Monday 25 June 2012
Marston Forest 5K
Andy Pate was the sole NRR particpant in the the Marston Forest 5K on Friday 15th June in 24.33.
The Colworth Weekend
The Colworth Marathon Challenge has become a cult weekend for Northampton Road Runners as members descend on Colworth House at Sharnbrook to take part in a weekend of running challenges, camping and a little bit of partying.
Jo Lee raced her dad another Mark all weekend.
Finally can you mention Tom and Mary and a number of others ( not enough unfortunately) who came over Sat evening.
Friday Night
Once the tents are pitched on the Friday, it's off to the start line for the first event of the weekend, the five mile single lap circuit kick off at 7pm. Heavy rain made going tough with runners negotiating puddles along the opening stretch of farm track, not knowing how deep most of them would be. At the halfway stage, the route turns into a lovely woodland trail which was sodden in mud causing some interesting footing issues.
Tony Letts chose to leave his trail shoes in the tent but still impressed finishing 15th overall in 32:02. Carrick Baldwin again showed his parents how it's done with a great time of 34:46. Mark Kennedy made up good ground in the second half of the race to finish in 36:39 only two seconds ahead of John Fleming (36:41). Ronnie Ambrose and and Mark Garrett enjoyed a good battle to the line finishing in 37:29 and 37:30 respectively. Darren Baldwin looked remarkably clean at the finish, obviously avoiding the puddles on the way round (39:02). Guests Mark Lee was racing his daughter Jo and finished in 41:03 and David Garrett let his dad beat him finishing in 45:01.
Jo Lee was first lady home for the club in 41:54 and Jon Dilworth was close behind in 43:26. Wendy Parker crossed the line in 44:26 and Jo Smith finished in exactly 45 minutes. Natasha Frolich crossed the line in 47:15 helped along by first dog on the nigght, rufus (also spotted at the Parkrun recently). Elaine Palmer was next to finish in 47:32 just before Mick Clarke in 48:24 Suzanne and Coral (plus dog) completed the Baldwin's family affair in 50:15. If there is a race, he is there, Richard Rose finished in 51:19 and Sally Garrett skipped through the mud in 1:07:50.
Saturday Midday
After a Friday night of barbecues and a good night's sleep (ahem) in the tents, you could lie in if you wish before the midday start of the 8.1 trail race. The single lap affair takes in a different route from Friday but includes a challenging uneven farm trail with a downhill/uphill dog leg to kill off your legs.
Going underfoot wasn't any easier in this tough event but John Fleming recorded a good time of 1:05:35 with Darren Baldwin close behind in 1:08:05. Off road specialist Mark Garrett continued to defy a sore back to finish in 1:09:27 with Ronnie Ambrose just behind in 1:10:58. Guest Mark Lee could beat daughter Jo today (1:21:57). Mick Clarke (1:30:28) and Patrick (Spike) Breydn were the other two boys to finish (1:55:15).
Four ladies took on the toughie, Suzanne Baldwin crossed the line in 1:17:41 ahead of Jo Lee in 1:20:02. Jo Smith and Wendy Parker finished in 1:23:19 and 1:27:39.
Sunday Morning
After a Saturday night party in the marquee to celebrate the recent wedding of Tom Sullivan and Mary Kingsnorth, it was up bright and early to test those weary legs in the half marathon. Those on their third day will complete the marathon distance today on the two lap course which is similar to Friday's 5 miler.
Tony Letts took the 1st M35 prize and was 6th overall in 1:28:46. Also in the honours was Mick Clarke who was 1st M65 in 2:18:13.
Mark Garrett rounded off his campaign in 1:50:33 and completed the challenge. Ronnie Ambrose (1:52:26), Mark Lee (1:58:11) and Darren Baldwin (2:05:48) also achieved the marathon distance.
