Maree Jesson completed the MK Park Run on 2nd April in 20:32
25th Maree JESSON 20:32
Monday, 4 April 2011
Park Run 26th March
On 26th March, Maree Jesson continued her good form at the MK Park Run again winning the female race category in a time of 19:22.
11th Maree JESSON 19:22
11th Maree JESSON 19:22
Monday, 28 March 2011
Annie Oakley...
Nine mad souls made the short trip to the village of Oakley to take on the challenge of the Oakley 20. The event is extremely well organised by Bedford Harriers and takes in some beautiful countryside.
Finishing 42nd overall was Andy Blaize an a very impressive time of 2:14:52. Steph Russell continued her good form of late with a very respectable 2:19:49. Two of the Mark's racing on the day finished very close together, Mark Nightingale in 2:20:06 and Mark Garrett in 2:23:17. Andy Thomas also rocketed around the course in 2:27:17. Prior to the race Rob Donovan looked totally in the zone and it certainly paid off as he broke to three hour barrier with a 2:59:11 finish.
The casino club enjoyed their afternoon's work, Ronnie Ambrose (3:10:32), Mark Kennedy (3:10:44) and Jim Anderson (3:12:59) capped a fine day out for Northampton Road Runners.
42nd Andy Blaize 2:14:52
77th Steph Russell 2:19:49
80th Mark Nightingale 2:20:06
95th Mark Garrett 2:23:17
115th Andy Thomas 2:27:17
472nd Rob Donovan 2:59:11
587th Ronnie Ambrose 3:10:32
591st Mark Kennedy 3:10:44
611 James Anderson 3:12:59
Finishing 42nd overall was Andy Blaize an a very impressive time of 2:14:52. Steph Russell continued her good form of late with a very respectable 2:19:49. Two of the Mark's racing on the day finished very close together, Mark Nightingale in 2:20:06 and Mark Garrett in 2:23:17. Andy Thomas also rocketed around the course in 2:27:17. Prior to the race Rob Donovan looked totally in the zone and it certainly paid off as he broke to three hour barrier with a 2:59:11 finish.
The casino club enjoyed their afternoon's work, Ronnie Ambrose (3:10:32), Mark Kennedy (3:10:44) and Jim Anderson (3:12:59) capped a fine day out for Northampton Road Runners.
42nd Andy Blaize 2:14:52
77th Steph Russell 2:19:49
80th Mark Nightingale 2:20:06
95th Mark Garrett 2:23:17
115th Andy Thomas 2:27:17
472nd Rob Donovan 2:59:11
587th Ronnie Ambrose 3:10:32
591st Mark Kennedy 3:10:44
611 James Anderson 3:12:59
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Sunday 13th March - One day 28 runners and 435 miles
What a weekend of running that was.
28 club members have totalled a staggering 435 miles of racing between them at venues around the country.
There were some fantastic performances at all levels as marathon training is reaching its peak period.
The Milton Keynes Festival of Running was well attended with good runs from Richard Franks and Claire Spokes who keeps on improving, at the 10K distance. Richard completed the distance in 44:09 and Claire completed her first ever 10K race in 1:14:45.
Claire's partner Peter Moor was one of seven members who all broke the two hour barrier at the half marathon distance. Peter finished in 1:48:10, one of the real stars was John Fleming with a storming 1:36:37 time. Rob Donovan also clocked an impressive 1:45:47 and Jocelyn Granger came home in 1:52:11. Close behind was Bob Bateman 1:53:24 and Colin Bracham 1:55:40 with Jim Anderson completing back to back halfs in 1:56:29.
Further away at the Ashby-de-la-Zouch 20 miler another eight were running. Everyone deserves congratulations however pride of place must go to Steph Russell who was 2nd Lady in a very good field, her time was 2:16:20.
Andy Blaize was first to finish for the club in 2:14:22 and Andy Thomas is in good shape for his marathon debut with an impressive 2:28:26. Mark Kennedy also gave himself a good confidence boost with a strong finish (3:11:47). Mary Kingsnorth continued her preparation for the Paris Marathon 3:15:51 and Claire McDaid did likewise for her London Debut finishing in 3:21:47. Pauline Horne grabbed a PB with 3:27:51 and Helen Blackburn was delighted to break four hours with 3:54:39.
Eleven more of us (if we include Rich the Ambulance who met us there) made a weekend of it at The Grizzly in Seaton Devon. Five competed in The Cub run, a very tough 8.5 mile mountaineering course is worth it if only for the sea views.
Karen and Sally had a great laugh all the way round. Jo and Alan were happy to stick to the cub.
Maree’s bike training forced her to drop in distance down to the cub which she duly went and won. She is still in great shape.
So down to the final six, these fools did the full Grizzly a 20 mile hilly, boggy, endurance test of survival. Mark Nightingale on his first event of this kind showed us how to do it with a top effort. Fish and chips on the beach after a paddle in the sea rounded off a great trip.
Congratulations to all who have ran. Hopefully we can all stay injury free for a little while.
Milton Keynes 10k
Richard Franks 44:09
Claire Spokes 1:14:45
Milton Keynes Half Marathon
John Fleming 1:36:37
Rob Donovan 1:45:47
Peter Moor 1:48:10
Jocelyn Granger 1:52:11
Bob Bateman 1:53:24
Colin Bracham 1:55:40
Jim Anderson 1:56:29
Ashby 20 Miles
Andy Blaize 2:14:22
Steph Russell 2:16:20 2nd lady
Andy Thomas 2:28:26
Mark Kennedy 3:11:47
Mary Kingsnorth 3:15:51
Claire McDaid 3:21:47
Pauline Horne 3:27:51
Helen Blackburn 3:54:39
Grizzly Cub Run
Maree Jesson 1:12:56 1st lady
Jo Smith 1:39:25
Alan Hackett 2:16:28
Sally Garrett 2:18:12
Karen Townsend 2:18:14
The Grizzly 20 Mile
Mark Nightingale 3:18:49
Mark Garrett 3:57:28
Rich House 4:09:37
Geoff Smith 4:12:15
Ronnie Ambrose 4:23:38
Mick Clarke 4:56:32 - 1st in age catagory
28 club members have totalled a staggering 435 miles of racing between them at venues around the country.
There were some fantastic performances at all levels as marathon training is reaching its peak period.
The Milton Keynes Festival of Running was well attended with good runs from Richard Franks and Claire Spokes who keeps on improving, at the 10K distance. Richard completed the distance in 44:09 and Claire completed her first ever 10K race in 1:14:45.
Claire's partner Peter Moor was one of seven members who all broke the two hour barrier at the half marathon distance. Peter finished in 1:48:10, one of the real stars was John Fleming with a storming 1:36:37 time. Rob Donovan also clocked an impressive 1:45:47 and Jocelyn Granger came home in 1:52:11. Close behind was Bob Bateman 1:53:24 and Colin Bracham 1:55:40 with Jim Anderson completing back to back halfs in 1:56:29.
