Weekend review: September 3 & 4

Saturday September 3, 2011

6th Lakeland Trails event - Keswick

Local Keswick AC international runner, Russell Maddams, dominated the 6th Lakeland Trails event in Keswick on Saturday 3rd September. In torrential rain, Russell pulled away from an early leading bunch of athletes in the blue riband event, the Derwentwater Trail Race, including Northumberland Fell Runner Philip Sanderson, Scotland's international Marcus Scotney and London's road running expert David Miller. Winning by over a minute, a delighted Russell powered into the finish in 56.50, followed by Philip Sanderson in 58.06 and in third place Marcus Scotney (Dumfries Running Club) in 58.47.

Sarah Tunstall, Kendal AC's GB International, fresh from her recent victory in the Swiss International Matterhornlauf, lived up to being the pre-race favourite, outclassing the women's field and finishing a staggering 7th place overall in 62.37. Runner up was in form Sarah Ridehalgh, Accrington Road Runners, in 67.54, with Rachael Thompson, Horwich RMI Harriers, making the podium in third position in 68.07.

Photos: Braving the elements on the Derwentwater Trail. Winners Sarah Tunstall and Russell Maddams

International visitors from USA, Australia, Holland, Belgium, France, Germany and Ireland were treated to real honest Lakeland weather, with persistent rain throughout the day. Oldest competitor, 78 year old Malcolm Ball, from Norfolk, won the Vet 70 category. Segretta Stompers New Orleans Jazz Band provided live entertainment throughout the day, with singer Pete Lashley performing at the prize giving. The event was supporting the local Keswick Football Club, along with the regional charities Cancer Care and North West Air Ambulance and thousands of pounds will be raised by the event for various charities.

Sponsors and partners include PUMA, Ay Up Lights, R and R Photos, Pete Bland Sports, Wilsons Kendal Mint Cake, Trailrunning.co.uk, Sleepmonsters.com and VO2 Max Events

The next Lakeland Trails event in Coniston on 1st October has only a few places remaining. Entry for the 2012 Lakeland Trails are now available.

Photos: They're off in the children's fun trails

Derwentwater Trail Race 15km - Men's results

1	Russell Maddams	Keswick AC	56.50
2	Philip Sanderson (1st V40)	Northumberland Fell Runners	58.06
3	Marcus Scotney	Dumfries Running Club	58.47
4	David Miller	Serpentine Running Club	60.16
5	Phil Winskill	Altrincham & District AC	62.29

 

Derwentwater Trail Race 15km - Women's results

1	Sarah Tunstall	Kendal AC	62.37
2	Sarah Ridehalgh	Accrington RR	67.54
3	Rachael Thompson	Horwich RMI Harriers	68.07
4	Claire McKeown	Border Harriers	68.26
5	Pauline Munro (1st V40)	Bingley Harriers	69.58

 

Further details and full results from the event website www.lakelandtrails.org

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Brueton parkrun - Event #59

The first mention must go to the women's winner Jane Evans who not only got her fourth win in four appearances, she was also second overall in 18:00 minutes!

First across the line though, with his third win in ten appearances was Daniel Rebeiro of Solihull & Small Heath AC in 17:43. Sencond male finisher was Stuart Underwood of Sparkhill Harriers in 18:10, with Pete Matthews of Kenilworth Runners third in 18:22.

Second in the women's race was Jayne Mumford of Coventry Godiva Harriers in 21:08 with Sheila Janet Carey of Midland Masters ACin third in 21:34.

This week there were 138 runners, of whom 27 were first timers and 38 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 15 different athletics clubs took part.

Photo: Daniel Rebeiro on his way to winning the event www.parkrun.org.uk/brueton © NONE

Men's results

1	Daniel REBEIRO	Solihull & Small Heath AC	17:43
2	Stuart UNDERWOOD	Sparkhill Harriers	18:10
3	Pete MATTHEWS	Kenilworth Runners	18:22

 

Women's results

1	Jane EVANS	Unattached	18:00
2	Jayne MUMFORD	Coventry Godiva Harriers,	21:08
3	Sheila Janet CAREY	Midland Masters AC	21:34

 

Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Brueton parkrun Results Page.

 

 

Sunday September 4, 2011

Kenilworth Half Marathon

Coventry Godiva Harriers’ Ben Jones broke seventy minutes to win the eleventh edition of the Kenilworth Half Marathon. Hosts Kenilworth Runners filled five of the ten top positions to take the team prize. It was double success for Coventry Godiva as Myshola Kirkham was first lady home. Early feedback suggests that the race was a resounding success, with 546 finishers completing the challenging 13.1 mile half marathon course.