The lady marathoners were Jo Lee who finished Sunday in 2:08:04, Jo Smith (2:13:52) and 191 Suzanne Baldwin (2:26:50). Natasha Frolich finished her first ever half marathon in 2:24:39 and Jo Cummings crossed the line in 2:28:25.
Finally, massive congratulations to Jo Smith who receieved the coveted award from the organisers for completing her 5th Colworth Marathon Challenge.
Colworth Five - Friday Night
15 Tony Letts 32:02
46 Carrick Baldwin 34:46
71 Mark Kennedy 36:39
72 John Fleming 36:41
84 Ronnie Ambrose 37:29
86 Mark Garrett 37:30
107 Darren Baldwin 39:02
131 Mark Lee 41:03
142 Jo Lee 41:54
161 Jon Dilworth 43:26
170 Wendy Parker 44:26
180 Joanna Smith 45:00
182 David Garrett 45:01
217 Natasha Frolich 47:15
218 Elaine Palmer 47:32
235 Mick Clarke 48:24
251 Coral Baldwin 50:13
252 Suzanne Baldwin 50:15
259 Richard Rose 51:19
298 Sally Garrett 1:07:50
Colworth 8.1 Trail Race - Saturday Midday
52 John Fleming 1:05:35
67 Darren Baldwin 1:08:05
72 Mark Garrett 1:09:27
76 Ronnie Ambrose 1:10:58
102 Suzanne Baldwin 1:17:41
111 Jo Lee 1:20:02
119 Mark Lee 1:21:57
125 Jo Smith 1:23:19
147 Wendy Parker 1:27:39
161 Mick Clarke 1:30:28
180 Patrick Breydn 1:55:15
Colworth Half - Sunday Morning
6 Tony Letts 1:28:46 1st M35
65 Mark Garrett 1:50:33
74 Ronnie Ambrose 1:52:26
93 Mark Lee 1:58:11
121 Darren Baldwin 2:05:48
129 Jo Lee 2:08:04
146 Jo Smith 2:13:52
157 Mick Clarke 2:18:13 1st M65
179 Natasha Frolich 2:24:39 (1st ever half marathon).
191 Suzanne Baldwin 2:26:50
194 Jo Cummings 2:28:25
Colworth Marathon Challenge
50 Mark Garrett 3:37:30
60 Ronnie Ambrose 3:40:53
69 Darren Baldwin 3:52:55
77 Mark Lee 4:01:11
87 Jo Lee 4:10:00
99 Joanna Smith 4:22:11
111 Suzanne Baldwin 4:34:46
117 Mick Clarke 4:37:05
Jo Lee raced her dad another Mark all weekend.
Finally can you mention Tom and Mary and a number of others ( not enough unfortunately) who came over Sat evening.
Friday Night
Once the tents are pitched on the Friday, it's off to the start line for the first event of the weekend, the five mile single lap circuit kick off at 7pm. Heavy rain made going tough with runners negotiating puddles along the opening stretch of farm track, not knowing how deep most of them would be. At the halfway stage, the route turns into a lovely woodland trail which was sodden in mud causing some interesting footing issues.
Tony Letts chose to leave his trail shoes in the tent but still impressed finishing 15th overall in 32:02. Carrick Baldwin again showed his parents how it's done with a great time of 34:46. Mark Kennedy made up good ground in the second half of the race to finish in 36:39 only two seconds ahead of John Fleming (36:41). Ronnie Ambrose and and Mark Garrett enjoyed a good battle to the line finishing in 37:29 and 37:30 respectively. Darren Baldwin looked remarkably clean at the finish, obviously avoiding the puddles on the way round (39:02). Guests Mark Lee was racing his daughter Jo and finished in 41:03 and David Garrett let his dad beat him finishing in 45:01.
