May 2009

 

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Northbrook 10k - 31 May

28 Stuart Keen 39:02  
45 Rebecca Smith 40:30 3rd lady
48 Mike  Wheeler 40:40  
52 Mark Baker 40:53  
58 Tevor Knight 41:31  
62 Nigel Bassnett 41 :43  
63 Daniel Bennett 41:55  
66 Richard Hands 42:12  
71 Pete Fellows 42:38  
72 John Elliott 42:42  
73 Clive Horton 42:49  
81 Dan Foulstone 43:35  
85 Anthony Williams 43:46  
86 Steve Mason 43:47  
91 Adrian Powell 44:00  
92 Robert Simpson 44:03  
94 Tim Hill 44:05  
97 David Andersen 44:17  
98 Alan Beeby 44:20  
103 Dave Fawkner 44:48  
108 Steve Simpson 45:13  
111 Joseph Kelly 45:20  
113 Tony Hughes 45:20  
125 Charles Jones 46:02  
128 Steve Bottomley 46:08  
144 Lyn McDonald 47:05  
145 Paul Costain 47:18  
161 Allan Walsh 48:29  
163 Jack Langman 48:35  
165 Steven O'Shea 48:39  
174 Lucinda Wilson 49:19  
177 Ulrike Hill 49:32  
178 Jackie Williams 49:32  
185 Neil Lynch 49:53  
191 Craig McNaney 50:01  
197 David Cooper 50:18  
203 Elizabeth Hindmarsh 50:31  
213 Clare Rowntree 51:21  
222 Keith Burdett 51:53  
227 Anne Hughes 52:07  
249 Roy Pye 53:40  
250 Andrew Houston 53:42  
252 Clare Millward 53:57  
262 Helen Morris 54:24  
263 Andrea Fodor 54:25  
268 Bev Veasey 54:48  
338 Bryan Knox 59:32  
339 Andy Kelsall 59:34  
343 Andy Davis 60:04  
360 Samantha Randall 62:51  

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Edinburgh Marathon - 31 May

3236 Paul McKeeney 4:10:54
3879 Sharon Thompson 4:19:40

Plymouth Half-Marathon - 24 May

Gun pos   Chip time
468 Tony Hughes 1:41:28
1743 Anne Hughes 1:59:37

Hot and hilly according to Tony and Anne. Tony equalled his PB for the distance.

Wedgnock Summer Series Race 1 - 21 May

23 John Wilson 43:38

Report: John Wilson

The recent rain turned this into a wetter race than the 'Winter Mud and Mayhem' earlier in the year. The first half of the race being through muddy fields and through kissing gates meant it was difficult to get any rhythm going. However by half way the course was mainly tarmac and gravel allowing the legs to stretch out nicely.

There was a good turnout of 126 runners but only the one from Northbrook. A very enjoyable run over very picturesque countryside; others should think about joining me for the following three races of the series in June, July and August. Hopefully dryer weather will permit faster times.

Very happy with my 23rd placed finish. The race was a little over 10K so to be so close to a PB bodes well for the 10K and 5M races coming up over the Summer.

Bedford 6 - East Midlands Grand Prix Race 3 - 19 May

Pos   Cat   M/F Cat Pos
149 Lyn McDonald FS 42:58 19 6
162 Charles Jones M55 43:42 141 7
197 David Cooper M40 45:29 168 34

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Cotswold Hilly 100 Relay - 17 May

Mens A Team - 6th place - 11h:17m:22s

1 Stuart Keen 1:02:08  
2 Andrew Ralph 1:12:06  
3 Howard Andersen 1:06:30 1st stint
4 Howard Andersen 1:16:41 2nd stint
5 Tony Hoy 1:13:00  
6 Dave Lee 1:07:52 est. time
7 Jerry Trill 1:03:08  
8 Paul Stead 1:03:50  
9 Mick O'Shea 0:58:03  
10 Pete Fellows 1:10:39  

Northbrook fielded two mens teams and a ladies team for this wet and windy 10-leg, 10 mile per leg relay through the Cotswolds.

Paul McGurk (pictured) was the 6am starter for the 5th placed mens B team. Bob Adams told him leg 1 was flat.

Mens B Team - 5th placed B team

1 Paul McGurk 70:12  
2 John Wilson 74:40  
3 David Andersen 72:03  
4 Jon Guest 76:00 est. time
5 Paul Costain 83:14  
6 Steve Simpson 76:45 est. time
7 Mark Baker 67:43  
8 Bob Adams 75:34  
9 Dave Cooper 79:01 **
10 Rob Pool 87:12  

** time includes 2 minutes waiting at level crossing

Ladies Team - 5th placed ladies team - 13h:48m:33s

1 Steph Berry 1:28:33  
2 Corinna O'Connor 1:19:10 est. time
3 Sarah McNaney 1:35::31  
4 Cath Fenn 1:25:05 est. time
5 Becky Smith 1:16:37  
6 Ulrike Hill 1:25:20 est. time
7 Lyn McDonald 1:13:45  
8 Alix Critchley 1:11:28  
9 Pennie Wilkin 1:24:30 est. time
10 Claire Rowntree 1:28:34 est. time

Huge thanks to all the ladies who ran, bike supported and all those (chaps and chapesses) who drove round cheering - much appreciated - - definitely three seasons in one day, only missed the snow - Alix

Oxford Muscular Dystrophy Town & Gown 10k

  Tony Mackness 42:31

Report: Tony Mackness

The man at the BBC weather centre got it spot on this time. Driving down to Oxford it was a nice sunny Sunday morning. As I got closer to my destination the skies started to get grey and I just knew I was in for a soaking!! With two minutes before the off the heavens opened and continued to do so throughout the early stages of the race.

