Bletchley Enigma Summer Marathon- 24th July
Sarah Aston- 4:51:28
Jon Aston - 5:26:21
Enville 10K- July
Report by Kathy Ling
It was a very hot morning for the Enville 10K and there was a very big hill. As I was running through the second field I was stopped by Brian Smith who wanted to take a picture of me in front of Enville Hall. When he finished faffing around he said well get going, this I found difficult as I approached the big hill. By the time I finished the 1st lap the winners were coming in, however I got stuck in and completed the second lap. I am please with my time which was 1 Hour 44 minutes, 9 minutes faster than last year. I was told my memento had not arrived so it was two cups of tea. Although it was better marked this year there were still not enough marshalls. How ever I enjoyed it and would do it again.
Vic Musgrove 5K- 21st July
23 club members turned up to run the 5th race in the Sexarathon series, it surely has gone fast. Unfortunately due to the weather and how dark it was the pictures didnt turn out so great.
Lee Rudd 17:52
Jason Harland 18.04
Tony Nicholls 18:38
Paul Williams 19:16
Gemma Cox 20:23
Kevin Phelps 22:17
Steve Wootton 22:24
Justin Duckett 22:40
Cliff Shardalow 22:55
Wendy Scott 23:21
Rob Pearce 23:23
Mark Evans 23:29
Ruth James 23:51
Julie Tatton 24:24
Sarah Aston 24:27
Helen Yates 24:30
Pauline Kesek 25:60
Kim Denning 25:42
Sue Lloyd 25:48
Caroline Pri-Beresford 26:01
Katie Spencer 26:29
Ian Emery 34:59
Kathy Ling 38:07
Ingleborough Fell Race- 17th July
Report by Linda Edmondson
Got back on the fells and was a bit apprehensive since first time since May Bank Holiday. Got round in 77.16 - especially pleased since I had to sit this one out with a sore back last year.
JCB 5 mile- 15th July
Report by Kathy Ling
After fixing john with a food parcel we battled with tea time traffic through Stafford and got to JCB on time. There were 500 entries and the race started at the bottom of a steep hill. The race was two laps so we had to do the big hill again. I managed to pass three people and I still came in last because they dropped out muttering something about the ‘Bleep bleep hill’. I was pleased with my run after Sunday’s Wyre Forest half. My time was about 65 minutes. We were lucky with the weather as it started to rain when we got back in the car.
Much Wenlock Olympics 7 miles- 11th July
Nine Wrekin Road Runners turned into Olympic athletes for the seven mile road race which was one of many events re-enacting the Olympic games. Also competing in the 7 mile event was David Moorcroft who is the former 5000 metres world record holder and is the UK record holder for 3000 and 5000 metres. Pictures will be available soon.
Jason Harland- 46:22
Steve Wooton- 55:46
Deb Sandeman 60:43
Mark Evans 61:09
Sarah Aston 65:07
Caroline Princep-Beresford 67:41
Jon Aston 71:43
Bryan Milne 77:38
Jonathon Wysome 78:12
Wolverhampton Summer 6- 11th July
Andy White- 41:21
Wyre Forest Half- 11th July
Report by Kathy Ling
The Wyre Forest half marathon was a challenge. It was very hot and dry and at about 7 miles my feet became sore. This is something I have never experienced before as although I put plenty of vaseline on, sand got into my trainers. I was feeling the heat and sore feet but no way was I giving up. I was determined to finish the race, the marshalls were very patient with me. At the finish I had a nice mug,bottle of cider and £10 M&S voucher for over 65. My feet were blacker than night but once I had my cold bath with ice cubes I felt refreshed. I learnt a lot from this experience.
Kathy Ling: 03:40:57
Crown Classic 10K - 9th July
The weather was kind to the marshalls and helpers this year although probably a little warm and humid for the runners who negotiated the obstacle course down Dawley High Street! For results click here
Forest park 5K 7th July
Report by Linda Edmondson
I enjoyed my favourite 5K at Birchwood near Warrington - it's off-road and ladies only with everyone getting flowers. It's not a pb course but I was pleased with 24.08 which is my best time ever for that course (and I've had some shockers here!). Also nice to welcome Grace Hough to an "away fixture"
she was first L60 in 23:50.
Shifnal 'Steeplechase' Half Marathon - 4th July
Report by Steve Gill
On a sunny and very very windy morning we set off to see the 4 church steeple's on the course.Well that's the idea anyway.For those that haven't done the race before it is over mixed terrain of tarmac, grass and dirt tracks between the town of Shifnal and 3 village's returning to Shifnal.
As stated it was windy and although it did cool you down it also slowed you down.That mixed with dust off the dirt tracks I thought made it a hard race.I believe a certain Jason Harland + Kelvin Bierton thought otherwise.
Fantastic time's by the forementioned.
A special mention must go to Denzil who ran the Black Country 1/2 marathon the day before.
Thanks also go to Kim Denning,Ian Emery and Kath Ling for their support.
P.S
By the way I didn't see any Steeple's apart from the one at Shifnal. I was too knackered to look out for them.
