The Harrier of the Month is decided by the Ilkley Harriers committee, and is generally based on racing achievements, commitment to training, and contribution to club. Nominations are invited from members.
| December |
Norman Bush |
4 good race results incl V70 record Stoop and 1st V70 at Auld Lang Syne |
Also nominated:
Gemma Carpenter - new(ish) member but has shown great commitment in turning up to races throughout the year and has shown improvement over 2011. Good results in Dec include WYXC, Stoop, and Giants Tooth;
David Westhead - 1st Harrier at WYXC Wayfield, and overall V40 Champ;
Hector Haines - 4th at Chevin Chase |
| Lee Morley |
Whinberry Naze and Cowm Reservoir race wins and good results at Auld Lang Syne |
| November |
Emma Barclay |
Sub-40 mins & 2nd lady at Dalby Dash 10k trail race, and XC results |
Also nominated:
Dave Wilby for recent race results incl. Tour of Pendle;
Martin Archer for recent race results incl. Burley Moor run win;
Jim Ryder for four excellent and consistent runs in the Complete Runner XC series, making a great contribution to the team and finishing 5th M45 in the league;
Di Haggar for her Tour of Pendle result and West Yorkshire x/c results;
Jez Hellewell for his 1st in his 1st ultra race;
Chris Cunningham for his PB's at Scarborough, Abbey Dash and the 5 mile road race;
Abigail Bailey for recent races including two marathons and contribution to organising teams, dedication to training and for motivating people to get involved who would not normally;
Dave Millson for his PB at the 5 mile road race;
Andy Jackson for his Abbey Dash PB |
| Will Buckton |
new member, dedication to training and fell races including the Full Tour of Pendle |
| October |
Mark Mon-Williams |
For assisting an injured runner in the Langdale Horseshoe fell race |
Also nominated:
Norman Bush - recent V70 fell results incl. Gt Whernside |
| Martin Wright |
5 marathons in 5 weeks to raise money for charity |
| September |
Peter Shields and Nick Pearce |
Scafell, Snowdon
and Ben Nevis fell races, and Lands End to John O'Groats cycle ride, all wearing the
Ilkley Harriers vest to celebrate the Club's 25th |
Also nominated:
Tom Adams - course records at Kirkstall 7 and Bradley Fell Race, first in
Rombalds Romp and Ilkley Incline;
Christine Cox, Great North Run almost 4 minutes faster than 2010;
Georgia Malir - for all her hard work and excellent results (Georgia too young to be awarded HoM);
Helene Whitaker - first lady in the Lake District Mountain Trial |
| Tracey Greenway |
F45 Gold at the World Masters Mountain
Running Championships - Paluzza, Italy |
| August |
Diane Haggar |
BOFRA races, results and encouraging others |
Also nominated:
Alison Weston - English Fell Champs placing and encouraging others;
Morgan Williams - CCC ultra;
Brian Melia - UTMB ultra;
Nicky Jaquiery - UTMB ultra |
| Dave Wilby |
Sedbergh Hills race and English Fell Champs placing |
| July |
Paul Sowden |
Bob Graham Round |
Also nominated:
The Thunder Run Team |
| Emma Barclay |
Whittle Park result |
| June |
Vic Verecondi |
BMW Relay teams coordination |
Also nominated:
Mark Mon-Williams, HSDRL and fell results |
| Eddie Winslow & Stuart Pitches |
2nd in 3 Peaks Yacht Race |
| May |
David Westhead |
John Carr sub 16:45 |
Also nominated:
Helen Horton, 2nd LV45 Meanwood VT and Triple Series (1st LV45 Wharfedale Half);
Tom Adams, Ilkley Trail Race course record, and race results;
Helen Whittaker, Yorkshire selection;
Sally Morley, Yorkshire selection;
Neil Smith, LDWA 100;
BMAF V35 ladoes team Jane Bryant, Sally Morley, Sharon Williams, Jann Smith
|
| Andrew Merrick |
PBs at Rothwell, Leeds Half, John Carr |
| April |
Ian Rowbotham |
3 Peaks and Dick Hudsons |
Also nominated:
Gaenor Coy Paris marathon time;
Emma OLooney Training and London Marathon;
Dave Cummings 3 Peaks debut and John Carr 5k<;
Sue Booth Open 5 winner;
Steve Weston London;
Jann Smith - London;
Mike Baldwin 19th 3 Peaks race;
Andy Merrick - race results;
Tom Adams - Guiseley Gallop win and Bunny Run results
|
| The Bennetts |
Dales Way Relay organisation & support |
| March |
Jann Smith |
Spen 20 1st F40 |
Also nominated:
Dave Wilby - Race results, leading from the front!;
Geoff Howard - Thirsk 10, Club record, YV Champ;
Eddie Irving - St Annes 10 (Club record), Thirsk;
Jane Bryant - Thirsk sub-70 10;
Dougie Scarfe - Thirsk massive PB;
Rebecca Mon-Williams - Thirsk sub-70 PB;
Caroline Morley - Liverpool Half PB
|
| Steve Weston |
Thirsk sub-60 PB |
| February |
Dave Cummings |
Ilkley Moor fell race |
Also nominated:
Christine Cox - Dewsbury 10k and GNW Half;
Duncan Cooper - Ilkley Moor fell race, Rombalds Stride;
Sally Malir - Liversedge Half
|
| Paul Sugden |
Snake Lane 10, Dewsbury 10k |
No awards were made in 2011.
