In the British Masters 5k run through the town centre of Horwich, last Sunday, Gary Pennington was an excellent 6th in a strong field, in 15.52 and Steve Hallas recorded a best road time in 16.05 for 9th. Kevin Hesketh was third vet 55 in 17.42 and Marian Hesketh, running strongly, was 20th in the ladies (3rd vet 55) in 20.15.

The Horwich Carnival 5k was run later in the day and was the last race for those in the “Tour of Horwich.” A close finish saw Antony Ford (Blackpool) win in 14.30 from Salfords Andy Jones in 14.34. Gary Wilson was 28th and 1st vet 40 in 17.15 & David Watson was 33rd (3rd vet 40) in 17.41. Steve Jackson finished in 20.33 and Stephen Young in 20.52.

Preston Harriers athletes were out in force representing various schools from around the county at Blackpool on Saturday 13th June 2009. The potential reward awaiting those athletes who achieved the English Schools entry standards on the day was selection for the Lancashire Schools team for the English Schools championships on 10th & 11th July at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. The selection committee met this week and the athletes now wait expectantly to see if they have made the team.

Five Preston athletes more or less guaranteed their selection by achieving the English Schools Entry standard on the day of the competition.

To you “Harriers” at the Race 4 Life event on Moor Park on Sunday 21st June -

a big thank you!

There were enough members, including Ribble Way competitors, to marshal more than the required number of twists and turns on the park, with some parts of the course, which could be considered to be risky, also being manned.
We were even able to offer assistance at the finish of the race by giving out GOODY BAGS.
Thanks again,
Joe

[Next event:- August 22nd - Chipping Show]

Congratulations to Sharon Trusch who was voted Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Sportswoman of the Year for 2008.

Sharon is pictured receiving her trophy from Mr David Bell (CSSC Chairman) at the awards ceremony on Monday 15th June 2009.

The first race in the 2009 “Tour of Horwich”, with its five races in six days, saw four Harriers line up for the start of the tough 10k trail race in Lever Park.

The race is mostly run on paths and bumpy trails but includes a tough hill ascent, done twice, that leaves many wishing they hadn`t gone too fast on the first lap!

Dave Watson was an excellent 16th (& 4th vet 40) in 40.27. Eddy Little was 43rd in 46.51 and bringing the team to 3rd place were Steve Jackson (48.17) and Stephen Young (48.20)

To all the marshalls, helpers, buttymakers, timekeepers, results crew and anyone else I've missed, a very big thankyou for your help and support on the night and in previous years.
The event went well except for the weather - it's little wonder that with supporters like yourselves that we are the 'famous' Preston Harriers.
Thanks again,

Alan