2005 News
Race News - December
In the 3rd Cross-Country League race at Holme Lacy, both
first teams were depleted by injury and a clash of fixtures. Simon
Norwood had a good run and finished in 7th place, with David George
26th, Richard Hornsby 28th and David Blenkharn 29th, making up the
A Team. Other Club runners were John Lyden in 30th, Graham Wood 38th,
Darren Craddock 43rd, Robert Monteith, Clive Richardson and Tony Hewson.
The A team has dropped to 5th place overall.
Due to injury, the ladies team was without Jane Rowlands.
The remaining 3 ladies fought hard, with Ann Thorpe finishing 8th,
Joy Miles 14th and Jo Sharp 22nd. They are in 4th place overall.
Our own fixture, the Mortimer Forest hill race was held
on a cold, foggy morning. Fortunately, once the runners got on to
higher ground, the sun came out and there were many favourable comments
at the end of the race on the course and venue, in spite of very muddy
conditions. The race entry was another record, with 345 finishers.
First runner from Ludlow was Simon Norwood in 40th place and a time
of 82.06. New member, Fern Cotterill was 71st in 86.58. Other members
taking part were Richard Hornsby, David George, Derren Craddock, Clive
Richardson and Jack White, in his first (and longest) race for several
years. Thanks to everyone who turned out to help on the day and especially
to Russell for all his hard work in making this race such a success
every year.
Race News - November
Tony Hewson ran in the Eccleshall 10 mile race on 6th November
in a time of 1hr.36mins. He found the course very hilly, mainly on
farm tracks and narrow lanes, with a good hill at the finish. Parts
of the route were flooded after recent rains, but the race had over
250 entries.
There was a good turn-out from the Club for the second
Cross-country League race at High Vinnalls, but we were without an
injured Mick Ligema and some others. Simon Norwood finished in third
place when the leaders were sent off course on the first lap. Mark
Warren was 16th, Martin Callagham 19th and Andrew Spreadborough 22nd
to complete the A team and rise to 3rd place in the League. The B
team consisted of John Lydon, David George, Richard Hornsby and David
Blenkharn, and they rose to 6th place from 8th.
Jane Rowlands continues to improve after her injury and
she won the ladies race. Our other ladies team members were Anne Thorpe,
Joy Miles, Jo Sharpe and Sue Williams. The ladies team is currently
2nd in the rankings. 10 other members of the Club also competed.
The following week Simon, Russell, Jane, Graham and Richard
ran in the Suicide Six on a very cold, frosty day. This is a fast,
flat course, with a water crossing. There were 612 entries and Simon
finished 22nd in 43.29mins, Russell 27th in 44.04mins., Richard 58th
in 46.59mins.
Russell was first male vet at the tough Stiperstones
race last Sunday.
Race News - October
The Ludlow Sprint Triathlon at the end of September
had a number of Club members taking part - Louise Baker, Mark Warren,
Andrew Spreadborough, Graham Wood, Simon Norwood and Dave Thompson.
Graham improved on his performance of the previous year, but Mark
was disappointed. Thanks to all the Club members who helped out on
the day as marshals, etc.
Two weeks later Louise and Mark went on to take part in
the World Masters Triathlon in Honolulu. Louise finished 68th out
of 105 in her age group in a time of 2h36.36. Mark was 95th of 127
in his age group in a time of 2h22.20. See the Leisure Centre noticeboard
for photos and further details. Congratulations to them both on selection
for this big event.
At the North Worcestershire 8m multi-terrain race on 2nd
October Russell and Graham took part. Russell was 14th of 150 runners.
Russell and Jane took part in the Welsh Championships at Brecon Beacons
on 8th October and the next day Martin Callaghan, Chris Good and Colin
Lancaster ran in the 7 mile race on the Bredon Hills. Colin finished
in the top 10.
The first cross-country League race took place on 3rd October
at Croft Castle. Simon finished 7th and Mick Ligema 10th, followed
by Martin Callagham, Richard, David George, John Lydon, Andrew, David
Blenkharn, Clive, Robert, Graham, Don, Jason and Tony. The men's team
finished in 4th place.
For the ladies, Jane Rowlands finished in 2nd place, with
Anne Thorpe 9th, Joy 15th, then Jo Sharp and Sue Williams, in her
first cross-country race. The ladies are also 4th as a team.