| December |
Tom Adams |
3rd WYXC, and fell results |
Also nominated:
Sally Morley - Auld Lang Syne result;
Don Mcrae - PECO XC commitment;
Sharon Meadows - PB at Chevin Chase
|
| Ben Stevens |
Chevin Chase result |
| November |
Brit Tate |
1st IH lady in Abbey Dash |
Also nominated:
Henry Heavisides - Abbey Dash results and other races;
Sally Morley - 8th place West Yorks XC and 1st F Bens Run;
Steve Weston - 20 mins off Tour of Pendle time;
Chris Matthews - 10 mile Club record;
Julian Carter - Abbey Dash time;
Neil Chapman - organising Bens Race;
Martin Archer - Burley Fell Race win;
Tom Adams - 3rd place West Yorks XC and Harriers v cyclists result
|
| Rob Cunningham |
5k and Abbey Dash time |
| October |
Jeff Paget |
Sub 3hr marathon and club record |
Also nominated:
Martin Wright - 2 marathons in 1 month!;
Amanda Parnaby - Rotherham 50m;
MV60 team at YVRR - Colin Lugton, David Millson and Don McCrae;
The Ladies Ian Hodgson team;
Chris Matthews- Italian 1/2m and club record;
Heather Dawe and Andrea priestly - 1st in OMM;
Derek Fuller - OMM result
|
| Geoff Howard |
Selby 10m time and club record |
| September |
Sharon Williams |
1st LV45 Horsforth |
Also nominated:
Tracey Greenway English Fell Champion LV40;
Sarah Fuller - 1st RAB MM;
Alison Weston Scafell race;
Henry Heavisides Track Success;
Vince Gibbons Wetherby 10k time
|
| Dave Cummings |
BOFRA results |
| August |
Jez Hellewell |
Race results |
Also nominated:
Ladies team at Burnsall;
Norman Bush WMRA Masters Silver;
Julian Carter - Fleetwood half;
Rob Cunningham race results
|
| Justin Phillips |
Burnsall time |
| July |
Alison Weston |
1st vet45 Snowdon and SLMM result |
Also nominated:
Andrew Bennett results and improvement;
Val Kerr 1st v50 HDSRL;
Henry Heavisides Silver Medal V55 British Masters Track;
Dave Wilby 1st in Carrock at SLMM;
Mark Mon-Williams 1st M Osmotherly marathon |
| Rebecca Mon-Williams |
1st F Osmotherly Marathon |
| June |
Kelly Harrison |
1st lady Coniston Triathlon |
Also nominated:
Steve Turland English Championships, Ennerdale;
Alison Weston/Tracey Greenway Ennerdale results;
Sally Morley British Masters Silver;
Geoff Howard British Masters Bronze, V60/65 records;
Brian Sweet HDSRL and contribution to club;
Amanda Parnaby 1st lady Wharfedale Rugger Ramble;
Martin Archer - results |
| Mark Mon-Williams |
Results |
| May |
Sally Morley |
Overall ladies winner of John Carr series and 1st V35 |
Also nominated:
Stuart Pitches Bob Graham Round;
Nicky Jaquiery - Bob Graham Round (in the heat!);
Norman Bush - 1st v70 and 2nd V65 at English Fell Champs race at Coniston;
Jamie Hutchinson - winning the Airedale Triple Trail series;
Christine Cox - overall improvement including a sub 2hr Leeds half marathon time and time at latest HRL race;
Mike Picken - overall improvement, setting PB's in 5k, 10m and 1/2m all in May;
Ladies V35 team at BMAF Relays: Sue Bickerdike, Jane Bryant, Sally Morley, Jann Smith |
| Andrew Bennett |
Overall improvement, particularly his times at the John Carr races taking 7mins off time from last year |
| April |
Neil Chapman |
HDSRL race organiser |
Also nominated:
Paul OLooney for results at Blackpool and London;
Sally Malir London result;
Alison Eagle 3 Peaks;
Amanda Parnaby Dedication and LDWA events;
Helen Horton 1st LV45 Blackpool;
Catering Team Ilkley HDSRL |
| Jonathan Sinclair |
sub 3hr at London |
| March |
Kate Archer |
improvement and recent results |
Also nominated:
Dave Cummings for XC results;
Rachel Wolfenden for Trimple 20 results;
Don MacRae for Peco runs;
Dave Wilby for 10k results;
Jo Prowse for N Rd Relays;
Henry Heavisides for hard work and captaincy;
Janet Bairstow for group leads;
Vic Verecondi and Jann Smith for the cycling gear;
Alison Eagle for results |
| Tom Adams |
Recent race wins |
| February |
Sally Malir |
1st lady at Liversedge Half, and contribution to Marathon 'wee gathering' |
Also nominated:
Jenny Dybeck, XC inter-counties selection;
Amanda Parnaby, long distance events and supporting fellow members;
Bob Payne, 29min off PB at Rombalds;
