2010 | 2009
| Date | Event |
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| 23/05/10 | Early Starters Take 2nd Prize in Hilly 100 Team Captain Alix Critchley got her mixed team of 7 men and 3 ladies off to an early 6am start at the Cotswold Hilly 100 on 23 May. On a scorchingly hot day, the team was rewarded with a second place for their start time in an overall race time of 13h:41m:25s. Team results... |
| 23/05/10 | Honours for Northbrook Vets in Cov Half
Howard Andersen, in 20th place overall, took the
Coventry Half-Marathon 3rd M45 title in 1:25:51. Continuing her excellent
form, Rebecca Smith completed the course in 1:30:59
to take the 3rd lady (and 3rd F35) spot. The event on 23 May attracted
1825 runners, with Northbrook well-represented with a field of 14 men
and 8 ladies.Results... |
| 14/05/10 | Club Social The post-Marathon meal at Cosmo on Friday 14th May was very well attended with 44 people gathering for this 'all you can eat' social event. There was something for everyone with foods from all around the world, including spicy curries, Chinese noodles and sweet gateaux. Thanks to everyone who attended, we hope you had an enjoyable evening. If anyone has ideas for a social event, please send your thoughts to the committee. |
| 0305/10 | Three Category Wins at May Day 5 Northbrook's Martyn Brunt took the M40 prize at the Coventry Godiva Harriers May Day 5m road race in a new personal best time of 28:45. The event held at Coventry's War Memorial Park on 3 May saw on form Howard Andersen take the M50 spot in 30:20, and Jack Langman winning the M60 category, a tremendous achievement coming just a week after notching up a tenth in age group success in the London Marathon. The recipe for Jack's anti-aging lotion is a closely guarded secret. Results |
| 25/4/10 | Smiles All Round in London Five of the seventeen Club entrants to the London Marathon on 25 April achieved PBs, including a superb 4h 5m 37s PB for Leanne Trerise making her debut at marathon distance. A recently joined Club member, Leanne is already making her mark, with top scoring perfomances in events such as the Club Handicap. London results |
| 22/04/10 | City of Coventry Civic Sports Dinner Northbrook AC was invited to this prestigious event, hosted by the Lord Mayor Jack Harrison, to celebrate the contribution to sport of local clubs and organisations. The Northbrook 10Km race was started by the Lord Mayor a few days earlier. The Club was represented at the ‘black tie' event on 22 April by Mark Baker and Andy Houston. Around 90 guests were greeted for aperitifs in the Crypt at St. Mary’s Guildhall, which was followed by dinner in the magnificent historic setting of the hall itself. In this wonderful venue Northbrook shared a table with some local cricket officials giving rise to some interesting chat throughout the evening. After a sumptuous dinner, entertainment from the Coventry Male Voice Choir included music ranging from Rachmaninov to Bohemian Rhapsody. It was a perfect way to end the evening. Guests were invited to make a contribution to the Lord Mayor’s charities before leaving. The invitation is regarded as a superb way to recognise the contribution to sport of everyone at Northbrook. |
| 18/04/10 | Northbrook 10k
Warm and dry with a light breeze, near perfect running conditions
greeted the 360 entrants to the Northbrook 10k race on Sunday 18 April.
Club Chairman Bob Adams welcomed the Lord Mayor of Coventry to
give the start signal, and to present the prizes.Deeside AAC's David Mountford won the race in 33:06, with Carol Adams taking the 1st lady spot in 38:17. Stuart Keen (41:12) was the wearer of Northbrook's first vest to cross the line. 
Fintan Carey (Godiva) won the Junior Fun Run. Ellen Bollard (Sphinx)
took 2nd place.Coventry Telegraph reported the event in connection with Macmillan Cancer Care. Results... |
| 11/04/10 | Three More PB's in Leamington Knocking over half a minute off her previous best for the distance Alix Critchley was in good company with fellow PBers Martyn Brunt and Richard Hodge, all finishing within the first 60 or so out of a field of 1,800 at the Regency 10k on 11 April. Results and reports |
| 11/04/10 | Clutch of Northbrook PBs in Paris Seven was the haul of PBs brought home by the baker's dozen of Northbrook participants in the Paris marathon on 11 April. Clive Horton led the contingent home, Dave Fawkner knocked over half an hour off his previous best and Sean O'Connor chose this "half" as as his debut race afer just 6 months of running. Report and results |
| 11/04/10 | 
1st Lady at 5 miler
To demonstrate her prowess also at shorter
distances, Becky Smith (pictured receiving award from race organiser Paul Bingham)
went on to take 1st Lady prize at the Centurion 5m on 11 April,
with another PB of 31:14.
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| 21/03/10 | New Club Record for Ladies 20-mile Becky Smith set
a new club record for the distance when she finished in 61st position
at the Ashby 20 on 21 March. Knocking over 12 minutes off the previous
record, set by Loretto Denley in 2005, she set a challenging new target
for our long distance lady athletes. Results and report |
| 14/03/10 | Northbrook Runners in World's First Ever Kilomathon Northbrook's John Wilson, Corinna O’Connor and Andy Kelsall braved the elements for the worlds first ever 26.2km race between Nottingham and Derby on 14 March and guess what, they all ran a PB. The race was broadcast on Sky Sports 4 on the 26 March. Results and reports |
| 07/03/10 | PB for Our Man in Barcelona To see the sights of the Catalonian capital generally calls for a 4-day trip. Our man Howard Andersen saw them all in under 3 hours when he ran a much wanted PB in the Barcelona Marathon on 7 March. A well-earned reward for the miles and miles of winter training around the rather less glamorous streets of Coventry. Results and report |
| 13/02/10 | Birmingham Cross-Country League Div 2 Race 4 After the 4th and final race of the series on Saturday 13 Feb at Worcester, Northbrook men moved up to 9th position overall. Paul Andrew led the team home to a finishing position of 8th on the day. Results |
| 13/02/10 | Midland Women's Cross-Country League Race 4 The prospect of a homemade Victoria Sandwich cake spurred Northbrook Ladies on to an 11th place finishing position in the final race of this season's league on Saturday 13 Feb at Aston University playing fields. As well as bringing the cake, Becky Smith finished as 3rd lady vet, supported by Alix Critchley and Corinna O'Connor. Results |
| 06/02/10 | 
Northbrook Annual AwardsA large, appreciative audience at the Club's Presentation Evening on 6 February joined Club Chairman Bob Adams in congratulating members for their achievements over the past year. As well as recognising running successes both on and off road, several more unusual achievements were also marked with appropriate awards, including the Animal of the Year Award. This year's innovations included the Compass Award, the Wellie Award and the Pudding Award.  The Paul Kelly trophy for the most appearances in Club races over the year was presented for the first time this year, the inaugaural winner Mark Baker receiving the award from Amanda Deavy. Craig McNaney and the Shuffles entertained with live music, while guest appearances from Mr Wonderwall Baker had the audience in thrall, especially to his Why, why, why Delilah. See awards list ...
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| 06/02/10 | Course Record and Top Age Grade for Northbrook In the first of the 2010 Coventry Parkrun race series, Lyn McDonald set a new female record for the course of 20m 12s. In the age gradings from all of the Parkruns all over the country Jack Langman achieved a top age grade of 88.14% for the week. Results |
| 09/01/10 | Warwickshire County AA Champs In coming home in 2nd Female Masters spot Rebecca Smith helped Northbrook ladies to finish as 2nd Ladies Masters Team on a revised, snow covered Newbold Comyn course on 9 January. Northbrook men finished as 7th Team. Report and results |