John Perratt is the new British Masters 5k road champion in the over 70s age group. John clocked 20mins 15secs at Horwich to beat Folkestone Running Club’s Ed Simpson by 54 seconds.
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Friday, June 29, 2007
Ironbridge Runner
Ironbridge Runner has moved from its former premises further up North Street, quite close to the junction with High Street & Fore Street. The new shop is very spacious, and once again Peter is able to display all his stock in one place. Both of the previous shops are now closed… but the Startline Clinic is remaining just up from the old shop in the shadow of the Ironbridge itself.Pop in and have a look around… and wish Peter all the best with his new venture.
Roger R.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Torbay Half Marathon - Sunday 24th June
TOBY Lambert retained his Torbay half marathon title after a tough battle with local favourite Kairn Stone. The pair, plus Carl Morris of Wells City harriers, soon pulled clear of the 1,000-strong field and at the end of the first lap had opened a good lead. By eight miles Morris had dropped off the pace leaving Stone, who is now based in Plymouth and defending champion Lambert to fight it out or top spot.
“Toby said he pushed ahead at 12 miles and opened a gap on Kairn which he held until the finish,” said race organiser David Hyde. The Winchester runner, who was visiting relatives in the area, crossed the line in virtually the same time as twelve months ago with Stone 13 seconds adrift in second and Morris a further minute back in third.
Cirencester AC international Wendy Jones easily retained her title finishing almost two minutes ahead of Bristol & West AC runner Claire Willer. Honiton Running Club’s ultra distance international Heather Foundling-Hawker was third.
"We were very pleased with the way the event went and it was a really good day,” added Hyde. “I think we had 1,050 finishers which was a little down on last year’s 1,100 so that is something we will look at.”
Harriers results:
13th 1:16:40 Dave STONE
31st 1:21:59 Shaun LOCK
74th 1:26:52 Adrian KEARNS
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
SW Vets T&F Champs - 17th June
There was only one Exmouth Harrier at the South West Veterans A C Track & Field Championships at Exeter Arena this year – but what an athlete!!John Perratt, competing in these Championships for the first time as a V70, contested three events and came away with three gold medals – you can’t do better than that! Well, actually, John thought that he could have done better, because he only broke the Championship age group records for the 5,000m (20:38.5) and the 1,500m (5:48.9). In the 800m his 2:51.8 fell just short of the record which stands at 2:51.3.
He claimed that he was feeling a bit tired by that stage, but really, it’s just not good enough!
A modest and slightly embarrassed John also claimed that “unfortunately there is not much opposition in the Over 70 age group” – not really very surprising when a 70 year old is producing performances like that.
Well done John, brilliant - you’re still a great inspiration to us!!
(LT)
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Bampton 10k - Devon 10k Champs [16th June]
[Image? Hugh in the Falklands Marathon]
11 HUGH MARSDEN 36:46 MV45
29 ADRIAN KEARNS 39:45 SM
35 ANDREW JOHNSON 40:18 MV40
78 RAY ELSTON 45:09 MV60 - 2nd V/60
86 EMMA DUPAIN 46:35 SL
114 JIM WYATT 49:45 MV60
124 DAWN TEED 51:25 LV40
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A TERRIFIC three-man duel ended in victory for Exeter Harrier’s Andrew Chambers in the Bampton 10k road race. Chambers, Torbay’s Peter Monaghan and Pete Hockin were locked together as they entered the final quarter of a mile but the two veterans had no answer to the Exeter runner as he surged clear to win by six seconds. “It was a cracking race,” purred race organiser Ian Buchanan. As well as claiming first prize Chambers was also crowned Devon champion with Honiton Running Club’s Heather Foundling-Hawker the women’s champion. “It was great to have the county championships in what is a small village event and we were delighted that we had a record turn-out of 204 finishers,” added Buchanan. “We were really pleased with the way it went.”
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Foundling-Hawker dominated the women’s race to finish almost two minutes clear of Emma Hitchins, of South West Road Runners, with Vicky Skelton third.
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Results - men: 1 Andrew Chambers Exe) 33:58; 2 Peter Monaghan (Torbay, M40) 34:04; 3 Pete Hockin (Bide, M45) 34:27; 4 Pete Belcher (Royal Marines) 35:7; 5 Zac Warwick (SDAC, U20) 35:45; 6 Kerry Roberts (Tiv, M45) 35:55; 7 Ross Shaddick (Tavi) 36:14; 8 Tony Symons (Tavi, M45) 36:37; 9 Simon Edney Bide, M45) 36:39; 10 Dave Severn (unatt) 36:40.
