Parkrun 19/10/2013

Results for Albert Melbourne parkrun, event number 99, 19/10/2013.
12 Andrew THOMAS 19:49
Results for Northampton parkrun, event number 76, 19/10/2013.

20 Peter MOOR 20:21
25 Mark KENNEDY 20:34
63 Tom SULLIVAN 24:05
69 Eamon KENNEDY 24:26
81 Jon DILWORTH 25:14
119 Mary SULLIVAN 27:30
132 Richard ROSE 28:45
160 John OLIVER 32:05

Sun 13th October

Leicester marathon

Peter Moor - 3-35 PB
Eamon Kennedy 4-01 PB...
Jim Anderson & Matt Brand 4-17

P'boro half
Andy Glenn 1-35-18
Jo Lee 1-55-06 PB

Dav 10
Rosanna Andrews, Penny Andrews and Jo Smith - 3rd Ladies team
John Dilworth and Mick Clarke also ran

Tring Runners Ridgeway 15k X-Country
Too many to list. A fantastic turn out of 17 members including Alan back from France. Young Carrick Baldwin showed us the way. Lots of new faces enjoyed a great race in the mud and the rain.

Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 75, 12/10/2013.

Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 75, 12/10/2013.
 
45 Tom SULLIVAN 24:03
71 Jon DILWORTH 25:53
96 Jo LEE 27:49
105 Mick CLARKE 29:56
122 Tony KENNEDY 32:06

Parkrun - 05/10/2013

Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 74, 05/10/2013.

25 Peter MOOR 20:15
38 Mark KENNEDY 21:03
52 Charlotte YARKER 21:55
56 Martin ANDREWS 22:07
70 Wendy PARKER 23:17
74 Mark GARRETT 23:45
78 James ANDERSON 23:52
121 Jon DILWORTH 26:38
141 Mick CLARKE 28:33
185 Sally GARRETT 33:56

 Results for Strathclyde parkrun, event number 180, 05/10/2013.

 53 Eamon KENNEDY 23:45

Mablethorpe Half - A Day By The Seaside

Fancy a day by the sea?  Well bring your bucket, spade and running shoes!

 

An NRR trio too a day trip to Mablethorpe for the half marathon along the coast.

 

It was a mother and daughter affair in the prizes with Rosanna Andrews finishing second lady in 1:27:10 and mum Penny was 1st FV50 in 1:44:08.

 

Andy Blaize also enjoyed  a storming run in 1:28:37.

 

16 Rosanna Andrews 1:27:10 - 2nd lady

20 Andy Blaize 1:28:37

77 Penny Andrews 1:44:08 - 1st FV50

Colin's Cross Country Campaign Begins

Colin Bricher opened up his cross country campaign on Saturday 5th October with a tough six miler at Cotswold Farm Park nr Stow.  He managed 226th position in 58:10.

Glasgow Half Marathon

Eamon Kennedy made the long trip up North to complete the Glasgow Half Marathon on Sunday 6th October.  A brand new event offered plenty of city landmarks to enjoy on the flat, fast route.  Eamon chalked up a 1:50:33 finish.

Blenheim Half Marathon

In it's third year, the Blenheim Half Marathon offers a beautiful backdrop for a running festival.  As well as the half, there is a 10K option and a family fun run starting right outside the palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill.

The route is two loops of the grounds the first skirts the perimeter before returning for the final three miles to the finish.  The final two miles joins the back end of the 10K making the course busy with a vibrant atmosphere.

The only downside to the event is that spectators are charged to enter the grounds of the palace but there was plenty of enthusiasm from the crowds.

Mark Kennedy completed the half in 1:35:58.

Put An Abersoch In It

The Baldwins took a trip to West Wales to tame the Abersoch Half Marathon, a beautiful off road course with a tough finish on the beach.  With names printed on the numbers, there was plenty of support and cheering for the field.  Darren finished in 1:41:10 and Suzanne in 2:08:30.

35 Darren Baldwin 1:41:10
150 Suzanne Baldwin 2:08:30

Welling Garden 10 Mile Multi Terrain

Eamon Kennedy completed the Welling Garden 10 Mile Multi Terrain event on Sunday 29th September.  It was a testing course in a lovely setting it even went through Brocket Hall Park . Eamon's time was 1:26:46.

