Sunday, 29th January, 2012, saw the fourth instalment of the West Yorkshire Winter League, this time hosted over a very muddy and slippery course by our friends from Idle. A reduced turnout of Pacers because of injuries and other commitments saw 25 men and 9 women tackle the demanding course. Counters for our Club in the Males’ race were Nigel Armitage in 5th place, James Clarke in 6th, Dave Lighten in 19th, Al Chapman in 21st and Russell Stead in 25th. Darren Burnley in 11th place and Rogan Ashton in 16th counted in the Vets’ race. Michelle Tenwick surpassed herself with a splendid 5th place for the Female Team closely followed by Sharon Hague in 18th and Louoise McGechaen in 20th place. Also scoring well again in the Vets was Mandy Bannister in 16th place overall. Again, well done to all our runners taking part and all hopes for the last instalment of the League to take place at Stainland on 19th February. At present, we are lying 2nd place in both the Male and Vets listings, 4th in the Female Teams and 3rd in the overall Team competition. To add to our enjoyment, the Yorkshire Vets races will be starting very soon this month – can’t wait! At least, there’s some food at the end of these runs which makes them very worthwhile.
Elsewhere, three of our runners braved the hilly Meltham 10K race and again did well. Ryan Turnball ran the course in 38.07, Aiden Duffy in 49.57 and Anne Gowing in 56.09 on the back of her tiring run at York last weekend.
Andrew Byrom ran another Personal Best at the Lister Park parkrun in Bradford with a time of 23.12 for the 5K course. Watch out, Digger, brother will be catching you at this rate!
23/01/12
Pacers have been setting Personal Bests in their times in local parkruns at Leeds and Bradford . Al Chapman has recorded 18:42 and Jason Newell 21.59 both in the 5K event in Hyde Park . Andrew Byrom has run the more testing Lister Park run in 23:16 and more Pacers are currently exercising their Saturday mornings at these very popular events. If you haven’t partaken of these runs then give them a try. They are on every Saturday at 9.00am and are FREE! Being a self-confessed obsessive about parkruns, rest assured that you will enjoy the experience and will probably become as hooked on them as I am! Dear wife is now noting that we can’t go on holiday unless there is a parkrun in the offing. What sad lives some of us lead!
The group for very new runners is on the way to being a big success with around 20 runners meeting at Pudsey Leisure Centre every Thursday at 6.30pm. They are known as Arthur’s Angels in my house and are a very welcome addition to our running provision. They passed me the other night and I could feel them feeling sorry for me - keep up the good work Arthur!
17/0/12
The third race in the Cross Country Winter League was held on Sunday, 8 January 2012 at Baildon. There was a good turn-out and all runners are to be congratulated in tackling the big hill in the new course at this race.
Scorers were James Clarke being 5th on the day, Nigel Armitage 6th, Rogan Ashton 16th, Alaistair Chapman 26th and Richard Gibson 30th for the Men’s Team. Paul Gaile in 11th place and Darren Burnley in 12th scored well for the Vets team. Michelle Tenwick in 11th place, Louise McGechaen 26th and Sharon Hague 35th scored for the Female Team with Mandy Bannister in 23rd place counting for the Vets Team.
The race leaves Pacers leading the Men’s race, 4th in the Female’s and in 3rd place overall with 2 fixtures to come. Your presence will be gratefully accepted and welcomed at the next race at Idle on 29th January. Come and get muddy and freezing cold!
Also, last week, three runners ran in the Ovenden Fell race in very muddy and windy conditions. Steve Boom finished in 1:15:04, Leanne Hague in 1:19:09 and Sharon Hague in 1:30:48. All are receiving care and attention but are insisting that they actually enjoyed it! Proves that there’s none so queer as folk as my dad used to say!
Next weekend brings the Brass Monkey Half in York so that should be fun as well! Next Report will outline the tribulations and agony endured by your fellow runners.
10/01/12
A Happy New Running Year to all our members! A quiet beginning for the New Year so that all our members could put the excesses of the holidays behind them and think of runs ahead. Some of our more hardy members ran the Great Whernside Night Race at Kettlewell on 5th January and put the rest of us to shame. There were three runners who represented the Club which were Graeme Tiffany who ran the race in 44.08 followed by Simon Beverley in 56.23 and John Greenwood in 56.26.
Meanwhile, parkruns continued to be held over the Festive Season with Jason Newall completing his 50th parkrun to join the contingent from the club galloping towards the magical 100 number of parkruns. Who will get there first, we wonder? Watch this space for further details.
31/12/11
The Auld Lang Syne fell race was held in atrocious conditions above Haworth, the out and back 7 mile route to Top Withens was a complete mud bath. Leading the Pacers home was veteren club fell runner Graeme Tiffany in 55.27 closely follwed by Dave Magee 56.56, Steve Boom 59.10, Michelle Tenwick 61.40, Nigel Craven 64.28, Gary Phillips 64.28, Leanne Hague 64.34, David Byrom 65.48, Dave Cooper 67.30, Sharon Hague 70.43, Jenny Cooper 72.00, Andrew Byrom 74.24 and on a family outing Vanessa Magge and Holly Magee in 95.50.
David Burdon completed the Ribble Valley 10k in 43.42.
26-12-11
The 7 mile Chevin Chase attracted a large field of Pudsey Pacers on Boxing Day. Hot on the heels of World Triathalon Champion Jonathan Brownlee was John Marshall in 47.07, Steve Boom 52.43, Andy Barrett 53.48, Mark Dixson 54.15, Darryl Stead 54.59, Steve Pattison 57.19, Dave Cooper 59.17, Leanne Hague 1.00.20, Dave Woodhead 1.03.39, Jenny Cooper 1.06.07, Lynne Barrett 1.09.06, Sarah Turner 1.14.51, David Shipley 1.15.03, Stacey Kite 1.15.05, Russell Stead 1.26.21 and Arthur Wood 1.30.15.
The challenging hills of Todmorden was the location of the 5.8 mile Hot Toddy race, first Pacer home in 21st place was Paul Gaille in 33.42 followed by David Magee 37.04, David Byrom 40.19, Janek Popiolek 46.10, Andrew Byrom 46.53 and making a long awaited return to racing Ann Francis 52.06.
22/12/11
The Pudsey Pacers men lead the way after the second West Yorkshire Winter League cross country race held at Skipton.
The counters were James Clarke, Nigel Armitage, Paul Gaille, Rogan Ashton, Darren Burnley, John Marshall and Al Chapman. Other men running well were Russell Stead, Richard Gibson, Greame Tiffany, Andy Hardaker, Jim wheldon, David Magee and Tim Nixon.
There was an improved turnout of Pacers ladies who remain in fourth place, counters were Michelle Tenwick, Mandy Bannister, Kath Leslie and Jenny Cooper. Also running were Mel Tolley, Lynne Barrett and Trish Cutts.
John Pop is in 11th place in the Turpin Trophy for most improved runner, the ladies are so far in - figures in the Dowson Trophy.
In the overall standings the Vets are in a close second place and in the full team prize we are third. An improved turnout of women could easily move us up the rankings, come on ladies a three line whip is issued and will be used!
The next race is on the 08-01-12 at Baildon.
30/11/11
The first West Yorkshire Winter League XC race was held on home ground in the Valley on Sunday. The course was changed at short notice due to a path closure, this made the route marginally longer with more climbing. The level of mud was at its usual high standard and left many runners floundering.
