Saturday July 9, 2011
Boutique Run
This year’s most glamorous running event, Boutique Run, took place on Saturday in Battersea Park and saw nearly 2,000 women take part in the second annual, women-only fitness event – the only to offer this unique combination of sport, beauty and live entertainment.
Runners of all abilities took part in the event, including British athlete Lily Partridge, who notably won British honours for last year’s World Cross Country and recently represented her country at the European Cross Country.
Each runner donned their free running vest, supplied by sportswear partner, ASICS and completed a 5 or 10km run.
The weather was great and spirits were high, with women from as far away as Scotland travelling down to take part in this exclusive event and many fundraising for Boutique Run’s charity partner, Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
As well as five star pampering stations for participants, the three fastest 5 and 10k runners were presented with exclusive gifts from GUESS and ASICS. All runners received a ‘Bouti’ bag packed full of goodies from brands including Elemis, Une Cosmetics, Defected Records and Diva Popcorn.
“We’re delighted with the way Boutique Run has developed in just two years. It was a brand new concept and is aimed at breaking down barriers to women’s participation in sport; encouraging them to come together and enjoy exercise. We are planning a series of similar events as part of our wider Boutique Sport campaign that will marry sport with fashion, beauty and music in the same way. So watch this space!” said Boutique Sport Director, Kara Sweney.
10k results
| 1 |
Nicola De St Croix |
00:44:00 |
| 2 |
Helen Cartlidge |
00:44:43 |
| 3 |
Jodie Gambrill |
00:44:47 |
5k results
| 1 |
Lily Partridge |
00:16:57 |
| 2 |
Meredith Bochmann |
00:21:33 |
| 3 |
Kessey Esteves |
00:21:51 |
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The Hurt
The English Dictionary of expletives was rewritten on the 9th July 2011 during and after The Hurt 10k.
In aid of The Royal Surrey Appeal and sponsored by Vines Mini dealership and Fitstuff running shop, The Hurt was billed as the hardest 10k in the South East. It didn’t disappoint and all the runners and walkers had their own mini adventure!
Race Director Rory Macpherson from allabouttriathlons was not surprised to witness the pain and hurt that runners experienced as he has run and mountain biked in the Hurtwood Forest since he learned to walk, so he knows all there is to know about the hidden “delights”! But he was a little shocked to hear previously unheard curses being uttered, screamed and shouted as runners negotiated the ascents and descents.
Matt Cartailler set the best time in the men’s race. The ground moved with every stamp of his foot in the final descent as he sprinted home in 43.02. Colin Wood an aat regular came in 17 seconds (43.19) later and Gavin Brigstocke came in third in 44.42.
The women’s race was a slightly less contested affair but with no less effort. Tish Jones won in a quick time of 47.57 with Farah Azirar taking second place in 52.13 and another aat regular Stephanie Upton coming in third in 53.01
For another summer trail run have a look at www.hardasnails.co.uk
Men's results
| 1 |
Matt Cartailler |
43:02,3 |
| 2 |
Colin Wood |
43:19,3 |
| 3 |
Gavin Brigstock |
44:42,1 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Tish Jones |
47:57,2 |
| 2 |
Farah Azirar |
52:13,4 |
| 3 |
Stephanie Upton |
53:01,0 |
Click here for full results
Brueton parkrun - Event #51
In his 2nd appearance, Alexander Teagle (JM15-19) of Solihull & Small Heath AC won for the 1st time in a time of 17:42. Ian Satterthwaite (VM40-44) representing Centurion RC took second by 11 seconds recording 17:53. Zack Nolan, (JM15-19) of Solihull & Small Heath AC placed third in a personal best time of 18:20.
In her 9th appearance, Elvie Jane Cox (JW14) of Solihull & Small Heath AC won in a time of 20:14 for her 2nd win. Elvie Jane Cox beat Monica Green (VW40-44) representing Knowle and Dorridge Running Club by 13 seconds recording 20:27 in the process. Victoria Finch, (SW20-24)placed third in a time of 20:36.
In the points competition Andy Money has a lead of 338 points over second placed Brett Daniel Patten. Caitlin McDonald leads Hollie Roberts by 87 in the ladies competition.
