Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved with our race.
Another huge success with loads of compliments for the friendly marshalls, helpful attitudes and for a really good race.
These were from runners and the NAA officials alike. Please thank any friends and family who also helped us.
Mark Garrett - Race Director
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Monday 23 August 2010
Mary's Long Walk...
On Saturday 10th July 2010, Mary Davies fancied a challenge with a difference! At 1am (yes am) she set off with a group of nine to complete the Lyke Wake Walk which covered approx 40 miles. Out of the nine, only two finished including Mary, in 17 hours. Although she completed the mammoth challenge, Mary was a little disappointed not to get round the route a little quicker. "I would have liked to have completed it in 15 hours but for various reasons (like getting lost) it was not possible. The terrain varied from very steep inclines and descents, to flatish boggy marshland and barren moors which went on for ever."
Fell runners/runners were also taking part in this challenge which was well supported and with check points and drinks at stages across the 40 miles. Just a thought for the likes of Mick and Harley who may like to take part in next years race?
Fell runners/runners were also taking part in this challenge which was well supported and with check points and drinks at stages across the 40 miles. Just a thought for the likes of Mick and Harley who may like to take part in next years race?
Monday 16 August 2010
Maree's at it again.... A hat-tick....
Belper Rugby Rover 30k Run Derbyshire 15 August
A Challenging multi terrain route starting and finishing at Belper Rugby Club. The route uses public footpaths, including parts of the Mid Shires Way & Derwent Valley Walk, bridle ways, Roman roads, minor roads, through ancient woodlands, offering far reaching views over the Derwent and Trent valley's.
In Maree’s quest to find hard, quirky races, she landed on a real gem here. This was hard as nails with pretty much everything going on. She was charged by a cow, fell and slid 10 yards on her knees through 8 inch thick mud, had to negotiate many stiles, gates, walls (got ankles stuck in one), managed some pretty tough climbs, negotiated some break-neck downhill sections and avoid the temptation to have a glass of wine after because, she was the driver home, her comrades took advantage as usual and had pints to their relieve pain!
Maree worked through the field she was 6th to start off with, in the last half mile from 4th to 3rd, a podium finish! A time of 2hr 30 and 22 secs.
A Challenging multi terrain route starting and finishing at Belper Rugby Club. The route uses public footpaths, including parts of the Mid Shires Way & Derwent Valley Walk, bridle ways, Roman roads, minor roads, through ancient woodlands, offering far reaching views over the Derwent and Trent valley's.
In Maree’s quest to find hard, quirky races, she landed on a real gem here. This was hard as nails with pretty much everything going on. She was charged by a cow, fell and slid 10 yards on her knees through 8 inch thick mud, had to negotiate many stiles, gates, walls (got ankles stuck in one), managed some pretty tough climbs, negotiated some break-neck downhill sections and avoid the temptation to have a glass of wine after because, she was the driver home, her comrades took advantage as usual and had pints to their relieve pain!
Maree worked through the field she was 6th to start off with, in the last half mile from 4th to 3rd, a podium finish! A time of 2hr 30 and 22 secs.
Summer Fun in the Rain...
Colin Bricher took part in the Summer Fun 10K at Moreton Morell, Warwickshire. A multi-terrain race which despite its name turned out to be at most 9k in the rain. The fun included climbing fences, hills, mud, nettles, horses and cows. Colin was extremely pleased with a top half finish in difficult conditions
48th Colin Bricher 53:43
48th Colin Bricher 53:43
Friday 13 August 2010
Maree's On Wheels...
If she isn't content winning trophies in her running shoes, Maree Jesson now likes to throw a bike into the equation as well.
Silverstone Duathlon - Maree on the grid - Podium finish 3rd and PB!
Return from International training camp and training paying dividends...
After looking at one point like it might become a triathlon due to heavy rain during the day (is it really August?). Maree braved the British weather and start of the 2 mile run, 10 mile bike and 2 mile run event on August 12th.
Female senior (3rd lady overall) Overall time: 1:03:42.
Well done Maree...
Silverstone Duathlon - Maree on the grid - Podium finish 3rd and PB!
Return from International training camp and training paying dividends...
After looking at one point like it might become a triathlon due to heavy rain during the day (is it really August?). Maree braved the British weather and start of the 2 mile run, 10 mile bike and 2 mile run event on August 12th.
Female senior (3rd lady overall) Overall time: 1:03:42.
Well done Maree...
Friday Five...
A good crowd or NRR runners turned out for the Friday Five, one of the favourites on the running calender. Gary McDaniels raced home first for the club in 31.32 and Maree Jesson made her return on the local scene with a 33.09, 3rd in her age category. Steph Russell recorded an impressive 35.21 on the hilly course and Richard Franks finished in 37.18.
