Grand Prix Race Results 2013

         Race 1 – Snake Lane 10                   Race 2 – Northumberland half         Race 3 – Cragside 10K         Race 4 – Allendale 8M

         Race 5 – Alnwick Trail half              Race 6 – Bridges of the Tyne 5M     Race 7 – James Herriot 8.7M         Race 8 – Darlington 10K

         Race 9 – Watergate 5K                     Race 10 – Tees Valley half              Race 11 – Jedburgh half         Race 12 – Brampton to Carlisle

Race 12 - Brampton - Carlisle 10 Mile – Sun 17th November 2013

A good turnout for the traditional end of season Grand Prix race, the Brampton to Carlisle 10 Mile Road Race, on Sunday 17th November.  With some of the divisions still undecided competition was fierce, especially divisions 2,4,5 and 6.  With good weather a number of pb's were recorded, with Jake knocking over a minute off his to break 60 mins for the first time, Ian Baxter reducing his pb by over 2 minutes and Peter Maylia knocking a few seconds off his.  Congratulations to Cath who was first in her age group. 

Full Grand Prix standings to follow.

 

The full results can be found at here

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

1

40

Jake Jansen

U20

59:11

5:55

1

8

16

257

Martin Scott

M40

1:13:48

7:23

4

9

2

63

Bradley Clough

M

1:00:32

6:03

-

-

17

260

Terry McCabe

M60

1:14:09

7:25

4

8

3

73

Jon French

M

1:01:42

6:10

2

8

18

272

Cath Young

F55

1:14:48

7:29

-

-

4

87

Peter Holmback

M

1:02:37

6:16

2

7

19

316

Dave Roberts

M50

1:17:55

7:48

4

7

5

135

Lee Cuthbertson

M

1:05:57

6:36

1

7

20

331

Hayley Raithby

F35

1:18:40

7:52

4

6

6

148

Ian Baxter

M45

1:06:54

6:41

3

9

21

338

Ralph Dickinson

M60

1:19:02

7:54

4

5

7

154

Steven French

M

1:07:14

6:43

3

8

22

396

Claire Calverley

F35

1:21:56

8:12

5

8

8

155

Mal Darbyshire

M55

1:07:19

6:44

3

7

23

438

Louise Coultate

F

1:25:30

8:33

-

-

9

174

Calum Storey

U20

1:08:51

6:53

3

6

24

445

Ron Ingram

M55

1:26:15

8:38

5

7

10

204

Steve Dobby

M40

1:10:26

7:03

3

5

25

448

Peter Maylia

M55

1:26:25

8:39

5

6

11

218

David Bradley

M55

1:10:59

7:06

4

12

26

449

Angela Johnson

F40

1:26:48

8:41

6

6

12

241

Jordan Slater

M

1:12:40

7:16

-

-

27

461

Louise Rawlinson

F40

1:27:34

8:45

6

5

13

243

Steve Gillespie

M55

1:12:44

7:16

3

4

28

464

Claire Mason

F45

1:27:59

8:48

-

-

14

254

Dave Potts

M45

1:13:16

7:20

4

11

29

487

Anne Craddock

F55

1:29:38

8:58

6

4

15

255

Lindsey Chapman

F

1:13:18

7:20

4

10

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total No. of finishers :- 543

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Race 11 - Jedburgh Half Marathon – Sun 27th October 2013

Fourteen Blyth members travelled to Jedburgh on Sunday 27th October for the Jedburgh Half Marathon, the penultimate race in this season's Grand Prix.  First back for Blyth was Peter Brown in 13th place with a time of 1:24:07, Jake and Jon also had good runs to give us three runners in the top 25.  Cath Young was first Blyth Lady in a time of 1:45:45. 

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

/M

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

/M

Div.

Pts.

1

13

Peter Brown

M40

1:24:07

6:25

1

8

8

122

Dave Bradley

M50

1:41:08

7:43

4

12

2

20

Jake Jansen

M

1:25:12

6:30

1

7

9

159

Cath Young

F55

1:45:45

8:4

-

-

3

24

Jon French

M

1:26:47

6:37

2

8

10

214

Dave Roberts

M50

1:49:35

8:22

4

11

4

56

Robbie Barkley

M40

1:33:11

7:6

1

6

11

307

Clare Calverley

F35

1:58:46

9:4

5

8

5

70

Shaun Dodd

M40

1:35:14

7:16

3

9

12

344

Ron Ingram

M50

2:03:02

9:23

5

7

6

85

Calum Storey

M

1:37:25

7:26

3

8

13

356

Peter Maylia

M50

2:05:44

9:35

5

6

7

100

Steve Dobby

M40

1:39:02

7:33

3

7

14

380

Anne Craddock

F55

2:09:58

9:55

6

6

Total No. of finishers :- 447

 

The full results can be found at HERE

 

Report below courtesy of Steve Dobby.

