Radoslav NIC finished second in the latest Parkrun in a time of 18:41. Peter MOOR finished in 8th place in 20:10 and Ronnie AMBROSE was just behind in 20:29 taking 10th. Tony KENNEDY and Mark GARRETT finished close together in 25:04 and 25:07.
2 Radoslav NIC 18:41
8 Peter MOOR 20:10
10 Ronnie AMBROSE 20:29
32 Tony KENNEDY 25:04
33 Mark GARRETT 25:07
Monday, 30 July 2012
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Parkrun 12
Radoslav NIC continued his good form at the latest Parkrun on Saturday 21st July finishing 6th overall in 19:01. Peter MOOR continued to get closer to the twenty minute barrier in 20:04. Ronnie AMBROSE and Mark KENNEDY had a close race finishing in 20:36
and 20:40 respectively. Richard ROSE was pleased with his best finish of 27:40.
Wendy PARKER led home the ladies in 24:21 with Kirsty TURNER crossing the line in 28:17 and Claire SPOKES who finished strongly in 35:00.
The biggest cheer of the day was for young Morgan BRAND who left her father Matt for dust as she sprinted for the line in 39:55.
6 Radoslav NIC 19:01
18 Peter MOOR 20:04
21 Ronnie AMBROSE 20:36
23 Mark Alan KENNEDY 20:40
45 Wendy PARKER 24:21
71 Richard ROSE 27:40
75 Kirsty TURNER 28:17
103 Claire SPOKES 35:00
108 Morgan BRAND 39:55
109 Matt BRAND 39:55
and 20:40 respectively. Richard ROSE was pleased with his best finish of 27:40.
Wendy PARKER led home the ladies in 24:21 with Kirsty TURNER crossing the line in 28:17 and Claire SPOKES who finished strongly in 35:00.
The biggest cheer of the day was for young Morgan BRAND who left her father Matt for dust as she sprinted for the line in 39:55.
6 Radoslav NIC 19:01
18 Peter MOOR 20:04
21 Ronnie AMBROSE 20:36
23 Mark Alan KENNEDY 20:40
45 Wendy PARKER 24:21
71 Richard ROSE 27:40
75 Kirsty TURNER 28:17
103 Claire SPOKES 35:00
108 Morgan BRAND 39:55
109 Matt BRAND 39:55
Friday, 20 July 2012
Thursday, 19 July 2012
The Great Adderbury Swim
The Three Spires Challenge and 10K is a lovely jaunt through the Oxfordshire countryside which is around 60% off road and takes in some picturesque villages en-route. Heavy rain the night before meant organisers had to adopt a plan B approach and alter the route slightly as an early stretch in the opening mile was described as only being accessible by canoe.
Prior to the off, a long race briefing by the organisers, the event began. The 10K runners headed straight out of the field whilst the half marathoners did a lap before criss-crossing out the same exit. A trip through a churchyard was followed by a road route from Adderbury towards Banbury before turning onto a narrow canal towpath. There was no overtaking for a few miles and the only sounds heard was the splish-splashing of runners through the puddles.
A long climb on the road followed before a jaunt along a farm track and another huge climb at 6 miles where the half and 10K route met in the opposite direction. Runners from both events waved and shouted encouragement and walkers were passed from their earlier set off time of 8:30am.
The final road stretch went through the village of Bloxham before heading off road onto soggy fields for the toughest part of the race from nine miles. Stiles, mud and sodden grass greeted runners before a tough climb at 11 miles and then a muddy narrow corn field pass before the icing on the cake! at 12.5 miles, the course was flooded knee deep giving tired legs a challenge for the final stretch back into Adderbury village. The course clocked at 13.7 mile giving great value for money and a medal, t-shirt and doughnut were on offer to the mud spatter smiling competitors at the end.
Northampton Road Runners dominated the lines ups with nine completing the half marathon, seven the 10K and two walkers.
Andy Blaize finished 9th overall in the half marathon event, flying round the course in 1:33:57. John Fleming also enjoyed a good run finishing 24th in 1:46:08 and Martin Andrews finished strongly in 1:48:06 taking 30th spot. Mark Kennedy seconds behind in 1:48:11 and just ahead of Mark Garrett 1:48:21. Penny Andrews crossed the line in 1:51:10 before the Baldwins, Darren and Suzanne in 1:52:00 and 2:09:07 respectively. Martin Rowe completed the half field for NRR in 2:14:01.
Rosanna Andrews ditched her brolly at the start to break the course record for the ladies finishing in 47:33 and taking the prize yet again. Cross country fan Tom Sullivan finished in 57:30 with Mary Sullivan in 1:04:13. Jim Anderson returned from injury to record a pleasing 1:06:22 and Richard Rose crossed the line in 1:09:31. Sally Garrett and Karen Townsend both finished in 1:40:24.
Elaine Palmer and Jules Kennedy both represented the club at the Adderbury Half Walk and completed the route in 3:56:00.
See http://www.theracephotographer.com/2012/AddHalf/index.htm for some great pictures.
Results for the Adderbury Half Run - approx 13.1 miles
9 Andy Blaize 1:33:57
24 John Fleming 1:46:08
30 Martin Andrews 1:48:06
31 Mark Kennedy 1:48:11
33 Mark Garrett 1:48:21
37 Penny Andrews 1:51:10
40 Darren Baldwin 1:52:00
105 Suzanne Baldwin 2:09:07
112 Martin Rowe 2:14:01
Results for the Adderbury Ten Run - approx 10 kilometres
3 Rosanna Andrews 47:33
14 Tom Sullivan 57:30
35 Mary Kingsnorth 1:04:13
44 Jim Anderson 1:06:22
56 Richard Rose 1:09:31
85 Sally Garrett 1:40:24
85 Karen Townsend 1:40:24
Results for the Adderbury Half Marathon Walk - approx. 13.1 miles
5 Elaine Palmer 3:56:00
5 Jules Kennedy 3:56:00
Prior to the off, a long race briefing by the organisers, the event began. The 10K runners headed straight out of the field whilst the half marathoners did a lap before criss-crossing out the same exit. A trip through a churchyard was followed by a road route from Adderbury towards Banbury before turning onto a narrow canal towpath. There was no overtaking for a few miles and the only sounds heard was the splish-splashing of runners through the puddles.
A long climb on the road followed before a jaunt along a farm track and another huge climb at 6 miles where the half and 10K route met in the opposite direction. Runners from both events waved and shouted encouragement and walkers were passed from their earlier set off time of 8:30am.
The final road stretch went through the village of Bloxham before heading off road onto soggy fields for the toughest part of the race from nine miles. Stiles, mud and sodden grass greeted runners before a tough climb at 11 miles and then a muddy narrow corn field pass before the icing on the cake! at 12.5 miles, the course was flooded knee deep giving tired legs a challenge for the final stretch back into Adderbury village. The course clocked at 13.7 mile giving great value for money and a medal, t-shirt and doughnut were on offer to the mud spatter smiling competitors at the end.
Northampton Road Runners dominated the lines ups with nine completing the half marathon, seven the 10K and two walkers.
Andy Blaize finished 9th overall in the half marathon event, flying round the course in 1:33:57. John Fleming also enjoyed a good run finishing 24th in 1:46:08 and Martin Andrews finished strongly in 1:48:06 taking 30th spot. Mark Kennedy seconds behind in 1:48:11 and just ahead of Mark Garrett 1:48:21. Penny Andrews crossed the line in 1:51:10 before the Baldwins, Darren and Suzanne in 1:52:00 and 2:09:07 respectively. Martin Rowe completed the half field for NRR in 2:14:01.
Rosanna Andrews ditched her brolly at the start to break the course record for the ladies finishing in 47:33 and taking the prize yet again. Cross country fan Tom Sullivan finished in 57:30 with Mary Sullivan in 1:04:13. Jim Anderson returned from injury to record a pleasing 1:06:22 and Richard Rose crossed the line in 1:09:31. Sally Garrett and Karen Townsend both finished in 1:40:24.
Elaine Palmer and Jules Kennedy both represented the club at the Adderbury Half Walk and completed the route in 3:56:00.
See http://www.theracephotographer.com/2012/AddHalf/index.htm for some great pictures.
Results for the Adderbury Half Run - approx 13.1 miles
9 Andy Blaize 1:33:57
24 John Fleming 1:46:08
30 Martin Andrews 1:48:06
31 Mark Kennedy 1:48:11
33 Mark Garrett 1:48:21
37 Penny Andrews 1:51:10
40 Darren Baldwin 1:52:00
105 Suzanne Baldwin 2:09:07
112 Martin Rowe 2:14:01
Results for the Adderbury Ten Run - approx 10 kilometres
3 Rosanna Andrews 47:33
14 Tom Sullivan 57:30
35 Mary Kingsnorth 1:04:13
44 Jim Anderson 1:06:22
56 Richard Rose 1:09:31
85 Sally Garrett 1:40:24
85 Karen Townsend 1:40:24
Results for the Adderbury Half Marathon Walk - approx. 13.1 miles
5 Elaine Palmer 3:56:00
5 Jules Kennedy 3:56:00
Monday, 16 July 2012
Half a dozen NRR members braved a wet Racecourse to take part in the latest Parkrun on Saturday 14th July. Danson NJOKA smashed his PB and bagged another victory with a 17:06 finish. Radoslav NIC continued his return to pure speed crossing the line in 18:46. Peter MOOR may go on holiday and miss a Parkrun one day but he is like part of the Racecourse furniture on a Saturday morning, 20:25 was his latest effort.
Tony KENNEDY ran the circuit in 24:58 and Paula PINNEY in 26:53 with Simone SMITH crossing the line in 30:39.
1 Danson NJOKA 17:06
6 Radoslav NIC 18:46
14 Peter MOOR 20:25
59 Tony KENNEDY 24:58
73 Paula PINNEY 26:53
96 Simone SMITH 30:39
Tony KENNEDY ran the circuit in 24:58 and Paula PINNEY in 26:53 with Simone SMITH crossing the line in 30:39.
