The Striding Report - Penny Lane Striders

THE STRIDING REPORT
Mar 2015
Issue 113
First in the Mystery 5k Series - 12 May 2015
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PROBABLY LIVERPOOL’S PREMIER RUNNING CLUB NEWSLETTER
From the Editor
The other day my husband and I got on to the subject of patience. No, not how much he needs
around me (although I did choose him carefully in that regard) but rather how little we all seem to
have with ourselves and as runners especially, with our bodies.
I sometimes get to a point where I completely fail to see the difference between dead tired and
lazy. “Keep going”, I tell myself in between long working days and bizarre training sessions,
“How hard can it be? Just get on with it will ye”. Well, that’s the polite version. And when it’s not
naivety it’s definitely denial – “Rest for three weeks? There’s no way it’s going to take that long to
recover! I had a rest for three days, that cold had better do one any minute, doesn’t it know I
have a race at the weekend”!.
IN THIS ISSUE
Membership News
2
Strider of the Month
3
Rome Marathon
4
Trimpell 20
5
Port Sunlight 5k and 10k
6
8
Issue
Date
Sweatshop 10 Miler
9
Why I started running
This year I’ve already had “the talk” twice. First time I wasn’t even out of February. At some point
I nearly got grounded; in the end I had to ground myself and sleep for a whole weekend. You
would think that at my age I would have learned to listen to what my body is telling me – the
reality is that, like everyone else, I just don’t want to listen. I only want to hear him say “What, is
that another hill in the middle of nowhere? What a FANTASTIC idea” without the slightest trace
of sarcasm.
Cross Country @ Beacon Park
My husband, just like my body, tells me exactly what he thinks. Fortunately he seems to have a
bit more sway in my decision process than my poor old legs, so when he says I’m overdoing it I
tend to listen. All this to tell you that when things aren’t going your way, no matter what those
cringe-making motivational memes on facebook tell you to do, listen to your nearest. At that
point they’re likely to be a much better judge of your current fitness than yourself.
Captain’s Log
10
Liverpool half
11
Personal Profile Clare Meadows
13
Stato’s Report
14
Bulletin Board
23
Classifieds
25
Suggestions as always to thestridingreport@gmail.com
Editor:
Cristina
Puccini
News
Martin Swensson broke the club’s marathon
record in style at Manchester with a fantastic
2h30’06”.
Marathon season is in full swing with striders
running about the streets of Paris,
Manchester and London.
Multi terrain competition opened with
Rivington Pike and Tom King getting full
points on a great out and back course up the
Pike.
The Liverpool Spring 10k saw a record
number of striders take to the paths of
Sefton parks – PLS had 93 participants on
the course with Alex Cowing first strider
home posting a great 36’49” and Sharon
Samson first woman in 40’02”
More MT action at Thurstaston saw Julien
Tour as the first strider home and Cristina
Puccini first woman. Sadly there was some
confusion over the date of this race and a
couple of striders didn’t make the start line as
a result.
First in the club’s celebrations of PLS’s 30th
anniversary is the Awards Night on Friday 15
May at the Marriot hotel in Queens Square. A
great night is on the cards with paparazzi on
arrival, Casino, meal and awards presentation.
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Membership News
by Christopher Lee
Once bitten always a Strider!
As I write this piece one week after the deadline for articles (Sorry
Cris), we are now nearly three weeks into the new 2015-16 season.
Having just checked the on-line registration system I am happy to say
that we now have 201 members fully registered and paid up for this
season already. It took us until September last year to reach similar
figures and from speaking to other people in the club this is the best
start of season response we have had in a long time. A massive thanks
has to go out from the Committee to all members who have made the
effort and registered on the new system. We know it is new to
everyone and will take a little while to get used to, as with any change,
but we hope that in the long run it will make activities like renewals
much easier for all. Having said that there are still quite a number of
existing members who are yet to renew, so if this applies to you please
can you do this as soon as possible. With the AGM due in the next
month or so it would be good to be able to report a significant success
rate in membership renewals.
In addition to existing membership renewals, there has also been a
high number of new members joining us over the past few weeks and
this is a good opportunity to welcome you all to the club and thank you
for choosing to spend your time running with us. I hope you have been
made welcome by everyone and are enjoying your sessions here. New
members join us with all ranges of ability as their starting point but it
has been particularly nice to see people moving on from the Get Going
Garston Group on the Thursday evenings and joining up with our
groups more regularly. You are all a true testament to how well that
group works and great credit has to be given to the likes of Rachel Rick
and Shane Knott who have devoted a great deal of time to supporting
the group and ensuring it works for those who attend.
Now that we are into April it means that the longer days are coming
back and that we can start our summer schedules again in the parks.
After a long winter it is always a welcome change to get back into our
park sessions and spend a little less time pounding the roads for every
session. That said, here are just a few tips for the sessions, especially
for new members who have never ran with us in the summer before.
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6.45 start due to the distance and terrain involved. If you don’t
want to do that run, don’t worry as there are usually other people
also at club to organise an alternative session with instead. If you
do fancy that run, then don’t wear your best trainers as they will
get very muddy!
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Keep an eye out on the training plans for when races are on
training nights. The Mystery 5k is organised by Liverpool Harriers
once per month over the summer, costs members £2 to enter on
the night and is a great run. Likewise the Walton Park 5 miler in
May, though that costs a little more and you are better entering
in advance. On these nights you will find that a lot of members
will run those races instead of going to the club session so
numbers will be thin on the ground at Garston.
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Finally – enjoy the daylight while it is here! We are blessed with
the amount of parks and greenery we have nearby so really
appreciate these summer sessions – they’re a great change from
trudging round the dark streets in the cold and rain!
Until next time enjoy your running!
The spring and summer sun can get very hot, even in the
evenings, so always consider if you need suncream on, as you can
get nicely toasted after an hour in the sun.
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This weather also means the return of flies and bugs, especially
in the parks, so another good option is to use a bug spray before
you come out, or you may find the next day that you have been
fed upon by the masses during your park session.
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Hydration is also as important as ever during the spring and
summer. On hot days consider taking something out with you for
your run or having something close by for when the session ends.
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Spring and summer sessions mean the return of the Devil’s
Gallop for the final Thursday of every month in the training
schedules. This is a mixture of road and off road running, taking
in the shores of the River Mersey running along from Hale Village
back to Garston. More information will be posted about these
sessions nearer the time of each one but if members do wish to
join these runs be aware they often leave earlier than the usual
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Strider of the Month:
By
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Martin Swensson
Rachel Rick
Martin Swensson is one of Penny Lane Striders’ most successful – and nicest – runners! As well as
representing the club at every distance and in cross country as well as road running events, he often comes
along with his family to support if not running himself. Martin continues to improve too, having set PBs in
2015 for 5k (15:51 at Barrowford Podium 5k), and half marathon (70:48 at Wilmslow Half Marathon). In
2015 he achieved PBs at 10 miles (54:06 at Preston) and marathon (2:30:06 – a new club record - at
Manchester). If it makes you feel any better, his 5 mile time plummeted from 26:37 in 2014 to 26:38 in
2015. Of course, there’s plenty of time for him to knock a few seconds of that in the coming season.
Why did you Choose Penny Lane Striders? Tim Warn and I were
working together a few years ago. We got talking about running one
day and he encouraged me to get fit and check out the Striders.
I liked the friendly, laid back atmosphere in the club and met some
great people to run with, so I joined.
Halewood 5k on 5th July 2013
How long have you been with
us? Since 2008. I've always enjoyed
keeping fit and before I joined the
Striders, I used to run a couple
of local road races each year mostly 10k or half marathon. Once I
joined the Striders, I learned more
about all the different races which
you can get involved in.
What is your favourite distance and why? I enjoy all the 'classic'
road distances. They all have different aspects which make them
equally enjoyable and challenging. One of my favourite races in the
2014-15 season was the Wirral Half Marathon in October. I liked the
point to point course, running through Birkenhead Park and
then along the Wirral prom to finish at New Brighton. It was nice and
flat, ideal for fast times and with unbeatable views of the Liverpool
waterfront.
What is your least favourite distance and why? 'As I've said, I love
all the classic road race distances. I don't think I'll ever be tempted to
race an Ultra though!
You’re half way through a race, having had a bad day and feel like
giving up, what makes you keep going? Support from family and
friends – and there are so many great examples of this. When I ran
the Chester marathon a few
years ago, it was on the May
bank holiday. It was quite a
small race then, with a field of
fewer than 2,000 and a course
which went out towards
Queensferry and back. The
support from fellow Striders
was amazing, at lots of
Leading the field at Stadt Moers
different parts of the course.
About two thirds of the way through the marathon, we were running
through the countryside, it was in the middle of nowhere really. It
was very quiet with hardly any spectators there. I saw a couple of
people out on bikes by the side of the course quite far up ahead and
when I got closer to them, I recognised they were John and Michelle
Kelly. They gave me loads of encouragement, they shouted 'you look
strong, you're running really well' and that really inspired me to keep
the effort going.
What is your favourite training
session? I just love lacing up my
shoes and heading out the door
for a run - whatever the time of
day, distance, pace or route.
If you could do one more run in
the year what would it be? One
more training run in leafy South
Liverpool in the autumn. The
At the NW Road Relays
grounds of Speke Hall are one of
my favourite places for an early
morning run at any time of year. I like running along the tree-lined
avenue leading towards the main house, and following the trail up
onto the raised embankment with great views out over the river to
North Wales.
What is your best running memory? Being part of the Striders team
which won bronze medals at the NW Counties Road Relays in
Stockport last year. Dale, John, Jay and I ran together. Running
is mostly an individual sport so the team competitions are something
different and I really look forward to them. We'd been close to
winning a bronze medal at the event a couple of times before but
this time it all came together on the day. It was a tough course and
the level of competition amongst all the other Merseyside clubs was
very strong, with the overall positions changing hands several times
during the four stages of the race. Our combined effort over the first
three stages was enough to send
John off on the anchor leg in 4th
place of all the Merseyside clubs. He
showed his class, kept a cool head
and ran a superb even paced race.
