Friday 7th July 2006
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5K Multi Terrain Race
In only what can be described as a valiant attempt to break the course record held since 1994, Rick Hayman, Sale Harriers produced one of the top performances of the season to finish in 15 mins 55 secs.
This tremendous run was a “magnificent seven seconds” short of equalling the record, but the hot and humid conditions made it difficult for most other runners to get anywhere near it.
Rick set the pace from the start which was equalled throughout the first lap by previous winner Neil Tattersall, Pendle 16 mins 23 secs, but the second lap proved decisive. Junior James Kevan, Horwich finished in 16 mins 32 secs.
Chorley Athletic Club junior Andrew Holmes showed his quality again by being fist Chorley athlete home in 7th place overall in 19 mins 1 sec.
Sarah Ridehalgh, Accrington place first female in 20 mins 52 secs, but was pushed all the way by former International Vanessa Peacock vet 50, Clayton in 21 mins 14 secs.
Jacqueline Howard, Rossendale was third female home in 21 mins 20 secs.
Emma Perrin, junior female, and Henry Minorczyk Vet 55 both of Chorley AC finished first respectively in their categories.
Junior Park Race 1 mile
John Horrocks M15, Chorley Harriers stamped his authority on the race by leading from start to finish in 5 mins 29 secs.
Josh Metters M15, Chorley Athletic Club was 4th home in a much improved time of 5 mins 49 secs. Fellow club athlete Adam Taylor M12 in his first race at this distance produced an outstanding run to take second male in his category.
Lucy Patry, Blackburn Harriers led home a very strong contingent from her club to help secure first three female places. Her time was 6 mins 2 secs.
Friday 23rd June 2006
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Yet again on a very warm evening the third in the Chorley AC 'On the Run' Park Series races took place at Astley Park, Chorley on Friday 23 June.
In the 5K multi terrain race, Neil Tattersall, Pendle tracked Rick Hayman, Sale Harriers throughout the first lap, but produced a strong run to pull away on the long run in to the finish to complete the course in 16 mins 12 secs. Rick finished a further 7 secs behind to secure second place.
The race saw a strong contingent from Sale Harriers, Horwich, Blackburn as well as the organising club Chorley AC.
Junior James Kevan, Horwich had an excellent run to finish in third place just over the 17 mins mark.
First home for Chorley was junior Andrew Holmes , Chorley AC in 19 mins 24 secs.
Accrington Road Runners Sarah Ridehalgh finished first lady in 21 mins 4 secs, ahead of ex international Vanessa Peacock of Clayton. A tussle for third and fourth place between Diane Wall, Wigan Phoenix and Emma Perrin, Chorley AC saw the Wigan runner just edge ahead.
Other local performance:
Danny Kevan , Wigan Harriers 11th
Nathan Lawton, Chorley AC 20th
Liam Boardman, Chorley Harriers 27th
Michael Murray, Chorley Harriers 35th
Paul Warely, Chorley AC 41st
Alison Fowler, Chorley Harriers 45th
Janet Pound, Chorley AC 46th
Eddie Murray, Chorley AC 52nd
Daryl Peter, Chorley Harriers 54th
Jeanette Murray, Chorley Harriers 55th
Les Paul, Chorley AC 56th
In the one mile Junior Series Joshua Skinner, Chorley Harriers led from start to finish being the only runner to finish under 6 mins. Josh Metters in his first race finished strongly to take second place 1 second ahead of first female Holly Robinson, Blackburn Harriers.
Strong team performances from Blackburn Harriers and Southport and Waterloo will make the overall team positions very tight at the end of the series.
Friday 19th May 2006
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Sponsor On The Run
The second of the On the Run Park Series organised by Chorley Athletic Club took place in muggy conditions on Friday 19 May at Astley Park, Chorley.
In the senior 5k multi terrain race a "battle royal" ensued at the front after the half way stage. Whether it was the humidity or just the pace of the race that took it's toll on series leader Rick Hayman, Sale Harriers, no-one other than Rick will know. On the first lap he led by a good three metres, but was overtaken through the woods for the second lap by previous series winner Neil Tattersall, Pendle, who finished the stronger of the front three in a time of 16 mins 7 secs. Tom Cornthwaite, Blackburn Harriers ran a very tactical race to finish second, but was only three seconds adrift of the leader at the finish. This was one of the most hotly contested of the races this year!
Local interest surrounded the duel between two juniors, Andrew Holmes of the host club Chorley AC, and Richard Yates, Chorley Harriers. Andrew ran a very tactical race shadowing Richard for the first lap, and then pulling away to create a winning margin of 26 seconds finishing 13th overall and first Chorley athlete home.
Andrew Holmes
Sarah Dugdale, Skipton AC, had an excellent run to finish first woman and 28 the overall.
In the junior Park Series 1 mile race John Horrocks ran an astute race to beat fellow Chorley Harrier Joshua Skinner, the series leader in a time of 5 mins 33 secs. Rachel Searson,Blackburn Harriers produced a seasons best to finish under 6 minutes in 5 mins 58 secs.
Chorley AC would like to thank all who helped on the night and On the Run for the generous sponsorship.
The next race in the series takes place on Friday 23 June"
Friday 21st April 2006
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Event photographs can be viewed here.
Sponsor On The Run
"On an unexpectedly humid night, the first of the On the Run Park Series Races organised by Chorley Athletic Club began. The senior course follows a tough multi terrain route through Astley Park, and covers just over 5K!
Rick Hayman, Sale Harriers - a Chorley based athlete waited until the second lap to show his class by overhauling early leader Jonathan Green. He finished in 16 mins 36 seconds. It was an excellent night for Chorley athletes with James Kevan , Horwich (MJ) finishing 2nd just 28 seconds behind the leader. Host club Chorley AC were led home with first club based athlete by Andrew Holmes (MJ) in 19 mins 29 secs, followed by fellow club athlete Nathan Lawton 19 mins 46 secs.
An excellent run by Rachel Moore, Wigan Phoenix saw her take first woman home, and in overall position of 16th with an excellent time of 19 mins 22 secs. Yvonne Wyke, also of Wigan Phoenix took second place woman home, with Sarah Dugdale of Skipton AC third woman home. Laura Livesey of the host club was first female junior woman home in 21 mins 41 secs.
In the team event Horwich take an early points advantage over Wigan Phoenix and Chorley AC.
In the 1 mile multi terrain young athletes race, Joshua Skinner, Chorley Harriers led from start to finish in 5 mins 55 secs, a good time for early in the season. Holly Robinson, Blackburn Harriers confirmed her early season form by finishing first female in 6 mins 20 secs. The team standings for the junior event are Chorley Harriers on 9 points, with Blackburn Harriers on 12 points.
Chorley AC would like to thanks all marshals and officials who helped on the night. The second set of races in the series are on Friday 19 May, juniors start at 6.30 pm, with the senior race beginning at 7.00pm."