Provisional results as follows
Kelvin Bierton 1.30.18
Jason Harland 1.31.10
Stephen Gill 1.39.43
Denzil Martin 1.58.52 (completing his double for the weekend)
Deb Sandeman 1.59.33
Mark Evans 2.05.13
Wendy Scott 2.15.39
Sarah Turner 2.46.49
Tanners Ultra 30 - 4th July
Sarah Aston forgot to turn off Garmin but finished between 7.00 and 7.03
Jon Aston never forgets to turn off Garmin and finished in 7.49
Stratford Summer Six 10k - 3rd July
This Saturday night race started at 7.30 in a very posh village called Wilmcote where Shakespeare was born. There were plenty of hills, nicely tarmaced roads which were good for the feet. It was well marshalled and the atmosphere of the villages was great even when I came in, the usual place....
The homemade refreshments were very nice and I got a T-shirt and coaster
Birmingham and Black Country Half Marathon - 3rd July
Denzil reported that the race was really hot this year and the course was 0.4 mile too long
Pino Lucchesi 1.44.38 ( new pb)
Dave Bytheway 1.48.04
Denzil Martin 1.59.50 (1.56.20 at 13.1)
Denzil wins the award for how far he can travel by train in the wrong direction.
Ironbridge 4 ( and a bit!) - June 30th
Thirty members were out in almost a repeat of last year’s weather conditions, I think it wasn’t quite as hot as last year (others may disagree!) Also in a successful repeat a meal at the Horse and Jockey was enjoyed by a substantial contingent including a triumphant Deb (age category winner)Thanks to Denzil for organising the meal.
Cameron Stamp 26.22
Jason Harland 26.29
Lee Rudd 26.35
Paul Williams 28.33
Stephen Gill 28.43
Gemma Cox 29.00
Lucy Kesek 30.18
Steve Wootton 30.44
Kim Bennett 32.54
Cliff Shardalow 33.09
Kevin Phelps 33.40
Matt Johnson 33.46
Mark Evans 34.02
Rob Pearce 34.07
Justin Duckett 34.10
Ruth James 34.36
Adam James 34.36
Deb Sandeman 34.54
Julie Tatton 35.13
Tom Salkield 35.52
Sarah Aston 36.17
Sue Lloyd 37.30
Pauline Kesek 37.53
Kim Denning 38.17
Debbie Goodale 38.47
Caroline Pri-Beresford 38.56
Katie Spencer 39.18
Ian Emery 51.03
Charlotte Bone 51.46
Kathy Ling 54.12
North Devon Marathon - 27th June
Ross Weston (via facebook) 7.30 ( but website says 4.34 - confused???)
Hertfordshire Hobble - 27th June
Jon Aston 6.27
Sarah Aston 6.27
Blakedown Bolt 10k - 25th June
Report by Kathy Ling
A really lovely evening with not a cloud in sight. Very hot indeed but plenty of water stops. This cross country included running through deep sands while you’re trying to run up hills,through lovely woods and very cool streams. I got great support from the crowd and was not last in this time.My time was 1hour 30 and I got a nut and bolt on a very nice ribbon.
Shugborough Relays - 23rd June
Another highlight of the year has gone past with 10 teams entered in this 8 mile relay race, 2 miles per leg. Members new and old took part with some members running twice. The two mile course goes through the parklands of the Shugborough estate. Rob Cope, as usual entertained us non-stop from his commentary seat ( which Clare wants to steal for taking photos from). Results will be posted when available and photos can be viewed by clicking on the Picture Gallery tab.
Wrekin Barrel Race - 20th June
Well done to Tom Portman who won the lunatic challenge (to carry a full barrel weighing 50 kg up the Wrekin unaided). Tom completed this in 30 minutes and a few seconds and took eight minutes of the previous course record. Meanwhile four Wrekin Road Runners won the fun challenge event, Sarah Aston, Kim Bennett, Mark Evans and Jon Aston carried an empty barrel up the hill in 23 minutes and 12 seconds dressed as the 118 118 men. All four had completed either a full or half marathon the previous day. Pictures taken by Clare Aston can be seen by clicking on the Picture Gallery tab at the top of the page.
Wombourne Half Marathon - 20th June
Report by Stephen Gill
An earlier start (9.00am) was gratefully received by all as the sun shone down.This event was pulled forward due to (I believe) a Vicar protest!.
The course is part through the town and then out onto country roads before returning to the finish line in town.This I add is a great PB course with only a couple of real hill's (at 9 miles and 12 miles - the later only a problem if your truly knackered). With all this in mind our times look absolutely fantastic.
Stephen Gill = Chip 1.31.57 Gun 1.32.03
Marek Kaminski = Chip 1.39.37 Gun 1.39.43
Now at this point I have to add that unfortunately my Garmen and a number of other runners were showing the distance as 12.5/6 miles ran.The Guy with the computer chip thingy was then saying maybe it was due to the 10th to 12th miles being mainly undercover of hedgerow.Me personally I think some one has made an error.I will keep looking at the web site and I will also follow up with an e-mail to clarify.
