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November 29 - Thirsk 10 Miler - The rain didn't slow runners down as 70 of them finished under one hour. First home for the club was Chris Miller in 57.09. Issy Rowe was the first female club finisher in 1:08.39. More club results later - full results from John Schofield's site here.

November 22 - Leeds Abbey Dash - Not sure how Chris Miller can run cross country on Saturday and manage to run 34.39 for 10K the next day, but that's exactly what he did in leading twenty-five Harriers across the finish line at the Leeds Abbey Dash. Chris finished in 73rd place and was followed by Jonty Bright (36.11, 121st) and Richard Hamilton (36.34, 138th). First female finisher for the Harriers was Caroline Turner in 42.35 followed by improving Paula Eastaugh (43.29) and Angela Peace (44.48). 5904 finishers. Please send the webmaster any other results or PB's. Full results here. In order of chip time:

Note: all times and positions are chip time and positions | *unofficial time

November 22 - Wensleydale Wedge - Roy Hunter took 8th place in 3.32 out of 227 finishers. Results

November 1 - Guy Fawkes 10 Miler, Ripley - Thirty-five Harriers braved the wind and rain to take part in the Nidd Valley Guy Fawkes 10 Miler in Ripley. First home for the club was John Young who finished in 1:04:29, 18th overall out of 738 finishers. Finishing behind John was Paul Render (35th overall, 3/111 M50, 1:07:29) and the ever consistent Stephen Nesbitt (48th, 11/81 M40, 1:08:58). Tony Essex finished 2nd in the M60 category (1:15:42).
On the female side, first home for the club was Caroline Turner who finished 7th woman overall in 1:14:19. She was followed by Jackie Buxton (1/58 F40, 1:18:41, 188th overall) and Angela Peace (197th overall, 1:19:22). 738 finishers - full results from John Schofield's website.

October 25 - The Great Almscliff Crag Race vs Nova Cyclists

October 18 - Hilly Clothing Richmond Castle 10K - Stephen Nesbitt took top honours for the club with a 31st place finish in 40.30 on this hilly course. Caroline Turner was the top female club finisher and 8th women overall. 461 finishers - Results

October 18 - Amsterdam Marathon - Graham Molyneux finished in 3:07:37 (587/6899 finishers) despite having the swine flu the week before. The race starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium and the course is basically flat. Dry and fine throughout. Results

October 11 - Langdale Horseshoe - English Championship Counter - Ben Grant took 1st place in the MV60 category (2:39:05) by five seconds over Jack Holt from Clayton. Winner of the race was Simon Booth (Borrowdale) in 2:05:02. 309 finishers - Results

October 11 - Shaun Lee Johnstone Memorial 10 Mile Multi-Terrain, Boroughbridge - John Young finished first for the club and 7th overall; Roy Hunter (M50) was one place behind him. 119 finishers - Results

October 11 - Bramham Park 10K - Paul Render took 3rd place overall and 1st in the M50 category in a time of 40.25. Ever improving Emma Bennett took 6th place in the women's race (out of 82 women) in 49.52 (58th overall). Alex Richens also finished in 60.08 (146th). 210 finishers - Results or at John Schofield's site

October 11 - Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, London - Nigel Dobson represented the club by finishing in 2hrs 7min. Well done, Nigel!

October 5 - Loch Ness Marathon - James Strugnell ran 3:13:19 to finish in 121st place overall. The husband and wife team of Martyn and Helen Price finished in 3:46:10 (592nd, a 23-minute PB) and 3:46:46 (600th/21st F35/16-minute PB) respectively. Well done to all! Results here.

September 27 - Sutton Seven, nr York - Sue Simpson (51st, 51.07, 1st F45) - Results

September 20 - Kirkstall Valley Trail Race, nr Leeds - John Richardson (31st, 50.55), Sue Simpson (57th, 54.01, 3rd F45). 148 finishers - Results

September 20 - Great North Run - Once again John Young led the way home in a PB 1:24:10; Chris Steele finished second for the club while Angela Peace was the first female finisher for the Harriers. Full results.

September 13 - Wetherby 10K - John Young finished first for the club in 38.00. First female finisher for the club was Issy Rowe in 40.15 (2nd F overall). Our womens team of Issy Rowe, Caroline Lambert and Sue Simpson took the female team honours. 580 finishers - results here.