Looking at the forecast for Sundays penultimate GP race at Jedburgh did not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling, however, upon waking on Sunday morning all looked well, in Cramlington anyway.  I drove up to Jedburgh with Peter M and Jake J and the weather slowly turned from rather pleasant to rather wet and windy by the time we arrived.

I led the lads to the wrong place for our numbers but we eventually got sorted at the town hall. We then me up with the rest of the Blyth posse with a total of 13 souls about to brave the weather. 

The weather then proceeded to confuse the hell out of me, sunny one moment then cold and wet the next, I eventually plumped for shorts and a thermal t under my vest, which I regretted within the first 10 mins of the race.

After a quick tour of the town from the start we left the A68 to run through a housing estate, dodging dog shxt as we went then it was up the usual hill within a mile of the start, the weather was nice and sunny at this point and made all the better for having some running company in the form of Calum and Dave B.

The first half was actually pretty pleasant apart from the blooming 10K competitors who turned back after 3 miles, part timers. So on we went with a little hint of what was to come on the return trip when the leaders were streaming past us on the way back at about the 6 mile mark and they were leaning into the wind ! it was great to see Peter brown and Jake J mixing it up with the leaders !.

It was time for another hill between 6 and 7 and this is where young Calum pulled away from me, I sensibly didn't try to stay with him !!!, just after the half way point as the course swung around for the return leg there was a chap giving out sweeties which I dived into , only to return with a single cola bottle, not the jelly babies I was aiming for, rats. So for the next 10 mins chewing the cola bottle took my mind off running for a bit !.

Now the wind started to make its presence felt but I was still feeling pretty good at this point and soldiered on. The long road at 9 mile was particularly testing in the wind but I was with a group of lads and we took turns taking point which helped a bit. Now fast forward to mile 11 where I was starting to tire and on the way to 12 there was a rather taxing hill that ate into my reserves of energy, once crested there was a couple of further little rises and we were back into town for the run in so I endeavoured to keep the pace up, unfortunately 4 lads got past me in this last half mile but I kept them close enough to see if I could get them on the line in a little bit of last sprint action, which is exactly what I just managed to do, wooo hooo !!!. I got in under my 1:40 target as well so was well pleased. Then it was off to cheer the rest of the gang in ! Everyone was really trying hard getting to that finish line !!! thankfully there were bananas, water, lucozade and a choccy bar on offer ! which were readily consumed !

So all in all a pretty good day, yes it was a tad windy but it is a canny course, mostly through the countryside, but the weather gods seem to know what day this race is on as the wind direction and strength was exactly the same 2 year ago !!! 

Well done everyone who took part !!!

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Race 10 - Tees Valley Half Marathon – Sun 29th September 2013

Twenty Blyth members travelled to Redcar on Sunday 29th September for the Tees Valley (read Redcar) Half Marathon, the tenth race in this season's Grand Prix.  Although sunny, the 1155 runners were greeted with a strong headwind for half of the course.  This did not seem to hamper Angela Johnson, Daniel N'Jai and Jon French who all recorded pb's, with Jon's marathon training obviously paying dividends as he was first back for Blyth in 37th position with a time of 1:24:01.  Heather Christopher was first Blyth Lady in a time of 1:35:50.  Well dome all.

 

The full results can be found at chipresults.co.uk

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Chip

Time

Pace

/M

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Chip

Time

Pace

/M

Div.

Pts.

