Well done Pippa and Julie who both had great runs over in N. Ireland on Saturday in the tough 12m/6300' Mourne Peaks race, which was the first race in the 2011 British Champinships.
Ladies
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -2:31:20
2. Helen Fines (Calder Valley) -2:38:11
3. Sarah Ridgeway (Eryri) -2:40:37
11. Julie Carter -3:08:12
Men
1. Tom Owens (Shettleston) -2:07:52
2. Jethro Lennox (Shettleston) -2:09:56
3. Rob Jebb (Bingley) -2:10:18
Results
Photos by hmphotographs, and some photos and videos courtesy of Richard Cowan.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Last few Mearley Clough entries
There are apparently just a few entries still available for the next counter in the English Fell Running Championship -the 3.5m/1200' Mearley Clough race which takes place on Saturday 14th May.
Details:
SAT. MAY 14. MEARLEY CLOUGH (R). AS. Ladies 12 noon. Men 1pm 3.5m/1200'. Venue: Car park field (though village), Worston, nr Clitheroe. GR 767428. £5.00, pre-entry. Entry by post on FRA form, with SAE (for number to be posted out) from 15th March to 1st May. Cheques to "G. W. Newsam". Limit 400. No late entry or EOD. Teams. ER/PM. Over 14. English Championship counter. No safety pins. DO NOT park in pub carpark. Details: Geoff Newsam, 3 Greenfield Avenue, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AJ. Tel: 01200 441328. Website: clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk
Universal FRA entry form on the the FRA website HERE.
Details:
SAT. MAY 14. MEARLEY CLOUGH (R). AS. Ladies 12 noon. Men 1pm 3.5m/1200'. Venue: Car park field (though village), Worston, nr Clitheroe. GR 767428. £5.00, pre-entry. Entry by post on FRA form, with SAE (for number to be posted out) from 15th March to 1st May. Cheques to "G. W. Newsam". Limit 400. No late entry or EOD. Teams. ER/PM. Over 14. English Championship counter. No safety pins. DO NOT park in pub carpark. Details: Geoff Newsam, 3 Greenfield Avenue, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AJ. Tel: 01200 441328. Website: clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk
Universal FRA entry form on the the FRA website HERE.
Lords Seat Recce
There will be a recce of Lords Seat this Thursday (7th April) for anyone interested. Meet Whinlatter 5.45pm. Let me know if you are coming along and if you need a lift - jogillyon@yahoo.com. Nice easy pace after the Grisedale Grind!
The race is on Wed 27th April.
Thanks
The race is on Wed 27th April.
Thanks
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Lancaster Bridges 10K, Keswick AC Club 10K Championship -Sun 3rd April
Eighteen yellow and green vests mixed in with the sizeable crowd of 338 this morning, which was a record field for the race. The heavy showers that had earlier fallen on the course had been blown away on a steady breeze, to make for very pleasant conditions for the opening race of the 2011 Club Road Championship.
A large group which included the 2010 Club Road Champion Russell Maddams, Fell Champ Steve Hebblethwaite and Josh Hebson in only his second competitive outing over the disctance, went through the opening mile in 5:15, 32:30 pace. At two miles, former winner of the race Steve Littler (Wesham RR) hit the front and took up the pace, pulling away with James Reed (Altringham & Dist) as the group stretched out behind. However the flight of steps up the embankment to bridge number two requires a considerable effort off race pace, and despite Reed's kick to edge out Littler for the victory, a modest 33:03 took the win today.
Further back, Russ, off the back of high mileage in preparaion for the marathon was strong -coming through to take third in 33:27, ancohoring a delighted first placed Keswick AC men's team with Steve (34:22) and Josh (35:15).
Contrary to an earlier published report it was new Keswick AC signing Neil Cockbain who took maximum points in the V40 Club Championship category with 37:21 from Andrew Slattery (40:35), and Mike Beechey who was involved in a finishing dash with Quentin Merritt, Q pulling out the stops for 43:51 to Mike's 43:56. The result sets Quentin up as the man to beat in the V50 Road Championship as he moves into the category this year.
In the ladies competition, only 18 seconds separated the first three in the battle for early season Road Championship points -2010 V40 Club Road Champion Sue Wilkinson clocking 46:05, just edging out Helen Winskill (46:18) and Annabel Holmes (46:23) for top honours. Her 46:05 gave Wilkinson the prize for 1st FV45, and sets her up as the favourite to defend her FV40 club-title from last year, while Kim Clark (48:45) took top honours in the FV50 category.
Although not a day for pbs, a great start to the 2011 Championships and some excellent racing was enjoyed. Early in the season for many, it will be interesting to see how folk come on as spring moves on into summer with the next fixture in the 2011 Keswick AC Club Road Championship (best 4 races from 6 to count) at the Keswick Half Marathon (1st May), then continuing with the Lambfoot Loop 10K (24th May), Bodyfit 5K (13th July), Lancaster 5K Series race 4 (27th August), and Brampton-Carlisle 10 (20th November). Well done to all those who raced today.
