Northbrook Results

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April

Stratford Marathon – 27 April M

129 Martin Seeley-Davies 03:28:28
211 Rav Sangha 03:38:46
612 Louise Myers 04:22:39
946 Kirstie Murray 05:08:47

Stratford Half-Marathon – 27 April M

27 Chris Goodman 01:25:43
32 Craig Holmes 01:26:13
774 Amelia Bassnett 01:58:48

Manchester Marathon – 27 April M

623 Liam Shields 02:57:34
  Kyle Turner 04:49:11
17450 Greg Wallam 04:59:11
18140 Carly Wood 05:05:03
21882 Dave Fawkner 05:47:58

Tough conditions with the weather and cramping from halfway point. The crowd and atmosphere were electric. It was my first marathon, not sure if it’s my last but I took a lot away from the experience – Kyle

Tissington Trail Half-Marathon – 27 April HM

  Lee Newark 01:41:00

London Marathon – 27 April M

818 Adrian McBride 02:42:39
6649 Sarah Booker 03:21:30
8276 Tom Mitchell 03:28:37
8760 Malc Copeland 03:30:21
12714 Tom Miller 03:44:43
16743 Natalia Greenhill 03:57:20
19703 Tony Bowe 04:06:49
23658 Caroline Hughes 04:19:41
32182 Michelle Edwards 04:46:46
34554 Claudie Combelas 04:54:22
45034 Kevin Coughlan 05:35:53
56305 Alex Darragh 06:49:17

What a day for my 3rd and last London Marathon. A hot one no matter where we raced but especially warm in London. We were well-catered for with cool showers every few miles, a least 12 water stations, plus lucozade gels and drinks.

So, a finish time of 5hr 35m, my longest marathon for duration. Is that a new way to call a PB? My quads and calves are now very stiff in both legs but the right hip is “ok” considering it’s pending replacement on May 23rd. It’s like I’m suffering from “not training” up to my normal 20 mile distance. I guess this is to be expected and really my plans worked. Not wanting to overdo training distance and save itfor the day to protect my hip. I finished exactly when I said “I’ll be on the Mall by 5pm” – I got over the line at 4:57pm. Took the pain killers, kept hydrated, walked when I needed to and did some stretches to free muscle cramping.

The crowds were unbelievable, we ran through a sea of humanity constantly cheering as we enjoyed being stars for the day. A key Northbrook support crew were there for us at 12 miles & 23 miles and whilst I was running “out of club colours” for the PSPA charity they were key tonic points in my run to get me over the line – amazing support.

In the past few weeks since my diagnosis of osteoarthritis in my right hip I have sometimes faced the cynical comments like ”that’s what running does for you”. Well as the consultant said running does not cause arthritis, it’s genetic. Whilst impact sports can be said not to help, the health benefits far outweigh that risk, helping bone density, keeping a healthy weight and cardiovascular system. I would do the same again having started running in 2006 – I’m sure you would all do the same. I have been able to run because the severe arthritic patch (bone on bone) is on the side of my ball joint not the top. It hurts most when I twist or hit uneven ground – anyway next up for me is the titanium upgrade and I shall be back gently running again in the Autumn.

Thanks once again to all those who sponsored me in honour of my Mum and also for all your supportive chats and social media messages as I have trained with many of you – Kevin

