1st September - York Millennium Bridge 5k - Jon and Carolina Blane ran this flat, fast and scenic 5k.  Jon finished 54th with a PB of 19:39 and Caroline finished 90th in 22:03.

Full results here

30th August - Spofforth Gala Trail 10k - A team of harriers enjoyed the glorious Bank Holiday Monday at Spofforth Gala and completed the 10k trail race.  Jon Blane was first male harrier home in 43:39 leading a tightly-packed group and Jean Croft was first lady home in 50:29.

Full results here

22nd August - Allerthorpe Classic Triathlon - Mark Seymour has been training really hard all season and put it all to good effect this weekend, competing in his first triathlon.  I'm not at all an expert, but the timings look pretty good to me!  Well done Mark, a seriously good effort.

Full results here
 

Escrick 10K - Three Harriers went to Escrick to partake in this picturesque 10K race, Gerard Byrnes was first home in 42:24 while Coralin Harrison kept the ladies' flag flying with 1.03:16

Full results here
 

Sedbergh Hill Fell Race - Roy Hunter ran 14 miles (6000' of ascent) in glorious conditions in the Howgill Fells.  Lots of grass to run on with very steep ascents and descents.  He finished 81st of 169 starters and 162 finishers, so bang in the middle. 

Full results here

18th August - West Vale YVAA Grand Prix Race 7 - Tim Pocock (MV50) 52nd/50:18

Full results here

14th August - Arncliffe Fete 4/Senior Fell Race - Arncliffe is a small village tucked away in the far reaches of Wharfedale, it does have the redeeming features of incredible surroundings and once a year, a gala where it hosts a four-mile road race followed by a short but-steep fell race about an hour afterwards - just enough time to get your breath back, but not enough for your legs to recover!  Chris Miller, Roy Hunter and Martyn & Helen Price (foolishly) competed in both events and it wasn't really that bad, although everyone set off way too fast in the road race.  Chris led the Harriers home, finishing 8th in the road race and 11th in the fell race.

Full results (Road) here

Full results (Fell) here

7th August - Borrowdale Fell Race - Roy Hunter is really getting the races in this season, the Borrowdale is yet another of the notoriously tough long-distance fell events that he's been tackling of late.  The race is 17 miles with 6500 of ascent, Roy was 296th of 346 finishers in 5:13:28.  33 runners retired en-route and a further 8 were timed out at Honister Pass.

Full results here

1st August - Timble Round Hill Fell - 4 brave Harriers found their way to Timble (well, it is a bit out of the way) to compete in this great little fell race (8.6m/1200ft) organised by Otley AC, first home was Roy Hunter in 1:10:08, while Jane Rowbotham kept the ladies' flag flying, coming in with 1:48:30.  I see from the race notes that there were a couple of deep bogs to tackle, so I think the "brave" title is well deserved.  Well done to all!

Full results here
 

Idle Trail Race - Sue Simpson and Paul Baxter were the sole Harriers representatives at this race, coming 122nd/51:27 and 159th/54:41 respectively.

Full results here
 

Ironman UK (Bolton) - Graham Yare took part in this insanely tough event and did exceptionally well, improving on his 2009 time by over 2 hours 40 minutes and (as you'd expect) a new PB.  Well done Graham, massive respect to you.

Full results here

31st July - Adidas Thunder Run - Wendy Marks took part in this gruelling 24-hour event at Catton Park, Staffordshire as part of a mixed team of runners that came together via a Runners World forum.  In the event, Wendy's team did really well, coming second overall  in their category out of over 30 teams.  Wendy actually did 6 stints out on the 10K off-road course, covering a total of 37.2 miles within the 24 hour period, a sum of 5:21 running.  A full report on this race to follow on the new "Club Spotlight" web page that is in the works.

Full results here

More race info here

18th July - Burton Leonard 10K - 16 Harriers competed in this tough 10K trail race (mostly), the penultimate event in the Black Sheep series.  Chris Miller was first home in 37:30, Carolina Blane was first lady in 49:08

Coralin finds time to wave during the Burton Leonard 10K ....

