Monday will be the next in the Juniors races. Due to lack of light, we're off the fells and racing round the town square. This should make for some fast, exciting races!
Registration will be at the Up and Running shop from 5.30pm. Races start at 6.00pm.
So, if you're a junior come and run. Loads of prizes, and we're having a league over the 3 winter races for winter series cups in all categories.
If you're an adult and free on Monday, could you spare an hour to come and marshall please? Obviously, with the roads involved we'll need to be pretty careful, so as much help as possible please!
Thanks
Martin
slucem@Cockermouth.cumbria.sch.uk
Friday, November 12, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Car share - Ulverston & Langdale 10k
Anyone interested in car sharing for the forthcoming Ulverston & Langdale 10k races (on 5 Dec and 11-12 Dec respectively)?
English and British Fell Running Championship fixtures 2011
The following is taken from the FRA website:
BRITISH
Short: Devils Beeftub (Sat. 10th Sept)
Medium: Y Aran (Sat. 9th July)
Long: Mourne Peaks (Sat. 9th April) Sedbergh (Sun.21st Aug.)
ENGLISH
Short: Mearley Clough (Sat. 14th May) Whittle Pike (Sat. 30th July)
Medium: Long Mynd (Sun. 6th March) Loughrigg & Silverhowe (Sun. 26th June)
Long: Duddon (Sat. 4th June) Sedbergh (Sun.21st Aug.)
With the exception of the Devil's Beeftub, details of which I have yet to receive, information for these race can be viewed here.
The Intercounties race will be on Sat. 28th May in Southern Scotland - exact location not yet confirmed.
Margaret Chippendale
FRA Fixtures Secretary
BRITISH
Short: Devils Beeftub (Sat. 10th Sept)
Medium: Y Aran (Sat. 9th July)
Long: Mourne Peaks (Sat. 9th April) Sedbergh (Sun.21st Aug.)
ENGLISH
Short: Mearley Clough (Sat. 14th May) Whittle Pike (Sat. 30th July)
Medium: Long Mynd (Sun. 6th March) Loughrigg & Silverhowe (Sun. 26th June)
Long: Duddon (Sat. 4th June) Sedbergh (Sun.21st Aug.)
With the exception of the Devil's Beeftub, details of which I have yet to receive, information for these race can be viewed here.
The Intercounties race will be on Sat. 28th May in Southern Scotland - exact location not yet confirmed.
Margaret Chippendale
FRA Fixtures Secretary
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Derwentwater 10 -Sunday 7th November
A wonderfully clear, cool and sunny day for today's Derwentwater 10 was much appreceated by all, such days having been in short supply recently. The near perfect conditions for the 51st edition of the race contrasted starkly with last year's washout. All this created a perfect setting to celebrate the hard work put in over the last 20 years by retiring race organiser Alan Ritchie this year being his last DW10.
The racing too provided drama worthy of the send off deserved by Alan as two records were broken this afternoon -onlookers witnessed a record entry of runners set off from the town's Main St this year, as well as and one of the most exceptional individual performances for some years; several times winner Rebecca Robinson, who has been in great shape after representing GB at the European Athletics Championships marathon in Barcelona this summer, set a new ladies course record of 56:23, the previous record set by Lorna Irving of Edinburgh had stood since 1986.
The Derwentwater 10 has a history of producing a fast mens race too and today was no different with a strong field of local runners, perhaps the best seen for a road race in the county this year, with fast times at the front end of the field the result, James Douglas (Border Harriers) the winner in a time of 51:56. Ken Stuart's record of 49:15 however, which has now stood for an astonishing 24 years -a testament to the kind of form Kenny was in at the time, remains unbroken for another year.
At five miles; James Douglas is chased by Morgan Donnelly (522), previous DW10 winner James Bulman (309), Ricky Lightfoot (822) and Chris Steele (389), hidden is Wesham's Steve Littler. Photo ©sportsunday
The race was also the final race in the Keswick AC club road-championship. Congratulations to deserved winner Russell Maddams (9th) who took the 2010 mens crown today, waiting until around the seven mile marker to make his move to pass defending champion Steve Hebblethwaite (10th). Congratulations also to Gillian Conroy who took the 2010 ladies championship title and will be presented with the championship trophy at the presentation dinner now scheduled for January 29th. The Keswick AC men failed to keep hold of the 'Workington Rotary Club Team Challenge Bowl' which they won at last year's race, despite a strong showing from Russell and Steve, Dave Birch, Rob Wynne and Jamie Luxmoore -the only consolation being the knowledge that we have an athletics competition of such a standard on our doorstep, which is in no small part down to the many hours of hard work put in by Alan Ritchie over the last 20 years. Well done Alan.
