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2014-06-02
Dawn
Hi. Can someone please confirm ASAP if javelin is on with Alan tonight, and at what time. Rumour that times changed and also that tonight's session isn't on. Thanks
2014-06-01
Mike C
The first Harrock Hill(5.2) race of 2014 happened in muddy & damp conditions where the Chorley contingent were led home by our 'Mr Fell' Darren Fishwick(13th) followed by Ainsley Murphy(32nd) challenged by Chris Charnley(35th), Dawn Atkins(41st), Ian Williams(46th), Martin Quinn(51st) & Paul Wareing(52nd). Paul Bass(71st) was leader of the next group of Jonathan Burgess(72nd), Michael McGeown(76th) and Laura Murphy(86th). Simon Townsend(107th), Graham Schofield(117th) and Lisa Johnston(125th) were next. The final phalanx had John Minton(163rd) in front of Phil McCullagh(172nd), Steven Wilde(178th), Tom Hilton(182nd) & Mike Coppin(183rd). Chorley were the 4th team with individual honours(and trays of vegetables) going to Dawn(1st L) & John(1st V70) with other placements being Graham(2nd V60), Darren(3rd V40) & Ian(4th V45).
2014-05-31
Simon
A glorious, warm morning for the Cuerden Park 5K run impacted some runners time, but Chorley runners Chris Charnley and Martin Quinn just missed PBs taking 4th and 5th place. However, Michael Hendry ran well for a new PB of 23:29, some 30s in front of Simon Townsend. Next came the juniors of Finty Royle and Joe Bowles, just a head of a PBs for Stephen Baker, Jane Bowles and John Minton. Completing the team was Les Paul, Tom Hilton and Mike Coppin.
2014-05-31
Simon
It's the 2nd Northern Track and Field event at Wigan next Saturday. Any one 15+ is eligible to compete in this team even, so we need runners, throwers, jumpers and officials. In particular, male or female runners that fancy getting PBs in 1500m or 5K/3K would be most welcome. Please contact me for more information (sp_townsend@hotmail.com). Oh, and it is also a great fun/social afternoon out too.
2014-05-26
Simon
Chorley performances of the weekend at the Lancashire Track and Field Championships were Silver medals for Rick Cordwell and Ben Whipp in the Triple Jump and Javelin respectively. Rick also chased Andrew Ramsey to an excellent 100m time of 11.7s (into a head wind). U20 Ryan Sciacca popped in a 2:06.90 800m, with ex.Chorley athlete Luke Betts taking Gold in the senior 800m in a new Championship record of 1:55.10. U17 Holly Brooks threw well in the Shot Put and Discus, as did Georgia Martin run well in the 200m and 300m. John Wright completed the 200m in 25.1s.
2014-05-25
Terry
Three Chorley athletes took part in arguably the hardest fell race of the year; The Old County Tops which covers 37 miles and 10,000ft of ascent/descent. It starts and finishes in the lovely Lakeland valley of Langdale, taking in the summits of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston Old Man. The race requires runners to run in pairs for the full duration.
Chorley duo of Darren Fishwick and Mark Ellithorn partnered up and finished 28th in just over 9hrs. Chorley's Tony Marlow partnered Josie Greenhalgh of Horwich Harriers and finished just a few minutes later, winning 2nd mixed team for their amazing achievement. All runners agreed in was tough going in the heat and were thankful for the breeze on the higher ground.
The following day Darren found enough energy to race at Glaramara fell race, 5 miles 2300ft ascent/descent, he finished 9th despite tired legs.
2014-05-25
Terry
Kona bound triathlete Jo Duckworth travelled to Leicestershire to compete in the Beaver 70.3 in spite of the weather which was wet and windy.
He finished 12th overall and 3rd V40. Despite swimming 1900m in 36:45 and biking the 50 mile in 2 hrs 13 mins he produced an outstanding half marathon time of 1:26:17 finishing the three disciplines in 4:23:45
2014-05-25
Simon
Darren Fishwick took 23rd place in the Hutton Roof Fell Race, followed by the the Chorley ladies of Lynn Clough (1st L45) and Dawn Atkins.
The Chorley male team took 15th, with the help of Martin Quinn, Paul Jackson and Phil McCullagh.
http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2014/hutton.pdf 2014-05-25
Simon
PBs for V45 Bill Beckett, V70 John Minton and V80 John Payn in the 5K Cuerden Park Run.
Again, Chris Charnley was first back for the Chorley team, which also include Michael Hendry, Dave Kershaw (Happy Birthday), Simon Townsend, Finty Royle, the Murphy family (Thomas, Ainsley, Oliver and Laura) and Tom Hilton.
