The League committee met on Wednesday and dates for the coming season confirmed .
Saturday 19th October : Heaton Pk
Sunday 10th November : Woodbank Pk
Saturday 7th December : Sherdley Park
Sunday 12th January : BHC
Saturday 8th February : Wythenshawe Park
I have a feeling that the League will be more competitive than ever !
Nick.
April 26, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Cofton Park, Birmingham
9th March 2013
WRC had no less than 4 runners representing 3 counties. For Diane, Peter and I it was our first county vest and an opportunity to compete against the best runners in the country. It was fast and furious from start to finish over a nice undulating course that mixed deep mud with plenty of more runnable sections. With such a high quality field you could lose or gain 10 places within a few strides. Peter and I ran together in the middle of the race but he surged away to a great finish. Diane was always in the thick of it and moved through well in the last lap. Clare put in a solid run for Leicestershire despite carrying a few injuries. It's not looking like any of us qualified for the World Championships ...
Rob
1 Frank Tickner 33.54
188 Peter Speake (Cheshire) 39.25
194 Rob Downs (Gtr Manchester) 39.31
1 Louise Damen 26.58
134 Diane McVey (Cheshire) 31.44
172 Clare Stevinson (Leics) 32.28
Full results at http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=71245&event=ZXC&venue=Birmingham&date=9-Mar-13&pagenum=1
March 11, 2013 in Cross Country, Results | Permalink | Comments (2)
Everyone counts literally!!
To have a team you need to have enough people to go the extra mile...or to be precise 5 for the ladies and 7.5 for the men!
A biting cold day and a couple of inches of snow greeted our intrepid teams.
Another excellent XC course was laid on with rolling hills and a two mile loop of mud, mud and more...Six inches deep : Not for the faint hearted and with four to count for the ladies and six for the men, we had simply no margin for error...We had four ladies and six men...Everyone had to count ! We had the benefit of Sharon Jones and Paul Sanders to support...Most welcome and thank you.
Ladies :
204. Nicky Mowat
224. Janine Ellis
315. Carolyn Hirons
403. Nina Birch
427 ran
36th team from 46
Men .
172. Rob Downs
315. Jim Pendrill
612. Nick Bishop
808. Andy Watts
1032. Patrick Grannon
1073. Trevor Faulkner
1095 ran
67th team from 79
Warmed up @ a local leisure centre and showered, a stop in Ripon at the Golden Lion for a team pub nosh and back to Wilmslow HQ for 10.30.
Character building !!
Well done to all that took part...You were there when you were most needed !
http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=11
Nick.
February 23, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Didn't we look good in our blue last night (Tuesday 19th Feb)! Here are the results. Click on the pictures to see them full size.
Ladies Cross Country - team participants.
Mens Cross Country - team participants
All of us!
Andy
February 20, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
The final race in the 2012/2013 MACCL was consistent with all the previous ones season to date…Wet and muddy!
Team and individuals medals were to be decided…we had a very new large flag on display and plenty of support to cheer us on.
Some debutants and our evergreen ever presents and another fine showing from all.
A presentation was held at the Britannia Hotel afterwards where individual and teams collected their trophies. Thanks to all that came to support and good to see our winners collecting their medals particularly the teams. Trevor has captured on camera. We train together, race together and enjoy success together.
We have been fortunate to have had the support of Don, Rod, Simon B ,Andy W and The Hirons in taking photos over the course of the season.
Paul Sanders has also marshalled at every race. Great effort…Thanks Paul.
And the results :
Ladies
8. Diane Mcvey
13. Sharon Johnstone
14. Katy Green
15. Claire Stevinson
20. Louisa Harrison
21.Vicky McKinnon
26. Becky Ellis
42. Kate Sutton
58. Rachel Peers
91. Sarah Miles
99. Belinda Carp
117 ran
Winning Senior and Vets teams.
“B” team 6th and Vets “B” team 2nd.
