Tour of Horwich results

11 Keith Thomas 2:12:38 1st V50
24 Nick Green 2:26:56
68 Mark Smith 3:33:27

2 lads fell race results

17 Keith Thomas 35:42 1st V50
50 Mick Green 38:58
66 Adrian Hope 40:38
91 Duncan Crompton 42:50
137 Caroline Scholes 46:18
150 Graeme Smith 47:48
172 Allan Jones 49:52
181 Niree O'Neill 50:56
210 Liz Hopley 56:00
213 Mark Smith 57:01

Lostock V Burnden Challenge - 4th July 2007

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!



We are organising a fun event challenging Burnden RR’s to a club race on Wednesday 4th of July. The route is approximately 6 mile essentially around Anglezarke reservoir starting and finishing at the Bowling Green (Jubilee registration), and is therefore flattish on and off-road.



The plan is to add together the finishing times of all who complete the course and the team with the shortest time wins. This format has the following advantages.



1) Every second of every runner counts

2) Everybody’s contribution to the race is equal

3) There is no bias for age/gender or ability- the best overall club will win

4) The outcome cannot be predicted





Obviously the same number of runners have to take part therefore we need to get some idea of numbers taking part, we will also need some non-runners for timing and marshalling. Therefore please advise of your commitment to take part.



We are arranging a tasty supper at the Bay Horse after the event, and between the clubs we are buying a suitable trophy for the winning team to defend next year.



Those following recent events will note that there is very little difference between the clubs over a range of distances, therefore it should be a real nail-biter.



Once we have finalised the finer details I will forward another e-mail, in the meantime please let me know if you can take part.



No excuses now,



Pete

Club Secretary

Hendersons End video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peCLaVvRPcw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al92i0Hq0KU

Copy and paste thinks into your into browers to watch the video, it's in 2 parts.

Thanks to Will from Darwen Dashers.

Junior Race Notice board

Individual races of the Horwich JuniorTour can be entered on the day. Individual race entry is £2.00 on the day.
Good luck to those taking part next week.

Keith Thomas ( Road Race captain)

ps What did the two burps say when they got bored at a party ?

Lets be stinkers and sneak out the back!

Camping Weekend

CAMPING WEEKEND

FRI/SAT NIGHTS 17/18th AUGUST 2007

At Whinfell Hall campsite,Low Lorton, nr. Keswick.

THIS IS THE ANNUAL GET TOGETHER and is NOT ONE TO MISS, GOOD FUN, GOOD COMPANY.

The cost this year is £7.00 per person per night 16 and over,
£3.00 per person per night (4 to 15 years) free under 4 years.
This includes the Sat. Barbeque.

Cheques to be payable to Lostock AC.

The site has good facilities and the Pub is within 1/2 mile and serves food.

There will be the usual good walk on Sat. starting at 10.00am PROMPT. I am considering setting up 2 walks this year one to try and cater for those who want more of a challenge and the other a more gentle walk, Please let me have your thoughts on this as soon as possible for me to consider.
It is intended that both walks will meet up at the same place for our packed lunches (and possible swim) before we make our way to the Inn for our customary beer or two.

All bookings to :- John Smith - 679 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HR
Tel :- 07973 823256
Email :- williamj.s@ntlworld.com

ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BEFORE 1st AUGUST 2007

2007 Badger Series 10km Trail runs

If anyone is interested...

Thursday 21st June at 7.30 pm

is the second of the

2007 Badger Series 10km Trail runs

around the scenic Cuerden Valley Park, nr Bamber Bridge



A measured 10km challenging, multi-terrain course, expect the unexpected i.e. gates, stiles, fields, ruins and scenic countryside.



1 pair trail shoes to be won at each event by free draw

(Won by John Lavelle of Rossendale Harriers on 17.05.07)



Registration at Wildlife Trust headquarters, The Barn which has toilets, one shower, plenty of car-parking and lots of interest.



Post race presentations include raffle, goody bags from Up and Running, tea / coffee and home baked cakes. Come and join the fun and bring the family (they can be put to good use helping!)



