Harriers Magazine August 2013

HORSFORTH HARRIERS MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2013

www.horsforthharriers.co.uk PHOTO BY KEN FOX

WELCOME TO THE AUGUST 2013 ISSUE

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t has been another hectic few weeks for the Harriers with a bevy of summer races to be enjoyed, fantastic turnouts at the Yorkshire Vets League and some great relay team performances to boost morale and ignite club camaraderie.

Teams have been chosen for the next relay event - the Leeds Country Way and leg recces are currently being organised by participating members. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with your route. Getting lost on race day is not an option! For anyone thinking about participating in a relay race in the future but who is unsure what to expect you can find out more by reading Marc Springer’s bit in the Group Leader section.

Your club needs you!

Much of the success of the club, which enables us to pay entry costs for team races and to subsidise social events, is down to the revenue earned by our two annual races, the ABC and the Horsforth 10K. The second of these, the Horsforth 10K takes place this year on Sunday 29th September and we need a big team of marshals to ensure the race runs smoothly. This is your chance to support the club so please give us a couple of hours of your time. Find out more about how to volunteer on page 10 of this month’s issue.

Harriers at Golden Acre Relay

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We also need runners, marshals and helpers for the Leeds Parkrun on 7th September, being guest hosted that day by Horsforth Harriers. This is a great opportunity for the Leeds running community to learn more about our club and see what a huge presence we are!

Please let Marc Springer or Steve O’Hara know if you are interested in helping out.

A huge turnout would be fantastic so if you can run or help we’d love to see you there.

Thursday evenings at the track continue to prove popular and are clearly improving the speed and standard of our runners, not just the faster runners, but across ALL ability levels.

Good luck to everyone in their upcoming races. We’ve had some brilliant results already this summer so keep it up!

Please keep me updated with your race results and photos, any other news items, race reports or interesting snippets. This is your magazine and we need you to make it happen. The email is: jamie.stewart80@googlemail.com.

mie JaJamie Stewart, Editor

New member has a run of Parkrun PBs! Kudos to new Horsforth Harrier Sarah Copland. She recently joined the club after doing treadmill running and fancied giving road running a try. She completed her first Parkrun at Leeds back in April in a time of 30:49. She has since gone on to complete 11 further Parkruns, 10 of which have been PBs. Her most recent PB was 24:51, knocking almost six minutes off her first ever Parkrun. She has also become a regular at the vets races and recently completed her first 10K at Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All York race in 53:06. She might be one to watch at races over the coming months!

Sarah Copland at Escrick 10K

by Anne Akers

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our y m fro d A wor ers d ea L p Grou MARC

A few words about relays...

Relay race - what’s that? I’m convinced that a few people don’t put their names forward to take part in relay races such as the Leeds Country Way or the Bradford Millennium Way simply because they’re not quite sure what it is. So, if you fall into this category here’s a little insight into what can be expected of you.

Different relay races have different rules but to look at the Leeds Country Way (LCW) as an example here’s how it works.

The race is a circular route starting and finishing at the same point. It covers approximately 65 miles. The race is split into 6 sections or LEGS of similar lengths, each starting and finishing in set places. These places are known as CHANGEOVER POINTS. The LCW is made up of 6 legs and each leg is raced by two people from the same club. These are known as PAIRS. Each pair races against other pairs from other clubs. So we make up a pair of similar ability for each leg to run together. 6 pairs are therefore needed to make up a TEAM. All the pairs on leg 1 set off together and run as fast as they can along a prescribed route to the changeover point which forms the start of leg 2. A baton is handed over and the next pair set off on the next section and hand over to the pair on leg 3. This continues until leg 6 runners get to the end of their leg which is where it all started hours before.

Different team categories can be entered by the same club, ie; men, women, mixed, vets, etc. Each pair must start and finish together so similar ability is important.

As the race progresses and the teams become slower the race organisers arrange a MASS START based on a pre-determined CUT-OFF TIME. This keeps the race moving regardless of pace. So, if the cut-off time arrives the next leg will set off regardless of whether the previous leg pair have arrived. Arrival time and order is still recorded for the results but an early start advantage is lost for that leg. Still with me?

So you may now be able to visualise the whole race, which in this case starts at 8am although you may not start your leg until 2pm!

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So this year we have a record 5 teams entered and I want to take this opportunity to thank Tina for another heroic feat of organisational skills the like of which have never been bestowed on any running club in the history of the sport. And well done to those of you who have, will or want to run in a relay race wearing the white and blue of Horsforth Harriers.

marie

G ROU P L E A D E R S

Finally, races of this time have often been won or lost on navigating as much as speed. Anyone can run fast in the wrong direction! Therefore proper practice or a RECCE of your leg is vital or you may easily get lost. Yes it does happen.

Sadly my knee injury (degenerative wear and tear of the cartilage!!!!) looks like keeping me out of running for quite a while. Considering I’ve only run about 53 miles this year I think I can safely say that even when I do get back it will be quite a while before I get some running fitness back. So, for anyone who did run in my group – apologies - and I hope to be back in 2014!

I hope you are all enjoying your running and pushing yourselves to try harder, run faster and take on new challenges in whatever group you are running in. They are all fantastic leaders so you’ll benefit from their experience.

It’s weird, but I feel my injuries have been for a reason. I’ve benefitted enormously from the strengthening exercises shown to me by my physio, targeting specific areas and improving my overall body strength, which at my age is greatly appreciated. So for me this is a silver lining in an otherwise dark grey cloud. I’ve still got that hunger to get out there and race...love it too much not to.

Thursday track sessions are still on at Trinity at 7.00pm. Get there 5 or 10 minutes before and jog round the track a couple of times if you can as a warm up. There’s been a big turnout every time, so well done to you all for pushing (or should that be punishing) your minds and bodies to work harder. You will feel the benefit mentally and physically.

I don’t want to say much yet (whilst we are enjoying the best summer we’ve had for many years....) but watch this space for the Thursday winter sessions probably starting mid October.

Good luck to everyone in the relays and to anyone with a goal race they are aiming for.

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group leaders

ANDREW

This contribution would be pointless if it did not start with a word of condolence to Angus on the sad passing of his wife. I am sure we all join in this statement.

Thoughts with you Angus. Your Dublin Marathon dream team member.

Well just back from Cuba! This does not sound like ideal running country but strangely enough I have run every day. 6.30am starts are not good fun but in high humidity and 30 degrees heat preceded by a night on numerous gin & tonics they become even less funny. By the way gin & tonic is not a bad drink for runners. White spirit has low calories and tonic has quinine to avoid cramps. Scientific evidence for the above I know not but Juan Pablo the 28 stone barman at the all inclusive hotel reliably informed me it was as he poured me my fourth!

Anyway, the serious stuff starts. The Yorkshire Marathon looms and I look towards it with great trepidation. This is my ninth marathon and I always said I wanted to do ten in my lifetime! Having a beer after the last training session before holidays I brought up the concept of the Marathon de Medoc. Based in the South of France every other mile is a feeding station consisting of red wine, cheeses and patisseries!

Sounds ideal so I will find some details out and see if there is any interest. Talking of that last training run I dropped out with a tight calf. Good decision as a new pair of training shoes was required and injury avoided - two valuable tips well learned over the years. Not that any sympathy was received from Phil Jones who decided to lay into me on Twitter @HorsforthRhino later that same night. This got me thinking.

Firstly how to annihilate Phil (teasing pal) and secondly wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a Horsforth Harriers Twitter account? Maybe we can get a bit of feedback on this? I am sure it is a committee decision but it would be a good forum?

Back to training and I will guarantee an 8 mile run over the next 10 weeks. Firstly to get people ready for the LCW and secondly after my group run I am going to go out again for a few extra miles in the marathon build up. So, if anyone else wants to join me at around 9pm then you are welcome - I probably need the help!

One final note. At 8.30pm it gets dark so wear light clothing when we go out because it is safe for you and helps your group leaders. There is no rule in the club saying you cannot go out if dressed in all black but please use common sense.

Glad to be back to the last few weeks of off-road running before those lovely winter nights kick in. This land we live in has wonderful seasons to enjoy so autumn and winter runs are just as much fun! Ending on a positive!

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@andrewfca #supremeathlete

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We have been blessed with many lovely sunny days to enjoy off road running. The current group has bonded well from the start. They are very committed to trying hard, are running well and enjoying the sessions. They are fit enough to try a Vets race but have been advised to join the club and wait until their Race License number is available. New requests to join the next course on 20th August are coming in, which is a good sign.

G ROU P L E A D E R S

hilary

tina & cath

Been some very hot running in this last month but some good results despite this. Sarah Copland has got faster and faster at Leeds Parkrun and Carol Ramsden finished in under 90 minutes at Askern 10 miles. We’ve also had impressive turn outs and great running at the vets races. The next few weeks will involve lots of recces for the Leeds Country Way as we have 5 teams entered - and it’s vital to make sure you know your leg before the day. The next training plan - bringing us well into autumn - is about to go on the website so look out for it!

LINDSEY

Well it is good to be finally back at the club after taking part in some well attended vets’ races, a holiday, conference and a concert! Well done to all who braved the world of vets races. I hope you enjoyed the runs, the chip butties and the camaraderie as much as I did.