Andy Blaize was first to finish for the club in 2:14:22 and Andy Thomas is in good shape for his marathon debut with an impressive 2:28:26. Mark Kennedy also gave himself a good confidence boost with a strong finish (3:11:47). Mary Kingsnorth continued her preparation for the Paris Marathon 3:15:51 and Claire McDaid did likewise for her London Debut finishing in 3:21:47. Pauline Horne grabbed a PB with 3:27:51 and Helen Blackburn was delighted to break four hours with 3:54:39.
Eleven more of us (if we include Rich the Ambulance who met us there) made a weekend of it at The Grizzly in Seaton Devon. Five competed in The Cub run, a very tough 8.5 mile mountaineering course is worth it if only for the sea views.
Karen and Sally had a great laugh all the way round. Jo and Alan were happy to stick to the cub.
Maree’s bike training forced her to drop in distance down to the cub which she duly went and won. She is still in great shape.
So down to the final six, these fools did the full Grizzly a 20 mile hilly, boggy, endurance test of survival. Mark Nightingale on his first event of this kind showed us how to do it with a top effort. Fish and chips on the beach after a paddle in the sea rounded off a great trip.
Congratulations to all who have ran. Hopefully we can all stay injury free for a little while.
Milton Keynes 10k
Richard Franks 44:09
Claire Spokes 1:14:45
Milton Keynes Half Marathon
John Fleming 1:36:37
Rob Donovan 1:45:47
Peter Moor 1:48:10
Jocelyn Granger 1:52:11
Bob Bateman 1:53:24
Colin Bracham 1:55:40
Jim Anderson 1:56:29
Ashby 20 Miles
Andy Blaize 2:14:22
Steph Russell 2:16:20 2nd lady
Andy Thomas 2:28:26
Mark Kennedy 3:11:47
Mary Kingsnorth 3:15:51
Claire McDaid 3:21:47
Pauline Horne 3:27:51
Helen Blackburn 3:54:39
Grizzly Cub Run
Maree Jesson 1:12:56 1st lady
Jo Smith 1:39:25
Alan Hackett 2:16:28
Sally Garrett 2:18:12
Karen Townsend 2:18:14
The Grizzly 20 Mile
Mark Nightingale 3:18:49
Mark Garrett 3:57:28
Rich House 4:09:37
Geoff Smith 4:12:15
Ronnie Ambrose 4:23:38
Mick Clarke 4:56:32 - 1st in age catagory
Who Won The Park Run?
Maree Jesson was the first lady home at the Milton Keynes Park Run on Saturday 12th February in a time of 20:24.
25 Maree JESSON 20:24
25 Maree JESSON 20:24
Monday, 7 March 2011
Mary's Half...
Mary Kingsnorth continued her training and preparation for the Paris Marathon and completed the Berkhamsted Half Marathon in 2:01:27 on Sunday 6th March.
Silverstone Half, Home Of Grand Prix Legends
The pancake flat half marathon at the home of the British Grand Prix is always a pull for local runners as well as attracting many from far and wide. This year was no exception as over 6,000 donned the starting grid before the customary 10 minute delayed start. There were some pretty impressive performances from NRR runners too. Andy Thomas was first home for the club in an impressive time of 1:29:27, a time which was also a PB. Mark Kennedy also busting his PB by over two minutes with a time of 1:35:28. Charlotte Yarker was all smiles when she crossed the line of her first every half marathon in an impressive 1:46:05. Jim Anderson was fresh from his 20 mile adventure last week to complete the course in 1:56:58. Claire McDaid's latest challenge is to run 100 miles in March and she knocked 13 off that with a finishing time of 1:58:28 and another PB. Pauline Horne was next home in 2:06:08 and Kirsty Braithwaite wasn't far behind in 2:08:15. Martin and Louise Adams completed the course together in 2:21:22
Results
Andy Thomas 1:29:27
404th Mark Kennedy 1:35:28 PB
1260th Charlotte Yarker 1:46:05 First Half
2606th Jim Anderson 1:56:58
2830th Claire McDaid 1:58:28 PB
3583th Pauline Horne 2:06:08
3784th Kirsty Braithwaite 2:08:15
4917th Martin Adams 2:21:22
4918th Louise Adams 2:21:22
Results
Andy Thomas 1:29:27
404th Mark Kennedy 1:35:28 PB
1260th Charlotte Yarker 1:46:05 First Half
2606th Jim Anderson 1:56:58
2830th Claire McDaid 1:58:28 PB
3583th Pauline Horne 2:06:08
3784th Kirsty Braithwaite 2:08:15
4917th Martin Adams 2:21:22
4918th Louise Adams 2:21:22
An extraordinary achievement for a Novice! Maree’s dream comes true…
An extraordinary achievement for a Novice! Maree’s dream comes true…
She has competed locally, regionally and internationally in running and now she wants to take on the World in Duathlon's.
Maree on Saturday won her age group outright in the British Duathlon Championships for age group competitors, as well as competing in a qualifier race for the World and European Championships.
Well done again Maree...
She has competed locally, regionally and internationally in running and now she wants to take on the World in Duathlon's.
Maree on Saturday won her age group outright in the British Duathlon Championships for age group competitors, as well as competing in a qualifier race for the World and European Championships.
Well done again Maree...
The Literacy Half...Steph Wins Again....
Now for some very fast times on a very fast course! Andy Blaize and Steph Russell took on the new Shakespeare Raceway Half Marathon on Saturday 5th March and recorded two amazing times. Andy was 18th overall in a time of 1:23:29 and Steph smashed her PB and was also 1st lady in a time of 1:24:59
Results
18th Andy Blaize 1:23:29
25th Steph Russell 1:24:59 1st Lady
Results
18th Andy Blaize 1:23:29
25th Steph Russell 1:24:59 1st Lady
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Nene Valley 10...
Two of NRR's elite took part in the Nene Valley 10 at Peterborough on Sunday 26th February. Andy Blaize came 22nd overall in a time of 63:50 (he was cruising!) and Steph Russell wasn't far behind, finishing 25th in 64:34 and 2nd lady.
22nd Andy Blaize 63:50
25th Steph Russell 64:34 2nd lady
22nd Andy Blaize 63:50
25th Steph Russell 64:34 2nd lady
What A Way To Celebrate Your 50th...
Why not go and do a stupid, boggy, hilly, mega cross-country which involved leaving Northampton at 4:30am for a 7:30am start? Two car loads made their way to QE2 Country Park near Havant for a sightseeing and climbing trip around the South Downs (yes a 20 mile off roader).
MK Park Run 26th February...
Guess who was first lady again? That's right, Maree Jesson in a time of 20:31.
20 Maree JESSON 20:31
20 Maree JESSON 20:31
Lynton Loves Stamford...