1

37

Jon French

M

1:24:01

1:24:01

6:25

2

8

11

399

Mark Ponton

M45

1:44:53

1:44:41

7:59

4

9

2

48

Jake Jansen

M

1:25:15

1:25:15

6:30

1

8

12

506

Calum Storey

M

1:48:34

1:48:30

8:17

3

5

3

90

Peter Brown

M40

1:29:18

1:28:51

6:47

1

7

13

507

Phillippa Baxter

F

1:48:35

1:48:14

8:16

4

8

4

122

Daniel N'Jai

M

1:31:07

1:30:53

6:56

3

9

14

602

Davina Lonsdale

F45

1:52:05

1:51:44

8:32

5

8

5

209

Heather Christopher

F40

1:35:50

1:35:47

7:19

3

8

15

603

Julie Lemin

F35

1:52:05

1:51:45

8:32

5

7

6

228

Ian Baxter

M45

1:36:51

1:36:47

7:23

3

7

16

748

Ron Ingram

M55

1:59:06

1:58:39

9:03

5

6

7

241

Steven French

M

1:37:25

1:37:22

7:26

3

6

17

755

Peter Maylia

M55

1:59:35

1:59:08

9:06

5

5

8

267

Lindsey Chapman

F

1:38:54

1:38:37

7:32

4

12

18

784

Angela Johnson

F

2:01:18

2:00:49

9:13

6

6

9

327

David Potts

M45

1:41:21

1:40:56

7:42

4

11

19

851

Anne Craddock

F55

2:05:28

2:04:52

9:32

6

5

10

356

Terence McCabe

M60

1:42:53

1:42:48

7:51

4

10

20

925

Louise Rawlinson

F40

2:10:11

2:09:38

9:54

6

4

Total No. of finishers :- 1155

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Race 9 - Watergate 5k – Thu 29th Sep 2013

On an ideal night for running, 25 Blyth members lined up for the Watergate 5K – 2 laps of a flat, fast course. First back for Blyth was Jon French (16th) followed closely by James Young (22nd). First lady back for Blyth was Heather Christopher (81st). The ladies team of Heather, Lindsey and Cath came 2nd and the men’s team of Jon , James and Peter Holmback were 4th

 

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

1

 16

Jon French

 M

17:59

3:52

2

8

14

93

Lindsey Chapman

 F

21:41

4.28

4

10

2

22

James Young

U17

18:20

3:64

 

 

15

97

Terry McCabe

M60

22:04

4:41

4

9

3

26

Peter Holmback

 M

18:44

3:69

 2

7

16

99

David Potts

M45

22:15

4:43

4

8

4

30

Daniel N’Jai

 M

19:02

4:54

3

9

17

110

Cath Young

F55

23:31

4:66

 

 

5

33

Dale Smith

M40

19:07

4:72

2

6

18

112

Claire Calverley

F

23:46

4:69

5

8

6

35

Peter Brown

M40

19:10

3:82

1

8

19

117

Ron Ingram

M55

24:09

4:82

5

7

7

 55

Ian Baxter

M45

20.08

4:02

3

8

20

121

Julie Lemin

F

24:34

4:87

5

6

8

62

Steven French

 M

20:36

4:08

3

7

21

122

Peter Maylia

M55

24:36

4:87

5

5

9

65

David Bradley

M55

20:44

4:09

4

12

22

 138

Lee Simpson

M40

26:17

5:23

6

6

10

76

Shaun Dodd

M40

21:00

4:20

3

6

23

142

Angela Johnson

F40

26:43

5:29

6

5

11

79

Mark Ponton

M45

21:10

4:22

4

11

24

144

Heather Barrass

 F

27:15

5:43

5

4

12

81

Heather Christopher

F40

21:16

4:23

3

5

25

145

Ann Craddock

F55

27:18

5:44

6

4

13

89

Steve Dobby

M40

21:36

4:27

3

4

Total No. of finishers :- 159

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Race 8 - Darlington 10k – Sun 11th August 2013

Race eight of the season's Grand Prix saw the Darlington 10k introduced for the first time, so on Sunday August 11th twenty-four runners and their supporters travelled down the A19 to take part in this popular (and rumoured fast) race. We were greeted with breezy but dry conditions for the two lap course based in Darlington Town Centre.  First back for Blyth was once again Jake in a time of 37:04, withLindsey Chapman being first Blyth lady in 42:44.

 

The full results can be found at sportsystems.co.uk

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Chip

Time

Pace

/M

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Chip

Time

Pace

/M

Div.

Pts.

