Date	Event
Sat 2^nd June 07	Wharfedale Off Road marathon & Half. 10.30am. Self navigating with some marshalling checkpoints.
Sun 3^rd June 07	Roberttown 7 mile Road Race, 11am.
Wed 6^th June 07	Otley Chevin Fell Race, AS, 3.5m/900’. 7.30pm.
Thurs 7^th June 07	Bronte 5, 7.30pm, Howarth. 2 lap hilly course.
Sun 10^th June 07	Harewood House Chase, Approx 10k, 10.30 women, 11am men. Multi Terrain.
Sun 10^th June 07	West Yorkshire Fire 5, 2pm. Hilly, rural course with free food!
Sun 10^th June 07	Goole Viking Riverside Challenge, 1/3 marathon (8.73 miles) on banks of river Ouse.
Wed 13^th June 07	Otley 10, 7.30pm. Tough 10mile road race.
Sun 17^th June 07	Castle Howard 10k Trail Race, 10am.
Sat 23^rd June 07	Wheldrake 10k, Near York. Fast, Scenic course 2.15pm. Also 1km fun run.
Wed 27^th June 07	Beamsley Beacon Fell race, Crown Inn, Addingham. 7.30pm. 5.5m/500’.

Attendance Scheme/ Club races – 2007 details:

Top 25 Club Races for 2007: Handicap/ Attendance Scheme - 10 out of 25 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 prize 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.

April’s Attendance winner is Ana.

Name	April								Apr	Apr
	3	5	10	12	17	19	24	26	Races	Totals
Adrian Trevelyan		1	1		1				5	8
Amnuay Scott						1	1	1		3
Ana Lincoln			1		1		1		10	13
Chris Smith		1	1	1	1	1	1	1	5	12
Chris Stubbs							1			1
Dave Currie			1							1
David Lewis						1			5	6
Davina Smith		1			1		1		5	8
Gary Naylor	1	1	1		1					4
Hannah Peacock									10	10
Hayley Atkinson-Windsor		1		1		1		1	5	9
Jo Belcher		1	1	1	1	1	1	1	5	12
Judith Wolstenhulme	1									1
Julie Parker									5	5
Kay Gambles	1		1		1					3
Lisa Hall					1			1		2
Maria Furness		1					1		10	12
Martin Burnside					1	1	1		5	8
Michael Masleczko									5	5
Peter Helliwell									5	5
Peter Hilliard	1				1					2
Phil Joyner		1	1	1	1	1				5
Phil Routh		1						1	5	7
Rhea Hawkins		1		1		1				3
Richard Lyons					1					1
Sarah Holness			1	1		1	1			4
Simon Bellwood									5	5
Stephen Wolstenhulme	1						1			2
Steve Little	1									1
Tim Whitcombe		1	1	1						3
Tony Blythe		1				1		1	5	8
Warren Fletcher	1		1		1		1	1		5
	7	12	11	7	13	10	11	8	95	174

The Club races for 2007, where points can be earned are as follows.

Date	Race Details	Comments.
February 11^th Sun	Liversedge Half Marathon, 12.00 noon.	6 hardy souls ran this tough ½ m including Gary who was very near to his PB.
March 18^th – Sun	Spen 20mile, 10am.	Tough conditions with gale force winds & hale stones but good runs from most of us, especially Adrian, Gary & Tim and an F50 CR from Ana.
March – Sun 25^th	Ackworth half, 10.30am.	Dave Lewis flew the Idle flag & was only seconds off his pb.
April – Tues 3^rd	Bunny Run (1) 3miles, 7pm.	13 of us were tempted by the allure of chocolate!!
April –Sat 14^th	Meanwood Valley Trail Race, approx 7m.	Jo, Hannah, Julie & Simon ran this scenic trail course.
April – Sun 29^th	Rothwell 10k.	Only Maria & Ana attended this race which was soon full. Maria set a new F35 club record.
May – Wed 2nd	John Carr 5k, Esholt, 7.30pm. Fast, flat course.	22 for this local 5k. Loads of PB’s, including Gary who'd just run London. Clare S was 3^rd F35 got a pb & set a new F35 CR. New M50 CR for Steve Little.
May -Sun 13th	Ripon 10m. Part of Black Sheep series.	M50 Club record from Steve Little. F35 Club record &PB from Julie Parker.
May – Sun 27^th	Melmerby 10k. Part of Black sheep series.	M50 CR from Steve and a fast race from Kay which was close to her PB.
June – Wed 6^th	Chevin Fell Race, AS, 3.5m/900’. 7.30pm.
June – Thurs 7^th	Bronte 5, 7.30pm. Hilly two lap course.
June – Sun 10^th	West Yorkshire Fire 5 2pm. Hilly & rural. Free food!!
June – Wed 13^th	Otley 10. 7.30pm.
July –Sat 7^th	Oakworth Haul Fell Race, BM, 5m/650’. 3pm.	Oakworth Gala – Family day out!!
July – Wed 11^th	Stirton Fell Race. BS. 5.5m/1200’. 7.30pm.
July –Sun 22^nd	Pudsey 10k, 10.45.	Also fun runs.
Aug – Sat 20^th	Burnsall 10 &/or fell race	Date TBC
Aug –Mon 27^th	Spofforth 10k Trail. 1.30pm.	Date TBC. Bank Hol Family day out.
Sept – Sun 2^nd	Sandal Castle 10k
Sept – Sun 9^th	Yorkshireman Marathon or Half, 10am.	Chris Stubbs won the Marathon in 2006!
Sept – Sun 30^th	Horsforth 10k, 10am.
Oct –Sun 21^st	Withins Skyline Fell Race, BM, 7m/1000’ 11.30am.
Oct – Sun 28^th	Holmfirth 15mile. 10.30am.	Date TBC
Nov – Sun 4^th	Guy Fawkes 10mile 10.30am.	Date TBC
Nov - Sun 25^th	Abbey Dash 10k, 9.30am.	Date TBC.

