April 2014

 

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Stratford Marathon - 27 April

358 Tony Bowe   3:59:35  
679 Chris Perkins   4:59:26  
680 Linda Richards   4:59:26  

 

 

 

Wow Christopher's 2nd marathon, and in 3 weeks. We really enjoyed this event on our doorstep.

There were lots of water stations and happy marshalls. The greenway was nice first lap, but on the 2nd the route changed a little and took us into Long Marston, making it 5 miles on greenway from 20 to 25. I found this tough on my blistered feet but dug in and kept smiling.

Will definitely do next year - Linda

Stratford Half-Marathon 27 April

23 Trevor Knight   1:24:08  
227 Peter Kirkhope   1:38:17  
333 Spencer Davies   1:41:56 PB
460 Claire Owen   1:45:46  
480 Damian Pharoah   1:46:45 PB
642 Renecca Jarvis   1:51:32  
864 Mark Dalton   1:53:15  
955 Lucinda Wilson   1:55:50  
987 Chris Jones   1:59:08  
1018 Helen Morris   1:57:49  

Boston Marathon - 21 April

13569 Mark Baker   3:43:50

 

The Boston Marathon this year was a special event after the bombings at the finish line last year. The organisers were concerned about attendance, but there was huge interest in the race with 36,000 entrants qualifying to run. Over a million spectators lined the route and there was huge support at the finish area.

Security was massive, but everyone was determined to ‘take back the race’ for Boston. Banners and t-shirts declared ‘Boston Strong’, and provided a great atmosphere of hope and resolve for the future.

There was a moment of remembrance at the start for everyone affected by events in 2013. It was also inspiring to see some of the injured people from last year taking part in the race.

It was a privilege to represent the club at this important event. It was one of my slowest marathon times, but it didn’t seem that important for once. Everyone’s main aim was to cross the finish line that day. During the race, spectators urged me on, shouting ‘you got this’ at every mile. Someone even recognised my club vest at 24 miles. It was a guy from ‘Fetch’ runners who knew Alix Critchley-Almond. He had injured his hamstring but he was going to get to that finish line.

A USA guy won the event for the first time in years, and a USA lady led for ages, and set a PB, before eventually finishing seventh. It was all headline news and it lifted everyone’s spirits.

The pre- and post-race parties had a great atmosphere as well, and I was made to feel really welcome. It was a truly memorable weekend.

Massey Easter 5 Mile - 20 April

8 Michael Krukov   30:09  
11 John Wilson   30:16  
59 Simon Jones   36:46  
67 Aaron Dreelan   38:25  
68 Richard Wise   38:25  
71 Liz Pharoah   38:37  
98 Fraser Barrett   42:22  
114 Mike Duggan   43:56  
129 Richard Cawley   46:27  
143 Clare Weston   48:15  
144 Lee Hill   48:15  
150 Tracy Morgan   49:42  
158 Helen Hodge   53:06 PB

Easter Around the Reservoir Marathons - 19/20 April

Day 1 - 19 April

  Tony Bowe   4:34:30

Day 2 - 20 April

  Tony Bowe   4:23:13

Old Mutual Two Oceans 56k Ultra Marathon - Cape Town - 19 April

1036 Steve Turvey   4:54:29

Split time at marathon distance - 3:34:46

Broadmeadow Runs Good Friday Marathon - 18 April

  Tony Bowe   4:50:22

London Marathon - 13 April

2433 Trevor Knight   3:11:08 PB
9050 Claudie Combelas   3:50:13 PB
  Sarah Booker   3:23:17  
9401 Paul McGurk   3:51:39  
17291 Aimee Brewer   4:23:15  
29652 Lee Hill   5:25:01  

Caythorpe Canter - 12 April

  Tony Bowe   5:20:38

I turned this into an ultra (again) by ignoring the instructions, as if 26 miles wasn't enough!

