Monday, January 24, 2011

Ben Nevis Race 2011

The Ben Nevis Race has now opened for entries. This fills up quickly and entries are allocated on a first come first served basis. More info and entry form can be found here - www.bennevisrace.co.uk

The race is on Sat 03 September 2011 and I think there could be a few of us making a weekend of it.....

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Sped's 3 Peaks -Sunday 23rd January

18 guys and 12 dolls is probably a record turn out.

A bit of competition up front saw John Nichol getting back in 1hr
58.16 just in front of Mike Cunningham 1.59.20
Unfortunately Chris Clark had a fall on the descent off Walla near
the last gate. Ably helped by fellow runners he was whisked off to
Keswick Hospital. Latest news reveals that Chris is home and fine after good care at the hospital.
Holly attracted the attention of a farm dog and had blood to prove it.
Do these things happen at other club events?

In case people want to see their times and so others can see what shape you are in-- a list of sorts is to be found below! No particular order.

Lesley Malarky 2.52
Barry Halsall 3.15.20
Dave Spedding 2.28.30
Dunc Frampton retired with cramp problem?
Dave Burton 2.21.33
Pete Richards stopped to help Chris but still got round in just over 3.09
Pat Richards 2.45 own route
Mike Cunningham 1.59.20
Toby Cushion 2.04
Holly Williamson 1.53 2 peaks
Chris Knox 2.29.30 route?
Charlotte 2.29.30 same route?
Lucy Dunn 2.38

Kim Clark pulled out to assist Chris
Chris Clark hospital case
Chris Nattress 2.32
John Beetham 2.32
Ian Davies 2.15
Hazel Davies stopped to help Chris still finished just over 3.09
Rachel Mellor ditto
Craig Dring 2.32
Joe Hartley 2.19
Andrew Slattery 2.18
Jo Gillyon 2.20
Cat Evans 2.20
Libbie Graham 2.32
Alice Hamblin 2.07 route?
Richard Scott 2.07.28
Robb Carter 2.50 went wrong off Walla so did extra distance
John Nichol 1.58.16 first back

Cake consumption was down ! [ or maybe production was up!] Read into that what you will!

Sped

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

England Athletics 'Cumbria Run Day', Keswick Cricket Club, Fitz Park, Keswick this Saturday -22nd January

On Saturday England Athletics have organised a 'Cumbria Run Day' based at Keswick Cricket Club in Fitz Park.

The following is taken from the England Athletics website (link):

The day is open to all and is a great opportunity to hear what England Athletics can do to support athletics and running in Cumbria. You will also have the chance to feed in what coaching development you would like to see in the future.

Speakers: Martin Rush (Junior to Senior), Sam Ayers (practical sessions), Kenny Stewart (will answer questions about his running career)
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: Lunch and refreshments will be provided
To book: For further information and to reserve your place please contact Emma Williams ewilliams@englandathletics.org 07967 317 341


Download a flyer for the event HERE.

On Sunday (23rd Jan) at the University of Cumbria, Newton Rigg Campus, Penrith, there will be a workshop entitled "Transition from Winter into Summer (endurance)" with Stockport based level 4 coach David Turnbull, Ruddi Farquharson and David Lowes (TBC). The workshop will cover goal setting and the transition from generic to specific training and tapering, plus how to maintain endurance and conditioning through the season. Coaches are invited to bring one athlete with them. To book, contact CCSO Emma Williams on ewilliams@englandathletics.org. More details on the EA website HERE.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Garstang 10K -Sunday 9th January


Russell Maddams was the only Keswick AC runner who raced this undulating 10K on Sunday, but took 43 seconds off his time for the same race last year for second place in a time of 33:17.

The race was won by David Rigby of Preston Harriers in 32:45. Gema Adams also of Preston won the ladies race in a time of 39:02.

Full results HERE.

Picture © www.athletesinaction.co.uk -Russell Maddams and David Rigby go through 2 miles in Sunday's Garstang 10K

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Cumbria XC League Race #4: Keswick -Saturday 8th January

The 4th race in the 2010-11 Cumbria XC League took place yesterday over the excellent Fitz Park courses which only four weeks earlier had hosted the Cumbria AA County Championships.

In a close run U13 Boys race Keswick AC's Mark Donovan had a super run, negotiating the 2500m course in 8:46, to take victory from U13 Cumbria County Champion Chris Richards of Helm Hill. Keswick AC were also represented well by Joseph Horne who ran a strong race, clocking 10:02 for 7th.


The senior Women's race was dominated by Keswick AC, occupying five of the top six places, although it was Border's Claire McKeown who took the win in 37:30. Julie Carter (41:03) 2nd, Sam Ayers 42:22 (3rd), and Jo Gillyon 42:36 (4th) easily took the team prize that will be a good confidence boost going into the English Fell Running Championship which begins in a few weeks time.

A decent quality senior men's race saw Border's James Douglas triumph on on the Fitz Park course again, posting an almost identical winning time to his County Champs win last month -yesterday's winning time of 30:38 faster by one second!

Douglas set the tempo from the off with only Chris Steele (Borrowdale FR) and Keswick AC's Phil Winskill going with the early pace. Winskill who started 2011 with a win at the Nine Standards fell race last weekend, tracked the Borrowdale man who placed 4th in last years British Fell Running Championship closely but had to settle for 3rd in 31:37, some 16 seconds down.

Phil was followed by Steve Hebblethwaite (32:15) 4th, and Jamie Luxmoore (35:00) 6th, to win the men's team competition from Border Harriers and Cumberland Fell Runners. Yesterday's race also marked the welcome return of Duncan Overton (40:04) 24th, to competitive running who needless to say wrapped up the V60 competition with ease.

One fixture of the 2010-11 League remains -the cancelled Carlisle meeting which has now been rescheduled, for Sunday 13th February. Thanks to Noel, Ken, Steve, the course marshalls and other volunteers who helped put on yesterday's races.

Photographs of the junior races yesterday can be found at www.athletesinaction.co.uk.

Full results HERE.

Keswick AC results:

Sen Women
2. Julie Carter -41:03
3. Sam Ayers -42:22
4. Jo Gillyon -42:36
5. Hayley Hodgson -44:58
6. Rachel Mellor -48:43

Sen Men
3. Phil Winskill -31:37
4. Steve Hebblethwaite -32:15
6. Jamie Luxmoore -35:00
15. John Nicoll -37:27
19. Craig Smith -38:25
23. Richard Unwin -39:51
24. Duncan Overton -40:04

U13 Boys
1. Mark Donovan -8:46
7. Joseph Horne -10:02

Picture: Mark Donovan © www.athletesinaction.co.uk

Saturday, January 1, 2011

New Year's Day Round the Lake Run


Excellent turn out for today's run. Only Paul went for the fancy dress option, wearing Pat's pants .... again!!.