Northbrook Results

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September 2024

Shenstone 10k – 29 September 10K

124 Mollie Williams 0:53:33
227 Claudie Combelas 1:03:35
264 Tracey Williams 1:08:06
295 Jan Watson 1:14:19
299 Lara Kog 1:15:53

Bourton Half-Marathon – 29 September HM

  Craig Holmes 1:27:09
  Chris Goodman 1:27:41
  Kirstie Murray 2:07:45

We were due to run the Stratford half-marathon, which was postponed due to flooding. After some research, we found Bourton half-marathon which did on the day entries, so we decided to travel over and see if we could enter. We were warned about the hills; however it was a really lovely course – plenty of lovely downhill and flat to accompany the uphill, and a really friendly and welcoming running club who organised it (though of course, Northbrook is still the best).

We think this is a race we will definitely do again – Kirstie

BMW Berlin Marathon 2024 – 28 September M

  Tim Hughes 4:03:31
  Caroline Hughes 4:34:20
  Craig Webb 4:51:58
  Sarb Sumal 5:45:26

The 50th anniversary of the Berlin marathon was always going to be a special event for both us and all the other participants. Flying out there we saw reports that the expo was chaos and badly organised. We had our doubts and went there as soon as we landed. Fortunately those doubts were proven wrong with the exception of running out of some of the popular sizes of finisher Tee shirts. (Oddly given before the running of the race). We were in and out of the expo within 49 minutes taking the brave decision of not buying anymore junk we didn’t need.

TIM HUIGHES

The athletes’ village was well laid out and only had one query, despite ample toilets the bushes were the most popular comfort break area. We got into our race pens 1 hour before the start of the race so took that time to stretch and chill out. When the front waves went off the MCs did a cracking job of warming up the waiting masses including an Icelandic Viking thunderclap rendition which should be included into every race. 58,000 people were due to start this race and with that many people on course things did get congested at times.

The course was mostly flat and therefore fast. The crowds were rapturous all the way round with regular water stops which gave me a much needed break. During the run we saw runners from countries across the globe; how many times do you get to run and chat with people from.Panama and Korea at the same time? There was a fantastic atmosphere all around the course and well planned out bag drop stations were an asset to the course. Being the 50th year they couldn’t run a normal race and with 80,000 participants across the race weekend and 58,212 marathon participants, and 54,280 runners completing the marathon made it officially the largest marathon on the planet.

TIM HUGHES

For me personally, my training plan has been obliterated by injuries and after the half-way point they started to bite me. At one point I was 10 minutes ahead of schedule, however hip and ankle problems caused me to lose time and to finish 3 minutes behind my target PB time.

An absolutely brilliant event – Tim

Guardians of the CODRC Marathon, Telford – 28 September M

  Tony Bowe 6:53:00

Tissington Trail Half-Marathon – 22 September HM

38 Lee Newark 1:37:58  
  Tony Hughes 1:44:00 1st MV65
  Anne Hughes 2:30:00 2nd FV65

Equinox 24, Belvoir Castle, 21 – 22 September ?

Day time 10k10K

129 Spencer Davies 01:10:15
233 Alexis Copeland 01:40:50

Night time 10k10K

4 Pete Stafford 00:41:56
195 Spencer Davies 01:39:46

Small Teams 24 hourOTH

Northbrook’s Famous 5 Go To Equinox
8th out of 94 teams

Lap   Time
1 Malc Copeland 00:50:17
2 Kathryn Adams 00:53:55
3 Spencer Davies 01:11:11
4 Michelle Edwards 01:00:43
5 Tom Miller 00:47:15
6 Malc Copeland 00:49:45
7 Kathryn Adams 00:53:58
8 Spencer Davies 01:01:14
9 Michelle Edwards 01:08:38
10 Tom Miller 00:48:23
11 Malc Copeland 00:50:44
12 Kathryn Adams 00:56:18
13 Spencer Davies 01:15:42
14 Michelle Edwards 01:08:54
15 Tom Miller 00:51:31
16 Malc Copeland 00:51:34
17 Kathryn Adams 01:04:57
18 Spencer Davies 01:15:23
19 Michelle Edwards 01:14:24
20 Tom Miller 00:51:47
21 Malc Copeland 00:50:55
22 Kathryn Adams 01:09:06
23 Michelle Edwards 01:06:50
24 Tom Miller 00:50:13
25 Spencer Davies 01:00:48

