Mark Kennedy travelled south to complete his 4th Bournemouth Bay Half Marathon and grabbed a PB with a time of 1:34:06. Conditions were perfect for the festival which made running along the seafront a pleasure, taking in views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills.
Former club member Rich (The Ambulance) House also finished the half in 1:31:31.
147th Mark Kennedy 1:34:06
Monday, 2 April 2012
Thursday, 15 March 2012
The Grizzly - Every Hill Has A Silver Lining...
“You must be mad” is a phrase heard in the ears of thirteen keen Northampton Road Runners at the weekend. These crazy individuals made the long trip to Devon to take part in the iconic Grizzly, a 20 mile challenge starting from the pretty seaside town of Seaton. The route, which adds new surprises every year, headed along a half mile stretch of shingle beach before up and over a cliff into the neighbouring village of Beer. There was no time to stop for any liquid refreshment as more hills and cliff climbs greeted runners to sap the energy from the legs and you haven’t even reached mile three by this point.
The rest of the course includes a knee deep river crossing, the famous “Bog Of Doom”, also knee deep and the “Stairway to Heaven”, a cliff climb that is near impossible to walk up, let alone run. At the peak of the aforementioned stairway, the marshals take great delight in telling runners that they have completed the last climb only for two more to lay in waiting.
Despite the mental toughness required to complete this crazy challenge, the Grizzly is one of the best events on the running calendar. The Cub Run is a nine mile option and Jo Smith completed the challenge in 1:33:24.
Onto the Grizzly and Mark Nightingale flew around the course in an impressive 3:12:11. Former club member Rich (The Ambulance) House took advantage of training in his home surroundings of Dorset and finished in 3:28:55. John Fleming drove down to Devon on the morning and probably was awake enough to feel any pain as his was one of the stars of the show with a 3:36:38 finish. Seasoned off-roader Mark Garrettt also broke four hours in 3:48:37.
Debutants Jocelyn Granger (4:13:50), Mark Kennedy (4:13:53) and Darren Baldwin (4:15:37) shared a journey around the course before Jocelyn’s sprint finish to the line.
Suzanne Baldwin also had plenty of energy for a quick finish crossing the line in 4:18:32 just ahead of Jim Anderson in 4:19:35. Wendy Parker survived an early fall to finish with Ronnie Ambrose in 4:20:02. Another off road long distance veteran Mick Clarke completed the challenge in 4:30:55 and Jan Brawn completed the line up with a fantastic 5:05:19 finish.
Everyone who participated said this was pretty much the best event they have ever entered. NRR would encourage club members to try it out next year and you too can survive the Grizzly. Every hill has a silver lining!
Cub Run
Jo Smiff 1:33:24
Grizzly
Mark Nightingale 3:12:11
Rich (the ambulance) House 3:28:55
John Fleming 3:36:38
Mark Garrettt 3:48:37
Jocelyn Granger 4:13:50
Mark Kennedy 4:13:53
Darren Baldwin 4:15:37
Suzanne Baldwin4:18:32
Jim Anderson 4:19:35
Wendy Parker 4:20:02
Ronnie Ambrose4:20:02
Mick Clarke4:30:55
Jan Brawn 5:05:19
The rest of the course includes a knee deep river crossing, the famous “Bog Of Doom”, also knee deep and the “Stairway to Heaven”, a cliff climb that is near impossible to walk up, let alone run. At the peak of the aforementioned stairway, the marshals take great delight in telling runners that they have completed the last climb only for two more to lay in waiting.
Despite the mental toughness required to complete this crazy challenge, the Grizzly is one of the best events on the running calendar. The Cub Run is a nine mile option and Jo Smith completed the challenge in 1:33:24.
Onto the Grizzly and Mark Nightingale flew around the course in an impressive 3:12:11. Former club member Rich (The Ambulance) House took advantage of training in his home surroundings of Dorset and finished in 3:28:55. John Fleming drove down to Devon on the morning and probably was awake enough to feel any pain as his was one of the stars of the show with a 3:36:38 finish. Seasoned off-roader Mark Garrettt also broke four hours in 3:48:37.
Debutants Jocelyn Granger (4:13:50), Mark Kennedy (4:13:53) and Darren Baldwin (4:15:37) shared a journey around the course before Jocelyn’s sprint finish to the line.
Suzanne Baldwin also had plenty of energy for a quick finish crossing the line in 4:18:32 just ahead of Jim Anderson in 4:19:35. Wendy Parker survived an early fall to finish with Ronnie Ambrose in 4:20:02. Another off road long distance veteran Mick Clarke completed the challenge in 4:30:55 and Jan Brawn completed the line up with a fantastic 5:05:19 finish.
Everyone who participated said this was pretty much the best event they have ever entered. NRR would encourage club members to try it out next year and you too can survive the Grizzly. Every hill has a silver lining!
Cub Run
Jo Smiff 1:33:24
Grizzly
Mark Nightingale 3:12:11
Rich (the ambulance) House 3:28:55
John Fleming 3:36:38
Mark Garrettt 3:48:37
Jocelyn Granger 4:13:50
Mark Kennedy 4:13:53
Darren Baldwin 4:15:37
Suzanne Baldwin4:18:32
Jim Anderson 4:19:35
Wendy Parker 4:20:02
Ronnie Ambrose4:20:02
Mick Clarke4:30:55
Jan Brawn 5:05:19
Silverstone Half, Home Of Grand Prix Legends
Whilst others were climbing hills, Martin Andrews decided on a more sensible approach completing the Silverstone Half Marathon in a great time of 1:42:30.
Martin Andrews 1:42:30
Friends Of Mick n Phil...
Steve Prior entered his first half marathon for around twenty five years and proved that he “still has it”. Steve completed the Friends of Mick'N'Phil Half Marathon around Draycote Water in a time of 1:39:22. Beautiful sunny morning and light winds made it a very pleasant run, with friendly fellow competitors.
Steve Prior 1:39:22
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
2012 Berkhamsted Half Marathon
Whilst many runners were enjoying the flatter Milton Keynes course, a trio of Northampton Road Runners carried on a little further south to Berkhamsted to take on the contracting Berkhamsted Half. The course takes in some rolling hills (one lasting for a mile) and beautiful countryside and woodland views.
Mark Kennedy took advantage of the fast down hill finish to clock a pleasing 1:40:10. Tom Sullivan also enjoyed a good run in 1:45:47 and Mary Kingsnorth was delighted to break the two-hour barrier in 1:59:43.
Results
308th Mark Kennedy 1:40:10
549th Tom Sullivan 1:45:47
958th Mary Kingsnorth 1:59:43
Mark Kennedy took advantage of the fast down hill finish to clock a pleasing 1:40:10. Tom Sullivan also enjoyed a good run in 1:45:47 and Mary Kingsnorth was delighted to break the two-hour barrier in 1:59:43.