On the day there was strong turnout of 31 men running for the club, who won the race on the day taking the 1st Male team. The counters were James Clarke 5th, Gary Bailey, Nigel Armitage, Richard Gibson, Al Chapman and Vets counters Paul Gaille and Rogan Ashton. `
There was a less impressive turnout of only 5 women prepared to don their studs and take on the conditions. Well done Michelle Tenwick 5th, Jenny Cooper, Lynne Barrett, Mandy Bannister and Trish Cutts who helped the team to 4th place on the day.
A root and branch enquiry into notable absences has been commissioned by the club Chairwomen. Hopefully this will result in a better turnout at the next race at Skipton on the 18-12-11.
At Leeds Park run Digger came home 30th in a new 5K PB of 20.39.
23/11/11
The Leeds Abbey Dash attracted a large field of Pudsey Pacers looking for a new personal best. The following runners all left the race with a smile after smashing their previous times.
Nigel Armitage 34.12, James Cantwell 36.01, Paul Gaille 36.07, John Marshall 36.24, Al Chapman 38.29, David Lighten 38.27, Phil Lonsdale 44.08, Jason Newell 46.31, Andrew Smithurst 49.32, Phillipa Dixson 52.04 and Caroline Parish 56.56.
Also completing the course were Darryl Stead 41.55, Mark Dixson 42.00, Marvern Wallace 42.21, David Hudson 43.46, David Joryz 44.49, Dave Woodhead 49.32, John Wooodhead 50.59, Sarah Fuller 50.46, Debbie Tomlinson 52.40. Alexandra Burns 54.51, Lucy Wall 53.56, Tracey Hatnwell 53.30, Joy Good 55.37, Karen Nelson 55.09, Clare Bray 53.10, Gemma Storr 54.14, Hilary Taylor 54.52, Carol Parkinson 58.59, Judith Marshall 1.00.17 and Dannielle Hawnt 1.01.40.
Runners took on Cyclists at a recent Bingley Harriers event on Baildon Moor. First Pacer home was Richard Gibson in 41.54. Graeme Tiffany also opted for two feet and came home in a speedy 43.42 also taking part were Darryl Stead 45.43 and Gary Phillips 51.34.
The brutal Tour of Pendle took place on Saturday completing the course were Nigel Craven, Leanne Hague and Steve Boom results are still awaited.
16-10-11
Graeme Tiffany slipped under the radar and also completed the recent OMM with Bob Glover. competing in the short course field they came 82nd on Day 1, but had a amazing recovery on Day 2 coming home in 7th position. It must have been a good malt whisky at the overnight camp?
Ryan Turnbull finished in 10th place at the Dalby Dash 10k in 36.59.
Nigel Craven warmed up for the Vets race with 56th position at the Wadsworth Trog in 1.33.02 for the 9.5 mile 1200' event.
The Pacers made up 25% of the field at the Spenborough YVAA race with 59 runners on the day. On the day Nigel Armitage came home 3rd with 30.59 followed by Paul Gaille 32.04 and Jim Cantwell 32.39. For the women Karen Pickles ran 36.04 backed up by Sue Ransome 42.06 and Mandy Bannister 42.15.
The women finish the season with the prestigous 1st 4 to count trophy and the all the count trophy. The men were 2nd in the 1st 4 to count and won the all to count.
Individual honours are: Kath Leslie 3rd F35, Karen Pickles 1st F40, Mandy Bannister 3rd F45, Sue Ransome 2nd F50, Nigel Armitage 1st M35, Robert Samuels 3rd M50 and Jim Wheldon 3rd M55.
Another great season, roll on the XC.
07-11-11
Andy Hardaker did the Pacers proud at the New York Marathon finishing in 3.14.14.
A large Pacers team entered the Cop Hill Fell race held over 7 miles and 900' race, first home was Nigel Armitage in 4th place in 39.51 (2nd M35) followed by Jim Cantwell 42.44, Graeme Tiffany 45.52, Jim Wheldon 47.01 (2nd M55), Russell Stead 47.32, Darryl Stead 48.50, Michelle Tenwick 49.06, Adam Graves 49.13, Andy Barrett 50.36, Nigel Craven 50.50, David Byrom 52.31, Gary Phillips 54.04, Dave Cooper 55.36, Jenny Cooper 59.40, Lynn Barrett 63.54 (1st F55) and Trish Cutts 64.46.
The Ullswater Trail race attracted Pacers to the Lake District John Marshall ran well in 1.02.29 followed by Dave Burdon 1.12.49, Chris Smith 1.21.00 and Sarah Turner 1.30.00.
The men took the team prize at the Guy Fawkes 10 mile race at Ripley. First home was James Clarke 1.02.30 followed by Paul Gaille 1.03.10 (1stM45), Al Chapman 1.06.26, Dave Woodhead 1.07.27, Dave Lighten 1.11.04, Steve Boom 1.12.39, Leanne Hague 1.16.04 (2nd F35), Dave Hudson 1.20.18, Mandy Bannister 1.22.13, Jason Newell 1.27.03, John Woodhead 1.36.40, Anjuli Parmar 1.40.16 and Dilip Parmar 1.51.28.
03/11/11
Jason Newell completed the Woodland Challenge 10K in 52.40.
The correct results from the Holmfirth 15 were Jim Cantwell 1.34.06, Steve Pattison 2.00.00 and Roy Bamford 2.03.37.
Shaun Denham and Simon Beverley braved the Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), covering 60K of brutal terrain over two days. In the Class B field they finished 64th out of 128 teams in 15.04.43, 32 teams failed to finsh the event. A full report of events is expected in the next newsletter.
Unofficial times from the Dublin Marathon are Dave Woodhead 3.12, Morven Wallace 3.26 and Vicky Scanlan 5 hours +.
31-10-11
James Cantwell ran well at the Holmfirth 15 mile race coming home 1st M45 in 1.34.06, Steve Pattison ran a PB of 2.00 and Roy Balmford finished in 2.03.37
James Clarke continues his run of form with a top 30 finish at the Worksop Half Marathon in 1.20.14.
Steve Boom came home in 61st place in 69.69 at the Bronte Way fell race, Leanne Hague came 4th lady in 72.22.
At the Leeds 5k Park run there were PB's for Andy Hardaker 2nd 18.18, Dave Magee 19.53, David Byrom 20.42 and Andrew Smithurst 23.51.
In the 3rd running of the Park Run 5k relay the Pacers team of Andrew Byrom, Andy Hardaker and Jason Newell took 2nd place overall with a combined time of 19.26.
23-10-11
Dave Burdon came 2nd M55 at the Bridlington Half Marathon in 1.33.45, also running was Debra Tomlinson home in 2.03.34.
There was a large turnout of Pacers at the 7 mile 1000' Withens Skyline Fell race above Haworth, first home in 48th place was Richard Gibson 52.07 followed by Steve Boom 57.36, Jim Wheldon 57.57, Dave Magee 59.06, Nigel Craven 59.09, Leanne Hague 59.31, Adam Graves 60.10, Michelle Tenwick 61.59, Mark Dixson 64.12, Dave Cooper 65.49, Gary Phillips 66.57, Jenny Cooper 67.14 and Andrew Byrom 73.36.
Trish Cutts was 2nd F55 at the Pickering & Moors multi terrain 10K in 51.03.