He overhauled Liverpool Pembroke
to move into 3rd place and then
held off a fast finishing Liverpool
Running Club, entering the
Woodbank Park Athletics Stadium
to secure a historic bronze medal for
the Striders.
After the London
What is your favourite post
marathon
race/training session snack? A
banana and a glass of whole milk.
Tell us something about you that we didn’t know? I'm a season
ticket holder at Anfield. It's been a disappointing season for the
Reds after coming so close to winning the title last year. There have
been plenty of ups and downs over the years but I'll always love
going to the game. Like running - it's a way of life!
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Rome Marathon
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Sun 22 March
By Sam Bentall
Sam takes on the Eternal City marathon. Rome is so accommodating that it even provides familiar weather.
On a wet and windy Sunday in March, 11,516 runners crossed the
finish line of the Rome Marathon and I am delighted to report that I
was one of them.
The opportunity arose by chance ten weeks earlier when I
realized that my other half, Richard, would be attending a
conference in Rome on the same weekend as the
marathon. I had just long enough to train.
The training got off to a bit of dodgy start when the first
long run I’d planned, the Four Villages Half, was cancelled,
but after that I climbed aboard the Happy Bus every
Sunday morning, usually in the dark, through the ice and
the rain until 22nd March when I ran 26.2 miles around the
eternal city.
Sam on her way to a pb in Rome
The weather forecast
predicted rain for race
day, and sure enough,
there was a persistent
downpour, although
the temperature was
fairly mild so not
altogether bad
conditions for a long
run.
I caught a taxi to the
start line near the
Colosseum and arrived in good time, although I soon realized that I’d
been dropped off in front of the start, rather than behind it. A group
of Ethiopian runners were allowed through the barrier, but I was
flatly refused. “They’re the winners,” I thought, and I turned out
to be right.
Myself and the other mere mortals who found ourselves on the
wrong side had to take the mile long hike around the cobbled
streets until we found our way behind the line. I arrived just in
time to start moving but I was right at the back.
We were packed together like tinned fish and already drenched from
the incessant downpour as we crossed the start. The rain didn’t cause
too much of a problem in itself, but dodging the enormous puddles
that had formed on the uneven cobbled streets did. Every so often a
cry would come up from someone who had inadvertently landed
ankle deep in cold water.
The course is fairly flat considering that Rome is a city built on seven
hills. The route starts on the Via dei Fori Imperiali in the shadow of
the Colosseum, passing alongside the Tiber, taking in many famous
landmarks, beautiful fountains and
piazzas and ending back at the
Colosseum.
The most memorable moment for me
was rounding a corner to see St Peter’s
Basilica straight ahead. It was a real
wow moment.
Three hours into the race at midday I
also loved hearing the Angelus bell peel
across the city and later I read that Pope Francis had welcomed the
Rome Marathon, whose course crossed the Vatican City. “Despite
bad weather, there's a lot of you here today,” he said to the pilgrims.
“You were courageous, like the
runners of the marathon. I greet
them with love”.
There were some amazing
runners at the Rome Marathon,
not just the winners who were
Ethiopia's 30-year-old Abebe
Negewo Degefa with a time
of 2:12:23 and Meseret Kitata
Tolwak, 20, who won
the women's race in 2:30:25.
I was also inspired to hear about Sigrid Eichner, a 74 year old German
runner who has entered the Guinness Book of Records for finishing
over 1880 marathons and ultra-marathons. (Even more than our very
own Eamonn Brady! Although, to be fair, she is a lot older than you
Eamonn, so there’s still time!) She finished in 6.03.01 and her
ambition is to run 1940 marathons by her 75th birthday in September
to celebrate the year of her birth – 1940!
And then there was Giorgio Calcaterra who succeeded in running the
course twice. He crossed the finish line in 9th place (2.34.26) and
wanted to set off again straight away but was called aside for a
compulsory drug test. One hour later, when the testing was
complete, he ran the course again and finished with the final runner,
Eligio Lomuscio, a 70 year old competitor who has run every single
Rome Marathon since its inception 21 years ago, finishing in 7.08.55.
He was one of 42 ‘senators’ who have competed in the
race every year.
The oldest runner was 86 year-old Angel Squadron from
Pisa. (What a fantastic name!) He finished in 6:03:13.
As for my personal experience, I was aiming to run a subfour hour race. I was pacing myself nicely, or so I thought,
running every mile in just under 9 minutes, although I was
struggling to weave through the crowds
having started so far back. By the
halfway mark I knew that something had
gone awry as the marker was about half a
mile out of sink with my Garmin. I quickly
realized that I had half a mile of catching
up to do.
I tried hard to pick up my pace over the
next thirteen miles, and despite the fact
that, by the finish, my
Garmin registered that I’d run an extra half a mile 26.77 miles – it told me I had finished in 03.59.
Even so, I had the suspicion I still hadn’t managed
to achieve my goal. Sure enough when my chip
time came through, it was 04.02.41 - a good time,
if not quite as good as I’d wanted, but still an
unforgettable experience.
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For those who might be interested, the name Trimpell comes from
the Trimpell Oil Refinery, set up at Heysham near Lancaster in 1939
to provide aviation fuel for RAF spitfires that were to fly to victory in
the Battle of Britain. The refinery is no more but the name was
retained by the site, and now lives on in the title of a 20 mile road
race: part of the Lancaster Race Series.
Phil
Myka Heard
suggested that the
race might be good
Marathon training
and so I entered,
having been lucky
enough to get the
last club place for the
London Marathon
and then realising I
needed to do some
training. The
Trimpell 20 Miler was
Vicky
spot on in my
schedule. I'd built up to 18 miles in
training, but how would a 20 mile race
help with the plan?
An added bonus was the chance to meet briefly with my brother
John who had come over from Newcastle for the race
as part of his own London Marathon training. I ran into
'the Badger' before the start and we swapped race
tactics.
The race itself is 99%
traffic free and heads
out of Lancaster into
the Lancashire Lune
Valley countryside.
As a club event it
benefits from being
organised by
dedicated runners
who provide a warm
Myka
welcome,
marshalling and
great support. Water stations are
every
Lawrence
two
miles
1
and sensibly the drinks are handed out in
small cups rather than big daft bottles. It
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captiondistance and despite
is however
a tough
some breath taking views along the Lune
Valley it's no stroll in the park. If you've
In the Borders pub
done
a couple of half marathons and
(Photo courtesy of Jez Malins
fancy
moving up to a full marathon this
Summit Fever Media)
race is a good stepping stone.
530 runners took part including a good
showing from Penny Lane Striders. The
weather was perfect and the route was
most pleasant, largely along a cycle path
Penny Lane All Stars!
converted from a former branch railway.
It was familiar to me and the Badger from
our Coast to Coast bike ride last year. Cyclists and non-runners
behaved themselves and kept out of the way. Runners looped back
so I got a chance to see the formidable Lawrence Eccles as he
powered himself along, eventually finishing with an impressive 2
hour 17 minute time.
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Trimpell 20
Sun 22 March
By Matthew Tollitt
My own performance involved starting out at a vastly over
ambitious pace, feeling
very pleased with myself
after ten miles and then
hitting the dreaded bonk
at about 15 miles. I
wasn't using any gels so
the combined lack of
nutrition and over
ambitious start meant I
had to struggle to a
painful last couple of
miles. Not to worry, it
was a valuable lesson. I
completed the course and was
delighted to be handed a chocolate
Ruth
doughnut along with my medal and
tee shirt. When I run the London Marathon I will stick to a sensible
pace and carry a few gels to ensure I am just as well fuelled as those
spitfires 75 years ago.
Many thanks to Lawrence
for the lift and well done to
the other PLS runners who
took part: Phil Macklin,
Thomas King, Pauls Auce,
Cristina Puccini, Myka
Heard, Claire O'Callaghan,
Jane Nicolson, Andy
Cantwell, Ruth Fisher and
Victoria Lewis
Matt
Spot the difference? Matt’s
brother John
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A day out in Port Sunlight
Many Striders make the trip to this popular set of races: here’s what they have
to say about them
Ron Bowcock
Which race did you enter? 10k
What did you think of the route and
facilities? route was great for seeing fellow
runners but found I lost too much
momentum whilst turning around the
cones
Share a memory of the day: There were 3 of us who shared a car and
we all got PB,s, can't really ask for more!
Would you recommend it and why? Yes, smallish field so no big
queues for anything , well organised and a nice setting
Which race did you enter? 5k & 10K
What did you think of the route and
facilities? Seemed more uphill than
normal but more straight forward than
previous years. Good facilities and
helpful people staffing the event.
Share a memory of the day: Great
support from PLS, made some new
running friends and delighted to finish
both races.
Would you recommend it and why?
Great location
Mal Taylor
Stuart Harrison
Which race did you enter?
I entered both the 5k and 10k.
What did you think of the route
and facilities?
I always enjoy running Port
Sunlight. It is a quick course and
due to the intimacy of the village,
there is plenty of support out there.
The route is nice and scenic too.
Share a memory of the day:
There were so many memories on the day. After misplacing my club
colours for the last couple of races I was finally back in my PLS vest for
the first time this year. Nothing gets you digging deep more than
support from your club mates. I was also lucky enough to get my wife
out running with me for the 5k. She will openly admit that she is not a
runner but she gets stuck in and ran her best 5k time.
Would you recommend it and why?
I would most definitely recommend it. It doesn't matter what level you
are at. With 2 distances to choose from, a huge range of abilities, a flat
course, and great crowd support; it really is a race for anyone.
Which race did you enter? I
entered the 10k, and my boys did
the 1k
What did you think of the route
and facilities
I love this route as it’s quite twisty
which I thought made it really
interesting in turn this meant that
you got to see other running
Friends regularly on the u turns! So
you’re never far from a bit of
encouragement and a cheer! I
thought the Facilities where great.
