- Seniors
- For members over the age of 18
- £10/year
- For runners of all abilities over the age of 18
- For runners participating in all disciplines of running, fell, cross country and road running
- Regular training and coaching sessions provided
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- Juniors
- For members under the age of 18
- FREE
- For runners of all abilities under the age of 18.
- Regular (weekly) training sessions led by experienced runners/coaches
- Advice about how to train properly so juniors can develop as athletes
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- For non-running members
- £5/year
- For supporters of the club and club members
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67 Emma Law 1:11:09
68 Emma Taylor 1:11:38
Red Rose Cross Country, Sephton Park - 25 November 2023
Written by GrahamOnly one junior in this race, but Lexi has shown herself to be up for racing, in addition to taking part in Park Runs. The competition in this race is tough, as the event attracts top runners from all over the country and good for Lexi in mixing it in the top circles.
124 Lexi Allen 14:04
Both the Mid Lancs and the Red Rose Cross Country leagues come together for this event. It is a fast course, it has huge fields and attracts a lot of top cross country runners.
We only had one senior representative there who was John Mason. In the juniors, we did also have Lexi Allen and her details are on the junior website.
480 John Mason 43:10
Pendle Park Run - 25 November 2023
Written by Graham1 Andy Berry 19:54
2 Robert Cranham 20:10
6 James Crook 22:12
13 Peter Jackson 24:40
Burnley Park Run - 25 November 2023
Written by Graham22 Raymond Banks 21:34 PB
27 Derek Walkden 21:43
220 Sharon Newbold 34:57
For those who do not know about David Staff, he was a young member of Darwen Dashers and at age 17, he was running in the Clitheroe 10K when he suddenly collapsed and died during the race. His death was caused by a rare condition known as Hyperthropic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. Every year, the money raised from this race goes towards research into this condition.
On to the race itself, torrential rain greeted the runners as came together for the start and it never let up for the rest of the day. On the ascent out of Sunnyhurst Park, Jonny Murphy took the lead, followed by John Horrocks and Robert Cranham. This group were running together until Jonny Murphy decided to push on, leaving the other two trailing behind. Initially, John Horrocks did not follow him and continued at his own pace up the steep ascent to Jubilee Tower. Suddenly, John also decided to up the pace and close the gap on the leader, leaving Robert running in the middle of nowhere. When they reached the tower, the two leaders were neck and neck and Robert was following on some distance behind, with a comfortable lead over 4th place. The positions remained unchanged after the run around the tops before the descent back to Sunnyhurst when John Horrocks took the lead and ran out race winner. It had been a cracking race between those two fine athletes. Robert was still running in the middle of nowhere, being too far behind those leaders to make a serious challenge, but still having a comfortable lead on the chasing pack. And that was how it remained until the end. It was a good performance by Robert and perhaps confirmation that he deserved the club award for most improved runner of the year.
Further down the field, the other Barlicker, Mark Horrocks was having a steady, if undramatic, race. But looks can be deceptive as Mark showed some of the old form for which he is famous and made a top ten finish whilst at the same time, scooping the first M60 prize.
3 Robert Cranham 34:02 (1st M40)
8 Mark Horrocks (1st M60)
26 Raymond Banks 21:45 (1st M70)
Club Presentation Night - 18 November 2023
Written by GrahamIn keeping with club tradition, it was a case of get hosed down after the Tour of Pendle and get out to the club presentation night, this year held at Barlick Town Football Club. The prizes this year went to:
Most Improved Runner of the Year
Female: Helen Harrison
Male: Robert Cranham
Club Championship
Women
1 Molly Ralphson
2 Heather Driver
3 Paula Cullen
Men
1 David Mirfield
2 Robert Cranham
3 Andrew Smith
Tour of Pendle - 18 November 2023
Written by GrahamThe usual muddy boggy course once more greeted the runners in this race. The results that we have so far are:
8 David Mirfield 2:36:33
11 Julian Hood 2:44:44
111 Andrew Smith 3:25:43
143 John Mason 3:33:27
156 John Boothman 3:36:00
179 Hannah Newbold 3:42:44
Pendle Park Run - 18 November 2023
Written by Graham1 Robert Cranham 20:41
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Skipton Park Run - 18 November 2023
Written by Graham41 Dave Halliday 25:14
Another win for Robert Cranham in this 4 mile race round Fewston Reservoir in the dark.
1 Robert Cranham 26:44
Run Bolton Abbey - 12 November 2023
Written by GrahamThese are a series of charity races with the proceeds going to Sue Ryder. The main event is the half marathon which attracted top runner Chris Holdsworth from Clayton and as you might expect, he won it in a time of 1:23:15.
John Boothman, our only representative, came home in 32nd place.
In the 10 mile race, Fionnula Swann had a good run to finish 1st woman and 8th overall.
It seems that those who thought that Chloe Boothman had left running to concentrate on horse jumping were mistaken. She not only took part in the pub run last Wednesday, but she also entered the 10K race today where she finished 129th out of 211 finishers.
It was a good family day out for the Boothmans as mum Angela went to watch and after the racing, everyone enjoyed a bit of lunch together.
Half Marathon
32 John Boothman 2:03:58
10 Mile Race
8 Fionnula Swann 1:31:38 (1st lady)
10K Race
129 Chloe Boothman 1:07:18
Pendle Park Run - 11 November 2023
Written by Graham2 Robert Cranham 20:13
6 Molly Ralphson 22:43
About us
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.