Full results here
 

Northumberland Coastal Run - 13 Harriers made the trip up to the North East for what is becoming a firm fixture in the Harrogate Harriers racing calendar.  Reports indicate that conditions were perfect for racing, although the tide conditions were a little less than favourable, meaning everyone had further to paddle!  Richard Hamilton was first home in 1:34:21, Wendy Marks was first lady in 1:51:53.  Well done Wendy for organising another successful club weekend.

Harriers assemble before the 2010 Coastal Run  They look far too relaxed if you ask me ....




.... and I  have no idea what Kirstie is laughing
about.  This is meant to be a tough run isn't it?

Full results here


Holme Moss Fell Race - While others were engaged in Burton Leonard and Northumberland, Roy Hunter travelled to Holme Moss to compete in this "counter" for both the Yorkshire and FRA English Championship.  A record field of 310 runners turned out to tackle the 17.5mile/4000ft ascent course, Roy came in 174th in 3:36:01.  Excellent effort Roy. 

Roy Hunter at Holme Moss .... (thanks to flamingphotography.co.uk)

Full results here

11th July - Eccup 10 - Seven Harriers in total competed in this off-road event, Mark Jordan was first back in 1:10:01, first lady was Jackie Buxton in 1:15:23.  Both came second in their respective categories.  An especial Well Done to Pat Brew who was running the day after a rigorous birthday celebration.  He went up an age category, so I think that calls for congratulations!  Well done to all.

Full results here


Kilburn Feast - Three Harriers made the trip to Thirsk to compete in this scenic, 7-miler that's overlooked by the famous White Horse.

Full results here:

10th July - Wasdale Horseshoe Fell Race - Roy Hunter continues his assault on the classic ultra-long fell races, running Wasdale (21.5 miles and 9000ft of ascent) in very challenging weather conditions.  Winds up to 60mph, rain and visibility of less than 100yards made navigation very difficult, many competitors got lost or did not make the minimum time thresholds.  Roy finished 95th out of 121 in 6:30:36, a further 46 did not finish the race.

I don't think there's much I can add to that other than Well Done Roy.  That must have been a heck of a run!  Full results are here


Ripon Triathlon - Richard and Kirstie Hamilton both competed in this very popular local triathlon, just a week after representing team GB at the European Championships in Ireland.  It was a wonderful day for this sort of event and of course both did very well, Richard breaking in to the top 20 of a very competitive field.  Good effort folks!

Full results here

7th July - Stirton Fell Race - Roy Hunter and Martyn, Helen & Matt Price made the journey to Stirton and the rigours of Sharp Haw to compete in this classic fell race (5.5m/1200ft), lured by the promise of magnificent views and free beer at the end.  For Helen it was her first fell race, for Matt it was his first race of any kind.  In the end, Roy Hunter was first Harrier home with Matt in hot pursuit, beating his dad by a comfortable margin.  Naylors "Pinnacle" beer was handed out at the finish to the weary (and thirsty) competitors.

Full results here

4th July - Burn Valley Run - Breezy, swirling winds interspersed with sunshine and the occasional rain shower didn't make this notoriously tough half-marathon any easier.  This was the 20th Anniversary of the Burn Valley Run and the organisers pulled out all the stops to make it a success.  There were some excellent performances from the attendant Harriers, particularly in view of the busy race calendar in recent weeks; Andrew Dobby was the first Harrier home, coming 2nd in the M35 category in the process, no small achievement in this field.  Steve Trudgeon and Steve Nesbitt were 2nd/3rd Harriers home, the three of them doing well enough to lift the Mens' Team Prize (Black Sheep Ale - cheers lads!) so well done to them, we're doing well for team prizes of late!   Paula Easthaugh was first lady, followed by Helen Price and Emma Bennett.

Of particular note, the organisers identified 4 runners who competed in the inaugural Burn Valley Run in 1990.  One of these was our very own Roy Hunter and he was the recipient of a special 20th Anniversary award in recognition of his continued commitment.  Well done Roy!