September 9 - Wakefield Hospice Sandal 10K - Chris Miller took 1st place in this race amongst a field of 577 runners in a time of 35.18 - well done, Chris! Sharon Burns was the other club rep in the race finishing in 58.04 (391st).

September 6 - Ryedale Run 10.75, Malton - Sue Simpson (33rd, 1:19:35, 2nd F45), Andy Ackroyd (50th, 1:23:53) - Results

August 31 - Spofforth Gala 10K Trail Race - 233 finishers - Results

August 23 - Escrick 10K (nr York) - Sue Simpson (68th, 46.51), Caroline Lambert (78th, 47.34), Paul Baxter (163rd, 55.36) - Results

August 2 - Idle Trail Race, Bradford - Paul Render (10th place, 2nd M50, 40.48), Sue Simpson (86th, 3rd F45, 50.06), Andy Ackroyd (90th, 50.32), Jackie Ackroyd (95th, 50.55) - Results

July 26 - Harrogate Town Centre 10K - Chris Miller was the first Harrier across the line in 34.57 followed by Matthew Thackwray in 35.49. Ashley Brook took top honours in the M50 category with an excellent time of 36.17. Top female Harrier was Issy Rowe in 41.11. Results here, also from John Schofield's site. Pictures here.

July 14 - Ripon Handicap - Congratulations to Sharon Burns for being the first Harrier to finish during Tuesday evening's Ripon Handicap race. Sharon was followed across the line by Catherine Boyd and Lydia Walton. First male finisher for the club was Ben Aston. Fastest male finisher was Stephen Nesbitt; fastest female was Cathy Wright by five seconds over Issy Rowe. Full results from the Summer League website.

July 12 - Eccup 10 Miler, Leeds - Matt Hallam finished first for the club (17th overall) while Jackie Buxton (3rd F35) was the lone female runner for the Harriers. 523 finishers - Results

July 12 - Northumberland Coastal Run - A superb club weekend organized by Wendy Marks with help from husband, Steve - they even got the weather right for us! Many thanks also to Roz (who knew someone so small could be so loud?), Angela, Susan, Steve, and Jane for their support along the way. John Young led the club home in 44th place with a time of 1.34.36. Paul Render followed in 61st place (1.38.05); Martin Umpleby was third for the club. 13.3 miles - 864 finishers - Pictures - Results

2009 Northumberland Coastal Runners _____

July 12 - Kilburn Feast 7 Race, near Thirsk - Chris Miller took 7th place in a time of 41.27 followed by Cathy Wright (3rd female overall, 1st F45, 47.47) and Stephanie Byrnes (150th, 60.18). Results

July 12 - Kirky Overblow 10K Trail Race - Sue Simpson was the 2nd female to finish in a time of 53.50; Nick Swearman completed it in 56.57 - Results

July 5 - Burn Valley Half Marathon - Another warm and humid day for this midsummer 13.1 miler. Issy Rowe continued her fine form by capturing the women's title in 1.34.38, 33rd overall; Graham Molyneux was the first male Harrier to finish. Tony Essex finished 2nd in the M60 category; Coralin Harrison took 1st in the F65 category. Black Sheep Series race - 301 finishers - full results

July 5 - Eccleshill Tuff 10K, Bradford - Sue Simpson finished 4th female overall and 1st in the F45 category in time of 48.15 - Results

June 28 - Raniton 10K - Thirty Harriers took part in this race won by Darren Bilton (Leeds City AC) in 31.20. Club members were led home by Chris Miller who finished in 3rd place with a time of 34.32. Chris was followed by John Young (38.06 PB) and Paul Dowie (40.10). First lady to finish for the club was Issy Rowe, who finished 3rd female in 40.44. Issy was followed by Paula Eastaugh (45.04) and Angela Peace (47.12), who is coming back from injury. Black Sheep Series race - 287 finishers - full results

June 24 - Esholt Bash Trail Race - Issy Rowe (45.13) took top honours in the female division - and 19th overall - in this muddy race described as a "testing off road route with a tough up hill finish from Esholt woods." Stuart Johnstone (40.34) finished 5th overall. Results

June 21 - Staveley Stampede, 10 miles - Chris Miller takes 5th place; Dave Askew and Brian Miller (2nd M50) also finish in the top 20. Full results

June 21 - Jane's Appeal - Leeds 10K - Matt Hallam (36:57), Jonathan Johnson (39:46), Julian Murray (49:46), Andrew Halliday (47:57) - event website

June 20 - Midnight Sun Marathon, Tromso, Norway - Beginning at 8:30 pm, Jackie Buxton ran 3:51:35 in this marathon in the land of the midnight sun. Event website.