Kay Pearce, 3rd lady Rombalds (1st long race of this sort);
Justin Phillips, consistently good results incl. Dewsbury 10k and Tokyo 10k;
Malcolm Pickering, great XC captaincy and results;
Ewan Welsh, organising the 'wee gathering' socials;
Andy Wiggans, results incl 1st V45 in 80 minutes at NW Half |
| Dave Wilby |
35.06 Dewsbury 10k plus Ilkley Moor and Noon Stone results |
| January |
David Westhead |
PECO XC result, supporting juniors |
Also nominated:
Justin Phillips, Brass Monkey sub-80;
Paul O'Looney, Brass Monkey, PECO XC;
the organisers of t'Do;
Diane Haggar, Northern XC;
Lyn Eden, 65@65;
Sue Bickerdike, newsletter;
Paul Sugden, consistently achieving PBs;
Kelly Harrison, PECO XC & Northern XC
|
| Henry Heavisides |
Brass Monkey 1st V55 and Club records |
From time to time the Committee makes this award to recognise an achievement that exceeds even the criteria for the Ilkley Harrier of the Month Award.
This Award is not automatically given for breaking Club records, it is only given where the achievement has a real 'wow' factor.
This award was instituted in September 2008.
From time to time the Committee makes this award to recognise an achievement that exceeds even the criteria for the Ilkley Harrier of the Month Award.
This Award is not automatically given for breaking Club records, it is only given where the achievement has a real 'wow' factor.
This award was instituted in September 2008.
| December |
Jeff Paget |
Luton Marathon: 1st V55, Club Record, and fastest male Harrier time in 2009 |
Also nominated:
Richard Hinsley Langdale 10k;
Henry Heavisides Ribble Valley 10k;
Justin Phillips Ribble Valley 10k and PECO XC
|
| Jann Smith |
Club kit |
| November |
Steve Turland |
1st Harrier at Thirsk in 61.29 (fastest Harrier 10m this year), 1st Harrier at Rivock, 3rd Harrier at Withins |
Also nominated:
Malcolm Pickering, our XC Captain leading by example with great results at both PECO (3rd Harrier) and WYXC 3 (2nd Harrier) and WYXC 2 (5th Harrier);
Emma O'Looney - Abbey Dash PB;
Geoff Howard - 3 club records in a month: 5k, 10k & 10 miles & set the second fastest time in the UK this year for his age group;
Jenny Dybeck - 1st Harriers lady in CRXC;
Jane Bryant - CRXC results;
Helen Horton - PB half marathon and Abbey Dash;
Henry Heavisides - race results;
David Westhead - new member and a Dad from the Saturday morning 'family' runs with the kids, 3rd Harrier at WYXC 2 and 1st Harrier at WYXC 3 |
| Richard Reeve |
Abbey Dash PB |
| October |
Graham Arthur |
completing the highest no. of Scottish Classic Hill Races this year (of anyone in the UK; 10 out of 11 and each one a major challenge) and taking the V60 title for the 2nd consecutive year. |
Also nominated:
Helene and Jonathan Whitaker 1st mixed pair OMM Long Score;
Jann Smith 1st LV40 Warrington Half, 1st lady Bradford 5;
Jim Ryder for race results |
| Helene Whitaker |
race results incl Wasdale |
| September |
Ian Rowbotham |
Whernside & YVAA Relay results; supporting others in training |
Also nominated:
Jenny Dybeck - For clinching the ladies BOFRA title and for results in the senior relay teams;
Richard Reeve for his run in the vets relay, he was second fastest Ilkley Harrier;
Graham Arthur for stepping in to run the vets relay at very short notice after running an 18
mile fell race in Scotland the day before;
Chairman for the last year, Andy Wolfenden;
Brian Melia for his Ultra Trial du Mont Blanc completion;
Helene Whittaker for her victory in the Ladies Mountain Trial;
Geoff Howard for his 5th place in the World Masters V65 race;
Alison Eagle for her 5th place in the World Masters LV45 race and for leading England to a
team gold medal |
| Pete Shields and team |
Organising the YVAA Road Relays |
| August |
Jenny Dybeck |
Gargrave fell race |
Also nominated:
Mike Baldwin for Zinner Zinal;
Rebecca Mon-Williams for the Rombalds Romp;
Andy Wiggans for a sub 2.30 Olympic distance triathlon;
Brian Sweet for group leading and a great performance at the Jane Tomlinson 10K;
and Rachael Gooch for Sedbergh Hills.
