In-form multi-distance runner, Angie Sadler has won her second event within a week. Sadler travelled with club mate Phillip Howells to Oxfordshire to take part in the infamous 13.2 mile Otmoor Challenge. A multi-terrain event in which nearly 400 runners started. Sadler raced around the tough course in 1hr 31.55mins. So good was her performance that in addition to her, now normal, veteran first place, she duplicated last Sunday's effort and took the overall female title as well. Howells, who is building up to this year's Comrades 'Marathon', ran his best race of late. A stomach bug hadbeen de-bugged in time for the 1pm start. Howells recorded a pleasing 1hr
46.08mins.
23rd Angie Sadler = 1.31.55 (1st FM)
78th Phil Howells = 1.46.08
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Whitsun race reports
Jon Mansfield reports...
Angie Sadler and Sue Bruce both won their races over the bank holiday weekend. Sadler raced at Dymock and set a new female course record over the 1/2 marathon distance. The ladies race winner was out on her own from the gun and, running so well, she was never challenged. Her effort helped Tewkesbury AC collect another ladies team victory.
Bruce won her race at the White Horse (formerly the Globe) over a 5 mile course. Unlike Sadler, Bruce had a fight on her hands with one of the counties top girls and it wasn't until the last mile that Bruce took control to take the win.
Jason Draper was first to finish for the club in the Crowle 10km. Delighted Draper was one of five club members who added to the record 408 entrants over a scenic, somewhat undulating course through Worcestershire.
Jon Mansfield finished third, for the third time, in his third triathlon, in three weeks in the Gloucester event held at Newent
Dymock 1/2 Marathon
Sunday 28th May
12th Angie Sadler = 1.24.04 (1st fm) NEW COURSE RECORD
56th Carol Cowley = 1.47.27
65th Sandie Harwood = 1.54.34
66th Phillip Howells = 1.54.34
96 finished.
Crowle Gunpowder plot 10km
Sunday 28th May
18th Jason Draper = 37.44
76th Stuart Dudfield = 43.39
113rd Cathy Dudfield = 45.59
189th Lisa Kane = 50.39
282nd Anne Robinson = 56.08
408 finished
Male winner Matt Bond = 31.57
Female winner Lynne Cox = 37.48
Gloucester Triathlon (swim=400m, Cycle=18km, Run=5km)
Monday 29th May
3rd Jon Mansfield = 5.49 (21st) - 38.15 (2nd) - 16.54 (3rd) = 53.58 mins
208 finished.
Whitsun 5 mile - White Horse (Sandhurst)
7th Sue Bruce 30.48 (1st Female)
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
KoTR standings, June 2006
90 Jason Draper
88 Jon Mansfield
83 Roger Bennett
81 Angie Sadler
59 Stuart Dudfield
56 Andy Hawkins
53 Cathy Dudfield
51 Steve Wiggall
32 Carol Cowley
30 Nigel Tillott
29 Phillip Howells
24 Barry O'Driscoll
20 Sandie Harwood
19 Simon Hall
19 Lisa Kane
18 Mike Primett
17 Bev Thomas
16 Jon Rawlings
15 Mick Morris
15 Clive Sentence
13 Rob Knight
12 Rob Jordan
11 Mike Ward
10 Clive Baker
10 Neville Simpson
9 Stuart Buchan
9 Sue Bruce
9 Martyn Cox
6 Amanda Martin
4 Anne Robinson
3 Wes Reid
88 Jon Mansfield
83 Roger Bennett
81 Angie Sadler
59 Stuart Dudfield
56 Andy Hawkins
53 Cathy Dudfield
51 Steve Wiggall
32 Carol Cowley
30 Nigel Tillott
29 Phillip Howells
24 Barry O'Driscoll
20 Sandie Harwood
19 Simon Hall
19 Lisa Kane
18 Mike Primett
17 Bev Thomas
16 Jon Rawlings
15 Mick Morris
15 Clive Sentence
13 Rob Knight
12 Rob Jordan
11 Mike Ward
10 Clive Baker
10 Neville Simpson
9 Stuart Buchan
9 Sue Bruce
9 Martyn Cox
6 Amanda Martin
4 Anne Robinson
3 Wes Reid
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Copenhagen marathon
Nigel Tillot reports....
"Now back from Copenhagen.A good event. Time 3.28.42 6mins better than my first although I had hoped for nearer 3.20.
Going well for 17 , 20 in 2.29 then cramp from 21.5 and then focus was on
just finishing. A familiar tale?"
Only too familiar..!!
"Now back from Copenhagen.A good event. Time 3.28.42 6mins better than my first although I had hoped for nearer 3.20.
Going well for 17 , 20 in 2.29 then cramp from 21.5 and then focus was on
just finishing. A familiar tale?"
Only too familiar..!!
Tewkesbury Tri, 21/05/06
Jon M reports...
Three Tewkesbury AC athletes took part in the home town triathlon. Sandie Harwood, Jason Draper and Jon Mansfield exercised their multi-sport talents in an event which consisted of 400 meters swimming into 23km of cycling to finish with a short 5km run. Conditions were inclement, switching between gales and showers. The rain caused little concern to the athletes, as the transitions from swimmer to cyclist were no wetter! Just 130 entered. However, conditions being what they were, only 104 made it to the finish line!
