Bexley Parkrun
2 Sam BROWN 19:33
Corby Parkrun
112 John EALES 43:15
Northampton Parkrun
24 Pete MOOR 20:56
40 Ilir BRECA 00:21:46
69 Sarah JONES 23:05
74 Mark KENNEDY 23:15 - pacer man
93 Martin ANDREWS 24:28
112 Robert BATEMAN 25:35
190 Sue SUMMERS 30:23
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Friday, 17 January 2014
Dunstable Cross Country 12th Jan 2014
Last time we ran at Dunstables chalk quarry XC course it was that foggy that you didn’t realise you were stood on the top of a cliff. This time however it was worth stopping at the top to take in the stunning views and to allow the heart to slow down.
We expected mud and we were not let down, it was also hard and frosty in places and sunny even, perfect XC weather.
31 of us ran, another fabulous turn-out, helped of course by Alan and his bus for which we are very grateful.
Here are some stats to bore you with details which for those who remember when Mick Clarke used to have to badger us to get 10 runners at these events shows how the club has developed.
51 club members took part in a XC race this series.
We had 151 entries in total so an average of 30 at each event.
21 members did 4 races
8 did all 5 races; Dave Whatton, Jon Dilworth, James Smith, Jo Smith, Elaine Palmer, Mary Sullivan, Jocelyn Granger and Mark Garrett.
We had lots of new runners taking part in XC for the first time and it was very pleasing to see some young bloods coming along. Well done to Simeon Howson, Sam Brown, Paige Pinkard, Carrick Baldwin and James Smith.
Results - Ladies
36 Beckie Hollowell
62 Elaine Palmer
68 Wendy Parker
69 Suzanne Baldwin
75 Jo Smith
77 Jocelyn Granger
92 Jo Cummings
97 Mary Sullivan
105 Kirsty Turner
108 Helen Blackburn
110 Carol Whatton
111 Keran Irving
119 Sally Garrett
Men
14 Tony Letts
20 Simeon Howson
51 Sam Brown
119 Peter Moor
124 James Smith
126 Mark Kennedy
137 Dave Whatton
145 Mark Garrett
155 Terry Begley
160 Darren Baldwin
161 Jonathon Panter
175 Michael Hollowell
209 Jon Dilworth
212 Richard Gent
219 Martin Andrews
230 Dave Blackburn
231 Jim McGowan
240 Tom Sullivan
In the team competitions we came
9th men
11th ladies
11th in combined ( out of 13 teams)
Trophy wise we didn’t bother the engraver however there is so much more to running than winning and we would surely win the nicest bunch prize if there was one.
So therefore another fantastically successful season for Northampton Road Runners with just the sadness that we were missing our friend, inspiration, hero, and all round top gent, Mick.
Whenever you are struggling up some stupid muddy pig of a hill, when you could easily just pack it in listen and you will hear Mick cheering you on and encouraging you and convincing you that you can and will do it.
We expected mud and we were not let down, it was also hard and frosty in places and sunny even, perfect XC weather.
31 of us ran, another fabulous turn-out, helped of course by Alan and his bus for which we are very grateful.
Here are some stats to bore you with details which for those who remember when Mick Clarke used to have to badger us to get 10 runners at these events shows how the club has developed.
51 club members took part in a XC race this series.
We had 151 entries in total so an average of 30 at each event.
21 members did 4 races
8 did all 5 races; Dave Whatton, Jon Dilworth, James Smith, Jo Smith, Elaine Palmer, Mary Sullivan, Jocelyn Granger and Mark Garrett.
We had lots of new runners taking part in XC for the first time and it was very pleasing to see some young bloods coming along. Well done to Simeon Howson, Sam Brown, Paige Pinkard, Carrick Baldwin and James Smith.
Results - Ladies
36 Beckie Hollowell
62 Elaine Palmer
68 Wendy Parker
69 Suzanne Baldwin
75 Jo Smith
77 Jocelyn Granger
92 Jo Cummings
97 Mary Sullivan
105 Kirsty Turner
108 Helen Blackburn
110 Carol Whatton
111 Keran Irving
119 Sally Garrett
Men
14 Tony Letts
20 Simeon Howson
51 Sam Brown
119 Peter Moor
124 James Smith
126 Mark Kennedy
137 Dave Whatton
145 Mark Garrett
155 Terry Begley
160 Darren Baldwin
161 Jonathon Panter
175 Michael Hollowell
209 Jon Dilworth
212 Richard Gent
219 Martin Andrews
230 Dave Blackburn
231 Jim McGowan
240 Tom Sullivan
In the team competitions we came
9th men
11th ladies
11th in combined ( out of 13 teams)
Trophy wise we didn’t bother the engraver however there is so much more to running than winning and we would surely win the nicest bunch prize if there was one.
