On the final day of 2024 several Burnden members managed to squeeze in the popular Trails and Ales 10K, which finishes with a pie, a pint and a party.
Before the clock struck midnight on a very wet and soggy Bolton, the sounds of a bag piper could be heard as runners set off and strains of Auld Lang Syne piped them back home again. It’s a toughie this trail with ups, downs, more ups, boulders, rivers, mud, bogs, gates, monuments and more!
Jonny Sangster was first to finish in a speedy 53:09 – clinching 3rd position overall and 2nd MV40. Next home was Mark Whittington in 59:34 followed by Stephen Horsman in 1:04:41 and taking the 2nd MV60 crown. First Burnden lady was Lyndsay Darbyshire in 1:14:35 with Anne Ferguson second in 1:15:40.
Other great results for Burnden – Ed Ashton – 1:06:04, Jane Forrest – 1:18:54, Shirley Staveley – 1:19:12, Vicki Hamer – 1:23:53, Ravi Patel – 1:23:54, Ged Turner – 1:32:08, Anthony Fulop – 2:13:15.
BURNDEN DO RIBBLY WELL
Just before the fun of the New Year began, the established Ribble Valley 10K was held at Clitheroe. The road race is organised by Blackburn Harriers and incorporates the Northern 10K road championships, welcoming an elite field.
It is a popular post-festive classic on fast, undulating traffic-free roads through the Ribble Valley’s stunning surroundings.
Three males represented for the Club with Andrew Norman leading in 40:42 followed by Michael Kermode just 6 seconds later in 40:48 and Phil McArdle in 48:43.
Gayle Gerrard and Carol Richardson flew the flag for the ladies – Gail finishing first in 49:21 and Carol in 1:02:21.
ANDREW TURNS 100!
A big shout out this week for Andrew Parkinson who completed his 100th parkrun at the ever-busy and ever-tough Heaton Park in a brilliant 30:45. Andrew is edging ever closer to his desired sub-30 – well done!
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