Ilkley Harriers news archive 2021
Eccup 10-mile – Sun 27th June
Sat 26 Jun 2021
From Geoff Howard…
Good conditions for the excellently and safely organised Eccup 10.
Results: Here
(1 Nicholas Barry, Sale Harriers, 51.19)
40 David Foyston 63.40
42 Michael Abrams 64.09
46 Jonathan Turner 64.28 (1st MV50)
67 Kate Archer 66.29 (3rd FV40)
71 Rachel Carter 66.39 (1st FV45)
85 Justin Pierce 67.18
130 Harry Stead 70.39
132 Colin Williams 70.48
188 Beth Massey 74.21 (3rd FV50)
257 Geoffrey Howard 78.25 (1st MV75)
326 Emma Sheppard 82.26
394 Dawn Turner 86.26
735 ran
Latest race report + Harriers Race League page
Tue 1 Jun 2021
From Sue Williamson…
Here’s a shortened version of the Welsh Fell Runners report on this 4.1-mile race, featuring 1240 ft of ascent, which Lucy took part in.
A warm evening welcomed fellrunners back to the slopes of the Great Orme after a year’s hiatus. In the ladies race there was no contest with visiting Uni member Lucy Williamson running for Ilkley Harriers. She had no challenger within three and a half minutes. Tracy Rogers of Buckley Runners was a clear second, followed by Jackie Lee.
Harrogate District Summer Race League 2021
The 2021 Harrogate District Summer Race League consists of 2 "real" races and at least 5 virtual races. For any Harriers interested in participating, details can be found here.
If you entered last year and your entry was carried forward, you should have already received an email about this from RaceBest. If not, you can enter now here.
Otley 10-mile - Wed 23rd June
From Jean Sullivan...
Great to see the return of the Otley 10-mile road race, a long-established road race organised by Otley AC. It starts in Otley, and passes through the lovely villages of Leathley and Farnley before returning back to Otley.
It was a perfect summer's evening for racing; cloudy with a pleasant cool breeze at times!
The route is challenging but with the rewards of some great downhill sections. After a flat 3 mile start there is a gentle climb to the 'big hill', which seems to go on forever. There is a nice downhill recovery before the next big climb! All worth it for the lovely descent back down to Otley!
There was a fantastic turnout of Harriers with some excellent performances. Rob Cunningham was the 1st Harrier home followed closely by Dave Foyston. Sally Armitage was the 2nd lady home (and 1st F40), with Rachel Carter following as 3rd lady (and 2nd F45).
Definitely a race to add to your calendar! The goody bag was excellent too, containing a buff, socks, a chocolate bar, a banana and a bottle of beer!
Results: Here
The Wall - Sat 19th June
From Nick Helliwell...
Gavin Lamb competed in The Wall, an ultra marathon running event from Carlisle to Newcastle, roughly following the route of Hadrian's Wall, which is a staggering 70 miles! The measure for success in this race is definitely just getting to the end, however long it takes. Starting early on Saturday morning, many competitors walk through day and night to arrive at the finishing line on Sunday. Not Gavin though, who managed to both start and finish in daylight, clocking a hugely impressive time of 15 and a half hours. "Never, ever (ever) again," Gavin was heard saying afterwards!
Settle Saunter - Sun 13th June
From Mark Judkowski...
This is an LDWA event on mixed terrain from country roads to grassy paths. It’s a 23ish-mile circuit from Settle to Clapham, looping back via Stainforth and taking in views of Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent. (13 mile and 10k circuits were also being run for anyone that might be interested for 2022!). For what was forecast to be the hottest day of the year, the running gods were smiling on us and provided cloud cover for pretty much the whole run, keeping the temperature bearable.
Results: Here
(1 Ady Pendred, Wellingborough & District AC, 3:21)
23 Mark Judkowski 4:33:11 (1st MV60)
44 Jayne Norman 5:08:58
95 finished
Lothersdale Fell Race - Wed 9th June
Dan Dry claimed an emphatic win at the Lothersdale Fell race.
The 5.8km out-and-back event was run in a time trial format with a staggered start this year. Dan stopped the clock in 22:17, well ahead of Wharfedale's Ethan Hassell who was runner up in 24:10.
Results: Here
1 Dan Dry 22:17
62 Mary Jeal 41:01
66 finished
Burton Leonard 10k - Sun 13th June
From Sally Armitage...
A chip timed, undulating multi-terrain race. A fun race, despite the heat, with a staggered start. We were interestingly set off in race number order. Which was ok for me as I was number 8 but less ok for the speedy ones having to set off at the back of the pack I imagine. It also meant I panicked a tad as the rest of my group galloped off into the distance & I was convinced I was going to get lost. I thought the course might be a little like Wetherby 10k & it was, only hillier, and there was a stile. A STILE. There was an alternative route, which Dan McKeown opted for, through a stream, but I like dry toes. I was super stoked to be second lady & Dan ran like a rocket to come 4th.
From Dan McKeown...
We had two runners at the Burton Leonard 10k, a hilly multi-terrain village event somewhere north of Harrogate. Highlights included the choice of a stream crossing or a stile at kilometres 1 and 9 (I took one of each), and two very long uphills in the last two miles. It was also blazingly hot.
I came fourth overall, which is pretty much first, if you only count people who didn't take a prize home. Sally fared somewhat better on the gong front with a comfortable second place in the ladies' field ('comfortable' in terms of time, not in terms of comfort).
Results: Here
1 Andrew Grant (Harrogate Harriers) 36:34
4 Dan McKeown 37:44
19 Sally Armitage (2nd lady) 42:10
228 ran
Bob Graham Round - Fri 4th June
From Jann Smith...
42 Peaks / 68 miles / 27,000 feet / 24 hours
The Bob Graham Round is one of the toughest challenges in England. It entails running in a circular route starting and finishing at the Moot Hall in Keswick around 42 of the highest Lake District mountains in 24 hours non-stop. The ascent and descent is 27,000 feet (the equivalent of Mount Everest) and the distance is about 68 miles (the equivalent of London to Dover). The terrain is some of the harshest in England and encompasses boulder fields, scree, rock scrambling and exposed ridges. It is the holy grail of fell running and it had long been an aspiration of mine to complete it and with two aborted attempts in the past I was really pleased to finish it this time.