1

46

Jake Jansen

M

37:06

37:04

5:58

1

8

13

242

Steven French

M

43:14

43:06

6:56

3

5

2

49

Jon French

M

37:16

37:14

5:60

2

8

14

294

Mark Ponton

M45

44:45

44:38

7:11

4

10

3

81

Dale Smith

M40

38:34

38:32

6:12

2

7

15

307

David Potts

M45

45:06

44:58

7:14

4

9

4

87

Peter Holmback

M

38:53

38:51

6:15

2

6

16

339

Ray Carmody

M

45:39

45:23

7:18

4

8

5

92

Graeme Stewart

M

39:04

39:01

6:17

2

5

17

493

Ralph Dickinson

M60

49:01

48:43

7:50

4

7

6

96

Daniel N'Jai

M

39:16

39:12

6:19

3

9

18

574

Peter Maylia

M55

50:44

50:28

8:7

5

8

7

118

Calum Storey

M

40:08

40:04

6:27

3

8

19

597

Ron Ingram

M55

51:06

50:49

8:11

5

7

8

125

Robbie Barkley

M40

40:25

40:22

6:30

1

7

20

715

Julie Lemin

F35

53:02

52:46

8:30

5

6

9

175

Shaun Dodd

M40

41:46

41:42

6:43

3

7

21

751

Louise Coultate

F

53:35

53:17

8:35

-

-

10

214

David Bradley

M55

42:38

42:34

6:51

4

12

22

867

Louise Rawlinson

F40

56:12

55:17

8:54

6

6

11

222

Steve Dobby

V40

42:46

42:39

6:52

3

6

23

903

Anne Craddock

F55

57:04

56:09

9:2

6

5

12

225

Lindsey Chapman

F

42:51

42:44

6:53

4

11

24

1207

Andrea Scott

F35

71:06

70:09

11:17

-

-

Total No. of finishers :- 1271

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Race 7 - James Herriot Trail Race (14k) – Sun 28th July 2013

Congratulations to all those who completed the James Herriot Trail Race on Sunday 28th July which was the seventh race of this year's Grand Prix competition.  After a couple of very dry weeks the heavy overnight rain had made the course wet in places with a few large puddles and a swollen stream to navigate.  Although only just under 9 mile, the hilly course together with the strong head wind along the high section maked fast times an impossibility.  

Heather Christopher who was third lady overall and Lindsey Chapman first O35 woman - well done ladies.

 

The full results can be found via links on the James Herriot Trail Race pages by clicking Here.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

1

7

Peter Brown

MV

61:37

4:24

1

8

12

92

Lindsey Chapman

FV

76:12

5:27

4

11

2

20

Peter Holmback

M

65:03

4:39

2

8

13

101

Mark Ponton

MV

77:01

5:30

4

10

3

27

Scott Povey

M

66:12

4:44

2

7

14

109

Terry McCabe

M60

77:52

5:34

4

9

4

32

Jon French

M

67:23

4:49

2

6

15

114

Leanne Herron

F

78:19

5:36

-

-

5

40

Graeme Stewart

M

68:38

4:54

2

5

16

135

Steven French

M

80:52

5:47

3

4

6

47

Daniel N'Jai

M

69:43

4:59

3

9

17

155

Peter Maylia

MSV

83:39

5:59

5

8

7

49

Ian Baxter

MV

69:54

4:60

3

8

18

186

Ron Ingram

MSV

87:46

6:16

5

7

8

60

Shaun Dodd

MV

71:48

5:08

3

7

19

216

Adele Lonsdale

FSV

93:10

6:39

-

-

9

74

Heather Christopher

FV

73:39

5:16

3

6

20

217

Davina Lonsdale

FSV

93:11

6:39

5

6

10

77

Steve Dobby

MV

74:03

5:17

3

5

21

263

Anne Craddock

F55

2:00:04

8:35

6

6

11

86

Dave Bradley

MSV

75:17

5:23

4

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total No. of entrants :- 320

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Race 6 - Bridges of the Tyne 5 Mile – Tue 9th July 2013

So we gathered on Newcastle Quayside on a hot sticky evening for the sixth race of this year's Grand Prix, The Bridges of the Tyne 5 Mile event hosted by Tyne Bridge Harriers. Dressed in running gear we were obtaining strange glances from the multitudes of people just strolling or cycling along the Quayside on such a pleasant evening, not to mention the hundreds sitting in the numerous bars.  With this many people around it looked as though the race was going to be chaotic, but apart from a congested start, good marshalling ensured that the race progressed very smoothly.

Starting on the north of the river between the Tyne and Millennium Bridges the route takes the runners west along the Quayside before turning at the Newcastle Business Park and returning eastwards to finish on the Quayside adjacent to the mouth of the Ouseburn, running under or past seven of the bridges of the Tyne.

First back of the 35 Blyth runners taking part was Jake in an excellent 11th position with a time of 29:10, closely followed 3 seconds later by Peter Brown.  First Blyth female was Heather Christopher in 88th overall in 33:57, both Peter and Heather were second in their respective age categories.