James Clarke came home in 11th place at the Wisotw 10 mile race in 1.00.21.
17-10-11
Al Chapman took the bragging rights at the Cardiff Half Marathon finishing first Pacer in 1.26.49 just ahead of Dave Woodhead 1.27.37 and Carol Parkinson 2.10.58.
Nicola Bradford was the sole Pacer at the hilly Richmond Castle 10K in 49.06.
Nigel Craven came home in 27th place in 1.34 at the Saltergate Gallows Fell race held over a 9.5 mile course. Jenny Cooper was an impressive 8th in the ladies race in 1.54.
John Wilson completed the Tameside Triathlon in 2.48.27 coming 3rd in his age category.
Finally James Clarke beat all comers at the British Military Fitness 10k+ event over various urban obstacles taking 1st place in 49.00.
10/10/11
Great times were recorded at the Chester Marathon with Mike Gibbs finishing in 3.14.07, Sue Ransome ran a new personal best of 3.23.16 and was the 2nd F50, Dave Magee completed the course in 3.33.28.
David Shipley completed his 50th Park Run at Bradford completing the 5K course in 26.52.
A Leeds Park Run Jason Newell and Andrew Byrom ran personal bests of 22.23 and 22.58.
The Good Shepherd fell race attracted Nigel Craven home in 2.15.42 and Leane Farmery-Hague 2.21.17 3rd Female.
David Lighten ran 1.37.55 at the Peterborough Half Marathon.
John Marshall travelled to Wales for the Breidden Hills fell race completing the 2300' 7 mile course in 1.09.09.
04/10/11
The second running of the Bradford Half Marathon proved to be a succesful race for individual Pudsey Pacers. James Clarke had a top 10 finish with a time of 1.23.55. Runners taking age category prizes and making a be-line for Sports Shoes Unlimited are John Marshall 1st M45 1.26.24, Andy Hardaker 2nd M45 1.30.24, Roy Bamforth 1st M60 1.46.45, Mandy Bannister 3rd F45 1.50.06 and Trish Cutts 1st F55 2.00.30.
Other Pacers putting in strong performances were Gary Bailey 1.26.23, Paul Gaille 1.31.24, Phil Lonsdale 1.48.40, Dominic Hand 1.50.06, Steve Pattison 1.51.01, John Pop 1.52.12, Debbie Tomlinson 2.09.04, Chris Harris 2.14.30 and Carol Parkinson 2.26.39.
Nigel Craven ran well at the Ravenstones Brow fell race coming home high up the finishing places in 1.32.42 for the 9 miles 1150' course.
Chris Smith ran a quick 44.03 at the Edinburgh 10k.
The Harewood 10 mile trail proved a challenge for Jim Wheldon home in 72.54 followed by Dave Burdon 73.48, Steve Boom 75.33, Leanne Famery-Hague 78.14 and Andrew Byrom 92.32.
27-09-11
A busy weekend of racing starts with the star peformance going to Nigel Armitage with a wonderful PB of 2.52.47 at the Berlin Marathon.
At the less glamorous Macclesfield Half Marathon Morven Wallace produced a good time of 1.38.48 and was ably supported by Marie O'Connor in 1.57.03.
The tough Whernside Fell race covers 12 miles and 3'000' of climbing, completing the distance were Nigel Craven 2.05, Leanne Hague 2.12, Mark Dixson 2.17 and Jenny Cooper 2.28. Dominic Egan eventually hobbled over the finish line with an ankle the size of a grapefruit. He was however spotted in the pub later on crutches nursing a severe sprain.
Anna Kirkby ran the Run to the Beat Half marathon and came home with a spring in her step in 1.59.36 after breaking 2 hours.
Jon Pop took on the hills of Holmfirth at the Netherthong 10k coming home in 50.38.
James Clarke continues his triathalon exploits at the Doncaster Olympic distance event managing 24th place in 2.31 which included a 38 minute 10K.
Good performances at the Harewood Trail 10k with Dave Woodhead 8th in 40.35, Richard Gibson 11th in 41.21, also running were John woodhead 54.00 and Carol Parkinson 58.28.
The ever popular Horsforth 10K attracted a large Pacers field, leading the way was Jim Cantwell in 7th place 37.23 followed by Al Chapman 40.16, Jim Wheldon 41.52, Robert Dixon 43.13, Darryl Stead 43.43, David Byrom 46.04, Phil Lonsdale 47.09, Lousie McGeechan 49.20, Andrew Byrom 51.00, Christopher Harris 51.43, Don Stead 53.22, Debra Tomlinson 55.13, David Shipley 56.43, Tracey Hanwell 57.16, Anjuli Parmar 1.02.11 and Danielle Hawnt 1.03.01.
18-9-11
Several Pacers performed well at the Great North Run, first home was Catherine O'Leary Steele 1.43.12 followed by Andrew Smithurst 1.56.15, Andrew Stollery 1.56.31, Carol Parkinson 2.01.29, Lisa Heath 2.12.02 (running as a Telly Tubby), Louise Crawshaw 2.16.20 and Catherine Garrett 3.07.34.
The Pacers men held on to their Kirkstall 7 team trophy, led home by James Clarke 3rd overall in 40.11 and supported by James Cantwell 40.46 and Paul Gaille 42.18. Other Pudsey Pacers performing well were Richard Gibson 44.13, Jim Wheldon 46.02, Chris Smith 50.11, David Byrom 51.00, Roy Bamforth 51.16, Mandy Bannister 51.40, Leanne Hague 51.55, Andrew Byrom 55.46, Jenny Cooper 57.13, Don Stead 57.53 and Robin Goldring 67.52.
Jason Newell came home 1st M40 at the Yorkshire Vets 800m race in 2.26.17.
The Rombalds Romp was held in tough conditions on Ilkley Moor and offered both a fell and trail route, Graeme Tiffany was first home on the fell route in 59.21 followed by Nigel Craven 1.02.08, Leanne Hague 1st Lady 1.06.50 and Jenny Cooper 1st F35 1.15.25. John Marshall opted for the trail race and came home 5th in 50.18.
Sue Ransome was 1st F50 at the Wetherby 10K managing a PB of 45.16 other Pacers running were Andrew Smithurst 50.59, John Woodhead 51.37, Vicky Scanlan 54.52 and Carol Parkinson 55.03.
14-09-11
Dave Butler tackeld the tough Stainland 7 coming home in 54.34 covering 900' of hills on the way.
Captain Wheldon managed to gather a strong vets team to compete in the YVAA Road Realy at Saltaire. The individual legs were run over a 2.9 mile course, John Pop 20.03, Jim W 18.53, Andy Hardaker 18.12 and Jim Cantwell 16.46 leading to an 8th place finish overall.
John Wilson completed the Leeds Sprint Triathlon in 2.05.15 coming 3rd in his age group.
Andrew Smithurst travelled to York for the Tholthorpe 10k running s strong 51.50. Mark Nolan ran a speedy 45.06 for the hilly Penistone Show 10K.
The Yorkshireman full and half marathon is surely on every Pudsey Pacers wish list as some point, the latest to complete the distance and gain the coveted t shirt had to contend with a strong wind, which makes the finishing times even more impressive. In the half marathon Jon Prideaux led the way with 16th place in 1.58.32, followed by Steve Boom 2.08.21, Nigel Craven 2.15.49, Leanne Farmery-Hauge 2.21.10, Nicola Bradford 2.28.40 and Jenny Cooper 2.32.02.
