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Date	Event
06/11/10	Dave's Weekend in Wales To most people the idea of a few days on the coast involves a stroll on the beach and a bit of walking. Not so though for Northbrook's intrepid Dave Fawkner. Having run the High Peak 40 and The Beast 10 on two consecutive days in September, Dave upped the stakes by running the Pembrokeshire Coast Challenge on 4 - 6 November. He completed the three marathon distances, centred around the aptly named town of St David's and taking in the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline, on three consecutive days in 16h 20m, to finish 10th. Dave says he's looking for something tough for his next venture. Read Dave's account ...
17/10/10	Marathon PB's in Abingdon Lyn McDonald led the 7-strong Northbrook contingent to a clutch of five PB's in the Abingdon Marathon on 17 October. Linda Richardson chose the flat, well-marshalled course for her marathon distance debut, and the McNaney husband and wife team couldn't bear to be parted, even at the line. Read Sarah's glowing report, with results ...
02/10/10	Northbrook 9th at Melton Mowbray Northbrook AC fielded two men's teams at the MCAA cross-country relays at Melton Mowbray on 2 October. Successfully negotiating an interesting water feature, the 'A' team finished in 9th position, with the 'B' team placed 13th. Northbrook results and photos ...
11/09/10	Howard 3rd Brit in Stockholm Northbrook's globetrotting ambassador Howard Andersen took on a field of over 9, 000 to come home 161st in the Stockholm Half-Marathon on 11 September. Not only did he take 3rd MV50 spot, he was also the third British athlete to cross the finish line. Read Howard's take on the race
31/08/10	Northbrook Thunderers Fly in 24-Hour Relay Catton Park was the setting for the 2nd Adidas Thunder Run - a 24-hour relay race on 31 July/1 August. In their event debut, Northbrook Thunderers Corinna and Sean O'Connor, Cath Fenn, Alix Critchley, James Joyce, John Wilson, Paul Stead and Dave Fawkner covered 290km to finish 9th mixed team and 16th overall out of 196 teams. These eight will forever live with the knowledge that a Northbrook vest really does smell when you’ve worn it for twenty four hours. Report and detailed times
28/07/10	The Good, Bad & Ugly Relay The Good, Bad & Ugly Relay proved a very popular event with 14 teams each made up of 3 people of different standards competing. The winning team of Craig McNaney, Emily Ducker and Rob Pool completed the three 3.2 mile legs in a total time of 67m 25s, 12secs ahead of runners-up Fraser Barrett, Tony Williams and Paul Stead. Brilliant organisation by Mark Baker resulted in less than 5 mins between first and last teams. Full results
14/07/10	Northbrook Donation to Macmillan Northbrook 10k Race Director Tony French, accompanied by members of the race committee, presented Sarah Darby, Local Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Care, with a cheque for £1,000 at a handover event today. The organisers chose Macmillan as their major beneficiary of the 2010 edition of the 10k race after the charity supported recovering Club member Adrian Powell through a recent cancer illness. The 2010 race also made donations to Great Ormond St Hospital (£200) and Allesley Scouts (£300). Thanks to all our Club members, sponsors and helpers for supporting the event.
14/07/10	Race the Train Booming thunder and the onset of rain were unwelcome travel partners for the 30-odd Club members boarding the 7.18pm train from Tile Hill to Hampton in Arden on Wednesday 14 July. When they met up with the eight who had run from Tile Hill to the start in Marsh Lane, the sky had cleared and all was set for the 10km run back on a predominantly off-road route. New this year was a revised off-road route from Berkswell to Tile Hill, made more interesting by the need for those unfamiliar with trail running to do a bit of map reading along the way. Despite some navigational errors the Club maintained its complement of members.
11/07/10	Allesley Festival 5k Unattached Luke Bodycote comfortably won the Northbrook AC staged Allesley Festival 5k in 17m 58s, ahead of Nuneaton's Mark Styles. Lucy Smith of Sphinx was 1st lady in 21m 35s. John Wilson and Lyn McDonald were 1st Northbrook finishers in their respective categories. Complete results ...
30/06/10	Big Northbrook Turnout at Sphinx Summer 5 Northbrook's strong showing at the Sphinx Summer 5 at Coventry's War Memorial Park was rewarded with 8 Club Team placings (4th, 7th, 10th, 18th & 21st for the men, and 2nd, 6th & 9th for the ladies). First home for Northbrook, Howard Andersen was 2nd M50. Becky Smith finished as 2nd lady. Northbrook results
16/06/10	Northbrook Track & Field Night The venue was the Warwick University athletics track, and the weather for once was in keeping with the season. As well as the track running competitions varying degress of prowess at long jump, javelin and shot putt were in evidence, plus a world-class leg in the egg and spoon relay. Results and report
15/06/10	Lyn McDonald 2nd F35 Overall in EMGP Series With a 5th place in the F35 category in the 7th race in the 2010 East Midlands Grand Prix series, the Harborough 5 on 15 June, Lyn McDonald was in lead position at the top of the 2010 F35 rankings. Combined with 4th, 1st, 5th, 2nd and 2nd places in previous races in the series Lyn was 8 points clear of her nearest rival, and on course to take the overall series F35 title. A 1st place in the final race at Milton Keynes by Kirsty Gallagher of Wootton RR meant Lyn settling for 2nd prize in the series. Charles Jones missed only one of the 8 races in the series to end up in 5th position in the M55 category. Northbrook results
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.
21/03/10	New Club Record for Ladies 20-mile In a personal best time of 2h19m17s 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 Awards A 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 ...
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