Young Athletes
Our juniors again ran well at the second race of
the Shropshire Young Athletes League at Oswestry. The under-13 boys
won the team event against Telford Athletic Club. Ted Nichols was
second in his race, with Ryan Lockley 4th, Adam Clarke 10th, Jack
Mellor 11th and Christopher Lovejoy 16th. In the under13 girls race
Jaala Kenchington ran out a clear winner after a slow start. Lucy
Wilding was 12th of 24 finishers. Cerian Lancaster again bided her
time, then moved into the lead half a mile from home to win the under-15
girls race. Megan Lloyd was 3rd and Zara Burford 6th.
The Ludlow Sprint Triathlon at the end of September had
a number of Club members taking part - Louise Baker, Mark Warren,
Andrew Spreadborough, Graham Wood, Simon Norwood and Dave Thompson.
Graham improved on his performance of the previous year, but Mark
was disappointed. Thanks to all the Club members who helped out on
the day as marshals, etc.
Two weeks later Louise and Mark went on to take part in
the World Masters Triathlon in Honolulu. Louise finished 68th out
of 105 in her age group in a time of 2h36.36. Mark was 95th of 127
in his age group in a time of 2h22.20. See the Leisure Centre noticeboard
for photos and further details. Congratulations to them both on selection
for this big event.
At the North Worcestershire 8m multi-terrain race on 2nd
October Russell and Graham took part. Russell was 14th of 150 runners.
Russell and Jane took part in the Welsh Championships at Brecon Beacons
on 8th October and the next day Martin Callaghan, Chris Good and Colin
Lancaster ran in the 7 mile race on the Bredon Hills. Colin finished
in the top 10.
The first cross-country League race took place on 23rd
October at Croft Castle. Simon finished 7th and Mick Ligema 10th,
followed by Martin Callagham, Richard, David George, John Lydon, Andrew,
David Blenkharn, Clive, Robert, Graham, Don, Jason and Tony. The men's
team finished in 4th place.
For the ladies, Jane Rowlands finished in 2nd place, with
Anne Thorpe 9th, Joy 15th, then Jo Sharp and Sue Williams, in her
first cross-country race. The ladies are also 4th as a team.
Young Athletes
Our juniors again ran well at the second race of the Shropshire
Young Athletes League at Oswestry. The under-13 boys won the team
event against Telford Athletic Club. Ted Nichols was second in his
race, with Ryan Lockley 4th, Adam Clarke 10th, Jack Mellor 11th and
Christopher Lovejoy 16th. In the under13 girls race Jaala Kenchington
ran out a clear winner after a slow start. Lucy Wilding was 12th of
24 finishers. Cerian Lancaster again bided her time, then moved into
the lead half a mile from home to win the under-15 girls race. Megan
Lloyd was 3rd and Zara Burford 6th.
News - June 2005
The first summer Cross-Country League race took place on
15th June at Hampton Bishop, with around 55 runners competing. Nine
Club members took part in mixed teams. Simon Norwood was our first
runner in 6th place, just behind Mick Ligema. Other members were Clive
Richardson, Don Lovejoy, Jane Mapp, Jo Sharpe, Jonathan Utley, Jason
Stuchbery and David George.
The following Sunday the Hereford 10m race was held on
a very hot day. Graham was our first runner in 1h17.19, followed by
Rob Monteith 1h18.17, Clive 1.22.21, Wendy 1.25.59, Jane Mapp 1.30.32,
Joy Miles 1.34.36 and Tony Hewson 1.49.43. There were around 80 competitors
and the winner was Richard Gardner from Cardiff AC in a time of 51.51!
The Club fielded 2 mens teams and 2 ladies teams in the
Man v Horse race. Russell and Jane Mapp, Richard Hornsby and Chris
Good ran the whole 22 mile event. Wendy, Joy, Jo and Anne took part
in the relay event, as did Simon Norwood, Simon Powney, Jonathan Utley,
Graham and David George. Unfortunately, due to mistakes in the results,
the team positions are not correct. Russell's time was 3h05 and Chris
Good 3h28.
Earlier in the month Russell ran a good time in the Dudley
Kingswinford 10km of 38.39 and Graham 41mins. Russell and Colin ran
at Nantymoch on 25th June in the 12.5m fell race, finishing in 2h34
and 2h44 respectively.