Sandie Harwood made her triathlon debut. Previously completing two Aquathons (swim-run), Harwood added the cycling discipline and enjoyed every minute of her total race time of 1hr 33 mins. Harwood’s run split was her strongest clocking 22.25 mins.
Jason Draper returned to the event after making his debut here in 2005. Draper’s worked miracles with his swimming technique over the 12 months as several spectators remarked how easy he made the 16 x 25m lengths look. A controlled swim left Draper in good shape to slice five mins from his previous bike time. His most impressive performance was his running. Two miles of the run course was over fields and due to the weather, conditions had become precariously slippy, nevertheless, a run split time of 18.04 was the 19th quickest of the day. Draper totalled 1hr 15 mins.
Jon Mansfield was taking part in his second triathlon of the season (last week at www.tauntondeanetri.co.uk). Mansfield having local course knowledge, put it to good use and repeated the previous week’s achievements by recording the fastest bike split time. A 38.07 minute cycle effort left his legs with a rather wooden feeling that, took a mile of running to return to normal. Mansfield finished in 1hr and in 3rd place overall and, as with the previous Sunday, only seconds off the top honour! (www.tewkesburytri.co.uk/index.asp).
3rd Jon Mansfield 6.25 (13th) - 38.07 (1st) - 15.53 (5th) = 1:00.25
38th Jason Draper 9.32 (84th) - 47.27 (38th) - 18.04 (19th) = 1:15.03
96th Sandie Harwood 9.45 (85th) - 1:01.03 (98th) - 22.25 (73rd) = 1:33.013
Three Tewkesbury AC athletes took part in the home town triathlon. Sandie Harwood, Jason Draper and Jon Mansfield exercised their multi-sport talents in an event which consisted of 400 meters swimming into 23km of cycling to finish with a short 5km run. Conditions were inclement, switching between gales and showers. The rain caused little concern to the athletes, as the transitions from swimmer to cyclist were no wetter! Just 130 entered. However, conditions being what they were, only 104 made it to the finish line!
Sandie Harwood made her triathlon debut. Previously completing two Aquathons (swim-run), Harwood added the cycling discipline and enjoyed every minute of her total race time of 1hr 33 mins. Harwood’s run split was her strongest clocking 22.25 mins.
Jason Draper returned to the event after making his debut here in 2005. Draper’s worked miracles with his swimming technique over the 12 months as several spectators remarked how easy he made the 16 x 25m lengths look. A controlled swim left Draper in good shape to slice five mins from his previous bike time. His most impressive performance was his running. Two miles of the run course was over fields and due to the weather, conditions had become precariously slippy, nevertheless, a run split time of 18.04 was the 19th quickest of the day. Draper totalled 1hr 15 mins.
Jon Mansfield was taking part in his second triathlon of the season (last week at www.tauntondeanetri.co.uk). Mansfield having local course knowledge, put it to good use and repeated the previous week’s achievements by recording the fastest bike split time. A 38.07 minute cycle effort left his legs with a rather wooden feeling that, took a mile of running to return to normal. Mansfield finished in 1hr and in 3rd place overall and, as with the previous Sunday, only seconds off the top honour! (www.tewkesburytri.co.uk/index.asp).
3rd Jon Mansfield 6.25 (13th) - 38.07 (1st) - 15.53 (5th) = 1:00.25
38th Jason Draper 9.32 (84th) - 47.27 (38th) - 18.04 (19th) = 1:15.03
96th Sandie Harwood 9.45 (85th) - 1:01.03 (98th) - 22.25 (73rd) = 1:33.013
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Gloucestershire 5km Championships
Jon Mansfield reports...
Tewkesbury AC runners made up 10% of the 5km County championship field at the White Horse on 18th May, and they all did the club proud. Fearful of a black, water-laden cloud heading towards Sandhurst, the runners knew they couldn’t hang about. Starting amongst a collection of local outstanding talents where, ten runners whizzed past the first mile maker in under 5 minutes, it wasn'’t until 15 minutes into the race when the cloud burst. Despite the torrential downpour, both Dudfields sliced time off their pb’s. Stuart set a new time agonisingly just outside 20 minutes, while Mrs Dudfield hacked 15 seconds from her previous best result. Beverly Thomas ran strongly through deep puddles, over ducks and around a canoe to be rewarded with her fastest run to date. Angie Sadler put several young pretenders to shame to finish 3rd overall female. Jon Mansfield led Jason Draper and Roger Bennett home, with Bennett especially pleased with his race. Rob Jordan, fresh from Monday’s Berkeley 10km, came in a few seconds over 21 minutes, while Sandie Harwood avenged Lisa Kane after last months dramatic sprint finish at Hereford.
