Ian Symington

Hoofstones Fell Race

Flying Dan Taylor only took a break in racing this weekend in order to organise local favourite, the Hoofstones. An 8 mile lollipop route only has a small amount of navigation but it’s all the difference between a quick line and trudging through bog; not for the first time the race was lost via navigational error. Shaun Godsman of Calder …

Matt FlanaganHoofstones Fell Race

West Yorkshire Winter League- South Leeds Lakers

Sunday was the return of the West Yorkshire Winter League with 8 Toddies taking part in the 5 and a half mile course. Top performances of the day go to Andrew Worster (9th) and Zoe Dijkman (14th) although strong performances were put in across the board. In particular Katie Samuelson took 34th and Dom Leckie followed up his excellent performance …

Matt FlanaganWest Yorkshire Winter League- South Leeds Lakers

Mytholmroyd Fell Race

Mytholmroyd fell race was back on this year after last year’s hiatus. The classic short fell race never lets off, with a tough climb right out of the valley right from the off, with the legendary ‘Luddenden steps of doom’ in the middle of the race for good measure. At the time of writing, results are not yet available, but …

Matt FlanaganMytholmroyd Fell Race

Tour of Pendle

Plenty of Toddies returned to Barley to take on the Tour of Pendle on Saturday. Nearly 500 runners had pre-entered to battle the 17 miles over Pendle Hill with nearly 5000ft of climbing. The weather was kind this year with clear views and not too wet underfoot, although a mud fest is always guaranteed. Doni Clarke was the first Harrier …

Matt FlanaganTour of Pendle

HARRIERS V CYCLISTS

Who is the fastest? Runners or cyclists? Well, Bingley Harriers like to find out each year by hosting the Harriers V Cyclists race. An 8.3k/5.3 miles off road event test the runners and cyclists with 288mts/945ft of ascent thrown in as well. 3 Toddies from a field of 167 took the running challenge. Dave Collins ran the course in 51.49; …

Matt FlanaganHARRIERS V CYCLISTS

Wooler Half Trail

Lisa Miles was the sole Toddy at the Wooler Trail half marathon over in the Northumberland National Park. 262 runners started and Lisa finished in 48th place and winner of the Vet 50 age category in a time of 2.25.04

Matt FlanaganWooler Half Trail