2014-09-18
Nicola Copley
Hi all
Just to thank you for being freidnly and welcoming on Mon night at the track session - I wanted to get down tonight to run BUT have just been offered a job in Cheltenham so am shooting off there now....so my Chorley Athletics career was short lived! Many thanks again
Nicola
2014-09-18
Sarah Draper
Where is junior training tonight?
2014-09-17
Stuart K
TJ, not to volunteer his services in his absence but Barry might be able to help you although I haven't seen him this week and last time I saw him he mentioned having to work in Scotland so not sure if he is away?
2014-09-17
Mike H
Various Chorley senior runners were out and about on Sunday morning, 14 September.
Phil Iddon led the trio of athletes who chose to support the Central Lancs Grand Prix trail race at Blackleach Country Park in Worsley, completing the 5 mile course in 31st position (32:03). Philip McCullagh (43:11) and Mike Coppin (66:17) supported to bring Chorley some much needed team points. Meanwhile, Rob Walsh galloped around the Garstang half-marathon, finishing in 12th (4th V40, 1:25:30), and with Martin Quinn following just a few minutes behind (33rd, 1:32:21).
The final two CLGP fixtures are the Swinton 10 mile road race on 28 September (9.30 start, details below) and then the Gin Pit 5 mile trail race at Astley on 12 October. Good Chorley turnouts would boost the final team standings in this year’s competition.
2014-09-16
T-J
Does anyone know someone who can do a electric PAT test on the TE Finish Arch on Thursday night/Friday prior to the Duathlon on Saturday? ANY contacts gratefully received! (We have the budget to pay for it!). Thanks.
2014-09-15
Terry
There is a meeting planned for tonight (Monday) staring 6.15 pm at Holy Cross.
The purpose of the meeting is to outline safeguarding procedures and policies. Open to all parents of children attending club sessions.
2014-09-14
Chris C
In the latest Cuerden Valley 5k Parkrun Series, Ainsley Murphy was 1st home for Chorley,continuing his recent good run of form with 4th place overall and a new PB (20.14). Next to finish was Chris Charnley in 5th and Mike Hendry 22nd. There were good runs from juniors Finty Royle (2nd Lady) and Joe Bowles who were 27th & 37th respectively. Next came Lisa Johnston 48th (4th Lady), followed by Dennis (JM10) and John Kay - both finishing in the top half of the field. Supporting the pack was Tom Hilton(V65) who recorded yet another PB.
2014-09-14
Nicola Copley
Hi Ainsley, many thanks for message, I will aim to get there tomorrow night, perhaps I could keep an eye out for you? I cycle with Chorley CC and have done a few open & indoor water Tri's. I am a distance runner really but think I could benefit from from speed/endurance stuff. Don't want to hold proceedings up though! I used to be a Harriers member years ago - things look like they have changed since! Hopefully see you tomorrow
2014-09-14
T-J
Well done to 3 juniors who competed really well in today's Chester Triathlon. Jack Hughes won his first triathlon, a minute ahead of others in his T1 category. Charlotte Lavin competed in her first T2 event, and was pleased to finish in an excellent 10th place. Jacob Hughes' consistent season continued with a 7th place finish.
Next weekend is busy with the Chorley Duathlon Saturday, and the final Triathlon in NW Junior series on Sunday at Blackpool, which is also the Junior Club Championship. Entries to these events close tonight.
2014-09-14
Ainsley
Would anyone be interested in getting a regular brick/duathlon training session going?
Or if I did would anyone be interested in joining me?
I'm no coach so it would be an informal thing rather than a club endorsed coached session.
I'm thinking quite short stuff really that is manageable on top of an already busy life.
5k run (1 loop)
1hr bike (1 or 2 loops)
5k or 10k run (1 or 2 loops)
I'm thinking early morning weekend or evening (lights required) during the week. I'm in Adlington and could host a small group but would be happy to meet anywhere the bikes would be safe while we run.
Anyone interested drop me an email: ainsleymurphy@me.com or m:07912466202
I'd be happy for anyone on Facebook to copy and paste this message.
2014-09-14
Ainsley
Hi Nicola,
The Monday session at Holy Cross is training for endurance running as opposed to an actual endurance run. I believe tomorrows session is scheduled to be a kind of pyramid session.
400m, 600m, 800m, 600m, 400m (Repeat, with about 90sec recovery).
They are great sessions for all abilities and are as hard as you choose to make them.
Tomorrow will probably be one of the last sessions on the grass track before we lose light and move onto the hill just outside the school grounds.
Hope this helps.
2014-09-14
Nicola Copley
Hi
Thinking of coming to Holy Cross at 7 pm tomorrow - how far is the endurance run?
