Alice's Run, Mytholmroyd, 5th Sept 2010

Lyndsey was flying the flag for ERR at Alice's run this weekend.  She had cunningly positioned 8 ERR marshalls along the route to keep her going on throughout the full 10k. Interesting route in this picturesque valley with good weather to boot.  Thanks to our volunteer marshalls and a special guest appearance by Dave Steele, who was adored by those who met him.............

Fleetwood Half Marathon Sunday 29th  August 2010

 Eccleshill had one runner travelling over to Fleetwood over the Bank Holiday weekend, Gary Scott gives his account of the race:

This would be my first half marathon and would be good training for the Great North Run in 3 weeks.  My reasons for choosing this half marathon would be it's nice and flat and after enjoying many holidays here in my childhood I had a chance, for the first time I knew where I was going.  Got to race HQ (Marine Hall) 08:30, typical seaside weather, windy and raining, by 09:30 (start of race) rain had stopped, the sun came out, things were looking up. The race was twice round in a loop with a slight difference.

My intention was nice steady training run miles in the bank for Great North Run, but knowing it to be a nice flat course I was off like (Eccleshill) Road Runner getting away from Coyote!  Going well, nice block paving to run on, a bit breezy but otherwise good going.  reaching mile 3 to 4, left turn onto coastal road towards town centre back to Marine Hall to do it again, bring it on until the difference came in.  We did not run back along the block paving but on the other side of Marine Hall on the seafront which in theory is ok until the wind whips up the sand in your face and everywhere else. From mile 7 to 10 it was like being on exercise in the Foreign Legion.  Then happy days, turned the corner at mile 10 back to Marine Hall, wind behind me, it was like getting out of a horse and cart and getting into a Ferrari, a quick finish in a good time 1 hour 24 minutes.

Report By Gary

VETS RACE 7 @ WEST VALE-18th August 2010

 With Holidays and injurys getting in the way we still managed to get 12 runners out in this latest  race of the YVAA series,on a tough course that was reflected in the times we still had some outstanding performance's. The route was a steady uphill for 2 miles then along some lovely open landscape to return back into the valley and do a few cheeky uphills that were hard enough to walk up.
Leading the ERR pack home was Paul 50.10, Brian 56.58, Helen 60.32, Janice 63.00, Derek 71.21, David 71.51, John 75.44, Alison 79.40, Hazel & Sue 83.30, Arthur 84.21 & Kath 84.26. One runner, who will remain unnamed, got a bit lost on the way there, missed the start & went home for a chinese instead - good choice!
Well done all.

Report By Mick
(Double click to play video below)

Video Provided By Don


WROSE CHALLENGE 5K WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2010

Eccleshill had 6 runners, 2 sweepers and an army of Marshals out in this, the inaugural Wrose Challenge 5k.  A testing course starting off at Hepworth and Idle Cricket Club saw runners faced with steep grassy inclines, mud, rocks, a 3' wall and not least a large part of the 1 in 6 gradient hill, Carr Lane. Despite all that Junior runner Marc Steele was first in for Eccleshill in a time of 25:31 closely followed by Mark Scott 26:23, Lyndon Ross 27:10, Brian Perfitt 29:48, Debbie Trolley 34:09 and Dawn Hogan 38:01.
Honours of the day must go to Mark and Debbie as both runners were awarded first prize in their respective age categories.  
From a sweeper's 'back of the field' point of view this was definately a 'challenging' but nonetheless quite enjoyable race to be at the back of!
Well Done to all.

Report from the Sweepers


ASKERN 10 MILER & JUNIOR 3K EVENTS-SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST 2010

ERR had 8 runners in the 10 miler & 1 runner in the 3k race. In near perfect running conditions honours of the day must go to Marc Steele for coming in 2nd place in the 3k race in 13:34.
On the 10mile race which is undulating in places but nevertheless a fast course,  we had some outstanding performances from our runners. Coming in 1st was Gary 65.59 , followed by Claire 67.57, Rob 77.46, Paul 79.56, Brian 86.32, Jo 87.06, Julie & Dawn 104.57

Report by Mick


Vets Race 6 - Knavesmire Wednesday 4th August 2010

Seventeen Members of ERR made the trip to York for the YVAA Grand Prix Race 6 hosted by Knavesmire Harriers.

