Contents

Coming Events: July, Aug  & Sept 07. 2

Attendance Scheme/ Club races – 2007 details: 3

Race results: Various races. 6

Fell Races: July 07 to end Sept 07. 7

Congratulations – a new baby! 10

The Idle Trail Race – A great success!! 10

Pudsey 10k & fun run. 12

First Aiders. 12

London Marathon 2008: Sun 13th April 08. 13

The Leeds 10k ‘Jane Tomlinson’ Run for All. 13

Arncliffe Fete, Sat 11th August. A grand day out! 15

Burnsall Feast Sports, Sat 25th August. Another grand day out! 15

New Summer Fleeces. 15

Yorkshire Vets Races 07. 15

From the Coach…... 17

 

Coming Events: July, Aug  & Sept 07

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

Date

Event

Sun 22nd July 07

Pudsey 10k, 10.45. Also two fun runs. Lovely mixed terrain course.

Sat 28th July 07

Cowling Gala Fell races, near Keighley. 3.30pm. Family day out.

Sun 29th July 07

Harrogate 10k, 10am.

Sun 29th July 07

James Herriott Country Trail 14k. Castle Bolton, Near Leyburn. 11am. Scenic course

Sat 11th Aug 07

Arncliffe Fete 4, 1.30pm. Plus fell races. Family day out.

Sat 25th Aug 07

Burnsall 10m road race & classic fell race. Family day out.

Sat 25th Aug 07

West Witton Show Fell Race, Wensleydale.

Mon 27th Aug 07

Spofforth Gala Trail Race 10k. Great day out.

Sun 2nd Sept 07

Sandal Castle 10k, 10.30am.

Sun 2nd Sept 07

Alice’s Run. Mytholmroyd, approx 10k. Multi Terrain.

Sun 9th Sept 07

Yorkshireman Marathon & Half. Chris Stubbs won the marathon in 2006 & hopes to defend his title.

Sun 9th Sept 07

Wetherby 10k. 2pm. Final Blacksheep race.

Sun 16th Sept 07

Stainland 7. 10.30am.

Sun 16th Sept 07

Mileta 10k (Spenborough) 11am.

Sun 16th Sept 07

Embsay Fell races, 12noon. BOFRA event.

Sun 23rd Sept 07

Kirkstall Abbey 10k, 10am.

Sun 30th Sept 07

Horsforth 10k. 10am. Woodhouse Grove school.

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.

June’s Attendance winner is Jo.

Name

Totals

 

Grand

 

Att

Race

Total

Chris Smith

41

5

46

Jo Belcher

35

20

55

Phil Routh

34

17

51

Adrian Trevelyan

31

15

46

Gary Naylor

26

26

52

Davina Smith

25

15

40

Tony Blythe

25

5

30

Amnuay Scott

24

15

39

Warren Fletcher

24

1

25

Rhea Hawkins

23

11

34

Sarah Holness

23

10

33

Hayley Atkinson-Windsor

22

5

27

Martin Burnside

22

5

27

Kay Gambles

21

10

31

Simon Bellwood

20

5

25

Richard Lyons

17

0

17

Maria Furness

16

11

27

Peter Hilliard

16

0

16

Simon Blackburn

16

0

16

Ana Lincoln

15

45

60

Tim Whitcombe

15

15

30

Chris Stubbs

14

1

15

Phil Joyner

13

5

18

Stephen Wolstenhulme

11

5

16

Nick Thorp

10

0

10

Lisa Hall

9

21

30

Judith Wolstenhulme

9

5

14

David Lewis

8

21

29

Hannah Peacock

8

20

28

Shaun Lennon

6

5

11

Steve Little

4

20

24

Amy Wright

4

0

4

Dave Currie

3

0

3

Ian Fisher

3

0

3

Tony Wimbush

3

0

3

Andrew Moakler

2

10

12

Chris Booker

1

1

2

Claire McConnell

0

5

5

 

609

407

1016

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

Date

Race Details

Comments.

