The Wellington Monument 10 K road race was won by Luke Scott of Taunton A C in 36.27. 164 runners completed the race including five Exmouth Harriers.
Hugh Marsden was 8th overall and 4th vet 40 in 38.12,
Andy Kennedy came 19th in 41.39,
Andy Johnson was 32nd in 42.42.
John Perratt ran very strongly for 55th overall and 1st vet 60 in 45.16.
Another fine performance gave Jenny Reay 62nd overall and 3rd lady vet 45 in 46.05.
(LT)
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Club Christmas Dinner & Awards
Last Saturday, the Harriers held their Christmas Dinner and disco at the Manor Hotel. After the meal, chairman Bob Keast thanked everyone for coming, before moving on to the presentation of the awards to the male and female athletes of the year. Everyone in the club can vote for these awards, so they are valued very highly by the recipients.
Female athlete of the year, Dawn Teed, has been fantastic, achieving personal best performances at all her major racing distances. First she ran the Teignbridge Ten (miles) in 1.18. Then she completed her first ever marathon, the London, in 3.35, a performance which exceeded all expectations. On to the Plymouth Half Marathon in 1.40 and the Battle of Sedgemoor 10 K in 45.55.
Shaun Lock was the male athlete of the year. At every race, his times were two to three minutes quicker than before, making this his best year ever. In the Dalwood Three Hills Challenge, a ten mile off road race, he was 3rd out of 145 finishers. Next came his best race of the year, the infamous Grizzly and 12th place out of the 1528 who completed the gruelling 19 miles off road course. Then he was 21st out of the 2130 runners who finished the Great West Run half marathon. He ran several other races after this and performed consistently well throughout the year.
Club president Roland Young presented the President’s award to Nicky Crook. Many years ago, Nicky ran with the juniors, but then stopped and became a non-running member of the club. Nicky started helping dad Phil marshalling and timekeeping at most of the races held by the club. When she was sixteen, she assisted with the timekeeping for the Exmouth Half Marathon.
About three years ago, she started running with the seniors, but only competed in small events when extra runners were needed for relay and other teams. Prior to the last London Marathon, which Nicky completed very successfully, she had not raced more than about three miles. To jump from three to 26.2 miles was a magnificent achievement!
The president congratulated the chairman on his excellent management of the club. He also showed his appreciation for everyone who assisted the chairman, because without all this support the job would be impossible.
Special guest Pete Ferlie, of Ironbridge Runner, was thanked for sponsoring the Bicton Blister for the last three years. Both Jon Croome and Dave Stone gave exceptional solo performances on the dance floor later in the evening!
Other news
Paul Champion found out at short notice that he had to complete a qualifying event of at least 50 miles before submitting his entry in January for next August’s Tour du Mont-Blanc ultra marathon.
This meant running a race longer than his current total weekly mileage. His choice, the 50 mile Rowbotham’s Round Rotherham, an off road trail race following part of the Trans-Pennine Way, with strip maps to navigate the circular route of the outskirts of Rotherham.
Previous heavy rain left the tracks very muddy, but on the day the weather was perfect with a hard frost at the start at 7.30 am. Paul settled into an easy pace. After around 20 miles he started running with a marine from Poole, which was a great help to them both mentally. The lack of training started to tell at around 30 miles. A hard five miles followed, but things picked up after food and a cup of tea at the next check point.
Three miles from home, they increased the pace and overtook the two runners in front of them with a mile to go. Paul and the marine finished 52nd equal out of 176, in 9 hours 54 mins. The winner Jez Bragg took 6 hours 27 mins.
Paul would like to say a big thank you to Sue Wilkin who acted as back-up and managed to reach all seven check points before him.
Last Sunday, two Exmouth Harriers ran in the 9 ½ mile off road Torrington Christmas Caper. It was very muddy, with deep pools of water in places and very hilly. Jo Darwood completed the race in 1.21 and Dawn Teed in 1.24.
(LT)
Female athlete of the year, Dawn Teed, has been fantastic, achieving personal best performances at all her major racing distances. First she ran the Teignbridge Ten (miles) in 1.18. Then she completed her first ever marathon, the London, in 3.35, a performance which exceeded all expectations. On to the Plymouth Half Marathon in 1.40 and the Battle of Sedgemoor 10 K in 45.55.
Shaun Lock was the male athlete of the year. At every race, his times were two to three minutes quicker than before, making this his best year ever. In the Dalwood Three Hills Challenge, a ten mile off road race, he was 3rd out of 145 finishers. Next came his best race of the year, the infamous Grizzly and 12th place out of the 1528 who completed the gruelling 19 miles off road course. Then he was 21st out of the 2130 runners who finished the Great West Run half marathon. He ran several other races after this and performed consistently well throughout the year.
Club president Roland Young presented the President’s award to Nicky Crook. Many years ago, Nicky ran with the juniors, but then stopped and became a non-running member of the club. Nicky started helping dad Phil marshalling and timekeeping at most of the races held by the club. When she was sixteen, she assisted with the timekeeping for the Exmouth Half Marathon.