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Results - Women: 1 Heather Foundling-Hawker (Honiton, W40) 39:16; 2 Emma Hitchins (SWRR, W35) 41:12; 3 Vicky Skelton (NDRR, W35) 41:29; 4 Kathleen Sincock (SWRR, W40) 41:39
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(RR)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Of Talaton & Dawlish
[Talaton from the air]
Five Exmouth Harriers competed in the Talaton Trotter, a 6 ½ mile multi terrain race which was won by Gary Perratt of Axe Valley Runners in 41:47. The first Exmouth Harrier to finish was Jon Croome, who came 9th in 45:32, after an excellent race. Andy Johnson was 12th in 48:36, with Tim Gent 25th in 52:25. Lorraine Croome came 40th in 55:58, with Nigel Dupain 45th in 56:37. 109 runners completed the race.
Finally, an outstanding performance at the 4 mile Dawlish Coastal Dash saw Harrier Shaun Lock achieve 5th place out of 132 runners in 23:20.
(LT)
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Tuesday, 5th June
FORMER British international Dave Buzza led a Cornwall AC clean sweep in the Cubert 5 miles road race, near Newquay, last night. With Danny Simons away on a school camp the way was left clear for Buzza, his coach, to dominate the race as he finished over a minute clear of Ronnie James to win in a time of 25mins 51secs, one of the fastest times by a veteran this year. Chris Harry, an over 45 veteran, was third.
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Just two days after winning the Exmouth 10k Cathy Newman made the trip down from East Devon to claim another victory. The Exmouth Harrier proved too strong for Cornwall AC’s Jo Friday as she raced to victory in a time of 29:15, again one of the fastest veteran times of the year so far over what is a fast course.
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Monday, June 04, 2007
Manor Hotel 10k - 3rd June
On Sunday, Exmouth Harriers hosted their second road race this year, the Manor Hotel 10K. There were 200 runners and the race was won by Andrew Chambers of Exeter Harriers in 33:38. Several Harriers were involved in the administration of the race and eleven competed.
The first Exmouth athlete to finish was Cathy Newman, fresh from her triumphs in the European Championships in Regensberg, Germany. Cathy was 13th overall, 1st senior lady and 1st FV45 in 37:27 after another brilliant run, but her age graded performance of 86.91% was the best in the race.
Adrian Kearns was 20th in 38:47, and Andy Kennedy 26th in 39:11. Roger Rowe was 1st V60 and 29th overall in 39:18 and his age graded performance of 85% was the second best performance of the day.
Duncan Parkes came 60th in 43:45. Ray Elston was 62nd overall and 1st V65 after another superb run in 43:50, followed by Mark Thompson, 64th in 44:29. Neil Ferreday was 73rd in 45:40.
Jon Bamsey thought he would never be able to race again, but 17 months after what he thought was definitely his last race, he came 77th in 46:17. Well done Jon, Exmouth’s athlete of the day!
Jim Wyatt was 91st overall and 2nd V60 with another excellent performance in 48:06. Denise Kennedy was 155th in 55:38.
Altogether there were 47 prize winners in 17 individual categories ranging from Junior (15 to 17 years) to 70 plus. On top of this were the eight team awards.
Congratulations to race director Bob Keast for another successful, well run event. Bob would like to thank his team of helpers, including the marshalling, etc. by Exmouth Sea Cadets, Exmouth Air Cadets, Exmouth St John Ambulance and the Police, assisted by several Harriers not running on the day. Also, Harriers Roland Young for setting up the course, Hugh Marsden and Dave Stone who set up the start and finish, Dawn Teed and her timekeeping team, Steve Merry and the results team, and Nigel Dupain who drove the lead car. Thanks to Exmouth Lifeboat Station for manning the drink station, to the Manor Hotel for the use of their facilities and to Kings Garden & Leisure Ltd. for allowing Dave Stone to use their works van for transporting the start and finish banners, finish funnel, etc, to and from the race.
The first Exmouth athlete to finish was Cathy Newman, fresh from her triumphs in the European Championships in Regensberg, Germany. Cathy was 13th overall, 1st senior lady and 1st FV45 in 37:27 after another brilliant run, but her age graded performance of 86.91% was the best in the race.
Adrian Kearns was 20th in 38:47, and Andy Kennedy 26th in 39:11. Roger Rowe was 1st V60 and 29th overall in 39:18 and his age graded performance of 85% was the second best performance of the day.