Jo Bruchez-Corbett with
I did both races last year and really enjoyed them but decided to do just the one this
year, although a little part of me wished I’d of done both!
The atmosphere at Port sunlight is always great in my opinion and it’s a great
opportunity to catch up with other running friends. Everyone seemed really up for it
and there where a lots of supporters there too. It was a little cold initially but once
you got going the weather was perfect for a run! I was really pleased with my time
and I know a lot of people PB’d that day!
I would definitely recommend port sunlight as there is consistent support right
round the course!
Esther, Mal, Clare, Myka, Craig & Anna
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Esther, Myka, Craig, Stu, John, Michelle, Paul, Ann-Marie, Kathryn, Mal, Trish, Billy & Ron
The Three Amigos!
Clare O’Callaghan
Michelle King
Which race did you enter? I was
entered in both.
What did you think of the route
and facilities? Route is nice, bit
repetitive but that's probably my
fault for doing both races! Loved
the goodie bags. Facilities were
fine!
Share a memory of the day : Running the 5k as the 3 amigos and
crossing the line together - with Sarah Nealy and Claire Stanistreet.
We've never ran a race and stayed together throughout before!
Which race did you enter? 10K
What did you think of the route and
facilities? Route was good - lots of twists and
turns so it kept you busy and you didn't get
bored.
Share a memory of the day: Drinking hot chocolate and a cup of tea with
Ben Freeney before the race started to warm us up.
Would you recommend it and why? Would definitely recommend it. Nice
course where you go round twice so you know how far you are from the
finish as you go around a second time and a good opportunity for a PB.
Would you recommend it and why? I’d recommend it as a fun race,
nothing too serious!
Esther, Myka, Jo and Claire
John Guy
Which race did you enter? I entered the Port
Sunlight 10k in preparation for Liverpool Half
Marathon
What did you think of the route and facilities?
The route was a 2 lap course through the village
with lots of support from the village and Penny
Lane around the course, the race was well
organised with good facilities.
Share a memory of the day: On the day I really felt the Penny Lane team mentality,
the support and encouragement around the course from start to finish from fellow
penny laners was the best feeling, it drives you on to do your best even if you're
struggling, a thumbs up, some words of encouragement or the nod of a head just
pull you onto the finish line.
Would you recommend it and why? I'd definitely recommend the 10k its a really
good course which gave my best 10k time so far and the overall support made the
race for me personally.
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Why I started running
By Jennifer Grant (Nigel Grant’s daughter)
Next time you feel like telling someone they’re running like a girl remember this photo .
You say Dave, Nigel says @#?&.
I started running
because of my daddy
Nigel he has been
running at penny lane
for years on end
And I saw that my
brother was going to
Liverpool harriers but I wanted to run for
penny lane so I went on the website and I
looked at the ages and I was too young to run
for them so I asked my daddy if I could run for
Liverpool harriers and my daddy actually said
yes. But I now run for Liverpool harriers but
actually I want to run for penny lane.
Jennifer at the Merseyvend with dad Nigel
COME ON PENNY LANE.
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Beacon Park XC
By Andy Keeley
Personal recollections of a cross
Day dawned cold and clear. The course is
almost on the top of Ashurst Beacon, hence
the name, and the field at the start felt very
exposed. I travelled to the race with a car full of
Mersey Tri runners and wished them luck for
the coming battle, but not too much. The
Penny Lane tent was being set up as I arrived. I
was not too keen to get stripped off as it was a
bit cold with a reasonable breeze at the top of
the hill cutting through my thin clothes. After
much prevarication I finally stripped off to my
shorts and donned my spikes and went for a
warm up. The ground at the top of the hill was
hard and even the mole hills were frozen solid.
Finally stripped down to vest and shorts and
then joined in the shivering huddle at the start.
After a brief briefing about the revised course
it was off we go. A gallop up the hill to old
starting point and then down the hill as an arm
flaying mob, dodging those rock hard mole
hills. Breathing started to get under control as
we hit the bottom and traversed the hillside to
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the first climb. This is a
short steep climb. I
always feel like a cross
country skier as I plod
country race
up the hill with my feet
splayed like a duck. Reach the top with lungs
bursting and legs slowing and then it is down
the hill again. Overtaken by a Spectrum Strider
woman, who bore a striking resemblance to
one of my cousins, this thought filled my mind
for a bit (amazing how my mind wanders at
times). Twisting and turning through the trees
felt OK as we headed down towards the
bottom of the course. A few muddy bits, which
I love, and we were crossing the bottom field. I
sensed the presence of someone on my
shoulder, a familiar face, Ian Russell was
tracking me. I tried to push on but Ian was
stuck like a limpet. I then noticed Colin was
also joining the group.
On the drag up long climb I felt the pressure
from my fellow Striders as we caught John
Connelly briefly. The three of them then
started to open a gap and I started to struggle.
Ian looked really determined, Colin was pulling
some great faces and John was pumping out
the sweat. Up to the top of that long hill was
tough and then it was across to start the
second lap.
The next lap was a bit of a blur in parts, the
climb up the steep section was tough but I kept
on going and tried to pull in the three Striders
ahead. As we started the long climb up the hill I
started to pull John in, who was blowing hard,
and tried my best close down Colin and Ian but
to no avail. A final surge to the line, during
which I was overtaken by a Mersey Tri (curses)
and then across the finish line and I was done.
Pretty happy with the finish position and then
went over to congratulate Ian, who was sitting
on the grass getting his breath back.
In the afterglow of the race the cold no longer
affects you and you exchange snippets of
daring-do with fellow Striders. Congratulated
Martin on his individual win and cheered in
fellow Striders as they came in. Then it was
back in the car to Liverpool.
Cross Country racing is a great club event with
everyone racing for position down the order.
The finish is always full of smiling faces, after
they have got their breath back, and no one is
worried about times or pre-race expectations.
So roll on next year when we will do it all again.
Sweatshop 10 Miler
By James Stansfield
At only £8 to enter, the Sweatshop 10 miler
at its new location in Bispham, seemed like
a good idea. With the offer of fish and chips
on completion from Neil Hannett it seemed
like a great idea!! Well it was until he
decided to injure himself and not run and
until I found out that the race was actually
on Mother’s Day and I would be abandoning
Sarah for most of her first Mother’s Day –
oops!!
Despite that I set out from home with a
cautious optimism of finally getting myself
another PB having not had one
since last May. However having
not run further than 7 miles
since doing the London
Marathon last April I was slightly
worried with how I would cope
with the extra distance. I’d run
the St Helens 10k the week
before and based on that time
the internet told me I should be
capable of running around 1:46.
With a PB of 1:52 in my only
previous 10 mile race and never
having been close to running
times that the internet thinks I
should before I was a little
dubious but at least being on the
front at Blackpool it was bound
to be nice and flat.
Arriving at race HQ was a strange affair as
they gave out the goody bags as you
collected your number. Resisting the
temptation to tuck into my prize box of
chocolate fingers and head home I jogged
to the start line on the front with Eunice and John. Much to my concern it turns out the prom at
Blackpool is not flat at all but instead, and perhaps appropriately as it is Blackpool, was more like
being on the Big Dipper but it was at least dry and very little wind. The race was two uneven laps,
4.8 miles followed by 5.2 but with slightly different turning points on the laps it makes the route a
little more interesting. It also turns out that there is an upper and lower part of the prom.
I started off slowly, as I have a tendency to go to fast and then burn out, and felt comfortable for
the first few miles. I was having quite a battle at this point with the only 80+ year old man in the
race. Thankfully the small uphill’s allowed me to just about keep ahead of him. At around 2 miles
we headed down onto the lower part of the prom and with nothing to look at other than the sea I
could feel my legs starting to feel a little heavy already. I forced myself to think about the PB and
kept myself going, keeping to a steady pace around 5 seconds per mile outside my target time.
Once I turned and got back onto the higher section I settled down and felt much better and I found
that the time and miles started ticking down. I was
running quicker on the dipper than on the flat!! Just
after turning back onto the lower section at around 6.5
miles I started feeling tired so took my gel and I don’t
know if it really works that quickly or it was just my
mind but I felt great suddenly and pushed on running a
10:08 mile instead of my steady 10:40. And then at 8
miles my extra energy seemed to desert me. I felt tired
and slow and like the finish was never going to come.
But looking at my watch I knew that if I kept going that
I was heading for a PB, it was just a question of how
much time I could knock off and could I get anywhere
near that 1:46. Pushing through those last two miles
was tough but I managed to keep up a good pace even
though it didn’t feel like it. I crossed the line and looked
at my watch and was amazed to see that I had finished
in 1:46:19. I had taken nearly 6 minutes off my PB, hit
my internet target time but more importantly after
being a member for nearly 2 years I was finally a counter for a Penny Lane Men’s Team. Just a
shame I contributed such a high number!!
All in all a good little race as long as the weather is reasonable and just make sure you check the
calendar before booking races!!
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Captain’s Log
There has
been loads to
report since
our epic
northwest cross country sunday league
win. We have a new club Half Marathon
Record 70:43. After starting the month
Dale Higham
by improving the clubs 2nd fastest 5k
time by a whopping 8 seconds, Martin Swensson Yet agin obliterated
the club half marathon record at wilmslow taking almost a minute off
his previous record. This is a massive margin to be taking off a club
record which stood for the best part of a decade before martns
recent efforts.
Nigel Grant who set most of the records that martin has improved is
not a man to stand by idly. He was out setting a club v50 Record at
Hale 5 miler 29:22.
The end of the xc season brought another club xc championship title
to go with his overall northwest league title for martin which of
course came in the title winning team. what a season!
Also in the xc Bob Barrows came from behind to pip Neil Bullock to
the runners up gong and a place on the club honors list. both were
outstanding all season.
