Northbrook Results
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April 2018
- Leicester Big 10k
- Newport Marathon
- Millennium Way Back Ultra
- CTS Pembrokeshire Trail Marathon
- Monty 5k
- London Marathon
- Black Dragon Challenge
- Boston (USA) Marathon
- Boston (UK) Marathon
- Stafford Half-Marathon
- Regency 10k
- A Coventry Way 40 Miles
- Centurion Grand Prix 5 Mile Race 5
- Solihull Half-Marathon
- Manchester Marathon
- Warwick Half-Marathon
- Liverpool to Manchester 50
- Massey Ferguson Tractor 10k
Leicester Big 10k – 29 April
41 | Jamie Gould | 40:22 |
68 | Spencer Davies | 42:45 |
111 | Martin McHugh | 46:04 |
117 | Jill Pittard | 46:34 |
334 | Andrew Scruton | 52:51 |
Five of us headed over to a cold and damp Abbey Park. The course looked good, all tarmac, a bit loopy, cool and drizzle setting in over the duration of the event. It was busy, over 1400 runners. The only complaint being the position that some people started at, this meant the start was a bit “jumpy” between groups. But after 600 mtrs it started to open up and the legs could start turning. At this point Jamie who started on the front line was still running in fear of the masses behind him! After that everything flowed, great running from all 5 of us showing the sunburst off to its full potential. Andy found the conditions a bit wet and cold, brrrrrr – Spencer
Newport Marathon – 29 April
589 | Mark Baker | 3:42:57 |
Millennium Way Back Ultra – 28 April
Tony Bowe | 8:02:00 |
Flat 41 miles from Burton-on-Trent to Newport (Shropshire) along trail,
canal towpaths and disused railway lines.
CTS Pembrokeshire Trail Marathon – 28 April
Amy Burdis | 5:40:31 |
Monty 5k – 22 April
19 | Damian Dear | 18:24 |
23 | Ben Smith | 18:31 |
26 | Liam Mills | 18:36 |
36 | Jamie Gould | 19:12 |
51 | Richard Hodge | 19:49 |
82 | Spencer Davies | 20:54 |
83 | Joe Kelly | 20:54 |
88 | Mark Baker | 21:09 |
95 | Simon Jones | 21:28 |
101 | Peter Kirkhope | 21:41 |
104 | Lucinda Wilson | 21:51 |
113 | Martin McHugh | 22:16 |
122 | Cath Fenn | 22:41 |
127 | Rich Cawley | 22:51 |
145 | Dave Halford | 23:31 |
151 | David Giles | 23:39 |
182 | Andrew Scruton | 25:29 |
187 | Allison Smith | 25:48 |
190 | Mark Smith | 26:02 |
191 | Leisha Smith | 26:11 |
193 | Paul Cozens | 26:22 |
196 | Julie Cozens | 26:27 |
204 | Dominic Price | 27:08 |
207 | Fraser Barrett | 27:34 |
209 | Anita Sanderson | 27:48 |
212 | Verity Crichton | 28:04 |
219 | Linda Richards | 29:32 |
222 | Catherine Shepherd | 30:48 |
222 | Tony French | 32:16 |
233 | Tracey Cox | 35:52 |
Northbrook men – 3rd team
Northbrook men masters – 5th team
Northbrook women – 5th team
Northbrook women masters – 4th team
London Marathon – 22 April
866 | Steve Turvey | 2:57:42 | |
3419 | Terry Moynihan | 3:23:41 | |
4116 | Natasha White | 3:28:35 | PB |
4830 | Damian Pharoah | 3:33:25 | |
5720 | Tommy Dempsey | 3:38:56 | |
8074 | Amy Burdis | 3:52:38 | |
8963 | Sally Eason | 3:56:44 | |
12294 | Rachel Meredith | 4:13:44 | |
13211 | Claudie Combelas | 4:17:58 | |
16006 | Craig Robinson | 4:30:26 | |
16945 | Sean Duffy | 4:34:41 | |
21033 | Gemma Darby | 4:51:48 | |
Anne Hughes | DNF | ||
Stuart Lumsden | DNF |
My first attempt at a marathon – shame it was so hot – Sean
Black Dragon Challenge, 31 Miles – 21 April
Paul Stead | 7:57:26 |
Boston (USA) Marathon – 16 April
Amy Burdis | 3:43:54 |
Boston (UK) Marathon – 15 April
112 | Andy McConville | 3:33:31 | PB |
A very, very flat course which was along mostly rural roads. Beautiful conditions
for it. Missed out on my target but a PB all the same!
Stafford Half-Marathon – 15 April
1033 | Claudie Combelas | 1:56:57 |
2098 | Chris Archer | 2:29:54 |
Bumpier than advertised, I was content with (just!) under 2:30 for my second half in eight days.
