We had a good turn out for all three of the John Carr 5k races held on Wednesday 14^th, 21^st and 28^th May 2003 at Esholt. We had 16 runners at the first event. Results were as follows:

Dave Lewis - 71 18.59, Steve - 73 19.01, Chris Smith 83 19.19, Donna 96 19.33
Edward 99 19.46, Matt C 100 19.48, Peter H 118 20.39, Peter V 126 20.55
Kay 134 21.22, Trevor 142 21.39, Amnuay 159 23.18, Michael 161 23.22
Martin 179 25.04, Sue 201 29.52, Davina 202 29.53, Janet 203 29.53. This first race saw the M45 (Dave Lewis), F45 (Kay Gambles) and female (Donna Edmondson) club records all broken.

We had 17 runners for the second race. The results were: David L – 69 18.52, Richard – 81 19.20, Steve 82 – 19.22, Edward – 90 19.38, Tony 95 – 19.49, Matt C - 94 19.43, Donna - 108 20.12, Peter V – 113 20.18, Kay – 138 21.29, Trevor – 137 21.28, Simon – 141 21.36, Dave C - 151 22.44, Michael – 154 22.48, Amnuay – 160 23.34, Martin – 171 25.02, Sue 182 27.38. This second race saw Dave Lewis break the M45 record for the second week running, plus a number of PB’s.

The final race saw our biggest ever turn out in an open race with 20 runners, a few achieving pb’s. The results were:

Steve –18.51, Chris- 19.11, Dave L – 19.17, Edward 19.37, Tony Blythe – 19.42, Matt Coles – 19.54, Peter V – 19.55, Donna – 20.11, Glenn – 20.59, Peter H – 21.12, Trevor – 21.54, Dave C – 22.44, Matt L – 23.09, Michael – 23.14, Amnuay – 23.32, Martin – 24.44, Sue – 30,09, Davina – 30.11, Janet – 30.11, Mark Hooley (Guest) – 30.11.

Congratulations to Amnuay who was third F35 in the overall series.

Blackpool Marathon: Idle AC Club race for 2003.

We hope to all meet up on Saturday night prior to the race (early evening). Please see Chris if you are interested. After the race (Sun pm), Peter Helliwell has suggested the ultimate phot opportunuity with the whole club (all those who dare!) riding the ‘Pepsi Max’ at the pleasure beach, and all wearing club t-shits/fleeces.

A club photo will be taken prior to the start of the race, outside the Hilton hotel.

Coming Events June, July & August 03

Events in bold indicate a ‘club’ event which members are encouraged to run.