The Kenilworth Half Marathon may have moved several weeks earlier in the calendar from its traditional Autumnal slot but competitors would hardly have noticed on arrival at race HQ at Castle Farm Sports Centre as persistent rain and leaden skies threatened to dampen spirits of spectators and runners alike. Thankfully come the 10am start the rain cleared and conditions were near ideal for runners, with welcome cloud cover and pleasant temperatures.

Photo l-r: Kenilworth Runners Phillip Gould (632), Andrew Siggers (155) and Connor Carson (72). Second placed Richard Simkiss (500) of Kenilworth Runners

By the first mile marker Ben Jones had broken clear and was never troubled, despite the best efforts of Kenilworth Runners’ Rich Simkiss who set off in chase.

Simkiss ran valiantly to match his second position in the 2010 Kenilworth Half Marathon and was delighted to not only run two minutes faster than last year but knock eleven seconds from his half marathon personal best as he clocked a chip time of 72:19. Moreover Rich took first place in the Warwickshire Half Marathon Championships incorporated in the Kenilworth Half Marathon.

Third position went to Ed Banks of BRAT (Birmingham Running and Athletics Club).

In the ladies race it was Myshola Kirkham from Coventry Godiva Harriers who came home first in 85:27 to beat Bournvillle Harriers’ Linda Howell with Steph Russell of Northampton Road Runners third home and first Veteran finisher.

Once more local charities are set to benefit from proceeds raised by the Kenilworth Half Marathon and Kenilworth Runners, who are celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary in 2011, are already making plans for the 2012 Kenilworth Half Marathon.

Men's results

1	Benjamin Jones	Coventry Godiva Harriers	01:09:25
2	Richard Simkiss	Kenilworth Runners	01:12:20
3	Ed Banks	Birmingham Running Athletics and Triathlon Club	01:14:41

 

Women's results

1	Myshola Kirkham	Coventry Godiva Harriers	01:25:27
2	Linda Howell	Bournville Harriers	01:27:01
3	Steph Russell	Northampton Road Runners	01:29:28

 

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Tameside 10K

What a fantastic race! This was the common comment from many of the runners who took part in the inagrual Tameside 10K, which we were told was the first race of its kind for many years in the area.

A field of just under 200 lined up for the start on a quiet country lane in the Ashton-U-Lyne/Oldham border and tackled the undulating course which took everyone past the local landmark of Hartshead Pike and the fabulous views over the countryside & local area.

The Red House pub on Lees road was the race HQ and had hot drinks and breakfast baps on offer throughout the morning. There was even aerial photos from Flight Academy, a local company, who flew several people over the course during the race, in their helicopter.

The weather was also kind with the big clouds passing us by and eventually towards the end of the race we were graced with some sun shine.

All the finishers came away with a good quality hi-viz technical t-shirt and a goody bag.

The race is run anti-clockwise & entirely on the road, with no major junctions having to be negotiated and the majority being on country lanes or quiet minor roads. The description from most of the runners was undulating to hilly, with the winning time being a shade over 35 mins.

East Cheshire Harriers took both the Male & Female team prizes.

Photo: Kirsty Johnson of Glossopdale Harriers who finished thirrd lady

Men's results

1	Carl Hardman	Salford Harriers & AC	35:18
2	Paul Simons	Salford Harriers & AC	35:58
3	Peter Speake	Bildeston Bounders	36:15

 

Women's results

1	Melanie Koth	Lytham St Annes	43:39
2	Jaclyn Davison	Rochdale Harriers	44:39
3	Kirsty M Johnson	Glossopdale Harriers	45:55

 

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Tholthorpe 10k

The sixteenth annual Tholthorpe 10K road race was held on Sunday morning. The weather was warm and muggy, with a light drizzle from time to time, but not wet enough for some of the runners! A total of 252 runners completed the race, with no casualties. All runners got their commemorative 'duck' mug, which are now getting to be collectors' pieces.

The overall winner was Rob Cole of Newham & Essex Beagles in a time of 32 minutes and 42 seconds. The runner-up was Jack Simpson (unattached) in 33mins 38secs, and third was Michael Appleton (Ripon Runners) in 34mins 43secs.

