RACHAEL Mayston led the way for Penistone Footpath Runners at the weekend, taking first place in the No Walk in the Park 5k at Chesterfield.
Her time of 19-44 marked her first sub-20 finish over the distance. Club-mate Julia Johnson was third woman and won her age category in 21-39.
Barnsley AC’s Kenny Hunter finished as second over55 man with 19-37.
Barnsley AC’s Beth Massey took silver at the British Masters Athletics Federation 10k Championships which were incorporated into the Heaton Harriers’ Memorial 10k. She ran a season’s best of 43-42 to take the silver in the over55 female age category.
The Brooms were among those flying the Penistone colours at the Gainsborough and Morton races.
Andy Pearson finished as first over60 male in 37-55 in the 10k. John Broom was second over55 male in 41-08, with Rob Davies fifth over60 male in 41-39.
Barnsley AC’s Chris McNicholas ran a season’s best time of 40-01 to finish second over60 man.
In the accompanying half marathon, Dawn Broom continued her fine autumn form, finishing as first over60 female in 1-42-15. Barnsley Harrier Antonette Wilson knocked five minutes off her PB and was second over45 woman.
Last Thursday evening saw the fourth round of Penistone’s Philip Senior Winter Handicap, with 24 runners tackling the undulating 4.5-mile course from Penistone Leisure Centre.
Fay Nicholls claimed her first handicap win in 49-43, more than two minutes quicker than predicted.
Tracy Woodward (49-52) and Jade Crosby (49-53) completed the top three.
The fastest actual time of the night came from George Parr, who covered the course in 27-52, ahead of Ashley Firth (28-34) and Alex Harris (29-57).
Among the women, Jade Crosby led the way in 32-53, followed by Emily Duckett (36-19), Jemma Williams (36-20) and Fay Nicholls (36-43).
Based on World Masters Athletics-adjusted times, Ian Neville topped the standings in 25-31, ahead of Barbara Haigh (26-15) and George Parr (27-52).
Penistone’s Jill Scrivens completed the Remembrance Day Trail 10k at Rother Valley in 53-08, placing 39th overall and seventh female.
Penistone’s fell runners were out in force at the Wadsworth Half Trog near Hebden Bridge.
George Parr led the team home in 1-15-00, followed by Damian Kilpin (1-19-08), Steve Sanders (1-26-27) and Harriet Drouin (2-14-45).
At the Lathkill Fell Race, Penistone’s Mandy Mallinder tackled the scenic seven-mile route in 78 minutes, recording a ten-minute personal best.
Barnsley AC’s Gail Colville continued her fine form in Spain with another second place, this time at the III Carrera Benéfica RANPJN in Vera. Her time of 42-15 meant she finished 30th overall.