Lynton Dawson completed the Stamford Valentines 30k on Sunday 13th February in an impressive time of 2:05:06.
45th Lynton Dawson 2:05:06
45th Lynton Dawson 2:05:06
MK Park Run - 19th February
Two NRR runners were out at MK on Saturday 19th February. Maree Jesson was, yet again, first lady home in 20:45. Gemma Francis also completed the course in 27:40.
17 Maree JESSON 20:45
82 Gemma FRANCIS 27:40
17 Maree JESSON 20:45
82 Gemma FRANCIS 27:40
MK Park Run - Maree Wins Again...
Maree Jesson completed her regular MK Park Run on Saturday 12th February and was again first lady home in a time of 20:46.
Maree Jesson - 20:46
Maree Jesson - 20:46
Monday, 7 February 2011
Charnwood Hills...
For anyone who fancies a challenge, you need not look any further than the Charnwood Hills Fell Race. The course is approx 14 miles long and follows public footpaths and open country involving 1200 feet of ascent over Bradgate , Broombriggs and Beacon Hill Country Parks. The going is varied between trails, paths, ditches, streams and of course hills. The wind played a massive part in this year's challenge, battering the 500 strong field.
Seven mad NRR members were good for the challenge and in 40th place overall was Gary McDaniels in 1:43:31. Steph Russell continued her amazing form and was the 4th lady in 1:44:47. Andy Blaize made his return to racing with a 1:47:34 finish and Mark Garrett broke the two hour barrier in 1:59:02. Mark Kennedy who is enjoying his off road season finished in 2:06:32 and John Fleming smashed over 15 minutes off his last year's time with 2:11:40. Jo Smith completed a fine day crossing the line in 2:31:19.
40th Gary McDaniels 1:43:31
49th Steph Russell 1:44:47 (4th lady)
61st Andy Blaize 1:47:34
156th Mark Garrett 1:59:02
221st Mark Kennedy 2:06:32
263rd John Fleming 2:11:40
362nd Jo Smith 2:31:19
Seven mad NRR members were good for the challenge and in 40th place overall was Gary McDaniels in 1:43:31. Steph Russell continued her amazing form and was the 4th lady in 1:44:47. Andy Blaize made his return to racing with a 1:47:34 finish and Mark Garrett broke the two hour barrier in 1:59:02. Mark Kennedy who is enjoying his off road season finished in 2:06:32 and John Fleming smashed over 15 minutes off his last year's time with 2:11:40. Jo Smith completed a fine day crossing the line in 2:31:19.
40th Gary McDaniels 1:43:31
49th Steph Russell 1:44:47 (4th lady)
61st Andy Blaize 1:47:34
156th Mark Garrett 1:59:02
221st Mark Kennedy 2:06:32
263rd John Fleming 2:11:40
362nd Jo Smith 2:31:19
A Half In Herts...
Four club runners took on the challenge of the Watford Half Marathon on Sunday 6th February, braving windy conditions on a tough course. Mark Nightingale was first home, crossing the line in 1:30:49 and Andy Thomas wasn't far behind in 1:36:30. Ronnie Ambrose came home in 1:44:41 and Jim Anderson broke the two hour barrier in 1:58:35
217th Mark Nightingale 1:30:49
391st Andy Thomas 1:36:30
720th Ronnie Ambrose 1:44:41
1390th Jim Anderson 1:58:35
217th Mark Nightingale 1:30:49
391st Andy Thomas 1:36:30
720th Ronnie Ambrose 1:44:41
1390th Jim Anderson 1:58:35
Lynton's Irchester Adventure...
Lynton Dawson was the lone representative at the Irchester Multi Terrain Series Round Two (15K). Lynton finished 20th in round one in a time of just over 62 minutes but he put in a stunning performance this time around finishing 12th in 57:18.
12th Lynton Dawson 57:18
12th Lynton Dawson 57:18
Saturday, 5 February 2011
MK Park Run - Maree Wins Again...
She's at it again! Maree Jesson was the first lady again at the MK Park Run on Saturday 5th February in a time of 21:24.
20th Maree Jesson - 21:24
20th Maree Jesson - 21:24
MK Park Run...
Maree Jesson was the lade home in the MK Park Run on Saturday 29th January in 20:10.
| Maree JESSON | F | 20:10 | Northampton Road Runners | 75.54% | VW35-39 |
Eric Humpries Cross Country
Those that managed to skive off work on Wednesday 26th January were treated to perfect condition for the annual running of the Eric Humphries Cross Country organised by Northants Police. The course is three laps of the beautiful Delapre Abbey. Seven club runners managed to sweet-talk their bosses and take on the challenge.
Star of the show was Steph Russell who was the first lady home in a time of 44:26. She then ran back to race HQ to pick up her the trophy that she had been eying before the event.
Gary McDaniels was first male home in an awesome time of 43.59 and finished 15th overall. Mark Garrett was next in 47:51 and the other Mark (Kennedy) was just behind in 50:29. Ronnie Ambrose managed an extended lunch break and ran from Brackmills, ran the race in 52:34 and then made the trip back to work. Jim Anderson enjoyed a great race and smashed the hour mark in 58:03. Jo Lee, although running for Northants Police (boo hiss) also broke the hour with a 59:05 finish.
Results
15th Gary McDaniels 43.59
17th Steph Russell 44.26 (1st senior woman)
31st Mark Garrett 47.51
42nd Mark Kennedy 50.29
55th Ronnie Ambrose 52.34
70th Jim Anderson 58.03
73rd Jo Lee 59.05
Star of the show was Steph Russell who was the first lady home in a time of 44:26. She then ran back to race HQ to pick up her the trophy that she had been eying before the event.
Gary McDaniels was first male home in an awesome time of 43.59 and finished 15th overall. Mark Garrett was next in 47:51 and the other Mark (Kennedy) was just behind in 50:29. Ronnie Ambrose managed an extended lunch break and ran from Brackmills, ran the race in 52:34 and then made the trip back to work. Jim Anderson enjoyed a great race and smashed the hour mark in 58:03. Jo Lee, although running for Northants Police (boo hiss) also broke the hour with a 59:05 finish.
Results
15th Gary McDaniels 43.59
17th Steph Russell 44.26 (1st senior woman)
31st Mark Garrett 47.51
42nd Mark Kennedy 50.29
55th Ronnie Ambrose 52.34
70th Jim Anderson 58.03
73rd Jo Lee 59.05
Monday, 24 January 2011
Guilsborough X-Country (Down Dale and Uphill) Sun 23rd Jan
The 4th and final race of another cross-country season saw a fine looking bunch of 24 NRRs including Charlotte who successfully navigated her way to darkest Guilsborough.
12 of these were completing the full house of all 4 races. These club stars were;
Sally Garrett, Mary Kingsnorth, Carol Whatton, Jocelyn Granger, Claire Spokes, Ronnie Ambrose, Mark Kennedy, Peter Moore, Dave Whatton, Gary McDaniels, Jim Anderson and Tony Letts ....each and every one a star.