Full results here


Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10K - Jon Johnson and John Young did pretty well at this big 10K, coming in with an excellent 12th and 14th place respectively.  It's worth mentioning (of course it is!) that they both beat ladies World Marathon Record Holder Paula Radcliffe into the bargain**.   First lady Harrier was Juliette Gregory, but also running (her first race) was Janet Seymour accompanied by husband Mark, this was just as notable an achievement - well done Janet!

Full results here

** OK, I bigged that up a bit.  I understand the lady is 7 months pregnant but ran anyway!



Guisecliffe Gallop Fell Race (Pateley Bridge) - Ben Aston took part in the inaugural running of this Fell Race, which was incorporated into the annual Nidderdale Horse show and conducted under BOFRA rules.  According to BOFRA it's about 3 miles long and of mixed terrain; Ben did pretty well, coming in with a time of 31:12.  Did any other Harriers do this?  Please let me know.

2010 Athlone ETU Triathlon European Championships - Richard and Kirstie Hamilton made the trip over to Athlone, Ireland to compete in this very high-level event, both doing amazingly well - Richard came in 7th in his category, Kirstie 17th.  I think there's more info to come on this, but for the meantime here's the official results.  Well done to both!

27th June - Rainton 10K - Hot and humid conditions made this race a hard one, but despite the adverse conditions there were some excellent performances from the club with five places in the top twenty.  Richard Hamilton was first home in 37:29, despite having cycled to Rainton with Kirstie in preparation for the European Sprint Triathlon Championships in Ireland this coming weekend**

** Rather you than me.  I keep falling off bikes

Full results here

Check out Martin Umpleby's photos on Flickr here

20 June - Staveley Stampede - Caroline Turner was first Harrier home in 1:12:41, 3rd lady overall.  Chris Steel was first male in 1:15:50.  Well done to all!

Full results here


Allerthorpe Sprint Triathlon - Richard Hamilton put in an excellent time at this event, finishing 8th overall in a cumulative time of 1:01:25

Full results here

19 June - Harrogate Stray 5K - Ben Henshall (U15) was the first Harrier home in an excellent 18:29, well done Ben!  A great sign of things to come ....

Full results here
 

Buckden Pike Fell Race - Ben Aston ran this event (his first fell race) as the sole Harriers competitor, finishing 110th in 52:40.

3 June - Castle Howard 10K - Steve Trudgeon and Sue Simpson represented the club at this event, both put in fine performances:  Steve came in 26th overall and 5th in MV45 category in 42:48 while Sue was 86th overal and 1st in the F45 category in 48:41.  Well done to both.

Full results here

12 June - Knaresborough Bed Race - Our intrepid lads put up a brave struggle, but sad to say that the Harriers team came in a very close second behind our great Bed Race rivals Ripon Runners.  As they crossed the bridge over the Nidd it looked like Ripon had a good 20ft lead, however as they entered the river our team caught up a bit of ground - it literally came down to who got the bed out of the river first and Ripon just prevailed.  Well, I suppose it's only fair that someone else gets a taste of victory ..... Harrogate Harriers have been dominant in this landmark event for over a decade and the guys did say it was a fair result.  The Harriers team comprised of Chris Miller, Ashley Brook, Rickie Wilson, John Young, Stu Johnstone and Matt Thackwray - well done for a grand effort.

Also well done to those ladies who were running in other teams (i.e. not in Harriers colours).  I saw Cathy Wright, Issy Rowe, Kirstie Hamilton, Alex Richens, Emma Bennett but I'm sure there were more - apologies if I missed you.

Full results here

9 June - Otley 10M - Damp and breezy condtions greeted the 10 Harrogate Harriers who did this tough 10-miler (did you know that Runners World voted the climb up Leathley Bank the second-worst hill in any British road race?  Just thought I'd mention that).  Chris Miller was first Harrier home, just dipping under the hour in 59:55 and in 10th place.  Jackie Buxton was first lady in 1:16:58

Full results here

6 June - Harewood Chase 10K - Sue Simpson and Richard Burton contested this tough off-road 10K, Sue was 11th in the Lady's racel (2nd in L45 category) in 46:35 while Richard came in 52nd in the Men's race in 47:47. 