Date	Event
Wed 4^th June 03	Chevin Fell Race, 7.30pm, 4.5 miles.
Sat 7^th June 03	Kirby Malzeard 10k, (Black Sheep Series). 2pm.
Sat 7^th June 03	Pen y Ghent Fell Race, 3pm, 5.5 miles.
Sun 8^th June	Middleton Moor 7km Trail Race, Ilkley. 10.50 am. New event.
Sun 8^th June	West Yorks 5 (Birkenshaw), 2pm.
Thurs 12^th June	The Full Bronte 5 mile race. Haworth. 7.30pm.
Thurs 19^th June	Beckett Park 3.2 miles. Women’s race. 7.30pm.
Sat 21^st June 03	Buckden Pike Fell Race, 2.30pm. 4miles/1500’. Village Gala.
22^nd June 03	Blackpool Half/Full Marathon, 9am. The club race 2003.
22 June 03	Harewood House Chase 10k. Women 10.30 am, Men 11 am.
Wed 25^th June 03	Otley 10mile. 7.30pm. Closing date 21^st June
Fri, Sat, Sun 27^th, 28^th & 29^th June 03.	Post –Midsummer Madness 3 day fell races (Hebden Bridge). Fri 7.30pm Wicken Hill Whizz, 3 miles/1000’. Sat 3pm, Tom Tittiman, 4 miles/600’ (gala), Sun 11am, Reservoir Bogs, 8miles/1000f. Entries from club or visit: www.ogdenwater.freeserve.co.uk or www.cvfr.co.uk .
Sat 28^th June 03	Galtres Fun Runs (Easingwold), 6m, 3m & 1.5 miles.
29^th June 03	Rainton 10k, (Blacksheep Series), 11.45am. Entries close 21^st June.
29^th June 03	Settle Hills Race, 12.45pm, 7 miles.
29^th June 03	Humber Half marathon, 11am.
Wed 2^nd July 03	Hyde Park (Leeds) 5k series. Wed 2^nd July, Wed 6^th Aug & Wed 3^rd Sept at 7.30pm. Final race incorporates Yorks vets 5km championships.
Weekend Fr 4^th, Sat 5^th, Sun 6^th July	Wharfedale Triple T (Tarmac, Trail & Tussock). Fri short road uphill race, Sat ‘A medium’ fell race, Sun ‘A Short’ fell race. Camping available.
Thurs 3^rd July 03	‘Away run’ from Shipley Glen (Car park behind Glen pub) at 7pm. Drink in pub afterwards.
Sat 5^th July 03	Burn Valley Half Marathon, (Black Sheep Series). Masham 2pm. A demanding but scenic race with a free tea.
6^th July 03	Skipton 10k, 12 noon. Flat and fast.
6^th July 03	Stainland 7, 10.30 am. Fast start, scenic, rural but some big hills. Free T-shirt.
6^th July 03	Pudsey Pacers 10k Challenge. Part off road.
Wed 9^th July 03	Halix Harriers 10k road race, 7.30pm. Scenic road race.
13^th July 03	Pulse Race 5mile, Roundhay Park,
Sun 20^th July 03	Eccup 10 (Leeds). 11am. Mixed terrain.
Sun 20^th July 03	Club ‘Away run’ from Bolton Abbey at 10am. Further details to follow.
Wed 23^rd July 03	Widdop Fell Race, Hebden Bridge, 7.15 pm, 7 miles. Part of Chris’s ‘Fell course’.
27^th July 03	Burton Leonard 10k, (Black Sheep Series).
27^th July 03	James Herriot Trail Run, 9 miles, 11am. A scenic route over moorland tracks and paths. Traffic free.
27^th July 03 *	Bingley Relief Road 10k. 11am. One & only chance to run this race. This date has now changed to 7^th Sept.
Thursday 31^st July 03	‘Away run’ with Pudsey Pacers from the Pudsey Leisure centre at 7pm. This will be an off road ‘treasure’ hunt. Drink, buffet, quiz and raffle.
3^rd August 03	Harrogate Town Centre 10k. 10.30 am. Free T- shirt.
Wed 6^th Aug 03	Hyde Park (Leeds) 5k series. Wed 2^nd July, Wed 6^th Aug & Wed 3^rd Sept at 7.30pm. Final race incorporates Yorks vets 5km championships.
Sat 9^th Aug 03	ARNCLIFFE GALA FELL RACES. AS. 3pm. 1.8 miles/443’ from Arncliffe Village Green, near Skipton. £2.50 on day.
Sun 10^th Aug 03	Isle of Man Marathon. Chris & Pete V running and looking for a third man to make a team!!
Sun 17^th Aug 03	‘Away run’ from ????? at 10am. Please all submit ideas!!
Sat 23^rd Aug.	Burnsall Classic,10 mile road race (plus Fell race). Details to follow.

Attendance Scheme - Updated

Top Fifteen Club Races for 2003: Handicap/ Attendance Scheme -6 out of 15 possible races to count. Please don’t forget to sign in the book each time you attend a club session (but only pay once per week) as each attendance at a club training session is worth 1 point and to be eligible for a trophy members must accumulate at least 30 attendance points during the year. Each attendance at a “Club” designated race earns you 5 points (see below). 50% of the required points must be achieved by attendance at training sessions.