Race results: Various races

Bunny Run 3 17/4/07

76 Phill Routh 20.17

97 Pete Helliwell 20.57

121 Michael Masleczko 21.55

128 Rhea Hawkins 22.10

133 Tony Blythe 22.23

206 Jane Lewis 33.22 There were 206 runners.

Bunny Run 4 24/4/07

62 Phill Routh 20.22

76 Dave Lewis 20.45

112 Michael Masleczko 21.55

116 Tony Blythe 22.04

118 Rhea Hawkins 22.11

166 Lisa Hall 25.22

175 Hannah Peacock 27.25 There were 194 runners.

Rother Valley 10k, Sheffield, Sat 28th April:

98 Peter Helliwell 43.39

112 Rhea Hawkins 44.27

336 Hannah Peacock 54.20 There were 569 runners.

Rothwell 10k Sunday 29th April:

358 Maria Furness 47.07 F35 CR.

631 Ana Lincoln 57.10 There were 726 runners.

John Carr 5k, Esholt, 2/5/07 Race 1

104 Dave Lewis 19.52

107 Gary Naylor 20.01 PB

126 Laurence Doddy 20.30 PB

136 Rhea Hawkins 20.42 PB

150 Steve Little 21.09 M50 CR

160 Pete Helliwell 21.24

177 Michael M 21.49

187 Clare Sweeney 22.13 PB F35 CR 3^rd F35 in Yorks Vets Champs!

191 Tim Whitcombe 22.19

207 Amnuay Scott 22.50

235 Sarah Holness 23.50 PB

235 Lisa Hall 23.56

260 Judith Wolstenhulme 24.57 PB

266 Hannah Peacock 25.09

279 Carmel Beswick 26.01

286 Davina Smith 26.24

288 Wilma Saville 26.30

298 Julie Parker 27.25

301 Ana Lincoln 27.46

324 Jane Lewis 30.23

326 Claire McConnell 31.58

331 Stephen Wolstenhulme 34.57 injured. 332 ran.

BlueBell Trail 10, Halifax, 6th May 07 (tough course, so a good time!)

238 Roy Bradshaw 1.45.43 There were 339 runners.

Bunny Run Relay 1/5/07, Leg 1 2.5m, Legs 2 & 3 2m.

20th Team, Old Man First, - mixed including Michael M who ran leg 2 in 13.34

33rd Team, All the Pees, - Pete Helliwell 17.43, Phill Routh 12.51.

42nd Team, Idle Pods - Dave Lewis 17.34, Jane Lewis 19.17, Lisa Hall 11.41.

