Both the 2011 Road and Fell Championship consist of six races, following the discussions of this year's AGM. Best four results at any distance to count.
In addition to the titles of overall Club Road or Fell Champion and category winners, a new initiative for 2011 will see individual Short, Medium, and Long Champions recognised based on the results of a selected race for that distance (see below). Full details to be announced in Jan 2011.
Keswick AC Road Championship 2011
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
(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*
*The Bodyfit 5K, Lambfoot Loop 10K, and Brampton-Carlisle 10 mile, and Causey Pike, Tebay, and Three Shires will be 2011 Keswick AC individual short, medium and long championship races. Full details to be confirmed following meeting of the committee in Jan 2011.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Xmas Handicap results -Sun 19th December 2010
A triumph for the ladies, Diane and Lesley comfortably holding off the fast finishing Steve Hebblethwaite.
The thin covering of snow made conditions quite acceptable under foot.
With plenty of helpers and the need to boost the number of competitors even the handicapper took part.
Thanks to the helpers and happy christmas to all.
Finish Position Net Time
1st Diane Shaw 28.21
2nd Lesley Malarkey 30.55
3rd Steve Hebblethwaite 19.37
4th John Shaw 27.46
5th Russell Maddams 19.52
5th= Bheinn Denham Smith 1st Junior! Aided by dad.
6th Pippa Maddams 22.51
7th Sped 27.31
8th Steve Harwood 30.11
9th Chris Knox 31.06 [ had to stop to pick up a £5 note]
10th Trish Overton 34.14
11th Susan Denham Smith 36.36
It's not every year we get sub 20 minute times --so well done you fast guys!
The thin covering of snow made conditions quite acceptable under foot.
With plenty of helpers and the need to boost the number of competitors even the handicapper took part.
Thanks to the helpers and happy christmas to all.
Finish Position Net Time
1st Diane Shaw 28.21
2nd Lesley Malarkey 30.55
3rd Steve Hebblethwaite 19.37
4th John Shaw 27.46
5th Russell Maddams 19.52
5th= Bheinn Denham Smith 1st Junior! Aided by dad.
6th Pippa Maddams 22.51
7th Sped 27.31
8th Steve Harwood 30.11
9th Chris Knox 31.06 [ had to stop to pick up a £5 note]
10th Trish Overton 34.14
11th Susan Denham Smith 36.36
It's not every year we get sub 20 minute times --so well done you fast guys!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Xmas Handicap this weekend -19th Dec
The annual club Xmas Handicap is this Sunday 19th December. Everyone brings along a prize, everyone wins a prize. 10:30 latest at the Fitz Park Pavilion for a first-off at 11am. Route approx 2.5 miles fell/trail, Latrigg Area. To sort the Handicap, Sped needs to know your D/Water 10 time, or your most recent 10 mile time. Failing that your time for 10K, 5 miles, or the round-the-town time trial.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Cumbria AA 2010 County XC Champs - results
Terrific club turnout; some great results (full details here), including another win for Pippa - well done Pippa; congratulations to Steve Harwood for coming up with such a good course in the park; and thanks to everyone who helped with the marshalling and refreshments.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
THIS WEEKEND: Cumbria AA County XC Championships 2010 -Fitz Park , Keswick
With the weather forecast to improve towards the weekend, the Cumbria Athletic Association County Cross-Country Championships scheduled for this Saturday in Fitz Park are expected to go ahead as planned. The event starts at 12.00 noon with junior races and the Senior races following at 1.30pm.
Medals will be awarded to the first 3 in each race, and first team of three in each age category – subject to sufficient entries.
There is ENTRY ON DAY for those not pre-entered. Entry form/details can be downloaded from the North of England AA website here.
Note that club vests MUST be worn. Also, in order to qualify for selection for the UK CAU Inter-Counties XC Championships on 5th March 2011, you must enter the Cumbria AA County Championships.
If you are not running please contact Steve Harwood (e-mail steve@adk.co.uk) if you're able to help to marshal. Helpers to do teas and coffees from the pavilion are also required.
Medals will be awarded to the first 3 in each race, and first team of three in each age category – subject to sufficient entries.
There is ENTRY ON DAY for those not pre-entered. Entry form/details can be downloaded from the North of England AA website here.
Note that club vests MUST be worn. Also, in order to qualify for selection for the UK CAU Inter-Counties XC Championships on 5th March 2011, you must enter the Cumbria AA County Championships.
If you are not running please contact Steve Harwood (e-mail steve@adk.co.uk) if you're able to help to marshal. Helpers to do teas and coffees from the pavilion are also required.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Keswick AC road running ranking lists 2010
The list has been updated with new additions to the 10 mile, half marathon and marathon times, and is online at the club website HERE.
As usual, should anyone be aware of results that are unlikely to have come to our attention or have been missed from the ranking, please submit them to stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
Well done to those currently topping the categories, and as ever, best of luck to those aiming to do so before the end of the year!
As usual, should anyone be aware of results that are unlikely to have come to our attention or have been missed from the ranking, please submit them to stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
Well done to those currently topping the categories, and as ever, best of luck to those aiming to do so before the end of the year!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Ulverston 10k, Sun 5 Dec - CANCELLED
The following announcement has appeared on the Hoad Hill Harriers website:
A course inspection was made at 11am 4-12-10 and was found to be unsuitable for the race to proceed leading to a decision to cancel the event. At this moment it is possible the event may be rescheduled to a date early in the new year. The committee wil meet later this week to discuss all possibilities and an announcement will be made here shortly after.
For further information the phone number of the Race Director, Simon Barton, is 07824317063.
A course inspection was made at 11am 4-12-10 and was found to be unsuitable for the race to proceed leading to a decision to cancel the event. At this moment it is possible the event may be rescheduled to a date early in the new year. The committee wil meet later this week to discuss all possibilities and an announcement will be made here shortly after.
For further information the phone number of the Race Director, Simon Barton, is 07824317063.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Carlisle XC Sat 4 Dec - CANCELLED
Noel has just sent this email:
Hi All
Please note that the XC event this Sat has been cancelled. The course is under deep snow with ice below, and thought to be too dangerous to run on. There are also likely to be access and parking difficulties. We will try arrange another date (and possibly venue) and I will let you know asap.
Noel Hakeman
Hi All
Please note that the XC event this Sat has been cancelled. The course is under deep snow with ice below, and thought to be too dangerous to run on. There are also likely to be access and parking difficulties. We will try arrange another date (and possibly venue) and I will let you know asap.
Noel Hakeman
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ulverston Xmas Pudding 10k - Sun 5th Dec
Hoad Hill Harriers have posted the following message on their website (click here) re the Xmas Pudding 10k on Sun 5 Dec:
Due to the uncertainty of the weather conditions for the race an announcement will be made here on Saturday 4th December at 8pm. Assuming the race is on at that time, a further assessment will be made at 0830hrs on Sunday morning, and an update posted onto the website soon afterwards. For further information the phone number of the Race Director, Simon Barton, is 07824317063.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather conditions for the race an announcement will be made here on Saturday 4th December at 8pm. Assuming the race is on at that time, a further assessment will be made at 0830hrs on Sunday morning, and an update posted onto the website soon afterwards. For further information the phone number of the Race Director, Simon Barton, is 07824317063.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Cumbria XC League Race #3: Maryport -Saturday 27th November
There was a good turn out from Keswick AC members at Maryport today -well done to those. Overnight snow made for picturesque if a little chilly conditions, with going underfoot reasonably firm and ground not frozen too solid.
Photographs from the race are online here. Full results will be online in due course.
Photographs -Jamie Luxmoore and Hazel Davies at Cumbria League Race #3, Maryport © www.athletesinaction.co.uk
Photographs from the race are online here. Full results will be online in due course.
Photographs -Jamie Luxmoore and Hazel Davies at Cumbria League Race #3, Maryport © www.athletesinaction.co.uk
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Brampton-Carlisle 10 results
There was a modest turnout from KAC at yesterday’s Brampton-Carlisle 10, but those who were there took full advantage of the excellent conditions: fine, not too cold and what wind there was from the East. James Douglas of Border Harriers backed up his victory in the DW10 with another fine win here, this time in 50:33; with Ian Harding 2nd and Ricky Lightfoot 3rd. Russell Maddams led the way for KAC, finishing a highly creditable 11th in 54:11, followed by:
• Richard Suddaby (5th V45 in 59:25 – not bad for his first race of the season!)
• Sam Ayers (5th LV40 in an outstanding 1:05:23)
• John Waite 156th in 1:07:14 – I think he said it was just a warm up for a marathon somewhere today!)
• Quentin Merritt (20th V45 in 1:07:36 – PB)
• John Dawson (27th V45 in 1:10:03)
• Patric Gilchrist (11th V60 in 1:13:43)
• Hazel Davies (10th L40 in 1:14:05 – a big PB)
• David Harrison (30th V50 in 1:14:05)
• Cath Burrows (15th LV40 in 1:19:46)
• Sarah Thompson (120th in 1:26:59)
Well done all. Full results here.
• Richard Suddaby (5th V45 in 59:25 – not bad for his first race of the season!)
• Sam Ayers (5th LV40 in an outstanding 1:05:23)
• John Waite 156th in 1:07:14 – I think he said it was just a warm up for a marathon somewhere today!)
• Quentin Merritt (20th V45 in 1:07:36 – PB)
• John Dawson (27th V45 in 1:10:03)
• Patric Gilchrist (11th V60 in 1:13:43)
• Hazel Davies (10th L40 in 1:14:05 – a big PB)
• David Harrison (30th V50 in 1:14:05)
• Cath Burrows (15th LV40 in 1:19:46)
• Sarah Thompson (120th in 1:26:59)
Well done all. Full results here.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Brampton - Carlisle 10
Anyone want to share a ride to Saturday's Brampton-Carlisle 10, not to mention tales of hope & woe on the way there & back? (I do believe in the power of positive thinking, honest!) If so, give me a shout on Kes 72730. Q
Keswick AC Juniors, Monday Evening Races
Press Release:
"Town Centre Street Race, 15th November
A dry evening developed into heavy rain as 12 hardy runners turned out for some loops around the market square and the car parks. There were some pretty complicated routes in order to avoid running on the bigger roads, but no-one seemed to get lost. Runners came from a wide area, and the running club are keen to open the race to anyone who wants to join in. Entry is free. Thanks to Paul, manager of the Up and Running shop for providing prizes as well as the shop premises for registration/dry shelter!
Results: Girls Age 6-7, 1st Ella Horne; Girls 8-9, 1st Maya Cooper; Boys 8-9, 1st Alexander Nicoll, 2nd Charlie Cartmell; Boys 10-11, 1st Mark Donovan, 2nd Luis Kelk, 3rd Arron Horne; Boys 12-13, 1st Joseph Horne; Girls 14-15, 1st Clare Mooney, 2nd Emily Douglas; Boys 14-15, 1st James Hodgson, 2nd Matthew Horne.
All results go to the winter series; winners will be awarded after the 3rd race in January.
Next race: Monday December 13th - Uphill time trials on Manor Brow. Keep an eye on the junior section of the club website at www.keswick-ac.org.uk"
Report courtesy of Martin Sluce who is doing a grand job organising these junior events. Please spread the word about these races which are proving very enjoyable for the youngsters.
"Town Centre Street Race, 15th November
A dry evening developed into heavy rain as 12 hardy runners turned out for some loops around the market square and the car parks. There were some pretty complicated routes in order to avoid running on the bigger roads, but no-one seemed to get lost. Runners came from a wide area, and the running club are keen to open the race to anyone who wants to join in. Entry is free. Thanks to Paul, manager of the Up and Running shop for providing prizes as well as the shop premises for registration/dry shelter!
Results: Girls Age 6-7, 1st Ella Horne; Girls 8-9, 1st Maya Cooper; Boys 8-9, 1st Alexander Nicoll, 2nd Charlie Cartmell; Boys 10-11, 1st Mark Donovan, 2nd Luis Kelk, 3rd Arron Horne; Boys 12-13, 1st Joseph Horne; Girls 14-15, 1st Clare Mooney, 2nd Emily Douglas; Boys 14-15, 1st James Hodgson, 2nd Matthew Horne.
All results go to the winter series; winners will be awarded after the 3rd race in January.