I am improving but there is NO way I could knock a full 8 minutes off my previous PB - could I?
I therefore am putting myself down for a New PB of 1.35.45 as I was aiming at 7.30 or lower mile pace and was actually doing that all way around.
Steve - possibly the new forest gump????
Malvern Hills Midsummer Marathon - 19th June
Ross Weston completed this hard event in a time of 10 hours 40 minutes. A report and pictures of the event will soon be available on his blog click here to see it.
Holly Half Marathon and Marathon - 19th June
Thanks once again to Denzil and Lucy for putting on a great race and their generous hospitality. Congratulations to all the runners who took part especially Jason Harland who won the half marathon and smashed the course record. Pictures taken by Clare Aston can be seen by clicking on Picture Gallery at the top of the page.
Half Marathon
1st - Jason Harland - 1:32.17 New Course Record
2nd - Rob Woollen - 1:43.05
3rd - Gavin Goodale - 1:54.09
4th - Leon Bond - 1:56.55
5th - Kim Bennett- 1:57.06
6th - Matt Johnson - 2:02.08
7th - Denzil Martin - 2:05.00
8th - Phil Seager - 2:04.53
9th - Carolyn Kelly - 2:06.41
10th - Keith Dolan - 2:06.55
11th - Mark Evans - 2:13.33
12th - Debbie Sandeman - 2:16.55 (who ran 6 miles before the race!!)
13th - Kim Denning - 2:19.06
14th - David Bone - 2:22.11
15th - Tony Brown - 2:27.02
16th - Lorna Gold - 2:45.28 ( and then ran some more!)
15th - Sarah Hodgson 3:22.00
16th - Rudy the hound 3:22.00
17th - Kathy Ling - 3:32.48
Debbie Goodale and Anna Davies had to retire through injury but completed over 8 miles.
Full Marathon
1st Sarah Aston - 5:12.57
2nd Jon Aston - 5:24.23
Baggeridge 5K - 17th June
Report by Kathy Ling
Just popped over to Baggerridge to do the 5K M/T for Action Heart. The route is part of the suicide six and very hilly. The weather was warm, I enjoyed it and would do it again.
Kathy Ling 49:20
Malvern Multi-Terrain 10K - 16th June
Report by Kathy Ling
The Malvern 10k race took part at a place called WELLAND nr Malvern the weather was perfect not a cloud in the sky, the race was one of the hardiest i have ever done,it was a challenge but i enjoyed it.hill after hill the scenery was fantastic many of the Malvern club members ran with me,and the food was good my time 1h 38m. memento was a nice Malvern mug.
Aldridge 10k - 13th June
Paul Ward 32:23 (2nd overall 1st male vet40)
Kathy Ling 1:23:00
Baslow Bootbash 26 (more like 27.5) 12th June
Jon Aston 7:48:00
Sarah Aston 7:48:00
Ross Weston 8:43:00
Newport Carnival 10k - 12th June
Kelvin Bierton 38:37
Andy White 42:11
Stephen Gill 43:13
Marek Kaminski 46:30
Alex Maylor 51:03
Deb Sandeman 52:02
Pauline Kesek 58:14
Caroline Princep-Beresford 61:52
Shropshire 4 - 9th June
Report by Sarah Aston
Great run by everybody even if we had a choice of how to negotiate the obstacle of the locked gate! A good time was had by all who went for the meal at the Blue Elephant afterwards (so I’ve been told) An email has been sent out by Denzil to plan for the meal after the Ironbridge 4 so we are getting well fed after these races.
Jason Harland 24:49
Tony Nicholls 25:41
Stephen Gill 27:08
Gemma Cox 27.58
Mike Warren 28:13
Steve Wootton 28:53
Steve Carr 30:30
Kim Bennett 30:56
Kevin Phelps 31:11
Mark Evans 31:48
Robert Pearce 31:49
Wendy Scott 32:17
Ruth James 32:35
Justin Duckett 33:03
Julie Tatton 33:21
Cliff Shardalow 33:43
Sarah Aston 34:00
Kim Denning 34:21
Debbie Goodale 34:43
Katie Spencer 35:41
Pauline Kesek 35:45
Sue Lloyd 36:02
Caroline Princep-Beresford 36:46
Ian Emery 48:44
Kathy Ling 50:45
Gairloch Sunflower 10K - 8th June
Report by Linda Edmondson
This was the first running of this race – nice and scenic with a great view of Skye’s Trotternish Ridge – and possible to see gannets and divers as you ran. Despite having some heavy hill walks in my legs, managed to come in in 49.42 (pb!!!) and was third lady.
The Poppyline Marathon - 6th June
Ross Weston traveled to North Norfolk for his second marathon in a week the 26.8 mile Poppyline Marathon. The route takes an undulating path through the North Norfolk countryside with views of the coast. Ross completed the event in 8:48:00
Severn Hospice Midnight Walk - 6th June
Well done to the Wrekin Road Runners who took part in this women only 10K in Wellington.
