Saturday July 16, 2011
Buxton Carnival 5
Men's results
| 1 |
Steve Vernon |
Stockport |
25;31 |
| 2 |
Kyle Fowler |
Staffs Moorlands AC |
27:24 |
| 3 |
Carl Allwood |
Sutton In Ashfield |
28:06 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Amy Mellor |
Buxton AC |
31:46 |
| 2 |
Kath Lamplough |
Staffs Moorlands AC |
33.01 |
| 3 |
Gwen Kinloch |
Unattached |
35.47 |
1st team Male - Staffs Moorlands (Kyle Fowler, Will Neil, Andy Wilton)
1st team female - Buxton AC (Amy Mellor, Kirsty Forder, Anne Marie Claye)
Full results will be on the website in the next few days
Yorkshire Wolds Half-Marathon
The race took place in a torrential downpour that tested the entrants and the organisers. In spite of the conditions the first place was keenly contested with the lead changing several times during the race. 306 runners completed the event.
Men's results
| 1 |
Matt Moorhouse |
Salford Harriers |
74.37 |
| 2 |
Phil Taylor |
Bridlington Road Runners |
74.56 |
| 3 |
Tim Midgley |
Bingley Harriers and Athletic Club |
77.56 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Emma Yates |
Knavesmire Harriers |
89.05 |
| 2 |
Eilis McKechanie |
Hunter's Bay Trotters |
89.49 |
| 3 |
Nichola Sykes |
Denby Dale Travellers |
93.57 |
Brueton parkrun - Event #52
This was the final event of the 2010/2011 season. 113 runners took part. In his debut appearance, Rene Vergo (SM35-39) won in a time of 17:57. Zack Nolan (JM15-19) representing Solihull & Small Heath AC took second by 25 seconds recording 18:22. Oliver Paulin, (JM14) of Solihull & Small Heath AC placed third in a time of 18:23.
Photo: Rene VERGO on his way to winning the event.www.parkrun.org.uk/brueton ©NONE
In her second appearance, Jane Evans (SW30-34) won in a time of 18:17 - a new female race record and second place overall. Megan Blake (JW15-19), representing Solihull & Small Heath AC, was second recording 20:08 in the process. Elvie Jane Cox, (JW14) of Solihull & Small Heath AC, placed third in a time of 20:12.
The points competition for the 2010/2011 season ended with Andy Money winning with 3849 points. Brett Daniel Patten was second with 3532 points and Gavid Davies was third with 3193 points. Caitlin McDonald won the ladies competition with 3287 points. Hollie Roberts was second with 3181 points and Alison Taylor was third with 3105 points.
This week there were 13 first timers. 26 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Brueton started to 1157. In this time, 954 runners from 77 different clubs have completed the race 4220 times covering a distance of 21100 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 18:17 on 16/07/11 at event #52.
Men's results
| 1 |
Rene VERGO |
Unattached |
17:57 |
| 2 |
Zack NOLAN |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
18:22 |
| 3 |
Oliver PAULIN |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
18:23 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Jane EVANS |
Unattached |
18:17 |
| 2 |
Megan BLAKE |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
20:08 |
| 3 |
Elvie Jane COX |
Solihull & Small Heath AC |
20:12 |
Sunday July 17, 2011
William Hill London Backward Run
One hundred competitors from around the world took part in the first ever William Hill London Backward Run, the daftest race to take place in London this summer, whilst raising money for their favourite charities. The event held in Crystal Palace Park was tough, humorous, and entertaining.
There was a very international flavour to this event with entrants travelling from Ireland, France, America, New Zealand and Scotland, including the present 1km backward running World Champion, Garret Doherty, from Dublin, who completed the 1km course in a blistering 3 minutes 43 seconds and the 3km in 12 minutes 42 seconds. Meg Moult from Waterlooville in Hampshire came first in the women’s 3km (19:51) and Janal Carter from the USA came first in the women’s 1km (06:06)
Sally Raynes, Wacky Nation’s Event Director says: “It was a superb day, the backwards runners really put in 100 percent effort, the spectators were great at cheering on the competitors and everyone had a really great day and contrary to popular belief not a single person fell over.”