Fountains 10k (Approx) 6/5/07:

77 Steve Little 45.58

141 Kay Gambles 50.52

204 Julie Parker 58.56

238 Ana Lincoln 64.36 There were 261 runners.

Jack Bloor Fell Race, 8/5/07 5.2m/1150'

88 Phill Routh 54.19

113 Warren Fletcher 56.24 There were 175 runners.

Ellesmere 10 mile race 6/5/07, Shropshire:

63 Lisa Hall 1.21.36 There were 90 runners.

John Carr 5k race 9/5/07 Race 2 & Race 16/5/07 Race 3

49 Simon Bellwood 18.22 M45 CR

62 Adrian Trevelyan 18.51 pb

79 Dave Lewis Race 1 19.38 39.30 Cumm total 59.05

92 Gary Naylor Race 1 20.04 40.05 Cumm total 59.51 PB

94 Chris Smith 20.08

117 Rhea Hawkins Race 1 20.39 41.21 Cumm total 61.49

118 Steve Little Race 1 20.40 Cumm total 41.49

123 Pete Helliwell Race 1 20.46 42.10 on his 45^th Birthday! Cumm total 62.27

131 Michel Masleczko Race 1 21.10 43.29 Cumm total 63.59

147 Tim Whitcombe Race 1 21.36 43.55 Cumm total 65.22

166 Clare Sweeney Race 1 22.13 44.26 Cumm total 66.33 2^nd F35

183 Amnuay Scott Race 1 22.59 45.49 Cumm total 68.48 3^rd F35

194 Lisa Hall Race 1 23.29 47.21 Cumm total 72.36

208 Sarah Holness Race 1 24.02 Cumm total 47.52

221 Carmel Beswick Race 1 24.24 50.25 Cumm total 74.22 PB

232 Wilma Saville Race 1 25.09 51.39 Cumm total 76.28 PB

239 Judith W Race 1 25.26 50.23 Cumm total 75.19 PB

242 Hannah Peacock Race 1 25.34 Cumm total 51.16

261 Julie Parker Race 1 27.18 54.43 Cumm total 81.15 PB

266 Ana Lincoln Race 1 27.36 55.22 Cumm total 83.21

288 Jane Lewis Race 1 29.32 59.55 Cumm total 89.18

299 Claire McConnell Race 1 31.53 63.51 Cumm total 94.02

Mytholmroyd Fell Race 13/5/07 7m/1350'

46 Phil Routh 61.46 There were 99 runners.

Leeds Half Marathon 13/5/07:

75 Adrian Trevelyan 1.28.23

163 Dave Lewis 1.30.30

336 Rhea Hawkins 1.35.27 PB

357 Gary Naylor 1.37.32 PB

944 Maria Furness 1.49.31 PB

1802 Hannah Peacock 2.01.56

Ripon 10 13/5/07

87 Steve Little 1.17.55 M50 CR

127 Kay Gambles 1.25.08

183 Julie Parker 1.36.07 F35 CR PB

198 Ana Lincoln 1.41.02 There were 223 runners.

Blackstone Edge Fell Race 16/5/07, Littleborough, AS, 3.5m/1200’

68 Phill Routh 40.45

78 Warren Fletcher 42.11 There were 118 runners.

Sheffield Marathon 20th May 07

268 Adrian Trevelyan 1.31.19

805 Tim Whitcombe 1.40.55

1418 Lisa Hall 1.48.19

1598 Martin Burnside 1.50.44

There were 3687 runners

Windermere Marathon 20th May 07

94 Chris Smith 3.26.56

736 Ana Lincoln 4.48.02

Great Manchester Run 10k 20 May 07

Jane Lewis 65.44

Apperley Bridge Canter 24/5/07

17 Chris STUBBS 38:34

26 Chris BOOKER 40:22

35 Donna EDMONDSON-BOOKER 41:40

52 Gary NAYLOR 43:25 PB

80 Phill ROUTH 45:21

84 Rhea HAWKINS 45:35

116 Maria FURNESS 49:35

Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race, Cumbria, 26/5/07 BM 7m/1300' All except Chris Stubbs were late starting due to traffic.

26 Chris Stubbs 56.52

128 Chris Smith 72.22

157 Dave Lewis 82.04

158 Warren Fletcher 82.42

166 Phill Routh 86.17

Melmerby 10k 27/5/07:

149 Steve Little 46.28 M50CR

165 Kay Gambles 47.23

256 Ana Lincoln 57.19

Laggan 10k, Scotland:

Awaiting results.

London Marathon 07

The results were:

1220 Simon Bellwood 3.07.03 M45 CR

3604 Adrian Trevelyan 3.32.33

5469 Gary Naylor 3.47.16 PB

8751 Tim Whitcombe 4.07.10

6335 Ana Lincoln 5.09.35

The hot weather and the sheer volume of the field meant that some of our runners were disappointed with their runs and so many of them are now looking for autumn marathons to get the times they wanted.

