A Wing And A Prayer

Mud, hills and more mud!  Oh and it rained too!

Wing is a proper cross country and NRR turned out in force again to do the club proud. We never win these events or even come close but one thing for sure, we are always cheering to the bitter end.


29 hardy souls braves the autumn downpours to tackle the hilly course just shot of five miles. Wing offers its famous  stream crossing at the start and end but thankfully no shoes were lost this year.

Well done to all, results are below and see you at the next one - North Herts on 21st December.

13 Chris Lamb
19 Tony Letts
56 Ilir Brecani
68 Stuart Drummond
99 Richard Wild
117 Mark Garrett
127 Mark Kennedy
162 Dave Whatton
164 Jon Panter 
192 Joe McManus
193 Darren Baldwin 
205 Ronnie Ambrose  
215 John Eales  
230 Tom Sullivan
251 Jon Dilworth 
292 Paul Braddock  

185 Sarah Jones 
203 Beckie Hollowell  
223 Wendy Parker 
254 Elaine Palmer
278 Jo Smith
280 Jocelyn Granger
311 Jo Letts
315 Suzanne Baldwin
328 Mary Sullivan
336 Kirsty Turner
344 Keran Irving
353 Lynsey Brecani
354 Sally Garrett

Parkruns

Parkrun 22nd November
 
13 Richard WILD 19:39 - PB
14 Ilir BRECA 19:41
33 Mark KENNEDY 21:45 - Pacer
53 Pete MOOR 22:57
145 Mick BHOGAL 27:47
155 Tony KENNEDY 28:27

Corby parkrun
95 62 John EALES 36:39

15th November
6 Daniel COOK 18:11
8 Ilir BRECA 18:49
29 Mark KENNEDY 20:50
55 Sarah JONES 22:09
115 Gavin HARRIS 25:09
130 Paul GRAY 25:37
224 Sue SUMMERS 29:39
226 Helen BLACKBURN 29:43

Shakespeare Marathon

Question - How do you know when it's the weekend?

Answer - Cos Sharky is doing a marathon!

Andy Sharky Cotters completed the Shakespeare Raceway Marathon on Saturday 15th November.  Another one done...

89 Andy Cottrell 4:11:32

Shillington Shuffle

Four of us, Jocelyn Granger, Wendy Parer, Ronnie Ambrose and Mark Garrett shuffled their way through 12 muddy miles at the Shillington LDWA event.

There were probably great views to be seen if the fog had cleared. A nice low-key leg stretch. 

NRR were the first team to finish and were rewarded with beans on toast.

Wootton XC - Sunday November 9th

Well done to all the 33 members who ran at Wootton XC on Sunday, a fantastic turnout being over one third of the membership.

New faces running for the first time were Rachel, Sue and Gavin who were fine additions to the team.

This was the second running of the Hunsbury venue and provided a flat yet tough, quick course. Multi laps were challenging around the picturesque country park and had the added bonus of plenty of points to pass spectators for a cheer.

Results are now on the XC page on the website.

The next event is at Wing on Sun 23rd Nov. We will be taking Alan’s minibus so if you want to book a seat let Mark G know please.

Ladies Results :
221 Sarah Jones 
227 Beckie Hollowell 
230 Wendy Parker 
291 Elaine Palmer 
307 Jocelyn Granger
308 Suzanne Baldwin
315 Jo Smith
366 Jo Letts
378 Rachel Palmer
389 Kirsty Turner
398 Helen Blackburn
402 Sue Summers
404 Keran Irving
408 Carol Whatton
411 Lynsey Brecani

Mens Results :
58 Ilir Brecani
72 Stuart Drummond
127 Mark Garrett
147 Mark Kennedy
157 Darren Baldwin
161 Dave Blackburn
174 Dave Whatton
186 Ronnie Ambrose
187 Jon Panter
209 Darren Byfield
228 Pete Moor
233 Tom Sullivan
235 Roger Taylor
238 Martin Andrews
262 John Eales
265 Gavin Harris
364 Jon Dilworth

Seagrave Challenge

Seagrave Challenge 16 miles cross country completed by John Eales in 2.32.41. You don't need medals just a bowl of crumble & custard.

November 8: Birmingham League, Leamington

Colin Bricher completed the Birmingham League, Leamington cross country on November 8 in 73.51.

Parkrun - Two NRR Winners

For the first time Northampton Road Runners had first lady and first man in the same Parkrun event.  Well done to Sarah and David.

1 David GREEN 17:15
7 Ilir BRECA 19:01
10 Richard WILD 20:02
23 Mark KENNEDY 21:34
47 Sarah JONES 22:39
72 Eamon KENNEDY 23:40
131 Mick BHOGAL 27:10
164 Helen BLACKBURN 29:34
165 Sue SUMMERS 29:37
175 Keren IRVING 30:33

Histon 10K (Recovery Run)

After the Thames Meander Marathon on Saturday John Eales's next stop was at Histon 10k on Sunday completed in 48.30 for a nice little recovery run.

Draycote Water 10 miles - November 2nd

Two laps of the asphalt track around Draycote Water saw Penny Andrews first run on returning to the club. 

A strong performance ensured 1st place FV50 in a time of 1:14:32. Welcome back.

The race also saw Jon Dilworth run well to achieve 2nd place MV60 in a PB of 1:19:35 breaking through the 80min mark for the first time.

Penny Andrews 1:14:32 1st FV50
Jon Dilworth 1:19:35 PB 2nd MV 60

Thames Meander Marathon

A trio of NRR boys completed the Thames Meander Marathon on Saturday 1st November.
We are beginning to lose count of how many marathons Eamon and Sharky have ran now...well done to Darren on his first one too.
219 ANDY COTTRELL 4:30:19
220 EAMON KENNEDY 4:30:19  
221 JOHN EALES 4:30:19

Parkrun 1st November

5 Ilir BRECA 18:29 - 50th Parkrun
12 Stuart DRUMMOND 19:13
19 Richard WILD 20:08
36 Mark KENNEDY 21:24 - 75th Parkrun
98 Paul GRAY 24:42
105 Elaine PALMER 24:56
160 Mick BHOGAL 28:01
187 Helen BLACKBURN 29:33
188 Sue SUMMERS 29:34

Druridge Bay parkrun
24 Ronnie AMBROSE 22:12
30 Wendy PARKER 23:06