Halstead Road Runners http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/images/kirsch/misc/rss.jpg Halstead Road Runners http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/ May 2012 Newsletter http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2080&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:30:25 GMT Click on the links below to download the May 2012 newsletter. In addition this month you will also find a marathon supplement which includes some... Click on the links below to download the May 2012 newsletter. In addition this month you will also find a marathon supplement which includes some pictures of our event:

May 2012 Newsletter (word)
May 2012 Newsletter (pdf)
May 2012 Marathon Supplement (pdf)

A free Word Viewer can be downloaded here, a free Excel Viewer can be downloaded here, both from Microsoft, and a free PDF viewer can be downloaded here from Adobe. ]]> Newsletters Flynn http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2080 Marathon/Friday 5 http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2079&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:59:44 GMT Hi there

Don't know if I am putting this in the right place; I mainly wanted to say how great I thought the marathon was. Although it was my first, I could tell how much work and effort goes into every detail and it made the experience one to remember for me.

Also, can I say how lovely it has been to meet my new fellow club members, who have been so welcoming and nice to me. And a big thank you to Lorraine who searched and found me on the course to give me a big cheer!

In order to keep momentum (!) I have entered the Ipswich Jaffa Friday 5 on 27th May (and plan on doing most of them if possible). If anyone else is going and needs a lift I would be happy to help.

Cheers

Kate ]]> Ask The Club borleyrose http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2079 <![CDATA[H&EM 2012 Press report Sunday 13th May 2012]]> http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2078&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 08:34:56 GMT *The sun shone for the 18th Halstead and Essex Marathon. This is the showpiece event of the year for the organisers, running club Halstead Road... The sun shone for the 18th Halstead and Essex Marathon. This is the showpiece event of the year for the organisers, running club Halstead Road Runners (HRR). Once again the event was expertly managed by Race Director and HRR Chairman Keith Thorogood.

This is a significant event for the town of Halstead and its surrounding villages as competitors and supporters descend for the day from all over the country and overseas. They experience warm and friendly North Essex hospitality. The event also raises funds directly into the local community. Last year as an example, HRR donated more than £8,000 to local Schools and Charities.

The race got underway from Halstead Leisure Centre at 10am with more than 630 runners ready to sample the delightful rolling Essex countryside. The lanes of Halstead, Colne Engaine, Pebmarsh and Twinstead awaited, filled with support and cheer!

The race was won by local runner Allen Smalls of Colchester Harriers. Allen crossed the line with a broad smile and more than 14 minutes ahead of the next runner. A significant margin! Allen recorded a time of 2:35:39

Another local man finished in 2nd place, Lee Martin of Springfield Striders. Lee stopped the clock at 2:49:39. The fact that Springfield Striders men finished 2nd, 18th and 35th meant that they took the team trophy on the day! Third place overall went to Richard Watkinson in 2:49:55. More than 11 runners enjoyed the glory of a sub 3 hour Marathon time including the first women June Allen.

June from Springfield Striders was very pleased with a time of 2:59:27. Next home for the women was her club team mate Nikki Brockbank in 3:10:25. These two results plus the performance of Donna Hall-Fremont giving Springfield Striders further trophies for 1st Womens team! So Springfield Striders cleaned up in both male and female team categories! Third home for the women was Helen Mulhall from Bearbrook running club.

The host club HRR entered a few athletes and were expertly led home by Halstead man Gavin Allen. Gavin clocked 3:07:40 and 24th place overall. Next in for HRR was Phil Davies in 3:30:08 and 85th place. A result which gave Phil an Essex County Championship medal as 3rd in Vets 50 category. Full HRR results:

Name, time, place overall
Gavin Allen 3:07:41 24th
Phil Davies 3:30:09 85th
Sam Wolton 3:48:34 183rd
Andy Wilmot 4:32:16 438th
Matt Biggin 4:33:24 441st
Kate Allen 4:33:07 446th
Nathan Roulson 4:49:52 508th
Daniel Smith 5:06:10 555th

HRR were very pleased to have Halstead Mayor David Hume on hand at the finishing line to give out medals and for the presentation ceremony. Please see presentation photographs attached taken by HRR Press and Publicity Officer Matthew Ranson.