I am sure most of you will have heard or read by now that there are to be some changes to the 10-12 minute milers. The group is a huge success and that is a credit to each and every member but the continued growth of the group means that it is simply too large from a health and safety perspective. Also there seemed to be too large a leap from our group to Cath and Tina’s group. As a result a decision has been made to divide the group into two, but still falling under the one umbrella of ’10-12 minute milers’. Ian Stanbridge will lead transitional group one, supported by his glamorous deputies Debs and Amy. This is designed to be the next group after the ABG, where runners will build on the foundations and skills they have acquired from Hils and Ray. There is then a further group, transitional group two which I will lead along with Ian Park.

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group leaders

Ian is sadly injured at the moment so look out for guest leaders during this time and if you are interested in helping out, please have a word with me.

It is hoped that the runners who want to, can continue to work through a structured programme (each group will be slightly different), developing their running skills, technique and pace resulting in a natural transition from ABG through the two groups in the 10-12 mins milers and beyond!

There is no need to worry or panic about which group you should run with, we will help you with that, but we hope that over time there will be a natural movement through the groups building your confidence, skills and enjoyment of running.

This is a something new, which we hope reflect the needs of the group, so any feedback (good or bad) is always appreciated.

SOCIAL UPDATES

by Lindsey Lobley SUMMER RUN 27th AUGUST ‘13 Our annual summer run with Kirkstall Harriers will take place on the 27th August. We will set out at 7.30pm on runs catering for all abilities before returning to the club for pie and peas!

I need to obtain numbers for catering purposes so please let me know if you will be coming and if you need a veggie option. You can see me at the club until 20/8, contact me through Facebook or email me at Lindsey.lobley@lmlaw.co.uk Jill Hobson and Jackie Ford are running the Yorkshire Marathon for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Most people will know about Jane, she was an amateur athlete who raised ÂŁ1.85 million for charity by completing a series of athletic challenges despite suffering from terminal cancer. She only started running after her diagnosis and went on to complete some amazing challenges and now has a number of events in Yorkshire named after her.

To raise money for the appeal, Jill and Jackie will be selling cakes at the summer run, so please bring your usual appetites and some money to support this fantastic charity. If anyone would like to donate cakes or other items to sell, please have a word with Jill or Jackie.

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features

meet the harrier CHARLOTTE STUART-BROWN How long have you been a Horsforth Harrier?

Since September 2012 Which training group/s do you normally run with?

I’m a bit of a group hopper! So far I’ve run with Ian and Lindsey’s group, Andrew’s group, Tina and Cath’s, Gordon’s and Marc’s. It’s usually dependent on the mood of my unruly knees!

What are your running goals for the year ahead?

I’d like to work my way up to running a marathon.

What is the PB you’re most proud of?

I’m proud of my 2:04:37 at the Northumberland Coastal Run this year. It was somewhere between 13.4 and 14 miles. I’d never run that distance before and was quite surprised with my time. I also think there was a 10K PB lurking in there!

Do you have any favourite motivational running quotes or things that inspire you?

YES! “Pain is just weakness leaving the body” and when the going gets really tough: “No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping those on the couch!”

What’s your most memorable experience as a Horsforth Harrier?

It’s got to be the Adidas 24hr Thunder Run, heading out for my 2nd lap in a cracking thunder storm and torrential rain wondering if I’d make it back in one piece!

Complete this sentence: “I run, therefore I am........” “not going to feel guilty about that piece of cake!”

PHOTOS: Charlotte Stuart-Brown at NCR by Andy Davison

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club news

Entries now open for Horsforth 10K!

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ntries are now open for our very own Horsforth 10K, taking place this year on Sunday 29th September at 10am from Woodhouse Grove School.

Horsforth based medical software company TPP will be once again sponsoring the race. 2013 marks five years of TPP’s sponsorship.

This year’s nominated charity is the Joint Activities and Motor Education Service (JAMES), a local charity operating in the Bradford and Keighley district.

The charity works with over 2000 disadvantaged young people and their families a year. They aim to provide a caring environment where young people can overcome disadvantage and lack of provision to achieve their full potential through the delivery of relevant education, training and leisure opportunities.

Last year’s race raised £500 for Deaf Ex-Mainstreamers’ Group (DEX), an entirely deaf-led organisation that exists to support the needs of deaf children in mainstream education.

Entry forms can be downloaded from the Horsforth Harriers website at www.

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horsforthharriers.co.uk. Online entry is also available via www.ukresults.net and www.runnersworld.co.uk/horsforth10K. Entries will also be available on the day subject to the race limit being reached.

Every finisher will receive a technical race t-shirt.

Much of the success of the club, which enables us to pay entry costs for team races and to subsidise social events, is down to the revenue earned for the club

Will volunteers please email Gillian Gaskin (including your mobile number) gillian.gaskin@ntlworld.com or text 07790 597691 (don’t forget to include your full name). Please let Gillian know if you have any specific requests, e.g. need an early marshal point if you need to get away, if you are bringing children or dogs with you so don’t want a road position, etc, and we will try to accommodate.

club news

by our two highly successful races, the ABC and the Horsforth 10K. Naturally, these don’t just happen by magic, there’s some hard graft involved. We need the usual big team of marshals to make sure this year’s Horsforth 10K goes without a hitch. This is your chance to give something back to the club so please give us a couple of hours of your time.

You will need to be available from about 9.15am to approx 11.00 - 11.30am (depending on your position). The race starts at 10.00 am.

Horsforth 10K 2012 mass start by Tony Hazell

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star of the month

star of the month

BEV SMITH Steve Raby: “Bev has improved beyond recognition as a runner in the last year, and loves a challenging course.”

Ron Taverner: “I think she knocked 6 minutes off her PB at Snake Lane 10 earlier this year! Also a brilliant run leader alongside Bev Hurst finding great new runs set at a very decent pace.

Kudos.”

Emma Drake: “Bev was one of the first people to speak to me when I joined HH. She was (is) friendly and encouraging... just what ‘s needed when you walk into a small room packed with fluorescent vested strangers! She’s a bloomin’ good runner too.”

Helen Barber: “Bev deserves credit for the runner that she is.

She’s always there - and she gives it her all.”

Bev Hurst: “Bev Smith has

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improved so much over the past year as a runner. She is first in her category for the Vets. She is making great strides in fell running which she loves. Not only that but she is a great team player at the club and encourages everyone old and new. Thoroughly deserving of star of the month in my eyes.”

Jackie Ford: “I fully support Bev Smith’s nomination for star of the month. Bev is a real inspiration to all runners - she has lots of enthusiasm and having run a relay with her last year, I can say she is so positive in her approach to running and inspirational when I was flagging! She is full of sound advice on everything from running technique to nutritional tips and in my debut marathon preparations for the York Marathon, she has been a superb guide and mentor. To cap it all, she’s lots of fun too, and also PHOTOS: Bev Smith at PECO by Steve Raby, Bev Smith at Holme Moss Fell Race by Dave Woodhead, Bev Smith at Otley Chevin Fell Race by Dave Woodhead

Hilary Wharam: “Bev Smith has a smile for everyone. She is a willing and very useful team member, a credit to the club.”

Richard Pattinson: “Bev has shown strong will and determination to gain a qualification for the 2014 Three Peaks Race. She chose one of the hardest AL fell races in the calendar Holme Moss Fell Race on one of the hottest days this summer. With a time of over four and a half hours it proves what a tough old bird she is. At the time of writing this she is planning her next adventure, the next qualifying race Sedbergh, another AL race which has 6000ft of climbing to contend with over 14 miles. These are just a couple of reasons why I think she should be star of the month.”

Albans Parkrun (17:30) Neal Edmondson for completing his 127 mile Leeds to Liverpool canal challenge Aiveen Fox, Emma Grayson-Bollon & Helen Barber for 1st Ladies Prize at Danefield Relays Aiveen Fox for winning Fastest Lady (21:33) at Danefield Relays and finishing 2nd lady at Harrogate Town Centre 10K

star of the month

continues to get better and better in her own running. A true role model.”

Becky Lawrence, Angie Pattinson & Helen Barber for running a new Ladies Vets Team Course Record at Golden Acre Relays

*Other recent star performances...

Serena Blackburn & Denise Frost fastest ladies on Leg 3 at Bradford Millennium Way Steve Raby for completing his Outlaw Ironman in under 12 hours Sarah Copland for running PBs almost every week since she started at Leeds Parkrun, her most recent in 24:51

Bev Smith at PECO Race

by Dave Woodhead

Tim Street for coming 2nd at St

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performance

Championship Corner

by Phil McGeever

Club Premiership and Championship 2013 This year’s competition is still wide open and anyone can still win it.

With 9 races left there’s plenty of opportunity for everyone to have a go. There are prizes for the top 5 in all leagues up for grabs at this year’s presentation evening and the added incentive to get promoted or avoid relegation. The Championship is open to all members but Premiership membership has to be earned. So it is all to play for.

