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Sunday 9th February – Peco Cross Country League Race 4 – Roundhay Park

Sunday 9th February – Peco Cross Country League Race 4 – Roundhay Park

It was a cold morning with mostly dry underfoot conditions. The course was a good mix of hills, fast flat or downhill sections with long uphill finish near the Mansion House. Five Otley AC juniors took part in the two junior races that started proceedings. Ben Houlihan finished first for the team in the seniors and Emma Hart first in the ladies team. Tom Paget deserves a mention, incorporating the race as part of his marathon training, by running to…

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Saturday 8th February – Parkruns

Saturday 8th February – Parkruns

A good turnout for the Cross Flatts club away parkrun this week where Simon Quin ran a parkrun pb finishing just ahead of Tom Paget. A third female finish for Emma Hart at Heslington and a parkrun pb for Emma Lucas at Roberts Park. Well done everyone. Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time     Chevin Forest     1 1 Harry Kingston Briston Up & Runners 18:36 15 1 Rowan Elkington Unattached 24:04 20 19 Luke Solomon Otley AC…

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Runners & Riders Fell Race (Cat: BS) – Sunday 2nd February 2025

Runners & Riders Fell Race (Cat: BS) – Sunday 2nd February 2025

Race report Paul Tranter I hadn’t done this race before but feeling good about racing again and having Sunday afternoon free, I thought I’d give it a go. The race takes place in Appletreewick and is organised by Wharfedale Harriers. The race is run under FRA rules and is classed at BS. Its 4.9 miles long with 890ft of ascent. Parking was in a field in the village, all very well signed and marshalled. Registration (£10, entry on the day)…

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Dewsbury 10k Sunday 2nd February

Dewsbury 10k Sunday 2nd February

Report from Howard Jeffrey The kindly weather gods were out this morning and kept it cool, windless and sunny. Perfect. My target today was to do the 10K at twice the speed of my recent best 5k time plus 1 minute which would be adequate progress within my long term plan. That would require a finish time of 51.14. Speaking to Verity on the start line her, goal was the same calculation which would have been around 49.30 which I…

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Rombalds Stride

Rombalds Stride

We were a cheerful group of Black and Whites as we strolled to the start from the school, The talk was about the weather being un-Rombalds-like; benign and cool. Our Irish contingent, Colin and Brian, were full of colour; their jackets illuminous and bright, Our intrepid photographer was less visible, only just spotted at the start – almost out of sight. Quick! We were off, down to hill towards Esholt weaving our way through the woods, I came a cropper…

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Saturday 1st February – Parkruns

Saturday 1st February – Parkruns

Lots of club members running on the Chevin this Saturday, whether it was the Chevin Forest parkrun or the Rombalds Stride. Parkrun pb’s for Paul Clifford and Lesley Patchett at the Chevin Forest. Well done everyone. Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time     Chevin Forest     1 1 Adam Osborne Leeds City AC 18:38 4 1 Yasmin Small Bingley H&AC 21:02 8 7 Eddy Lines Otley AC 22:38 11 10 Luke Solomon Otley AC 23:47 30 24 Michael…

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Solstice Strider 5 & 10k, Wednesday 29th January

Solstice Strider 5 & 10k, Wednesday 29th January

Race report Matt Podd After two cancellations due to winter weather it was third time lucky for this race run for Sue Ryder on Wednesday 29th January. Six OAC gathered at Bingley St Ives for the 7.30 start, two for the 10k, two lap version and the rest of us for the 5k. This is a trail race run in the dark on a well marked and marshalled course, that a number of us have done before. We all set…

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St Aidan’s Winter Beast – Sunday 26 January 2025

St Aidan’s Winter Beast – Sunday 26 January 2025

Race report Paul Tranter After a bit of hiatus in racing since the Belfast Half Marathon back in September (due to various physical ailments) it was good to get out and race again. We both did this race last year and looking back at the sunny photos we remembered an enjoyable race in a great location so decided to do it again. Only then did we recall the mud, endless mud, freezing cold water and a proper water hazard. Anyway,…

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Calverley Cutter Trail Race, Saturday 25th January.

Calverley Cutter Trail Race, Saturday 25th January.

Race report Matt Podd This 10 Mile trail race is put on by Great Owl running and starts from The Bridge Inn at Kirkstall. It’s the third time I’ve done it and this year only Teresa joined me from the club. There is also a 10Km race out and back along the canal.Off we went along the canal, over Newlay Bridge and down along the River Aire to Woodhouse Grove. Back over the river and canal and up Calverley Cut…

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Saturday 25th January – Parkruns

Saturday 25th January – Parkruns

Back to lots of venues scattered around the country this week. A third place finish for Ross McCall at Chevin Forest. Parkrun pb for Emily Hargreaves- Madhas at Lister Park, well done all. Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time     Abbey Park     1 1 Harry Robinson Unattached 15:53 11 1 Laura Ogilvie Unattached 20:26 77 70 Paul Tranter Otley AC 25:10 231 71 Pamela Tranter Otley AC 35:18               Babbs Mill…

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