Duncan Parkes came 60th in 43:45. Ray Elston was 62nd overall and 1st V65 after another superb run in 43:50, followed by Mark Thompson, 64th in 44:29. Neil Ferreday was 73rd in 45:40.
Jon Bamsey thought he would never be able to race again, but 17 months after what he thought was definitely his last race, he came 77th in 46:17. Well done Jon, Exmouth’s athlete of the day!
Jim Wyatt was 91st overall and 2nd V60 with another excellent performance in 48:06. Denise Kennedy was 155th in 55:38.
Altogether there were 47 prize winners in 17 individual categories ranging from Junior (15 to 17 years) to 70 plus. On top of this were the eight team awards.
Congratulations to race director Bob Keast for another successful, well run event. Bob would like to thank his team of helpers, including the marshalling, etc. by Exmouth Sea Cadets, Exmouth Air Cadets, Exmouth St John Ambulance and the Police, assisted by several Harriers not running on the day. Also, Harriers Roland Young for setting up the course, Hugh Marsden and Dave Stone who set up the start and finish, Dawn Teed and her timekeeping team, Steve Merry and the results team, and Nigel Dupain who drove the lead car. Thanks to Exmouth Lifeboat Station for manning the drink station, to the Manor Hotel for the use of their facilities and to Kings Garden & Leisure Ltd. for allowing Dave Stone to use their works van for transporting the start and finish banners, finish funnel, etc, to and from the race.
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(LT)
Full results on:
Monday, May 28, 2007
Plymouth 13.1 & European Champs
Cathy Newman, Exmouth Harriers’ leading lady and currently their top athlete, has just returned from Regensburg, Germany, after her brilliant performances for Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the European Non-Stadia Championships. Due to various problems she nearly didn’t go, but fortunately for Great Britain (and Exmouth), in the end she went.
There were over 1500 competitors altogether and over 100 from Great Britain. Cathy’s first medal was her silver in the W45 10K. The race was won by Katharina Kaufmann (Germany) in 35:47 and another German, Katrin Dorre-Heinig, was 3rd in 36:37. Cathy’s time of 36:14 was a massive age graded performance of 89.36% - just awesome, and her best result of the championships!
Next, with her team-mates Fiona Bishop and Lynne Marr, Cathy picked up a bronze medal in the 3 x 2K W45 Team Cross Country event, on a beautiful grassy undulating course on the bank of the River Danube. Their time was 28:54 and the race was won by the German team in 24:41, 2nd place going to the Ireland team in 24:47.
Not content with two medals, Cathy did it again! Another silver for another great performance, this time in the half marathon, in 1:23:13. The winner, just as in the 10 K, was Katharina Kaufmann (Germany), in 1:20:22. The Austrian Anita Pichler was 3rd in 1:24:21. Well done, Cathy! Exmouth Harriers are all very proud of you!!
A large field of 3128 runners, including five Exmouth Harriers, contested the Plymouth Half Marathon, which was won by Gemechu Kidane in 1:03:55. Although much of the day was cold and wet, the rain stopped for the race itself, the sun came out and it became very hot.
Hugh Marsden produced another excellent performance for 44th overall and 3rd V45 in 1:20:37. Andy Johnson was 151st in 1:29:07. Julie Gellender produced another good performance for 219th overall and 5th FV35 in 1:32:38. Trevor Cope achieved his best time for about five years, coming 1144th in 1:52:34. Dawn Teed, currently undergoing treatment for a running injury, was asked by her medical advisor to run in a race to check the effects of the treatment. For Dawn, just completing 13 miles was quite an achievement, let alone coming 1336th in 1:55:28. Well done, Dawn!
There were over 1500 competitors altogether and over 100 from Great Britain. Cathy’s first medal was her silver in the W45 10K. The race was won by Katharina Kaufmann (Germany) in 35:47 and another German, Katrin Dorre-Heinig, was 3rd in 36:37. Cathy’s time of 36:14 was a massive age graded performance of 89.36% - just awesome, and her best result of the championships!
Next, with her team-mates Fiona Bishop and Lynne Marr, Cathy picked up a bronze medal in the 3 x 2K W45 Team Cross Country event, on a beautiful grassy undulating course on the bank of the River Danube. Their time was 28:54 and the race was won by the German team in 24:41, 2nd place going to the Ireland team in 24:47.
