May 2010

 

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Chester Marathon - 31 May

      Gun Chip  
  Richard Hodge   3:12:49 3:12:35 PB by 7 mins
  John Gibbons   4:14:15 4:13:27  

After the shocker I had at London (3h 32mins, personal worst time) I knew I had a better time in me. Chester seemed to fit the bill perfectly, an out and back course along a quiet greenway, traffic free and very well organised. This was the first year of the event but you wouldn't know it, it was well run and no hiccups. I got into a small group that was working well from 5 miles, and up until 21 miles we were all on for sub 3h 15 with change. We went through halfway in 1h 36min, so it was pretty even racing all the way round.

I'd definitely recommend this race to others as it's only 2hrs away and is a low-key event with PB potential. It's much less hassle than the big city marathons, and with nice goodies afterwards it has a lot going for it. - Richard

Corby 5 - East Midlands Grand Prix Race 4 - 26 May

Pos   Cat     M/F Cat Pos  
151 Lyn McDonald F35 35:58   17 2  
164 Charles Jones M55 36:30   143 7 PB
220 Dave Cooper M40 39:48   183 40  

Full results at www.mcs.open.ac.uk/mkacThe_EMGP

A great evening for the race, with the rain just about holding off for us. A very hilly course from the start and then especially from 3.5 to 5 (takes your breath away).  Meeting some lovely runners from this race series. Next week it's the Weedon 10k, another hilly and challenging course. - Lyn

A bit on the cold side and a jostle start, but a lovely hilly course nevertheless. ... and a course PB for me (4th attempt). - Charles

Cotswold Hilly 100 Relay - 23 May

Mixed B Team - 2nd placed B team - 13h:41m:25s

1 Paul Stead 1:17:42  
2 Anne Hughes 1:33:00  
3 Tony Hughes 1:19:57  
4 Dave Lee 1:12:31  
5 Sarah McNaney 1:33:26  
6 Corinna O'Connor 1:34:48  
7 Mark Baker 1:19:16  
8 Pete Fellows 1:12:08  
9 Jack Langman 1:26:23  
10 Steve Bottomley 1:12:14  

Northbrook won 2nd place prize in the 'B' Race (6am start) - every runner won a Hilly 100 T-shirt and a crystal paperweight. Conditions were very hot and difficult which slowed down all times this year.

Thanks to Team Captain Alix Critchley for organising the Northbrook team entry, and to Tony Hughes who stepped in at the last minute - Mark Baker

Edinburgh Marathon - 23 May

916 Stephen Mason 3:32:33 PB

A very scenic course that started in the city centre and then headed along the coast to Musselburgh race course at nine miles. The rest of the route was then 17 miles out and back, continuing along the coast and with a finish in front of the grandstand on the race course.
As scenic as this was, the out and back bit became quite tedious with very little or no support and long stretches where you could see other runners miles in front. After a short loop through some remote countryside, where a wooded section at least gave some relief from the sun - temperatures reaching 73 degrees - it was time to turn around and head back the remaining 8 miles, passing the slower runners.
I was hoping to break 3.30, and this was still on at mile 22, having passed a couple of Sphinx runners who are normally faster than me at mile 19. Unfortunatley I slowed down in the final 2-3 miles, but did still manage a PB by 4 minutes. All in all I probably won't do this one again, although it is an alternative for anyone not getting into London.
Finally thanks to Andy Miles and the girls who missed seeing me at mile 9 due to a dispute with a taxi driver and a £50 fare, but did find a spot to cheer me in at the finish despite only having 5 good legs between them. - Steve

Coventry Half-Marathon - 23 May

Gun pos   Chip time  
20 Howard Andersen 1:25:51 3rd M45
41 Martyn Brunt 1:29:10  
49 Rebecca Smith 1:30:59 3rd lady, 3rd F35
79 Tony Mackness 1:33:23  
97 Dave Halford 1:34:37  
150 John Elliott 1:37:42  
202 Clive Horton 1:40:25  
231 Joe Kelly 1;42:31  
259 Dave Fawkner 1:43:33  
276 Charles Jones 1:44:12  
312 Alan Beeby 1:45:02  
693 Jacqui Chislett 1:57:39  
794 Andrew Pitt 1:59:58  
808 Amanda Reay 2:00:29  
851 John Gibbons 2:01:26  
896 Rob Pool 2:02:50  
927 Claudie Combelelas 2:03:30  
1065 Clare Rowntree 2:07:17  
1195 Brian Hewetson 2:11:30  
1226 Linda Richards 2:12:28  
1550 Jo-Anne Hancock 2:25:15  
1563 Clare Mason 2:25:55  

For full results visit the Coventry Half-Marathon web site

 

 

Photos: courtesy Ben Orme

Howard Andersen Becky Smith

White Peak Marathon - 22 May

29 Paul Stead 3:49:02

Baking conditions sapped all my energy for the last mile which, cost me a top 25 finish, but all things considered I'm quite happy with the result.

