Friday 30 November 2012
Jocelyn Is No Clowne
Jocelyn Granger did the Clowne Half in Derbyshire on Sunday 25th November in 1.51. A great time battling difficult strong headwinds and rough weather.
Monday 26 November 2012
X-C Guilsborough-on-Sea Sunday 25th Nov.
Would the fact that most of Northants was under water stop our Cross-Country fix? Of course not!
Would anyone turn up? Of course they would, in fact we had 28 runners and a good number of volunteers who came and helped Team East Haddon marshal the event and help pull runners out of the mud.
This course is on the Pytchley Hunt point- to-point course and the going was officially heavy and unofficially boggy.
This year’s cross-country must be the wettest and muddiest ever and yet the races are more popular than ever before with record entries.
We baptised another four newcomers to the joys of cross-country and all agreed that they had never had so much fun in a muddy field. The runners in the middle of the pack had to avoid a sheep stampede at the midway point of the race.
The Ladies Team came 7th on day, a fantastic result overall. 10th Rosanna Andrews finally made her cross country debut and finished 10th overall lady. Mum Penny Andrews was 25th and Charlotte Yarker completed the scorers.
Paula Pinney and Katherine White also ran their first ever cross country events and have promised to come back for more. Suzanne Baldwin somehow managed to keep her kit completely clean.
Ladies Results
10th Rosanna Andrews 1st XC
25 Penny Andrews
50 Charlotte Yarker
51 Becky Hollowell
57 Jo Lee
75 Suzanne Baldwin
80 Jo Smith
118 Paula Pinney 1st XC
125 Helen Blackburn
139 Katherine White 1st XC
143 Sally Garrett
The Men’s Team finished 9th on day and Chris Lamb cemented his place as league leader after three events with a second place finish. In 25th was Tony Letts (home advantage well used) and Stu Drummond enjoyed a good race. Mark Nightingale was 64th and Jim McGowan 104th, the day after an impressive Parkrun. John Fleming was flying after arriving minutes before the start of the race. Mark Garrett was the final scorer.
Glen Cousner made his debut for the men and has also vowed to return for more.
Men’s Results
2nd Chris Lamb (league leader after 3 events)
25 Tony Letts
62 Stu Drummond
64 Mark Nightingale
104 Jim McGowan
110 John Fleming
113 Mark Garrett
128 Mark Kennedy
137 Darren Baldwin
140 Martin Andrews
143 Pete Moor
186 Jon Panter
219 Dave Blackburn
224 Jon Dilworth
247 Paul Braddock
259 Glen Cousner 1st XC
268 Tony Kennedy
Our Combined Team Result was 8th (of 14) our best this season.
Next event is on Sun Dec 16th at Stopsley. (Nr. Luton).Details are on website.
We will be taking the minibus and plan on stopping for a drink on the way home.
Would anyone turn up? Of course they would, in fact we had 28 runners and a good number of volunteers who came and helped Team East Haddon marshal the event and help pull runners out of the mud.
This course is on the Pytchley Hunt point- to-point course and the going was officially heavy and unofficially boggy.
This year’s cross-country must be the wettest and muddiest ever and yet the races are more popular than ever before with record entries.
We baptised another four newcomers to the joys of cross-country and all agreed that they had never had so much fun in a muddy field. The runners in the middle of the pack had to avoid a sheep stampede at the midway point of the race.
The Ladies Team came 7th on day, a fantastic result overall. 10th Rosanna Andrews finally made her cross country debut and finished 10th overall lady. Mum Penny Andrews was 25th and Charlotte Yarker completed the scorers.
Paula Pinney and Katherine White also ran their first ever cross country events and have promised to come back for more. Suzanne Baldwin somehow managed to keep her kit completely clean.
