Wednesday Session CANCELLED

Due to the ice on the East Lancs Wednesday's session is cancelled.

A&T cross-country – next race by Mark Riches

The next race in this year’s cross-country champs is this Saturday (4th) at Leverhulme Park, Bolton

Sat Nav: BL2 6EB

This is a Red Rose race so you need to wear the same number as Hyndburn & Marl Pits

If you did not race at Hyndburn or Marl Pits, I will let you have a number on the day; don’t forget your £4.00

Start times - ladies 1.35 pm & men 2:15 pm

For those of you wanting to travel in convoy please be at Atherton train station ready to leave at 12:30 sharp

Membership update...Mark Lysycia

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to keep you all informed of our recent new members and other items.

Bev Tickle

Vanessa Marsden

Ana Quintana

Marjorie Leigh.....  e-mailed me 2 weeks ago to say she is rejoining us. Another member not been down for  long time. Be good to see you back on the scene Marjorie.

Janet Grint

Jodie Wagstaff has told me she will re join in the new year.

Sean Roocroft

Alex Foster

John Foulds telephoned me last night to say he would be re joining us this week. That's great news and be good to see John back with A+T.

This brings our total members to 107 which is 42 ladies and 65 men.

No one else has yet requested a club jacket(despite the Arctic weather) and the trousers to match.  65 members now have the jackets so the rest who have not please let me know as soon as you can. They will take 3 weeks approximately to come in then get printed. The extra small trousers are expected early January. They are super jackets,hence the 65 sales, cost  £30, trousers cost   £17.50. That's your crimbo presents sorted! (Hope  Pete Chan see this!)

New Anniversary tops have been ordered and I have ordered the colour and size you all specified.

It wouldn't be me if I did not  mention member profiles  again. We are getting there,55 in so far, 31 men,24 ladies, so over the halfway mark.

I was thinking of making a start  to increase this and  try to get to the 80th mark by Xmas. Most of us have pictures taken at various events and races where  pictures are taken  from numerous  sources,  I would try to get the pictures of the ones still to go on and put them on the profile section. We can add the times,goals,interests etc another time.  HOWEVER,if anyone would object to this,just e-mail me and we will not put a picture on the blog if you do not want us to.

Clare will chase the remaining ladies and I will do the same with the men.

Thanks

Mark

Benidorm Half Marathon by Maria Lowe

Im reporting live from Benidorm had a great run,the weather was just like being back in the UK, pouring with rain and windy, but really enjoyed it.After setting off at 6pm in the evening and hijacked with fireworks at the start 2000 runners set off running through flooded streets, I caught two femles at 5k and just ran hard back to finish 2nd place, After standing around wrapped up in tin foil looking like a baked potato, we eventually had the presentation..

 It was such a great feeling to go up at the presentation and stand on the podium,bet they thought i was a pixie compared to the other athletes.

The trophy is awesome im going to look like ive won the Champions League bringing it back home! Look forward to seeing everyone at the christmas do, keep running x

Sunday 5th December - 3rd Duathlon

After studying the 7 day weather forecast we have decided to cancel the 3rd race of the duathlon series as we feel it would be dangerous to do the bike...better to do it now rather than the last minute so people can organize to do something else.

We will take your fastest time from race 1 or race 2 as your overall finishing time.

We will distribute the prizes at our awards night on 18/12/10.

We will organize another 'free of charge' duathlon early next year once the weather approves.

Sorry to anyone who was planning to race but we can't beat the weather.

Any problems please email me.

Gary

Track Session

Message from Peter Chan

"guys im stuck in brum so won't be able to make tonights session, can someone please take it on my behalf"

8 x 800's @ 5-10km race with 90 secs recovery

10% off Start Fitness

If anyone is interested you can get an extra 10% anything bought online at Start Fitness but the offer ends tomorrow.

You need the following code when completing your shopping basket
EBWGB138721

A&T x-country – Liverpool 27 November 2010 by Mark Riches

The second Mid Lancs race was also the first McCain Cross Challenge race, which incorporated the European Cross Country Trials so there were a lot of class athletes on show like Andy Vernon pictured above who won the senior men’s race

A&T managed to turnout 14 runners despite the freezing temperatures. However, only 13 of them managed to finish

5 of our 6 ladies set off at 13:20 to tackle 1 small & 2 large laps (8.1k). Amanda didn’t make it & joined in just as the leaders completed the small lap (I will make a manual adjustment to the Club Champs results!) Our ladies all did themselves proud in a very strong field. Josie Maley (34.56) was first A&T lady (just inside the top 100) with Amanda (35.55) 1 minute behind having joined in part way through. Brenda Wane (37.25), who currently leads the veteran standings in the Club Champs, was next followed just under 2 minutes later by Michaela Shaw (38.59). Michelle Fuller (43.27) & Abbie Eckersley (44.05) finished strongly completing the line-up

No sooner had she finished, Brenda was heading home to go swimming! Where does she get the energy?