Not content with two medals, Cathy did it again! Another silver for another great performance, this time in the half marathon, in 1:23:13. The winner, just as in the 10 K, was Katharina Kaufmann (Germany), in 1:20:22. The Austrian Anita Pichler was 3rd in 1:24:21. Well done, Cathy! Exmouth Harriers are all very proud of you!!
A large field of 3128 runners, including five Exmouth Harriers, contested the Plymouth Half Marathon, which was won by Gemechu Kidane in 1:03:55. Although much of the day was cold and wet, the rain stopped for the race itself, the sun came out and it became very hot.
Hugh Marsden produced another excellent performance for 44th overall and 3rd V45 in 1:20:37. Andy Johnson was 151st in 1:29:07. Julie Gellender produced another good performance for 219th overall and 5th FV35 in 1:32:38. Trevor Cope achieved his best time for about five years, coming 1144th in 1:52:34. Dawn Teed, currently undergoing treatment for a running injury, was asked by her medical advisor to run in a race to check the effects of the treatment. For Dawn, just completing 13 miles was quite an achievement, let alone coming 1336th in 1:55:28. Well done, Dawn!
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Athlete of the year so far (?!) Cathy !!
(LT)
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Woodland XC-Relays
Monday Evening, 21st May -- 28 teams took part in the 4 x 1.8 mile Woodland (Cross Country) Relays at the East Hill Strips between Ottery St Mary and Sidbury last night.
The winning team was Axe Valley “A” in 41:45. Their lead runner, Garry Perratt, ran the fastest individual leg in 9:48.
The Exmouth Harriers V60 Team of Ray Elston (12:39), Les Turner (15:09), Jim Wyatt (13:34) and Roger Rowe (11:58) was the 15th team to finish in 53:20.
Harrier Jon Croome (11:50) ran in the Met Office Men’s Team which finished in 47:24 for 6th place. Lorraine Croome ran for Met Office Ladies who came 7th in 49:36 and her individual time was 13:00. John Perratt (13:21), who helped to organise the event and set out the course, ran with Sidmouth Running Club 3rds, who completed the race in 53:49 for 16th place.
The Exmouth Harriers V60 Team of Ray Elston (12:39), Les Turner (15:09), Jim Wyatt (13:34) and Roger Rowe (11:58) was the 15th team to finish in 53:20.
Harrier Jon Croome (11:50) ran in the Met Office Men’s Team which finished in 47:24 for 6th place. Lorraine Croome ran for Met Office Ladies who came 7th in 49:36 and her individual time was 13:00. John Perratt (13:21), who helped to organise the event and set out the course, ran with Sidmouth Running Club 3rds, who completed the race in 53:49 for 16th place.
(LT)
Saturday, May 12, 2007
BMAF Road Relays - Sutton Park Birmingham
The Exmouth Harriers V60 team returned to Sutton Park, Birmingham, for the 3 x 3 mile BMAF Road Relays 2007. This national event involves some of the best runners in the country. Here, old friends enjoy meeting up again, but once the races are under way the friendliness is replaced temporarily by fierce competition and intense rivalry. Harriers seem to have a particular bond with Clydesdale, who again gave us a great welcome, helped to erect the Exmouth tent and banner and were naturally invited to share it with us.
Clydesdale are a top team and won gold in both 2005 and 2006. This year they only came second in 55:39, but were slightly handicapped because one of their team fell 20 feet off a ladder a week before the race! The winners were Oxford City A.C. in 53:59.
Ray Elston ran a very tough first leg for Exmouth in 20:14, and performed extremely well to hand over to John Perratt in 16th place overall. John stormed away, and brought the Harriers up to 11th in 19:38. Finally, Roger Rowe, still recovering from his knee operation in January managed to overtake another 4 athletes in 18:45, to bring us home in 7th place overall in 58:37 - less than two minutes behind bronze medallists, Birchfield Harriers. The age group is 60 – 69, so for Exmouth, with ages ranging from 62 – 70 and averaging almost 67 years, this was a tremendous achievement against generally much younger men. And Roger Rowe’s great performance, despite the knee operation, resulted in 10th place individually out of 73 runners!