Results
308th Mark Kennedy 1:40:10
549th Tom Sullivan 1:45:47
958th Mary Kingsnorth 1:59:43
MK Half - Debuts and PBs
| Northampton Road Runners were well represented at the Milton Keynes Half Marathon on Sunday 4th March as many left their comfortable beds for a soggy Sunday morning in the rain. Peter Moor enjoyed a great run and was first home for the club in 1:37:48. Rob Donovan continues to go from strength to strength and crossed the line in1:42:39. Adrian Tuck bagged a respectable 1:45:24 in his first ever half marathon and Charlotte Yarker was all smiles with a PB of 1:46:19. Next to finish was Bob Bateman 1:52:10 just ahead of Mary Davies who also grabbed a PB in 1:58:17. Jo Lee equalled her PB too in 1:58:33 and then a clutch more half marathon debutants followed, Debbie Holmes in 1:58:56, Paul Gray in 2:05:47, Miles Billingham in 2:06:04 and Ann Dickson in 2:11:25. Emily Ringrose and Nicola Hollowell completed the line up in 2:21:57 and 2:25:26 respectively. Results
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Northampton Road Runners should sometimes be called Northampton Off Road Runners as many of the club's members prefer to swap the tarmac for the trails. The latest mad event was the Belvoir Challenge in Leicestershire. The whole village comes alive as runners and walkers take on a 15 (ish) mile challenge and there is a longer 26 (ish) version for those ever madder.
Mark Garrett, a big fan of this event completed the 15 mile challenge in 2:03:53 and Martin Andrews enjoyed his course debut in 2:05:54. Ronnie Ambrose enjoyed a good time or 2:10:37 and Mark Kennedy, another off road fan, finished in 2:19:48. Jim Anderson had a great run in 2:20:05 as did Jocelyn Granger 2:27:36. Wendy Parker survived an early fall to complete the challenge in 2:29:33. There was one man who was tough enough to take on the full 26 miler and that was Mick Clarke who got round in 5:41:01.
15 Miles
51st Mark Garrett 2:03:53
60th Martin Andrews 2:05:54
80th Ronnie Ambrose 2:10:37
112th Mark Kennedy 2:19:48
115th Jim Anderson 2:20:05
162nd Jocelyn Granger 2:27:36
180th Wendy Parker 2:29:33
26 Miles
173rd Mick Clarke 5:41:01
Mark Garrett, a big fan of this event completed the 15 mile challenge in 2:03:53 and Martin Andrews enjoyed his course debut in 2:05:54. Ronnie Ambrose enjoyed a good time or 2:10:37 and Mark Kennedy, another off road fan, finished in 2:19:48. Jim Anderson had a great run in 2:20:05 as did Jocelyn Granger 2:27:36. Wendy Parker survived an early fall to complete the challenge in 2:29:33. There was one man who was tough enough to take on the full 26 miler and that was Mick Clarke who got round in 5:41:01.
15 Miles
51st Mark Garrett 2:03:53
60th Martin Andrews 2:05:54
80th Ronnie Ambrose 2:10:37
112th Mark Kennedy 2:19:48
115th Jim Anderson 2:20:05
162nd Jocelyn Granger 2:27:36
180th Wendy Parker 2:29:33
26 Miles
173rd Mick Clarke 5:41:01
Monday, 6 February 2012
Irchester 15K
John Fleming braved the overnight snowfall to complete the Irchester 15K in 1:09:38 finishing 19th overall.
19th John Fleming 1:09:38
A Snowy Charnwood Hills
It is a race that is very popular on the NRR calendar and anyone who has spent any time running with Mark G will have heard about the challenging hills and the fantastic cakes at the finish.
The night before the race and the snow falls, the wise veterans of previous Charnwood Hills Races decide that an extra hour or two in bed is what they need leaving three Charnwood first timers, Tony Letts, Jocelyn Granger and Martin Andrews to take the challenge.
They may have been foolish but after travelling to Anstey they were joined by a number of hardy runners who were prepared to take the challenge of a 14 mile snowy route under a clear and sunny Leicestershire sky.
Click here for pictures on the Facebook site.
Cheered on by lots of people sledging and dog walkers all three finished the race with smiles on their faces, a bit of blood and cleaner shoes than they started with. Tony Letts led the NRR home finishing in 35th in 1:50:20 followed by Martin Andrews 100th in 2:04:52 and Jocelyn Granger 192nd in 2:25:16.
With a total ascent of 1200ft the going was really tough getting a grip in the snow whilst watching out for the sledges - not the kids but the adults!
The night before the race and the snow falls, the wise veterans of previous Charnwood Hills Races decide that an extra hour or two in bed is what they need leaving three Charnwood first timers, Tony Letts, Jocelyn Granger and Martin Andrews to take the challenge.
They may have been foolish but after travelling to Anstey they were joined by a number of hardy runners who were prepared to take the challenge of a 14 mile snowy route under a clear and sunny Leicestershire sky.
Click here for pictures on the Facebook site.
Cheered on by lots of people sledging and dog walkers all three finished the race with smiles on their faces, a bit of blood and cleaner shoes than they started with. Tony Letts led the NRR home finishing in 35th in 1:50:20 followed by Martin Andrews 100th in 2:04:52 and Jocelyn Granger 192nd in 2:25:16.
With a total ascent of 1200ft the going was really tough getting a grip in the snow whilst watching out for the sledges - not the kids but the adults!
Eric Humphries (Shouldn't You Be At Work?)
A team of half a dozen Northampton Road Runners took to the beautiful surroundings of Delapre Abbey for the Northants' Police Eric Humphries Cross Country on Wednesday 25th January.
Steph Russell took the honours as 1st Lady crossing the line in 46.37 and Mick Clarke was 3rd in the MV70 category in 62.40. Dave Whatton had a fine performance breaking the 50 minute barrier in 49.23 . Charlotte Yarker also enjoyed a great time of 55.47 and Jim Anderson 57.08 and Karen Irving 77.45 capped off an excellent team outing.
22nd Steph Russell 46.37 1st lady
31st David Whatton 49.23
46th Charlotte Yarker 55.47
53rd James Anderson 57.08
70th Mick Clarke 62.40 3rd in age catagory
80th Karen Irving 77.45
Steph Russell took the honours as 1st Lady crossing the line in 46.37 and Mick Clarke was 3rd in the MV70 category in 62.40. Dave Whatton had a fine performance breaking the 50 minute barrier in 49.23 . Charlotte Yarker also enjoyed a great time of 55.47 and Jim Anderson 57.08 and Karen Irving 77.45 capped off an excellent team outing.