In the full Yorkshireman James Clarke gained the bronze medal with 3rd overall in 3.40.24, Simon Beverley 4.29.27 and Steve Pattinson in his first full round without a reccie 5.02.
Two Pacers completed the Sandal Castle 10k Dave Butler in 44.59 and Robin Goldring 1.02.39.
01-09-11
Dave Woodhead finished 15th in 40.24 at the Spofforth Gala 10K+ followed home by Nicola Bradford 49.35, John Woodhead 53.40 and Carol Parkinson 58.29.
30-08-11
Graham Tiffany recently made a return to the fells after a lengthy injury break. Whilst on holiday in Wales he completed Y Garn fell race (3m/1500') in 19th place in 42:33 and Gladstone fell race (9m/2800') in 49th place in 1:39:20.
The first Hyde Park Harriers summer mile attracted two Pacers, Andy Hardaker took 20th place in 5:47 followed by Jason Newell on 31st in 6:06.
Al Chapman completed his 50th Park Run event in race #201 at Hyde Park at the weekend. He now qualifies for the prestigious 50 T-shirt. His PB has dropped to 18:49 for 5k over the 18 months he has been running the races. For the record in race #201 he ran 19:13. The next Pacer likely to hit the milestone is David Shipley currently on 47 races.
24-08-11
There was a strong Pacers attendance at the Belper Rugby Rover held on a tough 18 mile course. James Clark came home 9th in 2:17:05 followed by Paul Gaile in 2:24:12 and David Woodhead in 2:32:02 taking the Men's Team Prize. They were followed home by Steve Boom 2:35:45, Dave Burdon 2:46:27, Mandy Bannister 2:59:47 with a superb sub 3 hour time and Carol Parkinson 3:53:34.
On Tuesday evening the penultimate Yorkshire Vets Grand Prix race of the year, attracted 38 Pacers to a new course at Bingley. Both the men and women stretched their lead in the All-to-count category, while placing 3rd in the 4-to-count on the night. Continuing his great current form, Nigel Armitage was star performer individually in 2nd place. The final race in the series is on November 13 at Spenborough.
22-08-11
Sue Ransome put in a strong performance at the Leek Half Marathon finishing 4th F50 in 1:44:23.
The Burnsall Classic Fell race has been run since the 1800's, the sole Pacer tackling the famous descent this year was Darryl Stead, home in 20:18.
Nicola Bradford returned to the race scene after a lengthy injury and completed the Cinnamon Lodge 6+ race in 55:51. Club coach Jonathan Prideaux came home in 14th place in 44:52.
15-08-11
Several Pacers hit the road to get to events across the country this week. Nigel Armitage blasted round the Newark Half Marathon to a PB of 1:17:26. James Clarke continues to improve in his first Triathlon season, coming home 3rd in the recent Goole event in 50.47. Stephen Cowgill travelled to his home county to run the Darlington 10k in an impressive 46.57. Dave Burdon ran the Tywardreath Trotter 7 in Cornwall coming home 2nd M50 in 52.30 just missing the first prize of a dozen sausages! Jim Wheldon put in a strong perfromance at the Boulsworth fell race finishing 46th in 62.42.
08-08-11
Stuart Walker continues to push the limits of his endurance with an 8th place finish at the classic Lakeland Ultra 100 mile event, completing the distance in 25 hours 24 minutes.
The 6th event of the Yorkshire Veterans Grand Prix took place on a flat 6 mile course at the Knavesmire, York. Both male and female teams were depleted through injury but the clubs strength in depth shone through with all runners putting in superb performances. The first four Pacers for the men were John Marshall 36.04, Dave Woodhead 36.40, Paul Gaille 37.40 and Richard Gibson 37.47. The Pacers female counters were Karen Pickles 37.44, Sue Ransome 43.59, Kath Leslie 44.48 and Louise McGechaen 45.25. With two events to go both male and female teams lead the first 4 to count and all to count leagues.
Several Pacers are in line for individual prizes at the end of the season, Richard Gibson is 2nd M35, Dave Woodhead 3rd M35, John Marshall is 2nd M40, Jim Whelson is 1st M55 with Dave Burdon 2nd M55. Kath Leslie is 2nd F35, Karen Pickles 1st F40 and Sue Ransome 2nd F50.
The brooding Borrowdale fell race beckoned for Simon Beverley, Steve Boom and Leanne Hague held over a 17 mile 6,500' course, all three finished together in 5.22.
Jenny Cooper made her yearly trip to Blubberhouses Moor for the Round Hill fell race, completing the 9 mile course in 1.25.03. Also running the race were Jim Wheldon 47th in 1.11.44, Mark Dixson 1.16.39 and Chris Smith 1.19.06.
John Marshall led the way at the 10K Idle Trail race coming home in 40.42 also running in the famous yellow, red and black vest were Chris Harris 55.45, Sarah Turner 56.34, Carol Parkinson 58.33 and David Shipley 59.58.
Stuart Walker opted for a mere 33 mile 6300' race at the Long Tour of Bradwell and gained another top 10 finish in 6th place in 5.47.
01/08/11
James Clarke took another Top 10 finish at the Laxton 10K nr Goole coming home in 7th place in 36.30
The popular York Run for All 10K attracted thousands of runners to the Knavesmire, Karen Nelson was the first Pacer home in 56.03 followed closely by John Wilson in 56.11.
At the James Herriot 9 mile trail race held at Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire, John Marshall finished in 63.57 ahead of Nigel Craven in 71.09.
David Lighten ran the John Lunn memorial 5k in a new PB of 18.55.
The Golden Acre relay event is proving to be more popular year on year. A strong Pacers team of Karen Pickles 17.09, Nigel Armitage 15.21 and Gary Bailey 15.05 finished 6th in 47.35 for the 3 x 2.75 mile course. the Pacers A team of John Marshall 16.44, Al Chapman 17.20 and RIchard Gibson 16.48 came 14th 50.52, The Pacers Geriatrics made up of Steve Pattison 18.45, Jim Wheldon 18.28 and Nigel Craven 18.42 came 38th 55.53. The Pudsey Powerhouses Dave Cooper 20.02, Andy Hardaker 18.55 and Phil Dutton 17.41 came 41st 56.16, Pudsey Pedestrians were John Woodhead 21.38, Dominic Egan 20.01 and Dave Woodhead 16.56 came 53rd in 58.55 and finally the Pudsey Golden Girls were Jenny Cooper 21.24, Carol Parkinson 24.00 and Sam Raven 22.18 and came 75th in 1.07.42.
Andrew Byrom set a new 5K PB of 24.06 at the Leeds Park Run.
27/07/11
Nigel Craven was the sole Pacer to tackle the Snowdon International Fell race, a brutal 10 miles with 3650ft of ascent. Nigel did the club proud finishing 254th out of the field of 471 finishing the course in 1.42.57.
