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Month: February 2011

Sunday 27th February – Ilkley Moor Fell Race

Sunday 27th February – Ilkley Moor Fell Race

This 5 mile / 1,260′ race was won by Graham Pearce (Pudsey & Bramley) in 37.20. Second-claim OAC member Matthew John finished eighth (40.49) and he was followed shortly afterwards by Andrew Robertshaw in eighteenth (42.41). Ben Cousen finished 43rd (46.42), Huw Illingworth 46th (47.09), Pange Srivastava 140th (59.07), Sarah Fuller 201st (67.15) and Graham Stead 214th (72.11). Full details, results and photos from ilkleyharriers. OAC photos right courtesy of Adam Baird and in descending order are Andrew, Ben and…

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Sunday 27th February – Pocklington Snake Lane 10 Miles

Sunday 27th February – Pocklington Snake Lane 10 Miles

Organised by Pocklington Runners, the race was won by Ricky Stevenson (New Marske Harriers) in 48.03 beating his own course record set in 2009 by 44 seconds. For OAC, Julian Mawson finished 22nd (and second MV40) (58.04), Mick Jeffrey 128th (68.04) and Billy Rayner 398th (83.54). You can also read about Billy’s training for the London Marathon from an article in this week’s Yorkshire Evening Post here. Results from ukresults and photos from TAimages. A few pictures in Club Photos.

Sunday 20th February – Trooperstown Hill Fell Race (Irl)

Sunday 20th February – Trooperstown Hill Fell Race (Irl)

OAC’s Liam Dunne texts in: “Somehow managed to win the low key Trooperstown Hill Fell Race (10.6km / 380m ascent) but haven’t got any results as had a nasty fall with a mile and a half to go. Currently in A & E with large gash to knee…. the price you pay when you push it!”. From the results, Liam won in 45.42, ahead of Peter O’Farrell (45.57) and Adrian Hennessy (46.11).

Saturday 19th February – Ovenden Fell Race

Saturday 19th February – Ovenden Fell Race

OAC’s Dale Foster texts in: “Finished eighth (65.59) and was in the prizes with a four pack of beer. Sadly no pie and peas despite the harsh and snowy conditions. The race was won by Adam Osborne (Leeds City) in 60.46.”. Details of the race (8 miles / 1,200′) from fellrunner with results also from fellrunner.

Sunday 13th February – Stamford St Valentines 30k

Sunday 13th February – Stamford St Valentines 30k

Report from Karen Best: Most girls get flowers for Valentine’s day but not me….I got an entry for the St Valentines 30k road race in Stamford! The course is described as undulating. Lots of grinding long hills with quick descents and I don’t actually remember there being much flat running. No rain, lots of water stops and jelly babies all mixed in with plenty of local support made for a really enjoyable run. We were the fourth Valentine pair (cumulative…

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Sunday 13th February – St Wilfrid’s Muddy Boots 10km (approx)

Sunday 13th February – St Wilfrid’s Muddy Boots 10km (approx)

Report from jack Robertshaw: A wet and windy day promised a race that would live up to its name. The start was just outside St Wilfrids Primary School. This was only a short walk from Ripon Cricket Club. The first few kilometres were on roads with a number of sharp turns. I recognised sections of The Sanctuary Way we walked in 2010. Passing the Army Camp the road narrowed. At the nearby farm we were directed left over a field…

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Sunday 13th February – Liversedge Half Marathon

Sunday 13th February – Liversedge Half Marathon

Organised by roberttownroadrunners, with results from the above website and also from ukresults. The race was won by Ben Crowther (Halifax) in 76.31 and for OAC, Tom Potter finished 188th (108.36) and Billy Rayner 275th (118.20). Photographs from flamingphotography and Andrew Thrippleton.

Saturday 12th February – Club Handicap @ Harewood

Saturday 12th February – Club Handicap @ Harewood

The latest monthly Club Handicap was the 4.25 mile route around Harewood and was won for a consecutive time by Carol Armitstead and extends her lead to 14 ponts ahead of Ben in second on 36 pts. Despite the Club’s Presentation Night being held the evening before, this not deter a large turnout including a large number of those that had enjoyed the fabulous fare at Korks. The weather for the Handicap was pleasantly spring-like although the overnight rain had…

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Friday 11th February – Club Presentation Night

Friday 11th February – Club Presentation Night

There was a record attendance by members, partners and friends of Otley A.C. at the Club’s annual Presentation Night at Korks on Friday 11th February. A most enjoyable night of conversation and camaraderie was matched by a fabulous four course meal, Presentation hosted by the Club’s President, Mick Jeffery and ended with a video montage above prepared by Simon Anderson highlighting Otley A.C.’s past year in photos. Mick awared the Club’s Handicap Trophy to Graham Stead as winner for 2010…

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