Corby Five

Round four marks the halfway point of the East Midlands Grand Prix Series with the Corby Five starting at East Carlton Country Park. 

Tony Letts improved two places on Blisworth this time finishing second in his age category in a time of 30:06. Stuart Drummond was next to finish in 32:34 just ahead of Pete Moor who is flying at the moment (32:50).

Darren Byfield crossed the line in 38:24 ahead of Beckie Hollowell, who was first lady for the club in 38:33.  Second lady Jo Lee wasn't far behind in 39:25 and Charlotte Yarker was next - 39:40.  Andy Cottrell finished in 39:49 ahead of Tony Kennedy 40:18 and Eamon Kennedy 41:15.

Tom Sullivan continued his return to fitness with a 42:50 finish and Elaine Palmer enjoyed a good run in 43:17 just ahead of Jo Smith 43:31.  Mary Sullivan was a proud 2nd F55 in 43:38 and Colin Bricher completed his second race in less than a week in 47:11.
 
26 Tony Letts 30:06 2nd M45
56 Stuart Drummond 32:34
62 Peter Moor 32:50
77 Paul Smith 33:35
175 Darren Byfield 38:24
178 Rebecca Hollowell 38:33
189 Jo Lee 39:25
197 Charlotte Yarker 39:40
201 Andy Cottrell 39:49
210 Tony Kennedy 40:18
221 Eamon Kennedy 41:15
233 Tom Sullivan 42:50
241 Elaine Palmer 43:17
246 Jo Smith 43:31
248 Mary Sullivan 43:38 2nd F55
264 Colin Bricher 47:11

Northampton parkrun 55

Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 55, 25/05/2013.
       
12 Peter MOOR 19:57
19 Mark KENNEDY 20:47
72 Elaine PALMER 25:28
96 Mick CLARKE 27:33

Blisworth Five

The Blisworth Friday Five normally hosts a 5K in May but this year the five mile event was swapped into its place to accommodate the East Midlands Grand Prix to replace Bedford.  A challenging, undulating course was visited by 16 Northampton Road Runners on a blustery, wet Friday evening.

Tony Letts finished 35th overall and was 4th M45 in  29:43.  Matt Brand continued his excellent form with a 31:36 finish and was only a few seconds ahead of Stuart Drummond in 31:52.  Pete Moor finished strongly in 32:42 (is he doing the Parkrun the following day???).

Penny Andrews was first lady home for the club in 36:21 (3rd F45 overall).  Darren Byfield and Charlotte Yarker enjoyed a battle to the line with only one second between them 38:31 and 38:32, Beckie Hollowell was also very close behind in 38:50.

Jo Lee also enjoyed a good run in 39:10 with Tony Kennedy (39:52) and Andy Cottrell (39:53) also breaking 40 minutes.

Eamon Kennedy finished in 40:08 ahead of Tom and Mary Sullivan 45:07.  Colin Bricher 46:38 and Jo Cummings 49:14 completed the line up.
 
35 Tony Letts 29:43 4th M45
59 Matt Brand 31:36
64 Stuart Drummond 31:52
75 Peter Moor M40 32:42
164 Penny Andrews 36:21 3rd F45
204 Darren Byfield 38:31
205 Charlotte Yarker 38:32
212 Rebecca Hollowell 38:50
218 Jo Lee 39:10
238 Tony Kennedy 39:52
240 Andy Cottrell 39:53
245 Eamon Kennedy 40:08
304 Mary Sullivan 45:07
305 Tom Sullivan 45:07
319 Colin Bricher 46:38
337 Jo Cummings 49:14

NORTHAMPTON ROAD RUNNERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AWARDS EVENING ON 22ND MAY 2013

Mark G and Mark K were proud to present the NORTHAMPTON ROAD RUNNERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AWARDS EVENING ON 22^ND MAY 2013

 

The evening kicked off with formalities which included agreeing the Minutes from 2012, Election of Officials – the current committee re-elected and members invited to approach us with any ideas or suggestions they may have for the club.

