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2012-09-04
Jan
Hi to all primary/junior athletes ; anyone who is intereste in competing at the Arnold Seddon Memorial meeting at Robin Park, Wigan Sunday 30th Sept please speak to me or T-J if you need any more information.
This is a well attended meeting and a good experience for anyone to 'give it a go' as a first competition.
We will have some fun as a club and everyone will be very supportive; so 'come along' and enjoy the day.
Many thanks
Jan
2012-09-02
Mike C
The Inter-Club fell race at Chipping Show(8m) operated in foul weather with only 7 Chorley athletes fighting for the honours. Darren Fishwick was a very good 4th with Hassan Khattab chasing hard in 12th. Nicki Rushton(36th) was 2nd lady pushed by Dave Kershaw(41st) trailed by Graham Schofield(56th), Phil McCullagh(57th) and Tom Hilton(60th) all giving Chorley 6th team place. In the Inter-Club series Chorley were 4th overall but won the vet 60s category with Tom Hilton the star.
2012-09-02
Simon T
Stuart's Tuesday session will be at Worthy Lakes not Astley Park.
2012-09-01
Simon T
Clitheroe Mountaineering Club present: Howard Cook who will be giving a talk on his Extreme Marathon Experiences.
Thursday 20th September, 8pm at Clitheroe Cricket Club, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2AS
All welcome, particularly members of any local running clubs. Admission is free (although a suggested donation of £1 per person towards the cost of room hire).
2012-08-29
T-J & Nick Hugh
To all Juniors who attend on a Monday at Holy Cross: New training times start Monday 3rd September. If you haven't had notification of your session time, please contact us & we'll let you know. We're only a few emails missing now, so you should all be aware of new timings. nandtj@gmail.com
2012-08-27
Simon T
Cockerham Sprint Triathlon. After a few heavy showers to create some deep mud, we dived into the farmers lake before jumping on mountain bikes and then a trail run to finish. Julian Goudge finished in 10th place (1h 6 m 52 s) having been the fastest on the run section.
2012-08-26
Terry
Mike Chalfont also did the 5K Stan Curran Cowm Reservoir race where he was 9th(18:00).
2012-08-26
Terry
On the fells... The Darwen Gala(3.7) fell race was challenged by Mike Chalfont who came a good 5th with Henry Minorczyk 38th and 2nd V60 followed by Les Paul(60th) and Mike Coppin(61st) who tottered back over the line for his pint of beer and hotdog. The Beetham Sports(6 fell had Darren Fishwick in a respectable 16th place.
2012-08-24
kersh
Gone very quiet on ere.2postings in 5days?
2012-08-24
Simon
The next CATC committee meeting will now be on 19/09/2012 (moved from 12/09/2012). More details on Events list.
2012-08-19
Rachael Clarke
Simon had a quick look at the Join In and looks like plenty of things have been happening this weekend, the question is did anyone know about them???
Netball still available tomorrow 8-9 at Holy Cross.
2012-08-19
Mike
Prolific feller Darren Fishwick(80th) was supported by Hassan Khattab(122nd) and Paul Jackson(147th) in the English Championship fell race of Weasedale Horseshoe(8 with Darren also having the strength to do Howtown(21K) finishing 17th. Boulsworth fell(7.5) near Colne received the attentions of Dave Kershaw(59th) who seems to be regaining his competitive edge as 3rd V55 and Andrew Clough(64th) close behind.
2012-08-17
Terry
Others taking part in various road races throughout the NW were Andrew Lowe finishing an excellent 6th overall & 1st V45 in the Catforth(5K), Steven Wilde(260th) in the Sale Sizzler(5K), Jenni Boocock(153rd) in the James Herriot Country Trail(14K) and again Tom Hilton(163rd) in the Lancaster Wagon & Horses(10).
2012-08-17
Terry
Five intrepid Chorley athletes took on the Standish Trail race over a 4 mile course with Paul Wareing(14th)leading the team home. Also having a good race were athletes Andrew Clough(16th), Jonathan Burgess(22nd), Graham Schofield(39th) and Tom Hilton(49th) working themselves into 2nd team place behind the home Club Wigan Phoenix.