22nd Steph Russell 46.37 1st lady
31st David Whatton 49.23
46th Charlotte Yarker 55.47
53rd James Anderson 57.08
70th Mick Clarke 62.40 3rd in age catagory
80th Karen Irving 77.45
Friday, 20 January 2012
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)
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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 23rd 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 21st 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 Granger44 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 Letts40 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 9thMen 7th
Combined 8th
Final League positions
Ladies 11thMen 9th
Combined 9th
A great effort all season and we shall see you all for the next season in October hopefully.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Stopsley in the Snow
After being cancelled for the last 2 years the pre-Christmas cross-country looked all set for fair weather. That was until we arrived and a blizzard suddenly turned up at Luton. The snow fell, the wind blew, and the fields turned to white, ready for our team of 22. Gloves, hats, and leggings were dug out of bags and more than a few had to be pushed out of the door.
The huddle of penguins quickly dispersed once the starting horn sounded and thankfully the snow eased off. The snow on top of a frozen course made it a treacherous skating rink of a track and there was many a tumble taking place amongst the field.
Alan Burgess and Peter Moor enjoyed good runs making it into the scorers.
Tony Letts and Mark Nightingale excelled in the snow and were well chased by Gary McDaniels, Stuart Cressey, and Dave Whatton whilst Mark Garrett managed to fall over twice due to the lack of street lights.
Jocelyn Granger and Wendy Parker were welcome additions on the fun bus and were the club's first two ladies being closely followed by Jo Smith, Elaine Palmer and Mary Kingsnorth.
Claire McDaid, Jo Cummings, Keren Irving, Kirsty Turner and Carol Whatton ran fine races and had little left at the end for the uphill slog back to the race HQ.
Their we had the welcome sight of Denise (Stephs mum) loaded up with cakes to aid our recovery.
The team performed their usual heroics and hopefully we can get some more to join us for the final round this season on Sun Jan 15th at Delapre Abbey so no excuses that it is too far away. However we will not be able to offer a day out on the fun bus for this one.
Ladies
41 Jocelyn Granger
53 Wendy Parker
62 Jo Smith
66 Elaine Palmer
67 Mary Kingsnorth
81 Claire McDaid
82 Jo Cummings
102 Keren Irving
103 Kirsty Turner
111 Carol Whatton
Men
15 Tony Letts
37 Mark Nightingale
51 Gary McDaniels
75 Stuart Cressey
92 Dave Whatton
123 Pete Moore
126 Alan Burgess
137 Ronnie Ambrose
145 Mark Garrett
148 John Fleming
151 Tom Sullivan
190 Jim Anderson
Ladies 10th on day, Men 10th on day, Combined 10th on day (out of 14 teams)
The huddle of penguins quickly dispersed once the starting horn sounded and thankfully the snow eased off. The snow on top of a frozen course made it a treacherous skating rink of a track and there was many a tumble taking place amongst the field.
Alan Burgess and Peter Moor enjoyed good runs making it into the scorers.
Tony Letts and Mark Nightingale excelled in the snow and were well chased by Gary McDaniels, Stuart Cressey, and Dave Whatton whilst Mark Garrett managed to fall over twice due to the lack of street lights.
Jocelyn Granger and Wendy Parker were welcome additions on the fun bus and were the club's first two ladies being closely followed by Jo Smith, Elaine Palmer and Mary Kingsnorth.
Claire McDaid, Jo Cummings, Keren Irving, Kirsty Turner and Carol Whatton ran fine races and had little left at the end for the uphill slog back to the race HQ.
Their we had the welcome sight of Denise (Stephs mum) loaded up with cakes to aid our recovery.
The team performed their usual heroics and hopefully we can get some more to join us for the final round this season on Sun Jan 15th at Delapre Abbey so no excuses that it is too far away. However we will not be able to offer a day out on the fun bus for this one.
Ladies
41 Jocelyn Granger
53 Wendy Parker
62 Jo Smith
66 Elaine Palmer
67 Mary Kingsnorth
81 Claire McDaid
82 Jo Cummings
102 Keren Irving
103 Kirsty Turner
111 Carol Whatton
Men
15 Tony Letts
37 Mark Nightingale
51 Gary McDaniels
75 Stuart Cressey
92 Dave Whatton
123 Pete Moore
126 Alan Burgess
137 Ronnie Ambrose
145 Mark Garrett
148 John Fleming
151 Tom Sullivan
190 Jim Anderson
Ladies 10th on day, Men 10th on day, Combined 10th on day (out of 14 teams)
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Bedford Half Marathon
Four club members behaved themselves at the club's annual Christmas party for an early start at the Bedford Harriers Half Marathon on Sunday 12th December. Gary McDaniels won a close battle between himself and Mark Nightingale, crossing the line in 1:28:23 ahead of Mark in 1:28:32. Martin Andrews enjoyed a great run in 1:35:50 and Mick Clarke showed no signs of dancing fatigue with a 1:54:57 finish.
138th Gary McDaniels 1:28:23
142nd Mark Nightingale 1:28:32
297th Martin Andrews 1:35:50
996th Michael Clarke 1:54:57
138th Gary McDaniels 1:28:23
142nd Mark Nightingale 1:28:32
297th Martin Andrews 1:35:50
996th Michael Clarke 1:54:57
Special mention also to Keren Irving who ran her first ever half marathon in 2:31:53.
Milton Keynes All New 10K
Richard Franks and Peter Moor completed the inaugural Milton Keynes 10K on Sunday 11th December 2011. Both enjoyed enjoyed good runs with Richard finishing 12th in 43:34 and Peter was 25th overall in 46:28
12th Richard Franks 43:34
25th Peter Moor 46:28
12th Richard Franks 43:34
25th Peter Moor 46:28
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Watlington 10K XC
Jocelyn Granger completed the Watlington 10K race in the Chilterns which she described as, "Pretty tough with two very steep ascents but some exciting descents to compensate." She finished in 58:44 and was 6th lady overall.
It was advertised as a traditional race so there was no chip timing, goodie bag, t-shirt or medal, however for £4 it had a great friendly atmosphere, was well marshalled and sign posted and worth remembering
for next year. (Mum's dinner was ok too!)
It was advertised as a traditional race so there was no chip timing, goodie bag, t-shirt or medal, however for £4 it had a great friendly atmosphere, was well marshalled and sign posted and worth remembering
for next year. (Mum's dinner was ok too!)
Posh 10
Half a dozen keen NRR members made the short trip across the country boarder for the Nene Valley 10 in Peterborough. Tom Sullivan got a rare chance to complete his favourite distance and did so in 1:17:50. Charlotte Yarker enjoyed a good run with 1:20:05 and Mick Clark was first in the MV70 category in 1:25:57. Jo Smith finished in 1:27:11 ahead of Mary Kingsnorth in 1:29:19. Pauline Horne completed the line up in 1:38:16.
