Saturday April 2, 2011
Sticky Toffee Trail Run 10km & Cartmel Trail Race
Sub 4 minute miler and Commonwealth Games 800m runner Neil Speaight, from Belgrave Harriers, swapped his track spikes for trail shoes and won Saturday's opening 10km event at the Lakeland Trails in Cartmel on Saturday 2nd April. With torrential overnight rain, the going was distinctly soft to heavy underfoot. Yet the spring sun shone as the field set off from Cartmel Racecourse at 11 o'clock, and Neil made light work of the mud, winning the Sticky Toffee Trail Run 10km in a new course record of 39.08. Sarah Ridehalgh, Accrington Road Runners, was a runaway winner in the ladies race, setting another course record of 42.59, and finishing off her preparations for the London Marathon in two weeks time where she hopes to run under three hours.
Photos: Cartmel Challenge Start. 10km winner Neil Speaight
The Blue Riband event of the day, the 2 o'clock 18km Cartmel Trail Race, was won by bookies favourite, GB International and in-form cross country runner, Gareth Raven, Sale Harriers, in 67.54, knocking almost two minutes off the previous course record - an outstanding performance given the soft conditions. Runner up was Alex Whittem in 73.38, from Calder Valley Fell Runners, with former course record holder, Nick Leigh, Altrincham & District AC finishing in 76.20, in third. Winner of the ladies race by several lengths was Ulverston resident and GB International Lizzie Adams, running for Hallamshire Harriers in 79.34. Second place went to Pauling Munro, Bingley Harriers in 87.25 with Angela Armstrong, Carlisle Triathlon Club, making the podium in third place in 91.30.
Photos: 18km Cartmel Trail Race winner Gareth Raven. Challenge competitors enjoying the water jump. 18kmCartmel Trail Race winner Lizzie Adams
Over one thousand runners from all over the UK, including visitors from United States, Holland, Belgium and Ireland finished the various events on the day, all earning themselves a Sticky Toffee Pudding for their efforts, along with an event T shirt memento. Milnthorpe Steel Band provided live entertainment throughout the day, with singer Pete Lashley performing at the prize giving. Richard Leafe, Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, finished the 18km Trail Race in 1 hr 49 mins and then presented over £1000 worth of prizes sponsored by lifestyle brand PUMA at the prize giving. The event was supporting the local King George V Allithwaite Playing Field Committee, along with the regional charities Cancer Care and North West Air Ambulance.
Sticky Toffee Trail Run 10km - Men's results
| 1 |
Neil Speaight |
Belgrave Harriers |
39.08 (course record) |
| 2 |
Rodger Wilkins |
TRI Clan |
39.24 |
| 3 |
James Rigby |
Clitheroe |
41.24 |
Sticky Toffee Trail Run 10km - Women's results
| 1 |
Sarah Ridehalgh |
Accrington RR |
42.59 (course record) |
| 2 |
Elizabeth Collins |
Clitheroe |
49.52 |
| 3 |
Shirley Wilson |
Kendal |
52.09 |
Cartmel Trail Race - Men's results
| 1 |
Gareth Raven |
Sale Harriers |
67.54 (course record) |
| 2 |
Alex Whittem |
Calder Valley FR |
73.38 |
| 3 |
Nick Leigh |
Altrincham & District AC |
76.20 |
Cartmel Trail Race - Women's results
| 1 |
Lizzie Adams |
Hallamshire Harriers |
79.34 |
| 2 |
Pauline Munro |
Bingley Harriers |
87.25 (1st V40) |
| 3 |
Angela Armstrong |
Carlisle Tri Club |
91.30 |
The next event in the Lakeland Trails series is on 7th May at Hawkshead, with only a few places still available. Further details and full results from the event website www.lakelandtrails.org
Clandon Park Run
Photos © Sussex Sport Photography.com
Clandon Park Run, the family running event in Guildford, supported Teenage Cancer Trust for its 5th event this weekend. The 10k cross-country race, which takes in the varied and surprisingly tough terrain of the private Clandon estate, was won in 35.15 by Lee Kemp. The event also includes a 4k race which was dominated by young runners. The Clandon Park Run is organised by George Abbot School and starts and finishes at the school. There are also fun runs for under-11’s which take place on the 400m running track at the school making this an event for all the family. In all 660 runners from 4 to 74 took part on the day.