Bedford 6 - East Midlands Grand Prix Race 3 - 18 May

Pos   Cat     M/F Cat Pos  
146 Lyn McDonald F35 42:30   23 5  
153 Charles Jones M55 43:02   129 7 PB
218 Dave Cooper M40 47:15   179 46  

Full results at www.mcs.open.ac.uk/mkacThe_EMGP

Perfect weather conditions for this very flat course, and for me it was a PB for 6m! - Charles

Leukaemia 10k - Sutton Park - 15 May

  Paul Stead 42:15

Rugby 6 - East Midlands Grand Prix Race 2 - 12 May

Pos   Cat     M/F Cat Pos
74 Steve Bottomley M40 38:25   69 17
102 Richard Hands SM 40:11   95 42
151 Lyn McDonald F35 42:53   15 1
158 Craig McNaney M45 43:00   142 20
163 Jack Langman M70 43:29   147 1
166 Charles Jones M55 43:36   148 7
188 Stuart Found M45 44:50   164 26
194 Sarah McNaney F50 45:03   27 8
211 David Crabbe M50 46:36   180 25
226 Dave Cooper M40 47:43   189 40
229 Corinna O'Connor F35 48:04   38 5
257 Andrew Houston M45 50:16   208 34
288 Tony French M65 53:54   220 3

Full results at www.mcs.open.ac.uk/mkacThe_EMGP

Kingsbury Classic Multi-Terrain 10k - 11 May

10 Howard Andersen 38:13 1st M50
18 Pete Fellows 39:36  
20 Dave Lee 39:52  
113 Fraser Barrett 55:57  

Full results at www.cambaevents.co.uk

Bristol 10k - 9 May

99 Martyn Brunt 35:39 PB

Hinckley Half-Marathon - 9 May

119 John Wilson 1:34:38 PB
205 Tony Hughes 1:39:33  
264 Allan Walsh 1:43:20  
328 Craig Robinson 1:46:18  
528 Anne Hughes 1:54:40  

Full results

The weather was unexpectedly fine following the downpours of the last two days, almost ideal conditions in the Leicestershire countryside. Started off well, going at sub 1:30 pace for the first 4 or 5 miles to try and become a member of the exclusive club recently created by Messrs. Critchley, Joyce and Stead. Alas, it was not to be. Running into the wind from miles 7 to 10 used up too much energy so that by the time I got to ‘Kilimanjaro’ at miles 10 to 11 there was nothing left. Coasted down to the finish line for the last two miles into the pleasant and well supported finish at Market Bosworth Water Park. A very enjoyable and expertly organised race, set in the very nice setting of the water park. Someone find me a flat race next time for my sub 1:30 attempt! - John Wilson

Tewkesbury Half-Marathon - 9 May

423 Andrew Pitt 1:46:59

Silverstone 10k - East Midlands Grand Prix Race 1 - 4 May

Pos   Cat     M/F Cat Pos
266 Lyn McDonald F35 43:17   21 4
308 Charles Jones M55 44:19   285 13
589 Dave Cooper M40 50:26   513 99

Full results at www.mcs.open.ac.uk/mkacThe_EMGP

Coventry Godiva May Day 5m - 3 May

11 Martyn Brunt 28:45 1st M40
19 Howard Andersen 30:20 1st M50
32 Stuart Keen 32:00  
37 Mike Wheeler 32:11  
38 John Wilson 32:44  
46 Nigel Bassnett 33:33  
48 Pete Fellows 33:49  
51 Richard Hands 34:06  
62 Jack Langman 35:56 1st M60
87 Rob Pool 37:26  
96 Sarah McNaney 38:00  
113 Corinna O'Connor 40:50  
129 Fraser Barrett 43:39  
133 Joanne Moyse 44:36  
137 Sean O'Connor 46:00 PB
139 Tony French 46:41  

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

A typical cold, blustery English bank holiday Monday.  Runners had to contend with strong winds, rain and even hailstones at one point.  Slightly different course, completely within Memorial Park with the start at the central pavilion and the finish at the top end of the park 2.5 laps later.  Think they had some slight timing issues, official times around 3 secs slower than watches. - Corinna O'Connor