1. James Reed (Altringham) -33:03
2. Steve Littler (Wesham RR) -33:04
3. Russell Maddams (Keswick AC) -33:27
5. Steve Hebblethwaite -34:22
8. Josh Hebson -35:15
21. Neil Cockbain -37:21 (V40)
23. Ian Davies -37:55
43. Andrew Slattery -40:35 (V40)
74. Quentin Merritt -43:51 (V50)
76. Mike Beechey -43:56 (V40)
157. Chris Clark -48:27 (V60)
52. Karen Bridge (Eden Runners) -41:11
53. Joanne Taylor (Kendal AC) -41:17
65. Caroline Hemming (Spectrum Striders) -42:48
11. Sue Wilkinson -46:05 (V45)
116. Helen Winskill -46:18
118. Annabel Holmes -46:23 (V40)
131. Rachel Slattery -47.10 (V40)
160. Kim Clark -48:45 (V50)
170. Nikki Kay -49:36
179. Fionna Rigg -50:09 (V40)
271. Sarah Ashcroft -58:47 (V45)
279. Sarah Pepper -1:00:17 (V40)
Full results here.
All pictures © Phil Winskill
A large group which included the 2010 Club Road Champion Russell Maddams, Fell Champ Steve Hebblethwaite and Josh Hebson in only his second competitive outing over the disctance, went through the opening mile in 5:15, 32:30 pace. At two miles, former winner of the race Steve Littler (Wesham RR) hit the front and took up the pace, pulling away with James Reed (Altringham & Dist) as the group stretched out behind. However the flight of steps up the embankment to bridge number two requires a considerable effort off race pace, and despite Reed's kick to edge out Littler for the victory, a modest 33:03 took the win today.
Further back, Russ, off the back of high mileage in preparaion for the marathon was strong -coming through to take third in 33:27, ancohoring a delighted first placed Keswick AC men's team with Steve (34:22) and Josh (35:15).
Contrary to an earlier published report it was new Keswick AC signing Neil Cockbain who took maximum points in the V40 Club Championship category with 37:21 from Andrew Slattery (40:35), and Mike Beechey who was involved in a finishing dash with Quentin Merritt, Q pulling out the stops for 43:51 to Mike's 43:56. The result sets Quentin up as the man to beat in the V50 Road Championship as he moves into the category this year.
In the ladies competition, only 18 seconds separated the first three in the battle for early season Road Championship points -2010 V40 Club Road Champion Sue Wilkinson clocking 46:05, just edging out Helen Winskill (46:18) and Annabel Holmes (46:23) for top honours. Her 46:05 gave Wilkinson the prize for 1st FV45, and sets her up as the favourite to defend her FV40 club-title from last year, while Kim Clark (48:45) took top honours in the FV50 category.
Although not a day for pbs, a great start to the 2011 Championships and some excellent racing was enjoyed. Early in the season for many, it will be interesting to see how folk come on as spring moves on into summer with the next fixture in the 2011 Keswick AC Club Road Championship (best 4 races from 6 to count) at the Keswick Half Marathon (1st May), then continuing with the Lambfoot Loop 10K (24th May), Bodyfit 5K (13th July), Lancaster 5K Series race 4 (27th August), and Brampton-Carlisle 10 (20th November). Well done to all those who raced today.
1. James Reed (Altringham) -33:03
2. Steve Littler (Wesham RR) -33:04
3. Russell Maddams (Keswick AC) -33:27
5. Steve Hebblethwaite -34:22
8. Josh Hebson -35:15
21. Neil Cockbain -37:21 (V40)
23. Ian Davies -37:55
43. Andrew Slattery -40:35 (V40)
74. Quentin Merritt -43:51 (V50)
76. Mike Beechey -43:56 (V40)
157. Chris Clark -48:27 (V60)
52. Karen Bridge (Eden Runners) -41:11
53. Joanne Taylor (Kendal AC) -41:17
65. Caroline Hemming (Spectrum Striders) -42:48
11. Sue Wilkinson -46:05 (V45)
116. Helen Winskill -46:18
118. Annabel Holmes -46:23 (V40)
131. Rachel Slattery -47.10 (V40)
160. Kim Clark -48:45 (V50)
170. Nikki Kay -49:36
179. Fionna Rigg -50:09 (V40)
271. Sarah Ashcroft -58:47 (V45)
279. Sarah Pepper -1:00:17 (V40)
Full results here.
All pictures © Phil Winskill
Monday, March 28, 2011
Minibus to Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K -Club Championship Race
Next weekend (Sunday 3rd April) is the Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K -The race is the first 2011 Club Road Championship race. Race starts 11.00am.
A minibus from Keswick will depart outside Booths at 8.30am, and elsewhere enroute by request. Please get in touch with Steve Hebblethwaite to book a seat. Email stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com or 01900 821501.
The course is fast and flat, starting at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster. An entry form can be downloaded form www.ukroadraces.info, where online entry is also available.
The 2011 Club Road Championship (best 4 from 6 to count) then continues with the Keswick Half Marathon (1st May), Lambfoot Loop 10K (24th May), Bodyfit 5K (13th July), Lancaster 5K Series race 4 (27th August), and Brampton-Carlisle 10 (20th November).