A nice little warm down for Claudie before London next week – Chris
Regency 10k – 15 April
31 | Ben Smith | 38:12 | |
54 | Anita Howe | 39:34 | 3rd female, 1st FV45 |
64 | Jamie Gould | 40:05 | |
146 | Spencer Davies | 43:25 | |
199 | Ian Paterson | 45:12 | |
256 | Mike Wheeler | 46:23 | |
272 | Jonathan Seed | 46:37 | |
277 | Adrian Powell | 46:39 | |
295 | Robert Simpson | 47:00 | |
307 | Darron Handley | 47:15 | |
334 | Peter Kirkhope | 47:49 | |
376 | Craig Murray | 48:18 | |
398 | Helen Wyatt | 48:38 | |
408 | Mark Dalton | 48:47 | |
444 | Louise Myers | 49:27 | |
446 | Charles Jones | 49:31 | |
462 | Will Kirk-Wilson | 49:42 | |
513 | David Mills | 50:29 | |
628 | Andy Scruton | 52:20 | |
668 | Allison Smith | 52:55 | |
764 | Mark Smith | 54:02 | |
780 | Leisha Smith | 54:18 | |
847 | Paul Cozens | 55:07 | |
892 | Julie Cozens | 55:48 | |
971 | Dominic Price | 56:36 | |
1010 | Sara Boot | 57:10 | |
1028 | Liz Pharoah | 57:22 | |
1037 | Anita Sanderson | 57:30 | |
1060 | Michael Cherrington | 57:55 | |
1159 | Gillian Coulson | 59:13 | |
1379 | Sarbjit Sumal | 62:21 | |
1383 | Susan Clarke | 62:21 | |
1686 | Ros Myers | 68:05 |
A Coventry Way 40 Miles – 8 April
1 | Sebastian Jones-Brain | 6:19:00 | |
5 | Jo Brown | 6:32:00 | 2nd female |
24 | Sarah Booker | 7:40:00 | |
28 | Paul Stead | 7:42:13 | |
53 | Claudie Combelas | 8:50:00 | |
69 | Lisa Bragg | 9:26:00 |
This was my first ultra, and my first race since the Amsterdam half-marathon in October 2015. I’ve had a rubbish two years running-wise, but I thought this would give me some inspiration.
I’d done a few recce’s in the previous months and I’d run up to 20 miles, but I knew I’d be running with walking. The ground was officially ‘the worst for many a year’ – after the snow and rain there was a lot more mud than usual (there were two flood diversions which were only lifted the day before).
It was fun – in a way. I ran with my sister; we just got on and did it. Two small detours put on a little bit of extra distance (not much) and 10 minutes getting back on track. We also spent 45 minutes at the various checkpoints – we’d cut that right back in future.
The race was really well organized, every one was friendly and the food at checkpoints was great. Will do again – Lisa
Centurion Grand Prix 5 Mile race 5 – 8 April
10 | Steve Turvey | 30:02 | |
12 | Terry Moynihan | 31:26 | PB |
18 | Spencer Davies | 33:15 | PB |
19 | Craig Slyde | 33:28 | PB |
25 | Richard Hands | 35:25 | |
34 | Martin McHugh | 38:00 | |
37 | Louise Myers | 38:16 | PB |
41 | Mike Duggan | 38:51 | |
54 | Jo Arden | 43:04 | |
57 | Julie Cozens | 43:54 | |
61 | Linda Richards | 48:08 |
This was the final trip over to Chelmsley Wood for the 2017/18 Centurion RC 5 Mile Grand Prix, a series of 6 races held between November and April each year. As a newcomer to the event, tempted over by the prospect of an early season 5 miler, I was expecting a pretty basic affair if the bargain basement entry fee (£5 in advance; £6 on the day) was anything to go by. My low expectations immediately evaporated upon arrival however as the organisation, facilities and overall experience was first rate.
Northbrook fielded a strong presence, with 11 senior runners along with supporters and junior 2k runners. After assembling for a seamless registration at Newman College on an overcast morning, it was then a short warm-up jog of just under a mile down to the start line in Babbs Mill park. Hoodies were cast onto the branches of a nearby tree and the race started shortly after 11am. The terrain was varied enough for a ‘tarmac tart’ such as me (thanks for the moniker Rob Barry) with it being pretty much 50:50 gravel path and tarmac surface. The profile was essentially flat too earning it further bonus points, with the out and back routes relatively close allowing the much-appreciated supporters to cheer us on twice each lap from one position.
Two and a half laps later and there was a short trot of approx. 10m across the grass to the finish line, which is enough cross-country for me thank-you. Conditions were clearly optimal as four PB’s resulted and all Northbrookers fielded good times.