February 11th  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 18th   – 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 25th

Ackworth half, 10.30am.

Dave Lewis flew the Idle flag & was only seconds off his pb.

April – Tues 3rd

Bunny Run (1) 3miles, 7pm.

13 of us were tempted by the allure of chocolate!!

April –Sat 14th

Meanwood Valley Trail Race, approx 7m.

Jo, Hannah, Julie & Simon ran this scenic trail course.

April – Sun 29th

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 3rd 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 27th

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 6th

Chevin Fell Race, AS, 3.5m/900’. 7.30pm.

No one ran this mid week event this year.

June  – Thurs 7th    

Bronte 5, 7.30pm. Hilly two lap course.

F35 club record for Amnuay at this local event.

June – Sun 10th

West Yorkshire Fire 5 2pm. Hilly & rural. Free food!!

Gary, Lisa, Andy & Ana were tempted by a hilly rural run (or was it the free food??).

June – Wed 13th

Otley 10. 7.30pm.

14 ran this very popular event. First club race for Shaun & Phil. F35 club record for Ammy.

July –Sat 7th

Oakworth Haul Fell Race, BM, 5m/650’. 3pm. 

No one went to this event.

July – Wed  11th

Stirton Fell Race. BS. 5.5m/1200’. 7.30pm.

Dave Lewis & Phill Routh flew the Idle flag.

July –Sun 22nd

Pudsey 10k, 10.45.

Rhea was 6th woman & won a bottle of wine. Andy, Jo, Davina, Edward & Ana all ran.

Aug – Sat 25th

Burnsall 10 &/or fell race

See below.

Aug  –Mon 27th

Spofforth 10k Trail. 1.30pm.

Bank Hol Family day out.

Sept – Sun 2nd

Sandal Castle 10k

 

Sept – Sun 9th

Yorkshireman Marathon or Half, 10am.

Chris Stubbs won the Marathon in 2006!

Sept – Sun 30th    

Horsforth 10k, 10am.

 

Oct –Sun 21st

Withins Skyline Fell Race, BM, 7m/1000’ 11.30am.

 

Oct – Sun 28th

Holmfirth 15mile. 10.30am.

 

Nov – Sun 4th  

Guy Fawkes 10mile 10.30am.

Date TBC

Nov  - Sun 25th  

Abbey Dash 10k, 9.30am.

Date TBC.

Race results: Various races

Bronte 5 Results 6/6/07

55 Phill Routh  34.38 
88 Michael Masleczko 38.02

105 Amnuay Scott  40.06 F35 CR
116 Peter Helliwell  41.34
124 Lisa Hall           42.58
138 Anastasia Lincoln 48.40

 

Beamsley Beacon Fell Race, 27th June 07 (BOFRA race)

 

45    Warren Fletcher        51.38    58 ran.

Burn Valley Half Marathon 6/7/07:

 

177    Kay Gambles    2.01.06

239    Ana Lincoln       2.20.50

242    Julie Parker       2.24.06

 

There were 259 runners.

 

Carr Lane Challenge 5 mile Trail Race 7/7/07 :

 9    Gary Naylor        37.32

17   Amnuay Scott    42.35  1st Woman.

 

There were 31 runners.

 

Yorks Vets Grand Prix Race 6, Oakwell Hall, Birstall 11/7/07:

Women:

12         Amnuay Scott     43.40

46         Ana Lincoln        66.16  There were 46 runners.

 

Men:

41         Pete Helliwell      39.50 There were 92 runners.

 

Baildon Carnival Canter 14/7/07

6    Gary Naylor    24.25

29  Ana Lincoln     40.48  There were 31 runners

 

Stirton Fell Race 11/7/07

 78    Dave Lewis        54.24

103   Phill Routh        58.35

 

There were 126 runners

 

Burton Leonard 10k, 22/7/07:

 120    Kay Gambles    54.48

121    Steve Little        54.50

180    Ana Lincoln       68.05    There were 196 runners.

 

Pudsey 10k 22/7/07

Awaiting results. 