Exmouth also had strong support from Mandy Marvin, who has now joined Bedford Harriers, but retains her first claim membership with Exmouth. Mandy provided the home made cookies that helped the team to run so well! Les Turner travelled as reserve, but fortunately wasn’t required with all the team reasonably fit and running so well. Exmouth Harriers times:
Ray Elston 20:14
John Perratt 19:38
Roger Rowe 18:45
A field of 550 runners competed in the Ivybridge 10K race, including three Exmouth Harriers, who all turned in good performances. Andy Johnson came 52nd in 39:45, Lee Russell was 146th in 44:12 and Jim Wyatt was 262nd in 48:50. The winner was Matt Robinson of Torbay A.C. in 33:25.
Clydesdale are a top team and won gold in both 2005 and 2006. This year they only came second in 55:39, but were slightly handicapped because one of their team fell 20 feet off a ladder a week before the race! The winners were Oxford City A.C. in 53:59.
Ray Elston ran a very tough first leg for Exmouth in 20:14, and performed extremely well to hand over to John Perratt in 16th place overall. John stormed away, and brought the Harriers up to 11th in 19:38. Finally, Roger Rowe, still recovering from his knee operation in January managed to overtake another 4 athletes in 18:45, to bring us home in 7th place overall in 58:37 - less than two minutes behind bronze medallists, Birchfield Harriers. The age group is 60 – 69, so for Exmouth, with ages ranging from 62 – 70 and averaging almost 67 years, this was a tremendous achievement against generally much younger men. And Roger Rowe’s great performance, despite the knee operation, resulted in 10th place individually out of 73 runners!
Exmouth also had strong support from Mandy Marvin, who has now joined Bedford Harriers, but retains her first claim membership with Exmouth. Mandy provided the home made cookies that helped the team to run so well! Les Turner travelled as reserve, but fortunately wasn’t required with all the team reasonably fit and running so well. Exmouth Harriers times:
Ray Elston 20:14
John Perratt 19:38
Roger Rowe 18:45
A field of 550 runners competed in the Ivybridge 10K race, including three Exmouth Harriers, who all turned in good performances. Andy Johnson came 52nd in 39:45, Lee Russell was 146th in 44:12 and Jim Wyatt was 262nd in 48:50. The winner was Matt Robinson of Torbay A.C. in 33:25.
(LT)
Monday, May 07, 2007
Kernow '5'
With Launceston being renowned for being in a hilly part of North Cornwall, it makes a refreshing change to be able to advertise the 'Kernow May - 5 miler' as a fairly flat and fast course( with one hill at approx 4.5 miles, sorry). So said the race organisers, but in fact this race would have been more accurately described as 'flat for Launceston' - ie not at all flat! And we had a very stiff wind to contend with as well.The first 2.5M are mostly climbing, and today they were into the energy-sapping wind. Then we turned and enjoyed 2M of mostly descent with the wind at our backs or sheltered from us by the high hedges. Then we had another tough climb around half-a-mile from the finish, with the rest of the route uphill.
My time was a minute down on the GWR Fulford's 5 in Exmouth in February (32:15), but I was fairly satisfied. I was 17th out of over 100. Cathy Newman was first woman in 30:44 -- what a performance!
This was a good little event. We got a nice momento to gather dust on the sideboard. I would recommend it. It's a good Bank Holiday day out. And we had an enjoyable walk on Bodmin Moor after lunch.
[Andrew Johnson]
Great West Run - Results
Hugh Marsden 12th 01:20:15 M45 3rd
Paul Samways 25th 01:24:17 MSEN 15th
Andy Kennedy 78th 01:30:28 MSEN 45th (?)
Bob Keast 185th 01:37:17 M50 4th
Duncan Parkes 267th 01:40:28 MSEN 152nd
Emma Dupain 309th 01:41:41 FSEN 12th
Nigel Dupain 409th 01:44:44 M55 8th
Chris Dupain 498th 01:46:47 MSEN 290th
Ben White 863th 01:55:40 MSEN 467th
Trevor Cope 1,076th 02:00:30 M50 44th
Denise Kennedy 1,607th 02:18:18 F50 24th
Athlete of the day? Hugh's great 12th in the field [3rd Vet/45]
PS I understand Ray Elston ran the 5k fun-run in 21:47 (2nd Vet/40, 7th overall), with Jim Wyatt in 9th overall (3rd Vet/40) in 23:23; whilst Roger Rowe, running in the main race ran the first 3 miles at 7-minute pace, and the second 3 miles at 6-minute pace, before stopping at mile 8. All in preparation for the BMAF Road Relays in Sutton Park, Birmingham next Saturday.
Paul Samways 25th 01:24:17 MSEN 15th
Andy Kennedy 78th 01:30:28 MSEN 45th (?)