|
| Nicky Jacquiery |
2nd lady in the Lakeland 50 |
| July |
Lyn & Jim |
Commitment to racing, prolific participation on the fells |
Also nominated:
Chris Gale - results - high overall race placings at Eccup 10, Ingleborough Fell;
Paul Stephens - leading Tuesday evening groups and race participation Eccup 10, HRL, Rombalds Romp, Pudsey 10k;
Jenny Dybeck - 1st U23 and 2nd overall at Hawkswick Dash
|
| Geoff Howard |
Wasdale 1st V65 and securing overall V65 English Fell Championship series |
| June |
Shirley Wood |
Junior commitments and Clubmark development |
Also nominated:
Andrew Bennett for commitment to training and racing;
Hector Haines for race performances;
Alison Eagle for Junior coaching and good performances at Tebay, Yorks vets and numerous other races;
Jack Wood for race results.
|
| Ladies Horwich 5K team of Jane Bryant, Sally Morley, Jann Smith |
Silver medallists |
| May |
Andy Wiggans |
5 PBs in May at various distances - Rothwell 10k, Leeds 1/2 marathon, and at each 5k in John Carr Series
|
Also nominated:
Rachel and Brian Websdale - Organization of Junior Ilkley Trail Race;
Ian Hargreaves - for fitting own time in Leeds 1/2 marathon to encourage and assist a fellow IH achieve a PB;
Fiona Jordan - 300m Hurdles Gold medal in Yorkshire Champs;
Richard Reeve - Great runs in HRL Thirsk race and Leeds 1/2 marathon;
Lee Morley - John Carr 5k PB;
Sally Morley - John Carr 5k PB;
Emma Barclay - Fairfield Horseshoe
|
| Tom Adams |
2nd at Kildwick Fell race and Winner of Ilkley Trail Race
|
| April |
Nick Richardson |
excellent race times and leading training groups |
Also nominated: Val Kerr - FV50 Bunny run success;
Sally Malir - London Marathon and Guiseley Gallop;
Neil Chapman - commitment to coaching;
Lee Morley - Anniversary Waltz;
Tom Adams - fell success; and
Clare Smith - 3 Peaks
|
| Ian Rowbotham |
Three Peaks and Bunny Run 1st V50 |
| March |
Paul Sugden |
overall and consistent improvement |
Also nominated: Emily Wood for contribution to the Junior section,
Geoff Howard for Tour of Pendle,
Lee Morley for Tour of Pendle,
Steve Turland for Edale Skyline and Fiensdale,
Jane Bryant for St Anne's 10 (pb),
Christine Mathews for St Anne's 10 (club record),
Karen Lambe for consistent training and recent race results,
Sally Malir Spen 20 Yorkshire Champion
|
| Jacqui Weston |
Quiz night, social food at the club, and ideas for other social events |
| February |
Emma Barclay |
Rombalds Stride |
Also nominated: Paul Wood for organising the fell race,
Liz Price for a 3min PB for half marathon,
Andrew Bennett for repeatedly racing and breaking PB's |
| Margot Dale |
Yorks Vets XC silver medal and 1st V60 at the YVGP at Horsforth |
| January |
Jane Bryant |
Brass Monkey PB |
Also nominated: Becky Malby for organising Primary School XC
|
| Amanda Parnaby |
Scarborough LDWA event |
From time to time the Committee makes this award to recognise an achievement that exceeds even the criteria for the Ilkley Harrier of the Month Award.
This Award is not automatically given for breaking Club records, it is only given where the achievement has a real 'wow' factor.
This award was instituted in September 2008.
| December |
Sabine Hauswirth and Sally Morley |
Calderdale Way Relay Leg 5 |
Also nominated:
Ian Hunter- race results and commitment to training;
Eddie Winslow - Winter Bob Graham Round;
Andrew Bennett - Chevin Chase and Ribble Valley PB's;
Kay Pearce - Chevin Chase and Auld Lang Syne
|
| Catherine Gibbons |
Chevin Chase and Ribble Valley |
| November |
Sarah Jarvis |
Northern Champion and sub 60min 10m |
Also nominated:
Vic Verecondi - pb at Thirsk 10m, and Amsterdam half;
Justin Philips - pb at Abbey Dash and Thirsk 10m;
Jane Bryant - pb at Abbey Dash and Amsterdam half.