So therefore another fantastically successful season for Northampton Road Runners with just the sadness that we were missing our friend, inspiration, hero, and all round top gent, Mick.
Whenever you are struggling up some stupid muddy pig of a hill, when you could easily just pack it in listen and you will hear Mick cheering you on and encouraging you and convincing you that you can and will do it.
Parkrun Results (Catch Up)
Here are the results from the last month's Parkruns. Plenty of NRR members on tour.
Corby Parkrun - 11/01/2014.
11 John EALES 23:33
Northampton Parkrun - 11/01/2014.
5 Sam BROWN 18:24
33 Peter MOOR 20:47
97 Eamon KENNEDY 24:11
99 Andy COTTRELL 24:14
109 Jo LEE 00:24:44
151 Tony KENNEDY 26:32
158 Richard ROSE 27:00
210 John OLIVER 29:39
257 Paula PINNEY 34:23
Northampton Parkrun - 04/01/2014.
14 Peter MOOR 21:22
20 Mark GARRETT 22:10
23 John EALES 22:27
60 Elaine PALMER 25:10
64 Jo LEE 25:49
115 Richard ROSE 28:42
122 Paula PINNEY 29:10
127 John OLIVER 29:28
147 Eamon KENNEDY 31:37
Carlisle Parkrun - 28/12/2013.
28 Charlotte YARKER 24:13
Northampton Parkrun - 25/12/2013.
7 Ilir BRECA 19:20
20 Peter MOOR 21:04
42 John EALES 22:59
53 James ANDERSON 23:46
57 Sarah JONES 00:23:28
59 Eamon KENNEDY 24:07
75 Andy COTTRELL 24:26
76 Mark GARRETT 25:04
178 Sally GARRETT 34:15
179 Lynsey LOU 35:00
Wolverhampton Parkrun - 28/12/2013.
6 Tony LETTS 17:36
Corby Parkrun - 21/12/2013.
13 John EALES 24:02
Northampton Parkrun - 21/12/2013.
1 Simeon HOWSON 17:24
22 Peter MOOR 20:41
44 Sarah JONES 23:25
51 Eamon KENNEDY 23:56
63 Andy COTTRELL 24:57
Northampton Parkrun - 14/12/2013.
4 Simeon HOWSON 17:01
20 Mark GARRETT 20:07
48 Charlotte YARKER 22:33
55 Sarah JONES 23:47
96 Richard ROSE 27:15
99 Darren NICOLAS 27:24
150 Simone SMITH 33:37
Strathclyde Parkrun - 14/12/2013.
42 Eamon KENNEDY 23:39
Swindon Parkrun - 14/12/2013.
76 Andy COTTRELL 00:24:00
Corby Parkrun - 11/01/2014.
11 John EALES 23:33
Northampton Parkrun - 11/01/2014.
5 Sam BROWN 18:24
33 Peter MOOR 20:47
97 Eamon KENNEDY 24:11
99 Andy COTTRELL 24:14
109 Jo LEE 00:24:44
151 Tony KENNEDY 26:32
158 Richard ROSE 27:00
210 John OLIVER 29:39
257 Paula PINNEY 34:23
Northampton Parkrun - 04/01/2014.
14 Peter MOOR 21:22
20 Mark GARRETT 22:10
23 John EALES 22:27
60 Elaine PALMER 25:10
64 Jo LEE 25:49
115 Richard ROSE 28:42
122 Paula PINNEY 29:10
127 John OLIVER 29:28
147 Eamon KENNEDY 31:37
Carlisle Parkrun - 28/12/2013.
28 Charlotte YARKER 24:13
Northampton Parkrun - 25/12/2013.
7 Ilir BRECA 19:20
20 Peter MOOR 21:04
42 John EALES 22:59
53 James ANDERSON 23:46
57 Sarah JONES 00:23:28
59 Eamon KENNEDY 24:07
75 Andy COTTRELL 24:26
76 Mark GARRETT 25:04
178 Sally GARRETT 34:15
179 Lynsey LOU 35:00
Wolverhampton Parkrun - 28/12/2013.
6 Tony LETTS 17:36
Corby Parkrun - 21/12/2013.
13 John EALES 24:02
Northampton Parkrun - 21/12/2013.