Northbrooking Way Will We Do Another Lap
25th out of 94 teams

Lap   Time
1 Sara Pick 00:59:02
2 Lisa Bragg 00:57:55
3 Chris Archer 01:28:24
4 Caroline Hughes 01:06:04
5 Tim Hughes 00:56:23
6 Sara Pick 01:00:19
7 Lisa Bragg 01:00:30
8 Chris Archer 01:30:55
9 Caroline Hughes 01:18:41
10 Tim Hughes 01:02:06
11 Sara Pick 01:07:00
12 Lisa Bragg 01:05:35
13 Chris Archer 01:42:01
14 Caroline Hughes 01:37:04
15 Tim Hughes 01:13:51
16 Sara Pick 01:09:21
17 Lisa Bragg 01:03:17
18 Chris Archer 01:33:19
19 Caroline Hughes 01:12:19
20 Sara Pick 01:04:51

Pairs 24 hourOTH

Team Ward
33rd out of 57 teams

Lap   Time
1 Jane Ward 01:41:28
2 Jane Ward 01:52:06
3 Jane Ward 01:39:45
4 Jane Ward 01:59:21
5 Jane Ward 02:07:14
6 Sam Ward 00:53:15
7 Sam Ward 00:55:29
8 Sam Ward 00:59:46
9 Sam Ward 01:10:58

Jane ran 5 x 10k laps in 9:19:54
Sam ran 4 x 10k laps in 3:59:28

Team 2’s Company
27th out of 57 teams

Lap   Time
1 Becky Barber 01:29:16
2 Jan Watson 01:22:22
3 Jan Watson 01:30:33
4 Becky Barber 01:38:08
5 Jan Watson 01:32:09
6 Jan Watson 01:57:59
7 Jan Watson 01:59:19
8 Jan Watson 02:07:13
9 Jan Watson 02:01:53
10 Jan Watson 02:08:34

Jan ran 8 x 10k laps in 14:40:02
Becky ran 2 x 10k laps in 3:07:24

Solo 24 hourOTH

Claudie Combelas
37th out of 231
1st in age category
10 x 10k laps

Lap   Time
1       01:18:37
2   01:27:16
3   01:32:02
4   01:41:44
5   01:39:44
6   01:59:21
7   01:40:57
8   01:40:46
9   01:40:37
10   01:43:21

 

Jenn Ennis
116th out of 231

Lap   Time
1       01:21:23
2   01:36:25
3   01:26:06
4   01:44:42
5   01:22:02
6   01:27:15

CLAUDIE COMBELAS

After some bad reactions to chemo 4, I had not many expectations but I thought a couple of 10k laps would be walkable. On Friday, we left at 8.15am to help Spencer and Tracey set up and queue to get in as early as possible when the gates opened to Belvoir Park at 12 noon. Spencer and Tracey raced in first, caravan bouncing behind their van across the field to secure a prime spot and set up was complete by 2pm. Others started arriving, so we mooched the stalls and then gathered in the beer bus! A great time was had by all and we continued the race prep party till late. I had an early night but kudos to those who stayed up.

My alarm was set for Saturday morning, and it was a lovely morning. We walked the Belvoir Castle parkrun with Northbrook friends, taking 50+ minutes. Then everyone got ready. I set off at the mass start with hundreds of keen beans including Northbrook number 1 runners in our two Northbrook teams, Jane Ward (and guest appearance by Sam Ward) pair and Jan Watson and Becky Barker pair, in a heatwave at 12noon and kept going through thunderstorms and heavy ran and mud and slippery grass and mist. Had short breaks and a couple of naps until just after 12 noon the next day. Ran 3 laps, walked 7. Got my bronze 10 lap pin. Met some lovely people. Got soaked to my knickers.

Lots of help and support from Northbrook runners, partners and friends. Too many to mention but they got me through it when I was going to give up. Quite a few injured Northbrookers had also come along to support and were volunteering at the event. I would like to thank them especially for being there when they could have been at home and dry.

