Northbrook Results

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February 2024

Wokingham Half-Marathon- 25 February HM

  Damian Pharoah 1:24:54
  Amanda Deavy 1:27:07

Leicestershire Half-Marathon – 25 February HM

16 Martin McGough 1:17:42 3rd MV40
347 Debbie Campbell 1:45:17 1st FV60
457 Stuart Clements 1:49:43  
697 Julie Liggett 2:01:40  

London Winter 10k – 25 February 10K

  Andy Scruton 0:55:17

Carsington Water 10k – 24 February 10K

  Chris Archer 1:05:10

Our first time at Carsington Water, a reservoir in a beautiful part of Derbyshire. Four different races available on the day, Claudie took the Marathon and I did the 10km.

Crisp weather, the early morning fog soon dissipated for some lovely racing. The courses were a bit undulating and busy with other park users at times but overall a great day out. I expect we will return.

Carsington Water Trail Marathon – 24 February M

  Claudie Combelas 4:35:44 1st FV60

Finally got to run after breaking down on Friday on the way to a Big Bear event. Carsington Water is beautiful. It was a frosty blue sky morning. The course was 3.5 laps around the reservoir.

The paths were mostly rocky, a bit muddy but OK. The terrain was like a rollercoaster! Hilly/undulating all the way round, just one flat part along the dam where everybody and their dog was walking their dog. It was tough going after very little running recently and no training. My stomach was not happy either. Very pleased to finish though.

I would recommend it as there are 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon races. Very friendly organisation and marshals.

Big Bear Badger Challenge Marathon, Beacon Hill Country Park – 23 February M

  Tony Bowe 5:34:54

Ilmington 10k – Tempo Winter Series, Race 5 – 18 February 10K

64 Paul Robbins 00:49:09
90 Spencer Davies 00:52:39
110 Cath Fenn 00:54:42
  Tim Hughes 00:57:07
151 Claudie Combelas 00:59:36
241 Chris Archer 01:10:22
283 Tracey Williams 01:17:37
294 Jane Ward 01:25:50
295 Victoria Hand 01:25:50
301 Yvonne Boyle 01:37:12

The tiny picturesque village of Ilmington was set to welcome us for the last race of the series, and it was due to be a wet one. The rain on the run up had turned roads into rivers and puddles across the top of the famous Larkstoke hill.
With 9 Northbrookers and 2 marshalls we were all there for the sausages and the fabled hoodie.

Although the rain on the day did not materialise it was still wading territory in some places, and the finish onto the field was more like cross-country than a field as we prepared ourselves for one last slog up Larkstoke. Paul led us home having had a fantastic run, a blister limited my progress and Cath collected the winner in her age category for the series, well done Cath.

As always the pub afterwards was very receptive and a welcome sight for us all as we all sported our new well-earned red winter series hoodies.

With entries for the next series opening most will be back next year for more hill climbing, for more sausages and for more hoodies – Spencer

Hereford 10 Miles – 18 February 10M

  Clare King 1:19:14

Beautiful run, beautiful weather, friendly local clubs. Finished 15th female and 3rd in age group on a tough hilly course.

Southampton Festival of Running 5k – 18 February 5K

  Bob Adams 0:27:15

As I was spending the weekend with friends in Southampton, I decided to enter the local 5k race (there was a 10k and half marathon as well, but having had a slight injury problem recently, I thought that would have been over ambitious). Not very fast but at least my injury stood up to it quite well.

Birmingham Festival of Running Half-Marathon – 18 February OTH

  Robert Halford 1:47:25
  Ainsley Wileman 1:53:54

My first event as a Northbrook runner. A tough course – Robert

Birmingham Festival of Running 10k – 18 February 10K

  Alan Smith 0:46:05 PB

ALAN SMITH

My daughter was doing her first "proper" 5k, so I decided to sign up for the 10k, two laps of Sutton Park along the same route as the Sutton Relays. I spotted 3 Northbrookers doing the 4 lap Half-Marathon too. It was a day when everything went well, the rain had stopped and the Burton Dasset hills had set me up nicely for the gentler Sutton Park hills.

I managed to knock 2m29s from my previous 10k PB, and I finally got a 1st place in my age category.

Railway Ultra 28 Miles, Coalport – 17 February OTH

  Tony Bowe 6:59:13

LDWA Winter Poppyline 50 Miles, Norfolk – 10 February OTH

  Tony Bowe 12:03:00

Birmingham & District Invitation Cross-Country League Div 4 Race 4 at Burton Dassett – 10 February OTH

28 Matthew Hathrell 00:42:07
54 Damien Dear 00:44:32
96 Rob Richardson 00:48:30
99 Liam Mills 00:48:44
105 Tommy Dempsey 00:48:58
110 Kevin Spare 00:49:17
123 Steve Turvey 00:50:38
132 Tony Hughes 00:51:24
133 Terry Moynihan 00:51:30
142 Charlie Cunningham 00:52:46
153 Mark Baker 00:53:23
163 Spencer Davies 00:54:17
178 Alan Smith 00:56:11
180 Chris Smith 00:57:13
184 Richard French 00:57:37
187 Kevin Coughlan 00:58:25
201 David Tittle 01:00:32
207 Cliff Evans 01:01:31
223 Dave Halford 01:08:24

Cometh the last race and cometh the men. Burton Dassett did not put us off as we made our way there for the last race, although traffic conditions leaving Coventry meant that 6 of ours were stuck at a standstill and missed the race.