Tom Sullivan 1:17:50
Charlotte Yarker 1:20:05
Mick Clark 1:25:57
Jo Smith 1:27:11
Mary Kingsnorth 1:29:19
Pauline Horne 1:38:16
Mick was first man home in the Over 70 category.
Tom Sullivan 1:17:50
Charlotte Yarker 1:20:05
Mick Clark 1:25:57
Jo Smith 1:27:11
Mary Kingsnorth 1:29:19
Pauline Horne 1:38:16
Mick was first man home in the Over 70 category.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Letchworth Cross Country
With the team ravaged by illness, injury, hangovers, decorating, baby-sitting duties and other various excuses it put pressure on those normally further down the field to “step up to the plate”.
It was nice to get back to Letchworth Garden City after 2 years of a freeze out and despite the long drive and hike to the start we were our usual fully focused and in fine fettle. Well some were.
The race produced some very good individual efforts all leading to a good team performance. Tony Letts had probably our highest ever position in the men’s race. It meant a long wait for the rest of us. Mark Nightingale must regret those years of boring tarmac as he is having a great series of off-road runs. Martin Andrews is now amongst that elite group of scorers and keeps improving at each race. Mark Garrett found his form once again to finish third for the club. John Flemming and Mark Kennedy enjoyed a finish line battle for spot 124.
Jo Lee had a day to remember (or forget). Travelling with the club playboys Jim, Mark K, and Ronnie she was desperate for a hard run in order to be tired enough to sleep on the way back. First lady home was a great run for someone suffering with earache.
Elaine Palmer has been missed from the team for a while and showed us why with a great return chasing Jo Smith for the line and making 3rd lady scorer.
Many other good runs included Tom Sullivan keeping Darren Baldwin at bay and the ongoing battle between Caroline Cope and Jo Cummings is now 2-1 to Caroline.
Ladies
59th Jo Lee
65th Jo Smith
68th Elaine Palmer
83rd Caroline Cope
84th Jo Cummings
103rd Pauline Horne
108th Kirsty Turner
122nd Carol Whatton
Men
11th Tony Letts
46th Mark Nightingale
72nd Mark Garrett
106th Dave Whatton
124th John Fleming
125th Mark Kennedy
133rd Martin Andrews
174th Tom Sullivan
181st Darren Baldwin
198th Ronnie Ambrose
242nd Jim Anderson
249th Richard Rose
Next race Sun Dec 18th at Stopsley.
It was nice to get back to Letchworth Garden City after 2 years of a freeze out and despite the long drive and hike to the start we were our usual fully focused and in fine fettle. Well some were.
The race produced some very good individual efforts all leading to a good team performance. Tony Letts had probably our highest ever position in the men’s race. It meant a long wait for the rest of us. Mark Nightingale must regret those years of boring tarmac as he is having a great series of off-road runs. Martin Andrews is now amongst that elite group of scorers and keeps improving at each race. Mark Garrett found his form once again to finish third for the club. John Flemming and Mark Kennedy enjoyed a finish line battle for spot 124.
Jo Lee had a day to remember (or forget). Travelling with the club playboys Jim, Mark K, and Ronnie she was desperate for a hard run in order to be tired enough to sleep on the way back. First lady home was a great run for someone suffering with earache.
Elaine Palmer has been missed from the team for a while and showed us why with a great return chasing Jo Smith for the line and making 3rd lady scorer.
Many other good runs included Tom Sullivan keeping Darren Baldwin at bay and the ongoing battle between Caroline Cope and Jo Cummings is now 2-1 to Caroline.
Ladies
59th Jo Lee
65th Jo Smith
68th Elaine Palmer
83rd Caroline Cope
84th Jo Cummings
103rd Pauline Horne
108th Kirsty Turner
122nd Carol Whatton
Men
11th Tony Letts
46th Mark Nightingale
72nd Mark Garrett
106th Dave Whatton
124th John Fleming
125th Mark Kennedy
133rd Martin Andrews
174th Tom Sullivan
181st Darren Baldwin
198th Ronnie Ambrose
242nd Jim Anderson
249th Richard Rose
Next race Sun Dec 18th at Stopsley.
Jocelyn's PB
Jocelyn Granger ran a PB at the Clowne Half Marathon in Derbyshire on Sunday 20th November tackling the hills and winds to finish in 1.51.27.
Reindeers At The Abbey
The organisers promise tons of festive fun, with Reindeer Antlers and flashing noses for all our runners, and a mince pie when you cross the finish line!
Luton Marathon Relay
Debbie Holmes did a leg of the Luton Marathon Relay on Sunday 20th November. Her team (consisted of two future club member maybe) came third in the Ladies Vet class and sixth in the ladies team category overall. Debbie's time over 8.7 miles was 1:17:58.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Dirt Half
Rob Donovan enjoyed himself in the mud at the Dirt Half Marathon in Leighton Buzzard on Saturday 19th November. His time was 1:46:33.
Monday, 21 November 2011
Shakespeare - To PB Or Not To PB...
Martin Andrews ran the flat as a pancake, PB guaranteed Shakespeare 10k on Saturday 19th November in a time of 42:28.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Biggleswade Cross Country Sunday 13th November
A beautiful autumn morning for a run around the glorious rolling parkland of Shuttleworth College in the second event of this cross country season. This time there were no water jumps or mud but plenty of stiff climbs to get the heart pumping.
A few of us were handicapped by running on Saturday or by last weeks Rutland Marathon but with a team of 24 runners the rest were well able to carry the weary ones. The tough 5 miles ensured everyone was glowing at the finish.
Another top trip out on the fun bus, next outing is on 27th Nov (yes, only 2 weeks) where we will be seeing the delights of Letchworth.
Ladies
20 Steph Russell
95 Jo Smith (back in the scorers)
102 Debbie Holmes (great support from family)
111 Suzanne Baldwin
137 Jo (mind my finger) Cummings
159 Sue (are we at the seaside) Thompson
177 Pauline Horne
186 Carol Whatton
187 Keren Irving
Blokes
14 Tony Letts
61 Mark Nightingale
81 Gary McDaniels
126 Dave Whatton
127 Matt Brand (I couldn’t get past Daves elbows)
129 Mark Kennedy (Rutland Marathon no bother)
130 Mark Garrett
160 Martin Andrews
173 Pete Moore
206 John Fleming (where are the cakes)
223 Darren Baldwin
224 Rob Donovan
267 Tony Kennedy
287 Micky Bhogal (can I come again )
312 Richard Rose
Seagrave Wolds
If you've nothing better to do on a Saturday morning then why not get in the mood for the following day's cross country by, well, running a cross country. The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is a unique 15.9 mile bogging run around Leicestershire with cake and tea stops en-route.
Gary McDaniels finished 19th overall in 1:57:38 and Steph Russell added to her trophy cabinet being first lady to finish in 2:00:08. Mark Garrett was next home in 2:14:23 and John Fleming completed the line up in 2:20.
