Northbrook Results

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October

November Nightmare Marathon – 30 OctoberM

  Tony Bowe 5:18:46

Fenland 10 Miles, Wisbech – October 2710M

  Ainsley Wileman 1:19:47

Stratford Half-Marathon – 27 October HM

2 Adrian McBride 01:11:23 2nd MV35
11 Peter Stafford 01:21:50 2nd MV45
14 Liam Shields 01:22:26  
20 Tom Hughes 01:23:58  
32 Cory Payne 01:28:50  
46 Tommy Dempsey 01:32:10  
450 Jo Arden 02:22:05  

Stratford Big 10k – 27 October 10K

67 Kevin Spare 00:43:44 2nd MV65
103 Gemma Nash 00:44:51 PB, 3rd FV35
126 Spencer Davies 00:46:01  
206 Robert Halford 00:49:48  
216 Kyle Turner 00:50:08  
294 Mollie Williams 00:53:25  
297 Kevin Coughlan 00:53:57  
319 Amy Brown 00:54:27  
330 Cameron Roantree 00:55:03  
344 Emily Angliss 00:55:25  
399 Lisa Bothwell 00:57:06  
460 Martina McConville 00:59:13  
487 Josh Hyde 01:00:14  
532 Martin Gavin 01:02:31  
558 Rachel Liggett 01:02:59  
623 Chris Archer 01:05:53  
704 Tracey Williams 01:10:13  
742 Jan Watson 01:13:31  
745 Lara Kog 01:14:07  
788 Jane Ward 01:19:15  

Tamworth 10k – 27 October 10K

70 Lee Newark 00:45:58  
81 Rob Cox 00:46:47  
95 Craig Slyde 00:48:08  
107 Stuart Clements 00:49:07  
122 Sarah McNaney 00:50:51 1st FV65
202 Joanne Evans 00:55:38  
239 Julie Liggett 00:58:07  

Small fields of runners for this fairly local 10k which is a two lap course skirting round the town centre and using some of the (paved) canal paths. Nice and flat and hardly any congestion so worth doing if you want a ‘quiet’ event. Very well marshalled and a decent medal for our efforts.

Seven Northbrookers did the club proud today in the beautiful sunshine, and all of us came in well under the hour. Glad I got to do this one, it’s a little gem – Sarah

SARAH MCNANEY

Warwick University Cross-Country Relays – 26 October XC

Northbrook Bears
9th male team

  Tommy Hindmarsh 00:12:25
  Tom Cox 00:12:28
  Rob Richardson 00:13:21
  Matthew Hathrell 00:11:40
  Total time 00:49:54

Northbrook Cobras
 15th male team

  Rhys Robbins 00:17:25
  Anthony Grace 00:16:22
  Chris Smith 00:14:40
  Spencer Davies 00:15:16
  Total time 01:03:43

Northbrook Dingos
4th female team

  Michelle Edwards 00:15:44
  Cath Fenn 00:17:09
  Debbie Campbell 00:15:45
  Collette O’Keefe 00:17:21
  Total time 01:06:00

Northbrook Hyenas
8th male team

  Enya Tabram 00:15:43
  Jo Evans 00:18:55
  Lisa Bothwell 00:18:38
  Ellie Aldridge 00:17:40
  Total time 01:10:55

Northbrook Lions
9th mixed team

  Tim Hughes 00:15:15
  Abdullah Mert 00:14:49
  Tracey Jefferson 00:21:02
  Ruth Hallett 00:20:19
  Total time 01:11:24

Northbrook Zebras
10th mixed team

  Judith Hayley 25:26.1
  Joanne Grace 00:22:14
  Dave Mills 00:15:48
  Greg Wallam 00:09:16
  Total time 01:12:44

Northbrook Jaguars
11th mixed team

  Daisy Robbins 00:24:19
  Carolyn Hadley 00:19:48
  Adrian Lowe 00:16:56
  David Tittle 00:18:38
  Total time 01:19:41

Northbrook Leopards
12th mixed team

  Jess Hone 00:14:25
  Suky Dhindsa 00:26:09
  Jan Watson 00:24:35
  Caroline Hughes 00:17:58
  Total time 01:23:07

We had 32 Northbrookers run at the local Warwick University cross-country relays, fielding eight teams of four across the women, men and mixed categories.

