A weekend of course records (and almost World records!) - part one of our weekend review!
Sunday 4th July, 2010
Wimbledon Windmilers Jim Braben Memorial 10K
The Wimbledon Windmilers 10K was the biggest sporting event in Wimbledon on Sunday, at least in terms of number of participants. On a very warm morning the race attracted nearly 300 runners on a course that took in much of Wimbledon Common. The race was won in a course record time of 32:09 by Paul Martelletti of Victoria Park Harriers. Paul had been locked in battle with eventual runner-up Jamal Mohamed of Victoria & Tower Hamlets for the first 1500 metres before Paul moved into a clear lead which he never relinquished, with Jamel finishing in 33:47. Last year's winner Phil Kilingley was third in 34:40.
In the women's race, Emily Mcnally of home club Wimbledon Windmilers was first in 41:31, followed closely by Meriel Holden, who was also the first female vet. Jess Anstee, also of Wimbledon Windmilers was third in 43:24.
The race was in aid of the Wimbledon Guild, this year's chosen charity and it is hoped that around £2000 will have been raised on the day.
The race was lucky enough to have a number of local sponsors, including Tri & Run, ForGoodnessShakes, RGActive.com, Rubino’s, Nuffield Health and The Telegraph pub who all supported the race.
Men's results (provisional)
| 1 |
Paul Martelletti |
Victoria Park Harries |
0:32:09 |
| 2 |
Jamal Mohamed |
Victoria & Tower Hamlets |
0:33:47 |
| 3 |
Phil Killingley |
Ranelagh Harriers |
0:34:40 |
Women's results (provisional)
| 1 |
Emily Mcnally |
Wimbledon Windmilers |
0:41:31 |
| 2 |
Meriel Holden |
|
0:41:56 |
| 3 |
Jessica Anstee |
Wimbledon Windmilers |
0:43:24 |
Full results here
Back in a Flash 5k
Nearly 200 runners turned up for the second of a series of 3 Back in a Flash 5k races organised by Grass Roots Events throughout the summer at Coate Water Country Park. Race organisers Steve and Julie Goulding were pleased with the turn out for the event on Wednesday on what proved to be good running conditions on a warm and sunny evening. The race attracted local club runners along with a host of first timers tackling their first ever race.
Competition was fierce between Swindon Harriers, Swindon Striders and Highworth, with the Team prizes being split between Swindon Harriers who clinched the Men's Team prize and Swindon Striders who took the Ladies Team.
The course starts inside Coate Water Country Park, with the runners following a footpath out of the park onto the cycle track (route 45) towards Chiseldon. After a mile they then had to tackle the locally known 'whirly bridge' over the M4. This is then followed by a slight upward gradient to the halfway point where they then turn a 360 degree turn to retrace their steps back to the finish.
Simon Nott from John Bentley School set a new course record beating, Swindon Harriers Gary O'Brien by 8 seconds. Heath Bampton, running for Bristol & West finishing third in 17.05. First Lady, Meredith Grimsley of Highworth RC finished in a time of 20.12 over a minute ahead of second place, Hazel Anderson of Chissy Chasers and third place Caroline Mcbeth of Swindon Striders.
The Male Junior prize went of course to Simon Nott, still only 16 years of age with last months winner, Alex Bampton of Swindon Harriers finishing second closely followed by fellow team mate, Matthew Raymond in a time of 18.19. The junior female category was won by Jemma Storey of Highworth RC in a time of 24.43.
After the event the prize giving was held in the Sun Inn. Run Swindon donated a free pair of running trainers which was raffled at the prize giving.
The series continues with the final Back in a Flash on 28th July. A great way to track your running progress throughout the summer.This month also sees the start of The Barbury Castle races - two 5 mile trail Races held on Thursday's at 7.30pm dates July 15th and August 19th. All abilities are very welcome.