Men
4. Damian Nicholls
10. Rob Downs
11. Peter Speake
21. Bradley Murphy
22. Jim Pendrill
23. Graham MacNeill
31. Andrew Whittingham
37. Tom McGaff
69. Rob Wilson
71.Graham Taylor
77. Barry Archbold
98. Allan McCormick
104. Ian Smallwood
121. Paul Garnett
127. Jon Bale
133. Andy Watts
136. Chris Grimes
152. Matt Taylor
157. Tony Hulme
163. Paul Norris
177, Simon Bolton
178. Richard Lawson
183. Geoff Gilbert
196. Matt Hodgson
229. Trevor Faulkner
232 ran
Winning Senior and Vets teams.
The second race running with a clean sweep of all four team events . Well done all…Tremendous.
“B” team 9th, “C” team 17th, “D” team 27th .
Vets “B” team 5th, “C” team 14th and “D” team 21st.
Final seasons results
4th Senior Lady. Diane McVey
2nd V35 . Diane McVey
3rd V35. Claire Stevinson
2nd V50. Kate Sutton
Division One and Division Two Champions.
Vets champions
2nd Senior Male. Damian Nichols
3rd V40. Jim Pendrill
1st V45. Rob Downs
1st V50. Graham MacNeill
1st V55. Tom McGaff
3rd V60. Andy Watts
1st V65, Tony Hulme
1st V70. Trevor Faulkner
3rd in Division One( one point from the winners) and Vets Champions
Full results here http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2013/
A tremendous season…Congratulations,
Nick
February 10, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (7)
Not a race that we originally had in plan coming in the middle of a number of other important weekends.
A number of us fancied the race, given the setting @ Knowsley Safari Park!
After the recent weather, Wigan and the surrounding areas had been badly effected. And on arrival...A white out with a good six inches of snow and more in drifts.
View this photo
View this photo
View this photo...Ladies race winner
For those that recall Alton Towers a few years back and the conditions ...The Salford boys felt that this was even more challenging with Rob suggesting that the recent BHC was a barren dessert !
A challenging course through undulating country side and woodland with snow everywhere save for the liquid mud that marked the course !
Race winner was Steve Vernon from Stockport winning his 5th title .
82. Rob Downs
94. Malcolm Fowler
138. Graham MacNeill
377. Nick Bishop
538 ran.
Tough day !
Full results at : http://www.frsystems.co.uk/results/northern-cross-country
Nick.
January 26, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
Fourth race in the five race series...A time when results become even more important with only the decider @ Woodbank Pk to come.
The day started bright and sunny although a cold crispness in the air...but underfooot mud and more mud. Not a road runners course but a traditionalists XC course!
And the results...Tremendous ...A clean sweep with Wilmslow winning both mens and ladies Senior races and both Vets races.
Individual results : (All non counters taken out or guests)
Ladies
4. Diane McVey
8. Clare Stevinson
9. Sharon Johnstone
14. Vicky McKinnon
22. Katy Green
23. Sally Gilliver
34. Kate Sutton
41. Nicky Mowat
43. Janine Ellis
44. Rachel Peers
73. Carolyn Hirons
110. Sarah Miles
1st/6th/13th Senior teams
1st/3rd/8th Vets teams
Men
2. Damian Nicols
8. Rob Downs
15. Graham MacNeill
22. Jim Pendrill
25. Andrew Whittingham
44. Brad Murphy ...Top run on debut !!
47. Tom McGaff
71. Barrry Archbold
78. Rob Wilson
86. Graham Screawn
90. Graham Taylor
105. Ian Smallwood
108. Allan Maccormick
111. Adam Neale
114. Nick Bishop
129. Andy Watts
139. Craig Hunt
140. Chris Grimes
152. Jon Bale
158. Tony Hulme
183. Patrick Grannon
230. Trevor Faulkner
1st/12th/20th Senior Teams
1st/8th/12th/20th Vets Teams
Any anomalies, please let me know and not the league...Simon, you are missing ?
