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December  Fell/Hill Running News

13 December 2009 - Mortimer Forest Hill Race 10.23m/1880' Ludlow Shropshire.

         
(Photoas courtesy of Al Tye and John Richards)
Six Striders took part in this tough Hill Race in Ludlow Shropshire.  First Strider home was Simone Capponi in 84.14 followed by Ian McNeil in 96.42.  Dave Pinnington was third Strider home in 106.39.  Gill Darby was fourth Strider to finish in 111.54 close by was Billy Taylor who was fifth Strider to finish in 113.14.  Barry Bright was final Strider home in 127.33 Well done everyone.

November  Fell/Hill Running News

7 November 2009 - Shepherds Skyline 6.25m/1150' Todmorden
  
(Gill Darby - Photo courtesy of Todmorden Harriers)

Well done to Gill Darby who competed in the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden. Gill finished in a time of 1.07.04. A very popular fell race this up Coldwell Hill and around Stoodley Pike.

October Fell/Hill Running News

11 October 2009 - Dave Bray Tintwistle Memorial Fell Race 8.5m/1160'
Gill Darby completed the race in 1hr 20min.  Well done Gill.

September Fell/Hill Running News

06 September 2009 - Totley Exterminator Fell Race 16m/4050'


(Dave Buse -  Photos courtesy of  NDPhotos)
(Dave Buse -  Photos courtesy of  NDPhotos)
Congratulations to Dave Buse who completed this very tough Category A fell race in 2.28.36 and in doing so came 16th out of 173. A superb effort from Dave.  Well done.

August Fell/Hill Running News

Moel Famau Fell Race 4.3m/1237ft - 31 August 2009
 
 Frank Martin
(Photos Courtesy of Dave Pinnington)
 
Dave Pinnington 

 
Tony Man        


Gill Darby

Five Striders took part in this tough litle Fell Race from Ciclain to the summit of Moel Famau and back. This annual race is part of the Cilcain Show and the Penny Lane Multi Terrain series.  First Strider home was Frank Martin 41.15 who pipped Dave Pinnington in the last 50yds 41.22 to the finish line.  Tony Man was the 3rd Strider home in 44.23 followed by Gill Darby who finished in 46.15.  Sam Darby unluckily had to pull out 200 yds into the race due to a hamstring injury.

August & July Fell/Hill Running News

Race The Train (Rotary Challenge) - Saturday 14 August 14m

(Photo Courtesy of Phil Johnson and Brian Smith)

15 Striders took part in the Racing the Train on Saturday.  Leading the way in this tough 14 mile race was Simone Capponi in 1.39.39. John Connelly was the second Strider home in 1.43.47 with Neil Kelly on his heels in 1.44.59. Ste McNicholas in the (photo above) was the 4th Strider home clocking 1.57.14 again he was closely shadowed by Tommy Burke who did 1.57.23.

Gladstone 9 Fell Race - Saturday 8 August 9m/2890ft


(Dave Buse Photo Courtesy of Al Tye)

Well done to Dave Buse who was the sole Penny Lane Strider taking part in this race in North Wales on Saturday 8 August 2009.  Dave completed the race in 1hr 30min and in doing so came 13th out of 62 runners.  The 9 mile race covered 2890ft of Ascent.

Ambleside Rydal Round Fell Race - Saturday 30 July 9m/3000ft

Well done to Dave Buse who took part in the Rydal Round in the heart of the lakes.  Dave completed the race in 1.49.47. Well done.

Tywardreath Trotter Cornwall - Saturday 25 July - 7m


Rob Hardwick (Photo Courtesy of Andy Ward)


Jane Hallows (Photo Courtesy of Andy Ward)

Rob and Jane took part in the Trotter Race whilst on holiday in Cornwall. It was a challengin race along footpaths, Bridleways and Country Lanes with a pver 50% of the race off road. Rob did the race in 55.58 and Jane got a time of 1:00.50.  Well done both of you.

Results
52nd Rob Hardwick 55.58
85th Jane Hallows 1.00.50

Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race - Sunday 11 July - 7 m/1400ft


Simone Capponi (Photo Courtesy of Dave Pinnington)


Tony Man (Photo Courtesy of Dave Pinnington)


Maria Conaghan (Photo Courtesy of Dave Pinnington)

Simone Capponi, Tony Man and Maria Conaghan on the final descent along the cobblestone road into Bollington.  This seems to be an up and coming race. Race numbers had doubled for this years 2009 race to 140.