Coventry Way - 6 April

7 Paul Stead   7:07:00
9 Dave Halford   7:24:00
69 Paul Robbins   9:36:00
108 Chris Jones   11:36:00

A Coventry Way is a circular route around Coventry on public footpaths. The route typically starts and finishes at the Queens Head pub in Meriden, and takes in the delights of Berkswell, Foleshill and Longford.
There were 199 finishers.

Manchester Marathon - 6 April

398 Peter Fellows   3:09:54  
455 Martin Winch   3:12:22  
1086 Stephen Mason   3:28:35 PB
2514 Steven Galvin   3:55:58  
3111 Sarah McNaney   4:07:28  
4024 Bernard Blumdell   4:24:51  
4669 Martin Gavin   4:38:28  
5207 Linda Richards   4:56:13  
5208 Christopher Perkins   4:56:13  
  Tom Miller   DNF  

Manchester on a grey Sunday morning is not the most appealing place to be but it was made all the brighter by my fellow team mates who had also gathered to run what has been billed as a flat, PB course.  To be honest, I was filled with worries as I have been nursing an injury for the last 2 weeks and only got the all-clear from my doctor two days before the marathon. I thought that I had a stress fracture but apparently not, just bone fragments floating around my ankle!  I was advised that I could do the race but was also told to be sensible and take it easy.  With this in mind, I did as I was told, put my sensible head on and headed for the start line knowing that my finish time would not be good, but also knowing that I would finish - at some point!!!
The race itself was congested for the first 4 or 5 miles as it skirted round Salford so that the crowds could cheer us all on, but we runners took it all in our stride as we tried to admire the views on either side of us (for views I mean, shops, offices, warehouses and the occasional pub!!).
Water stations were plentiful - unlike another race that was being held at the same time!!  Marshals were fantastic and the crowds were very noisy!!!  We did eventually see a couple of fields at about 16 miles but to be honest, the majority of the course is through built-up areas. If you like city marathons, then I would recommend this as one to do. If you prefer a bit of scenery en route, then perhaps choose another one.
Good T-shirt and medal at the finish, along with the usual oddities in our goody bag (sachets of Worcester Sauce and womens' vitamins tablets).
Personally, I won't do this again. Yes, it's flat but, having trained on Clive's lumpy routes every Sunday, dare I say I missed the odd hill or two along the way.  However, the company over the weekend was fantastic and for that reason I can say the weekend was a complete success.
Just one small point........don't bother staying in an Ibis Budget hotel.......its called Budget for a reason - Sarah

Brighton Marathon - 6 April

  Tommy Dempsey   3:44:09  
  Liz Pharoah   3:44:12 PB
  Tony Bowe   3:46:43  
  Tony Hughes   4:23:04  
  Anne Hughes   4:23:04  
  Dave Arnold   4:48:28  

Regency 10k - 6 April

33 John Wilson   00:38:17  
37 Michael Krukov   00:38:19  
57 Amanda Deavy   00:39:28 2nd lady
76 Martin Gavin   00:40:01  
99 Antony Forde   00:41:06  
109 Jonathan Seed   00:41:37  
119 Mike Wheeler   00:42:00  
120 William Kirk-Wilson   00:42:01  
123 Peter Kirkhope   00:42:01  
  Sarah Booker   00:42:23  
175 Richard Hands   00:43:09  
216 Joseph Kelly   00:44:20  
313 Bob Adams   00:46:27  
334 Cath Fenn   00:46:59  
369 Spencer Davies   00:47:18  
451 Robert Dimbleby   00:48:53  
479 Charles Jones   00:49:29  
632 Kieran Prescott   00:50:56  
751 Allison Smith   00:53:44  
898 Kevin Coughlan   00:54:00  
902 Mark Dalton   00:54:05  
956 Sharon Thompson   00:54:49  
1116 Hazel Cann   00:58:50  
1314 Lee Hill   01:01:31  
1316 Clare Weston   01:01:33 PB
1423 Tracy Morgan   01:04:02  
1413 Angela Hands   01:04:28  
1519 Ros Myers   01:05:22  
1662 Helen Hodge   01:09:54