Boulsworth Hill, Pilgrims Cross and Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix
Despite the Trawden Agricultural show being cancelled last Sunday because of the rain, the 6 mile Boulsworth Fell Race went ahead as planned. It was the final race in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix, which comprises of the best 9 races out of 14. Calder Valley’s Carole Fryer was 1st FV55 in 1.01.16. The previous Wednesday was the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race, also part of the Grand Prix, with 7 miles and 1100ft of climb. Calder Valley were represented by three runners, 18th James Williams 56.48, 85th (1st V55) Carole Fryer 1.12.07 and 125th Calvin Ferguson 1.21.28.
Carole’s persistence and fast running has paid off as she was the overall winner of the Grand Prix FV50 category, having finished first v50 in all 9 qualifying races. She will be presented with her prize on night on Friday at Burnley football club.
Arncliffe Gala BOFRA
Calder’s Charlie Ing was 2nd in this short, fast 1.6 mile 400ft of climb race. Steve Smithies was 10th.
Charlie Ing 2nd at Arncliffe Gala (Photo By Woodentops)
Crow Hill Reverse
Run from Mytholmroyd this 5 mile race up to the moor tops and back, was won by Calder Valley’s Max Wharton who is home on holiday from studying in the USA. Along with under 23s Martin Howard (2nd) and Alistair Pedley (3rd) Calder took the mens team prize.
Max Wharton Crow Hill Reverse Winner
Martin Howard 2nd at Crow Hill Reverse
Alistair Pedley 3rd at Crow Hill Reverse
Calder’s women Jackie Scarf, Gillian Wisby and Charlotte Wetton also took the team prize. Phillipa Barret of Time 2 Run won the women’s race in 42.42.
Charlotte Wetton and James Cooke High 5s
Calder Valley results from 61 runners.
| POSITION | TIME | NAME |
| 1 | 32.12 | MAX WHARTON |
| 2 | 33.15 | MARTIN HOWARD |
| 3 | 34.53 | ALASDAIR PEDLEY |
| 8 | 36.47 | MARK O’CONNOR |
| 10 | 38.42 | JONNY CROSTON |
| 12 | 38.59 | MARK WHARTON |
| 20 | 41.36 | JONATHAN EMBERTON |
| 22 | 43.14 | TOBY SYDES |
| 23 | 43.17 | ANDY DAVIES |
| 25 | 43.48 | ANTHONY COSTELLO |
| 26 | 44.24 | PHIL SCARF |
| 27 | 44.49 | JAMES COOKE |
| 29 | 45.52 | TIM BROOKS |
| 34 | 47.57 | JACKIE SCARF |
| 36 | 48.15 | GILLIAN WISBEY |
| 37 | 48.28 | LAWRENCE FENNELLY |
| 40 | 50.36 | CHARLOTTE WETTON |
| 48 | 55.36 | JAMES HALLIDAY |
| 56 | 60.59 | TAMSIN COOKE |
– Calder Valley News Reporter: Tim Brooks
