2013 Summer Competition - Race schedule, and results to date. Updated 22 May (after Race 5, Shining Tor)
Note: Change of Race - OUT is Bollington 3Peaks / IN is Bosley Fete Hill Race (8th June)
Race Schedule, Main table, Ladies, League 2, League 3, League 4
Malcolm's Races for 2013
June 01, 2007 in Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (2)
The last race in the Series - the Conwy Half Marathon - has been put back a week to the 24th November. Apparently there was a clash with the World Rally Championship on the Great Orme, so the organiser had to re-schedule. Refunds available if you've already entered.
Andy
May 22, 2013 in Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (1)
Life In The Fast Lane
Tony contacted me about writing a report in Ian’s absence. I did point out to him that my role as unofficial uninvited sweeper precluded me from seeing anybody, therefore it would be difficult. Undaunted, he asked for the race from the back and he would get proper runners up the field to contribute.
Group 3 and 4 were well represented as we set off along a wonderful stretch of tarmac. Thinking I knew what was to come I settled in behind Carolyn and Cat knowing that I would run every step of the first climb and catch them. Half way up I noticed they were walking – along with Don further up – quicker than I was running it. By the time I had run every step of that ascent I was even further back. Through the stile at the top and into the first descent which was steep and either loose underfoot or slippery. Ten metres in and I was in full Michael Jackson moonwalk mode.
Halfway down Leanne,Trevor and the rest of the field dropped past me as thoughts of Stockpot A & E loomed large. I managed to catch Trevor on the 400 metres you could actually run - along the ridge - but once we were on the descent again it was back to moonwalking.
Great runs by Sally Price, Huma on a gammy knee, Angie using her marathon fitness and particularly Don after a torrid time with injuries. Patrick, Rachel and Sharon went for self preservation and keeping each other company right up to the finishing line. Carolyn is coming back to form after a good run at Chester, Cat does incredibly well on no training and Leanne showed confidence after her 10k pb. Trevor just kept going and deserved the points.
It was great to have a Bollington Nostalgia type finish with the gang at the top of the hill. They even saved me a doughnut. Andy Watts pointed out several people had dropped out and suddenly life got a whole lot better.
I tried a couple of fell races when I started running thirty years ago. I just couldn’t get that enthusiasm fell runners get when lobbing themselves off hills so never went back. Trevor pointed out in the changing room the following night that “any fool can run up hills but it takes talent to run down them”. This where I am going wrong, I most definitely have that the other way round.
Simon Fenton
May 19, 2013 in Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 19, 2013 in Other Events, Results | Permalink | Comments (1)
15-May-2013
Nobody can ever write a race report with the grace and insight of ‘The Ashcroft’ but in his absence these are my humble observations.
The afternoon was typical of May, driving rain and high winds, looking out the window I really did wonder if it was wise to be running up 1200 feet of accent in a few hours’ time, however, the clouds began to clear and I remembered that a lot of people weren’t running. I’m a Summer Series Points ‘Tart’ (thanks Janine), and I am proud of it!!!
I have never run around Goyt before, my last attempt ended up with me getting lost in he surrounding hills and almost running out of petrol, so this time I was happy to be driven by John Porteous and his co–pilot Alan Turner.
Arriving in good time we were delighted to see but a few Wilmslow vests, half a dozen at most!! Our little faces lit up, all we had to do was get round and the points would suggest a run of greatness!! As the minutes ticked by our smiles faded as another 30 or so WRC vests appeared, lovely to see them all really, kinda.
The start is based around Errwood Reservoir, beautiful setting though the wind was biting into us as we decided how many items of clothing to wear. We were in awe of the bravery of Simon Bolton as he jogged past just in his vest, far braver than I. A t-shirt, vest and a jacket, that should do it, and of course the insisted upon full body cover, whistle, map and compass.
Group 3, that is where I live and currently I live mid-way in that table, however, tonight, No Louisa, No Janine, No Kate, No Steve Russell, if there was ever a chance of the Group 3 60 points this was going to be it, just needed Di Bygrave not to turn up and I fancied my chances, my hopes were somewhat quashed with just 15 minutes to go Di arrived, tried to convince her the race was full, she just smiled, she knows us too well. Chris, who always runs hill races brilliantly, I knew, would have to be watched.