Carr Lane Challenge 5 mile race.

This is a scenic trail race which forms part of the Wrose Carnival on Sat 7^th July in the afternoon. It should be a great local family day out. Entry forms are available at the club. Alternatively if you don’t fancy running but are available to help out as a marshal let us know and we’ll pass on your details to the Wrose Carnival Committee. Note this is the same day as the Burn Valley Half marathon.

Race Officials.

Idle AC now has its first Endurance Race officials graded by England Athletics. Chris & Davina have been graded as Level 3 in Road, Trail & Cross Country running and Steve Little has initially been graded as Level 2.

Idle Beer Festival: Fri 29^th June 07

Please support the Hepworth & Idle cricket Club when they stage their fourth Idle Beer Festival at the end June 07. Fri 29^th June – Sun 1^st July. The Friday usually proves to be something of a social for Idle AC. Entry price to be confirmed but last year it was £1. Opening times: Fri 7-11pm, Sat 2-5pm and 7-11pm, Sun 2-5pm. Chris will man the bar on Saturday afternoon – want to help?

I want your money Please!!!.

Members are reminded that subs are now due (£15/£7.50). Please complete a membership form and give to Davina. Please pay ASAP we now need to be pay to England Athletics & the cricket club. Cheques payable to Idle AC

There are still 6 members who haven’t yet paid for the Presentation Night (Feb). This amount (£7.50) needs to be paid immediately as we need to pay the League. Cheques payable to West Yorkshire Winter League. Thanks, Davina.

New Members

This month we welcome two new members: Phil Joyner & Shaun Lennon. Phil recently moved to the area and was keen to join a local club where he could train & get his race times down. Shaun had been threatening to come to the club for years but finally came & joined us and is keen to get more involved in off road & fell running. Welcome!

Fell Races: May 07 to end July 07.

Please note that many races require that competitors carry waterproof clothing, map and compass for the competitor’s safety. Failure to comply with a race organiser's requirements will mean that you will be barred from taking part in the race. Competitors should arrive at races prepared to carry any or all of the following equipment: Windproof whole body cover, other body cover appropriate to the conditions, map and compass suitable for navigating the course, whistle, emergency food (long races). This equipment is mandatory at all Cat A Long and Medium races.

If this is the first time you have considered fell racing select a race distance well under the distance you normally run on the road.

If you retire during a race you MUST notify the officials at the finish.

If you like the idea of fell running and would like to have a go please speak to Chris.

All fell races are given a grade indicating length and difficulty. Difficulty is indicated by:

A, no less than 250 feet climb per mile, not more than 20% on roads, at least 1 mile in length (NASTY);

B, not less than 125 feet climb per mile, not more than 30% on roads (FAIRLY NASTY);

C, not less than 100 feet of climb per mile, not more than 40% on roads and contain genuine fell terrain (NOT VERY NASTY).

Length is indicated by: L, 12 miles or more; M, 6 miles and over but less than 12 miles; S, under 6 miles.

SAT JUNE 2^nd PEN Y GHENT. AS. 3 pm. 5.5 miles/1650’ from Horton in Ribblesdale Playing Fields. £3 on day. Part of Horton Gala Day. £1 parking. Website: www.settleharriers.org

SAT JUNE 2^nd WHAREFDALE OFF ROAD MARATHON & HALF MARATHON. CL/BL. See website for full details: www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk

WED JUNE 6^th BINGLEY ST IVES TRAIL RACE. CS. 7.30pm. 4m/450’ from Bingley St Ives Young Disabled Unit car park. £5 on night only. Charity fund raiser. Supported by Bingley Harriers.

WED JUNE 6^th CHEVIN FELL RACE. AS. 7.30 pm. 3.5 miles/900’ from Otley Town Centre. £3 on night. www.skyrac.org.uk

SAT JUNE 9^th CARNIVAL. BS. 2PM. 5.8M/1150’ from Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge. £3.50 includes entry into carnival. Prize category for runners entering first fell race. New race. Also Fun run at 2pm. Website: www.todharriers.co.uk

SUN JUNE 10^th LAYCOCK GALA FELL RACE. BS. 2pm. 4.5m/900’ from Laycock Gala Field £3 on day. Limited toilet facilities.