June 14 - Mizuno Wave Castle Howard 10K Trail Race - Gerard Byrnes (45th, 46:11), Jackie Ackroyd (107th, 1st F50, 52:33), Stephanie Byrnes (188th, 57:44), Coralin Harrison (339th, 1:11:50) - results

June 10 - Otley 10 Miler - Cathy Wright took third place female by running an excellent 66:52; Stephen Nesbitt was the first Harrier home in 66:29. Other club members were Paul Dowie (68:58), Tim Pocock (75:13), Jackie Buxton (75:31), and Sue Simpson (78:03) - results courtesy of Otley AC.

June 7 - Harewood Chase - Sue Simpson finished in 10th place out of 99 women and 1st in the L45 category with a time of 46:33 - results

June 6 - Pen Y Ghent Fell Race - Chris Miller (6th, 52:56), Brian Miller (55th, 63:40), Ben Aston (90th, 70:17) - 121 finishers - results from Settle Harriers

June 6 - Kirkby Malzeard 10K - Once again, John Young finishes first for the club; Paula Eastaugh is the first female Harrier to finish. Recent marathons seemed to weigh heavily on a few runners...results

May 31 - Edinburgh Marathon - Despite the heat and cloudless skies, six of the seven Harriers completing the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday managed a PB. James Strugnell ran an excellent 3:17:58 in his first attempt at 26.2 miles. Martin Umpleby, Wendy Marks, Jean Croft, Andy Broekhuizen and Zoe Findlay all set personal bests with Wendy and Jean (first marathon) getting under the London Marathon Good For Age standard of 3:45. Well done to everyone! Event website.

* first marathon
Wendy Marks - 3:41 (PB by 25 minutes)
Zoe Findlay - 4:28 (PB by more than 40 minutes)

May 31 - Roberttown 7 Miles - Sue Simpson - 52:48, 64th of 184 - results

May 30 - Stockholm Marathon - David Galsworthy - 3:53:57 - results

May 24 - Melmerby 10K - The third race of the Black Sheep series; John Young led the way with a PB 38:58 as twenty-nine Harriers took part. First club female finisher was Issy Rowe in 41:47. Results

May 16 - Meanwood Trail Race:

3 265 Chris Miller Harrogate H
43 367 Paul Render Harrogate H
55 299 David Askew Harrogate H
56 332 Tim Broomfield Harrogate H
78 227 Brian Miller Harrogate H
183 242 Alan Couldwell Harrogate H

Airedale Triple Trail - 2009 - Final positions:
13 Tim Broomfield Harrogate Harriers
22 Alan Couldwell Harrogate Harriers

May 10 - Ripon 10 Miler - The second race of the 2009 Black Sheep Series, Richard Hamilton secured a top-10 place with a 1:03:50. Issy Rowe was the first female Harrier and third woman overall in a time of 1:10:51. Tony Essex (52nd overall) captured first place in the Male 60-64 category. 19 Harriers took part; 225 finishers. Results

May 10 - Leeds Half Marathon - John Richardson led the way for the Harriers in this hilly 13.1 mile race, finishing in 252nd place out of 2889 finishers; Emma Bennett was the first lady home for the club in 1535th place. Results

May 4 - Rothwell 10K - Martin Umpleby led the Harriers to the finish line with a quick 41.34 (210th). He was followed by Tim Pocock in 42.50 (251st). Sue Simpson took 8th place in the F45 category with 45.04. Also, Richard Kavanagh (49.09), Paul Baxter (49.18), Emma Bennett (51.04) and Alex Richens (51.43). 798 finishers - Results

May 3 - Kirkbymoorside 10K - John Young breaks 40 minutes (39.37) for the first time while finishing in 21st place out of 433 runners. Also running were Martyn (46.42) and Helen Price (47.54).
From Martyn - "not easy, first 2 - 3 miles uphill and into the wind.  Definitely a negative split from this race!!  John Young came first for Harriers in a pretty fantastic time - a PB for him on a course that is not exactly a fast course..." Well done to all - Results

April 26 - Fountains 10K - The first race of the Black Sheep series, 22 Harriers took part. Chris Miller took first place in 34:53 to win by 48 seconds. John Young finished second for the club followed by Stephen Nesbitt. Issy Rowe, Jean Croft and Alex Richens took top honours for the club's female runners. 262 finishers - results from Ripon Runners.