 

 

Fell Races: July 07 to end Sept 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 JULY 21st INGLEBOROUGH FELL RACE. AM. 3pm. 7m/2000’ from the Community Centre Sports Field, Ingleton. £3 on day. Gala.

 

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

 

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

 

SAT AUG 4th HELLIFIELD GALA FELL RACE. BS. 3.15pm. 3.5m/850’ from Hellifield Recreation field. £3 on day. Village gala.

 

SAT AUG 4th BEETHAM SPORTS FELL RACE. BS. 3.30pm. 5.75m/927’ from Beetham sports field, Milnethorpe, Cumbria. £2 on day. Village sports day.

 

SAT AUG 11th  ARNCLIFFE GALA FELL RACES. AS. 3pm. 1.8 miles/443’ from Arncliffe Village Green, near Skipton. £3 on day.  Usually also Gala road race. Great family day out.

 

SUN AUG 12th WORSTHORNE MOOR FELL RACE. BM. 11am, 7m/900’ from Gorple Road, Worsthorne, Near Burnley, Lancs. £4.50 on day. Website: www.clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk

 

SUN AUG 12th BINGLEY SHOW TRAIL/FELL RACE. BS. 11am .3m/575’from Myrtle Park, Bingley. £5 pre-entry includes free entry to show. T shirts to finishers. Website: www.bingleyharriers.org.uk 

 

THURS AUG 16th  DENIS STITT MEMORIAL RACE. BS.  7.15pm . 5m/850’ from Victoria Inn, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth. £3.50 on night. Website: www.holmfirthharriers.co.uk

 

SUN AUG 19th SEDBERGH HILLS RACE. AL. 12noon. 14m/6000’ from the Peoples Hall, Howgill Lane, Sedbergh. £5 on day. Experience required. Local knowledge an advantage. Navigational skills required.

 

SAT AUG 25th BURNSALL CLASSIC FELL RACE. AS. 5pm. 1.5 miles/900’ from Burnsall, Skipton. £5 to organiser by 15th Aug.  Village sports, side-shows and 10 mile road race.  Website: www.burnsallsports.co.uk

 

SAT AUG 25th DENTDALE FELL RACE. AS. 2pm 2.9m. /1385’ from Church Bridge Dent, Cumbria. £3 on day.  Part of Dentdale Show weekend. Website: www.dentdale.com

 

SAT AUG 25th PENDLETON FELL RACE. AS. 3pm. 5m/1500’ from Pendleton, Near Clitheroe, Lancs. £3 on day.  Homemade refreshments, village pub.

 

SUN AUG 26th NORLAND MOOR. CM.11.30am. 7m/800’ Old Rushworthians RUFC, Copley, Halifax. £3 on day. Website: www.halifaxharriers.co.uk

 

SAT  SEPT 1st DERWENTWATER TRAIL BM. 11am 8.5/1350’ from Fitz Park, Keswick, Cumbria.  £11 pre-entry on official form from website. Limit 500 runners. Website: www.trailrunning.co.uk   

 

SUN SEPT 2nd BRADLEY FAMILY DAY FELL RUN. BS. 4 pm. 3.5m/750’ from the Playing Fields, Bradley, near Skipton. £3 on day.

 

WED SEPT 5th ILKLEY INCLINE. CS. 7pm. 1m/560’ from the junction of Wells Rd & Keighley Road, Ilkley. £1.50 on night. Uphill only tarmac road, then track. Chocolate bar to all finishers. Website: www.ilkleyharriers.co.uk

 

SUN SEPT 9th YORKSHIREMAN OFF -ROAD MARATHON. CL. 10am. 26.2 miles/3000’ from Westfield Lodge, Penistone Hill, Moorside Lane, Oxenhope. £10 individuals or £18 teams of two to organiser. Refreshments on route, hot meal at finish. Website: www.kcac.co.uk   Chris Stubbs won this race in 2006!