19th Gary McDaniels 1:57:38
22nd Steph Russell 2:00:08 1st Lady
62nd Mark Garrett 2:14:23
last John Fleming 6 hrs and still missing (estimated finish 2-20ish)
John in his rush for the crumble and custard forgot to get scanned as he finished and there are now mountain rescue teams looking for him.
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Rutland Water Marathon
A team of five Northampton Road Runners made the short hop across the county border to take part in the second running of the Rutland Water Marathon. The event offered a multi-terrain undulating course taking in some breath-taking scenery across the water and rolling woodland trails.
The star of the day was Wendy Parker making her marathon debut and finishing in an impressive 4:13:57. Ronnie Ambrose was next to finish 4:17:24 with Mark Kennedy 4:31:22, Mick Clarke 4:37:09 and Jim Anderson 4:39:17 completing the NRR team who finished 8th overall on the day.
214th Wendy Parker 4:13:57
227th Ronnie Ambrose 4:17:24
267th Mark Kennedy 4:31:22
281st Mick Clarke 4:37:09
292nd Jim Anderson 4:39:17
The star of the day was Wendy Parker making her marathon debut and finishing in an impressive 4:13:57. Ronnie Ambrose was next to finish 4:17:24 with Mark Kennedy 4:31:22, Mick Clarke 4:37:09 and Jim Anderson 4:39:17 completing the NRR team who finished 8th overall on the day.
214th Wendy Parker 4:13:57
227th Ronnie Ambrose 4:17:24
267th Mark Kennedy 4:31:22
281st Mick Clarke 4:37:09
292nd Jim Anderson 4:39:17
Halloween Horror
Colin Bricher took part in the Halloween Horrow on Saturday 29th October. This four mile run in the dark over Warwickshire countryside and the grass/woods/track/road route is illuminated by LEDs and the odd street lamp (sounds like club nights in Moulton). Colin completed the course in 41:43 and won a prize for being the oldest finisher.
58th Colin Bricher 41:43
Monday, 31 October 2011
Sheffield 10K
Whilst NRR members were having fun in the Wellingborough mud, Jocelyn Granger took part in the Sheffield 10K, a trail run with plenty of climbs and bogs. Jocelyn finished in 52.54 and was 14th in her age category.
X-Country Wellingborough Sun 30th October.
Croyland Park, a mythical venue on the X-C circuit whose deep muddy stream crossings strike fear into many a seasoned runner. This course had not been used for many years so was a new adventure for many of the Northampton Road Runners in attendance. Well it didn’t scare the 28 club stars who turned out for the 1st fixture of a new season. It included the old and bold, the shiny and new, and the inbetweeners.
Smart new trainers were soon hidden beneath a layer of mud and those in clean white socks soon realized why others were in tatty old black things found at the back of drawers for these occasions. It is not the water in the stream that is the problem it is the steep, muddy, slippery banks you have to climb to get out of the stream. Efforts ranged from graceful to comical and Alan (Hack) should have some good photos of our performances.
Things look good for the season with everyone promising to come along again and at least pretending they had enjoyed themselves. All deserve credit however we must mention our new members of the X-C club who must now expect me to be constantly badgering them. These were Kirsty Turner, Stuart Cressey, Matt Brand, Martin Andrews and Tony Kennedy. It is great to see such a good turn-out now compared with a few years ago when we struggled to get enough for a team.
It is hardly worth cleaning the mud of the trainers as we are back out on Sun 13th Nov at Biggleswade. Details are on the website. Book your place on the bus here. There is always room for more runners so come along and join the party.
Ladies
10th Steph Russell
64th Jo Lee
69th Mary Kingsnorth
76th Jo Smith
104th Caroline Cope
105th Claire McDaid
106th Jo Cummings
129th Sue Thompson
143rd Keren Irving
144th Kirsty Turner
150th Carol Whatton
Men
14th Tony Letts
40th Andy Blaize
73rd Mark Nightingale
89th Stuart Cressey
101st Gary McDaniels
121st Matt Brand
133rd Dave Whatton
142nd Mark Kennedy
150th Martin Andrews
168th Peter Moor
178th John Fleming
191st Tom Sullivan
211st Tony Kennedy
220th Jim Anderson
246th Micky Bhogal
258th Mark Garrett
269th Martin Rowe
Smart new trainers were soon hidden beneath a layer of mud and those in clean white socks soon realized why others were in tatty old black things found at the back of drawers for these occasions. It is not the water in the stream that is the problem it is the steep, muddy, slippery banks you have to climb to get out of the stream. Efforts ranged from graceful to comical and Alan (Hack) should have some good photos of our performances.
Things look good for the season with everyone promising to come along again and at least pretending they had enjoyed themselves. All deserve credit however we must mention our new members of the X-C club who must now expect me to be constantly badgering them. These were Kirsty Turner, Stuart Cressey, Matt Brand, Martin Andrews and Tony Kennedy. It is great to see such a good turn-out now compared with a few years ago when we struggled to get enough for a team.
It is hardly worth cleaning the mud of the trainers as we are back out on Sun 13th Nov at Biggleswade. Details are on the website. Book your place on the bus here. There is always room for more runners so come along and join the party.
Ladies
10th Steph Russell
64th Jo Lee
69th Mary Kingsnorth
76th Jo Smith
104th Caroline Cope
105th Claire McDaid
106th Jo Cummings
129th Sue Thompson
143rd Keren Irving
144th Kirsty Turner
150th Carol Whatton
Men
14th Tony Letts
40th Andy Blaize
73rd Mark Nightingale
89th Stuart Cressey
101st Gary McDaniels
121st Matt Brand
133rd Dave Whatton
142nd Mark Kennedy
150th Martin Andrews
168th Peter Moor
178th John Fleming
191st Tom Sullivan
211st Tony Kennedy
220th Jim Anderson
246th Micky Bhogal
258th Mark Garrett
269th Martin Rowe
Snowdonia Marathon
A time of year fro hardcore marathons and this weekend was no exception. Keith Jellyman took on the Snowdonia Marathon on Saturday 29th October and finished in a very respectable 3:51:47.
376th Keith Jellyman 3:51:47
Great South Run...
Mick Clarke was spotted on the TV taking in the sights of Southsea and chatting to the spectators at the Great South Run on Sunday 30th October. We have no idea if he is still chatting or if he has finished but we're sure it must be the latter...
Rugby 10
On Sunday 23rd October, two Northampton Road Runners braved the hilly Rugby 10 course. Martin Andrews crossed the line in 1:16:10 and Sue "the Cake" Thompson finished in 1:40:06
62nd Martin Andrews 1:16:10
147th Sue Thompson 1:40:06
62nd Martin Andrews 1:16:10
147th Sue Thompson 1:40:06
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Trionium Greensand Ridge Marathon (yes it's a hard one).
