Contents

Coming Events: November, December and January. 2

Attendance Scheme – Updated.. 3

Christmas Do - Friday 12th December at 7.30pm. 6

Hepworth & Idle Christmas Do – Saturday 13th December at 7.00pm. 7

Road Race results. 7

Fell Results:. 8

New Members. 8

The Idle ‘Hoary Halloween Hash’ – Thursday 30th October 03. 8

Club Races for 2004. 11

Run with Pudsey Pacers: Thursday 27th November. 11

West Yorkshire Winter League – 1st Race Sun 23rd Nov. 12

2nd Annual Sewage Works Surprise Club Handicap Race: Sunday 21st December at 10am. 12

Idle AC Development Meeting - Update. 13

Idle Twins Update. 13

From the Coach…... 13

 

Coming Events: November, December and January

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

Date

Event

Sun 16th Nov 03

Roundhay Park 5k/5miler.  

Sun 23rd Nov 03

1st WYWL Cross country at Stainland. 10.30 am. All club to run if possible.

Sun 30th Nov 03

Leeds Abbey Dash 10k. 9.30. Final points race for 2003. Get your entries in ASAP.

Sun 7th Dec 03

2nd WYWL. Cross Country hosted by Idle AC, 11am. All club needed to run. Marshals/helpers also needed.

Sun 21st  Dec 03

2nd annual Sewage Works Surprise club 4 mile Handicap race, 10am, Apperley Bridge.  Festive event.  2pm presentation lunch at Symposium- £4/£2.

Sun 21st Dec 03

The Stoop Fell Race, BS, 11.30am. 5miles/800’, Haworth. Free chocs for all finishers!!

Fri 26th Dec 03

Chevin Chase 7 mile off road race, 11am, highly recommended event.

Sun 28th Dec 03

Jolly Holly Jog 10k, 11am, Ripon. Scenic, multi terrain race through Studley Park. Highly recommended.

Sun 28th Dec 03

Hot Toddy 5.8 mile road race, 11am, Todmorden. Hilly, ‘town & country’ course. Free ‘hot toddy’ for all finishers.

Wed 31st Dec 03

Auld Lang Syne Fell Race, Haworth. 11.30a, 6 miles/900’. Free bottle of beer to all finishers. A great way to end the year!

Sun 3rd Jan

Yorkshire Cross Country Championships, Nunroyd, Guiseley. Women 6k 1.30 pm. (Team at least 3) Men 11k 2.10pm. (Team at least 6) Get your name on Chris’s sheet!

Sun 11th Jan 04

3rd WYWL Cross country from Esholt hosted by St.Bede’s, 11am.

Sun 18th Jan 04

Woodkirk 10k, Leeds.

Sat 24th Jan 04

North of England Cross Country Championships. (St. Helens) Idle to submit and men’s and women’s team. See Chris for details.

Sun 25th Jan 04

Brass Monkey Half marathon, York. Club attendance points race for 2004.  Entries closed.

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. 

Name

Oct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct

Oct

 

2

7

9

14

21

28

31

 

 

Races

Totals

Adrian Trevelyan

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

7

Amnuay Scott

1

1

1

1

1

 

1

 

 

5

11

Chris Smith

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

 

 

5

12

Chris Stubbs

1

1

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

5

9

Dave Currie

 

1

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

David Lewis

1

1

1

1

1

 

1

 

 

5

11

Davina Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

5

Donna Edmondson

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

3

Douglas Briggs

 

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

7

Edward East

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

6

Elaine Trevelyan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 5

5

Glenn Pinkney

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

6

Heather Johnson

1

1

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

5

9

Ian Fisher

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

3

Joanne Belcher

1

1

1

1

1

 

1

 

 

5

11

Joe Marjoram

 

 

1

1

1

1

1

 

 

 

5

Kay Gambles

1

1

1

1

1

1

 

 

 

5

11

Mandy

 

1

1

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

4

Martin Burnside

1

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

5

8

Matthew Coles

 

1

 

 

1

1

1

 

 

5

9

Michael Masleczko

 

 

1

1

 

1

 

 

 

5

8

Peter Helliwell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

5

Peter Vickers

1

1

1

1

1

 

1

 

 

5

11

Richard Raistrick

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

5

7

Simon Bellwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

5

Steve Little

 

1

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Tony Blythe

1

 

1

1

1

 

1

 

 

 

5

Trevor Hooley

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

5

8

Vicki Hawker

1

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

5

8

Katy Ostick

1

1

1

1

1

1

 

 

 

5

11

 

14

19

16

18

12

13

9

0

0

115

216

 

Well done to October Attendance winner who is Chris Smith.