18th Jon Mansfield - 16.58
34th Jason Draper - 18.02
39th Roger Bennett - 18.23
50th Angie Sadler - 19.04 (3rd fm)
62nd Stuart Dudfield - 20.01 (pb)
69th Cathy Dudfield - 20.56 (pb)
72nd Rob Jordan - 21.06
86th Sandie Harwood - 23.25
89th Lisa Kane - 23.57
96th Bev Thomas - 24.52 (pb)
Tewkesbury AC runners made up 10% of the 5km County championship field at the White Horse on 18th May, and they all did the club proud. Fearful of a black, water-laden cloud heading towards Sandhurst, the runners knew they couldn’t hang about. Starting amongst a collection of local outstanding talents where, ten runners whizzed past the first mile maker in under 5 minutes, it wasn'’t until 15 minutes into the race when the cloud burst. Despite the torrential downpour, both Dudfields sliced time off their pb’s. Stuart set a new time agonisingly just outside 20 minutes, while Mrs Dudfield hacked 15 seconds from her previous best result. Beverly Thomas ran strongly through deep puddles, over ducks and around a canoe to be rewarded with her fastest run to date. Angie Sadler put several young pretenders to shame to finish 3rd overall female. Jon Mansfield led Jason Draper and Roger Bennett home, with Bennett especially pleased with his race. Rob Jordan, fresh from Monday’s Berkeley 10km, came in a few seconds over 21 minutes, while Sandie Harwood avenged Lisa Kane after last months dramatic sprint finish at Hereford.
18th Jon Mansfield - 16.58
34th Jason Draper - 18.02
39th Roger Bennett - 18.23
50th Angie Sadler - 19.04 (3rd fm)
62nd Stuart Dudfield - 20.01 (pb)
69th Cathy Dudfield - 20.56 (pb)
72nd Rob Jordan - 21.06
86th Sandie Harwood - 23.25
89th Lisa Kane - 23.57
96th Bev Thomas - 24.52 (pb)
Friday, May 12, 2006
Club Handicap #2, 10/05/06
Jason Draper reports...
Thanks again to everyone for competing/helping in the second of our handicap series, again I hope you all enjoyed it. For this run we had 20 runners, an excellent turnout, and means we have had 26 runners in total for both runs. The following are the results for the May 10th handicap in finish order (including points) and time order. Also included are the current handicap standings after two races.
FINISH ORDER
1. ROGER BENNETT (5 POINTS) 3. 30:42
2. BRAD CROUCH (4) 5. 32:03
3. NIGEL TILLOT (3) 7. 32:21
4. ANG SADLER (2) 6. 32:18
5. ALAN DUMPER (1) 11. 34:58
6. CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY (1) 17. 40:29
7. JON MANSFIELD (1) 1. 29:21
8. BEV THOMAS (1) 19. 44:24
9. CAROL COWLEY (1) 14. 37:02
10. MICK MORRIS (1) 15. 38:16
11. MIKE WARD (1) 16. 40:27
12. STEVE DARNELL (1) 10. 34:27
13. BARRY O'DRISCOLL (1) 9. 34:20
14. ROB KNIGHT (1) 4. 32:01
15. ANDY HAWKINS (1) 2. 29:27
16. ??? (1) 8. 32:36
17. CATH DUDFIELD (1) 12. 36:37
18. STEVE WIGGALL (1) 13. 36:51
19. SANDIE HARWOOD (1) 18. 41:08
20. PHIL HOWELLS (1) 20. 45:24
CURRENT STANDINGS (AS OF TWO HANDICAPS)
CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY (6 POINTS)
ROGER BENNETT (6)
SANDIE HARWOOD (5)
CATH DUDFIELD (4)
BRAD CROUCH (4)
ANG SADLER (3)
BEV THOMAS (3)
NIGEL TILLOT (3)
CAROL COWLEY (2)
STEVE DARNELL (2)
MIKE WARD (1)
BARRY O'DRISCOLL (1)
ROB KNIGHT (1)
ANDY HAWKINS (1)
??? (1)
STU DUDFIELD (1)
STEVE WIGGALL (1)
LISA KANE (1)
JON MANSFIELD (1)
ANNE ROBINSON (1)
NEV SIMPSON (1)
ROB KNIGHT (1)
SIMON HALL (1)
PHIL HOWELLS (1)
ALAN DUMPER (1)
MICK MORRIS (1)
Well done to Roger whos win last night takes him level on points with Charlotte at the top of the Handicap standings. Well done to Brad and Ang and the ever improving Nigel for being among the major points. But as ever the top three finishers will be penalised next time out. Well done also to Jon & Andy for the two fastest times of the night, still, however, a little way off Simons time from the first handicap. Thanks again. See you soon. P.S. I will be away for the next event so I will need a couple of volunteers to help with timing next time.
Thanks again to everyone for competing/helping in the second of our handicap series, again I hope you all enjoyed it. For this run we had 20 runners, an excellent turnout, and means we have had 26 runners in total for both runs. The following are the results for the May 10th handicap in finish order (including points) and time order. Also included are the current handicap standings after two races.