Bob Keast 185th 01:37:17 M50 4th
Duncan Parkes 267th 01:40:28 MSEN 152nd
Emma Dupain 309th 01:41:41 FSEN 12th
Nigel Dupain 409th 01:44:44 M55 8th
Chris Dupain 498th 01:46:47 MSEN 290th
Ben White 863th 01:55:40 MSEN 467th
Trevor Cope 1,076th 02:00:30 M50 44th
Denise Kennedy 1,607th 02:18:18 F50 24th
Athlete of the day? Hugh's great 12th in the field [3rd Vet/45]
PS I understand Ray Elston ran the 5k fun-run in 21:47 (2nd Vet/40, 7th overall), with Jim Wyatt in 9th overall (3rd Vet/40) in 23:23; whilst Roger Rowe, running in the main race ran the first 3 miles at 7-minute pace, and the second 3 miles at 6-minute pace, before stopping at mile 8. All in preparation for the BMAF Road Relays in Sutton Park, Birmingham next Saturday.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Chambers and Newman are new Devon Champions
[Cathy in the 2006 Last Chance 10k]29th April 2007
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Andrew Chambers and Cathy Newman are the new Devon multi terrain champions. The pair, running for Exeter Harriers and Exmouth Harriers respectively, raced to impressive victories in the Arlington Court Canter 10k event that incorporated the county championships.
From a record field of 250 runners Chambers cruised to a clear win finishing 1mins 42secs ahead of Bideford’s Wayne Stephens, although his winning time of 35minutes was shy of John Ward’s course record of 34:13. Stephens had the ample consolation of leading the Bideford squad of Craig Dellew, Steve Gallienne, Don Mapp to the team title.
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Cathy Newman dominated the women’s race to such an extent that she left North Devon Road Runners’ Vicky Skelton trailing by over four minutes. Alicia Leal was third and with Agie Clinch claiming the over 50s prize, North Devon Road Runners claimed the team title.
Organiser Tom McClenaghan was delighted with the turn-out.“Previously the race has clashed with the London Marathon but we got an alternative date this year and while we have been close to 200 runners in the past this was the first time we were well over 200,” said McClenaghan. "We also had 50 youngsters in the fun run. It was a brilliant day.”
Men: 1 Andrew Chambers (Exe) 35:00; 2 Wayne Stephens (Bide) 36:42; 3 Pete Rigler (NDRR) 37:35; 4 Mark Bachelor (SMoulton) 37:51; 5 Craig Dellew (Bide) 39:14; 6 Zac Warwick (SDAC) 39:27.M40: Ian Pang (SWRR) 40:06. M45: Dave Cameron (SWRR) 39:49. M50: John Shapland (NDRR) 41:12. M60: John Perratt (Exm) 47:34.
Teams: 1 Bideford AC (Stephens, Dellew, Steve Gallienne, Don Mapp).
Women: 1 Cathy Newman (Exm, W35) 40:14; 2 Vicky Skelton (NDRR) 44:15; 3 Alicia Leal (NDRR) 45:11W50: Agie Clinch (NDRR) 49:35
Teams: 1 North Devon RR (Skelton, Clinch).
The athlete of the day... let's hear it for Cathy!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
More from 'London'
DEVON runner Heather Foundling-Hawker finished runner-up to former World champion Liz McColgan in the Flora London Marathon. Former London winner McColgan has long since retired from international competition but was back in the capital to run the race for charity. She showed that her old competitive instincts are still alive as she won the over 40 veterans’ prize in 2hrs 50mins 38secs with Foundling-Hawker, a member of Honiton Running Club, second in 2:54.56 despite having recently suffered with illness that has curtailed her training. But Foundling-Hawker wasn’t pleased with her run or that she wasn’t allowed on the same start line as McColgan. “I was on the elite women’s start and ended up running the whole race on my own and I hated it,” said Foundling-Hawker. “Liz was on the ‘Good For Age’ start and ran with people, including some of my friends, all the way.“ It was no fun at all and I won’t be doing it again.”
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Wells City Harrier Jennifer Moore was sixth veteran over 40 (3:00.03) just in front of Tiverton’s Caroline Hewitt (3:00.22). To complete a good showing by west athletes in this age group Kathleen Sincock, who runs for South West Road runners, was 10th in 3:02.28.
