Weekend review: September 11 & 12

Saturday September 11, 2010

Marple 10k

The 4th annual Marple 10k went very well again this year. The event organised by Marple Firefighters is getting bigger each year with most competitors being local with a few participants travelling from around the UK.

This years event consisted of 222 runners with around 30 or so not making it on the day, ( maybe waking up to see rainy start to the day!)

The course for the race is run along mostly flat terrain with a slight incline off the Middlewood Way up onto the Macclesfield Canal. Underfoot it was damp on the day but it didn’t seem to affect the times of the quicker runners.

Men's results

1	Jack Morris	36:42
2	Stephen Burke	37:02
3	Dave Walmsley	37:54

 

Women's results

1	Annette Bowden	42:50
2	Caroline Wilson	43:36
3	Susan Clapham	45:15

 

As the runners finished the race the rain held off and the sun started to shine!

 

Apperley Quarter Marathon

The first Apperley Quarter Marathon was a resounding success with over 150 runners taking part in the mixed road / cross country race helping to raise funds for local cancer charity LINC.

The winner of the male race Dan Owen who won in a time of 39:27 managed to lose second place runner, Phil Parsons 39.48 , only in the latter stages of the race that was staged in great weather conditions and enthusiastically supported. The bronze medal was won by Adam Harper, who grew up in Apperley, in a time of 40:13

The winner of the ladies race was Michelle Parsons: 43.58 who was also in the top ten overall
and who was a good distance clear of second, Lucinda Potten 48.19, and third place, Sarah Fearn 52.36, runners.

Top cricketer and top local was Philip Wiseman, 18, who ran the race in a creditworthy 44:26.

Race organiser, Samantha Butler, said “The event was a great success for the club and the charity LINC and was well supported by the local community. We will have the runners results on the www.quartermarathon.co.uk web-site and look forward to making it an annual event”

Photos of the event can be found here

Results will be posted here

 

Sunday September 12, 2010

Experian Robin Hood Festival of Running

1567 people completed the full marathon, 6143the half marathon and 1055 the mini marathon in the 30th Exprian Robin Hood Festival of Running.

Tommy Hughes won the full marathon in two hours 29 minutes and 13 seconds.He was almost six minutes ahead of second place runner Stewart Spencer. First woman in the full marathon was Jenny Bosman in two hours 58 minutes.

Gordon Mugi (KEN) was first across the line in the half marathon in one hour four minutes 47 seconds - one second ahead of fellow Kenyan Ewin Kidyego. First woman in the half marathon was Sarah Jeriwoi Kiptoo of Kenya in one hour 16 minutes and 54 seconds.

Marathon - Men's results

1	Tommy Hughes	Leicester Coritanians	02:29:13	02:29:12
2	Stuart Spencer	Barrow Runners	02:35:29	02:35:28
3	Stuart Hopkins	Kenilworth Runners	02:42:12	02:42:12

 

Marathon - Women's results

1	Jenny Bosman		02:58:37	02:58:34
2	Michelle Buckle	Newcastle (Staffs) AC	03:05:21	03:05:17
3	Katy Rawnsley	Scarborough AC	03:07:10	03:07:06

Half Marathon - Men's results

1	Gordon Mugi Muhugu	01:04:47	01:04:47
2	Edwin Kipyego	01:04:48	01:04:48
3	Tewodros Shiferaw	01:05:32	01:05:31

 

Half Marathon - Women's results

1	Sara Jeriwoi Kiptoo		01:16:54	01:16:54
2	Kidst Yichenku		01:18:40	01:18:40
3	Sarah Harris	Long Eaton RC	01:18:52	01:18:51

 

 

Ely Standard 20th Grunty Fen Half Marathon

A pleasant dry and sunny morning greeted runners of the Ely Standard 20th Grunty Fen Half Marathon on Sunday. The event, which incorporates the Cambridgeshire County Championships and Road Race League attracted runners of all standards from far and wide. Although the sunny weather was much appreciated by spectators it was accompanied by a somewhat blustery wind which kept runners cool as they battled against it on parts of the exposed fenland course.

This year the men's race was a thrilling affair with Paul Halford of Werrington Joggers seemingly coming from nowhere to contest the lead with Mathew Almond of Coventry Godiva before moving ahead to win by nearly a minute. Paul Miles of Owls AC was two further minutes back in third. Paul continued his blistering pace all the way to the finish and was clearly very pleased to win the race, raising his arms in triumph as he crossed the line.

The ladies race was also hard fought with Rebecca Cousins of Fenland RC fending off Ruth Jones of Nene Valley to win by just over a minute, herself a minute ahead of Joanne Baker of Chelmsford AC in third. The first three ladies had clearly given their all and were very tired at the finish.

Further down the field there was the usual mixture of smiles and grimaces aplenty as the several hundred runners crossed the finish line to warm applause from the watching friends and spectators.