Ladies Results
10th Rosanna Andrews 1st XC
25 Penny Andrews
50 Charlotte Yarker
51 Becky Hollowell
57 Jo Lee
75 Suzanne Baldwin
80 Jo Smith
118 Paula Pinney 1st XC
125 Helen Blackburn
139 Katherine White 1st XC
143 Sally Garrett
The Men’s Team finished 9th on day and Chris Lamb cemented his place as league leader after three events with a second place finish. In 25th was Tony Letts (home advantage well used) and Stu Drummond enjoyed a good race. Mark Nightingale was 64th and Jim McGowan 104th, the day after an impressive Parkrun. John Fleming was flying after arriving minutes before the start of the race. Mark Garrett was the final scorer.
Glen Cousner made his debut for the men and has also vowed to return for more.
Men’s Results
2nd Chris Lamb (league leader after 3 events)
25 Tony Letts
62 Stu Drummond
64 Mark Nightingale
104 Jim McGowan
110 John Fleming
113 Mark Garrett
128 Mark Kennedy
137 Darren Baldwin
140 Martin Andrews
143 Pete Moor
186 Jon Panter
219 Dave Blackburn
224 Jon Dilworth
247 Paul Braddock
259 Glen Cousner 1st XC
268 Tony Kennedy
Our Combined Team Result was 8th (of 14) our best this season.
Next event is on Sun Dec 16th at Stopsley. (Nr. Luton).Details are on website.
We will be taking the minibus and plan on stopping for a drink on the way home.
Benidorm Half
Whilst England was braving the early winter floods, an NRR trio decided to go elsewhere for some lovely weather and exotic surroundings and have a go at the Benidorm Half.
Mick Clarke and Dave Soloman are regulars at this wonderful British Seaside Resort and Jim Anderson made his debut on this course (after recovering his passport and bank card from the lost and found drawer).
There will be plenty of stories to tell but the lads racked up pretty good times.
Mick Clarke 1:55:00
Jim Anderson 1:56:54
Dave Soloman
Mick Clarke and Dave Soloman are regulars at this wonderful British Seaside Resort and Jim Anderson made his debut on this course (after recovering his passport and bank card from the lost and found drawer).
There will be plenty of stories to tell but the lads racked up pretty good times.
Mick Clarke 1:55:00
Jim Anderson 1:56:54
Dave Soloman
Wolverton Five
Saturday races are rare so the Parkrun is always welcome but aside from the local weekly event, two NRR members took part in the Annual Wolverton 5 mile on 24th November.
Caroline Powell was the 3rd FV35 in 38:02 and Colin Bricher completed his first event in 11 months in 45:35 and was 3rd MV60.
Caroline Powell 38:02 3rd FV35
Colin Bricher 45:35 3rd MV60
Caroline Powell was the 3rd FV35 in 38:02 and Colin Bricher completed his first event in 11 months in 45:35 and was 3rd MV60.
Caroline Powell 38:02 3rd FV35
Colin Bricher 45:35 3rd MV60
Parkrun 30
Five NRR runners completed the 30th Parkrun on Saturday 24th November.
7 James MCGOWAN 19:36
10 Peter MOOR 20:16
24 Mark KENNEDY 21:24
30 Martin ANDREWS 21:57
46 Jo LEE 24:11
7 James MCGOWAN 19:36
10 Peter MOOR 20:16
24 Mark KENNEDY 21:24
30 Martin ANDREWS 21:57
46 Jo LEE 24:11
Friday 23 November 2012
Parkrun - Northampton and Wycombe
The "fab four" completed the Northampton Parkrun on Saturday 17th November.
13 Peter MOOR 20:30
15 Mark KENNEDY 20:57
50 Tom SULLIVAN 23:48
76 Mary SULLIVAN 26:03
Mick Clarke went further afield and ran the Wycombe Rye parkrun, in 25:56
37 Mick CLARKE 00:25:56
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Cross Country - A Day To Remember - Wing 11/11/12
A beautiful sunny remembrance day morning greeted 28 Northampton Road Runners at the beautiful Wing Cross Country. The club have fond memories of the course which has seen leaders chased by cows and one of the wettest races ever. Today, however, the weather was kind to the 450 who observed a minutes silence before the roar as the cavalry charge.