The Club races, where points can be earned, are as follows:

Date

Race Details

Comments.

February - Sun 16th

Liversedge Half Marathon, 12.00 noon.

8 members ran. 3 club records broken: Male, Female & M40. 5 pb’s.

March - Sat 22nd

Coniston 14, 11am.

Sue Elliott flew the Idle AC flag.

April  - Sun 6th

Wakefield 10k, 10am.

Chris Smith, Martin and Jo Belcher ran. Jo set a new pb in a time of 46.01.

April* - Sun 6th

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 12th

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 20th

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 14th

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 22nd

Blackpool Half or Full Marathon, 9am.

16 runners at this race and despite the hot weather pb’s were broken and Kay Gambles set a new F45 club record.

Aug -Sat 9th

Arncliffe Gala 4 mile Road and/or Fell race.

8 Idle AC members in the road race and three in the Fell race, including Jo Belcher was 2nd female.

 

Aug - Sat 23rd

 

Burnsall Classic 10 mile road race.

 

3 runners in the 10 mile race: Chris Stubbs 1.05 (23rd), Chris Smith 1.12 (43rd) and Dave Lewis 1.13, (47th). Ian Fisher running for Otley won the race (54.11). Idle AC were 6th team. Tony Blythe ran in the fell race.

Oct – Sun 5th.

 

Horsforth 10k, 10am.

A record club turn out of 24 runners (26 if you count the twins!) Doug, Amnuay, Trevor, Katy, Elaine and Heather all ran pb’s. Idle AC were the largest team.

Nov- Sun 2nd

Guy Fawkes 10mile, 10.30am.

We had 10 runners at this event. See results page...

Nov- Sun 30th.

Abbey Dash 10k, 9.30am.

Get your entries in ASAP. Final points race for 2003.

The final change to get points in 2003 is by running at the Abbey Dash 10K.

Christmas Do - Friday 12th December at 7.30pm.

The Christmas Do at a price of £15.95 per person (three course meal including wine) has proved very popular and is now full. If you aren’t able to come for the meal then please join us for a drink later in the evening.  Please make your menu selections by 1st December.  We will be drawing the club’s two entries for the London marathon at the Christmas Do to all those rejected in the ballot. In addition please give any raffle prizes to Kay. She will wrap them up – it’s a secret raffle, so watch what you choose if your ticket is pulled out – you might end up with a boomerang and a pair of XL orange shorts.  Remember that if you can’t wait that long for a beer, come to the Symposium on Tuesday nights after training!

 

Hepworth & Idle Christmas Do – Saturday 13th December at 7.00pm.

The Cricket Club have invited us to join them for their Christmas Do on Saturday 13th December starting at 7pm. Food will be available and there will be games for all the family.

 

Road Race results.

Holmfirth 15 mile race 26th Oct 03:

113th        Edward East         1.53.27, pb.

126th        Jo Belcher             1.57.53    Female club record, pb.

137th        Amnuay Scott        2.00.43    F35 record, pb.

146th        Trevor Hooley       2.03.18    M45 record, pb.

15th        Martin Burnside    2.07.00    pb.

154th        Michael Masleczko 2.07.52    pb.

There were 181 runners.

 

Guy Fawkes 10 mile race, Ripley Castle, 2nd November 03:

 

94th          Joe Majoram          1.12.59

124th        Chris Smith            1.14.46

127th        Matthew Coles       1.15.00

154th        Adrian Trevelyan   1.16.58

161st        Peter Vickers           1.17.12

314th        Jo Belcher               1. 24.41

369th        Amnuay Scott        1.27.40

376th        Peter Helliwell        1.28.10

423rd        Martin Burnside    1.31.10

510th        Kay Gambles         1.38.01

There were 606 runners.                       