Kathy Ling
Jan Pugh
Pam Stewart
Pauline Kesek
Clare Aston
Sarah Aston
Coast to Coast Challenge - 31st May to 3rd June
Denzil Martin completed another amazing achievement, this time by running across England from the east coast to the west coast following the route of Hadrian’s Wall. He completed the 86.6 mile in a combined time of 16:01:35. Well done Denzil.
Batch Bash - 2nd June
Report by Mike Warren
Really nice evening tonight for this race - good to see Jason and Tony there too.
I forgot about the last hill which was a bit of a killer, looking forward to seeing if I managed to get into the top half of the results this time.
See pictures from this race taken by Brian Smith by clicking here
Jason Harland 33:59 Picture
Tony Nicholls 34:18
Mike Warren 37:55 Picture
Bupa Great London 10K - 31st May
Well done to Paul Ward who completed this race in 31:46 finishing 17th overall and 1st in his age group.
Chester Marathon - 31st May
A well organised new race and a very flat course.
Jon Aston 4:57:25
Ross Weston 5:35:40
The Potteries Hash 175th
The Audley Maybee Hash
Report by Kathy Ling
Jan and I travelled up to Audley through nasty storms, the weather had calmed down by the time the hash run started. The flour markings were starting to disappear with the wet. However we ran through long grass with hidden bog patches, had a close encounter with a herd of cows plus two great big dogs, up two big hills, over many different types of stiles and managed to find our way back. It started as 5 miles, ended up as 6 miles but we got back to the Boughey Arms pub and dried ourselves and enjoyed a beefburger. We finally ended up doing a maypole dance getting the ribbons twisted but who cares?
Cader Idis Fell Race - 29th May
The Cader race (10.5 miles/3000 feet up and down the mountain from Dolgellau town square) was pretty wet – but at least drier than if it had been run in the morning.
I was pleased with my time of 2:24:36
Photographs of this race taken by Debbie Goodale can be seen on the Flickr website
Another picture of Linda in the event can be seen by clicking here
Bulmer Bash 7 miles - 26th May
Report by Kathy Ling
The 7 mile Bulmers Bash was a little unusual running around the cider apple orchards at Wichenford. I thought it would be flatish-wrong, each orchard we went in was very hilly with quite long grass. It was a challenge but I enjoyed it and had a nice man to keep me company although not too sure of the route because one orchard looks the same as the next and to make it more exciting there was thunder and heavy storms, however we got back before dark. I was pleased with my time of 1 hour 30 minutes with a nice goodie bag and of course cider. Would do it again.
Wombourne Spring Classic 10k -23rd May
Andy White completed this race in 46:29 ,position 31 (152). He enjoyed the race but said it was unbelievably hot.
Chatsworth 10K - 23rd May
Ross Weston completed this race on the hottest day of the year and finished in 1:09:00
White Peak Marathon - 22nd May
Sarah Aston 4:58:06
Jon Aston 5:33:14
Latrigg Fell Race - 19th May
Report by Linda Edmondson
Just had a few days in the Lakes and managed to fit in the Latrigg Fell Race (3miles/950 ft) in 31.16 on May 19. Quite pleased since too short and steep for me – but pb by 30s and not quite last!
Phoenix Flyer - 19th May
24 club members took part in the second of this years sexarathon series the Phoenix Flyer. It was a dry but humid evening. Pictures from the race will be uploaded to the Flickr site over the coming days.
Cameron Stamp 18:11
Jason Harland 18:15
Stephen Gill 20:24
Mike Warren 20:51
Gemma Cox 20:57
Amanda Bottomley 21:33
Steve Wootton 21:52
Steve Carr 22:48
Kevein Phelps 23:20
Robert Pearce 23:49
Mark Evans 23:55
Jon Grainger 24:06
Justin Duckett 24:21
Ruth James 24:23
Sarah Aston 24:57
Debbie Goodale 25:38
Julie Tatton 25:41
Kim Denning 25:47
Helen Yates 26:16
Katie Spencer 27:14
Sue Lloyd 27:34
Pauline Kesek 27.49
Caroline Princep-Beresford 28:21
Amanda Riley 28:46
Kathy Ling 38:08
Windermere Marathon - 16th May
Sarah Aston says this is now her favourite marathon, she enjoyed the scenery, the atmosphere and the Kendal mint cake at the water stations. She finished in a years best time of 4:26:07. Jon Aston finished in 4:47:30 with Ross Weston smashing his marathon best to finish in 5:35:44
Sherrifhales Shuffle 7 Miles - 16th May
A very nice setting the course was challenging,but enjoyable,and would do it again.The weather was very hot.well marshaled and a good atmosphere
Graham Mc Douall 55.42
Mark Evens 1.03.02
Kim Denning 1.07.41
Sian Oliver 1.09.14
Kathy Ling 1.41.01
Moel Eilio Fell Race - 15th May
Report by Linda Edmondson
I did Moel Eilio fell race (8m/3000 ft) in 1:53:02 – lovely day, sunny, but not too hot. Toughest fell race for a year so pleased to get round without too many twinges.