Results
Simone Cappinoi 50.33
Tony Man 54.26
Neil Kelly 54.46
Martin Hirrell 56.01
Maria Conaghan 60.09
Rob Hardwick 60.15
Jane Hallows 68.03


June & May Fell/Hill Running News

Wincle Trout Fell Race - Saturday 30th May - 5.6m/950ft

Caroline Houghton (Photo Courtesy of Bryan Dale)


Shane Knott (Photo Courtesy of Bryan Dale)

Shane and Caroline represented PLS at the Wincle Trout Fell Race that was part of the WIncle Fete in the picturesque village of Wincle near Macclesfield. If you have never done this race its well worth doing. Worth noting this race is usually full well before race date so pre-entry is essential.

Results
268th Caroline Houghton - 74.38
N/A Shane Knott  Time N/A

March & April Fell/Hill Running News

Rivington Pike Fell Race - Saturday 11 April - 3.25m/800ft


Dave Pinnington (Photo Courtesy of Bryan Dale)

Dave Pinnington was the only PLS runners in this short blast to the top of Rivington Pike and back on a baking hot day.

Result
97th Dave Pinnington - 24.18


Llantysillio Fell Race - Saturday 3 April - 6.25m/2100ft


Gill Darby (Photo Courtesy of Al Tye)

Gill Darby was the sole runner from PLS in this fell race and came 40th. Well done Gill

Result:
40th Gill Darby  - 73.39.

Llangynhafal Loop Fell Race - 28th March AS 4.5m/1700ft


Dave Pinnington (Photo Courtesy of Al Tye)


Gill Darby (Photo Courtesy of Al Tye)

At this Clwydian Hills Race, Penny Lane was represented by Dave Pinnington, Gill Darby & Sam Darby.                      

Result:
64th Dave Pinnington - 54.57
82nd Gill Darby - 57.05
110th Sam Darby - 72.26

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OCTOBER RACES 2009

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER.
PASSING CLOUDS (R). BM. 11.00 a.m. 9m/1800'
from Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, nr Leek (GR SK995618). £5. Teams (3) free. LK/NS/PM. Over 18. Modified route. Details: John Amies, Home Farm, Hulme Walfield, Congleton, CW12 2JJ. Tel: 01260 277472. Email: jhamies@gmail.com Website: congleton-harriers.co.uk

SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
DAVE BRAY TINTWISTLE MEMORIAL RACE (R). BM. 12.00 noon. 8.5m/1160'
from Bull's Head pub, Tintwistle (GR024973) £4. Teams free. LK/PM. Over 18. Records: 49.17 A. Jones 2007; f. 64.00 C. Howard 2008. Limited parking, please share cars. Details: Dave Willis, 14 Hall Drive, Mottram, Hyde, SK14 6LH. Tel: 01457 765228. Email: jane.willis@talktalk.net

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER.
SANDSTONE TRAIL (R). CL/CM. Race A - 10.00 a.m. 17.1m/2150'
from Duckington, Cheshire (GR SJ494526). Records: 1.55.19 G. Groves 2007; f. 2.14.09 K. Parker 2005. Race B - 11.00 a.m. 10.6m/950' from Beeston Castle, Cheshire (GR SJ538583) Records: 1.08.45 I. Macgill 2007; f. 1.15.37 N. Bird 2006. For both events: Entry will be on-line and by post - see website for entry fees and other details. Teams free. LK/PM. Over 18. One-way races with buses, for which there is a charge, from the finish to the starts BEFORE the races. Details: Jill Barnes, 111 Station Road, Delamere, Northwich, CW8 2HZ. Email: jbarn8@delamere111.freeserve.co.uk Website: deeside-orienteering-club.org.uk/sstrail/

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 
PUMA CONISTON TRAIL (R). BM. 2.00 p.m. 9.3m/1625'
from Coniston Hall, Coniston, Cumbria. See website for entry details. Limit 1000. Teams(5) free. PM. Over 18. Records: 52.56 J. Walsh 2007; f. 61.47 O. Walwyn 2007. Sport trail (over 12) and U8/U10/U12 fun trails. Event T-shirt. See website for other events at venue,entertainments etc. Details: Claire Boothroyd, Event Manager, VO2 Max Events, 71 Serpentine Road, Kendal, LA9 4PD. Tel: 01539 723435. Email: claire@vo2max.co.uk Website: lakelandtrails.org