The Multi Terrain Championship also drew to a close. Lawrence
Eccles defended his title. Niel Bullock had more joy here and picked
up the runners up pot while adding a new name to the club honours
list.
The club road championship has also concluded. No surprise the
Winner was Martin Swensson who clinched the title in style with the
half mara record. Mike Deveraux was close winning all his age
category distances.
For me the good thing about our club in particular is the way the age
categorys provide ecellent competition as you advance in years and
can no longer in most cases compete with the younger legs. we have
winner and runners up gongs for all age cats for
5k,5m,10k,half,10m,mara, John Connolly, Dave Owens, Ste
Mcnicholas, Si Birtles, Nige Grant, Andy Keeley, Dave Cain, Steve
Pemberton, Mike Dev , Michel Sharkey, Jim Garvey, John Bampton,
Marty Hirrell, Terrence long, Phil Murray, Jay Clarke, Barry Bright,
Kevin Obrian, Mike Roxborough, Jerome Doyle, Lawrence Eccles,
Me, Adrian Laughrey, Paul Riley, Paul Brady, Mark Wigglesworth,
Dave Mangan, Mark Finch. Will all be up on stage getting
papperazied at our 30th annivarsary extraveganza/awards night.
There have been plenty of personal bests too. Chris Lee, Col Dobbs,
Andy Leslie, John Jensen, Andrew Biddle, Jerome Doyle, James
Stansfield, Richard Thorpe, Andy Cantwell Have all listed PB'S. There
were some excellent results at the liverpool half but i cant see any
info on pb's for this but well done. please do make a note on the
forum if you get a pb even if the results are already listed.
I cant fail to notice the progress of in particular group 1 and 2's race
times. group 2 are posting similar times to g1 from a year or two ago
and g1 have overall pushed on another gear. The training is
obveously working and the people are happy. well done to Cris Lee
for sorting the schedule and the leaders for doing what they do.
g3,4,5 are also functioning as they should moving improvers up and
indeed maintaining those who are looking to maintain their fitness.
We had two mens teams out at sefton park for the relays and
although we never got the rresults to match recent performances
everyone who attended aquitted themselves well. some excellent
individual runs and 23 lads got to experience the excitement,
commeraderie and drama of the relays first hand. well done to the
runners and to all who came along to support and cheer them on.
See you all at the 30th anniversary bash
2014 drew to
a close with
Clare
O’Callaghan,
Jane Nicholson and Rachel Rick
competing in the final race of the year,
the Liverbird Marathon on New Year’s
Jane Hallows
Eve. New Year’s Day saw many striders
turnout for the first Park Run of 2015 with Oonagh first home (very
dedicated!) Then before January came to an end Clare, Jane and
Rachel were at it again, completing marathon number two - the
tough Anglesey coastal trail marathon. Claire Meadows PB’d the
Central Lancashire half, but there was disappointment all round with
the late cancellation of the Helsby Half. For the second time in
recent years the winter weather prevented the race going ahead.
No such trouble with the parks runs. As ever we continue to see
members competing all over the place, York, Finsbury Park,
Cambridge and Armagh to name a few. But the most exotic location
this time round has to go to Liz Turner who ran the East Coast Park
Run in Singapore (good to see you keeping up with the training
whilst enjoying the warmer climate).
Well done to Gill and Rachel who represented us in the Merseyside
XC at Sherdley Park and Cristina and Sharon who ran well in the L&D
championships in Clarkes Gardens. The cross country season has
now come to a close, and what a season it was. Congratulations to
the men’s team who won the team prize this year with Martin
Swensson winning the individual honours in the Sunday league. Well
done to everyone who ran, supported and marshalled this year, with
special thanks to Cristina our xc manager. It was a tough season with
the increased number of clubs making it very competitive. We had
19 ladies compete this year and a big thank you goes out to each and
every one of you. I have got to give Pam a special mention as she
competed in all six races and Oonagh who only missed one. It was
good to see some newer faces as well as the trusty old faithful.
Congratulations go to Sharon Samson and Sarah Flanagan who were
both first home for the club on their debuts in the black and white
vests. We finished a very respectable 4th place, a good platform to
build on next year. Cristina and I will be looking to encourage more
members to give xc a go next season, it is great for building strength
for those spring/summer races and it really is good fun – honest!
It’s not an end to off road running though, there are plenty multiterrain races to enjoy. Parbold hill saw the ladies team finish in third
place with Maria Kelly finishing in the top 10 (8th lady), and Cristina,
Oonagh, Jane and Eunice making up the team. They were cheered
on by little Martha Kelly who looked as cute as ever in her team PLS
kit. We had a huge turn out for the Mad Dog 10k recently with Fiona
Dutton leading us home and PB’s from Lesley Finnih and Debi
McMillan. Well done to Liz Simpson who won her age category in
the Wrexham Village Bakery Half.
As the season draws to a close, good luck to everyone getting in
those final few races to count towards the club championships –
watch out for the awards night date (to be announced) – it’s always a
good night.
I wish you all the best for the 2015/16 season – may you run well, be
injury free and enjoy!
If you have any questions or suggestions see me on club nights or
alternatively my e-mail address is jane.ski@tiscali.co.uk
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Liverpool Half Marathon 29 March
More than 70 Striders took to the streets of Liverpool for the
annual BTR race and here’s what they thought of the day
Alex and Billy show off their medals
Claire, Helen, Holly and Ann-Marie
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John, Jo and Tom
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Personal Profile:
Claire Meadows
Occupation: Languages Teacher
Why did you join pls?: I wanted to train in a structured
way and have people of my own ability to train with.
Running likes: Getting up early on Sundays to run in the
cold weather with the Happy Bus, and watching the
sunrise as we go. Also eating breakfast afterwards!
How long have you been running? Badly, for about 10
years or so. Properly, just for the last few months.
Running dislikes: Racing and training in hot weather. I don't do heat
(or slopes).
Worst running moment: Major fail at the Spring 10K in 2013. Very
hot, too many clothes, not enough hydration. You live and learn!
Favourite male runner: Mo Farah
My most appealing trait: Enthusiasm
Favourite female runner: Jo Pavey
Most unappealing trait:
Favourite non running person:
Favourite running shoe: Nike
Favourite race: Princes Parkrun. Lovely atmosphere, a great way to
start the weekend.
Favourite film: Run Fat Boy Run
Vest in or out: Out
Least favourite race: Not found one I hate yet. I'll let you know!
Favourite motto: You can't out-train a bad diet.
Favourite drink: Tea
Least favourite drink: Coke
Favourite food: I love cake.
Least favourite food: Liver.
Favourite holiday: Mallorca
What is your idea of happiness?
Favourite song: Sunday Morning by Maroon 5
Best Times over classic distances:
Distance
Time
Race
Year
5k
26’49’’
Princes parkrun
2014
5M
10k
43’31’’
54’46’’
Hale
Wirral
2015
2014
Liverpool
2015
10M
Half marathon 2h04’02’’
Favourite male singer: Ed Sheeran
Marathon
Favourite female singer: Taylor Swift
Favourite group: Maroon 5
What do you always carry on you: Gloves
Best running moment: Getting a massive PB in the Central
Lancashire Half Marathon in January this year.