Photo: The leaders leaving the village. David Thomas (228) who finished fourth, winner Rob Cole (216), second placed Jack Simpson (114), third placed Michael Appleton (7) and Jacob Vezey (59)

The first female past the post was Sue Haslam of Scarborough AC in a time of 41 minutes and 24 seconds, with Zoe Plummer (unattached) second in 41mins 41secs and third was Vicki Wade (Manchester Triathlon) in 41mins 58secs.

A special Outstanding Achievement award was presented to Cliff Simm of Easingwold Running Club, who completed the course in 63 minutes 17 seconds wearing the number 81 vest, which matched his age. Well done Cliff, an example to us all!

The Men's Team award was won by Nigel Ramsden, Chris Hartley and Mark Whiteman of Easingwold Running Club with 27 points. Easingwold RC also won the Women's Team award with Rebecca Hair, Rebecca Cooper and Angela Wilson accumulating 204 points.

The Tholthorpe 10K race also incorporated the North Yorkshire Championships. The Male winner was Jack Simpson, followed by Michael Appleton and then David Thomas (York Triathlon Club – 35mins 45 secs). The Female winner was Sue Haslam, followed by Zoe Plummer and then Rebecca Hair (Easingwold RC – 44mins 54secs).

The organisers would like to thank all those who took part, all the helpers (over 50 from a village of 200 people!), and the sponsors.

The Tholthorpe 10K always takes place on the first Sunday in September, so make a date in your diary for the seventeenth running of the Tholthorpe 10K on 2nd September 2012.

Photo: Winner Rob Cole

Men's results

1	COLE Rob	Newham & Essex	32.42
2	SIMPSON Jack	U/A	33.38
3	APPLETON Michael	Ripon Runners	34.43

 

Women's results

1	HASLAM Sue	Scarborough AC	41.24
2	PLUMMER Zoe	U/A	41.41
3	WADE Vicki	Manchester Triathlon	41.58

 

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Fittleworth Flyers 5

This was the 25th anniversary of the Fittleworth Flyers 5, one of the West Sussex Fun Run League races. Almost 300 runners made it around the multi-terrain course which takes in scenic country lanes and bridle paths and contains some hilly sections.

Despite a course that was slippery and tricky in places due to the rain, James Barker of Chichester Runners stormed to first place in a new course record of 26.50. He was followed by the two Arena 80 AC runners Tim Gedin and Chris Callaghan in second and third respectively.

Susan Scott of Worthing and District Harriers was the first woman across the line in 31.42. Second place went to Julie Briggs of Arena 80 AC and in third was Sarah Kingston of Fittleworth Flyers.

Team winners were Worthing and District Harriers.

Photos: The start and winner James Baker

Men's results

1	James Baker	Chichester Runners	26.50
2	Tim Gedin	Arena 80 AC	28.30
3	Chris Callaghan	Arena 80 AC	29.31

 

Women's results

1	Susan Scott	Worthing and District Harriers	31.42
2	Julie Briggs	Arena 80 AC	32.02
3	Sarah Kingston	Fittleworth Flyers	33.11

 

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Alderney Half Marathon and 10k

The 2011 Half Marathon and 10 km races 2011 were a resounding success despite blazing sunshine all day.

Gerry Hogg from Trull Troggers won the Half Marathon in a course record time of 1hr 19min 36 sec. Sylvia Thompson was the first woman home in 1:37:33.

Steve Bienvenu from Guernsey won the 10km race in 38:00 and Debbie Marsden was the first 10 km woman and also second overall in 38:30.

First dog to finish and receive a cup was "Parsley" whilst octogenarian Rosemary James claimed the senior trophy.

Men's half marathon results

1	Gerry Hogg	Trull Troggers	1.19.36
2	John Terry	Westbury Harriers	1.22.28
3	Jon Coote	Jersey Spartans	1.27.26

 

Women's half marathon results

1	Sylvia Thompson	Jersey	1.37.33
2	Helen Tucker	Guernsey	1.55.10
3	Sabrina Hadj'Boulenouar	Jersey	1.58.31

 

Men's 10k results

1	Steve Bienvenu	Guernsey	38.01
2	Anthony Hewson	Alderney	43.16
3	Simon Brazier	Bourgage Harriers	45.46

 

Women's 10k results

1	Debbie Marsden	Westbury Harriers	38.30
2	Emma Meecham-Jones	CLC Striders	51.28
3	Nicola Smith	Guernsey	51.59

 

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Weald St. George's 10K

The 6th Weald St. George's 10K and Fun Run was started by Dame Kelly Holmes who also presented the medals and the awards.