Special thanks to Anita Morris and the Halstead Leisure Centre team, Ramsey College led by Paul Taylor, Gosfield School led by HRR Phil Davies, 1163 Squadron Air Cadets, St John Ambulance, Halstead Hospital League of Friends, Halstead in Bloom, Grange Farm and Dunmow runners, Tiptree Runners, Witham running club, Havering 90 Joggers, Billericay Striders, Gt Bentley RC and the Halstead Residents Association. Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support - Lambert Chapman, Sainsburys, Holmes & Hills Solicitors, Spice Zone, Halstead Glass, Halstead Physiotherapy, Halstead Town Council, MTM Plant & Tool Hire, Woodlands Gym, Eat Natural, Halstead Tyre and Exhaust centre, Dale Hire and Runners World

Professional photographers MyEventPhoto recorded the event. Pictures available on the following link:
http://www.myeventphoto.co.uk/event/6541/index.htm

The race has already had mountains of positive feedback from the runners. The continuous message is how friendly and supportive they found the people of North Essex. Members of the public handing out jelly babies and jaffa cake! People dancing on the lanes with pom poms! The runners loved the bountiful goody bag and the organisation delivered by HRR Keith Thorogood and his professional team.

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
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]]> Race Results Ranson http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2078 Marathon Race Photos http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2077&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 11:48:55 GMT You can find all the photographs taken by our official photographer by clicking on the link below:

2012 Halstead & Essex Marathon Photos ]]> News Flynn http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2077 Olympic Cross Country 5 mile Fun Run http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2076&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 11:11:15 GMT Sat. 2nd June 2012 - Part of Wethersfield's weekend of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - Start at Wethersfield Playing Field - 9.30am Registration £5 - 10.00 am start - not much in the way of prizes or medals but you get a [free] bacon butty and coffee at the Finish. I have won this a few times [age group!] and it is very famous for my meeting Andy Wilmot here for the first time, who encouraged me to join Halstead Road Runners [what a dreadful mistake!] I'll be there - Nelson ]]> Ask The Club Nelson http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2076 Prizes http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2075&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:20:40 GMT Just looked at the results and I appear to have won a prize! Sorry for not hanging around - I never expect to win anything! Can you advise what I... Just looked at the results and I appear to have won a prize! Sorry for not hanging around - I never expect to win anything!

Can you advise what I need to do to collect it? You can contact me by email on eamonnmccusker@live.co.uk

All the best - Eamonn McCusker ]]> Ask The Organisers Eamonn http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2075 2012 Results http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2074&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 18:26:02 GMT Click on the links below to download the PROVISIONAL results of the 2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon: _*Overall Results*_ 2012 Halstead and Essex... Click on the links below to download the PROVISIONAL results of the 2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon:

Overall Results
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Overall Results (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Overall Results (excel)

Mens Teams
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Mens Teams (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Mens Teams (excel)

Female Teams
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Female Teams (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Female Teams (excel)

Age Groups
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Age Groups (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Age Groups (excel)

A free PDF viewer can be downloaded here from Adobe, and a free Excel Viewer can be downloaded here, from Microsoft.

Any queries by email to results@halsteadroadrunners.net please. ]]> Results Ranson http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2074 <![CDATA[H&EM 2012 results Sunday 13th May 2012]]> http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2073&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 18:24:26 GMT Thanks to all supporters and competitors! First 3 Female: Place Name Team 1 June Allen Springfield Striders RC 2:59:26.8 2 Nikki... Thanks to all supporters and competitors!

First 3 Female:
Place Name Team
1 June Allen Springfield Striders RC 2:59:26.8
2 Nikki Brockbank Springfield Striders RC 3:10:24.7
3 Helen Mulhall Bearbrook Running Club 3:12:54.6

First 3 Male:
Place Name Team
1 Allen Smalls Colchester Harriers AC 2:35:38.7
2 Lee Martin Springfield Striders RC 2:49:38.8
3 Richard Watkinson 2:49:55.2



Click on the links below to download the PROVISIONAL results of the 2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon:

Overall Results
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Overall Results (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Overall Results (excel)

Mens Teams
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Mens Teams (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Mens Teams (excel)

Female Teams
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Female Teams (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Female Teams (excel)

Age Groups
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Age Groups (pdf)
2012 Halstead and Essex Marathon - Age Groups (excel)

A free PDF viewer can be downloaded here from Adobe, and a free Excel Viewer can be downloaded here, from Microsoft.