Keswick AC's Jamie Luxmoore holds off Borrowdale FR Mike Cunningham. Photo ©sportsunday
Photographs at www.sportsunday.co.uk and full results at www.keswick-ac.org.uk
KESWICK AC RESULTS:
Well done to all those who recorded pbs, and counters in the winning Keswick AC ladies and veteran teams:
MEN
1. James Douglas (Border Harriers) -51:56
2. Morgan Donelly (Borrowdale FR) -52:58
3. Chris Steele (Borrowdale FR) -53:03
4. Steve Littler (Wesham Road Runners) -53:29
5. Ricky Lightfoot (Blackburn Harriers) -54:09
9. Russell Maddams -54:40
10. Steve Hebblethwite -55:40
18. Dave Birch -57:46
36. Rob Wynne -1:01:32
37. Jamie Luxmoore -1:01:33
57. Graham Kendall -1:04:08
78. Nick Ogden -1:06:15
99. Neil Elsender -1:07:56
147. John Dawson -1:10:59
171. John Horne -1:12:52
193. Derek Harrison -1:14:27
202. Mike Beechey -1:15:03
220. Nick Burrus -1:16:13
224. Paul Titley -1:16:25
233. Juim Downie -1:16:54
242. Patric Gilchrist -1:17:14
252. David Harrison -1:17:41
258. Chris Clark -1:17:54
271. David Harrison -1:18:24
304. Phil Sturgess -1:20:12
316. Jeremy Anketill -1:20:58
455. James Johnstone 1:31:31
478. David Leary -1:33:39
528. Ian Addison -1:39:31
LADIES
1. Rebecca Robinson (Kendal AC) -56:23
2. Olivia Walwyn (City of Norwich AC) -1:00:31
3. Mhairi Duff (Dumfries RC) -1:00:42
4. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -1:02:20
5. Jo Zakrzewski (Dumfries RC) -1:03:15
14. Sam Ayers -1:10:09
21. Gillian Conroy -1:12:49
25. Sarah Bailey -1:13:21
35. Siobhan Brewer -1:16:07
36. Hazel Davies -1:17:12
45. Anne Downie -1:19:12
46. Kim Clark -1:19:30
51. Jo Bright -1:21:23
61. Cath Burrus -1:24:06
65. Lucy Dunn -1:24:44
66. Sarah Thompson -1:24:49
82. Jenny Butler -1:24:04
91. Alison Cutts -1:28:54
99. Lesley Malarkey -1:30:52
102. Kate Frampton -1:31:31
129. Karen Sturgess -1:36:19
TEAMS
Male
1. Borrowdale FR
2. Border Harriers
3. Keswick AC (Steve Hebblethwaite, Dave Birch, Rob Wynne)
Female
1. Keswick AC (Pippa Maddams, Sam Ayers, Gill Conroy)
2. Dumfries RC
3. Keswick AC (Sarah Bailey, Siobhan Brewer, Hazel Davies)
Veteran
1. Keswick AC (Dave Birch, Rob Wynne, Pippa Maddams)
2. Morpeth Harriers
3. Dumfries RC
The racing too provided drama worthy of the send off deserved by Alan as two records were broken this afternoon -onlookers witnessed a record entry of runners set off from the town's Main St this year, as well as and one of the most exceptional individual performances for some years; several times winner Rebecca Robinson, who has been in great shape after representing GB at the European Athletics Championships marathon in Barcelona this summer, set a new ladies course record of 56:23, the previous record set by Lorna Irving of Edinburgh had stood since 1986.
The Derwentwater 10 has a history of producing a fast mens race too and today was no different with a strong field of local runners, perhaps the best seen for a road race in the county this year, with fast times at the front end of the field the result, James Douglas (Border Harriers) the winner in a time of 51:56. Ken Stuart's record of 49:15 however, which has now stood for an astonishing 24 years -a testament to the kind of form Kenny was in at the time, remains unbroken for another year.