Northampton Parkrun - event 73 - 28/09/2013

Northampton Parkrun - event 73 - 28/09/2013

7 Sam BROWN 18:28
16 Rosanna ANDREWS 19:08
28 Mark Alan KENNEDY 19:51
29 Peter MOOR 19:58
49 Steve PRIOR 21:24
61 Martin ANDREWS 22:05
100 James ANDERSON 24:10
154 Jon DILWORTH 27:36
160 Mick CLARKE 28:04

Autumnal 5 Coventry 21st August

Oops, missed this one.

 

Colin Bricher completed the Autumnal 5 in Coventry on 21st August.  Like Christmas, Autumn seems to come earlier each year, Colin managed 200th in a field of 238 in 45:46. It was a three lap race in which he managed to lap the last runner.

Northampton Half Marathon

Northampton's first half marathon was greeted by September sunshine making conditions hot for competitors.  The route began with a lap around the town centre before heading towards Hardingstone via Becket's Park and Brackmills.  The first real test came at four miles with a long climb into Hardingstone but the locals were out in force to cheer the field on.

A trip through Wootton was followed by another climb to Great Houghton before returning to Brackmills and then onto a lovely finish at Delapre Abbey with a party to boot.

The marshals were excellent throughout and the event promises to go from strength to strength as it hopes to cement itself on the running map.

For NRR, Simeon Howson ran an awesome 1:25:54 finishing seventh overall.  Stuart Drummond also enjoyed a good run with a 1:39:09 finish and Jim McGowan completed his second half in two weeks in 1:47:28.  Charlotte Yarker was close behind in 1:48:29 and Suzanne Baldwin was the star of the day smashing her PB with 1:56:31.

Richard Franks continued his return from injury in 1:57:38 and Mark Kennedy hit a few problems at mile 10 having to walk the final two to arrive in 2:02:16 (argh).  Inge Flowers (2:11:56) and John Dilworth (2:20:02) completed the line up with a great line up.

7th Simeon Howson 1:25:54
59th Stuart Drummond 1:39:09
131st Jim McGowan 1:47:28
143 Charlotte Yarker 1:48:29
216 Suzanne Baldwin  1:56:31 - PB
229 Richard Franks 1:57:38
278 Mark Kennedy 2:02:16
311 Inge Flowers 2:11:56
404 John Dilworth  2:20:02

Royston Harvest Trail Half Marathon

Darren Byfield and Eamon Kennedy completed the Royston Harvest Trail Half Marathon on Sunday 23rd September in 2:08.  It was a real test but stunning scenery

Parkrun - 21/09/2013

Results for Corby Parkrun, event number 1 - 21/09/2013.
60 Jo LEE 00:24:37

Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 72 - 21/09/2013.
11 Rosanna ANDREWS 19:01
37 Mark GARRETT 22:37
58 Jim ANDERSON 24:31
93 Jon DILWORTH 26:50
154 Simone SMITH 33:42

Parkrun 14/09/2013

Results for Graves Parkrun
7 Sam BROWN 21:27

Results for Northampton Parkrun
12 Mark KENNEDY 19:54
47 Jo LEE 23:51
113 Jon DILWORTH 28:32

Stockholm Syndrome

Pete Moor completed the Stockholm Half Marathon in a fantastic time of 1.36.58

Cheltenham Half Marathon

Roger Taylor completed the Cheltenham Half Marathon in 1:39:29.

123 Roger Taylor 1:39:29

Great North Run

Five NRR members made the long trip north for the Great North Run and enjoyed the promise of a great atmosphere. Matt Brand enjoyed a great run in 1:35:10 and Eamon Kennedy crossed the line in 1:47:08.  Jim Anderson was pleased with a 1:55:49 finish.

Wayne Evans crossed the line in 2:21:49 and charity boys Dave Soloman, Patrick Breydin and Alan Hackett finished in  2:24:21, 2:45:40 and 3:39:16 respectively.

Matt Brand 1:35:10
Eamon Kennedy 1:47:08
Jim Anderson 1:55:49
Wayne Evans 2:21:49
Dave Soloman 2:24:21
Patrick Breydin 2:45:40
Alan Hackett 03:39:16

Cransley

The Cransley Road Race is always popular on the NRR calendar and this year was no exception.