 

SUN SEPT 9th HALF YORKSHIREMAN. BL. 10am. 13.1 miles/1750’ from Westfield Lodge, Penistone Hill, Moorside Lane, Oxenhope. £10 to organiser. T Shirt to all finishers. Refreshments on route. Hot meal at finish. Website: www.kcac.co.uk

 

SAT SEPT 22nd GOOD SHEPHERD CLASSIC. BL. 10.30am. 15m/2000’ from the Good Shepherd Centre, Mytholmroyd. £5 to organiser or £6 on day. Experience required, Navigational skills required.

 

Congratulations – a new baby!

We all offer congratulations to Alison & Paul Garlick, not forgetting BIG brother Tom and welcome to Isabel who was born on 1st July. Hopefully lots of you saw them when they visited the Idle Trail Race. We bought an outfit and a Mothercare voucher from the club and Ali has sent a thank you card which will be displayed at the club.  

 

Tom was in action at the Pudsey fun run and was recently seen training with Clare Sweeney prior to the start of our race. Only 14 more years and he can officially join Idle AC!!

The Idle Trail Race – A great success!!

In only our third year of hosting the Idle Trail Race we have really established our race in the hearts of many runners. With 225 entrants the race was a huge success.  The improvements that we have made each year from listening to feedback from the competitors really paid off and eliminating the steps to the canal proved a popular change. Our scenic course from Apperley Bridge was won by Pudsey & Bramley’s Jamie Noon who improved on his 2006 race when he came second. Tricia Sloan from Salford Harriers was first woman said how much she had enjoyed the event. Both winners received vouchers (courtesy of Crosstrax), a bottle of Champagne (courtesy of Maria!) and a trophy.  Once again we received great feedback on the organization, friendly, helpful marshals and how scenic the course is as it offers a great mixture in terrain. The race was complimented by Dr Ron Hill MBE coming back again this year – when you considered the number of races Ron hill has competed in it was great to think that he felt Idle was worth returning to. 

 

There were large numbers of runners from Meltham AC who had named the race as a club championship event and who picked up the women’s team prize, and from Ilkley Harriers who were the male team winners. It was also good to see Goole Viking Striders alongside the many other clubs that had entered teams.    

 

We have loads of positive feedback about the race. These are just a snap shot:

 

 

From the ratings on the Runners World website the race has as 88% rating with 100% saying they would do it again next year!! Not bad for only our third year.

 

What next?? We start to plan for 2008 & aim to make it even better!

 

Pudsey 10k & fun run.

As this was a week after our event it was great to go and just enjoy running the ‘challenging course’ and not have to stress about organising anything. However I still couldn’t help looking at all the organising that goes into such an event. It takes some doing as there’s a short park fun run for under 8’s, a 2 mile fun run & a 10k which not only goes through a large off road section but crosses a couple of busy roads. As ever though the whole event(s) were extremely well organised and a real credit to Pudsey Pacers. It’s also great to run an event where the marshals know you by name (years of WYWL stuff) or at least mention Idle AC (Rhea also commented on this).

 

Prior to the 10k, Chris & I ran along side Joe & Katie as they ran the park fun run. Joe had been ill earlier in the week but still managed to run all the way, albeit fairly slowly. I ran with Katie, who, 30 seconds into it declared ‘I don’t like running’. She then spent the next few minutes complaining that ‘I can’t run. I’ve only got little legs’. In the end I (for the second year!) carried her around much of the course. However one thing Katie loves is attention. She quickly realised that she could get loads of it by running the end part of the course. So at the very end she ran in looking suitably ‘cute’ in her miniature Idle AC hooded top, all smiles, and loving every minute. She didn’t mind that she’d finished last!

 

In contrast Tom Garlick ran round on his own this year and finished high up the field.

 

All three of them were suitably impressed with their medals, bananas and goody bags and no doubt we will all be there again (including baby Isabel – who has already been to 2 races and is only 3 weeks old!) next year – Davina. 