356 runners entered the 10K and 307 started and completed the undulating course in near ideal conditions, the rain holding off until after the race. The race was won by Thomas Fewster of Great Western Runners in a time of 34:22, with David Ives of Sevenoaks AC second and James Repper of Chiltern Harriers AC third.

The Ladies winner in a new course record of 38:03 was Tina Oldershaw of Paddock Wood AC., second only 9 seconds behind was Maria Heslop also of Paddock Wood AC and third was Emily Gelder of Dulwich Runners.

115 runners of all ages completed the Fun Run with James Graves winning the Boys Race and Jane Waldron winning the Girls race.

Men's results

1	Thomas FEWSTER	GREAT WESTERN RUNNERS	34:22
2	David IVES	SEVENOAKS AC	34:46
3	James REPPER	CHILTERN HARRIERS AC	35:33

 

Women's results

1	Tina OLDERSHAW	PADDOCK WOOD AC	38:04
2	Maria HESLOP	PADDOCK WOOD AC	38:12
3	Emily GELDER	DULWICH RUNNERS	43:59

 

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DW Fitness Southport Beach 10k Legacy Event

Southport was home to the DW Fitness Southport Beach 10k Legacy event saw around 600 people register in the event. Various charities were involved to raise funds for a great cause.

DW Fitness and Legacy Events encouraged people to take part to: "get fit, achieving your personal best or raising much needed funds for sports clubs, voluntary groups or charities."

The 10k started at 10:00am and followed a flat route along the promenade and sea wall before finishing on Southport Beach overlooked by the pier. Participants then enjoyed an ice cream on completion and getting into the Great British seaside spirit. Ben Johnson of Southport Waterloo won in 34:45, while the women's title was taken by Clare Constable in 42:39.

Jayne Wignall Marketing executive at DW Sports said, “We were really pleased to be headline sponsors of the first Legacy 10K event in Southport. This is a great event and with 18 DW fitness clubs in the North West we are confident many fitness club members will participate along with many other local people who are looking at ways of raising funds whilst getting fit.”

Men's results

1	Ben Johnson	Southport Waterloo	34:45
2	Ian Roberts	Liverpool Pembroke	35:16
3	John Connolly	Unattached	36:48

Women's results

1	Clare Constable	Unattached	42:39
2	Rebecca Lord	Stanhill	43:07
3	Vicki Harvey	DW Sports Fitness	45:37

 

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Alice's Run

A run held in memory of Alice Redmond, a Blackshaw Head girl who died tragically in 2005, recorded a great turn-out yesterday.

Around 200 runners took to the streets and trails of Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridgeto take part in Alice's Run, a 10k multi-terrain race through the Calder Valley. The run, supported by Active Human, raises vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation.

The first man over the finish line at Calder High School was Alex Whittem of Calder Valley Fell Runners. Alex broke the course record with an impressive running time of 36 minutes 40 seconds. Sue Becconsall was fastest in the women's category, with a time of 47 minutes 31 seconds. In addition to the main 10k race there was a kilometre children’s fun run. Around 20 children completed the course and all the children who took part received a medal. Prizes in the adult race were donated by Halifax-based online sports retailer, Active Human.

Photo: The first man over the finish line - Alex Whittem of Calder Valley Fell Runners

Philippa Cartwright, fundraising events manager at Epilepsy Action, said: "This years run has been a huge success with the weather on our side and a great turn-out. The day was a fantastic tribute to Alice.

"We'd like to thank everyone who has taken part or helped out on the day. The money raised from this event will make a huge difference to the lives of people affected by epilepsy."

To sign up to next year’s Alice’s Run, on Sunday 2 September 2012, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk

Men's results

1	Alex Whittem	Calder Valley Fell Runners	36.40
2	Shane Ewen	Hyde Park Harriers	41.19
3	Matt Flanagan	Calder Valley Fell Runners	42.35

 

Women's results

1	Sue Becconsall	Bingley	42.16
2	Susan Robinson		47.31
3	Sarah Aylmer	Stockport Harriers	48.22

 

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Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run

This weekend saw more than 20,000 put on their running shoes and take to the streets of Glasgow for the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run.

Saturday were the shorter distance events of 1.5k and 3k with Sunday hosting the popular 10k race and the challenging half marathon. Double gold medalist (Decathlon gold medal at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games) Daily Thompson CBE was on hand on Sunday to start the 10k race at 9.30 followed by the half marathon at 11am.