|
| Richard Gray |
service to club organising the predictor run |
| October |
Alison Eagle |
Yorkshire Vets GP |
Also nominated: Graham Arthur (Scotttish Long Classics), Catherine Gibbons (WYXC, Harewood 10), Pete Shields, Sarah Jarvis (England selection), Henry Heavisides (Brussels Half), Ian Marshall (L2 coach) |
| Alison Bennett/Sarah Jarvis/Amanda Oddie |
Ladies Masters XC
|
| September |
Geoff Howard |
World Masters Mountain Race |
Also nominated: Kelly Harrison (Ilkley Tri), Ralph Tench (Ilkley Tri), and Sarah Jarvis |
| Pete Shields |
Contribution to club, esp. coaching |
| August |
Tom Adams |
Race results
|
Also nominated: Sarah Jarvis, Holly Williamson and Sheena Pickersgill |
| July |
Kelly Harrison |
Race results
|
Also nominated: Holly Williamson, Lee Morley, Eddie Winslow, Dave Wilby, Jenny Dybeck |
| June |
Brian Melia |
Bob Graham Round
|
Also nominated: Di Haggar, Jenny Dybeck, Andrea Priestley |
| May |
Heather Dawe |
Bob Graham Round
|
Also nominated: Alison Eagle, Morgan Williams, Eddie Winslow, Neil Smith, Jeff Paget, Alison Bennett |
| April |
Sally Malir |
Blackpool Marathon time
|
Also nominated: Sarah Jarvis, Tom Adams, Graham Arthur, Emma Barclay, Dave Cummings and James Wood-Robertson
|
| March |
Alison Weston |
Dales Way Relay organiser
|
Also nominated: Sarah Jarvis race for results,
Amanda Parnaby for long-distance runs and commitment to training,
Brian Melia - Edale, Jeff Paget - race results
|
| February |
Sally Malir &
Sarah Jarvis |
Snake Lane club record
NW Half Marathon, Rombalds
|
Also nominated: Sheena Pickersgill, Dave Cummings, Amanda Parnaby,
Andrew Bennett, Sarah Jarvis and Marc Teasey
|
| January |
Jenny Dybeck |
XC racing achievements |
Also nominated: Jim Ryder, Alison Eagle
|
From time to time the Committee makes this award to recognise an achievement that exceeds even the criteria for the Ilkley Harrier of the Month Award.
This award was instituted in September 2008.
| December |
Nick Pearce |
Top form on road and fell |
Also nominated: Neil Chapman, Jamie Hutchinson
|
| November |
Alison Bennett |
WYXC results, 10 mile record |
Also nominated: Sheena Pickersgill, Catherine Gibbons, Marc Teasey
|
| October |
Will Plastow |
WYXC U17 results |
Also nominated: Heather Dawe, Dave Matthews, Emma Barclay, Sheena Pickersgill, Jon Sinclair, Dave Wlby, Ben Stevens
|
| September |
Elizabeth McCann |
Race results |
Also nominated: Heather Dawe, Alison Bennett, Sheena Pickersgill, Jon Sinclair, Dave Wilby, Ben Stevens
|
| August |
Geoff Howard |
Race results |
Also nominated: Nick Richardson, Holly Williamson, Jamie Hutchinson
|
| July |
Richard Gray |
HRL Handicap Champion |
Also nominated: Graham Pearce, Jamie Hutchinson
|
| June |
Simon Chapman |
HRL and Otley 10 results |
Also nominated: Graham Pearce, Holly Williamson, Caroline Ebert
|
| May |
Christine Matthews |
Edinburgh Marathon |
Also nominated: Will Plastow, Hector Haines, Nick Richardson, Pete Shields, Malcolm Pickering, Simon Chapman
|
| April |
Marc Teasey |
Team Coordination |
Also nominated: Simon Chapman, Catherine Gibbons, Sally Malir, Graham Pearce, John Atkinson
|
| March |
Graham Pearce |
Racing achievements |
Also nominated: Amanda Parnaby, Marc Teasey
|
| February |
Lawrence Basham |
Racing achievements |
Also nominated: Terry Lonergan, Dan Goodey, Amanda Parnaby, Joyce Marshall,