1 Danson NJOKA 17:06
6 Radoslav NIC 18:46
14 Peter MOOR 20:25
59 Tony KENNEDY 24:58
73 Paula PINNEY 26:53
96 Simone SMITH 30:39
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Real Relay
On Friday 6th July, ten Northampton Road Runners took part in a charity event called the Real Relay. The organisation have planned a mass relay following the Olympic Tourch route around the UK and willing volunteers sign up online to run a leg.
Charlotte Yarker and Mark Kennedy composed a team of club members and devised the route along the A4500 to run the Northampton to Wellingborough leg. The 10.5 mile stretch took in some challenging hills between Ecton and Wilby before hitting Wellingborough Town Centre to meet up with members of Wellingborough DAC who embarked on their journey to Geddington.
Support on the route was well recieved from fellow club runners who had just finished work, passers by in their cars and on foot and even some students from Northampton Academy who joined the crew for a few hundred yards.
Charlotte Yarker and Mark Kennedy composed a team of club members and devised the route along the A4500 to run the Northampton to Wellingborough leg. The 10.5 mile stretch took in some challenging hills between Ecton and Wilby before hitting Wellingborough Town Centre to meet up with members of Wellingborough DAC who embarked on their journey to Geddington.
Support on the route was well recieved from fellow club runners who had just finished work, passers by in their cars and on foot and even some students from Northampton Academy who joined the crew for a few hundred yards.
Black Country Half
Jocelyn Granger is a big fan of offroad races and completed the Black Country Half on Saturday 7th July in 1:57 finishing 3rd in her age category. The race route follows the canal from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in the centre of Birmingham. The weather was lovely and sunny although going was very wet and really muddy underfoot requiring a lot of puddle/bog dodging which really sapped the energy. Also there were a lot of short steep bridges plus a very dark, unlit tunnel which totally confused the garmin. Water stations were manned by narrow boat owners along the canal and the marshalls were really friendly so there was a great atmosphere all the way along.
Danson First Again
Danson NJOKA was first home again at the latest Parkrun at the Racecourse in a time of 17:29. Radoslav NIC continued his comeback at the club with a 6th place time of 19:05. Peter MOOR finished in 20:11 and Matt BRAND in 21:17. Regular organisers Martin ANDREWS (21:35) and Jo LEE (23:15) both managed a run this time and Tony KENNEDY (24:24) and Paula PINNEY (26:49) also completed the course.
1 Danson NJOKA 17:29
6 Radoslav NIC 19:05
10 Peter MOOR 20:11
23 Matt BRAND 21:17
26 Martin ANDREWS 21:35
41 Jo LEE 23:15
49 Tony KENNEDY 24:24
68 Paula PINNEY 26:49
1 Danson NJOKA 17:29
6 Radoslav NIC 19:05
10 Peter MOOR 20:11
23 Matt BRAND 21:17
26 Martin ANDREWS 21:35
41 Jo LEE 23:15
49 Tony KENNEDY 24:24
68 Paula PINNEY 26:49
Sunday, 8 July 2012
East Midlands Grand Prix Final Standings
Well done to everyone who took part in the East Midlands Grand Prix events this year. Northampton Road Runners had some of our best achievements for a long time in this series.
Rosanna Andrews dominated the Junior Women category completing all eight events and winning seven of them to take the overall prize. Charlotte Yarker completed six events and finished 7th overall in the Senior Women and Kirsty Turner was 11th overall
In the F35 category, Jo Cummings finished tenth overall completing six events and Suzanne Baldwin was 8th in the F40 group.
Congratulations to Penny Andrews was 2nd in the F45 category.
Danson Njoka dominated the Senior Men finishing 5th overall with five top ten finishes out of six events completed (the other finish was 11th).
Peter Moor completed the full set of eight races and finished 25th overall and Martin Andrews was only ten places behind in 25th spot.
In the M40 Tony Letts finished 7th and Darren Baldwin was 11th in the M45 group.
Last but not least to the M60 and Tom Sullivan finished 5th and Richard Rose 10th.
The team standings finished as follows:
5th - Senior Women
7th - Veteran Women
10th - Senior Men
8th - Veteran Men
Senior Women
7 Charlotte Yarker
11 Kirsty Turner
Junior Women
1 Rosanna Andrews
F35
10 Jo Cummings
F40
8 Suzanne Baldwin
F45
2 Penny Andrews
Senior
5 Danson Njoka
25 Peter Moor
35 Martin Andrews
M40
7 Tony Letts
M45
11 Darren Baldwin
M60
5 Tom Sullivan
10 Richard Rose
Rosanna Andrews dominated the Junior Women category completing all eight events and winning seven of them to take the overall prize. Charlotte Yarker completed six events and finished 7th overall in the Senior Women and Kirsty Turner was 11th overall
In the F35 category, Jo Cummings finished tenth overall completing six events and Suzanne Baldwin was 8th in the F40 group.
Congratulations to Penny Andrews was 2nd in the F45 category.
Danson Njoka dominated the Senior Men finishing 5th overall with five top ten finishes out of six events completed (the other finish was 11th).
Peter Moor completed the full set of eight races and finished 25th overall and Martin Andrews was only ten places behind in 25th spot.
In the M40 Tony Letts finished 7th and Darren Baldwin was 11th in the M45 group.
Last but not least to the M60 and Tom Sullivan finished 5th and Richard Rose 10th.
The team standings finished as follows:
5th - Senior Women
7th - Veteran Women
10th - Senior Men
8th - Veteran Men
Senior Women
7 Charlotte Yarker
11 Kirsty Turner
Junior Women
1 Rosanna Andrews
F35
10 Jo Cummings
F40
8 Suzanne Baldwin
F45
2 Penny Andrews
Senior
5 Danson Njoka
25 Peter Moor
35 Martin Andrews
M40
7 Tony Letts
M45
11 Darren Baldwin
M60
5 Tom Sullivan
10 Richard Rose
Watlington 10K
The Watlington 10K in the Chilterns is highly recommended on the race calender by three Northampton Road Runners. It's a tough cross country course with two really steep hills and several stiles and gates. You need to watch your footing most of the time but its easy to be distracted by amazing views over the Oxfordshire plain and red kites circling overhead.
A small, friendly event saw Tony Letts finish 2nd overall in 43:37. Jocelyn Granger broke the hour in 59:20 and Jo Cummings finished in 67.29
They do a winter race in December over the same route so keep your eyes open for the date and it will be a good addition to our cross country league.
A small, friendly event saw Tony Letts finish 2nd overall in 43:37. Jocelyn Granger broke the hour in 59:20 and Jo Cummings finished in 67.29
They do a winter race in December over the same route so keep your eyes open for the date and it will be a good addition to our cross country league.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
MK 10K (hey that rhymes).
The final race of the East Midlands Grand Prix series took place at a wet and drizzly Milton Keynes. Normally basked in evening summer sunshine, the course takes a trip through Milton Keynes village towards Willen Lake before a long, monotonous stretch of duel carriageways and roundabouts on MK's redways. The final mile enters a lush green stretch alongside the canal before returning to the grounds of the Open University.
Danson Njoka was first to get there in 35:29 despite taking a wrong turning at 9K and Tony Letts completed his series in 36:42. Rosanna Andrews wrapped up another victory in the F20 category and grabbed a PB in 39:45.
Peter Moor also missed the turning at 9K but still managed a very respectable 43:26 and also holds the accolade of completing all eight series races. Mark Kennedy was close behind in 43:52 followed by Darren Baldwin who bagged a PB in 44:33.
Martin Andrews was pleased with his time of 45:25 and Charlotte Yarker was four seconds ahead of Penny Andrews in 45:48. Tom Sullivan was next home in 47:17 followed by Suzanne Baldwin in 53:36 and Jo Cummings in 55:43. Elaine Palmer was next in 56:12 and Richard Rose was also among the PB crowd in 59:04. Kirsty Turner completed the field in 59:31.
14 Danson Njoka 35:29
27 Tony Letts 36:42
78 Rosanna Andrews 39:45 1st F20
121 Peter Moor 43:26
142 Mark Kennedy 43:52
162 Darren Baldwin 44:33
184 Martin Andrews 45:25
199 Charlotte Yarker 45:48
200 Penny Andrews 45:52
226 Tom Sullivan 47:17
328 Suzanne Baldwin 53:36
348 Jo Cummings 55:43
351 Elaine Palmer 56:12
370 Richard Rose 59:04
373 Kirsty Turner 59:31
Danson Njoka was first to get there in 35:29 despite taking a wrong turning at 9K and Tony Letts completed his series in 36:42. Rosanna Andrews wrapped up another victory in the F20 category and grabbed a PB in 39:45.
Peter Moor also missed the turning at 9K but still managed a very respectable 43:26 and also holds the accolade of completing all eight series races. Mark Kennedy was close behind in 43:52 followed by Darren Baldwin who bagged a PB in 44:33.
Martin Andrews was pleased with his time of 45:25 and Charlotte Yarker was four seconds ahead of Penny Andrews in 45:48. Tom Sullivan was next home in 47:17 followed by Suzanne Baldwin in 53:36 and Jo Cummings in 55:43. Elaine Palmer was next in 56:12 and Richard Rose was also among the PB crowd in 59:04. Kirsty Turner completed the field in 59:31.
14 Danson Njoka 35:29
27 Tony Letts 36:42
78 Rosanna Andrews 39:45 1st F20
121 Peter Moor 43:26
142 Mark Kennedy 43:52
162 Darren Baldwin 44:33
184 Martin Andrews 45:25
199 Charlotte Yarker 45:48
200 Penny Andrews 45:52
226 Tom Sullivan 47:17
328 Suzanne Baldwin 53:36
348 Jo Cummings 55:43
351 Elaine Palmer 56:12
370 Richard Rose 59:04
373 Kirsty Turner 59:31
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
The Achievements Keep Coming...
Northampton Road Runners are currently sitting pretty in both the East Midlands Grand Prix table and the Parkrun participation table.