Next chemo tomorrow. Onwards and upwards – Claudie

Men’s 6-Stage and Women’s 4-Stage Road Relays, Sutton Park – 21 September OTH

Women’s race – 4 legs of 4.33km
71st team

  Debbie Campbell 00:20:49
  Claire Messenger 00:25:21
  Daisy Robbins 00:29:56
  Verity Brannen 00:28:47
    01:44:53

 

Men’s race – 6 legs of 5.88km
78th team

  Matt Hathrell 00:20:59
  Kevin Spare 00:25:27
  Martin Wakenshaw 00:23:52
  Paul Robbins 00:25:46
  Terry Moynihan 00:24:18
  Austin Wade 00:25:50
    02:26:12

 

Incomplete team
106th after 5 legs

  Chris Smith 00:29:03
  Craig Slyde 00:26:26
  Mark Jennings 00:27:29
  Tim Devenport 00:28:14
  Fraser Barrett 00:41:13

 

Northbrook again did well at the annual Autumn Women’s 4-stage and Men’s 6-Stage Road Relays at Sutton Park. The usual pre-race challenges of the venue entry bottleneck surprised some of our first time eventers, but all arrived in good time for the race and to cheer each other on.

The glorious sunshine earlier in the day had been replaced by ominous clouds and rolling thunder, and while we experienced some heavy showers, we were spared the biblical downpours until travelling home. All our teams performed well in what was a challenging event in which we had the opportunity to run alongside the country’s best. This spurred everyone on to put on their best show and the smiles at the end paid testament to that.

Thanks are due to all our runners and our supporters whose cheers to encourage the runners up the last hill to the finish always generate that extra energy on the approach to the finishing line – Terry

Centurion Wonderland 50 mile Ultra, Chiltern Hills – 21 SeptemberOTH

  Cliff Evans 12:49:52

CLIFF EVANS

Starting in Goring, Dave Hartopp and I headed out with 250 other runners including DJ Chris Evans and his wife Tash along the Thames towards the majestic Mapledurham house. This race had so many stunning views! We headed north through the village of Turville (Vicar of Dibley) and Cobstone windmill (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). There was more elevation up into the Chilterns before heading back to Goring via more stunning views and woodland trails.

51miles, 6000ft and 7 black toenails later I arrived back in Goring 10mins inside the13hrs deadline.

Balsall Common 10k – 15 September10K

8 Matthew Hathrell 00:35:30  
22 Colin James 00:38:36  
24 Natasha White 00:38:39 1st female
42 Martin Wakenshaw 00:40:26  
56 Marie Edmunds 00:41:41 1st FV35
57 Steven Turvey 00:41:43  
69 Tommy Dempsey 00:42:37  
71 Cory Payne 00:42:44  
97 Tony Forde 00:44:55  
108 Robert Halford 00:45:34 PB
118 Ainsley Wileman 00:46:46  
125 Craig Slyde 00:47:08  
133 Debbie Campbell 00:47:57 1st FV60
157 Spencer Davies 00:49:14  
162 Peter Kirkhope 00:49:30  
168 Jamie Gould 00:49:59  
171 Peter Fellows 00:50:04  
195 Katherine Plunkett 00:52:10  
211 Cameron Roantree 00:53:31  
216 Ellie Aldridge 00:53:52  
217 Stuart Clements 00:53:59  
228 David Halford 00:54:24  
231 Michelle Edwards 00:54:29  
264 Emily Angliss 00:57:03  
280 Jennifer Ennis 00:58:13  
288 Martin Gavin 00:59:17  
289 Lisa Bothwell 00:59:23  
291 Nigel Markey 00:59:49  
293 Martina McConville 01:00:08  
300 Dawn Webb 01:00:39  
311 Caroline Young 01:02:10  
390 Jane Ward 01:21:41  

MARIE EDMUNDS

Two laps of a fairly flat course with one hill. A lovely fun day for all the family, with stalls, music and activities, and a great fundraiser – Marie

National Cross-Country Championships – 14 SeptemberOTH

Senior women’s race – 5.3 miles
26th team

86 Kathryn Adams 00:39:38
145 Gemma Nash 00:43:04
227 Joanne Evans 00:52:42
259 KellyParker 01:05:29

Senior men’s race – 7.8 miles
27th team

173 Matthew Hathrell 00:47:38
403 Malc Copeland 01:00:38
439 Mark Parker 01:03:03
476 Spencer Davies 01:07:06
485 Craig Slyde 01:09:01
527 Adrian Lowe 01:21:26

The National Cross-Country Championships re-arranged from a sodden February was set to take place at the same venue on an un cross-country type of day in September. The call had gone out and we were only going if we could field full teams. Step up our 4 women and our 6 men (with one very late step-in) who represented the club as only Northbrookers can.