KEVIN COUGHLAN

KEVIN COUGHLAN

Coventry Half-Marathon – 27 April HM

7 Martin McGough 01:16:30 1st MV40
17 Natasha White 01:20:54 2nd female, 2nd FV40
22 Tom Hughes 01:21:36  
40 Steve King 01:25:44  
41 Pete Stafford 01:26:15  
43 Amanda Deavy 01:26:41 3rd FV40
62 Rhian King 01:28:58 3rd SF
67 Tom McNamara 01:29:32  
98 Ralph Atkinson 01:32:57  
105 Andrew Clay 01:33:37  
117 Marie Edmunds 01:34:50  
134 Kevin Spare 01:35:50 3rd MV60
140 Mike Wheeler 01:36:10  
156 Martin Wakenshaw 01:37:19  
188 Tony Forde 01:39:54  
208 Gemma Winch 01:41:11 PB
237 Megan Youden 01:42:48  
257 Robert Halford 01:43:14  
273 Timothy Devenport 01:44:03  
325 Rob Richardson 01:46:29  
366 Ben Isaac 01:48:31  
390 Abi Williams 01:49:24  
415 Mark Jennings 01:49:51  
422 Chris Smith 01:50:55  
429 Peter Fellows 01:51:34  
430 Sam Ajoku 01:51:24  
453 Glen Guyver-Fletcher 01:52:08  
471 James Lacey 01:53:54  
559 Mollie Williams 01:56:12  
622 Joe Kelly 01:59:18  
632 Dave Halford 01:59:42  
652 Christopher Liggins 01:59:20  
704 Sarah McNaney 02:02:16 2nd FV60
718 Alan Smith 02:02:18  
723 Craig Webb 02:03:32  
734 Martina McConville 02:03:32  
764 Cory Payne 02:05:43  
803 Joanne Evans 02:06:04  
804 Lisa Bothwell 02:06:56  
828 Colin Piper 02:07:34  
869 Lee Miller 02:10:47  
944 Stuart Clements 02:13:15  
974 Stephen Simpson 02:14:45  
990 Rhys Robbins 02:15:39  
1165 Craig Slyde 02:27:55  
1188 Cameron Roantree 02:29:25  
1189 Caroline Young 02:30:01  
1192 Martin Gavin 02:29:33  
1209 Joanna Grace 02:32:05  
1210 Victoria Boyle 02:32:10  
1216 Emily Angliss 02:34:13  
1225 Ruth Hallett 02:34:17  
1243 Louise Slater 02:36:14  
1256 Mark Malone 02:37:06  
1311 Becci Lewis 02:44:05  
1312 Graeme Brannen 02:44:05  
1328 Tracey Williams 02:48:11  
1334 Jan Watson 02:48:41  
1339 Fraser Barrett 02:52:01  
1349 Jane Ward 02:54:41  

Coventry 10k – 27 April 10K

8 Damien Dear 00:39:25  
9 Tom Cox 00:40:28  
44 Sally Eason 00:48:42 2nd female 1st FV60
45 Rob Cox 00:48:43  
56 Aran Eardley 00:49:51  
81 Karen Brewster 00:53:19 2nd FV60
98 Spencer Davies 00:54:16  
139 Jennifer Ennis 00:57:17  
174 Julie Cozens 00:59:16 3rd FV60
242 Bethany McCluskey 01:02:23  
259 Rachel Liggett 01:03:37  
280 Sarah Presland 01:05:04  
305 Sarah Coakley 01:07:09  
365 Nicola Glaze 01:11:28  
414 Verity Crichton 01:13:47  
471 Tracey Cox 01:19:51  
  Lara Kog 01:23:00  
495 Janet Gilmore 01:24:27  

Rasselbock The Butterfly Run, Luna Moth Half-Marathon – 20 April HM

  Lisa Bothwell 01:32:28
  Claire Messenger 01:41:38

Chasewater 15k Easter Egg Challenge – 20 April OTH

8 Robert Halford 01:20:17

STEVE SIMPSON

My first individual event since crawling round the Benidorm half-marathon.

A lovely location and highly recommended, rewarded with a Cadbury creme egg at the end.

Chasewater 10k Easter Egg Challenge – 20 April OTH

92 Steve Simpson 00:58:42

Engima Easter Eggstravaganza Marathon, Saturday – 19 April M

16 Claudie Combelas 04:31:55

CLAUDIE COMBELAS

Another early start to get to Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes, this time with sore legs despite stretching and application of magnesium. Again I did not look at my watch. Legs felt heavy and the same course felt a lot harder.

The last two laps were a real effort, so imagine my surprise when my time was a minute faster than the day before! Obviously I spent less time at the stop (every 3.3 miles – you leave your gels/food etc.. there).