The Puma Pudsey 10K was a huge success attracting 400 runners in excellent conditions on Sunday. Race winner was Tim Midgeley of Bingley Harriers with a scroching 36.28. Numerous Pudsey Pacers took part in the race first home was Nigel Armitage 3rd 37.51, James Clarke 38.15, Stuart Walker 41.15, Dave Woodhead 42.01, Richard Gibson 42.31, Steve Boom 44.58, Mick Hearn 46.59, David Byrom 48.34, Chris Smith 50.27, Marie O'Connor 50.52, Philip Lonsdale 51.37, Don Stead 56.10, Andrew Byrom 57.36, Lousie Crawshaw 1.01.29, Karen Nelson 1.01.57, Stephen Ellis 1.02.00, Razul Faiz 1.02.19, Anjuli Parmar 1.06.23, Rebecca Taylor 1.06.51, Richard Bach 1.08.32, David Owen 1.09.45, Vanessa Magee 1.09.59, Hollie Magee 1.11.00 and Tim Vernon 1.21.23. Dave Butler ran the full course dressed as a daffodil and finished in 1.15.14.
The Under 8's Park Run was won for the second time by Gemma Storr's son Luke.
The race director Arthur Wood sends a huge thank you to everyone at the club who gave up their time to put on event which went like clockwork. Roll on 2012 in Olympic year, our race will fall days before the start ceremony.
20-07-11
A strong turnout at the Danefield relay with four Pacers teams taking place. The A team of Dave Woodhead, John Marshall and Nigel Armitage took 10th place with a combined time of 62.10. The B team of Steve Boom, Phil Dutton and Simon Beverley were 20th with 69.59, the Vets team of Dave Burdon, Jim Wheldon and Nigel Craven took 23rd place with 72.43. A ladies team of Carol Parkinson, Sam Raven and Jenny Cooper battled all the way for a time of 89.46.
Two Pacers travelled to the Yorkshire Wolds for the half marathon. 2nd claimer Philip Bentley ran a fast 84.48 followed by David Lighten with a new PB of 95.13.
Jim Wilson continued his duathalon exploits finishing 3rd V50 at the Llandudno event in 1.45.50, the event was advertised as a triathalon but the sea was declared too rough to go ahead with the swim.
Dave Burdon avoided a tough group B hill session on Keeper Lane and instead opted for the simpler task of completing the Northumberland Coastal run in 1.45 for the 14 miles of beach, road and sand dunes.
David Lighten continued a busy month of running completing the Jane Tomlinson 5K canal run in 19.12.
A large turn out of Pudsey Pacers at the popular Eccup 10 mile race. James Clarke led the way breaking the magic 1 hour with 59.36. Other Pacers were Jim Cantwell 1.02.17, Dave Woodhead 1.06.04, Mick Hearn 1.14.10, Sue Ransome 1.14.35 (taking several age prizes), Steve Pattison 1.16.18, Don Stead 1.23.42 (pretty sure the Don was 1st M70) Carol Parkinson 1.29.29 (PB?), Andrew Smithurst 1.29.56 (PB?), Joanne Forster 1.30.24, Chris Harris 1.36.53 and Anjuli Parmar 1.38.44.
The Great Bramham Park 10K trail race was set in the grounds of the stately home. Digger led from the front for 200 yards before finishing in 27th place in 46.32 (slowing rapidly after the excitement), Steve Ellis 54.46 and Andrew Byrom 54.51 (PB)
20-06-11
The 2011 Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k was held on 19th June and the Pudsey Pacers finishers included Caroline Farnham 52:02, Vicky Scanlan 52:17, Christopher Harris 53:14, Carol Parkinson 53:14, Andrew Smithurst 54:26, Jennifer Baldwin 54:32, Phillipa Dixson 57:16 and Andrew Hardaker 65:34.
Nigel Craven was awarded 'most improved runner' for his exploits in a series of three fell races run in one weekend: the Wicken Hill Whizz (3m, 1000ft) in 27:46 on Friday, then Reservoir Bogs (7.5m, 1700ft) in 1:39:58 on Saturday, followed on Sunday by Tom Tittiman (4m, 675ft) in 35:33.
At Sandal James Clark competed in the Yorkshire Olympic Triathlon and came 35th overall with 3:02:06 (swim 36:52, bike 1:40:56, run 40:54).
Black Carr Woods in Pudsey hosted the 3rd race in the YVAA Grand Prix on 14th June. After 3 races our men and women lead the points tables for '4 to count' and 'all to count' and 'rest to count'. Taking the honours for top women's team on the night were Karen Pickles, Louise McGechaen, Leanne Hague and Diane Wood.
13-06-11
There was success for Pudsey Pacers at the Bradford Millennium Way Relay on 12th June, where our A Team completed all 5 legs in 6:01:03 - claiming 4th overall and representing our highest ever finishing position in this event -- while our B Team were 15th with 6:48:50, Pudsey C were 34th with 7:41:31, and Pudsey D were 40th with 8:18:40.
James Clark notched up 1st place in the 'mud, sweat and tyres' Prestwich Challenge 10 mile race with a time of 1:05:49
At the midweek Otley 10 mile race on 8th June Nigel Armitage finished in 5th position with a hilly 59:25, followed by Gary Bailey 1:02:22, Karen Pickles 1:08:42, Dominic Hand 1:17:00 and Sue Ransome 1:17:04. Meanwhile James Clark took on the Spen Greenway 10k and finished in 36:50.
For the Airedale Triple Challenge (a series comprising the Guiseley Gallop, Baildon Boundary Way and Meanwood Valley Trail) James Clark finished 4th place (and 3rd M Open) while Rob Samuels achieved 5th place (and 1st M50).
Back to the Wharfedale Off-Road Half Marathon, where it can be confirmed that the first Pudsey Pacer was indeed Russell Stead with 1:46:20.
06/06/11
A busy weekend of racing for Pudsey Pacers with uplands being the the biggest draw. In Saturday's Wharfedale Half Marathon Steve Pattinson was our first runner home in 1:59.26, followed by Sharon Hague 2:07:52, an injured Steve Boom 2:18:27 and Jenny Cooper 2:26:55. Also on Saturday Nigel Craven took to the Lake District fells for the Duddon Valley Fell Race (18 miles, 6000ft) and completed this challenging event with a time of 4:35:49.
On Sunday James Clark achieved 5th place in Goole Riverbank Challenge 8.7 miles (one-third marathon apparently...) with a time of 51:22, while Andrew Smithurst completed the Harewood House Chase 10k in 50:44.
In a midweek triathlon event John Wilson completed the Capernway Sprint Triathlon in 1:33:44, while on 30 May David Lighten scored a time of 40:18 in the BUPA London 10k.
Pudsey Pacers results from YVAA Grand Prix event at West Vale will be in the midweek update.
30-05-11
At the annual Pacers trip to the Mucky Duck 8½ mile race at Driffield the action started during the pre-race team photo session as John Pop went down on bended knee to ask Trish Cutts to marry him. (She said yes, by the way). In the race, the Pacers took numerous individual prizes and the men's team prize. Nigel Armitage led the team with 2nd place overall in 48.57 followed by Gary Bailey 51.33, Rob Samuels 53.11, John Marshall 54.02, David Woodhead 54.41, Gareth Moules 55.00, Karen Pickles 55.56, David Byrom 61.51, Chris Smith 62.48, Stephen Pattison 62.54, Mark Pawson 63.29, John Pop 64.23, Roy Bamford 66.24, Stephen Cowgill 68.04, Mandy Bannister 68.15, John Woodhead 70.16, Carol Parkinson 72.58, Andrew Smithurst 73.44, Sarah Turner 75.57, Vicky Scanlan 79.22, David Shipley 80.15, Sarah Dutson 82.07, Joy Good 82.38.