Full results here

5 June - Kirkby Malzeard 10K - A hot and sunny afternoon didn't make this hilly 10K any easier, nonetheless a good number of Harriers turned up to compete and sample the excellent refreshments provided by the local WI afterwards.  Chris Miller was first Harrier home in 36:14, Carolina Blane was the first lady Harrier in 47:56.

Puma Kentmere Lakeland Trail - Brian Miller and Simon Baker made the trip to Staveley to compete in the second of the Lakeland Trail series, coming in at 44th/1:32:38 and 73rd/1:37:10 respectively.  Good effort lads!

Full results here

Duddon Fell Race - Roy Hunter travelled to the Lakes and Dunnerdale to compete in this classic  fell race, it covers about 20 miles and includes 6500ft of ascent.  A "challenging" little run to put it mildly!  He reports that the warm conditions didn't make it any easier, finishing 122nd/4:37:31.

Full results here

31 May - Austwick Amble Fell Race - Having used the previous day's outing at Melmerby as a little warm-up**, Martyn Price travelled out to Austwick for his first (ever) fell race.  This race coincided with the annual village street-market and fete, it was a very traditional British scene and culminated in the Senior Fell Race at 1.00pm.   The race covers about 8 miles on the Southern flank of Ingleborough with an ascent of 1390ft and is classified BM by the FRA, most of the climb is in the first 3 miles.  Martyn came in 70th out of 110 starters in a time of 1:11:21, so not bad for a first attempt!

** Alright, so it was a bit more than just a warm up .... my legs were a bit tired

Martyn Price, having just completed the final descent at Austwick ....

30 May - Melmerby 10K - A strong head wind on the outbound leg put paid to most peoples' PB hopes, but there was a robust presence from Harrogate.  Andrew Dobby was first home in 36:22, Anne Scaife was first lady in 46.54.
 

Full results here

Ilkley Trail Race - Jonathan Johnson and Dave Askew competed in this popular trail race (apparently not as popular as the Melmerby 10K though!), coming in with 23rd/48:25 and 43rd/51:23 respectively.

Full results here

27 May - Apperley Bridge Canter (approx.10K) - Sue Simpson did this mid-week race, finishing in 47.22 and 12th lady home, 2nd in the L45 category.

Full results here

Andrew Brown's Quadruple Marathon-in-a-Month Challenge

Andrew and a friend are aiming to complete the four marathons you see below in support of a mutual friend who urgently needs stem cell treatment in India, they are aiming to raise a sum total of £15,000.  For those of us who know, this is no small undertaking (did Eddie Izzard make it look easy or something?) and Andrew needs our support.  Give him a cheer on the Harriers forum, he is posting his exploits there!

** Stop Press:  I see from the Edinburgh website that Andrew successfully completed his fourth marathon, so be sure to send congratulations his way!  His account of the Edinburgh marathon is on the Harriers forum at the following link:

http://www.harrogate-harriers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=46

23 May - Edinburgh Marathon - This year's event was once more greeted with warm, sultry conditions that undoubtedly had an effect on some runners.  Nonetheless, some fine times were posted by the Harriers that travelled North for this event.  Paul Stockburn was first home in 3:18:42, while Caroline Turner was first (and only) lady in 3:27:54.

Link to full results here

Copenhagen Marathon - Graham Molyneux made the trip to Denmark for this landmark European marathon, finishing in an excellent time of 3:12:05.  This placed him 466th, 68th in the 45-49M category.  Well done Graham.  Link to full results here

16th May - Yorkshire 10K (Newby Hall)

Full results here

15th May - Meanwood Trail

Full results here
 

Settle Saunter - No prizes for guessing, Roy Hunter was racing again in this LDWA event, it's meant to be a 24-mile slog to the top of Ingleborough but I'm reliably informed that it's more like 27 miles!  Roy finished first in 4:27 -  Excellent effort Roy!!

11th May - Jack Bloor Fell Race (Ilkley) - Roy Hunter was in action again at this race, coming in with an excellent time of 53:03, placing him 79th overall and 5th in the MV50 category.  Full results here

9 May - Ripon 10 - 20 Harriers travelled to Ripon to compete in this hilly and demanding 10-miler, the second race in the Black Sheep Series.  Some excellent results, Andrew Dobby was first home in 1:01:08, Issy Rowe was first lady in 1:12:09.