We should have some pictures available soon thanks to Carolyn, Richard and Si Bolton.
Full results are at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2013/index.php
Results for the series to date are also there : Its best four results both individual and team. As with all things, you can play with permutations with just Woodbank Park to come ( Sunday 10th February). But ultimately its what we do that counts...Turn up and give it our best shots.
I have reserved 30 tickets for the hot pot presentation that follows the Woodbank race at the Brittania Hotel (two minutes drive from Woodbank).
The support was tremendous, cakes enjoyed by all. Thanks all and to Paul Sanders for acting as marshal.
So back to it on Tuesday night and then 4V and race one of the 2013 Cheshire Grand Prix, next Sunday.And of course...The Woodbank decider...Sunday10th February.
Well done all.
Nick.
January 13, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (2)
Woodbank Park is a great venue for cross country and the mud was extreme. No less than 4 laps of a variation on the usual course made for a tough event. The downhill section was knee deep in slop and a new uphill line was so steep that most of us were reduced to a stagger while mud rained down on us from runners above. As usual Stockport Harriers laid on great hospitality with homemade soup and hotpot in the clubhouse.
1 40:02 Carl Hardman (Salford H)
11 43:56 Rob Downs 1st vet
Rob
January 07, 2013 in Cross Country, Results | Permalink | Comments (0)
Damian leads the men home and captures 2nd place in the County Championships
After weeks of rain, we were fortunate to have a mild and dry day...That said the course was most certainly heavy in parts.
While the County Championships dont have the same numbers as the MACCL (which covers a number of counties), it forms a vital part of the XC season to determine County honours, team and individual, but also at the front of the field, to help with County selection for the Inter Counties Championships held in February.
South Cheshire did a great job of hosting the event .
Ladies Results
1. Olivia Walwyn-Bush(Alt) 28.12
8. Diane MCVey 32.44
9. Vicky McKinnon 33.25
15. Louisa Harrison 34.54
20. Sally Gilliver 35.24
22. Kate Sutton 36.15
27. Rachel Peers 37.05 (non qualifier)
28. Claire Hawkes 37.08
30. Nicky Mowat 37.17
45. Carolyn Hirons39.42
51. Belinda Carp 43.24
62 ran...Sharon Jones damaged her calf and had to withdraw. Hope you are ok.
The margins were incredibly tight but everyone gave their all ...While we finished fourth place, that was just five points behind the winners, Vale Royal. We also placed 6th and 13th with our B&C teams.
While going so close in the Senior race, the ladies won the Vets title in addition to 3rd and 10th Vets teams .
Mens Results
1. Chris Perry (VR) 28.12
2. Damian Nichols 39.56
7. Peter Speake 41.58
8. Malcolm Fowler 42.05
15. Graham MacNeill 43.20
20. Jim Pendrill 43.36
22. Andrew Whittingham 43.57
28. Tom McGaff 45.06
49. Graham Screawn 47.27
50. Barry Archbold 47.45
59. Rob Wilson 48.52
60. Rob Gilbert 48.53
62. Graham Taylor 49.31
67. Ian Smallwood 50.02
69. Adam Neale 50.07
78. Alan McCormick 52.11
88. Matt Taylor 54.05
103. Patrick Grannon 56.12
105. Gavin Mendham 57.04
118. Simon Fenton 60.39
125. Roy Pownall 67.37
127. Trevor Faulkner 72.47
128 ran .
The Senior men regained the County Championship (trophy not available yesterday) and also placed 7th and 12th with B&C teams.
We won the Vets, also placing 4th,9th and 16th with B,C&D Teams.
Full Results here...
Download Cheshire Cross Country Championships Reaseheath - Sat-5-Jan-2013
I have a pair of small ladies green booties left: Will keep them in the car .