East Midlands Grand Prix
Senior Women
5th from 39
Veteran Women
7th from 27
Senior Men
9th from 47
Veteran
8th from 31
Rosanna Andrews is currently top of the F20 category and Danson Nikoja is 6th male overall. There is one event to go tonight.
Park Run
Participation Table
2nd
Peter Moor is 1st in the individual participation too.
Danson Nikoja and Andy Blaize had recent victories in this event.
East Midlands Grand Prix
Senior Women
5th from 39
Veteran Women
7th from 27
Senior Men
9th from 47
Veteran
8th from 31
Rosanna Andrews is currently top of the F20 category and Danson Nikoja is 6th male overall. There is one event to go tonight.
Park Run
Participation Table
2nd
Peter Moor is 1st in the individual participation too.
Danson Nikoja and Andy Blaize had recent victories in this event.
Andy's A Parkrun Winner
Andy BLAIZE stormed home to win the latest Parkrun in 18:26 at a blustery Racecourse on Saturday 30th June. Peter MOOR finished 10th in 20:16 which keeps him top of the Parkrun points table. Ronnie AMBROSE was seconds behind in 20:49 and Tom SULLIVAN enjoyed a good run in 22:43.
After all her hard work organising recent events, Jo LEE finally got to take part in a Parkrun and finished in 23:49. Wendy PARKER was next home in 25:02 followed by Tony KENNEDY (25:27) and Elaine PALMER (26:30).
1 Andy BLAIZE 18:26
10 Peter MOOR 20:16
13 Ronnie AMBROSE 20:49
23 Tom SULLIVAN 22:43
27 Jo LEE 23:49
34 Wendy PARKER 25:02
37 Tony KENNEDY 25:27
43 Elaine PALMER 26:30
After all her hard work organising recent events, Jo LEE finally got to take part in a Parkrun and finished in 23:49. Wendy PARKER was next home in 25:02 followed by Tony KENNEDY (25:27) and Elaine PALMER (26:30).
1 Andy BLAIZE 18:26
10 Peter MOOR 20:16
13 Ronnie AMBROSE 20:49
23 Tom SULLIVAN 22:43
27 Jo LEE 23:49
34 Wendy PARKER 25:02
37 Tony KENNEDY 25:27
43 Elaine PALMER 26:30
Weedon's Hills
The Weedon 10K is the seventh race of the East Midlands Grand Prix Series and arguably the hilliest. A climb of around one kilometre through Everdon Stubbs, shaded by overhanging trees, opens up to stunning views across Northamptonshire's countryside.
Ten Northampton Road Runners got to enjoy the challenging route and were once again, led home by Danson Njoka in an impressive 36:52 who cemented himself in 4th in the series with one event to go. Tony Letts currently sits in 6th overall in the M40 category and kept up his form with a 38:39 finish.
Peter Moor continued his EMGP quest with a time of 44:31 and Martin Andrews crossed the line in 49:07 just ahead of Tom Sullivan in 49:48.
Dave Knowley was next home in 52:11 ahead of Mick Clarke (58:43) and Richard Rose in 62:33.
Rosanna Andrews continued to lead the way for the ladies in 40:11 and once again was 1st F20 overall. Ann Dickson also finished in 63:58.
11 Danson Njoka 36:52
23 Tony Letts 38:39
35 Rosanna Andrews 40:11 1st F20
89 Peter Moor 44:31
145 Martin Andrews 49:07
151 Tom Sullivan 49:48
181 Dave Knowley 52:11
226 Mick Clarke 58:43
240 Richard Rose 62:33
242 Ann Dickson 63:58
Ten Northampton Road Runners got to enjoy the challenging route and were once again, led home by Danson Njoka in an impressive 36:52 who cemented himself in 4th in the series with one event to go. Tony Letts currently sits in 6th overall in the M40 category and kept up his form with a 38:39 finish.
Peter Moor continued his EMGP quest with a time of 44:31 and Martin Andrews crossed the line in 49:07 just ahead of Tom Sullivan in 49:48.
Dave Knowley was next home in 52:11 ahead of Mick Clarke (58:43) and Richard Rose in 62:33.
Rosanna Andrews continued to lead the way for the ladies in 40:11 and once again was 1st F20 overall. Ann Dickson also finished in 63:58.
11 Danson Njoka 36:52
23 Tony Letts 38:39
35 Rosanna Andrews 40:11 1st F20
89 Peter Moor 44:31
145 Martin Andrews 49:07
151 Tom Sullivan 49:48
181 Dave Knowley 52:11
226 Mick Clarke 58:43
240 Richard Rose 62:33
242 Ann Dickson 63:58
Monday, 25 June 2012
Marston Forest 5K
Andy Pate was the sole NRR particpant in the the Marston Forest 5K on Friday 15th June in 24.33.
The Colworth Weekend
The Colworth Marathon Challenge has become a cult weekend for Northampton Road Runners as members descend on Colworth House at Sharnbrook to take part in a weekend of running challenges, camping and a little bit of partying.
Jo Lee raced her dad another Mark all weekend.
Finally can you mention Tom and Mary and a number of others ( not enough unfortunately) who came over Sat evening.
Friday Night
Once the tents are pitched on the Friday, it's off to the start line for the first event of the weekend, the five mile single lap circuit kick off at 7pm. Heavy rain made going tough with runners negotiating puddles along the opening stretch of farm track, not knowing how deep most of them would be. At the halfway stage, the route turns into a lovely woodland trail which was sodden in mud causing some interesting footing issues.
Tony Letts chose to leave his trail shoes in the tent but still impressed finishing 15th overall in 32:02. Carrick Baldwin again showed his parents how it's done with a great time of 34:46. Mark Kennedy made up good ground in the second half of the race to finish in 36:39 only two seconds ahead of John Fleming (36:41). Ronnie Ambrose and and Mark Garrett enjoyed a good battle to the line finishing in 37:29 and 37:30 respectively. Darren Baldwin looked remarkably clean at the finish, obviously avoiding the puddles on the way round (39:02). Guests Mark Lee was racing his daughter Jo and finished in 41:03 and David Garrett let his dad beat him finishing in 45:01.
Jo Lee was first lady home for the club in 41:54 and Jon Dilworth was close behind in 43:26. Wendy Parker crossed the line in 44:26 and Jo Smith finished in exactly 45 minutes. Natasha Frolich crossed the line in 47:15 helped along by first dog on the nigght, rufus (also spotted at the Parkrun recently). Elaine Palmer was next to finish in 47:32 just before Mick Clarke in 48:24 Suzanne and Coral (plus dog) completed the Baldwin's family affair in 50:15. If there is a race, he is there, Richard Rose finished in 51:19 and Sally Garrett skipped through the mud in 1:07:50.
Saturday Midday
After a Friday night of barbecues and a good night's sleep (ahem) in the tents, you could lie in if you wish before the midday start of the 8.1 trail race. The single lap affair takes in a different route from Friday but includes a challenging uneven farm trail with a downhill/uphill dog leg to kill off your legs.
Going underfoot wasn't any easier in this tough event but John Fleming recorded a good time of 1:05:35 with Darren Baldwin close behind in 1:08:05. Off road specialist Mark Garrett continued to defy a sore back to finish in 1:09:27 with Ronnie Ambrose just behind in 1:10:58. Guest Mark Lee could beat daughter Jo today (1:21:57). Mick Clarke (1:30:28) and Patrick (Spike) Breydn were the other two boys to finish (1:55:15).
Four ladies took on the toughie, Suzanne Baldwin crossed the line in 1:17:41 ahead of Jo Lee in 1:20:02. Jo Smith and Wendy Parker finished in 1:23:19 and 1:27:39.
Sunday Morning
After a Saturday night party in the marquee to celebrate the recent wedding of Tom Sullivan and Mary Kingsnorth, it was up bright and early to test those weary legs in the half marathon. Those on their third day will complete the marathon distance today on the two lap course which is similar to Friday's 5 miler.
Tony Letts took the 1st M35 prize and was 6th overall in 1:28:46. Also in the honours was Mick Clarke who was 1st M65 in 2:18:13.
Mark Garrett rounded off his campaign in 1:50:33 and completed the challenge. Ronnie Ambrose (1:52:26), Mark Lee (1:58:11) and Darren Baldwin (2:05:48) also achieved the marathon distance.
The lady marathoners were Jo Lee who finished Sunday in 2:08:04, Jo Smith (2:13:52) and 191 Suzanne Baldwin (2:26:50). Natasha Frolich finished her first ever half marathon in 2:24:39 and Jo Cummings crossed the line in 2:28:25.
Finally, massive congratulations to Jo Smith who receieved the coveted award from the organisers for completing her 5th Colworth Marathon Challenge.
Colworth Five - Friday Night
15 Tony Letts 32:02
46 Carrick Baldwin 34:46
71 Mark Kennedy 36:39
72 John Fleming 36:41
84 Ronnie Ambrose 37:29
86 Mark Garrett 37:30
107 Darren Baldwin 39:02
131 Mark Lee 41:03
142 Jo Lee 41:54
161 Jon Dilworth 43:26
170 Wendy Parker 44:26
180 Joanna Smith 45:00
182 David Garrett 45:01
217 Natasha Frolich 47:15
218 Elaine Palmer 47:32
235 Mick Clarke 48:24
251 Coral Baldwin 50:13
252 Suzanne Baldwin 50:15
259 Richard Rose 51:19
298 Sally Garrett 1:07:50
Colworth 8.1 Trail Race - Saturday Midday
52 John Fleming 1:05:35
67 Darren Baldwin 1:08:05
72 Mark Garrett 1:09:27
76 Ronnie Ambrose 1:10:58
102 Suzanne Baldwin 1:17:41
111 Jo Lee 1:20:02
119 Mark Lee 1:21:57
125 Jo Smith 1:23:19
147 Wendy Parker 1:27:39
161 Mick Clarke 1:30:28
180 Patrick Breydn 1:55:15
Colworth Half - Sunday Morning
6 Tony Letts 1:28:46 1st M35
65 Mark Garrett 1:50:33
74 Ronnie Ambrose 1:52:26
93 Mark Lee 1:58:11
121 Darren Baldwin 2:05:48
129 Jo Lee 2:08:04
146 Jo Smith 2:13:52
157 Mick Clarke 2:18:13 1st M65
179 Natasha Frolich 2:24:39 (1st ever half marathon).
191 Suzanne Baldwin 2:26:50
194 Jo Cummings 2:28:25
Colworth Marathon Challenge
50 Mark Garrett 3:37:30
60 Ronnie Ambrose 3:40:53
69 Darren Baldwin 3:52:55
77 Mark Lee 4:01:11
87 Jo Lee 4:10:00
99 Joanna Smith 4:22:11
111 Suzanne Baldwin 4:34:46
117 Mick Clarke 4:37:05
Jo Lee raced her dad another Mark all weekend.