Next race: Monday December 13th - Uphill time trials on Manor Brow. Keep an eye on the junior section of the club website at www.keswick-ac.org.uk"
Report courtesy of Martin Sluce who is doing a grand job organising these junior events. Please spread the word about these races which are proving very enjoyable for the youngsters.
Dunnerdale & Mid Lancs
A few Keswick AC runners in action last weekend:
Dunnerdale:
Well done to Richard Unwin (52:03) and Siobhan Brewer (1:03:27) for tackling this tough but enjoyable fell race in the South-West of the county.
Full results: http://bcrunners.org.uk/races/dunnerdale/2010.
Mid Lancs Cross Country - Witton Park, Blackburn:
Both Sam Ayres and Steve Hebblethwaite followed up strong runs at Barrow with excellent races in Blackburn. On a hilly and mucky course Sam finished 16th overall (24:57) and a fantastic first L40. Steve finished fourth here (37:14) to add to his third place finish in Barrow. Great starts for both in the Mid Lancs competition.
Full results and photos: http://www.midlancs.org.uk/.
Dunnerdale:
Well done to Richard Unwin (52:03) and Siobhan Brewer (1:03:27) for tackling this tough but enjoyable fell race in the South-West of the county.
Full results: http://bcrunners.org.uk/races/dunnerdale/2010.
Mid Lancs Cross Country - Witton Park, Blackburn:
Both Sam Ayres and Steve Hebblethwaite followed up strong runs at Barrow with excellent races in Blackburn. On a hilly and mucky course Sam finished 16th overall (24:57) and a fantastic first L40. Steve finished fourth here (37:14) to add to his third place finish in Barrow. Great starts for both in the Mid Lancs competition.
Full results and photos: http://www.midlancs.org.uk/.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Cumbria AA 2010 XC Championship in Fitz Park
This year the Cumbria Athletic Association County Cross-Country Championships will be held in Keswick. The fixture will be at Fitz Park on Saturday 11th December, starting with junior races at 12.00pm, and the senior race at 1.30pm.
I would encourage as many folk as possible to turn out for a run in the county champs in that it is great fun racing and a good way to build strength to take into the following season.
Medals will be awarded to the first 3 in each race and first team of three in each age category – subject to sufficient entries.
Pre-Entry is encouraged, entries on the day will be accepted at an extra charge of £2. Entry forms can be downloaded from the North of England AA website here.
Note that pre-entries close on 29th November, and that club vests MUST be worn. Also, in order to qualify for selection for the UK CAU Inter-Counties XC Championships on 5th March 2011, you must enter the Cumbria AA County Championships.
Meanwhile the Cumbria League continues with the next fixture at Maryport on Saturday 27th November, with the next Mid Lancs League action tomorrow at Blackburn.
I would encourage as many folk as possible to turn out for a run in the county champs in that it is great fun racing and a good way to build strength to take into the following season.
Medals will be awarded to the first 3 in each race and first team of three in each age category – subject to sufficient entries.
Pre-Entry is encouraged, entries on the day will be accepted at an extra charge of £2. Entry forms can be downloaded from the North of England AA website here.
Note that pre-entries close on 29th November, and that club vests MUST be worn. Also, in order to qualify for selection for the UK CAU Inter-Counties XC Championships on 5th March 2011, you must enter the Cumbria AA County Championships.
Meanwhile the Cumbria League continues with the next fixture at Maryport on Saturday 27th November, with the next Mid Lancs League action tomorrow at Blackburn.
JUNIOR RACE IN KESWICK NEXT MONDAY!
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
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
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.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Cumbria XC League Race #2: Penrith -Sat 23rd Oct
A clash of fixtures on the opening weekend of the 2010 Cumbria XC League meant Keswick AC was unable to field full strength teams as they begun their defence of the 2009 League men's and women's titles at Cockermouth last week (16th Nov).
This was far from the case at Penrith on Saturday as the ladies (Sam Ayers, Jo Gillyon, Deb Edgington, Hayley Hodgson and Kim Clark) took maximum points in the Senior Women's race, while not to be outdone, Keswick AC's men recorded a 1-2-3 in the Senior men's race, only to be denied maximum team points by the pack system whereby two Border Harriers runners had set off with 5 minute, and 2 and a half minute advantages over the main pack.
In an exciting U13 Boys race over 3500m, Mark Donovan came out 2nd in a time of 12:11, Joseph Horne running well for 8th in 13:46, while brother Arran took a super 3rd place in the U11 Boys (1800m). Photographs are now online at www.sportsunday.co.uk
Results:
Senior Men (6900m)
1. Phil Winskill -24:00
2. Steve Hebblethwaite -24:02
3. Dave Birch -27:17
4. Jeff Chadwick (Hoad Hill H) -27:40
5. David Sargeant (Eden Runners) -27:48
12. Craig Smith -29:55
20. Richard Unwin -31:04
25. Quentin Merritt -32:34
33. Chris Clark -37:51
Senior Women (6900m)
1. Karen Bridge (Eden Runners) -31:20
2. Charlotte Douglas (Border H) -31:27
3. Sam Ayers (Keswick AC) -32:48
4. Jo Gillyon (Keswick AC) -33:58
5. Jenn Mattinson (Howgill H) -35:10
6. Debbie Edgington -35:33
7. Hayley Hodgson -35:44
10. Kim Clark -37:25
U13 Boys (3500m)
1. Chris Richards (Helm Hill) -11:54
2. Mark Donovan (Keswick AC) -12:11
3. Elliott Matier (Eden Runners) -12:14
8. Joseph Horne (Keswick AC) -13:46
U11 Boys (1800m)
1. Robson McKay (Nithsdale)
2. Tom Humphries (EdenR)
3. Arran Horne (Keswick AC)
All photographs ©sportsunday -www.sportsunday.co.uk
This was far from the case at Penrith on Saturday as the ladies (Sam Ayers, Jo Gillyon, Deb Edgington, Hayley Hodgson and Kim Clark) took maximum points in the Senior Women's race, while not to be outdone, Keswick AC's men recorded a 1-2-3 in the Senior men's race, only to be denied maximum team points by the pack system whereby two Border Harriers runners had set off with 5 minute, and 2 and a half minute advantages over the main pack.
In an exciting U13 Boys race over 3500m, Mark Donovan came out 2nd in a time of 12:11, Joseph Horne running well for 8th in 13:46, while brother Arran took a super 3rd place in the U11 Boys (1800m). Photographs are now online at www.sportsunday.co.uk
Results:
Senior Men (6900m)
1. Phil Winskill -24:00
2. Steve Hebblethwaite -24:02
3. Dave Birch -27:17
4. Jeff Chadwick (Hoad Hill H) -27:40
5. David Sargeant (Eden Runners) -27:48
12. Craig Smith -29:55
20. Richard Unwin -31:04
25. Quentin Merritt -32:34
33. Chris Clark -37:51
Senior Women (6900m)
1. Karen Bridge (Eden Runners) -31:20
2. Charlotte Douglas (Border H) -31:27
3. Sam Ayers (Keswick AC) -32:48
4. Jo Gillyon (Keswick AC) -33:58
5. Jenn Mattinson (Howgill H) -35:10
6. Debbie Edgington -35:33
7. Hayley Hodgson -35:44
10. Kim Clark -37:25
U13 Boys (3500m)
1. Chris Richards (Helm Hill) -11:54
2. Mark Donovan (Keswick AC) -12:11
3. Elliott Matier (Eden Runners) -12:14
8. Joseph Horne (Keswick AC) -13:46
U11 Boys (1800m)
1. Robson McKay (Nithsdale)
2. Tom Humphries (EdenR)
3. Arran Horne (Keswick AC)
All photographs ©sportsunday -www.sportsunday.co.uk
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Cumbria XC League Race #2 Penrith - Sat 23 Oct
Those of us who resisted the urge to do The Screes (well done to those Keswick folk who did) were treated to 4 laps of the French Fields cross country course at Penrith. Lots of flat, fast running with some brutal short, sharp hills thrown in for good measure.
Well done to Phil and Steve at the sharp end, securing 1st and 2nd respectively I believe.
I haven't seen any results yet but a great Keswick turnout I am sure will mean we featured in the teams too.
Next race is in this series is at Maryport on 27 Nov 2010.
Well done to Phil and Steve at the sharp end, securing 1st and 2nd respectively I believe.
I haven't seen any results yet but a great Keswick turnout I am sure will mean we featured in the teams too.
Next race is in this series is at Maryport on 27 Nov 2010.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
The Screes Fell Race - 23rd October 2010
Conditions were cracking for fell-running today with Wasdale looking resplendent as ever. A slight breeze but hardly noticeable once you got running. The last third of the race was testing enough; a boggy, stone-ridden path making for a difficult descent. But a superb race that I can't recommend enough.
Keswick folk out were Julie Carter, John Beetham, Colin Valentine and me. All well up the field with Julie 3rd lady. 57 runners in total, Carl Bell of Howgill Harriers won the men's race and Emma Clayton was first lady.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Dunnerdale Recce
A couple of us are planning a jaunt round the Dunnerdale race route on Sunday morning. The race is on 13 November 2010 and is hosted by Black Coombe Runners. It starts at Broughton Mill and according to their website the checkpoints are as follows -
Get in touch if you fancy it - jogillyon@yahoo.com
- The Knott SD224920
- Raven Crag SD224930
- Stickle Pike SD212928
- Great Stickle SD212916
Get in touch if you fancy it - jogillyon@yahoo.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
FRA Relays
Congratulations Team... looking forward to racing with you soon!
I ran my first race as a Keswick member yesterday: The Llanwyrtedd Wells Trail Half Marathon. It was a very friendly race, small (53 runners), short (11.8m rather than 13.1) but good fun. En route back from a family visit to Swansea.
Worth doing if you happen to be in Mid Wales!
I ran my first race as a Keswick member yesterday: The Llanwyrtedd Wells Trail Half Marathon. It was a very friendly race, small (53 runners), short (11.8m rather than 13.1) but good fun. En route back from a family visit to Swansea.
Worth doing if you happen to be in Mid Wales!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
UKA Fell & Hill Relay Championships, Lomonds of Fife -Sun 17th Oct
Congratulations to the Keswick AC ladies who placed 3rd at the UKA Fell & Hill Relay Championships today!
The prizes for the open categories at the relays, this year in Fife, were dominated by two Scottish teams benefitting from the home advantage -in a close contest Shettleston held on for a win over Pudsey & Bramley, and HBT took the 2010 womens title ahead of fellow Scots Carnethy, and bronze medalists Keswick AC.
Full results on the SportIdent website here, leg splits and hill checkpoint splits here.
Well done to all involved today -Keswick AC Ladies, Open Men and Veteran Men. Done us proud. Full report to follow in the next edition of the Pacemaker.
The prizes for the open categories at the relays, this year in Fife, were dominated by two Scottish teams benefitting from the home advantage -in a close contest Shettleston held on for a win over Pudsey & Bramley, and HBT took the 2010 womens title ahead of fellow Scots Carnethy, and bronze medalists Keswick AC.
Full results on the SportIdent website here, leg splits and hill checkpoint splits here.
Well done to all involved today -Keswick AC Ladies, Open Men and Veteran Men. Done us proud. Full report to follow in the next edition of the Pacemaker.
Cumbria XC League, Cockermouth -photos now online
Photographs of the first meeting of the 2010-11 Cumbria XC League at Cockermouth yesterday, are now online at www.sportsunday.co.uk or via the link HERE.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Cumbria XC League 2010, race #1: Cockermouth -Sat 16th Oct
The 2010-11 Cumbria XC League kicked off today over the challenging course at Cockermouth, hosed by Derwent AC. Despite the national 6-stage road relays at Sutton Park today, and FRA's in the Lomonds of Fife tommorrow, the race was contested by a strong field of Cumbrian club runners.
John Nicoll of Keswick AC took up the early pace in the senior race before Ricky Lightfoot of Ellenborough AC, tipped as the pre race favourite, stamped his mark on the fixture with a powerful display at the front. Setting up chase were Phil Winskill (Keswick AC) and Russell Maddams (Kesiwck AC) fresh from a 2:31:53 at the Loch Ness Marathon. An effort from Maddams on the final lap saw him catch and overtake Winskill but he had done too much and Phil was able to ease ahead at the finish for 2nd. 