 

Roundhay Park 5 mile race:             

 

Doug Briggs                        31.10        pb

Donna Edmondson            34.57       pb.  Female Club record.                  

Fell Results:                                                                  

The latest fell race results are as follows:

Shepherds Skyline Fell Race Sat 1st Nov: BM. 6.25 miles/1150’.

90th          Chris Smith            57.11       91st          Tony Blythe           57.14

104th        Richard Raistrick    58.17       164th        Jo Belcher               79.58

There were 169 runners.

Burley Bridge Hike, Sat 8th Nov, 21 miles:

12th          Steve Little              3 hours 21 mins.

Note: A list of local fell races for the remainder of 2003 is available at the club or on the website. A list will be available for 2004 once details are obtain from the FRA.

New Members

This month we welcome 2 new members:  Our 58th member is Stephen Edwards. Stephen lives in Idle and was pleased to find a local club to further his running.  He was not put off even though he came on the night when we locked Joe in the toilets, and went to the wrong cricket club where they told him we train on Wednesdays. Number 59 is Gary, who joined us first on the ‘Hoary Halloween Hash’. Despite seeing Mary’s Grotto, he still came back for more!

 

The Idle ‘Hoary Halloween Hash’ – Thursday 30th October 03.

On a clear chilly evening there gathered a gaggle of unusually dressed athletes, for the Idle version of a ‘Hoary Halloween Hash’. After a briefing from the ‘Hares’ and a quick look at some of the typical flour markings the ‘Hounds’ would be expected to follow, sixteen assorted ‘Dracula’s’, ‘skelingtons’, ‘ghouls’ and just plain ‘hounds’, trotted off along Westfield lane heading for the wild darkness of Idle moors.

 

Michael ‘Count 3’ Masleczko was soon on the trail and encouraging those behind with appropriate calls to follow. A clear set of FRB’s was quickly established and under strict Hash rules would have been dealt with in the usual way at the après Hash ‘Down-Downs’. A warning for those intending to attend a real Hash – take your hollow legs but not your car!

 

Appropriate punishment was meted out to another Hash transgressor – ‘Posh David’ was encouraged by one of the Hares to investigate far more false trails and routes than was polite. His only crime was to arrive late due to missing a train connection – but once again, fair game to the Hash ‘Religious Advisor!’

 

The trail continued to Wrose Road and beyond to the head of Carr Lane for a rendezvous at the ‘HASH VIEW’ (HV). The whole of Shipley, Frizinghall, Manningham, Baildon and beyond, was laid out in all its street-lit splendour for those who took the time to stand and stare. As the pack then proceeded down Carr Lane towards Shipley, there followed many an appreciative noise from those who had been subjected to a Wednesday night session that had involved negotiating Carr lane against gravity the previous evening.

 

Many Idle Athletes had made the special Hash effort and dressed in appropriate ghoulish attire – including Pete-rified Vickers, Tony T - Bone(s)! and Trev Hoo!! - ley as scared out of their skin skeletons, and of course we could Count on Michael and on and on……   Joe flew like a bat while others Bat - tled up the snicket. Amnuay was obviously familiar with the Hash (had she just returned from Amsterdam too?!)  

 

The Hash was joined for one night only, by other special guests Gary ‘New man’ and ‘Frilly’ Phil Ralph who were introduced by Jo and Tony respectively. Not sure what these two made of the evening but since they are more used to martial arts and the gym, a repeat visit may require further encouragement?

 

After a prolonged period of checking outside the Carnegie Library, the trail was discovered heading into the darkness of Windhill Old Road towards the wilds of Buck Woods – would the Hares be so devious as to insert a check–back involving this haunted wood? Not tonight Egor, as the pack correctly avoided this detour and all other encouragement to explore the murk of Ainsbury Avenue, by heading off to Thackley Corner. Only a brief stop was required here, in order to administer counselling to a couple of traumatised young pedestrians claiming that nightmares were guaranteed to follow the prolonged exposure they’d suffered during the passing of so many Hoary Hashers in costume (and some without!).