1 Simeon HOWSON 17:24
22 Peter MOOR 20:41
44 Sarah JONES 23:25
51 Eamon KENNEDY 23:56
63 Andy COTTRELL 24:57
Northampton Parkrun - 14/12/2013.
4 Simeon HOWSON 17:01
20 Mark GARRETT 20:07
48 Charlotte YARKER 22:33
55 Sarah JONES 23:47
96 Richard ROSE 27:15
99 Darren NICOLAS 27:24
150 Simone SMITH 33:37
Strathclyde Parkrun - 14/12/2013.
42 Eamon KENNEDY 23:39
Swindon Parkrun - 14/12/2013.
76 Andy COTTRELL 00:24:00
East Haddon Cross Country - 15th December
Ladies
52 Suzanne Baldwin
56 Elaine Palmer
62 Jo Smith
65 Jocelyn Granger
82 Mary Sullivan
85 Jo Lee
88 Jo Cummings
94 Paige Pinckard
104 Helen Blackburn
108 Keran Irving
114 Sally Garrett
Gents
8 Chris Lamb
14 Tony Letts
17 Simeon Howson
77 Matthew Brand
94 Ilir Brecani
98 Mark Garrett
107 James Smith
113 Darren Baldwin
116 Peter Moor
121 Dave Whatton
157 Jim Anderson
181 Jon Dilworth
185 Richard Gent
223 Alan Hackett
52 Suzanne Baldwin
56 Elaine Palmer
62 Jo Smith
65 Jocelyn Granger
82 Mary Sullivan
85 Jo Lee
88 Jo Cummings
94 Paige Pinckard
104 Helen Blackburn
108 Keran Irving
114 Sally Garrett
Gents
8 Chris Lamb
14 Tony Letts
17 Simeon Howson
77 Matthew Brand
94 Ilir Brecani
98 Mark Garrett
107 James Smith
113 Darren Baldwin
116 Peter Moor
121 Dave Whatton
157 Jim Anderson
181 Jon Dilworth
185 Richard Gent
223 Alan Hackett
Monday, 9 December 2013
Bedford Half
A beautiful sunny morning greeted runners from all over the country to the Bedford Half Marathon, billed as, "The last big half of the year!"
The course is undulating and, despite the beautiful weather, had a strong headwind for the first nine miles or so. From then on, it was mostly downhill and clam offering everyone the chance of a strong finish.
Eleven NRR members resisted the temptation of the previous night's Christmas party festivities and made their way to the start line via a well organised bus transfer service.
After working their way through the busy first mile, the field split out and everyone found their rhythm.
Mark Kennedy was first home for the club, completing his tenth half marathon of the year in 1:37:15. Pete Moor was close behind in a great time of 1:38:08.
Terry Begley recorded an amazing time of exactly 1:40:00 and Roger Taylor was next in 1:42:03.
Jon Panter completed his first ever half marathon in a brilliant 1:41:52 and was followed by PB star Charlotte Yarker in 1:43:33. Next to finish was Jo Windrum, completing her first half in 1:44:25 and Caroline Powell also scored a PB with 1:48:34 (she set a target of two hours).
Time for another PB for Jon Dilworth in 1:48:56, over 14 minutes of his previous best. Eamon Kennedy enjoyed a great run in 1:50:21 and it was great to see Richard Gent (2:03:59) back in action.
The Bedford Half is a highly recommended event with its excellent organisation, friendly marshals and unusual souveniers, this year it was a fantastic shoe bag. We'll be back next year for more.
265 Mark Kennedy 1:37:15
289 Pete Moor 1:38:08
348 Terry Begley 1:40:00
392 Roger Taylor 1:42:03
398 Jon Panter 1:41:52 - 1st Half
441 Charlotte Yarker 1:43:33 - PB
468 Jo Windrum 1:44:25
602 Caroline Powell 1:48:34 - PB
611 Jon Dilworth 1:48:56 - PB
650 Eamon Kennedy 1:50:21
961 Richard Gent 2:03:59
The course is undulating and, despite the beautiful weather, had a strong headwind for the first nine miles or so. From then on, it was mostly downhill and clam offering everyone the chance of a strong finish.
Eleven NRR members resisted the temptation of the previous night's Christmas party festivities and made their way to the start line via a well organised bus transfer service.
After working their way through the busy first mile, the field split out and everyone found their rhythm.
Mark Kennedy was first home for the club, completing his tenth half marathon of the year in 1:37:15. Pete Moor was close behind in a great time of 1:38:08.
Terry Begley recorded an amazing time of exactly 1:40:00 and Roger Taylor was next in 1:42:03.