Having never been before to this venue we were not sure what to expect, but it was a lovely large venue with no parking issues. It was 2 large laps for the women and 3 large laps for the men. Numbers for the event were far lower than normal, probably due to it not being cross-country season, with the WRRL on Sunday affecting the Midlands clubs take ups, Berlin and other Autumn marathons on the horizon and the international event in Australia all taking participants away.

With the heat beating down on us, and a course (though not the hilliest) that felt all uphill and bone dry our women were the first of us to fly the sunburst over the dry fields. Round and round they went, being cheered on by families and the men as they went. Kathryn led them home while Kelly ensured the team was complete. A great run by all 4 women who appreciated the shade from the gazebo and their fluids afterwards.

Next were the men; most had opted for road shoes (yes it was that dry) and despite low numbers they were still quick and the 6 men soon separated after the start into their own races. With Kathryn and Jo supporting, Matt led us home, Craig standing in needing regular rests and Adrian who only had 2 hours notice to make sure our team was complete. 12k in the heat with no fluids available was not right and this is something the organisers may need to bear in mind if they ever stage a Summer cross-country race again.

We went, we conquered and we started off our Winter handicap competition for the year. Well done to the 10 Northbrookers who showed what it means to represent our club. Next up should be the Midlands relays (when it gets announced you will know) – Spencer

Draycote Water Running Festival 10k – 14 September10K

  Bethany McCluskey 1:08:28

Draycote Water Running Festival 5k – 14 September5K

  Lara Kog 0:35:58

PSUK 10 Mile – 11 September10M

  Rob Richardson 1:13:58

ROB RICHARDSON

A very hilly, but beautiful course in Cwncarn Forest, with stunning views of the Mendip Hills over the Severn Estuary.

However it was difficult to enjoy the hills as I was in the red the whole race. Pleased to finish 5th in my age group.

AJ Bell Great North Run – 8 SeptemberHM

  Sukhjit Dhindsa 2:52:03

Kenilworth 5k – 8 September5K

  Mollie Williams 0:24:43
106 Lara Kog 0:35:11
107 Janet Gilmore 0:35:12

Kenilworth Half-Marathon – 8 SeptemberHM

3 Adrian McBride 01:10:56 1st MV35
8 Martin McGough 01:16:27  
17 Matthew Hathrell 01:20:14  
23 Liam Shields 01:21:58  
25 Pete Stafford 01:22:10  
53 Colin James 01:27:07  
54 Amanda Deavy 01:27:17 2nd female, 1st FV45
  Cory Payne 01:29:30  
82 Terry Moynihan 01:30:35  
86 Damian Pharoah 01:30:48  
97 Tom Hughes 01:32:15  
107 Tommy Dempsey 01:33:13  
113 Rob Richardson 01:33:26  
117 Martin Wakenshaw 01:34:03  
202 Malcolm Copeland 01:41:29  
214 Ravinder Sangha 01:42:13  
252 Niall Hamill 01:44:43  
257 Robert Halford 01:44:56  
292 Phil Hyde 01:47:37  
307 Ainsley Wileman 01:48:40  
322 Stewart Pearman 01:49:22  
328 Spencer Davies 01:49:31  
336 Debbie Campbell 01:50:05  
359 Simon Aldridge 01:51:29  
360 Peter Fellows 01:51:37  
388 Peter Kirkhope 01:53:20  
397 Chris Smith 01:53:47  
401 Sarah McNaney 01:53:56  
453 David Halford 01:56:35 50th half-marathon
473 Michelle Edwards 01:58:15  
513 Stuart Clements 02:00:50  
541 Cameron Roantree 02:03:09  
543 Carly Wood 02:03:15  
555 Tim Hughes 02:04:18  
588 Ellie Aldridge 02:07:11  
628 Cliff Evans 02:10:56  
633 Joanne Evans 02:11:19  
653 Caroline Hughes 02:13:19  
654 Emily Angliss 02:13:38  
656 Nigel Markey 02:14:02  
670 Jamie Gould 02:15:57  
708 Claudie Combelas 02:18:47  
725 Richard Gould 02:20:55  
761 Claire Messenger 02:27:31  
780 Tony Bowe 02:30:50  
791 Joanna Hughes 02:32:31  
  Tracey Williams 02:37:19  

Wilne 10k – 1 September10K

  Nicola Glaze 1:01:29