 

More excellent route finding by the FRB’s ensured the whole assortment of lost souls made it to the ‘BEER STOP’ (BS) at ‘Scary Mary’s’. AND what a BEER STOP it was! The pack was traumatised within seconds of arrival as they were bombarded aurally, orally and visually by the ghoulish splendour only a devious mind with too much spare time can create. Mary was ably assisted by Janet (the un-frilly wife of ‘Frilly’ Phil) and the pair had created a venue and atmosphere that was guaranteed to deter all but the most demented of trick or treaters. There were bats, goblins, manikins, skulls and spiders galore. This was all complemented by the spirit laden spooky punch that refreshed and relaxed the pack during their all too brief stay at the cavern of lost souls.

 

The trail was then discovered along a sneaky snicket, heading uphill towards a ghoulish ginnel alongside Idle Parish Church, where the deafening bells tolled for those who lingered longer than necessary in the shog dite ridden darkness.

 

Against lazy logic, there then followed a period when several FRB’s including Chris-“it can’t go straight back to the club”-Smith, Matt-“lets look along Highfield Road”-Coles and Joe ‘Small Space’ Marjoram, were determined to pursue a non-existent trail in the general direction of Five Lane Ends. They were NOT followed by any of the remaining Hounds, who had sensibly decided by then that the club house was half a mile away and there had been talk of drinks at the Symposium shortly after that, so lets head in that direction.

 

The whole pack was re-united later at the Symposium after some had changed their costumes and others who said they had but looked the same! The bar staff was briefly overwhelmed by the influx of non-eating, bag-dumping sweat merchants who descended upon the bar and other areas, before inviting us to get comfy in the areas normally reserved for those spending far more money than the Hashers. A fabulous three hour social followed during which this scribe imbibed sufficient Erdinger Weissbeir to interfere with the biological gyroscope and vocal programming!

Fang -nks to all who took part as it wouldn't have been a total HASH without you.

On!  On!  On!  

 

Your Hash Scribes;

Joel Chreb and Drastic Harkriric

Club Races for 2004

This year the club had 15 named club races, which earned members attendance points. We are now looking at a list of races for 2004 and members are invited to put forward their nominations as to which these should be. To date (Jan to mid November we have had runners at over 70 races and therefore its been suggested that we nominate more club races in 2004.

 

The 2003 club races were as follows:

Liversedge Half Marathon, Coniston 14, Wakefield 10k, Baildon Boundary Way Half, Meanwood Valley Trail 8, Guiseley Gallop 10k, Bunny Run1, 3mile ‘Fell’ race, Leeds Half or Full Marathon, John Carr 5k, Blackpool Half or Full Marathon, Arncliffe Gala 4 mile Road and/or Fell race, Burnsall Classic 10 mile, Horsforth 10k, Guy Fawkes 10mile, Abbey Dash 10k.

 

Do members think that we should stick to this list with more races added or are there other races that should be done instead of the above??.

 

Please all have a think about it and let us know so that we can print a final list of 15-20 races to be included in January 2004’s Gossip.

 

The only definite races to be included are:  

 

The Brass Monkey Half marathon on Sunday 25th Jan 04, and the Blackpool Full/Half marathon on 20th June 2004.

Run with Pudsey Pacers: Thursday 27th November

Pudsey Pacers have again invited us to join them in ‘treasure’ hunt’ on Thursday 27th November, 7pm at Pudsey Leisure Centre. You will need a torch. 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 23rd November.

 

West Yorkshire Winter League – 1st Race Sun 23rd Nov.

This is the main league that we encourage members of Idle AC to run. Last year, our first year in the League, was a huge success with 22-26 members at each race. The first event this season was a stunning performance, with a good turnout of 23, and some fine individual efforts, contributing to strong team scores. 

 

This will be Idle AC’s second year in the WYWL and its important that as a club we all try to commit to running in all 5 fixtures if at all possible as these are TEAM events.  The fixtures for 2003/4 are confirmed as follows:

 

1              23rd Nov 03 hosted by Stainland Lions. 10.30 am

2              7th Dec 03 hosted by Idle AC- Festive event with optional fancy dress and silly hat competition. 11 am.

3              11th Jan 03 hosted by St.Bede’s, 11 am.            