Rosanna ANDREWS was 18th overall on the day in 1:26:39 and regular on the Cransley course, Mark GARRETT finished in 1:36:05.  Darren BALDWIN enjoyed a great run in with a PB of 1:37:35.

Jim MCGOWAN was next to finish in 1:40:37 ahead of Martin ANDREWS in 1:44:32 and Penny ANDREWS crossed the line in 1:46:48 followed by Wendy PARKER 1:49:32.

Darren BYFIELD grabbed a PB with a fantastic run (1:53:18).  Suzanne BALDWIN finished in 2:00:45 followed by Mick CLARKE in 2:03:13.  Andy COTTRELL returned from a short break to finish in 2:05:03 and Glen COUSNER came home in 2:18:35.
Steve Prior and Sally GARRETT completed the 10K in  44:16 and 1:12:19.

Half Marathon
18 Rosanna ANDREWS 1:26:39
43 Mark GARRETT 1:36:05
50 Darren BALDWIN 1:37:35
64 James MCGOWAN 1:40:37
84 Martin ANDREWS 1:44:32
85 Suzanne BALDWIN 1:44:35
95 Penny ANDREWS 1:46:48
101 Wendy PARKER 1:49:32
115 Darren BYFIELD 1:53:18
142 Suzanne BALDWIN 2:00:45
150 Mick CLARKE 2:03:13
153 Andy COTTRELL 2:05:03
172 Glen COUSNER 2:18:35 
10K
Steve Prior  44:16
336 Sally GARRETT 1:12:19

Jasmine Completed The Dunstable Cahllenge

Jasmine Banks completed the 20 mile Dunstable Challenge on Sunday 8th September.  A tough route which involves self navigation off road.  Well done Jasmine on completing the course in 3:58:32

Northampton Parkrun 70 - 07/09/2013.

247 participants completed the run today

30 Peter MOOR 20:00
32 Mark KENNEDY 20:24
40 Mark ROSE 20:46
73 Martin ANDREWS 22:26
109 Sarah JONES 24:22
110 James ANDERSON 24:23
150 Jo LEE 26:40
177 Jon DILWORTH 28:38

Alice, Alice...who is Alice?

Mark and Sally Garrett travelled up North to find some more proper hills.  They completed the Alice's Run 10K Multi-Terrain, Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire. 

Mark finished in 37th place in 47:31 and sally was 175th in 80:09.

Moulton 10K Report

Northampton Road Runners Moulton 10k Sun 25^th Aug

260 runners descended on Moulton for Northampton Road Runners 2013 Moulton 10k on Sun Aug 25^th.

The field included runners from as far apart as Scotland and Devon. Ideal conditions failed to make this race which is possibly the toughest 10k course in this area any easier and all of the runners knew that they had been in a hard race.

Only 9 seconds separated the 1^st 3 runners to finish with Northampton based MKAC runner Matt Clarke winning in 35-10 only just ahead of Wootton Road Runners Matthew Howes and Dan Siddons from Serpentine, London.

Local star Rachel Cave was 1^st lady home in 39-21 followed by Cambridge runner Katie Sherwood and host club Northampton Road Runners star junior Rosanna Andrews.

It was good to see the best number of junior (15-19) athletes competing we have ever had and Matt Tyler of Team Balancise and Jade Watson from Peterborough collected the trophies in this category.

Rushden based Team Balancise won the Team Award and Glenn Morris won the award for the 1^st resident of Moulton or Pitsford, the villages through which the race runs.

These events however are not just about the trophy winners and throughout the field runners of all ages and abilities were breaking PBs, setting goals and giving their all helping to make the event another great success.

 

The Beast

The Beast is another race that regularly appears on the NRR race calendar and a trio made the trip to Dorset to attempt to tame the aptly named course.

Starting at Corfe Castle, the half marathon route takes a loop around the top of the picturesque village with a huge downhill then climb within the first mile.  Runners then head towards the coast but not before another climb up a rocky trail through dense woodland lasting from mile three to mile five.  The views are worth it as Corfe Castle is seem below the fields at the top of the ascent.

After a huge downhill stretch, the first mini climb up beach steps leads to a beautiful view over the sea from the cliffs along a coastal path.  After another climb comes the biggest challenge, a 200ft drop downs steps to sea level before climbing up the other side, impossible to run it.