Further back John Nicoll fought well after his earlier exertions at the head of the race which must have taken a lot from his legs and John Beetham completed the strong Keswick team.2009 Cumbria League runner up Karen Bridge was setting the pace at the front of the wommens race. Last season's champion Pippa Maddams on relay duty this weekend, watched from the sidelines as Debbie Edgington and Amanda Dexter aquitted themselves well in Keswick AC colours over the tough course which varied from firm to very soft in places given the dry start to the month. Thanks go to Derwent AC for their hospitality.
The next fixture in the Cumbria League is next weekend at Penrith -Saturday 23rd October, and the Mid-Lancs league kicks off the following week -Saturday 30th at Barrow.
Photos, top to bottom: Ricky Lightfoot on form at Cockermouth. John Nicoll set the early pace. Russell Maddams carried his form from the roads. Amanda Dexter -Cumbria League debut. Debbie Edgington.
Friday, October 15, 2010
XC season 2010-11
Fixtures for the Cumbria League, Mid-Lancs League, and County Champs are now confirmed. The article 'Cross Country' in the last edition of the Pacemaker, detailed how XC running is a great way to bring on your running over the winter. Below are listed the main fixtures for 2010-11. Time to dig out those spikes!
The Cumbria League caters well for runners of all abilities with a 'group system' whereby two groups of slower runners are set off at 6 and 3 minutes prior to the racing snakes, as well as junior races (Min age 9, Cats: U11, U13, U15, U17, ages as at Sept 1 2011) which start from 12 noon. The Mid-Lancs League races are contested by stronger fields and will be of real benefit to the faster lads, women and juniors in the club.
Lastly, the dates for the Northern XC Champs, Nationals and Inter-Counties are confirmed -get them in your diaries now.
Cumbria League
Sat 16 Oct -Cockermouth
Sat 23 Oct -Penrith
Sat 27 Nov -Maryport
Sat 4 Dec -Carlisle
Sat 8 Jan -Keswick
Mid-Lancs League (link)
Sat 30 Oct -Barrow
Sat 13 Nov -Blackburn
Sat 27 Nov -Liverpool
Sat 22 Jan -Burnley
Sat 12 Feb -Blackpool
Sat 12 Mar -Skelmersdale
Cumbria County XC Champs
Sat 11 Dec -Keswick*
Northern XC Champs
Sat 29 Jan -Sunderland
National XC Champs
Sat 19 Feb -Alton Towers
Inter-Counties
Sat 5 Mar -Birmingham
*selection of Cumbria team for Inter-Counties
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Penrith Rotary Club Trail Run -Sun 10th Oct
Fine weather for the second edition of this race that was new to the calendar last year. The 10K (approx.) mixed terrain course traverses tarmac, farm tracks and grass in and around the grounds of Lowther Park. A faster race up the front this year. Keswick AC results below -well done all.
1. Morgan Donnelly (Borrowdale FR) -34:34
2. James Douglas (Border H) -34:46
3. Jon Fletcher (Border H) -34:58
7. Jamie Luxmoore -40:29
24. Martin Sluce -45:03
1. Mel Hyder (Helm Hill) -44:12
2. Gudrun Ravetz (Eden R) -44:40
3. Rhiannon Silson (Border H) -45:13
10. Sue Wilkinson -49:58
31. Alison Cutts -1:01:20
Appologies if I have missed anyone. Full results here.
1. Morgan Donnelly (Borrowdale FR) -34:34
2. James Douglas (Border H) -34:46
3. Jon Fletcher (Border H) -34:58
7. Jamie Luxmoore -40:29
24. Martin Sluce -45:03
1. Mel Hyder (Helm Hill) -44:12
2. Gudrun Ravetz (Eden R) -44:40
3. Rhiannon Silson (Border H) -45:13
10. Sue Wilkinson -49:58
31. Alison Cutts -1:01:20
Appologies if I have missed anyone. Full results here.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Appeal for runners for FRA relay team
Due to injury, we are requiring a further runner to make up the 6-man Keswick AC V40 team for the UKA Fell + Hill Relay Championship in Fife on Sunday, this weekend.
If you would like to have a run out at this fun event, please get in touch. Further details at www.fifeac.co.uk/ukahillrelays.
stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
01900 821501 or 07854 643 274
If you would like to have a run out at this fun event, please get in touch. Further details at www.fifeac.co.uk/ukahillrelays.
stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
01900 821501 or 07854 643 274
Monday, October 11, 2010
Langdale Horseshoe, 14m/4000' -Sat 9th Oct.
The final race of the 2010 Lakeland Classics Trophy arrived on Saturday. Some great results in the LCT this year by a number of club runners -well done. Full results here.
1. Helen Fines (Calder Valley) -2:32:53
2. Hazel Robinson (Ambleside) -2:43:38
3. Karen Davison (Dark Peak) -2:45:50
6. Cathrine Evans -3:03:23
10. Sarah Bailey -3:12:10
1. Oliver Johnson (Dark Peak) -2:07:57
2. Mark Palmer (Mynydd Du) -2:08:54
3. Carl Bell (Howgill Harriers) -2:09:48
48. Toby Cushion -2:35:52
57. Daniel Barton -2:37:59
68. Craig Smith -2:43:18
135. Chris Evans -3:03:23
193. Neil Elsender -3:19:28
1. Helen Fines (Calder Valley) -2:32:53
2. Hazel Robinson (Ambleside) -2:43:38
3. Karen Davison (Dark Peak) -2:45:50
6. Cathrine Evans -3:03:23
10. Sarah Bailey -3:12:10
1. Oliver Johnson (Dark Peak) -2:07:57
2. Mark Palmer (Mynydd Du) -2:08:54
3. Carl Bell (Howgill Harriers) -2:09:48
48. Toby Cushion -2:35:52
57. Daniel Barton -2:37:59
68. Craig Smith -2:43:18
135. Chris Evans -3:03:23
193. Neil Elsender -3:19:28
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Wasdale Head Show, 2.5m/2400' -Sat 9th Oct.
Wasdale Head Show, final race in the 2010 BOFRA championship, results here.
Track sessions in Whitehaven
A few of us are going to the all-weather (floodlit) track at Whitehaven to do 400/800 rep sessions. We will probably be going once a fortnight, starting on Thurs 21 Oct. We will be leaving Keswick at 5pm. There is a fee of a few pounds (£2.50 or £3 we think) per person per session. If you are interested in joing us, feel free to contact me or Jo.
Monday, October 4, 2010
IH prize giving & pics
Chris, Matt, Jamie, Ian, Dan, Chris, John & Steve collecting 4th prize in the Open race
Helen, Hayley, Cat, Gill, Sarah, Sarah, Jo and a stand-in for Holly collecting their 2nd prize
Well done to all three teams - epic performances all round, making it a great day out for non-runners despite the conditions. Proud to be in the yellow & green!
For more pics, see here.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay -Saturday 3rd October
Well done to all the folks running in the Keswick AC teams in today's IHMR.
Results are on the sportident website here. Splits including hill checkpoint times here.
Open
1. Borrowdale -3:44:21
2. Pudsey & Bramley -3:44:47
3. Calder Valley -3:58:52
4. Keswick AC -3:59:44
5. Ambleside AC -4:11:09
Ladies
1. Ilkley Harriers -4:59:58
2. Keswick AC -5:06:03
3. Holmfirth -5:16:37
4. Bingley -5:18:08
5. Dark Peak -5:24:00
Vets
1. Ambleside AC -4:01:48
2. Dark Peak -4:10:38
3. Clayton-le-Moors -4:24:20
4. Keswick AC -4:35:31
5. Pudsey & Bramley -4:35:25
Special thanks to the lads in the open team:
Matthew Fraser, Myself, Ian Davies, Chris Edis, Daniel Barton, John Nicoll, Jamie Luxmoore, Chris Robinson, John Beetham (reserve)
Results are on the sportident website here. Splits including hill checkpoint times here.
Open
1. Borrowdale -3:44:21
2. Pudsey & Bramley -3:44:47
3. Calder Valley -3:58:52
4. Keswick AC -3:59:44
5. Ambleside AC -4:11:09
Ladies
1. Ilkley Harriers -4:59:58
2. Keswick AC -5:06:03
3. Holmfirth -5:16:37
4. Bingley -5:18:08
5. Dark Peak -5:24:00
Vets
1. Ambleside AC -4:01:48
2. Dark Peak -4:10:38
3. Clayton-le-Moors -4:24:20
4. Keswick AC -4:35:31
5. Pudsey & Bramley -4:35:25
Special thanks to the lads in the open team:
Matthew Fraser, Myself, Ian Davies, Chris Edis, Daniel Barton, John Nicoll, Jamie Luxmoore, Chris Robinson, John Beetham (reserve)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ladies Beginners Group Run
From Wednesday the 6th October Keswick Athletic Club will be hosting lady group sessions aimed at ladies who are interested in getting into running.
These sessions will run on a weekly basis and are intended to provide a social and relaxed atmosphere in which new runners can become accustomed to the sport. The sessions will be low-key with the emphasis being on fun and all are welcome, no matter what speed you run at!
So if you want to get into running or are just looking to enjoy some exercise with like-minded people then these sessions would be ideal. They will start at 6:30pm meeting at the Cenotaph, Penrith Road, Keswick. Road running or trail shoes will be required and reflective gear should be worn. Further details from Diane Shaw: diwhys@hotmail.com
Monday, September 27, 2010
Three Shires, 13m/4000' -Sat. 18th September
Results from the Three Shires fell race on Saturday 18th September are on the FRA website here.
1. Lauren Jeska (Todmorden Harriers) -2:13:21
2. Tracey Greenway (Ilkley Harriers) -2:27:02
3. Nicky Spinks (Dark Peak FR) -2:29:53
5. Cathrine Evans -2:36:27
20. Sarah Bailey -2:52:55
1. Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) -1:55:49
2. Ben Abdelnoor (Ambleside AC) -1:55:58
3. Graham Pearce (Pudsey & Bramley) -1:57:13
36. Toby Cushion -2:14:59
70. Colin Valentine -2:24:45
107. Chris Evans -2:36:29
164. Richard Unwin -2:48:39
197. Geoff Somers -2:58:18
1. Lauren Jeska (Todmorden Harriers) -2:13:21
2. Tracey Greenway (Ilkley Harriers) -2:27:02
3. Nicky Spinks (Dark Peak FR) -2:29:53
5. Cathrine Evans -2:36:27
20. Sarah Bailey -2:52:55
1. Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) -1:55:49
2. Ben Abdelnoor (Ambleside AC) -1:55:58
3. Graham Pearce (Pudsey & Bramley) -1:57:13
36. Toby Cushion -2:14:59
70. Colin Valentine -2:24:45
107. Chris Evans -2:36:29
164. Richard Unwin -2:48:39
197. Geoff Somers -2:58:18
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Go Zone Racing
OK, I'll admit it, I should be working. But what the heck? Anyway, I have come across a new concept called Go Zone Racing. It is claimed to provide an approach that helps you beat your PB. (Yes, I know, "train harder, lose a stone, then run faster" works too!). You can read all about it here. I am planning to give it a go in the Lancaster 5k on Saturday. If my face looks like this :( when you see me at training on Tuesday, you'll know what happened!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
IH leg 2 fri 24/9 5pm
Ian Boit & myself are having a look round leg 2 of the IH on Friday 24th sept, meeting cow bridge at 5pm. Anyone wishing to join us would be more than welcome (particularly if you have a good route knowledge!) I will be passing through Keswick enroute if you need a lift (leaving cockermouth at 3.45ish) my number: 07870195441
Monday, September 20, 2010
Club Fell-Championship race #4: Dale Head, 4.5m/2210' -Sun. 19th September
Rick Cooper at Dale Head -final race in the Keswick AC Club Fell-Championship 2010
It was a damp afternoon at the Borrowdale Shepherds Meet and Show yesterday, making for testing conditions for the final race in the 2010 Keswick AC club championship.
There was some close racing across the age categories. With a number of absentees -Pippa Maddams and Steve Hebblethwaite sealing the top spots in their respective categories last month at Borrowdale, and also several of the ladies whoare in preparation for an attempt at team gold in the British Championship next weekend in South Wales, the door was left open for some good competition for medal positions, and for age category medals too.