The UK Backward Running Championship takes place in Heaton Park, Manchester on 14th August. You can enter now at www.reverserunning.com
Men's 1km results (1 lap)
| 1 |
Garret Doherty |
03:43 |
| 2 |
Damon Newman |
04:42 |
| 3 |
Will Davis |
04:49 |
Women's 1km results (1 lap)
| 1 |
Janel Carter |
06:06 |
| 2 |
Hyun-Jung Oh |
06:34 |
| 3 |
Katie Exton |
08:28 |
Men's 3km results (3 laps)
| 1 |
Garret Doherty |
12:42 |
| 2 |
Brian Corbett |
15:59 |
| 3 |
David Garrido |
16:50 |
Women's 3km results (3 laps)
| 1 |
Meg Moult |
19:51 |
| 2 |
Samiha Alshaikh |
29:10 |
| 3 |
Jacqueline Freiheit |
34:45:00 |
| 3 |
Stephanie Shea |
34:45:00 |
Click here for full results
Nethy Explorer
The inaugural Nethy Explorer was hailed a great success by organisers when 85 runners from across the North of Scotland took part in the 12k Race.
Explore Abernethy and Cairngorm Runners jogscotland teamed up to host the event to raise awareness and funds for Explore Abernethy, a community-led project that manages and maintains an extensive path network, runs a visitor centre and ranger service.
The multi–terrain run took competitors on a variety of trails and roads through the Abernethy Forest and alongside the picturesque Loch Garten.
Melanie Clouston, race organiser and ranger at Explore Abernethy, said: “We were delighted with the numbers that took part in the race and have had brilliant feedback from them. So much so that this will become an annual event for the area and race calendar. We had fantastic support from a host of local businesses and worked closely with the RSPB and Scottish Natural Heritage to ensure the race was a success. We would also like to thank the Nethybridge locals, the marshalls, the local WRI and all the helpers who made sure the event was fun and went without a hitch.”
First overall male went to Kyle Greig from Forres Harriers (pictured) who completed the course in 43 minutes and 35 seconds and first overall female went to Eilidh Raistrick from local club Highland Hill Runners with a time of 50 minutes and nine seconds.
Men's results
| 1 |
Kyle Greig |
Forres Harriers |
43:35 |
| 2 |
Callum Martin |
Serpentine Running Club |
44:01 |
| 3 |
Patrick O'Kane |
Hunter's Bog Trotters |
44:54 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Eilidh Raistrick |
Highland Hill Runners |
50:09 |
| 2 |
Freya Tetley |
Muir of Ord jogscotland |
51:11 |
| 3 |
Moira Davie |
Forres Harriers |
51:26 |
Full results are on the Cairngorm Runners website: www.cairngormrunners.org
The NSPCC Milton Keynes half marathon 2011
Despite rather unsettled weather, the 2011 event was another great success with 1,794 runners entering the race; a new record and 52 more than in 2010.
The overall Male winner was Paul Martelletti of Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets AC with a time of 1:06:56, just 7 seconds ahead of his winning time last year. In second place was Mark Powell of Wigston Phoenix with a time of 1:11:55 and in third place was Iain Bailey of Sleaford Town Runners (1:13:55).
The Female winner, Jane Ovington of Marshalls Milton Keynes AC improved on her 2nd place last year with a time of 1:23:14. In second place was Anna Hynes with a time of 1:24:47 followed by Kate Brown of Aldershot and Farnham District AC (1:26:21).
Neither course record was beaten (male record 1:05:20; female record 1:11:33).
The Team Challenge, jointly sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors and Baker Tilly was won by team Dawsongroup.
Sally Phipps, NSPCC fundraising manager for Milton Keynes, said "It was great to see so many runners and supporters despite the soggy weather! Funds raised from this event will enable us to continue our work with children and young people and answer calls via ChildLine and our Helpline from children and adults who need advice, support or protection. By taking part you've already helped to make a difference.”
Men's results
| 1 |
Paul Martelletti |
Victoria Park Harries & Tower Hamlets AC |
1:06:56 |
| 2 |
Mark Powell |
Wigston Phoenix |
1:11:55 |
| 3 |
Iain Bailey |
Sleaford Town Runners |
1:13:55 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Jane Ovington |
Milton Keynes AC |
1:23:14 |
| 2 |
Anna Hynes |
|
1:24:47 |
| 3 |
Kate Brown |
AFD |
1:26:21 |
Full results are available for runners at our website www.mkhalfmarathon.org.uk
Trentham 10 race 2011
The main talking point before the race was the weather - would it, wouldn't it - rain that is.
