Road Running
Updated
22 February 2011
ROAD RACE REPORT DECEMBER 2010
With large quantities of snow dumped on
the South East and probably more to come to frustrate all road runners we have
to think out side the box to keep fit.
Road Races get cancelled, however Cross
Country continues to feed our competitive need to succeed. The Holly Run on the
19th December can address that need and I hope you will join Ann Bath
and her team at Reigate.
Thanet Marathon 5/09/2010
|
Raymond Pearce |
MV50 |
2:56:27 |
|
Trevor Edgley |
MV60 |
3:14:47 |
|
Stephen Suttle |
MV50 |
3:2234 |
|
Ivon Whitmore |
MV55 |
3:49:14 |
|
Miriam Dorrity |
LV55 |
3:53:03 |
|
James Fitzmaurice |
MV65 |
4:21:35 |
Unfortunately I was unable to attend on
the day and Trevor Edgley stepped in at the last minute to present medals.
Trevor ran a sound and solid race and then gave his time to find the SCVAC
members who often have to leave before the prize presentation.
Well done to Raymond Pearce for his sub
3hr performance on a challenging course and to Miriam Dorrity who remains a very
consistent road runner.
For a variety of reasons I think it is
time we moved our Marathon Championships to a more accessible location. The Isle
of Thanet is at the extreme of our catchment area and I am hoping to find a more
accessible location to cater for all members of the SCVAC. Furthermore, I am not
convinced that I have included all paid up members within this set of results.
If I have made a mistake I apologise in advance. I rely on the SCVAC database
and the information I receive from the race promoters.
The Epsom 10 Mile Road Race
|
Stephen Murtagh |
MV45 |
57:43 |
|
Terence Knightley |
MV50 |
59:43 |
|
Walter Hill |
MV55 |
65:01 |
|
Geoff Newton |
MV65 |
65:50 |
|
Trevor Edgley |
MV60 |
68:25 |
|
Bryan Newman |
MV55 |
72:52 |
|
Patrick Dobbs |
MV70 |
74:56 |
|
Keith Scudamore |
MV65 |
75:59 |
|
Dave Newland |
MV65 |
79:03 |
|
Peter Godbee |
MV60 |
83:52 |
|
Graham Williams |
MV70 |
84:43 |
|
Richard Pitcairn
-Knowles |
MV75 |
88:54 |
|
James Fitzmaurice |
MV65 |
124:20 |
I was delighted to witness SCVAC members
being presented with individual awards.
Terence ,Geoff and Patrick all won their
respective open age category awards. Well Done. Stephen Murtagh ran an
outstanding time on a challenging course. The Epsom 10 is a class event and the
SCVAC provided a number of class runners. Thanks for turning up .We will be back
next year to the Epsom Downs.
Walter Hill
24 March 2010
Last year when I provided a
short article for the news letter I stated that it would be light in the
evenings when the Southerner dropped through your letter box. Light enough I
hoped for all aspiring road runners to be able to train and at the same time see
what terrain their feet were running on.
I also hoped the newsletter
would be delivered before the next SCVAC Road Race Fixture. Both as expected
became true.
For the future I am delighted
to record that we have been invited to return to the same set of races as last
year.
The first of the series of
four will be the 10K which as in the past will be incorporated into the TED
PEPPER on 03/05/2010, promoted by Blackheath and Bromley Harriers AC. Any
problems check out their WEB Site
(contains full details, map & entry form).
In the past we have been able
to enter on the day without a problem.
For many years this race has
provided:
- A flat fast safe course
of 3 laps.
- A1 timekeeping.
- Refreshments provided by
the club.
- Changing facilities.
- An interesting memento.
- Easy parking.
- A prestigious SCVAC medal
if you are in the top 3 of your race category.
This fixture will be followed
by the:
·
30th BURNHAM BEECHES HALF MARATHON -
22nd AUGUST 2010
This race incorporates the
British Masters Athletic Federation National Champs. Therefore, you have a
unique opportunity to participate in both Championships on the same day. This
race is an excellent promotion and I have no reservation in rating it as 10 out
of 10.
·
THANET MARATHON - 5th SEPTEMBER 2010
·
EPSOM 10 MILE - 21st NOVEMBER
2010
I recommend you check the
promoting clubs web site for details. Entering in the past has never been a
problem.
I am hoping to
introduce a system to recognise any members who participate in all four races
this year. Further news to follow.Walter Hill