The route had been changed this year that saw the course reduced to 4.2 miles with basically 2 big hills slap bang in the middle. The first half mile or so sees us set off down a slight hill then the ascent begins in earnest, the hill though is runnable, just, its hard though to keep momentum as the surface is tricky and uneven. I keep a few paces behind Di, I know downhill I shall be braver/madder and I will make up time, Tony only just a short distance ahead either means I’ve gone off too fast or he is injured, it would seem he was struggling with his knee as I soon pass him on the descent and not to be seen again.
I thought I ran down hills well, but I am a mere child in comparison to Chris Grime, I have never seen somebody run down a slippery wet jagged hill as he did, he must have put 200 yards between us in the space of 2 minutes, I had however got in front of Di and Chris by the bottom of the hill, and as we looped round I could see that I was around 300 yards in front of them, just enough I thought.
Fast downhill, a light stream running through it, mud, jagged rocks, a real ankle twisting affair, then came the second ascent. Not as bad or as steep as the first but on tired legs from just trying to stay upright it hurt. Chris Grime was a few hundred metres ahead by the time we got to the top, I knew he was uncatchable now, Chris and Di were 200 meters’ behind and I felt safe knowing that there was only the fast downhill to run.
A real twisting, turning, alternating terrain mile downhill, a few tumbles were taken, I went over on my ankle but managed to stay upright, unlike Chris Cannon who had a roll around apparently, the finish just in sight and a welcome cheer from Mike Marshall and the dogs, worryingly Mike says “just
this sting in the tail to run Andy” and as I turned the corner I saw what he meant, only 150 meters, but uphill, steep!! In many ways a great finish, a great finish when you’d finished kind of thing.
Halfway up this final hill I hear Jeremy Bygrave shout “come on Di, you can catch him”, I spin my head round as fast as lightening!!! Only to see nobody behind me……..I turn back and we both smile, my panic relinquishes…..
The finish sees us welcomed with water, jam donuts and a selection of treats, fabulous!! Only 4.2 miles but I found it exhausting, the climbs were hard but the downs were filled with danger and there was no let up on body or mind for the whole race.
I would love to comment on the other Groups but didn’t really see anything more than the people mentioned, though it looks like Andy Whittingham continues to run brilliantly and Simon Fenton still runs down hills like Bambi.
Andy Dodd. 60 points – BOOM.
May 18, 2013 in Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (5)
Wednesday 15th May 2013
| Pos | Name | Cat | Time |
| 1 | Jack Ross (SMAC) | M | 30.44 |
| 13 | Andrew Whittingham | V40 | 35.00 |
| 15 | Tom McGaff | V50 | 35.16 |
| 25 | Mark Bradbury | M | 36.35 |
| 26 | Tom Peers | M | 36.43 |
| 31 | Allan McCormick | M | 37.16 |
| 34 | Mike Hill | V40 | 37.34 |
| 39 | Robert Wilson | V40 | 38.21 |
| 41 | Jarrod Homer | V40 | 38.33 |
| 52 | Diane McVey | F | 39.29 |
| 53 | Jeremy Bygrave | M | 39.41 |
| 67 | Matthew Taylor | M | 41.04 |
| 70 | Jon Bale | V50 | 41.10 |
| 72 | Phil Matthews | M | 41.18 |
| 77 | Simon Beeton | V40 | 41.34 |
| 81 | Andy Watts | V60 | 41.38 |
| 90 | Richard Lawson | V40 | 42.18 |
| 94 | Christopher Grime | V40 | 42.30 |
| 98 | Craig Hunt | V40 | 42.54 |
| 105 | Andrew Dodd | V40 | 43.48 |
| 110 | Aron Myers | M | 44.20 |
| 113 | Diane Bygrave | F | 44.31 |
| 119 | Chris Cannon | V50 | 45.09 |
| 121 | Geoff Gilbert | V60 | 45.39 |
| 122 | Tony Hulme | V60 | 45.46 |
| 124 | John Porteous | V60 | 46.04 |
| 134 | Alan Turner | V40 | 47.26 |
| 136 | Sally Price | F | 47.40 |
| 139 | Huma Rahman | FV40 | 47.47 |
| 141 | Angela Maziere | FV50 | 47.58 |
| 146 | Don Bullough | V50 | 48.48 |
| 149 | Patrick Grannan | V60 | 49.21 |
| 150 | Rachel Peers | F | 49.22 |
| 151 | Sharon Jones | FV40 | 49.25 |
| 156 | Carolyn Hirons | FV40 | 50.41 |
| 160 | Amanda Bradbury | F | 51.44 |
| 161 | Catriona Marshall | FV40 | 51.52 |
| 170 | Leanne Byrne | F | 56.15 |
| 171 | Trevor Faulkner | V70 | 58.31 |
| 172 | Simon Fenton | V60 | 60.02 |
| (173 finishers) | |||
Unusually, no category winners !!