 

Dave Soloman delivered the Treasurer’s Report before Marathon Charity Donations were awarded to Glen Cousner, John Fleming & Jocelyn Granger who all ran London on Charity Bond Places. 

 

Club Kit continues on sale and the Cross Country league have allowed the wearing of club T-shirts as well as vests.   Tom Sullivan will hold kit for any future purchases.

 

Sports Personality of the Year started with Mark G highlighting some of the major races of the year highlighted including the following:-

 

2012 Grand Prix Series, Colworth Marathon Challenge, Adderbury, Real Torch Relay – Beckets Park to Wellingborough to celebrate Olympic Games, Cransley & Daventry 10 – County Champs, trophies picked up by club, Moulton 10K -   Eighth event to be held on the 25^th August 2013, Winter X-Country league – 46 runners involved - Chris Lamb, guest runner, came 2^nd overall.  Eight runners took part in all five races, The Belvoir Challenge, Ashby 20, The Grizzly, Folksworth and Berkhamstead.

 

Park Run

Mark K reported and Jo Lee was recognised for her organisation of this, together with regular help from Martin Andrews and Elaine Palmer.  Put on in conjunction with Wootton Road Runners.  Andy Blaize, Becky Holloway, Danson, Jo Lee, and Roseanna Andrews have all been winners.  Pete Moor took part in the most races for the men and Glen Cousner won Best Fancy Dress prize on the birthday run.

 

Marathon Heroes

Edinburgh – Steve Prior; Kilder Water – Lynton Dawson & Jocelyn Granger; Rutland Water – Lynton, Matt Brand, Jasmine Banks & Martin Rowe; Portsmouth – Ronnie & Wendy; Paris – Mark & Sally, Mary, Jim & Mick, Mark Kennedy, and a special mention to Tom who was unable to take part; London – Tony Letts, Andy, Matt Brand, Gary McDaniels, John Flemming, Ben Mullaney, Jocelyn, Wendy Parker, Rob Donovan, Michael Franks, Pauline Horne, Dave Solomon; Stratford – Ronnie, Mark K, Mary Sullivan.

 

Members were reminded to send details of all their runs to Mark Kennedy so that he can have them printed in the Chronicle & Echo.  Ronnie is also updating a calendar of races, local and recommended.  NRR also now has a Twitter account – www.twitter.com/nrrweb.

 

Trophies

Nikki MacKay, Physio, has donated vouchers for treatments as prizes.  Glen has donated bottle of cider to each winner and Mark K a Herbalife bar (cider and protein rolled into one).

 

Chairman’s Award – SALLY GARRETT. 

Spirit of the club best represented by the person chosen for this award.  They turn up every  Wednesday & Friday, all social events.  Not afraid to try different types of races.  In 2012/13, they set a goal to run a Marathon for the first time.  Ran all 5 x-country races, ran first half marathon and are a good friend and inspiration to their group.

 

Most Improved Female Runner – Charlotte Yarker

Mentions also to Penny Andrews, Jasmine Banks, Sally Garrett, Beckie Hollowell

 

Most Improved Male Runner – Mark Kennedy

Mentions to Martin Andrews, Matt Brand, Pete Moor, Paul Braddock

 

Committee Award – Sue Thompson

Mentions to Elaine Palmer and Jo Lee

 

Female Runner of the Year – Rosanna Andrews

Mentions to Jocelyn, Penny, Charlotte, & Sally

 

Male Runner of the Year – Martin Andrews

Mentions to Tony Letts, Mark Garrett, Mark Nightingale, Matt Brand, Pete Moor & John Fleming.