About three years ago, she started running with the seniors, but only competed in small events when extra runners were needed for relay and other teams. Prior to the last London Marathon, which Nicky completed very successfully, she had not raced more than about three miles. To jump from three to 26.2 miles was a magnificent achievement!
The president congratulated the chairman on his excellent management of the club. He also showed his appreciation for everyone who assisted the chairman, because without all this support the job would be impossible.
Special guest Pete Ferlie, of Ironbridge Runner, was thanked for sponsoring the Bicton Blister for the last three years. Both Jon Croome and Dave Stone gave exceptional solo performances on the dance floor later in the evening!
Other news
Paul Champion found out at short notice that he had to complete a qualifying event of at least 50 miles before submitting his entry in January for next August’s Tour du Mont-Blanc ultra marathon.
This meant running a race longer than his current total weekly mileage. His choice, the 50 mile Rowbotham’s Round Rotherham, an off road trail race following part of the Trans-Pennine Way, with strip maps to navigate the circular route of the outskirts of Rotherham.
Previous heavy rain left the tracks very muddy, but on the day the weather was perfect with a hard frost at the start at 7.30 am. Paul settled into an easy pace. After around 20 miles he started running with a marine from Poole, which was a great help to them both mentally. The lack of training started to tell at around 30 miles. A hard five miles followed, but things picked up after food and a cup of tea at the next check point.
Three miles from home, they increased the pace and overtook the two runners in front of them with a mile to go. Paul and the marine finished 52nd equal out of 176, in 9 hours 54 mins. The winner Jez Bragg took 6 hours 27 mins.
Paul would like to say a big thank you to Sue Wilkin who acted as back-up and managed to reach all seven check points before him.
Last Sunday, two Exmouth Harriers ran in the 9 ½ mile off road Torrington Christmas Caper. It was very muddy, with deep pools of water in places and very hilly. Jo Darwood completed the race in 1.21 and Dawn Teed in 1.24.
(LT)
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Devon County AA Cross Country
On Sunday 3rd December, the Brooks Devon County Cross Country Championships based at the Exeter Arena produced some great encounters.
Exmouth’s Ray Elston followed up his success in the Bicton Blister and continued his best ever year by winning the vet 65 category of the Championships. In doing so, he finally achieved his ambition of beating arch rival but good friend and fellow Harrier John Perratt, also vet 65, for the first time ever. The two men were locked in an epic battle, running together, then exchanging the lead until the tiny margin of just two seconds separated them at the finish line, after a race they will always remember.
Jo Kelsey, Tavistock AC, won the women’s race in 21.43. Exmouth’s Cathy Newman ran superbly for 2nd vet 40 and 4th overall in 23.46. Hannah Dupain was 3rd senior lady and 6th overall in 24.51.
Joe Pascoe was 6th in the U20 men’s event in 34.44. The race was won by Patrick Hambly, Torbay AC, in 29.59. The senior men’s race was won by Kevin Heywood of Bideford AAC in 29.01. Tony Hatchard was again in great form, the first Exmouth Harrier to finish, 6th senior man and 7th overall, in 32.02.
Rich Selby was 2nd vet 55 and 44th overall in 37.38 after another excellent run. Andrew Johnson was 12th vet 40 and 56th overall in 40.02. Ray Elston and John Perratt were 1st and 2nd vet 65, and 65th and 66th overall, in 42.15 and 42.17, respectively. Jim Wyatt was 5th vet 60 and 80th overall in 46.26. Les Turner was 7th vet 60 and 84th overall in 50.17.
Bideford AAC won the men’s team event, Tavistock AC were second and Torbay AC were third.
The vet men’s team event was won by Bideford AAC, with Tavistock AC second and South West Road Runners third. Exmouth Harriers came eighth.
Tavistock AC won the women’s team event. Torbay AC were second and Erme Valley Harriers came third. The vet women’s team event was won by Erme Valley Harriers.
(LT)
Sunday, November 26, 2006
The Bicton Blister 2006
26th November dawned cold and clear after a wild night of rain, thunder and hail. By 9:30am the sun was making it's presence felt -- and for the rest of the day we enjoyed typical clear and sunny autumn weather. The reason that many make the pilgrimage to the lower Otter Valley in late November was obvious for all to see. The Commons in particular were at their most scenic, although a bit treacherous in the muddy bits due to the amazing amount of rain we have had over the previous night (week... month)!
Andy Chambers overcame Anthony Hatchard in the end to finish the 'around' 11 mile course in a creditable 1:04:20 with Anthony just 27 seconds behind. Ultra-star Heather Foundling-Hawker finished 18th place overall, and 1st lady, in 1:12:33 giving Jon Croome and Joe Pascoe a bit of a shock I should think. What power Heather hides in that tiny frame.
The results may be obtained by 'clicking' the title above.
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Andy Chambers overcame Anthony Hatchard in the end to finish the 'around' 11 mile course in a creditable 1:04:20 with Anthony just 27 seconds behind. Ultra-star Heather Foundling-Hawker finished 18th place overall, and 1st lady, in 1:12:33 giving Jon Croome and Joe Pascoe a bit of a shock I should think. What power Heather hides in that tiny frame.