At even stevens with 7 of each Men and Ladies, a total of 14 runners set off next to the racecourse for this fast, flat and at times, scenic race.  Run mainly on cycle tracks and the edge of the river we were spared a soaking this year as the rain cleared away to leave a very pleasant evening.  First in for ERR Men's team was Gary Scott in 37:49 followed by Paul Stanhope 42:24, Brian Perfitt 46:50, Martin Steele 55:50, John Birbeck 57:35, Derek Mitchell 57:47 and Arthur James 70:49.  For the Ladies team Janice Magennis was first home in 51:24 followed by Julie Steele 56:37, Alison Hartley 58:13, Kim James 58:34, Dawn Hogan 59:26, and crossing the finish line together were Hazel Maddocks 68:10 and Sue Birbeck 68:10.

Well done to all our runners and thanks once again to our great supporters.
Race Report by Julie Steele


Jane Tomlinson York 10k 1st Aug 2010

Eleven runners made the early morning trip over to York for this scenic race that starts and finishes at the racecourse. On a slightly changed route to last year the run takes you into the town centre around the Minister and back along the river Ouse.  Leading the pack home for ERR was Claire 39.26, Rob 44.40, Lyndon 50.27, David 57.04, John 60.33, Dawn 67.32, Sue 69.26, Hazel 69.27, Arthur 71.44 beating last years time by 5 mins, Clare 79.44 & Diane 79.45 both sporting there bright green tutu's .
Well done all and our supporters that  made the early morning trip.

Race Report by Mick


Idle Trail Race 10k 1st August 2010

Eccleshill had four runners out in this tough but scenic, mainly off road race in and around Apperley Bridge.  Graced once again with the presence of the legendary Dr Ron Hill who managed to stay on his feet this year!  The sun appeared just at the start, only to disappear again just as quickly, making for near perfect running conditions.
First home for Eccleshill was Mark Scott 48:49, closely followed by Brian Perfitt 53:42, Julie Steele 64:00 and Derek Mitchell 68:55 Well done!
To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Runners were treated to a bottle of Idle Trail Race 2010, Yorkshire Day Ale in their goody bags!
Thanks once again to our brilliant supporters.

Report by Julie


THE PUMA PUDSEY 10K CHALLENGE 25TH JULY 2010

First off for for ERR today was the juniors on the two mile race. Well done to all four.
Marc 10.39, Jade 13.08, Liam13.47 & Jack 14.51.
Tackling the tough10k race which has a couple of tiny hills to endure we had eight runners taking on this challenging course.
First home for ERR was Mick 45.01, followed closely by Claire 45.12, Lyndon 55.35 (course PB), Brian 57.39, Jo 61.56, Sophie 66.50, Lisa67.55 & Julie 68.22.

Report by Mick

HARROGATE 10K 25TH JULY 2010
Eccleshill had four runners out in this picturesque town centre race in North Yorks. A two lap course that has been made slightly easier with the removal of the steep incline but is still an unulating course.
First home for ERR was Robert 46.19, followed by Lindsey  56.54, Alison 66.54 & Linda 70.50.

Report by Mick


GOLDEN ACRE RELAY 21ST JULY 2010
We had no fewer than 12 runners out in this popular scenic mid week race in Golden Acre park. A race which whilst driving towards Leeds you weren't sure whether you'd need waders or snorkel & mask to compete. Fortunately before the race started the rain stopped & it truned out to be quite a pleasant evening. Some fantastic performances all round & support also. Thanks to everybody for their patience whilst Julie sorted the amended teams out in such short notice, due to the traffic & weather problems.Honours of the evening going to Debbie Trolley running her first race in the ERR vest and still finishing with a smile on this tough 3 mile course.

Report by Mick

WASHBURN VALLEY RELAY 16TH JULY 2010

We had no fewer than 18 runners out in this scenic race around the reservoirs of Fewston & Swinsty. A race which is run in teams of three with each runner doing approx 3-4miles. Some great times all round from each & everyone of us. Big thank you to all our supporters as vocal as ever.