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February 2015
01- Feb-15 XC
Race 5- Beacon Park
Men:
1 Martin Swensson
5 Robert Barrows
6 Neil Bullock
8 Jonathan Hazell
16 Dale Higham
22 Neil Kelly
25 Lawrence Eccles
30 Colin Dobbs
35 Ian Russell
38 Andrew Keeley
43 Jay Clarke
45 John Connolly
50 Jonathon Toft
51 Graham Halsall
52 Nigel Grant
53 Simone Capponi
65 David Owens
67 Thomas Rimmer
74 Michael O'Rourke
83 Martin Hirrell
86 Lyndon Easthope
95 Thomas King
102 John Jensen
126 Joe McGlynn
133 Bill Sergeson
07-Feb-15 5k
Armagh parkrun
Jerome Doyle
00:21:51
07-Feb-15 5k
Widnes parkrun
Rob Bruchez-Corbett
John Jensen
Ste McNicholas
Michael O'Rourke
00:19:00
00:19:53
00:19:57
00:21:04
01-Feb-15 5m (Void)
Alsager
Dave Pinnington
00:36:18
01-Feb-15 Half (Void)
Watford
Barry Wheller
01:57:03
00:18:37
00:20:06
00:21:17
00:24:50
00:25:53
00:26:09
07-Feb-15 5k
Cambridge parkrun
Frank Martin
00:22:53
07-Feb-15 5k
Princes parkrun
Richard Thorpe
Sharon Samson
David Griffiths
Trevor Astell
Gregory Hocking
Trish Dudley
Craig Hawley
Joe McGlynn
Mike Welsby
Mark Thomas
Anna Watkin
Mary Heery
Matthew Tollitt
Cath Nevin
Liz Simpson
Jane Nicholson
Colin Moneypenny
Samantha Bentall
Rachel Rick
Jim Garvey
Jo Gibson
Anthony Woods
Debi McMillan
00:19:49
00:20:03
00:21:08
00:21:12
00:21:18
00:22:40
00:23:14
00:23:44
00:24:35
00:25:22
00:26:10
00:26:13
00:27:43
00:28:07
00:29:18
00:29:19
00:29:56
00:30:11
00:30:12
00:30:58
00:37:03
00:37:10
00:47:46
Stato’s report
by Andy Keeley
07-Feb-15 5k
East Coast parkrun (Singapore)
Liz Turner
00:22:42
Women:
8 Sharon Samson
18 Cristina Puccini
19 Pam Thurtle
33 Oonagh Jaquest
34 Jane Eardley
44 Kate MacFarlane
07-Feb-15 5k
Merseyvend
Lawrence Eccles
Stephen Watkin
Steve Pemberton
Michael Sharkey
Michelle Kelly
Carolyn Knott
14
08-Feb-15 10k
Mad Dog - Southport
Jay Clarke
Graham Douglas
Lyndon Easthope
Marc Littlefield
Fiona Dutton
Paul Brady
John Bampton
Barry Bright
Stuart Harrison
Myka Heard
Louise Warn
Hannah Bruce
Mal Taylor
Mark Thomas
Bill Sergeson
Ron Bowcock
Liz Lynan
Mike Welsby
Ben Freeney
Anne Oxbrough
Terence Long
Zoe Sumner
Stephen Gorman
Claire O'Callaghan
Tim Jones
Ruth Fisher
Tommy Gates
Eunice Nopondo
Eamonn Brady
Jo Bruchez-Corbett
Lesley Finnih
Clare Stanistreet
Jim Garvey
Debi McMillan
Vicki Lewis
00:36:06
00:38:11
00:38:16
00:39:35
00:41:36
00:42:34
00:42:58
00:44:37
00:45:39
00:45:45
00:46:36
00:46:38
00:47:38
00:47:59
00:48:00
00:48:23
00:48:32
00:50:24
00:51:34
00:52:11
00:52:19
00:52:30
00:52:33
00:52:43
00:52:45
00:53:29
00:53:40
00:53:42
00:55:43
00:55:43
00:57:43
00:59:02
01:02:35
01:10:20
01:10:30
08-Feb-15 10k
Nick Beer
Liz Simpson
00:58:29
08-Feb-15
Clarkes L&D XC Champs
7 Martin Swensson 00:34:36
16 Neil Bullock
00:36:49
23 Dale Higham
00:37:34
46 Lawrence Eccles 00:39:12
47 Neil Kelly
00:39:16
68 Ian Russell
00:41:40
74 Andrew Leslie
00;42:17
78 Simone Capponi 00:42:47
81 Sharon Samson 00:43:13
105 Steve Pemberton 00:46:46
114 Cristina Puccini 00:48:40
14-Feb-15 5k
Armagh parkrun
Jerome Doyle
00:21:35
14-Feb-15 5k
Princes parkrun
Graham Douglas
Stephen Watkin
Martin Kelly
Michael O'Rourke
Craig Hawley
Joe McGlynn
Rob Cooper
Mike Welsby
John Guy
00:19:01
00:20:24
00:21:30
00:22:01
00:22:25
00:23:44
00:23:52
00:24:50
00:24:53
Sam Darby
Carolyn Holt
Jane Nicholson
Samantha Bentall
Ruth Fisher
Cath Nevin
Tony Hewitson
Colin Moneypenny
Elizabeth Dennett
Liz Simpson
Jim Garvey
Rachel Rick
Tommy Gates
Louise Warn
Debi McMillan
00:26:00
00:26:07
00:26:39
00:28:10
00:28:10
00:28:17
00:28:40
00:29:14
00:30:07
00:30:07
00:31:29
00:32:24
00:35:34
00:36:14
01:05:29
14-Feb-15 5k
York parkrun
Daniel Coonan
00:21:27
14-Feb-15 5k
Oxford parkrun
Jonathan Hazell
00:18:07
14-Feb-15 5k
Finsbury Park parkrun
Mary Heery
00:26:47
14-Feb-15 MTCT
Parbold Hill Race
Neil Bullock
Lawrence Eccles
Dale Higham
Neil Kelly
John Connolly
Simone Capponi
Andy Keeley
Ian Russell
Maria Kelly
Thomas King
Cristina Puccini
Rob Hardwick
Stephen Pemberton
Oonagh Jaquest
Paul Doyle
John Bampton
Jane Eardley
Dave Mangan
Eunice Nopondo
00:44:52
00:45:30
00:47:07
00:47:41
00:49:14
00:51:25
00:52:02
00:53:22
00:54:33
00:55:03
00:58:36
01:00:54
01:01:10
01:02:18
01:03:02
01:04:17
01:07:06
01:17:08
01:22:35
15-Feb-15 Half
Wrexham Bakery
Christopher Lee
Colin Dobbs
Andrew Leslie
John Jensen
Andrew Biddle
Liz Simpson
01:24:37
01:24:58
01:28:46
01:34:54
01:38:50
02:03:28
21-Feb-15 5k
Princes parkrun
Dan Thomas
Simone Capponi
Daniel Coonan
Jerome Doyle
Stephen Watkin
Marc Goudie
David Griffiths
Rob Cooper
Craig Hawley
Lucie Michaelson
John Guy
Michael O'Rourke
Mark Thomas
Claire Noble
Anna Watkin
Samantha Bentall
Mike Welsby
Sam Darby
Annmarie Williams
00:18:59
00:20:15
00:20:18
00:20:23
00:20:23
00:21:39
00:21:45
00:22:22
00:22:59
00:23:11
00:23:43
00:23:54
00:24:02
00:24:25
00:24:26
00:24:41
00:24:50
00:25:06
00:25:14
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Stato’s report
by Andy Keeley
Mary Heery
Cath Nevin
Lesley Finnih
Tony Hewitson
Matthew Tollitt
Colin Moneypenny
Joe McGlynn
Anthony Woods
Debi McMillan
22-Feb-15 10m (Void)
Rhyl
Jerome Doyle
01:09:46
Paul Brady
01:10:39
John Bampton
01:11:55
Neil Hannett
01:15:11
Terence Long
01:31:45
Eunice Nopondo
01:31:45
Liz Simpson
01:47:04
00:26:05
00:27:27
00:27:57
00:28:46
00:29:43
00:31:42
00:32:02
00:37:09
00:37:18
22-Feb-15 Half (Void)
Blackpool Great North West
Thomas King
01:37:43
Stuart Harrison
01:44:59
Angela Beresford
01:54:43
Sophie Billington
01:54:43
Helen Osborne
01:56:09
21-Feb-15 5k
Southampton parkrun
Nathan Walker
00:25:14
21-Feb-15 5k
Cambridge parkrun
Frank Martin
00:23:21
21-Feb-15 5k
Derry City parkrun
Graham Douglas
00:19:28
21-Feb-15 5k
Ormskirk parkrun
Jay Clarke
00:18:42
21-Feb-15 5k
Widnes parkrun
Rob Bruchez-Corbett
Ste McNicholas
John Jensen
John Kelly
00:19:02
00:19:56
00:20:23
00:26:57
21-Feb-15 5k
Keswick parkrun
Liz Simpson
00:29:34
28-Feb-15 5k
Sheffield Hallam parkrun
Kate MacFarlane
00:27:10
21-Feb-15 5k
East Cost parkrun (Singapore)
Liz Turner
00:22:48
21-Feb-15 10k
Standish Trail Race
Cristina Puccini
Paul Doyle
00:50:40
00:52:59
21-Feb-15 28.7m
Telford - Winter Railway Ultra
Claire O'Callaghan
05:02:30 3
Rachel Rick
05:10:45 3
Eamonn Brady
05;41:13 3
Jane Nicholson
05:41:13 3
Claire Stanistreet
06:12:50
22- Feb-15 XC
Race 6 - Birchwood
Men
1 Martin Swensson
5 Robert Barrows
7 Neil Bullock
9 Jonathan Hazell
13 Neil Kelly
17 Dale Higham
22 Lawrence Eccles
30 John Connolly
32 Dan Thomas
35 Ian Russell
40 Colin Dobbs
46 David Owens
51 Simone Capponi
56 Andrew Leslie
60 Thomas Rimmer
86 Michael O'Rourke
100 Steve Pemberton
105 John Guy
121 Bill Sergeson
Women
Guest Sarah Flanagan
11 Sharon Samson
19 Cristina Puccini
21 Pam Thurtle
36 Jane Eardley
48 Kate MacFarlane
Laps
Laps
Laps
Laps
28-Feb-15 5k
Brueton parkrun
Jonathan Hazell
00:17:49
28-Feb-15 5k
Princes parkrun
Jonathan Toft
Simone Capponi
Daniel Coonan
David Griffiths
Stephen Dipple
Gregory Hocking
Steve Pemberton
Lucie Michaelson
Mark Thomas
Matthew Tollitt
Mary Heery
Michael O'Rourke
Anna Watkin
Craig Hawley
Cath Nevin
Joe McGlynn
Colin Moneypenny
Jim Garvey
Jo Gibson
Samantha Bentall
00:19:47
00:19:51
00:20:30
00:21:22
00:21:56
00:22:34
00:22:50
00:23:32
00:23:51
00:24:27
00:25:22
00:25:24
00:26:57
00:27:40
00:27:43
00:29:48
00:30:01
00:31:01
00:32:33
00:35:10
28-Feb-15 5k
Widnes parkrun
Andrew Leslie
Dave Owens
Colin Dobbs
Richard Thorpe
00:19:00
00:19:27
00:19:45
00:20:05
28-Feb-15 5k
Workington parkrun
Sue Cain
00:22:34
28-Feb-15 5k
East Coast parkrun (Singapore)
Liz Turner
00:22:32
28-Feb-15 5k
Podium 5k, Nelson
Martin Swensson
00:15:51
March 2015
01-Mar-15 5k
Port Sunlight
Marc Goudie
Mal Taylor
Lesley Finnih
Stuart Harrison
Debi McMillan
Clare Stanistreet
Sarah Nealey
Claire O'Callaghan
00:21:41
00:23:16
00:27:26
00:31:59
00:34:58
00:36:55
00:36:56
00:36:56
01-Mar-15 10k
Tatton Park
Jay Clarke
00:39:01
01-Mar-15 10k
Port Sunlight
Nigel Grant
Luke Harrison
Stephen Watkin
Martin Kelly
Paul Brady
Craig Hawley
Michelle King
Trish Dudley
John Guy
Paul Doyle
Myka Heard
Marc Goudie
Stuart Harrison
Annmarie Williams
Bill Sergeson
Kathryn Sharkey
Ron Bowcock
Esther Van Ginneken
Anna Watkin
Mal Taylor
Claire O'Callaghan
Joanne Harrison
Terence Long
Ben Freeney
Carolyn Knott
Liz Simpson
