Matthew Ranson is organising a one-off track night and everyone is welcome. Please share transport where possible. Please note the EARLIER time. We will be sharing the track with one other club.
With illness and injury decimating their team, Halstead Road Runners were represented by just two runners in last Saturday's South of England Athletic Association Cross Country Championships, held on the infamous course at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath, London.
Weather conditions were near perfect - cool and bright with light winds and the overnight frost ensured that some parts of the course remained relatively firm. However, with thousands of athletes trampling the ground in the nine earlier races, some parts of the course were like a quagmire by the time the senior men lined up for their 15k (9.3 miles) race.
Gavin Allen was in great form finishing in 1 hour 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Although nearly 20 minutes behind, 53 year old Andy Carter ran strongly throughout and finished with a time of 1-22-06. Fellow clubmate Andrew Warner, competing for his first claim club Orion Harriers, celebrated his 23rd birthday with a fine run, crossing the finish line in 1-08-22. Race positions not available at time of press release.
Full results made available after press release:
Gavin Allen 210 (1:02:20)
Andrew Warner 399 (1:08:22)
Andy Carter 700 (1:22:08)
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Sunday's cold, dry and still weather made for almost ideal running conditions for the popular Folksworth 15 mile race, which is fast becoming a regular training event for those doing the London Marathon later in the year. The 500 limit was reached well before Christmas, with two Halstead Road Runners obtaining places. The 2 lap course boasted 3 hills each time, which looked fairly mighty in a fenland setting but were not terribly significant by Halstead standards!
Alan Clack achieved a time of 1:55:28 and finished in 151st place, with Neil Murfitt coming 257th in 2:07:12.
Elsewhere in the region, HRR competed in the Ipswich cross country on Martlesham Heath sponsored by 53-12. Over a fast open 5.5 mile course the following senior results were recorded:
Women
34th Lorraine Garnham
44th Peri Collins
46th Jo White
Men
3rd Gavin Allen
29th Nathan Roulson
54th Matthew Ranson
60th Sam Wolton
76th Ian Sutcliffe
87th Andy Carter
In the junior race the following HRR results were recorded:
Luke Allen...........6th (1st U11 boy)
James Walker......8th (3rd U11 boy)
Kinza Lewis.........9th (1st U13 girl)
Sophia Diss.........14th
James Langley.....27th
Amy Thacker.......30th (1st U11 girl)
Jasmine Trigg.......39th
Luke, James and Kinza had a fantastic race all coming in the top 10.
Bob Langley completed the Benfleet 15, finishing in 65th place 4th vet 50 in a time of 1.48.19.
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Well done to all the people that raced today, hopefully we can manage to get full teams out for the last two races.
Here are the handicap standings, scores for today in brackets. PDF attached.
Men's:
Nathan Roulson 143 (42)
Andrew Warner 96
Gavin Allen 82 (23)
Mike Grealy 75
Sam Wolton 74 (15)
Andy Carter 57 (27)
Matt Ranson 43 (21)
Mark Armitage 22
Andrew Bailey 21
Richard Tiller 21
Ian Sutcliffe 21 (7)
Rob Thacker 20
Keith Thorogood 12
Maurice Young 10
Mick Purkiss 10
Don English 7
Andy Wilmot 5
John Markham 5
Ladies':
Jo White 43 (16)
Peri Collins 29 (8)
Lorraine Garnham 27 (7)
Wendy Carter 24
Julia Woolnough 23 (5)
Halstead Road Runners Andy Wilmot and Bob Parmenter completed the 100 Marathon Club Winter Challenge 2 off-road Marathon in Stevenage. In dry and bright conditions the following results were recorded:
Andy Wilmot 4hrs 37 mins
Bob Parmenter 5 hrs and 33 seconds.
Thanks to all race organisers and supporters!
Happy New Year
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Both courses are mostly flat, mainly on tracks and footpaths which may be muddy depending on amount of rain. There will be signs and marshals warning the public of the race and guiding runners. First Aid cover will be provided by the Red Cross and marshals will be able to summon them if needed.
PARKING, TOILETS & CHANGING (NO SHOWERS) and POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS ARE AT THE MARTLESHAM COMMUNITY HALL (IP12 4PB).
£2 PER SENIOR RUNNER. NO GUESTS ALLOWED. NO JUNIORS FEE
Martlesham Community Hall is situated on Felixstowe Road very close to the Tesco superstore. Turn off the A12 into Anson Road. Go past the left turn to Tesco and take next left into Felixstowe Road. The Hall is on your left within 200 metres.
There is parking at the Hall and on the opposite side of Felixstowe Road but both have height restrictions of 2 metres – please advise me if this causes a problem.
IT IS THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE FROM THE HALL TO THE START SO PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO GET TO THE COURSE.
AT THE FINISH – There will be a container for team captains to leave their score-sheets for first 8 men (4 in Pool B) and first 4 women (2 in Pool B). Please do not wait until all your runners are home before filling this out as this will delay the results. Full lists of runners, discs and cheque payment should be handed in at the Community Hall. Results will be announced in the Community Hall asap (around 12.30pm).