The race now in its third year attracts runners from around the world as well as strong local turnout and the race sponsors The Royal Bank of Scotland had over 500 employees from branches across the UK running.

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish 10k

The 10k was won by Luke Traynor from Giffnock North AAC in a time of 00:31:41, with Michael Deason and Robert Gilroy taking second and third consecutively. The women’s race was won by Elspeth Curran from Kilbarchan Amateur Athletic Club in a time of 00:35:09 with nearly a two minute lead on second place finisher Jennifer Emsley. Kirsty Husband had to settle for third place with just 5 seconds separating her from Emsley.

Men's results

1	Luke Traynor	00:31:41
2	Michael Deason	00:31:56
3	Robert Gilroy	00:32:02

 

Women's results

1	Elspeth Curran	00:35:09
2	Jennifer Emsley	00:36:58
3	Kirsty Husband	00:37:03

Full results here: http://www.run247.com/events/5982-bank-of-scotland-great-scottish-10k.html

A number of celebrities took on the challenge of the 10k and by far the quickest was Nell McAndrew who finished 69 overall in a time of 00:39:16. Olympian Jason Gardener MBE posted a time of just over 50 minutes in 00:50:30 and only four minutes behind him was Miss Scotland Jennifer Reoch in 00:54:44

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Half Marathon

The half marathon witnessed some very fast running times with the Kenyans once again dominating distance running. The men’s event was a close battle for first place with Kenyan Joseph Birech and Bernard Kipkemoi Rictich taking it right up the finish line. Birech took first place with an impressive time of 01:01:26 with Kipkemoi Rictich 2 seconds behind him to take second place in 01:01:28. Rashed Essa Ismail was the third athlete home in 01:02:10.

The women’s race also witnessed some face racing and a close finish for first place with Flomena Chepchirchir from Kenya taking the win in 01:09:26 and Hilda Jepchumba Kibet (Dutch runner who is originally from Kenya) finishing 10second behind her to take second place in 01:09:36. Mayumi Fujita from Japan finished in third place in 01:11:51.

Men's results

1	Joseph Birech	01:01:26
2	Bernard Kipkemoi Rictich	01:01:28
3	Rashed Essa Ismail	01:02:10

 

Women's results

1	Flomena Chepchirchir	01:09:26
2	Hilda Jepchumba Kibet	01:09:36
3	Mayumi Fujita	01:11:51

 

Full results here: http://www.run247.com/events/5981-bank-of-scotland-great-scottish-half-marathon.html

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Little Aston 5m

On a very grey and overcast sky, a total of 132 runners took part in the above events. The rural course was undulating but with ideal running conditions for this accurate 5 mile race.

Dave Mansbridge from Telford AC came back again this year to try and improve on last year's second place and duly succeeded in winning in a time of 27min 17sec. In second place came Paul Terleski from the home club Royal Sutton Coldfield Athletics Club in 27min 53sec, followed by Ian Mansell from Centurion Road Runners in 28min 34sec.

As far as the ladies were concerned, Lynne Cox from Tipton Harriers ran exceptionally well and beat several high quality men coming 4th overall in 29min 05sec. Second was Geraldine Boyland

in a time of 33min 02sec, followed by Andrea Deathridge in 33min 58sec closely followed by Fay Mason in a time of 34min 03 sec. None of these 3 ladies belong to a running club and would be able to hold their own against other club members.

 

Race numbers were slightly down from previous years, but the good news is that the club were able to produce results far more quickly than in previous years with the presentation of prizes taking place within 10 minutes of the final runner completing the course.

Next year's event will take place on Sunday 2nd September, 2012 and athletes of all abilities will be made most welcome.

Men's results

1	Dave Mansbridge	Telford AC	27:17
2	Paul Terleski	Royal Sutton Coldfield AC	27:53
3	Ian Mansell	Centurion Road Runners	28:34

 

Women's results

1	Lynne Cox	Tipton Harriers	29:05
2	Geraldine Boyland	Unattached	33:02
3	Andrea Deathridge	Unattached	33:58

 

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White Horse Relay

This 75 mile relay visits the eight White Horses of Wiltshire. The course is divided into 11 stages for teams of up to ten runners. The organisers aim for this event is to encourage team spirit, hoping that the teams will stay together until the end of the event.

The 2011 event went smoothly starting at 9am and finishing at 6pm. The results' hall at the end was packed, all the teams were there with happy faces. Chepstow Chargers were the winning team by a big margin (19 points), followed by Devizes RC (40 points) and Stunnington Green Bandits (47 points).

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