There was an announcement yesterday of the sad loss of Mike Hancock, a long standing member of Warrington AC and well known coach...Certainly known to Graham and Claire H.The funeral will take place on Tuesday (the 8th) at 10.30 at St Mary's and St Helen's in Neston.
And finally......Next date for the thrills and spills that makes XC the team event that it is and is so well supported by you all is at Boggart Hole Clough on Sunday 13th January. See you all there.
Nick.
January 06, 2013 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
Download MACCL1213POSTMATCHTHREEUPDATE
Please find attached an update from Brenda Bradshaw, MACCL secretary following race three.
Nick.
December 10, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Race three and after ice came the rain leaving the course heavy throughout with an abundance of standing water. A couple of changes to the course in the morning due to one large iced water covering ...challenging conditions. Following the exellent results at Sherdley Park, if we were to push on and strengthen our position, we had to produce another great set of results!
And the results ...
The ladies finished second senior team and winning vets team.
Backed up by 9th and 19th senior teams with 3rd and 11th vets teams.
Individual placings having taken out guest runners:
Diane McVey 5th
Claire Stevinson 12th
Sharon Johnstone 13th
Vicky McKinnon 20th
Katy Green 27th
Sally Gilliver 37th
Kate Sutton 49th
Nicky Mowat 56th
Rachel Peers 58th
Christine Geraghty 60th
Sharon Jones 85th
Belinda Carp 129th
The men without Malcolm, narrowly missed a podium place this time, finishing fourth senior team and winning vets team.
Great back up again with 14th, 28th and 38th senior teams.
In the vets, we had 9th, 21st, 25th and 33rd placings.
Tony mentioned what a difference a couple of placings can make...14 points from 2nd to 4th this time! Its thin margins at the top!
Individual placings taking out guest runners :
8th Damian Nicolls
13th Rob Downs
23rd Peter Speake
31st Jim Pendrill
33rd Graham MacNeill
37th Andrew Whittingham
56th Tom McGaff
95th Tom Peers
97th Rob Wilson
106th Graham Taylor
108th Barry Archbold
112th Graham Screawn
149th Adam Neale
154th Andy Watts
188th Paul Garnett
196th Ian Smallwood
200th Tony Hulme
206th Allan Macormick
213rd Geoff Gilbert
228th Chris Grime
233rd Allan Turner
234th Patrick Grannon
241st Gavin Mendham
253rd Jamie Smith
301st Simon Fenton
304th Rob Dunkley
313rd Roy Pownall
318th Ian Ashcroft
321st Trevor Faulkner.
Another fine set of results and with two races remaining at BHC ( Sunday 10th January) and Woodbank ( Sunday 13th February). The latter includes the Hot Pot presentation at the Brittania Hotel. Its down to the wire and the last two races. No margin for slip ups ! Its a quality league with 590 seniors competing in the ladies and mens races . Full results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2012/maccl123.pdf
One lady from Salford Harriers suffered a broken wrist : please be aware that first aid and medics are on hand at each race. Paid for and provided by the league.
While the ground was wet, there was no hint of rain and we did not take the gazebo: Clearly when the weather is inclement, it will be with us. If anyone feels that it should be a permanent fixture at the races, we can draw together a rota for taking to the race and then back to the club.
With thanks to supporters, cake makers, Rod Coombs for photos (and Andy for posting to the site) and finally Paul Sanders for marshalling : There is an expectation that each club provides a marshal. The league survives from the efforts of willing volunteers!
Well done on an excellent turn out and results that leave it close at the top with just two races remaining.
Nick.
December 01, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
Plenty of recent coverage of the next Manchester League XC race at Wythenshawe Park on Saturday 1st December, but two other dates for your diaries.
CheshireXC Championships Saturday 5th January at Reaseheath, Nantwich
Last year we won both Vets team titles and were placed second in both men’s and ladies senior races. It also provides individuals the chance to gain county honours and represent Cheshire in the Inter Counties in February (and screened live by BSkyB).