Finally can you mention Tom and Mary and a number of others ( not enough unfortunately) who came over Sat evening.
Friday Night
Once the tents are pitched on the Friday, it's off to the start line for the first event of the weekend, the five mile single lap circuit kick off at 7pm. Heavy rain made going tough with runners negotiating puddles along the opening stretch of farm track, not knowing how deep most of them would be. At the halfway stage, the route turns into a lovely woodland trail which was sodden in mud causing some interesting footing issues.
Tony Letts chose to leave his trail shoes in the tent but still impressed finishing 15th overall in 32:02. Carrick Baldwin again showed his parents how it's done with a great time of 34:46. Mark Kennedy made up good ground in the second half of the race to finish in 36:39 only two seconds ahead of John Fleming (36:41). Ronnie Ambrose and and Mark Garrett enjoyed a good battle to the line finishing in 37:29 and 37:30 respectively. Darren Baldwin looked remarkably clean at the finish, obviously avoiding the puddles on the way round (39:02). Guests Mark Lee was racing his daughter Jo and finished in 41:03 and David Garrett let his dad beat him finishing in 45:01.
Jo Lee was first lady home for the club in 41:54 and Jon Dilworth was close behind in 43:26. Wendy Parker crossed the line in 44:26 and Jo Smith finished in exactly 45 minutes. Natasha Frolich crossed the line in 47:15 helped along by first dog on the nigght, rufus (also spotted at the Parkrun recently). Elaine Palmer was next to finish in 47:32 just before Mick Clarke in 48:24 Suzanne and Coral (plus dog) completed the Baldwin's family affair in 50:15. If there is a race, he is there, Richard Rose finished in 51:19 and Sally Garrett skipped through the mud in 1:07:50.
Saturday Midday
After a Friday night of barbecues and a good night's sleep (ahem) in the tents, you could lie in if you wish before the midday start of the 8.1 trail race. The single lap affair takes in a different route from Friday but includes a challenging uneven farm trail with a downhill/uphill dog leg to kill off your legs.
Going underfoot wasn't any easier in this tough event but John Fleming recorded a good time of 1:05:35 with Darren Baldwin close behind in 1:08:05. Off road specialist Mark Garrett continued to defy a sore back to finish in 1:09:27 with Ronnie Ambrose just behind in 1:10:58. Guest Mark Lee could beat daughter Jo today (1:21:57). Mick Clarke (1:30:28) and Patrick (Spike) Breydn were the other two boys to finish (1:55:15).
Four ladies took on the toughie, Suzanne Baldwin crossed the line in 1:17:41 ahead of Jo Lee in 1:20:02. Jo Smith and Wendy Parker finished in 1:23:19 and 1:27:39.
Sunday Morning
After a Saturday night party in the marquee to celebrate the recent wedding of Tom Sullivan and Mary Kingsnorth, it was up bright and early to test those weary legs in the half marathon. Those on their third day will complete the marathon distance today on the two lap course which is similar to Friday's 5 miler.
Tony Letts took the 1st M35 prize and was 6th overall in 1:28:46. Also in the honours was Mick Clarke who was 1st M65 in 2:18:13.
Mark Garrett rounded off his campaign in 1:50:33 and completed the challenge. Ronnie Ambrose (1:52:26), Mark Lee (1:58:11) and Darren Baldwin (2:05:48) also achieved the marathon distance.
The lady marathoners were Jo Lee who finished Sunday in 2:08:04, Jo Smith (2:13:52) and 191 Suzanne Baldwin (2:26:50). Natasha Frolich finished her first ever half marathon in 2:24:39 and Jo Cummings crossed the line in 2:28:25.
Finally, massive congratulations to Jo Smith who receieved the coveted award from the organisers for completing her 5th Colworth Marathon Challenge.
Colworth Five - Friday Night
15 Tony Letts 32:02
46 Carrick Baldwin 34:46
71 Mark Kennedy 36:39
72 John Fleming 36:41
84 Ronnie Ambrose 37:29
86 Mark Garrett 37:30
107 Darren Baldwin 39:02
131 Mark Lee 41:03
142 Jo Lee 41:54
161 Jon Dilworth 43:26
170 Wendy Parker 44:26
180 Joanna Smith 45:00
182 David Garrett 45:01
217 Natasha Frolich 47:15
218 Elaine Palmer 47:32
235 Mick Clarke 48:24
251 Coral Baldwin 50:13
252 Suzanne Baldwin 50:15
259 Richard Rose 51:19
298 Sally Garrett 1:07:50
Colworth 8.1 Trail Race - Saturday Midday
52 John Fleming 1:05:35
67 Darren Baldwin 1:08:05
72 Mark Garrett 1:09:27
76 Ronnie Ambrose 1:10:58
102 Suzanne Baldwin 1:17:41
111 Jo Lee 1:20:02
119 Mark Lee 1:21:57
125 Jo Smith 1:23:19
147 Wendy Parker 1:27:39
161 Mick Clarke 1:30:28
180 Patrick Breydn 1:55:15
Colworth Half - Sunday Morning
6 Tony Letts 1:28:46 1st M35
65 Mark Garrett 1:50:33
74 Ronnie Ambrose 1:52:26
93 Mark Lee 1:58:11
121 Darren Baldwin 2:05:48
129 Jo Lee 2:08:04
146 Jo Smith 2:13:52
157 Mick Clarke 2:18:13 1st M65
179 Natasha Frolich 2:24:39 (1st ever half marathon).
191 Suzanne Baldwin 2:26:50
194 Jo Cummings 2:28:25
Colworth Marathon Challenge
50 Mark Garrett 3:37:30
60 Ronnie Ambrose 3:40:53
69 Darren Baldwin 3:52:55
77 Mark Lee 4:01:11
87 Jo Lee 4:10:00
99 Joanna Smith 4:22:11
111 Suzanne Baldwin 4:34:46
117 Mick Clarke 4:37:05
Park Run 23rd June
Danson NJOKA continued his excellent form at the Parkrun finishing the latest outing in 2nd place in a time of 17:16. Radoslav NIC finished in 6th recording a time of 19:06. Tom SULLIVAN enjoyed a good run in 22:57 and Mary KINGSNORTH continued her comeback in 27:14.
2 Danson NJOKA 17:16
6 Radoslav NIC 19:06
35 Tom SULLIVAN 22:57
67 Mary KINGSNORTH 27:14
Friday, 22 June 2012
Club vs Country - Harborough Five
Despite England taking on the Ukraine clashing with the Harborough Five, a hearty seventeen Northampton Road Runners turned out on the undulating course on the Northants/Leics border.
Finishing in 12th overall on the night was Danson Njoka in 28:22 and Tony Letts was a second under the half hour barrier in 29:59. Peter Moor had another great run finishing in 33:36 and 149 Rob Donovan and Tom Sullivan enjoyed a personal race arriving at the finish in 38:16 and 38:50 respectively. Mick Clarke returned from injury and finished in 46:13 just ahead of Richard Rose in 48:50.
For the ladies, Rosanna Andrews continued to dominate the F20 category, yet again finishing at the top of the pile in 31:41. Charlotte Yarker and Penny Andrews were withing three seconds of each other in 36:42 and 36:45. Jocelyn Granger recorded another great time in 39:02 and next home was Suzanne Baldwin (42:47) and Jo Cummings (45:55). Kirsty Turner had a good run in 47:22 and was closely pursued by Caroline Cope in 47:34 and Mary Kingsnorth in 47:38 with Ann Dickson not far behind in 48:17.
12 Danson Njoka 28:22
24 Tony Letts 29:59
46 Rosanna Andrews 31:41 1 F20
72 Peter Moor 33:36
116 Charlotte Yarker 36:42
119 Penny Andrews 36:45
149 Rob Donovan 38:16
162 Tom Sullivan 38:50
166 Jocelyn Granger 39:02
222 Suzanne Baldwin 42:47
249 Jo Cummings 45:55
252 Mick Clarke 46:13
260 Kirsty Turner 47:22
262 Caroline Cope 47:34
263 Mary Kingsnorth 47:38
268 Ann Dickson 48:17
270 Richard Rose 48:50
Finishing in 12th overall on the night was Danson Njoka in 28:22 and Tony Letts was a second under the half hour barrier in 29:59. Peter Moor had another great run finishing in 33:36 and 149 Rob Donovan and Tom Sullivan enjoyed a personal race arriving at the finish in 38:16 and 38:50 respectively. Mick Clarke returned from injury and finished in 46:13 just ahead of Richard Rose in 48:50.
For the ladies, Rosanna Andrews continued to dominate the F20 category, yet again finishing at the top of the pile in 31:41. Charlotte Yarker and Penny Andrews were withing three seconds of each other in 36:42 and 36:45. Jocelyn Granger recorded another great time in 39:02 and next home was Suzanne Baldwin (42:47) and Jo Cummings (45:55). Kirsty Turner had a good run in 47:22 and was closely pursued by Caroline Cope in 47:34 and Mary Kingsnorth in 47:38 with Ann Dickson not far behind in 48:17.