The May standings are as follows:

Name	May									May	May
	1	6	8	13	15	20	22	27	29	Races	Totals
Adrian Trevelyan		1								5	6
Amnuay Scott	1		1	1	1		1		1	5	11
Brian Heaton											0
Chris Marshall											0
Chris Smith	1	1	1	1	1	1		1	1	5	13
Chris Stubbs		1	1	1	1	1					5
Dave Currie		1		1				1			3
David Lewis	1		1					1		10	13
Davina Smith			1	1	1	1	1		1	5	11
Donna Edmonson				1		1		1		5	8
Edward East					1		1			5	7
Glen Pinkney										5	5
Ian Fisher								1			1
Janet Burnside										5	5
Joanne Belcher	1								1		2
John Nellist						1		1			2
Joseph Marjoram	1									5	6
Kay Gambles	1		1	1		1	1			5	10
Martin Burnside	1			1	1	1		1	1	10	16
Matthew Coles	1				1	1				10	13
Michael Masleczko		1				1		1	1	5	9
Peter Helliwell											0
Peter Vickers	1	1	1		1	1	1		1	10	17
Richard Raistrick								1			1
Simon Bellwood	1				1	1	1	1	1		6
Steve Little	1	1	1							5	8
Tony Blythe	1				1		1				3
Trevor Hooley	1									5	6
Sue Little										5	5
Totals	13	7	8	8	10	11	7	10	8	110	192

Well done to Peter Vickers who is May’s Attendance winner. The Club races, where points can be earned, are as follows:

Date	Race Details	Comments.
February - Sun 16^th	Liversedge Half Marathon, 12.00 noon.	8 members ran. 3 club records broken: Male, Female & M40. 5 pb’s.
March - Sat 22^nd	Coniston 14, 11am.	Sue Elliott flew the Idle AC flag.
April - Sun 6^th	Wakefield 10k, 10am.	Chris Smith, Martin and Jo Belcher ran. Jo set a new pb in a time of 46.01.
*April - Sun 6^th**	Baildon Boundary Way Half, 10.30am.	6 runners at the Baildon BW: Joe Marjoram 1.41, Dave Lewis 1.42, Adrian 1.43, Donna 1.45, Edward 1.46 and Simon 1.50.
*April - Sat 12^th**	Meanwood Valley Trail 8, 10.30am.	Two club records were set at this 8 mile race: Simon set an M40 record in a time of 60.38 and Richard set a Male record in 61.03.
*April - Sun 20^th**	Guiseley Gallop 10k, 10.30am.	6 runners in this local event: Richard 46.25, Dave Lewis 46.30, Donna 48.03, Tony 48.46, Edward 49.17 and Pete Helliwell 51.00.
April- Tues 1st	Bunny Run1, 3mile ‘Fell’ race, 7.00 pm.	9 runners at the first Bunny run: Kay, Jo, Amnuay, Chris, Tony, Donna, John, Richard & Simon.
May - Sun 11	Leeds Half or Full Marathon, 10am.	6 runners in the Half, many of whom obtained pb times, including Pete V who took 8 minutes off his previous best.
May - Wed 14^th	John Carr 5k, Esholt, first race.	16 runners at this first of the John Carr 5k series with Dave Lewis, Donna Edmondson & Kay Gambles all breaking club records.
June - Sun 22^nd	Blackpool Half or Full Marathon, 9am.	We hope for a large club turn out for this event.
Aug -Sat 9th	Arncliffe Gala Road and/or Fell race.
Aug - Sat 23^rd	Burnsall Classic 10 mile road race.
Oct – Sun 5^th.	Horsforth 10k, 10am.
Nov- Sun (DNK)	Guy Fawkes 10mile.
Dec- Sun (DNK)	Abbey Dash 10k.

Next chance to get points is by running at Blackpool on 22^nd June.

Extra ‘Informal’ Training night on Wednesdays

This additional informal training continues to meet on Wednesdays during the summer and is of particular benefit to members/prospective members who were new to running, coming back after illness/injury etc. All the runs will be at a slow, easy pace and a short distance. Davina will act as an initial contact for this informal session, which will be free and will be run from Hepworth & Idle Cricket club at 7pm (outside the ground on match nights). Please contact Davina for further information.

Black Sheep Series.