Mark Dixson ran a quick 1.37.12 at the Kirkcudbright Half Marathon, ex-Pacer Michael Turner not far behind in 1.49.58. Also being staged was the 11k Beeches run where Dominic Egan ran 53.07 followed by Phillipa Dixson in 1.07.07.
23-05-11
The John Carr 5k series takes place over consecutive Wednesday nights at Esholt.
Pacers running well in the series and managing a personal best were: Race 1 Chris Smith 20.07 and Debbie Tomlinson 25.52. Race 2 Rob Samuels 17.41, Dave Woodhead 18.22, Steve Pattison 21.09, Jenny Baldwin 24.22, Joy Good 26.12. Race 3 Mark Nolan 18.53 and David Shipley 25.23.
Mark Nolan was the highest placed Pacer across all three races with a combined total for the 15k of 56.59.
19-05-11
John Marshall claimed 10th place at the Yorkshire 10K Trail race in 38.43.
A number of Pacers entered the popular Jack Bloor fell race on Ilkley Moor. Nigel Armitage led the way with 44.19 followed by Simon Beverley 51.18, Nigel Craven 52.28, Mark Nolan 53.50 and Sean Casey 54.30.
Six Pudsey Pacers took on the fearsome 62 mile Fellsman event at the weekend in the Yorkshire Dales. True grit was shown by all six entrants most having run the 3 Peaks recently.
Leanne Hague (carrying a shoulder injury) pulled out at 27.8 miles, Sharon Hague and Darryl Stead made it to 44.8 miles.
Simon Beverley and Shaun Denham completed the full Fellsman course in 17 hours 26 minutes, Steve Boom also became a Fellsman coming home in 22 hours 19 minutes. All deserve a huge round of aplause when they are next able to walk up the ramp to the sports centre.
Skipton AC put on the Tough 10 mile race, Dave Woodhead came home with a Top 10 finish 1.06.22 followed by Jon Popielok 1.18.55 and Trish Cutts 1.26.45.
The Askern 10K was held mid week, Jon Popielok was first Pacer in 44.55 just ahead of Trish Cutts in 48.11.
10-05-11
A large number of Pudsey Pacers took on the challenging Leeds Half marathon route, Paul Gaille was the first Pacer home in 17th in 1.20.27 followed by James Clarke 1.21.13, Al Chapman 1.26.19, David Magee 1.35.38 (PB), Morven Wallace 1.35.51, Michael Hern 1.36.03, Chris Smith 1.38.34 (PB), David Burdon 1.38.48, Mark Pawson 1.40.57 (PB), Lee Mitchell 1.41.32, Roy Bamforth 1.43.19, Mandy Bannister 1.44.40 (PB), Steve Pattison 1.44.44, Dominic Hand 1.45.19, Mark Dixson 1.48.21, Dominic Egan 1.48.22, Lisa Heath 1.50.30, Andrew Smithurst 1.55.08 (PB), Eddie Nowell 1.56.58, Caroline Farnham 1.57.22, Carol Parkinson 1.58.13, Marie O'Connor 1.58.53, Sarah Turner 1.59.04, Vicky Scanlan 1.59.10, Louise Crawshaw 2.00.54, Joanne Forster 2.00.54, John Woodhead 2.03.39, Karen Nelson 2.08.48, Debra Tomlinson 2.10.49, David Shipley 2.11.17, Jenny Baldwin 2.11.18, Gemma Storr 2.11.21, Sarah Dutson 2.12.26, Lucy Wall 2.12.44, Caroline Parish 2.13.42, Kevin Meakin 2.15.31, Joy Good 2.16.18, Anjuli Parmar 2.25.45, Dilip Parmar 2.28.26, Nadine Schofield 2.39.17 (PB) and Jayne Greensill 2.39.17.
Click here for Digger's pics
Sue Ransome was 6th female overall and 1st F50 at the Clumber Park 10K Trailblazer in 46.56, way to go Sue!
John Wilson continued his introduction to the Triathalon with 1.48.29 at the Wilmslow event, this consisted of a 400m swim, 24k bike ride and a 5.5k run, look out the Brownlee's.
03-05-11
The 57th Three Peaks Race was dubbed the 'Marathon with Mountains'. The gruelling 23 mile 5,280' course attracted a record number of Pudsey Pacers showing the strength in at the club.
  
 
James Clarke came home in a superb 75th place in 3.40.51, he was followed by Nigel Armitage 3.52.56, Richard Gibson 3.56.12, Zaheir Bashir 4.25.41, Darryl Stead 4.28.04, Simon Beverley 4.37.21, Leanne Hague 4.39.15, Shaun Denham 4.41.01, Dave Woodhead 4.43.27, Mark Nolan 4.46.52, Sharon Hague 4.54.43, Sean Casey 4.54.56 and Nigel Craven 5.06.26. Dave Cooper and Jenny Cooper fell foul of tight cut off times at Ribblehead and the Hill Inn. A fantastic effort by all the runners and a huge thank you to the Pudsey Pacers who were on the course offering food, drinks and most of all support.
The Bluebell 10 mile race in Halifax features the infamous climb of Trooper Lane and the water splash finish, these obstacles proved no problem for Karen Pickles who won the womens race in 1.17.26 followed by Chris Smith 1.32.32, Gary Phillips 1.33.55, Sue Ransome 1.36.14 and Joy Good 2.00.12. Steve Ellis retired injured.
Steve Pattison made his yearly pilgramige to the Kirbymoorside 10k and completed the course in 47.10.
The Rothwell 10K was moved to Bank holiday Monday and attracted a large field of Pacers. Darren Burnley came home in 21st place with 35.20, James Clarke wanted to squeeze another race into the weekend and ran 36.18 is he really Clark Kent? Steve Boom 41.10 David Magee 41.52, Mark Pawson 43.02, Janek Popiolek 45.33, Stephen Cowgill 47.50, Trish Cutts 47.34, John Woodhead 49.09, Carol Parkinson 51.09, Andrew Smithurst 51.33 Joanne Forster 52.45, Debra Tomlinson 55.09 and David Shipley 56.45.
25-04-11
The traditional Easter Sunday Guiseley Gallop 10k was run in unseasonably warm conditions this year. First Pudsey Pacer was James Clark in 38:36 (10th overall) followed by Jim Cantwell 39:43 and Rob Samuels 40:24 (1st M50). Other Pacers included Richard Gibson 41:48, John Marshall 41:54, Dave Butler 46:42, Mark Pawson 46:46, Adam Graves 47:13, Chris Smith 49:16, John Pop 51:42, Trish Cutts 55:16, Vicky Scanlan 58:21, Sarah Turner 58:39, Karen Thrippleton 59:21 and Joy Good 63:40.
After a recent layoff due to injury David Lighten returned to racing with a time of 41:23 at the Spalding Tulip 10k
21-04-11
Joanne White was the sole Pudsey Pacer at the Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10K and ran a time of 51:55; knocking nearly three minutes off her PB. It has also emerged that Michelle Tenwick was a second PP representative at the Skipton Sprint Triathlon with a combined time of 1:17:25.
