Northbrook Results

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February

Canicross Midlands Bury Farm Long Course, Day 1 – 28 FebruaryOTH

  Louise Forde 00:25:25

A 5k race at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, all on private farmland tracks. One of the flattest Canicross Midlands races I’ve been to. It got a bit worm out on the big open field in he sun, so the dogs eased off a bit, but other than that they put in a really good effore for Day 1 of racing.

Belvoir Challenge 15 Miles – 28 FebruaryOTH

  Tori Boyle 03:58:28
  Yvonne Boyle 05:27:00

Leicestershire Half-Marathon – 22 FebruaryHM

  Rav Sangha 01:38:45

Wokingham Half-Marathon – 22 FebruaryHM

  Amanada Deavy 01:27:28
  Tommy Dempsey 01:32:11

Shotover Moonlight 10k, Queenstown, New Zealand – 21 February10K

  Caroline Hughes 01:21:37

Enjoyed the Shotover Moonlight 10K at Moke Lake near Queenstown while we were in New Zealand. Lovely trail race with several river crossings.

National Cross-Country Championships, Sedgefield – 21 FebruaryXC

Men’s 12k race
68th team – 6 to count
34th team – 9 to count

609 Brian Plumb 00:54:11
723 Rob Richardson 00:56:47
970 Michael Richardson 01:05:44
990 Craig Webb 01:07:44
997 Chris Smith 01:08:36
999 Alan Smith 01:09:38
1013 Kevin Coughlan 01:11:33
1023 David Tittle 01:12:36
1029 Spencer Davies 01:13:46

Women’s 8k race
53rd team
 

350 Sally Eason 00:43:48
444 Lisa Bothwell 00:48:18
477 Rebecca O’Harrow 00:51:19
496 Joanne Evans 00:53:44
497 Ruth Hallett 00:53:48

 

 

The last cross-country fixture of the season and it was the big one. The Nationals being held up in County Durham for the first time in a long time. With enough interest to ensure we could field teams our seasoned “mud dwellers” headed North. Some travelling up to family, some up for the competition, all up for the experience.

The event was unusually well planned. From plenty of parking, to tent/kit transportation, to a navigatable site. And with just over 4 km of course taped, and very friendly and supportive marshalls it was a success. All of Northbrook turned up and our cheer squads made sure they could be heard. A great run by all on a long course in great conditions, even if the front end was remarkably quick.

Then came the weekend event everyone looked forward to. The pub after for beers and food. Looking round the table you could see the glow of all of the runners and supporters.

What a day, what a club – Spencer

Rubber Ducky Dash, Staines-on-Thames – 21 FebruaryOTH

  Matthew Hathrell 06:36:58 10 laps, 43.7 miles

A 7-hour challenge, running 7k out and back loops on the Thames Path. I wanted 12 laps for a double marathon, and ran well for the first 6 (marathon in 3:13) but fell apart a bit after that, I think due to insufficient fuelling. Had time to do lap 11, but not 12, and 10 felt like a happy round number so was ready to call it a day.

Ilmington 10k, Tempo Winter Series Race 5 – 15 February10K

45 Malc Copeland 00:50:45
53 Andrew Offor 00:51:57
127 Cath Fenn 00:57:43
161 Spencer Davies 01:01:28
205 Claudie Combelas 01:07:08
210 Caroline Young 01:08:20
268 Jane Ward 01:17:10

Naseby 1645 – 15 FebruaryOTH

  Matthew Hall 02:11:00
  Julie Liggett 02:38:32
  Jo Arden 02:56:18

Must be one of the coldest runs – ever! 16.45 miles of hills, snow, sleet and driving rain – Matthew

What a morning! Rain, sleet, snow and wind, not to mention the hills. Perfect conditions for a race. The end couldn’t come soon enough. It took hours to warm up. Would we do it again, probably – Jo and Julie

Valentines Massacre, Alcester – 14 February10K

  Louise Forde  

A 10km around the Purity brewing farm. It was tough going, super hilly and
super muddy. On the massive downhill I did slightly regret my choice of running
2 dogs, but the boys are very well trained with their back commands.