All the details, including the list of races are on our website at: http://www.horsforthharriers.co.uk/ nonagegraded1213.php Updates since the last magazine are as follows:

E C C U P 10

E C C U P 10

Wom E ns championship

m E ns championship

Pos Runner

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Aiveen Fox & Neal Edmondson at Eccup 10 Photo by Peter Khoo

T ime

Point s

Pos Runner

T ime

Point s

1

Lindsey Clegg

01: 0 9 : 21

7

1

Tim Street

01: 03: 4 4

5

2

Vicky Miller

01: 21: 21

6

2

Neal Edmondson

01: 0 6: 33

4

3

Mercedes Martin

01: 26: 30

5

3

Andrew Charles

01: 28 : 05

3

4

Gini Knight

01: 39 : 35

4

4

Chris Lalande

01: 30 : 24

2

5

Nicola Wright

01: 42: 21

3

5

Stephen O'Hara

01: 47: 20

1

6

Jamie Stewart

01: 4 8 : 24

2

7

Sheila Mason

01: 55: 03

1

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league table m E ns P remiership

Pos Runner

Count of Race

Point s

Pos Runner

Count of Race

Point s

1

Serena Blackburn

5

20

1

4

16

2

Jill Hobson

Andrew Perkinson

5

17

2

15

Angela Johnson

11

Phil McGeever

7

4

3

6

Emma Drake

7

Martin McCleave

3

4

4

5

Angela Pattinson

7

Ian Gulliford

1

3

5

5

Janette Freeman

6

Steve Large

2

1

6

4

Beverly Hurst

6

Nathan Crossley

2

2

7

4

Jackie Ford

5

Lee Greenhalgh

2

3

8

Carol Ramsden

4

Malcolm Johnson 3

3

2

9

3

Karen Large

3

4

Ron Taverner

1

10 11

Hilary Wharam

3

3

10

Marcellus Springer

1

2

12

Beverley Smith

1

2

11

Steve Raby

1

2

13

Shirley Walker

1

2

12

Garth De Roux

1

1

14

Cath Gray

2

2

13

Ian Chappell

1

1

15

Vicky Ward

1

1

14

Alan Squire

1

1

16

Theresa Duckett

1

1

15

Kevin Watson

1

1

16

Steve Wood

1

1

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

E C C U P 10

E C C U P 10

Wom E ns P R E M I E R S H I P

m E ns P R E M I E R S H I P

Pos Runner

T ime

Point s

Pos Runner

T ime

performance

league table Wom E ns P remiership

Point s

1

Serena Blackburn

01: 25: 01

4

1

Andrew Perkinson

01: 05: 3 4

6

2

Angela Johnson

01: 29 : 50

3

2

Ian Gulliford

01:16: 29

5

3

Carol Ramsden

01: 37: 31

2

3

Phil McGeever

01:17: 0 6

4

4

Emma Drake

01: 47:19

1

4

Martin McCleave

01: 22: 47

3

5

Marcellus Springer

01: 25: 01

2

6

Malcolm Johnson

01:39:50

1

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performance

league table

league table

Wom E ns championship

m E ns championship

Pos Runner

Point s

Pos Runner

Count of Race

Point s

1

Nicola Wright

3

16

1

Chris Lalande

4

14

2

Gini Knight

3

15

2

Martin Critchley

3

11

3

Becky Hill

2

15

3

Lio Achard

1

10

4

Helen Barber

2

15

4

Steve Ladhams

1

9

5

Claire Mundy

1

12

5

Andrew Charles

3

7

6

Lindsey Lobley

2

11

6

Neal Edmondson

2

6

7

Stephanie Rice

1

11

7

Ben Evans

1

6

8

Sheila Mason

3

9

8

Philip Jones

2

6

9

Lindsey Clegg

2

8

9

Peter May

2

6

10

Jamie Stewart

2

7

10

Tim Street

2

6

11

Frances Wilson

1

7

11

Ian Robertshaw

1

5

12

Vicky Miller

1

6

12

Ian Taylor

2

5

13

Mercedes Martin

1

5

13

Brian Field

1

4

14

Caroline Faithwaite

2

4

14

Daniel Speight

1

3

15

Paul Croston

1

3

15

Heather Baird

1

4

16

Philip Ramsden

2

2

16

Nicola Wilde

1

3

17

Ian Stanbridge

2

2

17

Hannah Mason

1

2

18

Timothy Knighton 1

2

18

Amy Simpson

2

2

19

Stephen O'Hara

1

1

19

Joanna Howes

1

2

20

Keith Park

1

1

20

Michele Brookes

1

2

21

Jonathan Eagle

1

1

21

Gillian Gaskin

1

1

pudsey 10 k

pudsey 10 k

Wom E ns P R E M I E R S H I P

m E ns P R E M I E R S H I P

Pos Runner

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Count of Race

T ime

Point s

Pos Runner

T ime

Point s

1

Angela Pattinson

0 0 : 50 : 21

2

1

Phil McGeever

0 0 : 45:15

2

2

Hilary Wharam

01: 21: 58

1

2

Kevin Watson

0 0 : 50 : 47

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recipes for healthy running BANANA, MANGO & PINEAPPLE POWER SMOOTHIE The marriage of mango, banana, pineapple and lime is one which really is made in heaven. Not only does it conjure up images of tropical beaches, it also provides a hefty portion of beta-carotene, folic acid, fibre, vitamins B, C and E and essential minerals. The skimmed milk also adds protein and calcium.

A low to medium G.I. power drink, full of essential vitamins and minerals, which will keep you alert and full of energy for hours.

Ingredients Flesh of 1 ripe mango, chopped ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 small banana or ½ large banana, chopped Juice of ½-1 lime (according to taste) 150ml skimmed milk 8 ice cubes

healthy running

Recipe published on REAL BUZZ.COM

Method 1. Crush the ice cubes in the blender and then add the rest of the ingredients.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more cold milk.

Serves: 2 x 200ml glasses Preparation: 5 minutes Calories (kcal): 177.8 Protein (g): 3.8 Carbs (g): 39.5 Fat (g): 0.6 Fibre (g): 5.2

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R E P O RT

NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL RUN

RACE REPORT BY IAN PARK STILL LEARNING THE HARD WAY……

A Fat Bloke writes again

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ou would think a man of my advanced years would know better. But clearly I don’t.

When my brother Keith asked me if I’d like him to enter me in this year’s Northumberland Coastal Run my head said “No way. You’ll never be fit enough in time”. Unfortunately my mouth, which, as several of you will already know, works entirely independently of my brain most of the time, said “Oh, go on, then”. Optimism having triumphed once more over experience, rooms were booked and we began to look forward to another great weekend in Alnmouth.

Unfortunately the training took much, much longer to get going than originally planned, and I spent much of the time I should have been running on a physio’s couch dealing with one niggle after another and not running much, if at all.

However, eventually I was able to slowly get back into it, albeit held together with

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tape, although the mileage completed still was nowhere near enough to cope with the rigours of the NCR. Finally, as I upped the mileage to something approaching respectability, for reasons I still don’t understand, I picked up an Achilles tendon injury (apparently my right leg is somewhat longer then my left. I should therefore, be good on extremely tight anti-clockwise circuits).

The physio couldn’t find much amiss, no swelling, no tear, and said it should be fine in no time. But it wasn’t – make that isn’t – and my runs were short and infrequent. Most sensible people, i.e. not members of a running club, would have given up on the race at that point.

But sometimes, I am a bear of very little brain.

It all went swimmingly in Alnmouth.

The weather was fantastic, the company the best and we spent an entertaining evening the night before the race in the Red Lion with the Pudsey Pacers rhythm section and were treated to a somewhat ‘rubato’ version of ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’. What could possibly go wrong?

Sunday promised to be another scorcher but we awoke to a damp and misty start.

Although it was still pleasantly warm it was just about perfect for running. But as the start time arrived the sun was trying to burn off the mist and temperatures were rising rapidly. Sunglasses and suncream were applied.

cavalry charge down the beach, although from where I was (the back) it was difficult to pick out the leading runners as they snaked round the bay into the mist. My fellow Harriers had all got ahead of me well before we reached Dunstanburgh Castle, the ruins ghostly above us in the mist as we approached Craster with the sun breaking through. Craster is, according to the race signs, ‘about half way’. I was still making steady if not rapid progress and even passing the odd runner here and there. Then at about nine and a bit miles at Sugar Sands as I leapt onto the footbridge across the stream (I like to think ‘gazelle-like’ but there’s probably more ‘Wonder Warthog’ about it) my right calf turned to stone. Ow! Cramp!

I stretched and walked a little and eventually got going at a slow shuffle again, but approaching Boulmer my calf tightened again and I was compelled to stop and stretch some more.

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The week before the NCR I got a couple of runs in, still short, but enough to think that if I took it slowly and sensibly I could get round OK.

The race started with its usual glorious

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I took on fluids and walked a little further but as I tried to get moving again both calves now tightened and there wasn’t apparently any way of shaking the cramping off.

I met John and Bev Elliot at the top of the steps onto the beach for the final run in to Alnmouth and resorted to stealing their young son Archie’s jelly babies. I have no shame.

Once onto the beach I tried to cool off my legs by wading 250 yards thigh deep in the sea, which must have made me look like the most geographically challenged runner on the course. None of it worked and I resigned myself to finishing the run by strolling down the sands to the finish.