Details below: please note eligibility criteria.
These are separate from Manchester League entries: The club pays the entries, please let me know if you are available and want to be entered.
http://www.cheshireaa.com/Results/XCC/2013/XCChampsEF2013.doc
National XC Championships Saturday 23rd February at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland
The daddy of them all! Everyone should run the Nationals at least once!
To get a feel for it, try this … http://www.athleticos.org/coverage/248314-2012-National-Cross-Country-Championships/video/612080-National-XC-2012-Senior-Men
Again, the club pays, so if you want to be entered, please do let me know.
Travel arrangements for Sunderland tbc.
For both events, please let me know by 14th December please.
Nick.
November 22, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
It may seem some way off with us not yet at match three ( Wythenshawe Park, Saturday 1st December) but the league have now provided details of the Awards Presentation.
Click here for news on the SENIOR PRESENTATION on 10 Feb 2013.
We will get a block of tickets and numbers will be taken nearer the time.
Its a fitting way to bring the season to a close and we hope that as a club, that we will play an active role in the presentation !
To help your diaries, please note the remaining dates :
Saturday 1st December : Wythenshawe Pk
Sunday 13th January : Boggart Hole Clough
Sunday 10th February : Woodbank Pk ( followed by Senior Presentation)
Nick.
November 16, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (2)
Nearly ...So nearly !
Almost a clean sweep.
Our ladies win the senior team and vets races, while the men are points away from completing the double double, finishing just points behind Salford but winning the Vets race. A tremendous result .
We were blessed with fine weather and I always feel a decent and challenging course at Sherdley.
Spare a thought for Rachel Peers, her first xc race , got lost en route and arrived a few minutes late but naturally stayed to cheer her team mates on.
As always thanks to our supporters and a growing band of cakemakers.
Don was also on hand to take photos which with the help of Andy Watts will be used for the Manchester League website in the absence of Harry Shakeshaft .
Thanks also to Paul Sanders who again marshaled both morning and afternoon.
Winning is contagious and creates the dynamics that builds a real team bond. A friend from another club made reference to this by mail to me last night ! With the pleasant weather , we did not take our gazebo but the chatter and smiles around the Wilmslow flag was enough !
Provisional results are available via http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2012/maccl122.pdf
One anomaly is Richard Hirons who is missing but this has been picked up and being resolved ...Any other errors to me please and not the league.
Full photos will be posted soon via a link to the Manchester League website courtesy of Andy and Don.
I was speaking with an official from Trafford as I left who commented on the growing strength of the Manchester League ...Its certainly strong and its good to seeing our numbers running .
The ladies were at full strength and great to see Vicky McKinnon continuing her comeback...Likewise it was good to see both Damian and Peter Speake with us ...The battle between Rob, Malcolm and Peter was close throughout the six mile course and the dozen or so yards between each of them little changed .
Full but provisional results :
Individuals results ...These take out guest runners .
Ladies
9th Diane McVey
12th Claire Stevinson
14th Sharon Johnstone
22nd Vicky McKinnon
25th Louisa Harrison
30th Katy Green
45th Kate Sutton
46th Janine Ellis
57th Nicky Mowat
65th Christine Geraghty
77th Melissa Broughton
97th Julie Lucas
100th Carolyn Hirons
118th Huma Rahman
129th Janet Wyles
1st/9th/17th Senior teams...1st/3rd/8th/15th/19th Vets teams
Men
8th Damian Nicholls
12th Rob Downs
14th Malcolm Fowler
16th Peter Speake
33rd Graham MacNeill
36th Jim Pendrill
37th Andrew Whittingham
61st Tom McGaff
89th Rob Wilson
93rd Graham Taylor
137th Ian Smallwood
162nd Paul Garnett
164th Andy Watts
195th Matt Taylor
203rd Tony Hulme
228th Richard Lawson
230th Allan Turner
232nd Andy Dodd
249th Patrick Grannon
274th Chris Cannon
302nd Trevor Faulkner
Please note Richard Hirons tbc in 161st place
2nd/15th/32nd Senior teams...1st/5th/19th/30th Vets teams.