Northampton Road Runners' Mark Garrett completed the Trionium Greensand Ridge Marathon on Saturday 22nd October in 4:09:53. Such is the challenge of this event, organisers tell you to take your marathon time and add a third whilst you pack your survival kit as you begin your adventure.
MK Park Run
72 Tom SULLIVAN 00:23:39 | ||
| 112 Mary KINGSNORTH 00:25:49 |
Monday, 10 October 2011
Nine Ten Eleven
For those people who love numbers, Sunday 9th October brought a unique dateline of 09/10/11 and also saw twenty-one Northampton Road Runners take part in three different events
Great Eastern Half Marathon Peterborough
A dozen members travelled to Peterborough to take on the Great Eastern Half Marathon beginning and ending in the city centre. Andy Blaize finished 195th in all in a time of 1:26:59 and close behind was Steph Russell 1:27:58. Star of the day was Mary Davies who set a new PB and broke the two hour barrier for the first time in 1:59:53. Chris Ford and Sue Thompson were just over the two hours in 2:02:48 and 2:07:24 and Dave Soloman crossed the line in 2:26:38 despite battling a sickness bug.
Ridgeway 15.5K
The feeling of Autumn returned for those making the short trip down the M1 to Tring for the 29th Annual Ridgeway 15.5K to take on a challenge that had everything. A congested start along a farm track soon opened out to fields before a long woodland climb that flattened occasionally to enable runners to take in stunning views. The second half roller-coasted up and down steep climbs and descents as strong winds battered runners who were grateful for a tree lined drop through a long woodland trail. The final mile and a half was a flat run in along the leafy village streets.
36th overall on the day was Mark Garrett who pulled away from the crowds at the beginning to finish in 1:09:49. The other Mark, Kennedy finished strongly to record 1:14:50. Alan Burgess, again visiting from France finished in an impressive 1:20:24 and Darren Baldwin was on his heels in 1:23:16. The other Darren, Byfield finished in 1:25:15 ahead of the other Kennedy, Tony in 1:26:40.
Jocelyn Granger was the first lady to finish for NRR in 1:27:49 with veteran Mick Clarke (1:29:07), Jo Smith (1:30:12) and Jim Anderson (1:30:18) all closing in. Jo Lee came home in 1:33:27 only seconds ahead of Suzanne Baldwin in 1:33:50 with Andy Pate and Cathy Craig completing the line up in 1:34:50 and 1:50:20.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
From the quiet countryside of Tring to the busy streets of the nation's capital Mark Nightingale completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon in 1:30:50 finishing an impressive 257th overall.
Ridgeway 15.5K
36th Mark Garrett 1:09:49
72nd Mark Kennedy 1:14:50
150th Alan Burgess 1:20:24
193rd Darren Baldwin 1:23:16
224th Darren Byfield 1:25:15
251st Tony Kennedy 1:26:40
269th Jocelyn Granger 1:27:49
289th Mick Clarke 1:29:07
308th Jo Smith 1:30:12
310th Jim Anderson 1:30:18
352th Jo Lee 1:33:27
360th Suzanne Baldwin 1:33:50
370th Andy Pate 1:34:50
492th Cathy Craig1:50:20
Great Eastern Half Marathon Peterboro
195th Andy Blaize 1:26:59
217th Steph Russell 1:27:58
1845th Mary Davies 1:59:53
2029th Chris Ford 2:02:48
2268th Sue Thompson 2:07:24
2931th Dave Soloman 2:26:38
Royal Parks Half Marathon
257th Mark Nightingale 1:30:50
Great Eastern Half Marathon Peterborough
A dozen members travelled to Peterborough to take on the Great Eastern Half Marathon beginning and ending in the city centre. Andy Blaize finished 195th in all in a time of 1:26:59 and close behind was Steph Russell 1:27:58. Star of the day was Mary Davies who set a new PB and broke the two hour barrier for the first time in 1:59:53. Chris Ford and Sue Thompson were just over the two hours in 2:02:48 and 2:07:24 and Dave Soloman crossed the line in 2:26:38 despite battling a sickness bug.
Ridgeway 15.5K
The feeling of Autumn returned for those making the short trip down the M1 to Tring for the 29th Annual Ridgeway 15.5K to take on a challenge that had everything. A congested start along a farm track soon opened out to fields before a long woodland climb that flattened occasionally to enable runners to take in stunning views. The second half roller-coasted up and down steep climbs and descents as strong winds battered runners who were grateful for a tree lined drop through a long woodland trail. The final mile and a half was a flat run in along the leafy village streets.
36th overall on the day was Mark Garrett who pulled away from the crowds at the beginning to finish in 1:09:49. The other Mark, Kennedy finished strongly to record 1:14:50. Alan Burgess, again visiting from France finished in an impressive 1:20:24 and Darren Baldwin was on his heels in 1:23:16. The other Darren, Byfield finished in 1:25:15 ahead of the other Kennedy, Tony in 1:26:40.
Jocelyn Granger was the first lady to finish for NRR in 1:27:49 with veteran Mick Clarke (1:29:07), Jo Smith (1:30:12) and Jim Anderson (1:30:18) all closing in. Jo Lee came home in 1:33:27 only seconds ahead of Suzanne Baldwin in 1:33:50 with Andy Pate and Cathy Craig completing the line up in 1:34:50 and 1:50:20.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
From the quiet countryside of Tring to the busy streets of the nation's capital Mark Nightingale completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon in 1:30:50 finishing an impressive 257th overall.
Ridgeway 15.5K
36th Mark Garrett 1:09:49
72nd Mark Kennedy 1:14:50
150th Alan Burgess 1:20:24
193rd Darren Baldwin 1:23:16
224th Darren Byfield 1:25:15
251st Tony Kennedy 1:26:40
269th Jocelyn Granger 1:27:49
289th Mick Clarke 1:29:07
308th Jo Smith 1:30:12
310th Jim Anderson 1:30:18
352th Jo Lee 1:33:27
360th Suzanne Baldwin 1:33:50
370th Andy Pate 1:34:50
492th Cathy Craig1:50:20
Great Eastern Half Marathon Peterboro
195th Andy Blaize 1:26:59
217th Steph Russell 1:27:58
1845th Mary Davies 1:59:53
2029th Chris Ford 2:02:48
2268th Sue Thompson 2:07:24
2931th Dave Soloman 2:26:38
Royal Parks Half Marathon
257th Mark Nightingale 1:30:50
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Run11 - The Home Town Run
Glorious summer sunshine (in October) greeted around 2,500 runners from afar to the Run11, Northampton's second best event (behind the Moulton 10K of course). In it's 3rd year, the event continues to go from strength to strength attracting all ages and abilities. With that latter statement, Northampton Road Runners were at home with thirty entrants and there were smiles all round around Sixfields at the finish.