It was then back to the college for coffee and a natter where awards were dealt out for the individual race and series. Julie Cozens picked up an award for 3rd FV55 – well done! After a raffle in which Louise Myers won a belated Easter egg, which I’m sure will keep for next year, it was time to head back to Coventry for lunch.
It’s quite surprising what can be achieved for a fiver per head and a lot of hard work on the part of Centurion RC – Terry
Solihull Half-Marathon – 8 April
Chris Archer | 2:25:28 |
Following the cancellation of Coventry half which was due to be my first go at the half-marathon distance, I signed up for the “undulating” Solihull half a few weeks later. With the added extra bonus of limited road closures meaning that wondering which 4×4 wing mirror was going to nudge me into the hedge kept my mind off the longest distance I’ve attempted, I’m pleased to report that my elbows and I survived in a time that I’m content with as a first assay into the world of the half.
Old style medal means I’m now installed as the Lord Mayor of Solihull, despite the run not troubling the town at any point.
Manchester Marathon – 8 April
2367 | Lucinda Wilson | 3:37:05 | |
3391 | Kevin Coughlan | 3:49:21 | PB |
Lucinda’s aim was to get inside the London Marathon qualifying time of 3h 45m. Despite some problems with cramp in the last few miles she comfortably achieved this with her 3h 37m 05s time.
Warwick Half-Marathon – 8 April
107 | Mark Baker | 1:35:30 |
190 | Adrian Powell | 1:41:41 |
195 | Ian Paterson | 1:41:58 |
477 | David Giles | 1:57:28 |
506 | Tony Bowe | 1:58:52 |
634 | Chris Perkins | 2:08:38 |
740 | Sarbit Sumal | 2:17:21 |
741 | Gillian Coulson | 2:17:21 |
Another rescheduled half, over the undulating Warwickshire countryside. A good test for the legs with some lovely support throughout the race. Disappointed not to get a PB but the hills proved too much on this occasion – David
Liverpool to Manchester 50 – 2 April
39= | Amy Burdis | 9:07:00 | 6th female |
214 ran
Massey Ferguson Tractor 10k – 1 April
9 | Stuart Lumsden | 35:21 | |
27 | Andrew McConville | 38:00 | |
31 | Liam Mills | 38:25 | |
36 | Amanda Deavy | 38:55 | 2nd female |
57 | Terry Moynihan | 40:15 | |
62 | Jonathan Seed | 40:26 | |
64 | Richard Hodge | 40:39 | |
65 | Natasha White | 40:44 | 3rd female |
75 | Spencer Davies | 41:36 | |
102 | Craig Slyde | 42:41 | |
107 | Tommy Dempsey | 43:06 | |
108 | Tom Cox | 43:10 | |
114 | Tony Forde | 43:38 | |
116 | Joe Kelly | 43:41 | |
126 | Tom McNamara | 44:17 | |
128 | Simon Jones | 44:20 | |
130 | Tom Miller | 44:26 | |
132 | Sean Duffy | 44:40 | |
140 | Peter Kirkhope | 44:56 | |
149 | Rob Cox | 45:27 | |
150 | Sally Eason | 45:29 | |
154 | Martin McHugh | 45:35 | |
156 | Ian Paterson | 45:47 | |
159 | Cath Fenn | 45:58 | |
167 | Richard Hands | 46:41 | |
168 | Adrian Powell | 46:46 | |
180 | David Giles | 47:40 | PB |
185 | Sarah McNaney | 47:51 | |
190 | Craig Murray | 48:12 | |
191 | Jill Pittard | 48:20 | |
198 | Rich Cawley | 48:45 | |
201 | Mark Dalton | 48:52 | |
208 | David Mills | 49:22 | |
225 | Darron Handley | 49:51 | |
227 | Louise Myers | 50:03 | |
237 | Jenny Clark | 50:58 | |
238 | Craig McNaney | 50:59 | |
239 | Claudie Combelas | 51:06 | |
257 | Gemma Ross | 52:46 | |
267 | Dominic Price | 53:54 | |
271 | Allison Smith | 54:09 | |
273 | Jo Arden | 54:17 | |
290 | Julie Cozens | 55:31 | |
294 | Mark Smith | 56:26 | |
300 | Chris Perkins | 57:11 | |
303 | Fraser Barrett | 57:49 | |
308 | Julie Liggett | 58:25 | |
323 | Chris Archer | 59:49 | |
326 | Susan Clarke | 60:02 | |
327 | Jason Brannigan | 60:07 | |
336 | Linda Richards | 61:54 | |
337 | Verity Crichton | 62:02 | |
346 | Tony French | 63:49 | |
377 | Emily Hughes | 70:56 |