Wednesday 23 July 2014
Tenby Marathon
Andy Sharky Cotters did the Wales Marathon in Tenby on
Sunday 13th July and managed 4.12.48 on a very hilly course. Well done to Andy who is a running machine at the moment.
Monday 21 July 2014
Charmout Challenge 5 July (Dorset)
Colin Bricher reported on the Charmout Challenge which he completed on 5th July...
"When one enters a fell race, one expects hills and rough terrain. However optional extras include steps, stiles and sheep-poo. For some years, I have struggled getting over stiles but it is something I can live with. For probably a similar length of time I have been unable run up or down steps: it is a bit of a nuisance going up, but not bad: however it is a great handicap going down as I have to walk instead of run.
It is over three years since I have done a fell race or raced over 7½ miles so I was taking on a bit tackling a 8 mile category B race. Uphill start before descending to the river and making the long climb up Stonebarrow Lane. I was coping for 4½ miles and reaching the summit, Golden Cap at 600' the highest point on the south coast. Striding down, my foot struck a sheep poo and I slid, landed on my side and nearly turned my ankle over. My quads had not tightened very much, but the jarring sped the process up and I was not losing too much ground. Itting the last mile downhill. Aagh steps, too many people came past. I finished really tired, unsure how much was the race and how much the fall."
"When one enters a fell race, one expects hills and rough terrain. However optional extras include steps, stiles and sheep-poo. For some years, I have struggled getting over stiles but it is something I can live with. For probably a similar length of time I have been unable run up or down steps: it is a bit of a nuisance going up, but not bad: however it is a great handicap going down as I have to walk instead of run.
It is over three years since I have done a fell race or raced over 7½ miles so I was taking on a bit tackling a 8 mile category B race. Uphill start before descending to the river and making the long climb up Stonebarrow Lane. I was coping for 4½ miles and reaching the summit, Golden Cap at 600' the highest point on the south coast. Striding down, my foot struck a sheep poo and I slid, landed on my side and nearly turned my ankle over. My quads had not tightened very much, but the jarring sped the process up and I was not losing too much ground. Itting the last mile downhill. Aagh steps, too many people came past. I finished really tired, unsure how much was the race and how much the fall."
224 Colin Bricher 1:11:07
Kids' Marathon Challenge
What
a fabulous afternoon at the kids marathon challenge, 13 kids on each
team (boys v girls) running a 300m lap. Each team completed 68 laps in
total. Thanks to Paula Pinney who organised it to raise money for Children in
Need!
Paula added, "I would like to say a huge thank you to everybody that made today possible, The Obelisk Centre for letting us use your venue, Sarah and your daughter (sorry I am rubbish with names) for your help, support and donations.
Paula added, "I would like to say a huge thank you to everybody that made today possible, The Obelisk Centre for letting us use your venue, Sarah and your daughter (sorry I am rubbish with names) for your help, support and donations.
The fab face painting girls
Rachel and Sam. Dave for supporting the runners on the final leg of
each lap. A huge well done to all of the kids who took part you are all
superstars.
The final time for the full marathon was 3 hours 30. It was a
close run race between the lads and the girls, with the girls being the
final victors by about 10 meters on the final lap. After the race all
of the kids enjoyed donuts and the final few had a water fight that went
down well.
On the day we raised £174 after I paid for the bouncy castle
(the only cost) We still have sponsor money to come so I will post what
the final figure is in a couple of weeks when I can announce the winner
of the bowling tickets for 6 people.
Once again thank you, it was great
to see so many kids enjoying themselves. We are planning to hold the
event again next year. If you could not make it but would like to make a
donation you can at www.virginmoneygiving.com/paulapinney."
Hatrick In One Weekend
John Eales had a weekend of madness a couple of weeks ago. Friday 11th, in the evening he completed the the Whissendine 6 mile in 48.32 followed by Adderbury half in 2.19.42 and completed with the Bushy 10K on Sunday in a time of 50.51.
Madness to the extreme...
Madness to the extreme...
