| April
2009 News
Seniors
At the 25mile Radnor Ramble at the beginning of the month,
Richard Hornsby was first runner home, followed by Russell Mapp in
second place.
The Chocaholics 5k run took place on Good Friday from Newtown Leisure
Centre, a new event which attracted about 70 runners. John Lyden was
28th in 21min.15, Anne Thorpe was 34th in 22.18, Dave Thompson 41st
in 24.36 and Ann Cruse was 56th and 1st LV60 in 27.42, winning an
Easter egg!
The Shobdon 6 mile race in Shobdon Wood attracted 21 runners from
Ludlow in a field of over 100. Ann Cruse was again 1st LV60, winning
a locally-made pottery mug.
The first 5km race in the Hereford Leisure Centre series had only
John Lyden, Dave Thompson and Ann Cruse running from the Club.
Iain Prentice took part in the 52 mile Wye Forest Challenge on 25th
April. This had 8,000 ft. of ascent and is organised by the LDWA as
a run or walk. It takes place every 3 years in the Forest of Dean
and Wye Valley. Iain says the route was fantastic, with a variety
of terrain and scenery and in perfect weather. Ian finished in 18th
place in 12hrs.42mins. He recommends it – if you like this sort
of thing!
Our 4 entries in last Sunday’s London Marathon finished in the
following times: Jeremy Bolwell 4hr.18mins., Jane Mapp 4.20, Phil
Clarke 4.43 and Rene Francois 4.45.
March 2009 News
Seniors
On 1st March, Penny Priest and Martin Callaghan ran the
Wye Ultra-Marathon of 30 miles in 4hr.34mins with over 150 other runners.
They finished in 41st and 42nd place, and Penny was 7th lady.
The Cardingmill Canter, the following week, was a fell race of about
4miles with 2,000 feet of ascent and about 100 runners. Mick Ligema
was 25th in 53.08mins., Russell was 29th in 53.24, John Lyden was
65th in 1 hour and Vaughan Griffiths was 84th in 1.08.
At the Treat multi-terrain 8 mile race on 22nd March, Jane Rowlands
was 27th of 91 finishers and 2nd lady. David Blenkharn was 36th in
1hr.0.20, John Lyden 42nd in 1.0.50 and Ann Cruse was 87th in 1hr.19.14
and 1st LV60.
On the same day, Iain Prentice ran in the Milford 21mile cross-country
race at Cannock Chase in 3h.08mins. He reports that the race was mainly
on forest tracks and was well-marshalled, but very hilly.
Also that day, Simon Norwood ran the Ironbridge half-marathon in 1hr.24.58mins.,
4 minutes faster than last year’s PB on this course. He was
25th of 660 entries. Neil Collins finished in 1.40.47 139th and Ann
Collins in 1.42.34 159th.
The Presteigne 10k on 29th March had only 39 runners. Graham Wood
finished in 43mins., Ann Cruse in 58.39 and Maggie Morris in 79mins.
The Wrekin fell race over 5 miles on the same day had 89 entries.
Mick Ligema was 24th in 48.26mins., Russell 25th in 48.56mins., John
Lyden 53rd in 53.58mins. and Vaughan Griffiths 78th in 60.50mins.
February 2009 News
Juniors
Members of our junior squad took part in the Shropshire
Schools Cross-country Championships at Bridgnorth during the worst
of the snowy weather. Cerian Lancaster (Colin and Anne’s daughter)
won the senior girls’ race by over one minute and achieved the
distinction of being the first ever Shropshire athlete to win the
championship in all four age groups. Her team representing Ludlow
College won their first senior girls’ team title, as she was
supported by Megan Lloyd and Zara Burford in second and seventh places.
Emma Clarke was 6th in the Year 7 girls’ race, followed by Chloe
Hughes 11th and Emily Newcombe 23rd. Connor Jones won the Year 7 Boys’
race, with Idris Jones in 5th place. Megan Turner was 6th in the Year
8/9 race. In the Year 10/11 Boys race Russell Adams was 11th and Guy
Gregory 13th. All runners who finished in the top 10 were selected
for an inter-counties race at Frodsham on 28th February.
At the Midlands Championships at Mansfield, Nottingham, Russell Adams
was 45th, Guy Gregory 80th and Cerian Lancaster 12th.
Connor Jones was 3rd and first Shropshire athlete at the inter-counties
event at Frodsham. Emma Clarke, Megan Lloyd and Megan Turner also
competed.