Andy Thomas was first to cross the line in an impressive 41:39 just ahead of 87th Richard Franks in 41:52 and Mark Kennedy recorded his second fastest time at 10K distance in 42:55. Next to arrive at Sixfields was John Fleming in 43:52 closely followed by the club's first lady Jo Windrum in 44:51. Peter Moor finished in 46:51 and Rob Donovan in 46:51. Next was Ronnie Ambrose in 47:42 and Darren Baldwin 47:11. Charlotte Yarker was the second NRR lady in 48:19 and Tom Sullivan was pleased with a time of 48:05. Dave Knowles finished in 49:12.
Wendy Parker crossed the line in 50:53 and Darren Byfield in 51:16. Sue White and Karen Mehew were next to finish in 50:37 and 50:57 respectively. Jocelyn Granger, fresh from here recent parachute jump, kept her feet on the ground with a 51:13 finish.
Mary Kingsnorth was next to cross the line 53:21 just ahead of Jim Anderson in 53:41. Jo Smith, Claire McDaid and Suzanne Baldwin came home in 53:54, 54:29 and 54:27. Jo Cummings recorded a time of 56:28 and Miles Billingham 57:01. Next was Ruth Maher 58:38 ahead of Ann Dickson 1:01:29.
Pauline Horne always finished with a smile (1:03:29) and John Oliver and Claire Spokes completed the line up in 1:11:08 and 1:17:00.
In the 5K, Tony Letts was 7th overall with a PB of 17:39.
Results
134th Steve Prior 34:37
82nd Andrew Thomas 41:39
87th Richard Franks 41:52
109th Mark Kennedy 42:55
140th John Fleming 43:52
175th Jo Windrum 44:51
262nd Peter Moor 46:51
271st Rob Donovan 46:51
282nd Ronnie Ambrose 47:42
289th Darren Baldwin 47:11
299th Charlotte Yarker 48:19
311st Tom Sullivan 48:05
339th Dave Knowles 49:12
Tony Kennedy 49:48
415th Wendy Parker 50:53
427th Darren Byfield 51:16
438th Sue White 50:37
435th Karen Mehew 50:57
476th Jocelyn Granger 51:13
556th Mary Kingsnorth 53:21
546th Jim Anderson 53:41
596th Claire McDaid 54:29
601st Jo Smith 53:54
628th Suzanne Baldwin 54:27
786th Jo Cummings 56:28
817th Miles Billingham 57:01
881st Ruth Maher 58:38
Richard Rose 1:01:26
1014th Ann Dickson 1:01:29
1099th Pauline Horne 1:03:29
1367th John Oliver 1:11:08
1448th Claire Spokes 1:17:00
5K 7th Tony Letts 17:39
**Apologies to those of you who's results were missed off the original report in the Chronicle & Echo. The results on the Run11 official website had a column missing and it was really difficult to identify all of our runners. I think everyone is now included. Mark K
Andy Thomas was first to cross the line in an impressive 41:39 just ahead of 87th Richard Franks in 41:52 and Mark Kennedy recorded his second fastest time at 10K distance in 42:55. Next to arrive at Sixfields was John Fleming in 43:52 closely followed by the club's first lady Jo Windrum in 44:51. Peter Moor finished in 46:51 and Rob Donovan in 46:51. Next was Ronnie Ambrose in 47:42 and Darren Baldwin 47:11. Charlotte Yarker was the second NRR lady in 48:19 and Tom Sullivan was pleased with a time of 48:05. Dave Knowles finished in 49:12.
Wendy Parker crossed the line in 50:53 and Darren Byfield in 51:16. Sue White and Karen Mehew were next to finish in 50:37 and 50:57 respectively. Jocelyn Granger, fresh from here recent parachute jump, kept her feet on the ground with a 51:13 finish.
Mary Kingsnorth was next to cross the line 53:21 just ahead of Jim Anderson in 53:41. Jo Smith, Claire McDaid and Suzanne Baldwin came home in 53:54, 54:29 and 54:27. Jo Cummings recorded a time of 56:28 and Miles Billingham 57:01. Next was Ruth Maher 58:38 ahead of Ann Dickson 1:01:29.
Pauline Horne always finished with a smile (1:03:29) and John Oliver and Claire Spokes completed the line up in 1:11:08 and 1:17:00.
In the 5K, Tony Letts was 7th overall with a PB of 17:39.
Results
134th Steve Prior 34:37
82nd Andrew Thomas 41:39
87th Richard Franks 41:52
109th Mark Kennedy 42:55
140th John Fleming 43:52
175th Jo Windrum 44:51
262nd Peter Moor 46:51
271st Rob Donovan 46:51
282nd Ronnie Ambrose 47:42
289th Darren Baldwin 47:11
299th Charlotte Yarker 48:19
311st Tom Sullivan 48:05
339th Dave Knowles 49:12
Tony Kennedy 49:48
415th Wendy Parker 50:53
427th Darren Byfield 51:16
438th Sue White 50:37
435th Karen Mehew 50:57
476th Jocelyn Granger 51:13
556th Mary Kingsnorth 53:21
546th Jim Anderson 53:41
596th Claire McDaid 54:29
601st Jo Smith 53:54
628th Suzanne Baldwin 54:27
786th Jo Cummings 56:28
817th Miles Billingham 57:01
881st Ruth Maher 58:38
Richard Rose 1:01:26
1014th Ann Dickson 1:01:29
1099th Pauline Horne 1:03:29
1367th John Oliver 1:11:08
1448th Claire Spokes 1:17:00
5K 7th Tony Letts 17:39
**Apologies to those of you who's results were missed off the original report in the Chronicle & Echo. The results on the Run11 official website had a column missing and it was really difficult to identify all of our runners. I think everyone is now included. Mark K
Thursday, 29 September 2011
The All New Oxford Half
Tony Letts completed the inaugural Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday 25th September finishing in a very respectable 33rd with a time of 1:23:24.
Mary's A Winner
Dave and Carole Whatton label the Ashridge Dirt Trail race as one of their favourite runs with lovely views over the Dunstable Downs but with the Downs comes a tough run. After some NRR members had enjoyed success at the Dunstable Half Marathon earlier this month, Mary Kingsnorth made it a happy hunting ground for the club added to her trophy quota by being the first woman vet, over 55 in a time of 50:35.
Dave Whatton completed the course in 41:26 and Carole crossed the line in 62:56. Tom Sullivan was also pleased with his 46:26 finish.
Dave Whatton 41:26
Tom Sullivan 46:26
Mary Kingsnorth 50:35
Carole Whatton 62:56
Dave Whatton completed the course in 41:26 and Carole crossed the line in 62:56. Tom Sullivan was also pleased with his 46:26 finish.