Well done to Dave Birch who was first placed Keswick AC runner home in 4th to take 2nd in the 2010 Fell Championship -congratulations Dave. Though it was far from easy run as he was chased home hard by John Nicoll second club counter, and a trio of the club's runners in a close fought battle for V40 honours -Craig Smith, Dave Prosser, and Mark Denham Smith taking it to the wire.
Craig Smith descends beneath the quarries in yesterday's Dale Head race. Photograph copyright © 2010 Darian Bridge
Well done also to Kim Clark, and to Jim Downie who both featured in the prizes yesterday finishing FV50 and MV60 respectively, and in particular Jim who sealed this year's V60 Club Championship in convincing style, with of a clean sweep of category victories in the year -placing 1st MV60 at the Causey Pike, Skiddaw and Dale Head races.
Jim Downie, Keswick AC V60 Champion 2010, at Dale Head
Full results to follow when they're available. Some good photographs as ever by Darian Bridge here.
The 2010 Keswick AC Club Road-Championship reaches it's climax at the final race, the Derwentwater 10 on November 7th -details here.
Results at Weasdale, Grisedale Horseshoe, Derwentwater Trail, Mountain Trial, Great Westmorland Trail Race, Braemar, and Garstang Half Marathon
September is well upon us, a month with some great races. A few select results below:
Garstang Half Marathon -Sunday 19th September
(Distance reduced to 11.75 miles due to flooding on the course)
1. Gary Pennington (Preston Harriers) -1:03:37
2. Steve Littler (Wesham RR) -1:04:13
3. Russell Maddams (Keswick AC) -1:05:32
Petzl Lake District Mountain Trial, Kentmere, Far Eastern Fells -Sunday 12th September
Women's Trial
1. Kate Cooper (CFR) -4:32:22
2. Kirsty Bryan-Jones (Dark Peak FR) -4:39:07
3. Karwn Nash (South Ribble OC) -4:41:42
10. Debbie Thompson -5:15:55
Short Trial:
1. Peter Hodkinson (Notts AC) -2:20:28
2. Ian Davies (Keswick AC) -2:53:24
3. Derek Ratcliffe (Rossendale Harriers) 2:56:35
Long Trial:
1. Rhys Findlay-Robinson (Dark Peak FR) -4:10:58
2. Hector Haines (Ilkley Harriers AC) -4:12:53
3. Steve Birkinshaw (Borrowdale FR) -4:13:55
17. Toby Cushion -4:53:12
24. Mark Denham Smith -5:00:58
25. Colin Valentine -5:01:34
Great Westmorland Trail Race, 7.5m/1200' -Saturday 11th September
1. Morgan Donelly (Borrowdale FR)
2. James Douglas (Border Harriers)
3. Nick Leigh (Pudsey & Bramley)
41. Jim Downie -1:00:52 (1st MV60)
76. Jeremy Anketill -1:07:01
1. Rhiannon Silson (border Harriers) -54:43
2. Suzanne Budgett (Horwich RMI Harriers) -56:59
3. Julia Henderson (Helensburgh AC) -57:19
8. Anne Downie -1:06:47 (1st FV50)
Derwentwater Trail, 8.5m/1350' -Sunday 5th September
1. Nick Swinburn (Northumberland FR) -51:30 (course record)
2. Matt Whitfield (Bingley Harriers) -54:58
3. Russell Maddams (Keswick AC) -55:13
42. Adam Campion -1:08:43
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -1:01:56
2. Jenny Watts (u/a) -1:03:08
3. Sarah Ridehalgh (Accrington RR) -1:05:12
Braemar Gathering Hill Race, 6km/310m -Saturday 4th September
1. Scott Fraser (Edinburgh Uni H+H) -25:50
13. Chris Edis -28:58
Grisedale Horseshoe, 10m/5000' -Saturday 4th September
(Course extended via detour on valley bottom)
1. Chris Steele (Borrowdale FR) -1:56:43
2. Rhys Findlay-Robinson (Dark Peak FR) -2:01:42
3. Paul Cornforth (Borrowdale FR) -2:05:29
8. Jamie Luxmoore -2:18:25
11. Craig Smith -2:21:56
17. Dave Prosser -2:24:03
22. Daniel Barton -2:28:17
29. John Nicoll -2:49:09
Weasdale Horseshoe, 8m/2000' -Saturday 21st August
1. Jason Stevens (Calder Valley FR) -1:02:53
2. Gavin Mullholland (Calder Valley FR) -1:02:56
3. Ed Gamble (Cheshire Hill Runners) -1:03:02
6. Chris Robinson -1:07:19
Shelf Moor, 5.9m/1500', English Championships -Sunday 5th September
1. Rob Hope (Pudsey & Bramley) -40:40
2. Lloyd Taggart (Dark Peak FR) -40:44
3. Simon Bailey (Mercia FR) -40:56
8. Steve Hebblethwaite -42:30
51. Ian Davies -48:49
131. Quentin Merrit -58:12
169. Chris Clark -1:08:31
1. Lauren Jeska (Todmorden Harriers) -48:49
2. Helen Fines (Calder Valley FR) -48:52
3. Jackie Lee (Eryri) -50:56
15. Cathrine Evans -56:26
16. Helen Winskill -56:40
19. Julie Carter -57:24
24. Holly Williamson -58:43
38. Jo Gillyon -1:00:19
51. Sarah Bailey -1:02:25
59. Kim Clark -1:05:50
69. Siobhan Brewer -1:09:56
Garstang Half Marathon -Sunday 19th September
(Distance reduced to 11.75 miles due to flooding on the course)
1. Gary Pennington (Preston Harriers) -1:03:37
2. Steve Littler (Wesham RR) -1:04:13
3. Russell Maddams (Keswick AC) -1:05:32
Petzl Lake District Mountain Trial, Kentmere, Far Eastern Fells -Sunday 12th September
Women's Trial
1. Kate Cooper (CFR) -4:32:22
2. Kirsty Bryan-Jones (Dark Peak FR) -4:39:07
3. Karwn Nash (South Ribble OC) -4:41:42
10. Debbie Thompson -5:15:55
Short Trial:
1. Peter Hodkinson (Notts AC) -2:20:28
2. Ian Davies (Keswick AC) -2:53:24
3. Derek Ratcliffe (Rossendale Harriers) 2:56:35
Long Trial:
1. Rhys Findlay-Robinson (Dark Peak FR) -4:10:58
2. Hector Haines (Ilkley Harriers AC) -4:12:53
3. Steve Birkinshaw (Borrowdale FR) -4:13:55
17. Toby Cushion -4:53:12
24. Mark Denham Smith -5:00:58
25. Colin Valentine -5:01:34
Great Westmorland Trail Race, 7.5m/1200' -Saturday 11th September
1. Morgan Donelly (Borrowdale FR)
2. James Douglas (Border Harriers)
3. Nick Leigh (Pudsey & Bramley)
41. Jim Downie -1:00:52 (1st MV60)
76. Jeremy Anketill -1:07:01
1. Rhiannon Silson (border Harriers) -54:43
2. Suzanne Budgett (Horwich RMI Harriers) -56:59
3. Julia Henderson (Helensburgh AC) -57:19
8. Anne Downie -1:06:47 (1st FV50)
Derwentwater Trail, 8.5m/1350' -Sunday 5th September
1. Nick Swinburn (Northumberland FR) -51:30 (course record)
2. Matt Whitfield (Bingley Harriers) -54:58
3. Russell Maddams (Keswick AC) -55:13
42. Adam Campion -1:08:43
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -1:01:56
2. Jenny Watts (u/a) -1:03:08
3. Sarah Ridehalgh (Accrington RR) -1:05:12
Braemar Gathering Hill Race, 6km/310m -Saturday 4th September
1. Scott Fraser (Edinburgh Uni H+H) -25:50
13. Chris Edis -28:58
Grisedale Horseshoe, 10m/5000' -Saturday 4th September
(Course extended via detour on valley bottom)
1. Chris Steele (Borrowdale FR) -1:56:43
2. Rhys Findlay-Robinson (Dark Peak FR) -2:01:42
3. Paul Cornforth (Borrowdale FR) -2:05:29
8. Jamie Luxmoore -2:18:25
11. Craig Smith -2:21:56
17. Dave Prosser -2:24:03
22. Daniel Barton -2:28:17
29. John Nicoll -2:49:09
Weasdale Horseshoe, 8m/2000' -Saturday 21st August
1. Jason Stevens (Calder Valley FR) -1:02:53
2. Gavin Mullholland (Calder Valley FR) -1:02:56
3. Ed Gamble (Cheshire Hill Runners) -1:03:02
6. Chris Robinson -1:07:19
Shelf Moor, 5.9m/1500', English Championships -Sunday 5th September
1. Rob Hope (Pudsey & Bramley) -40:40
2. Lloyd Taggart (Dark Peak FR) -40:44
3. Simon Bailey (Mercia FR) -40:56
8. Steve Hebblethwaite -42:30
51. Ian Davies -48:49
131. Quentin Merrit -58:12
169. Chris Clark -1:08:31
1. Lauren Jeska (Todmorden Harriers) -48:49
2. Helen Fines (Calder Valley FR) -48:52
3. Jackie Lee (Eryri) -50:56
15. Cathrine Evans -56:26
16. Helen Winskill -56:40
19. Julie Carter -57:24
24. Holly Williamson -58:43
38. Jo Gillyon -1:00:19
51. Sarah Bailey -1:02:25
59. Kim Clark -1:05:50
69. Siobhan Brewer -1:09:56
Monday, September 13, 2010
Short notice IH Leg 2 recce - Wednesday
I’m having another look at Leg 2 of the Ian Hodgson on Wednesday if anyone fancies a little stroll round (it’ll be a relaxed pace).
Usual drill – meet at the Rawnsley Pavilion at 17:15 or Cow Bridge car park in Patterdale for about 17:45.
The forecast isn’t great for this week so waterproof gear is advisable.
Contact me at iandavversdavies@googlemail.com or pitch up on the evening.
Usual drill – meet at the Rawnsley Pavilion at 17:15 or Cow Bridge car park in Patterdale for about 17:45.
The forecast isn’t great for this week so waterproof gear is advisable.
Contact me at iandavversdavies@googlemail.com or pitch up on the evening.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Lancaster 5k series
The last Lancaster 5k series race is at 6.30 pm on Sat 25 Sept. The route starts and finishes at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. The course is flat and fast, so offers a good opportunity for a PB. For further details and entries, see here.
If you are interested in car sharing, give me a shout.
Quentin (q.merritt@tiscali.co,uk; 017687 72730).
If you are interested in car sharing, give me a shout.
Quentin (q.merritt@tiscali.co,uk; 017687 72730).
Monday, September 6, 2010
Grasmere Guides Race -photos
Photo: copyright © 2010 Eileen Woodhead
Photo: copyright © 2010 Dave Woodhead
Photos from last weekend Grasmere Sports Guides Races online here
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Shelf Moor 05 Sept 2010
The last English Championship counter, a short sprint in the Peak District... 8 Keswick ladies and 4 Keswick men made the journey to Glossop for the 5.9mile/1500ft race to fly the Keswick AC flag.
And what a day it was. Perfect conditions (dry and breezy(!)). The ladies set off first at 11.15am followed by the mens race at 12pm.
To summarize Steve Heb slaughtered the opposition to post 8th, his best ever performance in such a competitive field. Ian Davies also had a cracking run with his best ever English ranking to date. Chris Clarke & Q Merritt (on his maiden championship voyage with an impressive knee injury sustained on the descent) both stormed home to the cheers of the over excited Keswick AC Ladies (relieved their race was over).
Cat Evans also posted a superb 15th position, with Helen Winskill chasing close behind in 16th. Julie Carter claimed 18th, followed closely by Holly Williamson, Jo Gillyon, Sarah Bailey, Kim Clarke and Siobhan Brewer. Well done to all the girls and a massive thank you for such a great turn out. Provisional results here http://www.glossopdale.org.uk/races/racessm.html
Top 3 Results:
1st Rob Hope (P&B)
2nd Lloyd Taggert (Dark Peak)
3rd Simon Bailey (Mercia)
1st Lauren Jeska (Todmorden)
2nd Helen Fines (Calder Valley)
3rd Jackie Lee (Eryri)
And what a day it was. Perfect conditions (dry and breezy(!)). The ladies set off first at 11.15am followed by the mens race at 12pm.
