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Penistone Runners Clock Strong Results Over Busy Weekend
Penistone runners were out in force over the weekend, competing across a range of events covering various distances and terrain. A good few took part in the popular Sheffield Half Marathon which attracts over 6,000 runners. First back for the club was Richard Cottam in a time of 1-17-02 which gave him 31st place overall and fifth in the men’s over40 age category. Next was Jade Crosby who achieved a new personal best time for the distance clocking 1-33-03 which was ten minutes quicker than her previous personal best. Michael Nicholson also achieved a new personal best in a time of 1-42-54.
Four runners headed to West Yorkshire to compete in the Spenborough 20 mile race which is an ideal race for those preparing for Spring Marathons such as London and Manchester. The route is challenging with over 1,500 feet of uphill involved. First back was Robin Clough in 2-31-41 which was 38th overall and second place in the men’s over55 age category. Next in was Simon Lovidge (2-39-22) followed by Oliver Found (2-47-22) and Chris Baldwin (2-55-43).
Pete Beever headed over the Pennines to take part in the Wilmslow Half Marathon and came away with a satisfactory time of 1-50-32.
On the fells Heather Graham had an excellent run to place second lady at the Chevin in BS fell race near Otley, in a time of 1-02-17. Two other Penistone runners competing were Jon Hallam (46-54, second over45 man) and Mark Graham (1-01-46, second over55 man).
Two Penistone runners completed the gruelling Edale Skyline Fell Race which is a 21 mile run around the village of Edale in the Peak District. Simon Pike was first back for the club dipping under four hours to finish in 3-59-51 followed by Chris Hodgson in 4-34-46. Also on the fells a few Penistone runners took part in the Chicken Run which took place at Hayfield in the Peak District. First Penistone runner back was Damian Kilpin in 1-11-29.
On the parkrun scene there were first gender places for Andrew Heppenstall and Hannah Shaw, both at the Penistone parkrun. Hugh Mackie claimed second place at the Hillsborough parkrun. Richard Cottam celebrated a milestone, completing his 50th parkrun at Penistone. Age graded runs of the week were Ian Neville (77.04%), Dawn Broom (76.93%), Andrew Heppenstall (76.80%), Hugh Mackie (76.40%) and Sue Hall (73.29%).