The results may be obtained by 'clicking' the title above.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Sunday, 19th November races
Exmouth Harriers took full advantage of the glorious weather on Sunday to compete in events in Devon, Cornwall and Wales.
Nine Harriers featured in the Templer Ten, a 10 mile multi terrain event on roads, fields and off-road paths around the beautiful Stover area of Teignbridge. Exmouth’s Anthony Hatchard ran superbly to win the race in 52 mins 51 secs. Their next senior man was Joe Pascoe, 10th overall in 56 mins 47 secs, followed by Hugh Marsden, 12th overall and 2nd vet 45 in 57 mins 5 secs, another outstanding performance. Two senior men followed, Shaun Lock in 17th place in 58 mins 44 secs and Paul Samways 27th in 1 hour 7 secs. An excellent run by Richard Selby in 1 hour 29 secs gave him 1st vet 55 and 28th overall. Andy Kennedy, vet 45, was 39th in 1 hour 2 mins 4 secs and senior man Duncan Parkes came 62nd in 1 hour 6 mins 23 secs. Denise Kennedy, lady vet 50, was 223rd in 1 hour 29 mins 53 secs. 269 runners finished the race.
Five Harriers took part in the Colyton 10 K road race held to raise money for Children in Need. The winner was David Kemp, Royal Navy A C, in 33 mins 3 secs. Exmouth’s Roger Rowe produced his fastest November time for years, 38 mins 15 secs, for 15th place overall and 1st vet 60. John Perratt also ran very well and was 54th overall and 2nd vet 65 in 42 mins 35 secs. Lee Russell was 75th overall and 12th vet 50 in 44 mins 46 secs and Les Turner, vet 60, was 149th in 53 mins 3 secs. Vet 55 Ian MacDonald came 189th in 56 mins 22 secs. There were 286 runners.
Another great performance and Dave Stone, the lone Exmouth Harrier in the Cornish Marathon at Pensilva, finished 2nd overall and 1st senior man in 2 hours 52 mins 52 secs. The race was won by Lazloe Boden, Witney Road Runners, in 2 hours 49 mins 27 secs. 184 runners completed the race.
Finally, Hannah and Nigel Dupain travelled 350 miles to accompany Emma, who is at Swansea University, in the 10 mile multi terrain race in woods, sand dunes and along the beach at Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli, near Swansea. Daniel Gurmin, Swansea Running Club, won in 56 mins 48 secs. Hannah was 4th senior lady in 1 hour 14 mins 21 secs. Emma came 12th senior lady in 1 hour 23 mins 59 secs, the same time as Nigel. 360 runners took part.
On Sunday, 26th November, Exmouth Harriers will be hosting the Bicton Blister, which starts at 11 am. The race involves 11 miles of paths and tracks on East Devon Common Land and starts and finishes at Bicton College. Postal entries are closed, but runners are still very welcome to enter on the day.
Nine Harriers featured in the Templer Ten, a 10 mile multi terrain event on roads, fields and off-road paths around the beautiful Stover area of Teignbridge. Exmouth’s Anthony Hatchard ran superbly to win the race in 52 mins 51 secs. Their next senior man was Joe Pascoe, 10th overall in 56 mins 47 secs, followed by Hugh Marsden, 12th overall and 2nd vet 45 in 57 mins 5 secs, another outstanding performance. Two senior men followed, Shaun Lock in 17th place in 58 mins 44 secs and Paul Samways 27th in 1 hour 7 secs. An excellent run by Richard Selby in 1 hour 29 secs gave him 1st vet 55 and 28th overall. Andy Kennedy, vet 45, was 39th in 1 hour 2 mins 4 secs and senior man Duncan Parkes came 62nd in 1 hour 6 mins 23 secs. Denise Kennedy, lady vet 50, was 223rd in 1 hour 29 mins 53 secs. 269 runners finished the race.
Five Harriers took part in the Colyton 10 K road race held to raise money for Children in Need. The winner was David Kemp, Royal Navy A C, in 33 mins 3 secs. Exmouth’s Roger Rowe produced his fastest November time for years, 38 mins 15 secs, for 15th place overall and 1st vet 60. John Perratt also ran very well and was 54th overall and 2nd vet 65 in 42 mins 35 secs. Lee Russell was 75th overall and 12th vet 50 in 44 mins 46 secs and Les Turner, vet 60, was 149th in 53 mins 3 secs. Vet 55 Ian MacDonald came 189th in 56 mins 22 secs. There were 286 runners.
Another great performance and Dave Stone, the lone Exmouth Harrier in the Cornish Marathon at Pensilva, finished 2nd overall and 1st senior man in 2 hours 52 mins 52 secs. The race was won by Lazloe Boden, Witney Road Runners, in 2 hours 49 mins 27 secs. 184 runners completed the race.
Finally, Hannah and Nigel Dupain travelled 350 miles to accompany Emma, who is at Swansea University, in the 10 mile multi terrain race in woods, sand dunes and along the beach at Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli, near Swansea. Daniel Gurmin, Swansea Running Club, won in 56 mins 48 secs. Hannah was 4th senior lady in 1 hour 14 mins 21 secs. Emma came 12th senior lady in 1 hour 23 mins 59 secs, the same time as Nigel. 360 runners took part.