The generous Jill Stocks of Kirkstall Harriers caught me and offered to stay with me to the finish, but I told her I was OK and that she should crack on, which she did.

To my amazement I sauntered across the finish line well under three hours, although by this time most of my fellow Harriers were either showered, changed, well into barbecues, ice creams, cafes or trips back home having recorded much more sensible times (see in the results!) for the all-but-fourteenmiles of the coastal route.

Maybe it was karma for my ribbing Andrew Charles about his Eccup 10 time on the previous weekend’s similarly sweltering day, but in reality I know my misfortunes were down to me effectively not respecting the distance, not to mention the tough nature of the course and the weather, and not having done enough miles to see me safely through.

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say. Don’t take the mickey out of the distance. A lesson hard learned. Again.

For all that though, the Northumberland Coastal Run is a magnificent race, and on the day we ran it, picture postcard perfect. You’ll find every Harrier who has run it waxing lyrical about it to anybody who will listen, including me. It didn’t go well for me this year, but I have had some memorable runs stretching back over the 20 years or so I’ve been going up to run between Beadnell and Alnmouth. All certainly a damn sight quicker than the most recent one!

I’m betting there’ll be even more Harriers poised over their computers in at midnight one night next January to secure a place in the 2014 event.

And you never know, I might be on the beach at Beadnell myself, but this time properly prepared!

recipes for healthy running RE C OV E RY- B OOS T B U RRI TO Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes • 1 red onion, finely diced • 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely diced • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½ tsp ground cumin • 400g tin of black beans, drained and rinsed • 4 eggs, mixed with a fork • Salt to taste • 90g low-fat Greek yoghurt • Juice of one lime • 4 wholewheat tortillas • 50g grated cheddar • 1 avocado, cut into slices

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and yoghurt.

6. Finally, roll them up and serve alongside the salsa.

• 225g salsa

1. Fry the onion and jalapeño in olive oil. When the onion is soft, add the cumin.

2. Next, add the beans and stir.

When the beans are hot, add the eggs and cook until fluffy. Season with salt.

3. Mix the yoghurt with the lime juice and set aside.

4. Grill the four tortillas until they puff up.

5. Lay the tortilllas out and divide the egg-and-bean mixture evenly among them. Top the eggs with an equal amount of cheese, avocado

The Benefits • One egg has six grams of protein for recovery • Avocado is high in fibre and healthy fats • Jalapeño peppers contain capsaicin, an anti-inflammory Per Serving: Calories 498 Carbs 57g Fibre 14g Protein 23g Fat 24g

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Thunder Thunder Thunder Run! RACE REPORT BY LINDSEY LOBLEY

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ast November six mad Horsforth Harriers boldly signed themselves up to an endurance challenge entering the Adidas Thunder Run, a 10k relay beginning at noon on the 27th July lasting until noon on the 28th July.

Ian Stanbridge and Amy Simpson ventured off into the TR 24 unknown on the Friday afternoon, arriving at Catton Park in Derbyshire and establishing the Harriers Camp. Charlotte managed to get down to find the camp in the dark followed

by Helen Lally, Gini Knight and me, all arriving on the Saturday morning in time for the briefing.

The atmosphere was charged and exciting! There were masses of people milling around with friends, family and dogs! Club flags flew high clearly marking large club territories. The nearest to home

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we came across were the Ilkley Harriers.

The whole weekend was a friendly family affair and I must say the ‘facilities’ (you know I mean the porta loos) along with the showers and supplies of fresh water were excellent!

Amy was the bravest of us all and volunteered to be the first Harrier setting off to tackle the off road trail in the hottest weather ever known to man! She ran very well and was swiftly followed by Charlotte who raced round the course so quickly that we were still setting up their tents.

Ian was next to run the gauntlet, followed

by Gini, me then Helen. The heat was tough; the course was tough – slightly more than undulating!!

It was whilst Amy was out on her second lap that Thunder run lived up to its name.

The thunder clapped, lightning struck and then down came the rain. And it rained, rained, rained and rained some more until the course was a mud bath! It also

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dampened the BBQ we had going but it didn’t dampen our spirits!

We were tired, wet, muddy and cold but we decided to ‘man up’ and continued our 10k turns during the night. At midnight I set out on my second lap by which point it was raining so hard that there was no point Helen taking over for more of us to get wet so I went round again. I think I said to Helen that I was “loving it!” That love was fairly short-lived as the rain became heavier and it was hard to see the route with the rain dancing in the head torch! We bravely kept going during the night and the rain finally did stop but the trail was left sticky and muddy.

We pushed on until the claxon sounded at noon on the Sunday as Helen finished our final lap. We were exhausted and

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exhilarated all at the same time 18 laps later and very proud. An experience we will repeat! We queued for our medals before posing for our TR 24 team photo before then heading North on the motorway in search of much needed showers, food and beds!!

TR24 describes itself as “a 24 hour offroad relay race against the clock. Whether you run solo or in a team of 2-8 it’ll test your tactics, endurance, speed and team work. It’s an exhilarating, rewarding and tiring race with a great atmosphere. You’ll find TR24 physically challenging and mentally tough but an experience not to be missed”. Team Harriers agrees with this and are preparing to sign themselves up for TR24 2014!

So, do you have what it takes to be a TR24 runner? If so, how about Thunder running as a club social for July 2014? A couple of nights camping, a few laps as part of a 24 hour relay and a huge sense of personal achievement at the end of it! You can run solo, pairs, groups of 3-5 and 6-8.

You don’t have to run to be part of team Horsforth though. Our mistake this year was not taking a support team to keep us going. The experienced TR24 runners did this and there were many club flags setting out large camps.

Entry opens on the 1st November. Please see www.tr24.co.uk for more details or have a word with one of the mad Harriers!

I will send an email in due course asking for names of those interested and whether it would be as a runner or member of the support team!

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My Massive Desert Shuffle

by Neal Edmondson Neal Edmondson has recently taken on his biggest running challenge to date – running the length of the Leeds-Liverpool canal. He completed the epic 127-mile distance as training towards the Marathon Des Sables in April 2014.

Speaking about this before the challenge, Neal said: “Running from Liverpool to Leeds will give me a good indication of where I am in my training and go some way to reassuring me that the distances are achievable!”

Here is an extract from his blog on the last day of the challenge:

Day 6 – 12.5 miles to go…

This was it!!! The final day! The lap of honour! The home straight! The final fling! Etc etc… Having done 115 miles, and finding the day before so tough I was surprised to wake up on the 6th feeling (relatively) reasonable. My legs felt… ok, but my blisters and the cuts on my back were painful, but despite this I knew that there was just one stretch left to do to complete the big goal. As if I needed any more motivation I had a running partner for this final leg: Faye, being the saint that she is, had agreed to run with me to the finish.

This offer is not to be underestimated as not only would it be great to have the company, but also she was offering to run further than she has ever run just to keep me company.

Having left the car in Leeds and got the train out to Shipley (on time this time which was nice following the previous day’s mess) we set off back along the canal at the Photo by woodentops.co.uk

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The opportunity to moan at someone about how much everything hurt for the first few miles was great! However, without actually being acknowledged, and without me really realising until later there was a reversal at about 6 miles whereby suddenly I was listening to Faye moan and felt I had to do the encouraging!! And though it seems odd, I was happy for the change, listening to someone else struggle and wanting to encourage them meant I all but forgot my own struggles and made for a relatively pleasant final 6 miles believe it or not!

We head through Shipley, Greengates, Calverley, Rodley, Bramley and Kirkstall, and with just 2 miles remaining got our first proper site of Leeds City Centre with its impressively tall buildings heralding the end of what had been a fantastic, but tough challenge. The site of the city gave my legs a much needed energy boost and as Faye and I shuffled into the city I felt the sudden unstoppable urge to produce an obligatory home straight sprint for the last 100m! A classic sprint finish which belied my tiredness and ridiculously got me to the ‘finish line’ just in time to see a senior manager from work passing by!! 6 days

of running and the first person I see at the finish line was not a friend, or family member, or even Faye who had run the day with me but the Head of Regulation at work!!

I had done it. Liverpool to Leeds.

127.5miles. A complete journey along Britain’s longest single canal! A journey that had taken me 6 days with something in the region of 22 hours of running.

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same point I set off in the other direction the day before! This last stretch of the canal is one I know well as it passes one of my sites at work, my old flat, my brother’s old flat and then enters the city centre heading towards another old flat of mine. As a result it felt different to the others; it was a nice change to actually know where I was, as well as having company and knowing that it would all be over in two hours.

It is fair to say that this was my biggest running challenge to date. Therefore, I would like to remind you of what this is all about; raising funds for The Children’s Air Ambulance. This fantastic charity recently transferred a critically ill baby from Leeds to Liverpool in a smooth helicopter ride in an hour. This makes my 6 day effort seem very slow indeed, but highlights the important work undertaken by this charity.

In completing the challenge I have increased my fundraising total for the Children’s Air Ambulance, managed to get some exposure for my challenges and those of the charity in a number of local and internet based papers and had been blown away by the level and sincerity of support of my friends, family and even strangers.

Watch this space for more updates on Neal’s journey to the Marathon des Sables in April 2014...