Entry £5 on night only from 6pm



All proceeds to the Lancashire Wildlife Trust



Race Three: Thursday 19th July



Come and join in the fun!

Holcombe two towers fell race

16 Michael Green 00:39:36
37 Adrian Hope 00:43:53
79 Caroline Scholes 00:53:30

Man V Horse

6th Keith Thomas 2.40
15th Mick Green 2.54
45th Stuart Jones 3.16
49th Pete Hopley 3.18
50th Caroline Scholes (4th Lady) 3.19
80th Jane Forrest (11th Lady) 3.35
11th Jason Tonge 3.49

Hendersons End results

1 Nick Leigh Pudsey & Bramley M 36:52
2 Paul Freary Belgrave M 39:04
3 Stephen Diaz Horwich M 39:20
4 Brendan Bolland Horwich M 41:31
5 Albert Sunter Horwich M40 43:46
6 Michael Green Lostock M40 44:08
7 Robert Green Horwich M40 44:35
8 Paul Boardam Horwich M40 45:50
9 Tony Hesketh Horwich M50 46:28
10 Karen Nash Preston Harriers F45 47:56
11 Simon Fox Darwen M40 48:06
12 Linda Clarkson Darwen F35 48:17
13 Jonathan Stubbs Darwen M40 48:24
14 Gareth Blizzard Chester Tri M 48:33
15 Barry Chapman Horwich M 48:35
16 Paul Jackson Chorley M40 48:41
17 Colin Smyth u/a M 48:57
18 Colin Snape Horwich M50 49:13
19 Jamie Dowdall Darwen M 49:14
20 Chris Fielding Darwen M 49:30
21 Anthony Alexander Sale Harriers M40 49:38
22 Damien Wheelen u/a M 49:41
23 Gary Mitchell Darwen M40 50:02
24 Brian Mullon Manch. Tri Club M 50:07
25 John Burthem u/a M40 50:09
26 Derek Kay Horwich M60 50:32
27 Pete Murphy Darwen M40 50:41
28 Alastair Cairns Manch. Tri Club M 50:41
29 Brian Holt Lostock M 50:59
30 Andy McAllister Darwen M50 51:02
31 Nick Harris Rossendale M50 51:04
32 Steve White Saffron Strider M40 51:05
33 Pete Starkey Chorley M50 51:12
34 Stewart Forsyth Bowland M40 51:13
35 Pete Ramsdale Horwich M40 51:14
36 Mark Hobson Rochdale M40 51:56
37 Mike Shuttleworth u/a M40 52:01
38 Claire Kenny Calder Valley F45 52:09
39 Kevin Smith Darwen M40 52:13
40 Andy Smith Accrington RR M40 52:40
41 Colin Davies Altringham M50 53:37
42 Adam Hatton u/a M 53:40
43 Ian Smith Horwich M50 53:41
44 David Pinnington u/a M40 55:05
45 Richard Longlands Horwich M 55:25
46 Ged Johnson Darwen M50 55:42
47 Anne Ferguson Burnden F45 55:43
48 Jim Taylor Darwen M50 57:41
49 Janet Chaplin u/a F45 58:04
50 James Mitchinson u/a M60 59:49
51 Kate Broome u/a F35 60:24
52 Cath Fox Darwen F35 61:00
53 Marie Dewhurst Chorley F35 61:41
54 Colin Holdcroft Lostock M60 61:43
55 Claire Worden Darwen F35 62:16
56 Darren Young u/a M40 62:54
57 Alan Berry u/a M40 62:55
58 Sheila Gudgeon Darwen F45 63:38
59 Shane Gudgeon Darwen M40 63:38
60 Sarah McDermott Darwen F 63:54
61 James Bolton u/a M 66:45
62 Michele Sunter Horwich F45 67:59


Junior Results

1 Jamie Crompton Horwich u14 9.19
2 Andrew Harrison Preston Harriers u16 10.13
3 Richard Powell Leigh u14 10.28
4 Matthew Nash Preston Harriers u14 10.33
5 April Stevenson Horwich u16 10.42
6 Adam Henley Chorley Harriers u14 10.44
7 Chris Nash Preston Harriers u12 10.57
8 Thomas Powell Leigh u16 11.04
9 Shannon Johnson Leigh u12 11.07
10 Bethan Faulkner Horwich u16 11.13
11 Mark Brown Chorley Harriers u14 11.35
12 Tom Booth Chorley Harriers u14 13.14
13 Katie Vale Horwich u14 14.03