17-04-11
The Pudsey Pacers were well-represented at the London Marathon - and for Paul Gaile the many miles in training proved well rewarded as he smashed his PB with an impressive 2:46:08. Other Pacers who braved 26.2 miles in warm conditions were Alistair Chapman 3:12:20 PB, David Hudson 3:50:49, Mandy Bannister 3:52:07 PB, Carol Parkinson 4:24:08, Karen Thrippleton 4:27:23, Susanna Domeniconi 5:38:40, Anjuli Parmar 5:53:32 and Dilip Parmar 6:02:51.
On an equally warm day in Yorkshire, John Wilson completed his first triathlon event with a time of 1: 44:26 at the Skipton Sprint Triathlon, this involving 400m swim, 20k bike and 5k run.
14-04-11
On Sunday 10 April Kath Leslie ran her first ever full marathon in Brighton - in what must have been warm and sunny conditions she finished with an impressive debut time of 3:38:52. The previous day David Shipley ran the very scenic Coniston 14+ (an event that was extended to 16.75 miles this year due to flood repair work) and he finished with a time of 2:56:21.
11-04-11
A bright and sunny weekend attracted a good turnout of Pudsey Pacers and supporters to the multi-terrain Baildon Boundary Way half marathon. First Pacer was Nigel Armitage who was 3rd overall in 1:22:13 while James Clark was 8th with 1:26:20. Other Pacers running were Rob Samuels 1:30:25, Richard Gibson 1:34:25, Stephen Pattison 1:46:09, Nigel Craven 1:46:52, Darryl Stead 1:47:10, John Pop 1:53:00, Roy Bamford 1:54:33, Trish Cutts 2:02:58, Louise Cranshaw 2:11:19, Alyson Glover 2:11:27 and Arthur Wood 2:48:26.
07-04-11
The 2011 YVAA Grand Prix season started at Horsforth on Sunday 3 April - Karen Pickles was first female overall with 33:02, while other Pudsey Pacers women included Susan Ransome 41.11, Leanne Hague 41.23 and Mandy Bannister 41.28. The Pudsey Pacers men included Nigel Armitage who was second male overall with 29.18, James Cantwell 31.59, Robert Samuels 32.10 and Richard Gibson 33.11.
Also on 3 April a number of Pacers hit the hills for the Blubberhouses 25 with James Clark and Simon Beverley finishing together in 3:52, while Russell Stead finished in 4:12. At the Open Adventure MHW Open5 race at Grizedale Forest in The Lake District, Stuart Walker was part of a pair that finished 4th place after visiting all the checkpoints in a time of 5:10:13. Darren Burnley completed the multi-terrain Arkendale 10k in 3rd place (and 1st M40) with a time of 35:42, while at the Wakefield Hospice 10k road race Caroline Farnham finished with 51:08 and Jayne Dalziel 65:53.
30-03-11
John Wilson ran a new PB of 2.04.31 at the Wilmslow Half Marathon. Anne Gowing travelled to the Forest of Dean half marathon and ran an excellent 1.57.13.
The Great Grizedale 10mile + trail race was the venue for Jon Pop finishing in 74.54, Trish Cutts was not far behind in a speedy 83.52.Sunday 27th March saw Jenny & Dave Cooper venture further a field to take part in the Blakey Blitz high up in the North Yorkshire Moors. The race organised by Esk Valley Fell Runners was the 12th race in the Northern Runner Winter series and advertised as 9.5 miles with 2370 ft of climbing. However, in true fell running style the route map and Jenny’s Garmin confirmed the race to be 10.5 miles/2630 ft. It was a fantastically glorious day and a well organised, friendly race – definitely recommended for a Pacers trip next year !! Anyway, Jenny & Dave both finished in 2hrs 26 in 84/85th positions overall.
28-03-11
A fine performance by the Pudsey Pacers men at the 34th Yorkshire Vets Cross Country championships led to the team taking the 3rd place overall and taking the all to count title. The first to finish the 9K course was Darren Burnley (10th) 31.21, Paul Gaille 32.05, Jim Cantrell 34.40, Rob Samuels 34.43, Jim Wheldon 38.11, Andy Hardaker 38.31 and Steve Pattison 41.01.
The Thirsk 10 mile road race included the Yorkshire Veterans Championships. The Pudsey Pacers men and women showed the strength of the club by taking the bronze medal in the mens competition and 9th place in the womens. The runners performing heroics in the club vests were Nigel Armitage 3rd V35 56.13, David Woodhead 62.54, Al Chapman PB 63.12, Sean Casey 63.54, Sue Ransome PB 2nd V50 74.23, John Woodhead 82.10, Louise Hollowbread 83.47, Andrew Smithurst 83.48, Carol Parkinson 85.11, Vicky Scanlan 88.01, Jennifer Baldwin 91.42, Catherine Smithurst 91.22, Ruth Kettle 97.19, Anjuli Parmar 1.42.53 and Dilip Parmar 1.44.33.
The men vets team consisted of Nigel, David and Sean the womens team Sue, Louise and Carol.
Stewart Walker took his running exploits to a new level by entering the UKA 100K race in Perth at the weekend. The race consisted of 42 laps on tarmac, and was completed in 9.33.51 for 34th place. Stewart will now be requiring intensive therapy to make a full recovery from the experience.
21-03-11
The Bradford Epilepsy Action 10K attracted a number of Pudsey Pacers on sunday, first home was Rob Samuel 38.28 (34th) followed by Dave Burdon 42.49, Steve Pattison 43.06, Dominic Egan 47.03, Alyson Glover 50.12, Christopher Harris 51.08, Andrew Smithurst 50.49 (PB), Catherine Smithurst 54.06, Jennifer Baldwin 54.19 (PB), Lisa Goddard 54.48, Debbie Day 55.28 and Gemma Storr 58.06.
James Clarke led the way at the South Yorkshire Half marathon in 1.23.05, further down the field was a hotly contested battle between father and daughter. Anjuli Parmar took the honours in 2.37.39 beating Dilip Parmar in 2.42.56.
A number of our growing band of fell runners attended the Heptonstall 15+ fell race. Nigel Armitage ran superbly for 2.14.20, followed by Russell Stead 2.21.55, Zaheir Bashir 2.28.48, Simon Beverley 2.38.24, Leanne Hague 2.43.01 and Sharon Hague and Jenny Cooper crossed the line together in 3.36.42.
12-03-11
Pudsey Pacers managed to enter an ultra team in the 32 mile 4400' Haworth Hobble at the weekend. Team skipper Stuart Walker led the way with a superb 12th place in 4.41 amidst a who's who of long distance running. Completing the team were Darryl Stead in 5.41 just pipping Russell Stead home in 5.43.
The hills of the Spen 20 beckoned for Pacers fine tuning their marathon preparation. The ever consistent Paul Gaille took £30 for 2nd MV40 in 12th place in 2.12.01. He was followed by Michael Hern 2.34.49, David Hudson 2.42.14 and Mandy Bannister with an excellent 2.52.43
06-03-11
Fell Veteran Jim Wheldon put in a strong performance at the 1st round of the English Fell Championships at the Long Mynd fell race in Shropshire. The race was over 11 miles with 4500' of climbing, Jim came home in 2.29.45 for 277th place. Quote 'By eck that were tough'
The Trollers Trot is a 25 mile race from Threshfield, North Yorkshire. Leanne Hague had the bragging rights coming home as 4th lady in 3.48, Mark Nolan recorded 4.18 and Jenny Cooper continued her 3 Peaks build up with 5.01.