Muller 10K- 9th May
Wow....very achy fingers after typing a record breaking 44 results! What an amazing turnout...must be the gossip about the free yogurts and amazing goodie bag. Very sorry if anybody's result is wrong or name spelt incorrectly, please let us know and we will correct it :-). Pictures will be soon be uploaded but at the moment exams are taking priority ( One very stressed teenager).
Cameron Stamp- 39:38
Jason Harland 39:39
Lee Rudd 39:40
Kelvin Bierton 39:42
Paul Harris 40:19
Stephen Gill 43:35
Gavin Goodale 43:49
Gemma Cox 44:23
Dave Bytheway 44:27
Marek Kaminski 44:39
Lucy Kesek 45:21
Pino Lucchesi 45:22
Andy Howard 45:40
Denzil Martin 46:56
Graeme McDouall 47:00
Steve Wootton 47:48
Chloe Murphy 48:21
Steve Carr 50:16
Wendy Scott 50:31
Deb Sandeman 50:32
Alexandra Maylor 50:54
Mark Evans 50:59
Sarah Aston 52:13
Ruth James 52:16
Eve Ashwell 52:49
Julie Tatton 53:28
Debbie Goodale 53:59
Helen Yates 54:06
Bryan Milne 55:57
Pauline Kesek 56:22
Sian Oliver 56:37
Caroline Pri-Beresford 58:23
Leanne Jones 58:51
Sue Lloyd 58:58
Katie Spencer 1:00:17
Ross Weston 1:06:25
Pam Stewart 1:06:25
Catherine Hughes 1:07:04
Ivor Denning 1:07:53
Kim Denning 1:07:54
Sarah Hodgson 1:08:01
Charlotte Bone 1:10:23
Vicky Robinson 1:16:46
Ian Emery 1:22:30
Sheinton Steeplechase - 5th May
Report by Kath Ling
W=When we arrived it was slightly damp, but the rain went away and although it was misty the scenery was just as good, there were not so many runners as last year, I had a very good run and got a p.b. by 5min, 1st
Jason Harland 22.49 1st Over 35 0/35 22.49
Tony Nicholls 23.22.
Kathy Ling 50:38 1st Over 65
DK10K - 5th May
If anyone who ran this race this would like to send us a report we will publish it here. Pictures from the event taken by Brian Smith can be seen by clicking here.
Paul Williams 39.47
David Bytheway 46.36
Pino Lucchesi 47.02
Kim Denning 57.08
Ivor Denning 70.51
Haughmond Hill Handicap - 3rd May
Report by Kathy Ling
A great race good weather, lovely scenery with the bluebells . I really felt good, a P B for me by 3min nice bottle of wine for o/65
Paul Ward for the 4th time won 47m ...
Paul Harris 1h 1m 19s
Graeme McDouall 1h 10m 53s
Ross Weston 1h 31m 22s
Kathy Ling 2h 2m
Hambledon Hill Race
Linda Edmondson did this 6 mile race which included 1100 ft of ascent in 60 min 10s
Newtown 10k - 2nd May
Lee Rudd finished this race in 40:04 and picked a bottle of wine as a prize for being the first male vet 35. He says that he thinks his wife has laid claim to the wine.
Pound The Bounds - 2nd May
Ross Weston took part in this 12 mile walking event near Bewdley. He finished in 5 hours and enjoyed the hills/
Oxon 40 - 1st May
Many congratulations to Sarah Aston who completed her longest ever run with the Oxon 40 miler from Henley on Thames, in finishing this event Sarah has now completed 40 events of marathon distance or over. She finished in 10:13:00
Jon was supposed to do this as well but left his trail shoes at home. He brought a pair of cheap trail shoes from a local charity shop and joined Sarah for 25 miles of the event and has the blisters to prove it.
Marathon with a Difference - 25th April
You may wonder why we have not seen club member Stuart Richards running for a while. Well he has been training for an indoor rowing marathon which he completed yesterday in 2:55:58. Well done Stuart. He is now looking forward to getting running again.
Kinder Downfall - 25th April
Report by Linda Edmondson
On Sunday I did this 9.5 mile run with 1700 ft ascent/descent) in 1 hr 56.25 – which was a pb (first for a while!)
Valley and Views Walk- 25th April
( Report by Ross Weston, stolen from facebook)
Completed the Valley & Views walk in 7hrs 50mins. Was just short of a full marathon at 38k, so I'm still stuck on 1 for the year. Aarrgghh !
Shakespeare Marathon- 25th April
( Report by Clare Aston)
Twelve Wrekin Road Runners turned up to run the Shakespeare marathon and half marathon in Stratford upon Avon. Well done to Eve Ashwell and Andrew Howard who completed their very first marathon. Also well done to Sarah and Jon Aston who have now accomplished 100 marathons between them. Photos will be uploaded within the next couple of days.
