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Parbold Winter Duathlon - Sunday 6th December 2015With storms and flooding hitting the North West over the weekend, unsurprisingly a large number of events were cancelled. Those that did manage to go ahead were badly affected with road closures disrupting travel arrangements for those taking part. However, Preston Harriers Michael Brennand and Billy Johnstone had a slice of luck, with their chosen event, race 1 of the Winter Duathlon Series at Parbold, going ahead. The informal winter series consists of three rounds incorporating a challenging 18 mile, three lap ride around Parbold Hill followed by an undulating 5k run. The initial good conditions soon gave way to high winds and torrential rain, with a number of competitors withdrawing after two laps. Not so the gritty harriers, who despite both suffering mechanical issues on the bike leg toughed it out to the finish in 1:35:35 (Brennand) and 1:37:00 (Johnstone). Race 2 of this popular series is on January 10th 2016. Winter training continues at UCLan sports arena with intervals on Tuesday nights at 7pm and Running & Fitness Group, Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Meet at the start area by the track. |
2016 Road Race ChampionshipsClick here for the 2016 list of races
National Cross Country Championships – Sat 27th February 2016 – DONINGTON PARK, LEICESTERSHIREThe ENGLISH NATIONAL Cross Country Championships are at Donington Park, in Leicestershire and if you wish to run, the entry details are as noted below:- Entries will go through the Club and you must be a fully paid up member of Preston Harriers to compete and also be a first claim member to run. If you wish to run, please see Steve Jackson or email him on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your entry & which race you are entering – entries must be made to him by the 5th January 2016 – the early date is to comply with the English National Cross Country Association closing date; despite the event not taking place until the end of February…
Northern Cross Country Championships – Sat 30th January 2016 – Witton Park, BlackburnThe Northern Cross Country Championships are very local this year, so hopefully that means we will have a bumper entry – we didn’t do too badly at Pontefract last year in terms of numbers too. Entries will go through the Club and you must be a fully paid up member of Preston Harriers to compete and also be a first claim member to run. As the club is paying (£7 for Senior and Junior age groups and £5.50 other age groups) you will be requested to pay the entry fee, if you do not run. If you wish to run, please see Steve Jackson or email him on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your entry & which race you are entering – entries must be made to him by the 8th January 2016 Juniors in the Endurance Squads should speak to their coaches who will co-ordinate entries ahead of the closing date and pass to Steve Last Updated (Sunday, 13 December 2015 08:10)
Liverpool XC – Saturday 28th November 2015The Liverpool cross country at Sefton Park is one of the most anticipated events in the local calendar. The event is organised by British Athletics as it is part of the renowned annual cross challenge series with prize money. The series seeks to develop opportunities for the country’s established and emerging athletes and to support the preparations of the very best senior athletes for international competition. The races are also the trials for the team selection for the European cross country championships, with the top five being awarded as of right a GB vest. Over 2,500 took part as Sefton Park hosts both the Mid Lancs and Liverpool Leagues within all of the age-group races. The day was overcast with frequent rain showers as the day progressed, although fortunately the forecast strong winds didn`t come in until after the competition had ended. The under 11s went first and they returned mud splattered which set the tone for the whole day. Conditions became slippery & challenging. Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2015 13:16)
2016 Lancashire AA XC ChampionshipsFurther information can be found on LAA website: http://www.lancsaa.co.uk/ and: https://www.facebook.com/lancashireaa/?ref=hl Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2015 09:31) Preston Harriers ‘Guess Your Time’ Xmas Track RaceDate: Wed 16 Dec
Venue: UCLAN Track Start Time: 7.45pm Registration: From 7.00pm Distance: 3200m – 5000m Exact distance confirmed on the night! Cost: £3 (£2 Track fee plus £1 race entry) All entry fees used for prizes Age: Over 16 How it Works Enter the race and guess your finish time. This is a normal race with all runners starting at the same time. NO WATCHES ALLOWED. Bring your own pins for numbers. Prizes will be awarded to the best 3 male and female runners who finish with the nearest time to their predicted time. Therefore, every runner has a chance to win. More prizes if there is a large entry. All prizes Christmas related. Full results, actual time and handicap time will be put on the website. Entry is on the night, but if you are thinking of running then please send me an email with your date of birth. It’s ok if you don’t make it, but it will give me an idea of numbers for prizes and save a bit of time with computer work on the night. I may need a little bit of help at the finish, so if you are planning to be injured on the night, and don’t mind standing around in the cold for half an hour, please let me know. This is the first in a series of 3, with prizes for each race and a prize for the overall lowest time.