Dave Whatton 41:26
Tom Sullivan 46:26
Mary Kingsnorth 50:35
Carole Whatton 62:56
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Cransley Half Marathon and 10K
The Cransley Hospice Road Races are a favourite on the NRR calender. The day was littered with stars, Tony Kennedy completed his 1st ever ½ marathon in 1:50:54. There were trophy winners as Mark Garrett was 2nd MV50 in 1:28:33 and the club now have a new County Champion as Steph Russell ,who was 2nd lady on the day but 1st in the County Championships in1:29:44.
Richard Franks came home in1:37:27 and Jim Anderson completed his third half marathon in three weeks in a time of 1:55:19. Mick Clarke who turns 72 this week, clcked an impressive time of 1:57:25.
There were PBs for Jo Cummings and Richard Rose in the 10K with times of 54:13 and 58:19 respectively.
Now for a scary thought, the average age of our men running was a mere 56, we need some help from the youngsters. Tom Sullivan had a good run with a 49:10 finish and Mary Kingsnorth and Marion Bowen crossed the line in 52:51 and 1:05:54 to complete the line up.
10K
79th Tom SULLIVAN 49:10
119th Mary KINGSNORTH 52:51
130th Jo CUMMINGS 54:13 PB
177th Richard ROSE 58:19 PB
272th Marion BOWEN 1:05:54
Half Marathon
12th Mark GARRETT 1:28:33 2nd M50
17th Steph RUSSELL 1:29:44
33th Richard FRANKS 1:37:27
89th Tony KENNEDY 1:50:54
105th Jim ANDERSON 1:55:19
107th Mick CLARKE 1:57:25
Richard Franks came home in1:37:27 and Jim Anderson completed his third half marathon in three weeks in a time of 1:55:19. Mick Clarke who turns 72 this week, clcked an impressive time of 1:57:25.
There were PBs for Jo Cummings and Richard Rose in the 10K with times of 54:13 and 58:19 respectively.
Now for a scary thought, the average age of our men running was a mere 56, we need some help from the youngsters. Tom Sullivan had a good run with a 49:10 finish and Mary Kingsnorth and Marion Bowen crossed the line in 52:51 and 1:05:54 to complete the line up.
10K
79th Tom SULLIVAN 49:10
119th Mary KINGSNORTH 52:51
130th Jo CUMMINGS 54:13 PB
177th Richard ROSE 58:19 PB
272th Marion BOWEN 1:05:54
Half Marathon
12th Mark GARRETT 1:28:33 2nd M50
17th Steph RUSSELL 1:29:44
33th Richard FRANKS 1:37:27
89th Tony KENNEDY 1:50:54
105th Jim ANDERSON 1:55:19
107th Mick CLARKE 1:57:25
The Great North Runners
To add to the new found fame, Jocelyn Granger and Wendy Parker both weaved through the crowds to record PBs with 1:46:33 and 1:56:38 finishes. Charlotte Yarker was sandwiched between arriving in South Shields in 1:52:12. Ronnie Ambrose finished in a great time of 1:37:35.
Ronnie Ambrose1:37:35
Wendy Parker 1:46:33 PB
Charlotte Yarker 1:52:12
Jocelyn Granger 1:56:38 PB
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Marathon Mick At Birmingham
The superhuman Mick Clarke completed the Birmingham Canal Canter Marathon on Saturday 3rd September and still had enough energy to dance the night away at the club's 30th birthday bash on the same evening (although cramp set in once or twice).
Nottingham Half
On Sunday 11th September, Claire McDaid completed the Nottingham Half Marathon in 2.02.03.
Top Ten Finishers At Dunstable
A trio of Northampton Road Runners set off to navigate the Dunstable Challenge, this off road half marathon is shy of mile markers and directions and all entrants are sent a map to find their way to the finish line.
The club boasted two top ten finishers at the event, Mark Garrett crossed the line in 1:42:40 and was first MV50 and Mark Kennedy was close behind in seventh in a time of 1:45:25. Jim Anderson took a minor detour but still survived in 2:13:34.
Results
5th Mark Garrett 1:42:40 First MV505
7th Mark Kennedy 1:45:25
36th Jim Anderson 2:13:34
The club boasted two top ten finishers at the event, Mark Garrett crossed the line in 1:42:40 and was first MV50 and Mark Kennedy was close behind in seventh in a time of 1:45:25. Jim Anderson took a minor detour but still survived in 2:13:34.
Results
5th Mark Garrett 1:42:40 First MV505
7th Mark Kennedy 1:45:25
36th Jim Anderson 2:13:34
Bedford Harriers 10K including Marathon Mick
On Saturday 3rd September two Northampton Road Runners' vets completed the Bedford Harriers 10k Mick Clarke completed his marathon training preparation in a time of 53:04 and Richard Rose was delighted to have cracked the hour barrier for first time in years.
Results
Mick Clarke 53:04
Richard Rose 59:44
Results
Mick Clarke 53:04
Richard Rose 59:44
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Kenilworth Half
Andy Blaize had a storming run at the Kenilworth Half on Sunday 4th September finishing 23rd overall in a time of 1:24:08. She may have moved to another county but Steph Russell also continued to do the club proud finishing 3rd in 1:29:26.
Cross Country Dates
With autumn approaching, the cross country dates have been confirmed as follows
30th Oct - W&DAC Croyland Park Wellingborough
13th Nov - Biggleswade27th Nov - North Herts RR
18th Dec - Stopsley Striders
15th Jan - Wootton RR Delapre Abbey
Full details of each event will follow and Mark Garrett will be chasing you to join the team for some fun, mud filled Sunday morning madness.
Taming The Beast With The Baldwins
The Beast versus the Baldwins. Melton Mowbray Sun 4th September.
In another battle against the Beast the Baldwin clan took on the Double or Quits obstacle race. This involved 2 x 5mile laps climbing the fences of an eventing course enroute. With no refusals at any of the jumps
46th Darren 1:40:50
73rd Suzanne 2:02:47
Quits 5 miles
7th Carrick 41:40 (son and heir and budding cross:country star)
Taming The Beast - Boys Version
The Beast ( not for girlies) Poole Sun 4 September
A boys only trip to visit Rich (the Ambulance) and take in a tough off-road half marathon at the seaside. Pre race training included fish & chips and a few beers on Poole Quay. We also met up with Monsieur Alan Burgess to take on this challenge. We did defeat the Beast however we did not look good at the finish. This is a particularly hilly course but is well worth it for the fantastic coastal views. A beautiful day and a great race, we will return. As for the ladies, there were lots in front of us as always. Come and join us next year.
75 Mark Garrett 1:46:34
114 Rich( the Ambulance) 1:52:32
132 Ronnie Ambrose 1:54:10
166 Alan (Monsieur Burgess) 1:59:26
232 Jim Anderson 2:11:42
406 Alan Hackett kept stopping to take in the views, why rush?
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