Full results can be viewed at : http://www.goytvalleystriders.org.uk/pages/Shining2013.html
With Ian's absence, articles about the race are very welcome, please send to Ian or Simon.
Don
May 17, 2013 in Results, Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (2)
Whilst various others were completing half marathons, I travelled down to Market Drayton to run in this “little” race.
As it turned out 1400 other souls also had the same idea and as seems to happen no matter how far you travel nowadays, I spotted another Wilmslow vest warming up prior to the race, this time it was Leanne Byrne.
The good folk of Market Drayton turned out in force to cheer everyone along a mainly flat, although not particularly inspiring course and we were rewarded with all kinds of goodies once through the finish.
A well organised race, on closed roads, heavens knows how many marshals, they seemed to be on every corner and side street, and a big carnival including live music at the start finish. I was glad I made the trip and glad the rain held off until driving home
Gun Chip
1st Chris Davies 30.39 30.39
21 Kim Fawke 35.33 35.32
763 Leanne Byrne 54.26 54.16
1332 Martin Wheeldon 1.11.10 1.08.49
http://www.ukresults.net/2013/drayton.html
Martin
May 13, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (3)
Morecombe Half Marathon, Sunday 12th May 2013.
After carefully monitoring the weather forecast for the last few days I wasn't looking forward to this half despite the promises of a flat and fast course. Upon arriving at Morecambe it was obvious that nobody else was particularly looking forward to running 13 miles in constant drizzle and very brisk winds! Being the hardcore athletes that Tony has made us however meant that dropping out was simply not an option. Excuses in advance for crap performances were allowed though- holiday(admittedly long time ago now), watching City lose final, dogs, large meal in restaurant last night and ongoing injury-as we headed to the start. Once we got going it was a nice, fast 6 miles with a couple of minor hills but so far so good. As we turned back into the wind we faced a 4 mile trudge along the prom, past the start/ finish and up a fairly steep hill which confused me somewhat given the flat course promised. Back along the prom for the last few miles and then it was all over. Medal, mars bar and t shirt were well received. Overall an enjoyable race, always easy to say in a post race sugar fuelled frenzy, but with good weather this could be a pb course.
Di McVey 1.26.53 (1st Lady)
Sharon Johnstone 1.30.09 (2nd Lady)
Paul Garnett 1.30.52
Paul Norris 1.31.53 (1st V55)
Al McCormick 1.33.40
Di.
May 12, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (2)
With the Town Crier starting us and a Town Hall finish, Chester Half Marathon also manages to include both an uphill start and an uphill finish. An essentially otherwise flat course with little drama, it is described as 'fast', but for the short killer hill just 200m from the finish, reminding me at the time a little of Goyt Valley up the side of the dam. But on reflection, perhaps not! The finish was a delight though, certainly an event that left you with an experience of the city that this race lends its name to. The city centre finish was wall to wall cheering and on the finish line there was the chime of chinking medals being shaken like cow bells. A great finish to a great race, with the walk out route taking you right into the heart of town. Tip for another year...avoid the Racecourse car park. It took us longer to get out than it did to complete the race. On a positive note there was almost a portaloo each and generally good facilities at the start, with a fine T shirt, goodie bag and a big sense of occasion at the finish. A good turnout for Wilmslow. Julie took the wise decision to withdraw at 3 miles in with an unexpected back problem. In summary...recommended!
