TWO BARNSLEY runners finished in the top ten of the under 17 category at the National Cross Country Championships at Sedgefield.
Maya Schofield, from Royston, finished ninth in 17-17 – eight seconds ahead of Graihagh Turner, from Penistone, who was tenth.
The pair both compete for Rotherham Harriers and have been next to each other for finishes in various regional competitions throughout the cross country season.
Two senior men from Barnsley Harriers also competed with Richard Spooner 491st in 50-55 and Simon Newton 589th in 53-59.
Penistone Footpath Runner James Fryers recorded third place at the Northumberland Marathon from Alnwick to Bamburgh.
Tackling the scenic but demanding coastal route, Fryers finished in 3-28-31, holding his position through the checkpoints at Howick, Low Newton-by-the-Sea and Seahouses before closing strongly towards the iconic finish near Bamburgh Castle.
Penistone’s Tom Fryers represented Cambridge University at the English University Orienteering Championships in the Chiltern Hills.
Despite covering 10.8 kilometres on a nominal 6km course following an early navigational setback, he completed the demanding event in 1-47-22 with nearly 1,000 feet of climb.
Penistone were also represented in the English Championships at the Doctors Gate Fell Race.
The 12.7-mile course, featuring 3,000 feet of ascent across exposed moorland, provided a stern early-season test.
Oliver Pike ran 2-53-18 to finish 347th overall in a competitive field.
At the Snake Lane 10 Mile in Pocklington, three Penistone runners were in action. Shaun Swallow led the club home in 1-09-11, finishing 187th overall and 11th in the men’s over55 category.
Andrew Pearson recorded 1-11-57 to place 237th overall and seventh in the men’s over60 category, while Robert Davies clocked 1-12-45 to finish 264th overall and 11th in the men’s over60 category – improving by two minutes and 47 seconds on last year’s performance.
Penistone’s Steve Owen competed at the Stockport Trail Half Marathon, finishing 124th overall in 1-51-37 and 13th in the men’s over55 category on a testing off-road course.
Penistone’s Pete Beever was in action at the Leicestershire Half Marathon, recording 1-58-46 to place 649th overall.
Penistone’s John and Dawn Broom travelled to the Bourton-on-the-Water 10k in the Cotswolds.
John finished in 41-55, with Dawn close behind in 44-57 to win the women’s over60 category.
At the Winter Warmer York Half Marathon, Penistone’s Alex Best finished ninth overall and third in the men’s over40 category with 1-36-00.