At five miles; James Douglas is chased by Morgan Donnelly (522), previous DW10 winner James Bulman (309), Ricky Lightfoot (822) and Chris Steele (389), hidden is Wesham's Steve Littler. Photo ©sportsunday
The race was also the final race in the Keswick AC club road-championship. Congratulations to deserved winner Russell Maddams (9th) who took the 2010 mens crown today, waiting until around the seven mile marker to make his move to pass defending champion Steve Hebblethwaite (10th). Congratulations also to Gillian Conroy who took the 2010 ladies championship title and will be presented with the championship trophy at the presentation dinner now scheduled for January 29th. The Keswick AC men failed to keep hold of the 'Workington Rotary Club Team Challenge Bowl' which they won at last year's race, despite a strong showing from Russell and Steve, Dave Birch, Rob Wynne and Jamie Luxmoore -the only consolation being the knowledge that we have an athletics competition of such a standard on our doorstep, which is in no small part down to the many hours of hard work put in by Alan Ritchie over the last 20 years. Well done Alan.
Keswick AC's Jamie Luxmoore holds off Borrowdale FR Mike Cunningham. Photo ©sportsunday
Photographs at www.sportsunday.co.uk and full results at www.keswick-ac.org.uk
KESWICK AC RESULTS:
Well done to all those who recorded pbs, and counters in the winning Keswick AC ladies and veteran teams:
MEN
1. James Douglas (Border Harriers) -51:56
2. Morgan Donelly (Borrowdale FR) -52:58
3. Chris Steele (Borrowdale FR) -53:03
4. Steve Littler (Wesham Road Runners) -53:29
5. Ricky Lightfoot (Blackburn Harriers) -54:09
9. Russell Maddams -54:40
10. Steve Hebblethwite -55:40
18. Dave Birch -57:46
36. Rob Wynne -1:01:32
37. Jamie Luxmoore -1:01:33
57. Graham Kendall -1:04:08
78. Nick Ogden -1:06:15
99. Neil Elsender -1:07:56
147. John Dawson -1:10:59
171. John Horne -1:12:52
193. Derek Harrison -1:14:27
202. Mike Beechey -1:15:03
220. Nick Burrus -1:16:13
224. Paul Titley -1:16:25
233. Juim Downie -1:16:54
242. Patric Gilchrist -1:17:14
252. David Harrison -1:17:41
258. Chris Clark -1:17:54
271. David Harrison -1:18:24
304. Phil Sturgess -1:20:12
316. Jeremy Anketill -1:20:58
455. James Johnstone 1:31:31
478. David Leary -1:33:39
528. Ian Addison -1:39:31
LADIES
1. Rebecca Robinson (Kendal AC) -56:23
2. Olivia Walwyn (City of Norwich AC) -1:00:31
3. Mhairi Duff (Dumfries RC) -1:00:42
4. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -1:02:20
5. Jo Zakrzewski (Dumfries RC) -1:03:15
14. Sam Ayers -1:10:09
21. Gillian Conroy -1:12:49
25. Sarah Bailey -1:13:21
35. Siobhan Brewer -1:16:07
36. Hazel Davies -1:17:12
45. Anne Downie -1:19:12
46. Kim Clark -1:19:30
51. Jo Bright -1:21:23
61. Cath Burrus -1:24:06
65. Lucy Dunn -1:24:44
66. Sarah Thompson -1:24:49
82. Jenny Butler -1:24:04
91. Alison Cutts -1:28:54
99. Lesley Malarkey -1:30:52
102. Kate Frampton -1:31:31
129. Karen Sturgess -1:36:19
TEAMS
Male
1. Borrowdale FR
2. Border Harriers
3. Keswick AC (Steve Hebblethwaite, Dave Birch, Rob Wynne)
Female
1. Keswick AC (Pippa Maddams, Sam Ayers, Gill Conroy)
2. Dumfries RC
3. Keswick AC (Sarah Bailey, Siobhan Brewer, Hazel Davies)
Veteran
1. Keswick AC (Dave Birch, Rob Wynne, Pippa Maddams)
2. Morpeth Harriers
3. Dumfries RC
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The new Pacemaker
The new Pacemaker can be viewed HERE
I would very much like to know what members think about the newsletter. In particular are you happy reading it in pdf or would you prefer to have it in paper format?. Please post comments here or e-mail to ; news@keswick-ac.org.uk
In the newsletter there is a link to the club's new online SHOP where you can now purchase tickets for the Annual Presentation Dinner. In future it is hoped that you will be able to renew subs etc online. Your views on this new service are also welcome.