It’s a great taster event for cross-country and being only 2 and a bit miles, it’s fast and furious. The going was soft underfoot, the traditional puddle was not too deep but the inclines were still tough.

Up against the students from local universities we had a credible fourth place finishes both for our men and women – Sally

SALLY EASON

Carsington Water Half-Marathon – 26 October HM

  Stewart Pearman 01:51:49
  Simon Aldridge 01:52:12

SIMON ALDRIDGE

Drive up on a very misty Saturday morning to Carsington water to tackle a trail half marathon. The reservoir was stunning and the views were also stunning. Lots of support all the way around and I managed to keep up with Stu for about 8 miles, then the hills hit us hard.

Anyway we both got to the end and Stu was only 19 seconds ahead of me, which is pretty good for me – Simon

Cannock Chase 10k – 20 October 10K

  Tony Hughes 00:57:12 1st MV65
  Anne Hughes 01:26:28 1st FV65

Yorkshire 10 Mile – 20 October 10M

139 Terry Moynihan 01:07:35

Ilmington 10k – Tempo Winter Series, Race 1 – 20 October 10K

55 Malc Copeland 00:49:33
68 Paul Robbins 00:51:23
101 Simon Aldridge 00:54:26
103 Mark Jennings 00:54:29
109 Tim Hughes 00:55:11
137 Cath Fenn 00:57:59
163 Caroline Hughes 01:01:03
172 Cliff Evans 01:02:15
175 Ellie Aldridge 01:02:25
186 Joanne Evans 01:02:44
218 Richard Hands 01:06:14
245 Chris Archer 01:09:52
252 Anita Howe 01:10:33
295 Jason Brannigan 01:16:43
303 Rebecca Barber 01:19:46
311 Angela Hands 01:21:16
313 Tracey Williams 01:21:47
320 Sukhjit Dhindsa 01:22:39
325 Jane Ward 01:26:43
328 Victoria Hand 01:28:14
331 Alex Darragh 01:29:27
332 Alexis Copeland 01:30:47

Race 1 of the annual (H)Ilmington race for sausages.

 

The hill never gets flatter! A bit windy at the top, nice to catch up with everyone at the Red Lion with some cheesy chips – Joanne

Abingdon Marathon – 20 October M

2 Adrian McBride 02:30:05 PB
81 Liam Shields 02:54:25 PB
118 Matthew Hathrell 02:57:57 PB
175 Steve King 03:01:52 PB
587 Mark Parker 03:48:50
658 Spencer Davies 03:56:10
915 Jake Ward 04:41:12 PB

Eight of us had signed up to the PB potential of the Abingdon Marathon. Training had been intense with the lanes of Allesley and Coventry being hammered by the Level 1 and Level 2 groups. Speeding fines were mentioned when the Level 1 guys were peaking.

As the date got closer the frustration of taper started and the weather took a turn for the worse. As it went, on the day the weather could have been far worse. Gusty winds and a light drizzle for most of the event were perfect for keeping our engines cooled. With support from Damian, Tracey and Liam’s family we were kept focused. The race started on a running track and finished on a running track. We separated out to where we wanted to start and it started.

26 miles is a long way and the race plan needs to be robust, and back-up plans are a must. For me, the back-up plans were key to me battling my demons. My aim was to average 9 min miling for as long as I could then hang on for dear life. As it went 22 miles was the point when tiredness kicked in for me. Just having caught up with Danny he swore and kicked on, accelerating away. I pulled my big boy blue shorts tighter, lifted my shoulders and soaked up the cheers from all the marshalls and supporters. They were needed to get me to the end. Plan A and Plan B were achieved; Plan C was missed by 2 minutes but I could still walk.

The course is good, flat and fast, and the marshalls were amazing. With your name on your number the locals and the marshalls made you feel special encouraging you by name. Our own supporters were everywhere, giving us the encouragement we needed when it was needed. Five PBs, 7 finishers – mission accomplished.

