An amazing double for Barlick today.  Tom Corrigan won this race outright ahead of Ian Holmes of Bingley and Sarah Tipler won the ladies' race.

1 Tom Corrigan 44:04
27 Andy Berry 50:54
34 Sarah Tipler 52:03 (1st Woman)
137 Leanne Dinsdale 63:41
242 Richard Treitl 79:12

33 Karen Naylor 26:03 New PB

13 Rachel Villiers 21:09
14 Derek Walkden 21:24
16 Paul Elcock 21:50
91 Lucille Pickles 28:08
130 Susan Hird 30:58
133 Graham Wadsworth 31:11
134 Helen Stead 31:11
140 James Stead 31:38

43 James Tingle 22:21

The winter head torch runs are proving very popular as there were a cracking turnout of around 20 runners tonight.  The improvement in the newer runners was there for all to see especially Karen Naylor.  So because of the high turnout we split the group into two so people wouldn't feel overawed by the more experienced pub run goers.  No Sellors, Massive, satnav or Palin so I was tasked with route choice.   Pinhaw is roughly 3.5 miles away from the Punch Bowl so I decided on an out and back to stop the running breaking into beer time.  So off we set, for a change no getting lost and no messing.  To the front group's amazement, Danny Butterworth had bridged the gap between the two groups, which shows how much he's improved.  Not far behind was habitual faller, Karen Naylor.  We all regrouped at the top and it was great to see runners who 12 months ago had started their journey, make their way up to the trig not far behind.   After the group gathering at the top the descent quickly gathered pace with that whipped man Collins leading the charge.  Back at the pub the majority were present with well over 20 lads and lasses supping ale and wine and generally abusing one another.  Danny Butterworth brought his spends in what can only be described as a blunt butt plug.  Aside from Danny's love of strange purses it soon became apparent the newbies were more serious about their running than their drinking.  Especially as half pint Childs was drinking them under the table.  Hopefully the good turnouts will carry on.  Special mention to Doc Bryan, first time we've seen him in months and as always he was welcomed by the pub run posse.   Jock was also  missing, telling the group he was going with the big hitters from  PF.  When me and Screw got to the Rodney, we learnt Boothman had sloped home at Thornton.  A bit weak really!