The route then heads back to Corfe with more climbs, more woodlands trails, more dense undergrowth and a few styles to hop over before a great welcome in front of the castle ruins.

Mark Kennedy was first home for the club in a time of 1:51:08 and Ronnie Ambrose soldiered around carrying an injury finishing in 2:11:29.  Wendy Parker was close behind in 2:11:33.  NRR friend and old member Alan Burgess also finished in 2:00:46.
 
115 Mark Kennedy 1:51:08
177 Alan Burgess 2:00:46
249 Ronnie Ambrose 2:11:29
250 Wendy Parker 2:11:33

Results for Northampton Parkrun 69 - 31/08/2013

Results for Northampton Parkrun 69 - 31/08/2013
 221 participants completed the run today.

18 Peter MOOR 19:58
26 Gary MCDANIELS 20:44
66 Sarah JONES 23:31
123 Mick CLARKE 26:57
134 Jo LEE 27:30
153 Jon DILWORTH 29:17
191 Simone SMITH 33:37

More Race Feedback

Hi

I came from London last weekend to take part in the Northampton 10k and wanted to say how much I enjoyed the event. It was a brilliantly organised day, the marshals were fabulous, and the post race home made flapjacks were far superior to any goody bag that get handed out at some of the bigger events. It was a pleasure to take part in a small local event, made even more enjoyable by the fact I raced a PB. 

My only complaint is that there were no small t-shirts left when I crossed the finish line.

Thanks to all the organisers for a great day.

Many thanks,
Rebecca

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Hi Mark

I just wanted to say thanks for Sunday. It was the first organised run in which I have participated and it was a great experience. The whole event was superbly well organised. The marshals did their job superbly and were very encouraging too. I really felt as though I was a part of a special day. My 3 year old daughter loved the flapjack and I am really pleased with my commemorative vest.

Race wise, it was so tough. After 6k I was on course to break by 50 minute target time, but the last 4k was torture, especially the Spectacle Lane hill. Still, it has given me a benchmark, and one which I will aim to improve upon next year.

I will be recommending this race to other runners that I know.

Many thanks

Nick

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Hi Mark,

Thanks for the quick reply and for updating the results sheet. The 3 of us who travelled down from South Derbyshire all really enjoyed the race, well organised and a pleasure to run. The ford is a unique feature, not had one in a race before. I’ll keep an eye out for the pictures.

Cheers,
Paul

Moulton 10K - Thank You

Thank you to everyone who helped make our race on Sunday another great success.
We had an entry of 289 and 261 runners competed on the day. We had lots of positive comments from runners and supporters saying that they had enjoyed their day with us and that we put on a great race.
Unfortunately a couple of motorists were abusive to some of the marshals on Pitsford Road so if it was you I am sorry, it shouldn't happen, but there is not much we can do I'm afraid.
Results are on the website and photos of the event (NOT JUST RUNNERS) will soon be available to look at.
Thanks again to everyone involved
Mark Garrett

A couple of emails received...

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Hi Mark

I just wanted to say thanks for Sunday. It was the first organised run in which I have participated and it was a great experience. The whole event was superbly well organised. The marshals did their job superbly and were very encouraging too. I really felt as though I was a part of a special day. My 3 year old daughter loved the flapjack and I am really pleased with my commemorative vest.

Race wise, it was so tough. After 6k I was on course to break by 50 minute target time, but the last 4k was torture, especially the Spectacle Lane hill. Still, it has given me a benchmark, and one which I will aim to improve upon next year.

I will be recommending this race to other runners that I know.

Many thanks

Nick

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Hi Mark,

Thanks for the quick reply and for updating the results sheet. The 3 of us who travelled down from South Derbyshire all really enjoyed the race, well organised and a pleasure to run. The ford is a unique feature, not had one in a race before. I’ll keep an eye out for the pictures.

Cheers,
Paul

Results for Northampton Parkrun 68 - 24/08/2013.

18 Mark GARRETT 20:20
48 Mark KENNEDY 22:59 - missed the start haha
55 Martin ANDREWS 23:25
67 Paul BRADDOCK 23:45
89 Glen COUSNER 25:25
123 Mick CLARKE 27:46
168 Simone SMITH 33:33

Race The Choo Choo

Ronnie Ambrose and Wendy Parker completed Race The Train in North Wales on Saturday 17th August in 2:16:22.