This week there were 14 first timers. 27 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Brueton started to 1131. In this time, 941 runners from 77 different clubs have completed the race 4107 times covering a distance of 20535 kilometers.
The male course record is held by Stephen Sharp who ran 15:01 on 23/04/11, event #40 and the female course record is held by Jane Evans who ran 18:29 on 25/06/11 at event #49.
Photo: Alesander Teagle on his way to winning the event
Men's results
| 1 |
Alexander TEAGLE |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
17:42 |
| 2 |
Ian SATTERTHWAITE |
Centurion RC |
17:53 |
| 3 |
Zack NOLAN |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
18:20 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Elvie Jane COX |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
20:14 |
| 2 |
Monica GREEN |
Knowle and Dorridge Running Club |
20:27 |
| 3 |
Victoria FINCH |
Unattached |
20:36 |
Sunday July 10, 2011
The British 10k London Run
This year's race saw a record number of entries, with over 25,000 people taking part in one of London's great sporting events.
The race was won by Kenyan runner Ben Rotich in a very closely contested British 10K London run. Ben finished the course in a time of 29:02, only a second ahead of his nearest rival!
The British 10K London Run is the UK's leading mass participation 10km road race, which is staged on the world's greatest route through the heart of central London.
The 2011 winning female is Getenesh Tamirat for the second year running! Getenesh was over 30 seconds ahead of her nearest rival, with an excellent time of 34:25.
The race has sold out well in advance for the last six years, and with next year's race being held in London only 11 days before the Olympic Games take place we expect demand to far exceed the places available!
Click here to enter the 2012 race now and avoid disappointment
Men's results
| 1 |
Bernard Rotich |
KEN |
29:02 |
| 2 |
Tewodros Shiferaw |
ETH |
29:03 |
| 3 |
Phil Wicks |
UK |
29:38 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Getenesh Tamirat |
UK |
34:25 |
| 2 |
Becky Penty |
UK |
34:57 |
| 3 |
Catherine Ansell |
UK |
35:16 |
Click here for full results
Lee Valley 10k
The Lee Valley 10k took place on Sunday in the scenic surrounds of the River Lee Country Park. This annual event attracted a field of just under 400.
A slightly amended course, did not deter the pace at all, with the winner, Alex Milne, aged 21 and from Enfield and Haringey AC clocking in a time of 34.54, over a minute and a half ahead of his nearest rival, Canterbury Harrier runner Mark Ford. The first woman across the line, and for the third consecutive year was 27 year old Sarah Stimpson in 39.45.
The traffic free flat course provided many with a PB potential, as well and providing a great route for the beginner.
The start and finish of the course is located next to the new Lee Valley White Water Centre, the only brand new Olympic venue to be open to the public before the 2012 Games, and resident GB canoeist Richard Hounslow attended to start of the 10k and Fun Run race and to present the prizes.
Men's results
| 1 |
Alex Milne |
Enfield and Haringey AC |
34:54 |
| 2 |
Mark Ford |
Canterbury Harriers |
36:29 |
| 3 |
James Charlton |
Unattached |
36:44 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sarah Stimpson |
Unattached |
39:45 |
| 2 |
Maren Urner |
Serpentine RC |
41:20 |
| 3 |
Caroline Walsh |
Met Police AC |
41:23 |
Click here for full results
The Wellington Ten
There was a good turn out for both the 10km and the ten mile race. 10 mile race winner Eddie Richards missed the race records by only a few seconds.