12-03-11
The Windmill Whizz proved a breeze for Darren Burnley who romped round the 7 mile 800' course coming home in 9th place in 41.46, other Pacers enjoying the spring sunshine were David Byrom 51.25, Adam Graves 52.59 in his first race as a Pacer, Michelle Tenwick 53.48, John Pop 54.23, Dave Cooper 55.25 (injured on route) and Jenny Cooper 63.38.
07-03-11
James Clarke came home in 3rd place at the Auckland Coastal Challenge in New Zealand. This was a 16K mixture of running, climbing and swimming and was completed in 1.26.
The Great North West Half Marathon took place in windy conditions this didnt hamper Dave Woodhead finishing in 1.28.08, he was followed by Andy Harkdaker 1.40.58, John Woodhead 1.55.18 and Carol Parkinson 1.59.54.
Pacers well into marathon training headed to the Trimpell 20 for a fast flat course, this suited Alistair Chapman who ran a new personal best of 2.15.19 also running was Karen Thrippleton in 3.04.58.
The popular Norton 9 road race attracted Janek Popiolek home in 64.32 followed by the ever consistent Trish Cutts in 70.23 and Debra Tomlinson 82.28 Jennifer Baldwin 82.28.
Stuart Walker completed a busy weekend of multi activity racing, he was part of the Avon Mountain Athletes who finished in 2nd place in 9.17 at the High Peak Marathon, a 42 mile course, and then finished in 10th at the Open 5 hour Duathalon in Bakewell which consists of MTB and running.
28-02-11
The 7 mile 1200' Ovenden Fell race was held in a blizzard above Ogden Water. Two Pacers made it to the finish line, Richard Gibson in 18th place 69.50 and David Byrom 45th place in 79.52.
The Noonstone Fell race has 2300' of climbing and 9 miles of treacherous bogs and tussocks, first Pacer home was Nigel Armitage 26th 1.24.12, followed by Nigel Craven 1.41.21, Leanne Hague 1.45.10 and Sharon Hague 1.52.22. The Snake Lane 10 mile road race was tackled by two Pacers, first home was Joanne Nicholson 1.26.59 just beating Ann Gowing 1.27.08 in a sprint finish.
23-02-11
A superb turnout of 65 Pudsey Pacers resulted in our Men finishing 1st for the season, the Women were 2nd, the Vets team 1st and we were 2nd Overall behind Stainland Lions.
A great effort by all who ran or helped to organise the race. Pudsey Pacers now have a starting place in the plate race on the 27-03-11.
On the day the male counters were Nigel Armitage 5th, Gary Bailey 6th, James Clarke 7th, Paul Gaille 8th, Gareth Moules 10th, Darren Burnley 16th and Russell Stead 18th.
For the women Karen Pickles was 1st, Leanne Hague 7th, Michelle Tenwick (running in a Pacers colours for the first time) 11th and Nicola Bradford 14th.
Individual honours are yet to be confirmed, however, it is anticipated that our members have done the Club proud.
13-02-11
The 22 mile 4000' Wadsworth Trog fell race proved a real challenge for a number of Pacers. First home was Richard Gibson 29th in 3.35.33, Russell Stead 4.01.24, Zahir Bashir 4.10.57 and Nigel Craven 4.12.45.
The popular Liversedge half Marathon includes a number of challenging hills on its course the first Pacer home was Michael Hern in 1.33.39, David Hudson 1.41.02, Janek Popiolek 1.46.54, Trish Cutts (2nd F55) 1.54.22, Karen Thrippleton 1.59.12 and Alyson Glover 2.09.24.
Next Sunday is the final race of the West Yorkshire Cross Country league and is to be held in the Valley through Black Carr Woods, the race starts at 10.30 with a large Pacers field expected, the club have a chance of taking the gold medal
06-02-11
The 30th anniversary of the Rombalds Stride, a 22 mile route taking in Baildon Moor, Rombalds Moor and Otley Chevin took place in brutal conditions on Saturday. Steve Boom came home the first Pacer in 3.41.12, Nigel Armitage 3.42.35, Sean Casey 4.00.04, Simon Beverley 4.00.04, Steve Pattison 4.15.11, Dave Cooper 5.05.39, Jenny Cooper 5.05.39, Sharon Hague 5.05.39 and Arthur Wood 5.56.40.
The Dewsbury 10K attracted a large field of Pacers looking for fast times, Darren Burnley delivered with 35.50, James Clarke 38.18, Michael Hern 40.46, Darryl Stead 42.15, Dave Butler 43.25, Morvern Wlllace 43.29, Mark Pawson 44.46, Marie O'Connor 47.22, Philip Lonsdale 47.56, Vicky Scanlon 51.14, Anna Kirby 56.12 and Debra Tomlinson 56.39.
Lisa Smedley completed the Radcliffe 10 mile race in 1.39.04.
Nigel Craven battled round the Mickleden Straddle in gale force winds in 2.36.53 for the 14.5 miles 2000' course.
Life time member Arthur James completed his 50th 5K park run at Lister Park on Saturday.
23-01-11
The 10 mile 2000' Tigger Tor was completed by Stuart Walker in 1.13.09 for 21st place and Nigel Craven in 1.28.46.
All eyes now turn to the Rombalds Stride where a crack team of elite Pacers fell runners will take on the epic 22 mile round of Baildon Moor, Rombalds Moor and Otley Chevin. This is in preparation for a record turn out of Pacers at the 3 Peaks Race in April.
Karen Pickles was in superb form at the hilly Meltham 10K finishing 19th overall and winning the womens race in 39.24. Also running for the Pacers were David Byrom 46.52 and Sue Ransome 50.10. Olympian Ron Hill also completed the course.
23-01-11
Robert Samuels and Simon Beverley tackled the White Holme Circular in atrocious weather conditions, first home on the 12 mile 1200' course was Robert in 31st place in 1.36.56 followed by Simon in 1.49.30.
Three Pacers took on the Hebden 22 mile long distance event, Steve Boom, in his first fell race, led the trio home in 3.57, fell regular Leanne Hague was 3rd female in 3.58 and Nigel Craven brought the group home in 4.13.
The Stanbury Splash is a 7 mile 1200' event on the fells above Haworth, Nigel Armitage was 51st in 51.44, David Byrom came home bloodied but smiling in 65.19 and Dominic Egan recovering from a hangover in 71.00. The prize for all finishers was a Soreen malt loaf.
The Brass Monkey 1/2 Marathon is a fast flat course ruuning from the Knavesmire at York. First Pacer home was Darren Burnley in 35th place in 1.17.39, followed by Paul Gaille 1.19.14, Dave Woodhead 1.27.14, Al Chapman 1.27.17, Richard Gibson 1.28.08, Micheal Hearn 1.32.34, Andy Hardaker 1.35.23, Mark Nolan 1.35.01, Mandy Bannister 1.47.07 (PB), Don Stead 1.50.07 (1st MV70+) John Woodhead 1.54.18, Carol Parkinson 2.03.53, David Shipley 2.04.14, Susanne Domeniconi 2.08.35, Dilip Parmar 2.17.17 and Anjuli Parmar 2.26.04.
Pudsey Pacers meet at 6.45pm at Pudsey Leisure Centre bar on a Tuesday and Thursday, all abilities are catered for, including a popular beginners group.
Start 2011 as you mean to go on by joining your local running club and by Spring you'll be fit enough to complete a local race! |
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