Race report Emma Lucas I saw Sean had put on the group chat about Thirsk 10 and thought why not! Flat run and in good timing to be part of my marathon training. Unfortunately Sean couldn’t join the run on the day but he made a fab cheerleader and bag drop for the rest of us! I wouldn’t call the course flat as a pancake, but it wasn’t undulating either, someone on the route called it ‘bumpy’ and I’d say…
Race report Sean Hornby This very popular race (which sold out in circa two hours last summer) was originally due to take place in January but due to icy conditions at the time needed to be rescheduled to February. The course is 10 miles of varying surface but predominately trail conditions and as it is set around Temple Newsam – it’s hilly in parts. Emma, Eddy and myself travelled across together (despite having worked locally to Temple Newsam for a…
A good group at the club away parkrun at Bowling Park. New parkrun PB’s for Kate Lodge at Chevin Forest and Emma Lucas at Roberts Park. Well done everyone. Pos GenderPos Parkrunner Club Time Bowling Park 1 1 George Boardman-Lee Unattached 20:27 10 10 Paul Tranter Otley AC 23:28 11 1 Emily King Unattached 24:17 14 12 Matt Podd Otley AC 25:08 37 11 Pamela Tranter Otley AC 30:15 39 28 Simon Green Otley AC 30:44…
Race report John Dade I’ve had this race on my wish list for a couple of years after I ran the Yorkshireman Marathon in 2023. The process was as follows October 2024 – enter the race. You need to be quick as it sells out in less than 24hrs. It is the Glastonbury of fell races. December & February – complete the 2 recce runs organised by K&C (this included pooled taxis pre-booked by the club). Part 1 is from Haworth…
Race report Matt Podd I did this road race last year in freezing conditions. This year was a complete contrast and was the warmest day of the year. I had to remove my base layer at about mile two – and was hot in just a vest. Good undulating course that is part of my build up for Leeds Marathon. It’s a stunningly beautiful area, with lots of nature and views to look at as you go round. Saw the…
A sunny spring like day for the final cross country of the season at Bramley Falls Woods. Otley had three teams in the junior race and two in the seniors. In the juniors Bingley Eagles Under 16 Boys team finished first in a total time of 19:38. The Otley juniors all ran well with teams in the Under 13 Girls, Under 13 and Under 11 Boys / Opens teams all. The senior race was won by Abbey Runners in a…
As most weeks, a big turn out of members parkrunning at a variety of venues. A second place finish for Scott at Wetherby, parkrun pb’s at Chevin Forest for Eddy and Chris and a near pb for Mia at Roberts Park. At the other end of the age range, a notable Ladies Vet 65 first female at Druridge Bay, 21.01 ! Well done everyone. Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time Battersea 1 1 Eddie Jodrell Unattached…
Race report Hannah Lupton This used to be a regular on the club race calendar as it’s a low key, friendly 10k with money going to the hosts, St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School in Ripon. In recent years not many members have entered so I was pleased to see a good group of us entered into this race. It’s been 10 years since I did this race, back then I was 10 years younger, significantly lighter and was more used…
Many congratulations to Olly Richards for coming 2nd in the Winter Spine Challenger North Race. Just a short 160 miles from Hadraw to Kirk Yetholm, 18,343ft of elevation in 53hours 1 minute and 54 seconds. Technically he was joint 2nd but we all know he crossed the line before Jovica 😉 Brutal conditions and finished with a smile and a new best friend. Congratulations also go to Charley Clark-Taylor for her excellent recent performances. Many of you may not know…
A self-indulgent bit about a dream I had a fairly broken night’s sleep before the race. However, between the wake ups there was one clear dream that stuck with me enough to consult a couple of friends (and an online dream dictionary) in an attempt to try confirm what I had convinced myself of… that I was going to win the race and bring glory back to Burley… I mean Otley.In the dream, I found myself walking a black and…