The second race of the Black Sheep series saw 7 Idle AC line up for the start at the Melmerby 10k on Sunday 25^th May. A relatively flat course saw Kay set a new F45 club record in a time of 48.22. In addition decent times were run by Chris, Steve, Peter H, Peter V (another pb) and Amnuay. Davina was also able to ‘jog’ round at the back.

The third race was the Kirkby Malzeard 10k on 7^th June. Again 7 idle AC members took part and the results were: 18^th Chris – 39.06, 27^th Steve –41.02, 36^th Edward – 42.10, 111^th (11^th woman) Amnuay – 49.56, 117^th (14^th woman – 50.50, 135^th Michael 53.49, Davina 65.43.

Well done to the women’s team: Amnuay, Kay and Davina who finished 3^rd.

Fell Races

Many members are taking part in Chris’s ‘course’ of fell races, which, gradually increase in difficulty. To those first time fell runners who indicate an interest and who progress on the course, certificates will be awarded as follows:

Level One: Single Bunny Level Two: Multiple Bunny

Level Three: Bunny plus Hare and Hounds. Level Four: Bunny, Hounds, Chevin

Level Five: Bunny, Hounds, Chevin, Widdop, Arncliffe

The course is as follows:

1. Bunny Run (1^st, 7^th, 15^th, 22^nd April). A good turn out for all these races.

2. WED MAY 7th HARE & HOUNDS FELL RACE. BS. 7.30 pm 4.5 miles/600’ from the Hare & Hounds, Lothersdale near Skipton. £3 on night. Again a strong turn out from both men and women who ran this race.

3. WED JUNE 4th CHEVIN FELL RACE. AS. 7.30 pm. 3.5 miles/900’ from Otley Town Centre. £2.50 on night. Bottle/can beer to all finishers.

4. WED JULY 23rd WIDDOP FELL RACE. BM. 7.15 pm. 7miles/1200’ from the Pack Horse Inn (The Ridge) Widdop, Hebden Bridge. £3 on night.

5. SAT AUG 9th ARNCLIFFE GALA FELL RACES. AS. 3pm. 1.8 miles/443’ from Arncliffe Village Green, near Skipton. £2.50 on day. Also Gala road race (see list above).

Please see Chris if you are interested.

In addition to the races above the club would encourage members who are interested to run some of the lower level fell races although it must be stressed that safety on the fells is of prime importance and members are reminded of the FRA safety requirements:

IMPORTANT NOTICE - FRA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

With effect from 1st January 2003 Rule 9 in the FRA Safety requirements has changed.

" 9 - EQUIPMENT
Competitors should arrive at races prepared to carry any or all of the following equipment :-

Windproof whole body cover.

Other body cover appropriate for the weather conditions.

Map and compass suitable for navigating the course.

Whistle.

Emergency food (long races).

These requirements constitute 'best practice' and are mandatory at all Category A Long and Medium races.

In the event of settled fine weather, confirmed by a local weather report, the organiser may decide to waive some of the above requirements at Category A Short races.

Organisers must ensure that whatever requirements they specify on the day are met by holding complete or random checks before the start of the race and at the end of the race."

So, the Race Organiser no longer has the discretion to waive any of the equipment requirements above in long and medium races. Please speak to Chris for further advice.

Fell Races:

A number of Idle AC members took to the fells during May/June, including The Jack Bloor Fell Race (5.2 miles) – Tony –57.02; Hutton Roof Crag Fell Race (7miles) Chris 1.01, Tony 1.06.

We had a team at the Chevin Fell Race (3 miles) – Richard 23.13, Tony – 23.59 and Simon-25.36.

Note: A list of local fell races in 2003 is available at the club or on the website.

Canal Relay – 31^st May 03

West Yorkshire Winter League Canal Relay – Saturday 31^st May 2003.