Wendy Parker 2:16:22
Ronnie Ambrose 2:16:22

NRR 10K Fun Time Trial

Well done to everyone who took part in the club night fun 10K on Wednesday 21st August.  The route was as close to our 10K route as possible and measured bang on the distance (on my Garmin - 6.23 miles), well done to Mark G for the estimate, for putting signs out for us and timing everyone.  Here are the scores on the doors...

Simeon Hawson 40:37
Ben Malia 40:40
Pete Moor 42:11
Stu Drummond 42:43
Mark Kennedy 42:48
Paul Smith 44:23
Darren Baldwin 44:51
Mark Rose 46:25
Roger Taylor 47:17
Andy Glenn 48:29
Steve Prior 48:29
Martin Andrews 48:58
John Panter 49:01
Eamonn Kennedy 49:51
Andy Cotterell 50:40
Sarah James 50:56
Dave Blackburn 51:30
Jim Anderson 53:21
Caroline Powell 54:04
Paul Braddock 54:10
Suzanne Baldwin 54:43
Avtar Kaur 55:12
Elaine Palmer 57:37
Jo Smith 57:37
Paula Pinney 61:29
Dave Solloman 62:15
Mary Sullivan 64:16
Tom Sullivan 64:16
Keren Irving 72:40
Helen Blackburn 72:40
Sally Garrett 76:10
Alan Hackett 83:00

Kimbolton Half

Half a dozen NRR members completed the first ever Kimbolton Half, all breaking the two hour barrier too.  Andy Blaize was first home for the club in 1:26:28 and Rosanna Andrews was hot on his heels in 1:27:06.  Roger Taylor enjoyed a good run in 1:42:03, with Penny Andrews finishing in 1:44:22 and Eamon Kennedy in 1:49:11.  Paul Braddock completed his first ever half in 1:59:57.
 

Andy Blaize 1:26:28
Rosanna Andrews 1:27:06 
Roger Taylor 1:42:03
Penny Andrews 1:44:22
Eamon Kennedy 1:49:11 
Paul Braddock 1:59:57

Results for Northampton Parkrun 67 - 17/08/2013.

Results for Northampton parkrun, event number 67, 17/08/2013.
21 Peter MOOR 19:50
29 Mark KENNEDY 20:30
31 Mark ROSE 20:33
92 Sarah JONES 24:39
106 Tony KENNEDY 25:03
113 James ANDERSON 25:32

Results for Graves parkrun, event number 70, 17/08/2013.
4 Sam BROWN 20:15  

Results for Northampton Parkrun 66 - 10/08/2013.

18 Peter MOOR 19:37
39 Mark KENNEDY 21:23
60 Jo LEE 23:09
86 Glen COUSNER 24:23
104 James ANDERSON 25:47

Blisworth Five

32 Rosanna Andrews 19.27
57 Mark Rose 21.10
76 Roger Taylor 22.27
80 Penny Andrews 22.55
89 Eamon Kennedy 23.25
136 Colin Bircher 28.49

Wellingborough Five

18 Tony LETTS 29:41
46 Stuart Drummond 32:22
52 Rosanna Andrews 32:32 - 6th Lady
56 Pete MOOR 33:16
82 Dave WHATTON 34:13
106 Mark ROSE 35:27
125 Penny ANDREWS 36:26
149 Eamon KENNEDY 38:16
161 Sarah JONES 39:05
140 Tony Kennedy 39:31
199 Suzanne Baldwin 42:22
212 Mick BHOGAL 43:13 
216 Mick CLARKE 43:23 
269 Carole WHATTON 49:57

Northampton Parkrun event 63 - 20/07/2013

23 Mark ROSE 20:59
24 Peter MOOR 21:00
57 Eamon KENNEDY 23:09
62 Sarah JONES 23:32
75 Tony KENNEDY 24:27
81 Jo LEE 24:37
91 Andrew PATE 25:12
99 Mick BHOGAL 25:53
112 Mick CLARKE 27:01

London 10K

Pete Moor completed the London 10K on Sunday in a brilliant time of 41:34 finishing in the top 100 overall. 