On Sunday, 26th November, Exmouth Harriers will be hosting the Bicton Blister, which starts at 11 am. The race involves 11 miles of paths and tracks on East Devon Common Land and starts and finishes at Bicton College. Postal entries are closed, but runners are still very welcome to enter on the day.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Colyton 10k [Click for full results]
Colyton on a cold, clear sunny morning. Fine once warmed through, but it does take a long while to get the legs up to 'operating' temperature!
Results:
Rog Rowe - (15th) 1st Vet/60 - 38:15
John Perratt - (54th) 1st Vet/65 - 42:35
Lee Russell - (75th) 12th Vet/50 - 44:46
Les Turner - (149th) 5th Vet/60 - 53:03
Ian MacDonald - (189th) 17th Vet/55 - 56:22
Results:
Rog Rowe - (15th) 1st Vet/60 - 38:15
John Perratt - (54th) 1st Vet/65 - 42:35
Lee Russell - (75th) 12th Vet/50 - 44:46
Les Turner - (149th) 5th Vet/60 - 53:03
Ian MacDonald - (189th) 17th Vet/55 - 56:22
Monday, November 13, 2006
Drogo 10 (click for results)
Not received any information on how things went at the Drogo '10'... save from Andy (1:16:38). Here he is pushing for the finish line. You have all my sympathies Andy; once on 'that' course is enough for me...
Click on the tile above for the results
(via the Tamar Trotters web site)
Monday, October 23, 2006
Abingdon Marathon and Great South Run
Abingdon Marathon
Sunday 22nd October saw the running of the Abingdon Marathon, the weather proved to be kind for the 9am start coupled with a flat course through the Oxfordshire countryside allowed for some fast time. I was well pleased beating my PB by 12 minutes finishing 41st in 2:56:39.
(Adrian Kearns)
Great South Run
John Bryant, one of our new V60 members, in his first 10 miler for many years, ran 1:15:42 in Sunday's GSR.
John's Report:
The run's website comments on the weather conditions that it was not a day for setting records. Indeed, the winning men's time was 1min 20 outside the course record and Jo Pavey's winning time in the women's race was 1min 45 slower than the record (and the second woman was a full minute behind Jo).
However, to my own race: I decided, in view of the stage my training had reached and the virus I had had during the week, to aim for 75 minutes. At eight miles and feeling comfortable (although very wet!) I was still on schedule - and then we turned into the gale as we ran along the shoreline road ... I eventually did 75 minutes and 42 seconds (that's the official time) with all that extra 42 seconds occurring between eight and nine and a half miles ... I was in 985th place overall, out of the 18,000 entries.
So I still have a lot to do before I get my times down to what they should be - but that was probably a better run than at the Rushmoor Relays.
(John Bryant)
Sunday 22nd October saw the running of the Abingdon Marathon, the weather proved to be kind for the 9am start coupled with a flat course through the Oxfordshire countryside allowed for some fast time. I was well pleased beating my PB by 12 minutes finishing 41st in 2:56:39.
(Adrian Kearns)
Great South Run
John Bryant, one of our new V60 members, in his first 10 miler for many years, ran 1:15:42 in Sunday's GSR.
John's Report:
The run's website comments on the weather conditions that it was not a day for setting records. Indeed, the winning men's time was 1min 20 outside the course record and Jo Pavey's winning time in the women's race was 1min 45 slower than the record (and the second woman was a full minute behind Jo).
However, to my own race: I decided, in view of the stage my training had reached and the virus I had had during the week, to aim for 75 minutes. At eight miles and feeling comfortable (although very wet!) I was still on schedule - and then we turned into the gale as we ran along the shoreline road ... I eventually did 75 minutes and 42 seconds (that's the official time) with all that extra 42 seconds occurring between eight and nine and a half miles ... I was in 985th place overall, out of the 18,000 entries.
So I still have a lot to do before I get my times down to what they should be - but that was probably a better run than at the Rushmoor Relays.
(John Bryant)
Monday, October 16, 2006
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th October
On Saturday 14th October the Harriers took 3 teams to Bridgewater for the Parrett Trail Relays which was ran over 6 legs with 6 runners in each team. The start was at 9.00am which meant an early start for the runners as they had to sign in at 8.30am for the first leg runners.
The Parrett Trail Relay started in Steart in Bridgewater and it finished in Winyards Gap in Dorset. The Exmouth Harriers took a Men's & Ladies & Mixed team but the Mixed had to have 3 ladies running in it. In total there was 24 teams running in the event hoping to win either the men's / ladies or the mix team prize and out of the 3 main prizes Exmouth Harriers home 2 of them the Men's and the Ladies and mixed team came home in 4th place.