 

The full results can be found at racetimingsystems.net

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Chip

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Chip

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

1

11

Jake Jansen

M

29:11

29:10

5:50

1

8

19

169

Ray Carmody

M

36:53

36:47

7:22

4

7

2

12

Peter Brown

M40

29:14

29:13

5:50

1

7

20

176

Phillippa Baxter

F

37:04

36:57

7:24

4

6

3

21

Jon French

M

30:10

30:09

6:02

2

8

21

189

Mark Nicholson

M

37:52

37:49

7:34

-

-

4

22

Christopher Laidlaw

M

30:22

30:19

6:04

-

-

22

204

Steve Walker

M50

38:44

38:35

7:44

4

5

5

35

Dale Smith

M40

31:33

31:31

6:18

2

7

23

219

Ralph Dickinson

M60

39:18

39:07

7:51

4

4

6

43

Peter Holmback

M

31:49

31:47

6:21

2

6

24

224

David Roberts

M50

39:45

39:35

7:57

4

3

7

49

Tony Holland

M

32:03

32:01

6:24

2

5

25

234

Heather Barrass

F35

40:16

40:08

8:03

5

8

8

66

Calum Storey

M

33:06

33:04

6:37

3

9

26

246

Ron Ingram

M55

40:47

40:39

8:09

5

7

9

76

Graeme Stewart

M

33:39

33:35

6:43

2

4

27

256

Adele Lonsdale

F45

41:26

41:15

8:17

-

-

10

80

Ian Baxter

M45

33:46

33:42

6:45

3

8

28

257

Claire Calverley

F35

41:35

41:24

8:19

5

6

11

88

Heather Christopher

F40

34:00

33:57

6:48

3

7

29

267

Louise Rawlinson

F40

42:02

41:41

8:24

6

6

12

101

David Potts

M45

34:28

34:23

6:53

4

12

30

269

Peter Maylia

M55

42:07

41:57

8:25

5

5

13

103

Shaun Dodd

M40

34:33

34:28

6:54

3

6

31

282

Simon Sellars

M

44:29

44:09

8:53

-

-

14

123

Lindsey Chapman

F

35:13

35:10

7:02

4

11

32

296

Lee Simpson

M40

45:32

45:07

9:06

6

5

15

139

Steve Dobby

M40

35:48

35:43

7:09

3

5

33

307

Anne Craddock

F55

47:38

47:16

9:31

6

4

16

141

Mark Ponton

M45

35:52

35:46

7:10

4

10

34

316

Diane Wallace

F60

48:52

48:31

9:46

6

3

17

155

David Bradley

M55

36:25

36:16

7:17

4

9

35

320

Angela Johnson

F40

49:22

49:02

9:52

6

2

18

164

Terry McCabe

M60

36:43

36:39

7:20

4

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total No. of finishers :- 334

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Race 5 - Alnwick Trail Half Marathon – Sun 23rd June 2013

Race 5 of the 12 in this year's Grand Prix saw 20 of us heading up the A1 to Alnwick on Sunday the 23rd of June for the Alnwick Trail Half Marathon.  The event, which is held in conjunction with 5k and 10k races, is run within the grounds of Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park and is essentially "off-road", being a mixture of tracks and grassland.  As the web site says, there are some challenging climbs, which are rewarded with stunning views over north Northumberland and towards the coast, especially from the highpoint of the course at Brizlee Tower.

First back from Blyth was once again Peter Brown in 8th place, followed closely by Peter Holmback and Jon French in 12th and 13th positions respectively.  Amazingly Peter Holmback ran a half marathon pb on this very testing course and when you consider that his tapering included an 18 mile run 2 days prior this achievement is even more astonishing.

Congratulations to Heather Christopher who was second lady overall and first F40.

 

Also, a mention for Dave Kitching who completed the 10k.

 

The full results can be found via a link from the Run Alnwick web site.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

1

8

Peter Brown

M40

1:24:12

3:59

1

8

11

101

Julie Lemin

F

1:54:04

5:25

5

8

2

12

Peter Holmback

M

1:28:17

4:11

2

8

12

104

David Roberts

M50

1:55:41

5:30

4

8

3

13

Jon French

M

1:28:37

4:12

2

7

13

110

Dave Bradley

M50

1:56:59

5:33

4

7

4

26

Shaun Dodd

M40

1:35:06

4:30

3

9

14

130

Ron Ingram

M50

2:00:09

5:42

5

7

5

27

Heather Christopher

F40

1:39:16

4:42

3

8

15

138

Davina Lonsdale

F40

2:02:23

5:49

5

6

6

58

Steve Dobby

M40

1:43:59

4:56

3

7

16

146

Ralph Dickinson

M60

2:04:31

5:55

4

6

7

59

David Potts

M40

1:44:02

4:56

4

12

17

162

Peter Maylia

M50

2:09:11

6:08

5

5

8

61

Lindsey Chapman

F

1:44:05

4:56

4

11

18

167

Andrew Hunter

M40

2:11:01

6:14

-

-

9

88

Steve Walker

M50

1:51:12

5:17

4

10

19

173

Louise Rawlinson

F40

2:15:38

6:27

6

6

10

95

Ray Carmody

M

1:52:24

5:20

4

9

20

181

Anne Craddock

F50

2:19:01

6:36

6

5

Total No. of finishers :- 209

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Race 4 - Allendale 8M – Sat 1st June 2013

