2017 reports – Page 6 – Stilton Striders

Desford 5 – Final Winter League race of the series

On Sunday a group of Stilton Striders travelled to Desford near Leicester for the 4th and final race in the Leicestershire road running league winter series the Desford 5 .

First back for the striders having an excellent run in 53rd place was David Hamdorff in 30min 49 , 2nd vet 50 overall , next in 60th place was Darren Glover in 31.01 , finishing next in 76th and 5th lady was Natalie Teece in 31.44 followed closely by Alan Thompson 78th in 31.46 , Harris Millar 33.17 , Michelle Farlow 36.07 having a great race with Julie Bass who recorded the same time and was 2nd female vet 55 , Vicki Lowe 37.26 , Liz Goodbourn 37.51 , Kirsty Black 38.21 , Neil Jaggard 38.23 , Tam Nicol 38.36 , Greeba Heard 39.38 , Sharon Eshelby 39.47 , Nigel Willatt 40.49 , Mel Willatt 42.18 , Kathy Walsh 43.04 , Nick Pryke 43.00 .

[Darren]

Huge turnout at Livingston Relays 2017

Braunstone Park was the location for the Livingston Relays, a well established race in the Leicestershire Running Calendar. Stilton Striders fielded 10 teams and saw probably one of the largest contingent of Stilton Strider members at an event. This was a high quality race and 20 Leicestershire running clubs formed an amazing 156 teams of open men, open women, men and ladies vets and U15s. The race was ran in 3 mile legs.

The ladies vets performed brilliantly to finish as 2^nd medal winners in in the Vet ladies category formed by Vicki Lowe (21.16), Julie Bass (21.03) , Liz Goodborne (21.58).

Other teams:

Stilton Striders A Vet Men – Finished cat 5^th – David Hamdorff (17.55), Darren Glover (18.05), Stuart Shaw (18.10), Mark Stoneley (18.16).

Stilton Striders A Open Women – Finished cat 7th – Michelle Farlow (21.22), Kirsty Black (21.58), Abigail Arnott (22.00).

Stilton Striders A Men – Finished cat 11^th – Jason Barton (16.55), Steven Compton (17.18), Sean Elkington (18.02), Matt Gayton (18.40)

Stilton Striders B Vet Women – Finished cat 12^th – Greeba Heard (23.33), Kathy Walsh (25.03), Vanessa Walker (26.14).

Stilton Strider B Vet Male – Finished cat 13^th – Matt Taylor (19.12), Andy Nicholls (19.38), Michael Cooke (20.35), Tam Nichol (21.01).

Stilton Striders B Open Women Finished cat 20^th – Helen Langland (21.31), Sharon Eshelby (22.43), Steph Barlow (27.37).

Stilton Striders C Open Women Finished cat 23^rd – Charlotte Allen (23.23), Emma Hope (24.46), Celia Bown (25.23)

Stilton Striders D Open Women Finished cat 32^nd – Sarah Foode (24.25), Emma Claire (26.47), Kaye Meade (25.08).

Stilton Striders B Open Men – Finished cat 35 – Christie Jones (20.51), Chris Foode (22.35), Phil Worth (22.35), Matthew Daniel (22.35)

[Vicki]

Wolf’s Pit Fell Race

The Wolfs Pit Fell Race at almost 6 miles and 1500 ft of ascent (9.2Km / 467m) is a Short category A race which packs a punchy 600 ft climb almost from the off. The climb on well cropped runnable (for the strong) grass takes you onto the open moor for some single track and open moorland running, a final sting in the tail ascent leads you back to the head of the original climb, where strength permitting you can extend your legs for a final race down to the finish field. The Wolfs Pit gets its name from a feature high on the Shatton / Abney Moors; “The Wolfs Pit” which the race route passes.

The race is the brain child of local farmer & turf grower Malcolm Sowerby, from whose field the race starts. Malcolm, a then member of Bradda Dads – a fund raising group from the village of Bradwell, put the idea to the “Dads” back in 2008. The race has been hosted by the Bradda Dads on or around the 3rd weekend of March ever since. The course has varied over the years to respect landowners requests, but the philosophy has remained very much the same; to climb up & over the Moor, take in the views to South, East, West & finally North before plummeting back to the field for a well-earned brew – what more could a runner wish for

Clive & Jenny

The Belvoir Challenge – 15 or 26 miles with a side of cake?

