Tony in Trophy Triumph

Tony Letts our star of this seasons cross-country was amongst the end of season trophy winners collecting the prize for 3rd overall in the Male Vets category ( yes, that means he is over 40)

X-Country Finale Sun 15th Jan

Delapre Abbey Park was the beautiful, sunny, frosty, setting for the final cross country race of another season.  29 Northampton Road Runners turned out including Nicki Hollowell and Charlotte Yarker making the cross country debuts. Alan Hackett also made a very welcome return in his club vest.

Although sunny the course was very icy in patches and at times it was as much skating as running. There were a number of falls with Tony Letts and Mark Garrett taking a dive in the woods and Tony Kennedy also taking a tumble.

Tony Letts has been the star of the season and finished 23^rd despite the fall.  Mark Nightingale was pushed on by a returning Keith Jelleyman making a welcome appearance.  Star of the day was Rob Donovan who ran to the start, did the race, then ran home after, a great effort.

The ladies were led home by Jocelyn Granger and Wendy Parker once more and were well chased by Charlotte Yarker who was held up at the start.  Not many would choose to run on their 21^st birthday so well done to Mary Kingsnorth, she must have entered the wrong category though.

Kirsty Turner, Keren Irving and Carole Whatton proved that not only the flyers can enjoy these races and each had their own races within the race.  On a sad note, Matt Brand picked up a serious injury and we wish him a speedy recovery.

These club stars have appeared in all 5 X-C races this season are Carole Whatton, Jo Cummings, Jo Smith, Tony Letts, Dave Whatton, Jim Anderson, Mark Nightingale and Mark Garrett

Ladies

38        Jocelyn Granger
44        Wendy Parker
47        Charlotte Yarker
69        Jo Smiff
71        Elaine Palmer
77        Mary Kingsnorth
92        Claire McDaid
93        Jo Cummings
108      Kirsty Turner
120      Keren Irving
124      Nicki Hollowell
125      Carole Whatton

Men

23        Tony Letts
40        Mark Nightingale
47        Keith Jellyman
95        Stuart Cressey
97        Dave Whatton
108      Mark Garrett
115      Martin Andrews
120      Darren Baldwin
125      Pete Moor
142      Ronnie Ambrose
148      Tom Sullivan
153      Rob Donovan
194      Jim Anderson
199      Tony Kennedy
224      Mick Clarke
244      Alan Hackett
            Matt Brand           pulled out injured hopefully not as serious as it looks

Great news with the team results with today being one of our best ever.

Event 5           

Ladies          9^th
Men             7^th
Combined   8th 

Final League positions

Ladies           11^th
Men                9^th
Combined       9^th

A great effort all season and we shall see you all for the next season in October hopefully.