Next to cross the line was Sue White in 40.34 and club legend Micky Bhogal finished in 41.26. Wendy Parker came home next in 43.20 and then Colin Bricher in 43.53. Sue Thonson was 3rd in her age category in 46.06 and Patrick Breyden finished in 48.17. Keren Irving broke the one hour barrier in 59.06.
24 Gary McDaniels 31.32
50 Maree Jess on 33.09 3rd F35
71 Steph Russell 35.21
96 Richard Franks 37.18
130 Sue White 40.34
135 M Bhogal 41.26
154 Wendy Parker 43.20
159. Colin Bricher 43.53
176 Sue Thonson 46.06 3rd F60
193 Spike 48.17
213 Keren Irving 59.06
Next to cross the line was Sue White in 40.34 and club legend Micky Bhogal finished in 41.26. Wendy Parker came home next in 43.20 and then Colin Bricher in 43.53. Sue Thonson was 3rd in her age category in 46.06 and Patrick Breyden finished in 48.17. Keren Irving broke the one hour barrier in 59.06.
24 Gary McDaniels 31.32
50 Maree Jess on 33.09 3rd F35
71 Steph Russell 35.21
96 Richard Franks 37.18
130 Sue White 40.34
135 M Bhogal 41.26
154 Wendy Parker 43.20
159. Colin Bricher 43.53
176 Sue Thonson 46.06 3rd F60
193 Spike 48.17
213 Keren Irving 59.06
Keith - The Superstar...
Some of you may know that Keith Jellyman and his triathlon successes. Recently NRR donated some money to Keith to help him fund his equipment, here is a recent email update from him on his progress...
Just thought I'd drop you and update, which you can pass on if you want :)
Last Sunday competed in the Blithfield triathlon, it was a bit a uncertain as to whether I would be able to do the event because of a dodgy left leg, but a bit of sports massage worked wonders. The race was another qualifier, namely for next year's Europeans for the standard distance. Needless to say I was just glad to do the race, but completed in times of;
Overall: 02:17:41
Swim: 00:25:46 (1.5km)
T1: 00:01:26
Cycle: 01:09:49 (40km)
T2: 00:00:57
Run: 00:39:40 (10km)
14th in age category and 81st overall.
http://www.stuweb.co.uk/swp/default.asp?a=2&e=436
In terms of getting a qualification time I made it, but just need to wait and see now if I get a place. You need to be within 120% of the winner's time in your age group, and I got 115.3%. In any case I've already pre-qualified because I'm through to this year's worlds. I would prefer to try and get a standard distance place though...
Race otherwise was real good fun, mind the swim I just felt tired throughout?? Not sure what I was up to really considering my pool time has been as low as 22 minutes in the past. Maybe the 5am wake up might have something to do with it to have breakfast. Cycle course was basically two laps down from the reservoir and back up the hill. Run was gruelling considering I haven't been doing much and on slippery gravel. I noticed Chris, from Northants Tri, who started 5 minutes after me was a little too close for comfort so upped the pace despite feeling queasy!
Off end of tomorrow now to pick up my new TT bike woohoo! I'm hoping to really knock my time down with it. The bike I've been riding on for the past 6 years or so I bought on the cheap off a mate, and it has never really fit properly, but now working and not in university completely skint... Needless to say I caught a car up on the test bike (the general manager of Merida UK's own personal bike which he kindly leant!) and then overtook it on a slight uphill. Photos at link below:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/schmooscycles/KeithsFrame?feat=directlink#
Next race is Bedford Classic, the Nationals... Maybe you might fancy a go since it's only down the road.
Keith
Just thought I'd drop you and update, which you can pass on if you want :)
Last Sunday competed in the Blithfield triathlon, it was a bit a uncertain as to whether I would be able to do the event because of a dodgy left leg, but a bit of sports massage worked wonders. The race was another qualifier, namely for next year's Europeans for the standard distance. Needless to say I was just glad to do the race, but completed in times of;
Overall: 02:17:41
Swim: 00:25:46 (1.5km)
T1: 00:01:26
Cycle: 01:09:49 (40km)
T2: 00:00:57
Run: 00:39:40 (10km)
14th in age category and 81st overall.
http://www.stuweb.co.uk/swp/default.asp?a=2&e=436
In terms of getting a qualification time I made it, but just need to wait and see now if I get a place. You need to be within 120% of the winner's time in your age group, and I got 115.3%. In any case I've already pre-qualified because I'm through to this year's worlds. I would prefer to try and get a standard distance place though...