Jon Panter completed his first ever half marathon in a brilliant 1:41:52 and was followed by PB star Charlotte Yarker in 1:43:33. Next to finish was Jo Windrum, completing her first half in 1:44:25 and Caroline Powell also scored a PB with 1:48:34 (she set a target of two hours).
Time for another PB for Jon Dilworth in 1:48:56, over 14 minutes of his previous best. Eamon Kennedy enjoyed a great run in 1:50:21 and it was great to see Richard Gent (2:03:59) back in action.
The Bedford Half is a highly recommended event with its excellent organisation, friendly marshals and unusual souveniers, this year it was a fantastic shoe bag. We'll be back next year for more.
265 Mark Kennedy 1:37:15
289 Pete Moor 1:38:08
348 Terry Begley 1:40:00
392 Roger Taylor 1:42:03
398 Jon Panter 1:41:52 - 1st Half
441 Charlotte Yarker 1:43:33 - PB
468 Jo Windrum 1:44:25
602 Caroline Powell 1:48:34 - PB
611 Jon Dilworth 1:48:56 - PB
650 Eamon Kennedy 1:50:21
961 Richard Gent 2:03:59
Abington Park 10K - Birmingham League
Abington Park 10K - Birmingham League
Colin Bricher took part in the Birmingham League XC event at Abington Park on Saturday 7th December. On a 4 lap course, Colin put in his fourth best division one performance.
232 Colin Bricher 64.49
Colin Bricher took part in the Birmingham League XC event at Abington Park on Saturday 7th December. On a 4 lap course, Colin put in his fourth best division one performance.
232 Colin Bricher 64.49
Results for Northampton Parkrun, event number 83, 07/12/2013.
2 Simeon HOWSON 17:31
11 Sam BROWN 19:20
19 Peter MOOR 20:13
47 Sarah JONES 22:56
50 Wendy PARKER 23:05 - PB
51 Mark KENNEDY 23:08 - The Pacer
52 Jim ANDERSON 23:08 - PB
73 Tony KENNEDY 24:42
115 John OLIVER 27:47
118 Darren NICOLAS 28:03
11 Sam BROWN 19:20
19 Peter MOOR 20:13
47 Sarah JONES 22:56
50 Wendy PARKER 23:05 - PB
51 Mark KENNEDY 23:08 - The Pacer
52 Jim ANDERSON 23:08 - PB
73 Tony KENNEDY 24:42
115 John OLIVER 27:47
118 Darren NICOLAS 28:03
Friday, 6 December 2013
Watlington 10K
A trio of NRR returned to the Watlington 10K on Sunday 1st December.
A beautiful route through the Chilterns take place twice a year, once in summer then in Winter.
Tony Letts finished in second place in 40:50. Jocelyn Granger completed the course in 1:01:01 and Jo Cummings smashed her previous time, finishing in 1:06:59.
A beautiful route through the Chilterns take place twice a year, once in summer then in Winter.
Tony Letts finished in second place in 40:50. Jocelyn Granger completed the course in 1:01:01 and Jo Cummings smashed her previous time, finishing in 1:06:59.
Nene Valley 10
Eamon Kennedy and John Dilworth did the Nene Valley Harriers 10 mile on Sunday 1st December. Eamon crossed the line in 1:21:48 and John in 1:22:58.
Results for Northampton Parkrun Number 82 - 30/11/2013.
Results for Northampton Parkrun Number 82 - 30/11/2013.
3 Sam BROWN 18:01
16 Mark GARRETT 19:46
21 Peter MOOR 20:14
23 Mark KENNEDY 20:40
59 Jon DILWORTH 23:20
63 Eamon KENNEDY 23:39
81 Tony KENNEDY 24:50
82 Jo LEE 24:53
100 Mary SULLIVAN 26:22
113 Richard ROSE 27:16
129 John OLIVER 28:31
3 Sam BROWN 18:01
16 Mark GARRETT 19:46
21 Peter MOOR 20:14
23 Mark KENNEDY 20:40
59 Jon DILWORTH 23:20
63 Eamon KENNEDY 23:39
81 Tony KENNEDY 24:50
82 Jo LEE 24:53
100 Mary SULLIVAN 26:22
113 Richard ROSE 27:16
129 John OLIVER 28:31
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Wing Cross Country - Sunday 24th Nov - L’eau de Cowshit
After the manicured lawns of Wootton it was back to proper cross-country terrain for the Leighton Fun Runners event at Wing.