In the Mens team in leg order Hugh Marsden 2nd (1.06.15), Jamie Palmer 1st (47.02), Jon Croome 3rd (1.01.00), Jim Pyne 4th (1.03.55), Tony Hatchard 5th (56.42), Shaun Lock 6th (1.02.51) . Their total time 5hr 57min 45sec and they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
In the Ladies team also winner their category was Hannah Dupain 1st (1.17.42), Sue Wilkin 2nd (1.09.00), Stef French 3rd (1.06.43), Lorraine Croome 4th (1.09.07), Emma Dupain 5th (1.16.20), Camilla Matheson 6th (1.14.21). Their total was 7hr 13min 13sec also they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
The Mixed team they just missed out of the top 3 teams by just 6 minutes to come home in 4th place. Julie Gellender 4th (1.19.14), Paul Champion 2nd (57.57), Phil Bater 2nd (1.06.04), Steve Merry 2nd (1.06.12), Dawn Teed 7th (1.16.30), Joe Pascoe 2nd (1.06.53) Their total time was 6hr 52min 50sec.
Also thank-you to Sue Price for all driving Sue did along the route and thanks to Camilla and Joe for stepping in at short notice.
On Sunday 3 Harriers went to North Devon for the North Devon 10k.
Ray Elston was the only category winner by finishing in 86th place & 1st vet 65 in a time of (45.29), Lee Russell was in 92nd place in (46.01), and Jim Wyatt came home in 117th place & 2nd vet 60 in (48.37).
(JB)
The Parrett Trail Relay started in Steart in Bridgewater and it finished in Winyards Gap in Dorset. The Exmouth Harriers took a Men's & Ladies & Mixed team but the Mixed had to have 3 ladies running in it. In total there was 24 teams running in the event hoping to win either the men's / ladies or the mix team prize and out of the 3 main prizes Exmouth Harriers home 2 of them the Men's and the Ladies and mixed team came home in 4th place.
In the Mens team in leg order Hugh Marsden 2nd (1.06.15), Jamie Palmer 1st (47.02), Jon Croome 3rd (1.01.00), Jim Pyne 4th (1.03.55), Tony Hatchard 5th (56.42), Shaun Lock 6th (1.02.51) . Their total time 5hr 57min 45sec and they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
In the Ladies team also winner their category was Hannah Dupain 1st (1.17.42), Sue Wilkin 2nd (1.09.00), Stef French 3rd (1.06.43), Lorraine Croome 4th (1.09.07), Emma Dupain 5th (1.16.20), Camilla Matheson 6th (1.14.21). Their total was 7hr 13min 13sec also they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
The Mixed team they just missed out of the top 3 teams by just 6 minutes to come home in 4th place. Julie Gellender 4th (1.19.14), Paul Champion 2nd (57.57), Phil Bater 2nd (1.06.04), Steve Merry 2nd (1.06.12), Dawn Teed 7th (1.16.30), Joe Pascoe 2nd (1.06.53) Their total time was 6hr 52min 50sec.
Also thank-you to Sue Price for all driving Sue did along the route and thanks to Camilla and Joe for stepping in at short notice.
On Sunday 3 Harriers went to North Devon for the North Devon 10k.
Ray Elston was the only category winner by finishing in 86th place & 1st vet 65 in a time of (45.29), Lee Russell was in 92nd place in (46.01), and Jim Wyatt came home in 117th place & 2nd vet 60 in (48.37).
(JB)
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Honiton 12k - 8th October
Adrian Kearns - 46:29 (7th)
Roger Rowe - 47:57 (10th and 1st Vet/50 & 60)
Hannah Dupain - 51:34 (2nd Lady)
John Perratt - 53:50 (2nd Vet/60)
Ted Bloomfield - 54:26 (3rd Vet/60)*
Lee Russell - 56:14
Nigel Dupain - 57:30
* Great day, not too cold but a little windy. Ted B has just moved to East Devon and is hoping to join the Harriers in a few days, thus strengthening the V/60 squad still further.
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Roger Rowe - 47:57 (10th and 1st Vet/50 & 60)
Hannah Dupain - 51:34 (2nd Lady)
John Perratt - 53:50 (2nd Vet/60)
Ted Bloomfield - 54:26 (3rd Vet/60)*
Lee Russell - 56:14
Nigel Dupain - 57:30
* Great day, not too cold but a little windy. Ted B has just moved to East Devon and is hoping to join the Harriers in a few days, thus strengthening the V/60 squad still further.
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Thursday, October 05, 2006
Exeter Winter 3k - Race 1 - 4th October
Roger Rowe 10:54
Andrew Johnson 10:59
Lee Russell 11:32
Nigel Dupain 12:01
John Perratt 12:24
Les Turner 14:52
Dave Eveleigh 16:38
Excellent night... cool with no wind, ideal conditions in fact. Roger and Andrew continue their duel, with Lee running rather quicker than he had felt capable. John was rather mismatched in the 'B' race (he would have been quicker IMHO in the 'C' race) tailing off rather. Nice to see Les and and Dave too. Dave I think has run more of these 3k races than any other club member, having been part of the organising team for ages too. A good night.
The next 3k 'on the track' race is on the 1st November... it is not too late to enter the series (of 4) as 3 out of 4 are to count towards the final positions.
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Andrew Johnson 10:59
Lee Russell 11:32
Nigel Dupain 12:01
John Perratt 12:24
Les Turner 14:52
Dave Eveleigh 16:38
Excellent night... cool with no wind, ideal conditions in fact. Roger and Andrew continue their duel, with Lee running rather quicker than he had felt capable. John was rather mismatched in the 'B' race (he would have been quicker IMHO in the 'C' race) tailing off rather. Nice to see Les and and Dave too. Dave I think has run more of these 3k races than any other club member, having been part of the organising team for ages too. A good night.