Jo Bruchez-Corbett
Lesley Finnih
Anne Oxbrough
Clare Stanistreet
Amy Waugh
Paula Cook
Debi McMillan
00:36:39
00:38:37
00:40:22
00:41:48
00:42:11
00:43:43
00:43:43
00:44:30
00:44:39
00:44:58
00:45:09
00:45:26
00:45:37
00:46:18
00:46:37
00:46:51
00:47:24
00:48:58
00:49:04
00:50:03
00:50:50
00:52:11
00:52:12
00:53:08
00:53:11
00:54:46
00:55:11
00:55:35
00:58:00
00:58:43
00:59:40
01:06:45
01:10:56
01-Mar-15 Half
Anglesey
Ste McNicholas
01:35:22
07-Mar-15 5k
Merseyvend
John Connolly
Lawrence Eccles
Dan Thomas
Marty Hirrell
Stephen Dipple
Nigel Grant
Michelle Kelly
00:17:43
00:18:14
00:18:48
00:20:22
00:21:16
00:24:13
00:27:04
07-Mar-15 5k
Princes parkrun
Simon Birtles
Marc Goudie
Daniel Coonan
Andrew Biddle
Brendan Murphy
Craig Hawley
Rob Cooper
Samantha Bentall
Michael O'Rourke
Mark Thomas
Matthew Tollitt
Kate MacFarlane
Mary Heery
Joe McGlynn
Anna Watkin
Stephen Watkin
Cheryl Pace
Jane Nicholson
Claire Meadows
Anthony Woods
Cath Nevin
Anna Scott
Rachel Rick
Elizabeth Dennett
Liz Simpson
Jo Gibson
Jim Garvey
Debi McMillan
Kevin Obrien
00:19:26
00:20:23
00:21:07
00:21:32
00:22:41
00:22:55
00:24:00
00:24:23
00:24:32
00:24:44
00:24:55
00:24:56
00:25:08
00:25:35
00:25:36
00:26:27
00:26:50
00:26:56
00:26:59
00:27:39
00:28:00
00:28:36
00:29:26
00:31:05
00:31:05
00:32:14
00:32:36
00:33:50
00:35:29
07-Mar-15 5k
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East Coast parkrun (Singapore)
Liz Turner
00:22:08
Kevin Obrien
Samantha Bentall
00:33:41
00:39:09
07-Mar-15 5k
Widnes parkrun
Helen Osborne
00:23:53
14-Mar-15 5k
Ormskirk parkrun
Jay Clarke
00:17:45
00:32:49
14-Mar-15 5k
Widnes parkrun
Andrew Leslie
07-Mar-15 5m
Rhayader
Ste McNicholas
08-Mar-15 10k
Trafford
Andrew Leslie
Mitch Hawkins
Jerome Doyle
Ste McNicholas
Kathryn Sharkey
00:39:17
00:40:21
00:41:32
00:42:02
00:47:42
08-Mar-15 10k
St Helens
Jay Clarke
Dan Thomas
Sharon Samson
Michelle King
Thomas King
Andrew Biddle
Michael O'Rourke
John Bampton
Mark Thomas
Rachel Rick
Jane Nicholson
Eunice Nopondo
Claire Meadows
James Stansfield
00:37:16
00:39:20
00:41:32
00:42:48
00:42:56
00:44:00
00:44:41
00:44:58
00:48:27
00:53:53
00:54:09
00:55:27
00:57:23
01:04:15
08-Mar-15 Half
Wrexham
Lawrence Eccles
Cristina Puccini
Terence Long
01:23:36
01:41:22
02:04:20
08-Mar-15 Half
Oulton Park
Colin Dobbs
01:26:05
08-Mar-15 Mara
Meadows Marathon - Edinburgh
Sue Cain
04:09:31
08-Mar-15 MTCT
Roddlesworth Roller
Simone Capponi
Andy Keeley
Rob Hardwick
Jane Eardley
Tony Man
Jane Hallows
00:39:52
00:40:04
00:43:48
00:46:39
00:48:44
00:53:30
14-Mar-15 5k
Brueton parkrun
Jonathan Hazell
00:17:44
14-Mar-15 5k
Princes parkrun
Lawrence Eccles
Neil Kelly
Sharon Samson
Michael O'Rourke
Stephen Dipple
Craig Hawley
Lucie Michaelson
Brendan Murphy
Bill Sergeson
Joe McGlynn
Mark Thomas
Esther Van Ginneken
Mike Welsby
Kate MacFarlane
Sam Darby
Cath Nevin
Claire Meadows
Lesley Finnih
Jo Gibson
Liz Simpson
Rebecca Price
Colin Moneypenny
00:18:44
00:20:04
00:20:15
00:20:45
00:21:43
00:21:45
00:22:05
00:22:33
00:23:12
00:23:22
00:23:41
00:24:30
00:24:47
00:24:49
00:25:15
00:26:56
00:27:06
00:27:39
00:29:05
00:29:58
00:30:03
00:30:20
00:18:49
14-Mar-15 5k
Croxteth Hall parkrun
Daniel Coonan
00:22:34
Tony Man
00:23:30
John Jensen
00:23:49
Stephen Watkin
00:24:03
Anna Watkin
00:25:06
Mary Heery
00:25:09
Trish Dudley
00:25:21
James Malone
00:26:42
Anne Oxbrough
00:29:06
Rachel Rick
00:29:06
Laura Atkinson
00:29:47
Debi McMillan
00:34:13
15-Mar-15 10k
Delamere
Tony Hewitson
Stato’s report
by Andy Keeley
Samantha Bentall
Jane Nicholson
Oz Fry
Craig Hawley
Matthew Tollitt
Mike Welsby
Rebecca Price
Elinor Chapman
Jo Sutherland
Joe McGlynn
Colin Moneypenny
Angela Beresford
00:25:55
00:25:55
00:26:46
00:28:27
00:28:43
00:28:47
00:29:31
00:29:51
00:30:04
00:30:10
00:30:48
00:32:50
28-Mar-15 5k
Widnes parkrun
Andrew Leslie
Helen Osborne
00:19:15
00:28:29
28-Mar-15 5k
East Cost parkrun (Singapore)
Liz Turner
00:22:47
00:59:28
15-Mar-15 10m
Sweatshop - Bispham
Ste McNicholas
01:08:49
Marty Hirrell
01:11:14
John Bampton
01:11:26
Eunice Nopondo
01:30:59
James Stansfield
01:46:19
28-Mar-15
Northern Men’s 12 Stage Relays
Penny Lane Striders 'A' 3:48:57 - 39th
Martin Swensson (21)
Ste Mannings (33)
Jay Clarke(40)
Neil Bullock (37)
John Connolly (38)
Andrew Keeley (43)
Nigel Grant (44)
Lawrence Eccles (43)
Mitch Hawkins (43)
Jonathan Toft (42)
David Owens (40)
Simon Birtles (40)
00:24:46
00:14:18
00:28:02
00:14:03
00:27:47
00:14:18
00:29:34
00:14:02
00:14:30
00:14:50
00:14:43
00:18:04
22-Mar-15 10k
Jacobs Leg It
Jay Clarke
Graham Douglas
Marty Hirrell
Paul Doyle
00:37:25
00:37:42
00:43:23
00:47:02
22-Mar-15 10m
Thirsk
John Kelly
01:29:21
Penny Lane Striders 'B' - DQ
22-Mar-15 Half
Wilmslow
Martin Swensson
John Connolly
Christopher Lee
Mitch Hawkins
Ste McNicholas
John Bampton
Mike Devereux
01:10:48
01:19:21
01:24:33
01:29:28
01:31:10
01:38:47
01:47:00
22-Mar-15 20m
Trimpell 20
Lawrence Eccles
Phillip Macklin
Thomas King
Pauls Auce
Cristina Puccini
Myka Heard
Matthew Tollitt
Clare O'Callaghan
Jane Nicolson
Andy Cantwell
Ruth Fisher
Victoria Lewis
Tony Man
(74)
Andrew Cantwell (73)
Simone Capponi (71)
William Sergeson (71)
Richard Thorpe (71)
Malcolm Balmer (69)
Marty Hirrell DQ (63)
Michael O'Rourke (63)
Phil Macklin (63)
Tommy Gates (63)
Ian Russell
(63)
02:17:24
02:32:25
02:38:20
02:45:43
02:45:50
02:50:18
03:07:28
03:07:46
03:14:38
03:20:33
03:38:42
03:46:42
22-Mar-15 Mara
Rome Marathon
Samantha Bentall
04:02:41
28-Mar-15 5k
Strathclyde parkrun
Debi McMillan
00:35:48
28-Mar-15 5k
Princes parkrun
John Jensen
Oonagh Jaquest
Mark Thomas
00:20:44
00:23:19
00:25:37
00:33:42
00:15:39
00:35:01
00:18:54
00:31:13
00:16:58
00:16:08
00:18:56
00:15:58
00:16:23
00:15:29
28-Mar-15
Northern Women’s 6 Stage Relays
Penny Lane Striders 'A' 2:20:12 – 37th
Cristina Puccini (46)
Jane Eardley (43)
Sarah Hodgson (40)
K Sharkey
(43)
Pamela Thurtle (38)
Louise Warn
(37)
00:35:01
00:17:08
00:16:58
00:36:27
00:16:47
00:17:51
Penny Lane Striders 'B' 2:33:37 – 51st
Anna Watkin
(57) 00:38:40
Esther Van Ginnekan (55) 18:24
Eunice Nopondo (53) 00: 20:50
Sue Smith
(52)
00:35:47
Rachel Rick
(51)
00:19:29
Emma Kearney(51)
00:20:27
29-Mar-15 10k
Ron Hill - Accrington
John Bampton
00:49:27
Eunice Nopondo
00:57:25
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Stato’s report
by Andy Keeley
29-Mar-15 10m
Tempest
Ste McNicholas
01:09:54
29-Mar-15 Half
Liverpool
Lawrence Eccles
Alex Cowin
Lyndon Easthope
Graham Douglas
Dan Thomas
Andy Keeley
Rob Cooper
Dave Owens
Thomas Rimmer
Daniel Coonan
Mark Knight
Sharon Samson
Thomas King
Adrian Loughrey
Jerome Doyle
Stephen Watkin
Michael O'Rourke
Craig Hawley
01:21:44
01:22:29
01:22:29
01:23:17
01:24:08
01:25:56
01:28:17
01:28:49
01:28:58
01:31:24
01:32:09
01:32:19
01:32:47
01:32:58
01:33:11
01:35:25
01:35:36
01:36:25
17
Marty Hirrell
Julien Tour
Paul Brady
David Griffiths
Stephen Welsby
Kevin Keane
Steve Pemberton
George Aylward
Sasha Yap
Stuart Harrison
Myka Heard
Cristina Puccini
John Guy
Louise Warn
Trish Dudley
Liz Lynan
Mike Devereux
Dave Lynam
Zoe Sumner
Annmarie Williams
Stephen Gorman
Andy Hodson
Samantha Bentall
Ron Bowcock
Colin O'Brien
Bill Sergeson
Njideka Agwuna
Holly Johnston
Mary Heery
Barry Wheller
01:36:37
01:37:46
01:38:11
01:38:20
01:38:23
01:38:25
01:38:35
01:38:56
01:38:56
01:38:57
01:39:44
01:40:50
01:40:51
01:43:03
01:43:27
01:44:02
01:45:28
01:45:42
01:46:09
01:46:10
01:46:59
01:47:09
01:48:57
01:49:09
01:49:56
01:50:12
01:50:59
01:52:06
01:52:27
01:52:51
Rachel Rick
Matthew Tollitt
Mal Taylor
Anna Watkin
Ben Freeney
Carolyn Holt
Tim Jones
Jane Nicholson
Claire O'Callaghan
Helen Osborne
Melanie Holden
Ruth Fisher
Anne Oxbrough
Gabrielle O'Gara
Claire Meadows
Terence Long
Diane Hennigan
Daniel Kelly
Liz Folan
Lesley Finnih
Jo Bruchez-Corbett
Anthony Woods
Laura Binsdale
Tony Hewitson
James Stansfield
Colin Moneypenny
01:54:51
01:55:26
01:56:47
01:56:47
01:56:59
01:57:01
01:57:05
01:57:07
01:57:29
01:58:02
01:58:11
01:59:03
01:59:58
02:00:07
02:04:02
02:04:09
02:05:14
02:05:26
02:05:57
02:08:03
02:08:38
02:08:54
02:10:23
02:15:06
02:19:49
02:21:15
Stato’s Report
It is time for the annual review of the past season. It has been a good season for the club with victory for the men in the Cross Country and some new
club records set.