July Parkruns
19th July 2014
Northampton Parkrun
9 Ilir BRECA 19:52
29 Sarah JONES 22:30
56 Elaine PALMER 24:23
95 Tony KENNEDY 26:52
147 Jonathan TICE 31:24
12th July 2014
Northampton Parkrun
21 Ilir BRECA 20:08
22 Mark GARRETT 20:14
43 Sarah JONES 22:09
69 Tom SULLIVAN 23:55
115 Robert BATEMAN 26:04
122 Tony KENNEDY 26:24
137 Paul HOLLEY 27:08
160 Helen BLACKBURN 29:00
219 Lynsey LOU 33:24
Poole parkrun
436 Jonathan TICE 31:11
5th July 2014
Northampton Parkrun
38 Sarah JONES 22:05
40 Mark KENNEDY 22:09 - Pacer
81 Jocelyn GRANGER 25:18
Waterstown parkrun
13 Elaine PALMER 24:32
Northampton Parkrun
9 Ilir BRECA 19:52
29 Sarah JONES 22:30
56 Elaine PALMER 24:23
95 Tony KENNEDY 26:52
147 Jonathan TICE 31:24
12th July 2014
Northampton Parkrun
21 Ilir BRECA 20:08
22 Mark GARRETT 20:14
43 Sarah JONES 22:09
69 Tom SULLIVAN 23:55
115 Robert BATEMAN 26:04
122 Tony KENNEDY 26:24
137 Paul HOLLEY 27:08
160 Helen BLACKBURN 29:00
219 Lynsey LOU 33:24
Poole parkrun
436 Jonathan TICE 31:11
5th July 2014
Northampton Parkrun
38 Sarah JONES 22:05
40 Mark KENNEDY 22:09 - Pacer
81 Jocelyn GRANGER 25:18
Waterstown parkrun
13 Elaine PALMER 24:32
Abbey 10K
Andy Sharkey Cotters did the Abbey 10K on Sunday 29th June.
Situated in Ramsey , Cambridgeshire on a lovely flat course run mainly
on farmers tracks and droves.
Andy managed a sub 50, completed in 49:24 and would definitely recommend this race, it was well marshalled and there was a nice medal for all finishers.
Andy managed a sub 50, completed in 49:24 and would definitely recommend this race, it was well marshalled and there was a nice medal for all finishers.
Adderbury Running Festival
The Adderbury Running Festival on 12th July is a popular event for NRR members, a short hop to Oxfordshire for this multi-terrain course through beautiful countryside.
The beauty of the event is the friendliness of the marshals and the unpredictable course that unfolds...it has changed each year for the past four years.
The longer distance is the halfish, which this year measured at just over a half, an extra lap around the field was free of charge. Also in the mix is the weather, this year was blindingly hot whereas two years ago the course was flooded...ah British summertime eh?
On the field, Mark Kennedy, running his fourth Adderbury, was first home for the club in 1:50:15. Steve Prior was next but was distraught at the lac of cake this time...he finished in 1:53:56. Darren Baldwin finished in 2:00:51 and John Eales in 2:19:42. Suzanne Baldwin completed the line up in 2:20:30.
In the 10K was Paul Braddock and daughter Emily, completing her first 10K in 1:21:16.
Halfish
29 Mark Kennedy 1:50:15
38 Steve Prior 1:53:56
51 Darren Baldwin 2:00:51
78 John Eales 2:19:42
79 Suzanne Baldwin 2:20:30
10Kish
76 Paul Braddock 1:21:15
77 Emily Braddock 1:21:16
The beauty of the event is the friendliness of the marshals and the unpredictable course that unfolds...it has changed each year for the past four years.
The longer distance is the halfish, which this year measured at just over a half, an extra lap around the field was free of charge. Also in the mix is the weather, this year was blindingly hot whereas two years ago the course was flooded...ah British summertime eh?
On the field, Mark Kennedy, running his fourth Adderbury, was first home for the club in 1:50:15. Steve Prior was next but was distraught at the lac of cake this time...he finished in 1:53:56. Darren Baldwin finished in 2:00:51 and John Eales in 2:19:42. Suzanne Baldwin completed the line up in 2:20:30.
In the 10K was Paul Braddock and daughter Emily, completing her first 10K in 1:21:16.
Halfish
29 Mark Kennedy 1:50:15
38 Steve Prior 1:53:56
51 Darren Baldwin 2:00:51
78 John Eales 2:19:42
79 Suzanne Baldwin 2:20:30
10Kish
76 Paul Braddock 1:21:15
77 Emily Braddock 1:21:16
Wednesday 2 July 2014
Milton Keynes 10K
The East Midlands Grand Prix Series reached a climax at Milton Keynes on 1st July. This usually flat, fast course can usually throw up a challenge with the hot weather but this year was pleasantly cooler with a welcoming breeze making the race a little easier.