The Belvoir Challenge is a 15 or 26 mile trail run in the Vale held on 25 February 2017, for both runners and walkers around the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire. Throughout the route there are checkpoints offering everything from home-made cakes, flapjack and, sandwiches, Mars® bars, jelly babies and drinks. It is arguably the only event of its nature where entrants can put weight on! Given the time of year, it was reasonably dry underfoot, though plenty of mud if you went looking for it and a couple of hills turned into mudslides over the course of the event.

15 mile run results:

30	Alan Thompson	02:04:41
187	Tam Nicol	02:53:05
195	Helen Plant	02:53:52
206	Nick Pryke	02:54:59
268	Rebecca Forrester	03:08:02
269	Sarah Lawrence	03:08:03
273	Jacqui Riley	03:09:19
297	Louise Houghton	03:14:19
355	Lynda Harris	03:28:32
356	Kaye Mead	03:28:39
485	Helen Metcalfe	03:59:37
499	Jenny Kent	04:07:30
549	Julie Bass	04:42:59
550	Emma Hope	04:43:01
616	Elaine Bottrill	05:28:24

26 mile run results:

23	Rob Beers	04:02:35
24	Paul Geeson	04:02:48
43	Michael Atton	04:24:21
91	John Houghton	04:55:51
97	Simon Bottrill	04:56:40
102	Richard Gray	04:58:25
117	Katie Hateley	05:07:40
583	Clive Kent	05:13:46
178	Dan Valencia	05:39:20
207	Dan Howley	05:58:37

Jenny

Orston Spring Dash, 10k run – Sunday 23 April 2017

On a busy Sunday with Striders on show all over the country two lonely Striders made the short trip across the Vale for the Orston Spring Dash 10km.

The race is a 10km run over mixed terrain through the villages and lanes around the village of Orston in Nottinghamshire.

The race took place in beautiful spring sunshine with a great atmosphere.

With medals and cakes for all runners this was a no brainer.

Orston Spring Dash

Alan Thompson ran a brilliant race in 17^th place in a time of 43.27 and Tam Nicol came 53^rd in a time of 48.44. Cheered on and cake assisted by Steph Barlow.

This is a lovely race on our doorstep and worth a go for anyone not involved in the London Marathon or the Lakes next year

Southwell Sprint Triathlon – Following up the Stathern Duathlon!

My first race report..

The Southwell Sprint Triathlon in April is the first of two Sprint Tri’s held in Southwell (the second is in September).

With my last Sprint Tri more than three years, but with the Stathern Duathlon under my belt, I felt reasonably confident I would do ok. As always, it was a very well organised and inclusive event, with more than 500 competitors of all ages and abilities. As usual the 400m swim was tough (always my weakest discipline), so was glad to get that done. After a rusty first transition where I spent far to long phaffing with my top and trying to get my number pinned back on (big tip, invest in a Tri-belt, makes life so much easier!), my 18k bike ride was ok, but could have been better if my legs had worked in the first half. The 5k run is always surprisingly easier than you think, as you are very warmed up and loose. The only niggly thing is that its not actually 5k, but more like 4.6k. I wish they would sort this out.

All in all, was happy with my 194 position, and 35th in my age category. Am already thinking of the Woodhall Spa Tri in June, and the return leg to Southwell in September to better my time. Am hoping I am not the only Strider doing it this time!

End of race report..

Marc Lupson

5th March weekend – Overall report

Natalie Teece travelled to grantham for the Newton fractions half marathon and in terrible wet windy and cold conditions Natalie came into the finish at the Meres stadium first lady to take a well earned victory in an excellent 1hr 29 min 27 secs on a very tough coarse finishing 38th overall out of 400, showing her marathon training is well on track .