First up is a comparison of the total number of races run at each distance, together with the turn out for XC and the multi-terrain challenge trophy
series. The growth of parkrun can be seen in the rate of increase in 5ks over the past 3 years. Over all distances the number of runs has increased.
The growth of the club can be seen in these figures. For XC the push for our first championship has seen a greater number of men competing, which
I am sure has been a contributing factor in our success. Multi-terrain number are fairly static and in the coming year we have included more local
events to increase participation.
Distance
5k
5m
10k
10m
Half
Marathon
XC
MT
2014-15
1,104
109
247
54
165
47
172
82
Men
Women
Total
2013-14 2012-13 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
882
548
604
355
232
1,708
1,237
780
92
108
64
39
48
173
131
156
188
161
129
103
92
376
291
253
34
25
25
14
14
79
48
39
156
114
87
80
43
252
236
157
42
44
32
21
15
79
63
59
148
136
51
58
80
223
206
216
95
80
42
39
45
124
134
126
On the road the final standings in each age group are shown below. Too many people to highlight each of the great performances but congratulations
to Martin Swensson & Sue Cain as respective Men’s and Women’s club champions. Honourable mention to Mike Devereux who won every distance
in his age group but was pipped by Martin based on age corrected times.
Key
Qualified times
1 time
only
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Distance
Leader
5k
5m
18
Runner Up
Time x 2
F Open
Distance
Leader
Martin Swensson
Time x
2
0:31:50
Dale Higham
0:33:46
5k
Martin Swensson
0:53:33
Neil Bullock
0:57:52
5m
10k
Martin Swensson
1:08:12
Jay Clarke
1:12:21
10m
Martin Swensson
1:49:38
Dale Higham
HM
Martin Swensson
2:22:26
Mara
Martin Swensson
2:32:14
M40
Distance
Leader
5k
5m
Runner Up
Time x 2
Kate McGing
Time x
2
0:39:53
Sharon Samson
0:40:18
Kate McGing
1:09:52
Kathryn Sharkey
1:11:18
10k
Steph Bullock
1:17:52
Michelle King
1:26:31
2:02:00
10m
Jane Eardley
1:21:58
Kate MacFarlane
1:23:31
Lawrence Eccles
2:45:20
HM
Michelle King
3:14:36
Louise Warn
3:27:24
Lawrence Eccles
3:02:11
Mara
Liz Turner
3:37:20
Emma Lawton
3:38:48
Runner Up
Time x 2
F35
Distance
Leader
Time x 2
Dave Owens
0:38:41
5k
Emma Kearney
Time x
2
0:45:25
Runner Up
John Connolly
Time x
2
0:33:34
Oonagh Jaquest
0:46:29
John Connolly
0:57:24
John Bampton
1:08:09
5m
Emma Kearney
1:13:24
1:32:54
10k
John Connolly
1:11:54
Dave Owens
1:20:47
10k
Emma Kearney
1:35:03
10m
John Bampton
2:21:12
Mike Roxburgh
2:29:51
10m
Emma Kearney
2:33:49
Jo BruchezCorbett
Jo BruchezCorbett
Jody Hazeldine
HM
Jerome Doyle
3:06:03
John Bampton
3:15:33
HM
Liz Lynan
3:29:01
4:22:38
Mara
Paul Riley
3:22:53
Jerome Doyle
3:27:26
Mara
Sarah Hodgson
3:32:49
Jo BruchezCorbett
Jo Sutherland
M45
Distance
Leader
Runner Up
Time x 2
F40
Distance
Leader
Time x 2
Ste McNicholas
Simon Birtles
0:38:50
5k
Njideka Agwuna
Time x
2
0:50:27
Runner Up
5k
Time x
2
0:38:33
Carolyn Knott
0:51:18
5m
Ste McNicholas
1:05:43
Marty Hirrell
1:07:48
5m
Debi McMillan
0:37:36
None
0:00:00
10k
Ste McNicholas
1:22:13
Paul Brady
1:24:28
10k
Carolyn Knott
1:46:05
Debi McMillan
2:21:16
10m
Ste McNicholas
2:18:43
Marty Hirrell
2:21:03
10m
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
HM
Ste McNicholas
3:06:32
Marty Hirrell
3:14:21
HM
Annmarie Williams
1:46:10
Robby Richey
1:50:38
Mara
Paul Brady
3:27:56
Mark Finch
3:53:25
Mara
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
F45
Distance
Leader
Time x 2
Leader
Runner Up
5k
Nigel Grant
0:36:01
Andy Keeley
0:37:41
5k
Samantha Bentall
Time x
2
0:48:57
Runner Up
Distance
Time x
2
Eunice Nopondo
0:53:36
5m
Nigel Grant
1:00:19
Andy Keeley
1:04:00
5m
Eunice Nopondo
1:28:31
Samantha Bentall
0:42:03
10k
Myka Heard
1:30:54
Eunice Nopondo
1:49:09
10m
Myka Heard
2:34:28
Eunice Nopondo
3:02:48
HM
Cristina Puccini
3:20:25
Myka Heard
3:21:32
Mara
Cristina Puccini
3:41:47
Myka Heard
3:56:57
Runner Up
Time x 2
Rachel Rick
0:49:22
M50
Time x 2
1:50:54
1:30:51
5:20:02
10k
Nigel Grant
1:14:13
Andy Keeley
1:18:32
10m
John Kelly
2:56:13
1:00:49
HM
Andy Keeley
2:52:13
Nigel Grant
Adrian
Loughrey
Mara
Mark Wiglesworth
3:38:03
None
0:00:00
M55
Distance
Leader
Runner Up
Time x 2
F50
Distance
Leader
5k
Dave Cain
Time x
2
0:40:35
0:40:39
5k
Gill Darby
5m
Steve Pemberton
1:07:49
Steve
Pemberton
Dave Cain
Time x
2
0:47:09
1:10:48
5m
Gill Darby
1:18:07
Rachel Rick
1:21:58
10k
Dave Cain
1:24:54
Barry Bright
1:29:46
10k
Gill Darby
1:36:18
Rachel Rick
1:41:07
10m
Dave Cain
2:20:13
Barry Bright
2:35:45
10m
Gill Darby
1:21:35
Rachel Rick
1:46:30
HM
Dave Cain
3:09:57
Craig Hawley
1:36:25
HM
Rachel Rick
3:58:02
Jane Nicholson
4:01:01
3:05:31
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Mara
Dave Cain
3:29:44
Dave Mangan
4:29:57
Mara
Rachel Rick
4:19:09
Jane Nicholson
4:25:14
M60
Distance
Leader
Runner Up
Time x 2
F55
Distance
Leader
Time x 2
Mike Devereux
None
0:00:00
5k
Sue Cain
Time x
2
0:42:50
Runner Up
5k
Time x
2
0:42:55
Cath Nevin
0:48:09
5m
Mike Devereux
1:10:43
Terence Long
1:24:13
5m
Cath Nevin
1:19:49
Sue Cain
1:25:39
10k
Mike Devereux
1:27:34
Terence Long
1:43:19
10k
Sue Cain
1:31:23
Cath Nevin
1:37:25
10m
Mike Devereux
2:30:41
Terence Long
1:30:34
10m
Sue Cain
2:32:38
Michelle Kelly
1:26:52
HM
Mike Devereux
3:32:28
Terence Long
3:55:49
HM
Sue Cain
3:48:22
None
0:00:00
Mara
Mike Devereux
3:29:26
None
0:00:00
Mara
Sue Cain
4:09:31
None
0:00:00
F65
Distance
Leader
Time x 2
Leader
Runner Up
Time x 2
5k
Michael Sharkey
0:48:18
Jim Garvey
0:58:46
5k
Liz Simpson
Time x
2
0:54:13
Runner Up
Distance
Time x
2
None
0:00:00
5m
Michael Sharkey
1:19:40
None
0:00:00
5m
Liz Simpson
0:44:44
None
0:00:00
10k
Michael Sharkey
1:36:15
Jim Garvey
1:02:35
10k
Liz Simpson
1:49:01
None
0:00:00
10m
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
HM
Liz Simpson
4:03:39
None
0:00:00
Mara
Liz Simpson
4:29:16
None
0:00:00
M65
10m
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
HM
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
Mara
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
Distance
Leader
Time x
2
Runner Up
Time x 2
5k
Tony Hewitson
0:57:26
Phil Murray
1:00:29
5m
Phil Murray
0:51:39
None
0:00:00
10k
Phil Murray
2:02:30
Kevin Obrien
0:53:04
10m
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
HM
Tony Hewitson
2:15:06
None
0:00:00
Mara
None
0:00:00
None
0:00:00
M70
In the Multi-terrain challenge Trophy competition Lawrence Eccles was Men’s champion with Neil Bullock just pipping Simone Capponi to the runners
up position based on performance over 6 races. Andy Keeley was Male Vet winner with Tony Man runner up. Cristina Puccini was Women’s Champion,
having complete 12 of the 15 events, with Gill Darby as runner up. In the women’s competition we again did not have any other trophy winners but
Jane Eardley deserves a mention on completing 5 events and again missing out on a trophy.