For further details of these and other running events go to www.grassrootsevents.co.uk
Men's results
| 1 |
Simon Nott |
John Bentley School |
16.24 |
| 2 |
Gary O'Brien |
Swindon Harriers |
16.32 |
| 3 |
Heath Bampton |
Bristol & West |
17.05 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Meredith Grimsely |
Highworth RC |
20.12 |
| 2 |
Hazel Anderson |
Chissy Chasers |
21.17 |
| 3 |
Caroline Mcbeth |
Swindon Striders |
21.25 |
Newmarket 10K
In 28 degrees of searing heat Paul Holley lined up with over one hundred competitors and taking the lead from the onset managed to turn around the results of the recent Newmarket Heath Run by beating Saffron Strider Andrew Mynott by well over a minute.
The win see's yet another a fine performance from the Jogger who finished 0.03 seconds outside the course record. Third home was unattached Pawel Hundz. In the ladies race Debbie Cattermole was first lady followed by Marion McCall and Mary Narey who ensured a thrilling finish by crossing the line only 5 seconds apart. First male team was Saffron Striders with first ladies team Stowmarket Striders.
Men's results
| 1 |
Paul Holly |
Newmarket Joggers |
00:34:14 |
| 2 |
Andrew Mynott |
Saffron Striders |
00:35:32 |
| 3 |
Pawel Hundz |
Unattached |
00:35:54 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Debbie Cattermole |
Colchester Harriers AC |
00:44:55 |
| 2 |
Marion McCall |
Thetford AC |
00:45:22 |
| 3 |
Mary Narey |
Stowmarket Striders |
00:45:27 |
Full results here
Winterton Show 10 Mile Road Race
On a very warm windy day a new show and course record was set by David Webb representing Leeds City in a time of 50m 14s, When interviewed David commented that it was the hardest 10 mile he had done but he really enjoyed the race, He is heavily into training for a marathon in Bareclona at the moment and is traininng twice a day and found it a od workout. The ladies winner Mary Craig from Wold vets stated it was challenging and she always believed that Lincolnshire was flat.
Further detail can be found on www.wintertonrunners.org
Men's result's (provisional)
| 1 |
David Webb |
Leeds City |
50.14 |
| 2 |
John Broom |
Holmfirth Harriers |
60.10 |
| 3 |
Paul Wass |
U/A |
61.34 |
Women's results (provisional)
| 1 |
Mary Craig |
Wold Vets |
70.02 |
| 2 |
Julie Masterman |
Goole Viking |
71.13 |
| 3 |
Susan Hobbins |
Wold Vets |
72.39 |
Orpington 10K
Someone broke the world 10k record at this race, they came in in 24 minutes... but they admitted they hadn't run the whole course!!! Some really quick kids impressed in the junior races (2k).
Men's results
| 1 |
Ian Frith |
Blackheath & Bromley Harriers |
00:36:24 |
| 2 |
Charles Lound |
Dulwich Runners |
00:37:08 |
| 3 |
Stephen Cavey |
Blackheath & Bromley Harriers |
00:37:38 |
Men's team results
10k Male: Blackheath & Bromley Harriers, New Eltham Joggers, Petts Wood Runners
Women's results
| 1 |
Andrea Pickup |
Blackheath & Bromley Harriers |
00:41:08 |
| 2 |
Dawn Saunders |
Bexley AC |
00:45:18 |
| 3 |
Claire Day |
Petts Wood Runners |
00:45:42 |
Women's team results
Petts Wood Runners, Swanley & District AC, Striders of Croydon
Silver Valley/Ras Cwm Arian 10K
The Ras Cwm Arian/Silver Valley 10k is a small village event that was started in 2004, to help with funds to try and save the school. The school committee took the case to court, then lost the court case - we continued the run to help to pay for the court costs. They then purchased the school, and now need all the funds they can to help keep it going.
The route start's with two laps of the school field, about 800/900 mtrs, out onto the road, down hill to about 1.3/4 miles, slight hill, down again and undulating until 3.1/4 miles, then up a 25% plus hill, down a farm track, through a quarry, past the 4 mile marker, 500 mtrs down hill on road, then along an old railway track, to just before 5 miles, then up hill, an very old farm track, through the farm and even more mud and track, one lap of the school field to the finish.