Read Neal’s blog in full at: www. massivedesertshuffle.wordpress.com You can also follow Neal’s running adventures on Twitter: @nealmds2014

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YORKSHIRE VETS LEAGUE 2013 REPORT BY STEVE RABY

YORK KNAVESMIRE – RACE 7 7 Down, 1 to Go!

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es, it was the next enthralling round of the Yorkshire Vets League at the Knavesmire on Wednesday 7th August, and believe it or there is now only one race left in the series. But more of that later…

With Bev Hurst away sunning herself in Greece (no commitment) and with me looking like a doubtful runner as I was stuck “darn sarf”, it appeared that we might be a bit thin on the ground for this away fixture. But no, yet again the mighty Harriers turned out in their masses and invaded York like the Vikings! I even managed to make it to the start line, despite 400 miles in the car (ok, enough of polishing my own buttons!).

Anyway it was great to see so many Blue & White vests - we were again the BIGGEST team there!!

How cool is that? A massive thank you to all of you who turned up for this and previous races – and for those of you who haven’t run for the HH Vets team, you don’t know what you’re missing!

We were all blessed with perfect running conditions, warm but not hot, dry, gentle breeze & sunny intervals – gosh I’ve gone

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all Keeley Donovan! Talking to the team before the race, the consensus was that the course is a bit boring i.e. flat. Me, I like boring! The other thing that struck me was that these were the same people who normally complained about the hills, so all we need to find is a race that isn’t hilly and isn’t flat, then everyone will be happy!

After my mad dash up from the smoke, there was no time for a warm up so before I knew it, it was 3-2-1 GO!! The run shoots out over the race course, along the river, down the York Selby cycle path, then back along the river. Apart from a few twists and turns, the odd style, and a few slippery bits, the course is pretty straightforward. You can actually hold a pace for quite long periods, which suits me, but I understand why other people prefer the variety of hillier courses (ones where I usually fall over!).

The last mile is a bit soul destroying, because you don’t seem to be getting anywhere, but soon enough you are heading up the final slope to the line.

I felt that I was running quite well considering that I haven’t done much speedwork recently, Sadly I faded a bit towards the end and was passed by half a dozen people in the last quarter of a mile.

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were sporting the Harriers shirt, which meant there were only 2 team-mates waiting when I crossed the line. Not sure whether this is good or bad – I like to contribute to the “First Four” category, but I know that if my time counts it means that the team has not had a great day!!

Great running also by Phil J, Chris K, Steve W, Kevin, Ian C, Jon E, Mike W, Alan D, Steve-O, Paul C, Pete S and Ray.

So, to the results and standings: The men were led home again

by Andy P, who is now making a habit of finishing ahead of Nathan C, despite his protestations of “not running well”. Just edging into the top 4 was yours truly and Phil M.

Solid points were also scored by Serena, Mercedes, Jill H, Janette, Cath, Carol, Emma, Gini, Tina, Sheila, Shirley & Hilary.

The ladies first 4 were topped by Gill G, closely followed by Becky and a bevy of Bevs, - Smith and Elliott.

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ladies, who produced a brilliant run despite having been out with injuries. For the men it has to go to Ray Rundle who epitomises the “never-say-die” attitude which courses through a runner’s veins!!

League Standings – Team

This is in danger of becoming boring! Why? Because the ladies are now head and shoulders above the rest! They are leading in all 3 categories, and it is only the “Top 4 to Count” sector where their lead is anything other than

League Standings – Individual The following ladies are in the top 3 of their age groups: Becky (1st), Gill G, Bev S, Serena, Cath G, Angela J, Shirley W (1st), Hilary (1st) The following men are in the top 3 of their age groups: Me! (sorry Phil, I just edged you out!). Er, and that’s it for the men.

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commanding. So well done ladies and keep it up!!

The men have moved up the “Top 4” league and are now within spitting distance (of which there is a lot at these events) of a podium.

We have a stranglehold on the “Rest to Count” category and are 2nd in the All to Count league.

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Well done and thanks again to all the Harriers that have flown the flag for us so far. There’s one more chance to do so, but that’s not until November. Who does these timetables?! Any comments, questions, or abuse, you know where to go (meant in the nicest way!).

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Is it for me?

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Structured sessions requiring a fairly high degree of personal input. Sessions last 90 minutes with efforts being 50% of session.

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Sustained running over mixed terrain for Marc those wishing to achieve a 1:30 Half or 0:40 Springer 10k or group 1 runners taking a break Structured sessions containing several sustained efforts of varying distances suitable for sub 48 10k runners Structured sessions to help achieve 46 min 10k, 1h 45m half marathon building up to sub 3h50m marathon Distance run – 8 miles to suit weather conditions. 8 min mile pace. Regular stop and regroup points.

Summer runs will be mainly off road for stamina which will include hills. Winter runs will be occasionally longer distances with hills and tempo runs on other nights on shorter runs.

Various Structured sessions including tempo runs, fartlek and hills. Aimed at everyone wanting to improve their race times. Currently training around 10 minute miling and suitable for runners wanting to get under 2 hours for half marathon and under 55 minutes for 10K. An opportunity for relatively new runners wishing to improve to the next stage The group to be in once the ABG programme is completed You’ve just taken up running and decided to join Horsforth Harriers: This is the group to start your journey

Group Leader Support Richard Pattinson Alan Squire

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Steve Wood Marie Hart Bev Elliott

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Richard Sunley Bev Elliott Martin Coates

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talking point... your running debates - by Jamie Stewart Is running good for you?

Many runners will have heard the expression “running is bad for your knees� or similar warning statements. Do you think running is good for you?

Recent research has suggested that running too hard for too long can be damaging. Can a lot of running be bad for the body? Can we get a bit carried away with racing and running? Can too much running do more harm than good?

There are many health benefits associated with running. It is one of the best ways to give your heart muscle an effective workout. Regular running improves circulation, reducing the risks of heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. It is also excellent for weight loss, burning around 1,000 calories an hour during a training session.

The benefits are not only physical.

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improve mental health, alleviate depression, boost confidence and reduce anxiety.

We know the benefits but is there any evidence that too much running can be bad for you?

authors reviewed decades’ worth of research on the effects of endurance athletics. They found numerous studies that showed that moderate exercise was good, but excessive exercise was damaging.

The research highlighted the problem of oxidative stress and DNA damage. Oxidative stress is when cells aren’t getting enough oxygen and lack of oxygen creates free radicals. Free radicals wreak havoc on the body contributing to ageing, tissue damage and increased risk of cancer.

During strenuous exercise, the body works hard to burn sugar and fat for fuel. This creates free radicals that can bind with cholesterol to create plaque in the arteries, as well as causing cell damage.

“Your body is designed to deal with oxidative stress that comes from exercise for the first hour,” says cardiologist James O’Keefe, author of the Heart editorial.

“But prolonged intense exercise causes excessive oxidative stress, which basically burns through the antioxidants in your system and predisposes you to problems.”

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Some researchers believe that when it comes to vigorous exercise, more isn’t always better. Individuals who exercise too hard for too long may be less healthy than sedentary people, according to an editorial recently published in British journal Heart. The editorial

O’Keefe doesn’t want people to think he’s against running. He simply argues for moderation concluding that “a routine of moderate physical activity will add life to your years, as well as years to your life”.

In another study, researchers tracked over 52,000 people for 30 years. Overall, runners had a 19%

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lower death risk than non-runners.

However, the health benefits of exercise seemed to diminish among people who ran more than 20 miles a week, more than six days a week, or faster than eight miles an hour.

The optimal amount of running appears to be five to 19 miles per week at a pace of six to seven miles per hour, spread over three or four sessions per week. Runners who followed these guidelines reaped the greatest health benefits: their risk of death dropped by 25%, according to results published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Many runners will also have heard the expression that “running damages the knees”. Harrier Ian Park points out that this statement is based on tenuous evidence. It was apparently discovered when scientists did an experiment involving making a small flock of sheep live on a concrete floor for a couple of years. At the end of this time they detected worse than you might have expected arthritic conditions in the sheep’s knee joints and somehow extrapolated that running damages the knees of humans. Ian points out the flaws in this deduction. Firstly, sheep aren’t meant to live on concrete floors.

Secondly, the sheep didn’t get to wear specifically designed trainers to correct for impact, foot strike, pronation etc. Thirdly, the sheep didn’t get a choice of which surface to run on. They didn’t get a chance to stop doing what was plainly bad for them (i.e. they effectively tried to run though injury which runners are

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advised not to.). Lastly, and perhaps most astounding of all, sheep are not human.

Ian went on to say: “I think that you’ll agree that for every study that concludes that ‘running damages your knees’ there is another which says running DOESN’T damage your knees. While I would not dispute that some people who have run have bad knees, you also have to look at the contributory factors to each case. And would they have had bad knees had they not run?

There isn’t a simple ‘running is bad for your knees’ statement that can be applied as a general principle, because each injury is different and each person is effected differently.”

Experts would agree that there are many contributing factors for how running can affect your knees such as weight, body structure, shoe selection, and technique.

Dr. Lewis Maharam, fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine believes that running, in itself will not cause knee problems.

In fact, he claims running helps future arthritic patients actually be more active in their later years.

The compressive motion increases fluid to the knees and keeps them moving.