Tom claimed the 2nd V65 prize.
2012-08-17
Terry
Five intrepid Chorley athletes took on the Standish Trail race over a 4 mile course with Paul Wareing(14th)leading the team home. Also having a good race were athletes Andrew Clough(16th), Jonathan Burgess(22nd), Graham Schofield(39th) and Tom Hilton(49th) working themselves into 2nd team place behind the home Club Wigan Phoenix.
Tom claimed the 2nd V65 prize.
2012-08-17
Terry
International race walker John Payn decided on a 'walk in pastures new' for a change opting for a low key race in Cleveland in the NE where he mixed it with the locals who were better than him uphill and thro' the woods but could not compete with John's flat speed. In true diplomatic fashion a gentle finish to come equal 1st place accomplished by John.
2012-08-16
Mike Coppin
Thank you to all of you who either ran or helped out at Chorley's Inter-Club race last night which made my task as race Officer so much easier. We had both a police and a UKA inspection at this race which I am confident that all you marshalls/helpers will have allowed us to pass both. Also must mention Anna Maria's cakes which went down a storm such that I never got to taste, but Lytham wished me to pass on that the chocolate one was particularly scrumptious !!
2012-08-15
T-J Hughes
New events added - Litherland open for U9 - seniors 1st September & Arnold Seddon Memorial for U9-U15 30th Sept at Robin Park. Arnold Seddon forms to Junior Secretary by 10th Sept please. Litherland please enter direct. See events page for more details.
2012-08-15
Simon T
Free race tonight for all club members >15 years old. Chorley Interclub starts from Astley Hall at 19:30. Race marshalls also needed.
2012-08-14
Nick & T-J Hugh
As a new & growing club we still have lots of things to put in place & a lot more volunteers to recruit and train. Can I ask any Junior parents with any concerns or comments to email them to us so we can bring issues to the next committee meeting in September? As Junior Secretary we've done a lot of work since May, but we know there is more to be done. ALL volunteers and club members need to work together to support the 130+ Junior section we currently have supported by 12 coaches. We welcome discussion & openess, and if there are things that need to be done better next time please let us know so we can sort it. nandtj@gmail.com
2012-08-14
Chris
This is the last message on the subject, there seems to be a lot of blame being bandied about, especially at parents. I am letting you know I am a parent of the child that went to the mid lancs I have volunteered my time and help, all we ask is when my daughter or any other child from the club is asked to go to run to represent the club at fixtures then someone from the club be there and make themselves known, and Ian, you were not at the stadium when we were there, both my husabnd and I walked around three times looking for someone from Chorley. It wont happen again, do not ask then there isn't a problem.
2012-08-14
stuart
by the way while having a look on the mid lancs web site please see what oficials are needed from the club to run the events all clubs are finding it hard to find these officials and without them then there will be no events i have done this for many years even though i get up 6am and go to work on a saturday i have rushed around like the previous sun again i had to in in the morning so anyone who wants to make a differance please contact the club and help out i knew about the problemon saturday but the web site was not the place to air these views but having read them i felt i needed to reply like wise
2012-08-14
stuart
just to make it clear now that i will be away on holiday for the last mid lancs medal meet on the 25th if anyone needs to know about the events or meetings they can go to the web site link to the mid lancs it tells you about the order of the events but you must remember that even coaches have no say in when the events take place there is an order but if a lot of athletes turn up then the events can run later and if really busy the last events can be cancelled
2012-08-14
Simon
Simon, good shout, not sure when we will attend any more, if we do, will check first.
Ian, Totally understand how busy the Coaches are, I for one would not able to commit so much time. Did not see you Saturday or would have come over and said 'Hi'. I certainly was not 'complaining' merely stating how we felt which i thought was our right as members of the club? I Won't bother posting any more at the risk of 'offending' anyone which would never be my intention.
2012-08-14
Ian
Can people please remember that our coaches do this VOLUNTARILY and have other commitments outside of athletics.
FYI there were 3 other Chorley athletes competing, including 1 senior (me). If I had seen others from Chorley during the day I would have offered some assistance (as I did with one of the juniors but they had managed to sort themselves out so didn't need any help).