Jo Lee was first lady home for the club in 41:54 and Jon Dilworth was close behind in 43:26. Wendy Parker crossed the line in 44:26 and Jo Smith finished in exactly 45 minutes. Natasha Frolich crossed the line in 47:15 helped along by first dog on the nigght, rufus (also spotted at the Parkrun recently). Elaine Palmer was next to finish in 47:32 just before Mick Clarke in 48:24 Suzanne and Coral (plus dog) completed the Baldwin's family affair in 50:15. If there is a race, he is there, Richard Rose finished in 51:19 and Sally Garrett skipped through the mud in 1:07:50.
Saturday Midday
After a Friday night of barbecues and a good night's sleep (ahem) in the tents, you could lie in if you wish before the midday start of the 8.1 trail race. The single lap affair takes in a different route from Friday but includes a challenging uneven farm trail with a downhill/uphill dog leg to kill off your legs.
Going underfoot wasn't any easier in this tough event but John Fleming recorded a good time of 1:05:35 with Darren Baldwin close behind in 1:08:05. Off road specialist Mark Garrett continued to defy a sore back to finish in 1:09:27 with Ronnie Ambrose just behind in 1:10:58. Guest Mark Lee could beat daughter Jo today (1:21:57). Mick Clarke (1:30:28) and Patrick (Spike) Breydn were the other two boys to finish (1:55:15).
Four ladies took on the toughie, Suzanne Baldwin crossed the line in 1:17:41 ahead of Jo Lee in 1:20:02. Jo Smith and Wendy Parker finished in 1:23:19 and 1:27:39.
Sunday Morning
After a Saturday night party in the marquee to celebrate the recent wedding of Tom Sullivan and Mary Kingsnorth, it was up bright and early to test those weary legs in the half marathon. Those on their third day will complete the marathon distance today on the two lap course which is similar to Friday's 5 miler.
Tony Letts took the 1st M35 prize and was 6th overall in 1:28:46. Also in the honours was Mick Clarke who was 1st M65 in 2:18:13.
Mark Garrett rounded off his campaign in 1:50:33 and completed the challenge. Ronnie Ambrose (1:52:26), Mark Lee (1:58:11) and Darren Baldwin (2:05:48) also achieved the marathon distance.
The lady marathoners were Jo Lee who finished Sunday in 2:08:04, Jo Smith (2:13:52) and 191 Suzanne Baldwin (2:26:50). Natasha Frolich finished her first ever half marathon in 2:24:39 and Jo Cummings crossed the line in 2:28:25.
Finally, massive congratulations to Jo Smith who receieved the coveted award from the organisers for completing her 5th Colworth Marathon Challenge.
