Northampton Road Runners should sometimes be called Northampton Off Road Runners as many of the club's members prefer to swap the tarmac for the trails. The latest mad event was the Belvoir Challenge in Leicestershire. The whole village comes alive as runners and walkers take on a 15 (ish) mile challenge and there is a longer 26 (ish) version for those ever madder.
Mark Garrett, a big fan of this event completed the 15 mile challenge in 2:03:53 and Martin Andrews enjoyed his course debut in 2:05:54. Ronnie Ambrose enjoyed a good time or 2:10:37 and Mark Kennedy, another off road fan, finished in 2:19:48. Jim Anderson had a great run in 2:20:05 as did Jocelyn Granger 2:27:36. Wendy Parker survived an early fall to complete the challenge in 2:29:33. There was one man who was tough enough to take on the full 26 miler and that was Mick Clarke who got round in 5:41:01.
15 Miles
51st Mark Garrett 2:03:53
60th Martin Andrews 2:05:54
80th Ronnie Ambrose 2:10:37
112th Mark Kennedy 2:19:48
115th Jim Anderson 2:20:05
162nd Jocelyn Granger 2:27:36
180th Wendy Parker 2:29:33
26 Miles
173rd Mick Clarke 5:41:01
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Monday 6 February 2012
Irchester 15K
John Fleming braved the overnight snowfall to complete the Irchester 15K in 1:09:38 finishing 19th overall.
19th John Fleming 1:09:38
A Snowy Charnwood Hills
It is a race that is very popular on the NRR calendar and anyone who has spent any time running with Mark G will have heard about the challenging hills and the fantastic cakes at the finish.
The night before the race and the snow falls, the wise veterans of previous Charnwood Hills Races decide that an extra hour or two in bed is what they need leaving three Charnwood first timers, Tony Letts, Jocelyn Granger and Martin Andrews to take the challenge.
They may have been foolish but after travelling to Anstey they were joined by a number of hardy runners who were prepared to take the challenge of a 14 mile snowy route under a clear and sunny Leicestershire sky.
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Cheered on by lots of people sledging and dog walkers all three finished the race with smiles on their faces, a bit of blood and cleaner shoes than they started with. Tony Letts led the NRR home finishing in 35th in 1:50:20 followed by Martin Andrews 100th in 2:04:52 and Jocelyn Granger 192nd in 2:25:16.
With a total ascent of 1200ft the going was really tough getting a grip in the snow whilst watching out for the sledges - not the kids but the adults!
The night before the race and the snow falls, the wise veterans of previous Charnwood Hills Races decide that an extra hour or two in bed is what they need leaving three Charnwood first timers, Tony Letts, Jocelyn Granger and Martin Andrews to take the challenge.
They may have been foolish but after travelling to Anstey they were joined by a number of hardy runners who were prepared to take the challenge of a 14 mile snowy route under a clear and sunny Leicestershire sky.
Click here for pictures on the Facebook site.
Cheered on by lots of people sledging and dog walkers all three finished the race with smiles on their faces, a bit of blood and cleaner shoes than they started with. Tony Letts led the NRR home finishing in 35th in 1:50:20 followed by Martin Andrews 100th in 2:04:52 and Jocelyn Granger 192nd in 2:25:16.
With a total ascent of 1200ft the going was really tough getting a grip in the snow whilst watching out for the sledges - not the kids but the adults!
Eric Humphries (Shouldn't You Be At Work?)
A team of half a dozen Northampton Road Runners took to the beautiful surroundings of Delapre Abbey for the Northants' Police Eric Humphries Cross Country on Wednesday 25th January.
Steph Russell took the honours as 1st Lady crossing the line in 46.37 and Mick Clarke was 3rd in the MV70 category in 62.40. Dave Whatton had a fine performance breaking the 50 minute barrier in 49.23 . Charlotte Yarker also enjoyed a great time of 55.47 and Jim Anderson 57.08 and Karen Irving 77.45 capped off an excellent team outing.
22nd Steph Russell 46.37 1st lady
31st David Whatton 49.23
46th Charlotte Yarker 55.47
53rd James Anderson 57.08
70th Mick Clarke 62.40 3rd in age catagory
80th Karen Irving 77.45
Steph Russell took the honours as 1st Lady crossing the line in 46.37 and Mick Clarke was 3rd in the MV70 category in 62.40. Dave Whatton had a fine performance breaking the 50 minute barrier in 49.23 . Charlotte Yarker also enjoyed a great time of 55.47 and Jim Anderson 57.08 and Karen Irving 77.45 capped off an excellent team outing.
22nd Steph Russell 46.37 1st lady
31st David Whatton 49.23
46th Charlotte Yarker 55.47
53rd James Anderson 57.08
70th Mick Clarke 62.40 3rd in age catagory
80th Karen Irving 77.45
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