Five Halstead Road Runners made the journey to Gt Baddow near Chelmsford for the popular Baddow 10. A 10 mile road race. In dry and pleasant conditions the following results were recorded:
174th Paul Hinsley 1:16:30
271st Sil Clay 1:21:40
313st Chris Hill 1:24:01
382nd Daniel Hollinshead 1:28:35
526th Megan Hollinshead 1:41:41
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Halstead Road Runners hope to see you again next year.
Halstead Road Runners hosted the 19th Halstead & Essex Marathon from Halstead Leisure Centre. More than 500 runners were set on their way by Halstead Mayor David Hume and HRR Chairman and Marathon Race Director Keith Thorogood. Keith and his team have worked tirelessly for months to prepare and deliver this wonderful event for North Essex.
The undulating course which takes in the villages of Colne Engaine, Twinstead and Pebmarsh before returning to Halstead, looked wonderful in the early Summer sunshine. After such a tough Winter in which many of the Marathon runners would have had to train and prepare week after week it was a relief for many. New lambs frolicked in the fields, the sea of yellow oil seed rape caught the eye.
The people of North Essex turned out in their masses. Some playing musical instruments, others handed out jelly babies (a staple favourite for Marathon Runners). People of all ages cheered the runners all the way. The post race comments from the runners were extremely positive. Praising the volume of the encouragement, the fact that many thought they were treated like VIPs. The event was likened to having the atmosphere of a sporting travelling carnival!
Amongst the many runners, HRR were delighted to welcome Pete Digby and Paul Milson who pulled a 40 stone Aga cooker around the 26.2 mile undulating course. This was to raise money for the Afghanistan Trust and Parachute Regiment. Pete and Paul stopped the clock in a remarkable 5:49:00. A truly amazing charitable effort from both men.
John Dawson from the 100 Marathon Club unfortunately had a minor fall on the course. John was helped to his feet by Chief Marshall Don Wilson and fixed up by Colchester Hospital. John, a man who had already completed 399 Marathons, had the steely determination to return to the course post Hospital and complete his 400th Marathon. The time at this point was past 8.30pm in the evening and Keith Thorogood made a special trip out to welcome John on the finish line.
The race was led home by Denys Olefir from the Ukraine, running for Newmarket Joggers. Denys stopped the clock well under 3 hours in 2:43:24. Malcolm Muir from Ilford AC and Mohammed Ismali from Herne Hill followed close behind. The first female home was Leanne Harling from Serpentine RC in a time of 3:03:55. Leanne was followed home by two local runners, Nikki Brockband from Springfield Striders 3:11:34 and Emily Zethraeus from Gt Bentley 3:19:14.
First 3 Male Runners:
1st Denys Olefir, Newmarket Joggers, 2:43:24
2nd Malcolm Muir, Ilford AC, 2:44:51
3rd Mohammed Ismali, Herne Hill Harriers, 2:46:41
235th Neil Poulter, 3:58:38
268th Andrew Wilmot, 4:08:08
425th Daniel Hollinshead, 4:50:37
446th Terry Rivers, 4:56:59
455th Daniel Smith, 4:58:18
488th Matt Biggin, 5:22:46
HRR Daniel Hollinshead only decided to enter the race the Friday before. Daniel was delighted to complete the course in 4:50:37. Special mention to ex HRR Chairman Ian Sutcliffe now living in the far North of Scotland. Ian stormed around the course in a wonderful 3:31:51 giving him 90th place.
HRR would like to say a special thanks to Halstead Leisure Centre, Ramsey College Team, Air Cadets, Woodlands Gym, Tabor Centre, Halstead in Bloom, Gosfield School, Holmes and Hills Solicitors, Lambert Chapman LLP, Havering 90 Joggers, Witham RC, Bentley RC, Tiptree Runners, Grange Farm and Dunmow runners, Sainsburys, Halstead Tyre and Exhaust and Eat Natural. Without whom this event would not be so professional and enjoyable.
In due course, HRR will make significant donations to local charities from the Marathon proceeds.
HRR look forward to welcoming you all again for the 20th Halstead & Essex Marathon in May 2014. A truly significant milestone in this fantastic race.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Pictured HRR Chairman and Marathon Race Director Keith Thorogood with race winner Denys Olefir, with Female winner Leanne Harling and "AGA Men" Pete Digby and Paul Milson.
Halstead Road Runner and Marathon Guru Andy Wilmot completed the Heritage Coastal Marathon from Saxmundham in Suffolk. In warm conditions Andy stopped the clock in 4 hours 25 minutes and 34 seconds.