Photos: Runners warming up on the playground – the biggest PE lesson you will see! Lee Kemp receiving prizes donated by Foxhills and Fitstuff Running and Fitness. © Sussex Sport Photography.com
Men's 10km results
| 1 |
Lee Kemp |
35:15 |
| 2 |
Ben Evans |
35:48 |
| 3 |
David Chapman |
36:56 |
Women's 10km results
| 1 |
Susanna Harrison |
44:24 |
| 2 |
Angela Armitage |
44:35 |
| 3 |
Cait Taylor |
45:30 |
Click here for more information and full results
Brueton parkrun - Event 37
125 runners took part.
In his 2nd appearance, Andrew Halliday (SM35-39) of Bournville Harriers won for the 2nd time in a time of 16:33. Simon Bentley (SM30-34) representing Solihull & Small Heath AC took second by 13 seconds recording 16:46, a new course best time for the (SM30-34 category). Steve Pitt (VM40-44) of West Bromwich Harriers placed third in a time of 18:21.
Photo: Andrew Halliday on his way to winning the event
In her 3rd appearance, Megan Blake (JW15-19) of Solihull & Small Heath AC won for the first time, a time of 20:01 being a new course best time for the JW15-19 category. Katie Mladenovic (JW14) representing Solihull & Small Heath AC was second recording a personal best time of 21:01 in the process. On her first appearance, Laura Rose Sith (JW15-19) of Solihull & Small Heath AC placed third in a time of 22:22.
In the points competition Andy Money has a lead of 321 points over second placed Brett Daniel Patten. Hollie Roberts leads Caitlin McDonald by just 2 points in the ladies competition.
This week there were 25 first timers. 31 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Brueton started to 643. In this time, 631 runners from 58 different clubs have completed the race 2389 times covering a distance of 11945 kilometers. The male course record is held by Warren FREY who ran 15:11 on 30/10/10, event #15. The female equivalent is held by Rebecca L SMITH who ran 18:50 on 04/09/10, event #7.
Men's results
| 1 |
Andrew HALLIDAY |
Bournville Harriers |
16:33 |
| 2 |
Simon BENTLEY |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
16:46 |
| 3 |
Steve PITT |
West Bromwich Harriers |
18:21 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Megan BLAKE |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
20:01 |
| 2 |
Katie MLADENOVIC |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
21:01 |
| 3 |
Rose SMITH |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
22:22 |
The Rainbow Ramble
Over 300 supporters took part in The Rainbow Ramble on a lovely sunny day. This is a fun family event in which babies, children, parents and grandparents, disabled and non-disabled, were all participating.
It is hoped that over £25k will be raised from The Rainbow Ramble for The Legacy Rainbow House charity.
18 mile results
| 1 |
Lee Anderton |
1 hr 56 min |
| 2 |
Richard Harris |
2 hr 5 min |
| 3 |
Russ Alty |
2 hr 15 min |
First woman: Nicola Unsworth (2 hr 42 min)
First Under 16’s: Oscar Simon & Sam Bradshaw (4 hrs 37 min)
11 mile results
| 1 |
Philip Lee |
1 hr 22 min |
| 1 |
David Wood |
1 hr 22 min |
| 3 |
Kirk Hough |
1 hr 27 min |
First Female: Hannah Urquhart (1 hr 33 min)
First Under 16: Jared Metcalfe (2 hr 5 min)
Sunday April 3, 2011
Sussex Marathon 2011
Over 300 runners attended the first Sussex Marathon. There were excellent conditions for racing and the event had a real 'big marathon' feel.
The first loop being slightly undulating allowed all the runners to settle quickly into their pace and the race leader held his position from very early on. As the first loop of the event finished the runners descended into the country lanes around Penhurst, which proved to be challenging for all.
Feed stations were situated at key points throughout the course, providing much needed fuel and hydration for what turned out to be a very warm mothering Sunday. The organisers have had excellent feedback from local residents and competitors on a great first time marathon event for this area. Their thanks go to their sponsors and retailers, Budgens/Jempsons Ltd for all feed stations, SIS, Runners retreat, Ant Bliss, TL Sports events - Chip timing systems and race equipment.
Men's results
| 1 |
James Mountford |
Hastings AC |
2:55:43.50/2:55:42.60 |
| 2 |
Steven Nimmo |
Orpington Road Runners |
2:55:52.90/2:55:49.15 |
| 3 |
John Terry |
Westbury Harriers |
3:02:08.20/3:02:06.80 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sam Alvarez |
Hailsham Harriers |
3:12:58.25/3:12:56.15 |
| 2 |
Jenny Dick |
Hallamshire Harriers |
3:28:13.45/3:28:06.15 |
| 3 |
Karen Murdoch |
Hastings AC |
3:32:16.15/3:32:13.70 |
Click here for more information and full results
Croydon Half Marathon
The weather was kind to the inaugural Croydon Half Marathon, though the sunshine made it a little hot at times. There were 362 finishers with times ranging from just over 70 minutes for the first finisher to just under 3hrs for the last. A great spread of ability.