A group of stilton striders travelled to Markfield for the Markfield 10k , the 3rd round of the Leicestershire road running league,

Natalie Teece again showed her form with an excellent 3rd lady back in 40 min 20 secs,

The striders had 4 veteran men in the top 80 which bodes well for the league tables,

First back for the club continuing his impressive comeback was Nick Brown in 56th place in 38.42, Darren Glover 65th in 39.15, followed very closely by David Hamdorff in 39.17, Mark Stoneley In 80th in 40.06, then Natalie in 85th position, Paul Geeson 42.29, Michelle Farlow 45.39, Julie Bass 2nd in her age category 45.49, Vicki Lowe 4th in her age category 46.45, Liz Goodbourn 48.04, Tam Nicol 48.36, Sarah Proctor on her way back from injury 51.24, Ray Walker 52.36, Mel Willatt 53.18, Nick Pryke in his first 10k race 53.22, Emma Hope 56.52, Vanessa Walker 58.06.

Greeba Heard travelled to London for the vitality north London half marathon and finished in an impressive 1.49.14.

Luke Eggleston and Matt Gayton travelled to silverstone for the silverstone half marathon

Luke did extremely well to finish in 1hr 32.14 after struggling with a Knee injury half way through, Matt finished in 1hr 33.36 using the race as a hard training run in his comeback to fitness.

Ashby 20 with 16 fantastic Striders!

Ashby 20

Sixteen Stilton Striders headed to Ashby to take part in the Aldi Ashby 20 mile race billed as the premier pre London Marathon Training race and for other marathons and ultras taking place in the coming weeks. An excellently organised and challenging race over an undulating course and one that many do year on year. All were rewarded with the famous Ashby Hoodie and Cheese Cob.
First Male Strider was Stuart Shaw in 2.19.42 demonstrating good form in preparation for London and followed by Matthew Gayton 2.34.11. Michelle Farlow and Vicki Lowe training for London together ran side by side for the route and were pleased with pacing to achieve an excellent 2.44.19 and with Abigail Arnott 2.52.58 in training for an ultra. Also showing good form for London were Liz Goodbourn 2.54.23 and Kirsty Black 2.58.59. Next Strider was Greeba Heard 3.00.10, followed by Daniel Howley 3.09.11, David Hall 3.19.43, Jon Wilson 3.23.49, Brian Walking 3.27.40, Georgina Newcombe, 3.33.20, Helen Metcalfe, 3.42.19, Debs Wilson 4.00.09 and Matt Chalmers 4.30.43 (suffering a slip on route). Great support from striders marshalling; Emma Claire and Laura Peacock.
[Vicki]

Early April weekend funday rundays

On Sunday Stilton Striders competed in a variety of races .

Natalie Teece and Matt Gayton travelled to Lincoln for the Jane Tomlinson Lincoln 10k , in a large high quality race with over 4500 finishers, Natalie finished in an excellent 39min 1 second for 6th lady , 124th overall , a good sharpener for London, Matt was pleased with his time of 39.40 as he continues his comeback to form .

A few striders went up the road to race the Loughborough half marathon, first back in a strong 24th place was Stuart Shaw in 1 hr 28 min 47 , followed by Lynda Harris 2.01.59 , David Hall 2.06.08 and next one of the many new striders Georgina Newcombe in 2.20.29.

Wayne Hackett travelled to manchester for the Manchester marathon and dispite having illness problems from around mile 4 he showed brilliant mental strength and determination to finish in 4 hr 15 . 55 .

Melton runners produce the goods at London Marathon (Melton Times)

London Marathon
As featured in the Melton Times!

Melton runners produce the goods at London Marathon

Good race conditions which became tougher as the temperatures rose, saw Natalie Teece led the Melton club home in a fantastic time of 3hr 7min 47secs to comfortably secure another championship starting place for next year’s marathon. Natalie was 139th woman to finish and 2,745th overall.

Striders clubmate Stuart Shaw was very close behind and clocked 3.09.37, a good for age standard, finishing in the top 3,000 and 393rd in the 45-49 vets age category. Rob Beers was next home in 3.36.09 followed by excellent runs from Michelle Farlow (3.44.51) and Liz Goodbourn (3.53.34) who both gained personal bests and good for age standard times. Vicki Lowe crossed the line in 3.58.34, while Kirsty Black, returning to running after two years away, had a great comeback to finish in 4.19.09. Matt Taylor suffered a bad back during the race, but still completed the 26.2 miles in 4.19.31.

http://www.meltontimes.co.uk/sport/more-sport/melton-runners-produce-the-goods-at-london-marathon-1-7942109