The field is specially prepared beforehand with hundreds of fresh wet cowpats and the stream crossing (twice) nicely churned up to ensure maximum mud coverage.
29 of us ran with good support who had gathered by the bog hoping to see some belly flops into the water.
Jon Panter came home the muddiest after a facial mudpack and James Smith learnt that trainers need tying extra tight as he lost one in the bog and had to go fishing to retrieve it . He found one but is not sure it is the right one.
Great fun was had by all. X-C debutants Carrick Baldwin and Richard Gent ran well as did everyone.
The LFR cake display was excellent and muddy hands just added to the taste.
The aroma of cowshit, bog and sweat that filled the bus on the trip back should be gone by about March.
Congratulations to all who ran, next event is 15th Dec at Guilsborough.
35 Beckie Hollowell
58 Jo Lee
64 Jocelyn Granger
67 Elaine Palmer
70 Suzanne Baldwin
85 Jo Smith
97 Mary Sullivan
107 Jo Cummings
118 Helen Blackburn
121 Kirsty Turner
130 Carol Whatton
135 Sally Garrett
6 Chris Lamb
17 Tony Letts
50 Sam Brown
83 Carrick Baldwin
113 Mark Garrett
128 Mark Kennedy
138 James Smith
147 Darren Baldwin
157 Jon Panter
162 Dave Whatton
166 Martin Andrews
179 Michael Hollowell
222 Jon Dilworth
225 Richard Gent
227 Paul Braddock
231 Eamon Kennedy
245 Andy Cottrell
The field is specially prepared beforehand with hundreds of fresh wet cowpats and the stream crossing (twice) nicely churned up to ensure maximum mud coverage.
29 of us ran with good support who had gathered by the bog hoping to see some belly flops into the water.
Jon Panter came home the muddiest after a facial mudpack and James Smith learnt that trainers need tying extra tight as he lost one in the bog and had to go fishing to retrieve it . He found one but is not sure it is the right one.
Great fun was had by all. X-C debutants Carrick Baldwin and Richard Gent ran well as did everyone.
The LFR cake display was excellent and muddy hands just added to the taste.
The aroma of cowshit, bog and sweat that filled the bus on the trip back should be gone by about March.
Congratulations to all who ran, next event is 15th Dec at Guilsborough.
35 Beckie Hollowell
58 Jo Lee
64 Jocelyn Granger
67 Elaine Palmer
70 Suzanne Baldwin
85 Jo Smith
97 Mary Sullivan
107 Jo Cummings
118 Helen Blackburn
121 Kirsty Turner
130 Carol Whatton
135 Sally Garrett
6 Chris Lamb
17 Tony Letts
50 Sam Brown
83 Carrick Baldwin
113 Mark Garrett
128 Mark Kennedy
138 James Smith
147 Darren Baldwin
157 Jon Panter
162 Dave Whatton
166 Martin Andrews
179 Michael Hollowell
222 Jon Dilworth
225 Richard Gent
227 Paul Braddock
231 Eamon Kennedy
245 Andy Cottrell
Monday, 25 November 2013
Wolverton Five
A trio of NRR did the Wolverton Five on Saturday 25th November, Eamon and Andy did the Parkrun in the morning and the XC the following day. Colin is a regular at the Wolverton Five.
226 Eamon Kennedy 39:55
229 Andy Cottrell 40:00
276 Colin Bricher 46:20
226 Eamon Kennedy 39:55
229 Andy Cottrell 40:00
276 Colin Bricher 46:20
Parkruns
Results for Northampton Parkrun Number 80 - 16/11/2013.
1 Simeon HOWSON 17:11
21 Peter MOOR 20:04
72 Jon DILWORTH 23:34
75 Sarah JONES 23:40
81 Eamon KENNEDY 24:02
94 Andrew PATE 24:48
127 Richard ROSE 27:18
148 Tony KENNEDY 28:58
149 John OLIVER 29:03
183 Simone SMITH 30:56
Results for Northampton Parkrun Number 81 - 23/11/2013.
24 Pete MOOR 20:42
41 Mark KENNEDY 22:00 - now that's pacing!
64 Jim ANDERSON 23:43 PB
66 Sarah JONES 23:47
74 Eamon KENNEDY 24:28
76 Andy COTTRELL 24:52
Sunday, 17 November 2013
St Neots Half
Eamon Kennedy completed the St Neots Half Marathon on Sunday in 1:51:30. Eamon said, "It is a lovely fast course hosted and marshalled impeccably."
Dirt Half
Mark Kennedy took part in the Dirt Half at Leighton Buzzard on Saturday 16th November completing the course in 1:39:32.