12 Danson Njoka 28:22
24 Tony Letts 29:59
46 Rosanna Andrews 31:41 1 F20
72 Peter Moor 33:36
116 Charlotte Yarker 36:42
119 Penny Andrews 36:45
149 Rob Donovan 38:16
162 Tom Sullivan 38:50
166 Jocelyn Granger 39:02
222 Suzanne Baldwin 42:47
249 Jo Cummings 45:55
252 Mick Clarke 46:13
260 Kirsty Turner 47:22
262 Caroline Cope 47:34
263 Mary Kingsnorth 47:38
268 Ann Dickson 48:17
270 Richard Rose 48:50
Monday, 18 June 2012
Danson Storms Home At Parkrun
A good turnout for the latest Parkrun saw a great victory to Northampton Road Runners' Danson NJOKA who led the field home in 17:49. Peter MOOR continued his impressive form and tops the Parkrun league overall, he crossed the line in 20:14. Mark GARRETT was close behind in 20:30 and Ronnie AMBROSE made his Racecourse debut in 21:02. Another event debutant was Wendy PARKER who continued her comeback from injury in 25:17. Next to finish was Elaine PALMER 26:33 seconds ahead of Natalie ABRAHAM in 26:37 and Claire SPOKES completed the line up in 39:02.
1 Danson NJOKA 17:49
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 Mark GARRETT 20:30
15 Ronnie AMBROSE 21:02
45 Wendy PARKER 25:17
59 Elaine PALMER 26:33
60 Natalie ABRAHAM 26:37
82 Claire SPOKES 39:02
1 Danson NJOKA 17:49
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 Mark GARRETT 20:30
15 Ronnie AMBROSE 21:02
45 Wendy PARKER 25:17
59 Elaine PALMER 26:33
60 Natalie ABRAHAM 26:37
82 Claire SPOKES 39:02
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
East Midlands Grand Prix Standings (after 4 rounds)
Northampton Road Runners are sitting proudly in the EMGP 2012 table after Corby's event at the end of May, well done everyone.
Team Standings after Four Races (not including Banbury last night)
Senior Women
5th from 30
Veteran Women
6th from 20
Senior Men
7th from 40
Veteran Men
5th from 26
Team Standings after Four Races (not including Banbury last night)
Senior Women
5th from 30
Veteran Women
6th from 20
Senior Men
7th from 40
Veteran Men
5th from 26
Banbury Five
A good turnout of eleven Northampton Road Runners completed Round Five of the East Midlands Grand Prix series at Banbury on Wednesday 12th June.
Danson Njoka finished 15th overall with an impressive time of 28:42 and Tony Letts also broke 30 minutes in 29:38. Peter Moor's presence at the local Parkruns is certainly paying off as he recorded an impressive 32:45. Martin Andrews battled it out with Darren Baldwin to finish in 35:30 just ahead of Darren in 35:46. Steve Prior continued his marathon recovery with his return race in a time of 38:59.
For the ladies, Rosanna Andrews continued to impress for the ladáies with a 31:41 fast enough to be 3rd lady overall and again 1st F20. Charlotte Yarker enjoyed a good run in 36:24 and Penny Andrews was 4th F45 in 36:28. Jo Lee came home in 39:33 and Suzanne Baldwin in 42:48. The ladies team were 4th on the night overall.
15 Danson Njoka 28:42
30 Tony Letts 29:38
65 Rosanna Andrews 31:41 3rd lady 1st F20
84 Peter Moor 32:45
141 Martin Andrews 35:30
145 Darren Baldwin 35:46
160 Charlotte Yarker 36:24
163 Penny Andrews 36:28 4th F45
214 Steve Prior 38:59
225 Jo Lee 39:33
259 Suzanne Baldwin 42:48
Jocelyn Shines At The Otmoor Challenge
The weather was kind on Saturday 9th June for the organisers and participants of the Otmoor Challenge. The event takes place in the village of Horton-Cum-Studley just outside Oxford and encompasses a village fare and over 400 took part in the half marathon run plus the option to walk 5 or 13 miles.
106 Mark Kennedy1:46:58
146 Jocelyn Granger 1:54:21 3rd Lady
Half Marathon Walk
Jules Kennedy 3:30ish
The route winds along country lanes, footpaths and bridleways and locals are plentiful en-route to give you a cheer on. If you are not too tired, you can do some bird spotting on the way thanks to an active presence of the R.S.P.B. There is only one major hill at 11 miles to test those energy sapped legs.
Two NRR runners took on the half marathon challenge and massive congratulations again to Jocelyn Granger on another award, third lady home in the Ladies Supervet Category in a time of 1:54:21. Mark Kennedy also completed the course in 1:46:58 just missing out on theTed Ogden award by six places. The award is given to the 100th runner home in memory of who was one of the founders of the event.
Jules Kennedy completed the half marathon walk in around three and a half hours.
106 Mark Kennedy1:46:58
146 Jocelyn Granger 1:54:21 3rd Lady
Half Marathon Walk
Jules Kennedy 3:30ish
Monday, 11 June 2012
Park Run
The rain finally gave way for Saturday's Park Run and an NRR trio completed the morning run.
3 Radoslav NIC 19:25
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 John FLEMING 20:40
3 Radoslav NIC 19:25
9 Peter MOOR 20:14
12 John FLEMING 20:40
Friday, 8 June 2012
Steve's Edinburgh Adventure
Steve Prior completed his second marathon in just over a month. After his late entry to London, he nailed Edinburgh in 3:38:27 which he was undoubtedly very pleased with. The day turned out to be a hot 24 degrees by midday making the distance extremely challenging.
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Congratualtions Tom and Mary
Northampton Road Runners isn't always about
running, it is about encouragement, meeting like minded people, camaraderie and
friendship and sometimes...even love.
The NRR committee, members and friends of the club
would like to congratulate Tom Sullivan and Mary Kingsnorth on their marriage
on Friday 1st June.
Here's to a great couple.
Park Run 2nd June
The weather held fine for the latest Park Run which held a Jubilee theme. Well done to Mark for sporting his Union Jack headwear (and taking the dog for a jog too) and for Charlotte for flying her flag around the course. Good to see Matt returing to action after his injury earlier this year.
10 Radoslav NIC 19:27
14 Peter MOOR 20:25
16 Mark KENNEDY 21:01
21 Matt BRAND 21:17
26 Charlotte YARKER 22:30
42 Mark GARRETT (and dog) 25:19
10 Radoslav NIC 19:27
14 Peter MOOR 20:25
16 Mark KENNEDY 21:01
21 Matt BRAND 21:17
26 Charlotte YARKER 22:30
42 Mark GARRETT (and dog) 25:19
If You Want To Fly...Don't Hand Around With Chickens...
250 Runners turned up for the Chicken Run at Brackley on Sunday, braving the toasty weather and breezy winds for the 10K. Congratulations to the Road Runners that turned up and for the excellent times posted. Special mention goes to Rosanna Andrews for coming in 1st (again) overall in women's and to Danson Njoka for a storming time of 37:13.
Penny Andrews enjoyed a great run and finished in 47:44 and Richard Rose is a regular on the event circuit at the moment, he finished in exactly one hour.
Danson Njoka 9th 37:13
Rosanna Andrews 20th 41:02
Penny Andrews 60th 47:44
Richard Rose 159th 60:00
Penny Andrews enjoyed a great run and finished in 47:44 and Richard Rose is a regular on the event circuit at the moment, he finished in exactly one hour.
Danson Njoka 9th 37:13
Rosanna Andrews 20th 41:02
Penny Andrews 60th 47:44
Richard Rose 159th 60:00
Thursday, 31 May 2012
A huge turnout of 26 Northampton Road Runners decended on East Carlton Country Park for the Corby Five on Wednesday 30th May.
There were some fine performances which included a 20th place overall finish for Danson Njoka who was only seconds off breaking 30 minutes in 30:08. Rosanna Andrews was also first F20 in 32:09 and Carrick Baldwin flew the flag for the male juniors finishing second M20 in 33:24. Jocelyn Granger also scooped the first F50 placing in 39:45.
Tony Letts continued his brilliant form finishing in 30:35 and Nic Radoslav made a welcome return to the club with a respectable 33:25 time. Ever present in the EMGP this year, Peter Moor enjoyed a good run in 34:11 finishing just ahead of John Fleming 34:33. Adrian Tuck completed his first race of the year in 34:59 and Ronnie Ambrose finished in 35:54 just ahead of Richard Franks in 36:01.
Martin Andrews was next to finish in 37:20 just before Charlotte Yarker who had a good run in 37:31. Penny Andrews crossed the line in 38:19 followed by Rob Donovan in 38:25 and Dave Blackburn in 39:25.
The claret and yellow stripes continued to flow across the line with Andrew Pate (41:17), Jo Lee (41:21) and Suzanne Baldwin (42:39) all next to finish. Darren Byfield (43:03) and Dave Knowley (43:38) were close behind followed by a welcome return from injury by Wendy Parker who was bang on 44 minutes. Jo Cummings (46:13), Kirsty Turner (48:47), Helen Blackburn (50:01) and Richard Rose (50:29) all beat the thunder storms to complete a great line up.
20 Danson Njoka 30:08
25 Tony Letts 30:35
49 Rosanna Andrews 32:09 - 1st F20
60 Carrick Baldwin 33:24 - 2nd M20
61 Nic Radoslav 33:25
76 Peter Moor 34:11
85 John Fleming 34:33
98 Adrian Tuck 34:59
119 Ronnie Ambrose 35:54
123 Richard Franks 36:01
137 Martin Andrews 37:20
139 Charlotte Yarker 37:31
157 Penny Andrews 38:19
160 Rob Donovan 38:25
177 Dave Blackburn 39:25
182 Jocelyn Granger F50 39:45 - 1st F50
205 Andrew Pate 41:17
207 Jo Lee 41:21
221 Suzanne Baldwin 42:39
225 Darren Byfield 43:03
231 Dave Knowley 43:38
235 Wendy Parker 44:00
254 Jo Cummings 46:13
268 Kirsty Turner 48:47
274 Helen Blackburn 50:01
275 Richard Rose 50:29
There were some fine performances which included a 20th place overall finish for Danson Njoka who was only seconds off breaking 30 minutes in 30:08. Rosanna Andrews was also first F20 in 32:09 and Carrick Baldwin flew the flag for the male juniors finishing second M20 in 33:24. Jocelyn Granger also scooped the first F50 placing in 39:45.
