Festive feel to runs for Penistone

AT the fourth and final 2018 South Yorkshire Cross Country League meeting at a very muddy Graves Park in Sheffield, Penistone Footpath Runners secured an immediate return to Division One.

The club had been relegated to Division Two in 2017 so it was pleasing to secure an immediate return to compete with the best running clubs in South Yorkshire.

The success has been down to the strong commitment across the club from the juniors through to the seniors.

Penistone’s performance was so strong that they would have actually finished second in Division One as the leagues compete in the same races.

There was also overall series success for Shaun Dimelow who was first over-40 man. Barbara Haigh achieved second over-65 woman and Julia Johnson second over-55 woman. Scott Hinchcliffe was third in the senior male category.

The final fixture also represented the South Yorkshire Cross Country Championships and there was further success for the club on the day.

Barbara Haigh and Julia Johnson again achieved second places in their age groups while Shaun Dimelow came third. Matt Robinson achieved third over-50 man.

Husband and wife John and Jacqueline Howsham achieved double success with first and second at the Amy’s Retreat Santa Dash at Weston Park.