The route follows a flat canal path for just over five miles before turning off road over hills, through beautiful woodland and across muddy fields before a flat two miles to the finish.
The organisation is spot on and the marshals offer a smile and encouragement throughout.
The route follows a flat canal path for just over five miles before turning off road over hills, through beautiful woodland and across muddy fields before a flat two miles to the finish.
The organisation is spot on and the marshals offer a smile and encouragement throughout.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Northampton Parkrun Number 78 - 2/11/13 and 79 - 9/11/2013.
Northampton Parkrun Number 79 - 9/11/2013.
2 Simeon HOWSON 17:30
12 Ilir BRECA 19:10
23 Mark KENNEDY 20:03
26 Peter MOOR 20:10
65 Sarah JONES 23:06
78 Jon DILWORTH 24:03
131 Richard ROSE 27:41
179 Simone SMITH 32:33
Northampton Parkrun Number 78 - 2/11/2013.
9 Sam BROWN 18:30
26 Peter MOOR 20:18
49 Mark KENNEDY 22:12
52 Mark GARRETT 22:29
77 Sarah JONES 24:14
86 Jon DILWORTH 24:47
96 Jo LEE 25:09
201 Karen EKE 32:33
234 Simone SMITH 39:50
2 Simeon HOWSON 17:30
12 Ilir BRECA 19:10
23 Mark KENNEDY 20:03
26 Peter MOOR 20:10
65 Sarah JONES 23:06
78 Jon DILWORTH 24:03
131 Richard ROSE 27:41
179 Simone SMITH 32:33
Northampton Parkrun Number 78 - 2/11/2013.
9 Sam BROWN 18:30
26 Peter MOOR 20:18
49 Mark KENNEDY 22:12
52 Mark GARRETT 22:29
77 Sarah JONES 24:14
86 Jon DILWORTH 24:47
96 Jo LEE 25:09
201 Karen EKE 32:33
234 Simone SMITH 39:50
Custard or mud, which was the thicker? Seagrave Wolds!
The
Three Wise Monkeys Martin Andrews, Jim Anderson and Mark Garrett couldn't resist the trip up
to Seagrave, Leics for 15.7 miles of muddy pleasure followed by their
legendary crumble and custard.
Very sticky and thick and the fields were muddy also.
81 Mark Garrett 2:15:37
133 Martin Andrews 2:27:01
160 Jim Anderson 2:35:51
Hunsbury Cross Country
It was fantastic to see a record ever turnout of 34 runners from Northampton Road Runners for the latest X-C event. Some of us remember when we struggled to make up a team so it is great to see so many joining in.
This was a new fast course around Hunsbury Country Park on what was a beautiful sunny morning.
To have 3 men in the top 15 (Chris, Tony and Simeon) was superb and it was also great to see more new faces making their X-C debuts, ( Avtar, Paige, Andy C, Eamon and Terry).
The race (event 2) results can be found on the X-C website (link thro ours) along with details of event 3 which is hosted by Leighton Fun Runners at Wing.
We are hoping to run a minibus to this and we will try and organise car sharing also.
2 Chris Lamb
12 Tony Letts
13 Simeon Howson
50 Sam Brown
100 Ilir Brecani
127 Peter Moor
147 Dave Whatton
148 James Smith
149 Mark Garrett
155 Jonathon Panter
181 Terry Egan
182 Michael Hollowell
203 Martin Andrews
264 Jon Dilworth
209 Roger Taylor
249 Eamon Kennedy
256 Paul Braddock
257 Andy Cottrell
285 Dave Soloman
226 Dave Blackburn
293 Jags Rattu
307 Elmer Aparicio
52 Beckie Hollowell
81 Wendy Parker
89 Jocelyn Granger
92 Elaine Palmer
103 Jo Smith
123 Mary Sullivan
134 Avtar Kour
140 Jo Cummings
141 Paige Pinckard
144 Paula Pinney
179 Carol Whatton
181 Sally Garrett
This was a new fast course around Hunsbury Country Park on what was a beautiful sunny morning.
To have 3 men in the top 15 (Chris, Tony and Simeon) was superb and it was also great to see more new faces making their X-C debuts, ( Avtar, Paige, Andy C, Eamon and Terry).
The race (event 2) results can be found on the X-C website (link thro ours) along with details of event 3 which is hosted by Leighton Fun Runners at Wing.
We are hoping to run a minibus to this and we will try and organise car sharing also.
