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Early November Weekend

On a stormy weekend, several harriers made the trip to Sherdley Park in St Helens for the second fixture in the MANCHESTER AREA CROSS-COUNTRY LEAGUE.    Cheryl and Jo giving their all for the Ladies Vets team. Pics by Duncan. Glossopdale results:- Senior Women 14 Kirsty Johnson 30.40 45 Zoe Barton 34.13 74 Jane Mellor 36.03 …

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Halloween Weekend

Eight harriers made the short journey over to Meltham on a glorious November morning to compete in the COP HILL race, a counter in the Club Fell Champs. Chris was 1st harrier back to claim the 30 points on offer. Caity was 2nd lady and their were several close battles for places and points as can be …

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Snowdonia Marathon Weekend

Ten harriers raced at the BROOKS SNOWDONIA MARATHON, a counter in the Club Road/Trail and Age-Grade Champs. Tim was first back for the club with a superb sub 3hr run, in the top 20 overall, to bag the 30 pts followed by Chris who posted an excellent time backing up his half-marathon pb in another tough race …

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FRA Relays Weekend

The harriers sent 3 teams to compete at the annual FRA BRITISH RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS in the Pendle area from Barley. Well done to all those who represented the club! The teams, times and positions were:- Glossopdale Hunks. 36th. 4.03.42 Ben Tetler Tim Budd/Mark Ollerenshaw Tim Culshaw/Matt Huxford Chris Jackson Glossopdale Old Gits 94th. 4.54.02 Andy …

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Cross-Country Weekend

Mary Jeal was 236th in 1.40.16 in the CURBAR COMMOTION RACE, a counter in the GRITSTONE SERIES RESULTS Great running by the Harriers at the WOODBANK PARK XC, the 1st counter in the MANCHESTER AREA CROSS-COUNTRY LEAGUE. 14 Glossopdalers raced in this very competitive fixture with some excellent results and close personal battles between team-mates Ladies team Keen rivalry and …

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Ian Hodgson Relays Weekend

The club once more entered a team in the IAN HODGSON MOUNTAIN RELAY. Great running by Kirsty Johnson, Jill Wood, Al Cowell, Chris Jackson, Caity Rice, Zoe Barton, Rory Hogg and captain and organiser Tim Budd took our small club to a fantastic 3rd position in the Mixed race. Pennine came first in this category, with …

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Late September News

The Scafell Pike results are now out and show that Caity Rice not only shared the Jack and Jill trophy with Chris Jackson but also won the Queen of The Mountains trophy with her performances at Snowdon and Ben Nevis also counting. Chris also finished 5th in the King of the Mountains trophy competition. Great running …

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Mid September Report

Some outstanding results:- Basil’s Fursday Flyers 3rd (1st Mixed), Hunks in Trunks 11th, Peters and Joe 18th at the CROSS KEYS ROAD AND FELL RELAYS RESULTS Great weather and turnout, several prizes and a guest appearance by Caity’s mum at the PADFIELD PLUM FAIR SCAMPER. Caity was1st lady and still course record holder and the results …

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Club report: 14-20 September

Lantern Pike (Saturday 19 September) report from Zoe: Nine harriers turned out on a cracking day for the Lantern Pike race at Hayfield show. Birthday Boy Tim (Culshaw) was uncharacteristically on time for the start and was rewarded with a hard race by John H, who finished 21 seconds ahead of him as first GDH over the …

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Early September Weekend

Lawrence (55.24) and Lins (57.24), on her way back from injury, raced at the BLACKSHAW HEAD FELL RACE Photos courtesy Woodentops Chris Clapham raced at the MARPLE 10K, an event in aid of the Firefighters Charity and clocked a creditable 58.44 RESULTS The Thursday evening pack runs organised by a growing number of volunteers in response …