Note:  There has been an announcement on the Black Sheep website that the results
for this race are being reassessed due to some runners reporting erroneous finish times.
I will check and update the table below when they are issued**

Full results here
 

Leeds Half-Marathon - Good representation again at the Leeds Half-Marathon, Chris Miller coming home first for the club in 1:17:33 (21st overall).  Caroline Turner was first lady in 1:31:54.  Of note, fast-improving Jonathan Johnson celebrated his return to home turf, running this race more than four minutes faster than his recent effort at the Half-Marathon de Pollença, Majorca - a huge PB for him.  Well done Jonathan!
 

Full results here

03 May - Rothwell 10K - This was the first event on the "revised" Rothwell course, the breezy conditions made the return leg quite challenging.  Great runs by Jonathan Johnson and Emma Bennett nonetheless, Emma claiming a PB by over a minute.

Full results here

Post-Rothwell 10k Harriers with very attractive (and bright) T-Shirts ....ouch!
 

Coiners Fell Race - Roy Hunter put in a good effort at this race in Mytholmroyd (7 miles and 1100' ascent), finishing in 59:44.  This put him 34th place overall, 3rd MV50.  Note that he did the Malhamdale Meander just two days previously!

Full results here, race photography here

02 May - Kirkby Moorside 10K - John Young trekked out to KM for this tough 10K, which is charitably described as "undulating".  John reports breezy conditions, but he obviously didn't let this get in his way as he clocked an excellent 38:15 (over a minute faster than last year), claiming 14th place into the bargain.

01 May - Coniston Fell Race - Ben Grant continues his assault on the British Fell Racing Championships, coming first in his category in a time of 1:27.49 and 120th position overall.

Full results here, YouTube Videos here and here (is that a first for our site?)

Race photography here

Malhamdale Meander - Roy Hunter thinks he might have placed first at this LDWA event, but it's hard to judge accurately as they have staggered starts.  In any event, he knocked off 23 miles/2500' ascent in 3 hours 52.  Well don Roy - was this just a warm-up for Coiners??

25 April - A very busy day on the race calendar, with Harriers competing in the London Marathon, Three Peaks Fell Race, Hawkshead 15K Trail and the first race in the Black Sheep Series, the Fountains 10K.  Does anyone have any stories to tell or PBs to inform of?

London Marathon - Many congratulations to all those who trekked down to London for the 30th running of this landmark race, you were all brilliant!

Full results here


Hawkshead 15K Trail - Chris Miller came in a very deserved 5th place in this notoriously tough (but scenic) trail race.  Erin Brannigan reports that she enjoyed herself hugely and this will be a great memory to take back home with her.  Well done to all.

Full results here
 

Fountains 10K - No less than 14 Harriers competed in the first Black Sheep race of the series, notwithstanding all the participation at other races.  Some fine times here on a difficult course, John Young was the first male Harrier home in 39:37, Sue Simpson the first lady in 47:39.

Full results here
 

Three Peaks Fell Race - Dave Lawson and Roy Hunter represented the club at this classic fell race, finishing in 4:35:33 and 4:45:09 respectively.  Well done lads, that must have been a tough one!

Full results here

18 April - Wallsend Multi-terrain 5M - Wendy Marks travelled to the North-East for this trail race as part of her pre-London preparation, finishing in a 5M PB of 36:45, 4th F40 overall.  Full results here

11 April - Blackpool Marathon - Paula Eastaugh and new recruit Graham Yare travelled to the West Coast to compete in this race, both putting in excellent times on an unseasonally warm day.  Paula finished her first marathon in a London-qualifying time of 3:48:16, 24th lady home and 7th in the FV35 category.  Graham finished in a PB of 3:29:10, placing him in 118th position in the MO category.  Well done to both!  Full results here