 

First Aiders.

Chris, Martin, & Lisa Hall will be taking training to become club first aiders during the summer. If anyone else wants to be considered for this training please let Chris, Davina or Martin know ASAP. 

London Marathon 2008: Sun 13th April 08.

If you’d like to run the London Marathon in 2008 you will need to enter using the official entry form that is within the official event magazine called Marathon News. This will be available in all good sports shops in August. Closing date for entries will be mid October 2007. 

If you have applied to run or have run the event in the last five years a copy of Marathon News will be sent to you automatically.
Check out the London Marathon Website for details: www.london-marathon.co.uk 

Successful and unsuccessful applicants will receive a reply in early December 07.  Anyone who is unsuccessful in their entry will be eligible for the draw for the club entry, which normally takes place at the Christmas Do.  Idle AC will have at least 2 club entries.

 

In addition members gain an automatic place under the ‘good for your age’ system. If within 2005 or 2006 you have run between 2.45 and 3.00 (men aged 18-40) or sub 3.15 (men aged 41-59), you qualify automatically, and must fill in a different form. Women aged 18-49 need to have run between 3.15and 3.45 to qualify automatically. If you are a woman aged 50-54 the qualifying time is sub 4 hours. For those of you who have achieved these standards you need to write in giving details and proof of the qualifying marathon performance (i.e. copy of results and proof of your age).  Of course if you happen to have run a recent sub 2:45 (men) or 3:15 (women) you do get a place on the elite start!

The Leeds 10k ‘Jane Tomlinson’ Run for All.

Once the handcuffs were in place, there was no stopping us!

Myself and Ana Lincoln were inseparable for 62 minutes, Ana dressed as a “Robber” and, yes, you’ve guessed it, myself dressed as a Policeman.

8,000 runners/walkers made the race more like a carnival atmosphere with Jane Tomlinson at the start encouraging everyone up the Headrow.

We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, the organisation was meticulously done and I would definitely recommend anyone to compete in next year’s race. – Pete Helliwell.

PS: Anyone wishing to visit Ana in Armley Jail is quite welcome to do so!!

Arncliffe Fete, Sat 11th August. A grand day out!

Saturday 11th Aug offers a good family day out with the added attraction of not one, but two races. In past years we’ve had Idle AC vests in the 4 mile road race and in the fell race.

The 4 mile road race runs along beautiful quiet Yorkshire Dales country lanes and starts at 1.30pm.  Entry forms are now available at the club.  The fell race is run after the finish (3pm) of the road race so it’s possible to run both races.

Burnsall Feast Sports, Sat 25th August. Another grand day out!

For two Saturdays in August (see above) we can offer entertainment for all the family with the second being the Burnsall Feast Sports on Saturday 25th August. The Sports opening starts at 1pm with the brass band parade, various village sports and side shows. The afternoon offers an undulating 10mile road race at 2.30pm and the famous Burnsall Classic Fell race. (AS 1.5 miles/900’) at 5pm.  Entry forms available at the club or visit the website: www.burnsallsports.co.uk  

 

New Summer Fleeces.

We now have a new red Summer Fleece which will retail at £21.50. See Chris to see what it looks like. The fleeces will be individually ordered to all men’s and women’s sizes and are fitted. See Chris’s fleece and if you’d like one please place your order with Davina.

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, 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 Vets races for the remainder of 2007 are as follows: 

 

The next race (the 7th Grand Prix) is on 1st August at Knavesmire, York at 7.30pm from. Registration is at Hamilton Panthers Football Ground (Racecourse). The race is billed as flat, multi-terrain and is approx 10k in length.   

 

After 6 events (best 7 out of 10 to count) Amnuay is 3rd F35, Ana is 5th F50 & Pete Helliwell is 5th M40.

 

Month

Day

Date

Time

Venue

Monthly

Grand Prix

 Notes

August

Wed

1

1945

Knavesmire, York

7th

See above.