April 26 - London Marathon - On a warm and sunny day 35,306 runners finished the 2009 Flora London Marathon. Tom Denwood was the first Harrier to cross the finish line in 2:56:35. He was followed by Simon Baker and Ashley Brook. Kathy Brady finished in a superb 3:34:18, nearly 40 minutes faster than her time in last year's marathon. Full results; Harriers results:

April 25 - Three Peaks - Bruce Dinsmore - 3:58:51, Peter Edwards - 4:49:03, Martin Umpleby - 4:52:02 - Results

April 20 - Boston Marathon - Tim Haas made the long trip across the pond to run in the 113th Boston Marathon. Due to an injury Tim almost didn't make it to the starting line, but still managed to get around in 3:27:11, good for 6412th place out of over 23,000 runners. Boston Marathon website

April 19 - Redcar Half Marathon - Paul Cotton - 1:40:34; Richard Kavanagh - 1:56:02 (PB). Results

April 18 - Hawkeshead 15K Trail Run

Name Time Place Paul Render 1:20:42 81 Martyn Price 1:30:10 211 Jayne Render 1:33:44 261 Helen Price 1:35:13 282     Helen Price at Hawkeshead.

April 12 - Guiseley Gallop - Chris Miller continues his excellent form with a 2nd place finish (1st Open M) in a time of 36:23. Also, Richard Hamilton (49, 43:24, 13/60 M), Brian Miller (55, 44:07, 6/42 M50), Tim Broomfield (66, 44:52, 7/42 M50), Alan Couldwell (210, 53:19, 23/42 M50), Kirstie Hamilton (332, 1:01:29, 29/47 F) - 428 finishers - Results

April 12 - Manx Mountain Marathon (32miles/8000ft) Bruce Dinsmore finished in a time of 6hrs24min to come 24th /92.

April 6 - Podium Finish in Open 5 Adventure Race Series: Bruce Dinsmore claimed a 3rd place finish in the national Open 5 Adventure race series, despite not defending his position in the 5th and final round of the series. Only 3 out of the 5 race results go towards final series score and with this final race clashing with the Derek Jennings/Blubberhouses 25: Bruce opted to do the local run rather than head south to the Peaks again. Great Britain athlete Andy Conn held onto his almost unassailable lead with Dave Hetherington jumping up one place to nudge Bruce down one slot.

April 5 - Derrick Jennings Memorial (formerly Blubberhouses 25 Miler) Another stunning day for some excellent trail running, with bone dry trails allowing some runners to get round in their normal road trainers.  Several Harriers runners were on the start line to get some quality training in for the London Marathon.  At 25miles and over 3000ft of climbing this was an ideal endurance test.  Key results are:
7th Jonti Bright in 3hrs 42mins; 9th Bruce Dinsmore 3hrs 50min; Richard Pennock in 4hrs 21mins (not sure of position); John Richardson and Wendy Marks (5th lady) in 4:32.

April 5 - Baildon Boundary Way - Jon Blane (50th, 1:37:46), Tim Broomfield (52, 1:38:21), Nick Swearman (216, 2:02:00), Alan Couldwell (223, 2:03:30) - 359 finishers - Results

April 5 - Wakefield Hospice 10K - Chris Miller runs sub-34 min. to finish 6th out of 1182 finishers. Results

March 29 - Arkendale 10K - Brian Miller led the Harriers home in a time of 40:50 (2nd M50); Wendy Marks was the first female finisher for the club in a time of 45:46. 355 finishers - Results | Photos

March 29 - The Edale Skyline Fell race was run in glorious warm spring sun with a field of 250 runner testing their will against the 21mile/4500ft course. Results and notes of interest are:
Ian Rowbotham: 39th in 3hrs 24mins (Ian decided at checkpoint 8 to take the direct route to the last checkpoint: This involves a 1000ft descent and 1000ft ascent into the valley and back up – all other runners followed the slightly longer edge back and around.  Sadly this pushed Ian from 1st to 3rd in his category).
Dave Tait: 72nd in 3hours 39mins (Dave picked up another podium finish).
Bruce Dinsmore: 81st in 3hrs 44mins (Bruce finishes just 4 seconds inside his target time!).
Adrian Dixon: 182nd in 4hrs 21mins (Adrian has a delayed start of well over 10minutes as his race stuff got locked in the car). Superb organisations on the day by Dark Peak Fell Club