After the relative heat wave of the preceding week it was typical that race day started cool and damp.  The Allendale 8 is actually 7.7 miles, so apart from a couple of Blyth's 25 runners who had done this race before, pb's were virtually guaranteed, even on this definitely "not flat" course.  The race takes place on the same day as the annual town fair, with a few stalls, hog roast (yum yum) and a strong man competition to help the supporters pass the time while the runners are out on the course enjoying the fantastic scenery.

Congratulations to Peter Brown, 5th overall and 1st M40, Heather Christopher (1st F40?), the men's team of Peter, Jake, Peter and Adam who claimed the men's team prize and Heather, Lindsey and Julie for being 2nd ladies team.

 

The full results can be found the Allen Valley Striders web site.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace/km

Div.

Pts.

1

5

Peter Brown

M40

48:05

3:52

1

8

14

73

Brian Singleton

M50

61:23

4:57

-

-

2

13

Jake Jansen

M

49:59

4:02

1

7

15

75

Ray Carmody

M

61:39

4:58

4

9

3

15

Peter Holmback

M

50:49

4:06

2

8

16

76

Julie Lemin

F

62:01

5:01

5

8

4

22

Adam Robinson

M40

52:17

4:13

2

7

17

80

David Roberts

M50

63:10

5:06

4

8

5

27

Graeme Stewart

M

54:01

4:21

2

6

18

90

Karen Singleton

F40

65:13

5:16

-

-

6

30

Calum Storey

M

54:14

4:22

3

9

19

95

Ron Ingram

M50

66:52

5:24

5

7

7

34

Shaun Dodd

M40

54:49

4:25

3

8

20

105

Claire Calverly

F

68:21

5:31

5

6

8

39

Robbie Barkley

M

56:04

4:31

1

6

21

108

Peter Maylia

M50

69:13

5:35

5

5

9

40

Heather Christopher

F40

56:24

4:33

3

7

22

110

Ralph Dickinson

M60

70:11

5:39

4

7

10

44

Steven French

M

57:04

4:36

3

6

23

122

Louise Rawlinson

F40

72:04

5:49

6

6

11

55

David Potts

M40

59:21

4:47

4

12

24

131

Simon Sellars

M

75:50

6:07

-

-

12

60

Mark Ponton

M40

59:47

4:49

4

11

25

132

Anne Craddock

F50

76:06

6:08

6

5

13

66

Lindsey Chapman

F

60:18

4:52

4

10

Total No. of finishers :- 142

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Race 3 - Cragside 10K – Sat 13th April 2013

Well spring had finally arrived on Saturday for the Cragside 10 K, the mist had lifted and the sun was making an appearance, I even went without gloves for the first time this year, which is about time as I have had them on for the last 6 months.
There was a great turnout from Blyth with contestants from each division vying for a good position. There was a 1km walk up the hill to the start giving us all a good idea of how quick the finish was going to be, if we had any strength left in the legs after the climb up to that point.
Since it was downhill for the first K we all went off rather quickly with Peter brown, Jake , Lee and Jon leading the way, all making a great start at the front.
Once we hit the bottom of the hill we were all catching our breath and trying to slow down a little bit for the hills ahead, from 2 - 5 k it was rather "lumpy" with some short ups and downs to keep it interesting.
After 5km the route started to climb, then climb some more, and more all the way up to 8km, what a long drag that one was ! I came across a couple of casualties on the way up, poor Jon French had pulled up with a hamstring problem then next was young Jake who had his own set of problems.
Finally at 8km the dash to the finish began, trying to catch my breath and make up time from the slow uphill section, expecting Heather Christopher to come flying past me at any second.
With about 1/2 mile to go Calum came breezing past me, and I expected Steven French to be catching me soon also, which he was , thankfully I heard him coming and just managed to keep ahead !.
Watching the rest of the gang come in there were some impressive finishes from Julie, Ray and Lindsey coming in strong and Dave Potts just caught Shaun on the line in with a rather impressive finish also !.
So all in all a great day out in the woods, though I suspect that we will all have tender quads tomorrow !.
Well done to all those who ran !
Bring on the Allendale 8 ! which may also be a little bit hilly , wooo hooo !  (Steve D)

 

The full results can be found at racetimingsystems.net

(Please note that times recorded below are the chip times but race position is based on clock time.)