Graham Pearce, Morgan Williams, Nick Richardson
|
| January |
Diane Haggar |
Racing achievements |
Also nominated: Helen Ilsley, John Atkinson, Bob Payne
|
| December |
Vince Gibbons |
Improvement |
Also nominated:
Jamie Hutchinson, Diane Haggar, Joyce Marshall, Paul Davidson,
Geoff Howard, Bernie Gibbons
|
| November |
Alison Bennett |
XC results and leadership |
Also nominated:
Lawrence Basham, Hector Haines, Catherine Gibbons, Graham Pearce,
Jemma Basham, Jane Bryant, Jamie Hutchinson, Jim Ryder, Paul Davidson,
Tim Ashelford, Terry Lonergan, Alison Eagle
|
| October |
The men's team at the Ian Hodgson fell relay! |
Best ever result, 9th team |
Also nominated:
Helena Deeney, Terry Lonergan, Iain Gibbons, Morgan Williams, Diane Haggar, Alsion Eagle, Simon Chapman
|
| September |
Hector Haines |
Three Shires and Ilkley Incline results |
Also nominated:
Jamie Hutchinson, Geoff Howard
|
| August |
Bob Hamilton |
Recent results, winning the Harriers Running League fell category |
Also nominated:
Emma Barclay, Eddie Winslow
|
| July |
Pete Shields |
Wharfedale TTT, 5th HRL Dragons Race at Guiseley, Burn Valley Half Marathon and "for all the encouragement, inspiration and motivation he has provided us on those gruelling, yet unmissable, evenings". |
Also nominated:
Dave Wilby, Sarah Jarvis, Pete Shields, and the 1st Mixed Team at the Washburn Relays:- Dan Roebuck, Simon Chapman, Mary Gibbons, Catherine Gibbons
|
| June |
Amanda Oddie |
British Masters 5k Champion |
Also nominated:
Sally Malir, Graham Pearce, Lawrence Basham, Sarah Jarvis
|
| May |
Alison Weston |
Bob Graham Round |
Also nominated:
Amanda Oddie, Ben Stevens, Graham Pearce
|
| April |
Helen Sedgwick |
Three Peaks fell race ladies winner |
Also nominated:
Jane Cullingworth (Woldsman), Amanda Parnaby (Woldsman), Janet Grace (FLM), Amanda Oddie (Rothwell),
Nick Richardson (Guiseley Gallop, Meanwood), Dave Wilby (3 Peaks, Anniversary Waltz)
|
| March |
Amanda Oddie |
South Leeds Stadium 5M |
Also nominated:
Sally Malir (Barcelona Marathon), Emma Barclay (Barcelona 10k), Bernie Gibbons (Sport Direct XC),
Ladies 6-stage relay team
|
| February |
Jemma Basham |
attitude towards and effort in training, 10m PB |
Also nominated: Lawrence Basham (continued improvement, 10m time and X-country),
Amanda Oddie (racing),
Sally Malir (Snake Lane 10m, Rombalds victory), Margot Dale (Dewsbury 10k), Ian Marshall (Rombalds)
|
| January |
Pete Bedwell |
Race results |
Also nominated: Kay Lucas (XC), Lawrence Basham (XC, races), Jemma Basham (Stanbury, XC, commitment to training),
Sally Malir (race results) and Joyce Marshall (XC).
|
| December |
Sarah Jarvis |
Race results |
Also nominated: Mark Teasey, Andy Wolfenden, Lawrence Basham, Jamie Hutchinson
|
| November |
Lawrence Basham |
Race results |
Also nominated: Mark Teasey, Keith Wood, Sue Bickerdike, Graham Pearce
|
| October |
Nicky Jaquiery & Eddie Winslow |
KIMM Elite 1st Mixed team |
Also nominated: Ros Leach (return from injury), the Ladies Fell Team (English Champs, Langdale, Ian Hodgson),
Ed Battye (recent performances)
|
| Jo Foster |
Ladies fell team organisation |
| September |
Heather Dawe |
3 Shires and Hellvelyn Triathlon |
Also nominated: Jack Wood (Ilkley Incline, Harrogate Theatre Races), Neil Chapman (3 races in one day) and John Tindell/Suzie Bickerdike for the Yorkshireman.