FINISH ORDER
1. ROGER BENNETT (5 POINTS) 3. 30:42
2. BRAD CROUCH (4) 5. 32:03
3. NIGEL TILLOT (3) 7. 32:21
4. ANG SADLER (2) 6. 32:18
5. ALAN DUMPER (1) 11. 34:58
6. CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY (1) 17. 40:29
7. JON MANSFIELD (1) 1. 29:21
8. BEV THOMAS (1) 19. 44:24
9. CAROL COWLEY (1) 14. 37:02
10. MICK MORRIS (1) 15. 38:16
11. MIKE WARD (1) 16. 40:27
12. STEVE DARNELL (1) 10. 34:27
13. BARRY O'DRISCOLL (1) 9. 34:20
14. ROB KNIGHT (1) 4. 32:01
15. ANDY HAWKINS (1) 2. 29:27
16. ??? (1) 8. 32:36
17. CATH DUDFIELD (1) 12. 36:37
18. STEVE WIGGALL (1) 13. 36:51
19. SANDIE HARWOOD (1) 18. 41:08
20. PHIL HOWELLS (1) 20. 45:24
CURRENT STANDINGS (AS OF TWO HANDICAPS)
CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY (6 POINTS)
ROGER BENNETT (6)
SANDIE HARWOOD (5)
CATH DUDFIELD (4)
BRAD CROUCH (4)
ANG SADLER (3)
BEV THOMAS (3)
NIGEL TILLOT (3)
CAROL COWLEY (2)
STEVE DARNELL (2)
MIKE WARD (1)
BARRY O'DRISCOLL (1)
ROB KNIGHT (1)
ANDY HAWKINS (1)
??? (1)
STU DUDFIELD (1)
STEVE WIGGALL (1)
LISA KANE (1)
JON MANSFIELD (1)
ANNE ROBINSON (1)
NEV SIMPSON (1)
ROB KNIGHT (1)
SIMON HALL (1)
PHIL HOWELLS (1)
ALAN DUMPER (1)
MICK MORRIS (1)
Well done to Roger whos win last night takes him level on points with Charlotte at the top of the Handicap standings. Well done to Brad and Ang and the ever improving Nigel for being among the major points. But as ever the top three finishers will be penalised next time out. Well done also to Jon & Andy for the two fastest times of the night, still, however, a little way off Simons time from the first handicap. Thanks again. See you soon. P.S. I will be away for the next event so I will need a couple of volunteers to help with timing next time.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tewkesbury half, 7/5/06
Cathy Dudfield reports.....
There was an excellent turnout from Tewkesbury AC with 18 of us taking part in the Half Marathon & the 5 mile fun run. There were some excellent performances with a few pb's set. Angie & Carol both took age group prizes. Below are everyone's chip time results:
16 Jon Mansfield @ 1.20.29 (m - 9)
42 Roger Bennett @ 1.25.40 (m40 -10)
44 Jason Draper @ 1.26.16 (m - 25)
51 Angie Sadler @ 1.27.02 (f45 - 1)
63 Nigel Tillott @ 1.28.31 (m40 - 13)
127 Steve Wiggall @ 1.34.22 (m45 - 16)
145 Mike Primett @ 1.36.06 (m - 64)
146 Stuart Dudfield @ 1.36.23 (m - 65)
207 Cathy Dudfield @ 1.40.37 (f - 11)
217 Carol Cowley @ 1.41.06 (f50 -1)
277 Neville Simpson @ 1.45.19 (m50 - 37)
358 Mike Ward @ 1.50.00 (m60 - 10)
406 Sandie Harwood @ 1.52.37 (f - 44)
407 Phillip Howells @ 1.52.37 (m50 - 59)
517 Bev Thomas @ 2.01.04 (f45 - 14)
621 Anne Robinson @ 2.09.09 (f - 98)
665 Wesley Reid @ 2.14.35 (m - 202)
729 finished
5 mile fun run
Helena - 44:34 (PB)
Also - A big thankyou to everyone who helped on the day.
There was an excellent turnout from Tewkesbury AC with 18 of us taking part in the Half Marathon & the 5 mile fun run. There were some excellent performances with a few pb's set. Angie & Carol both took age group prizes. Below are everyone's chip time results:
16 Jon Mansfield @ 1.20.29 (m - 9)
42 Roger Bennett @ 1.25.40 (m40 -10)
44 Jason Draper @ 1.26.16 (m - 25)
51 Angie Sadler @ 1.27.02 (f45 - 1)
63 Nigel Tillott @ 1.28.31 (m40 - 13)
127 Steve Wiggall @ 1.34.22 (m45 - 16)
145 Mike Primett @ 1.36.06 (m - 64)
146 Stuart Dudfield @ 1.36.23 (m - 65)
207 Cathy Dudfield @ 1.40.37 (f - 11)
217 Carol Cowley @ 1.41.06 (f50 -1)
277 Neville Simpson @ 1.45.19 (m50 - 37)
358 Mike Ward @ 1.50.00 (m60 - 10)
406 Sandie Harwood @ 1.52.37 (f - 44)
407 Phillip Howells @ 1.52.37 (m50 - 59)
517 Bev Thomas @ 2.01.04 (f45 - 14)
621 Anne Robinson @ 2.09.09 (f - 98)
665 Wesley Reid @ 2.14.35 (m - 202)
729 finished
5 mile fun run
Helena - 44:34 (PB)
Also - A big thankyou to everyone who helped on the day.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Highworth 5, 30/04/06
Carol and Mike ventured over towards Swindon for this high quality race.
