A new year, a new race calendar and a new vets’ secretary
Firstly, as I take on the mantle of Veterans’ secretary, on behalf of the club, I would like to say a huge thanks to Rob Kersey for his unbending commitment to the role for the past 18 years or so. They will be very big shoes to fill but anyone who has seen my trail shoes* will know I have a chance!
*Hoka Tennines
UPCOMING RACES
YVAA Cross Country Championships
Sunday 24th March, Penistone Showground
So…one of my first jobs is to enlist an ocean of amber oldies to make as many teams as possible for the YVAA Cross Country Champs. I’ve particularly enjoyed the camaraderie of this race in the past and it would be great to get teams of 3 out in all the categories (35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70+)
5K for F45+, F55+, F65+ and M70+ (12pm)
10K for F35, M35, M40, M50, M60 and M65 (1.20pm)
If you are interested please email (adamsunderland71@gmail.com), WhatsApp/text (07702434265) or tell me, old-school, face to face your name, age category and date of birth and I will enter you.
THE CLUB WILL PAY YOUR ENTRY FEE!
There is also an All to Count shield (5 runners to count) so all abilities can have an impact!
YVAA Multi-terrrain Grand Prix
Sunday 28th April, Honley
Please put this date in your diaries as we will be hosting the race (one of several in the Grand Prix). More info to follow regarding marshalling and help on the day. Remember, you need to register (for free) for the whole grand prix series and then can enter any of the individual races you like. (www.yvaa.org )
RESULTS
Yorkshire Cross Country Championships Sat 6th Jan
A lovely crisp day at lightwater Valley, Ripon. Not too muddy but the usual short, sharp climbs. Lots of vets out representing the club and incredible support from our club’s spectators. It felt like we got a shout on every corner. A superb bronze medal for the women’s team, three of whom were vets!
Women
7th Katie Walshaw (FV35) 33.22
20th Julia Jagger (FV40) 35.25
35th Claire Leaver-Hewitt (FV40) 37.36
41st Joanne Jones (FV45) 38.16
Men
73rd Paul Sammonds (V35) 42.28
87th Phil Hewitt (V35) 43.29
107th Adam Sunderland (V50) 45.50
111th Damian McQueen (V50) 46.10
118th James Washington (V45) 46.47
124th Jonathan Sykes (V60) 47.28
136th Chris Beadle (V50) 48.28
152nd Mark Wilson (V40) 50.50
Central Lancs Half Marathon Sun 7th Jan
Michael Hall 01: 47:12 5th V60
Stanbury Splash Sun 14th Jan
It was an ideal winter’s day, the ground was mostly firm from a hard overnight frost, with clear skies and only a light breeze for the 205 seniors that took part in this year’s Soreen Stanbury Splash race.
10th Tim Brook MV40 0:51:17
32nd Michael Sanderson MV35 56:42
35th Adam Sunderland MV50 0:57:55
65th Chris Beadle MV50 1:02:55
66th Joanne Jones FV40 1:03:06
72nd Gavin Baxter MV50 1:03:51
74th Mark Wilson MV40 1:04:10
80th Sally Coldwell FV40 1:05:01
97th Andy Shortt MV50 1:07:08
108th Philip Hobbs MV50 1:08:25
137th Jon Burdon MV40 1:14:05
157th Stefanie Dickinson FV40 1:19:38
167th Mark Henderson MV60 1:22:51
165th Becky Burdon FV40 1:22:26
170th Rob Kersey MV70 1:23:33
190th Richard Whale MV60 1:32:00
Trigger Sun 14th Jan
Entrants navigate their way from Marsden, over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder to Edale visiting three trig points on route. The linear route is measured at 21 miles with 1650m climb.
90th Robert Dickinson MV50 05:02:18
93rd Tom Edwards MV40 05:03:10
Montane Winter Spine Race
The Montane Winter Spine is widely regarded as Britain’s Most Brutal endurance race. It’s a non-stop, 268 mile race along the most iconic and demanding national trail in Britain; the Pennine Way. Beginning from Edale in Derbyshire, runners have a time limit of 168 hours to reach the elusive village of Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. You will climb over 10,000 meters as the route crosses some of the most beautiful but difficult terrain found in England.
David Milton MV55 166:21:48
Masters GP indoor 3km Sheffield 20th Jan
1st Gary Graham MV55 10:40.82
Hoofstones Fell race 20th Jan
62nd Bill Hunter MV70 2.23.15
Northern Cross Country Championships, Sedgefield 28th Jan
WOMEN
40th Julia Jagger FV40 33:32
65th Claire Leaver-Hewitt FV40 35:30
11th Team out of 26
MEN
199th Philip Hewitt MV40 49:37
232nd Damian McQueen MV50 51:17
262nd Adam Sunderland MV50 53:03
265th James Washington MV45 53:19
357th Louis Cromwell MV40 59:18
17th Team out of 29
Meltham 10K Sun 28th Jan
15th Paul Sammonds MV35 00:38:18
16th Jonny McLean MV40 00:38:20
25th Michael Sanderson MV35 00:40:35
38th Leroy Marshall MV45 00:41:45
48th James Washington MV45 00:42:58
90th Matthew Rose MV50 00:46:35
99th Lorraine Smith FV50 00:47:34
101st Gary Graham MV40 00:47:42
105th Jon Burdon MV45 00:48:06
109th Helen Standing FV45 00:48:30
116th Michael Tivers MV45 00:48:53
145th Debbie Hall FV45 00:51:54
148th Kevin Yewlett MV70 00:52:25
157th Stefanie Dickinson FV40 00:53:07
199th Sean Doyle MV55 00:56:10
224th Becky Burdon FV45 00:58:13
270th Bill Hunter MV75 01:03:34
271st Alison Smith FV45 01:03:38