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Exmouth Harrier Dave Stone was the quickest Devon runner completing the 26.2 miles in a time of 2:42.25 just over two minutes quicker than Rupert Warren of Tavistock AC. From Plymouth Harriers Richard Gannon clocked 2:48.52 while Stephen Sincock, of South West Road Runners, finished in 2:53.27. Fastest Bristol & West AC finisher was Christian Nicholson, though he wasn’t particularly happy with his 2:31.52. Neither was clubmate Phil Parry, who had targeted sub 2:30 but had to settle for 2.36.34. “It didn't really work out and I just got slower and slower in the second half,” said Parry. The club’s women did well with Sian Monahan and Lisa Newing running personal bests as they broke three hours for the first time with Monahan claiming second place in the over 45s age group. With newcomer Camilla Mottram clocking 3:14 the trio should be in with a chance of a top six finish in the team contest.
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(from the Ironbridge Runner website)
Monday, April 23, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Bampton to Tiverton
Just a short stroll down the Exe Valley from Bampton to Tiverton... looks great, all downhill (on paper). Hey, but... but... there is a little matter of the three hills on the way PLUS the Bolham/Knightshayes hill in the last mile. Just over 7.1 miles in all -- 61st running of the race..
Good field of around 200 runners, and a pleasant, if cloudy morning. John fresh from his Helsinki efforts ran his usual 'blinder' (Just look at the age-related percentages)! Andy must have been very close to a PB for the 'unique' course; he and I first ran it 21 years ago!
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Bit of a mix-up at the prizegiving, with a Torbay athlete given the Vet/65 prize in front of John and Ray... but that was soon sorted out. And well, yes, it was a nice Easter Monday bit-more-than-a-stroll!
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Adrian Kearns - 43:07 - 72.78%
Andrew Johnson - 44:15 - 74.01%
Roger Rowe - 46:06 - 83.30% - 1st Vet/60
John Perratt - 48:31 - 86.33% - 1st vet/70
Ray Elston - 49:56 - 81.05% - 1st Vet/65
Jim Wyatt - 57:00 - 68.74%
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Pity there was no over 60s team prize!
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Athlete of the day? Has to be John Perratt.
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(RR)
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Races - 1st April 2007
[Les, negotiating the traffic at 14 miles in the Taunton Marathon]Eight Exmouth Harriers took part in the tough off road Exe to Axe race, four as a team and four as individuals. The team of Paul Champion, who went on to run the full distance as part of his training for the 100 mile race at Mont Blanc in August, Phil Bater, Lee Russell and Steve Merry came 1st vets team and 3rd team overall.
The other Harriers at the Exe to Axe were Cathy Newman, Lorraine and Jon Croome and Tim Gent.
The marathon and half marathon races at Taunton included eight more runners from Exmouth Harriers. In the full marathon, Julie Gellender ran superbly for 39th overall and 2nd lady vet 35 in 3.21.07. Les Turner was 160th overall and 4th vet 60 in 4.19.58. The race was won by Brian Cole of RNAC in 2.43.45 and there were 192 finishers.
The Taunton half marathon was won by Pete Waumsley of Tamar Trotters in 1.14.02 The field of 1098 included Dave Stone, who was 8th in 1.15.56, Shaun Lock 28th in 1.21.01, and Paul Samways 40th in 1.22.52. Duncan Parkes was 346th in 1.42.35 and Sue Wilkin was 655th in 1.57.30. Trevor Cope was 740th in 2.02.29. Some of the Exmouth runners were using the half marathon as part of their preparation for the full London marathon in three weeks’ time.
In the last edition of the Journal it was reported that Dawn Teed had won the award for 2nd lady vet 40 in the Brooks Westward Cross Country League. She was actually 3rd in the cross country series, but 2nd lady overall after her brilliant run in the Falkland Islands Marathon.
Harrier Tony Hatchard, who was omitted from the report on the Bath Half Marathon, had another excellent race, coming 43rd in 1.12.43.
The other Harriers at the Exe to Axe were Cathy Newman, Lorraine and Jon Croome and Tim Gent.
The marathon and half marathon races at Taunton included eight more runners from Exmouth Harriers. In the full marathon, Julie Gellender ran superbly for 39th overall and 2nd lady vet 35 in 3.21.07. Les Turner was 160th overall and 4th vet 60 in 4.19.58. The race was won by Brian Cole of RNAC in 2.43.45 and there were 192 finishers.