Gun. Chip
1st Mohammad Aburezeq 1.08.07 1.08.07
10 Amanda Crook 1.14.32 . 1.13.31
32 Andrew Whittingham 1.19.30 1.19.29 (PB)
165 Richard Hirons 1.28.19 1.28.04 (PB)
296 Paul Ratcliffe 1.32.20 1.31.50 (PB)
530 David Wheable 1.37.35 1.37.11
1872 Carolyn Hirons 1.54.44 1.51.20
2674 Janet Wyles 2.03.03 1.59.41
3131 Gail Hill 2.09.22 2.05.54
3576 Belinda Carp 2.15.29 2.12.00
DNF Julie Lucas
4821Finishers
Richard H.
May 12, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (1)
May 12, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (7)
Please Note ~
I have updated the Race Schedule above as we now have confirmation of the SMAC summer race series - the dates of two of them were provisionally included within our own series.
Please refer to this as the definitive Race Schedule for details of the two races, and any other changes.
Most I am sure will be pleased to see that the race on 13th June is The Roaches, followed a week later by a welcome return to Buxton Hilly on the 20th June. This is a change to the original allocated race date of 27th June.
Don
May 09, 2013 in Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (1)
| Bramhall | |||||
| 1 | Rob Downs | 17:35 | |||
| 3 | Andrew Whittingham | 17:51 | |||
| 7 | Barry Archbold | 18:54 | |||
| 20 | Paul Garnett | 19:44 | |||
| 25 | Richard Lawson | 20:02 | |||
| 28 | Paul Norris | 20:11 | |||
| 39 | Phil Mathews | 21:14 | |||
| 42 | Geoff Gilbert | 21:27 | |||
| 237 | Belinda Carp | 26:47 | |||
| Congleton | |||||
| 10 | Di McVey | 19:13 | |||
| 15 | Allan McCormick | 20:11 | |||
| Sheffield Hallam | |||||
| 127 | Patrick Gannon | 23:19 | |||
| Platt Fields | |||||
| 98 | John Porteus | 22:29 | |||
| 101 | Alan Turner | 22:33 | |||
| Wythenshawe | |||||
| 1 | James Eyre | 18:54 | PB | ||
| 2 | Richard Hirons | 18:54 | PB | ||
| 4 | Qes Hussain | 19:41 | |||
| 30 | Chris Cannon | 22:37 | |||
| 34 | Sharon Jones | 22:45 | PB | ||
| 50 | Ian Ashcroft | 23:40 | PB | ||
| 57 | Carolyn Hirons | 24:18 |
May 06, 2013 in Results | Permalink | Comments (2)
Summer Series Race 4
Wednesday May 1st.
Buxworth is billed as successor to Shady Oak , a race we should remember for hill, I've walked it a number of times. However, imprinted in most of our minds is the night of lashing rain and howling gale.
Fittingly therefore we arrived at the Navigation arms to a perfect Spring evening . Perfect, that is for a pint and a bar meal, the race itself had the frightening description of 'hilly'. The Navigation tell me they serve breakfast from 8:30am, I felt sure I'd back in time. 'Hilly' had not had the desired effect, a sea of blue and yellow vests. No points bonanza tonight. 57 of us? Don will doubtless confirm if that is a record, apologies in advance if you don't get a mention below, a lot of its random chance of who I chat with afterwards, well possibly not random, more likely to be my fellow also-rans than the stars. Please compensate by using the 'comment' button below and tells us what was happening in your bit of the race, there were a lot of neck-and-neck finishes.
Andrew, 8th., was our first runner, Jim two places and 13 seconds back with Barry 6 seconds behind Jim. Tom, presumably first M>50 a further place back in 12th.
Diane McVey was our, and the race's, first lady.
Nick took the Division 2 60-points. Jeremy, back from a triumphant marathon, was one place and 3 seconds behind Di despite having apparently cycled there, not the gentlest of rides. He took the place away from James, who went too early with his finishing sprint and then also lost out from Mike. Mark Bradbury edged Craig by 2 seconds
Louisa took Division 3, and a lot of Division 2 scalps. She was followed by Janine, Diane Bygrave and Steve Russell. Zoe's final burst just failed to catch Nicky but kept her out of Chris's clutches.