Tony Letts continued his brilliant form finishing in 30:35 and Nic Radoslav made a welcome return to the club with a respectable 33:25 time. Ever present in the EMGP this year, Peter Moor enjoyed a good run in 34:11 finishing just ahead of John Fleming 34:33. Adrian Tuck completed his first race of the year in 34:59 and Ronnie Ambrose finished in 35:54 just ahead of Richard Franks in 36:01.
Martin Andrews was next to finish in 37:20 just before Charlotte Yarker who had a good run in 37:31. Penny Andrews crossed the line in 38:19 followed by Rob Donovan in 38:25 and Dave Blackburn in 39:25.
The claret and yellow stripes continued to flow across the line with Andrew Pate (41:17), Jo Lee (41:21) and Suzanne Baldwin (42:39) all next to finish. Darren Byfield (43:03) and Dave Knowley (43:38) were close behind followed by a welcome return from injury by Wendy Parker who was bang on 44 minutes. Jo Cummings (46:13), Kirsty Turner (48:47), Helen Blackburn (50:01) and Richard Rose (50:29) all beat the thunder storms to complete a great line up.
20 Danson Njoka 30:08
25 Tony Letts 30:35
49 Rosanna Andrews 32:09 - 1st F20
60 Carrick Baldwin 33:24 - 2nd M20
61 Nic Radoslav 33:25
76 Peter Moor 34:11
85 John Fleming 34:33
98 Adrian Tuck 34:59
119 Ronnie Ambrose 35:54
123 Richard Franks 36:01
137 Martin Andrews 37:20
139 Charlotte Yarker 37:31
157 Penny Andrews 38:19
160 Rob Donovan 38:25
177 Dave Blackburn 39:25
182 Jocelyn Granger F50 39:45 - 1st F50
205 Andrew Pate 41:17
207 Jo Lee 41:21
221 Suzanne Baldwin 42:39
225 Darren Byfield 43:03
231 Dave Knowley 43:38
235 Wendy Parker 44:00
254 Jo Cummings 46:13
268 Kirsty Turner 48:47
274 Helen Blackburn 50:01
275 Richard Rose 50:29
Monday, 28 May 2012
Bedford 6 Results
Round three of the East Midlands Grand Prix saw 13 Northampton Road Runners make the short trip to Bedford for the flat six mile outing.
Danson Njoka continued his great form finishing 16th overall in 35:40 and Rosanna Andrews carried on flying with a 38:18 finish.
Peter Moor is racing regularly and would have been pleased to record 41:39. John Fleming was next to cross the line in 43:09 ahead of Darren Baldwin in 44:13 and Tom Sullivan in 44:32.
Rob Donovan was next home in 45:33 ahead of Penny Andrews (46:44) who was seconds ahead of Martin Andrews in 46:53.
Suzanne Baldwin enjoyed a good time of 50:35 and Jo Lee 51:19. Jo Cummings was next to finish ahead of 55:19 and Richard Rose completed the round up in 60:22.
16th Danson Njoka 35:40
47th Rosanna Andrews 38:18
104th Peter Moor 41:39
124th John Fleming 43:09
144th Darren Baldwin 44:13
148th Tom Sullivan 44:32
162th Rob Donovan 45:33
185th Penny Andrews 46:44
190th Martin Andrews 46:53
239th Suzanne Baldwin 50:35
248th Jo Lee 51:19
283rd Jo Cummings 55:19
306th Richard Rose 60:22
Park Run Results from Saturday 26th May.
4. Mark GARRETT 19:26
5. Radoslav NIC 19:36
9. Andrew THOMAS 20:09
13. Peter Moor 20:41
29. Tom SULLIVAN 22:29
77. Pauline HORNE 30:37
5. Radoslav NIC 19:36
9. Andrew THOMAS 20:09
13. Peter Moor 20:41
29. Tom SULLIVAN 22:29
77. Pauline HORNE 30:37
Monday, 21 May 2012
The Young Uns Flying at Rugby
The Rugby 6 belonged to two teenagers as Rosanna Andrews was first F20 (39:28) and Carrick Baldwin finished second M20 (40:17) to scoop the plaudits for NRR.
Peter Moor enjoyed a good run in 41:08 finishing ten seconds ahead of John Fleming in 41:18. Son beat father as Darren Baldwin was around three minutes behind Carrick in 43:04.
Charlotte Yarker continues to go from strength to strength crossing the line in 44:13 just ahead of Martin Andrews in 45:07 and Rob Donovan in 45:24. Tom Sullivan was also close by in 45:40 and Andrew Pate broke 50 minutes in 49:33.
Suzanne Baldwin was next to come home in 50:19 ahead of Jo Cummings in 55:33, Ann Dickson in 56:21 and Kirsty Turner in 56:55. Richard Rose capped a fine turnout in 59:11.
51 Rosanna Andrews 39:28 1st F20
71 Carrick Baldwin 40:17 2nd M20
88 Peter Moor 41:08
91 John Fleming 41:18
121 Darren Baldwin 43:04
138 Charlotte Yarker 44:13
155 Martin Andrews 45:07
159 Robert Donovan 45:24
164 Tom Sullivan 45:40
223 Andrew Pate 49:33
230 Suzanne Baldwin 50:19
259 Jo Cummings 55:33
265 Ann Dickson 56:21
267 Kirsty Turner 56:55
278 Richard Rose 59:11
Peter Moor enjoyed a good run in 41:08 finishing ten seconds ahead of John Fleming in 41:18. Son beat father as Darren Baldwin was around three minutes behind Carrick in 43:04.
Charlotte Yarker continues to go from strength to strength crossing the line in 44:13 just ahead of Martin Andrews in 45:07 and Rob Donovan in 45:24. Tom Sullivan was also close by in 45:40 and Andrew Pate broke 50 minutes in 49:33.
Suzanne Baldwin was next to come home in 50:19 ahead of Jo Cummings in 55:33, Ann Dickson in 56:21 and Kirsty Turner in 56:55. Richard Rose capped a fine turnout in 59:11.
51 Rosanna Andrews 39:28 1st F20
71 Carrick Baldwin 40:17 2nd M20
88 Peter Moor 41:08
91 John Fleming 41:18
121 Darren Baldwin 43:04
138 Charlotte Yarker 44:13
155 Martin Andrews 45:07
159 Robert Donovan 45:24
164 Tom Sullivan 45:40
223 Andrew Pate 49:33
230 Suzanne Baldwin 50:19
259 Jo Cummings 55:33
265 Ann Dickson 56:21
267 Kirsty Turner 56:55
278 Richard Rose 59:11
Monday, 14 May 2012
A Whole New World Of Pain...
Mark Garrett completed the Starnage Challenge on Sunday 6th May. A 25 mile killer in the Peak District with no markings just a map, compass and instructions to navigate miles of moor/bog/broken tracks. Good views though and a nice stew at finish. He made the top 10 in 4:55 hrs. (winner took 4:25 hrs)
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Park Running
It's finally landed! The Northampton Parkrun is here!
The first event kicked off at the Racecourse on Saturday 5th May and five NRR runners completed the course. Jo Lee, Elaine Palmer and Martin Andrews are also heavily involved in the organisation of the Park Run which is to be held every Saturday morning at 9am and is free. Please do your best to support the event by running it and occasionally marshaling when you can.
Results for Parkrun 5th May Peter Moor 20:32
Martin Andrews 21:07
Tom Sullivan 22:43
Charlotte Yarker 24:41(even with a late start)
Debbie Holmes 24:43
Results from Parkrun 12th May
2nd Andy BLAIZE 19:03
4th Mark GARRETT 19:20
7th Peter MOOR 19:37
8th Mark KENNEDY 19:38
The first event kicked off at the Racecourse on Saturday 5th May and five NRR runners completed the course. Jo Lee, Elaine Palmer and Martin Andrews are also heavily involved in the organisation of the Park Run which is to be held every Saturday morning at 9am and is free. Please do your best to support the event by running it and occasionally marshaling when you can.
Results for Parkrun 5th May Peter Moor 20:32
Martin Andrews 21:07
Tom Sullivan 22:43
Charlotte Yarker 24:41(even with a late start)
Debbie Holmes 24:43
Results from Parkrun 12th May
2nd Andy BLAIZE 19:03
4th Mark GARRETT 19:20
7th Peter MOOR 19:37
8th Mark KENNEDY 19:38
EMGP Begins At Silverstone
The East Midlands Grand Prix Series kicked off with the traditional curtain raiser at Silverstone Circuit. High winds and drizzle greeted the 1,100 strong field.
Northampton Road Runners fielded a strong team and club runner of the year Tony Letts finished 57th overall in 37:41. Andy Blaize was next to finish in 38:37 just ahead of star lady for the day, Rosanna Andrews who was 1st F20 in 40:50
Peter Moore was next to cross the line in 42:17 but actually finished behing Mark Kennedy who's chip time was 42:11. Steve Prior recorded exactly 43:00 and Charlotte Yarker was close by in 45:33 just ahead of Darren Baldwin in 45:58. EMGP regular Tom Sullivan was pleased with a 46:24 and Jim Anderson picked up an injury part way round but still managed a 51:54 finish.
Suzanne Baldwin was next to arrive in the pit lane in 52:57 ahead of Jo Cummings in 54:36 and Ann Dickson in 56:50.
F1 Fan Glen Cousner was an guest member of the club for the evening and finished in 61:21 with Kirsty Turner (62:30) and Richard Rose (64:08) completing the line up.