The next race is at Wythenshawe Pk on Saturday 1st December ...It would be special to see everyone out and racing the country there too...If you are new and wnt to know more, just ask Kate or myself.
Good work team ...Tuesday nights do work !!
Nick.
November 11, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (2)
Full report to follow but ...
Ladies win senior and vets team races ...
Men are second senior team and first vets team.
Results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2012/maccl122.pdf
Nick.
November 10, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
With the new season starting this Saturday (20th October), full details can be accessed here.
If you have not been before, we have a gazebo to keep dry before and after races , store bags etc .
A yellow Wilmslow flag will also make our whereabouts known.
See you Saturday,
Nick.
October 14, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Attached are numbers of runners appearing in the various age categories at the five league meetings last year .
Having attended the League AGM and being part of the steering group , it is healthy to see the increasing numbers overall.
Nick.
April 11, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
The coming seasons dates and venues .
Nick .
March 15, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
Congratulations to Malcolm Fowler , Damian Nicholls and Diane McVey who have all been selected to represent Cheshire in the Inter Counties XC Championships.
Details are on the UK CAU website…
http://www.ukcau.co.uk/crosscountry.htm
Please note that the event will again be televised live on BSKYB.”. (Sky Sports 1, 11:00 – 15:30)
Nick.
March 06, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Parliament Hill, London
Sunny with almost no mud. A great day out - exciting to watch and take part. And a reminder of just how many cross country runners there are in the country!
Well done all!
Rob
English National XC Championships 2012 - Senior Women
Pos RaceNo Time Name Club
1 00:27:06 Gemma Steel Charnwood AC
95 00:32:27 Clare Stevinson Bristol & West AC
113 00:32:52 Diane McVey Wilmslow RC
341 00:38:06 Christine Geraghty Wilmslow RC
453 00:41:02 Sharon Jones Wilmslow RC
527 00:43:47 Carolyn Hirons Wilmslow RC
537 00:44:15 Sarah Miles Wilmslow RC
650 finished
Senior Women Team
1 Hallamshire Harriers ( 5 6 35 110 )
46 Wilmslow RC ( 113 341 453 527 )
English National XC Championships 2012 - Senior Men
Pos RaceNo Time Name Club
1 00:35:56 Keith Gerrard Newham & Essex Beagles AC
2 00:36:07 Steve Vernon Stockport Harriers & AC
299 00:42:57 Rob Downs Wilmslow RC
416 00:44:28 Malcolm Fowler Wilmslow RC
488 00:45:26 Phil Smith Wilmslow RC
591 00:46:33 Mark Bale Wilmslow RC
900 00:50:15 Ray Eagle Wilmslow RC
1078 00:52:27 Allan MacCormick Wilmslow RC
1393 00:57:17 Richard Hirons Wilmslow RC
1428 00:58:13 Patrick Grannon Wilmslow RC
1656 01:10:33 Don Bullough Wilmslow RC
1666 01:11:53 Trevor Faulkner Wilmslow RC
1689 finished
Senior Men Team (6 count)
1 Leeds City AC ( 5 6 24 39 69 76 )
2 Tipton Harriers ( 16 25 53 60 73 77 )
3 Stockport Harriers & AC ( 2 10 14 40 95 149 )
56 Wilmslow RC ( 299 416 488 591 900 1078 )
Senior Men Team (9 count)
1 Leeds City AC ( 5 6 24 39 69 76 107 113 127 )
47 Wilmslow RC ( 299 416 488 591 900 1078 1393 1428 1656 )
Full results at http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk
February 27, 2012 in Cross Country, Results | Permalink | Comments (3)
Another fine day at the home of UK Cross Country at Parliament Hill , London ...The sun shone , everyone ran their hearts out and the seasons finale where participants can rub shoulders with International athletes was a great day .