Colworth Five - Friday Night
15 Tony Letts 32:02
46 Carrick Baldwin 34:46
71 Mark Kennedy 36:39
72 John Fleming 36:41
84 Ronnie Ambrose 37:29
86 Mark Garrett 37:30
107 Darren Baldwin 39:02
131 Mark Lee 41:03
142 Jo Lee 41:54
161 Jon Dilworth 43:26
170 Wendy Parker 44:26
180 Joanna Smith 45:00
182 David Garrett 45:01
217 Natasha Frolich 47:15
218 Elaine Palmer 47:32
235 Mick Clarke 48:24
251 Coral Baldwin 50:13
252 Suzanne Baldwin 50:15
259 Richard Rose 51:19
298 Sally Garrett 1:07:50
Colworth 8.1 Trail Race - Saturday Midday
52 John Fleming 1:05:35
67 Darren Baldwin 1:08:05
72 Mark Garrett 1:09:27
76 Ronnie Ambrose 1:10:58
102 Suzanne Baldwin 1:17:41
111 Jo Lee 1:20:02
119 Mark Lee 1:21:57
125 Jo Smith 1:23:19
147 Wendy Parker 1:27:39
161 Mick Clarke 1:30:28
180 Patrick Breydn 1:55:15
Colworth Half - Sunday Morning
6 Tony Letts 1:28:46 1st M35
65 Mark Garrett 1:50:33
74 Ronnie Ambrose 1:52:26
93 Mark Lee 1:58:11
121 Darren Baldwin 2:05:48
129 Jo Lee 2:08:04
146 Jo Smith 2:13:52
157 Mick Clarke 2:18:13 1st M65
179 Natasha Frolich 2:24:39 (1st ever half marathon).
191 Suzanne Baldwin 2:26:50
194 Jo Cummings 2:28:25
Colworth Marathon Challenge
50 Mark Garrett 3:37:30
60 Ronnie Ambrose 3:40:53
69 Darren Baldwin 3:52:55
77 Mark Lee 4:01:11
87 Jo Lee 4:10:00
99 Joanna Smith 4:22:11
111 Suzanne Baldwin 4:34:46
117 Mick Clarke 4:37:05
Park Run 23rd June
Danson NJOKA continued his excellent form at the Parkrun finishing the latest outing in 2nd place in a time of 17:16. Radoslav NIC finished in 6th recording a time of 19:06. Tom SULLIVAN enjoyed a good run in 22:57 and Mary KINGSNORTH continued her comeback in 27:14.
2 Danson NJOKA 17:16
6 Radoslav NIC 19:06
35 Tom SULLIVAN 22:57
67 Mary KINGSNORTH 27:14
Friday 22 June 2012
Club vs Country - Harborough Five
Despite England taking on the Ukraine clashing with the Harborough Five, a hearty seventeen Northampton Road Runners turned out on the undulating course on the Northants/Leics border.
Finishing in 12th overall on the night was Danson Njoka in 28:22 and Tony Letts was a second under the half hour barrier in 29:59. Peter Moor had another great run finishing in 33:36 and 149 Rob Donovan and Tom Sullivan enjoyed a personal race arriving at the finish in 38:16 and 38:50 respectively. Mick Clarke returned from injury and finished in 46:13 just ahead of Richard Rose in 48:50.
For the ladies, Rosanna Andrews continued to dominate the F20 category, yet again finishing at the top of the pile in 31:41. Charlotte Yarker and Penny Andrews were withing three seconds of each other in 36:42 and 36:45. Jocelyn Granger recorded another great time in 39:02 and next home was Suzanne Baldwin (42:47) and Jo Cummings (45:55). Kirsty Turner had a good run in 47:22 and was closely pursued by Caroline Cope in 47:34 and Mary Kingsnorth in 47:38 with Ann Dickson not far behind in 48:17.
12 Danson Njoka 28:22
24 Tony Letts 29:59
46 Rosanna Andrews 31:41 1 F20
72 Peter Moor 33:36
116 Charlotte Yarker 36:42
119 Penny Andrews 36:45
149 Rob Donovan 38:16
162 Tom Sullivan 38:50
166 Jocelyn Granger 39:02
222 Suzanne Baldwin 42:47
249 Jo Cummings 45:55
252 Mick Clarke 46:13
260 Kirsty Turner 47:22
262 Caroline Cope 47:34
263 Mary Kingsnorth 47:38
268 Ann Dickson 48:17
270 Richard Rose 48:50
Finishing in 12th overall on the night was Danson Njoka in 28:22 and Tony Letts was a second under the half hour barrier in 29:59. Peter Moor had another great run finishing in 33:36 and 149 Rob Donovan and Tom Sullivan enjoyed a personal race arriving at the finish in 38:16 and 38:50 respectively. Mick Clarke returned from injury and finished in 46:13 just ahead of Richard Rose in 48:50.
For the ladies, Rosanna Andrews continued to dominate the F20 category, yet again finishing at the top of the pile in 31:41. Charlotte Yarker and Penny Andrews were withing three seconds of each other in 36:42 and 36:45. Jocelyn Granger recorded another great time in 39:02 and next home was Suzanne Baldwin (42:47) and Jo Cummings (45:55). Kirsty Turner had a good run in 47:22 and was closely pursued by Caroline Cope in 47:34 and Mary Kingsnorth in 47:38 with Ann Dickson not far behind in 48:17.
