Published at 4.15 pm 16 June 2018
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Jack Cummings of Ilkley Harriers returned to defend his title, but he found himself up against the master of all the Wharfedale Fell races, Ted Mason. Going up the initial steep ascent, Ted took the lead and already it was not looking good for Jack, as Ted is a renown master of descent. However, it was early days and maybe Jack could build up some lead as the going got easier. However, by the summit, Ted was still leading with Jack chasing and they were both ahead of Neil Crampton of Pudsey & Bramley. However, by the lead mines, things had once more changed, as Sam Watson, again a force to be reckoned with in any fell race, had moved up into third place. By the time the runners came into view, Ted had built up a good lead and as he went down the steep descent towards the beck, he once more once more demonstrated why he is such a master of descent. Jack followed a little while later, but by this time, Sam Watson was coming into his own and of the two, he was certainly the better man on that notorious final descent. However, would he be able to catch Jack and claim second place? In the end, it was a close run thing with Jack crossing the line just six seconds in front of Sam Watson.
The ladies race was a bit more spread out with Helen Wood of Ilkley Harriers taking a comfortable victory ahead of Jenny Gillies of Spey Runners. However, a very strong performance from Vet 50 Jean Powell saw her see off the competition and come home in third place.
Another good performance in the Vet 50 category was from Wharfedale Harriers runner Andy Holden. He literally started the race right at the back, but he gradually worked his way through the pack, picking off runners one by one and he ended up, not only with the first V50 prize, but with a top ten finish. It was quite a remarkable performance and it harked back to performances Andy would regularly put in, in his younger days.
Wharfedale carried off the men's prize with Ted Mason, Sam Watson & Tom Millard, whilst Calder Valley took the ladies' team prize with Helen Buchan, Catherine Holder & Charlotte Wetton.
As usual, the weather was absolutely dreadful during the race and the trailing runners had to endure hailstones on the top and apparently quite large ones too. However, once the race was over, it was possible to enjoy a leisurely pint outside the Buck Inn and soak up the Dales sunshine.
The Barlickers finished as follows:
7 Andy Berry 42:07 (1st V40)
22 John Boothman 47:46
25 Peter Jackson 48:48 (1st MV60)
29 Paul Elcock 49:37
33 Jennifer Hird 50:36
36 Dave Halliday 50:47
37 Glenn Whittaker 50:51
55 Cloey Mason 1:02:40
55 Dave Halliday 3:04:53
47 Summer Fitzpatrick 11:36
Under 12
1 Jacob Reeday 4:24
32 Lily Clayton 6:58 |
Under 9
3 Isaac Reeday 3:22
16 Oscar Clayton 3:59
3 Nick Treitl 17:18
10 Emma Bailey 20:58
50 Emma Taylor 25:18
31 Derek Walkden 21:19
305 Sharon Newbold 31:00
364 Sara Hardacre 33:44
366 Deborah McKenna 33:50
Gary Bradley had a grand day out in the Lakes and enjoyed taking part in this testing race.
81 Gary Bradley 5:56:40
It was a record turnout of both juniors and seniors for this race and given the recent dry weather, it was perhaps the day to test the course record set by Tom Cornthwaite. Gary Priestley of Salford was up for that challenge. He was leading comfortably as he came through the gate into the lane leading to the finish. Cheered on by the spectators, who knew that a new record was on the cards, he charged down the lane, shaving 4 seconds off Tom's record.
This year the U15s ran to the trig point on Weets in an out and back race. This made it a challenging run for them without the severity of the full senior race. The race winner was Jack Villiers of Barlick.
In the ladies race, Lorraine Slater was the race winner, with Helen Buchan the runner up. Then followed two more Barlickers, Jacqueline Collins & Rachel Villiers.
Three of our youngsters made the trip up to the Lakes for this race.
U12
15 Lucille Pickles (4th girl)
37 Lily-Grace Clayton (17th girl)
U9
15 Oscar Clayton 5:46
Ricky Lightfoot was the race winner in a time of 1:02:18
4 Jimmy Craig 1:09:12
29 Andy Berry 1:19:19
57 John Boothman 1:27:12
78 Pete Jackson 1:32:27
81 Glenn Whittaker 1:33:07
82 Paul Elcock 1:33:39
91 Dave Halliday 1:36:41
123 Scott McCredie 1:49:05
Danny Butterworth turned for this event with a target of finishing under the two hour mark, which he did by 13 seconds!. However, this was enough to earn him a PB. Danny describes it as an epic race with stunning views and afterwards everyone cooled down in the lake.
78 Danny Butterworth 1:59:47
2 Andrew Collins 32:18
17 Nicholas Kendall 37:53
19 John Boothman 38:08
40 Heather Driver 43:02
44 Jamie Fox 44:20
52 Eve Boothman 47:50
57 Nicola Muller 48:27
58 Eleanor Moore 49:37
62 heather Mitchel 54:31
29 Nick Kendal 48:17
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.