This year the race took a different route for some reason. The start was on a road too narrow to accommodate over 3000 runners, and we were faced with the age old problem of runners not lining up according to their estimated finishing time making it difficult to get off to a good start. A flat course with lots of twists and turns, and the last three kilometres through the park on narrow footpaths. Despite the rain an enjoyable run.

Rugby 6 - East Midlands Grand Prix Race 2 - 13 May

Pos   Cat   M/F Cat Pos
90 Richard Hands MS 40:01 79 32
137 Dave Faulkner MS 42:27 119 44
158 Charles Jones M55 44:18 137 8
165 Lyn McDonald FS 44:32 23 9
176 Sarah McNaney F45 44:57 29 4
194 Jack Langman M70 46:23 158 1
210 Corrina O'Connor F35 47:59 41 7
245 David Cooper M40 50:39 191 36
247 Tony French M65 50:42 193 4
276 Angela Hands F40 54:40 69 16

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Kingsbury Classic 10k Multi-Terrain - 12 May

8 Howard Andersen 39:16  
10 Andy Ralph 40:11 1st M45
16 Tony Mackness 41:33  
20 Paul McGurk 42:05  
49 Cath Fenn 46:50 3rd lady, 1st F45
61 John Ralph 48:55 1st M70

Full results at: www.cambaevents.co.uk

Hinckley Half-Marathon - 10 May

74 R. Hodge 1:27:21 PB
148 P. Stead 1:33:03  
155 A. Critchley 1:33:26  
205 S. Mason 1:35:59  
322 S. Found 1:41:49  
400 J. Langman 1:45:41  
448 C. McNaney 1:47:09  
494 S. McNaney 1:49:15  
717 C. O'Connor 1:58:46  

Report: Richard Hodge

Great race this one. I'd been meaning to do it for a few years but it always clashed with something, and Howard had always been banging on about it as a race to do so I thought I'd give it a bash. I'd had a shocker at London two weeks previously even though I PB'd there so I was keen to make amends at Hinckley to prove a point to myself.

Well organised race, no real hiccups but it was just SO hot! Everyone suffered and although the last 2.1 miles were downhill/flat it was little comfort when you were trying to lift the pace.

I managed a PB of over 3mins which I was pleased at considering the conditions. It's a great race and one which is a bit of a hidden gem - no real hills and a nice scenic route. As Steve Mason quite rightly said afterwards "that would make a lovely Sunday morning run".

Silverstone 10k - 5 May

Pos   Cat   M/F Cat Pos
98 Andrew Ralph M45 39:45 92 12
305 Charles Jones M55 46:05 274 14
322 Lyn McDonald FS 46:34 36 9
329 John Ralph M70 47:35 320 1
405 David Cooper M40 48:52 354 67
472 Tony French M65 50:32 407 4
664 Andy Banks M45 57:04 544 86

May Day 5-mile - 4 May

2 Paul Andrew 25:50  
13 John Hosie 28:34 PB
23 Mike Wheeler 30:36 PB
24 Howard Andersen 30:39 1st M50
32 Paul Stead 31:36  
36 Mark Baker 31:45  
37 Pete Fellows 31:56  
42 James Joyce 32:46  
46 T Knoght 32:44  
47 Nigel Bassnett 32:47  
48 Richard Hands 32:56  
54 Steve Mason 33:48  
55 Tony Mackness 34:05  
64 Rob Pool 35:13  
66 Bob Adams 35:17  
72 Alan Beeby 35:57  
77 Cath Fenn 36:14  
80 David Anderson 36:37 1st MU17
88 Craig McNaney 37:11  
90 Sharon Thompson 37:21  
99 D Cooper 38:07  
119 Beverley Veasey 40:47  
120 Tony French 41:09  
134 Lesley Keighley 44:02  
136 Angela Hands 44:15  

Report: Howard Andersen

The dismal Bank Holiday weather wasn't enough to prevent a bumper 25 runner turnout from Northbrook - plus an army of very vocal supporters (thanks for all the encouragement - you know who you are!).

With so many important races over the next few weeks it was great to see so many of our runners hitting a purple patch. Paul Andrew ran a superb race to claim second place whilst John Hosie and Mike Wheeler both notched up impressive PBs.

Full results at: www.coventry-godiva-harriers.org.uk

Vancouver Half-Marathon

Photo of Andy Kelsall at Vancouver Half-Marathon

Andy Kelsall and the Vancouver skyline

  Andy Kelsall 2:13:21

Report: Andy Kelsall

My finishing time of 2:13:21 was yet another PB, the 13th consecutive.

The course was a lot 'hillier' than I expected which meant that I paid the price for starting off too quickly. The route started out by taking us out into Chinatown before turning north towards the coast. There was a number of rolling hilly sections here. Nothing too arduous, but the constant up and down made for a strength sapping start. This wasn't helped by the glorious hot sunny day (even though the race started at 07:00 Pacific time).

Once we had picked up the coast road, we headed West again all the way back and on into Stanley Park. Stanley Park is a beautiful location and the route took us on the road around the outside of the park so that we had the constant backdrop of the Pacific Ocean on our right with the mountains in the distance and the park with its trees, flower displays and numerous attractions (totem poles, lighthouses etc) on the left.

At the 12 km mark came the really big hill. In the next 1 km we climbed just over 200 feet to the top of Prospect Point. The supporters were out in force here giving everyone a gee-up to just get to the top of the hill. Once at the top, we had a 200 feet descent over the next 2 km. We then ran out of Stanley Park and down to pick up Pacific Boulevard and on toward the finish.

The race was well attended (over 12,000) and extremely well marshaled and organised.

Here's a link to a map of the very scenic route