Carol Cowley 35:45 107th
Mike Ward 38:22 172nd
Carol Cowley 35:45 107th
Mike Ward 38:22 172nd
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
KotR Standings, May 2006
61 Jason Draper
56 Jon
55 Andy Hawkins
54 Angie Sadler
53 Roger Bennett
38 Stuart Dudfield
36 Steve Wiggall
34 Cathy Dudfield
24 Barry O'Driscoll
23 Phillip Howells
21 Carol Cowley
19 Simon Hall
16 Jon Rawlings
15 Lisa Kane
15 Mick Morris
15 Clive Sentance
13 Rob Knight
10 Nigel Tillott
9 Clive Baker
9 Stuart Buchan
9 Bev Thomas
8 Sue Bruce
8 Sandie Harwood
6 Rob
5 Lisa Martin
4 Mike Primett
3 Mike Ward
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Hereford 5K, 27/04/2006
A dozen TAC runners made the trip across to Hereford leisure Centre. Conditions were perfect and the runners made the most of it with no less than eight personal best times being recorded. With Club Championship points to run for, pulses were high right from the starting gun. The most impressive performances were, again, from the girls. Smooth moving Angie Sadler, fresh from an outstanding FLM race, found herself running in a competitive tussle for the duration. It wasn't until the 400m track finish that Sadler selected top gear while her challengers found reverse. Sadler ran a 5km personal best time only 4 days after her marathon! Club captain, Cathy Dudfield impressed yet again to finish just outside 21 minutes with a new Pb. Likewise, Carol Cowley, who surprised herself with another Pb in just over 21 mins. Lisa Kane and Sandie Harwood ran shoulder to shoulder for 23 minutes before entering the track together where tactics and sheer determination was on view to the cheering crowds. Kane broke free with 20
yards to go and finished just a couple of strides ahead of her club mate. Bev Thomas completed the ladies contingent with an extremely healthy Pb time. Best male efforts came from Nigel Tillot and Stuart Dudfield who both claimed Pb's despite relatively little quality training of late. Jon Mansfield, Jason Draper and Roger Bennett were the first three athletes to complete the course for the club. Bennett bouncing back from last Sundays FLM. Phillip Howells too was also running again 4 days after a marathon - in which he finished inside the top ten!
16.57 Jon Mansfield
18.09 Jason Draper
18.54 Roger Bennett
19.20 Angie Sadler (Pb)
19.32 Nigel Tillot (Pb)
20.28 Stuart Dudfield (Pb)
21.11 Cathy Dudfield (Pb)
21.35 Carol Cowley (Pb)
23.00 Lisa Kane (Pb)
23.03 Sandie Harwood (Pb)
23.04 Phillip Howells
26.23 Beverly Thomas (Pb)
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Top 10 at Tresco
SuperVet Phillip Howells shrugged off the effects of his recent 100K to finish inside the top 10 at Tresco last Sunday, with an excellent time of 3:30:02. More details of this unique race can be found here.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Top 400 for Andy!
Andy Hawkins led the way at the 2006 FLM with an excellent run. His time makes him 371st finisher, and must rank as one of the best Tewkesbury performances this year.
Andy Hawkins 2:45:54
Clive Baker 3:0:50
Angie Sadler 3:06:00
Roger Bennett 3:07:12
Amanda Martin 3:22:13
Barry O'Driscoll 3:22:48
Andy Hawkins 2:45:54
Clive Baker 3:0:50
Angie Sadler 3:06:00
Roger Bennett 3:07:12
Amanda Martin 3:22:13
Barry O'Driscoll 3:22:48
Monday, April 17, 2006
Tewkesbury Belles secure another team victory!!
Jon Mansfield reports from the Severn Easter 10km at the White Horse, 15th April 2006:
Runners from Tewkesbury AC were collecting prizes again after an afternoon 10k race. Six club members made the short trip to Gloucester over the Easter weekend to test themselves over a relatively fast course. The outstanding individual performance of the day came in the shape of club captain Cathy Dudfield. She hacked 1.19 minutes of her 10k Pb. Running with a foot niggle and fresh from impressively out-running a pony and trap, Dudfield was all smiles after checking her stop-watch. Elegant distance competitor Angie Sadler performed well on the eve of her FLM start. She ran well enough to finish second overall female behind a new ladies course
record. Joining Dudfield and Sadler in the top ladies team was Sandie Harwood, using the event as part of her build-up to the Tewkesbury 1/2 marathon next month. Likewise was the improving Bev Thomas who sliced 32 seconds of her previous best for the distance. In contrast to the girls, the boys found the going a little difficult! Club treasurer Roger Bennett, also running before his FLM start, ran a respectable time but, had expected to run with more ease. Jon Mansfield paid the price of cycling instead of running over the last six weeks and too found the going uncomfortable and in turn, just missed out on the prizegiving!