Well done guys – Spencer

Rugby Half-Marathon – 20 October HM

  Timothy Devenport 1:57:32

Inspired by others in the club taking on the cross-country races, Ilmington 10km and Abingdon Marathon, I took on the Rugby Half-Marathon, which turned out to be a bit of a toughie. the course was more undulating than I thought it would be and the long run up the old railway path, a straight line up a gradual 1% for over a mile, seemingly never ended. I got there in the end, happy to still manage a sub-2hr time, despite it not being a PB, and picking up another t-shirt and medal for the cabinet.

Call it a training run eh? – Timothy

Dramathon Trail Marathon – 19 October M

  Craig Slyde 4:57:25
  Stuart Clements 5:01:34

Midlands Cross-Country Relays, Aldersley Leisure Village – 19 October XC

24th Men’s Team

  Tommy Dempsey 00:27:44
  Rob Richardson 00:26:03
  Kevin Spare 00:27:24
  Tom Hughes 00:24:09
    1:45:20

33rd Men’s Team

  Malc Copeland 00:28:19
  Adrian Lowe 00:33:56
  Paul Robbins 00:28:54
  Rhys Robbins 00:34:59
    2:06:08

35th Men’s Team

  Chris Smith 00:30:05
  David Tittle 00:33:22
  Anthony Grace 00:33:25
  Kevin Coughlan 00:33:12
    2:10:04

36th Men’s Team

  Simon Aldridge 00:31:48
  Mark Booth 00:34:52
  David Mills 00:31:48
  Cliff Evans 00:34:41
    2:13:09

17th Women’s Team

  Natalia Greenhill 00:30:48
  Michelle Edwards 00:32:26
  Kathryn Adams 00:28:24
    1:31:38

27th Women’s Team

  Ellie Aldridge 00:35:09
  Kelly Parker 00:43:38
  Lisa Bothwell 00:35:04
    1:53:51

29th Women’s Team

  Carolyn Hadley 00:40:20
  Tori Boyle 00:47:16
  Joanne Evans 00:37:27
    2:05:03

The official first cross-country of the 24-25 season and we had a good uptake. Seasoned experienced runners and new to cross-country running runners, they all turned up. No drop outs meant the organisation was very easy, they all laced up, pinned up and toed the line.

The course had a slight change to normal, but still included all the favourite steep climbs, the roundabout route in the fields and the disused trail section. A great turnout and everyone gave everything the could. A great shoutout also to the supporters, ensuring our sunbursts did not take their foot of the pedal at any point.

Well done all, next up Warwick Uni – Spencer

SPENCER DAVIES

Death Star Marathon, Milton Keynes – 18 October M

  Tony Bowe 4:36:36

Civil Service Cross Country Championships – 16 October OTH

28 Damian Pharoah 0:38:18
36 Rob Richardson 0:41:08
54 Mark Baker 0:47:45

The annual Civil Service cross-country championships took place at the usual hilly venue of Parliament Hills Fields in London. It was a surprisingly warm day there for October.

Former Northbrook member Tim Wright led all of us home again, finishing in 18th place in 36.57.
Damian was first of the current Northbrook runners, while Rob ran well before heading back to Northbrook to lead a training session later in the day. For me it was a steady run on a tough course.

It was great to catch up for a pint afterwards, before heading our separate ways. – Mark

Cannock Chase Trail Half-Marathon – 13 October HM

SUKY DHINDSA

  Suky Dhindsa 3:00:42

Chicago Marathon – 13 October M

  Steve Turvey 3:14:04

I got a Good For Age time quick enough for Chicago so decided to give it a go. It’s not cheap to get there, or stay there during marathon weekend, so definitely a one-off. The course is flat but busy, which meant a lot of weaving, in the first half especially. I tried to stay with a 3:10 pacer (and managed it for first half). The second half was all about trying to beat 3:15. I just about did it.

The crowds were immense. The women’s winner set a new world record, and I crossed that same finish line – only about 90 minutes later…

Peterborough Half-Marathon – 13 October HM

  Craig Holmes 1:22:57 PB
  Kirstie Murray 1:58:05  

The Peterborough Half was a lovely, flat course which was well organised and there was a lot of support on the route. I would definitely recommend.