Only 35 runners turned up, proberly because of the bad weather. The winner Lee Ladd, is an up and coming young Welsh runner.
| 1 |
Lee Ladd |
Carmarthen Harriers |
0:39:13 |
| 2 |
Richard Simpson |
|
0:42:22 |
| 3 |
Jonathan Jones |
Carmarthen Harriers |
0:43:36 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Alaw Beynon-Thomas |
Carmarthen Harriers |
0:41:46 |
| 2 |
Alyson Hayes |
Cardigan RC |
0:46:48 |
| 3 |
Bethan Ouseley |
Ingli runners |
0:48:59 |
Shifnal 'Steeplechase' Half-Marathon
Club runners from throughout the Midlands ran the Shifnal Steeplechase Half Marathon on Sunday. (July 4). The race which was organised by staff and pupils from Idsall School in Shifnal attracted nearly 200 entries to raise money for charity.
Race director Gareth Morgan, teacher at Idsall School, said: “ Once again there were only positive comments from the runners, from serious club runners to those for who completing the thirteen miles is a real challenge. It is anticipated that close to £1000 will be raised for charity with the main beneficiary being Hope House.”
Dave Mansbridge of the Telford Athletic Club won the race with a time of 1hour 17 minutes and four seconds. He was pleased with his run as he paced himself well and finished strongly. Telford Athletic Club was well represented with the runner up being Robin Sedman-Smith. Third was Wayne Dashper and the first female home was Claire Martin also of Telford Athletic Club.
The half marathon began in 2004 and has grown each year with runners travelling from across the area to take part. Mr Morgan added: “We attract runners from a variety of clubs but also individual runners who enjoy the scenic route of the course.”
The multi terrain course began in Shifnal and followed the steeples of churches in Ryton, Beckbury and Kemberton before returning to the finish at Idsall School. The race is normally run on one of the hottest days of the year whereas this year runners said running into the wind was more of a problem.
Runners were encouraged throughout the course by volunteers who helped to marshal and at water stations.
In photos – Claire Martin (188) of Telford Athletic Club who was first female runner. Lead runners are Robin Sedman-Smith (3) closely followed by Dave Mansbridge (5) the eventual winner - both of Telford Athletic Club.
Men's results
| 1 |
Dave Mansbridge |
Telford Athletic Club |
01:17:04 |
| 2 |
Robin Sedman-Smith |
Telford Athletic Club |
01:17:25 |
| 3 |
Wayne Dashper |
Telford Athletic Club |
01:18:07 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Claire Martin |
Telford Athletic Club |
01:24:43 |
| 2 |
Amanda Wright-Smith |
Birchfield Harriers |
01:27:23 |
| 3 |
Denise Sanders |
Telford Athletic Club |
01:37:43 |
High Ongar Charity 10K
On Sunday 4th July, in sunny conditions, 191 runners registered to take part in the ninth High Ongar 10k run. The run raises money for local High Ongar charities and for the first time, this year it also raised money for St Clare Hospice. Over £1,500 has been raised.
There were 165 finishers in the 10k run.
Men's results
| 1 |
Crispian Bloomfield |
33:32 |
| 2 |
Andrew Law |
35:59 |
| 3 |
Dave Cox |
36:14 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Fiona Oakes |
39:02 |
| 2 |
April Day |
45:33 |
| 3 |
Jodie Timbrell |
48:45 |
The men’s club race was won by Harlow Running Cluband the women’s club race was won by Pitsea Running Club.
Lee Valley 10k
Sunday's Lee Valley 10k was a great success yesterday with 370 finishers in the 10k. The run attracted participants from across London, Hertfordshire and Essex as well as further afield including runners from Somerset and two international participants from Georgia.
It was a very warm, clear and sunny day so it was hot work for the runners.
37 year old Matthew Clarkson from Potter Bar was first across the line, while 17year old Jack Perry Williams from Highbury and Islington improved by one place from last year to finish second. Jamie Bannister was third.