An extended 5.5 mile course meant more mud than usual and of course plenty of hills on this lovely course based on the Pytchley Hunt point to point course. Star man Tony Letts had another great run in the top 20 once more. His days in Cumbria mean that our hills are just pimples to him. Mark Kennedy was back in his dancing pumps and they did the job as he produced his best ever finish. Fast improving Peter Moore made the scorers and he will be in the top 100 soon.
Jim Anderson also has improved at each race and is eyeing making the score sheet. The tough finish was obvious to all by the sights and sounds as they finished. Debutant Charlotte Yarker is a natural and led home the ladies in fine style looking hardly tired for an excellent 30th place in their race. Jocelyn Granger keeps improving and is our regular 2nd lady and Jo Smith pushed hard up the hill to get the ladies a good score.
The fierce competition amongst the ladies to make the three scorers means no talking during the races anymore but plenty of pushing and shoving. It is just as competitive at the sociable end of the field and there was another improving run from Claire Spokes again obviously enjoying her racing.
With 38 club runners taking part in the series and excellent performances by Steph Russell, Tony Letts and Keith Jellyman at the front end of races the club has had a very good X-C season. Everyone who takes part is a star as it is a team event and every place is important.
We will be starting another season in October but there are plenty of races out there for you to try.
Thanks also to those who helped Team East Haddon put on this race by marshalling. Your encouragement and cheers were very welcome. East Haddon were very grateful for your assistance.
Mark Garrett
Results
(Men)
15th Tony Letts
31st Gary McDaniels
63rd Mark Garrett
70th Mark Kennedy
76th Dave Whatton
109th Ronnie Ambrose
113th Peter Moore
124th John Fleming
140th Jim Anderson
148th Dave Blackburn
158th Rob Donovan
192nd Alan Hackett
(Ladies)
30th Charlotte Yarker
36th Jocelyn Granger
48th Jo Smith
58th Debbie Holmes
60th Mary Kingsnorth
80th Helen Blackburn
82nd Jackie Horne
85th Jo Cummings
96th Carol Whatton
98th Keren Irving
103rd Claire Spokes
104th Sally Garrett
On the day we were 9th team in mens, ladies and combined races out of 13 teams.
12 of these were completing the full house of all 4 races. These club stars were;
Sally Garrett, Mary Kingsnorth, Carol Whatton, Jocelyn Granger, Claire Spokes, Ronnie Ambrose, Mark Kennedy, Peter Moore, Dave Whatton, Gary McDaniels, Jim Anderson and Tony Letts ....each and every one a star.
An extended 5.5 mile course meant more mud than usual and of course plenty of hills on this lovely course based on the Pytchley Hunt point to point course. Star man Tony Letts had another great run in the top 20 once more. His days in Cumbria mean that our hills are just pimples to him. Mark Kennedy was back in his dancing pumps and they did the job as he produced his best ever finish. Fast improving Peter Moore made the scorers and he will be in the top 100 soon.
Jim Anderson also has improved at each race and is eyeing making the score sheet. The tough finish was obvious to all by the sights and sounds as they finished. Debutant Charlotte Yarker is a natural and led home the ladies in fine style looking hardly tired for an excellent 30th place in their race. Jocelyn Granger keeps improving and is our regular 2nd lady and Jo Smith pushed hard up the hill to get the ladies a good score.
The fierce competition amongst the ladies to make the three scorers means no talking during the races anymore but plenty of pushing and shoving. It is just as competitive at the sociable end of the field and there was another improving run from Claire Spokes again obviously enjoying her racing.
With 38 club runners taking part in the series and excellent performances by Steph Russell, Tony Letts and Keith Jellyman at the front end of races the club has had a very good X-C season. Everyone who takes part is a star as it is a team event and every place is important.
We will be starting another season in October but there are plenty of races out there for you to try.
Thanks also to those who helped Team East Haddon put on this race by marshalling. Your encouragement and cheers were very welcome. East Haddon were very grateful for your assistance.
Mark Garrett
Results
(Men)
15th Tony Letts
31st Gary McDaniels
63rd Mark Garrett
70th Mark Kennedy
76th Dave Whatton
109th Ronnie Ambrose
113th Peter Moore
124th John Fleming
140th Jim Anderson
148th Dave Blackburn
158th Rob Donovan
192nd Alan Hackett
(Ladies)
30th Charlotte Yarker
36th Jocelyn Granger
48th Jo Smith
58th Debbie Holmes
60th Mary Kingsnorth
80th Helen Blackburn
82nd Jackie Horne
85th Jo Cummings
96th Carol Whatton
98th Keren Irving
103rd Claire Spokes
104th Sally Garrett
On the day we were 9th team in mens, ladies and combined races out of 13 teams.
MK Park Run...
The ever popular MK Park Run was attended by four NRR runners this week. Well done to Maree Jesson who was the first lady home in a time of 20:40. Jo Lee set a new fastest time on the course of 23:45 and Gemma Francis made her Park Run debut getting round in 28:09. Claire McDaid also completed the race in 28.10.
16th Maree JESSON 20:40 - 1st Lady
60th Jo LEE 23:45
115th Gemma FRANCIS 28:09
116th Claire MCDAID 28:10
16th Maree JESSON 20:40 - 1st Lady
60th Jo LEE 23:45
115th Gemma FRANCIS 28:09
116th Claire MCDAID 28:10
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Colin Cross Country...
On Saturday 15th January, Colin Bricher completed the Coundon Park Cross Country 5.5 mile course in 49:49.
197 Colin Bricher 49:49
197 Colin Bricher 49:49
Muddy Marvellous Irchester...
Eight NRR runners took on the Irchester Multi Terrain Challenge on Sunday 16th January. The popular event offers a choice of 5K, 10K and 15K distances in multiple laps around the beautiful country park. Some sections are run on challenging sticky muddy surfaces and early in the laps is a challenging climb up a steep slippy bank.
Sally Garrett took on the 5K challenge and enjoyed a time of 34:45 finishing with her trademark smile. The 10K pair crossed the line together, Jim Anderson and Jo Lee finished in 52:17 after meeting each other late into the second lap.
Lynton Dawson finished the 15K in an impressive 20th spot overall recording a time of 1:02:56. Off road fan Mark Garrett was only places behind in a time of 1:05:33. Maree Jesson, fresh from her MK Park Run the day before, came home in 1:07:08 and Mark Kennedy was close behind in 1:07:23. Ronnie Ambrose continued to fight his injury with a 1:11:06 finish.