At the start it was just about holding off, but after the first 2 miles it had started to steadily rain. At the top of Beech Cliff Road, the steepest climb on the course, the field was already beginning to spread with Ben Gamble taking an early lead ahead of a group of 10 or so runners behind. Leading lady was Michelle Buckle but closely followed by 2nd and 3rd placed Kirsty Stephenson and Ruth Watchorn-Rice. By the second lap and 7 miles the lead had been stretched by Gamble to over a minute with Matthew Woodman now clear second with a very close race on for 3rd between 4 runners as the rain was now falling with some ferocity.
On the final descent towards the Village Hall finish Gamble eased to a clear win ahead of Woodman with Darren Perry of Staffs Moorlands just pipping Boalloy's Carl Moulton to the line for 3rd place. Buckle who also had a clear lead now over Ruth Watchorn-Rice took the tape for 1st whilst Stephenson held on to 3rd place.
Men's results
| 1 |
Ben Gamble |
Tipton |
55:04 |
| 2 |
Matthew Woodman |
Stafford H |
57:38 |
| 3 |
Darren Perry |
SMAC |
58:08 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Michelle Buckle |
Newcasle AC |
65:46 |
| 2 |
Ruth Watchorn-Rice |
Cheadle |
67:38 |
| 3 |
Kirsty Stephenson |
Stafford H |
69:28 |
Full results here: http://www.trenthamrunningclub.co.uk/docs/TRENTHAM_10_RESULTS_2011.pdf
Harbour Wallbanger 5
The Race Started at 9am on Viking bay Broadstairs. The sun was out but it was very windy for the runners going out.
65 Runners lined up and off they went. Turn around point was at Ramsgate pier wall. Runners touched the wall and could take a drinkbefore returning the same way but with the wind behind them.
First home was Lee Mcmeekin of Medway and Maidstone in a time of 28.02. Second home was Nathan Preteseille, unattached, and third place went to Robin Butler of Ashford and District.
First woman was Clare Mullenger of Wimbledon Windmilers. First Team went to Wimbledon Windmilers.
The next big race is our Kent Coastal Half and Full Marathon on the September 4, also Kent Championship. The only road marathon in Kent
Men's results
| 1 |
Lee McMeekin |
Medway & Maidstone |
28:02 |
| 2 |
Nathan Preteseille |
Unattached |
28:41 |
| 3 |
Robin Butler |
Ashford & District |
28:49 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Clare Mullenger |
Wimbeldon Windmillers |
32:20 |
| 2 |
Sue James |
Paddock Wood AC |
35:25 |
| 3 |
Melanie Cole |
Unattached |
38:36 |
Click here for full results (to be posted soon)
Aptek Kelso Crawlers 10k
Despite twenty four hours of heavy rain prior to the start of the race, a record number of runners lined up at the start line on the Cobby in Kelso for the third Aptek Kelso Crawlers 10k race.
176 runners completed the course which takes in the beautiful home of the Duke of Roxburghe, Floors Castle. The multi terrain route starts next to the River Tweed and winds its way around the walls of the castle grounds before entering the estate from the East. Runners then run a loop around the castle before the long fast downhill stretch towards the finish line back next to the River Tweed again. The rain held off for most of the race, however, a heavy shower did catch a few runners before they returned to Kelso Rugby Club where a welcome cup of tea or coffee with some delicious traybakes were on offer supplied by the Hazel Lodge tea room.
Runners from all over Scotland travelled to Kelso as well as a few from England and a couple from Switzerland who were holidaying in Scotland.
Photo: Bill Murphy who won the men's category
Men's results
| 1 |
Bill Murphy |
Harmeny AC |
37:18 |
| 2 |
William Garrick |
Scots (Army) |
37:48 |
| 3 |
Charles Hutchinson |
Hunters Bog Trotters |
37:51 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Jenny Close |
|
42:45 |
| 2 |
Kirstie Thomson |
Lauder Limpers |
43:06 |
| 3 |
Susie Hannah |
Lothian Running Club |
44.29 |
Click here for full results
BNY Mellon Brentwood 10K
Photo: 2011 Race Start
Paul Molyneux, fresh from finishing an Ironman triathlon only two weeks ago. won the race to register his first win on this course. He was followed in by Crispian Bloomfield who has won this event many times in the past. Third place saw the return to form of Thomas Frith with a great run, pushing Crispian all the way to the finish line.