11 - Jon Mansfield 35.55
26 - Roger Bennett 39.23
39 - Angie Saddler 40.30 (2nd FM)
53 - Cathy Dudfield 44.48
58 - Sandie Harwood 49.53
61 - Beverly Thomas 54.09
Runners from Tewkesbury AC were collecting prizes again after an afternoon 10k race. Six club members made the short trip to Gloucester over the Easter weekend to test themselves over a relatively fast course. The outstanding individual performance of the day came in the shape of club captain Cathy Dudfield. She hacked 1.19 minutes of her 10k Pb. Running with a foot niggle and fresh from impressively out-running a pony and trap, Dudfield was all smiles after checking her stop-watch. Elegant distance competitor Angie Sadler performed well on the eve of her FLM start. She ran well enough to finish second overall female behind a new ladies course
record. Joining Dudfield and Sadler in the top ladies team was Sandie Harwood, using the event as part of her build-up to the Tewkesbury 1/2 marathon next month. Likewise was the improving Bev Thomas who sliced 32 seconds of her previous best for the distance. In contrast to the girls, the boys found the going a little difficult! Club treasurer Roger Bennett, also running before his FLM start, ran a respectable time but, had expected to run with more ease. Jon Mansfield paid the price of cycling instead of running over the last six weeks and too found the going uncomfortable and in turn, just missed out on the prizegiving!
11 - Jon Mansfield 35.55
26 - Roger Bennett 39.23
39 - Angie Saddler 40.30 (2nd FM)
53 - Cathy Dudfield 44.48
58 - Sandie Harwood 49.53
61 - Beverly Thomas 54.09
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Club Handicap #1 - 12/04/06
Jason reports the following times and positions from the first 5 mile handicap race
The results show handicap position, followed by actual position and time
1st CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY (5 POINTS) 1st SIMON HALL 28:27
2nd SANDIE HARWOOD (4) 2nd ROGER BENNETT 31:08
3rd CATH DUDFIELD (3) 3rd ANGIE SADLER 32:43
4th BEV THOMAS (2) 4th STEVE DARNELL 34:26
5th ANN ROBINSON (1) 5th STU DUDFIELD 34:51
5th NEV SIMPSON (1) 6th CATHY DUDFIELD 35:21
7th ROGER BENNETT (1) 7th ROB JORDAN 35:49
8th ROB JORDAN (1) 8th CAROL COWLEY 37:03
9th SIMON HALL (1) 9th NEV SIMPSON 38:52
10th ANGIE SADLER (1) 10th SANDIE HARWOOD 38:54
11th STU DUDFIELD (1) 11th LISA KANE 40:31
12th LISA KANE (1) 12th CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY 41:47
13th CAROL COWLEY (1) 13th BEV THOMAS 42:29
14th STEVE DARNELL (1) 14th ANN ROBINSON 42:48
The results show handicap position, followed by actual position and time
1st CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY (5 POINTS) 1st SIMON HALL 28:27
2nd SANDIE HARWOOD (4) 2nd ROGER BENNETT 31:08
3rd CATH DUDFIELD (3) 3rd ANGIE SADLER 32:43
4th BEV THOMAS (2) 4th STEVE DARNELL 34:26
5th ANN ROBINSON (1) 5th STU DUDFIELD 34:51
5th NEV SIMPSON (1) 6th CATHY DUDFIELD 35:21
7th ROGER BENNETT (1) 7th ROB JORDAN 35:49
8th ROB JORDAN (1) 8th CAROL COWLEY 37:03
9th SIMON HALL (1) 9th NEV SIMPSON 38:52
10th ANGIE SADLER (1) 10th SANDIE HARWOOD 38:54
11th STU DUDFIELD (1) 11th LISA KANE 40:31
12th LISA KANE (1) 12th CHARLOTTE MOWBRAY 41:47
13th CAROL COWLEY (1) 13th BEV THOMAS 42:29
14th STEVE DARNELL (1) 14th ANN ROBINSON 42:48
Monday, April 10, 2006
Leamington 10K, 9/4/06
Cathy reports....
Three club members travelled to Leamington to take part in a mostly flat 10k run. It took them through lovely parks and streets of Regency Leamington. Jason was first back in 31st place in a time of 38:20. Next came Jason's sister Lisa in a pleasing time of 48:15 followed by Bev who was running her first 10k. Bev was very pleased with her time of 54:41. They all enjoyed the race especially as it was an early 9am start!
Leamington 10k Results
Jason Draper - 38:20 (31st)
Lisa Kane - 48:15
Bev Thomas - 54:41
Three club members travelled to Leamington to take part in a mostly flat 10k run. It took them through lovely parks and streets of Regency Leamington. Jason was first back in 31st place in a time of 38:20. Next came Jason's sister Lisa in a pleasing time of 48:15 followed by Bev who was running her first 10k. Bev was very pleased with her time of 54:41. They all enjoyed the race especially as it was an early 9am start!
Leamington 10k Results
Jason Draper - 38:20 (31st)
Lisa Kane - 48:15
Bev Thomas - 54:41
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
UK 100km champs, 2/4/2006
Sue Bruce reports....
