Stainland Lions earned several podium placings when they travelled to Pudsey for race eight of the Yorkshire Veterans Athletics Association Grand Prix.

The 16 Lions were led by Gav Mulholland, who produced a fantastic run of 31:20 to finish second overall and first in the MV55 category.

Naomi Edwards was next to collect some silverware, finishing in 42:40 to take second FV40, while Richard Spendlove claimed first MV80 with a run of 46:53 and Helen Armitage clocked 48:16 to secure third FV60.

There were plenty more strong performances from Richard Hand (37:27), Mark Pottinger (39:27), Andy Baird (40:06), Lorraine Naylor (44:42), Helen Hudson (44:47), Steve Hallam (45:27), Martin O’Brien (46:40), Yvonne Morton (47:40), Adam Morton (54:31), Paula Pickersgill (54:48), Sandy Gee (58:41) and Paul Butterfield (58:47).

Dom Ranson, Liz Norman and Martin O'Brien at the Blackshaw Head Fell Race.

placeholder image — Dom Ranson, Liz Norman and Martin O'Brien at the Blackshaw Head Fell Race.

The ninth race of the Grand Prix took place in Northowram and this time it was Richard Hand who spearheaded the Lions’ charge in 43:17, followed by Bill Johnson, who had an excellent run to finish second MV60 in 44:22. Dan Marsden was next in 46:14, with Andy Baird following in 47:50.

There was more silverware for the ladies, with Naomi Edwards claiming second FV40 in 48:31, while Helen Armitage added another podium finish with third FV60 in 54:55.

There were more great performances from Mark Pottinger (49:31), Helen Hudson (51:35), Steve Hallam (53:02), Martin O’Brien (53:11), Sally Caton (55:18), Steve Crowther (57:29), Yvonne Morton (57:32), Lorraine Naylor (58:22), Paula Pickersgill (59:51), Tim Walker (1:00:35), Adam Morton (1:02:08), Ian Johnson (1:02:09), Sandy Gee (1:05:47) and Paul Butterfield (1:12:21).

With one race left, the Lions’ men are sitting fourth in the 4th To Count, while holding an impressive third place in both the Rest To Count and All to Count. The ladies are also firmly in the mix, currently fourth in the 4 To Count and fifth in both Rest To Count and All To Count.

The Lions gather at Northowram for the ninth race of the YVAA Grand Prix.

Elsewhere, three Lions took to the fells for the Blackshaw Head Fete Fell Race; a 5.5 mile romp through the countryside featuring around 899 feet of climbing.

Martin O’Brien led the trio home in an excellent 55:49. Dom Ranson followed in 1:03:27, while Liz Norman was the solo Lioness in action, completing the course in 1:04:32.

Another trio took part in the fast and flat Tholthorpe 10k with David Waite clocking 57:55, just ahead of Diane Waite in 57:57. Becky Hill completed the Lions line-up finishing in 1:02:03.

Alan Whiteley was the sole representative from the club at the Littlehampton 10k and he produced a determined performance to finish in 1:16:24.