Half-Marathon de  Pollença, Majorca -  Jonathon Johnson was on holiday in Majorca and was unfortunately delayed by the volcanic ash etc.  Not one to waste the opportunity, he entered the race above and did pretty well.  In fact, a bit more than just well - he placed 78th in a high quality field with a time of 1:28:27.  After the race, he discovered that he had placed first in his category, winning a big trophy and 100 euros!  Well done Jonathan.   Full results here

10 April - A busy day for the club fell-running afficionados with some excellent results:

Silent Valley British Championship Fell Race - Ben Grant travelled to Northern Ireland to compete in this race and as we have come to expect, put in an exceptional performance to finish third in the MV60 category.  His time was 2:16:17, just 58 seconds behind the category winner.  Picture of Ben in action here, full results here

Wardle Skyline - Chris Miller and Brian Miller travelled down to Rochdale to compete in this well-organised fell race, Chris finishing in 6th position/48:47, Brian in 87th/59:50.  Chris reports unusually warm weather and that he was troubled by a nagging hip injury, resulting in him throttling back for the final three miles.  Good effort lads!  Full results here, race photographs here

04 April - Helmsley 10K (approx) - Sue Simpson was the only Harrier to compete in this multi-terrain event, finishing in 49:07.  Importantly, she was first in the L45 category and 6th lady overall - well done Sue, good effort!

04 April - Guiseley Gallop - Six Harriers faced up to this tough, multi-terrain 10K at Guiseley, Chris Miller putting in an excellent run to finish in third place overall.  Kirstie Hamiliton was the sole ladies representative - well done to all!

Full results here

Race photographs here

March 28 - Liverpool Half Marathon. Nigel Dobson represented the Harriers in this event, reporting that he enjoyed himself hugely and finished in 2:09:19.  Full results here

25 March - Representation by Harriers in no less than five local races, here's what we have:

Wakefield Hospice 10K - Emma Bennett reports that the chip time was inside what she timed her race at and in fact points to a PB by over a minute! - her watch said 49.35.  Well, I think you should go ahead and claim the glory Emma.  Your watch was obviously malfunctioning that day!

Full Results here

Arkendale 10K -  Some seriously muddy conditions (especially at mile 5 - you needed waders!) and a stiff breeze that never seemed to be behind you faced 7 Harriers at Arkendale today, that didn't seem to bother Paul Render and Steve Nesbitt though, both put in excellent runs placing them at 11th and 20th respectively.  Full results here.

Pictures from this race available from www.theracephotographer.com

Baildon Boundary Way - Full results here

LDWA Blubberhouse 25 - Roy Hunter put in a superb effort at this event to come in with a well- deserved 3rd place and time of 3:39.   Wendy Marks reports very windy and boggy conditions, but a great race notwithstanding.  John Richardson's time is a little misleading - some sort of mix-up with the clocks going forward  - and he actually began the race about 15 minutes late.  Hope you enjoyed the lie-in John!

Hull 20 - Angela Peace made the journey out to Hull to compete in this tough race, finishing in 27th position in the F/SEN category.  Her time was 2:42:30, well done Angela!

Full results here

21 March - Lightwater Valley 10K -  Seven Harriers took part in the inaugural Lightwater Valley 10K, Ian Wellock came home in 7th spot with an excellent time of 36:48, Sue Simpson was first lady in 47:01.  Full results here

Edale Skyline Fell Race - Roy Hunter travelled down to the Dark Peaks to compete in this tough race (it really is tough, go and have a look at the profile on the DPFR website!), finishing in 3:51:29, 7th home in the MV50 category.  Well done Roy!  Full results here

14 March - Dentdale.  Four Harriers travelled to Dentdale for this scenic trail/road race, Tim reports the weather was absolutely perfect and that the course is best classed as "undulating" (now there's a relative term!) apart from the last mile - a bit hilly apparently!  You get a mug of tea and cakes/rolls afterwards, so all in all it sounds like a great event.  Well done to all.

