Saturday, November 26, 2011
Ravenstonedale 10K
This years race was an exhilarating experience as runners battled some pretty strong winds and, at times, horizontal rain to complete the course.
Despite the weather, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the run which completes three different loops around Ravenstonedales quiet country lanes. Supporters in the village thus have more than one opportunity to cheer on all the runners each time they pass through the bottom end of the main street.
One hundred and fifty rather wet individuals finished the race to be rewarded by a welcome cup of excellent hot soup provided by the Black Swan, one of the local hostelries in the village.
This year, as ever, the event was well organised and had the usual upbeat, friendly atmosphere. In addition to prizes for the fastest runners in each age category, there were , thanks to the support of local businesses etc; some impressive spot prizes. This was the icing on the cake for a superb local event.
Race winner James Bulman and second placed Russel Madams
Men's results
| 1 |
James Bulman |
Unattached |
34:43 |
| 2 |
Russell Madams |
Keswick |
34:49 |
| 3 |
Michal Appleton |
Ripon Runners |
36:15 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Pippa Madams |
Keswick |
38:58 |
| 2 |
DawnRichardson |
Quakers RC |
41:25 |
| 3 |
Ali Raw |
Bingley |
42:33 |
Click here for full results
Hugh Wilson Memorial 10km road race
Hugh Wilson was a long standing East Kilbride Athletic Club athlete who competed in distances ranging from 800m to the marathon. Hugh was tragically killed, in the late eighties, whilst comuting to work on his bicycle aged only 39, leaving behind a wife and two young daughters at the time. It is a mark of the respect that the club had for Hugh that the event still takes place annually to this day.
The 2011 event experienced adverse weather conditions, with high winds and rain.
Kris Berry produced a very strong performance leading the event virtually from the gun or whistle as it was.
A huge vote of thanks goes to the four officials and numerous marshals who braved the dreadful weather for the duration of the event. East Kilbride AC would also like to thank all who helped the event go ahead and look forward to better weather next year!
Men's results
| 1 |
KRIS BERRY |
CORSTORPHINE |
32:55 |
| 2 |
TOM FERRINGTON |
CORSTORPHINE |
34:04 |
| 3 |
GORDON ROBERTSON |
CAMBUSLANG |
34:35 |
Women's results
| 1 |
CLAIRE MCARTHUR |
UNATTACHED |
39:16 |
| 2 |
CLAIRE COUPER |
UNATTACHED |
39:42 |
| 3 |
LOUISE BEVERIDGE |
DUNDEE HAWKHILL |
41:46 |
Click here for full results
Wandlebury 6 mile trail run
149 runners signed up for the inaugural Wandlebury 6 mile trail run in Wandlebury Country Park near Cambridge.
The race took place on a beautiful November day with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. At 10am the runners set off on the traffic free, 6 mile course, that takes the runners through the country park and out onto the Roman Road.
Ian Turner was the first runner back in the park, finishing in 35:57, while Joanne Breslin won the women's competition in 42:44.
There were t-shirts, medals and goody bags for all the finishers with free hot drinks to keep the runners and spectators warm when the wind started to blow a northern breeze.
It is hoped that this will be an annual event. Click here for further information.
Men's results
| 1 |
Ian Turner |
35:57 |
| 2 |
Adrian Ford |
38:37 |
| 3 |
Daniel Aguilar |
39:45 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Joanne Breslin |
42:44 |
| 2 |
Julia Hutchinson |
44:11 |
| 3 |
Holy Gamble |
44:44 |
Click here for full results
Wolverton 5 road race
The 47th running of the annual Wolverton 5miles road race in Milton Keynes saw 226 finishers, some 50 down on last year.
There was a very strong cross-wind blowing across Willen Lake which affected the finishing times but produced a good race up-front as Steven Philips (Southampton) and Matthew Armstong (Coventry Godiva) were still together with a mile remaining.
However the south coast man took the honours with 25.12, the Coventry man second in 25.19. Leading the chasing pack in third came Fabian Downs (Chiltern Harriers) recording 25.50.
Amy Whitehead (Sale Manchester) came back down south to easily retain the ladies trophy with a time of 27.37. Her sister Lucy Waterlow (St Albans) was second lady (30.59) ahead of Fionna Kennedy (Ealing S & Mx) who recorded 31.59, not only first veteran lady but in the W50 classification.
Photos: Race winners Steven Philips and Amy Whitehead
Men's results
| 1 |
Steven Philips |
Southampton |
25.12 |
| 2 |
Matthew Armstrong |
Coventry |
25.19 |
| 3 |
Fabian Downs |
Chiltern |
25.50 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Amy Whitehead |
Sale/Man |
27.37 |
| 2 |
Lucy Waterlow |
St Albans |
30.59 |
| 3 |
Fionna Kennedy |
Ealing S & Mx |
31.59 |
Click here for full results
The 28th Annual Cheddleton 10K Christmas Pudding Race
Men's results
| 1 |
Mark Dalkins |
Telford AC |
33.10 |
| 2 |
Ryan Holroyd |
Staffs Moorlands |
33.32 |
| 3 |
Tim Pattison |
Macclesfield Harr |
33.35 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sarah Johnson |
Trentham R C |
37.41 |
| 2 |
Nicki Nealon |
Huncote Harr |
38.33 |
| 3 |
Mandy Vernon |
Trentham R C |
39.16 |
Click here for full results
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Clowne Half-Marathon
The 2011 Clowne half marathon was won by a margin of four minutes by Barrow Runners' Stuart Spencer in 71:27, ahead of UKNetrunners' Stephen Price in 75:34, with David Allinson third in 79.33
The women's race was closer fought with Tara Spillings first across the line 89:07, eight seconds ahead of Sally Fawcet (Racing TNT) in 89:15. Christine Howard of Matlock AC placed third in 90:08.