 

Chairman’s Report (Highlights)

Alan Hackett delivered a lovely closing speech to cap off a fun-filled, action-packed night;

 

“One of club’s old members, Mike Thomas, sadly passed away recently.   He was one of the original United Trades runners.  In those early days, it was just a social club, running in Claret & Gold, the old athletics colours for the county.  There was no committee and the group were together for 6 years before they got one.  The club was run on £20 in an ashtray as subs and planning the route took place at a gathering held at the bottom of the stairs.  In 2001 the club moved its base to Moulton, where it took on enthusiastic new members including Karen and Jo.  Now the club has top runners that any club would be proud of.  We are still social but a dam good running club too. 

 

I would like to thank the current committee for their hard work.  Dave Solomon as Treasurer, and Jo Smith as Secretary who have both been in post for nearly 13 years.  Mark Garrett as Race Director and general organiser for the club routes’, is praised for his commitment and enthusiasm.

 

Over 30 years, United Trades or Northampton Road Runners as it became, has grown stronger financially and in participation.  We now stand out amongst equals and are no longer a small club.

 

Thanks to everyone for participating on club nights and in races.  Hopefully the 2013/14 season will be injury free and as you set your goals and targets I hope Northampton Road Runners will be there to share them with you.”

 

 

Thank you for everyone who attended, we had record numbers which represented well over half our membership.  Northampton Road Runners is proud to continue to offer our members a friendly and welcoming club.  As a member, thank you for continuing our proud reputation.

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Results for Northampton Parkrun - Event - 18/05/2013.

9 Peter MOOR 19:43
10 Rosanna ANDREWS 19:45 - 1st lady
38 Penny ANDREWS 22:51
50 Jo LEE 23:36
110 Richard ROSE 28:51
148 Andrew PATE 36:40

Rugby 6 - EMGP Round 2

Another great turnout from NRR at the second round of the popular East Midland Grand Prix at Rugby.  After a flat start at Silverstone last week, runners were treated to an undulating country route starting at Hillmorden.

Danson Njoka was first to finish with another great performance in 34:45, he was 14th overall.  Tony Letts was 31st in a time of 36:24 and Carrick Baldwin was flying, finishing in 38:41. 

Rosanna Andrews was 2nd F20 in 39:06 and Pete Moor was next to finish in 40:18 just seconds ahead of Stuart Drummond in 40:59.

Ronnie Ambrose crossed the line in 41:52 and Adrian Tuck followed in 42:22 before Darren Baldwin 43:27 and Charlotte Yarker 45:28, who enjoyed a battle to the line with Beckie Hollowell 45:35.

Penny Andrews continued her comeback in 46:11 and Andy Cottrell enjoyed a good run in 47:04 seconds ahead of Wendy Parker in 47:06.  Eamon Kennedy was pleased to break 50 minutes in 49:13

Elaine Palmer came home in 51:15 ahead of Suzanne Baldwin 52:19, Jim Anderson 52:20 and then the Sullivans, Mary and Tom in 53:59.  Jo Cummings crossed the line in 57:24 and Richard Rose completed a great line up in 58:42.14 Danson Njoka 34:45

31 Tony Letts 36:24
69 Carrick Baldwin 38:41
82 Rosanna Andrews 39:06 2nd F20
105 Pete Moor 40:18
117 Stuart Drummond 40:59
134 Ronnie Ambrose 41:52
143 Adrian Tuck 42:22
166 Darren Baldwin 43:27
200 Charlotte Yarker 45:28
201 Rebecca Hollowell 45:35
210 Penny Andrews 46:11
228 Andy Cottrell 47:04
229 Wendy Parker 47:06
256 Eamon Kennedy 49:13
277 Elaine Palmer 51:15
285 Suzanne Baldwin 52:19
286 Jim Anderson 52:20
296 Mary Sullivan 53:59
297 Tom Sullivan 53:59
312 Jo Cummings 57:24
318 Richard Rose 58:42

Parkrun Results 11th May

11 Peter MOOR 19:51
12 Rosanna ANDREWS 19:54
13 Mark KENNEDY 19:56
41 Darren SMITH 22:17
60 Andy COTTRELL 23:33
62 Eamon KENNEDY 23:49
66 Tony KENNEDY 24:06
121 Richard ROSE 28:43
171 Tom SULLIVAN 37:34

Silverstone GP

Twenty-four Northampton Road Runners completed the ever popular Silverstone 10K.  The opening race of the East Midlands Grand Prix Series is now in its 30th year and the two lap track offers excellent PB potential.