I am afraid you have ALL been out performed by Phil who completed the UK 100km championships at RAF Insworth yesterday. He ran a very respectable 11hrs8min and finished 1st vet 55. Like the rest of you he battled through wind rain sun and er more wind except he did it for 11 hrs or 31 laps of a VERY exposed course.This was despite having to have paracetamol tylenol and Ibuprofen from 13 miles onwards because of a niggly hamstring . He had a dodgy patch at about half way and had to have a little sit down but unlike an awful lot of the competitors he got going again and at no time lost his composure despite my shouting at him to get a move on in the last 2 laps or he wouldnt be allowed to complete it because of the time limitations- he took it all with his usual good grace! Unfortunately the battery on the finishing clock went as he came round the final corner 4mins before he got to it. However his time is correct he ran with superb courage and determination and I particularly enjoyed him collapsing into my arms when he stopped! I think we should all buy him a drink or two when he next appears on clubnight as he is now a national 100k champion!
Phil adds..
Praise indeed Sue, thank you very much - obviously delighted to finish and win the O55 prize despite making it more difficult for myself by running almost on one leg for the last 50 miles or so with that hamstring injury; pain not really to be recommended!
However, have to say many thanks to you for looking after me so well as race doctor and club member, and to all the other Tewkesbury guys who were there on the day - Andy (who came after taking a superb 2nd place in the White Horse half marathon earlier, so many congrats to you Andy). Mike, Angie (after her success at Chedworth), Jason, Amanda and Mick - to cheer me on and give invaluable moral support and to the messages of support from many other club members. Very humbling to be looked after by champion athletes in their own right, thanks guys. Also had lots of support around the course as a local club member - could hardly not finish with all that backing!
For the record, my time was 11hrs 8mins 43secs and I actually finished 25th of 25 finishers (including 5 ladies), but as Sue said, lots did not finish,including all the other O55s naturally (although I was always ahead of them anyway!) - and a race favourite Dennis Walmsley - so although I had hoped with some confidence to beat 10 hours, I have to feel pretty well satisfied with the performance and it gives me a good target for a PB next time!!! The winner was Matthew Lynas in 7hr 17mins 40secs.
Having Sue to catch me in her arms at the end made it all worthwhile and I am certain, much more enjoyable for me than it would be for her, given the sweaty and dishevelled state one finishes in after 11 hours on the road!
I am afraid you have ALL been out performed by Phil who completed the UK 100km championships at RAF Insworth yesterday. He ran a very respectable 11hrs8min and finished 1st vet 55. Like the rest of you he battled through wind rain sun and er more wind except he did it for 11 hrs or 31 laps of a VERY exposed course.This was despite having to have paracetamol tylenol and Ibuprofen from 13 miles onwards because of a niggly hamstring . He had a dodgy patch at about half way and had to have a little sit down but unlike an awful lot of the competitors he got going again and at no time lost his composure despite my shouting at him to get a move on in the last 2 laps or he wouldnt be allowed to complete it because of the time limitations- he took it all with his usual good grace! Unfortunately the battery on the finishing clock went as he came round the final corner 4mins before he got to it. However his time is correct he ran with superb courage and determination and I particularly enjoyed him collapsing into my arms when he stopped! I think we should all buy him a drink or two when he next appears on clubnight as he is now a national 100k champion!
Phil adds..
Praise indeed Sue, thank you very much - obviously delighted to finish and win the O55 prize despite making it more difficult for myself by running almost on one leg for the last 50 miles or so with that hamstring injury; pain not really to be recommended!
However, have to say many thanks to you for looking after me so well as race doctor and club member, and to all the other Tewkesbury guys who were there on the day - Andy (who came after taking a superb 2nd place in the White Horse half marathon earlier, so many congrats to you Andy). Mike, Angie (after her success at Chedworth), Jason, Amanda and Mick - to cheer me on and give invaluable moral support and to the messages of support from many other club members. Very humbling to be looked after by champion athletes in their own right, thanks guys. Also had lots of support around the course as a local club member - could hardly not finish with all that backing!
For the record, my time was 11hrs 8mins 43secs and I actually finished 25th of 25 finishers (including 5 ladies), but as Sue said, lots did not finish,including all the other O55s naturally (although I was always ahead of them anyway!) - and a race favourite Dennis Walmsley - so although I had hoped with some confidence to beat 10 hours, I have to feel pretty well satisfied with the performance and it gives me a good target for a PB next time!!! The winner was Matthew Lynas in 7hr 17mins 40secs.
Having Sue to catch me in her arms at the end made it all worthwhile and I am certain, much more enjoyable for me than it would be for her, given the sweaty and dishevelled state one finishes in after 11 hours on the road!
White Horse Half, 2/4/2006
Andy Hawkins reports....
On Sunday 2nd April I travelled to the White Horse Half Marathon which is near Wantage, Oxfordshire. The race was started in windy but sunny weather. I started off at a good pace, the leader was well away from the start. As the race progressed the pack I was in which included the first lady got smaller and we were slowly picking off the 3-4 runners in front of us. From about 6 miles the wind was in our faces and it was certainly strong. Then the rain came at just after 8 miles which lasted for a good 10 minutes, the rain was bordering on hail as the temperature dropped and ferocity was intense. We got to 11 miles and I was now 2nd with the first lady on my shoulder. The third and fourth men were only just behind. I got to 12 and dug in again, we started to drop the 2 men. In the end the first lady out kicked me with about 15 metres to go. My finish time was 1:17:29 (the weather cost me at least 90secs). The leader won with a time of 1:13:43.