The next 3k 'on the track' race is on the 1st November... it is not too late to enter the series (of 4) as 3 out of 4 are to count towards the final positions.
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006
October Race Diary
04 EXETER WINTER 3K SERIES [EXETER ARENA]
08 DEVIOCK BOUNDER (10m) [SEATON, CORNWALL]
08 HONITON 12k
08 WESTWARD LEAGUE - REDRUTH
15 DARTMOOR VALE MARATHON, ½M & 10k [NEWTON ABBOT]
15 NORTH DEVON 10k [SOUTH MOLTON]
15 REDRUTH 10k
22 EXMOOR STAGGER (16m) [MINEHEAD]
22 EXMOOR STUMBLE (6m) [MINEHEAD]
22 GREAT SOUTH RUN [PORTSMOUTH]
29 CUCKOO WALTZ (7m) [St AGNES]
29 WESTWARD LEAGUE - St AUSTELL
08 DEVIOCK BOUNDER (10m) [SEATON, CORNWALL]
08 HONITON 12k
08 WESTWARD LEAGUE - REDRUTH
15 DARTMOOR VALE MARATHON, ½M & 10k [NEWTON ABBOT]
15 NORTH DEVON 10k [SOUTH MOLTON]
15 REDRUTH 10k
22 EXMOOR STAGGER (16m) [MINEHEAD]
22 EXMOOR STUMBLE (6m) [MINEHEAD]
22 GREAT SOUTH RUN [PORTSMOUTH]
29 CUCKOO WALTZ (7m) [St AGNES]
29 WESTWARD LEAGUE - St AUSTELL
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The tent at Rushmoor
Here John Bryant and I are chatting with Geoff Scott (Poole - Bronze last year) who's club did not manage a V60 team this year.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Here are the boys...
SEAA Veterans Road Relays - V60 race
Saturday, 23rd September 2006
Rushmoor Arena in Aldershot was constructed in 1923 for Army Tattoos, and over the years has seen many thousands of folk congregating in its spacious setting. Over the past 20 years, in the early autumn of the year, it has been the venue for the South of England AA Road Relays. The role of honour of the event is long and distinguished, with medals in the past being won by British Olympic, European and Commonwealth athletes.
After a 4th place in the 2005 event, the Exmouth Harriers Vet/60 squad travelled to this year's event in anticipation of a hard-fought battle for the 2006 medals.
A hot (23.5 degrees) and very humid day in the Rushmoor bowl caused some furrowed brows... but heck, it's the same for everyone, although the times suffered as a result.
Roger Rowe was, as usual, running the first leg for the Harriers, and completed the two-lap, 6k course in 23:02 to finish in 1st place, 1 minute and 9 seconds clear of the second placed athlete in what turned out to be the 3rd fastest leg of the day. Handing over to Ray Elston.
Ray ran a storming leg in 26:26 to finish extending the Harriers lead to 1 minute and 20 seconds over eventual winners Oxford City AC.
New member John Bryant was the Harriers third leg runner, running his first race in the blue and gold. John has been out of the sport for some years after an illustrious Vet/40 & 50 career, but ran well to complete in 27:08 but dropping one place to hand over to anchor leg runner John Perratt some 2 minutes and 20 seconds adrift of Oxford City AC. The big 'mover' on this leg was Clive Rutland of Oxford who took over 3 minutes out of John in 6 kilometers!
John Perratt was as usual our 'anchor' athlete, but found the pressure from fast-finishing Hugh Arnold from Thames Hare and Hounds too hot to handle, so losing another place on his leg, but bringing the Harriers home in good heart in Bronze medal position well clear of Herts Phoenix AC in 4th place. Oxford's Gareth Jones running the fastest leg of the day bringing Oxford home in first place.
Final Results and Positions:
Gold - Oxford United 1:37:04
Silver - Thames Hare & Hounds 1:41:15
Bronze - Little old Exmouth Harriers, up against all these 'big guns' 1:42:25
Harriers Leg Times:
1st leg - Rog Rowe 23:02
2nd leg - Ray Elston 26:26
3rd Leg - John Bryant 27:08
Anchor - John Perratt 25:49
Fastest Individual Times:
Gold - Gareth Jones (Oxford United) 22:48
Silver - Hugh Arnold (Thames Hare & Hounds) 22:53
Bronze - Rog Rowe (Exmouth Harriers) 23:02
Gareth also won the BMAF 10k in Swansea the day after the Rushmoor relays - a notable double.
It was really great too, to have Jim Wyatt in attendance acting as reserve, team manager and chief supporter! Thanks Jim...
Roger R.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Yeovilton 5k - 13th Sept
Just back from the final race in this year's series. Big field, of pretty good quality. Very dark and dank with rain and humidity.
I ran 18:46 (6:02pace) for 1st Vet/60 - 85.20%
Now for 10 days rest before the Vet's relays at Aldershot.
(Roger R)
I ran 18:46 (6:02pace) for 1st Vet/60 - 85.20%
Now for 10 days rest before the Vet's relays at Aldershot.