March 29 - Wilmslow Half Marathon - Andy Broekhuizen (1:40:16, 903rd) and Zoe Findlay (2:04:50, 2930) both set PB's at Wilmslow as they prepare for the May 31 Edinburgh Marathon. 3905 finishers - Results

March 22 - East Hull 20 Miler - Paul Dowie (131st, 2:36:18), Jackie Buxton (135, 2:37:02, 4th LV40), David Galsworthy (158, 2:40:24) - 394 finishers - Results

March15 - Spen 20 Miler - Good weather for this race made a nice change. Four Harriers took part, some using it as they prepared for spring marathons (London and Edinburgh). Andrew Grant (36th, 2:14:11), Pat Brew (2:43:59), Andy Broekhuizen (2:46:20), and Zoe Findlay (3:33:43) - Results

March 14 - Howarth Hobble - 33mile/5300ft Fell race - Bruce Dinsmore: 5hours 59mins 107/241. Results: http://www.keighleyandcravenac.co.uk/kc_races/pdf/hobble/09_haworth_hobble.html

March 14 - Dentdale 14 Miler - Jon Blane (83rd, 1:45:38), Alistair Duff (110, 1:48:44), Philip Sagar (112, 1:48:51), Graeme Kilvington (118, 1:49:43) - 421 finishers - Results

March 08 - Stafford 20 Miler - Wendy Marks - 2:42:23, 3rd F40, 197/368 - Results

March 07 - Half Tour of Pendle, Barley, Lancashire - Ben Grant (117th/384, 2nd M60, 1:19:03), Bruce Dinsmore (190th, 1:26:11) - Results

March 01 - Open Adventure Series 5, Malham - Another fine performance by Bruce Dinsmore who finished in 10th place. After four races Bruce stands in 2nd place in the overall standings. Richard Pennock finished 45th despite taking a penalty for exceeding the five hour limit - Results

March 01 - Norton Nine Miler - Sue Simpson (206th, 68:11, 2nd F45), Nick Swearman (342, 77:24) - Results

February 22 - Snake Lane 10 Miler - Relatively mild, but breezy weather greeted the runners in Pocklington for the Snake Lane 10 Miler. Paul Stockburn ran a superb race finishing in 1:02:14, good for 7th out of 64 in the M50-54 category and 61st overall out of 685 finishers. Tim Haas followed with a PB 1:05:24. Not far behind was another of the club's over-50 gang, Tim Broomfield, in 1:06:31. First club female, Wendy Marks, tied her PB with a 1:13:17. Helen Price followed in 1:17:19, her 5th consecutive PB; improving Andrew Brown also earned a PB. Full results courtesy of John Schofield.

February 22 - National Cross Country Championships, London - see Cross Country page

February 15 - Liversedge Half Marathon - Andy Broekhuizen (1:44:01), Zoe Findlay (2:13:25) - results

February 8 - St. Wilfrid's Muddy Boots 10K - Stephen Nesbitt finished first for the club in 17th place out of 304 finishers with a time of 42:50. Full results here

February 1 - Dewsbury 10K - Helen Price earned her fourth consecutive PB; James Hawkins reports that he also PB'ed-by one second. 930 finishers. Full results here

February 1 - Open 5 Adventure Race, North York Moors, Stokesley - Bruce Dinsmore - 6th place - Results

January 24 - Northern Athleics Cross Country Championships, St. Helens - see Cross Country page

January 18 - Brass Monkey Half Marathon, York - Luckily the meteorologists were wrong and instead of needing rain gear runners would have been better off with sun glasses. The fabulous weather helped many of the thirty-four Harriers who ran attain PB's. The son-father team of Andrew and Ben Grant led the way home with Ben taking first in the M60 category.

January 11 - Cannock Chase Trig Point Fell Race - Bruce Dinsmore (18th/173, 3rd M40, 1:56:59) - Results

January 04 - Pennine 10K - Julian Murray (90th, 44:56), Sue Simpson (131st, 46:53, 3rd F45) - 314 finishers - Results

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