North Lakes 10k, Cockermouth – 8 February10K

  Katie Webb 00:57:01
  Cameron Wilson 00:57:04

Burj2Burj Half-Marathon, Dubai, UAE – 8 FebruaryHM

  Rebecca O’Harrow 02:21:00

Midland Women’s Cross-Country League Div 2 Race 3 at Coombe Abbey – 7 FebruaryXC

1 Natasha White 00:26:59
2 Amanda Deavy 00:28:20
3 Natalia Greenhill 00:32:29
4 Abigail Williams 00:34:14
5 Sally Eason 00:34:26
6 Lisa Bothwell 00:36:44
7 Ellie Aldridge 00:36:59
8 Gemma Beahan 00:37:15
9 Mollie Williams 00:37:51
10 Jennifer Ennis 00:37:56
11 Louise Forde 00:38:09
12 Dawn O’Shea 00:38:13
13 Michelle Edwards 00:38:18
14 Ruth Hallett 00:41:53
15 Victoria Boyle 00:42:10
16 Vanessa Warren 00:42:16
17 Julie Cozens 00:42:47
18 Joanne Evans 00:43:31
19 Caroline Young 00:45:02
20 Tracy Jefferson 00:49:43
21 Joanna Grace 00:50:55
22 Carol Bull 00:51:01
23 Tracey Williams 00:51:05
24 Kelly Parker 00:52:57
25 Judith Haley 00:57:02

With a fantastic team of 24 women giving their all on Saturday at the final cross-country League race, it was a day to remember. The course was incredibly muddy, with puddles of water at the start, more strategically placed puddles all the way to the finish line, and even the added bonus of running through the bomb crater.

Natasha led us home in first place for the third time this season — an incredible achievement. She was followed by Amanda, who battled it out with the juniors and seniors on the course. Both have had a brilliant season, giving their all for the team every step of the way.

Natalia crossed the line as our third runner, with Abi, in her first ever league race, coming in as our fourth. She was closely followed by Sally, rounding out a strong team performance at the front of the field.

What a season it’s been. As a team, we exceeded expectations. We had hoped we might sneak a fifth-place finish for promotion, but to finish 2nd overall is an amazing result to be proud of! Our Masters team position is still to be confirmed, but it looks like we may have taken 1st place there too.

A huge well done as well to the rest of our incredible team, who had the tough job of holding off other teams from gaining points and who dug deep to gain or protect their positions right to the finish:
Lisa Bothwell, Ellie Aldridge, Gemma Beahan, Mollie Williams, Jennifer Ennis, Louise Forde, Dawn O’Shea, Michelle Edwards, Ruth Hallett, Victoria Boyle, Vanessa Warren, Julie Cozens, Joanne Evans, Caroline Young, Tracy Jefferson, Joanna Grace, Carol Bull, Tracey Williams, Kelly Parker, and Judith Haley.

Every single runner played a part in this result, and every position truly mattered.

As we were hosting the event alongside Sphinx, we also had the job of setting up the start and finish area, which meant a very early start and staying behind after the men’s race to pack everything away. A huge thank you to Simon, Ruth, Rob, Debbie, Tommy, Tracy, and Daisy for all your help, I really couldn’t have done it without you all.

Thank you as well to everyone who supported and cheered throughout the cross country season. It all makes a difference. What a team, and what a season – Joanne

Birmingham & District Invitation Cross-Country League Div 2 Race 3 at Plock Court, Gloucester – 7 February XC

  Adrian McBride 00:41:30
  Matthew Hathrell 00:41:52
  Liam Shields 00:43:09
  Hemanta Jirel 00:43:18
  Tom Hughes 00:45:28
  Craig Holmes 00:45:30
  Brian Plumb 00:47:28
  Rob Richardson 00:47:32
  Damien Dear 00:49:29
  Andrew Clay 00:49:39
  Andy Barratt 00:50:49
  Ralph Atkinson 00:50:57
  Kevin Spare 00:51:55
  Tony Forde 00:52:39
  Terry Moynihan 00:53:12
  Malc Copeland 00:53:39
  Andrew Offor 00:55:25
  Craig Webb 00:56:04
  Paul Robbins 00:56:27
  Chris Smith 00:57:27
  James Smith 00:58:08
  Mark Baker 01:00:11
  Kevin Coughlan 01:01:16
  Spencer Davies 01:02:44
  Adrian Lowe 01:02:44
  David Mills 01:03:19
  Rob Halford 01:03:58
  David Tittle 01:04:34
  David Halford 01:06:21
  Lee Newark 01:07:31
  Fraser Barrett 01:20:32