Abdi Madar was the first man home in 1:11:31, Croydon Harriers took second and third spots with David White (1:15:30) and James Buchanan (1:16:53) respectively. First lady was Liz Wynn from Serpentine in 1:29:10 with Cassandra Power of Clapham Chasers second (1:37:12) and Louise Locke from Croydon Harriers third (01:38:09). First Vet Male was Paul Mitchell from South London Harriers (1:21:10) and first Vet Lady was Phyllis Flynn from Stragglers in 01:31:27. The team prize went to Croydon Harriers.
Men's results
| 1 |
Abdi Madar |
|
1:11:31 |
| 2 |
David White |
Croydon Harriers |
1:15:30 |
| 3 |
James Buchanan |
Croydon Harriers |
1:16:53 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Liz Wynn |
Serpentine |
1:29:10 |
| 2 |
Cassandra Power |
Clapham Chasers |
1:37:12 |
| 3 |
Louise Locke |
Croydon Harriers |
01:38:09 |
Click here for more information, including full results and photos
Grantham Cup 10k trail race
At noon a klaxon signalled the start of the second running of the Grantham Cup 10k trail race at the Belton Horse Trials. Despite it being Mother's Day entries were up by 20% on last year. Leading the runners from the show jumping arena towards the "cliff face" of a hill up round the folly was Blockbuster the third, a bit of a cross country specialist himself.
First across the line was Aaron Scott of Nottingham AC in 35:14. He was followed by Mark Greenwood of Nene Valley Harriers and William Strangeway. First woman was Emily Collinge of Gosforth Harriers in 43:33. Zoe Smith of Rutland Running Club was second and Naomi Collier of the organising club Grantham Athletic Club third.
Although the field came from all over the UK the strong presence of runners from Grantham was reflected in the prize list with the veteran men's prize going to Grantham AC's Arthur Short, while first Under 20 man was Matt Smith from GAC and the under 20 lady's title went to Naomi Collier also from GAC. The men's team prize was retained by Grantham Athletic Club with Adam Madge just in front of his two team mates.
Making their Team debut at this event the ladies of Grantham Running Club were runners up to the vastly more experienced Stamford Striders with Kirsty Ballaam leading home Deborah Horobin and Ruth Dunstan.
In order to mark the occasion Sleaford Breweries produced a special beer called 10k trail ale which was presented to all the finishers.
Men's results
| 1 |
SCOTT, Aaron |
Nottingham AC |
0:35:14 |
| 2 |
GREENWOOD, Mark |
Nene Valley Harriers |
0:35:51 |
| 3 |
STRANGEWAY, William |
|
0:36:25 |
Women's results
| 1 |
COLLINGE, Emily |
Gosforth Harriers |
0:43:33 |
| 2 |
SMITH, Zoe |
Rutland Running Club |
0:44:57 |
| 3 |
COLLIER, Naomi |
Grantham Athletic Club |
0:47:01 |
Click here for more details and full results
Sandy 10
Men's results
| 1 |
GREEN, Will |
Serpentine Running Club |
0:53:35 |
| 2 |
CHRITCHLOW, Philip |
Beaumont Running Club |
0:55:55 |
| 3 |
MOORE, Michael |
Werrington Joggers |
0:56:40 |
Women's results
| 1 |
FULLEN, Gill |
Bedford Harriers |
1:03:12 |
| 2 |
RICHMOND, Elinor |
Werrington Joggers |
1:04:41 |
| 3 |
McKEOWN, Astrid |
North Herts Road Runners |
1:06:45 |
Photo: Sandy 10 winner Will Green
Foolish Five
The second event organised by the Kiwi Classic Events team, was staged in Hyde. The aptly named ‘Foolish Five’ taking place a couple of days after 1st April.
On the whole conditions stayed dry; despite a few downpours in the days leading up to the race, but those who chose the road shoe option lived to regret the decision. The race started in a small field with about 100 competitors starting out.
First male home was Andi Jones of Salford Harriers in 29:30, from Gavin Hill, of East Cheshire Harriers in 30:13. The ladies race was won by Donna Jones from Sale Harriers (35:25) making it a husband & wife double. Second place was Jannine Ridgard from East Cheshire Harriers.