Wilmslow had teams in both mens and womens races and in the mens had teams in both the "6" man and the "9" man race .
Results can be found at :
http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=11
To get a feel for the action , have a look at :
Thanks to Nina and everyone for helping on the day and to make it another success.
Nick.
February 26, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Preliminary results are now out, but at time of posting there were errors (for example Rob is omitted). If you spot any other mistakes please let Nick know. Link is:-
February 11, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
A bitterly cold afternoon and challenging conditions .
Although just missing out to Vale Royal on retaining the county championship , it was still a good day out for both both mens and ladies teams .
http://www.cheshireaa.com/Results/XCC/2012/XCChamps2012Results.pdf
Ladies
Men
There may be an update to the Men's vets B Team as Ray has not been included in the results.
Well done to all that ran .
Nick.
January 08, 2012 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
Third race in the 2011/2012 season took place @ Wythenshawe Park , with an excellent turn out of 40 from Wilmslow .
Another strong performance from the ladies, third Senior Team and 1st "A" , "B" and "C" team in the Vets .
152 in the ladies field ( excluding guests ) .
3. Diane Mcvey
12. Claire Stevenson
15. Sharon Johnstone
26. Katy Green
31. Kate Sutton
38. Louisa Harrison
39. Janine Ellis
45. Claire Hawkes
49. Christine Geraghty
60. Nicki Mowat
80.Sharon Jones
85.Amanda Bradbury
121. Sarah Miles
124. Julie Lucas
129. Nina Birch
The men had Damian back but were missing Malcolm but against a very strong field of 324, put in a good result : Positions exclude guests again .
5th team overall and 1st "A" , "B" , "C" , "D" and "E" team .
14. Damian Nicholls
20. Rob Downs
30. Graham MacNeill
42. Tom McGaff
44. Jim Pendrill
73. Andrew Whittingham
78. Trevor Morris
92. Stuart Parrott
107.Mike Hill
110. Graham Screwan
140. Allan Macormick
164. Richard Hirons
165. Mick Fairs
175. Andy Watts
178.Peter Stock
179. Simon Bolton
186. Paul Garnett
196. Aaron Myers
206. Jonathan Harper
212. Jared Homer
216. Gavin Mendham
239. Patrick Grannon
300. Ian Ashcroft
302. Don Bullough
323.Trevor Faulkner
Full results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2011/maccl113.pdf
Nick.
December 04, 2011 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
A great run by Tom McGaff in the British & Irish Masters home international cross country continuing the recent good showing by Wilmslow athletes in this annual event.
Tom was 4th V55 overall and 2nd for his adoptive country of England earning a team gold medal.
Well done Tom!
Rob
November 28, 2011 in Cross Country, Results | Permalink | Comments (1)
Excellent day, and good results for Wilmslow:-
Senior Women:-
| 1 | Elle Baker | Stockport H&ac | 21:59 | |||
| 6 | Diane McVey | 25:43 | ||||
| 8 | Claire Stevinson | L35 2 | 25:50 | |||
| 13 | Sharon Johnstone | L35 4 | 26:49 | |||
| 27 | Katy Green | L35 7 | 28:20 | |||
| 30 | Kate Sutton | L45 3 | 28:25 | |||
| 44 | Louisa Harrison | L35 10 | 29:50 | |||
| 69 | Carla Owen | 31:25 | ||||
| 98 | Carolyn Hirons | L45 12 | 33:32 | |||
| 104 | Nina Birch | 34:16 | ||||
| 113 | Julie Lucas | L45 16 | 34:35 | |||
| 120 | Janet Wild | L40 11 | 35:28 |
Senior Women teams results, Wilmslow were 3rd and 12th
Senior Women Vets teams, Wilmslow were 2nd and 8th
Senior Men:-
| 1 | Steve Vernon | Stockport H&ac | 29:39 | |||
| 17 | Malcolm Fowler | V45 1 | 33:13 | |||
| 26 | Rob Downs | V45 2 | 34:10 | |||