The Taunton half marathon was won by Pete Waumsley of Tamar Trotters in 1.14.02 The field of 1098 included Dave Stone, who was 8th in 1.15.56, Shaun Lock 28th in 1.21.01, and Paul Samways 40th in 1.22.52. Duncan Parkes was 346th in 1.42.35 and Sue Wilkin was 655th in 1.57.30. Trevor Cope was 740th in 2.02.29. Some of the Exmouth runners were using the half marathon as part of their preparation for the full London marathon in three weeks’ time.
In the last edition of the Journal it was reported that Dawn Teed had won the award for 2nd lady vet 40 in the Brooks Westward Cross Country League. She was actually 3rd in the cross country series, but 2nd lady overall after her brilliant run in the Falkland Islands Marathon.
Harrier Tony Hatchard, who was omitted from the report on the Bath Half Marathon, had another excellent race, coming 43rd in 1.12.43.
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Athlete of the day: Les Turner for his great first attempt at the marathon... a difficult one too... at the age of 64. What an achievement!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Other Weekend Races...
Six Exmouth Harriers took part in the sixth and final men’s race in the Brooks Westward Cross Country League which was held at Bicton College. Andy Kennedy was 40th, Lee Russell 51st, Ray Elston 52nd, John Perratt 56th, Jim Wyatt 67th and Les Turner 68th out of the field of 71 runners. Over the whole series, Ray Elston won the award for 2nd vet 60 and Jim Wyatt won the 3rd vet 60 award.
The only Exmouth Harrier in the ladies event at Bicton was Julie Gellender. Dawn Teed had already completed five races and won the award for 3rd lady vet 40 over the series.
Dawn was far away in the Falkland Islands battling against 40 to 45 mph winds, not good when you’re running a marathon with a distance of over 26 miles to cover! Her time of 4.16 was very commendable for the conditions; she ran a great race and was 2nd lady overall. Fellow Harrier Hugh Marsden ran brilliantly, once again, taking 3.10 to win the event and complete his hat trick of Falkland Islands Marathon victories. Well done, Hugh!
Harriers Andy and Denise Kennedy took part in the Teignbridge Ten. Andy came 60th in 1.08.38 and Denise came 195th in 1.34.32. Simon Anderson of Plymouth Harriers won the race in 54.25. There were 224 competitors.
The Bath Half Marathon was won by Shiferaw Tewodros in 1.02.09. Harrier Tony Hatchard had another excellent race, coming 43rd in 1.12.43 with Adrian Kearns in116th (1.19.57) and Nicholas Brown 6,308th in 2.19.29 out of the large field of 8,165 finishers. Perhaps pointing to a sub 2:35 London Marathon for Tony in a few weeks (his first outing at that distance).
Finally, further afield, an even bigger event, the Reading Half Marathon with 9,877 runners, included three of Exmouth Harriers’ Dupain family. Christopher was 2,745th in 1.44.52, Emma was 3,104th and Nigel was 3,105th , both in 1.47.18.
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The only Exmouth Harrier in the ladies event at Bicton was Julie Gellender. Dawn Teed had already completed five races and won the award for 3rd lady vet 40 over the series.
Dawn was far away in the Falkland Islands battling against 40 to 45 mph winds, not good when you’re running a marathon with a distance of over 26 miles to cover! Her time of 4.16 was very commendable for the conditions; she ran a great race and was 2nd lady overall. Fellow Harrier Hugh Marsden ran brilliantly, once again, taking 3.10 to win the event and complete his hat trick of Falkland Islands Marathon victories. Well done, Hugh!
Harriers Andy and Denise Kennedy took part in the Teignbridge Ten. Andy came 60th in 1.08.38 and Denise came 195th in 1.34.32. Simon Anderson of Plymouth Harriers won the race in 54.25. There were 224 competitors.
The Bath Half Marathon was won by Shiferaw Tewodros in 1.02.09. Harrier Tony Hatchard had another excellent race, coming 43rd in 1.12.43 with Adrian Kearns in116th (1.19.57) and Nicholas Brown 6,308th in 2.19.29 out of the large field of 8,165 finishers. Perhaps pointing to a sub 2:35 London Marathon for Tony in a few weeks (his first outing at that distance).
Finally, further afield, an even bigger event, the Reading Half Marathon with 9,877 runners, included three of Exmouth Harriers’ Dupain family. Christopher was 2,745th in 1.44.52, Emma was 3,104th and Nigel was 3,105th , both in 1.47.18.
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Athlete of the day? Tony Hatchard for the 72-minute 13.1... certainly 2:35 on the cards in the London marathon - Tony's first outing over the distance.
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