First home and first PB was Matt Brand in 39:25.  Rosanna Andrews was first F20 in 40:41 only three seconds ahead of Stuart Drummond in 40:44.  Pete Moor and Mark Kennedy enjoyed a similar battle two last year's race, overtaking each other at exactly the same points.  Pete was the victor again in 41:05 with Mark in 41:12 (both grabbed PBs too). Carrick Baldwin enjoyed a great time of 41:55 and Ronnie Ambrose finished in 42:19 with Jim McGowan close behind in 42:29.

Roger Taylor also grabbed a PB in 44:43 and Darren Baldwin recovered from Sunday's Tough Mudder in 44:40.  Charlotte Yarker coasted round the circuit in 46:05 and Rebecca Hollowell finished in 47:36.  Wendy Parker smashed three minutes off her PB with 47:58 and Darren Byfield also joined the PB club in 48:16.  Tony Kennedy enjoyed a great run in 48:31 and Penny Andrews crossed the line exactly the same time as Eamon Kennedy in 49:07 with Jo Lee seconds behind in 49:15.

Nigel Osbourne completed his first race for over 18 months in 50:55 and Glen Cousner managed to knock over seven minutes of his best in 53:10. Jim Anderson enjoyed a good run in 53:20 and Suzanne Baldwin, also recovered from the Tough Mudder to finish in 55:05.  Colin Bricher was pleased to break 60 minutes in 56:54 and Richard Rose returned from injury to finish in 61:05.


113 Matt Brand 39:25 
157 Rosanna Andrews 40:41 - 1st F20
162 Stuart Drummond 40:44
177 Peter Moor 41:05 
183 Mark Kennedy 41:12 
211 Carrick Baldwin 41:55 
224 Ronnie Ambrose 42:19 
235 Jim McGowan 42:29 
332 Roger Taylor 44:43
340 Darren Baldwin 44:40
411 Charlotte Yarker FS 46:05
485 Rebecca Hollowell 47:36
497 Wendy Parker 47:58
513 Darren Byfield 48:16
532 Tony Kennedy48:31
556 Penny Andrews 49:07
570 Eamon Kennedy 49:07
571 Jo Lee 49:15
650 Nigel Osbourne 50:55
728 Glen Cousner 53:10
743 James Anderson 53:20
798 Suzanne Baldwin 55:05
847 Colin Bricher 56:54
944 Richard Rose 61:05

Mum v Son

It was the Mum v. Son 10k challenge on Sunday in rural Oxfordshire.   Jocelyn was beaten by son Adam who came home in a fantastic time of 46:15 and Jocelyn finished in 51:10.

Parkrun 1st Anniversary

A good turn out for the 1st anniversary of the Parkrun was well attended by NRR members.

A huge well done to Pete Moor for taking the male points total 1st prize.

Well done to all the organisers and volunteers from NRR and other clubs who made this event happen and it continues to go from strength to strength.  A record 224 Parkrunners ran this special event.

13 Peter MOOR 19:35
14 Mark GARRETT 19:38
38 Mark KENNEDY 22:01 - Tiger for the day
54 Charlotte YARKER 22:49
64 Eamon KENNEDY 23:11
68 Andy COTTRELL 23:15
74 Darren SMITH 23:27
78 Tony KENNEDY 23:36
81 Wendy PARKER 23:43
82 Ronnie AMBROSE 23:44
101 Jo LEE 24:57
113 Mary SULLIVAN 26:04
114 Tom SULLIVAN 26:05
160 Richard ROSE 29:16
211 Glen COUSNER 34:24 - The Marshmellow Man