Feeling ready for London next Sunday!

Engima Easter Eggstravaganza Marathon, Friday – 18 April M

7 Claudie Combelas 04:32:25

An early start to Milton Keynes for 7.5 laps of 3.3 miles around Caldecote Lake. A small event, well-organised and friendly. I last did this event in January with Amy and it took me 6 hours. I decided to run by feel and not look at my watch. I was hoping for about 5 hour and was astounded to find I finished in 4:32. I even got them to check the time.

I went home happy but apprehensive for the next day!

CLAUDIE COMBELAS

Maidenhead 10 Miles – 18 April 10M

295 Mark Baker 01:18:16  
325 Debbie Campbell 01:19:34 PB
467 Peter Kirkhope 01:25:49  
644 Julie Liggett 01:35:45  

MARK BAKER

This Good Friday event is one of my favourite races. There’s no fuss and it’s a fast course. I have run there many times at the start of the Easter weekend.

This time, I was pleased to be joined by some other Northbrook runners. Everyone ran well, with Debbie getting a great PB for 10 miles – Mark

Civil Service 10k – 16 April 10K

11 Tom Hughes 00:37:14 PB
97 Mark Baker 00:47:39  

The annual Civil Service 10km race was held again in Battersea Park. It started at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, with 4 laps of the park and a finish on the track.

Tom had a great run to earn a PB for 10km. I enjoyed my second fastest time on the course – Mark

Boston (UK) Half-Marathon – 13 April HM

  Claudie Combelas 02:10:15
  Tracey Williams 02:45:20
  Jan Watson 02:55:31

Newport Marathon – 13 April M

  Tommy Dempsey 03:23:49

Mersey Tunnel 10k – 13 April 10K

  Sean Duffy 00:44:10

A great and unique race that takes you from Liverpool city centre to New Brighton beach, Wirral via the Wallasey tunnel, no need to get the ferry across the mersey today! First 10k for 3 years so a brilliant one to get back into it all as there was great support across the course and a view of the new Everton stadium across the Mersey.

Leicester’s Big 10k – 13 April 10K

1 Adrian McBride 00:32:23 PB
102 Tim Hughes 00:46:01 PB
228 Spencer Davies 00:53:15  
787 Tracey Davies 01:19:05  

A small group travelled over to Leicester this week with late entries into the 10k organised by Tempo Events. It is an unusual set-up with the event being split into two races, race 1 for expected time under 50 minutes and race 2 for over 50 minutes.

TIM SMITH

My entry was dropped into the earlier race so I knew I had to watch my early pace to not get dragged along out of my comfort zone. The race organiser has done a cracking job maximising the space of the park to make the loops varied to avoid lapping and re-using the same paths. It looks convoluted from the course map but running made great sense. The course itself is fast and flat, the only thing to be aware of is the handful of steps down onto the canal path at 8.4km.

During the run I was running slightly quicker than planned and somehow managed to hold on for a 90 second 10k PB time. Adrian smashed out a 10k PB to take the overall victory and 1st prize, great for his London Marathon build up. Meanwhile in race 2 Spencer had a solid run on his return from injury and Tracey bringing all the smiles in. All 4 had great runs – Tim