Photo: 10 mile race winner Eddie Richards (1131), 14th placed Anthony Thopson (1083), 10th placed Alexander Abrams (1070) and 11th placed Richard Palmer (1118)
Photo: 10k: Keith Paul (279), race winner Shaun Antell (290), third placed Julian Ridgley (309) and fifth placed Adam Kula-Prezwanski (291)
Men's 10km results
| 1 |
ANTELL, Shaun |
Bristol & West AC |
00:33:44 |
| 2 |
HOGG, Gerry |
Running Forever RC |
00:35:40 |
| 3 |
RIDGLEY, Julian |
Running Forever RC |
00:38:09 |
Women's 10km results
| 1 |
COOK, Karen |
South West RR |
00:42:41 |
| 2 |
PARTRIDGE, Rose |
|
00:45:56 |
| 3 |
STARKLE, Georgina |
Frome RC |
00:46:19 |
Click here for full 10km results
Men's 10 mile results
| 1 |
RICHARDS, Eddie |
Wells City Harriers |
00:55:19 |
| 2 |
EVANS, Owen |
South West RR |
00:58:59 |
| 3 |
THOMPSON, Paul |
Sparkhill Harriers |
01:00:49 |
Women's 10 mile results
| 1 |
SUTCLIFFE, Ellie |
|
01:07:30 |
| 2 |
BURD, Serane |
Tiverton Harriers |
01:09:30 |
| 3 |
PORTER, Jo |
Running Forever RC |
01:12:43 |
Click here for full 10 mile results
Romney Marsh 10K
After 2 or 3 days with almost gale like winds Sunday morning broke calm and sunny over Romney Marsh for the first runnning of this race under its new name of Romney Marsh 10K. Despite the fact that were were 2 or 3 other events in Kent on the same day an encouraging number of over 70 runners including entrants from 16 clubs from as far afield as Leamington Spa and Eastleigh entered .
The beauty of this course is that it is dead flat (how often can you say that), takes in some very quiet lanes around Romney Marsh and is conducted in an efficient but friendly way. Although the temperature at the start was pleasant for running it soon warmed up and with little shade probably affected the times.
The first 3 men over the line were David Weekes, Folkestone R C in 37m 4s, Tim Sutton, Invicta East Kent A C in 40m 05s and Jonathan Waterfield, Met Police A C in 40m 15s.
Showing the way home for the ladies was the Veteran, Lesley Hall form Ashfrod A C in 42m 50s followed by Vicky Talbot-Rosner, Invicta East Kent A C in 45m 07s and Tina Wren, Hastings AC 45m 22s.
Men's results
| 1 |
David Weekes |
Folkestone RC |
37:04 |
| 2 |
Tim Sutton |
Invicta East Kent AC |
40:05 |
| 3 |
Jonathan Waterfield |
Met Police AC |
40:15 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Lesley Hall |
Ashfrod AC |
42:50 |
| 2 |
Vicky Talbot-Rosner |
Invicta East Kent AC |
45:07 |
| 3 |
Tina Wren |
Hastings AC |
45:22 |
Evesham Vale 10k
700 runners took part in this year’s Birdseye Sports Evesham Vale 10k Race with fantastic results all round.
Conditions were hot with very little breeze and many runners struggled in the heat of the day. Starting in the centre of Evesham, the course took runners around picturesque riverside paths, under the Bell Tower into the park and finished in the Crown Meadow to the applause of hundreds of spectators.
Photo © Charmain Mitchell
Richard Simkiss from Kenilworth was victorious for the second year running beating his own course record by 1 second, in a time of 33 mins, 31 seconds! Emma Gooderham put in a superb performance to finish 1st lady and 4th overall in a new personal best and course record time of 35:54. For the juniors, Conor Shoemark, aged 17, from Bourton Road Runners came in first with a very impressive time of 36:47, followed by Matthew Doyle, aged 15 in a time of 37:05. They finished 8th and 9th respectively in the main race and should be very proud of their achievements – definitely two young men with future potential. Sian Powell was first junior girl in a time of 52:51.
Photo: The winner (70) Richard Simkiss and second gent (643) Romuladus Stupilus. The ladies winner (and 4th overall) Emma Gooderham (295) and Rob Minton (689) who came in 6th © Charmain Mitchell
First for Evesham Vale Running Club was David Reid in 38 mins 42 seconds.
Men's results
| 1 |
Richard Simkiss |
00:33:31 |
00:33:31 |
| 2 |
Romualdas Stupelis |
00:34:22 |
00:34:18 |
| 3 |
Robert Storey |
00:35:44 |
00:35:43 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Emma Gooderham |
00:35:54 |
00:35:54 |
| 2 |
Shona Crombie-Hicks |
00:37:23 |
00:37:23 |
| 3 |
Sarah Harper |
00:41:06 |
00:41:04 |
Click here for full results
Notfast Open 10k
The 24th Notfast Open 10k once again saw bright sun and clear blue skies but with little wind making it a hot run for the 250 starters including the 60 who entered on the day, no doubt having looked at the weather forecast the day before.
