Sunday August 29, 2010
Brampton Brewery Spire 10
The Brampton Brewery Spire 10 mile road race organised by North Derbyshire Running Club attracted nearly 400 runners on Sunday 29th August. Runners battled the elements over the tough hilly course in windy, showery conditions. The race was won by Andy Greenleaf from Winchester in 53:11 followed by Ian Fisher 54:35 with 3rd place going to local runner Chris Shelton in 55:31. First home from the host club was Rod Smith in 6th place 60:06 with Peter Roberts of Clowne the 1st vet in 60:15.
The first lady was Ruth Jones of Nene Valley Striders, improving on her 2nd place from 2009 by over 5 minutes finishing in 66:58 34th overall. Second lady home was Myshola Kirkham of Coventry Godiva in 67:31. Claire Howard of Totley AC was 3rd and 1st vet 35 in 72:14.
Over 50 people took place in the Brampton Manor 2 mile fun run in Holmebrook Country Park. Many youngsters, fancy dress runners and walkers all enjoyed the hilly but picturesque 2 mile course which was started by the Brampton Manor Bear.
Men's results
| 1 |
GREENLEAF, Andy |
Winchester & Dist AC |
0:53:11 |
| 2 |
FISHER, Ian |
|
0:54:35 |
| 3 |
SHELTON, Chris |
|
0:55:31 |
Women's results
| 1 |
JONES, Ruth |
Nene Valley Harriers |
1:06:58 |
| 2 |
KIRKHAM, Myshola |
Coventry Godiva Harriers |
1:07:31 |
| 3 |
HOWARD, Claire |
Totley AC |
1:12:14 |
Peterhead 10k
Just under 100 runners braved the strong winds to run the 8th Marathon Oil Peterhead 10k this year , with some great PB's despite the blistery conditions on the scenic and hilly route.
Men's results
| 1 |
Ross Fulton |
A.A.A.C |
34:51 |
| 2 |
Niku Millott |
Metro |
35:47 |
| 3 |
Cameron Robetrson |
P.J.S |
39:22 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Gemma Cormack |
Muray Road Runners |
39:07 |
| 2 |
Leigh Strachan |
n/a |
45.36 |
| 3 |
Isabel Stuart |
P.R.C |
45.48 |
The Tehidy 10km
144 runners set off in warm sunshine. The route took in the North Cornwall cliffs west of Portreath, as well as trails through the woods of Tehidy country park.
The first across the line was 28 year old Simon Fisher of Abingdon AAC, with a time of 39:33. He was followed by Colin Snook of Cornwall AC in 43:17, and Duncan Oakes of St Austell Running Club in 44:54. The woman’s race was topped by Kathryn Philpotts of Hayle Runners in 48:01, followed by Hanne Kinnunen of Team Bath AC in 50:03 and Izzy Boyd in 50:29.
Unfortunately the first 20 or so runners had extended times due to confusion over the route: the park is open to the public and someone had sabotaged the course signing, likely after the start of the race.
However, this was soon put right and 120 runners enjoyed the correct course. Feedback was good from those who went the right way. Prizes included meals at local restaurants, gift vouchers from outdoor and running shops and also jackets from Finesterre, the local surf clothing company.
The Tehidy 10km raised over £700 for the charity Voluntary Services Overseas.
Men's results
| 1 |
Simon Fisher |
Abingdon AAC |
39:33 |
| 2 |
Colin Snook |
Cornwall AC |
43:17 |
| 3 |
Duncan Oakes |
St Austell Running Club |
44:54 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Kathryn Philpotts |
Hayle Runners |
48:01 |
| 2 |
Hanne Kinnunen |
Team Bath AC |
50:03 |
| 3 |
Izzy Boyd |
|
50:29 |
Arundel Castle 10
Overcast conditions for distance running greeted the over 600 entrants for this event, which was being run over the current course for the tenth time.
James Baker set a fast pace from the start, and maintained his lead right up to the finish line. The competition was very closely matched and a large number dipped under the 40-minute barrier.
Competition in the ladies race was also very strong, but last year’s winner, Emily Alden, romped home in a time of just over 40 mins. Jennifer Harley followed her home a minute and a half later.
Other information can be found on the Group’s website www.arundelscouts.org.uk and competitors can download pictures of themselves from www.sussexsportphotography.com.
Full report and photos here
Men's results
Overall
| 1 |
James Baker |
Chichester Runners |
35:22 |
| 2 |
Leighton Aspell |
ARunners |
35:45 |
| 3 |
Daniel Bailey |
Victory AC |
36.06 |
Veterans:
| 1 |
Anthony Roddis |
Chichester Runners |
37:29 |
| 2 |
Adam Tribe |
|
38:03 |
| 3 |
Tom Frost |
Liss Runners |
39:04 |
Women's results
Overall
| 1 |
Emily Alden |
Midhurst Milers |
40.05 |
| 2 |
Jennifer Harley |
Chichester Runners |
41:34 |
| 3 |
Libby O’Duffy |
Les Croupiers |
42:45 |
Veterans
| 1 |
Libby O’Duffy |
Les Croupiers |
42:45 |
| 2 |
Alison Cooke |
Hereford Couriers |
44:32 |
| 3 |
Jenny Philips |
Midhurst Milers |
45:03 |
Monday August 30, 2010
Machen Mountain Race
On a beautiful day with the sun shining, a record 203 runners turned out of to take part in the race and there was some good competition right down the field.
The race was won by Matthew Collins in a time of 39mins 21 secs. This is the 6th time he has won the event over the years.
After a really good day the organisers are looking forward to hosting the event again next year.
Men's results
| 1 |
Matthew Collins |
39.21 |
| 2 |
Peter Ryder |
39.33 |
| 3 |
Hugh Aggleton |
40.49 |
Women's results
| 1 |
Helen Fines |
45.44 |
| 2 |
Marianne Gittoes |
48.07 |
| 3 |
Shan Morgan |
49.27 |
Veteran's results
| 1 |
MV40 |
Mark Palmer |
41.29 |
| 1 |
MV50 |
Pete Gardner |
44.28 |
| 1 |
MV60 |
Jim Stewart |
55.29 |
| 1 |
MV70 |
Errol Alexis |
73.55 |
| 1 |
FV40 |
Angela Jones |
51.15 |
| 1 |
FV50 |
Julie Scholey |
58.45 |