Photos l-r: Female winner Tara Spillings and second placed Sally Fawcett. Oldest finisher George Coombes of Notfast RC who finished in 3.04.25
Photos l-r: Third placed David Allinson, second placed Stephen Price and race winner Stuart Spencer
Men's results
| 1 |
Stuart Spencer |
Barrow Runners |
71.27 |
| 2 |
Stephen Price |
UKNetrunners |
75.34 |
| 3 |
David Allinson |
Unattached |
79.33 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Tara Spillings |
Unattached |
89.07 |
| 2 |
Sally Fawcett |
Racing TNT |
89.15 |
| 3 |
Christine Howard |
Matlock AC |
90.08 |
Click here for full results (provisional)
KP Corporate Kingsbury Water Park 10k
Tipton Harriers veteran athlete Phil Clamp won the second running of the KP Corporate Kingsbury Water Park 10k in windy but fine conditions but on a course that had plenty of mudded paths and wetland areas to make it a testing event for all 300+ who entered.
Clamp, an expert runner in the cross country genre started strongly and gradually eased his way to the front early on and left the others to do the chasing in the vain hope of catching him but his time of 33:21 was testament to his abilities in tough conditions.
First woman home was Ute Baird of Team Raidlight in 43:07, Ute was sponsored by Team Raidlight to compete in the event.
Photo: First man Phil Clamp and first woman Ute Baird
Men's results
| 1 |
Phil Clamp |
Tipton Harriers |
33:21 |
| 2 |
Alex Benfield |
Burton AC |
35:01 |
| 3 |
Sam Chatwin |
Unattached |
36:50 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Ute Baird |
Team Raidlight |
43:07 |
| 2 |
Joanna Rooney |
Unattached |
43:19 |
| 3 |
Katy Herridge |
Unattached |
44:17 |
A full listing of results is posted at www.kpevents.net
White Horse Gallop 5
Seventy runners lined up outside of Leighton Recreation Centre for the second running of the White Horse Gallop trail run, organised by Stampede Sports and sponsored by The White Horse News.
Leading the charge around the five mile course which took the runners up the steep climb to the summit of Westbury's White Horse Hill and back down again was Max Hazell of Team Bath AC, over a minute ahead of second placed Warren Wade from Avon Valley Runners and Wayne Ellis of Bitton Road Runners.
Finishing in 15th place overall Lynda Faulkner of Dorset Doddlers claimed the Ladies title ahead of Sarah Layzell of Team Bath and Melanie Nicholls of Avon Valley Runners.
Mike Melnuish of Forest Of Dean Running Club was 1st MV40 and Rachel Baker from Dorset Doddlers the 1st FV40; Clive Beer from Team Bath was 1st MV50 and Aly Sloane of Salisbury A&RC was 1st FV50; Frank Lamerton of Avon Valley Runners was 1st MV60.
Men's results
| 1 |
Max Hazel |
Team Bath AC |
30:11 |
| 2 |
Warren Wade |
Avon Valley Runners |
31:41 |
| 3 |
Wayne Ellis |
Bitton Road Runners |
32:32 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Lynda Faulkner |
Dorset Doddlers |
36:24 |
| 2 |
Sarah Layzell |
Team Bath AC |
37:44 |
| 3 |
Melanie Nicholls |
Avon Valley Runners |
38:19 |
Full results can be found at www.stampedesports.co.uk
City Of Salford Women's 5.25
It was a very blustery day bur 10 above rather than the 7 below freezing for 2010. The event went very well with 154 finishers and the results are as follows:
1st Alison Drasdo (v40) Trafford AC 33.59. 2nd Hannah Jarvis Stockport Harriers 34.06, 3rd Katie Geelan (v35) Bury AC 34.16, 4th Alison Sedman (v45) Belle Vue Racers 35.04 and 5th Donna Cartwright (v35) Radcliffe AC 35.22. The first Swinton finisher was Lauren Marsden (v35) who came 7th in 36.02.
Women's results
| 1 |
Alison Drasdo (v40) |
Trafford AC |
33.59 |
| 2 |
Hannah Jarvis |
Stockport Harriers |
34.06 |
| 3 |
Katie Geelan (v35) |
Bury AC |
34.16 |
Click here for full results
Thames Hospicecare Santa Dash
The THc Santa Dash at Swinley Forest in Bracknell saw 728 people dressed as Santa running a 5Km route in aid of Thames Hospicecare.
The weather was fantastic and although a little wet under foot many people got around the course in good time. The fastest Santa was Helen Preedy who managed to get around the course in under 25 minutes, the event looks to make over £40,000 for Thames Hospicecare
Click here to find out more about Thames Hospicecare and their fundraising events
5K Red Run - World AIDS Day
Men's results
| 1 |
Stuart Fisher |
19:34 |
| 2 |
Louis Nel |
19:39 |
| 3 |
Antonio Carvalho |
20:30 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Patricia Nyamata |
22:29 |
| 2 |
Wendy Watts |
23:46 |
| 3 |
Sophie Taylor |
23:47 |
Click here for further information