Report by Mick

ECCUP 10 11TH JULY 2010

In some what blustery conditions on this undulating 10mile course that circles round Eccup reservoir, ERR had eight runners. First home was Mick 66.52, Claire 68.01, Rob 79.19, Lyndon 84.47, Brian 90.08, Julie 102.43, Dawn 105.01, Alison 107.08. Well done all as the course has a tough uphill finish. Congratulatons also to Marc And Liam who competed in the junior race .

Report by Mick 

Vets Grand Prix Series race 5, Honley, 11th July 2010

Just 10 runners out in the latest of the Vets Series today, due no doubt to the clash with the Eccup race. A 5.9 mile picturesque route that got rid of the climbs in the first half followed by a long flatish run across fields and down hill to the finishing line. In first was Gary (the eagle) Scott, followed by Vinne, Paul, Janice, Derek, John, David Sheppard, Arthur, Sue & Hazel. This was David's first race for ERR, who came in a respectable 69 minutes. Well done all.


Report by Helen


HELEN WINDSOR  10K  HALIFAX -WEDS  7th JULY 2010

We had 6 runners out in this popular summers evening 10k road race that takes you on a figure 8 course around the countryside  above Greetland.
In some what blustery conditions making for some tough running  we still managed some great times.
Leading the ERR team home was Mick  41.14, Lyndon 50.12,Sophie 58.38 ,Julie (on her birthday)60.29,Dawn 63.23 & on his way back from a long injury lay off was Derek Mitchell 66.37.

Report  By Mick

 JANE TOMLINSON LEEDS 10K - 4TH JULY 2010 

 In near perfect running conditions, if not a little bit breezy at times ERR had 10 runners in this popular local event which attracts in the region of 11,000 runners.
We had some great performances with Claire getting 2nd lady & Marc competing in his first 10k race (hope there's  plenty to follow).

Leading home the ERR pack was Mick 40.41, Claire 41.02, Marc 45.04, Lyndon 51.22, Dawn 65.20, Gill 66.26, Julie 68.35, Kath 70.52, Linda 73.45 & Arthur 75.49.

Race Report by Mick Hogan 

 

paRKRUN - 26TH June 2010

 

Congratulations go to Diane Aykroyd on completing her 50th parkrun this morning. A big well done from all at  ERR,  and another great turnout this morning from our club with some great times.

Race Report by Mick Hogan

 

 

Yorkshire Vets Meanwood - 22 June 2010

 

ERR fielded 14 runners in this the 4th race of the series, on what was a challening 3 lap course in warm humid conditions. For the ladies 1st in was Helen 39.00, Janice 40.25, Dawn 47.00, Hazel 50.52, Sue 51.11, Kath 51.35
First for the men was Mick 30.13, Paul 31.45, Brian 36.23, Rob 37.57, Martin 43.26, Derek 49.17, John 49.37 & Arthur 52.23 Great effort by all on a course that saw many fall due to the rough terrain

Race Report by Mick Hogan

 

YORKSHIRE VETS PUDSEY- 16TH June 2010

Eccleshill once again had a great turnout for the third race of this year's Yorkshire Vets series, a fantastic effort from our Men's team, GaryScott 35:18, Paul Stanhope 38:37, Brian Perfitt 45:53, Martin Steele 54:27 and John Birbeck 61:29, and we had no less than 8 Ladies running. Storming home in first place was Helen Freeman 46:44, closely followed by Janice Magennis 50:07, Julie Steele 54:15, Alison Hartley 57:43, Gill Jones 58:40, Kathryn Lucas 66:29, Hazel Maddocks 70:03 and Sue Birbeck 70:05. Its still early days in this series, but already the women are showing the men the way, with the ERR women's team placed 4th overall in the competition and the men's 9th place. Also, Gary Scott and Helen Freeman are both currently 2nd place in their age categories. Some great times there on what was a challenging course on a very hot
evening. Well done to all.

Race Report by Julie Steele/Helen Freeman

 

 

eSHOLT BASH- 16TH June 2010

Only 2 brave and heroic runners represented Eccleshill on this hot and
humid event; unfortunately the Vets race at Pudsey clashed with this
partner club race resulting in a smaller than hoped number of runners.
This is the 2nd time that this race has been hosted and despite moving
the date of this race in an attempt to prevent race clashes, again it
coincided with the Vets race at Pudsey.