SAT JUNE 16^th 26^th BUCKEN PIKE FELL RACE. AS. 2.30pm. 4m/1500’from Buckden Village Green, Buckden, Nr Skipton. Village gala. Website: www.ogdenwater.freeserve.co.uk

FRI, SAT, SUN JUNE 22^nd , 23^rd , 24^TH MIDSUMMER MADNESS THREE DAY EVENT : FRI 22^nd WICKEN HILL WHIZZ. AS. 7.30pm. 3m/1000’ from Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Near Hebden Bridge. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Race 1 of Mid Summer Madness 3 day event. Website: www.cvfr.co.uk

SAT 23^rd : RESERVOIR BOGS. BM. 11.30am. 7m/1100’ from Hare & Hounds, Chiserley, Hebden Bridge. £3 on day. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Navigational skills required. Race 2 of Mid Summer Madness 3 day event.

SUN 24^th : TOM TITTIMAN BS. 1pm. 4m/700’ from Hare & Hounds, Chiserley (Wadsworth Old Town), Hebden Bridge. £3 on day. Village gala. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Race 3 of Mid Summer Madness 3 day event.

SUN JUNE 24^th SETTLE HILLS RACE. AM. 1.00 pm. 7 miles/1750’ from North Ribblesdale Rugby Club, Settle. £3.50 on day. Course partially marked and local knowledge an advantage. Website: www.settleharriers.org

SAT JUNE 30^th : ELDWICK GALA FELL RACE. BS. 3pm. 550’ from Eldwick Memorial Hall, Eldwick. £2.50 on day. website: www.bingleyharriers.org.uk Note change of date from FRA fixture list.

WED JULY 4^th Danefield Relay. BS. 3m/450’ per leg. Danefield Park, East Chevin Rd, Otley. £.7.50 per team on night.

SAT JULY 7^th OAKWORTH HAUL. BM.3pm. 5m/650’ from Oakworth Gala Field, Oakworth. £3 on day. Stalls etc www.kcac.co.uk Attendance Points race.

TUES JULY 10^th STOODLEY PIKE FELL RACE. BS. 7.30pm. 3.7m/700’ from the Top Brink Inn, Lumbutts, Todmorden. £3 on night. Website: www.todharriers.co.uk

WED JULY 11^th : STIRTON FELL RACE. 7.30pm BS. 5.5m/1200’ from Tarnhouse, Stirton, Skipton. £3 on night.

SAT JULY 14^th: BAILDON CARNIVAL CANTER. 2.15pm. 3.4 miles, Baildon Rugby Club.

SUN JULY 15^th – Sorry but everyone needed to help with Idle Trail Race!!!

WED JULY 18^th WIDDOP FELL RACE. BM. 7.15 pm. 7miles/1200’ from the Pack Horse Inn (The Ridge) Widdop, Hebden Bridge. £3.50 on night. Course partially marked. Experience required.

SAT JULY 21^st INGLEBOROUGH FELL RACE. AM. 3pm. 7m/2000’ from the Community Centre Sports Field, Ingleton. £3 on day. Gala.

SAT JULY 21^st TURNSLACK FELL RACE.AM. 2.30pm 8m/2000’ from Calderbrook Playing fields, near Summit, Littleborough, Lancs. 30^th Anniversary or race & many past winners will be there.

SUN JULY 29^th JAMES HERRIOTT TRAIL RUN. CM. 11am. 8.5m/1000’ from Bolton Castle, Leyburn. £7 or £1 extra on day.

The Idle Trail Race – Sunday 15^th July 2007

Following the amazing amount of positive feedback from our hosting of the of the 2^nd Idle Trail Race we are now organising this year’s event, confident that it will be even more popular – so much so that we may have to ask Club members not to take part, partly because we need your help, and partly because we need the space!

The 2006 Idle Trail Race came 136^th out of 366 in the Runners World ‘Readers Races of the Year’ poll. The overall score for the race was 87% and 100% of runners said that they would run the race again. Check out the Runners world website for details. We are already starting to get entries in for the 2007 event!!

We already have a number of entries in for the race including lots of entries from Goole Viking Striders as it’s their championship event. Will Goole be the largest club???

In addition to Chris, Davina & Martin we now welcome Steve, Tim & Lisa Hall who will be assisting with the final few weeks race prep.

Race against time……..

The speed was tugging at bits of my body I didn’t know existed… my heart was pounding. All I could think of was the clock ticking away…

Warren was inches in front. As we descended through the jagged fells of the southern Lakes and took a sharp bend, I saw his entire body flex before he quickly righted himself. My mouth was dry.

The man setting the pace was Phill Routh, his eyes fixed mad-man like on the twisting route in front of him.