We all got muddy and wet on a proper cross-country course of hills, water, mud, and slime.
Penny Andrews turned up sporting a golden holiday tan and by the end she was the same colour as the rest of us, dirty brown. Becky Hollowell enjoyed a great race and Jocelyn Granger completed the ladies scorers.
Our seasoned line up of Jo Smith, Suzanne Baldwin, Mary Sullivan, Jo Cummings, Helen Blackburn, Keren Irving and Sally Garrett all did themselves and NRR proud, returning mud-splattered and smiling at the finish.
The men were bolstered by the return of Mark Nightingale and Tony Letts with Sam Brown making his club debut having a great race. Martin Andrews showed off by running the day after the Seagrave Wolds 15 miler. Paul Braddock also made his debut at cross-country in a very smart pair of trainers that will never look the same again.
Chris Lamb continued his great form from Wellingborough finishing 9th overall. Stuart Drummond, Mark Garrett and John Fleming had great runs to complete the scorers. Darren Baldwin, just outside the scoring zone, blasted his way round the scourse with a strong finish. Jon Dilworth continued his love affair with the mud and can't wait to return at East Haddon in two weeks.
Northampton Road Runners may not win on the results sheet but everyone who runs is a winner and what better way can there be to spend a Sunday morning.
Next race is Guilsborough on 25th Nov. Nice and local.
Full results are on website www.threecountiesxc.co.uk
Ladies
31st Penny Andrews
55 Becky Hollowell
60 Jocelyn Granger
91 Jo Smith
97 Suzanne Baldwin
106 Mary Sullivan
138 Jo Cummings
142 Helen Blackburn
149 Keren Irving
165 Sally Garrett
Men
9th Chris Lamb
25 Tony Letts
74 Mark Nightingale
76 Stuart Drummond
81 Sam Brown
125 Mark Garrett
137 John Fleming
163 Darren Baldwin
170 Mark Kennedy
171 Jim McGowan
200 Martin Andrews
219 Jon Panter
220 Tom Sullivan
242 Dave Blackburn
255 Jon Dilworth
269 Paul Braddock
281 Jags Rattu
288 Alan Hackett
We all got muddy and wet on a proper cross-country course of hills, water, mud, and slime.
Penny Andrews turned up sporting a golden holiday tan and by the end she was the same colour as the rest of us, dirty brown. Becky Hollowell enjoyed a great race and Jocelyn Granger completed the ladies scorers.
Our seasoned line up of Jo Smith, Suzanne Baldwin, Mary Sullivan, Jo Cummings, Helen Blackburn, Keren Irving and Sally Garrett all did themselves and NRR proud, returning mud-splattered and smiling at the finish.
The men were bolstered by the return of Mark Nightingale and Tony Letts with Sam Brown making his club debut having a great race. Martin Andrews showed off by running the day after the Seagrave Wolds 15 miler. Paul Braddock also made his debut at cross-country in a very smart pair of trainers that will never look the same again.
Chris Lamb continued his great form from Wellingborough finishing 9th overall. Stuart Drummond, Mark Garrett and John Fleming had great runs to complete the scorers. Darren Baldwin, just outside the scoring zone, blasted his way round the scourse with a strong finish. Jon Dilworth continued his love affair with the mud and can't wait to return at East Haddon in two weeks.
Northampton Road Runners may not win on the results sheet but everyone who runs is a winner and what better way can there be to spend a Sunday morning.
Next race is Guilsborough on 25th Nov. Nice and local.