The Adderbury (Ultra)

The Adderbury Run has become a cult fixture on the Northampton Road Runners calendar nowadays and it is much loved for many reasons.  There are two options described by the organisers as, "Mainly off-road and as close as we can get to a Half Marathon."  There is also a, close as we can get to a 10K," and a walk too.  The route takes you off road over stiles and through some picturesque villages offering a few challenges along the way.

Last year's trip took place in the middle of the UK's monsoon season and most of the routes was sodden with muddy puddles but this year's offering couldn't have been further removed, solid underfoot and temperatures soaring around 30 degrees by the finish, this claimed a few runners along the way.  To add to the excitement, the routes measured an extra mile in distance making the half a 14 mile affair.

Andy Blaize was first home for the club in 1:40:24 and Rosanna Andrews claimed a prize for the second lady overall (1:44:22).  Mark Kennedy enjoyed a good run in 1:51:03 and Ronnie Ambrose broke the two hours in 1:57:57.  Close behind and also breaking two hours was Penny Andrews 1:59:56 and Steve Prior followed in 2:04:45.
Darren Baldwin, fresh from his recent off road marathon adventure, finished in a respectable 2:10:07 ahead of Jocelyn Granger 2:23:05 and Mrs Suzanne Baldwin (also an off road marathon adventurer (2:27:28). 

Elaine Palmer was next to finish in 2:28:43 with Mick Clarke 2:32:57, Mary Davies 2:45:35 and Paula Pinney 2:50:04 completing the half challenge.

In the (as close to) 10K option, Wendy Parker finished in 1:02:06 with Mary and Tom Sullivan sharing a time of 01:09:34.  Paige Pinkard and Sally Garrett completed the course in 1:24:54 and 1:25:01 respectively.

Mike Palmer and Jules Kennedy took part in the walk too.
Results for the Adderbury Half Run - close to 14 miles
8 Andy Blaize 01:40:24
9 Rosanna Andrews 01:44:22
16 Mark Kennedy 01:51:03
28 Ronnie Ambrose 01:57:57
30 Penny Andrews 01:59:56
38 Steve Prior 02:04:45
46 Darren Baldwin 02:10:07
74 Jocelyn Granger 02:23:05
79 Suzanne Baldwin 02:27:28
82 Elaine Palmer 02:28:43
87 Mick Clarke 02:32:57
98 Mary Davies 02:45:35
99 Paula Pinney 02:50:04

Results for the Adderbury Ten Run - approx 10 kilometres
21 Wendy Parker 01:02:06
53 Mary Sullivan 01:09:34
54 Tom Sullivan 01:09:35
72 Paige Pinkard 01:24:54
73 Sally Garrett 01:25:01

Results for the Adderbury Half Walk - approx. 14 miles
Mike Palmer
Julie Kennedy

Northampton Parkrun - event number 62

Northampton Parkrun - event number 62

13 Pete MOOR 19:45
35 Darren SMITH 21:50
49 Eamon KENNEDY 23:20
55 David KNOWLES 23:54
77 Andrew PATE 25:40

Watlington 10K Cross Country Hill Run

On Sunday 7th July Tony Letts won the Watlington 10K Cross Country Hill Run in a great time of 42:15 on a challenging course.  Well done Tony.  Jo Cummings also completed the course in 68:10.

1st Tony Letts 42:15
94 Jo Cummings 68:10

North Devon Half and Marathon

Huge congratulations to Darren and Suzanne Baldwin for completing their first ever marathon. 

Most runners go for a big event like London or maybe a local marathon for their first 26.2 but the Baldwins decided on the North Devon Marathon.  Judging by the photos, if you have done the Grizzly or any kind of fell race up and down cliffs, well this looks like something of that nature.  Sheer beauty and sheer pain.

Steve Prior also completed the half marathon distance on the day too, well done to Steve.  He was delighted with the selection of cakes on offer at the end too.

Another great story for NRR travelling the country and running off road again.  Well done all three of you.

Desborough Half Marathon

The Desborough Half Marathon made its debut on the Northamptonshire running calendar on 30th June.  Organisers RAPID - Run Any Pace In Desborough put on a tough event including some challenging hills through a lovely countryside route with plenty of views to admire.

