Daniel Jenkins once again chose to complete back to back races this weekend finishing this one off with the first in this year’s YVAA Grand Prix as a recovery run! Race 1 in a series of 10 for 2024/25 was hosted by Holmfirth Harriers. Race HQ could be found at Neiley Pavilion, New Mill Road, Honley. Met by inclement weather for the start of the season no doubt added to the precarious nature some of these races present! This particular race described as a hilly, mud-fest, almost 6 miles and included field paths, tracks, woodland paths and linking stretches of tarmac. An anti-clockwise loop started with a long steady climb up to Thurstonland, followed by a mainly flat(ish) section across fields to Farnley Tyas before a long and welcome downhill return to Neiley. Glorious views on a clear day, can be appreciated if runners dare to look up from their feet! Dan manage to stay on his feet and finished in a time of 53:14 (unofficial)