However, this is a lovely 'challenging' (note: euphemism for hilly) race
that featured a new course this year. It comprises of a two-lap circuit
starting in Esholt woods, running along the sewerage beds for a good
mile before turning back right into the woods for a testing incline
before heading over a river, then a stile and starting the lap again.
The route is predominately trail but feels reasonably safe and firm
underfoot (this could be different if weather conditions were not as
favourable). The course is certainly not as tough as last years with the
hill incline reduced by half and the long steep decline over loose
shingle now not included within the race, after complaints from fellow
(fairy) runners that they felt unsafe and at risk of falling.

Claire finished 2nd lady (42m 41) and won some wine & cider (hiccup)
whilst Lyndon completed the course in a very respectable 48m 40.

 

Otley 10M - 9th June 2010

No fewer than 12 of us turned out for this midweek 10 mile race around Otley.
On what was a wet and windy evening we still had some great times with Julie, Sophie & Lyndon all getting PB,s on this( fast flat course) undulating course which proved challenging at times with the strong wind.
First home was Mick Hogan 69-23 followed by Gary Scott 69-27,Claire Elener 70-58,Rob Sutton 78-12,Lyndon Ross 82-24,Brian Perfitt 91-29,Julie Steele 97-15, Sophie Withnall 97-59, Dawn Hogan 102-12, John Birbeck 105-33, Alison Hartley 105-53 & Linda Bussey 119-54.
A big thank you Martin,Tom & Marc for there fantastic support again.

Race Report By Mick Hogan

 

 

Bronte 5 - 5th June 2010

 

Eccleshill had 4 runners out in this challenging 5 mile run that involves running up Penistone Hill twice on this tough 2 lap course. In First for ERR was Mick Hogan 32.59, Claire Elener 35.14,Lyndon Ross (tbc) & Dawn Hogan 50.28. Well done to Claire who was 5th Lady overall , and Both Claire & Mick for picking up a prize for

being 3rd in there respective age categories.

Race Report By Mick Hogan

 

 

Kirkstall Vets - 1st June 2010

In the second of the vets races at Kirkstall we had no fewer than 16 runners representing ERR, not to be out done by the ladies this time the men equalled them with both teams fielding 8 runners.
On what was a very damp evening this did not put us off running what proved to be a very nice course starting and finishing in the Abbey. Honours of the Day going to newcomer Gary Scott finishing in a great time of 39.09 followed by Mick Hogan 40.15,Paul Stanhope 42.42, Rob Sutton 44.56, Lyndon Ross 46.46, Brian Perfitt 50.41, Janice Magennis 51.08, Helen Freeman 51.17, Dawn Hogan 58.18, John Birbeck 59.13, Julie Steele 59.14, Martin Steele 59.16, Alison Hartley 60.55, Susan Birbeck 71.30, Hazel Maddocks 71.31 & Kathryn Lucas 71.39 .

Race Report By Mick Hogan

 

 

Edinburgh Marathon - 23rd May 2010

ERR had five runners crossing the border to Edinburgh to compete in the marathon. Both Lisa Butcher & Sharon Heels attempting this distance for the first time after seeing Sophie & Julie completing the same distance in previous weeks. All four ladies had made a pact last year to complete this distance.
The pair were joined by veteran marathon man Rob Sutton along with Jo Rowley & Alison Hartley.The race took in some delightful scenery on route & all five completed the course in extremely warm conditions. First in for ERR was Rob Sutton 3.40, followed by Lisa Butcher 4.35, Jo Rowley 4.43 (PB), Sharon Heels 5.39 (pleased that she'd run the full course without stopping), & Alison Hartley 5.49 (PB). All five runners would like to say a big thank you to the support team for supplying them with water, food & taking photos on route. Helen, Don, Janice, Terry, Ian, Gill & Graham Sharon and Lisa wou;d also like to say a big thank you to Les HIll (Dumfries & Galloway Running club) who rode up on his motorbike to find and support the pair.

Race Report By Sharon Heels