Meanwhile closer to home. HRR Chairman Keith Thorogood and his team are putting together the finishing touches in readiness for the 19th Halstead and Essex Marathon which takes place on Sunday 12th May 2013. Keith is delighted to report that there have been 670 entrants to date and that runners can enter on the day of the race.
This year HRR welcome two runners who are going to pull an Aga cooker around the 26.2 mile course. The Aga weighs 250 kilos. The runners are raising money for the Parachute Regiment and Afghanistan Trust. One of the pair Pete Rigby has done the London Marathon a few times with different items on his back such as a fridge and dishwasher! TV cameras will be present to cover the attempt.
You can enter on the day. For more information please see links on this website The venue HQ will once again be the Halstead Leisure Centre.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
A magnificent 7 Halstead Road Runners completed the Virgin London Marathon this weekend. Congratulations to all from everyone at Halstead Road Runners. The group have put in an enormous training effort across the nasty Winter months and have achieved fantastic results. Special mention to Jo and Glynn for completing their Marathon debut. Gavin Allen led the group home with an amazing time of 02:44:03 which puts him inside the first 300 finishers in a field of more than 36,000 runners!
Glynn Stone took time to articulate his first feelings post race:
“My first thoughts about London are it's amazing. The people of London are great they stand for hours shouting encouragement . You run round one corner and there could be a reggae band playing, then turn a corner then there will be a brass band blasting away. As for the actual race, I would say just the sheer amount of people running can make it hard work to thread you're way through if you are looking for a fast time. The course is great nice and flat and I’m happy with my 3.51. “
Glynn Stone, 03:51:37
Keith Thorogood, 04:58:58 (recovering from injury)
Jo Hinckley, 04:41:11
Terry Rivers, 05:01:34
Gavin Allen, 02:44:03 (running for Braintree AC)
Stuart Prestney. 03:18:03 (running for Braintree AC)
Stewart Ellis 03:22:41 (running for Braintree AC)
If this puts you in Marathon mood then why not try the Halstead and Essex Marathon:
Please note that HRR will host the 19th Halstead and Essex Marathon on Sunday 12th May 2013. Entries are open and for more information please see further links on this website. The venue HQ will once again be the Halstead Leisure Centre.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Halstead Road Runner Chris Hill completed the Hertford 10k in 53 minutes. The course was multi-terrain with a steep uphill finish. Andy Wilmot and Dan Smith completed the Bungay Marathon. Andy stopped the clock in 4:23 and Dan in 5:09.
Good luck to HRR runners in the London Marathon this weekend:
Glynn Stone,
Keith Thorogood,
Jo Hinckley,
Terry Rivers,
Gavin Allen
And
Stuart Prestney.
Please note that HRR will host the 19th Halstead and Essex Marathon on Sunday 12th May 2013. Entries are open and for more information please see further links on this website. The venue HQ will once again be the Halstead Leisure Centre.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Halstead Road Runners Gordon Shrimpton and Gavin Allen ran the Braintree AC 5 mile race. Gordon completed the course in 37:09 and Gavin in 27:01 a personal best and 6th position.
Please note that HRR will host the 19th Halstead and Essex Marathon on Sunday 12th May 2013. Entries are open and for more information please see links on this website. The venue HQ will once again be the Halstead Leisure Centre.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Four brave Halstead Road Runners completed the Daffodil Dawdle in drifting snow and extreme cold. Over the 27 LDWA course from Newmarket the following results were recorded:
Bob Langley - just over 4 hours
Andy Wilmot 6.05
Joanne Hinkley 6.05
Keith Thorogood 6.05
Please note that HRR will host the 19th Halstead and Essex Marathon on Sunday 12th May 2013. Entries are open and for more information please see further links on our website. The venue HQ will once again be the Halstead Leisure Centre.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Dates and venues as follows, subject to confirmation once we have spoken to all the pubs....
22nd May Chequers, Great Tey 5K
5th June Olney Arms, Stisted 10K
19th June Thatchers Arms, Mount Bures 5M
3rd July Essex Golf & Country Club 5K
17th July Bird in Hand, Earls Colne 10K
31st July The Lion, Lamarsh 5M
As usual, there are two races at each distance and your best one counts towards a cumulative total time. Beat your target by the biggest margin and you win the series. All targets are listed below (alphabetically by surname) and are last year's actual times or where races were missed, 2010/2011 times. All races are open to club members and their guests and will start promptly at 7:30 Please support the venues by at least having a drink afterwards and if you plan to eat, most of them appreciate orders being placed before we run.