5K
106th Sally Garrett 34:45
10K
89th Jim Anderson 52:17
90th Jo Lee 52:19
15K
20th Lynton Dawson 1:02:56
28th Mark Garrett 1:05:33
31st Maree Jesson 1:07:08
34th Mark Kennedy 1:07:23
51st Ronnie Ambrose 1:11:06
Sally Garrett took on the 5K challenge and enjoyed a time of 34:45 finishing with her trademark smile. The 10K pair crossed the line together, Jim Anderson and Jo Lee finished in 52:17 after meeting each other late into the second lap.
Lynton Dawson finished the 15K in an impressive 20th spot overall recording a time of 1:02:56. Off road fan Mark Garrett was only places behind in a time of 1:05:33. Maree Jesson, fresh from her MK Park Run the day before, came home in 1:07:08 and Mark Kennedy was close behind in 1:07:23. Ronnie Ambrose continued to fight his injury with a 1:11:06 finish.
5K
106th Sally Garrett 34:45
10K
89th Jim Anderson 52:17
90th Jo Lee 52:19
15K
20th Lynton Dawson 1:02:56
28th Mark Garrett 1:05:33
31st Maree Jesson 1:07:08
34th Mark Kennedy 1:07:23
51st Ronnie Ambrose 1:11:06
Claire On The Rampage...
She's a secret mad woman! Claire McDaid isn't always happy with your average road race! No, if it's hilly, or muddy or climbing over things then she'll have a go. Claire regularly meets up with the nation's running community, a group of runners who met on a website called Daily Mile, and takes on unusual challenges.
The latest attempt was the Run Rampage, an extreme cross country 10K at Bagshot. Her time, she described as an "appalling 1.15.19 the slowest 10K of my life." but was a massive achievement because most of the competitors spent large parts of the event throwing mud at each other. She also lost her shoe at the first hurdle and spent a while on all fours in a swamp trying to find it. Claire said she loved every second of it and will do it again next year. The course included two river crossings and 7 or 8 huge hills. Whatever next?
The latest attempt was the Run Rampage, an extreme cross country 10K at Bagshot. Her time, she described as an "appalling 1.15.19 the slowest 10K of my life." but was a massive achievement because most of the competitors spent large parts of the event throwing mud at each other. She also lost her shoe at the first hurdle and spent a while on all fours in a swamp trying to find it. Claire said she loved every second of it and will do it again next year. The course included two river crossings and 7 or 8 huge hills. Whatever next?
MK Park Run...
Maree Jesson and Jo Lee completed the Milton Keynes Park Run on Saturday 15th January. Maree finished 22nd overall in a time of 21:17 and Jo crossed the line in 25:02.
22 Maree JESSON 21:17
80 Jo LEE 25:02
22 Maree JESSON 21:17
80 Jo LEE 25:02
Sunday, 9 January 2011
MK Park Run
Maree Jesson seems to be a permanent fixture at the Milton Keynes Park Run on Saturday 8th January. Maree was first lady home in a time of 21:12. She was joined by Mary Kingsnorth who completed the circuit in 26:59.
17th Maree JESSON 21:12
81th Mary KINGSNORTH 26:59
17th Maree JESSON 21:12
81th Mary KINGSNORTH 26:59
Kicking Off 2011 at Pitsford
The traditional New Year's run around Pitsford was well attended by club runners keen to shake off those turkey hangfovers...
So fast they have almost run off camera...
Time to go home...
Happy New Year
Maree Jesson was the first NRR member to race in the new year completing the Milton Keynes Park Run on New Year's Day in a time of 20:58
14th Maree JESSON 20:58
14th Maree JESSON 20:58
Christmas In The Park
Maree Jesson braved the icy conditions to record a time of 22:09 at the Christmas offering of the Milton Keynes Park Run on Monday 27th December.
13th Maree JESSON 22:09
13th Maree JESSON 22:09
Monday, 13 December 2010
Smiles All Round At Bedford...
A modest group of nine NRR runners made the short hop to Bedfordshire for the Bedford Harriers Half Marathon on Sunday 12th December and there was plenty to celebrate with some stunning performances.
Lynton Dawson continued his amazing form with an impressive time of 1:21:54 and Gary McDaniels continues to shine storming home in 1:26:07. Talking of stars, Steph Russell doesn't know how to slow down and she smashed her PB yet again recording 1:26:57. Mark Nightingale crossed the line in a brilliant 1:31:11.
Ronnie Ambrose, who has been struggling with injury of late, managed a very respectable 1:41:38 on the hilly circuit. Another runner returning from injury was Mick Clarke who recorded 1:52:13.
Another trio of PBs followed, firstly James Anderson knocked minutes off his previous best with a 1:53:22 finish. Joanna Smith 1:54:42 and Jo Lee 1:59:27 capped an impressive day for Northampton Road Runners.
Results
47th Lynton Dawson 1:21:54
99th Gary McDaniels 1:26:07
112th Steph Russell 1:26:57
190th Mark Nightingale 1:31:11
465th Ronnie Ambrose 1:41:38
797th Mick Clarke 1:52:13
843rd James Anderson 1:53:22
869th Joanna Smith 1:54:42
1010th Jo Lee 1:59:27
Lynton Dawson continued his amazing form with an impressive time of 1:21:54 and Gary McDaniels continues to shine storming home in 1:26:07. Talking of stars, Steph Russell doesn't know how to slow down and she smashed her PB yet again recording 1:26:57. Mark Nightingale crossed the line in a brilliant 1:31:11.
Ronnie Ambrose, who has been struggling with injury of late, managed a very respectable 1:41:38 on the hilly circuit. Another runner returning from injury was Mick Clarke who recorded 1:52:13.
Another trio of PBs followed, firstly James Anderson knocked minutes off his previous best with a 1:53:22 finish. Joanna Smith 1:54:42 and Jo Lee 1:59:27 capped an impressive day for Northampton Road Runners.
Results
47th Lynton Dawson 1:21:54
99th Gary McDaniels 1:26:07
112th Steph Russell 1:26:57
190th Mark Nightingale 1:31:11
465th Ronnie Ambrose 1:41:38
797th Mick Clarke 1:52:13
843rd James Anderson 1:53:22
869th Joanna Smith 1:54:42
1010th Jo Lee 1:59:27
MK Park Run...
Maree Jesson is a big fan of the MK Park Run and she was the first lady home in her latest outing on Saturday 11th December in a time of 21:46.
Maree JESSON 21:46
Maree JESSON 21:46
Monday, 6 December 2010
Maree In The Park...
Maree Jesson braved the ice to complete the latest Milton Keynes Park Run on Saturday 6th December finishing in a time of 22:19.
12 Maree JESSON 22:19
12 Maree JESSON 22:19
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Claire's Mad Challenge...
At NRR we love mad challenges that people set themselves and Claire McDaid is the latest to...well make your jaw drop in amazement! Claire completed the November Challenge which was set on running community website "Daily Mile." The challenge was to run at least one mile a day, every day throughout the whole of November. Sounds easy? Don't you believe it!