A proper undulating cross country-race in a stunning venue with great organisation and the most amazing of marshalls meant that, though it may have been tough, we all gave it everything we could. Great team spirit, though to a man they all looked shocked when they finished.

As a team we did the best we could over the season, noticeable absences meant the chance for all to participate in team scoring and noticeable improvement by most over the season. Eight ever-presents for the League shows a great commitment by Alan, Charlie, David T, Kevin S, Mark, Matthew, Spencer and Terry, all backed up by our ever present volunteer Bob and ever-present cheer leader Jeannie.

One cross-country race left for the season, then we can look towards the smooth black stuff before the League raises its head next season. Thanks guys – Spencer

SPENCER DAVIES

Midland Women’s Cross-Country League Div 2 Race 4 – 10 February OTH

13 Amanda Deavy 00:24:36
40 Kathryn Adams 00:26:51
70 Katie Mottram 00:28:41
71 Natalia Greenhill 00:28:43
90 Cath Fenn 00:29:42
109 Michelle Edwards 00:31:05
122 Collette O’Keefe 00:32:19
130 Julie Cozens 00:32:56
148 Joanne Evans 00:34:33
173 Ruth Hallett 00:37:30
198 Judith Haley 00:45:58

Location: Top Barn, University of Worcester, Lakeside Campus.

The final league race saw the women head to a new venue in Worcestershire, Top Barn. Despite being surrounded by hills, the course was a largely flat, two and half loops round the scenic university sports fields, which included a lake. Race day was like a Spring day with temperatures to match, but after a week of rain it was very muddy underfoot with some narrow boggy bits to negotiate. The finishing straight was particularly treacherous.

Another great turn out with twelve runners making the journey. Amanda Deavey led the team home, finishing 13th overall and fourth Master, followed up by Kathryn Adams and Debbie Campbell. We had one DNF, Daisy sensibly pulling out after one lap due to injury.

A great turn out from Northbrook women over the course of the cross-country league with seven ever-presents, so a big shout out to Kathryn Adams, Cath Fenn, Michelle Edwards, Julie Cozens, Joanne Evans, Ruth Hallett and Daisy Evans, fabulous commitment. Also to the other ever present Rob Cox, driver, supporter, flapjack maker & occasional official when required.

We have a strong base to build on for 2024/25 – Sally Eason

SALLY EASON

Warwick Half-Marathon – 4 February HM

118 Tom Hughes 01:26:55
215 Tommy Dempsey 01:32:10
246 Will Carr 01:34:12
324 Rob Richardson 01:37:12
336 Malc Copeland 01:37:41
652 Alan Smith 01:47:00
956 Tim Ottley 01:54:17
1446 Tony Bowe 02:06:51
1812 Louise Slater 02:23:18
1910 Jamie Beardmore 02:30:05

Centurion Grand Prix 5 Mile Race 3 – 4 February 5M

10 Spencer Davies 00:35:31 2nd MV40
14 Paul Robbins 00:37:24
15 Lee Newark 00:38:00
25 Pete Kirkhope 00:40:23
26 Mark Jennings 00:40:33
30 Phil Hyde 00:40:45
31 Cath Fenn 00:41:21 3rd FV40
33 Rhys Robbins 00:42:08
40 Claudie Combelas 00:43:52
46 Julie Cozens 00:45:13
52 Chris Archer 00:52:46
63 Laura Parsons 00:53:26
64 Daisy Evans 00:55:43
66 Tracey Williams 00:57:26
67 Janet Gilmore 00:57:43
68 Sally Ann Tully 00:59:01
70 Jane Ward 01:04:11

Watford Half-Marathon – 4 February HM

77 Matthew Hathrell 1:26:22

Icing on the Cake Marathon, Long Mynd Shropshire – 3 February M

  Mark Parker 6:50:06
  Tony Bowe 6:50:59

Big hills, hellish weather but brilliant company – Mark

Mayhill Massacre, Mayhill Gloucester – 3 February OTH

2 Matthew Hathrell 0:58:32
44 Spencer Davies 1:20:44

Usually a good group of us go in for this 8-mile trail race, but only 2 this time. Others, possibly put off by past horror stories, missed an absolute treat. Great weather, the course was well marked (thankfully), and generally a great atmosphere all round.

I was part of the leading pack going up the hill at the start. Several runners dropped back as the climb dragged on, and by the top of Mayhill it appeared this would be a two horse race. My opponent, better on the uphills, had built a bit of a gap, but I quickly closed this going down the other side, taking the lead by the half way aid station. We ran pretty much together until the other big climb around 5 miles in. I’ve always struggled at this hill, and today was no different. The other runner had to walk some as well, though less (although Spencer managed to run it all, go Spence!). By the top I had lost sight of him, but kept the pace up winding through the village.

About a mile to go and the course goes around a field, and I could see my target about 30 seconds in front. The last half mile is steep downhill and, in the past this had been on a very technical mountain bike path where I was convinced I could catch up. Alas, that path was not taken this year, instead going straight down the initial climb. I did reel him in significantly, but ran out of race in the end, finishing agonisingly 5 seconds behind.

Bacon rolls/hot dogs/cake in the cafe after was a delicious end to an excellent day – Matthew

Big Bear Beaver Challenge Marathon, Ryton Pools – 1 February M

  Tony Bowe 4:52:36