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

1

6

Peter Brown

M40

37:18

6:00

1

8

16

63

David Bradley

M55

45:38

7:21

4

10

2

9

Lee Cuthbertson

M

38:27

6:11

1

7

17

67

Mark Ponton

M45

45:58

7:24

4

9

3

12

Peter Holmback

M

38:45

6:14

2

8

18

72

Terry Mccabe

M60

46:35

7:30

4

8

4

15

Sam Dodd

M

39:32

6:22

1

6

19

74

Lindsey Chapman

F

46:28

7:29

4

7

5

17

Adam Robinson

M45

39:41

6:23

2

7

20

80

Julie Lemin

F35

47:26

7:38

5

8

6

18

Graeme Stewart

M

39:54

6:25

2

6

21

81

Ray Carmody

M

47:28

7:38

4

6

7

30

Daniel N'jai

M

41:32

6:41

3

9

22

95

Steve Walker

M50

48:15

7:46

4

5

8

38

Calum Storey

M

42:59

6:55

3

8

23

105

David Roberts

F50

49:05

7:54

4

4

9

39

Steve Dobby

M

43:05

6:56

3

7

24

137

Ralph Dickinson

M60

52:04

8:23

4

3

10

40

Steven French

M

43:15

6:58

3

6

25

138

Claire Calverly

F35

52:06

8:23

5

7

11

42

Heather Christopher

F40

43:47

7:03

3

5

26

145

Ron Ingram

M55

52:51

8:30

5

6

12

49

Steve Gillespie

M50

44:32

7:10

3

4

27

162

Andrew Hunter

M

54:02

8:42

-

-

13

58

Shaun Dodd

M40

45:25

7:19

3

3

28

178

Peter Maylia

M55

56:00

9:01

5

5

14

59

David Potts

M45

45:25

7:19

4

12

29

180

Louise Rawlinson

F40

56:08

9:02

6

6

15

60

Martin Scott

M40

45:30

7:19

4

11

30

187

Richard Shillinglaw

M

56:39

9:07

-

-

Total No. of finishers :- 262

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Race 2 - Run Northumberland Half Marathon – Sun 10th March 2013

Early morning start on a bitterly cold day - things can only get better. Not so, by the time we got picked up by the park-and-ride buses in Ponteland, a snow blizzard had struck! Simple matter then of queuing up for numbers (getting numb-er(?)) and trying to stay warm until the start. Next problem - we were all on the start line but facing the wrong way. Sorted and off we set. Extremely cold, very windy and a course that was described as 'lumpy'. Not sure how they managed it but a circular route, into the wind most of the way and with more uphill than downhill.

 

With four finishers in the top 25 this was a good race for Blyth, first back was Jake in 18th, closely followed by Lee Cuthbertson (19th), Peter Brown (21st) and Jon French (24th).  First Blyth lady back was Heather Christopher in 110th place overall.  An amazing 13 of our runners recorded half marathon pb's.

 

The official results are still a little incomplete, so the results below and Grand Prix tables are the best we can do at the minute, if anyone can fill in the blanks or spot any mistakes please let me know asap. so that the tables can be corrected.

 

The full results can be found at racetimingsystems.net

 