August

Thurs

23

1930

Starbeck

8th

 

Sept

Sun

9

1100

Esholt

 

Road Relay champ

Sept

Sun

16

1100

Honley

9th

 

Sept

Sun

23

1200

Spen Stadium

 

Track & Field champ

Oct

Sun

14

1200

Bridlington

 

Half marathon champ

Oct

Sun

28

1030

Holmfirth High School

 

15M champ

Nov

Sat

17

1100

Halifax

10th

 

From the Coach…

I wasn’t greatly surprised to read the feedback from competitors after the trail race on the Runners’ World forum and through direct emails. It was the same last year and the year before – lovely course, and friendly, helpful and knowledgeable marshals.

 

The marshalling team also showed initiative – they were given specific instructions, but when faced with an unforeseen occurrence, they had the confidence to change things and redeploy resources to the best effect.  This was especially important when we effected the course change through the football club car park at the beginning, and had to deal with a sudden problem near the end.  Mary used her nouse and experience to sort the car park quickly and easily.  I still don’t know how Tim’s team dealt with the choice of a locked gate or a stone wall near the end, and I daren’t ask.  All I know is that the runners appeared at the finish, and made no complaint whatever.  Ron Hill was briefly looking for the first aid tent, having fallen during his warm up on the canal steps – the very steps we avoided by changing the course to go through the car park.  He drove home in the end instead of seeking treatment, but it turned out later that he had broken a small bone in his hand. 

 

The marshalling team are made up of a very special group of individuals.  This became increasingly apparent as I followed the progress of Adrian, the sweeper (he’d managed to make 5 walkie-talkies appear, which were a godsend).  “I’ve just come past Peter and his home made signs,” he reported after about an hour.  Despite my concentration on what was happening around the start/finish area, my imagination ran riot.  Had he printed out messages of encouragement? Had he laminated and mounted my suggested speech of “Keep left!” ?  I suddenly recalled him spontaneously placing twenty laminated yellow arrows in my hands at a Thursday session the week before, so I knew he had it in him.   And then an idea formed in my mind.

 

At the London Marathon different parts of the course are characterised by bands playing music of widely varying genres, and by dancers and entertainers.  The local running clubs each take over a drinks station and invest it with their own character.  So it’s like a carnival parade where the attractions keep still, and the audience move along – from race start to race finish.  And one area where we scored less highly in our event was atmosphere. 

 

Ok I’m losing it a bit – I’ve been under a bit of stress lately! I know we can’t turn the Trail Race into the London.  But I do intend to persuade the Race Committee to let me book a Senegalese drum ensemble to invigorate and entertain the start/finish area, if only to prevent Lisa Hall from bringing bagpipe players.  If we do this, coupled with perhaps a little imaginative personalisation of marshalling areas, and of course avoid a clash with the Eccup 10 miler, it should ensure we have quite an event next year.

                         - Chris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Ron Hill M.B.E. (First M65 2007)

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

F35

Amnuay Scott

40.06

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

Amnuay Scott

1:23:29

F45

Kay Gambles

1:16:50

F50

Ana Lincoln

1.32.38

Half Marathon

Open

Donna Edmondson -Booker

1:28:53

F35

Jo Belcher

1:43:29

F40

Kay Gambles

1:51:00

F45

Laura Brook

1:41:39

F50

Ana Lincoln

1:53:27

15 Miles

Open

Donna Edmondson - Booker

1:50:54

F50

Ana Lincoln

2:35:57

20 Miles

Open

Joanne Belcher

2:37:11

F35

Davina Smith

3:01:01

F40

Kay Gambles

3:02:00

F45

Laura Brook

2:48:05

F50

Ana Lincoln

3.49.32

Marathon

Open

Joanne Belcher

3:21:31

F40

Davina Smith

4:02:58

F45

Laura Brook

3:55:10

F50

Ana Lincoln

4.47.06