Red Rose XC Winners

Red Rose XC, leg 4 at Marl Pits, 3 Dec 2016 Race Report by Darren Graham The men continued the success with more outstanding results. It was another great year for the Vets team as they held their title for a third successful year, beating their nearest rivals, Blackburn, by 13 points. Individual performances within a field of over 140 …

Matt FlanaganRed Rose XC Winners

Red Rose XC Winners

Red Rose XC, leg 4 at Marl Pits, 3 Dec 2016 Race Report by Darren Graham The 4th and final Red Rose Cross Country race was held on Saturday over at the notorious Marl Pits course in Rossendale. This year, the weather Gods smiled down on the runners giving much better conditions compared to other years, as this is a …

Matt FlanaganRed Rose XC Winners

Cross Country – WYWL leg 2

West Yorkshire Winter League, Leg 2, 27 Nov 2016 Race Report by Darren Graham It was Round 2 of the West Yorkshire Winter League on Sunday over in Pudsey. 380 runners from 13 teams took part in the 5.1 mile ‘trail’ race hosted by Pudsey Pacers, which had over 700ft of climbing in it. The start does 1 and a …

Matt FlanaganCross Country – WYWL leg 2

Weather No Match for Graeme on Tour of Pendle

Tour of Pendle, 19 November 2016 Race Report by Jo Daniels Snow, sleet, mud, wind, rain, fog, bogs, hills to crawl up and slide down, and rivers to cross! All part and parcel of the Tour of Pendle fell race on Saturday 19th November. The challenging weather conditions meant that the brave souls who took to the hills were treated …

Matt FlanaganWeather No Match for Graeme on Tour of Pendle

Half Trog – V60 category win for Dave

Wadsworth Half Trog Fell Race, Sunday 13 Nov 2016 On Sunday, the Wadsworth Half Trog was hosted by Calder Valley from the Hare and Hounds pub. This race is a proper bog fest, with 9 miles of it as well. Navigation can be an issue but the day was clear and bright. The route heads up towards High Brown Knoll …

Matt FlanaganHalf Trog – V60 category win for Dave

British Bronze!

On Saturday evening, the annual Fell Running Championship presentation evening was hosted by Bingley Harriers at the Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton. Todmorden Womens Vet 40s team came 3rd overall in the British Champs which consisted of 4 races in each country over the year. The races were Donard Commedagh Horseshoe In April (Northern Ireland); Pedol Cwm Pennant in June (Wales); Sedbergh …

Matt FlanaganBritish Bronze!