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

1

18

Jake Jansen

M

1:22:40

6:18

1

8

17

193

Martin Scott

M40

1:40:59

7:42

4

8

2

19

Lee Cuthbertson

M

1:22:53

6:19

1

7

18

217

Mark Ponton

M45

1:42:08

7:47

4

7

3

21

Peter Brown

M40

1:23:07

6:20

1

6

19

220

Julie Lemin

F35

1:42:12

7:48

5

8

4

24

Jon French

M

1:24:05

6:25

2

8

20

224

Terry McCabe

M60

1:42:36

7:50

4

6

5

40

Graeme Stewart

M

1:26:30

6:36

2

7

21

269

Dave Roberts

M50

1:45:56

8:05

4

5

6

55

Rob Barkley

M

1:29:02

6:47

1

5

22

294

Claire Calverley

F35

1:48:48

8:18

5

7

7

86

Daniel N’jai

M

1:32:39

7:04

3

9

23

299

Karen Singleton

F45

1:49:18

8:20

-

-

8

110

Heather Christopher

F40

1:34:04

7:11

3

8

24

320

Heather Barrass

F35

1:51:10

8:29

5

6

9

113

Shaun Dodd

M40

1:34:24

7:12

3

7

25

330

Dave Cox

M60

1:51:51

8:32

-

-

10

116

Steve Dobby

M

1:34:44

7:14

3

6

26

365

Ron Ingram

M55

1:55:29

8:49

5

5

11

125

Martin Gaughan

M50

1:35:09

7:15

2

6

27

374

Adele Lonsdale

F45

1:56:36

8:54

-

-

12

139

Steven French

M

1:36:30

7:22

3

5

28

375

Davina Lonsdale

F45

1:56:37

8:54

5

4

13

144

David Bradley

M55

1:36:52

7:23

4

12

29

429

Peter Maylia

M55

2:04:11

9:28

5

3

14

146

Dave Potts

M45

1:37:15

7:25

4

11

30

432

Angela Johnson

F40

2:04:40

9:31

6

6

15

150

Phillipa Baxter

F

1:37:51

7:28

4

10

31

457

Anne Craddock

F55

2:09:03

9:51

6

5

16

174

Lindsey Chapman

F

1:40:00

7:38

4

9

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total No. of finishers :- 529

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Race 1 - Snake Lane 10m – Sun 24th February 2013

After a day of snow, cold but bright weather conditions greeted 31 of Blyth’s finest as they joined over 750 runners for the start of the Snake Lane 10 mile race at Pocklington. Obviously the conditions suited as a number of our runners set PB’s with their performances. First back for Blyth was Jake Jansen in a very good 49th position with a PB of 60:27, followed closely by Peter Brown and Lee Cuthbertson in 54th and 58th place. First back for the ladies was Heather Christopher in 224th position. Unfortunately the prize giving had to be cancelled due to the chip timing system, used for the first time in the race’s history, failed and so age categories and team positions are not known. It did, however, mean that we managed to get all our members out of the bar sooner than expected but we got back no earlier as the coach driver, relying on a mix of SatNav and Mal, got lost and took us through the middle of York!

 

The full results can be found at ukresults.net

 

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

 

Pos.

Race Pos.

Name

Cat

Time

Pace

Div.

Pts.

1

49

Jake Jansen

M

1:00:27

6:05

1

8

18

297

Martin Scott

M40

1:14:01

7:41

4

8

2

54

Peter Brown

M40

1:01:08

6:12

1

7

19

321

Terry McCabe

M60

1:15:39

7:58

4

7

3

58

Lee Cuthbertson

M

1:01:48

6:18

1

6

20

328

Mark Ponton

M45

1:15:51

7:59

4

6

4

81

Robbie Barkley

M

1:03:28

6:35

1

5

21

333

Julie Lemin

F35

1:16:03

7:61

5

8

5

156

Daniel N’jai

M

1:07:40

6:78

3

9

22

371

Mal Darbyshire

M55

1:17:56

7:79

3

3

6

157

Sam Dodd

M

1:07:45

6:78

1

4

23

389

Ray Carmody

M

1:18:42

7:87

4

5

7

170

Ian Baxter

M40

1:08:19

6:84

3

8

24

399

Hayley Masterman

F35

1:19:09

7:92

4

4

8

191

Steven French

M

1:09:21

6:95

3

7

25

449

Heather Barrass

F35

1:21:03

8:11

5

7

9

199

Calum Storey

M

1:09:35

6:97

3

6

26

488

Davina Lonsdale

F45

1:22:48

8:28

5

6

10

224

Heather Christopher

F40

1:10:48

7:09

3

5

27

543

Ron Ingram

M55

1:25:37

8:56

5

5

11

248

Steve Gillespie

M50

1:11:25

7:15

3

4

28

566

Peter Maylia

M55

1:27:18

8:73

5

4

12

256

Mark Cooper

M

1:12:01

7:22

29

619

Angela Johnson

F40

1:31:46

9:18

6

6

13

266

Phillipa Baxter

F

1:12:47

7:29

4

12

30

678

Anne Craddock

F55

1:38:46

9:88

6

5

14

270

Dave Potts

M45

1:12:57

7:31

4

11

31

733

Sharon Richardson

F45

1:52:42

11:27

6

4

15

279

Darren Noble

M40

1:13:12

7:33

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

289

Lindsey Chapman

F

1:13:36

7:37

4

10

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

296

David Bradley

M55

1:14:01

7:41

4

9

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total No. of finishers :- 753

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Mistakes/corrections etc., please contact Steve Walker by clicking on the link.