To summarize Steve Heb slaughtered the opposition to post 8th, his best ever performance in such a competitive field. Ian Davies also had a cracking run with his best ever English ranking to date. Chris Clarke & Q Merritt (on his maiden championship voyage with an impressive knee injury sustained on the descent) both stormed home to the cheers of the over excited Keswick AC Ladies (relieved their race was over).
Cat Evans also posted a superb 15th position, with Helen Winskill chasing close behind in 16th. Julie Carter claimed 18th, followed closely by Holly Williamson, Jo Gillyon, Sarah Bailey, Kim Clarke and Siobhan Brewer. Well done to all the girls and a massive thank you for such a great turn out. Provisional results here http://www.glossopdale.org.uk/races/racessm.html
Top 3 Results:
1st Rob Hope (P&B)
2nd Lloyd Taggert (Dark Peak)
3rd Simon Bailey (Mercia)
1st Lauren Jeska (Todmorden)
2nd Helen Fines (Calder Valley)
3rd Jackie Lee (Eryri)
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Ian Hodgson - Leg 2
There will be a recce of leg 2 of the Ian Hodgson next Wednesday 8th September. We will leave Keswick at 17:15 to get to Patterdale for 17:45. Meet at the Rawnsley Pavilion in Keswick or at the Cow Bridge NT car park in Patterdale.
We will be taking two cars to avoid having to run back up Kirkstone Pass at the end.
Experienced hands most welcome!
Drop me a line at iandavversdavies@googlemail.com if interested or just pitch up at the above times.
We will be taking two cars to avoid having to run back up Kirkstone Pass at the end.
Experienced hands most welcome!
Drop me a line at iandavversdavies@googlemail.com if interested or just pitch up at the above times.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Racing this weekend
There is a new race on Saturday, from the Hesket Newmarket Show. The senior race is "just over 7 miles long involving a circular route on road, track and fell paths from the show field through Hudscales, over the top of High Pike and back through Nether Row". There is also a junior race for 11-15 years (approx 1/2 mile on the field opposite show field). Details here.
Also on Saturday is the 10m/5000' Grisedale Horseshoe which was a counter in last year's club fell-championship, 11.30am from Glenridding Village Hall. Details on the FRA website here. 2009 results here.
Anyone at a loose end on Sunday could have a look over in Lorton for the 134th Loweswater Show (details). There are junior and senior fell races begining at 1.00pm for U11 boys & girls, 1.30pm for U16s, and seniors at 2.30pm. Goat judging is at 11.00am.
The Ulverston Charter 5K and 1 mile fun run also takes place on Sunday, from the GSK sports club in Ulverston at 2.30pm. Details here.
Then next week there are two 'local' 10K evening races -on Tuesday Blengdale Runners' annual Gosforth 10K, at 6.30pm from Gosforth playing field (details here), and on Wednesday the Gallovidian Dumfries 10K at 7.00pm from the Leisure Centre in Dumfries. Details here.
Also on Saturday is the 10m/5000' Grisedale Horseshoe which was a counter in last year's club fell-championship, 11.30am from Glenridding Village Hall. Details on the FRA website here. 2009 results here.
Anyone at a loose end on Sunday could have a look over in Lorton for the 134th Loweswater Show (details). There are junior and senior fell races begining at 1.00pm for U11 boys & girls, 1.30pm for U16s, and seniors at 2.30pm. Goat judging is at 11.00am.
The Ulverston Charter 5K and 1 mile fun run also takes place on Sunday, from the GSK sports club in Ulverston at 2.30pm. Details here.
Then next week there are two 'local' 10K evening races -on Tuesday Blengdale Runners' annual Gosforth 10K, at 6.30pm from Gosforth playing field (details here), and on Wednesday the Gallovidian Dumfries 10K at 7.00pm from the Leisure Centre in Dumfries. Details here.
Club road ranking 2010
The club road rankings have been updated following last weekend and can be found on the club website here.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Fast race at Lancaster 5K series -Saturday 28th August
The 4th race in the 2010 Lancaster 5K series took place yesterday evening. Starting and finishing on the athletics track at the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster, the race which follows a fast, traffic free, out and back course on the banks of the River Lune attracted a total of seventy one runners, three of which who made the journey down the M6 from Keswick.
Despite a blustery evening, the race which often attracts some faster front runners provided a good platform for some close racing, and fast times. Russell Maddams ran a well calculated race -hitting the front just before the two mile marker, he pressed on from there and was justly rewarded with his first Lancaster win, in a season's best of 15:34. Steve Hebblethwaite worked through with Maddams and former Cumberland AC athlete Ian Quinn to catch the leading group just before the turn point -Quinn, now of Barrow and Furness Stiders finished strongly for 2nd in 15:35, ahead of Willy Smith (15:36) and Border Harrier, George Thompson (15:37). Steve following in 5th was rewarded with a season's best and PB of 15:42, while not to be out-done Ian Davies who has shown some dedication to make great improvements over the 10K distance this year, took 18 seconds from his own 5K PB with a brave run stopping the clock at 16:30 for 8th.
There is one race remaining in the 2010 series, on September 25th, details here.
Full results from Lancaster here.
Club road-rankings have been updated here.
Despite a blustery evening, the race which often attracts some faster front runners provided a good platform for some close racing, and fast times. Russell Maddams ran a well calculated race -hitting the front just before the two mile marker, he pressed on from there and was justly rewarded with his first Lancaster win, in a season's best of 15:34. Steve Hebblethwaite worked through with Maddams and former Cumberland AC athlete Ian Quinn to catch the leading group just before the turn point -Quinn, now of Barrow and Furness Stiders finished strongly for 2nd in 15:35, ahead of Willy Smith (15:36) and Border Harrier, George Thompson (15:37). Steve following in 5th was rewarded with a season's best and PB of 15:42, while not to be out-done Ian Davies who has shown some dedication to make great improvements over the 10K distance this year, took 18 seconds from his own 5K PB with a brave run stopping the clock at 16:30 for 8th.
There is one race remaining in the 2010 series, on September 25th, details here.
Full results from Lancaster here.
Club road-rankings have been updated here.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ian Hodgson leg 3 recce TONIGHT
There is a recce of the Ian Hodgson Relay -leg 3 this evening at an easy (Round Latrigg recovery) pace. Meet at the Rawnsley as for a club session if you want a lift over, prompt departure at 5.45pm. Alternatively meet in Patterdale (at the school - where leg 3 meets the road) for 6.15pm. All welcome.
Contact:
jogillyon@yahoo.co.uk 07946 438541
or stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com 07854 643 274
Contact:
jogillyon@yahoo.co.uk 07946 438541
or stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com 07854 643 274
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Keswick AC road running ranking lists 2010
Published in the latest edition of the club's Pacemaker magazine are the Keswick AC club road rankings for the year so far.
Following the publication of the Pacemaker, the list has now been updated and is online at the club website here.
As usual, should anyone be aware of results that are unlikely to have come to our attention or have been missed from the ranking, please submit them to stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
Many of the fastest men's and ladies times from the final edition of the 2009 list have already been surpassed. Well done to those who currently top the categories, and best of luck to those aiming to do so before the end of the year.
Following the publication of the Pacemaker, the list has now been updated and is online at the club website here.
As usual, should anyone be aware of results that are unlikely to have come to our attention or have been missed from the ranking, please submit them to stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
Many of the fastest men's and ladies times from the final edition of the 2009 list have already been surpassed. Well done to those who currently top the categories, and best of luck to those aiming to do so before the end of the year.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Lake District Mountain Trial 2010
From the FRA website forum:
"This year any women who wish to do the "Mens" (long course) can simply enter the appropriate distance online, or if struggling to do so, contact the organiser and he will move you across. This facility for women has not previously been made available, and is not being publicised.
Helene Whitaker"
Further details of the Lake District Mountain Trial, which takes place on the 12th September, including online entry, can be found on the LDMTA website here.
"This year any women who wish to do the "Mens" (long course) can simply enter the appropriate distance online, or if struggling to do so, contact the organiser and he will move you across. This facility for women has not previously been made available, and is not being publicised.
Helene Whitaker"
Further details of the Lake District Mountain Trial, which takes place on the 12th September, including online entry, can be found on the LDMTA website here.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sedbergh Lift Share?
Is anyone going to Sedbergh on Sunday, who'd like to car share? I'm thinking of leaving just after 9. Reply here or give me a ring on 75995 / 07990 554 897.
Rick Cooper
Rick Cooper
New UK 5k record
Last night Mo Farah broke Dave Moorcroft's long standing 5k record (which was a World Record at the time), dipping just under 13 mins to record a time of 12:57:94. There's an article on The Guardian website here and a clip showing the last lap and an interview with Mo on the Beeb website here. Awesom run.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ulverston 10k
It was a warm, mostly sunny evening - ideal for fast running on a flattish course. Two KAC members made the longish trip south for the race: Phil Winskill and Quentin Merritt. We had planned to run the first 5 miles together and then blast it from there. But Phil forgot his side of the bargain and went off fast from the start. He was at or near the front for most of the way, and was rewarded with 2nd place and an excellent PB; dipping under 33 mins for the first time (32:57). The race was won by Steve Littler of Wesham RR in 32:34, with Iain Quinn of Barrow & Furness Striders 3rd in 33:03. Joanne Taylor won the women's race in 39:14, while Quentin showed some signs of a return to form after a difficult summer with a time of 41:26 for 51st place. There were 189 finishers.
The full results aren't out yet but should appear here in due course.
The full results aren't out yet but should appear here in due course.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ian Hodgson Relay Recce
First recce of leg 1 planned for this coming Sunday (22nd August 2010). The route is basically from Cow Bridge to Kirkstone via Dove Crag and Red Screes (5.3miles / 3000ft ascent).
Confirmed meeting time is now 3pm at the car park opposite the Kirkstone Inn (this is subject to change depending on who can make it). Please contact me if you want to come along (jogillyon@yahoo.com), don't just turn up as if there is no interest I won't be there! I am only vaguely familiar with leg 1 so it would be great if someone who knows it well is free. Otherwise it will be just to have an initial look (and attempt to find a good line of descent off Red Screes).
All welcome, regardless of whether or not they are running in the relays.
Leg 3 recce happening next Thurs (26th Aug) as an alternative to planned training session. Meet 6.15pm at Patterdale School. This leg goes from Hartsop - Patterdale via Angle Tarn (4.7miles / 1300ft ascent). Pace will be easy (Round Latrigg race is the night before).
Confirmed meeting time is now 3pm at the car park opposite the Kirkstone Inn (this is subject to change depending on who can make it). Please contact me if you want to come along (jogillyon@yahoo.com), don't just turn up as if there is no interest I won't be there! I am only vaguely familiar with leg 1 so it would be great if someone who knows it well is free. Otherwise it will be just to have an initial look (and attempt to find a good line of descent off Red Screes).
All welcome, regardless of whether or not they are running in the relays.
Leg 3 recce happening next Thurs (26th Aug) as an alternative to planned training session. Meet 6.15pm at Patterdale School. This leg goes from Hartsop - Patterdale via Angle Tarn (4.7miles / 1300ft ascent). Pace will be easy (Round Latrigg race is the night before).
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Shelf Moor Fell Race -entries reminder
Shelf Moor fell race on Saturday 4th September is the final race in this year's English Championship. The race is now close to the entry limit and is likely to fill up by next weekend -get your entry in NOW using the entry form on the Glossopdale Harriers website here.
Picture: Shelf Moor English Championship race 2004 courtesy of www.glossopdale.org.uk
If you have never raced an English or British Championship race then this is a great one to start with. Five men are needed for a men's team so we need more men to run.
We will be taking a couple of cars down -get in touch with Steve Hebblethwaite or Jo Gillyon to carshare.
Pre entries here. Keswick AC:
Ladies
Kim Clark (LV50)
Holly Williamson
Julie Carter (LV45)
Jo Gillyon
Cathrine Evans
Sarah Bailey
Helen Winskill
Men
Chris Clark (V60)
Steve Hebblethwaite
Ian Davies
Picture: Shelf Moor English Championship race 2004 courtesy of www.glossopdale.org.uk
If you have never raced an English or British Championship race then this is a great one to start with. Five men are needed for a men's team so we need more men to run.
We will be taking a couple of cars down -get in touch with Steve Hebblethwaite or Jo Gillyon to carshare.