|
| August |
Richard Joel |
Recent results |
Also nominated: Rachael Gooch, Jack Wood, Neil Chapman
|
| July |
The Ilkley Ladies Fell Team |
British Champions 2005 |
Also nominated: Louise Cartledge, Sarah Jarvis, Nicky Jaquiery, Keith Wood
|
| June |
Helen Sedgwick |
Chevin, Edale, Kettlewell and Cutler Fell performances |
Also nominated: Helen Shew for her recent improvement over the HRRL series;
Graham Pearce, Alison Bennett and Richard Joel for their improved performances over the month
|
| May |
Bob Wightman |
Bob Graham Round |
Also nominated: Nicky Jaquiery and Heather Dawe |
| April |
Vince Gibbons |
Commitment and improvement |
Also nominated: Richard Joel, Sally Malir, Heather Duke, Caroline Howard,
Andy Wiggans, John Atkinson, Emma Barclay, Jack Wood |
| March |
Jason Hemsley |
Race results |
Also nominated: Emma Barclay, Eddie Winslow, Heather Dawe |
| February |
Ian Marshall |
Race results |
Also nominated: Emma Barclay, Heather Dawe, Ashley Hardwell,
Di Kitchen, Kay Lucas, Sally Malir, Joyce Marshall |
| January |
Elizabeth McCann |
Race results |
Also nominated: Jamie Hutchinson |
| December |
Sally Malir |
Race results |
Also nominated: Suzanne Bickerdike & Alison Bennett, Neil Chapman, Jamie Hutchinson, Andy Kitchen |
| November |
Emma Barclay |
Race results |
Also nominated: Nicky Kime, Cath Wolfenden, Suzanne Bickerdike, Neil Chapman |
| October |
Cath Wolfenden |
Race results |
Also nominated: Emma Barclay. Helen Sedgwick, Jo Foster, Dave Jepson |
| September |
Jason Hemsley |
Fell race and cyclocross results |
Also nominated: Nicky Kime, Keith Wood, Barbara Bullock, and Sue Bickerdike |
| August |
Jamie Hutchinson |
Race results |
Also nominated: Geoff Howard, Nicki Kime, Ewan Welsh |
| July |
Geoff Howard |
Race results |
Also nominated: Dave Jepson, Amanda Parnaby, Julie Ratcliffe, Elaine Cossins |
| June |
Alison Eagle, Elizabeth McCann |
Race results |
Also nominated: Geoff Howard, Heather Dawe, Ashley Hardwell |
| May |
Graham Pearce |
World Duathlon Championships |
Also nominated: Cath Wolfenden, Sue Bickerdike |
| April |
Pete Shields |
London Marathon, Three Peaks fell race |
Also nominated: Geoff Howard, Graham Pearce |
| March |
Jim Ryder |
Consistently good results |
Also nominated: Barbera Bullock, Elizabeth McCann, Jo Foster, Geoff Howard, Vic Verecondi, Bernie Gibbons |
| February |
Andy Wolfenden |
Brass Monkey Half, Great NW Half, organising training |
Also nominated: Bridget Doherty, Keith Wood, Ian Marshall, Jeff Paget |
| January |
Terry Lonergan |
Commitment to XC and road racing, great results |
Also nominated: Phil Chappell, Susi Leach, Kevin Gooch, Amanda Parnaby |
| December |
Vince Gibbons |
Improved race results |
Also nominated: Jo Foster |
| November |
Geoff Howard |
Recent good results |
Also nominated: Terry Lonergan, Amanda Parnaby, Graham Pearce |
| October |
Dave Cheesewright |
Langdale fell race,
Ian Hodgson Fell relay |
Also nominated: Jo Foster, Mike Baldwin, Emma Barclay |
| September |
Roy Ruddle |
South Wales "Brecon Beacons" Traverse in < 24 hours |
Also nominated: Jim Ryder, Richard Midgley |
| August |
Nick Pearce |
International selection, recent results |
Also nominated: Andrea Priestley |
| July |
Alison Crane |
Fell results |
Also nominated: Vince Gibbons, Jo Foster |
| Jason Hemsley & Stefan Macina |
Harrogate Road League |
| June |
Billy Kerr |
Outstanding race results on fell, trail, and road |
Also nominated: Alison Crane, Alison Bennett, Nicky Kime, Jim Ryder |
| May |
Tim Ashelford |
Duathlon and Triathlon results |
Also nominated: Anna Liuba, Ros Blackburn, Bernie Connor, Andrea Priestley |
| April |
Clive Smith |
Great recent race results |
Also nominated: Nick Pearce, Billy Kerr, Chris Porritt, Jane Leather, Roy Ruddle, Ken Souyave |
| March |
Jane Cullingworth |
Commitment to training, and recent race results |
Also nominated: Alison Crane |
| February |
Graham Pearce |
Recent fell racing performances |
Also nominated: Dave Jepson, Ashley Hardwell, Chris Porritt |
| January |
Geoff Howard |
Outstanding recent results |
Also nominated: Jane Cullingworth, Vince Gibbons |
| December |
Alison Bennett |
Improve perforances, with 10km PBs at Abbey Dash and Ribble Valley |
Also nominated: Karen Page, Claire Macina, Jane Cullingworth |
| November |
Neil Chapman |
Roundhay PB, Guy Fawkes, XC |
Also nominated: Alison Crane, Geoff Howard, Linda Wright |
| October |
Jane Bryant |
Improvement |
Also nominated: Christine Airey, Mark Iley, Jane Leather, Joyce Marshall |
| September |
Norman Bush |
English Fell Championships, 2nd Vet-60 |