David George, Jonathan and Simon Powney took part in the
3 Peaks Challenge event as part of a team of 7. The event involves
scaling Snowdon, Scafell and Ben Nevis within 24 hours. They finished
13th out of 61 teams and bagged 3 trophies. Their team included Helen
Carlson from Croft Ambrey RC. Most of the other teams involved military
or fire service personnel. David commented that it was an event he
would recommend and there was a very friendly atmosphere amongst the
teams. Theirs was the first team to finish all 7 members and first
with a woman member. Helen was also first woman in the event.
Ann Cruse ran in the Ellesmere 10k on 26th June and was
second lady O55 in a time of 53.41. There are always lots of prizes
at this race, if you are prepared to wait for the long drawn out prize-giving
ceremony! Ex-member Justine Hewson was second lady O35 in 44.05.
Tony and Justine both ran in the Wye Valley 10k on
29th June, where Justine was first lady O35 in around 43mins. and
Tony ran in 55.03mins.
News - May 2005
Junior Section - South Shropshire Runners win Gold!
Ludlow Runners took to the track recently for the Shropshire
Championships at Oakengates, Telford and had their best ever results.
Two athletes, Jaala Kenchington and Cerian Lancaster emulated Kelly
Holmes’ Olympic feat of winning both the 800m and 1500m races.
Jaala of Moor Park School in the Under 13 Girls and Cerian of Church
Stretton in the Under 15 Girls. Both were convincing winners in the
longer races but showed great determination to see off the opposition
in close run 800m races.
The most exciting race was won by Adam Clarke in the Under
13 Boys 1500m, he was overtaken three times on the last lap but never
gave up to clinch Gold in his fastest ever time 5 minutes 24 secs.
Adam also took bronze in the 800m.
In the Under 17 Boys races, Carl Price of Community College
Bishop’s Castle came second in the 1500m and then just 4 days
later went one better to cruise to Gold in the 3000m in a very impressive
9minutes 52 seconds.
Megan Lloyd from Minton running for Church Stretton School
came 5th in the 800m and 4th in the 1500m but with still a year to
go in the Under 15 age group she should be in the hunt for medals
next year. Zara Burford of Ludlow School continued her return to form
in both races, running season’s best performances.
Two runners in Year 7 from Ludlow School were making their
debuts on the track at these Championships and showed great promise
for the future. Katie Ayers finished 4th and Erin Keough 5th in the
800m behind their winning team mate.
Chief coach Colin Lancaster said, ‘It was our best
ever performance. There seems to be such natural talent in South Shropshire
and our training group now includes pupils from all the local schools.
To come away from the County races with so many of the medals, shows
how far we have come in such a short time. If any youngsters want
to start running with us, they are always welcome, whether to get
fit or race. We meet at Ludlow Leisure Centre every Wednesday at 6-30
p.m., or I can be contacted at Community College Bishop’s Castle
where I teach.”
Results
Under 13 Girls:
800m 1st Jaala Kenchington 2-30.3, 4th Katie Ayers 2-44.6, 5th Erin
Keough 2-45.7
1500m 1st Jaala Kenchington 5-26.2
Under 15 Girls:
800m 1st Cerian Lancaster 2-25.3, 5th Megan Lloyd 2-38.7, 8th Zara
Burford 2-42.5
1500m 1st Cerian Lancaster 5-03.7, 4th Megan Lloyd 5-27.3, 9th Zara
Burford 5-45.9
Under 13 Boys:
800m 3rd Adam Clarke 2-46.0
1500m 1st Adam Clarke 5-24.3
Under 17 Boys:
1500m 2nd Carl Price 4-36.4
3000m 1st Carl Price 9-52.0
Race News
Jane Mapp, Richard and Graham have been out adding
to their total of races to try and achieve 50 in the year. They are
having to travel some long distances to find enough races. Richard
is already up to a total of 30 races.
Russell, Colin and Anne Lancaster took part in the Llangorse
Loop 5.5miles race on 28th May, where Russell was 3rd and Colin 4th.
Anne was first and only woman in the race.
Graham, Mark Warren and Simon Norwood entered a sprint
Triathlon in Gloucester on Sunday, 29th May where Mark finished in
1h01.21, Simon 1h05.24 and Graham 1h16.16.