Men's results

1	Paul Halford	Werrington Joggers	1:11:55
2	Mathew Almond	Coventry Godiva	1:12:44
3	Paul Miles	Owls AC Leicester	1:14:57

Ladies Result:

1	Rebecca Cousins	Fenland RC	1:26:47
2	Ruth Jones	Nene Valley Harriers	1:28:16
3	Joanne Baker	Chelmsford AC	1:29:30

For full results including wheelchair and age categories see
www.gruntyfen.co.uk.

 

 

Chestnut Tree House 10k Coastal Run

Although a race for serious runners, there were a couple of fancy dress runners including a Spiderman, a banana and a Dairylea cheese triangle!

The 1,050 runners got off to a great start with many getting personal best times including fastest man, Martin Footman, who crossed the finish line in a blistering 34 minutes, 26 seconds. First woman back was Katarina Larsson who originally comes from Sweden but is currently living in Portugal and was a last-minute entry on Friday when she came over to spend the weekend with her parents. Her time was 41 minutes, 21 seconds. Martin and Katarina both received trophies for their achievement.

This year’s race saw several new improvements including chip timing for all the runners, medals which they could get engraved with their times by A M Trophies and photos of them crossing the line by Studio IV, both with a percentage of the profits going to the charity to help boost funds.

Read a full report here

Men's results

1	Martin Footman	Worthing and District Harriers	00:34:26
2	Paul Bond	Worthing and District Harriers	00:34:34
3	Robb Birchley		00:35:11

 

Women's results

1	Katarina Larsson	Compeede-tri-oeiras	00:41:21
2	Sam Francis		00:42:03
3	Carolyn Swan	Lingfield RC	00:42:31

 

United World Colleges Aldbourne 10K

Left to right: Fiona Marie Gordon, Kathryn Philpotts, Samantha Heeley, Francis Hale, Francis Hale, Nick Jones and Stephen Goulding

Men's results

1	Francis Hale	Norwich Road Runners	36:15
2	Nick Jones	Team Kennet	36:36
3	Stephen Goulding	Swindon Harriers	39:41

Women's results

1	Fiona Marie Gordon	Swindon Striders	43:59
2	Kathryn Philpotts	Hayle Runners	44:29
3	Samantha Heeley	Unattached	49:01

 

Waseley Wobbler 2010 Multi Terrain 8.5m

The sun was shining but it was cool enough for some potential impressive times although the course was slippery in places. Nearly 100 runners lined up at Waseley Hills, south Birmingham, ready for the hilly, slightly altered 8.5m course ahead.

The lead runner Matt Hawcroft set off at a blistering pace and led out of the first field up the hills. There was plenty of encouragement from the marshals along the course although those towards the end were wondering what had happened with the large gap that had opened between first and second place. It was a fine finish for all runners with only one DNF who had difficulty in the first field and did the sensible thing and dropped out.

First man home, another satisfied runner and runners charging down the final hill

All the runners were cheered home to get an excellent medal with many joining in for the awards after as well as the home made cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Special thanks to the organisers, marshals (nearly 40 of you) and the runners for making this such a great day.

Men's results

1	Matt Hawcroft	Oxford University	54:25
2	Derek Donaghy	Nark Belfast Harriers	59:59
3	Phil Wright	Unattached	61:46

 

Women's results

1	Helen Tromons	Dudley Kingswinford	72:32 (27th overall)
2	Kirsty Cartwright	Unattached	74:20 (32nd overall)
3	Catherine Mayall	Cobra	75:47 (35th overall)

Age category results

M40	Phil Anderson	Bromsgrove & Redditch AC	62:08
M50	Andy Norman	Severn	64:04
M60	Pete Hawcroft	Bromsgrove & Redditch AC	67:27
F40	Val Carter	Birchfield	76:05
F60	Hilary O’Shea	TRA	90:28
Team prize: Bromsgrove & Redditch AC Jamie Dancyger, Phil Anderson, Ian Keyte

 

 

Alice Holt Forest Farnham 10K

A bright sunny day added to the feel good factor for all those who took part in and helped with Farnham Runners annual Alice Holt Forest races. While the main race remains the 10k, for the fourth year there was also a 5km as well as junior 1km and 3km races and the popular “60 meter dash” for the under fives.

In the 10km the first three men all finished under 35 minutes, a worthy achievement over this hilly course on forest tracks. Julian Manning of Denmead Striders clocked 34-34 (gun time) with Justin Phillips (AFD) close behind in 34-44. Chris Beecham (unattached) came third and was first M40 with a time of 34-58.

Charlotte Collyer, an unattached runner, showed her huge potential with a sub 40 minute 39-12 just 7 days after winning the Kent Coastal marathon, the Alice Holt 10km being only her 5th race. Farnham Runners’ own took second and third ladies’ slots - Sarah Hill (1st F35) with 39-55 and Emma Whittaker-Axon with 42-05.