Pre entries here. Keswick AC:
Ladies
Kim Clark (LV50)
Holly Williamson
Julie Carter (LV45)
Jo Gillyon
Cathrine Evans
Sarah Bailey
Helen Winskill
Men
Chris Clark (V60)
Steve Hebblethwaite
Ian Davies
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Club fell-championship race #3: Borrowdale Fell Race, 17m/6500' -Sat. 7th August
In less than ideal conditions today, the clag down and going underfoot soft after recent rain, Simon Booth recorded his 12th Borrowdale victory in a time of 2:52:42. A word here should also go to Pippa, who was only five minutes away from the 1997 record in a great 3:19:42 -a strong run given the going underfoot.
Runners gathered in the field opposite the Scafell Hotel following the race to swap tales of woe -of injuries sustained over Scafell and down the corridor route, bravely carried for the remainder of the course, or in unfortunate cases requiring retirement, and of bad lines taken in the low cloud, around Glaramara and Allen Crags, over Scafell Pike, and off Green Gable. It is perhaps worth bearing this in mind when scrutinising the results below.
Today's race was the third of four in this year's club fell-championship. Updated tables will be online soon, going into the final race at Dale Head on September 19th.
1. Simon Booth (Borrowdale FR) 2:52:42
2. Ben Bardsley (Borrowdale FR) 3:03:47
3. Ian Holmes (Bingley Harriers) 3:06:48
4. Steve Hebblethwaite (Keswick AC) 3:08:54
5. Ben Abdelnoor (Ambleside AC) 3:09:17
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) 3:19:42
2. Karen Davison (Dark Peak FR) 3:45:37
3. Christine Howard (Matlock) 3:50:28
4. Nicky Spinks (Dark Peak FR) 4:02:00
5. Hazel Robinson (Ambleside AC) 4:13:36
Full results here.
Keswick AC:
1. Steve Hebblethwaite -3:08:54
2. Dave Birch -3:41:43 (M40)
3. Toby Cushion -3:43:44
4. Craig Smith -3:56:43
5. Mark Denham-Smith -4:05:19 (M40)
6. Jamie Luxmoore -4:05:35
7. Nick Ogden -4:17:54 (M40)
8. Dave Prosser -4:19:58 (M40)
9. Chris Evans -4:27:15
10. Colin Valentine -4:33:29 (M40)
11. Craig Dring -4:35:09 (M40)
12. Ian Boit -4:36:46 (M40)
13. Richard Unwin -4:37:42 (M50)
14. Geoff Somers -4:45:16 (M60)
15. Peter Bailey -4:59:08 (M50)
16. Neil Elsender -5:03:23 (M40)
17. Allan Buckley -6:11:08 (M60)
1. Pippa Maddams -3:19:42
2. Cathrine Evans -4:27:12
3. Hayley Hodgson -5:38:14 (F40)
Some good photos here.
Runners gathered in the field opposite the Scafell Hotel following the race to swap tales of woe -of injuries sustained over Scafell and down the corridor route, bravely carried for the remainder of the course, or in unfortunate cases requiring retirement, and of bad lines taken in the low cloud, around Glaramara and Allen Crags, over Scafell Pike, and off Green Gable. It is perhaps worth bearing this in mind when scrutinising the results below.
Today's race was the third of four in this year's club fell-championship. Updated tables will be online soon, going into the final race at Dale Head on September 19th.
1. Simon Booth (Borrowdale FR) 2:52:42
2. Ben Bardsley (Borrowdale FR) 3:03:47
3. Ian Holmes (Bingley Harriers) 3:06:48
4. Steve Hebblethwaite (Keswick AC) 3:08:54
5. Ben Abdelnoor (Ambleside AC) 3:09:17
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) 3:19:42
2. Karen Davison (Dark Peak FR) 3:45:37
3. Christine Howard (Matlock) 3:50:28
4. Nicky Spinks (Dark Peak FR) 4:02:00
5. Hazel Robinson (Ambleside AC) 4:13:36
Full results here.
Keswick AC:
1. Steve Hebblethwaite -3:08:54
2. Dave Birch -3:41:43 (M40)
3. Toby Cushion -3:43:44
4. Craig Smith -3:56:43
5. Mark Denham-Smith -4:05:19 (M40)
6. Jamie Luxmoore -4:05:35
7. Nick Ogden -4:17:54 (M40)
8. Dave Prosser -4:19:58 (M40)
9. Chris Evans -4:27:15
10. Colin Valentine -4:33:29 (M40)
11. Craig Dring -4:35:09 (M40)
12. Ian Boit -4:36:46 (M40)
13. Richard Unwin -4:37:42 (M50)
14. Geoff Somers -4:45:16 (M60)
15. Peter Bailey -4:59:08 (M50)
16. Neil Elsender -5:03:23 (M40)
17. Allan Buckley -6:11:08 (M60)
1. Pippa Maddams -3:19:42
2. Cathrine Evans -4:27:12
3. Hayley Hodgson -5:38:14 (F40)
Some good photos here.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Ellenborough 10K - 4th August 2010
It proved to be a pleasant evening for the Ellenborough 10K taking place from the Netherhall Rugby Club. A nice cool temperature was prevailing and the course was suitably sheltered to negate the worst of the blustery wind. It’s a testing loop with one particularly tough hill after the 4 mile mark. The undulating course leaves the Rugby Club and goes through the surrounding villages of Dearham and Birkby before returning to Netherhall.
Russell was suffering the after-effects of a nasty cold but still managed an excellent second place behind Ricky Lightfoot who we think set a new course record. Sue and Siobhan came away with category prizes despite Siobhan still feeling the effects of Dollar in her legs. There were no team prizes but a quick scan of the results seems to suggest we would have been close to both. And Ian was presented with a bottle of wine for being one of only two over 75s running the race.
1. Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) – 32:26
2. Russell Maddams – (Keswick AC) – 34:25
3. Ian Davies – (Keswick AC) – 35:11
1. Phillipa Wakefield (Border Harriers) – 43:42
2. Angela Armstrong (Carlisle Tri) – 43:52
3. Alice Chittenden (Borrowdale) – 44:07
Keswick AC
2. Russell Maddams – 34:25
3. Ian Davies – 35:11
11. James Walker – 38:05
19. Mark Rutherford – 39:30
56. Sue Wilkinson – 46:14 (1st FV 45)
59. Siobhan Brewer – 46:27 (1st FV35)
87. Derek Harrison – 48:13
97. Annabel Holmes – 49:30
145. Ian Addison – 56:11 (3rd MV70)
178 finishers in all and full results are up at www.ellenborough.org.uk
Russell was suffering the after-effects of a nasty cold but still managed an excellent second place behind Ricky Lightfoot who we think set a new course record. Sue and Siobhan came away with category prizes despite Siobhan still feeling the effects of Dollar in her legs. There were no team prizes but a quick scan of the results seems to suggest we would have been close to both. And Ian was presented with a bottle of wine for being one of only two over 75s running the race.
1. Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) – 32:26
2. Russell Maddams – (Keswick AC) – 34:25
3. Ian Davies – (Keswick AC) – 35:11
1. Phillipa Wakefield (Border Harriers) – 43:42
2. Angela Armstrong (Carlisle Tri) – 43:52
3. Alice Chittenden (Borrowdale) – 44:07
Keswick AC
2. Russell Maddams – 34:25
3. Ian Davies – 35:11
11. James Walker – 38:05
19. Mark Rutherford – 39:30
56. Sue Wilkinson – 46:14 (1st FV 45)
59. Siobhan Brewer – 46:27 (1st FV35)
87. Derek Harrison – 48:13
97. Annabel Holmes – 49:30
145. Ian Addison – 56:11 (3rd MV70)
178 finishers in all and full results are up at www.ellenborough.org.uk
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Ulverston Road 10K, Wed 18 August
Road Race Notice Received (Ulverston)
".....a really fast up and coming 10k road race which may interest your club
Hoad Hill Harriers 10k 18th August 7.30pm start £6 attached £8 unattached, fun run £2 (7.20pm)
Glaxo Sports Club North Lonsdale Road Ulverston, entry forms can be downloaded off John Schofield website + www.hoadhillharriers.co.uk, entries are available on the night
Superb quality Paramo clothing for prizes for first 3 in male female and vets prizes from v35/40 down to v70/75
We look forward to seeing you - current course records Andi Jones 30.31 (2004) Louise Gardiner 35.12 (2008)
£50 prize for overall course record if beaten."
Sunday, August 1, 2010
British Championship round #3: Dollar 9.4m/3150' -Saturday 31st July
Five Keswick AC ladies, and five men made the trip across the border for this most enjoyable 9.4m/3150' race from the town of Dollar, in the shadow of the Ochil Hills.
Full results here. Some photographs here and here.
Changeable weather with the cloud coming and going for the early part of the afternoon led to a palpable air of excitement as the assembled field of over 270 runners warmed up in the pleasant surroundings of the town's Dollar Academy. Following a steep climb to Saddle Hill the course is for the most part very runnable on good grass over Whitewisp Hill, Tarmangie, Andrew Gannel and Kings-Seat, before a long descent over Bank Hill to the finish at the Academy.
Pippa notched up a win in fine style just a week after the her great run at last weekend's Snowdon Race. Yesterday's makes it three wins out of three races this year for 2009 English and British champion Pippa. Some bold running from the rest of the ladies -Cathrine Evans, Julie Carter, Siobhan Brewer and Kim Clark saw Keswick AC win the team (3) competition from Eryri placing them in a great position going into the final championship race at the Black Mountains in South Wales on September 25th.
Keswick AC's improving men's side was well represented yesterday too -Steve Hebblethwaite (10th) well supported by strong runs from Jamie Luxmoore (36th), Chris Edis (50th) Ian Davies (51st) and Chris Clark (232nd). It has been a couple of years since the club fielded full mens teams for the English and British and it has been great to see a few of the lads running well and getting in the mix at a couple of the races this year.
Full results here. Some photographs here and here.
The final race in the 2010 British Fellrunning Championship is South Wales' 17m/5200' Black Mountains race on 25th September. For details and entry form click here. Entry limit of 400 so pre-entry is advised. Email Steve (stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com) so we can sort out transport and accommodation.
Full results here. Some photographs here and here.
Changeable weather with the cloud coming and going for the early part of the afternoon led to a palpable air of excitement as the assembled field of over 270 runners warmed up in the pleasant surroundings of the town's Dollar Academy. Following a steep climb to Saddle Hill the course is for the most part very runnable on good grass over Whitewisp Hill, Tarmangie, Andrew Gannel and Kings-Seat, before a long descent over Bank Hill to the finish at the Academy.
Pippa notched up a win in fine style just a week after the her great run at last weekend's Snowdon Race. Yesterday's makes it three wins out of three races this year for 2009 English and British champion Pippa. Some bold running from the rest of the ladies -Cathrine Evans, Julie Carter, Siobhan Brewer and Kim Clark saw Keswick AC win the team (3) competition from Eryri placing them in a great position going into the final championship race at the Black Mountains in South Wales on September 25th.
Keswick AC's improving men's side was well represented yesterday too -Steve Hebblethwaite (10th) well supported by strong runs from Jamie Luxmoore (36th), Chris Edis (50th) Ian Davies (51st) and Chris Clark (232nd). It has been a couple of years since the club fielded full mens teams for the English and British and it has been great to see a few of the lads running well and getting in the mix at a couple of the races this year.
Full results here. Some photographs here and here.
The final race in the 2010 British Fellrunning Championship is South Wales' 17m/5200' Black Mountains race on 25th September. For details and entry form click here. Entry limit of 400 so pre-entry is advised. Email Steve (stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com) so we can sort out transport and accommodation.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Borrowdale Fell Race
I have an entry for the Borrowdale fell race which I am now unable to use. If you don't have one and would like one, please let me know. Substitutions are possible provided you can demonstrate that you have "appropriate experience" and fill in a Substitution Form at Registration on race day.
Quentin
Tel: 017687 72730
Email: q.merritt@tiscali.co.uk
Quentin
Tel: 017687 72730
Email: q.merritt@tiscali.co.uk
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Kentmere Horseshoe 11.9m/3300' Sun 25 July
A handful of us turned out to do this classic Lakeland horseshoe from the village of Kentmere. The description of the route on the Pete Bland race map claims - "12 enjoyable miles, which can be covered surprisingly quickly given that the course traverses a number of high Lakeland fells. Most of the climbing is gradual with few very steep sections. The running is almost all on short grass or decent paths, with the only rocky section of any note being the final descent to Hallow Bank". It does, however, fail to mention the long cramp inducing run in from the fell bottom to the finish. And I'm not sure all 12 miles were enjoyable, or fast and steepness is a matter of opinion....