There was another good turn-out from the Club at the Hereford
5km race on 26th May, when David George was our first finisher in
the absence of Simon Norwood.
Eight Club members joined a large group of Malvern Hashers
on Tuesday evening, 31st May for a hash near Clifton-on-Teme. They
found it a very enjoyable experience and had plenty of food and drink
after the run. There may be another opportunity to join the Hashers
next time they are in the local area.
European Veterans Athletic Championships
As mentioned in the April newsletter, Ann Cruse
went to these Championships in Portugal on the eastern Algarve. The
event was held over 3 days and was attended by about 1,000 runners
from all the European countries. The road through the town of Monte
Gordo was closed for most of the 3 days so that the runs and walks
could take place.
Ann ran in the 10km race on the Friday on a pancake flat,
2-lap course and achieved her best time for about 2 years of 53.38mins.
She also ran with 2 other British over 55 ladies on Sunday in a cross-country
relay of 2km each, where they won a Silver medal, being beaten by
a Swiss team.
News - April 2005
Race News
Mark Warren recently took part in the Blandford Fast Twitch
Triathlon in Dorset in which he was 5th in his age group and 32nd
in a field of 230 in a time of 1hr.21min.
The Radnor Ramble, starting and finishing in Knighton,
had some entries from our Club. Russell ran the 26m. route in 4hr.40mins.,
finishing in first place. Phil Clarke walked the route in around 7
hours. Richard, Jane and Graham ran the shorter 14m. course in 3hr.15mins.
There was good participation from the Club in the first
of the 5km race of the Hereford series on 15 April. Simon Norwood
was our first finisher; others taking part were Barry Wilson, Simon
Powney, David George, Jon Utley, Jason, Dave Thompson, Richard, Jane
Mapp, Tony, Ann Cruse and Margaret. There were about 100 entries in
the race. Unfortunately, Barry was unwell after the race and was unable
to take part in the London Marathon on the following Sunday.
In the London Marathon, our best representative was Darren
Ellis, finishing in a time of 3hr.6mins. Simon Powney, who had the
Club place, ran 3hr.49mins. and Dave Hill 4hr.51mins.
At the Shobdon Hill 6m. race on 24 April, we had a massive
turn-out of 15 members, beating Hereford Couriers by 1 runner! Jane
Rowlands was first lady in a time of 42.04mins. and Mick Ligema was
first O45 in 38.46mins. Dennis Rowlands was first over 50 man. Other
members taking part included Rob Monteith, Topher, Jane Mapp, Graham,
Richard, Dave Thompson and Sandy Ross.
News - 1st April 2005
Race News
March has been quite a busy month for races. On the 13th
Russell and Jane ran together in the Grizzly 20 mile race at Seaton
in Devon, finishing in a time of 3hr 46mins. Chris Good was also there
and beat them by about 1 minute. This is a tough race involving four
sections running on the shingle beach. On the same day locally, Colin
was 8th in the Cardingmill Canter. Other members in the race were
Ann Thorpe, Andrew Spreadborough and Jo Sharpe. Richard Hornsby ran
in the Forest of Dean half-marathon.
On 6th March several Club members took part in the hilly
Fitness Treat 8 mile race at Stourport. Jane Rowlands was second lady
and first LV40. Joy Miles and Wendy also had good runs. A week later
7 members ran in the Lacon Childe 10km race, where Joy Miles was first
lady in a time of 47.02. This was her best time since her return to
racing on what is a very hilly course.
On 20th March Richard, Tony Hewson, Sonia and Dave George
and Barry Wilson ran in the Ironbridge half-marathon. Barry was 1st
V50 in around 82 minutes. He was also first V50 at the Ashby de la
Zouch 20 mile race. He is running in the London Marathon again this
year.
Russell, Jo and Richard ran in a very long and hard 10
mile race in the Arran hills near Bala on 26th March. It took Russell
1hr.52 mins. and Richard 2hr.05 mins. The same day, Jane Mapp and
Graham ran in an out and back 10km race from the Globe Inn at Hardwicke
near Gloucester.
News - 1st March 2005
Race News
At the final race of the Hereford League at Westhope we
again had a depleted men's team due to illness, injury and other fixtures.
However, the team of Simon Norwood, Mick Ligema, Simon Powney and
Clive Richardson managed to regain one place to finish fifth overall
in the League. Graham Wood, Jon Utley, Jason and Tony were our second
team.