Men's results
| 1 |
Andi Jones |
Salford Harriers |
29:30 |
| 2 |
Gavin Hill |
East Cheshire Harriers |
30:13 |
| 3 |
Kev Lilley |
Sheffield RC |
32:18 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Donna Jones |
Sale Harriers |
35:25 |
| 2 |
Janine Ridgard |
East Cheshire Harriers |
40:39 |
| 3 |
Kirsty Johnson |
Glossopdale Harriers |
40:43 |
Click here for full results
Radcliffe 10k
Radcliffe AC had a great 234 finishers in their 10k multi terrain event. James Kevan of Horwich RMI Harriers was first home in 34mins 30secs on
a spring morning with showers holding off for most of the event.
Second was David Lockett (V45) from Salford Harriers in 34mins 58 secs and third was another Horwich runner, Gareth Booth in 35 mins 40 secs.
Among the women Carly Needham of Rochdale Harriers took the honours in 38 mins 23 secs with Joanna Goorney (V40) from Wesham Road Runners second in 41mins 13 secs, and former Radcliffe member Maria Lowe of Astley and Tyldesley RC third in 41mins 34 secs.
The race covered the local nature trail, some road, and then local canals before finishing at the Nellie Halstead Track, named after a past local Olympian. Numbers were slightly up on last year and this was the second time the course has been used. Officials said they were well pleased with such a good turnout.
Staff from the local Asda store took part, running for cancer charity Tickled Pink. The store supported the race with an £80 donation and then provided doughnuts for everyone!
Photo: Runners start the Radcliffe AC 10k
Radcliffe AC will be holding its 3 day challenge in July for the second time, incorporating two evening and an afternoon event.
On Thursday July 14th competitors will take on the 5.5 mile Bull Hill Fell Race on the Holcombe moors and Friday night's race is a Summer Cross Country 5 miler from the Giant Seat Scout Camp at Prestwich.
On Saturday it will be the Woodcock's 5 Mile multi-terrain event. Details can be viewed on the club website at www.radcliffeac.org.uk.
Men's results
| 1 |
James Kevan |
Horwich RMI Harriers |
34:30 |
| 2 |
David Lockett |
Salford Harriers & AC |
34:58 |
| 3 |
Gareth Booth |
Horwich RMI Harriers |
35:40 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Carly Needham |
Rochdale Harriers |
38:23 |
| 2 |
Joanna Goorney |
Wesham Road Runners |
41:13 |
| 3 |
Maria Lowe |
Astley & Tyldesley RC |
41:34 |
Click here for more information and full results
Derbyshire Building Society 10k
A record number of runners (3011) completed yet another successful Derbyshire Building Society 10k run that supports the Derbyshire based charity Sporting Futures. The men’s winner was Alex Pilcher in a record time of 30:36 and the clear women’s winner was Sarah Harris in a time of 35:45, 2 minutes ahead of her nearest rival. The top 3 results for men and women are as follows:
Men's results
| 1 |
Alex Pilcher |
Derby AC |
30:36 |
| 2 |
David Westbury |
Derby AC |
31:15 |
| 3 |
Adam Hickey |
Southend AC |
31:35 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sarah Harris |
Long Eaton RC |
35:45 |
| 2 |
Laura Johnson |
Charnwood AC |
37:47 |
| 3 |
Christine Howard |
Matlock Athletics |
38:19 |
St Clare Hospice 10k
The St Clare Hospice 10k run is now in its 17th year and the organisers were delighted with 572 runners registering to take part.
It was a clear warm day for the 10k road run around Hastingwood, Essex. There was a BBQ at the end of the race, cake sale and refreshments.
The Hospice would like to thank Harlow Running Club for their tremendous support in helping with the course set up, promotion and marshalling on the day. So far approximately £8,000 has been raised for St Clare Hospice.
Men's results
| 1 |
Mark Newton |
Springfield Striders |
33:28 |
| 2 |
Steven Prosser |
Bishop’s Stortford Running Club |
34:11 |
| 3 |
James Chettle |
Cambridge Harriers |
34:22 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Helen Decker |
|
34:35 |
| 2 |
Polly Keen |
Cambridge University |
38:34 |
| 3 |
Clare Thurgood |
Orion Harriers |
38:28 |
Lincoln 10k Road Race
4609 runners took part in the 15th Active Nation Lincoln 10k Road Race to enjoy a fast flat course and near perfect conditions for racing - sunny and bright and minimal wind.
First across the line was Bruce Raeside in 30:15. The women's race was won by Jenny Blizard in 35:10
Men's results
| 1 |
Bruce Raeside |
Notts AC |
30:16 |
| 2 |
Matthew Bowser |
Lincoln Wellington AC |
30:24 |
| 3 |
Paul Miles |
OWLS AC |
31:12 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Jenny Blizard |
Rotherham Harriers |
35:12 |
| 2 |
Jo Maddick |
Kingston Upon Hull AC |
35:15 |
| 3 |
Jennifer Pereira |
Medway and Maidstone AC |
35:24 |
Click here for more nformation and full results
The Keighley BigK 10K
The Keighley BigK 10K run/walk in aid of Sue Ryder - Manorlands Hospice has been proclaimed a record breaking success Sunday in terms of participation and funds raised.