 See http://www.dentdale.com/DentdaleRun/DentdaleRun.HTM

07 March - Norton 9 (Doncaster).  Sue Simpson was the sole Harrier's representative at this race, finishing in 187th place with a time of 1:06:27

Bath Half-Marathon.  Matt Hallam and John Young made the journey down to Bath for the well-established (and fast!) half-marathon, Matt crossed the line in 73rd place with a time of 1:16:18, John finished 230th with a time of 1:24:10.  Full results here

06 March - Las Vegas Red Rock Marathon/Half-Marathon.  Never one to do things by halves, Wendy Marks and Steve Marks combined a trip to Las Vegas (something to do with a Bon Jovi Concert) with a crack at this very scenic and tough race.   Here's what Wendy has to say about the race:

06 March - Trollers Trot 25.  Roy Hunter did very well at this event, finishing in a creditable 12th place with a time of 3:36.  He's been busy with other races too, competing in the Gran Canaria Marathon on 24th Jan (unfortunately he had to withdraw after 14 miles due to illness), on the 6th February he did the Wadsworth Trog 20 Fell Race (53rd/4:14:36) and he also braved the North Yorkshire Moors Tandem 27 miles on 20th February in an "unofficial" time of 4:43.  It was unofficial because the proper event was cancelled due to snow!  Well done Roy.

28 February - Noon Stone Fell Race.  Ben Grant competed in this stage of the English Fell Running Championships, finishing 3rd in the M60 category with a time of 1:27:24. 

28 February - Snake Lane 10, Pocklington.  A swirling, cold headwind didn't lend itself to personal bests, however that's just what Emma Bennet achieved, slicing 2.5 minutes off her PB despite the conditions!  Tim Broomfield was first home for the club, while Sue Simpson was first female Harrier, with a very creditable 7th position in her category (you did pretty good too Tim!).

Full results here, race photos from TA Images here.  Also lots of photos on the Pocklington Runners website here.

27 February - English National Cross Country Championships

A total of 8 Harriers represented the club at the English National Cross Country Championships at Roundhay Park in Leeds, coming home in 77th position with a total of 4779 points. Juliette Gregory was the sole ladies' entry, finishing in 368th place out of a field of 543.

Senior Men

Senior Ladies

20 February - Yorks and Humberside Cross Country Championships

Chris Miller put in a fine performance at the Y & H Cross Country Championships, leading the Harriers squad home in a fast 37.56 time.  The team finished in 12th position overall with 646 points

See Cross Country page for photos

14 February - Liversedge Half Marathon - Sue Simpson ran 1:46:08 to take 179th place out of 417 runners and 7th from 24 in the F45 category. Results here

07 February - Dewsbury 10K - Tim Pocock led the Harriers home with a fine 14th place from 47 in the M50 category. Paula Eastaugh was the sole female club finisher in 45.04. 804 finishers- results here

07 February - Helping Haiti 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Valley Gardens - Results here

07 February - Muddy Boots 10K, St. Wilfrid's School, Ripon:

31 January - Loftus & Whitby AC Poultry Run 7.5, Cleveland - Tim Broomfield (48th, 55.53, M50 5/45); Mark Jordan (57th, 56.40, M50 6/45) - 312 finishers - results here

31 January - Tough Guy - Tough gal Angela Peace finished 7th female overall thereby solidifying her place as the toughest person I know. The Tough Guy, an 8-mile obstacle course (an understatement if ever there was one), even made the New York Daily News (here). Well done, Angela! Tough Guy website with results at http://www.toughguy.co.uk/.

24 January - York Knavesmire Brass Monkey Half Marathon - Despite the artic conditions that have enveloped the country for the past month or so, the weather could not have been much better for the annual Brass Monkey Half Marathon in York. The favourable conditions helped many Harriers to excellent performances. None were faster that Andrew Grant, the first of 43 club members to cross the finish line in a (chip) time of 1:18:01. He was followed by Richard Hamilton (1:21:41) and John Young (1:26:00). The first female finisher for the club was Caroline Turner in 1:31:58 followed by Sue Simpson (1:37:29, 14th F45) and Angela Peace (1:38:33).

Other highlights included:

• Tony Essex -7th/45 in the M60 category, 1:33:46
• John Buckler - 9th/45 M60, 1:35:35
• Julie Elmes - 2:10:00, a PR by over 17 minutes!
• Mick Shakespeare - 4th club finisher in 1:27:18

Full results from John Schofield's site here.