On the day
Northbrook Men’s A Team – 12th – 382 points
Northbrook Men’s B Team – 7th – 820 points

Series
Northbrook Men’s A Team – 12th – 1439 points
Northbrook Men’s B Team – 8th – 2725 points

Race 3 came around and the men knew our backs were against the wall. The men had stepped up, with 2 heros stepping in having never having run cross-country before and 2 who had not run this season to date. The injured, the ill, those with niggles we all turned up, 31 in total and the biggest turnout in Race 3 of any of the clubs. We had quality through the field from the front end to the train at the back of the race.

The conditions were awful, it suited some, it did not suit others. Slipping and sliding was the standard. The men gave it everything on the day we could not have given any more. They were covered in mud splatters, broken bodies littering the changing rooms afterwards, many with shocked faces.

I could not have asked anymore from the band of brothers. Our strength, our team, our camaraderie gives us hope for next year when we can bounce.

Thank you and well done guys – Spencer

Full results on Bham League web site

Big Bear Squirrel Challenge, Daventry Country Park – 4 February OTH

  Clare King 06:05:46 10 laps, 33 miles
  Claudie Combelas 02:28:40 4 laps, 13.1 miles
  Louise Forde* 01:57:08 3 laps, 10.06 miles

*accompanied by her dog

Another top quality 6-hour event from Big Bear. This was only my second but the organisation is superb and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Very happy with my consistent pacing and fuelling and covered around 33 miles, coming in 4th overall and 2nd female – Clare

Rainy, muddy, misty and cold. A typical day. Wasn’t feeling well so was pleased to get that far – Claudie

My original plan was to do 5-6 laps as I was using it as warm-up to our 50 miler in Wales on 21st March.
Unfortunately we only managed 3 laps as half-way round the 3rd lap an offlead dog rushed at Buddy, causing him to react, which ruined the positive lovely run we were having together. So, as he had finally settled down near the end of the lap we decided to call it a day and end it before any other dogs triggered him further. We did a total of 10.06 miles in 1:57:08 – Louise

Murcia Half-Marathon, Murcia, Spain – 1 FebruaryHM

  Graham Read 01:56:57

Centurion Grand Prix 5 Mile Race 3 – 1 February 5M

6 Matthew Hathrell 00:28:53  
13 Rob Richardson 00:34:20  
34 Lee Newark 00:38:55  
35 Spencer Davies 00:40:28  
43 Karen Brewster 00:42:19  
45 Cath Fenn 00:42:59  
47 Gemma Beahan 00:43:14  
52 Rauf Ahmed 00:46:20  
55 Claudie Combelas 00:47:07  
62 Julie Cozens 00:48:39  
65 Caroline Young 00:49:45  
69 Debbie Hambridge 00:50:33 1st FV55
70 Pauline Mayne 00:50:34  
73 Ruth Hallett 00:51:39  
74 Debby Lapworth 00:52:10  
77 Amin Ahmed 00:56:29  
78 Richard Hands 00:56:31  
85 Alex Darragh 01:06:32  

Warwick Half Marathon – 1 FebruaryHM

43 Tom Hughes 01:20:50*
126 Liam Shields 01:25:49
264 Andrew Barratt 01:32:02
643 Kyle Turner 01:36:50*
796 Andrew Offor 01:46:09
971 Abi Williams 01:44:24*
1148 Adam Moore 01:54:04
1521 Dave Halford 02:00:38*
1682 Collette O’Keefe 02:05:08
2062 Lee Miller 02:09:41*
2109 Jo Arden 02:16:46
2555 Jane Ward 02:44:58

An enjoyable, scenic, undulating route round Warwick and Leek Wooton. Had a good race and happy with my time – Kyle

I stepped in as a late replacement for Robert who was ill – Dave

 

* Chip times, all others are gun times