2014-05-23
Martin Q
Hutton Roof Fell Race is this Saturday. @chorley runners are welcome to meet at Asda Clayton Green car park at 12:00 to share cars.
2014-05-22
Junior Triathlo
The next event we're encouraging juniors to attend is the Westhoughton Aquathlon (swim & run), 8th June. Anyone can compete - from our very youngest members, to our very oldest club members. Any athlete wanting to compete needs to register in advance,
http://www.boltontri.com/juniors.html Juniors can take part in Sprint events which are a lot less distance than their age group events which can be very challenging. If you'd like more information, or advice, please contact chorleytri.junior@gmail.com and a parent helper will help you out. Spaces are available after half term at swimming & biking sessions.
2014-05-21
Simon
Please note : No training at Horwich Track on Thursday evening due to track being closed for elections.
2014-05-18
Mike C
A beautiful evening in Lytham greeted the 2nd Inter-Club race with a good group of Chorley athletes led home by Yewan Bennison(20th) and Robert Walsh(22nd). Not far behind were Joe Allman(40th), Phil Iddon(44th) and Paul Wareing(52nd). An unwell Keith Johnston(76th) kept Bill Beckett(75th) going ahead of Paul Bass(94th) and Jonathan Burgess(108th). Ruth Whipp(125th) lead the ladies challenged by Lisa Johnston(140th), Stephen Baker(145th), Ted Orrell(149th), Steven Wilde(158th) & Steve Thomas(164th). Phil McCullagh(167th) managed to stay in front of John Swift(170th), Christine Sweatman(175th) and Henry Minorczyk(176th). The final grouping contained Adrian Smith(210th), Tom Hilton(211th), John Payn(213th) & Mike Coppin(214th). Chorley's best team position was 5th vets team but individually we had 1st places for Ted(V75), Christine(F55) & John Payn(V80) with 2nd positions for Ruth(LJ) & John Swift(V70) plus strong performances from Yewan(3rd V40) & Robert(4th V40).
2014-05-18
Janet
Well done to all the athletes who completed the Bupa Great Manchester 10k Run today, in very hot conditions!
2014-05-18
Simon
Robert Walsh was first home for Chorley in the warm Cuerden Park run, but Chris Charnley achieved a new PB just behind him in 4th place. Bill Beckett, followed by Michael Hendry, Jonathan Burgess and Simon Townsend. Juniors Joe Bowles and Finty Royle were 24th and 26th, followed by Mark Bond, Jane Bowles, Dennis Kay(PB), John Kay, John Minton(PB), Tom Hilton and Mike Coppin.
2014-05-15
lisa j
If you fancy a different club run this Thursday, head to lytham for a free friendly race between 6 local clubs followed by a free buffet. Starts 7:30, no registration or number needed.
2014-05-15
Mike
You can enter still for the 2014 Young Athletes Quadrathlon at Sportcity now delivered by Stockport who have merged with DASH.
http://stockportharriers.fikket.com for the link to enter!
2014-05-14
Mike H
Don't forget - the Central Lancs Grand Prix arrives at nearby Wigan this evening (Haigh Hall, 7.30, details in link below). Every Chorley place counts.
2014-05-12
Anna Maria
Well done to Ella Crabtree and Sophie Broome for completing the Leeds Half marathon yesterday - 1.42 for Ella and 1.39 for Sophie. Two of our runners who have come up through the juniors - very proud of them.
2014-05-12
Anna Maria Crab
Well done to the 24 runners and 3 support team who did the Calderdaleway relay yesterday - How great is this club to get so many out and do so well. Thanks to everyone for getting involved- special thanks to Pete, Dave & Martin for running everyone around and to Paul for sorting out the maps. Keep October 19th free for the Fell relays in Kirby Lonsdale!
2014-05-12
Terry
At a windy Morecambe, club runners battled the elements to complete the Half Marathon with Joe Duckworth finishing 5th in 1:22:32 closely followed by 11th placed Chris Lane in 1:30:09. Completing the trio Vet 70 John Swift clocked a superb 2:08:41.
2014-05-12
Terry
A superb performance by race walker Phil McCullagh saw him take first place in the Allen Trophy Handicap Race around Chorley's hilly course. Starting at St. Peter's Club, Eaves Lane, Phil completed the 15 mile course in 3hrs and 20 secs. Chief coach and International Race Walker John Payn decided to complete 10 miles finishing in 2 hrs 3 mins and 6 secs.