Many studies over the past 20 years have come up with the same conclusions; running does not cause any more strain or stress on your joints than any other activity. In fact, research shows that inactivity and obesity are the main causes of joint

A long term study at Stanford University (conducted over 21 years) tracked 1,000 runners and non runners. None of the participants suffered from arthritis at the start, but many did get the disease during the course of the study. However, the knees of the runners compared to the non runners were no more or no less healthy. And it made no difference if they had run 100km a week or 30km a week or 0km, all showed no extra degree of the disease.

Problems can arise when runners increase either the length of their runs or how frequently they run.

Experts recommend any increases to training should be made slowly with plenty of rest days to allow the body to adapt. The rule of thumb for runners increasing their distance is to add no more than 10% each week.

Increasing distance or training frequency too quickly can lead to too much stress on the tissues leading to problems including cartilage damage, torn Achilles tendons, shin splints etc. Exercise is about adaptation. It is this adaptation to stress that makes you fitter.

Many people are concerned about long-term damage to joints such as knees, ankles and hips, as a result of running. However, with good quality running shoes and a sensible approach, the risks are minimal, and the fitness benefits outweigh the possible risks.

Harriers Facebook page to discuss if too much running was bad for the knees or the body in general. Here are a few of their responses: Alek Karagic: “I don’t think that running particularly helps the knees but there is evidence that it can delay the onset of arthritis on the other hand. Once I got early stage arthritis I was advised by my surgeon to reduce the amount of running I did and look to other forms of exercise. If running has contributed to me having dodgy knees would I have ran if I knew then what I know now? Definitely.

Would I have done as much running? Maybe not but I would have missed out on the pleasure and sense of achievement that training and racing can bring. Running is a wonderful form of exercise which just needs some careful management in my view.”

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stress and osteoarthritis.

Hilary Wharam: “My consultant told me I had held off my arthritis by at least 10 years because I run.

Training on softer ground helps, not necessarily vertiginous slopes!”

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this month’s debate. You can read the comments in full on the Horsforth Harriers Facebook page. Keep checking back for another heated debate next month!

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n the 3rd August, the ‘Harriers Social’ took place at Manchester Velodrome. It seems that track taster sessions are hard to come by and admittedly I did send a lot of emails before securing this place!!

There had been several email exchanges in the weeks leading up to the big day with me asking very personal questions such as height and inside leg measurements (neither of which will be published in this article!!).

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the 16 of us to arrive, a slightly nervous tension brewing! Once kitted out with helmets and cleats, we could avoid the track no longer, so we changed and chatted in the changing rooms for a few extra minutes to avoid our fate (well the ladies anyway!!) before making our way to the track passing the doors to the psychiatrist, the physiotherapist and the finally the doctor – this wasn’t helping my nerves!!

Once on the track we collected our fixed wheel bikes (with NO brakes) and met our coach Brian.

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and was soon whizzing round the track as we looked on in awe before she was swiftly followed by Marc who was whizzing round at both dizzying speeds and heights!

I was admittedly very nervous!

Not just about staying on the bike, but about starting, stopping and being on the track! Everyone in their own time, made it onto the track at varying speeds and heights but it was true, the faster you go, the easier it is to stay on the track and upright!

Our hour’s session flew by, it was very hard work! We were soon

showered and changed and in the cafe eating very well deserved cake!! Feedback was positive, so think I will try adding us back to the waiting list for another session! Thanks to each of you who attended, it was great and a good value experience!

If you have any ideas about socials, please get in touch with me. You will have seen on Facebook that Ian Park suggested a trip to Go Ape at Dalby. I am looking into this at the moment with options of Go Ape, Cycling or Walking; something for everyone!

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Firstly, a correction from the last issue. On page 51, I mistakenly published a photo of what I thought was Karen Harkin at Otley 10, when in

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fact she didn’t even run the race! The photo was actually Janette Freeman.

Apologies to Karen and Janette for my error!

We’ll kick off this issue’s results section on 15th June at Buckden Pike Fell Race. Buckden Pike is a mountain at the head of Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales. Every year in June, the Buckden Pike Fell Race takes place on the day of the village gala. The route covers 4 miles and nearly 500 metres (1500 ft) of ascent.

Only two Harriers were running.

Finishing 140th in 41:58 was Rob Furness and 175th in 44:18 - Mark Smith.

On the same day, Imelda Balchin was

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Elsewhere on 16th June, three Harriers took part in the Cross Bay Challenge. This half marathon route is a truly unique way to experience the stunning scenery of Morecambe Bay and the South Lakes. Apparently, it’s the only known race in the world to cross a tidal bay! Crossing the line together were: Dawn Gray 02:16:59.65, Jean Davey 02:16:59.90 and Nicola Wilde 02:16:59.95.

Finally on 16th June, four teams of Harriers gave a great team effort at the Bradford Millennium Way Relay. This is a relay of five legs with two runners per leg, taking place each June in hilly terrain near the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Starting from and returning to Bingley, taking in Wilsden, Denholme, Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakworth, Steeton, Silsden, Addingham and Ilkley with some stunning scenery en-route.

the sole Harrier taking part in the Wollaton 10K in Nottingham. She crossed the line in 56:47.

Three races took place the following day on 16th June. The first of which was Staveley Stampede, starting and finishing at Staveley Village Hall. The rain stayed away as the 138 runners made their way through the nature reserve and the lovely North Yorkshire countryside to a welcome downhill finish over the last mile from Copgrove back to Staveley.

Kevin Watson finished in 46:06 and Hilary Wharam in 1:17:49.

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Harriers’ Bradford Millennium Way 2013 performances: Leg 1

Leg 2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Lee Greenhalgh

Lio Achard

Angus Teanby

Garth de Roux

Alan Squire

Ken Frost

Mark Monaghan

Alek Karagic

Marc Springer

Nathan Crossley

Leg time

1:28:24

1:23:34

1:04:30

1:30:06

1:24:36

Leg posn

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15

10

26

10

Cum time

1:28:24

2:51:58

3:56:28

5:26:34

6:51:10

Cum posn

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11

10

11

9

Men’s B team

Steve Wood

Ed Sanders

Dave Maycock

Phil McGeever

Tony Hazell

Ian Chappell Ron Taverner

Phil Wilkinson

Phil Jones

Richard Pattinson

Leg time

1:45:58

1:35:30

1:10:38

1:26:38

1:21:00

Leg posn

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30

16

18

5

Cum time

1:45:58

3:21:38

4:32:06

5:58:44

7:19:44

Cum posn

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34

32

27

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Women’s team

Lindsey Clegg

Jill Hobson

Denise Frost Bev Smith

Helen Barber

Theresa Duckett

Emma GraysonBollon

Serena Blackburn

Gillian Gaskin

Helen Coutie

Leg time

1:38:51

1:42:04

1:12:13

1:28:32

1:38:33

Leg posn

28

34

17

22

24

Cum time

1:42:02

3:20:55

4:33:08

6:01:40

7:40:13

Cum posn

28

33

33

29

27

Mixed team

Catriona Astbury

Ian Taylor

Carol Ramsden

Keith Park

Martin McCleave

Sarah Franklin

Karen Harkin

Steve O’Hara

Kelly Houton Angie Pattinson

Leg time

1:53:33

1:58:15

1:40:55

1:40:14

1:45:47

Leg posn

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41

43

33

32

Cum time

1:53:33

3:51:48

5:32:43

7:12:57

8:58:44

Cum posn

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40

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Garth De Roux & Marc Springer at BMW Photo by Phil McGeever

Gillian Gaskin & Bev Smith at BMW

Phil McGeever & Philip Jones at BMW

Keith Park & Kelly Houton at BMW

Harriers at BMW Photo by Tina Dickinson

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On 25th June it was a massive turnout for Race 5 in the Yorkshire Vets Race Series at Meanwood. This course really lives up to its name – it is mean and is mainly run through woodland. Starting off with a short run around a field you soon encounter the first of the steep uphill tracks quickly followed by many tree root strewn plunging downhill stretches.

Not to be put off by the tricky terrain, the Horsforth blue and whites were out in force with 62 members turning up to support the team.

Aiveen Fox was first lady Harrier home in 33:57. Unfortunately she does not yet qualify as a vet so was unable to score points for the team. First lady point scorer home was Gillian Gaskin, finishing in 8th place in a time of 38:55. She was followed by: Theresa Duckett 40:20, Helen Coutie 40:24, Angela Pattinson 40:24, Serena Blackburn 40:36, Becky Hill (3rd F35) 40:52, Beverley Smith 40:59, Beverly Hurst 42:03, Sarah Franklin 43:43,

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Ray Rundle at Meanwood Vets Photo by Steve Raby

Hilary Wharam at Meanwood Vets Photo by Steve Raby

For the men, Andy Perkinson was first Harrier home and 13th in a time of 31:54. He was followed by: Nathan Crossley (2nd M45) 32:49, Dan Binks 33:53, Garth De Roux 34:35, Ben Walmsley 34:38, Ian Gulliford 35:33, Phil McGeever 35:34, Alek Karagic 36:05, Steve Raby 36:10, Philip Jones 37:54, Andy Brown 37:55, Ron Taverner 38:17, Marc Springer 39:08, Martin McCleave 40:44, Jonathan Eagle 41:13, Pete Russell 43:15, Keith Park 44:17, Ian Taylor 44:19, Bartley Foulkes 45:04, Malcolm Johnson 46:01, Paul Croston 48:14, Pete Scanlon 48:20, Steve O’Hara 52:19 and Ray Rundle 59:31.