Another good run by our ladies saw them finish in 3rd place
overall. The team comprised Sonia in 6th, Joy Miles in 7th and Louise
Baker in 11th place. At the presentation, medals were awarded to Clive
Richardson and Graham Wood in the MV45 age group, to Tony Hewson in
the MV70 group and to Joy Miles in the WV35 group.
On the same weekend, Richard Hornsby and Graham Wood took
part in the tough Clee Hill race on the Saturday. The following day
Richard, in pursuit of his goal to take part in 50 races this year,
ran in the Long Mynd Valleys race, along with Andrew Spreadborough,
Topher, Phil Clarke, Jane Mapp and Jo Sharpe. This race has a climb
of 4,500ft over 10.5miles.
We had a good turn-out of runners in the Wyre Forest 8
mile race on 13th February. Richard was our first finisher in 26th
place in 58.14mins, Dennis Rowlands 52nd, Graham Wood 68th, Jane Rowlands
89th (2nd FV40), Neil Collins 96th, Joy Miles 109, Wendy 215 and Tony
258 out of 317 finishers. Simon Link was the winner from Stourbridge
in 49 mins.
Jane Mapp and Richard Hornsby took part in the ursley Dozen
on 20th February, and Simon Norwood, Simon Powney, Graham Wood, Mark
Warren and Neil Collings ran in the Muddy Woody 6m race near Hereford
the same day.
National Cross-country races
Colin Lancaster arranged for our Club to be represented
at the National held in Cofton Park, Birmingham on 19th February.
There was a contingent of juniors, ladies and men in the various races.
One of our juniors, Ted Nicholls, was 88th in the U13 race
out of a field of 329.
The ladies race was over 8km and our team of Ann Thorpe(320th),
Joy Miles(323rd), Jane Mapp(402) and Jo Sharpe (410) finished 45th
team. There were 451 finishers in the race.
The men's race was over 12km, but we did not have a full
team. There were 1,316 finishers and Colin was 518th in 47.55, Richard
Hornsby 996th in 54.49, and David Blenkhard 1,103rd in 57.10. Everyone
who went to the National enjoyed attending such a big event and it
is hoped we can have more teams next year.
Junior Athletes
Our junior section have been having a busy time taking
part in various County and School events. Seven members have been
selected to run for Shropshire; Carl Price and Ceirian Lancaster are
in the Inter-Counties and English Schools Championships, Zara Burford,
Megan Lloyd and Jaala Kenchington (U11) are in the Inter-Counties;
Ted Nicholls and Ryan Cockley are in the English Schools championships.
This is the best result ever from our Juniors. At the Shropshire County
Championships, Carl Price won the U15 Boys race and Ceirian Lancaster
was 2nd in the U15 Girls. Megan Lloyd was 3rd in the U13 race and
Jaala Kenchington was 4th. At the English Schools Championships Ted
Nicholls was 3rd in the U12 Boys race and Ryan Cockley 6th. Ceirian
Lancaster won the U14 Girls race.
News - 1st February 2005
There was a good turn-out from the Club for two races held
on New Year's Day. The Morning After race at Church Stretton was attended
by Russell, Mick Ligema, Simon Norwood, Andrew Spreadborough, Sonia
and Richard, among others. Phil Clarke, who has recently rejoined
the Club, was first local walker.
At the 10km race from the Rowing Club in Hereford, Mark
Warren was 23rd in a time of 39.19mins., Clive Richardson was 41st
in 41.28mins., Tony Hewson finished in 55.29mins. and Ann Cruse in
57.01mins. There were 152 finishers.
At the League cross-country race at Hereford racecourse
on 16th January, a depleted men's team slipped to 6th lace overall
in the League. The team consisted of Simon, Mick, Clive, Graham, Richard
and Jason. The ladies team maintained their third place, with Sonia,
Louise and Joy finishing in 7th, 8th and 10th place respectively.
A coach was organised to take Club members to the Tough
Guy event on 30th January. We had 11 men and 4 ladies taking part
in the race, supported by family members and friends. There were around
5,000 entries and Russell was our first finisher in 110th place in
1hr.30mins. The ladies finished amongst the top 10 teams. This year
the weather was quite kind, but there were more obstacles and water
than before, and a shorter run.
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