Marathon
Eve Ashwell- 4:26:33
Jon Aston- 4:40:36
Sarah Aston 4:40:36
Andrew Howard 4:58:06
Half Marathon
Stephen Gill 1:42:00
Pino Lucchesi 1:46:53
Kevin Phelps 1:56:09
Mark Evans 1:58:45
Helen Yates 2:07:17
Leanne Jones 2:18:52
Deborah Sandeman 2:26:47
Catherine Hughes 2:32:21
London Marathon- 25th April
Congratulations to all the Wrekin Road Runners who took part in the London Marathon. If you ran and your name is not listed below let us know so we can add you to the list. Also send any reports or anecdotes.
Report by Debbie Goodale
Anna and Deb started the weekend in style travelling to London first class on the Wrexham and Shropshire (it was half price), we got extra sausages with our breakfast because we were doing the marathon. We met Gav at the Expo in Docklands where everyone tried to sell us more running stuff and get us to do more races! Anna lost her number and then found it again! After sunning ourselves by the water for a while we got the DLR to our dodgy hostel in Deptford. We quickly evacuated the hostel and went to Greenwich for tea. Race day dawned and the microwave broke (no porridge for Anna and Gav). We all went to our respective starts and waited with anticipation and some fear for the start! The race was an amazing experience (shame we couldn’t see Cutty Sark) with my fave bit being running over Tower Bridge and of course the Embankment and the Mall. The support was amazing, such a great experience as I think all will agree. On the way back Gav off to Lyneham in cattle class, Deb and Anna got back in the first class carriage and enjoyed free champagne, a 2 course meal and free puddings the perfect way to end the weekend!
Gavin Goodale- 3:50:27
Marek Kaminski- 4:00:03
Amanda Bottomley 4:03:13
Wendy Scott 4:29:36
Debbie Goodale 4:32:39
Anna Davies 4:41:52
Linda Massey 7:07:37
Milford 5 Mile - 22nd April
Report by Kathy Ling
Last Thursday I popped over to Milford Common to do a Milford murder 5m it was a lovely evening
Its was quite a challenge with a big hill twice going down was steep, but I enjoyed the challenge
not forgetting a lovely lab dog called fudge who keep me company.
Newcastle 7 Miles- 18th April
( Report by Kathy Ling)
It was a great day at Newcastle 7 miles. The first 2.5 miles were quite steep and it was a very long hill but well worth it. I had a very nice young mentor with me all the way round; my time was 1 hours 33 minutes. I am very pleased with the time because it is not an easy road race. The marshals looked after us very well, making the run very enjoyable. We had a great mug and a pack of teabags.
Great Welsh Marathon, Llanelli- 18th April
Denzil Martin completes another marathon in a great time of 4:12:00. Well done Denz!
Sandstone 10K- 11th April
( Report by Kathy Ling)
Jan, Heather and my self had a good run at the Sandstone 10K. It was through lovely woods, soggy fields and not too many styles. The weather was very kind to us and there was a good turnout. Our time was 1:29 and we got a nice green vest.
Bath Beat- 10th April
Jon Aston- 7:15
Sarah Aston- 7:15
Ross Weston- 9:10
Lilleshall 5 miles- 7th April
Brilliant turnout for the first race of the Sexarathon Series 2010. Not quite as many as last year so lets try and get more people for the Phoenix Flyer! Pictures will be uploaded soon to the picture gallery.
Paul Williams- 32:04
Lee Rudd- 32:28
Jason Harland 32:40
Stephen Gill 34:38
Mike Warren 36:39
Graeme McDoull 37:42
Steve Carr 37:52
Steve Wotton 38:59
Gemma Cox 38:59
Rob Rearce 39:50
Kevin Phelps 39:57
Mark Evans 40:00
Sarah Aston 40:55
Justin Duckett 41:08
Debbie Goodale 41:28
Ruth James 41:47
Helen Yates 41:47
Julie Tatton 42:13
Kim Denning 44:06
Caroline Princep Beresford 44:43
Pauline Kesek 45:12
Jon Aston 45:50
Amanda Riley 46:55
Sue Lloyd 49:22
Katie Spencer 49:27
Sarah Hodgson 52:04
Ian Emery 56:46
Kathy Ling 1:01:30
Bunny Run- 6th April
( Report by Linda Edmondson)
Did Bunny Run 1 on Tuesday. This is an easy 3 mile/300 ft fell race near Haworth with lots of runners, kids and chocolate. I managed 27.06.
Wombourne Easter Day races- 5th April
( Report by Kathy Ling)
Just popped over to Wombourne.
I only did the 5K as I was recovering from yesterday’s race. Because there was a very long delay in collecting our race chips I was sent off last and the first person I saw was Paul Ward. Usual thing, he was in first and I was in last. I waited for Ross the come in and he looked good.
Mad Women from Broseley xx
10 mile
Paul Ward 53:58 (1st place)
10K
Cameron Stamp 39:26 (3rd place)
Ross Weston 1:02:58
Sarah Hodgson 1:21:24
5K
Kathy Ling 41:06
Easter Bunny 10K- 4th April
I have had a cracking race today at Crewe, The Easter Bunny 10K. The weather was a lot cooler this year. It was a PB for me, time was 75 minutes 8 seconds, 5 minutes faster than last year. I got a very nice purple T Shirt.