Results (1st lap in brackets)
57 Tony Letts 37:41 (18:45)
86 Andy Blaize 38:37 (19:05)
154 Rosanna Andrews 40:50 (20:08) 1st F20
204 Mark Kennedy 42:11 (20:31)
206 Peter Moore 42:17 (20:40)
236 Steve Prior M45 43:00 (21:29)
344 Charlotte Yarker FS 45:33 (22:07)
372 Darren Baldwin 45:58 (23:11)
391 Tom Sullivan 46:24 (23:02)
659 Jim Anderson 51:54 (24:39)
700 Suzanne Baldwin 52:57 (26:33)
762 Jo Cummings 54:36 (27:16)
837 Ann Dickson 56:50 (27:45)
976 Glen Cousner 61:21 (30:22)
984 Kirsty Turner 62:30 (31:15)
1018 Richard Rose 64:08 (30:49)
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Northampton Road Runners fielded a strong team and club runner of the year Tony Letts finished 57th overall in 37:41. Andy Blaize was next to finish in 38:37 just ahead of star lady for the day, Rosanna Andrews who was 1st F20 in 40:50
Peter Moore was next to cross the line in 42:17 but actually finished behing Mark Kennedy who's chip time was 42:11. Steve Prior recorded exactly 43:00 and Charlotte Yarker was close by in 45:33 just ahead of Darren Baldwin in 45:58. EMGP regular Tom Sullivan was pleased with a 46:24 and Jim Anderson picked up an injury part way round but still managed a 51:54 finish.
Suzanne Baldwin was next to arrive in the pit lane in 52:57 ahead of Jo Cummings in 54:36 and Ann Dickson in 56:50.
F1 Fan Glen Cousner was an guest member of the club for the evening and finished in 61:21 with Kirsty Turner (62:30) and Richard Rose (64:08) completing the line up.
Results (1st lap in brackets)
57 Tony Letts 37:41 (18:45)
86 Andy Blaize 38:37 (19:05)
154 Rosanna Andrews 40:50 (20:08) 1st F20
204 Mark Kennedy 42:11 (20:31)
206 Peter Moore 42:17 (20:40)
236 Steve Prior M45 43:00 (21:29)
344 Charlotte Yarker FS 45:33 (22:07)
372 Darren Baldwin 45:58 (23:11)
391 Tom Sullivan 46:24 (23:02)
659 Jim Anderson 51:54 (24:39)
700 Suzanne Baldwin 52:57 (26:33)
762 Jo Cummings 54:36 (27:16)
837 Ann Dickson 56:50 (27:45)
976 Glen Cousner 61:21 (30:22)
984 Kirsty Turner 62:30 (31:15)
1018 Richard Rose 64:08 (30:49)
Overall Team Result (4 to score) (From 47 teams) 16th Northampton Road Runners 500pts Mens Team (From 35 teams) 15 Northampton Road Runners 161:18 EMGP Women's Team (3 to score) (From 21 teams) 9 Northampton Road Runners 139:43 |
Thursday, 10 May 2012
NRR Awards & AGM
2012 AGM and Presentation Night
Record numbers descended on the Moulton WMC last night following the traditional field time trial run (although it was a little muddier this year). The two Mark’s were on hand to present a glitzy ceremony to review the year and recognise those who have made NRR a success over the past year.
Review of Past Year
We recognised those who have participated in various races locally and nationally and are pleased that even more members are taking part in events. Thank you to everyone who took part in the Cross Country and helped make the Moulton 10K a success.
Marathon Report
Well done to those who completed not only London this year but other marathons including Paris, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Rutland Water, Delapre, Edinburgh and a special mention to Ruth Court who did Paris and Brighton in back to back weeks. Recognition also goes to Wendy Parker, Jim Anderson John Fleming, Martin Andrews, Jocelyn Granger, Peter Moor and Mary Davies for making their debuts at the 26.2.
Loads of achievements over year
There are lots of new faces and great numbers taking part in races both locally and around the country. Well done to Keren, Charlotte, Emily, Ann, Miles, Adrian, Suzanne and Darren for completing their first half marathons. We also have had lots of new faces joining regulars at GP’s and X-C’s Kirsty, Nicky and Matt
Special mentions
Go to Mick Clarke and Sue The Cake for being inspirations for all. Colin Bricher for 50 yrs of competing and wish him well in recovery. Elaine Palmer for her efforts with website. Plus those who have suffered serious injury and we haven’t seen lately, Matt Brand, Martin Baker, Sean Silver and Geoff. Finally thanks to Alan Hackett for his many years of looking after us.
Looking ahead for the coming year
All these dates will be on our new look calendar on the NRR website
Races
The Park Run starts on 5th May at the Racecourse – it’s free to enter
Grand Prix Series starts 9th May at Silverstone
Colworth Weekend is 22nd – 24th June and has free camping facilities plus family fun
Adderbury Half and 10k – we’re running a bus to this low key friendly race on 14th July
Sywell BBQ on 18th July
Our very own Moulton 10k is on 26th Aug
Media – we continue to be strong in the media with regular features in the Chron (hopefully these will continue when the paper goes weekly) plus the website has a couple of new features including the Calendar page. Don’t forget to join us on Facebook & follow the blog (all links are via www.northamptonroadrunners.co.uk).
New Kit Hoodies + T shirts
They look great, get your orders in now. T-shits - £10 and Hoodies £15.
Trophy Presentations
Most Improved Female
We are always delighted to recognise a wide ability of runners at NRR and this is always our favourite part of the evening.
Runners Up
Keren Irving – regular at the Cross Countries and completed her 1st Half Marathon - Bedford
Wendy Parker - improved times steadily over the year and completed her 1st Marathon at Rutland
Suzanne Baldwin – always keen to enter races and likes the more obscure events such as Colworth, The Grizzly (which were her first 20 miler and The Ridgeway.
Kirsty Turner – regular at the cross countries and pretty much always at club runs
Charlotte Yarker – always enters loads of races and a regular at cross countries. Did the GNR and was 9th Senior Lady EMGP. Also did the RNLI Reindeer Run with flashing antlers and was 3rd lady.
Jo Cummings - cross country and grand prix regular who also did a PB at the Cransley 10K
Winner Jocelyn Granger
Jocelyn is a committed and dedicated member of the club who has completed 18 races across the UK all proudly wearing her club vest. She gained a Half Marathon PB and has become an off road specialist. She was 1st Lady at Delapre & Stopsley XCs and had a storming run at the Grizzly. Jocelyn also began training for London Marathon and gained her place 10 days before the event finishing in a time of 4:12. In fact, such is Jocelyn’s keenness, she was actually more excited by entering the London Ballot than the delivery of her new car
Most Improved Male
Runners Up
Rob Donovan – A regular at the cross countries and completed the MK Marathon in 4:02. Had a great run at Oakley in 2:49 and competed the MK Half 1:42 and Dirt Half 1:46. Also ran the Edinburgh Marathon in a PB of 3:5.
Jim Anderson – An astonishing 19 races completed including three marathons in twelve months – London & Rutland (plus Shakespeare last year).
Mark Nightingale – continues to impress with a London Marathon time of 3:13, Oakley 2:19, Grizzly 3:12, Bedford Half 1:28 and also a regular cross countries runner.
Tony Kennedy – Extremely involved this year and has been keen with events like The Ridgeway, Cransley Half, Weedon 10K and the Cross Countries.
Martin Andrews – Made his Marathon debut at MK in 4:27 and did loads of other events including Oakley, Silverstone & Bedford Halfs, Belvoir, Charnwood and the cross countries
Winner John Fleming
John has come on leaps and bounds and debuted at London in a fabulous time of 3:43 whilst raising loads for charity. He drove 200 miles to the Grizzly, did it in 3:36 and then drove home (which deserve a medal in itself). Loves the off road events including Irchester, Seagrave and features at all the cross countries.
Committee Trophy
The Committee Trophy is an award that goes to a person who brings something else to the club. It doesn’t have to be performance or great race times, it can be fun, passion, humour or anything else really.
This year’s award went to a couple who have all the above and do record some pretty decent times as well. For their join in take on why not attitude, as well as always smiling and bringing a feel good factor to the club, the award went to SUZANNE AND DARREN BALDWIN
Female Club Runner of the Year
Winner Wendy Parker
Wendy’s progress was incredible over the year as she took on so many challenging events. She knocked almost 30 minutes off her half marathon PB going from 2:12 at Otmoor to 1:46 at the Great North Run. Wendy also completed her first Marathon at Rutland and was 2nd lady Delapre & Stopsley Cross Countries. She also completed off road events including Race the Train, The Belvoir Challenge & The Grizzly and despite taking a tumble in the latter two, she still finished.
Male Club Runner
Lots of contenders for this one including Lynton “The Ironman” Dawson, Mark Garrett, Mark Kennedy, Mark Nightingale and Andy “The Comeback King” Blaize.
Winner Tony Letts
Tony has had a fantastic year of results in Grand Prix Series and recorded our best ever X-C results plus he had great runs in build up to London culminating in London Marathon.
Chairman’s Report
Alan gave a great report to close the evening and thanks the committee for their work over the year and the members for making Northampton Road Runners such a great and friendly club. He also presented Dave Soloman with a token after he had to withdraw at the last minute of the London Marathon due to illness
Chairman’s Trophy Award went to Jim Anderson for his work in organising the Christmas party and being a part of so many events, he entered 19 in total.
Special thanks also go to Nicki MacKay for providing sports massage vouchers as prizes to all our winners.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
MK Marathon
The long winter dry spell ended as the sun failed to shine on the inaugural MK marathon. It was supposed to be a road race but instead featured water crossings, diversions around large puddles / small lakes and more mud than this seasons cross country could provide.
Three runners braved the conditions and they might have been better prepared if they had spent the winter training in the swimming pool. Tony Letts led the pack home in a time 3:08:08, followed by Rob Donovan in 4:02:41 and Martin Andrews in 4:27:08.