Over 850 entered to take part and over 750 ran or walked the challenging multi-terrain 10Km route through the parks and paths of Keighley. This is the highest ever participation for the event beating that of 600 in the inaugural race in 2008. Last year’s total of £18,000 of income from the event also looks set to be smashed Manorlands hospice set to benefit this year by an expected £28,000.
The overall winner of the event was Chris Loftus of Keighley in a time of 36 minutes 51 seconds. The first lady was Helen Glover from Haworth who came first in 2008, 2009 and was runner up last year. The oldest participant was over 70 and the youngest was under 10 all of which crossed the line to the inspirational sound of Jam on top’s Samba band ‘Jamba’ who added to the atmosphere greatly.
Full results will be on the sportKeighley website www.sportkeighley.com and that of the Keighley and Craven athletics Club. Pictures can be seen on the Sue Ryder – Manorlands Hospice facebook page.
A great Big K day all round! The organisers wish to thank everyone who helped out in such a positive way to make the day such a success!!
Men's results
| 1 |
Chris Loftus |
36:51.6 |
| 2 |
Chris Edwin |
36:56.7 |
| 3 |
Laurence Hellawell |
37:17.0 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Helen Glover |
39:29.8 |
| 2 |
Patricia Gavins |
43:37.4 |
| 3 |
Kaisleigh Atkinson |
45:22.2 |
The 23rd Calne Rotary 10km Charity Fun Run
Good weather (contrary to the weather forecast!) during the setup on Saturday afternoon heralded an ideal day for the entrants of the 23rd annual Rotary Club of Calne 10km Fun Run. 251 runners and walkers, from as far away as Kent and Lincolnshire, entered the race to sample the delights of the countryside in Bowood, as well as raising money for Youth Action Wiltshire and Calne Welfare Charities.
Lady Arabella Unwin, daughter of Lord Lansdowne, started the race at 10am after saying a word of thanks to the participants for supporting the event.
The recent sunny weather meant a much dryer course than usual – and people’s timings improved as a result. The race started with a mile stretch on tarmac, ideal to give the runners a chance to find their legs and spread out before starting the cross country sections, firstly on footpaths and then tracks through the woods. The last mile and a half was past the scenic lake at Bowood and through the park before a final 100m sprint to the finish on tarmac.
For the second year in a row, the winner was 17 year old Simon Nott from Calne. Another year of progress saw him shave a further 14 seconds off his previous record and achieve the new course record with 32 minutes 43 seconds.
In second place was Gary O’Brien from Swindon in a time of 34 minutes 30 seconds. In 3rd place was Stuart Henderson. There was a fine showing from the Junior boys (16 and under) with Finan Trethewey finishing 13th overall in 39 minutes 28 seconds, then Ben Perrett in 41 minutes 37 seconds and Joshua Mastin-Lee in 42 minutes 47 seconds.
The fastest lady was Sam Kelly from Wootton Bassett in a time of 42 minutes 3 seconds, followed by Emma Satchell from Calne in 42 mins 58 seconds.
167 runners finished the course within an hour. Race Director, Alastair Muir, presented the prizes and medals to the top 3 men, ladies and boys and girls of 16 and under. Prizes and medals were kindly donated by Regency Presentations of Calne and Ronhill clothing.
This was the 23rd annual 10km Charity Fun Run organised by the Rotary Club of Calne. It is anticipated that the Rotary Club of Calne will be able to give £1,500 from the event – to be split between Youth Action Wiltshire and Calne Welfare Charities. The main sponsors of the event were npower in Swindon and Sportzform in Chippenham. Our thanks also to the Response Ambulance Centre for providing cover, Bowood staff who helped so much and to all the Rotarians and their friends who provided the marshals and helpers.
To register in advance for next year’s race, please contact the Race Organiser, Alastair Muir, at CalneFunRun@AOL.COM
Bowood kindly opened the coffee shop, which was welcomed by spectators and runners before and after the event.
Men's results
| 1 |
Simon Nott |
32.43 |
| 2 |
Gary O'Brien |
34.30 |
| 3 |
Stuart Henderson |
36.38 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Samantha Kelly |
42.33 |
| 2 |
Emma Satchell |
42.58 |
| 3 |
Maria Simms |
46.57 |