We knew Chris Smith was behind … and he was struggling to keep up. Phill had led us past him earlier on. His acceleration had gone. He was boxed in and frustrated.

As another bend sent shock waves through our bodies, I looked down at my watch. Ten minutes to go before the start of the Hutton Roof fell race. Phill’s trusted BMW tightly hugged another corner. Warren – sitting in the front- passenger seat – grimaced as a hair’s breadth separated us from an old-stone wall. This was the race before the race…

Delayed in traffic on the 50-mile journey up to South Cumbria, it was touch and go whether we’d get there in time for the start.

At last a road sign telling us the hamlet of Hutton Roof was just three miles away. We’d be alright. We’d probably get there with a few minutes to spare! Phill’s phone rings and sitting in the back, it’s passed to me. It’s Chris – we knew he’d also been caught up in the lengthy traffic jam that had lost us about 45 minutes. He wanted me to pick up a number for him. Come what may, he was going to run the race, even if it meant a late start.

But while Chris was on the phone discussing race-number tactics, we missed a sign pointing us up a small lane to Hutton Roof. By the time we realised our mistake, we’d lost the few minutes that would get us to the start for the official off. To make matters worse, an orange light was flashing on Phill’s dashboard. He was dangerously low on petrol.

Throwing caution to the wind, we raced on to Hutton Roof. We got there to see Chris’s car parked up. He’d got there before us and he was already working his way up the 1200-ft climb that is Hutton Roof crag.

By the time we set off, we were 14 minutes behind everyone else. But the camaraderie among us stragglers was strong. A lass from Horsforth also turned up late and was about to turn around and go home but we encouraged her to start with us.

It was a great course and you could see why it’s called Hutton Roof. Once you’ve scrambled to the top of the crag, you have the unfolding peaks of the Lake District stretching in one direction and the shimmering waters of Morecambe Bay in the other.

It was a hot afternoon. By the time we got back to Hutton Roof, the finishing funnel was empty – save Davina and the twins cheering us in. Chris Stubbs was also there – his time management was better. He was able to get to the start with time to spare and had got around the course in a lightning 56 minutes.

This fell malarkey leaves you both exhausted and exhilarated. But we faced one last challenge. We were in the middle of nowhere – and Phil was out of petrol. How would we get back?

Phill had one last trick up his sleeve. Being on the roof of the fells, we were able to coast the 3 miles down into Kirkby Lonsdale and into a petrol station. A perfect end to what turned out to be a very enjoyable afternoon. – Dave Lewis.

Summer Away runs:

This summer we will have at least 2 ‘away’ runs. Two definite dates have been set, one on a Thursday evening and one on a Sunday morning. The dates are as follows:

Thursday 21^st June – Chris’s Summer Solstice Special. Meet at 7pm at Shipley Station for a trot over the moor , a drink in Ilkley then a train back!

Sunday 1st July – Steve’s Magical Mystery Tour.

Keep the dates free. Full details to follow but last year we had a wonderful evening run over Haworth & a very scenic run from Golden Acre Park which included tea & cakes in the café afterwards!! Don’t miss the 2007 away runs.

Personal Training

We have received some info from Neil Eccles who has recently launched a fitness consultancy in Skipton called Equilibrium personal training. Neil is a qualified sport injury therapist and personal trainer plus a runner of 30 years. Visit www.eqilibriumpt.co.uk for further details. Club members are entitled to 20% discount on all fees.

Amsterdam Marathon – 21^st Oct 07.

Whilst some members are interested in the Mablethorpe full & half marathons in September there is also interest in a marathon/half marathon trip to Amsterdam. A few of us have booked cheap flights via KLM or Jet2 and booked hotels via the internet. I have 12 race entry forms if anyone wants one or you can enter online. For further race details see: www.amsterdammarathon.nl/ (you can get it in English).

LAKELAND TRAILS - BOOK OFFER (in support of Idle Trail Race)

Any club members who walk or run in the Lakes may be interested in the above handbook which is currently being offered for only £2-95 instead of £5-95. It is written by Club member Tony Wimbush, and is packed full of information for the Lakeland enthusiast with a section on mountain challenges – from the Bob Graham Round to Wainwright Bagging.

For each copy sold one will be donated as a spot prize on the Idle Trail Race.

Pick up copies direct from Chris and Davina on training nights. Or contact Tony Wimbush – 01274 636907 and tony@gofar.eclipse.co.uk.

Visit www.gofar.org.uk (click on sales) for details of the book content.

It also includes a route description and maps for two Heritage Trails from Keswick:

- a gentle trail in 3 sections which explores the delights of Borrowdale (17 miles).