2 Chris Lamb
12 Tony Letts
13 Simeon Howson
50 Sam Brown
100 Ilir Brecani
127 Peter Moor
147 Dave Whatton
148 James Smith
149 Mark Garrett
155 Jonathon Panter
181 Terry Egan
182 Michael Hollowell
203 Martin Andrews
264 Jon Dilworth
209 Roger Taylor
249 Eamon Kennedy
256 Paul Braddock
257 Andy Cottrell
285 Dave Soloman
226 Dave Blackburn
293 Jags Rattu
307 Elmer Aparicio
52 Beckie Hollowell
81 Wendy Parker
89 Jocelyn Granger
92 Elaine Palmer
103 Jo Smith
123 Mary Sullivan
134 Avtar Kour
140 Jo Cummings
141 Paige Pinckard
144 Paula Pinney
179 Carol Whatton
181 Sally Garrett
Colin Continues His XC Adventures
November 9: Birmingham League, (10k+),Leamington
Colin Bricher ran his second cross country since suffering a heart-attack last year and continues to go from strength to strength with his recovery. He braved the bottle necks and narrow slippery, muddy paths to finish in 76:17
Colin Bricher ran his second cross country since suffering a heart-attack last year and continues to go from strength to strength with his recovery. He braved the bottle necks and narrow slippery, muddy paths to finish in 76:17
Monday, 4 November 2013
Lode Half Marathon
On Sunday 3rd November, four Northampton Road Runners took part in a flat but windy Lode Half in Cambridgeshire. A small field of 140 made its way along an out and back route but the field had to endure a strong headwind on the way back.
27 Mark Kennedy 1:36:47
31 Pete Moor 1:39:21
48 Charlotte Yarker 1:44:10 - 5th lady
85 Jim Anderson 1:55:34
27 Mark Kennedy 1:36:47
31 Pete Moor 1:39:21
48 Charlotte Yarker 1:44:10 - 5th lady
85 Jim Anderson 1:55:34
Sunday, 3 November 2013
Cross-Country Season kicks off at Wellingborough Sun 27th Oct 2013
This season’s Three Counties X-C League started on a very windy day at Croyland Park Wellingborough.
Amongst the field of 400 with nothing better to do on a Sunday morning was a brilliant turnout of 31 from NRR.
These included many a cross-country veteran but also a number who always say NEVER AGAIN and also a good number of new faces wanting to join in the fun.
This is always a tough course with many climbs and switchbacks which really sap the legs. Also the 4 leaps into the stream adds to the fun as the mud gets deeper and the banks more difficult to climb up.
So by the time we had all been cheered home there was a strange aroma of stinking mud in the air and new shiny trainers had turned to a muddy mess. Michael seemed to win the wettest and muddiest prize.
Tea, rolls and cake after the race all adds up to making these events such good fun and each runner had a story to tell.
There are too many runners to list you all so only the new faces get a mention. These were Caroline, Simeon, Ilir, Michael, James and Darren.
All have promised to come back for more. The next race is at a new venue as Wootton RR are hosting their race at Hunsbury Country Park on Sunday 10th October.
Race details of Event 2 and results from Event 1 can be found by linking through our website cross-country page.
Well done to everyone who ran or supported, you have 2 weeks to get your trainers clean and dry ready for the next time. Don’t forget to keep your numbers for the whole series.
11 Chris Lamb
26 Simeon Howson
53 Sam Brown
103 Ilir Brecani
109 Mark Kennedy
111 Pete Moor
123 Mark Garrett
153 Steve Prior
178 Elmer Aparicio
186 James Smith
161 Jon Panter
172 Martin Andrews
174 Jim McGowan
175 Dave Whatton
177 Michael Hollowell
208 Jim Anderson
214 Darren Byfield
223 Tom Sullivan
243 John Dilworth
262 Jags Rattu
41 Beckie Hollowell
56 Caroline Powell
76 Elaine Palmer
80 Jo Smith
88 Jocelyn Granger
96 Mary Sullivan
98 Paula Pinney
109 Helen Blackburn
111 Kirsty Turner
120 Carol Whatton
123 Keran Irving
Amongst the field of 400 with nothing better to do on a Sunday morning was a brilliant turnout of 31 from NRR.
These included many a cross-country veteran but also a number who always say NEVER AGAIN and also a good number of new faces wanting to join in the fun.
This is always a tough course with many climbs and switchbacks which really sap the legs. Also the 4 leaps into the stream adds to the fun as the mud gets deeper and the banks more difficult to climb up.