For More Info contact Brian Rogers 01394-386189 (home), 01473-613604 (office),
07733157024 (mobile), brianrogers810@aol.com
Halstead Road Runners Junior section have been getting themselves noticed in the recent 53-12 Junior Cross Country league (2009/2010).
This league is held over the winter months and consists of 6 races at different venues across Essex and Suffolk. The junior races normally attract an average of 52 runners and have 12 running clubs participating in this league.
Halstead junior Luke Allen 9 is one of the younger runners in this league and has been turning heads, consistently coming home first for Halstead and coming in the top 6 overall in all the races so far. Luke who is only just into his second season of cross country has shown some very impressive running which has won him the under 11 age category in every race so far. Luke currently sits 1st in the league for Under 11 boys, beating some very strong runners from good clubs.
Sophia Diss (under 13) and Amy Thacker (under 11) are also having a fantastic cross country season. Sophia as always, has shown great consistant performances which has won her the U13 girls in every race and Amy has also shown some very strong performances. Both girls are 1st in the league in their respective age categories.
We have also had strong performances from Kinza Lewis, James Langley,
Bethany Turner, Katie Armitage, Samuel Jones and George Jackson. A special well done to Callum Tricker who in his first season of cross country running has completed every race with determination.
Halstead Juniors have a very young team and only have runners in 4 of the 6 age categories (boys and girls). This however has not affected their performance, after 3 races they currently lie 3rd team in the league and have winners in 3 of the age categories.
Congratulations must go to all of the Halstead juniors who have taken part in this league so far, the races are early in the morning and the weather is often very cold so well done to all....and of course thank you to the parents for bringing them, this would not be possible without your support.
Thanks to all race organisers and supporters!
Happy New Year
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Halstead Road Runners Andrew Warner and Gavin Allen completed the Essex League cross-country race at Abbey Fields in Colchester. Among 160 male senior runners the following results were recorded over the fast, flat 5 mile course:
25th Gavin Allen 28:38
62nd Andrew Warner 31:13
Andy Wilmot and Bob Parmenter did the 100 Marathon Club A.G.M Marathon, at Bromley in Kent. This is primarily a road course, with about 4 miles off road on solid tracks. In very cold conditions (but no snow!) Andy was round in 3 hrs 56 mins and Bob managed 4 hrs 41 mins.
Thanks to all race organisers and supporters!
Happy New Year
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Halstead Road Runner and distance specialist Matt Biggin completed the Doyen of the Downs in horrendous weather. This is a 30 mile off-road race and this year it was pretty much knee deep in mud the entire time. At one point the organisers had sent the competitors up a newly ploughed field. Impossible to run, barely possible to walk.
Regardless, 143 people finished and Matt came 44th in a time of 5.03.37.
Matt said “Great race and highly recommended in fabulous countryside”
Three Halstead Road Runners completed a 13 mile multi-terrain trail race at Ardleigh. In cold but bright conditions Don English, Bob Langley and Mike Grealy all completed the course in 1hr 42mins.
Thanks to all race organisers and supporters!
Happy New Year
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Halstead Road Runner Andrew Warner completed in the Essex XC League at Chingford. Over a muddy 5.5 mile course, Andrew finished 49th out of 147 in a time of 35:44
Andy Wilmot and Bob Parmenter did the 100 Marathon Club Winter Challenge off-road
Marathon, at Wheathampstead, Herts In bright, cool conditions the following results were recorded
Andy Wilmot 5 hours 11 minutes
Bob Parmenter 6 hours 26 seconds.
Halstead Road Runners hosted the Gosfield Cross Country as race 3 of the 53-12 Cross Country league. In gloriously muddy conditions, the Seniors raced over a 5 mile course whilst the Juniors completed 1.6 miles. Thanks to Race Director Andy Carter and his team of willing helpers for making a memorable and enjoyable event. Congratulations go to Jo White for cracking the Top 50 with a great performance and to the Junior team for finishing 3rd overall in a highly competitive field.
Full HRR results:
Senior Male
6th Gavin Allen
21st Andrew Warner
37th Nathan Roulson
61st Sam Wolton
66th Andrew Bailey
78th Matthew Ranson
83rd Ian Sutcliffe
86th Mike Grealy
89th Rob Thacker
91st Richard Tiller
140th John Markham
173rd Mick Purkiss
Senior Female
48th Jo White
57th Julia Woolnough
58th Peri Collins
Junior Male and Female
4th Luke Allen (1st U11)
9th Sophie Diss (1st U13)
19th Kinza Lewis (3rd U13)
30th James Langley
33rd Amy Thacker (2nd U11)
43rd Bonnie Kelly
45th George Jackson
49th Bethany Turner
56th Callum Tricker
57th Jordan Mayes-Allen
Pictured Gavin Allen plus a general action field photograph.
Thanks to all race organisers and supporters!
WELL DONE to all!
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
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