Full results are on website www.threecountiesxc.co.uk
Ladies
31st Penny Andrews
55 Becky Hollowell
60 Jocelyn Granger
91 Jo Smith
97 Suzanne Baldwin
106 Mary Sullivan
138 Jo Cummings
142 Helen Blackburn
149 Keren Irving
165 Sally Garrett
Men
9th Chris Lamb
25 Tony Letts
74 Mark Nightingale
76 Stuart Drummond
81 Sam Brown
125 Mark Garrett
137 John Fleming
163 Darren Baldwin
170 Mark Kennedy
171 Jim McGowan
200 Martin Andrews
219 Jon Panter
220 Tom Sullivan
242 Dave Blackburn
255 Jon Dilworth
269 Paul Braddock
281 Jags Rattu
288 Alan Hackett
Seagrave Wolds
The Seagrave Wolds is a great event which actually takes place around 100 miles from the seaside. One thing you are guaranteed is lots of mud, lots of hills and a challenge whilst being greeted by a friendly welcome from the locals. The race is a huge part of a small community and lovingly funds a range of local projects in this Leicestershire haven.
On Saturday 10th November, three NRR members tamed the mega slog. Martin Andrews loosened his legs for the following day's cross country and recorded a pleasing 2:32. Ronnie Ambrose and Wendy Parker conquered the course together in 2:53.
Martin Andrews 2:32
Ronnie Ambrose 2:53
Wendy Parker 2:53
Parkrun 28
The super six completed Parkrun 28 at the Racecourse, a field which also included a handful of NRR marshals too.
6 Radoslav NIC 19:03
13 Peter MOOR 20:32
45 Jo LEE 24:00
49 Tony KENNEDY 24:25
54 Mick BHOGAL 24:48
57 Mick CLARKE 24:56
Rutland In The Rain
Four Northampton Road Runners braved the rain at the beautiful Rutland Water Marathon on Sunday 4th November. The undulating course takes in some breath-taking sites across the picturesque location and the weather did little to dampen the spirits of the field.
Lynton Dawson was 24th overall with an impressive 3:24:44 finish. Matt Brand only entered and trained for the event two months before but his fitness came through and he finished in 49th place in a time of 3:45:06.
Jasmine Banks was the star of the day achieving an amazing PB of 4:02:14 having completed only a handful of long runs prior to the event. Martin Rowe also enjoyed a good run and finished in 4:18:05.
24 Lynton Dawson 3:24:44
49 Matt Brand 3:45:06
103 Jasmine Banks 4:02:14
158 Martin Rowe 4:18:05
Lynton Dawson was 24th overall with an impressive 3:24:44 finish. Matt Brand only entered and trained for the event two months before but his fitness came through and he finished in 49th place in a time of 3:45:06.
Jasmine Banks was the star of the day achieving an amazing PB of 4:02:14 having completed only a handful of long runs prior to the event. Martin Rowe also enjoyed a good run and finished in 4:18:05.
24 Lynton Dawson 3:24:44
49 Matt Brand 3:45:06
103 Jasmine Banks 4:02:14
158 Martin Rowe 4:18:05
Monday 5 November 2012
Magic Mile 3
1st Danson Njoka 5:08.93
6th Stuart Drummond 6:04.37
14th Pete Moor 6:24.78
15th Martin Andrews 6:25.52
6th Stuart Drummond 6:04.37
14th Pete Moor 6:24.78
15th Martin Andrews 6:25.52
Latest Parkrun
11 Stuart DRUMMOND 19:26
21 Peter MOOR 20:33
33 Martin ANDREWS 22:08
56 Mick CLARKE 24:57
57 Tony KENNEDY 24:58
79 Mick BHOGAL 26:16
83 Paula PINNEY 26:55
Colin's 50th
Colin recently chalked up 50 years as a runner and has seen many changes in his time. He celebrated his 50 years at the club night last Wednesday with a fantastic Sue the Cake cake.
Colin actually started running properly in April 1962 although he did run round the school playground in the 50s. He had to defer his celebration as he suffered a heart attack just after Christmas and has not been allowed to start running again. Colin has now re-established himself and even done a race, so it is also 50 years racing. Colin got a prize as oldest finisher which was a nice come-back present.
Colin's Horror
Colin Bricher ran the scary Halloween Horror on Saturday 27th October and won a prize for being the oldest finisher out of
It spooky event was four miles running in the dark with spooks and ghouls en-route to give you the living frights on the course. This was Colin's first event for many months after injury.
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