Gavin Allen 1:27:03
Diane Ashdown 2:33:03
Tony Bird 2:19:31
Hazel Buist 1:49:45
Andy Carter 1:42:14
Wendy Carter 1:52:45
Brian Collins 2:16:16
Peri Collins 2:04:07
Mark Curteis 1:44:22
Stewart Ellis 1:33:29
Don English 1:30:40
Paul Frindle 1:53:27
Lorraine Garnham 1:56:07
Mike Grealy 1:41:00
Del Harrington 1:52:10
Brian Hastings 2:35:23
Carol Hill 2:12:27
Chris Hill 2:07:19
Paul Hinsley 1:42:34
Pam Jones 2:06:54
Wayne Kern 1:37:27
John Markham 1:47:58
Les Morley 2:10:56
Neil Murfitt 2:06:43
Debbie Partridge 2:17:55
Julie Penfold 2:35:50
Stuart Prestney 1:27:57
Mick Purkiss 2:12:26
Sheila Purkiss 2:30:51
Matthew Ranson 1:36:54
Jo Roulson 2:07:37
Nathan Roulson 1:30:31
Dan Smith 1:51:10
Nigel Smith 1:40:56
Glynn Stone 1:36:38
Keith Thorogood 2:08:18
Andrew Warner 1:29:35
Don Wilson 1:36:14
Sam Wolton 1:32:33
Julia Woolnough 2:18:56
Carol Atkins and Dan Hollinshead completed the Bath half marathon in field of more than 12,000 runners. Carol stopped the clock in 2:00:28 and 5,662th position, Dan recorded 2:12:59 and 7,561th position.
In the Steyning Stinger Mike Grealy recorded 1:49, Andy Carter 1:53 and Wendy Carter 2:02 for the half marathon distance. Bob Langley and Andy Wilmot did the full marathon, Bob recording 3:55. Andy’s time was not available at time of going to Press. The conditions for this tough race were reported as good, with light winds and not too cold.
In the Essex 20 the following results were recorded:
Glynn Stone 2.47.49
Neil Poulter 2.49.00
Keith Thorogood 3.06.58
Jo Hinkley 3.06.58
Please note that HRR will host a Trail race from Earls Colne Recreation Club on Sunday 17th March. All are welcome and further details can be found on the Club website. The event will start at 10.30am.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Halstead Road Runners were well represented at the Great Bentley Half Marathon, which took place on a bitterly cold and windy morning. The following official times were recorded....
Mike Grealy crossed the line with a time of 1 hour 35 mins 59 seconds for the 13.1 mile course and 149th place out of the 605 finishers. Glynn Stone finished exactly one minute later with 1:36:59 and 161st place. Andy Carter in his first road race over this distance since 2004, had a good run to finish 210th in 1:40:36 with Neil Poulter close behind in 1:42:09 and 228th position.
Wendy Carter had a good run, completing the course in 366th with a time of 1:50:58 with another four Halstead Road Runners less than 4 minutes further back. Chris Hill was 397th in 1:52:49, Jo Hinckley 398th in 1:52:57, Keith Thorogood 414th in 1:54:01 and Del Harrington 422nd in 1:54:56
Mick Purkiss, the club’s most senior competitor on the day, had a great run to record 2:05:26 and 514th place. Carol Atkins crossed the line in 579th alongside her son-in-law Dan Hollinshead 580th in a time of 2:18:03
Other Halstead Road Runners in action but representing their first claim clubs, were Gavin Allen 7th in 1:16:03, Stuart Prestney 36th in 1:22:04, Stewart Ellis 41st in 1:22:48 (all Braintree Athletic Club) and Sil Clay 276th in 1:44:50 (Haverhill Running Club).
Please note that HRR will host a Trail race from Earls Colne Recreation Club on Sunday 17th March. All are welcome and further details can be found on the Club website. The event will start at 10.30am.
Halstead Road Runners is a club for everybody from our Junior section, 8 to 15 year olds, to our Senior section 16 year olds upwards. For people that want to run for pleasure in friendly company and those that want to train with a specific goal in mind.
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.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
So, that's it for another season! Well done to everyone who took part.
Wendy Carter takes 1st place in the women's handicap and deserves congratulations on two counts. Firstly because this is her third year in a row of winning the handicap, and secondly because she completed all 6 races this season (the only HRR runner to do so!).
John Markham deservedly picks up the 1st place in the men's handicap for the second year running. After his 'break out' year last year he has achieved the even harder task of continuing to make significant improvements this year. In fact he saved his best performance for the last race!
Final standings of the winter handicap for 2012/13:
Women's:
1st Place: Wendy Carter with 66 points
2nd Place: Lorraine Garnham with 27 points
3rd Place: Peri Collins with 21 points
Men's:
1st Place: John Markham with 248 points
2nd Place: Andy Carter with 196 points
3rd Place: Mick Purkiss with 175 points
For a more detailed breakdown and full list of the final standings please see the attached PDF.
HalsteadRoadRunners.net