Well Claire did it, clocking up a total of 99 miles in the month. Why didn't she do one more to make it a round 100? "I did think about it, but need a target for the next one!!" says Claire, you mean she's going to do it again?
Well Claire did it, clocking up a total of 99 miles in the month. Why didn't she do one more to make it a round 100? "I did think about it, but need a target for the next one!!" says Claire, you mean she's going to do it again?
Benidorm Marathon and Half...
Whilst some of us were freezing every body part imaginable off at Delapre, spare a thought for those poor souls who braved the sun in Benidorm on the same day.
Joking aside, two NRR heroes managed to complete the challenge in hand despite suffering bad injuries recently. Mick Clarke managed the full marathon in a fantastic 4:00:56 despite not training due to suffering broken ribs.
Dave Soloman finished the half with a damaged foot and ankle and against all medical advice. A slow for him 2:38:12 but a great effort all the same.
The pair were last seen test riding mobility scooters along Benidorm prom.
Marathon
Mick Clarke 4:00:56
Half Marathon
Dave Soloman 2:38:12
Joking aside, two NRR heroes managed to complete the challenge in hand despite suffering bad injuries recently. Mick Clarke managed the full marathon in a fantastic 4:00:56 despite not training due to suffering broken ribs.
Dave Soloman finished the half with a damaged foot and ankle and against all medical advice. A slow for him 2:38:12 but a great effort all the same.
The pair were last seen test riding mobility scooters along Benidorm prom.
Marathon
Mick Clarke 4:00:56
Half Marathon
Dave Soloman 2:38:12
X-Country North Pole (Delapre Abbey) Sun 28th November
To leave the warm duvet, scrape the ice off the car and go out to run shows certain madness within our club. In Arctic freezing temperatures of minus 6 degrees over 30 turned out in their NRR vests and a few extra layers. A rock hard track meant there was none of the usual mud but conditions were still difficult for the 2 lap trip around the lovely parkland. Welcome support on the way round pushed everyone on and encouraged that extra push to the finish.
Both Steph Russell 4th lady and Tony Letts 13th man had their best ever results with brilliant efforts. Jocelyn Granger also had her best run and there were many healthy glows on the ladies faces as they finished. Mary Davies ran her 1st X-C league race and chased Claire hard in their continuing battle for supremacy. At the sociable end of the field Claire Spokes, Sally Garrett, Carol Whatton and Keren Irving are all running well and winning their own mini races. A strong line up of the ladies team was completed with sterling runs from Ruth Court, Mary Kingsnorth, Jo Smith, Claire McDaid, Jo Cummings and Helen Blackburn.
The men’s team is the strongest it has been for years and there are many private battles taking place within the main race. Positions change at each race and this is pushing them all. Jim Anderson and Peter Moore keep moving up the field and Lynton Dawson and Mark Nightingale are at the front end of the fields. Sporting a fine looking beard ideal for the conditions Rob Donovan had a good run but says the beard must go. Dave Blackburn took an impressive tumble and had the rest of the field including Helen run over him before getting back into the race. Keith Jellyman, Gary McDaniels, Dave Whatton and Geoff Smith continued their impressive form to record points
Next race is Sun. 19th Dec at Letchworth. We will be running the minibus.
Ladies
4th Steph Russell
48th Jocelyn Granger
53rd Liz (Mary Ks sister running as a guest)
60th Ruth Court
72nd Mary Kingsnorth
74th Jo Smith
102nd Claire McDaid
110th Mary Davies
124th Jo Cummings
127th Pauline Horne
129th Helen Blackburn
134th Keren Irving
138th Carol Whatton
153rd Sally Garrett
158th Claire Spokes
Men
13th Tony Letts
22nd Keith Jellyman
43rd Gary McDaniels
68th Lynton Dawson
74th Mark Nightingale
91st Dave Whatton
107th Geoff Smith
124th Mark Kennedy
145th Peter Moore
150th John Fleming
151st Ronnie Ambrose
160th Tom Sullivan
173rd Dave Blackburn
195th Jim Anderson
199th Rob Donovan
241st Alan Hackett
Both Steph Russell 4th lady and Tony Letts 13th man had their best ever results with brilliant efforts. Jocelyn Granger also had her best run and there were many healthy glows on the ladies faces as they finished. Mary Davies ran her 1st X-C league race and chased Claire hard in their continuing battle for supremacy. At the sociable end of the field Claire Spokes, Sally Garrett, Carol Whatton and Keren Irving are all running well and winning their own mini races. A strong line up of the ladies team was completed with sterling runs from Ruth Court, Mary Kingsnorth, Jo Smith, Claire McDaid, Jo Cummings and Helen Blackburn.
The men’s team is the strongest it has been for years and there are many private battles taking place within the main race. Positions change at each race and this is pushing them all. Jim Anderson and Peter Moore keep moving up the field and Lynton Dawson and Mark Nightingale are at the front end of the fields. Sporting a fine looking beard ideal for the conditions Rob Donovan had a good run but says the beard must go. Dave Blackburn took an impressive tumble and had the rest of the field including Helen run over him before getting back into the race. Keith Jellyman, Gary McDaniels, Dave Whatton and Geoff Smith continued their impressive form to record points
Next race is Sun. 19th Dec at Letchworth. We will be running the minibus.
Ladies
4th Steph Russell
48th Jocelyn Granger
53rd Liz (Mary Ks sister running as a guest)
60th Ruth Court
72nd Mary Kingsnorth
74th Jo Smith
102nd Claire McDaid
110th Mary Davies
124th Jo Cummings
127th Pauline Horne
129th Helen Blackburn
134th Keren Irving
138th Carol Whatton
153rd Sally Garrett
158th Claire Spokes
Men
13th Tony Letts
22nd Keith Jellyman
43rd Gary McDaniels
68th Lynton Dawson
74th Mark Nightingale
91st Dave Whatton
107th Geoff Smith
124th Mark Kennedy
145th Peter Moore
150th John Fleming
151st Ronnie Ambrose
160th Tom Sullivan
173rd Dave Blackburn
195th Jim Anderson
199th Rob Donovan
241st Alan Hackett
Wolverton 5...
Saturday afternoon races are a rare occurrence these days but the Wolverton Five continues to be a popular event. Richard Franks finished 157th overall in a time of35.49 and Colin Bricher recorded an eight year best at this distance with a time of 41.10.
157 Richard Franks 35:49
211 Colin Bricher 41:10
271 finishers
157 Richard Franks 35:49
211 Colin Bricher 41:10
271 finishers
Maree In The Park...
Maree Jesson's latest jaunt around the park in Milton Keynes saw her record an impressive 20:17 in extremely cold conditions.
7th Maree JESSON 20:17
7th Maree JESSON 20:17
Monday, 22 November 2010
Club Marathon Draw Winners....
We have had the draw for the London Marathon Club places. We should get 3 entries this year although we haven't received them as yet.