Also nominated: Mike Baldwin, Neil Chapman |
| August |
Alison Weston |
Outstanding fell results |
Also nominated: Andrea Priestley, Richard Midgley |
| July |
Adrian Hall & Eddie Winslow |
Great results in Adventure racing |
Also nominated: Alison Weston, Nick Pearce |
| June |
Victoria Wright |
Improved performances, Harrogate Road League results |
Also nominated: Alison Bennett, Dominic O'Hooley |
| May |
Vic Verecondi |
Improved performance |
Also nominated: Alison Crane, Tim Ashelford, Steve Cockerham |
| April |
Suzanne Akeroyd |
London Marathon 3h14m10s, PB by 6 minutes |
Also nominated: Alison Weston, Neil Chapman, Keith Wood |
| March |
Andrea Priestley |
First Harrier and first lady, Pendle, English fell champs race #1
First lady at Criffel, British fell champs race #1 |
Also nominated: Dave Ibbotson, the Wright family |
| February |
Mike Baldwin |
Prolific racing & results on fell and cross-country |
Also nominated: Andrea Priestley, Eric Phillipson, Mark Iley, Jim Ryder |
| January |
John Kennedy |
Brass Monkey Half Marathon |
Also nominated: Phil Chappell, Suzanne Akeroyd, Jim Ryder |
| December |
Cath Wolfenden |
X-Country results, and improvement |
Also nominated: Andy Wade, Kevin McMullan, Jim Ryder, Chris Porritt, Judith Smart |
| November |
Neil Chapman |
Commitment to X-Country, improved results and commitment to training |
Also nominated: Cath Wolfenden, Graham Pearce, Andy Webster |
| October |
Alison Weston |
Improved results and commitment to training |
Also nominated: Susie Jollie, Eddie Winslow, Ewan Welsh |
| September |
Tracy Ambler |
Ben Nevis winner, World Mountain Champs 2nd English runner |
Also nominated: Andrea Priestley, Pete Shields, Eddie Winslow |
| August |
Andy Wolfenden |
Commitment to training, recent good results |
Also nominated: Margot Dale |
| July |
Paul Wood |
Web sites, Harriers' photographer, Newsletter, Gazette reporter |
Also nominated: Margot Dale |
| June |
Dave Matthews
|
Harrogate Road League Vet 50 Champion
|
Also nominated: Paul Wood, Alison Weston
|
| May |
Amanda Parnaby
|
Commitment to training and Harrogate Road League races.
Also 10k PB (by 15mins) and Leeds Half Marathon result.
|
Also nominated: Mike Baldwin, Cath Wolfenden
|
| April |
Richard Gray
|
organising alternative training venues, leading groups on club nights, improvement
|
Also nominated: Rob Pawson, Emma Barclay |
| March |
Keith Wood
|
Commitment to training and improved results in his build up to London
|
Also nominated: Heather Duke, Elaine Ibbotson, Sue Kennedy, Rob Wills |
| February |
Janet Hebbert
|
XC Season from first event through to National XC
|
Also nominated: Alison Crane, Peter Shields |
| January |
Diane Kitchen
|
Excellent XC results, organising WYXC teams
|
Also nominated: Mark Iley, Sally Malir |
| December |
David Matthews |
Excellent fell results |
Also nominated: Mark Iley, Sally Malir, Janet Souyave |
| November
|
Eddie Irving
|
Vets Home International Cross-Country, running for England
|
Also nominated: Anna Liuba, Andy Wade, Jim Ryder
|
| October
|
Christine Airey
|
15-minutes slashed off PB at Great North Run
|
Also nominated: Dennis Ackroyd, Mark Iley
|
| September
|
Norman Bush
|
Brilliant V60 results on the fells
|
Also nominated: Neil Chapman, Tim Ashelford, Eddie Winslow, Eddie Irving
|
| August
|
Nick Pearce
|
Prolific racing, great fell results
|
Also nominated: Alison Weston
|
| July
|
John Coen
|
Skipton 10km 37.13 (Personal Best)
First Ilkley counter in Otley and Swaledale Harrogate Road League races
|
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| June | Helen Lambert & Gill Iley
|
Commitment to training and
completing every race in the Harrogate Road League with a smile. |
Also nominated: Bernie Connor, Norman Bush, John Coen, Ken Souyave, Richard Gray, Alison Bennett |
| May | Peter Shields |
Commitment to teams, coaching, Vets organisation.
Winner Bradford-Ilkley walk. |
Also nominated: Sally Malir, Martin Heath, Eddie Irving, Billy Kerr |
| April | Helen Sedgwick |
English Championships Fell races: 27th at Wrekin, 13th at 3 Peaks |
Also nominated: Geoff Howard, Clive Smith, Andy Wade |
| March | Ewan Welsh |
Dentdale 14M in 1:36, Coniston 14M in 1:32 |
Also nominated: Dave Ibbotson, Howard Allen, Jo Foster, Sally Malir |
| February | Diane Kitchen |
High placings in Sports Direct XC |
Also nominated: Graham Pearce, Andy Wade |
| January | Eddie Irving |
71 minutes at the Brass Monkey Half Marathon |
Also nominated: Rachel Gooch, Jo Foster, Andy Wade |
There were Runners of the Month prior to the Booths sponsorship: we will publish them when we can.