Thanks
Nicola
2014-09-14
Janet
Great to see lots of athletes at today's track & field open meet at Blackpool. Medals for Blythe Cordwell in U9 80m & Holly Brookes U17 Shot Putt.Other athletes with excellent performances were U9 Megan Ashworth, Chloe Molyneux & Sam Prince. U11 Lauren Prince & Isabelle Farron. U17 Moyah Wilcock. Seniors John Wright, Andrew Ramsey and Rick Cordwell.
There is another meeting at Blackpool on Sunday 28th September.
2014-09-12
Simon
Great to see John Wright at track last night, back from the Europeans (in Turkey) with his 4 GOLD medals. What a great achievement and an inspiration to us all :)
2014-09-11
Simon
The closing date for ALL entries, either through school, or individually, to the Katie Hewison Chorley Duathlon is FRIDAY 12th SEPTEMBER. Marshals also required on the day.
2014-09-11
Simon
There will be a training session at 6:30 this Thursday meeting at Astley Park again (not Parklands).
2014-09-10
T-J
Kit is held by one of the parents, and is stored at her shop. Ruth is currently on honeymoon, but can be contacted on ruth@cakesbyruth.co.uk for you to request what you're after & book a time to collect at mutually convenient time. She's back next week. If juniors want to borrow kit for events in next few weeks, ask at your session as there may be someone with some spare kit you can borrow. Hope that helps.
2014-09-10
Junior Triathlo
DUATHLON ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY. Please don't miss out! Enter as an individual and earn points for your school via
http://www.entrycentral.com/khewisonjuniorchorleytriathlon, with distances suitable for all abilities age 5+; or enter with a school friend through your school.
More volunteers required to marshall as well, if you can spare an hour or so?
It's going to be fun!
2014-09-10
yewan
hi does anyone have a map for the peris horseshoe fell race.Would like to make a copy before this weekends race cheers.
2014-09-09
Mike H
Sunday 14 September (10:00 start) sees the 9th fixture in this year's Central Lancs road and trail Grand-Prix, to be held at Blackleach Country Park in Walkden. This is a 5 mile trail race around the park, and is a new addition to the CLGP competition and hosted by Manchester YMCA.
Phil Iddon will coordinate car-sharing again. Car-sharers please meet at Chorley Flat Iron carpark at 8.15.
Good news! Chorley moved above Radcliffe following the previous fiture at Leigh, so every place really does count. Please note there is a direct clash with the club's navigation skills course which is also on Sunday.
http://www.manyharrier.co.uk/blackleach/ 2014-09-09
John K
Does anyone know where we can buy club kit from?
Many thanks
2014-09-08
yewan
Hi is there a speed endurance session on tomorrow evening?
2014-09-08
Mike H
Congratulations to Chorley’s Great North Runners. Allan Blackwell was the first club member to return in the world’s most popular ½ marathon, in a time of 1:35:50 (1664), followed by Pete McDade (2:25:47) running the event with daughter Helen (2:03:15). James Shuttleworth (2:40:51) completed proceedings for Chorley.
Closer to home, at the well-attended Wigan 10k road race, Ainsley Murphy was the first to return for Chorley with a sizzling run of 39:37 (40th), supported by Andrew McCracken (44:20, 165th) and Stuart Swann dipping under the hour mark (59:59, 1323).
2014-09-05
Junior Triathlo
2014-09-04
T-J
Do we know yet how people will enter cross country events this year? I can't see anything on the site (may have missed it), and want to update the groups I support. Last year there was an early closing for one of them I think. Thanks.
2014-09-04
Mike H
Well done to Chorley runners who have travelled to various road races along the Flyde coast during the last fortnight. Jonathan Mattock dipped under the 90 minute mark at the Fleetwood ½ marathon, completing the course in 1:29:18 (44th), and Warren Crook followed shortly behind in 1:35:36. Down the road at Blackpool, Rob Walsh had a splendid 13th place finish at Saturday’s Hilton (10k) race, with Lee Childs following in 46:48. The day after saw Jason Riley complete the Blackpool Hilton ½ marathon in 2:11:39.
2014-09-03
Simon
Good luck to all the interclub runners tonight in Leyland.
2014-09-01
Simon
Congratulations to @chorley2012 sprinter John Wright. who has won Gold for the 100m and 200m at the European Championships in Turkey.
2014-09-01
Simon
These are the confirmed dates for this season, please note the last two dates have changed from the provisional dates
• Meeting 1 - 9th November 14
• Meeting 2 - 11th January 15
• Meeting 3 - 8th February 15
All at Blackpool Sports Centre
Entry forms are on the website
https://sites.google.com/site/lancashiresportshallathletics/
2014-09-01
Mike H
Seven Chorley runners elected to tackle the 5 mile trail race around Pennington Flash Country Park. Ainsley Murphy was first home for the club (29, 31:36) with Phil Iddon close behind (35, 32:04). Tash Fellowes (14th lady, 37:02) – with a welcome switch to the ‘flat’ – was the first lady back for Chorley. Others in the team included Michael Hendry (36:38), Lara Dickinson (40:38), Christine Sweatman (43:06) and Les Paul (48:02). A good morning’s work - we were a little light on CLGP numbers (7 runners versus 10+), but the ladies’ team (Tash, Lara and Christine) came 6th, the men’s 7th, Christine and Les were first in their categories, and Lara enjoyed a personal best over 5 miles. The next CLGP fixture is the Blackleach 5 mile trail race (Worsley) on 14 September.