Tony Letts enjoyed a great series finishing 2nd M45 on the evening in 35:56 and 3rd M45 overall plus it was a PB too. Daniel Cook also grabbed a PB of 37:04 as did Stuart Drummond in 39:52 .
Mark Kennedy recorded his second quickest 10K in 41:31. The first lady to finish was Sarah Jones 45:25 just ahead of Beckie Hollowell in 46:14 who was two seconds ahead of Steve Prior 46:16
Wendy Parker completed her series with a fantastic 48:14 and Andy Cottrell was just behind in 48:37 and Paul Braddock closely followed in 49:12.
Tom Sullivan 50:23, Jon Dilworth 50:55 and Jo Letts 52:52 completed the line up.
22 Tony Letts 35:56 - 2nd M45 PB
39 Daniel Cook 37:04 PB
97 Stuart Drummond 39:52 PB
124 Mark Kennedy 41:31
230 Sarah Jones 45:25
252 Beckie Hollowell 46:14
256 Steve Prior 46:16
302 Wendy Parker 48:14
310 Andy Cottrell 48:37
318 Paul Braddock 49:12
333 Tom Sullivan 50:23
345 Jon Dilworth 50:55
366 Jo Letts 52:52
Well done to those who completed the series (five races out of eight minimum).
Senior Women
10 Charlotte Yarker
F40
4 Rebecca Hollowell
10 Joanna Letts
F45
6 Sarah Jones
F50
5 Wendy Parker 1098 Northampton Road Runners 5 6 5 8 6 5 9 7 27 5 27
Senior Men No.
13 Daniel Cook
16 Simeon Howson
55 Matt Brand
M45
3 Tony Letts
28 Paul Braddock
M50
17 Steve Prior
28 Andy Cottrell
M55 No. Best Five Races Sil Rug Blis Cor Ban Har Wee MK Races Total 5 Total
13 Jon Dilworth
Tony Letts enjoyed a great series finishing 2nd M45 on the evening in 35:56 and 3rd M45 overall plus it was a PB too. Daniel Cook also grabbed a PB of 37:04 as did Stuart Drummond in 39:52 .
Mark Kennedy recorded his second quickest 10K in 41:31. The first lady to finish was Sarah Jones 45:25 just ahead of Beckie Hollowell in 46:14 who was two seconds ahead of Steve Prior 46:16
Wendy Parker completed her series with a fantastic 48:14 and Andy Cottrell was just behind in 48:37 and Paul Braddock closely followed in 49:12.
Tom Sullivan 50:23, Jon Dilworth 50:55 and Jo Letts 52:52 completed the line up.
22 Tony Letts 35:56 - 2nd M45 PB
39 Daniel Cook 37:04 PB
97 Stuart Drummond 39:52 PB
124 Mark Kennedy 41:31
230 Sarah Jones 45:25
252 Beckie Hollowell 46:14
256 Steve Prior 46:16
302 Wendy Parker 48:14
310 Andy Cottrell 48:37
318 Paul Braddock 49:12
333 Tom Sullivan 50:23
345 Jon Dilworth 50:55
366 Jo Letts 52:52
Well done to those who completed the series (five races out of eight minimum).
Senior Women
10 Charlotte Yarker
F40
4 Rebecca Hollowell
10 Joanna Letts
F45
6 Sarah Jones
F50
5 Wendy Parker 1098 Northampton Road Runners 5 6 5 8 6 5 9 7 27 5 27
Senior Men No.
13 Daniel Cook
16 Simeon Howson
55 Matt Brand
M45
3 Tony Letts
28 Paul Braddock
M50
17 Steve Prior
28 Andy Cottrell
M55 No. Best Five Races Sil Rug Blis Cor Ban Har Wee MK Races Total 5 Total
13 Jon Dilworth
Parkrun 28th June
20 Matt BRAND 20:12
22 Mark KENNEDY 20:32
86 John EALES 24:29
122 Tony KENNEDY 26:04
143 Paul HOLLEY 27:12 PB
165 Richard ROSE 28:26
192 Jonathan TICE 30:00 PB
244 Sarah JONES 36:42
22 Mark KENNEDY 20:32
86 John EALES 24:29
122 Tony KENNEDY 26:04
143 Paul HOLLEY 27:12 PB
165 Richard ROSE 28:26
192 Jonathan TICE 30:00 PB
244 Sarah JONES 36:42
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