The "Winners?" are
1. Helen Blackburn
2. Dave Soloman
3. Geoff Smith
1st reserve Nigel Osborne.
Get training and best wishes.
Any of you who are running the London Marathon on a Golden Bond where you have to raise a minimum amount in sponsorship could you please let the Club Committee know and we may be able to help you in your fund-raising.
The "Winners?" are
1. Helen Blackburn
2. Dave Soloman
3. Geoff Smith
1st reserve Nigel Osborne.
Get training and best wishes.
Any of you who are running the London Marathon on a Golden Bond where you have to raise a minimum amount in sponsorship could you please let the Club Committee know and we may be able to help you in your fund-raising.
Gotta Be Careful Here - Girls Do A Dirty Half...
Here is a report from Claire McDaid who took part in the Dirt Half at Leighton Buzzard on Saturday 20th November...
An early start for a Saturday morning, Mary Davis and I along with chief cheer leader (Stuart) headed over to Leighton Buzzard for the the dirty half challenge - A half marathon trail run. It was only on Thursday night (after looking up directions on the web site) that I noticed the elevation for the race. I'm not a huge fan of hills and this one scared the hell out of me.
We arrived at Cedars upper school at about 8.50am and had plenty of time to collect our numbers and find the start line. The fog from the previous night had lifted but the air was still damp and very chilly. We had come prepared and had plenty of layers on. About 500 runners took part in the race, a lot were from local clubs from this area of the country, although I did meet some runners from Devon and one from Suffolk.
The race started out along the tow-path for the first 3 miles, we then ran through a local village and in to some lanes. At mile 5 Mary turned to me and said "never again" we were both starting to feel that this was a very tough course.
I was counting down to mile 6 and the mile climb up THAT hill to mile 7.
It began..... we huffed,puffed, ran, jogged, plodded and briskly walked until we reached the top. We had a small downhill on some road (a light relief) before we were given another steep climb. The course took us in to the forest and more climbing before some steep downhills, but it was imposable to to make up time and run down as the forest floor was covered in wet leaves, tree roots and stumps.
We left the forest at mile 10 and into some boggy fields. Our feet got cold and wet as we ran through some big muddy puddles ( only just keeping hold of our shoes in the mud) and back onto the towpath as we picked up the pace to the finish.
Finally we crossed the finish line together. The official time was 2.09.48 for both of us and Mary was 3rd in her category.
We decided at the beginning that we would run together and this was not the race for PB's. This was my first trail race and Mary had been of with a knee injury for just over a week.
The course was very well signed posted throughout and there was 4 water stops in total. After the race tea, soup and sandwiches were available in the school hall with chance to warm up and see the winners receive there awards. Mary and I both really enjoyed the race and the scenery was very pretty.
An early start for a Saturday morning, Mary Davis and I along with chief cheer leader (Stuart) headed over to Leighton Buzzard for the the dirty half challenge - A half marathon trail run. It was only on Thursday night (after looking up directions on the web site) that I noticed the elevation for the race. I'm not a huge fan of hills and this one scared the hell out of me.
We arrived at Cedars upper school at about 8.50am and had plenty of time to collect our numbers and find the start line. The fog from the previous night had lifted but the air was still damp and very chilly. We had come prepared and had plenty of layers on. About 500 runners took part in the race, a lot were from local clubs from this area of the country, although I did meet some runners from Devon and one from Suffolk.
The race started out along the tow-path for the first 3 miles, we then ran through a local village and in to some lanes. At mile 5 Mary turned to me and said "never again" we were both starting to feel that this was a very tough course.
I was counting down to mile 6 and the mile climb up THAT hill to mile 7.
It began..... we huffed,puffed, ran, jogged, plodded and briskly walked until we reached the top. We had a small downhill on some road (a light relief) before we were given another steep climb. The course took us in to the forest and more climbing before some steep downhills, but it was imposable to to make up time and run down as the forest floor was covered in wet leaves, tree roots and stumps.
We left the forest at mile 10 and into some boggy fields. Our feet got cold and wet as we ran through some big muddy puddles ( only just keeping hold of our shoes in the mud) and back onto the towpath as we picked up the pace to the finish.
Finally we crossed the finish line together. The official time was 2.09.48 for both of us and Mary was 3rd in her category.
We decided at the beginning that we would run together and this was not the race for PB's. This was my first trail race and Mary had been of with a knee injury for just over a week.
The course was very well signed posted throughout and there was 4 water stops in total. After the race tea, soup and sandwiches were available in the school hall with chance to warm up and see the winners receive there awards. Mary and I both really enjoyed the race and the scenery was very pretty.
MK Park Run - 20/11/10
Maree Jesson features regularly at the MK Park run, her latest offering was a time of 20:01 and a 12th overall finish on Saturday 20th November.
12 Maree JESSON 20:01
12 Maree JESSON 20:01
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Dunstable Cross Country...
Cross-Country Dunstable Sun 14th Nov.
The deep, heavy mud of the clay quarries of Dunstable seemed somehow fitting for Remembrance Sunday. A fine crowd of 26 containing a number with heavy legs from Saturday at Seagrave made sure we were noticed in another big field. The cavalry charge as we started was a terrifying sight for those out for a quiet Sunday stroll.
Our ladies team keeps on getting stronger at every race. Ruth Court joined us sporting a pair of spotless new off-roaders, they will never be as clean again. A top 50 finish and our 3rd scoring lady was a great debut. Young guns Steph Russell and Jo Lee led home the ladies to a very good team score. Claire McDaid seemed to enjoy her 1st X-C with us loving the muddy course and running a good race.
For the men it was a reversal of places with Tony Letts getting the better of Keith Jellyman this time in the battle to be top dog. Gary McDaniels’ blisters from Saturday slowed him slightly but still produced a good run being chased by Mark Nightingale. This was Mark’s 1st X-C after doing years of road running and he proved to us all that he can run in the mud and promises to be back for more. Needing a recovery run after last week’s marathon Lynton Dawson ran within himself and still produced a good run and kept his trainers clean somehow. Claire Spokes, Jocelyn Granger, Peter Moores, Jim Anderson and Mark Glenn are now classed as X-C veterans and joined the other regulars in hard races against friends and rivals you meet from the other clubs.
There are only 2 weeks to clean the mud off before we meet again at Delapre Abbey on 28th November. Details are on www.threecountiesx-c.co.uk under event3.
Mark G
Ladies
12 Steph Russell
45 Jo Lee
46 Ruth Court
51 Jocelyn Granger
65 Mary Kingsnorth
100 Claire McDaid
107 Jo (the comeback kid) Cummings
142 Carol Whatton
159 Sally Garrett
160 Claire Spokes
Men
16 Tony Letts
22 Keith Jellyman
70 Gary McDaniels
88 Mark Nightingale
94 Lynton Dawson
98 Old Man Garrett
111 Young Dave Whatton
116 Mark Kennedy
163 Peter Moores
179 Tom Sullivan
198 Ronnie Ambrose
206 Jim Anderson
207 Steve Ward
219 Mark (Terrys All Gold) Glenn
230 Rob Donovan
260 Alan the hit man Hackett
Full official results will be on www.threecountiesx-c.co.uk event 2 soon.
