Harriers’ ladies in strong position after Northowram race
Halifax Harriers’ ladies team are in a strong position in the F50-F59 age category after another fine performance in the ninth race of the Yorkshire Veterans Athletics Association Grand Prix.
The penultimate round of the series was hosted by Northowram Pumas, with the 5.5-mile course packing in 750 feet of ascent on stretches of road, footpaths, field paths and light sections of trail.
Harriers’ ladies team of Rachael Beaumont, Angela Clarke and Stef Dickinson, who are now in an excellent third place in their age category, were joined by clubmates Jane Hobson and Robert Hick.
Meanwhile, on the track, Nia Harrison-Sargent ran a blistering personal best of 58.36 seconds in the 400 metres at the Trafford Medal and Sprints Meeting. The Harrier placed third in her heat.
Four young Harriers took part in the Kilnsey Show’s junior fell races and all produced outstanding runs.
Jessie Jones placed a superb third, Harry Smith was fourth, Elsie Triesdale took seventh and Alex Hart’s debut fell race was marked by an excellent 11th place finish.
The Ilkley Incline is an exciting and challenging one-mile, uphill-only race where 560 feet of climbing is rewarded with stunning views across the Wharfe Valley.
FV55 runner Sarah Louise Cumber finished third lady in an impressive personal best time of 10:10.
The Blackshaw Head Fete Fell Race is a 9k course with an elevation gain of 275m. Runners start near Blackshaw Head Chapel and climb the steep ascent up to Standing Stone Hill.
Jane Hobson and David Ingle proudly represented the Harriers and each earned the full 10 points to kick-start their off-road running season.
Two Harriers clocked personal bests at the Altrincham 10k, which raises funds for The Christie Charity.
Louis Pickles crossed the finish line in 39:13 while Stuart Gallimore recorded a time of 39:53.