The series dates are:
Wed 16 Dec 2015 Xmas Race Wed 23 Mar 2016 Easter Race Wed 13 July 2016 Summer Race Steve Taylor
stevetaylor015 Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2015 09:37) Preston 10 mile road race - Sunday 15th November 2015Despite the poor weather conditions over the weekend, there was a bumper turnout for the 34th running of the popular Preston 10 mile road race, with nearly 500 runners lining up for the start. Preston Harriers David Rigby and Gary Pennington battled it out in the men’s race with Rigby taking the honours in 55:53, with Pennington close behind in 56:04. Matthew Thompson of Southport Waterloo rounded off the top three coming home in 56:13. In the ladies’ race Preston Harrier and Team GB Olympian Helen Clitheroe dominated proceedings and despite the high winds prevailing on the course finished first lady in a time of 58:18, just 13 seconds off the women's course record. Emma Crowe of Wrexham AC was second in 63:28 and Darwen Dasher Joanne Nelson was third in 63:53. At the presentation the winnners’ hampers provided by race sponsor Lawrence Hunt & Co Ltd proved very popular as well as the large selection of cakes for all the finishers to refuel with! Last Updated (Sunday, 29 November 2015 07:26) SPORTSHALL, BLACKPOOL - Sunday 8th November 2015PRESTON HARRIERS DOMINATE
 Preston Harriers’ 7 year dominance of the Lancashire Sportshall League continued with a clean sweep, Harriers winning all of the 6 age group categories at the first of this winter’s fixtures at Blackpool. The team of 55 athletes won 27 individual events and 5 of the 6 relays.Ethan Hallas was Harriers’ highest point scorer with 25 out of a possible 28 in his 4 events. His progress over the last 12 months has made him one of the club's fastest under 13 boys. He won the 2 lap, 4 lap and standing triple jump and was 3rd in the standing long jump. His performances won him the under 13 boys’ 'Athlete of the Match'.
Under 11 boys’ 'Athlete of the Match' was James Ince who he amassed a total point score of 23 by winning the 1 lap and standing long jump, followed by 2nd in the 3 lap and 3rd in the vertical jump. Ethan Tibbs scored 21.5 points to claim the under 15 boys’ 'Athlete of the Match'. A jump specialist, he recorded 2.50 and 7.65 metres for his standing long and standing triple jumps respectively.
Imogen Blackwell, under 11 girl, continues to show she has a bright future by winning the standing triple jump and seated chest pass that helped her points score to 17.4. Largest point scorers in the under 13 girls were Lela Bendris (14.5), Macy Noblett (13.5), Lauren Tunstall (12) and Evie Parkinson (10). Harriers totally dominated the under 15 girls’ age group with the team scoring 65 points with second place Blackburn on 20 points. Highest point scorers were Emma Fulton (18), Emma Vickers (17) and Daisy McDonald (16).
Results 1 PRESTON HARRIERS 448.9 2 KENDAL 156.1 3 BLACKPOOL 103.5 4 BLACKBURN 103.1 5 LANCASTER & MORECAMBE 86 6 CHORLEY 74.9 7 HYNDBURN 58.5 Last Updated (Saturday, 14 November 2015 09:00) Derwentwater 10 mile race - Sunday 1st November 2015
Through The Villages road race - Sunday 1st November 2015The roller coaster roads of Brinscall and White Coppice greeted the half dozen Preston Harriers to the annual 8.5 mile Through the Villages race. The steep ascent right at the start of the race challenged all the local athletes with just a small pack managing to stretch away. Fully recovered from his Berlin Marathon exploits Rob Affleck used the initial miles to settle into a steady pace and was joined at the sharp end of the race by the predacious Gary Pennington, who stayed in close contention throughout. Over the closing miles Affleck’s marathon strength was well utilised to attain a healthy lead which he did not relinquish to power through the line in 1st overall in 47.18. Pennington maintained his high cadence to fight off any late challenges to be rewarded with 2nd overall in a mighty 48.04. The Proud Harrier presence was further enhanced by Kevin Hunt (53.16 2nd MV45), David Watson (56.32) 5th MV45, Alan Martin (60.30 9th MV45) and the ever ebullient Billy Johnstone (60.47 8th MV50). |
The Derwentwater 10 mile race was held for the fifty sixth time last Sunday, making it one of the longest continuous ten mile road races in the country. The race, organised very well by Keswick AC, starts in Keswick town centre. For this year, the course ending had been changed to keep it off a busy road into the town and the old finish outside Keswick school. The finish was in Portinscale and all competitors agreed that it felt, and was, much safer.
