It was nice to see Chewy out in a Barlick vest this weekend, even though he was feeling rough and did not perform as well as he can. Having said that, he still beat 97% of the field.
9 Stephen Chew 38:34
462 finishers.
Richard Treitl likes to take part in races and he was out again this weekend in Snowdonia, in this 10 miles, 2800 ft race. His account of the day is below.
21 Michael ALEXANDER 22:44
15 Chris SMEDLEY 20:15 New PB
4 Derek WALKDEN 19:43 New PB
7 James FENT 20:24
67 Jenna BOTHMAN 30:05 New PB
68 John BOOTHMAN 30:06
With the light nights, numbers are increasing for the pub runs. Stephen Chew has once more put pen to paper, or perhaps more accurately, fingers to keyboard to produce an account of the night.
1 Nick TREITL 17:34 New PB
6 James FENT 20:24 New PB
56 Mark NEWBOULD 24:18
150 Charlotte PERRY 32:32 New PB
8 Andy Berry 56:36
29 Andy Driver 63:12
36 Dave Halliday 66:47
57 Craig Child 74:50
71 Richard Treitl 80:14
76 Finishers
"I am glad that I looked at the map before the race", said Mike Fanning, the surprise winner. Apparently the top thirty runners went for a jolly run around the moors, leaving the field open for Mike. No such problems for our own Jean Rawlinson who knows her way round most race routes.
141 Jean Rawlinson
Time follows.
150 finishers.
Stuart Bryan did the relay with David Poole who should be joining the club imminently. Stuart did the running bit, which was supposed to be a circular route taking in Grizedale Pike, but this was cut short due to weather ie it was windy. David did the next mountain bike section. Stuart then did the second run, but admits that he "bonked" due to him recovering from man flu and also, running again after a one an a half hour rest didn't help. The second run took in Lords seat and Barf. The team finished second out of the relay pairs field of seven.
Anyone who thinks that a pub run is "just another training session", should think again. It is a bit of light training and lots of social banter. Read all about the night's run as recounted by Stephen Chew.
Gargrave Pub Run by Stephen Chew.
Further good news from the weekend as Sarah Tipler earned her first county vest for being the second Lancashire lady in the English championship race at Barley. Sarah finished 11th overall, but the race was also a Lancashire Championship race. The first Lancashire lady was Lindsey Brindle of Horwich and third was Helen Leigh of Blackburn Harriers, who completed the podium places. Sarah has been training exceptionally hard and this is great reward for the work she has put in. Not only that, but she only started running less than two years ago, so there could still be a lot more to come from Sarah. The inter counties race will take place on 18th May at Witton Park, Blackburn. Well done Sarah - you have done yourself and the club proud.
Ian Livesey was going well in the marathon and was in 3rd place with only 4 miles to go, but then he blew up and ended up dropping a couple of places to finish 5th. Abi Park was competing in her first half marathon and she did well in very windy conditions to complete it.
Full Marathon
5 Ian Livesey 2:53:07
Half Marathon
328 Gary Parkinson 1:55:24
942 Abi Park 2:53:55
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.