The Women's race saw last year's winner return to pick up the first place prize again. The ever improving June Allen was in 2nd just holding off a very strong run from Wendy King.
Men's results
| 1 |
Paul Molyneux |
Springfield Striders |
33:01 |
| 2 |
Crispian Bloomfield |
Billericay Striders |
33:29 |
| 3 |
Thomas Frith |
Southend AC |
33:35 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sarah Stradling |
Colchester Harriers |
36:22 |
| 2 |
June Allen |
Springfield Striders |
38:50 |
| 3 |
Wendy King |
Chelmsford AC |
40:00 |
Click here for more information
The Lichfield Dash
One of the UK’s top junior athletes, Elliot Giles of Birchfield Harriers, won a thrilling Salts Techstep Lichfield Dash in Lichfield, just catching 2010 Dash Champion James Whitehouse, also of Birchfield Harriers, virtually on the line to snatch the coveted Dash Trophy.
Giles is one of the top 20 U20 800m runners in the UK this year and big things are predicted of him. He was full of praise for the event and how special he felt the win was for him: “Other Birchfield athletes told me about the dash and how different it was but I never dreamt in my wildest dreams just how different it was! The atmosphere was incredible especially on such a horrible day weatherwise but the roar from the crowd as I came round the final bend really spurred me on victory, absolutely fantastic.”
Dash founder and organiser of KP Events, was also delighted with Giles’s victory: “His dash win was incredible, especially after his win in the Elite Mile and a relay leg for his Birchfield team to win the relay event too, so he was a triple winner, a first in dash history and the crowd really took him to their hearts. He’s one to watch out for at the 2016 Olympics!”
Photo (l-r): Adrian Priest (Salts Techstep), Peter Russell (New Balance), Elliot Giles (Birchfield Harriers Dash Champion 2011) and Colin Hurley (Salts Techstep)
Men's results
| 1 |
Elliot Giles |
Birchfield Harriers |
56.78 |
| 2 |
James Whitehouse |
Birchfield Harriers |
57.09 |
| 3 |
Simon King |
Tamworth AC |
59.04 |
In the KP Fitness Junior Dash at 11am, Tamworth AC’s Ellis Cross beat Cannock and Stafford AC’s Billy Hicks.
Full results of all the races on the day plus video and photos will be posted at www.kpevents.net from Monday July 18th
Berneray 10K
This year we were lucky with the weather - the day before was wet and windy - the day after was wet and windy - but the day of the race turned out to be ideal running conditions and it became very warm during the post-race BBQ - ideal!
Photo (from 2010 event): See if you can spot the runners on the beach!
Men's results
| 1 |
Andy Laycock |
Milnathort, Kinross |
0:38:00 |
| 2 |
William MacRury |
Stornoway |
0:39:04 |
| 3 |
Peter Mitchell |
Barton Stacey, Winchester |
0:39:56 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sheenagh MacLullich |
Roslin, Midlothian |
0:42:50 |
| 2 |
Shona Morrison |
Balivanich |
0:48:00 |
| 3 |
Christine Cutner |
Southport, Merseyside |
0:54:38 |
Click here for full results
The Great Bramham Run
The inaugural Great Bramham Run took place at Bramham Park on Sunday 17th July. Despite very poor weather conditions there was a great atmosphere and 350 people came to do the 10K & 5K runs.
There was a lively pre-run warm up session led by Alison Mackie and Louise Robinson. The 10K run was started at 11am by Andy McMenemy (recently completed 66 ultra marathons in 66 days) followed shortly after by the 5K fun run/walk.
146 runners completed the 10K run, 1st Fergus Cullen (38m44), 2nd Michael Savage (39m54) and 3rd Glen Johnson (40m15).
The runs were followed by a family fun day in the grounds of Bramham Park. There was live entertainment, lots of different stalls, real ale bar and Pimms tent, tea room and BBQ. A great day out for all the family despite the weather.
Men's 10k results
| 1 |
Fergus Cullen |
38:44 |
| 2 |
Michael Savage |
39:54 |
| 3 |
Glen Johnson |
40:15 |
Women's 10k results
| 1 |
Jessica Learmonth |
43:54 |
| 2 |
Sarah Wightman |
44:49 |
| 3 |
Amanda Bloor |
46:14 |
Click here for full 10k results