Personally I find it quite offensive for people to be complaining about this....
2012-08-14
Simon T
Re: Mid Lancs Track event. I know many coaches were away on holiday, and also the week before we(Chorley) hosted a Track and Field full day event in Preston(a lot of effort from all coaches and other helpers). I would suggest that athletes consult with their coach at training to confirm who will be there or not.
2012-08-14
Simon Monk
Well said Chris!! I turned up and was grateful to see you at least you where there Chris :o) Joe did the 1500m, which was his first experience of a Mid Lancs Track event, would have been better a Coach had been there to advise on tactics and where to warm up, when he would be running et sec - all of which we had to work out ourselves. We are very grateful for the Plethora of Coaches at training Nights but surely the actual Races themselves warrant the attendance of the coaches? not sure if Saturday was a one off but as Chris says was a shame no one showed up :o)
2012-08-13
kersh
all the older runners were prob runnin, racin or shoppin.were the parents there
2012-08-13
stuart
tuesday 14th jan and stuarts groups meet at the car park at the haigh end of the hall you can use the entrance from red rock or from haigh church
2012-08-11
Chris
Come on all you older members, coaches and runners, where were you all today at the Mid Lancs, Three young runners arrived and not a single person there to greet them, no one from the club to cheer them on. Every other runner had the full support from thier club members, but the young chorley runners had nothing, shame on all of you!!
2012-08-06
Terry
On Sunday (with heavy Borrowdale legs) both went to the Worsethorne Moor fell race 7 miles 900ft.
Quite a few more Chorley team runners in attendance, Darren Fishwick 13th 46.43, Lynne Clough 23rd(1st female v40) 48.55, Hassan Khattah 30th 50.25, Dave Kershaw 41st 53.00, Paul Jackson 63rd 56.11, Graham Schofield 82nd 61.18, vet 70 John Minton 103rd 74.14
2012-08-05
Marco
Well done today everyone it was a fantastic Northern M&W event, yet again a wonderful team spirit all round. Wasn't we lucky with the weather! Gutted I missed out on the ladies relay team just because I had a bit of stubble. Looked daymn good in my dress though!!! ;)
2012-08-05
Simon
Juniors on Thursday meet at Astley Park (car park behind the hall) at 18:00.
2012-08-04
Mike C
Forthcoming events : Thurs 9th Aug has a Standish(4.5) trail race with a Mid-Lancs T&F meeting at Preston Arena on Sat 11th. Sunday has the NVAC(10K) race at Bispham, Blackpool with next week Chorley's Inter-Club(4.8) race from Astley Hall on Wed 15th Aug which hopefully will contain every Chorley athlete possible.
2012-08-04
Mike C
The midweek Astley Park(4.4) race in memory of blind runner Mike Ogle had a big 200 plus field with Paul Wareing(37th) leading home the Chorley runners with pretty even gaps to Jonathan Higson(41st), Dave Biddulph(50th), Andrew Clough(56th), Dawn Atkins(64th), Robert Mayor(81st) and Steve Williams(85th). A tight group of Liam Boardman(104th), Mark Bond(107th) and Jonathan Burgess(108th) then followed trailed by Lea Verrechio-Nelson(122nd). Nicki Rushton was 144th, Anya Townsend(183rd) just ahead of dad Simon(184th) with James Shuttleworth(194th) and Tom Hilton(203rd). Chorley was 6th team in both men & women. Anya was 1st J17, Dawn 2nd lady, Lea 3rd jnr with Paul & Nicki both 4th V45s. Evan Cook of Blackburn Harriers is the first holder of the Mike Ogle trophy. Chorley won the series from St Helens with Lea being the only constant Chorley athlete as 2nd lady and 1st Jnr.
2012-08-04
Mike C
John Payn is getting back into race walking action with the Simister(20K) on a very windy and rainy day setting himself a 2.5 hr target he whizzed thro' the first 10K then died on the 2nd ending crawling into 10th place but within his target with 2:28:36. Needless to say he was 1st V75.
