August 2014

 

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Featured events this month:

Badgers Atherstone 10k - 31 August

242 Fraser Barrett   60:31  
248 Joanne Stacey   61:07  
333 Tony French   68:42 1st V70

Buff Enigma Reverse Marathon - 31 August

  Tony Bowe   4:17:28

Massey Ferguson Corporate 5 - 27 August

26 Jonathan Seed   32:07
39 William Kirk-Wilson   33:47
44 Tommy Dempsey   34:22
49 Richard Hands   34:14
71 Sally Eason   37:44
81 Mick Duggan   38:51
100 Katy Davies   40:58
101 Jonathan Boyd   40:59
108 Fraser Barrett   41:56
115 Aimee Brewer   42:44
116 Joanne Stacey   42:50
149 Abbe Humphreys   46:46
162 Julie Cozens   49:25
163 Angela Hands   49:27

Sandwell Six Towns Marathon - 24 August

  Tony Bowe   4:56:00

Relaxed trail marathon run primarily on the canal network through Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury & West Bromwich.  Included 1.75 spooky miles though the famous Netherton tunnel.  All for £6.

Coventry Godiva Harriers Autumnal 5 Mile - 20 August

21 Stuart Lumsden   29:04 PB
33 Martin Winch   29:46  
48 Amanda Deavy   30:48 2nd lady
51 Damian Dear   31:22  
74 Peter Fellows   32:49  
80 Scott Shepherd   32:57  
98 Paul Robbins   34:09  
100 Peter Kirkhope   34:14  
109 Joe Kelly   34:35  
119 Cath Fenn   35:10 PB
123 Peter Austin   35:40  
142 Simon Jones   36:45  
146 Clare Rowntree   37:03 PB
157 Robert Pool   38:30  
169 Andrew Houston   39:35  
188 Fraser Barrett   43:20  
190 Lee Hill   43:40  
205 Helen Hodge   49:46 PB

Run to the Castle - 16 August

28 Spencer Davies   11:13:12

This was a 42 mile, mainly off-road event on the Welsh coastal path. It has some of the most amazing scenery I have ever had the good fortune to run through. As usual with one of Denzils events this was meticulously marked out, organized in fine detail and the fun factor was encouraged. The views from Cader Idris were stunning. I didn't struggle as much this year as last, but I wanted to enjoy this one and the fairy wings and tiara kept me, the other competitors and my support crew smiling - Spencer

BRAT 5k - 13 August

24 Stuart Lumsden   17:39
92 Damian Pharoah   20:25
93 Paul Robbins   20:31
105 Joe Kelly   21:05
120 Spencer Davies   21:40
155 Andrew Houston   24:14
162 Martin Gavin   24:53
186 Helen Hodge   31:16

Eight Northbrookers managed the Wednesday evening trip down the M42 to a great back to basics event with alleged PB potential.....  It was a great event - turn up, pay your 4 quid, race, get chocolate bar and bottle of water, head back to the bar for a light ale, home - Job Done!
The course was a little lumpier than I was led to believe (PB potential 3/5!), not pancake flat but slightly hillier than Coventry Memorial Park Parkrun. A field of 190 speedie folk turned up looking whippet like so I thought I best pull on my A shirt (Sunburst obviously) and play my A game.  Not quite the elusive sub-20 PB that I was after, but 20:25 on the night is a good effort with my heavy legs!
Hats of to Mr Lumsden who absolutely stormed it and posted a 17:39. Stuart you did us proud with also pulling out a top 25 finish - Damian

The BRAT Standard Triathlon - 10 August

Standard distance triathlon - swim 1500m, cycle 40km, run 10km

Paul Robbins

  swim   23:29
  T1   01:41
  cycle   1:06:22
  T2   00:51
  run   42:53
      2:15:18

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Despite the awful weather, this well organised race was thoroughly enjoyable. Officially, the distances are 1.5k, 40k and 10k for the swim, cycle and run respectively, but my GPS indicated shorter distances for the cycle and run, and I know I can’t swim 1500m that fast! Nevertheless, it is well worth doing and the cross training is great for running, so I’ll expect to see a few of you there next year.

Raceways School's Out 10k - 9 August

30 Simon Jones   48:22

London Triathlon - 3 August

Olympic distance triathlon - open water swim 1500m, cycle 42km, run 10km

Sarah McNaney

  swim   31:02
  cycle   1:22:00
  run   45:52
      2:49:52

Linda Richards

  swim   38:49
  cycle   1:19:30
  run   1:00:50
      3:07:10

 

First attempt for both of us at this distance and I am sure it won't be the last. An excellent event, very well organised from start to finish that begins on the Saturday with the sprint and super sprint distances and then the olympic distance taking place on the Sunday. 
Due to the sheer number of people, everyone is sent off in half hourly waves, starting at 6.45am and going through till 3pm.  However, the crowds during all parts of the race on both days were superb and not once did we lack support from people along the way.
Only itsy bitsy niggle was the distance that you had to run into T1 and T2 each time but we were aware of that when entering the race so no real complaints as the marshals were very encouraging. 
Would highly recommend this one for people that are just getting into Triathlon as its definitely a 'friendly' event and welcomes newcomers with open arms. (Oh, and if you like a spot of shopping, the Expo that is taking place along side the event is well worth a look!!) - Sarah

The Railway Ultra - 2 August

63 Spencer Davies   6:00:54

On this one the famous Northbrook sunburst was accompanied by fairy wings and a tiara, the plaque about fuelled by fairy dust was a last minute addition and the fairy dust was needed. This was a 28 or 36 mile ultra event with the option to bail out at 28 if needed. I took that option.
Set in Coalport near Telford the route consisted of a 4.5ish mile out and 4.5ish mile back leg along the disused railway. As usual with one of Denzils events the organisation was great and the atmosphere was superb. What I never considered was the razor sharp stones that make up disused railways. My last leg made me feel like I was running on glass!! Still I got the finish in a fairly decent time for me and my unusual running outfit kept not only my morale but others entertained during the event. Time to refine for the next one in 2 weeks time - Spencer