We had two teams in the Canal Relay:

Team 1:

1.Chris Smith and Steve; 2. David L and Ian; 3. Pete V. and Edward; 4. Donna and Tony; 5. Donna and Amnuay. Team 1 finished 3^rd place in a time of 2.11.00

Team 2:

1. Matt C and Simon, 2. John and Richard, 3. Peter V and Trevor, 4. Peter V and Edward, 5. Janet and Davina. Team 2 finished in 7^th place in a time of 2.25.15

We decided not to put a men’s team in the Millennium Way Relay, hosted by St.Bede’s AC on Sunday 15^th June 03 as it was felt to be too near to the Canal relay where were had two teams and the week before Blackpool marathon.

Full Bronte 5 mile race – A Celebration.

On 10th June 2002 we achieved our initial goal to affiliate Idle AC and in celebration of that 8 of us doned our Idle AC T-Shirts (the first time we could offically wear them!) and we ran the Bronte 5 race at Haworth.

One year on 13 club members went back to Haworth (12^th June) to again run the Bronte 5 but also to celebrate Idle AC ‘offically’ being one year old.

Despite the hilly terrain, the warmth of the evening and the miggies, we were able to field 13 runners, break 4 club records and for some members to break their pb’s.

The results were:

26^th Chris Stubbs 31.02 Male Club record.

54^th Chris Smith 33.13.

63^rd Edward East 34.15

70^th Tony Blythe 35.05 M45 Club record.

84^th Peter Vickers 36.12.

95^th Simon Bellwood 36.56 M40 Club record.

96^th Glen Pinkney 37.03.

120^th Trevor Hooley 40.34

121^st Jo Belcher 40.46 Female Club record.

125^th Amnuay Scott 41.32

131^st Michael Masleszco 42.24.

133^rd Martin Burnside 42.49.

142^nd Davina Smith. 54.44. Last but pleased to be still ‘running’.

More than a ‘running Club’.

As members are aware Idle AC offers all members the opportunity to race in road, trail, fell, cross-country and relay races. In addition we are fortunate to have two members namely Donna and John who regularly compete in Tri and Duathlon’s.

Both recently competed in the Burnsall Duathlon where Donna finished second woman and John finished as 25^th man.

Any members who are interested to having a go at a Triathlon are invited to take part in the Ilkley Triathlon on Sunday 21^st September at Ilkley swimming Pool at 12 noon. The swin of 500metres is followed by a 9 mile cycle and then a 3 mile run and is suitable for ‘novices’. Entries are limited to 250 and the fee is £16. Entry forms are available at the club.

However be aware that this will be a busy weekend for the club as on Saturday 20^th September we take part, as a club, in Idle Tide. More details to follow in the July Gossip.

Club ‘Away’ Runs during Summer 03.

We will have 4 ‘away’ runs during this summer, two on Thursday’s and two on Sunday’s. The dates are as follows:

Sunday 20^th July – Away run from Bolton Abbey at 10am. Further details to follow. It would be helpful if we can double up on cars/all help with lifts etc.

Thursday 31^st July – run with Pudsey Pacers from the Pudsey Leisure centre at 7pm. This will be an off road ‘treasure’ hunt. Afterwards all are invited to join Pudsey for a drink in the bar where there will be a buffet, quiz and raffle. We will need to let Pudsey know the numbers for catering therefore if you are going please let Chris/Davina know by 21^st July.

Thursday 3^rd July – Away run from Shipley Glen (Car park behind Glen pub) at 7pm. It would be good to call for a drink after the run.

Sunday 17^th August – Away run from ????? at 10am. Please all submit suggestions to any Committee members no later than Monday 14^th July and we will hold a draw for the venue.

Yorkshireman off road marathon & Half

Davina & Chris can both highly recommend this event, which takes place on Sunday 14^th September at 10am (7.30am for walkers) from Oxenhope. New for 2003 is the Yorkshireman Half marathon. If anyone is interested see Chris as a pre-race recce is recommended. Entries are available at the club or visit Keighley & Craven AC’s website at: www.keighleyandcravenac.co.uk. Entries close 6^th September.

Idle Web

This month had the hit counter whiz past the 7000 mark (currently 7300), with the trend still almost exponential.