SEPTEMBER RACES 2009

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
PENNINGTON FLASH 5 MILE TRAIL RACE,
Leigh Harriers Club House, New Madely Park, Leigh Sports Village, Turner Way, off Atherleigh Way, Leigh WN7 4GX
An event to celebrate the centenary of the founding of Leigh Harriers
2009 entry fees: £6/£8 unattached +£2 on the day ('Leigh Harriers AC Race Account') c/d 13/9/09.
Contact: Race Secretary, 164 Bolton Road, Atherton M46 9LF - Email - Leigh Harriers web site - Venue map (approx) 2008  Entry form: Enter online - Word .doc (26k) - Acrobat .pdf (17k)

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
LANTERN PIKE 5m/1050'
From Spray House Farm, Little Hayfield (GR SK 035 886). Pay £6 (approx) entry to Sheepdog Trials & Show - race entry free. Over 16. Records: Men 29.12 R Wilde 1977 (possibly the oldest unbroken fell race record in the UK), Women 34.50 C Greenwood 1984. Junior races U8/U10 - 0.5mi, 12 noon. U12 - 1mi, 1:00pm. U16 - 2mi, 1:00pm. Organiser Jim Trueman, Ivy Farm. Slack Lane, Little Hayfield, High Peak, SK22 2NQ. Tel 01663 743179

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
LONGSHAW SHEEPDOG TRIALS (R). CS. 11.00 a.m. 5.5m/650'
from Longshaw Lodge on Sheffield-Hathersage road (GR 265800). £4 entry to field, race free! PM. Over 18. Records: 38.53 P. Winskill 2003; f. 46.27 L. Lacon 2006. Extensive prize list. Part of World's oldest sheepdog trials! Real ale. Details: Jim Fulton, 49 Nethergreen Road, Sheffield, S11 7EH. Tel: 07767 394114. Email: herdwick@dpfr.co.uk Website: dpfr.co.uk


AUGUST RACES 2009
MONDAY 31 AUGUST. BANK HOL
MOEL FAMMAU. AS. 4m/1237' 
1.00 p.m. from St Mary's Church, Cilcain, nr Mold (GR SJ176652). £5 on day, and entry form on website. Teams free. LK/PM. Over 16. Records: 27.36 L. Taggart 2005; f. 32.20 K. Hawitt 2003. Juniors: 11 - 15yrs, 1.5m, 12.30 p.m., £1. No safety pins. Held with Village Show. Details: Jane Scholes, The Close, Pantymwyn Road, Cilcain, Mold, CH7 5NL. Tel: 01352 740983 or 07779 142289. Email: martynscholes@aol.com
Website: cilcaintoday.groups.msn.com

WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST
WORMSTONES (R) 5m/650'
Please note that the venue and organiser’s email address have changed to those given here. 7.30 p.m. 5m/650' from Drovers Arms (GR 033929), Turnlea Road, Chunal, Glossop. £4. Teams free. LK/PM. Over 16. Records: 31.30 A. Jones 2007; f. 39.49 J. Lee 2007. No safety pins. Details: Des Gibbons, 68 Charlestown Road, Glossop, SK13 8JN. Tel: 07826 249324. Email: desgibbons@live.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST
HARROCK HILL 4 5.2m/900' (R).
BS.  7.30 p.m.  from the Farmers Arms, Bispham Green, nr Parbold (GR 497130). £3. Teams free. PM. Over 16. Records: 30.28 N. Leigh 2006; f. 36.06 K. Ingram 2007. Details: Andy Quickfall. Tel: 01257 450339. Email: andyquickfall@hotmail.com (preferred)

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST
THE TAVERN 9m/2900'  AM.
2.30 p.m.  from Lletty Farm, Llangwyfan, Denbighshire. £4. PM. Over 18. (Lletty farm is at GR 128647 on the road between Llangwyfan and Llangynhafal.) Details: Martin Cortvriend, Dol-y-Caeau, Llangynhafal, LL16 4LN. Tel: 01824 790534. Email: martincortvriend@yahoo.co.uk`

WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST
PONDEROSA. 4m/950' BS.
7.00 p.m.   from the Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen (GR193481). £3. PM. Over 16. Records: 24.46 T. Davies 2008; f. 29.55 K. Hewitt 2008. Details: Peter Norman, Bryn Cottage, Trefechan, Pen-y-Cae, Wrexham, LL14 1UE. Tel: 01978 846292. Email: peter.norman11@btinternet.com Website: wrexhamroadrunners.org.uk