(Roger R)
Race Reports - 10 Sept
ON Sunday September 10th 2 harriers travelled to Ivybridge for the Ivybrige Beacon Challenge an 7.5 mile Multi-Terrain race which took the runners through some tough terrain and also a small river crossing. Dave Stone racing his first race since the Great West run came home in 5th place overall and 3rd senior man in a time of (54.55), and also taken part was Jim Wyatt who came home in 55th place in a time of ( 1.13.31). There were a total of 109 finishers... the winner, Russell Quew of Plymouth Harriers in (51.01).
Also on the same day 7 Harriers travelled to Seaton for the Seaton Half Marathon and the Incorportating of the Devon Half Marathon Championships. With a fast 2 lap course some the runners were hoping that their was a chance of personal best for the half.
First home for the Harriers was Steve Tancock who finished in 15th place overall and 2nd vet 50 in ( 1.26.24 ), Adrain Kearns came next in 17th place in ( 1.27.10 ), with Hannah Dupain in 65th place overall and 1st Senior Lady in ( 1.35.50 ).
Supervet John Perratt came home in 115th place,1st Vet 65 in ( 1.42.56 ), Emma Dupain came home in 181st place in ( 1.55.32 ), Nigel Dupain came next in 182nd place in ( 1.55.33 ),and completing
The Harriers line-up was completed by Trevor Cope who came home in 200th place in ( 1.59.18 ) .Their were a total of 278 finishers and the winner was Mike Feighan of Exeter Harriers in ( 1.16.02 ). In the Devon Half Marathon Championship Exmouth Harriers took home 2 gold and 1 silver medals for their hard work. They were Hannah Dupain who took home a gold medal for being the 1st senior lady, John Perratt also took home gold in the vet 65 age category and Steve Tancock took the silver medal in the vet 50 age category.
(Jon Bamsey)
Also on the same day 7 Harriers travelled to Seaton for the Seaton Half Marathon and the Incorportating of the Devon Half Marathon Championships. With a fast 2 lap course some the runners were hoping that their was a chance of personal best for the half.
First home for the Harriers was Steve Tancock who finished in 15th place overall and 2nd vet 50 in ( 1.26.24 ), Adrain Kearns came next in 17th place in ( 1.27.10 ), with Hannah Dupain in 65th place overall and 1st Senior Lady in ( 1.35.50 ).
Supervet John Perratt came home in 115th place,1st Vet 65 in ( 1.42.56 ), Emma Dupain came home in 181st place in ( 1.55.32 ), Nigel Dupain came next in 182nd place in ( 1.55.33 ),and completing
The Harriers line-up was completed by Trevor Cope who came home in 200th place in ( 1.59.18 ) .Their were a total of 278 finishers and the winner was Mike Feighan of Exeter Harriers in ( 1.16.02 ). In the Devon Half Marathon Championship Exmouth Harriers took home 2 gold and 1 silver medals for their hard work. They were Hannah Dupain who took home a gold medal for being the 1st senior lady, John Perratt also took home gold in the vet 65 age category and Steve Tancock took the silver medal in the vet 50 age category.
(Jon Bamsey)
Self Transcendence 5k - Edinburgh (6-Sep)
Phew... that's a mouthful. Andy Johnson and I ran the ST 5k in The Meadows in Edinburgh on Wednesday (6th) night. In my case after a 5 hour drive up to Scotland from Sheffield.
The results?
I finished in 19:03 (a personal worst, but still 1st V/60 with Andy just behind in 19:04). He'd have beaten me but for Mary yelling at me in the final 30 yards that he was closing fast. I was knackered... my splits say it all.... 5:50 - mile 1, 6:09 - mile 2, 6:20 - mile 3, with the odd 44 seconds for the final tenth. Felt SO weary come the end. Andy ran VERY even pace for the whole race.
Great fun anyway... especially as I was able to run up Arthur's Seat the day afterwards before returning to Sheffield yesterday.
Anyone else going to the Yeovilton 5k on Wednesday (7pm-ish start)?
I'll be there... travelling hopefully!
The results?
I finished in 19:03 (a personal worst, but still 1st V/60 with Andy just behind in 19:04). He'd have beaten me but for Mary yelling at me in the final 30 yards that he was closing fast. I was knackered... my splits say it all.... 5:50 - mile 1, 6:09 - mile 2, 6:20 - mile 3, with the odd 44 seconds for the final tenth. Felt SO weary come the end. Andy ran VERY even pace for the whole race.
Great fun anyway... especially as I was able to run up Arthur's Seat the day afterwards before returning to Sheffield yesterday.
Anyone else going to the Yeovilton 5k on Wednesday (7pm-ish start)?
I'll be there... travelling hopefully!
