Cathy D reports...
Myself, Stuart and Carol travelled to a sunny but crisp Weston-Super-Mare for the annual Christmas Cracker 10k. It was a nice flat course but because most of it is run on the beach this made it very hard work given the rain we have had of late. In some places it was just like clay which made it very sticky to run on. However we all had pleasing run's with Stu having a comfortable race finishing 138th in 43 mins. Given the amount of running he's been doing lately he was pleased with his effort. Next in was myself & as i've been unwell AGAIN this week with the same symptons as last time, i had a good run. I came 201st in a time of 44:52 which was only 5 secs of my PB, so again a really pleasing effort. Carol also ran well, again claiming her age catorgory prize. This was her 3rd attempt at this course so knew pretty much what to expect. She came home 227th in a time of 45:35.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Andy's Christmas List
Andy H has forwarded the following list of races organised by Severn AC over the festive period:
The Christmas 5 Mile Handicap Cross Country Race
When: Sat 23 Dec 2006
Time: 14:30
Where: Plock Court, Gloucester
Other Info: Registration from 13:30
Prizes –First 10 to finish
Fastest Actual Time in Each Group
Cost: £3.00 (attached) £4.00 (unattached) (50p surcharge on day)
Christmas 4 Mile Run
When: Wed 27 Dec 2006
Time: 11:30
Where: Pilot Inn, Hardwicke (nr Gloucester)
Other Info: Extensive Prize List
Cost: £3.50 (attached) £5.50 (unattached) (surcharge on day)
New Years Day 5 Mile Road Race
When: Mon 1 Jan 2007
Time: 11:30
Where: Pilot Inn, Hardwicke (nr Gloucester)
Other Info: Extensive Prize List
Team Prizes
Cost: £3.50 (attached) £5.50 (unattached) (surcharge on day)
N.B The New Year Day 5 is the first of the King of Road races
The Christmas 5 Mile Handicap Cross Country Race
When: Sat 23 Dec 2006
Time: 14:30
Where: Plock Court, Gloucester
Other Info: Registration from 13:30
Prizes –First 10 to finish
Fastest Actual Time in Each Group
Cost: £3.00 (attached) £4.00 (unattached) (50p surcharge on day)
Christmas 4 Mile Run
When: Wed 27 Dec 2006
Time: 11:30
Where: Pilot Inn, Hardwicke (nr Gloucester)
Other Info: Extensive Prize List
Cost: £3.50 (attached) £5.50 (unattached) (surcharge on day)
New Years Day 5 Mile Road Race
When: Mon 1 Jan 2007
Time: 11:30
Where: Pilot Inn, Hardwicke (nr Gloucester)
Other Info: Extensive Prize List
Team Prizes
Cost: £3.50 (attached) £5.50 (unattached) (surcharge on day)
N.B The New Year Day 5 is the first of the King of Road races
Monday, December 11, 2006
X/C league 11/12/06 - Plock Court
Andy H reports...
The weather was perfect for cross country, dry, sunny with very little wind. However conditions underfoot was not perfect as there was plenty of sticky mud and puddles of water to splash through. This turned a flat boring course into a real test.
First to race was Charlotte Mowbray who having raced that morning in the Gloucestershire Schools Senior Girls race took part in the U17G race. She performed admirably and must have been very tired. Although she was a bit disappointed with her performance, having raced twice within 2 hours it was a great effort.
In the Senior Ladies race our regular stalwarts, Angie Sadler and Carol Cowley were our representatives. Angie was first in for the club in 8th place with Carol in 33rd. Both were pleased with their efforts.
In the Senior Men's race the clubs representatives were Andy Hawkins, Jon Rawlings, Roger Bennett, Jason Draper and Phil Howells. Andy Hawkins was first in 40th place. He started off steady and maintained a consistent pace throughout. Although he has run better it was a slight improvement to the poor performance at Pitville Park. Next in was Jon Rawlings in 61st. This was his first outing of the cross country season, a welcome addition to the team as he normally takes part in Triathlons. After that there was Roger Bennett in 94th, this was his first race for a while, Jason Draper in 123rd, and Phil Howells in 157th.
Although we did not have team scores for either Men or Women at least we were represented and this is the most we have had in the men's race.
Summary of the results are as follows:
U17G
Charlotte Mowbray 7th 14:28
Senior Ladies
Angie Sadler 8th 25:01
Carol Cowley 33rd 27:50
Senior Men
Andy Hawkins 40th 35:22
Jon Rawlings 61st 36:49
Roger Bennett 94th 39:15
Jason Draper 123rd 41:28
Phil Howells 157th 46:38
The weather was perfect for cross country, dry, sunny with very little wind. However conditions underfoot was not perfect as there was plenty of sticky mud and puddles of water to splash through. This turned a flat boring course into a real test.
First to race was Charlotte Mowbray who having raced that morning in the Gloucestershire Schools Senior Girls race took part in the U17G race. She performed admirably and must have been very tired. Although she was a bit disappointed with her performance, having raced twice within 2 hours it was a great effort.
In the Senior Ladies race our regular stalwarts, Angie Sadler and Carol Cowley were our representatives. Angie was first in for the club in 8th place with Carol in 33rd. Both were pleased with their efforts.