Month	Hits by month
January	263
February	452
March	748
April	1611
May	2105

The busiest days this month were just after the last race of the John Carr series which took around 18% of the month’s total hits. The most popular time of the day for visiting Idle AC is 22:00 taking 13% of the total hits.

It’s still the race results pages that are generating a lot of interest with popular races being the Leeds Half Marathon, John Carr series and the bunny runs. Our announcements page is also still very popular.

The race results service is getting so popular I even had an email from a runner who wanted me to provide her with her result for the Wakefield 10K race she recently competed in. When I helped her out it was nice to find out that the reason she contacted me was because when she searched for the results Idle AC was top of the list !!!!

It’s also nice to see some people looking at the archived races from last year. I can only assume it’s to find out what time they ran last year’s relevant race, so they have a target for this year.

What is surprising is that Donna Edmondson has found herself right back up in the “Hits Chart”. Last month she accounted for 5% of the searches being for her name. This month she is top search with nearly 16% of the overall searches. The next searches the Manchester marathon & then the Blackpool marathon taking only 5% & 3% respectively. Well done Donna.

We haven’t had any international interest for a few months but this month we have been on a world tour for some reason, with interest from the following countries:-

Country	Hits	Country	Hits
Argentina	325	Norway	5
USA	192	New Zealand	4
Canada	151	Czech Republic	2
Italy	47	Spain	2
Denmark	35	France	2
Japan	31	Poland	2
Netherlands	24	Romania	2
Austria	23	Portugal	8
Belgium	23	South Africa	5
Australia	16	Portugal	1
Germany	8	South Africa	1

The ongoing photo album has made progress this month & there’s a link to the first set of photos published. There’s a small prize available to the first person to email me in with the race that these photos relate to. The trick is to find the link – it’s fairly obvious if you look around the site.

Any comments on the photo album or any other part of the website are gladly welcome – constructive or otherwise. I’ve always got a sympathetic ear.

Nobody has reported any issues looking at the xml type pages so I will continue my conversion there.

"Members' Profiles" – Again nothing forthcoming.

That's all folks - Keep Browsing. - Martin.

Blackpool Marathon: Idle AC Club race for 2003.

Please remember to get your entries in for the Blackpool marathon and half marathon on Sunday 22^nd June 2003 if you’re coming on the big trip! We have had a big response from club members and really want to try and get most members running either the half or full. Entry forms are available at the club.

Idle Beer Festival.

Please support the Hepworth & Idle cricket Club when they stage their first Idle Beer Festival on the weekend of 27^th – 29^th June. See Chris if you are interested (particulary on the Friday evening), entry £1. In addition volunteers to serve, clear, wash-up etc are needed on the Saturday tea time whilst the cricket is on. Chris will be doing this so do come and join him.

Subs.

Thanks to all members who paid their membership renewals so promptly. Please remember to complete a Membership Renewal form if you’ve not already done so. I still need subs from certain members and it would be good if these could be paid ASAP as we have now paid the NoEAA membership fees and are due to pay Hepworth & Idle cricket club to enable all members to have social membership of the cricket club. Cash or cheques (payable to Idle AC) need to be given to me ASAP, thanks. Davina.

The Vets Bill

May and June has been a very busy time for our Vets. Diverse in both distance and type of races, from 5k to ½ marathon, road to fell race plus an odd relay and race series for good measure. All of which has born some fruits for individuals and teams.

So here’s a run down, pop pickers, of our poptastic top err 12 results (this line should be read in the voice of Alan Freeman).