Any queries by email to results@halsteadroadrunners.net please.

Professional photographs are available on the following link:
http://www.myeventphoto.co.uk/event/6541/index.htm ]]> Race Results Ranson http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2073 Where is the HRR Measuring Wheel??? http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2072&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 09:17:03 GMT Does anyone in the club know the whereabouts of the measuring wheel? If so, please let me know as soon as possible as it is needed to measure a... Does anyone in the club know the whereabouts of the measuring wheel?

If so, please let me know as soon as possible as it is needed to measure a slight change of course in next Wednesday's Summer Handicap route.

Andy Carter 07720 451457 ]]> Club News Andy Carter http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2072 Water on Sunday http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2071&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:15 GMT Will the water stations have water in cups or in bottles? Thanks Will the water stations have water in cups or in bottles?
Thanks ]]> Ask The Organisers steebeesknees http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2071 Allen Smalls disappeared off entry list http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2070&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 19:28:54 GMT Hiya Keith, Just to let you know, when the entry list was updated to the final version, Number 819 Allen Smalls Colchester Harriers (ECC) has... Hiya Keith,

Just to let you know, when the entry list was updated to the final version, Number 819 Allen Smalls Colchester Harriers (ECC) has disappeared off the list.

I dont know if any others have gone too, its just I noticed Allen cos we are on the same team.

Cheers,

Paul. ]]> Ask The Organisers Suffolk Swift http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2070 8th May 2012 http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2069&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 16:01:11 GMT Four Halstead Road Runners made the short trip to the Discovery Centre for the Notley Duathlon. The course consisted a 4k off-road run including an... Four Halstead Road Runners made the short trip to the Discovery Centre for the Notley Duathlon. The course consisted a 4k off-road run including an ascent of the man-made hill, followed by a 2 loop 20k bike leg on road and finishing with the same run. The run was seriously wet underfoot and slippery in places. Thankfully the rain held off for the bike leg. In cold and grey conditions the following results were recorded:

16th Don English overall time 1:14:09 (splits of 15:22, 41:14 and 15:57)
19th Rob Thacker overall time 1:14:50 (splits of 15:46, 41:12 and 16:27) (competing for Born2Tri)
37th Matthew Ranson overall time 1:19:28 (splits of 15:42, 44:30 and 16:36)
107th Maurice Young overall time 1:41:37 (splits of 22:55, 52:19 and 23:20)

Thanks to Born2Tri Triathlon and Multisport Club for a very enjoyable event.

PLEASE BE REMINDED OF THE 18th HALSTEAD AND ESSEX MARATHON taking place on Sunday 13th May 2012. 10am start at the HQ Halstead Leisure Centre, Colne Road, Halstead, CO9 2HR.

Further details on:

http://halsteadroadrunners.net/index.php?page=entryinfo

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 ]]> Race Results Ranson http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2069 Refer entry http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2068&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 20:12:19 GMT Hi, a common question, can I delay my entry until 2013, as have picked up an injury at London. The only reason I entered before was due to cut of... Hi, a common question, can I delay my entry until 2013, as have picked up an injury at London. The only reason I entered before was due to cut of date for Essex champs qualification. Regards. John Russell, Thurrock Harriers no.821 ]]> Ask The Organisers jrussell http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2068 Dannyneighbour http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2067&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 10:55:14 GMT I have entered the Halstead & Essex marathon this year, but due to torn
cartiladge will not be able to take part. I'm not clear from the information
on the website: Is it possible to get a refund or can entry fee be carried over to next year.

Thanks ]]> Ask The Organisers dannyneighbour http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2067 Dannyneighbour http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2066&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 10:51:00 GMT I have entered the Halstead & Essex marathon this year, but due to torn
cartiledge will not be able to take part. I'm not clear from the information
on the website: Is it possible to get a refund or can entry fee be carried over to next year.

Thanks ]]> Ask The Organisers dannyneighbour http://halsteadroadrunners.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2066