Three runners braved the conditions and they might have been better prepared if they had spent the winter training in the swimming pool. Tony Letts led the pack home in a time 3:08:08, followed by Rob Donovan in 4:02:41 and Martin Andrews in 4:27:08.
For the ladies, Jasmine Banks cracked four and a half hours with a 4:29:28 finish and Inge Flowers came home in an impressive 4:49:48.
Well done everyone.
Tony Letts 3:08:22
Rob Donovan 4:02:41
Martin Andrews 4:27:08 1st marathon (probably last as well)
Jasmine Banks 4:29:28
Inge Flowers 4:49:48
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
The Big One - The Virgin London Marathon
Love it or hate it, the London Marathon is a special event in runners' calendars from all four corners of the world. Sixteen Northampton Road Runners decided to take on the challenge of one of the world's biggest marathon challenges in the capital.
With eyes on the weekly weather forecast, everyone in the 35,000 strong field were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by sunshine at Black Heath on Sunday 22nd April.
A mix of first timers and seasoned pros lined up in the three starting pens awaiting the off. A healthy following from the club were strategically positioned en-route to cheer those on in claret and gold vests.
After negotiating the route through the London sights, Mark Nightingale was first to arrive at The Mall in a time of 3:13:15. Steve Prior was making his 26.2 debut after securing a late late place and was elated with a 3:43:07 which sets him up for Edinburgh next month.
John "The Flyer" Fleming is on fire at the moment and recorded a debut time of 3:43:46 and Lynton Dawson joined forces with Runners' World for the day as part of their pacing team and he stuck to his task by helping others break the four hour barrier in 3:49:06. Dave Blackburn's training paid off with a 3:55:00 finish and he was spotted cycling to work the following day before a casual game of Badminton to loosen up.
Mark Kennedy enjoyed a great run and knocked 25 minutes off his previous best to record a PB of 4:06:04. Another marathon debutant was Jocelyn Granger who is always keen and motivated for a challenge and she passed Buckingham Palace and crossed the line in 4:12:48.
Tom Sullivan picked up a late niggle at 24 miles but still managed to record a great time of 4:13:42. Jim Anderson completed his third marathon in twelve months in a fantastic 4:27:07.
Super Ruth Court beat her Paris time from seven days prior by eight minutes to come home in 4:32:51. Mary Kingsnorth also braved an injury at 16 miles to finish in a respectable 4:47:04. Mary Davies said never again after her first outing time of 4:48:34 but we are betting she'll be in the ballot next week.
Pauline Horne is a London regular and was delighted to break five hours in 4:58:14. Next was another great PB by around 50 minutes, Helen Blackburn arrived at the finish in 5:16:03.
And then there's always one! Or in this case two...Patrick (Spike) Breydin vowed last year that he would never run in fancy dress ever again, something he echoed at the finish this year when he finished in 6:06:51. Alan Hackett once again was an inspiration to everyone, battling a range of injuries to finish in 7:01:19 with very little training and wearing his trademark fancy dress.
Well done to everyone who ran, the marathon is a cruel mistress that tests all involved.
Massive thanks go to all NRR's supporters on the day, especially Ronnie Ambrose for organising the bus on the day and making sure everyone go home safely.
We would also like to wish Dave Soloman a speedy recovery who had to pull out on the day due to illness and to Craig Jackson who had to retire through injury.
Results
Mark Nightingale 3:13:15
6855 Steve Prior 3:43:07
6986 John Fleming 3:43:46
8084 Lynton Dawson 3:49:06
Dave Blackburn 3:55:00
12480 Mark Kennedy 4:06:04
14094 Jocelyn Granger 4:12:48
14330 Tom Sullivan 4:13:42
17846 Jim Anderson 4:27:07
19347 Ruth Court 4:32:51
22898 Mary Kingsnorth 4:47:04
23282 Mary Davies 4:48:34
25607 Pauline Horne 4:58:14
28697 Helen Blackburn 5:16:03
34357 Patrick Breydin 6:06:51
36168 Alan Hackett 7:01:19
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Sunday, 15 April 2012
One Down One To Go...
Ruth Court has completed the first leg of her double marathon finishing Paris in 4:38:17 just London to do now.
A Stroll In The Countryside...
WENSLEYDALE WANDER Sat 14th April (22ish miles)
Instead of another lap around London this year Mark Garrett has chosen some events from the Long Distance Walkers Association website. These can be run or walked and are generally really nice, well organised, friendly, low key events.
Mark Garrett 3-35 (no chip timing here)
Wensleydale or London
300 or 30,000 entrants
Crowds or lots of sheep thousands
Scenery: Hills and dales tarmac and buildings
Obstacles: Stiles, gates, streams or getting to the start, queuing for loos
Hazards: Sheep shit, snow, barbed wire or gel wrappers, wombles, earache
Prizes: Chilli and apple pie and cream or another window cleaning cloth
Conclusion
Both are great events in their own ways however it is definitely easier to clean your trainers after London
Next events for Mr Garrett...
Valley and Views London marathon day 16 mile walk
Stanage Stumble 6th May 25 mile run
Instead of another lap around London this year Mark Garrett has chosen some events from the Long Distance Walkers Association website. These can be run or walked and are generally really nice, well organised, friendly, low key events.
Mark Garrett 3-35 (no chip timing here)
Wensleydale or London
300 or 30,000 entrants
Crowds or lots of sheep thousands
Scenery: Hills and dales tarmac and buildings
Obstacles: Stiles, gates, streams or getting to the start, queuing for loos
Hazards: Sheep shit, snow, barbed wire or gel wrappers, wombles, earache
Prizes: Chilli and apple pie and cream or another window cleaning cloth
Conclusion
Both are great events in their own ways however it is definitely easier to clean your trainers after London
Next events for Mr Garrett...
Valley and Views London marathon day 16 mile walk
Stanage Stumble 6th May 25 mile run
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Stanwick 10K
Instead of eating chocolate two Northampton Road Runners went out in the rain to run on Easter Monday at Stanwick 10k.
Andy Pate finished in a respectable time of 50:28 and Jane Cosby came home in 1:07:02. Well done to both.
Andy Pate 50:28
Jane Cosby 1:07:02
Northampton Festival Of Running
Craig Jackson stormed home in 5th place in the Easter Sunday Northampton Festival of Running. Craig completed the full marathon distance in a time of 3:18:28.
5th Craig Jackson 3:18:28
Vicki Baker completed the half marathon distance in 2:12:51
152nd Vicki Baker 2:12:51
5th Craig Jackson 3:18:28
Vicki Baker completed the half marathon distance in 2:12:51
152nd Vicki Baker 2:12:51
Monday, 2 April 2012
The Oakley 20
Sixteen runners from Northampton Road Runners made the short trip to Bedfordshire to take part in the traditional pre-London training race, the Oakley 20.
There were some great performances and PBs on the day. First home for the club was Tony Letts in 2:18:50 and hot on his heels was Andy Blaize in 2:19:12. To complete the close battle in the NRR front runners, Mark Nightingale (2:19:46) and Lynton Dawson (2:19:58) were the four men to break the 2:20 barrier.
Martin Andrews had a storming run in 2:42:15 and Robert Donovan yet again found his spring form with a 2:49:26 finish. Tom Sullivan's recent training is paying off with 2:56:52 and Jocelyn Granger continues to get faster, she was delighted to break three hours in 2:59:39.
Dave Blackburn and Jim Anderson continued their London preparations both finishing in 3:02:08 and Mary Kingsnorth recorded a 3:13:25 finish.
Jasmine Banks crossed the line in 3:21:01 ahead of Inge Flowers in 3:27:32. Mick Clarke was next in 3:30:31 and Pauline Horne enjoyed a great time of 3:34:20. Helen Blackburn completed a grand turnout with a brilliant 3:36:01 finish.
There were some great performances and PBs on the day. First home for the club was Tony Letts in 2:18:50 and hot on his heels was Andy Blaize in 2:19:12. To complete the close battle in the NRR front runners, Mark Nightingale (2:19:46) and Lynton Dawson (2:19:58) were the four men to break the 2:20 barrier.
Martin Andrews had a storming run in 2:42:15 and Robert Donovan yet again found his spring form with a 2:49:26 finish. Tom Sullivan's recent training is paying off with 2:56:52 and Jocelyn Granger continues to get faster, she was delighted to break three hours in 2:59:39.
Dave Blackburn and Jim Anderson continued their London preparations both finishing in 3:02:08 and Mary Kingsnorth recorded a 3:13:25 finish.
Jasmine Banks crossed the line in 3:21:01 ahead of Inge Flowers in 3:27:32. Mick Clarke was next in 3:30:31 and Pauline Horne enjoyed a great time of 3:34:20. Helen Blackburn completed a grand turnout with a brilliant 3:36:01 finish.
56th Tony Letts 2:18:50
58th Andy Blaize 2:19:12
58th Andy Blaize 2:19:12
66th Mark Nightingale 2:19:46
72nd Lynton Dawson 2:19:58
72nd Lynton Dawson 2:19:58
282nd Martin Andrews 2:42:15
370th Robert Donovan 2:49:26
462nd Tom Sullivan 2:56:52
502nd Jocelyn Granger 2:59:39
530th David Blackburn 3:02:08
370th Robert Donovan 2:49:26
462nd Tom Sullivan 2:56:52
502nd Jocelyn Granger 2:59:39
530th David Blackburn 3:02:08
531st Jim Anderson 3:02:08
645th Mary Kingsnorth 3:13:25
712nd Jasmine Banks 3:21:01
645th Mary Kingsnorth 3:13:25
712nd Jasmine Banks 3:21:01
767th Inge Flowers 3:27:32
775th Mick Clarke 3:30:31
786th Pauline Horne 3:34:20
797 Helen Blackburn 3:36:01
775th Mick Clarke 3:30:31
786th Pauline Horne 3:34:20
797 Helen Blackburn 3:36:01
Bournemouth Bay Half Marathon
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
Former club member Rich (The Ambulance) House also finished the half in 1:31:31.
147th Mark Kennedy 1:34:06
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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