- a high-level trek across the roof of the Derwent Fells (25 miles).

Washburn Valley Relay – Friday 20^th July, 7.15pm

We have once again been invited to this 4 x 4 mile relay for men’s, women’s or mixed teams, around the Timble, Swinsty, and Fewston reservoirs above Otley, organised by Otley AC. We had been told that it was being held on 20^th April but having now received the details it’s actually being held on 20^th July so we have time to sort out teams.

The course is split into four segments averaging 4 miles and is on public footpaths, bridleways and a small amount of road. The race is not marshalled and as there are only limited course marking it is essential to recce the course beforehand. This year should be slightly easier as so many of us ran last year’s relay.

Let us know if you are interested as it would be good to get as many teams of any standard out as possible – it’s only a fiver a team! Due to its popularity Otley are imposing a limit of 45 clubs and a maximum of 6 teams per club. Otley are organising practice runs during July, and we have maps showing the legs. Alternatively check out Otley AC’s website for maps & course descriptions: www.otleyac.co.uk

Please let Chris know ASAP if you want to be part of the teams.

Yorkshire Vets Races 07.

We have once again affiliated the club to the Yorkshire Veterans Athletic Association.

Main details about the YVAA:

All 10 monthly grand prix races are scoring races for the team awards.

The team awards are:

· Men, first 4 to count

· Men, all to count

· Ladies, first 4 to count

· Ladies, all to count.

Individual Awards:

Six races completed to qualify. Best 7 scores from 10 races.

Age at AGM date determines age category for the season in grand prix awards. If you change age category during the season you are eligible for the new category in the individual grand prix races. This does not apply to championship races.

Fees & Race Details:

Race entry fee is £2.00 for grand prix races. Enter on the day.

Championships (except for the fell race) must be pre-entered as per the entry form.

Prior to each race, Chris & Davina, will receive greater details on each race, including directions. For latest information see their website, www.yvaa.org

The table below shows details of the next few YVAA races. There is a full year list available on our website, or paper copies are available from Chris or Davina.

The next Grand Prix event is the 4th race on Sunday June 3^rd at 11am.

Month	Day	Date	Time	Venue	Monthly Grand Prix	Notes
May	Tues	22	1930	Meanwood, Leeds	3rd
June	Sun	3	1100	Walton	4th
June	Thurs	7	1930	Haworth		5M champ
June	Wed	20	1945	Pudsey	5th
July	Wed	11	1945	Oakwell Hall, Birstall	6th

From the Coach…

After eighty or so road marathons, it seemed like odd behaviour to me – but this was my plan: as I left the start of the Brathay Windermere Marathon, I knew that at each water station, which the rules indicate should occur every 3 miles at such an event, I would refuse the offered bottles and cups, stick to the crown of the road, and run right past.

I clutched in my right hand a 500ml bottle of Umbro isotonic sports drink (mixed berry flavour – on offer at £1.89 for four at Morrison’s). Nothing else then for the duration of a marathon race – no water, no gels, no nothing. I was surrounded by runners carrying a variety of apparatus designed to maximise their performance – camelbacks, fully loaded gel belts, and bumbags laden with liquid fuel. At water stations people slowed down or stopped and took on great gulps of liquid. “No water for three miles – get some if you want some!” urged the water station marshals, knowing that the sun was high and the temperature rising. It was good not to break my rhythm once I had found it – I stuck to the crown of the road and ran right past.

This apparently bizarre approach to marathon race hydration was all part of an experiment. So what was the premise? I wanted simply to demonstrate that effective pre race feeding and hydration were enough to get me through the race. I had drunk lots of water and sports drinks over the preceding two days, and wolfed down pasta meals followed by my own favoured rice pudding. And I never, ever avoid salt or salty foods.

Shouldn’t I know the answers already? Isn’t it obvious that if you run a marathon on a warm sunny day you should take on liquid at every opportunity? And don’t we all know that sports drinks are better than water because they provide a source of quick release carbohydrates and the minerals lost in sweat?

One person died at the London Marathon this year. Many would be unsurprised at one fatality at such a large event which our own runners described as difficult because of the heat. Yet the cause of death took me aback – it was hyponatraemia: the guy had drunk too much water.

It was Davina who spotted the article in the Times on the subject, written by Peta Bee:

“During intense or prolonged exercise, the kidneys cannot excrete excess fluid as efficiently as normal. Water is retained, especially in the highly absorbent brain cells. Eventually the pressure becomes such that the body shuts down its primary functions, such as breathing and heart rate. In the worst cases the condition proves fatal.”