On 29th June Kevin Watson was running in the Santa Pola 10K in Spain, a few miles South of Alicante.

He commented: “It was a 9pm start - but still 25 centigrade – it’s a hard life!

Inaugural event but they still managed 3000 entries. Finished in

45:53 (chip time) to bag 3rd place in category (M65). Treated to prize presentation on the podium complete with trophy - good chat in Spanglish with my Spanish compatriots.”

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Cath Gray 43:48, Angela Johnson (2nd F60) 43:55, Mercedes Martin 44:29, Janette Freeman 44:31, Ruth Hodgson 45:06, Emma Drake 45:21, Lindsey Lobley 45:30 (guest), Catriona Astbury 45:45, Trudy Bower 47:11, Sarah Copland 47:33, Gini Knight 47:55, Jackie Ford 47:57, Amanda Lockwood 48:07, Karen Harkin 48:09, Sheila Mason (3rd F55) 52:34, Jo Hewitt 53:25, Shirley Walker (1st F65) 53:32, Lisa Hutton 54:16, Penny Holmes 56:31, Sue Buckle 56:34, Michele Brookes 58:34, Gemma Corrigan 58:34 (guest), Helen Lally 63:56 and Hilary Wharam (1st F70) 65:04.

Kevin Watson on the podium at Santa Pola 10K

Moving on to 30th June and the Humber Bridge Half Marathon, an undulating loop that is run entirely on road surface, crossing the Humber Bridge in both directions passing through nearby villages on the way.

Ben Walmsley was first Harrier across the line in 1:33:53. Next was Lindsey Lobley in 2:03:04 (PB), followed by Gini Knight 2:09:05 and Emma Drake 02:10:01.

Lindsey Lobley at Humber Bridge Half Marathon Photo by Andrew Thrippleton

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Moving swiftly on into the next month and on 2nd July, Tony Hazell took part in Rochdale 10K, finishing 15th and 2nd M45 in 37:03.

The following day on 3rd July, a record number of Harriers teams took part in Danefield Relays. A 3 x 3 mile relay with well defined tracks and bridle paths including some climbs and descents. It was beautiful summers’ evening at Golden Acre, with 113 teams in total and 8 Harriers teams. In every team of three, each runner covered about 2.75 miles, over a mixture of parkland, woods and fields.

Gini Knight at Humber Bridge Half Marathon Photo by Andrew Thrippleton

Danefield Relays 2013 Harriers’ Team Results: Horsforth 1 3rd Open Prize Tim Street, Neal Edmundson, Rob Furness Total 01:01:12 Horsforth 2 Garth De Roux, Andy Perkinson, Phil Wilkinson Total 01:05:59 Horsforth Vets 2 2nd Male Vets Prize Nathan Crossley, Angus Turner, Phil McGeever Total 01:09:36 Horsforth 3 Kris Howes, Marc Springer, Lee Greenhalgh Total 01:10:31

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Horsforth F1 1st Ladies Prize and Fastest Lady Aiveen Fox (21:33) Aiveen Fox, Emma Grayson-Bollon, Helen Barber Total 01:11:29

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Horsforth Harriers 2nd open Cath Gray, Amy Simpson, Richard Pattinson Total 01:20:39 Horsforth Ladies Vets 3rd Ladies Prize Angela Pattinson, Jane Webster, Bev Smith Total 01:23:58 Horsforth Vets Ian Stanbridge, Gordon Little, Andrew Charles Total 01:32:11 *All Danefield Relays photos by Fellandale Nathan Crossley at Danefield Relays

Aiveen Fox at Danefield Relays

Tim Street at Danefield Relays

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On the same evening, Michael Anderson took part in the John Lunn 5K at Woodhouse Moor, a midweek evening 5k for all standards. Michael was the only Harrier present and finished in 26:24.

Michael Anderson at John Lunn 5K Photo

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On Sunday 7th July it was over to Eccup for the annual Eccup 10 organised by Abbey Runners. 2013 was the 9th year of this popular road race in its present form. 24 Harriers turned out to enjoy the scenic route around Eccup Reservoir and its surrounding countryside on what was the hottest day of the year so far.

First Harrier home and finishing in 18th was Mark Smith, crossing the line in 1:01:58. He was followed by Tim Street 1:03:44, Andy Perkinson 1:05:34, Aiveen Fox 1:05:58, Neal Edmondson 1:06:33, Lindsey Clegg 1:09:21, Ian Gulliford 1:16:29, Phil McGeever 1:17:06, Vicky Miller 1:21:21, Martin McCleave 1:22:47, Serena Blackburn 1:25:01, Marc

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Springer 1:25:01, Mercedes Martin 1:26:30, Andrew Charles 1:28:05, Angela Johnson 1:29:50, Chris Lalande 1:30:24, Carol Ramsden 1:37:31, Gini Knight 1:39:35, Malcolm Johnson 1:39:50, Nicola Wright 1:42:21, Emma Drake 1:47:19, Steve O’Hara 1:47:20, Jamie Stewart 1:48:24 and Sheila Mason 1:55:03. *All Eccup 10 photos by Peter Khoo

Andrew Charles at Eccup 10

Andy Perkinson at Eccup 10

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Aiveen Fox & Neal Edmondson at Eccup 10 Lindsey Clegg at Eccup 10

On 10th July, it was back to Woodhouse Moor for the Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile, a 1 mile road race held on tarmac paths within Hyde Park. Athletes are graded and set off in a series of races. Two Harriers took part. Andy Perkinson completed his mile in 00:05:12 and Michael Anderson in 00:07:21.

Steve O’Hara at Eccup 10 Andy Perkinson at Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile Photo by Ken Fox

Sheila Mason at Eccup 10

Michael Anderson at Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile Photo by Ken Fox

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That weekend on 14th July, 15 Harriers made the trip to Northumberland for the annual Northumberland Coastal Run. The course runs along 14 tough miles from Beadnell to Alnmouth. Paul Senior was first Harrier to stride home across the sands in 1:36:30.

He was followed by Ron Taverner 1:48:47, Phil McGeever 1:50:52, Jill Hobson 1:58:32, Fiona Dickie 1:56:44, Serena Blackburn 2:03:22, Charlotte Stuart-Brown 2:04:37 (PB), Keith Park 2:04:56, Julia Day 2:06:38, Cath Gray 2:13:40, Emma Drake 2:13:55, Carol Ramsden 2:14:39, Ian Taylor 2:23:20, Tina Dickinson 2:23:50 and Ian Park 2:50:06. You can read Ian Park’s account of his Northumberland Coastal Run experience this year elsewhere in the magazine.

Phil McGeever at NCR Photo by Bev Elliott

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Keith Park & Charlotte StuartBrown at NCR Photo by Bev Elliott

Ron Taverner at NCR Photo by Bev Elliott

Jill Hobson at NCR Photo by Bev Elliott

Cath Gray at NCR Photo

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Amy Simpson & Ian Stanbridge at Leeds 10K Photo by Andrew Thrippleton

51:15, Lindsey Lobley 54:05, Imelda Balchin 55:33 (PB), Kelly Houton 55:34, Amanda Lockwood 56:32, Gini Knight 56:32, Joanna Howes 57:03, Michael Anderson 59:39, Ruth Wheeler 1:01:04, Elizabeth Noble 1:01:54, Jamie Stewart 1:02:35, Penny Holmes 1:02:53 (PB), Sally Fox 1:03:50, Ian Stanbridge 1:08:24 and Amy Simpson 1:08:24.

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Closer to home and also on 14th July was the Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10K, the second in the Yorkshire 10K Run for All Series. With its biggest field in four years and boiling hot running conditions, the event transformed the sunny city centre into a sea of colour. Participants came from across the UK and beyond to take part in the event, which this year boasted a new flatter and faster course – as well as lots more entertainment en route. 17 Harriers took part this year, first across the line being Alexander Overton in 45:00. He was followed by: Chris Smith 45:45, Jane Webster

Lindsey Lobley at Leeds 10K Photo by Andrew Thrippleton

Imelda Balchin at Leeds 10K

Gini Knight at Leeds 10K Photo by Andrew Thrippleton

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A much smaller field of runners braved the scorching running conditions to tackle the Holme Moss Fell Race, a category AL fell race of 15.8 miles with a climb of 4216ft.

Two of the 74 finishers were Harriers.