2014-05-12
Bill B
thanks for the lift to todmorden Phil. oh! and making me chase you up that huge hill ( and back down again 10.5 miles);-);-);-)
2014-05-11
Laura Murphy
Maybe fell running isn't so bad after all!? Great event, fab support from Quinny, Gilly and Dave. Thanks guys x
2014-05-11
Lynne Clough
Thanks to Gilly, Dave Lee and Martin Quinn for your support at the Calderdale relays today - great event. And well done to all runners!
2014-05-11
David Lee
Calderdale Relays.
https://plus.google.com/photos/101559091367211262061/albums/6012244855693988209
2014-05-11
David Lee
Well done to all represented our club at the Calderdale Relays today.
https://plus.google.com/photos/101559091367211262061/albums/6012244855693988209
2014-05-11
Elaine B
Will Holy X 7pm training be outside whatever the weather tomorrow? Or can we still use the hall if wet? Thank you.
2014-05-11
Rick
At the Northern Vets Championships, John Wright took gold in the M50 100m. Rick Cordwell picked up bronze in both 100m and 200m and gold in long and triple jumps.
2014-05-11
Simon
The 2nd Mid Lancs Track and Field event in Hyndburn only attracted 3 Chorley athletes. U17s Holly Brookes and Georgia Martin won the Discus event with 17.96 and finished 2nd in the 100m heat respectively. U15 Kian Davis came 2nd in 1500m and 12th in the 800m.
http://www.youspoon.com/chat/blog.php?id=blog-00098 2014-05-11
Simon
Robert Walsh stormed to a sub 20min and 2nd place in the 5K Cuerden Park run at the weekend. Michael Hendry just missed a PB, with Simon Townsend, 1st lady Finty Royle and Mark Bond not far behind. First timer Lisa Johnston put down a good 26:01 marker for future runs, followed by Dennis and John Kay, John Minton, Tom Hilton and Mike Coppin.
2014-05-09
Melanie
Another great turnout at the wigan primary league tonight. 18 Chorley athletes took part. Alice Singleton, Isabelle Farron, Lauren Prince, Layla Allton, Amber and Erin Boardman, Blythe Cordwell, Daniel Lilley, Dennis Kay, Amelia and Joe Bowles, Edward Henry, Chloe Molyneux, Martin Rimmer, Matthew Brown, Ethan Ingram, Olivia Leigh and Jospeh Chadwick. Great performances and fantastic support from the parents! Results to follow.
2014-05-09
Simon
Round 1 of the NofE track and field league was held in Oldham.
Andrew Ramsey achieved a SB of 11.7s in 100m, and a 55.8s 400m and 3rd in the Hammer. Rick Cordwell came 2nd in the B final with a time of 21.1s, 4th in 200m and Long Jump, and 3rd in the Triple Jump. John Wright's 200m was completed in 25.4s and he was 3rd in the 400m B final. Ryan Sciacca cruised to victory in the 1500m and was second in the 800m. Simon Townsend was 2nd in the 3000m Steeplechase, and also completed the 1500m and 5000m. Marco Sciacca was 2nd in the 800m B race and through a good Javelin to come 3rd. The 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams claimed two 3rd places.
The new sprint due of Georgia Martin and Moya Wilcock took valuable points in the 100 and 200ms. Ruth Whipp was 2nd in the 3000m and Javelin B finals. Anya Townsend was 3rd in the 1500m , 3rd in the Javelin A final, 4th in the B Shot and 5th in the B Long Jump. Holly Brooks took a brilliant 2nd place in the Discus (21.22m) and 6th in the A Shot Putt. Eluned Smith was fairly happy with her 4.05m Long Jump, but disappointed with a 4th in the Triple Jump. The ladies also took 5th and 3rd in the 4x100 and 4x400m relays.
2014-05-09
Mike H
Great opportunities for some mid-week racing next week...
Haigh Hall (4) is the next Central Lancs Grand-prix fixture, Wednesday (14th) at 7.30pm.
http://www.wiganphoenix.org.uk/documents/74-Haigh-Hall-4M-form-2014.doc
The route is just a couple of laps around Haigh Hall park (4 miles), so a good 'training race' option for those new to racing, or anyone (like me) trying to improve on recent form.
Also one of our closest CLGP fixtures so we could do with a large Chorley contingent - we're currently languishing in 10th position.
http://centrallancsgp.weebly.com/2014-standings.html
The following evening is Lytham interclub - see Tom's message below.
2014-05-09
Simon
It's the next Mid Lancs Meeting tomorrow in Hyndburn, and as usual we need officials (trained or otherwise) from 11:00, else we get fined. If you are able to help, please email me for more information sp_townsend@hotmail.com.