A minibus from Keswick will depart outside Booths at 8.30am, and elsewhere enroute by request. Please get in touch with Steve Hebblethwaite to book a seat. Email stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com or 01900 821501.
The course is fast and flat, starting at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster. An entry form can be downloaded form www.ukroadraces.info, where online entry is also available.
The 2011 Club Road Championship (best 4 from 6 to count) then continues with the Keswick Half Marathon (1st May), Lambfoot Loop 10K (24th May), Bodyfit 5K (13th July), Lancaster 5K Series race 4 (27th August), and Brampton-Carlisle 10 (20th November).
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Causey Pike Fell Race
Great race today in near pefect conditions. 148 finishers and a course record for Pippa.
The results can be found HERE. These 2 photos are mine, more photos by STEVE AGNUS
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Causey Pike fell race -Keswick AC Short Championship, and Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K -Club 10K Championship
The next two weeks will see the opening fixtures in the 2011 Club Fell, and Road Championships. First off is the 4.5m/1780' Causey Pike fell race this Saturday 26th March, sure to provide exciting racing and a fitting start to this years Fell Championship which promises to be one of the most competitive for several years. Registration is at Stair Village Hall, £3.00 entry on the day and the race starts at 2.00pm. Note that parking is very limited -please carshare or go on a bike.
A week later (on Sunday 3rd April) is the fast, flat Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K -race 1 in the 2011 Road Championship. The race starts at 11.00am, a minibus from Keswick will depart outside Booths at 8.30am. Entry form here. Online entry at www.shoestringresults.com.
Both the Road and Fell Championships in 2011 consist of six races. Best four results at any distance to count.
In addition to the titles of overall 2011 Club Road or Fell Champion and category winners, a new initiative this year will see individual Short, Medium, and Long Champions recognised based on the results of a selected race for that distance -Causey Pike is the 2011 Short Championship race, while next week's Lancaster 10K will see the Medium road title decided. Club Championship details here.
Keswick AC Road Championship 2011 - Best 4 from 6 to count
Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K, Lancaster, -Sun 3rd April
Keswick Half Marathon, Keswick -Sun 1st May
Lambfoot Loop 10K, Cockermouth -Tues 24th May*
Bodyfit 5K, Cockermouth -Wed 13th July*
Lancaster 5K Series race 4, Lancaster -Sat 27th August
Brampton-Carlisle 10, Carlisle -Sun 20th November*
Keswick AC Fell Championship 2011 - Best 4 from 6 to count
(S) Loweswater Show, 2.6m/1000' -Sun 4th September
(S) Causey Pike, 4.5m/1780' -Sat 26th March*
(S) Blisco Dash, 5m/2000' -Wed 20th July
(M) Dockray Hartside, 6m/2000' -Wed 4th May
(M) Tebay, 8m/3000' -Wed 15th June*
(L) Three Shires, 13m/4000' -Sat 17th Sept*
*Individual Distance Club Championship Races
5K Road Champs: The Bodyfit 5K
10K Road Champs: Lambfoot Loop 10K
10 mile Road Champs: Brampton-Carlisle 10 mile
Short Fell Champs: Causey Pike
Medium Fell Champs: Tebay
Long Fell Champs: Three Shires
A week later (on Sunday 3rd April) is the fast, flat Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K -race 1 in the 2011 Road Championship. The race starts at 11.00am, a minibus from Keswick will depart outside Booths at 8.30am. Entry form here. Online entry at www.shoestringresults.com.
Both the Road and Fell Championships in 2011 consist of six races. Best four results at any distance to count.
In addition to the titles of overall 2011 Club Road or Fell Champion and category winners, a new initiative this year will see individual Short, Medium, and Long Champions recognised based on the results of a selected race for that distance -Causey Pike is the 2011 Short Championship race, while next week's Lancaster 10K will see the Medium road title decided. Club Championship details here.
Keswick AC Road Championship 2011 - Best 4 from 6 to count
Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K, Lancaster, -Sun 3rd April
Keswick Half Marathon, Keswick -Sun 1st May
Lambfoot Loop 10K, Cockermouth -Tues 24th May*
Bodyfit 5K, Cockermouth -Wed 13th July*
Lancaster 5K Series race 4, Lancaster -Sat 27th August
Brampton-Carlisle 10, Carlisle -Sun 20th November*
Keswick AC Fell Championship 2011 - Best 4 from 6 to count
(S) Loweswater Show, 2.6m/1000' -Sun 4th September
(S) Causey Pike, 4.5m/1780' -Sat 26th March*
(S) Blisco Dash, 5m/2000' -Wed 20th July
(M) Dockray Hartside, 6m/2000' -Wed 4th May
(M) Tebay, 8m/3000' -Wed 15th June*
(L) Three Shires, 13m/4000' -Sat 17th Sept*
*Individual Distance Club Championship Races
5K Road Champs: The Bodyfit 5K
10K Road Champs: Lambfoot Loop 10K
10 mile Road Champs: Brampton-Carlisle 10 mile
Short Fell Champs: Causey Pike
Medium Fell Champs: Tebay
Long Fell Champs: Three Shires
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