Pete.
I would very much like to know what members think about the newsletter. In particular are you happy reading it in pdf or would you prefer to have it in paper format?. Please post comments here or e-mail to ; news@keswick-ac.org.uk
In the newsletter there is a link to the club's new online SHOP where you can now purchase tickets for the Annual Presentation Dinner. In future it is hoped that you will be able to renew subs etc online. Your views on this new service are also welcome.
Pete.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Derwentwater 10 is this weeked!
The 51st edition of this classic race takes place this Sunday 7th November.
In 2009 Keswick AC won the coveted 50 year-old team trophy for the first time in 14 years, after strong Border Harriers teams of the late 90's and early part of this decade made the team competition their own.
The race is the final counter in the Keswick AC club road championship this year, with the start as usual on Main St at 12.00 noon and registration down at the school. Further details/entry form here. Online entry is available at www.ukresults.net.
Alan still needs helpers for the race so if you are not running and can assist please e-mail him immediately: waritchie@btinternet.com
If you are going to the race please avoid taking a car. Parking will be difficult because of other events at the school.
In 2009 Keswick AC won the coveted 50 year-old team trophy for the first time in 14 years, after strong Border Harriers teams of the late 90's and early part of this decade made the team competition their own.
The race is the final counter in the Keswick AC club road championship this year, with the start as usual on Main St at 12.00 noon and registration down at the school. Further details/entry form here. Online entry is available at www.ukresults.net.
Alan still needs helpers for the race so if you are not running and can assist please e-mail him immediately: waritchie@btinternet.com
If you are going to the race please avoid taking a car. Parking will be difficult because of other events at the school.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Mid Lancs League Race #1: Barrow -Sat 30th Oct
The first race of the 2010/11 Mid Lancs Cross Country League took place at Barrow in Furness on Saturday. A week of heavy rain prior to the weekend had made for sodden conditions on parts of the course and a true test for all the competitors. There was a good turn out of young athletes in the junior races -104 boys, and 107 girls took part in U11, U13, U15, and U17s races. This was followed by 104 senior ladies, and 200 senior men.
Winner in the senior ladies race was Susan Samme (Lytham St Annes RRC) -ranked 4th fastest V45 in the UK over 1500m this year and 17th over 10K, she made light work of the 6K course, clocking a time of 20:10. Keswick AC ladies were represented by Sam Ayers who ran a competitive race placing 16th, and 4th FV40 in a time of 22:40.
By the beginning of the mens race at 2.30pm the course was well cut up -already having seen half a dozen races, and conditions underfoot were dire making for an enjoyable and challenging 9K of running. Border Harrier James Douglas finished first, in a time of 30:29. Steve Hebblethwaite and Ian Davies were the only two male representatives from the club -Steve was pleased with a solid run in a time of 31:01 for 3rd, while Ian having a tough time of it with an injury to the foot, soldiered round for 57th in 36:30.
Full results online here.
The remaining fixtures in the Mid Lancs League are:
Sat 13 Nov -Blackburn
Sat 27 Nov -Liverpool
Sat 22 Jan -Burnley
Sat 12 Feb -Blackpool
Sat 12 Mar -Skelmersdale
For more detail on the Mid Lancs League visit their website here.
Winner in the senior ladies race was Susan Samme (Lytham St Annes RRC) -ranked 4th fastest V45 in the UK over 1500m this year and 17th over 10K, she made light work of the 6K course, clocking a time of 20:10. Keswick AC ladies were represented by Sam Ayers who ran a competitive race placing 16th, and 4th FV40 in a time of 22:40.
By the beginning of the mens race at 2.30pm the course was well cut up -already having seen half a dozen races, and conditions underfoot were dire making for an enjoyable and challenging 9K of running. Border Harrier James Douglas finished first, in a time of 30:29. Steve Hebblethwaite and Ian Davies were the only two male representatives from the club -Steve was pleased with a solid run in a time of 31:01 for 3rd, while Ian having a tough time of it with an injury to the foot, soldiered round for 57th in 36:30.
Full results online here.
The remaining fixtures in the Mid Lancs League are:
Sat 13 Nov -Blackburn
Sat 27 Nov -Liverpool
Sat 22 Jan -Burnley
Sat 12 Feb -Blackpool
Sat 12 Mar -Skelmersdale
For more detail on the Mid Lancs League visit their website here.
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