In the Senior Men's race the clubs representatives were Andy Hawkins, Jon Rawlings, Roger Bennett, Jason Draper and Phil Howells. Andy Hawkins was first in 40th place. He started off steady and maintained a consistent pace throughout. Although he has run better it was a slight improvement to the poor performance at Pitville Park. Next in was Jon Rawlings in 61st. This was his first outing of the cross country season, a welcome addition to the team as he normally takes part in Triathlons. After that there was Roger Bennett in 94th, this was his first race for a while, Jason Draper in 123rd, and Phil Howells in 157th.
Although we did not have team scores for either Men or Women at least we were represented and this is the most we have had in the men's race.
Summary of the results are as follows:
U17G
Charlotte Mowbray 7th 14:28
Senior Ladies
Angie Sadler 8th 25:01
Carol Cowley 33rd 27:50
Senior Men
Andy Hawkins 40th 35:22
Jon Rawlings 61st 36:49
Roger Bennett 94th 39:15
Jason Draper 123rd 41:28
Phil Howells 157th 46:38
Gloucestershire County AAA Road Race Series 2006
Thursday 7 December 2006 saw the Presentation for the above, held at the City Council Civic Suite at Gloucestershire Docks. Tewkesbury Athletic Club was represented by three members to collect their awards.
Carol Cowley collected 1st place Female Vet 55, Sandie Harwood 2nd place Female Vet 35 and Phillip Howells 3rd place Male Vet 55.
All prizes were awarded by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester and all members of the club had a really enjoyable evening. It was great to see support from the award winners families and also Vice Captain Andy Hawkins and Queen of the Road Angie Sadler.
Carol Cowley collected 1st place Female Vet 55, Sandie Harwood 2nd place Female Vet 35 and Phillip Howells 3rd place Male Vet 55.
All prizes were awarded by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester and all members of the club had a really enjoyable evening. It was great to see support from the award winners families and also Vice Captain Andy Hawkins and Queen of the Road Angie Sadler.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
La Rochelle Marathon
Phillip H reports...
As you probably know, Angie I ran the La Rochelle marathon on Sunday (last of the year - 9th and 10th for the distance or longer, respectively, this year!) and achieved 'satisfactory' results although both felt we could have gone faster had the day worked out better for us.
Angie was going extremely well until the last 5 miles when an asthma attack slowed her a little, but she still finished in an excellent 3.10, just 4 minutes off her 2005 time. I was also hoping for a sub-3-15 time, but after going very well a few weeks ago a recent hip problem and not being that well for the last two weeks made me a bit unsure if that was really on. Got to 15k at 3-16 pace though, but then injury played up a bit and got an upset tummy as well so slowed a bit to eventually record 3-26, still my third fastest marathon ever (have set all 3 fastest times in this event).
Full result:
Angie Sadler 3.10.17 chip time (3.11.16 gun time), 647 of some 6,600 finishers and 2nd in her female vets category
Phillip Howells 3.26.20 chip time (3.27.20 gun time), 1,464 overall and 28th in my male vets category
It's a great event, certainly one of the best organised and being quite a way south has much milder weather in November than here. This year it was a lovely, sunny, 17 degrees C on the day and we had high hopes of good performances. We had attended the massive pasta party the previous evening and lined up with a record 8,099 competitors in what is rated as France's second marathon. The circuit is a quick, double circuit figure of eight so spectators can see (and encourage!) runners five times during the race without moving. There is a bit of runner crowding on some parts of the course which can slow you if going for a fast time, but it is not as unmanageable as in the really big events. The crowds are excellent and there are chip times for every 5kms plus a nice touch with your anticipated finish time also displayed each 5K; not seen that anywhere else. They offer a special 'all-in' package for British runners, including collecting and returning you to the airport. Ryanair flies to La Rochelle from Standsted - our total airfare was only £85. Highly recommended for an end of season marathon.
As you probably know, Angie I ran the La Rochelle marathon on Sunday (last of the year - 9th and 10th for the distance or longer, respectively, this year!) and achieved 'satisfactory' results although both felt we could have gone faster had the day worked out better for us.
Angie was going extremely well until the last 5 miles when an asthma attack slowed her a little, but she still finished in an excellent 3.10, just 4 minutes off her 2005 time. I was also hoping for a sub-3-15 time, but after going very well a few weeks ago a recent hip problem and not being that well for the last two weeks made me a bit unsure if that was really on. Got to 15k at 3-16 pace though, but then injury played up a bit and got an upset tummy as well so slowed a bit to eventually record 3-26, still my third fastest marathon ever (have set all 3 fastest times in this event).
Full result:
Angie Sadler 3.10.17 chip time (3.11.16 gun time), 647 of some 6,600 finishers and 2nd in her female vets category
Phillip Howells 3.26.20 chip time (3.27.20 gun time), 1,464 overall and 28th in my male vets category
It's a great event, certainly one of the best organised and being quite a way south has much milder weather in November than here. This year it was a lovely, sunny, 17 degrees C on the day and we had high hopes of good performances. We had attended the massive pasta party the previous evening and lined up with a record 8,099 competitors in what is rated as France's second marathon. The circuit is a quick, double circuit figure of eight so spectators can see (and encourage!) runners five times during the race without moving. There is a bit of runner crowding on some parts of the course which can slow you if going for a fast time, but it is not as unmanageable as in the really big events. The crowds are excellent and there are chip times for every 5kms plus a nice touch with your anticipated finish time also displayed each 5K; not seen that anywhere else. They offer a special 'all-in' package for British runners, including collecting and returning you to the airport. Ryanair flies to La Rochelle from Standsted - our total airfare was only £85. Highly recommended for an end of season marathon.
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