Overall the race is well organised with a great course to go with it. It is practically flat with only 2 small climbs of railway bridges to negotiate. It is a pity that the weather intervened and ruined any chance of a PB, which I know I am in. However I am in good shape and hope to go well in London in 3 weeks time, weather permitting. I would definitely recommend this race to anyone and I may do it again next year.
On Sunday 2nd April I travelled to the White Horse Half Marathon which is near Wantage, Oxfordshire. The race was started in windy but sunny weather. I started off at a good pace, the leader was well away from the start. As the race progressed the pack I was in which included the first lady got smaller and we were slowly picking off the 3-4 runners in front of us. From about 6 miles the wind was in our faces and it was certainly strong. Then the rain came at just after 8 miles which lasted for a good 10 minutes, the rain was bordering on hail as the temperature dropped and ferocity was intense. We got to 11 miles and I was now 2nd with the first lady on my shoulder. The third and fourth men were only just behind. I got to 12 and dug in again, we started to drop the 2 men. In the end the first lady out kicked me with about 15 metres to go. My finish time was 1:17:29 (the weather cost me at least 90secs). The leader won with a time of 1:13:43.
Overall the race is well organised with a great course to go with it. It is practically flat with only 2 small climbs of railway bridges to negotiate. It is a pity that the weather intervened and ruined any chance of a PB, which I know I am in. However I am in good shape and hope to go well in London in 3 weeks time, weather permitting. I would definitely recommend this race to anyone and I may do it again next year.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Deutsche Weinstrasse Half, 02/04/06
Tewkesbury's international season continued as your webmaster jetted off for a weekend in Frankfurt to catch up with an old training partner. No detail was missed as we prepared for this scenic half marathon with a 3 mile shuffle on the Saturday morning, followed by a breakfast of German sausage. Tapering down with a few beers, a curry, and an evening spent alternately watching footy and listening to a 1980s metal covers band, there was no doubt that the half marathon was going to a unique test of mind and body.
The Germans do know how to put on a race, with superb levels of organisation, excellent facilities, full road closures and the obligatory beer tent in which to collapse afterwards. Feeling surprisingly refreshed at the start, I jogged the first half, then picked up the pace back through the vineyards, finishing in under 1:34 and collecting a goody bag whose contents are on show here!
This is the second time I've done a German half, and they are great events. 1600 took part in this one, and runners of all paces are welcome. Race directors are happy to translate instructions into English, and fellow runners always seem very friendly and welcoming. You might like to try this link if you're interested
Peopleton 6 & Chedworth 10, 02/04/2006
Cathy Dudfield reports....
Peopleton Scenic 6 mile.
Jason and myself travelled to South Worcestershire to take part in the Peopleton Scenic 6 mile. The very tough multi-terrain course was made more challenging by the wet and windy conditions. It took us accross very wet hilly fields with plenty of steep climbs. There were plenty of styles to cross and areas of deep mud. Jason completed the course in 42:50s and myself in 49:40s. In hindsight I think we both enjoyed the challenge (I think!!!)
Chedworth 10 mile.
Four Tewkesbury runners took part in the Chedworth multi-terrain 10 mile. The course was challenging and again the runners were met by very wet and windy conditions. Due to the recent rain, the river that competitors had to cross was very high. All who took part stated they enjoyed the run. First back for the club was Angie in a time of 1:16:52 (49th) She again earned another trophy for being 3rd lady overall and was also 1st V45. Next home in a time of 1:29:25 (156th) was Carol. She also picked up a trophy for finishing 2nd V55. The next two home for the club were Sandie and Jon. Jon has just returned from a 3 week training camp in Lanzarote and ran the complete course with Sandie to help her run her first 10 mile race. Sandie finished in a time of 1:40:36 (250th) with Jon one place behind in 1:40:37 (251st)
Peopleton Scenic 6 mile.
Jason and myself travelled to South Worcestershire to take part in the Peopleton Scenic 6 mile. The very tough multi-terrain course was made more challenging by the wet and windy conditions. It took us accross very wet hilly fields with plenty of steep climbs. There were plenty of styles to cross and areas of deep mud. Jason completed the course in 42:50s and myself in 49:40s. In hindsight I think we both enjoyed the challenge (I think!!!)
Chedworth 10 mile.
Four Tewkesbury runners took part in the Chedworth multi-terrain 10 mile. The course was challenging and again the runners were met by very wet and windy conditions. Due to the recent rain, the river that competitors had to cross was very high. All who took part stated they enjoyed the run. First back for the club was Angie in a time of 1:16:52 (49th) She again earned another trophy for being 3rd lady overall and was also 1st V45. Next home in a time of 1:29:25 (156th) was Carol. She also picked up a trophy for finishing 2nd V55. The next two home for the club were Sandie and Jon. Jon has just returned from a 3 week training camp in Lanzarote and ran the complete course with Sandie to help her run her first 10 mile race. Sandie finished in a time of 1:40:36 (250th) with Jon one place behind in 1:40:37 (251st)
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