Race otherwise was real good fun, mind the swim I just felt tired throughout?? Not sure what I was up to really considering my pool time has been as low as 22 minutes in the past. Maybe the 5am wake up might have something to do with it to have breakfast. Cycle course was basically two laps down from the reservoir and back up the hill. Run was gruelling considering I haven't been doing much and on slippery gravel. I noticed Chris, from Northants Tri, who started 5 minutes after me was a little too close for comfort so upped the pace despite feeling queasy!
Off end of tomorrow now to pick up my new TT bike woohoo! I'm hoping to really knock my time down with it. The bike I've been riding on for the past 6 years or so I bought on the cheap off a mate, and it has never really fit properly, but now working and not in university completely skint... Needless to say I caught a car up on the test bike (the general manager of Merida UK's own personal bike which he kindly leant!) and then overtook it on a slight uphill. Photos at link below:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/schmooscycles/KeithsFrame?feat=directlink#
Next race is Bedford Classic, the Nationals... Maybe you might fancy a go since it's only down the road.
Keith
Wellington Boots...
Wellington Boots were not needed for the Wellingborough Five on Sunday 1st August as a nice little crowd made the short hop up the road for another favourite on the race calander.
Gary McDaniels took to the streets and finished in an impressive 31:08 only one place ahead of Lynton Dawson in 31:11. Steph Russell flew round the countryside and finished in 34:12 and Charlotte Yarker continued her good form with a 36:49 finish. Richard Franks crossed the line in 38:09 and Tom Sullivan wasn't far behind in 38:57. Mick Clarke also broke the 40 minute barrier in 39:29. Mary Kingsnorth came home in 42:49 and Alan Hackett finished in 42:49.
30 Gary McDaniels 31:08
31 Lynton Dawson 31:11
72 Steph Russell 34:12
111 Charlotte Yarker 36:49
133 Richard Franks 38:09
140 Tom Sullivan 38:57
145 Mick Clarke 39:29
180 Mary Kingsnorth 42:49
253 Alan Hackett 56:59
Gary McDaniels took to the streets and finished in an impressive 31:08 only one place ahead of Lynton Dawson in 31:11. Steph Russell flew round the countryside and finished in 34:12 and Charlotte Yarker continued her good form with a 36:49 finish. Richard Franks crossed the line in 38:09 and Tom Sullivan wasn't far behind in 38:57. Mick Clarke also broke the 40 minute barrier in 39:29. Mary Kingsnorth came home in 42:49 and Alan Hackett finished in 42:49.
30 Gary McDaniels 31:08
31 Lynton Dawson 31:11
72 Steph Russell 34:12
111 Charlotte Yarker 36:49
133 Richard Franks 38:09
140 Tom Sullivan 38:57
145 Mick Clarke 39:29
180 Mary Kingsnorth 42:49
253 Alan Hackett 56:59
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Brecon 10...
A brilliant start to the summer holidays, Maree Jesson goes camping in Wales! The “BRECON 10” took place in the beautiful and picturesque market town of Brecon, Powys, at the foothills of the well-known Brecon Beacons. The course covers an interesting and very scenic route, starting and finishing at Brecon’s athletic track. Maree won her category 1st vet 35 Time - 1:08:44
Monday 2 August 2010
Oh No, Not Another MK Half...
Some great times were recorded at the flat Milton Keynes Half on 18th July. Tony Letts finished in 1:25:08 on seconds ahead of Gary McDaniels in 1:25:46. Lynton Dawson continued his great form with a 1:27:50 finish and Steph Russell impressed finishing 8th lady overall in 1:34:08.
Ronnie Ambrose crossed the line in 1:40:17 and Mark Glenn just broke the two hour barrier in 1:59:19.
Congratulations to Darren Byfield and Wendy Parker for completing their first ever half marathons, their fantastic achievements were timed at 2:01:57 and 2:02:21 respectively. Richard Franks was next home in 2:05:49 and Helen Blackburn finished in 2:20:18.
Ronnie Ambrose crossed the line in 1:40:17 and Mark Glenn just broke the two hour barrier in 1:59:19.
Congratulations to Darren Byfield and Wendy Parker for completing their first ever half marathons, their fantastic achievements were timed at 2:01:57 and 2:02:21 respectively. Richard Franks was next home in 2:05:49 and Helen Blackburn finished in 2:20:18.
Adderbury Spires Half...
A hot day greeted runners at the scenic off road Adderbury Half. The course came highly recommend, although there were some organisational problems this year, the NRR trio enjoyed the beautiful course which was actually measured just over 13.1 miles.
Geoff Smith finished in 1:43 a couple of minutes ahead of Ronnie Ambrose in 1:45, although a wrong turning cost Ronnie precious time. John Fleming came home in a very respectable 1:46.
Geoff Smith finished in 1:43 a couple of minutes ahead of Ronnie Ambrose in 1:45, although a wrong turning cost Ronnie precious time. John Fleming came home in a very respectable 1:46.
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