Seniors
On the weekend of 7/8 February Russell, Neil and Ann Collins
took part in the two races which form part of the fell running series.
They did the race on Clee Hill, from Cleeton St. Mary on Saturday,
and also the Long Mynd Valleys on Sunday. Martin Callaghan and Chris
Good also ran in the Sunday race.
At the Stourbridge Stagger race on 8th February Stuart Hendren was
85th in a time of 1.23.10hrs, Jane Thomas and Shelly Perkins were
275 and 276 in 1.42.00. There were 398 finishers in the race. The
Ladies Only 6km race had a field of 64 runners. Sharon Clarke was
21st in 43.40mins, Denise Boden 41st in 49.47 and Maggie Morris 50th
in 57.38mins.
The Wyre Forest 8 race on 15th February had 9 members of the Club
running. Jane Rowlands was 2nd lady vet. John Lyden, Graham Wood,
Stuart Hendren, Shelly Perkins, Juliet Wheatley, Rob Monteith, Sharon
Clarke and Ann Cruse also ran.
The Ludlow Runners team in the Hereford Cross-country League finished
in 7th place for the men and equal 4th for the women. Unfortunately,
Simon Norwood has decided to join Croft Ambrey Running Club as first
claim, so will not be part of our team next season. He has always
run well for the Club and acted as captain for several seasons, so
will be sorely missed.
Members of the Club took part in a hash run from Bromyard Leisure
Centre organised by Ann and Neil Collins and Juliet. Also taking part
were Shelly, Stuart,Sharon, Jane and Russell Mapp.
On Saturday 28th February the South Shropshire Circular walk/run took
place over 27.5miles starting and finishing at Newcastle on Clun.
The route led over Kerry Ridge and Beacon Hill. Russell and Richard
Hornsby ran together and led for much of the race, finally finishing
joint 4th, in a time of 4hr.52mins. Iain Prentice beat Simon Norwood,
Paul Elliott and Andrew Spreadborough, who ran together. Juliet also
ran the course. Jo Sharp and Jane Mapp walked the course, finishing
in 8.5hours.
January 2009 News
Juniors
Colin Lancaster and Anne Thorpe took a number of our juniors
to the Shropshire Cross-country Championships at the National Sports
Centre at Lilleshall on 10th January. On a bitterly cold day, the
Club fielded teams in all but one age group.
Guy Gregory was 3rd in the U15Boys race, Russell Adams 5th and Harry
Collyer 18th to bring the team to equal 1st with Telford AC.
Connor Jones was 3rd in the U13 Boys race, Idris Jones 8th and Craig
Harris 29th to secure 3rd place in the team competition.
In her first year in the U13 age group, Emma Clarke finished 4th after
a strong race against 2 older girls up the final hill. Megan Turner
was 16th, Chloe Hughes 21st and Emily Newcombe 26th to complete the
team. Katherine Lovejoy was 20th in the U15 Girls race.
Running for the first time as a Senior, Cerian Lancaster had to compete
over 5800m and won a gold medal as first U20 and 7th overall.
A total of 6 athletes from Ludlow Runners have been selected to represent
Shropshire at the Inter-counties Cross-country in Nottingham on 7th
March.
Seniors
Over 300 runners and walkers took part in the Morning After
run on 1st January organised by Terry Davies. Jane Rowlands was 2nd
LV40 and Vaughan Griffiths first runner with a dog! Others taking
part from the Club were Jane and Russell Mapp, John Lyden and Mick
Ligema.
On the same very cold day Sharon Clarke and Paul Elliott ran in the
Hereford 10k.
Cross Country League
There was a very disappointing representation for the Club
at the 4th race of the season at Monkhall Farm on 11th January. Simon
Norwood was unable to attend, so our team consisted of Paul Elliott
(20th), Martin Callaghan(27th), Graham Wood(45th) and Vaughan Griffiths(60th).
The men’s team dropped to 9th overall. The ladies team consisted
only of Sharon Clarke and Sue Williams, and so did not qualify in
the league table.
The final race of the League took place at Presteigne on 1st February
over a new course. Another depleted team had Simon Norwood in 8th
place, followed by Paul Elliott, John Lyden, Graham Wood and Vaughan
Griffiths. The ladies’ team consisted on Juliet, Sharon and
Sue Williams. At the presentation of season awards following the race,
Juliet received a medal as 3rd lady overall.
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