Photo: Charlotte Collyer, winning lady © David Georghiou

Men's results

1	Julian Manning	Denmead Striders	34:34
2	Justin Phillips	AFD	34:44
3	Chris Beecham	Unattached	34:58

 

Women's results

1	Charlotte Collyer	Unattached	39:12
2	Sarah Hill	Farnham Runners	39:55
3	Emma Whittaker-Axon	Farnham Runners	42:05

 

Salisbury City FC 10k MT

This multi-terrain 10k starts rom the newly improved 5,000 capacity football stadium. 75% of the picturesque route is on road or pavement. There are fine panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, the Avon Valley and the City of New Sarum (Salisbury) including the magnificent 750-year-old Salisbury Cathedral, with its 404’ highest Spire in England.

Ben Brewster was first across the line in 37:51 while Sarah Jordan-Whitaker won the women's race in 42:38.

Men's results

1	Ben Brewster		37:51
2	Michael Brewster		38:01
3	Jonathan Rowe	Yeovil Town Running Club	38:45

 

Women's results

1	Sarah Jordan-Whitaker	42:38
2	Robyn Woodman	44:00
3	Veronika Strausova	48:52

 

 

Wooburn Park 10K

The Wooburn Park annual 10K Run was held at Wooburn Green in Buckinghamshire. The weather was fine and sunny and there were over 300 entrants competing in 10 different categories.

The overall winner was Eddie O’Gorman who won in a time of 33 minutes and 50 seconds just outside the course record. The fastest lady was Lucy Buckby who crossed the finish line in a time of 41 minutes 19 seconds.

This is the eighth successive year that the race has taken place and the race organizers said it was their intention that the proceeds of the race would continue to be donated to promote local sport, and that they were delighted at the level of support for the event.

There was also a 3K race around the Park for children and parents and a 100 yard “dash” for toddlers.

The winner Eddie O’Gorman coming down the finishing straight, the fastest lady Lucy Buckby crossing the finishing line and Eddie O’Gorman being presented with his trophy by the Angus Porter (Chairman of Wooburn Park Sports Association)

 

 

Pangbourne 10k

Well the first ever Pangbourne 10k was held on a lovely sunny day with around 350 runners completing the course.

There were a few tething problems at registration but once the run got underway the overall feedback was of a great well marked and marshaled course.
There were kids races on the field once the race had started and a bouncy castle and entertainment for the non runners. Spectators and runner alike were able to enjoy the BBQ bacon and egg rolls.

The course was tough and undulating and the winning times were as follows.

Men's results

1	Aaron Burgess	36.19
2	Tom Whately	36.20
3	Julian Sherman	36.47

Women's results

1	Liz Hartney	40.06
2	Belinda Tull	42.52
3	Jessica Franklin	43.20

 

Goodrich 10k

Out of 244 entries there were 215 runners on the day which was dry and sunny on a slightly undulating 1 lap course.

Men's reslts

1	Gordon Lee	Leicester Corinthian	31.18
2	Tim Hartley	Notts AC	31.22
3	Craig Walker	Telford AC	31.29

 

Women's results

1	Sarah Gee	Reading Road Runners	34.32
2	Claire Martin	Telford AC	36.36
3	Emma Stallard	Cornwall AC	36.42

 

Age category results

MV40	John Herbert	Werrington Joggers	32.14
MV50	Michael Deegan	Salford Harriers	33.55
MV60	Keith Williams	Rotherham Harriers	37.37
MV70	Fred Gibbs	Bingley Harriers	42.04
FV35	Camilla Briggs	Bristol & West	37.12
FV45	Helen Burrell	Redhill Road Runners	38.36
FV5	Christine Kilkenny	Cannock & Staffs	41.32
FV65	Dot Fellows	Cannock & Staffs	45.17
U20B	Dylan Hyde		55.37

 

 

Lichfield 10K

The race took place under bright(ish) sunshine and temperature in the high teens celsius, so perfect weather for running. The course is undulating in the middle but over fifty per cent on rural roads. Last year's winner, James Trollope of Birchfield Harriers was an early leader but was overtaken on Darnford Lane by Phil Hinch, of Tipton who maintained a lead until the end to win by 20 seconds.

Men's results

1	Phil Hinch	Tipton	31:50
2	James Trollope	Birchfield	32:15
3	Matthew Lole	Coventry Godiva	32:31

 

Women's results

1	Abbey Norman	Derby AC	37:39
2	Sarah Johnson	Trentham	37:55
3	Sharon Orridge	Long Eaton	38:24

 

 

Wakefield Hospice Sandal Castle Multiterrain Races

10k Race

1st male	David Thompson	Barnsley AC	36:52
1st female	Jilly Ingman	Barnsley AC	38:06

 

5k Race

1st male	Stephen Foster	Barnsley AC	23:23
1st female	Libby Greatorex	Wakefield Harriers	25:06