Hare and Hounds Fell Race (07/05/03) Tony Blythe 30:03 38^th

Steve Little 30:33 39

Kay Gambols 37:20 63^rd Amnuay Scott 37:24 64^th

Leeds ½ Marathon (11/05/03) Dave Lewis 1:33:56 215^th

Martin Burnside 1:59:28 1261^st

Fountains 10m (11/05/03) Steve Little 1:10:05 36^th

Amnuay Scott 1:24:18 121^st

Kay Gambols 1:31:10 148^th

Peter Helliwell 1:33:26 162^nd

Jack Bloor F.R.(13/05/03) Tony Blythe 57:02 88^th

John Carr 5k Race Series Amnuay Scott 3^rd F35

Sue Little 4^th F45

Peter Helliwell 12^th M40

Martin Burnside 16^th M40

Steve Little 5^th M45

Trevor Hooley 13^th M45

Hutton Roof F.R. (24/05/03) Tony Blythe 1:06:00

Melmerby 10k (25/05/03) Steve Little 39:51 46^th

Peter Helliwell 45:42 114^th

Kay Gambols 48:30 147^th

Amnuay Scott 49:51 160^th

Davina Smith 68:16 217^th

Canal Relay (31/05/03) Amnuay, Tony, Dave and Steve (Idle A)

Simon, Peter, Trevor, Davina and Janet (Idle B)

Yorkshire Vets G.P.(1/06/03) Steve Little 36:10 30^th

Amnuay Scott 44:51 69^th

Chevin F.R. (4/06/03) Tony Blythe 23:59 52^nd

Simon Bellwood 25:36 74^th

Kirby Malzeard 10k (7/06/03) Steve Little 41:02 27^th

Amnuay Scott 49:56 111^th

Kay Gambols 50:50 117^th

Davina Smith 65:43

Full Bronte 5m (12/06/03) Tony Blythe 35:06 70^th

Simon Bellwood 35:56 95^th PB

Glen Pinkney 37:03 96^th PB

Amnuay Scott 41:32 125^th

Martin Burnside 42:49 133^rd PB

Davina Smith 54:44 142^nd

John Carr Races Amnuay Scott 3^rd Lady F35 overall

Kirby Malzeard 3^rd Womens Team

Canal Relay 3^rd Team

Yorkshire Vets GP Current Standings Amnuay Scott 16^th Female overall

Steve Little 14^th Male overall

The next GP is on Tuesday 1^st July at 19:45 in Starbeck, Harrogate. Let me know for more info - Steve Little

New Members

This month as our 46^th member we welcome Suzanne Vickers (Peter’s wife). Suzanne is new to running, although not new to many club members, as she helped with the results at the cross-country events.

From the Coach…

THE SETTING is the Track and Field events at the Seattle Special Olympics in the USA. The crowd look on as a group of young disabled competitors line up for the 100 metres. The gun goes, and the runners set off gamely as best they can, which is obviously rather less than a sprint. In the middle of the field one of the young runners stumbles, falls to the ground, and begins to cry. The line of runners falters on hearing the sound, and then as one they stop and turn round. They all go back to the fallen boy and pick him up. They then link arms and walk across the line together.

I was touched by the story, of course, but led to reflect on the nature of competition. With complete co-operation, is the necessity and point of competition obviated? The result of that great race, the very first London Marathon, sprang into my mind. After battling for the full 26.2 miles of the 1981 race, the Norwegian Inge Simonsen and the American Dick Beardsley agreed to cross the line together, and breasted the tape holding hands, in 2:11.

I began to realise that a balance of co-operation and competition is required, both at an individual and at a team level. As an individual runner in races I am on the lookout for Idle AC runners coming up alongside me. At Kirkby Malzeard for instance it was a huge motivator to know there were club colleagues close behind. The difficulty, as you may know from basic science, is that peripheral human vision is in black and white – thus out of the corner of my eye every colour of club vest coming from behind looks like an Idle vest, which can be horribly stressful.

At team level I was flushed with pride of course after the Canal Relay. At a club level I saw 17 Idle runners take part. As Winter League Secretary I saw 75 league runners participate. I see it at two levels because I want both the Club and the League to flourish. I want us to beat the other League clubs, but not by so much. If they stumble and fall, my instinct is, like that of those disabled runners, to turn around and help them to their feet, if only so that I have the chance to beat them properly.

So it is good that within our own club that we co-operate, but not completely. In training and racing there remains a healthy element of rivalry, which when channelled correctly brings out the very best in us. Yet serving our own individual ends completely will only take us so far. To go further we must help others to succeed in theirs.

Website: Visit us at www.idleac.co.uk