The course looked to be two and a half miles up and then the same down. My standard tactic is to try to keep Simon in sight as I shuffle up the hill and then catch him as he minces down. The first mile is a fairly gentle climb up but then as the gradient kicked-in Huma and I passed Sue. Then a new sensation for me. I'm working with Sally Gilliver as a personal trainer and I can already feel the difference, my 'core' is strong, and is driving my legs up the hill (read Carolyn's 'column' in the newsletter). I can see John and Amanda ahead. Huma's doing a 'Lymm', walking but then sprinting passed me when I overtake. But I lead her over the brow, cheered-on by Mike, and Simon's not come through. Chris tells me the view's magnificent from the top but my concentration is elsewhere, Huma, she's good downhill. I'm flat-out and start to catch Jamie but then he pulls away. I will myself not to look back until the finish, she's just behind me, with Simon a little back.
The authorities are reviewing the Division 3/4 split. I think it will conclude with Huma having taken the 60-points followed by Sue, Claire, Peter and Julie.
Sue's had a good one. Julie's still below par but improving from her chest infection. Cat continues to make the most of minimal mileage. Gail, having caught Trevor at 4 miles, produces a Usain Bolt finish. Trevor, brave as ever, emerges from descending gloom as the evening draws to a close .
My thanks to Richard who helped me with notes from further up the field.
Tony made a spirited defence of Lymm, I'm sure that's not going to be necessary this week. I thought Buxworth a great race (could even afford a pint afterwards) and would like to be first to lobby for its inclusion next year.
Holidays mean I miss the next three races. It would be good if someone could take-on doing a race report and that others could come-in with comments. In an ideal world a few of us would take turns reporting on races, having the same person each time tends to make the content too predictable.
Ian
May 03, 2013 in Summer Series | Permalink | Comments (6)
Buxsworth 5 - 1st May.
A superb evening and a nice venue for this the fourth Summer Series race of this year. An excellent turn-out to match. Results from the Goyt Valley Striders web-site follow. The overall race winner was William Neill from City of Stoke AC in 28:11. First Lady was our own Diane McVey - well done Di.
| 8 | Andrew Whittingham | V40 | 31:00 | |||
| 10 | Jim Pendrill | V40 | 31:13 | |||
| 11 | Barry Archbold | V40 | 31:19 | |||
| 12 | Tom Mc Gaff | V50 | 31:32 | |||
| 22 | Robert Wilson | V40 | 32:48 | |||
| 24 | Graham Taylor | V40 | 33:02 | |||
| 28 | Nick Bishop | V50 | 33:10 | |||
| 29 | Diane McVey | FV35 | 33:12 | |||
| 30 | Jeremy Bygrave | M | 33:19 | |||
| 31 | Mike Hill | V40 | 33:22 | |||
| 32 | James Eyre | M | 33:26 | |||
| 36 | Mark Bradbury | M | 33:43 | |||
| 37 | Craig Hunt | V40 | 33:45 | |||
| 40 | Richard Hirons | V40 | 34:09 | |||
| 42 | Andy Watts | V60 | 34:39 | |||
| 44 | Paul Garnett | V50 | 35:03 | |||
| 45 | Sharon Johnstone | FV35 | 35:06 | |||
| 47 | Louisa Harrison | FV35 | 35:11 | |||
| 49 | Jarrod Homer | V40 | 35:15 | |||
| 50 | Qes Hussain | MJ | 35:37 | |||
| 51 | Allan McCormick | M | 35:42 | |||
| 52 | Paul Norris | V50 | 35:45 | |||
| 58 | John Bale | V50 | 36:08 | |||
| 59 | Richard Lawson | V40 | 36:15 | |||
| 63 | Phil Matthews | M | 36:45 | |||