Nathan Crossley finishing in 3:43:04 and Beverley Smith in 4:48:07. *Holme Moss Fell Race photos taken

by Dave Woodhead (woodentops. co.uk)

6th Men’s Open - Neal Edmondson (15:55), Karl Field (16:35), Andy Perkinson (16:34) Total 49:04 19th Men’s Vets - Nathan Crossley (16:53), Steve Raby (17:34), Ian Gulliford (18:44) Total 53:11 24th Men’s Open – Garth De Roux (18:06), Kris Howes (18:15), Ben Walmsley (18:23) Total 54:44 28th Ladies Open – Aiveen Fox (17:04), Emma Grayson-Bollon (20:09), Lindsey Clegg (18:16) Total 55:29

Bev Smith at Holme Moss Fell Race

41st Men’s Vets – Angus Teanby (18:53), Ian Chappell (20:22), Phil McGeever (18:28) Total 57:43 46th Men’s Vets – Steve Wood (21:05), Ron Taverner (20:09), Lee Greenhalgh (17:18) Total 58:32

Nathan Crossley at Holme Moss Fell Race

Finally on 14th July, Kevin Watson ran in the Burton Leonard 10K between Ripon and Harrogate. He finished in 49:09.

It was another fantastic turnout at Golden Acre Relays on 17th July.

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57th Ladies Vets – Becky Lawrence (20:54), Angie Pattinson (20:43), Helen Barber (19:25) Total 1:01:02 NEW TEAM COURSE RECORD 78th Ladies Vets – Bev Hurst (22:02), Emma Drake (23:42), Serena Blackburn (20:53) Total 1:06:37 79th Ladies Open – Sarah Franklin (22:49), Catriona Astbury (22:36), Emma Woolford (21:14) Total 1:06:39

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Harriers at Golden Acre Relays

92nd Ladies Vets Jackie Ford (25:00), Cath Gray (23:06), Caroline Thomas (21:28) Total 1:09:34 94th Ladies Open – Sarah Watson (22:00), Gini Knight (24:38), Lindsey Lobley (23:20) Total 1:09:58 On 21st July, four Harriers took in the challenging Pudsey 10K. The race is known for its varied terrain which includes mud and streams, gravel tracks, extremely steep hills, speedy downhill parts and road. Staring from the Cenotaph in Pudsey it plunges down into the Fulneck Valley, climbs out on the Bradford side, loops round and descends again with a steep ascent back up to Pudsey and a 3km finish along the roads, the last 800m uphill and into the park. First Harrier across the line was Phil McGeever in 45:15, followed by Angela Pattinson 50:21 (1st F45), Kevin Watson 50:47 and Hilary Wharam 1:21:58 (1st F70).

On the same day, a little further away from home was the Harrogate Town Centre 10K. The course is 2 laps of a residential area. It is undulating with

lots of twists and turns. The weather was overcast and not as hot which made for quite pleasant running conditions. Aiveen Fox was 2nd lady, finishing in a time of 37:53. Michael Anderson finished in 55:20.

The following weekend on 27th July and it was time for the Thunder Run 24 Hour Race. The Adidas Thunder Run is a 24 hour off-road relay race against the clock. One team member must be on the course at all times during the 24hrs. Runners must complete one full 10km lap before changing over with a team mate but may run 2, 3 or more laps at a time before changeover. The team with the most laps completed when the clock stops after 24hrs will win. Team Mad Harriers completed 18 laps in a time of 24:16:28. Congratulations to team members Charlotte StuartBrown, Lindsey Lobley, Helen Lally, Gini Knight, Ian Stanbridge and Amy Simpson. Read more about the Thunder Run in Lindsey Lobley’s race report.

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Run, a route run over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale. Nathan Crossley finished 12th in 63:07 and Beverley Smith finished in 78:32.

On 30th July, the Yorkshire Vets Series trundled on with Race 6 at Crossgates.

This is a course of approx. 5½ miles over footpaths and tracks through fields, woods and a farmyard to the east of Crossgates. It is mainly off-road, except for a very brief section of tarmac approaching the farm entrance; there is one stream crossing, and a short sharp climb, but is otherwise undulating.

Another good turnout of 46 Harriers.

Aiveen Fox was once again first lady

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Harrier to finish in 33:59, running as a guest so no points scored unfortunately.

Finishing in 8th position was Gillian Gaskin in 39:00, She was followed by: Angela Pattinson 39:17, Becky Hill 40:06 (1st F35), Beverley Smith 40:21, Serena Blackburn 41:37, Jill Hobson 41:55, Caroline Thomas 42:00 (guest), Beverly Hurst 42:23, Angela Johnson 42:26, Nicola Wilde 42:41, Bev Elliott 42:44, Cath Gray 43:38, Emma Drake 44:34, Sarah Copland 45:11, Carol Ramsden 46:02, Jackie Ford 46:59, Gini Knight 47:09, Jean Davey 47:13, Tina Dickinson 48:01, Trudy Bower 49:04 and Hilary Wharam. No time was given for Hilary but she explained: “I was last, they were all cheering me and I expect they forgot to record a time!”

For the men, Andy Perkinson finished 9th in 31:28 (3rd M35). He was followed by: Nathan Crossley 32:55 (2nd M45), Steve Raby 34:33, Garth De Roux 35:02, Phil McGeever 36:10, Philip Jones 36:54, Ian Gulliford 37:21, Andy Brown 37:44, Eliseo Herrera Marti 38:36, Kevin Watson 39:20, Martin McCleave 39:37, Ian Chappell 39:58, James Mangeolles 40:10 (guest), Jonathan Eagle 40:15, Marc Springer 40:58, Alan Dickenson 43:09, Malcolm Johnson 43:28, Keith Park 44:33, Paul Croston 46:22, Michael Anderson 47:38, Stephen O’Hara 48:09, Paul Hustwit 49:01, Pete Scanlon 51:06 and Ray Rundle 62:22.

Into August now and on Sunday 4th August it was time for the final race in the Jane Tomlinson Run for All 10K Series, the York 10K. Runners pounding the historic streets take in some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Launched in 2009, the run takes runners on a tour past the York Minster, the city walls and attractions

On the same day, a few Harriers took part in the inaugural Saltaire Shaker 15K Trail, organised by the Run Sunday team. The course is entirely off-road and fairly flat on riverside paths, wide towpaths and woodland trails. The scenery on the route is quintessentially English; swans and barges on the canal, a seven arched aqueduct and a great mass of greenery on route.

Cath Gray was first Harrier home and 2nd F50 in 1:25:07. She was followed

by Emma Drake 1:28:20, Trudy Bower 1:34:55, Gemma Corrigan 1:47:56, Ruth Errington 1:57:30, Sara Buck 2:02:22 and Hilary Wharam 2:03:36 (1st F70).

Also on 4th August, some Harriers fancied a 9 mile tour of Blubberhouses Moor at Round Hill Fell Race. The race was won by P & B’s Richard Pattinson in 56:09. Nathan Crossley came 17th in 1:05:22, followed by Phil McGeever 1:08:42, Lee Greenhalgh 1:09:11, Theresa Duckett 1:20:12, Angela Pattinson 1:20:43 and Serena Blackburn 1:27:34.

On 7th August, it was over to York for Race 7 in the Yorkshire Vets Race Series. We had 32 runners at the race which is excellent considering the travelling distance and that it was a mid-week race. It was a warm evening and the usual flat course for our vets to score valuable points for the club.

For the ladies, finishing in 8th position was Gillian Gaskin in 42:10, She was followed by Becky Hill 42:12 (1st F35),

Mercedes Martin at York Vets Photo by Andy Barrett of Pudsey Pacers

Nathan Crossley at York Vets Photo by Andy Barrett of Pudsey Pacers

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such as Clifford’s Tower and the Shambles. Just three Harriers taking in the picturesque course this year.

Mercedes Martin 49:03, Sarah Copland 53:06 and Imelda Balchin 55:23 (PB).

Beverley Smith 44:41, Bev Elliott 44:48 (3rd F35), Serena Blackburn 44:59, Mercedes Martin 46:17, Jill Hobson 46:29, Janette Freeman 47:06, Cath Gray 48:23, Carol Ramsden 49:18 (3rd F55), Emma Drake 50:48, Gini Knight 50:51, Tina Dickinson 52:15, Sheila Mason 56:43, Shirley Walker 58:29 (1st F65) and Hilary Wharam 72:47 (1st F70). For the men, Andy Perkinson finished 14th in 35:34. He was followed by: Nathan Crossley 36:18 (2nd M45), Steve Raby 38:11, Phil McGeever 40:15, Philip Jones 41:26, Chris Kilner 41:37, Steve Wood 42:29, Kevin Watson 43:19 (3rd M65), Ian Chappell 43:47, Jonathan Eagle 43:56, Michael Walker 44:50 (2nd M70), Alan Dickenson 47:51, Steve O’Hara 48:19, Paul Croston 52:16, Pete Scanlon 54:54 and Ray Rundle 64:16.

Finally for this issue on 11th August Carol Ramsden was the only Harrier in attendance at Askern 10 Mile. She completed the race in 89:27.

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REMINDER: CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACES COMING UP...

Ilkley Incline, 4th September Yorkshireman Marathon, 8th September Kirkstall 7, 22nd September Chester Marathon, 6th October Withins Skyline Fell Race, 13th October Yorkshire Marathon, 20th October

REMINDER: 2013 Yorkshire Vets GP Series ONE RACE TO GO!!

Race 4 11th June, Pudsey, 7.45pm Race 5 25th june, Meanwood, 7.30pm Race 6 30th July, Crossgates, 7.30pm Race 7 7th August, Knavesmire, 7.30pm Race 8 10th November, Spenborough, 11.02am