12 Danson Njoka 28:22
24 Tony Letts 29:59
46 Rosanna Andrews 31:41 1 F20
72 Peter Moor 33:36
116 Charlotte Yarker 36:42
119 Penny Andrews 36:45
149 Rob Donovan 38:16
162 Tom Sullivan 38:50
166 Jocelyn Granger 39:02
222 Suzanne Baldwin 42:47
249 Jo Cummings 45:55
252 Mick Clarke 46:13
260 Kirsty Turner 47:22
262 Caroline Cope 47:34
263 Mary Kingsnorth 47:38
268 Ann Dickson 48:17
270 Richard Rose 48:50
Monday 18 June 2012
Danson Storms Home At Parkrun
A good turnout for the latest Parkrun saw a great victory to Northampton Road Runners' Danson NJOKA who led the field home in 17:49. Peter MOOR continued his impressive form and tops the Parkrun league overall, he crossed the line in 20:14. Mark GARRETT was close behind in 20:30 and Ronnie AMBROSE made his Racecourse debut in 21:02. Another event debutant was Wendy PARKER who continued her comeback from injury in 25:17. Next to finish was Elaine PALMER 26:33 seconds ahead of Natalie ABRAHAM in 26:37 and Claire SPOKES completed the line up in 39:02.
1 Danson NJOKA 17:49
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 Mark GARRETT 20:30
15 Ronnie AMBROSE 21:02
45 Wendy PARKER 25:17
59 Elaine PALMER 26:33
60 Natalie ABRAHAM 26:37
82 Claire SPOKES 39:02
1 Danson NJOKA 17:49
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 Mark GARRETT 20:30
15 Ronnie AMBROSE 21:02
45 Wendy PARKER 25:17
59 Elaine PALMER 26:33
60 Natalie ABRAHAM 26:37
82 Claire SPOKES 39:02
Wednesday 13 June 2012
East Midlands Grand Prix Standings (after 4 rounds)
Northampton Road Runners are sitting proudly in the EMGP 2012 table after Corby's event at the end of May, well done everyone.
Team Standings after Four Races (not including Banbury last night)
Senior Women
5th from 30
Veteran Women
6th from 20
Senior Men
7th from 40
Veteran Men
5th from 26
Team Standings after Four Races (not including Banbury last night)
Senior Women
5th from 30
Veteran Women
6th from 20
Senior Men
7th from 40
Veteran Men
5th from 26
Banbury Five
A good turnout of eleven Northampton Road Runners completed Round Five of the East Midlands Grand Prix series at Banbury on Wednesday 12th June.
Danson Njoka finished 15th overall with an impressive time of 28:42 and Tony Letts also broke 30 minutes in 29:38. Peter Moor's presence at the local Parkruns is certainly paying off as he recorded an impressive 32:45. Martin Andrews battled it out with Darren Baldwin to finish in 35:30 just ahead of Darren in 35:46. Steve Prior continued his marathon recovery with his return race in a time of 38:59.
For the ladies, Rosanna Andrews continued to impress for the ladáies with a 31:41 fast enough to be 3rd lady overall and again 1st F20. Charlotte Yarker enjoyed a good run in 36:24 and Penny Andrews was 4th F45 in 36:28. Jo Lee came home in 39:33 and Suzanne Baldwin in 42:48. The ladies team were 4th on the night overall.
15 Danson Njoka 28:42
30 Tony Letts 29:38
65 Rosanna Andrews 31:41 3rd lady 1st F20
84 Peter Moor 32:45
141 Martin Andrews 35:30
145 Darren Baldwin 35:46
160 Charlotte Yarker 36:24
163 Penny Andrews 36:28 4th F45
214 Steve Prior 38:59
225 Jo Lee 39:33
259 Suzanne Baldwin 42:48
Jocelyn Shines At The Otmoor Challenge
The weather was kind on Saturday 9th June for the organisers and participants of the Otmoor Challenge. The event takes place in the village of Horton-Cum-Studley just outside Oxford and encompasses a village fare and over 400 took part in the half marathon run plus the option to walk 5 or 13 miles.