In the women's race Sarah Stimpson from Cheshunt, winner in 2009, managed to comfortably retain her title with over 4 minutes in hand over second placed Iva Raykov from Muswell Hill.Third over the line was Ursula Wilson from Crouch End.
Men's results
| 1 |
Matthew Clarkson |
GBR Triathlete – VETS |
35:18.4 |
| 2 |
Jack Perry-Williams |
|
35:46.9 |
| 3 |
Jamie Bannister |
|
35:47.9 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Sarah Stimpson |
Team Trisports |
37:49.1 |
| 2 |
Iva Raykov |
|
42:14.5 |
| 3 |
Ursula Wilson |
London Heathside AC |
42:56.7 |
Check out www.leevalleypark.org.uk for more information and full results
Saturday July 3, 2010
Race for Congo UK
Chris Jackson, 26, from Earlsfield, South West London led a group of over 100 runners taking part in the first Race for Congo UK, at Regent’s Park 10K Race, London on Saturday 3 July. Chris achieved a personal best time of 38 minutes and 20 seconds.
Chris Jackson is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo where 5.4 million have died from the effects of the conflict – more than 2.7 million of them children. 2 million have lost their homes and a woman is raped every two hours.
Chris is also raising funds for Women for Women International; a London SE1 based charity that works with women in areas of conflict around the world, helping them to rebuild their lives and support themselves and their families. To find out more about Women for Women International’s work visit http://www.womenforwomen.org/global-initiatives-helping-women/help-women-congo.php
Over 100 runners in the race and raised over £19,000 to help support women in the Congo who are facing poverty, sexual violence and a lack of security because of the humanitarian crisis and conflict in the eastern provinces of the Congo. Runners came from all over the UK and Europe including a group of nine US Air Force men and women who are based at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to take part in the race.
Women for Women International is part of a 30 strong group of charities and other organisations who form the Congo Now! Coalition set up raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis. www.congonow.org
If you are interested in helping organise a Run for Congo UK event in 2011, please contact Kate Hughes khughes@womenforwomen.org
Men's results
| 1 |
Glenn Saqui |
HIGHGATE HARRIERS |
00:33:51 |
| 2 |
Basil Wallace |
HERNE HILL HARRIERS |
00:36:18 |
| 3 |
Philip Nicholson |
NEWCASTLE UNI TEAM |
00:36:20 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Becky Penty |
HIGHGATE HARRIERS |
00:36:48 |
| 2 |
Amy Koerbel |
MORNINGTON CHASERS RC |
00:42:31 |
| 3 |
Jennie Dear |
Un-attached |
00:42:55 |
Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k
British running legend Paula Radcliffe MBE joined thousands of runners in this year’s Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10K - finishing the last 100m with three-year-old daughter Isla.
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Leeds to cheer on Paula and the 7,000 others running, jogging, wheeling and walking the fourth Leeds 10K to support scores of charities and good causes.
The first male across the finish line was David Cowlishaw in 33mins04. The female winner was Lois Rosindale in 37mins47 and the wheelchair elite race was won by James Gaskin in 39mins11.
The Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10K team would like to thank sponsors Leeds City Council, Marketing Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, Logistik, Mail Box Express, Gatorade and Asics for their ongoing support.
Read a full report here
2010 Jane Tomlinson's Leeds 10K Results
Men's results:
| 1 |
David Cowlishaw |
|
33.04 |
| 2 |
Paul Lockwood |
Wakefield Harriers |
33:20 |
| 3 |
Ryan Holroyd |
Staffordshire Moorlands AC |
33:51 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Lois Rosindale |
37:47 |
| 2 |
Claire Elener |
41:02 |
| 3 |
Melanie Pollard |
41:19 |
Race Walkers:
| 1 |
Alex Wright |
Leeds Met |
43:12 |
| 1 |
Lauren Whelan |
Leeds City College |
56:43 |
Wheelchair:
| 1 |
James Gaskin |
00:39:11 |
| 2 |
Brent Crossley |
00:49:17 |
| 3 |
Cheryl Alexander |
60:03:51 |