Of course, we also have Red-Rose’s interclub fixture this Wednesday - 7pm start at Worden Park.
2014-08-30
Janet
Well done to Caitilin McCarrick (u13), Holly Brookes (u17) and seniors Andrew Ramsey & Rick Cordwell who competed well for Chorley in the Mid-Lancs track & field medal meet at Blackpool today.
2014-08-30
Bill B
Well I was very disappointed this morning ! I was the only chorley runner to attend the carlisle park run ;-). I did manage 14th place out of 122, 13th male and 3rd age related place. And met some really nice running folk. Next question do I drive 100 miles to worden park on Wednesday evening? If not; good luck to all Chorley runners.
2014-08-28
Mike H
Phil Iddon is arranging a car-share for anyone wishing to attend Sunday morning's trail race at Pennington, Leigh (details in message below). Car sharers please meet at Chorley Flat Iron carpark at 9.15am. Thanks
2014-08-28
Mike C
Keith Johnston(23rd), Rob Walsh(25th), Chris Charnley(33rd), Ainsley Murphy(36th), David Parkinson(44th), Jonathan Mattock(46th), Phil Iddon(47th), Bill Beckett(57th), Mark Bond(58th) & Paul Bass(67th) led Chorley to 4th team place at our own hosted Inter-Club race in Astley Park. Next came Warren Crook(70th), Jonathon Burgess(75th), Alan Blackwell(80th) and Stuart Kilmartin(87th). Ruth Whipp(90th) brought our ladies team to 5th place with Rachael Gibson(115th), Lisa Johnston(125th), Janet Barrow(141st) and Christine Sweatman(150th). Michael Hendry(91st), Paul Jackson(97th), Dave Kershaw(99th) were all chased by Ted Orrell(138th) & Phil McCullagh(153rd). John Swift(174th) was in front of Les Paul(178th) with Tom Hilton(182nd), Eddie Murray(184th) and sweeper Steven Wilde(190th) looking after the tail enders. Ruth(JL) & Ted(V75) won their categories with 2nd John Swift(V70) & 3rd Christine(L55). The vets team was 3rd.
2014-08-26
Elaine B
Hi, can I just check what time junior training at Astley Park on Thursday is due to start? Thank you.
2014-08-25
Mike H
Quick reminder that the 8th CLGP road and trail racing fixture will be held at Pennington Flash on Sunday 31 August at 11.00am.
A five mile trail race on the canal towpaths and parks around the Sports Village - details at link below.
Following the Chorley race, our team is in 8th place (/11) with 5,798 points - just 72 points behind Radcliffe AC, ground we can easily make up with a full team.
Car sharing suggestions to follow later in the week...see you there!
http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2014/efpenningtonflashtr.pdf 2014-08-25
Just a reminder that it Horrock Hill inter club fell gp race, we are currently leading the league.(We need as many runner to race to ensure we win the trophy for the 2nd year ! See you all there
2014-08-25
Terry
Joe Duckworth travelled to Rasklef in North Yorkshire for a 100 mile Time Trial run by North Yorkshire Cycling Federation. The weather was breezy to say the least with 70 miles of cross winds on the A19. Despite the 70 miles of cross winds this turned out to be the perfect preparation for Kona. Joe finished 11th overall in a time of 4:15:45 averaging a speed of 23.8mph.
2014-08-24
Rick
GOLD! for John Wright in the European Masters Championships in Turkey - John a clear winner in the 100m making a British 1-2.
2014-08-24
Simon
More PBs for Chorley runners in the undulating, damp 5k Cuerden Valley Park Run. 2nd and 3rd were Robert Walsh and Ainsley Murphy(PB), followed by Michael Hendry(PB) in 1ht2th. Next home was V50 Simon and daughter Anya Townsend(5th lady), V70 John Minton, V65 Les Paul and V65 Tom Hilton with yet another PB.
2014-08-21
Simon
Bank Holiday Monday will mean Holy Cross is closed, so no training :(
2014-08-21
SImon
Well done to Chris Charnley who PB'd a solo 5K at Horwich track training tonight.
2014-08-21
Elaine B
Will there be training at Holy Cross on Monday for juniors with it being a bank holiday?
2014-08-21
Mike H
At the fourth Horwich Jubilee races on Wednesday, Caitlin McCarrick finished second for her age category in the one mile street race (6:11). In the five mile senior event, Ainsley Murphy was first back (40, 31:27), followed by Martin Quinn (57, 33:08) and Lee Childs (97, 36:45).