The marshals were friendly and encouraging and the race was well organised with water stops every three miles (including one at the top of the biggest climb at 10-11 miles).  A great goody bag including medal and t-shire was on offer at the end with a smile from volunteers. 

Top cap off a great run, the club's chairman personally congratulated everyone at the finish line and collected feedback to ensure this event becomes a regular annual offering.

Mark Kennedy completed the course in 1:43 and offered the following advice, "Don't have a curry the night before a half marathon!"

Parkrun Event 60 - 29th June

Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 60, 29/06/2013.

A record 220 participants completed the run today.

7 Andy BLAIZE 18:40
12 Pete MOOR 19:33
21 Mark GARRETT 20:23
39 Darren SMITH 21:41
79 Tony KENNEDY 23:58
Sarah Jones 24-03 PB
98 Elaine PALMER 25:02
102 Mick CLARKE 25:28
159 Simone SMITH 30:28
Paige Pinkard 31-35 PB

Results for Sheffield Hallam parkrun, event number 150, 29/06/2013.

9 Sam BROWN 00:19:04

Northampton Parkrun Event 59

Northampton Parkrun  Event 59  - 22nd June results

12 Peter MOOR          19:29
53 Martin ANDREWS 23:26
55 Jo LEE                    23:36

Also congratulations to new member Paige who completed her 1st parkrun on 15/6/13 - 146 Paige PINCKARD 32:37

Colworth Challenge Weekend 21-23 June 2013

Colworth Challenge Weekend 21/22/23rd June 2013 
by Mark G

A record turnout of club members at the Colworth weekend helped make this our best ever visit to this fantastic event.
Not only were there lots of us, but we also brought along kids, dogs, and supporters and we made sure that Northampton Road Runners were well represented in all the best ways.
We collected a number of trophies throughout the weekend and those deserve special credit, however everyone did fantastically well and made it a top trip for those both camping or coming along each day.
The awful weather forecast was luckily wrong and we stayed mainly dry and some even got sunburnt.
After the campers had pitched their tents on Fri evening it was time for action.
First off were young Julien and Isabel ( Jasmines kids) who collected medals in the junior races.
In the Fri 5 we then had many stars. The next generation were represented in good style by Alan (Elaines lad), Carrick and Coral (young Baldwins).
Casey the mad sheepdog dragged Suzanne round and then commandeered her tent.
We had a number of new faces at this event for the 1st time and well done to Avtar who overcame her nerves and ran her 1st ever race as well as we knew she could.
 
Saturday involves the 8.1 mile trail race which is always muddy and slippy.
Joining the 3 race runners Steve, Jo C, Spike and Suzanne did their 2nd efforts and we were joined by Paul, Dave and Paula and all stayed on their feet thankfully.
Sat night involved BBQs, beer, Santa Pods Disco next door, bleating sheep and Wendy snoring which is ideal preparation for the Sun . half marathon.
Amazingly we still had 14 still standing (comparing aches and pains) at the Sunday start line.

Andy C, Eamon, Penny and Rosanna were all here for the 1st time this year and after completing their 3 races had a deserved look of satisfaction (or was it knackered) on their faces.
As did Elaine and Sally who have been here many times before but this year challenged themselves to do all 3 races and finished in style.
Mick Clarke has now done this event 10 times (in 12) and was rewarded with a nice tankard to honour the achievement. Ronnie also picked up his 5 year award.
Trophies were picked up by Mick (mv65), Tony (mv 40), Penny (fv ?), Rosanna 3rd lady ½ marathon.

The ladies were as always great and came 3rd team on both Friday and Sunday.
And last but not least in the overall event we finished 2nd Team beaten only by East London Runners.

So another Colworth weekend is over. Another great success and a great time enjoyed by all.

Make sure you keep this weekend free for next year where we can do it all again with maybe even more of us?
The full results are on Colworth Striders website, below I have listed all who took part.(hopefully)

Marathon Challenge (all 3 races, 5+8.1+13.1=Marathon)

Sally Garrett - 1st time all 3
Jim Anderson - camped for 1st time back on form
Mick Clarke - 1st mv65 Sun 10 year award
Elaine Palmer - 1st time all 3
Jo Smith - 6th year
Andy Cottrell - 1st timer
Eamon Kennedy - 1st timer, under 4 hours
Wendy Parker -  After 26 miles beat Eamon by 4 secs
Penny Andrews - Fv 45 champ
Ronnie Ambrose - 5 yr award
Mark Garrett
Rosanna Andrews - 3rd lady Half Marathon
Andy Blaize - 2nd team
Tony Letts -  MV prizes in all races.