| 42 | Graham Macneill | V45 3 | 35:32 | |||
| 45 | Jim Pendrill | V40 6 | 35:39 | |||
| 51 | Tom McGaff | V55 1 | 36:00 | |||
| 85 | Andy Whittingham | V40 14 | 37:21 | |||
| 98 | Graham Screawn | V40 18 | 37:50 | |||
| 108 | Mike Hill | V45 14 | 38:05 | |||
| 130 | Ray Eagle | V55 2 | 39:07 | |||
| 144 | Allan McCormick | 39:40 | ||||
| 160 | Steven Wyatt | V50 8 | 40:12 | |||
| 169 | Ian Smallwood | V45 26 | 40:52 | |||
| 179 | Andy Watts | V60 4 | 41:27 | |||
| 188 | Richard Hirons | V45 30 | 41:50 | |||
| 194 | Paul Garnett | V45 31 | 42:05 | |||
| 195 | Simon Bolton | V45 32 | 42:07 | |||
| 211 | Tony Hulme | V60 5 | 42:56 | |||
| 233 | Patrick Grannan | V60 8 | 44:20 | |||
| 249 | Paul Norris | V50 19 | 45:25 | |||
| 282 | Chris Cannon | V55 13 | 49:40 | |||
Senior Mens Teams:- Wilmslow were 7th, 22nd and 30th
Senior Men Vets Teams:- Wilmslow were 1st, 6th, 16th, and 21st
Full results on the Race Results site
Andy
November 14, 2011 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM THE HOST CLUB, ST HELENS SUTTON AC
The manager of Sutton Leisure Centre has advised they have a dog show on and the Centre car park is expected to be full, he says they cannot accommodate athletes too. He does not want runners using the toilet facilities as last year they were left in a particularly dirty state. He says he will have to charge anyone that comes in. The gate between the leisure centre and the park will not be open.
We are therefore asked not to use the Leisure Centre car park and toilets. There are car parks off Elton Head Road B5204 and Marshalls Cross Road A569 and if necessary at Lea Green Station n Elton Head Road. All of these leave only a short walk into the park. There are limited toilet facilities in the park located in Pets Corner.
Enjoy your race!
November 12, 2011 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (0)
Outstanding results on a sunny autumn day
Senior Women 2nd,11th,20th team
Veteran Women 1st,5th,9th,18th team
Senior Men 6th,20th,34th,44th team
Veteran Men 1st,8th,17th,,25th team
Kate Sutton
Full results at Race Results
October 23, 2011 in Cross Country, Results | Permalink | Comments (2)
Yes - it's that time of year again! Our Manchester Area Cross Country League fixtures are:-
Ladies events are around 8k, and start at 1.40pm - note earlier start than last year.
Men's events are around 9.6k and start at 2:30pm.
Keep an eye on the Club Calendar for any changes in timings.
The Nationals this year will be on Saturday 25th February, at Parliament Hill, London (sorry - no return to Alton Towers!).
For those who may be new to Cross Country - all club members are welcome to participate, the more the merrier. The first 6 men or 4 ladies count towards the club team result. However even if you don't figure among the 'counters' you still contribute by pushing down runners from rival clubs, thus reducing their team scores. The club pays all entry fees.
Cross-country is excellent training, the off-road courses (and the mud!) develop leg strength, and the varied terrain is kinder than running on roads. Studded shoes are normal, or spikes for the dedicated, and club vests are mandatory (worn over whatever attire is required to cope with the prevailing weather conditions!).
Please let Nick or Kate know if you might be interested.
October 08, 2011 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
Video taken by Tony, to illustrate the less than ideal conditions. Footage of the senior mens race. Can also be watched on YouTube.
February 23, 2011 in Cross Country | Permalink | Comments (1)
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