Double chase weekend for Penistone Runners

Double chase weekend for Penistone Runners

ANOTHER club record and some strong performances in two classic local trail races hosted by Penistone saw the club have another successful week.

Hathersage Gala fell race (Tuesday)

Six Penistone runners took on the Hathersage Gala fell race which was 4.5 miles long and involved 1,070 ft of ascent. Results were: 75th Ian Charlesworth 39:19, 104th Julie Darigala 41:19, 168th Helen Wright Fine Artist 46:21, 176th Sarah Walch 47:07, 225th Harriet Drouin 53:11 and 242nd Pete Stanley 59:31.

York 5k (Thursday)

In form runner James Thompson shaved nine seconds off Penistone’s senior male road 5k club record in a sprightly 16-19. The feat was achieved at the York 5k race series where he achieved a podium place with third overall.

Thurlstone Chase (Saturday)

The club hosted the four-mile Thurlstone Chase on a warm Saturday afternoon around the dusty trails of Thurlstone. Laura Gill was second senior lady home in 29-29. There was also age group success for Alan Knox (MV60) 30-58, Jim Bell (MV50) 31-13, Julie Darigala (LV40) 31-59, Ray Brown (MV70) 41-09 and Teresa Wall (LV60) 46-57.

Baildon Canter Fell Race (Saturday)

Gary ‘Sausage’ Briscoe finished 12th in the Baildon Canter Fell Race Result which was 3.1miles long and involved 499 ft of ascent.

Broomhead Chase (Sunday)

Not content with hosting only one race over the weekend, the club also put on the Broomhead Chase trail race which forms part of the Broomhead show. A short but challenging route saw the club again achieve some notable success. Damian Kilpin was 3rd male in 29-14. Julie Darigala followed up her success at Thurlstone with 2nd lady home and 1st LV40 in 35- 30. Becky Timms was 3rd lady in 35-53. Other age group wins were achieved by Nick Whittingham (MV60) 40-05, Barbara Haigh (LV70) 46-44 and Jane Williams (LV50) 44-20.

Bramham 10k (Sunday)

Julia Johnson made the trip to the Bramham 10k and achieved 1st FV50 in 48-52.

Parkrun milestone

David Needham successfully completed his 200th parkrun. He completed the Concord parkrun, coming home as 1st MV70 in 29-47.