So by the time we had all been cheered home there was a strange aroma of stinking mud in the air and new shiny trainers had turned to a muddy mess. Michael seemed to win the wettest and muddiest prize.
Tea, rolls and cake after the race all adds up to making these events such good fun and each runner had a story to tell.
There are too many runners to list you all so only the new faces get a mention. These were Caroline, Simeon, Ilir, Michael, James and Darren.
All have promised to come back for more. The next race is at a new venue as Wootton RR are hosting their race at Hunsbury Country Park on Sunday 10th October.
Race details of Event 2 and results from Event 1 can be found by linking through our website cross-country page.
Well done to everyone who ran or supported, you have 2 weeks to get your trainers clean and dry ready for the next time. Don’t forget to keep your numbers for the whole series.
11 Chris Lamb
26 Simeon Howson
53 Sam Brown
103 Ilir Brecani
109 Mark Kennedy
111 Pete Moor
123 Mark Garrett
153 Steve Prior
178 Elmer Aparicio
186 James Smith
161 Jon Panter
172 Martin Andrews
174 Jim McGowan
175 Dave Whatton
177 Michael Hollowell
208 Jim Anderson
214 Darren Byfield
223 Tom Sullivan
243 John Dilworth
262 Jags Rattu
41 Beckie Hollowell
56 Caroline Powell
76 Elaine Palmer
80 Jo Smith
88 Jocelyn Granger
96 Mary Sullivan
98 Paula Pinney
109 Helen Blackburn
111 Kirsty Turner
120 Carol Whatton
123 Keran Irving
Parkrun 26/10/13
Well done to ...
...Charlotte for going on tour to Carlisle.
...Simeon for winning the Northampton Parkrun
...and our new runners, Karen, Natasha, Jodie and John who graduated from our beginners group to complete their first Parkruns.
Results for Carlisle Parkrun
20 Charlotte YARKER 00:22:43
Results for Northampton Parkrun 26/10/2013.
1 Simeon HOWSON 17:36
14 Ilir BRECA 19:35
24 Pete MOOR 20:28
31 Mark GARRETT 20:44
38 Mark KENNEDY 21:07
73 James ANDERSON 23:52
91 Jon DILWORTH 24:57
101 Tony KENNEDY 25:26
103 Andrew PATE 25:31
142 Richard ROSE 28:03
177 John OLIVER 30:44
211 Karen EKE 33:42
227 Natasha EKE 37:36
230 Jodie EKE 38:37
...Charlotte for going on tour to Carlisle.
...Simeon for winning the Northampton Parkrun
...and our new runners, Karen, Natasha, Jodie and John who graduated from our beginners group to complete their first Parkruns.
Results for Carlisle Parkrun
20 Charlotte YARKER 00:22:43
Results for Northampton Parkrun 26/10/2013.
1 Simeon HOWSON 17:36
14 Ilir BRECA 19:35
24 Pete MOOR 20:28
31 Mark GARRETT 20:44
38 Mark KENNEDY 21:07
73 James ANDERSON 23:52
91 Jon DILWORTH 24:57
101 Tony KENNEDY 25:26
103 Andrew PATE 25:31
142 Richard ROSE 28:03
177 John OLIVER 30:44
211 Karen EKE 33:42
227 Natasha EKE 37:36
230 Jodie EKE 38:37
Monday, 28 October 2013
Flitwick Trophy Cross Country
On 20th October Eamon Kennedy completed the Flitwick Trophy Cross Country and came 125th overall. The event, run by Ampthill and Flitwick Flyers, was a really tough challenge and thankfully not too muddy.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
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
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.
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
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
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
Monday, 7 October 2013
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.
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
35 Darren Baldwin 1:41:10
150 Suzanne Baldwin 2:08:30
Friday, 4 October 2013
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
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.
Monday, 23 September 2013
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
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
7 Sam BROWN 21:27
Results for Northampton Parkrun
12 Mark KENNEDY 19:54
47 Jo LEE 23:51
113 Jon DILWORTH 28:32
Monday, 16 September 2013
Cheltenham Half Marathon
Roger Taylor completed the Cheltenham Half Marathon in 1:39:29.
123 Roger Taylor 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
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
Friday, 13 September 2013
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
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
Monday, 9 September 2013
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.
Mark finished in 37th place in 47:31 and sally was 175th in 80:09.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Moulton 10K Report
Northampton Road Runners Moulton 10k Sun 25th Aug
260 runners descended
on Moulton for Northampton Road Runners 2013 Moulton 10k on Sun Aug 25th.
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 1st 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 1st 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 1st
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
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
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
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
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