Paul Butcher of Southwell RC headed the field away from the start and gradually extended his lead over the second finisher Carl Allwood (Sutton in Ashfield Harriers) to 48 seconds at the finish line.
An excellent run by Nicki de la Salle of Notts AC put her in 5th place and 1st lady in a time of 36.12.
Two water stations, one positioned at 5k, a few hundred metres prior to the one hill on the course, a sponge station at the top of the hill and the second water station at about 7k helped runners in the hot conditions.
Men's results
| 1 |
Paul Butcher |
Southwell RC |
33.46 |
| 2 |
Carl Allwood |
Sutton in Ashfield Harriers AC |
34.34 |
| 3 |
Stephen Stone |
Redhill Roadrunners |
36.00 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Nicki de La Salle |
Notts AC |
36.12 |
| 2 |
Nicki Nealon |
Huncote Harriers AC |
37.32 |
| 3 |
Tanya Taylor |
Nene Valley Harriers |
41.35 |
Dyrham Park 10km
Over 200 runners turned out for the inaugural Relish Running Races at the National Trust's Dyrham Park earlier today to enjoy a festival of running with a 10km individual, 10km team relay, 3km fun run and 300m fun run on offer. A challenging course was presented to runners in an absolutely beautiful setting which featured 200 deer roaming the course. Battling for the lead were Sam Denman and Will Christofi, swapping the lead during the race with Sam eventually coming out on top. Not far behind was Georgia Wood who was dominant in the women's race, finishing 6th overall.
It was wonderful to see so many kids taking on the fun runs with young Emma Jones looking like a possible star for the future coming second in the 3km at only age 10, as well as a very strong showing from the Baker family, Luke and Charlotte. Perhaps the highlight for many was watching the 300m runners enjoying a dash around the stunning lawn, spurred on by all the cheering adults.
With 2 more races in the series still to come, on the 7th August and 18th September, there is still plenty of opportunity to race and be in with a chance to win a 2 night stay for 6 people in Clutterbuck Cottage in the National Trust's Newark Park. Every 10km race entry puts you in a chance for this fantastic spot prize.
Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made today possible; the fantastic kids from St Lawrence School, all the staff at Dyrham Park and everyone else who was so generous with their time and energy.
Photo: The start and winner Sam (in black vest) congratulaing 2nd place Will on a good race
Men's results
| 1 |
Sam Denman |
37:31 |
| 2 |
Will Christofi |
37:44 |
| 3 |
Ewen Malloch |
39:15 |
Veteran Male: Ken Ham 41:24
Women's results
| 1 |
Georgia Wood |
40:49 |
| 2 |
Gabrielle Wojtowitz |
47:15 |
| 3 |
Claire Curtis |
47:51 |
Veteran Female: Samantha Baker 52:12
Team Relay: Team JAK 54:57; Jacqui Macquisten, Alison Walker, Katy Bartlett
Click here for further information and full results
Soapbox Spectacular
The runners in the 2nd Soapbox Spectacular set off from Hanway Common, at 1,000 ft above sea level, with panoramic views over the Welsh borders.
18 year old Tim Lefroy, 2nd last year, quickly opened up a big lead over the rest of the field, eventually finishing in a new record time of 31 minutes and 3 seconds, over 3 minutes ahead of Ed Bishop of Tewkesbury AC (34.43). David Rouse (Croft Ambrey) was close behind in 3rd in 34.54.
The first lady runner home was Roz Viner (unattached) in 38.06, well clear of 15yr old Eilish Gilbert (Ludlow Runners) who finished 13th overall, in 41.29. Emily Allan (FV50) also unattached, was 3rd lady in 45.15.