Multi-Terrain Challenge Trophy 2014-15 - Current Standings (Best 5)
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Points
250
246
246
240
236
192
142
136
98
93
92
92
91
Men
Name
Lawrence Eccles
Neil Bullock
Simone Capponi
Andy Keeley
Tony Man
Neil Kelly
John Connolly
Steve Pemberton
Dale Higham
Mike Devereux
Jerome Doyle
Sam Darby
Marty Hirrell
Cat
M
M
M
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
Races
10
9
6
6
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Points
250
246
236
100
94
92
85
50
49
49
48
48
47
Women
Name
Cristina Pucicini
Gill Darby
Jane Eardley
Maria Kelly
Katherine Sharkey
Oonagh Jaquest
Eunice Nopondo
Michelle Cobourn
Jane Hallows
Michelle Kelly
Tarja Kinnunen
Pam Thurtle
Liz Turner
Cat
FV
FV
F
F
F
FV
FV
F
FV
FV
FV
FV
F
Races
12
6
5
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
90
89
89
86
80
77
49
49
48
48
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
38
37
37
Ian Russell
Rob Hardwick
Tommy Burke
Frank Martin
Tommy Gates
Paul Doyle
Nigel Grant
Dave Cain
Richard Thorpe
Terry Long
Jonathan Toft
Julian Tour
Andrew Biddle
Mark Wiglesworth
Tom King
Shane Knott
John Guy
John Bampton
Dave Mangan
Keith Boyle
20
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
M
MV
M
M
M
MV
M
M
MV
MV
MV
MV
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
45
42
41
40
38
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Myka Heard
Clare O'Callaghan
Rachel Rick
Ruth Fisher
Anne Oxborough
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
FV
F
FV
F
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
The cross country was very competitive this season with strong performances in depth in the men’s competition. Martin was the clear winner with Neil
Bullock again squeaking into the runners up spot ahead of Bob Barrows based on him completing all 6 races to Bob’s 5. Neil Kelly was first male vet
with John Connolly taking the runners up spot. In the women’s competition Pan Thurtle was the winner ahead of Oonagh Jaquest with no other
women completing the required 5 races.
North-West XC Series 2014-15 - Final Standings (Best 5)
Position
1
2
3
4
Points
250
242
242
229
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
228
214
210
206
202
189
187
185
174
172
164
159
141
133
129
127
127
119
112
110
102
102
99
Men
Name
Martin Swensson
Neil Bullock
Bob Barrows
Neil Kelly
Dale Higham
John Connolly
Andrew Keeley
Ian Russell
Colin Dobbs
David Owens
Jonathan Hazell
Lawrence Eccles
Simone Capponi
Thomas Rimmer
Jay Clarke
Michael O'Rourke
Andrew Leslie
Christopher Lee
Bill Sergeson
Dan Thomas
John Jensen
Phil Macklin
Robert Bruchez-Corbett
Steve Pemberton
John Guy
Julian Tour
Lyndon Easthope
Cat
M
M
M
MV
Races
6
6
5
6
Points
247
234
193
186
M
MV
MV
MV
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
MV
M
M
M
M
MV
M
M
M
5
5
5
6
6
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
4
3
6
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
145
145
136
130
128
99
90
90
81
81
50
46
45
44
44
43
41
0
0
0
0
0
0
Women
Name
Pam Thurtle
Oonagh Jaquest
Cristina Puccini
Jane Eardley
Kathryn-Adele
Sharkey
Michelle King
Kate MacFarlane
Anna Watkin
Esther Van-Ginneken
Sharon Samson
Alice Spooner
Gill Darby
Anne Oxbrough
Eunice Nopondo
Sarah Flanagan
Myka Heard
Louise Warn
Robbie Richey
Roz Gibson
Rachel Rick
Jane Nicholson
None
None
None
None
None
None
Cat
FV
FV
FV
FV
Races
6
5
4
4
F
F
F
F
F
F
FV
FV
F
FV
F
FV
F
F
FV
FV
FV
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
97
92
88
81
79
79
60
53
49
48
47
46
44
36
35
34
33
30
29
26
25
24
21
20
20
16
13
11
Joe McGlynn
Martin Hirrell
Thomas King
Jonathon Toft
Mitch Hawkins
Graham Halsall
Ben Freeney
John Bampton
Tony Man
Stuart Harrison
Rob Hardwick
Sam Darby
Mike Sharkey
Nigel Grant
Tommy Gates
Paul Brady
Paul Auce
Jon Lowe
Mike Welsby
Brendan Murphy
Ste McNicholas
Graham Beardsmore
Shane Knott
Andy Bates
Frank Martin
Tommy Burke
Barry Wheller
Matthew Tollitt
21
MV
MV
M
MV
M
M
M
MV
MV
M
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
MV
M
M
M
M
MV
MV
MV
M
MV
MV
MV
MV
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
None
None
None
0
0
0
0
0
0
Club Records
I have been updating the club records over the past month to include the top 20 in each age group and these can be found on t he club website. I
have full records back to 2010 but before that I have only the initial tables drawn up by Tim Warn and some paper records. I will plough through these
gradually but if I have left anyone’s times out please let me know and I will update the records.
For the Striding Report I will continue to report significant improvements and any “New Entries” in the top 5.
Martin Swensson set a New Club Half Marathon Record at Wilmslow with a time of 1:10:48. He also improved his 2nd fastest MOpen 5k time at
the Podium 5k in Nelson.
Nigel Grant moved up to 2nd fastest M50 at 10k after his performance at Port Sunlight.
Mike Devereux became the 4th quickest M65 for the half marathon after his performance in Liverpool.
Sharon Samson set a New F35 5k record at the Princes Park parkrun and followed that up with a New F35 10k record at the St Helens. Finally
Sharon set a new 2nd fastest half marathon time for F35 at Liverpool. An impressive start at the club.
Myka Heard set a new 4th fastest half marathon time for the F45 age group.
Mary Heery set a new 2nd fastest time for the half marathon for the F55 age group at Liverpool.
Rachel Rick improved her half marathon time to record the 3rd fastest F55 time again at Liverpool.
Liz Simpson set a New F65 10m record at Rhyl.
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The View from the Back:
Running with dogs
by Rachel Rick
I have always tried – with varying degrees
of success – to run with my dog / dogs. The
image in my mind was a romantic notion –
me and my faithful hound(s) covering miles
of beautiful countryside, in perfect
harmony. In my mind, the sun is always
what he wants to do. Mostly this is to
run round people in circles, and when
he’s had enough he simply lies down
and won’t budge. This wasn’t a
problem when he was 5 months old,
but now he’s 5 years old it is! He’s
also oblivious to other runners, so I
have to keep at the back to make
sure he doesn’t trip anyone up.
And yet everyone else seems to
manage it. In Penny Lane alone we
Please be patient
shining (although it’s never too hot) and we
never have to detour to McDonald’s for a
toilet stop.
My dogs have never quite got
this. We can’t always get into step
for a start. I’ve been known to trip
have Korky, Penny and Bella, Henry
and others. Other people are living
my dream. Korky knows to run faster
when he hears clapping (although
Frank didn’t tell Cristina this until
after a parkrun where Korky
accelerated past every marshal!),
Penny even carries a
doggycam. These dogs also keep on
running for mile after mile after mile.
Advantages: killing two birds with
one stone – you and the dog
over Bonnie, who was a very tall
Labrador, resembling nothing more
than the Hound of the Baskervilles. I
did this not once but three times over
six or seven years. Rufus is very clear
exercised in one go; lots of fun; dog
quiet for the rest of the night; people
love your dog. You can fit your dog
harness with a camcorder – excellent!
Disadvantages – possibility of
shoulder dislocation (from dragging
or being dragged) and other injuries;
need to carry bags (empty and full);
people hate your dog.
On the whole, I’m going to persevere.
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