She goes on to describe the early symptoms as “…dizziness, confusion, vomiting, extreme tiredness and respiratory problems.” How many distance runners then have been misdiagnosed as dehydrated by well meaning medical staff at endurance events, when in fact they are hyponatraemic? Clearly it happens, and afflicted athletes then make the condition worse by drinking more.

There are great complications which can occur, for instance the fact that it is possible to become both dehydrated and hyponatraemic, with the body having to decide whether to dump off water to prevent over dilution of sodium, or keep it to retain blood pressure and avoid circulatory collapse. The struggle the kidneys make to operate efficiently can also be interfered with by such medications as aspirin, ibuprofen and diuretics, which can lead to hyponatraemic symptoms.

The principal cause of hyponatraemia is a shortage of sodium – the sodium to water ratio in the body’s blood and cells is too low. Research in New Zealand looked at the mechanics of what happens, and how the risks can be avoided. Doug Hiller, M.D., working with Hawaii Ironman triathletes, recommended ingestion of 1g of sodium per hour in long, hot races. Quite simply the sports drinks don’t contain this level of sodium – that equates to over half a gallon of Gatorade an hour. Alternatively, over my three and a half hour effort, I would have had to consume 35 bags of Seabrook Ready Salted crisps (0.1g sodium per bag) to give the required intake.

My marathon experiment was only one race – not enough evidence of course, but despite my low food and fuel intake during the event I was still capable of accelerating at 24 miles. I have never taken on so little in any marathon race, and I was fine. I was pleased with my time, drove home from Cumbria that afternoon, and suffered no ill effects. My argument is simple – eat well and drink plenty in the days before a race, don’t avoid salt, and toe the start line with a full tank – because what you do during the race will have minimal effect in comparison with good pre race preparation. Observe the top athletes, who take a little fluid on board every now and then. Principally, though, go in well prepared, so that you can concentrate – not on eating and drinking – but on running.

- Chris

References: Peta Bee, The Times, Saturday 5^th May 2007

Http://www.coolrunning.co.nz/articles/2002a011.html

Current Men’s Club Records

Distance	Category	Name	Time
5 Km	Open	Joe Marjoram	17.08
	M40	Simon Bellwood	18.30
	M45	David Lewis	18:40
	M50	Steve Little	21.09
5 Miles	Open	Doug Briggs	29:43
	M40	Chris Stubbs	31.06
	M45	Richard Lyons	33.22
	M50	Trevor Hooley	38.42
10 Km	Open	Douglas Briggs	36.13
	M40	Chris Stubbs	36.25
	M45	Dave Lewis	38:57
	M50	Steve Little	46:28
10 Miles	Open	Joe Marjoram	1:01:22
	M40	Chris Stubbs	1:05:14
	M45	Simon Bellwood	1:06:54
	M50	Steve Little	1:17:55
Half Marathon	Open	Douglas Briggs	1:18:58
	M40	Chris Smith	1:24:05
	M45	Simon Bellwood	1:22:48
	M50	Trevor Hooley	1:43:29
15 Miles	Open	Chris Stubbs	1:37:03
	M40	Simon Bellwood	1:43:58
	M45	Trevor Hooley	2:03:18
20 Miles	Open	Chris Smith	2:24:00
	M40	Simon Bellwood	2:17:26
	M45	Simon Bellwood	2:13:50
Marathon	Open	Chris Smith	3:04:12
	M40	Simon Bellwood	3:02:18
	M45	Simon Bellwood	3:07:
	M50	Trevor Hooley	4:15:08

Current Women’s Club Records

Distance	Category	Name	Time
5 Km	Open	Donna Edmondson	19:03
	F35	Clare Sweeney	22:13
	F40	Laura Brook.	21.36
	F45	Kay Gambles	20.59
	F50	Ana Lincoln	27.01
5 Miles	Open	Donna Edmondson	33:46
	F45	Kay Gambles	40.03
	F50	Ana Lincoln	43.13
10 Km	Open	Donna Edmondson-Booker	40:17
	F35	Maria Furness	47:07
	F40	Laura Brook	48.23
	F45	Laura Brook	46:13
	F50	Ana Lincoln	52:39
10 Miles	Open	Donna Edmondson	1:10:13
	F35	Julie Parker	1:36:07
	F45	Kay Gambles	1:16:50
	F50	Ana Lincoln	1.32.38
Half Marathon