Men's results
| 1 |
Tim Lefroy |
Ludlow Runners |
31:03 |
| 2 |
Ed Bishop |
Tewkesbury AC |
34:43 |
| 3 |
David Rouse |
Croft Ambrey |
34:54 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Roz Viner |
Unattached |
38:06 |
| 2 |
Eilish Gilbert |
Ludlow Runners |
41:29 |
| 3 |
Emily Allan |
Unattached |
45:15 |
Click here for further information
Midsummer 10k
A good sunny day for the race attracted 105 runners. The first 3 runners in were all Wolves & Bilston members: Dave Smith 36min 21secs., Steve Cunningham 36mins 37secs., and Callum Eden 37mins 19secs.
The first lady runner was also a Wolves & Bilston member: Tess Parkinson in 40mins 15secs., second Michelle Cummings from FW Running in 48mins 22secs and third Catherine Mayall from Cobra RC in 49mins 47secs.
Men's results
| 1 |
Dave Smith |
Wolves & Bilston |
36:21 |
| 2 |
Steve Cunningham |
Wolves & Bilston |
36:37 |
| 3 |
Callum Eden |
Wolves & Bilston |
37:19 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Tess Parkinson |
Wolves & Bilston |
40:15 |
| 2 |
Michelle Cummings |
FW Running |
48:22 |
| 3 |
Catherine Mayall |
Cobra RC |
49:47 |
Full results will be published on www.wolvesandbilstonac.co.uk
Debdale 7k
There were 112 runners at the 2011 Depdale Park 10k.
Men's results
| 1 |
Tarus Elly |
Salford |
22.53 |
| 2 |
Ken Chapman |
Scottish Veterans |
24.22 |
| 3 |
Ian Jackson |
Salford |
24.56 |
Mens team - East Cheshire - Gary Matthew, Andy P)oole, Francis Day, Gareth Simpson
Women's results
| 1 |
Katie Geelan |
Bury AC |
28.08 |
| 2 |
KerrieWood Doyle |
Stockport |
28.17 |
| 3 |
Jayne Lawton |
Stockport |
28.37 |
Womans team - Stockport - Kerrie Wood Doyle, Jayne Lawton, Hilary West. Helen Todd
Click here for full results
Avon Valley Relay 18
Sixteen teams lined up outside of Christie Miller Sports Centre on Bowerhill for the second running of the Avon Valley Relay, covering 18-miles from Melksham to Winsley.
Winners in a total time of one hour and fifty three minutes were the "Tritons" drawn from members of Avon Valley Runners and DB Max Tri. The Tritons were led off by triathlete Matt Brett, who completed the first leg of four miles to the Somerset Arms in Semington in 23 minutes with Avon Valley Runner Danny
Gard of "Acky's Giants" hot on his heels. Matt then handed over to fellow triathlete Lee Rankin for the 5.5-miles to "The Barge" in Bradford on Avon and increased the lead even further. Triton's captain James Hart then took the baton 4.5-miles onto Dundas Aqueduct before handing onto Brett Flook for the long climb up the miners track on the four mile leg back to the finish at Bradford on Avon Rugby Club in Winsley.
Finishing in fifth place overall was another collaborative team of DB Max Tri and Avon Valley Runners, with team members: Melanie Nicholls, Dan Ford, Rebekah Scott and Alex Booth claiming the Mixed team prize in a time of two hours and four minutes.
The Ladies Race saw Avon Valley Runners retain their title with Carla Dudman, Karen Butler, Jackie Rockliffe and Jo Mumford improving on their 2010 time by over twelve minutes, finishing in two hours and fourteen minutes.
Photo: Runners getting ready to set off on Leg-1 from Melksham.
| 1st Open Team |
DB Max TriTons |
Matt Brett 14:23 00:23
Lee Rankin 14:59 00:36
James Hart 15:23 00:24
Brett Flook 15:53 00:30 |
01:53 |
| 1st Mixed Team |
DB Max Mixed up Tri |
Melanie Nicholls 14:27 00:27
Dan Ford 15:05 00:38
Rebekah Scott 15:34 00:29
Alex Booth 16:04 00:30 |
02:04 |
| 1st Ladies Team |
Knackered by Trying |
Carla Dudman 14:27 00:27
Karen Butler 15:09 00:42
Jackie Rockliffe 15:39 00:30
Jo Mumford 16:14 00:35 |
02:14 |
Full results can be found at www.avonvalleyrunners.org.uk