Massey Ferguson 5k – 13 April 5K

PHIL HYDE

7 Matthew Hathrell 00:16:32 PB
24 Natasha White 00:17:50 1st female
58 Cory Payne 00:19:24  
73 Ralph Atkinson 00:19:55  
118 Timothy Devenport 00:21:42 PB
130 Ravinder Sangha 00:22:15  
138 Samantha Ryan 00:22:38  
141 Abi Williams 00:22:50  
145 Kyle Turner 00:22:58  
147 Debbie Campbell 00:23:00  
153 Adrian Lowe 00:23:22  
156 Phil Hyde 00:23:28  
160 Simon Aldridge 00:23:36  
168 David Mills 00:23:49  
169 Mollie Williams 00:23:53  
174 Sally Eason 00:24:21  
176 Peter Kirkhope 00:24:23  
210 Lisa Bothwell 00:25:58  
213 Richard Hands 00:26:04  
217 Allison Smith 00:26:23  
226 Andy Scruton 00:26:54  
227 Ellie Aldridge 00:26:56  
241 Tony Mackness 00:27:51  
246 Claire Messenger 00:28:09  
  Tony Bowe 00:28:17  
255 Caroline Young 00:29:19  
259 Dawn Webb 00:29:48  
263 Tori Boyle 00:30:12  
269 Sue Bird 00:31:07  
270 Jean Noonan 00:31:13  
273 Sarah Presland 00:31:47  
286 Jane Ward 00:34:22  
294 Lara Kog 00:38:37  
296 Sukhjit Dhindsa 00:39:14  
297 Yvonne Boyle 00:42:53  

Derby 10k – 6 April 10K

  Jill Pittard 00:47:31

Big Bear 50km – 6 April OTH

BECCI LEWIS

  Becci Lewis 07:16:15

A Coventry Way 40-Mile Challenge – 6 April OTH

Spencer’s Boy Band

  Lee Newark 01:25:00 9.99 miles
  Paul Robbins 01:35:00 10.35 miles
  Spencer Davies 01:58:00 10 miles
  Malc Copeland 01:35:00 10.26 miles

Northbrook Level 1 Relay

  Andrew Clay 01:20:00 10 miles
  Rob Richardson 01:26:00 10 miles
  Matthew Hathrell 01:10:00 10.35 miles
  Tom Cox 01:21:00 10.35 miles

Northbrookin Way 25 Relay

  Kelly Parker 01:06:00 4.8 miles
  Jan Watson 01:47:00 7.3 miles
  Tracey Davies 01:23:00 5 miles
  Jane Ward 01:39:00 7.1 miles
  Chris Archer 01:54:00 7.3 miles
  Graeme Brannen 02:09:00 10 miles

Northbrook Cardio Junkies Relay

  Amy Peters 03:50:00 15.2 miles
  Joanne Evans 02:25:00 12.9 miles
  Craig Slyde 02:06:00 12.4 miles

Northbrook Racers Relay

  Rav Sangha 02:45:00 17 miles
  Cliff Evans 02:46:00 13.4 miles
  Katherine Plunkett 02:16:00 13 miles

Northbrook Relay Rockets

  Stuart Clements 03:02:00 15.74 miles,
Meriden to Bubbenhall
  Time Hughes 02:21:00 13.16 miles,
Bubbenhall to Barnacle
  Caroline Hughes 02:14:00 12.36 miles,
Barnacle to Meriden

Northbrook Solo

  Sarah Booker 06:23:00
  Claudie Combelas 08:59:00
  Alan Smith 09:04:00
  Liz Pharoah 09:12:00
  Dave Halford 09:25:00
  David Tittle 12:42:00

After a successful team relay in 2024, we decided to reform our boy band for 2025. Unfortunately as the event came closer one of us was carrying a bad knock that meant running past 5 miles was an issue.

On the day, Lee got us off to a flying start at a tremendous speed. His feedback of solid ground was much appreciated for those of us further down the course.
He handed on to Paul at 10 miles who made the longest section look easy as he glided along. With plenty of support on route for him he kept the pace going. Malc and I were getting concerned as this pace meant the reality of later checkpoints not being open for our arrival was becoming a possibility.
Paul handed on to me and I dragged my one good leg round the next 10 miles. The plan was that Malc would join me at Ansty in preparation for if my knee went again. It did not, but the fitness was telling and the stiles meant it was a lifting job to get my leg over. I slowed the pace down meaning the checkpoints would be open.

As I passed the tracker to Malc at 10 miles we realised that a 3-mile slow warm up meant we were releasing a beast. With the threat from the Level 1 team hunting us down and Sarah not fading Malc had to work hard. He was that determined we only managed to catch him at 3 points as he pushed on ahead of us. We hoped to see him in but he was too quick meaning Lee had the sole duty of roaring him up the finish.