Monday, September 04, 2006
Bideford 10 - 3rd September
Steve Merry - M50 1:13:35
Dawn Teed - W40 1:19:26
Diccon Haynes - SM 1:24:20
Dawn Teed - W40 1:19:26
Diccon Haynes - SM 1:24:20
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jurassic Coast 10k
4 Shaun Lock 38:30
6 Steve Hockings Thompson 39:18
10 Richard Selby 40:36
11 Stephen Tancock 40:47
52 Diccon Haynes 49:41
60 Jim Wyatt 50:34
6 Steve Hockings Thompson 39:18
10 Richard Selby 40:36
11 Stephen Tancock 40:47
52 Diccon Haynes 49:41
60 Jim Wyatt 50:34
Battle of Sedgemoor 10k
On Sunday the 27th August 2 Harriers travelled to Langport in Somerset for the Battle of Sedgemoor 10k Road Race. With a fast course many runners were hoping for some personal best times. Dawn Teed did just that by lowering her time to 45.55 which was a PB by 1 minute, finishing in 130th place. Phil Bater, who was pacing Dawn, did the same time.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Torbay 10k - 20th August
36:42 PALMER, James Male 35-39
36:52 LOCK, Shaun Male 30-34
37:49 KEARNS, Adrian Male 35-39
39:03 ROWE, Roger Male Vet 60-64 1st Vet/60
40:25 JOHNSON, Andrew Male Vet 40-44
42:35 PERRATT, John Male Vet 65+ 1st Vet/65
45:20 RUSSELL, Lee Male Vet 50-54
49:33 WYATT, Jim Male Vet 60-64
Monday, July 03, 2006
Sarah & Oliver's Wedding...
Courseulles sur Mer is a lovely little French seaside town with typical old French houses and wonderful food...
We popped into the Info bureau and noticed that there was a running club and to contact Olivier - he has taken over the running club there - a lot of the guests were running club friends. Courseulles is twinned with Dartmouth and the club are coming over for the Dartmouth Regatta race - in Sep I think?
The wedding was lovely and Sarah's baby is a real sweetie.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Plymouth Half Marathon 2006
Hugh Marsden 31st 01:19:53:30 1st MVO45
Shaun Lock 49th 01:22:25 34th Senior Man
Dawn Teed 490th 01:40:05 15th FVO40
Chris Isaac 609th 01:42:24 104th MVO40
Friday, May 26, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
BMAF Road Relays 2006
(Sutton Park in Autumn)
A gathering of the Veteran clans at Sutton Park this year... but no Ray Elston. Les proved a willing reserve and certainly did not let the side down.
As usual Roger ran the first leg, tracking the whole way Dave Trickett from Hallamshire Harriers, who ran the fastest V60 leg of the day. No matter what he tried Roger could not bridge the gap that grew particularly down the long hill. Handing over therefore in 2nd place to John.
John has been suffering recently from an injury, but gamely pushed on only dropping 4 places to (it must be said) much 'younger' men. Do hope you have not exacerbated the injury John?
So Les, up against much faster men found the course and competition very stiff. Observing from the 'bleachers' he held his form together really well, and only lost 7 places over the 3 miles of hill and dale, to bring the team home in 12th place overall (out of an entry of 23 teams). A very creditable effort in the circumstances.
Times? Roger 17:34... John 19:56... Les 23:48 (1:01:19) The winning time from Clydesdale Harriers who retained their trophy was 54:27, winning by only 2 seconds from Bingley Harriers with Aldershot and Farnham AC 3rd in 55:22.
Individual Medals were awarded to:
GOLD - Dave Trickett (Hallamshire Harriers) 17:17
SILVER - Bobby Young (Clydesdale Harriers) 17:32
BRONZE - Roger Rowe (Exmouth Harriers) 17:34
4th was Mike Smith (Bingley Harriers) 17:38
Only 6 Athletes in all broke the 18 minute barrier for the 3 miles.
It was nice to see Mandy Marvin, who travelling the few miles from Leamington Spa to lend her support... and some pretty yummy biscuits. Thanks Mandy...
(RR)
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Great West Run - 30 April 2006
Shaun at the gallop with first lady Heather Foundling-Hawker
2563 Dave Stone Male 9 01:18:01 9th 01:18:01
808 Shaun Lock Male 21 01:23:00 21st 01:22:58
22 Roger Rowe Male 30 01:24:12 31st 01:24:12 1st Vet/60
30 Adrian Kearns Male 32 01:24:29 34th 01:24:25
26 Richard Selby Male 38 01:24:52 39th 01:24:52 1st Vet/55
855 Paul Samways Male 49 01:25:50 50th 01:25:48
1339 Bob Keast Male 115 01:31:40 114th 01:31:21
2060 Andrew Kennedy Male 146 01:33:16 155th 01:33:16
666 Tim Gent Male 266 01:38:26 273rd 01:38:07
306 Nigel Dupain Male 518 01:45:15 542nd 01:44:48
730 Christopher Dupain Male 519 01:45:15 540th 01:44:47
424 Hannah Jones Female 696 01:49:39 713rd 01:49:08
425 Hannah Dupain Female 697 01:49:39 714th 01:49:08
289 Lydia Caryer Female 773 01:51:41 795th 01:51:10
494 Les Turner Male 827 01:53:15 820th 01:51:56
2487 Diane Routley Female 1076 01:58:54 1055th 01:56:38 1st LVet/60
1364 Ian Wright Male 1483 02:09:28 1485th 02:07:40
2059 Denise Kennedy Female 1728 02:18:08 1698th 02:15:02
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