106 Mark Kennedy1:46:58
146 Jocelyn Granger 1:54:21 3rd Lady
Half Marathon Walk
Jules Kennedy 3:30ish
The route winds along country lanes, footpaths and bridleways and locals are plentiful en-route to give you a cheer on. If you are not too tired, you can do some bird spotting on the way thanks to an active presence of the R.S.P.B. There is only one major hill at 11 miles to test those energy sapped legs.
Two NRR runners took on the half marathon challenge and massive congratulations again to Jocelyn Granger on another award, third lady home in the Ladies Supervet Category in a time of 1:54:21. Mark Kennedy also completed the course in 1:46:58 just missing out on theTed Ogden award by six places. The award is given to the 100th runner home in memory of who was one of the founders of the event.
Jules Kennedy completed the half marathon walk in around three and a half hours.
106 Mark Kennedy1:46:58
146 Jocelyn Granger 1:54:21 3rd Lady
Half Marathon Walk
Jules Kennedy 3:30ish
Monday 11 June 2012
Park Run
The rain finally gave way for Saturday's Park Run and an NRR trio completed the morning run.
3 Radoslav NIC 19:25
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 John FLEMING 20:40
3 Radoslav NIC 19:25
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 John FLEMING 20:40
Friday 8 June 2012
Steve's Edinburgh Adventure
Steve Prior completed his second marathon in just over a month. After his late entry to London, he nailed Edinburgh in 3:38:27 which he was undoubtedly very pleased with. The day turned out to be a hot 24 degrees by midday making the distance extremely challenging.
Thursday 7 June 2012
Congratualtions Tom and Mary
Northampton Road Runners isn't always about
running, it is about encouragement, meeting like minded people, camaraderie and
friendship and sometimes...even love.
The NRR committee, members and friends of the club
would like to congratulate Tom Sullivan and Mary Kingsnorth on their marriage
on Friday 1st June.
Here's to a great couple.
Park Run 2nd June
The weather held fine for the latest Park Run which held a Jubilee theme. Well done to Mark for sporting his Union Jack headwear (and taking the dog for a jog too) and for Charlotte for flying her flag around the course. Good to see Matt returing to action after his injury earlier this year.
10 Radoslav NIC 19:27
14 Peter MOOR 20:25
16 Mark KENNEDY 21:01
21 Matt BRAND 21:17
26 Charlotte YARKER 22:30
42 Mark GARRETT (and dog) 25:19
10 Radoslav NIC 19:27
14 Peter MOOR 20:25
16 Mark KENNEDY 21:01
21 Matt BRAND 21:17
26 Charlotte YARKER 22:30
42 Mark GARRETT (and dog) 25:19
If You Want To Fly...Don't Hand Around With Chickens...
250 Runners turned up for the Chicken Run at Brackley on Sunday, braving the toasty weather and breezy winds for the 10K. Congratulations to the Road Runners that turned up and for the excellent times posted. Special mention goes to Rosanna Andrews for coming in 1st (again) overall in women's and to Danson Njoka for a storming time of 37:13.
Penny Andrews enjoyed a great run and finished in 47:44 and Richard Rose is a regular on the event circuit at the moment, he finished in exactly one hour.
Danson Njoka 9th 37:13
Rosanna Andrews 20th 41:02
Penny Andrews 60th 47:44
Richard Rose 159th 60:00
Penny Andrews enjoyed a great run and finished in 47:44 and Richard Rose is a regular on the event circuit at the moment, he finished in exactly one hour.
Danson Njoka 9th 37:13
Rosanna Andrews 20th 41:02
Penny Andrews 60th 47:44
Richard Rose 159th 60:00
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