However I did enjoy myself for the most part as did my fellow club mates (or at least Hayley did until she turned her ankle two miles from the end). Well done to all.
Race winner was Mark Roberts MV40 (Borrowdale) in 1.32.56
Ladies winner was Aly Raw LV40 (Bingley) in 1.55.24
Keswick Results:
20. C Robinson 1.47.04
25. Jamie Luxmoore 1.49.52
113. Toby Cushion 2.09.50
180. Chris Knox 2.29.23
188. Chris Clark 2.39.52
Ladies
7. Jo Gillyon 2.09.36
15. Sarah Bailey 2.17.24
27. Hayley Hodgson 2.31.10 (13th LV40)
28. Kim Clark 2.34.37 (1st LV50)
36. Mel Hart 2.43.16
A great race but no entries on the day allowed (however it usually doesn't close for entries until a week before).
However I did enjoy myself for the most part as did my fellow club mates (or at least Hayley did until she turned her ankle two miles from the end). Well done to all.
Race winner was Mark Roberts MV40 (Borrowdale) in 1.32.56
Ladies winner was Aly Raw LV40 (Bingley) in 1.55.24
Keswick Results:
20. C Robinson 1.47.04
25. Jamie Luxmoore 1.49.52
113. Toby Cushion 2.09.50
180. Chris Knox 2.29.23
188. Chris Clark 2.39.52
Ladies
7. Jo Gillyon 2.09.36
15. Sarah Bailey 2.17.24
27. Hayley Hodgson 2.31.10 (13th LV40)
28. Kim Clark 2.34.37 (1st LV50)
36. Mel Hart 2.43.16
A great race but no entries on the day allowed (however it usually doesn't close for entries until a week before).
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Newlands Valley Round, 6.4 mile -Wed 21st July
Just in case anyone missed them, results for the Newlands Valley race
are available here. Photos courtesy of Dunc Overton here.
The race was the third counter in the Keswick AC club road championship 2010. The championship will come to it's conclusion at the final race -the Derwentwater 10 mile on Sunday November 7th.
Club championship tables here
Men
1 0:35:24 MADDAMS, Russell (Keswick A.C.)
2 0:35:45 FRASER, Mathew (Keswick A.C.)
3 0:35:52 HEBBLETHWAITE, Steve (Keswick A.C.)
11 0:39:05 DAVIES, Ian
14 0:39:59 OGDEN, Nick
21 0:40:52 WALKER, James
22 0:40:53 WYNNE, Rob
38 0:44:16 DAWSON, John
39 0:44:19 HILL, Keith
48 0:46:47 ELSENDER, Neil
59 0:48:23 CARTER, Rob
71 0:50:42 STURGESS, Phil
75 0:51:07 BURRUS, Nick
79 0:51:52 CLARK, Chris
103 0:59:45 ADDISON, Ian
Ladies
1 0:39:01 LAWS, Tracy (Chester-Le-Street A.C.)
2 0:41:33 ZAKIZZEWSKI, Jo (Dumfries Running Club)
3 0:44:07 GRAHAM, Eddy (Blengdale Runners)
6 0:46:49 EDGINTON, Deborah
7 0:47:19 CONROY, Gillian
8 0:47:44 BAILEY, Sarah
10 0:48:27 BREWER, Siobhan
11 0:48:43 WILKINSON, Sue
12 0:50:02 WINSKILL, Helen
14 0:50:10 HODGSON, Hayley
15 0:50:44 CLARK, Kim
18 0:52:06 HOLMES, Annabel
20 0:52:11 BURRUS, Cath
21 0:52:47 DOWNIE, Anne
24 0:54:30 BUTLER, Nicky
26 0:56:11 DEXTER, Amanda
28 0:57:11 CUTTS, Alison
32 1:00:53 STURGESS, Karen
are available here. Photos courtesy of Dunc Overton here.
The race was the third counter in the Keswick AC club road championship 2010. The championship will come to it's conclusion at the final race -the Derwentwater 10 mile on Sunday November 7th.
Club championship tables here
Men
1 0:35:24 MADDAMS, Russell (Keswick A.C.)
2 0:35:45 FRASER, Mathew (Keswick A.C.)
3 0:35:52 HEBBLETHWAITE, Steve (Keswick A.C.)
11 0:39:05 DAVIES, Ian
14 0:39:59 OGDEN, Nick
21 0:40:52 WALKER, James
22 0:40:53 WYNNE, Rob
38 0:44:16 DAWSON, John
39 0:44:19 HILL, Keith
48 0:46:47 ELSENDER, Neil
59 0:48:23 CARTER, Rob
71 0:50:42 STURGESS, Phil
75 0:51:07 BURRUS, Nick
79 0:51:52 CLARK, Chris
103 0:59:45 ADDISON, Ian
Ladies
1 0:39:01 LAWS, Tracy (Chester-Le-Street A.C.)
2 0:41:33 ZAKIZZEWSKI, Jo (Dumfries Running Club)
3 0:44:07 GRAHAM, Eddy (Blengdale Runners)
6 0:46:49 EDGINTON, Deborah
7 0:47:19 CONROY, Gillian
8 0:47:44 BAILEY, Sarah
10 0:48:27 BREWER, Siobhan
11 0:48:43 WILKINSON, Sue
12 0:50:02 WINSKILL, Helen
14 0:50:10 HODGSON, Hayley
15 0:50:44 CLARK, Kim
18 0:52:06 HOLMES, Annabel
20 0:52:11 BURRUS, Cath
21 0:52:47 DOWNIE, Anne
24 0:54:30 BUTLER, Nicky
26 0:56:11 DEXTER, Amanda
28 0:57:11 CUTTS, Alison
32 1:00:53 STURGESS, Karen
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Blisco Dash Wed 21 July 2010
Just 3 Keswick runners turned out to do this classic lakeland race in Langdale. Hardly surprising really with it being on the same evening as the Newlands Valley race, the 3rd club counter in the 2010 road championship.
65 runners in total made the journey straight up and down Pike O'Blisco from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel via Red Acre Gill. With a sneaky tarmac section to start and finish - hardly noticed at the start, feels like a half marathon at the end. The weather was superb even if conditions underfoot were a little wet after the recent downpours! Lots of ground to make up on fellow competitors if you know where you're going off the top too (I didn't but didn't end up as far wrong as some....!)
Cracking race with a unique prize giving at the end by Selwyn. Basically the further down the field you are the more beer you win! And a complete bargain at £1.00 to enter!
65 runners in total made the journey straight up and down Pike O'Blisco from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel via Red Acre Gill. With a sneaky tarmac section to start and finish - hardly noticed at the start, feels like a half marathon at the end. The weather was superb even if conditions underfoot were a little wet after the recent downpours! Lots of ground to make up on fellow competitors if you know where you're going off the top too (I didn't but didn't end up as far wrong as some....!)
Cracking race with a unique prize giving at the end by Selwyn. Basically the further down the field you are the more beer you win! And a complete bargain at £1.00 to enter!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Holme Moss
It was the 2nd of the long English Fell Championship counters on Sunday 18 July. 4 of our hardy ladies (& 1 man) traveled to Holmfirth to toe the start line of the 17mile/4000' course on a wet and windy day. But it was well worth it (easy for me to say as I couldn't be there to brave the storms with them)!!
Julie Carter was 1st Keswick runner home and a superb effort ensured 2nd place in her category behind Aly Raw (Bingley). Julie was followed by Cat Evans (18th), Holly Williamson (19th) and Kim Clark (9th FV50). A fantastic effort by all involved secured us 3rd team placing behind Todmorden and Dark Peak. Overall we currently hold 2nd place in the English Open Team Championship with only one race left (Shelf Moor 05 Sept 2010 5.9m/1500').
A huge well done girls (and to Chris Clark the solitary Keswick AC male)!
The race was won by Karl Gray MV40 (Calder Valley) in 2.24.18 and the ladies race was won by Lauren Jeska (Todmorden Harriers) in 2.49.31
Full results on Holmfirth Harriers website.
Julie Carter was 1st Keswick runner home and a superb effort ensured 2nd place in her category behind Aly Raw (Bingley). Julie was followed by Cat Evans (18th), Holly Williamson (19th) and Kim Clark (9th FV50). A fantastic effort by all involved secured us 3rd team placing behind Todmorden and Dark Peak. Overall we currently hold 2nd place in the English Open Team Championship with only one race left (Shelf Moor 05 Sept 2010 5.9m/1500').
A huge well done girls (and to Chris Clark the solitary Keswick AC male)!
The race was won by Karl Gray MV40 (Calder Valley) in 2.24.18 and the ladies race was won by Lauren Jeska (Todmorden Harriers) in 2.49.31
Full results on Holmfirth Harriers website.
Hadrian's Wall Challenge
Ian Boit, Mark Ruddeford and Paul Maxwell completed the 86 mile run of the Hadrian's Wall on Saturday 10th July in 23hours 16 minutes. Well done!!.
You can see pictures from the run here
You don't have to buy the book, you can just take a look and you can blow it up to full screen. I think a full report will appear in the next Pacemaker.
You can see pictures from the run here
You don't have to buy the book, you can just take a look and you can blow it up to full screen. I think a full report will appear in the next Pacemaker.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Road-racing round up
Catforth 10K –Nr Preston, Sunday 11th July
Just one Keswick AC runner spotted at this one; well done Rachel Slattery -92nd overall, 17th lady and 6th FV40 in 49.10.
Results here.
Pennine Lancashire 5K –Blackburn, Sunday 11th July
Given the nature of this event -EA English 5K Championship and Northen 5K Championship, there was a good chance of a fast race and so it proved, but the course and conditions denied runners the really super fast times some had hoped for.
A headwind on the return leg and a few good ‘bumps’ in the race profile though made for good racing and aquitting themselves well were Russell Maddams in a Horwich RMI vest (15:43), Steve Hebblethwaite (16:07) and Ian Davies who posted a respectable 16:48 for his first attempt at the distance. All three will be in the hunt for a fast race at the final Lancaster 5K at the end of next month -Steve allready setting a pb of 15:52 in May on this fast course, with Russell going 10 seconds faster at the June race.
Matt Barnes (Altringham & District) took the English and Northern titles with 14:11, Helen Clitheroe who had raced the 1500m in the British Grand Prix at Gateshead one day previously, taking the ladies titles with 15:45.
Full results here.
Endmoor 10K –Nr Kendal, Wednesday 14th July
Danny Parkinson of the host club Kendal AAC posted 33:34 for this undulating 10K course ahead of Wesham Road Runners Steve Littler and Charlie Pass. The first female was Michaela Dempsey also of Wesham in a time of 45:41.
Ian Davies took had a run out at this one following a day working down country, and posted a time of 37:05. We suspect it’s a pancake-flat pb course, though Ian assures us the race had a long uphill pull at the start and thunderstorms doing little to contribute to fast running.
Full results here.
Bodyfit 5K –Cockermouth, Wednesday 14th July
On the same evening, closer to home there was some success for Keswick AC at the Bodyfit 5K in Cockermouth, Steve Hebblethwaite winning the mens race -over a minute clear in 16:45, and Pippa Maddams with a comfortable victory in 6th place overall with 18:37.
Ian Addison (26:09) took the prize for 1st V75 and Kim Clark (23:07) took first FV50. Mark Denham-Smith jogged round with uncharacteristic restraint for 52nd in 23:51, with Sue Denham-Smith chasing him round for 77th place in 28:05.
A total of 127 runners dodged the showers to turn out for this race that is well worth a run next year -an enjoyable and scenic if undulating course, good atmosphere and a decent prize fund.
Full results here.
West Cumbrian Run –Cockermouth, Sunday 18th July
Over 500 runners took part in the inaugural ‘West Cumbrian Run’ organised by Big-Q Events Ltd. While turning a profit from the event the company also aims to raise £100,000 for charity, and doubtless many of the entrants are pulling on a pair of running shoes for the first time which is great.