We were first home, chased in by both Sarah and Tom. A hot and tiring day but with great team spirit thrown in.

Well done guys, great pace by all and you carried a one-legged donkey as well – Spencer

Fantastic team spirit on a beautiful day for running. Conditions underfoot were excellent, support all through the day made it a great social event. Tracey is threatening to do it solo next year, such was the enthusiasm – Chris

After last year’s mudfest, this year we were treated to beautiful sunshine. It was cold at the beginning with frost on the grass, but it soon started to warm up. I ran the first few miles with a bloke from Gateshead who was running his 86th ultra. The first section to Bubbenhall was enjoyable, and I helped the geographically challenged Rav get to his changeover spot unscathed.

As it got hotter, it got more and more difficult. Sections of the course which last year had been rivers of slurry, were rock hard. I walked any bits that were really rutted as I didn’t want to turn my ankle. The soft grass of the canal section was a welcome relief. Arriving at the last checkpoint, I was running on empty, but with "only" 6 miles to go, mostly downhill, I knew I’d finish. Just after this point, I checked the course map on my watch to discover I’d missed a turn, so had to turn around and back track.

It was great to see the finish line, and I got a warm welcome from my fellow Northbrookers. I managed to knock off 1h 6m from last year’s time, finishing in 9h 4m. Had I not made my navigation mistake, I’d have probably gone sub 9. Maybe next year – Alan

Apart from not getting lost much I echo everything that Alan has said. A great day out with lots of Northbrookers supporting and running. As always there were more of us than any other local club and we supported everyone till the end. Here’s hoping for nice weather next year and a fitter body – Claudie

CHRIS ARCHER

CLAUDIE COMBELAS

Photos courtesy of ACWA/Dave Mellor

Centurion Grand Prix 5 Mile Race 5 – 6 April 5M

23 Mollie Williams 00:41:49 PB
  Allison Smith 00:44:17 3rd FV55
  Julie Liggett 00:44:39  
33 Julie Cozens 00:47:00  
35 Peter Kirkhope 00:47:38  
41 Tracey Williams 00:59:55  
44 Jan Watson 01:02:00  

Brighton Marathon – 6 April HM

  Tom Hughes 03:15:00 PB
  Tony Bowe 04:49:52  

TOM HUGHES

Not the sub-3 race I was hoping for after slowing down considerably and struggling through the final third, but I hit my ‘B’ goal of a marathon PB – Tom

White Horse Half-Marathon, Grove, Oxfordshire – 6 April HM

224 Mark Baker 01:49:48

Drayton Manor 10k – 6 April 10k

83 Mark Jennings 00:46:39 PB
214 Lisa Bothwell 00:54:03 PB, 1st FV50
309 Claire Messenger 00:58:21 PB
353 Nicola Glaze 00:59:54  
488 Carol Bull 01:08:13 2nd FV60
528 Bethany McCluskey 01:09:10  

We celebrated Nicola’s birthday in style by running 10k at Drayton Manor theme park – Happy Birthday Nic!!! 10k PBs for Claire, Lisa and me.

Bethany picked up several injuries from a nasty fall, but declined first aid, claiming “I’m not losing out on my race miles!” – Mark

NICOLA GLAZE

MARK JENNINGS

Regency 10k – 6 April 10k

  Natasha White 00:37:23 2nd female
  Ralph Atkinson 00:41:37  
  Ainsley Wileman 00:46:04  
  Phil Hyde 00:48:24  
  Niall Hamill 00:48:28  
  Peter Kirkhope 00:51:09  
  Andy Scruton 00:54:13  
  Mark Dalton 00:54:17  
  Lee Miller 00:55:35  
  Rhys Robbins 00:56:30  
  Caroline Young 01:01:37  

A multi terrain course through Newbold Comyn and Leamington Spa town centre – Caroline

Managed to get just a little better than last year with my time, a really enjoyable run on a beautiful sunny morning – Lee

A course PB for me – Natasha

LEE MILLER

PHIL HYDE