The Isle of Jura Fell Race 2007

The Isle of Jura Fell Race 2007


At last years Man V Horse I mentioned Jura as a race to do to celebrate my 40th birthday. Andy Staveley quickly pointed out that as it had been said, it had to be done. A little bit of research into the event caused warning bells to ring. The words “extreme”, “testing” and “navigation” were always mentioned and I knew enough about the fell running fraternity to recognise that these were no idle warnings. And so it came to pass that myself, Neil Smith, Mick Green, Pete Noble, Andy Staveley, Martyn Pollitt all set sail for the Isle of Jura.


Challenge 1 : The Getting There

Jura is remote, very remote, well, very, very remote. A long drive, 4 ferries and a couple of bus journeys are required to get there. Hardy types cycle across the islands and proper athletes walk it.( Pete Noble). I was concerned for my energy levels so I flew to the neighbouring island of Islay but still had to jump( gingerly) in an out of taxis to complete the journey. The effort however was well worth it; Jura is staggeringly beautiful, and unspoilt. The island is dominated by the Paps (big volcanic looking mountains) and fringed with sandy beaches and aquamarine waters (honest).

Challenge 2 : The Staying There

Once again there are easy and hard options; hotel/B+B and camping, Now some of you may be aware of my aversion to the art of camping, but in this instance I think the “campers” may well agree. Mauling around in a sweaty, enclosed space, in Scotland, in the rain, with midges the size of fruit bats trying to eat you is, in my opinion, just making life far too difficult for yourself. The fact the hotel sells midge proof garments speaks volumes.

Mick and Caroline, Andy Staveley and Martyn Pollitt and Pete Noble thought differently and braved it under the canvas, and to be fair the weather was kind and the showers finally worked on the Saturday.
In contrast, our B+B was lovely, hot showers, nice food, a roof and closable windows, no bee keeping apparel required whatsoever.

Challenge 3 : The Race

This bit I couldn’t wimp out of. 16 miles, 7500 ft of climbing, it’s hard, very hard. The Paps loom over the island a bit like Mount Etna – but bigger and there are three of them ( OK smaller but you get my drift). They seem from a distance unclimbable, probably because close up they are unclimbable, well almost. The race takes you through deep bogs and over 7 mountain summits (3 being the Paps). The climbs are stiff and the descents are through sheer scree and it’s all on the move. Boulders the size of tables are sliding about and bouncing down the hillsides, as are some of the runners. This is the extreme bit previously mentioned, and is something I had never experienced before. It was more akin to snowboarding than running at times ( I couldn’t do that either!).The views were stunning and fortunately as the weather was superb we didn’t need to navigate as there were enough people to follow. It was very sociable though, as most people in the race seem to pass me by and spare a few words of wisdom such as “wait until you see the next climb” and “if you think this bits hard”, and “don’t worry the sheer drop’s over there” usual stuff.
The last three miles are flat and on the road, which was a welcome surface to run on and I even managed to pass a few runners. I never quite managed to pass Pete Noble though I was within yards of him before he spotted me and did what I can only describe as a “comedy sprint” and shuffled over the line wracked with cramp. Great welcome home from the team and Sheila who I think was beginning to worry a little.

A fine day and probably the most rewarding running experience I’ve had.


Challenge 4 : The Piss-up

The Lostock and Burnden contingent were on firmer ground with the post race drinking and ceilidh, despite the rigours of the day. Mick and Caroline were last “men” standing and partied well into the wee hours. We were all a little delicate the next day.


Challenge 5 : The Getting Home

As above in reverse, but longer


Challenge 6 : The Next Challenge

We are open to ideas for next year’s excursion.

Thanks to all who joined me on the quest. Our runners; Mick, Neil, Pete, Andy and Martyn and our supporters, Liz, Caroline and Sheila. A great, great weekend. Results as listed (side issue).