The latest pre-race update on the West Cumbrian Run website this week read “Please note that this event is a North of England Athletics Association affiliated road race and has been accurately measured. The race distance is officially now 9.5 miles and not 10 miles as originally advertised.” A good PB course! Blengdale Runners Paul Curtis made light work of the 9.5 mile 10 miler to win in 57:16. There was success for Keswick AC in the ladies race with Sarah Bailey winning in a time of 1:11:52 –well done Sarah.
Keswick AC
1. Sarah Bailey -1:11:52
8. Siobhan Brewer -1:16:43
72. Gary Hadwin -1:15:14
136. Deryck Hutchinson -1:20:30
Full results on West Cumbrian Run website
Just one Keswick AC runner spotted at this one; well done Rachel Slattery -92nd overall, 17th lady and 6th FV40 in 49.10.
Results here.
Pennine Lancashire 5K –Blackburn, Sunday 11th July
Given the nature of this event -EA English 5K Championship and Northen 5K Championship, there was a good chance of a fast race and so it proved, but the course and conditions denied runners the really super fast times some had hoped for.
A headwind on the return leg and a few good ‘bumps’ in the race profile though made for good racing and aquitting themselves well were Russell Maddams in a Horwich RMI vest (15:43), Steve Hebblethwaite (16:07) and Ian Davies who posted a respectable 16:48 for his first attempt at the distance. All three will be in the hunt for a fast race at the final Lancaster 5K at the end of next month -Steve allready setting a pb of 15:52 in May on this fast course, with Russell going 10 seconds faster at the June race.
Matt Barnes (Altringham & District) took the English and Northern titles with 14:11, Helen Clitheroe who had raced the 1500m in the British Grand Prix at Gateshead one day previously, taking the ladies titles with 15:45.
Full results here.
Endmoor 10K –Nr Kendal, Wednesday 14th July
Danny Parkinson of the host club Kendal AAC posted 33:34 for this undulating 10K course ahead of Wesham Road Runners Steve Littler and Charlie Pass. The first female was Michaela Dempsey also of Wesham in a time of 45:41.
Ian Davies took had a run out at this one following a day working down country, and posted a time of 37:05. We suspect it’s a pancake-flat pb course, though Ian assures us the race had a long uphill pull at the start and thunderstorms doing little to contribute to fast running.
Full results here.
Bodyfit 5K –Cockermouth, Wednesday 14th July
On the same evening, closer to home there was some success for Keswick AC at the Bodyfit 5K in Cockermouth, Steve Hebblethwaite winning the mens race -over a minute clear in 16:45, and Pippa Maddams with a comfortable victory in 6th place overall with 18:37.
Ian Addison (26:09) took the prize for 1st V75 and Kim Clark (23:07) took first FV50. Mark Denham-Smith jogged round with uncharacteristic restraint for 52nd in 23:51, with Sue Denham-Smith chasing him round for 77th place in 28:05.
A total of 127 runners dodged the showers to turn out for this race that is well worth a run next year -an enjoyable and scenic if undulating course, good atmosphere and a decent prize fund.
Full results here.
West Cumbrian Run –Cockermouth, Sunday 18th July
Over 500 runners took part in the inaugural ‘West Cumbrian Run’ organised by Big-Q Events Ltd. While turning a profit from the event the company also aims to raise £100,000 for charity, and doubtless many of the entrants are pulling on a pair of running shoes for the first time which is great.
The latest pre-race update on the West Cumbrian Run website this week read “Please note that this event is a North of England Athletics Association affiliated road race and has been accurately measured. The race distance is officially now 9.5 miles and not 10 miles as originally advertised.” A good PB course! Blengdale Runners Paul Curtis made light work of the 9.5 mile 10 miler to win in 57:16. There was success for Keswick AC in the ladies race with Sarah Bailey winning in a time of 1:11:52 –well done Sarah.
Keswick AC
1. Sarah Bailey -1:11:52
8. Siobhan Brewer -1:16:43
72. Gary Hadwin -1:15:14
136. Deryck Hutchinson -1:20:30
Full results on West Cumbrian Run website
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Dollar - 31st July 2010
The third counter for the British Fell Championship is at the end of the month in Dollar, Scotland. This is a medium distance counter with 9.4m and 3150' of ascent.
Full details of the race are at www.ochilhillrunners.org.uk. Pre-entry is open until the 26th July but there will also be entries on the day.
I'm going to be travelling up and down in a day so if anyone fancies running and needs a lift give me a shout at iandavversdavies@googlemail.com. It'll be a long day but well worth it and it would be excellent if we could get a couple of teams ouf from KAC.
Full details of the race are at www.ochilhillrunners.org.uk. Pre-entry is open until the 26th July but there will also be entries on the day.
I'm going to be travelling up and down in a day so if anyone fancies running and needs a lift give me a shout at iandavversdavies@googlemail.com. It'll be a long day but well worth it and it would be excellent if we could get a couple of teams ouf from KAC.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Bodyfit 5K, Cockermouth
Bodyfit 5K next Wednesday 14th July 2010, Grasmoor Sports Centre Cockermouth (Cockermouth Rugby Club), Strawberry How Road, Cockermouth. 6:30pm.
Entry on day £5. Registration from 5.15pm onwards, last entries taken at 6.10pm.
A scenic 5K over the undulating loop known as ‘Four Lane Ends’ -in a clockwise direction the race starts at Strawberry How Farm, turning right at each junction and finishing at the top of the slope leading up to the Rugby Club car park.
Further details at www.bodyfitpersonaltraining.co.uk and on the entry form here.
Entry on day £5. Registration from 5.15pm onwards, last entries taken at 6.10pm.
A scenic 5K over the undulating loop known as ‘Four Lane Ends’ -in a clockwise direction the race starts at Strawberry How Farm, turning right at each junction and finishing at the top of the slope leading up to the Rugby Club car park.
Further details at www.bodyfitpersonaltraining.co.uk and on the entry form here.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Bampton fell race
This weekend sees the third year of running of this little race up Knipe Scar from the Bampton Sports Day.
Sunday 11th July
Bampton, 5.5m/800'
From Bampton Village Hall, nr Haweswater. Part of Bampton Sports Day. Gates open at 1pm. £2.50 entry to field then race 50p. Kids races for toddlers upwards. Records: Male; M. Addison –38:40 (2008) female; M. Hyder -44:02 (2009).
Sunday 11th July
Bampton, 5.5m/800'
From Bampton Village Hall, nr Haweswater. Part of Bampton Sports Day. Gates open at 1pm. £2.50 entry to field then race 50p. Kids races for toddlers upwards. Records: Male; M. Addison –38:40 (2008) female; M. Hyder -44:02 (2009).
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
British Grand Prix athletics at Gateshead
If anyone is interested in a trip to watch the athletics at Gateshead this Saturday afternoon, get in touch. Tickets £10.
More details on the British Grand Prix here.
stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
01900 821501
More details on the British Grand Prix here.
stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com
01900 821501
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Club fell-championship race #2: Skiddaw, 9m/2700' -Sun. 4th July
The Skiddaw race today was a counter in the Keswick AC club fell-championship, and a great turnout of club members toed the start line in Fitz Park this morning, despite a gusting wind and heavy rain.
Photograph: Stu Stoddart/www.flickr.com
Further up on the hill the wind was even stronger and accompanied by driving rain. As the summit marshalls tried to approach the exposed top they were barely able to keep upright, crouched into the wind, and were forced to turn the runners at the gate below the summit plateau -a wise decision. These marshalls should be commended for their efforts today in what were pretty foul conditions.
There was some great competition for club-championship points right down the field and it was great to see strong Keswick AC mens and ladies teams claim the team prizes. Matthew Fraser, turning first at the top will be gutted not to have won the race, and Pippa who dominated the competition in the ladies race may be disappointed not to have run the full course in what would undoubtedly have been a fast time, though conditions today weren't particularly conducive to fast running. Well done all.
Thanks also to the other marshalls on the hill, and at those the start/finish, also the volunteers in the Keswick FC pavilion who looked after 140 dripping runners and refreshed them with tea and cakes.
RESULTS:
1. Steven Cale (Shrewsbury AC) -59:58
2. Steve Hebblethwaite (Keswick AC) -60:04
3. Matthew Fraser (Keswick AC) -60:07
4. Callum Gilhooley (Dark Peak) -60:23
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -68:20
2. Kate Cooper (CFR) -79:32
3. Debbie Campbell (Skelmersdale) -79:59
4. Jo Gillyon (Keswick AC) -81:22
Keswick AC:
2. Steve Hebblethwaite -60:04
3. Matthew Fraser -60:07
15. David Birch -67:59
17. John Nicoll -68:16
19. James Luxmoore -68:27
22. Nick Ogden -69:31
25. Phil Winskill -70:22
27. Daniel Barton -70:39
28. Craig Smith -70:40
29. Mark Denham-Smith -71:36
30. Ben Farrell -71:47
53. David Loan -77:00
63. Richard Unwin -80:11
68. Neil Elsender -81:01
69. Peter Bailey -81:11
70. Jim Downie -81:17
72. Robert Carter -81:24
116. Chris Clark 92:59
124. Gary Hadwin -96:07
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -68:20
4. Jo Gillyon -81:22
7. Sarah Bailey -86:55
11. Deborah Edgington -94:03
12. Rachel Slattery -94:30
13. Kim Clark -94:32
15. Nicky Butler -97:52
17. Teresa Segasby -1:41:45
For full results HERE.
2010 fell-championship fixtures:
(3 from 4 to count)
Causey Pike, 4.5m/1780' -Sat. 27th March
Skiddaw, 9m/2700' -Sun. 4th July
Borrowdale, 17m/6500' -Sat. 7th August
Dale Head, 4.5m/2210' -Sun. 19th September
Photograph: Stu Stoddart/www.flickr.com
Further up on the hill the wind was even stronger and accompanied by driving rain. As the summit marshalls tried to approach the exposed top they were barely able to keep upright, crouched into the wind, and were forced to turn the runners at the gate below the summit plateau -a wise decision. These marshalls should be commended for their efforts today in what were pretty foul conditions.
There was some great competition for club-championship points right down the field and it was great to see strong Keswick AC mens and ladies teams claim the team prizes. Matthew Fraser, turning first at the top will be gutted not to have won the race, and Pippa who dominated the competition in the ladies race may be disappointed not to have run the full course in what would undoubtedly have been a fast time, though conditions today weren't particularly conducive to fast running. Well done all.
Thanks also to the other marshalls on the hill, and at those the start/finish, also the volunteers in the Keswick FC pavilion who looked after 140 dripping runners and refreshed them with tea and cakes.
RESULTS:
1. Steven Cale (Shrewsbury AC) -59:58
2. Steve Hebblethwaite (Keswick AC) -60:04
3. Matthew Fraser (Keswick AC) -60:07
4. Callum Gilhooley (Dark Peak) -60:23
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -68:20
2. Kate Cooper (CFR) -79:32
3. Debbie Campbell (Skelmersdale) -79:59
4. Jo Gillyon (Keswick AC) -81:22
Keswick AC:
2. Steve Hebblethwaite -60:04
3. Matthew Fraser -60:07
15. David Birch -67:59
17. John Nicoll -68:16
19. James Luxmoore -68:27
22. Nick Ogden -69:31
25. Phil Winskill -70:22
27. Daniel Barton -70:39
28. Craig Smith -70:40
29. Mark Denham-Smith -71:36
30. Ben Farrell -71:47
53. David Loan -77:00
63. Richard Unwin -80:11
68. Neil Elsender -81:01
69. Peter Bailey -81:11
70. Jim Downie -81:17
72. Robert Carter -81:24
116. Chris Clark 92:59
124. Gary Hadwin -96:07
1. Pippa Maddams (Keswick AC) -68:20
4. Jo Gillyon -81:22
7. Sarah Bailey -86:55
11. Deborah Edgington -94:03
12. Rachel Slattery -94:30
13. Kim Clark -94:32
15. Nicky Butler -97:52
17. Teresa Segasby -1:41:45
For full results HERE.
2010 fell-championship fixtures:
(3 from 4 to count)
Causey Pike, 4.5m/1780' -Sat. 27th March
Skiddaw, 9m/2700' -Sun. 4th July
Borrowdale, 17m/6500' -Sat. 7th August
Dale Head, 4.5m/2210' -Sun. 19th September
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