Newtown Chocolate Run- 3rd April
( Report by Kathy Ling)
The weather was damp, a good turn out and one nice big hill. My time was 38 minutes.
Moreton Morrell Mudness 8 miles- 3rd April
Report By Ross Weston ( Stolen from Facebook)
8 Muddy Miles at Moreton Morrell today. Unfortunately, being an idiot ( other word used on facebook report) I forgot to pick up my kit and watch after having a shower .
Bletchley Enigma Marathon- 2nd April
( Report by Clare Aston)
I was dragged out of bed at 6am ( not fun for the first day of the holidays), driven 2 hours to somehwere with a cool windmill and then it rained so I stayed in the car for 5 hours doing take a break puzzles. :-)
Sarah Aston- 5:01:13
Jon aston - 5:04:30
Lilleshall Monumental 10K- 28th March
(Report by Graeme McDouall)
I took part in the inaugural Lilleshall Monumental 10km on Sunday 28th, my first race since joining the club at the AGM. It involved running through muddy fields, up hills and over stiles to the monument and back down, (I got 10:03 off my PB!)
Graeme McDouall- 52:16
Satwinder Ka Virdee 1:14:49
Caron Tayor- 1:14:50
Liverpool Half Marathon- 28th March
Pino Lucchesi- 1:43:58
Wrekin Fell Race- 28th March
(Report by Linda Edmondson)
I did the Wrekin Fell race yesterday despite having picked up a bit of a cold (or man flu from Ross via facebook?) in 67 mins something or other. Still need to get my fell legs in better shape, but could have been worse.
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/alastair.tye/WrekinFellRace2010Return#5453687225169504786
Also spotted that Kathy is cover girl on Telford Running this week http://www.telfordrunning.co.uk/ - great pic!
Linda Edmondson - 67:52
Bournemouth Bay 10K- 28th March
Karen Erskine & Kim Denning turned into Kathy Ling at the weekend! They travelled 250 miles to run 10K. The weather forecast was grim but on the day the sun shone on them. The run was along the seafront then up a sharp incline called the zig zag, along the top then back along the seafront for a medal, t shirt and free massage. There were 1292 entrants and a good time seemed to be had by all. The run was for the British Heart Foundation. A long way to go but if you are in the area then fully recommended. Kim & Karen finished in a time of 58.22 minutes
March Hair Raiser-28th March 2010
Paul Williams 00:38:11
Matt Johnson 00:46:51
Ivor Denning 00:68:42
Kathy Ling 00:72:39
Milford 21- 28th March 2010
Denzil Martin 3:22
Gavin Goodale 3:22
Debbie Goodale 3:57
Kipling Kaper- 27th March
Report by Sarah Aston ( Stolen from Facebook)
Jon and I took part in the Kipling Kaper in Staffordshire/Cheshire yesterday,lots to interest including sailing boats,miniature steam trains,a man lying on the ground because he had tried to vault a gate but fell on his head and needed paramedics to come and check he hadn't broken his neck (he hadn't as he overtook us an hour later) lots of wildlife,snow lying on a very high hill and the best food I've ever had at the end of a LDWA event. Finished in a time of 6:57:00
Scenic Six- 21st March 2010
Report by Kathy Ling
After cleaning all my mud off from Cumbria I went to Peopleton to do a 10K multi-terrain. A lovely sunshine morning, the first two miles were very hard on road and hilly, once off road I soon settled down, plenty of soggy patches, well marshalled, good atmosphere. I finished in 1:29 and we had a medal and not forgetting lovely home made cakes.
Cotswold Marathon 21st March 2010
Sarah and Jon Aston took part in this event
Sarah Aston-: 4:42:06
Jon Aston -: 5:20:21
Ironbridge Half Marathon 21st March 2010
This must have been a record breaking entry, Twenty Wrekin Road Runners turned up to run this years half marathon which saw beautiful weather. If anyone has anything to add then please email Jon Aston.
Photos can be seen on the Telford Harriers Website by clicking here
Tony Nicholls 1.34.08
Lee Rudd 1.35.59
Paul Harris 1.37.29
Stephen Gill 1.40.11
Kelvin J Bierton 1.41.35
Gavin Goodale 1.42.07
Marek Kaminski 1.42.18
Andy Howard 1.47.25
Mark Evans 1.54.55
Wendy Scott 1.54.55
Deb Sandeman 1.56.53
Debbie Goodale 1.58.16
Eve Ashwell 1.58.57
Anna Davies 2.05.46
Helen Yates 2:10:14
Julie Tatton 2.10.15
Bryan Milne 2.10.16
Sue Lloyd 2.12.58
Leanne Jones 2.22.55
Ross Weston 2.27.34
Rhayader Round the lake 20- 20th March 2010
Denzil Martin took part in this event, he reports that there were killer hills from start to mile seven. He finished in 3:13
Sticky Toffee Trail Run 10K- 20th March 2010
Report by Kathy Ling
Looking at the race list I knew I had to have a go at this one, so off John and I went to Cumbria, a place named Cartmel home of the Sticky Toffee Pudding. The weather on the day deteriorated with plenty of rain. The race was 100% multi-terrain with mudstreams up to the knees and plenty of hills but I really enjoyed the run. The last kilometre was very tough with a very steep hill and very slippy mud so I was pleased with my time, 1:39 and the pud was very yummy.