4                     8th Feb 03 hosted by Pudsey Pacers, 11am.    

5                     22nd Feb 03 hosted by Skipton AC, 11am.

 

Sunday 7th December sees us hosting our first ever cross country event. This will be a two lap course of approx 4.5 miles over a fairly testing course.  Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club are supporting us by putting on the food and manning the bar.  Please all join in the festive feel by wearing fancy dress and/or silly hats, please also let Chris know if you can provide any marshals/helpers. 

 

2nd Annual Sewage Works Surprise Club Handicap Race: Sunday 21st December at 10am.

December 02 saw the start of a yearly tradition for Idle AC – the annual Sewage Works Surprise 4 mile club handicap race. The race is open to all members and will be run from the Stansfield Arms Pub at Apperley Bridge, starting at 10am on Sunday 21st December 03. There is a special annual trophy for the winner, which was won last year by Dave Lewis.  This trophy will be presented at the Symposium at 2pm when a hot buffet (as last year) will be available for £4 per adult and £2 per child. Please write your name on the list at the club if you intend to run so we can work out the handicap times and so that we can order the food.

Idle AC Development Meeting - Update

Thanks to all who attended the Development meeting on 23rd October.  The aim was to look to the future to ensure that we develop in line with the requirements of the majority of our members.  The Committee have completed the first part of the plan, and will continue to work on it in coming meetings. 

Idle Twins Update.

Many thanks for all the cards and presents we received in celebration of Joe and Katie’s birth on 20th October 2003. Both Joe and Katie continue to make good progress and both now weigh over 5lb each. We finally welcomed them home on Friday 21st November.  We are sorry due to the strict visiting limits at the SBCU that friends haven’t been able to meet Joe and Katie as yet. We are therefore holding an informal ‘open afternoon’ on Sunday 30th November from 2pm onwards and all friends are invited to drop in to our house  - that’s 16 Leyton Drive, off the top end of Ley Fleaks Road in Idle. - Davina & Chris.

 

From the Coach…

“That was horrible!” said Kay from somewhere between her legs, having adopted her usual end-of-finish-funnel retching position. The first time I saw her do this at the end of a race I was genuinely worried, and looked around for St. John personnel. Now I am much more used to that red Idle AC hair scrunchie heading southwards, and know that she is just physically expressing relief at the end of the huge effort that has got her to the end of another finish funnel.

 

Only cross country races can really have such effects on runners.  The quick starts, the difficult terrain, tightly packed runners and leg sapping undulations will challenge the best prepared of athletes.  Usually also there is that other factor – the awful pressure of being in a team which is relying on you, which may lose a position because you failed to overtake that one person in the finishing sprint. 

 

Many runners come into the sport because they are not team players. They may have been miserable on the football or hockey field at school, lacking the vision required for team invasion games. They may simply enjoy the freedom of running for themselves rather than being beholden to others.  But team events add an extra dimension to our sport. Through them a collective effort can achieve far more than the satisfaction or achievement possible for an individual.  Some runners dislike the possibility that they might let others down through their inadequate efforts, and avoid team competitions.  They however will always miss out on huge motivating factors in their performance. 

 

At our most civilised, human beings have a natural urge to help and support each other, and the capacity to work towards a common goal.  So too some of our highest achievements come when working together, with every team member giving that extra vital push to perform well, so as to make their own positive contribution to a team effort.  The runners coming through the finish funnel at Greetland, from our club and from others, were all very similar in behaviour – once recovered, they turned to look for team mates, willing them to success.

 

The runner who is not exposed then to the challenge of the winter cross country races, is missing out in so many ways.  Firstly they are physically such a hard workout, which challenges the body in ways no road race can.  Secondly there are many mental battles which must be fought and won, both in getting to the race and in completing it – the cross country runner becomes mentally stronger.  Thirdly the prime motivator of team competition means that the runner is far more likely to push him or herself through boundaries beyond what individuals do – and achieve greater performance.

 

So once the Idle vest went on, Kay had to run and to hurt, we needed to see her run and hurt, and she needed to know that we had worked hard too.  Her pleasure came from knowing that we had succeeded, though even if we had all tried our hardest and failed, we would still have known each other and respected each other better.


Chris.