Great for a PB, as Craig demonstrated – Kirstie

RunLeicester Half-Marathon – 13 October HM

TRACY WILLIAMS

  Mollie Williams 2:06:11

Mollie’s debut half-marathon

Massey Ferguson RC Draycote Water 10k – 13 October 10K

16 Cory Payne 0:41:19  
49 Robert Halford 0:47:06  
54 Timothy Devenport 0:47:41 PB
61 Mark Booth 0:49:28  
76 David Mills 0:50:47  
78 Katherine 0:51:03  
87 Allison Smith 0:52:31  
103 Jennifer Ennis 0:55:10  
109 Joanne Evans 0:56:02  
110 Cliff Evans 0:56:27  
127 Claire Messenger 0:59:16  
136 Tracy Jefferson 1:01:32  
138 Martin Gavin 1:01:54  
155 Claudie Combelas 1:05:50  
158 Chris Archer 1:09:17  
163 Fraser Barrett 1:12:10  
166 Tony French 1:13:34  
169 Janet Gilmore 1:20:29  

A chilly start at Draycote Water this morning, I wasn’t sure what my legs had in them after a hard strength session on Friday. I started off with Claire to the first hill then I pulled away. I managed to catch up with Jenn and tried to stick with her for a bit but she was flying and I couldn’t hold on to her.

I was very happy to finish as the long drag at the end went on for ever. Quite a few PB’s from the Northbrookers today and fantastic running from everyone. Happy with 56:02, fastest 10k this year and pleased Cliff couldn’t catch up with me – Joanne

Had a great run! Pushed on the opening 2km because it was flat. Got into a rythm after the first hill and pushed all the way – Timothy

Ladybower Reservoir Trail 22k – 12 October HM

  Kyle Turner 2:59:43
  Jane Ward 4:31:45

A great event by Run Through Trails. I walked the hills, ran the run-able and embraced the mud, ss well as the spectacular views. I would recommend this run to anyone who fancies a change from the tarmac – Kyle

A great trail 1/2 with a 52k event the same day. Over 1000 runners took to the hills with a steady climb to start with, slight rain and rather cold. We then went through mud and what felt like 100 stairs to the summit of Win Hill, but so worth the climb for the amazing views. Then down hill through some lovely woods to the first aid station. Undulating then back to the finish on stoney paths and wooded areas – Jane

Chester Marathon – 6 October M

  Joe Shaw 3:19:00
  Dave Fawkner 4:59:21

Chester has always been a favourite marathon of mine, so with my 9th time pacing, I opted to support the 5 hour runners. My legs were still recovering from the run in the Thames from the week before.

DAVE FAWKNER

The start line featured several nervous runners, but they soon embraced the challenge and stuck with our relaxed pacing method. It’s always great to see first timers. The weather was good, although still a little warm for me. My new shoes were good and felt like they were helping me keep the constant cadence. My only failing was not taking any food for energy.

The halfway point was perfect with 2 minutes banked ahead of schedule. The first half of the course is gentle rolling countryside shortly after we leave the town, but I knew the second half had a few small bumps late on, and the distance is nearly always 26.4 for me. The party bus kept on trucking through the second half. We managed to keep a number of runners with us, but sadly miles 18 to 24 always see the pack thin down a little. As long as they see our badminton racquets, we hope they can still get the finish close to the 5 hours.

We marched up the last hill at mile 25, and then the last bit was just a well-supported enjoyable mile. We finished in 4:59:21, so perfectly a decent days pacing. I can now relax until my next call up for Manchester and Chester next year.

Who’s with me? – Dave

Alcester 10k – 6 October 10K

  Adrian Powell 0:47:16
  Debbie Campbell 0:48:16
  Peter Kirkhope 0:49:16
  Cliff Evans 0:55:05
  Joanne Evans 0:56:59
  Nicola Glaze 1:00:54
  Liane Powell 1:08:33
  Becci Lewis 1:09:10
  Graeme Brannen 1:10:12

Big Bear Birch Challenge, Cannock Chase – 1 October OTH

  Tony Bowe 5:42:53