Bedford Clanger - 14th March 2010
Sarah Aston and Jon Aston completed this 27 mile event in 5:41:24
Bath Half Marathon - 7th March 2010
Wendy Scott took part in this Half Marathon in Bath. She completed it in 01:52:56.
The Grizzly - 7th March 2010
Deb Sandeman took part in the famously tough Grizzly race in Devon. She completed the 20 mile race in a time of 4 hours 21 minutes. Finishers received a nice pink t shirt as a memento.
Edge Ahead 10K & 5K - 7th March 2010
A beautiful sunny day saw several club members go to Harper Adams college at Edgemond for the Edge Ahead 10K and 5K races. To see pictures of club members in the races click here
10K
Marek Kaminski 45:33
Sarah Hodgson 1:07:26
5K
Caroline Beresford 32:51
Kathy Ling 41:36
Jan Pugh 41:36
Wye Ultra 30 - 7th March 2010
Karen Hacket took part in this 30 mile race along the banks of the River Wye and into the Forest of Dean. She completed the event in 6:30:35
Cloud 9 - 7th March 2010
Linda Edmondson completed this race in 1:28:58 and Ross Weston in 1:53:00 to read Ross’s account of this event see his blog by clicking here
Coventry Parkrun - 6th march 2010
Deb Sandeman finished this 5K mixed terrain race in 24:15 winning first female vet 50 and setting a new course age group record - well done Deb
Action Heart 5 - 28th February 2010
Kim Denning 43:11 Click here to see Kim cross the finish line (picture by Brian Smith)
Ivor Denning 55:43
Malta Half Marathon - 28th February 2010
Report by Kathy Ling
John and i flew to Malta last Thursday to warm sunshine, as last year was very cold. On Sunday morning at 6.30am the bus pick us up and took us to the start at Mdina. It was quite cold, but the brass band kept us amused. The marathon started at 8.am then the 1/2m at 9.am by this time the atmosphere was warming up. After 5k the sun came out,by 12k it was warming up and by 17k it was getting very hot, some runners were stressed out on the side of road. When approaching Sliema the last 4k, the crowd were very supportive and john met me with club flag feeling great over the finishing line. Unknown to us, problems with the leader car who took the first few fast marathon runners on the wrong course 3k extra one dropped out not happy bunnies. Time keeper and marshalls were like headless chickens not sure what time we did in the o/v65, many questions asked about the time of the 1st o/65 and mine but i did not want to get involved. i was given my 2nd prize on the Monday. Despite of all the confusion i really enjoyed the event a top class medal and a good t.s. would do it again.
To see pictures from Kathy’s trip to Malta click here
Standish Hall Trail Race - 27th February 2010
Linda Edmondson took part in this very muddy approximately 10K race finishing in 58.22
Belvoir Challenge - 27th February 2010
Think of the muddiest cross country race you have ever done, imagine the mud lasting for the best part of 26 miles and you will get a good idea of what this years Belvoir Challenge was like. As always this was a really well organised event, with plenty of cakes, biscuits and drinks at all the checkpoints.
Sarah Aston 6:48:00
Jon Aston 6:48:00
Wyre Forest 8 Miler MT - 21st February 2010
Report by Kathy Ling
What a fantastic day I had at Wyre Forest. Plenty of snow,mud, hills even the sun came out at the right time. It was a different route and a hard slog everybody's time was slower than normal. I think my time was about 2hs and I was not the last one to finish, a few dropped out.
The prize giving had started with the female vets and I just got there in time to receive my o/65 prize with lots of lovely goodies a bottle of bobbly, voucher, a miniature gold trainer with engraved plaque on the side not forgetting the lovely medal. would do it again
Moelyci Fell Race - 21st February 2010
Report by Linda Edmondson
Finally got back on the fells at the Moelyci fell race (5 miles and just up one hill). It was a fun race with a nice covering of snow on the hill and a bit of a snow shower on the way down, but nothing too serious…. My time was 67.23 which was a bit slower than last year, but not too bad considering my lack of fell racing since last May. Great to be back!!!!
Click here to see a picture of Linda on the run.
The Ennstone 7 Miler - 14th February 2010
The sun shone for the 150 entrants who took part in the Ennstone 7 and the supporting fun run. Full results of both races can be seen by clicking here, pictures of the race taken by Clare Aston will be uploaded to the flickr website over the next few days. The flickr site can be found by clicking the ‘picture gallery’ button above. Many thanks to the club members who organised the race and helped out on the day. Eight club members took part in the race.
Cameron Scott-Stamp - 44:43
Edijs Alksnis - 47:17
Wendy Scott - 58:16
Deb Sandeman - 59:23
Eve Ashwell - 1:01:20
Julie Tatton - 1:04:28