They are also putting out age category results for those who care about these things.
Seagrave Wolds Challenge Saturday 13th November
Races are rated by records, T-shirts, PB potential, sheer numbers or chip timing. This race has none of these and is rated by the quality of the fruit crumble dished out at the finish. A superb small village run or walk which involves a 16 mile slog around some very scenic parts of Leicestershire and lots of cake eating.
Nine of us came along, six returning for a second time with John Fleming being so keen he was No.1 on the entry list. He does like his puddings! Steph Russell, Gary McDaniels and Jim Anderson joined us this year and these were the stars of the day. Gary was 1st home for the club and had the blisters to prove the effort he put in. He is now a fan of the silly off-road epics. Steph took advantage of Maree’s tired marathon legs and came out on top for the first time. The wealth of running knowledge that Maree is passing on seems to be a great help as Steph is flying. The Old Men of the team can’t keep up with her now and she won’t wait for us anymore.
Jim was talked into his longest ever run to date and thoroughly enjoyed his day producing a good run which has convinced him that he can do a marathon. In this race you stop for tea and cakes at the checkpoints, help each other over the stiles, and take in the views. There are no medals or shirts but the crumble and custard is fantastic and I am sure John is already planning to enter next year.
Mark G
16 Gary McDaniels 1:56 (why worry about seconds)
26 Steph Russell 1:59
53 Maree Jesson 2:07
76 Mark Garrett 2:12
79 Geoff Smiff 2:13
127 John Fleming 2:29
129 Ronnie Ambrose 2:29
180 Jim Anderson 2:45 PB, longest run ever, good cake eating skills
205 Jo Smith 2:54
Nine of us came along, six returning for a second time with John Fleming being so keen he was No.1 on the entry list. He does like his puddings! Steph Russell, Gary McDaniels and Jim Anderson joined us this year and these were the stars of the day. Gary was 1st home for the club and had the blisters to prove the effort he put in. He is now a fan of the silly off-road epics. Steph took advantage of Maree’s tired marathon legs and came out on top for the first time. The wealth of running knowledge that Maree is passing on seems to be a great help as Steph is flying. The Old Men of the team can’t keep up with her now and she won’t wait for us anymore.
Jim was talked into his longest ever run to date and thoroughly enjoyed his day producing a good run which has convinced him that he can do a marathon. In this race you stop for tea and cakes at the checkpoints, help each other over the stiles, and take in the views. There are no medals or shirts but the crumble and custard is fantastic and I am sure John is already planning to enter next year.
Mark G
16 Gary McDaniels 1:56 (why worry about seconds)
26 Steph Russell 1:59
53 Maree Jesson 2:07
76 Mark Garrett 2:12
79 Geoff Smiff 2:13
127 John Fleming 2:29
129 Ronnie Ambrose 2:29
180 Jim Anderson 2:45 PB, longest run ever, good cake eating skills
205 Jo Smith 2:54
Lynton Water's Down Marathon PB...
Lynton Dawson smashed his marathon PB by over 30 minutes at the Rutland Water Marathon on Sunday 7th November. He recorded a time of 3:13:40 in what is only his second ever marathon. An amazing achievement!!
15th Lynton Dawson 3:13:40
15th Lynton Dawson 3:13:40
The MK Park Run - 6th November
The ever increasingly popular MK Park Run attracted four club runners on 6th November. Maree Jesson got round in 20:02 as Tom Sullivan set his course best with 23:04. Jo Lee made her Park Run debut and recorded a time of 23:57. Mary Kingsnorth completed the line up in a time of 25:10.
17 Maree JESSON 20:02
57 Tom SULLIVAN 23:04
65 Jo LEE 23:57
79 Mary KINGSNORTH 25:10
17 Maree JESSON 20:02
57 Tom SULLIVAN 23:04
65 Jo LEE 23:57
79 Mary KINGSNORTH 25:10
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Rugby 10 and Cart Hill...
A couple of years ago the Rugby Ten used to be a modest, flat two lap route around a resiviour. The organisers have changed the route now and it runs from Barby village and through some beautiful countryside with rolling hills, including Cart Hill, a killer climb of over one mile.
Five of NRR's finely tuned athletes rose to the challenge recording some great times. Ronnie Ambrose bagged a PB with a time of 1:12:34. Next home was Mark Kennedy in 1:16:04, just four seconds over his PB. Jim Anderson made his 10 mile debut and judging his half marathon times, he was delighted with a 1:23:39 finish.
Next to the ladies and Sue Thopson was delighted to have entered the race so early that she was sporting the race number 1 on her vest. She finished in 1:35:30. Christie Ford also made her 10 mile debut and finished in 1:36:01.
40 - 1:12:34 - Ronnie AMBROSE
58 - 1:16:04 - Mark KENNEDY
93 - 1:23:39 - Jim ANDERSON
137- 1:35:30 - Sue THOMPSON
141- 1:36:01 - Christie FORD
Colin's Horror Run...
On 30th October, sometime around midnight (well 11.00pm) Colin Bricher took part in the scary Halloween Horror Race at Moreton Morrell. The 4 mile multi-terrain route takes place in pitch darkness! Colin finished 24th overall in a time of bang on 40:00 minutes. He was also the 1st M60.
24. Colin Bricher 40:00 1st M60
24. Colin Bricher 40:00 1st M60
Round the MK Park again...
The MK Park Run continues to be popular with club runners, four taking part on Saturday 30th October.
Maree Jesson recorded her fastest time on the course to date going round in 19:53. Two more course records were set by Tom Sullivan (23:26) and Mary KINGSNORTH (25:13). Claire McDaid made her MK Run debut with a time of 28:25
11 Maree JESSON 19:53
54 Tom SULLIVAN 23:26
73 Mary KINGSNORTH 25:13
108 Claire MCDAID 28:25
Also, apologies to Maree but I missed her run the previous week (23rd October) in the same event where she recorded a time of 20:09.
16 Maree JESSON 20:09
Maree Jesson recorded her fastest time on the course to date going round in 19:53. Two more course records were set by Tom Sullivan (23:26) and Mary KINGSNORTH (25:13). Claire McDaid made her MK Run debut with a time of 28:25
11 Maree JESSON 19:53
54 Tom SULLIVAN 23:26
73 Mary KINGSNORTH 25:13
108 Claire MCDAID 28:25
Also, apologies to Maree but I missed her run the previous week (23rd October) in the same event where she recorded a time of 20:09.
16 Maree JESSON 20:09
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