| 64 | Matthew Taylor | M | 36:46 | |||
| 65 | Christopher Grime | V40 | 36:51 | |||
| 68 | Katy Green | FV35 | 37:13 | |||
| 71 | Janine Ellis | FV35 | 37:32 | |||
| 72 | Diane Bygrave | FV35 | 37:49 | |||
| 73 | Steve Russell | V50 | 37:57 | |||
| 77 | Geoff Gilbert | V60 | 38:13 | |||
| 79 | Kate Sutton | FV45 | 38:17 | |||
| 80 | Tony Hulme | V60 | 38:26 | |||
| 85 | Andrew Dodd | V40 | 38:55 | |||
| 92 | Sally Price | FV35 | 39:30 | |||
| 93 | Nicky Mowat | FV45 | 39:35 | |||
| 94 | Zoe Eyre | FV35 | 39:36 | |||
| 98 | Chris Cannon | V50 | 39:46 | |||
| 100 | Patrick Grannon | V60 | 39:54 | |||
| 103 | John Porteous | V60 | 40:21 | |||
| 104 | Jamie Smith | V60 | 40:30 | |||
| 106 | Amanda Bradbury | F | 40:38 | |||
| 111 | Ian Ashcroft | V60 | 41:27 | |||
| 114 | Huma Rahman | FV35 | 41:34 | |||
| 118 | Simon Fenton | V70 | 42:11 | |||
| 126 | Sue Strang | FV45 | 43:44 | |||
| 128 | Claire McCluskey | F | 44:03 | |||
| 130 | Peter Watson | V70 | 44:29 | |||
| 131 | Julie Lucas | FV45 | 44:32 | |||
| 138 | Catriona Marshall | FV45 | 46:09 | |||
| 145 | Leanne Byrne | F | 48:01 | |||
| 146 | Belinda Carp | FV45 | 48:26 | |||
| 150 | Clare Hawkes | FV45 | 51:16 | |||
| 153 | Gail Hill | FV35 | 52:33 | |||
| 156 | Trevor Faulkner | V70 | 54:07 |
May 02, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (6)
The results available for the Manchester Marathon are still appalling - both inaccurate and incomplete, however the latest results shown either on their site or on Power of 10 are as follows.
Sharon Johnstone now does not appear in the results. Angie also does not appear in the results, but we believe her time was 3:49:24.
| Chip time | Gun time | |||||
| 1 | Dave Norman | 02:20:19 | 02:20:19 | |||
| 20 | Peter Speake | 02:41:43 | 02:41:44 | |||
| 22 | Issy Menzies | 02:38:51 | 02:42:24 | |||
| 117 | Rob Gilbert | 02:57:41 | 02:57:45 | |||
| 435 | Vicky Jackson-Nocker | 03:13:28 | 03:13:52 | |||
| 381 | Adam Neale | 03:11:56 | 03:11:59 | |||
| 382 | Tom Peers | 03:11:55 | 03:11:59 | |||
| 801 | Gareth Trimble | 03:26:30 | 03:27:23 |
May 01, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (0)
some good ParkRun performances this weekend, notably Paul Norris FINALLY cracking a sub 20 at Bramhall, his nemesis since the dawn of time. Janine also got a PB.
PB's for Diane Mc, Jamie Smith and myself at Wythenshawe ParkRunand I think an equal PB for Chris Cannon
Mike Hill got a PB at Worsely Woods
Andrew Whittigham a PB at Congleton
| Bramhall | |||
| 6 | Mark Bale | 18:27 | |
| 8 | Barry Archbold | 18:30 | |
| 14 | Graham Taylor | 18:54 | |
| 28 | Paul Garnett | 19:45 | |
| 32 | Paul Norris | 19:53 | |
| 36 | Sharon Johnstone | 20:01 | |
| 41 | Ian Smallwood | 20:14 | |
| 45 | Richard Lawson | 20:34 | |
| 64 | Janine Ellis | 21:42 | |
| 75 | Kate Sutton | 22:01 | |
| 95 | Chistopher Grime | 22:40 | |
| 278 | Belinda Carp | 26:42 | |
| Burnage | |||
| 15 | Patrick Gannon | 22:58 | |
| Congleton | |||
| 7 | Andrew Whittingham | 17:35 | |
| Platt Fields | |||
| 89 | John Porteus | 22:42 | |
| 130 | Janey Wyles | 24:13 | |
| Wythenshawe | |||
| 5 | Richard Hirons | 19:11 | |
| 8 | Di McVey | 19:29 | |
| 12 | Allan McCormick | 20:36 | |
| 22 | Jamie Smith | 21:20 | |
| 29 | Chris Cannon | 22:19 | |
| 29 | Sharon Jones | 23:03 | |
| 54 | Carolyn Hirons | 24:15 | |
Richard
April 30, 2013 | Permalink | Comments (0)
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