Sat 8.1 mile Trail Race

The above plus
Paul Braddock - the muddier the better, good colworth debut
Paula Pinney - good 1st run here, stayed upright.
Spike Breydin - always in good shape
Steve Prior - warming up for next week
Suzanne Baldwin - ready for marathon debut next week
Jo Cummings - thriving in mud as usual? 1st go at trail
Dave Solly - good tent skills and good run Fri 5 mile warm-up

14 marathoners plus in no particular order

Charlotte Yarker - 1st visit
Avtar Kour -1st ever race, about time too, great
Mary Davies -  1st timer at Colworth
Jo Cummings
Steve Prior
Spike Breydin
Jasmine Banks - warming up for Sun fell race
Dave and Carole Whatton -  the comeback kids, must keep fit
Suzanne Baldwin + Casey the mobile shagpile carpet, bring on that marathon
Carrick and Coral Baldwin -  good quality genes mean good runs
Alan Palmer - fine effort, needs to listen to mum more

I think that’s everything covered and everyone mentioned.

The only thing missing is the winner of the Northampton Road Runners Bake Off.
It was decided it was too close to call this year, however Eamon must learn not to offer his attempt to Wellinboro’ before us.

Harborough 5 - 18th June 2013

Harborough 5 - 18th June 2013

Part of East Midlands Grand Prix

29 Tony Letts 29:43 *4th M45*
61 Matt Brand 32:18
67 Peter Moor 32:33 *PB*
123 Adrian Tuck 34:59
151 Darren Baldwin 36:03
175 Steve Prior 37:17
195 Charlotte Yarker 37:59
204 Darren Byfield 38:13
205 Rebecca Hollowell 38:13
218 Paul Braddock 39:05
241 Jo Lee 40:07
265 Eamon Kennedy 41:16
279 Andrew Pate 42:05
292 Elaine Palmer 42:55
325 Colin Bricher 46:34
328 Joanna Cummings 47:28

Northampton Parkrun - Event 58

Northampton Parkrun Event 58 - 15th June 2013

8 Matt BRAND 18:43 PB
15 Peter MOOR 19:25 PB
39 Charlotte YARKER 22:13 PB
40 Darren SMITH 22:14 PB
43 Penny ANDREWS 22:21 PB
50 Eamon KENNEDY 23:08 PB
51 Martin ANDREWS 23:10
55 Jo LEE 23:32
80 Elaine PALMER 25:58
82 Mick CLARKE 26:17
112 Glen COUSNER 28:29
141 Simone Lucy SMITH 32:12

Well done everyone . Lots of PB's this week:-)
Special thanks to Glen for pacing sub30 again. And Darren Byfield and Beckie's family for volunteering .

Banbury 5 - 11th June

11th June 2013 - East Midlands Grand Prix

Banbury 5

25 Tony Letts 29:22 * 4th M45 *
67 Carrick Baldwin 32:03 * 2nd M20 *
75 Stuart Drummond 32:27
81 Peter Moor 32:40
116 Paul Smith 33:58
144 Darren Baldwin 34:51
178 Steve Prior 36:22
181 Roger Taylor 36:26
199 Martin Andrews 37:03
209 Darren Byfield 37:34
216 Charlotte Yarker 37:59
232 Rebecca Hollowell 38:41
247 Andy Cottrell 39:23
252 Tony Kennedy 39:48
270 Eamon Kennedy 40:40
300 Elaine Palmer 43:02
330 Joanna Cummings 47:48

Northampton Parkrun - Event 57

Parkrunners 8th June - Event 57

15 Peter MOOR 00:19:32 * another PB*
19 Mark Alan KENNEDY 00:19:58
46 Martin ANDREWS 00:22:24
63 Eamon KENNEDY 00:23:39
99 Mick CLARKE 00:26:19
141 Glen COUSNER 00:29:39 - sub 30 min pace-setter