stanbury Splash race, organised by Dave and Eilleen Woodhead. The event celebrated its 32nd birthday on Sunday 18th January 2015.The 7 mile …
26 Todmorden Harriers turned out in the first of this year’s club road championship races. The route around Meltham was exposed and hilly and the chilly nature of the day was reflected in few runners competing in just the traditional vest and shorts. Mel Blackhurst continued her fine form of 2014 as first counter for the Tod Ladies team followed …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