Next it was the turn of the men with 3 large laps (9.8k); first A&T finisher (as usual) was Simon Ford (36.05) with another impressive run. Gary Atherton (37.32), in his debut season on the country, finished next with another good run. Troy Topping (38.12) was next A&T finisher despite ‘misplacing’ the envelope containing his number & timing chip in the 20 minutes since I gave it to him & having to stop at the registration desk on his way to the start to get another number! Gary Stevens (40.32) & Jonathan Hyde (40.33) had a terrific battle. Terry Gardiner (41.04) & Steve Foster (44.14) both ran well

Next race Leverhulme Park, Bolton Saturday 4th December – see you all there

Wesham 10k by Paul Basnett

On what was a sunny but freezing Saturday morning 6 hardy A&T runners, oh and myself, turned out for the 25th Wesham 10k. However a few of us did not manage to make the start by getting lost on route. For my part I can only thank the unnamed lady in the butchers shop and the very well sign posted roads saying Wesham 10k this way! Perhaps I should invest in a better memory, as I forgot to bring the instructions, or failing that a SatNav. Anyway having collected our number and timing chip we did our customary good luck handshakes before being guided to the start. The course was undulating but no hills steep or long enough to really eat into your energy. First home for A&T was the ever consistent Shaun Moran in a time I can only dream of being 35.57. Followed in second by John Lee 41.43 who was closely followed by Garry Baines in 42.46 with Mark Lysycia, back from injury, in 42.57. Next came Carol Baines doing her first run in a number of weeks after illness in 47.34 followed by myself in 50.08, which I was pleased with considering the lack of "T" word over the last few weeks! Finally, but by no means least, was Laura Babynec who came in with what I believe is a PB time of 52.45. At one point I thought she was going to kill me as she ran past me at the half mile point. A nice 25th Anniversary running top came with the run and this is certainly a race pencilled in for my calender next year. Some pictures to follow courtesy of cameraman Mark Lysycia.

City of Salford 5.25 Mile "Ladies Only"

Jeane Mann 34:22, 5th finisher. 2nd vet 45.

Monday Track Session

Monday's track session is 8 x 800 Mtr's @ 5-10k pace with 90 seconds recovery.

I am in Birmingham but hope to be back.

Pete C

Wesham 10k by Wayne Babynec

I have two entries going for the Wesham 10k on Saturday, myself and Denise are
unable to run it. The numbers can be collected on the day at Wesham.
 
Thanks.
 
Wayne.

Wednesday Session Times

24th November - East Lancs
Weather - very cold
Session - 8 x 1/2 miles efforts (4 @ 1 min recovery 4 @ 30 secs recovery)
below are the combined time

In no particular order...

Gary S 24.09
John Lee 27.11
Terry H 26.12
Terry G 27.00
Bev 25.02 (did 3 miles)
Gary A 22.42
Simon 22.08
Steve White 25.02
Josie 25.02
The woman without a name 27.11
Shaun Mo 22.50
Craig L 26.20

Coach said "hard session tonight, well done to everyone for taking part in particular Bev for sticking to the task on her own, Gary S for running well after injury and good to see John Lee back in the sessions"

Message from Clare Unsworth

On behalf of the club this is an extra plea to please, please get your voting forms in before the end of Nov.

The presentation night won't be much of an awards night if noone votes! There are over 100 members in the club, only 19 have voted so far...please take 5 mins to support the club and your fellow runners and send your votes via email to mark.riches@talk21.com

If you need any help, lost your form, can't do email etc...speak or contact any of the committee members! You can also handwrite your form and give it to any of the committee at training!

thanks!

P.S - limited tickets still available for awards/xmas do! Message me if you want to put some aside for you!

Turkey Trot - Wednesday 29th December

On Wednesday 29th December we are meeting at 9.30am at the Gin Pit for a 4 mile trail handicap race
'The Turkey Trot'

Runners will be handicapped to their ability..slowest runner goes off first and fastest last...whoever crosses the line first is the winner.
This event is low key and just to burn off the calories from the Christmas period.  Lets have a good turn out!

Each runners brings a bottle / biscuits / chocolates etc and then at the end of the race whoever wins gets first pick, 2nd gets second pick etc etc.

If you wish to take part please email me stevensgary@hotmail.com or text/ring on 07979 725 096

Race Snippets

7th November

Alexandra 5k - Arnold Melling 19.47

14th November

Anderton 10k - Cheryl Wainwright 1hr 07 mins

21st November

Help the Heroes 5 miler - Cheryl Wainwright 52 mins 30

Preston 10 - Cath Hodgetts 1 hr 35 mins 10 secs

A&T cross-country next race by Mark Riches

Next Saturday 13/11/10, the Club Champs race takes place at UK Cross-Challenge Sefton Park, Liverpool
Sat Nav: L17 1AP
This is a Mid Lancs race but please do NOT bring your Mid Lancs number to Liverpool.
Entry details (& start times) differ for the UK Cross-Challenge so I will issue you with a one-off Cross-Challenge number on the day along with timing chip

Start times - ladies 1.20 pm & men 2:00 pm (for this race only)
For those of you wanting to travel in convoy please be at Atherton train station ready to leave at 12:00 sharp
Course maps & directions available at www.midlancs.org.uk/
If you need clarification on anything before Saturday, I can be contacted on mark.riches@talk21.com

CLGP Presentation

Selected pictures from last Friday's CLGP presentation night.

The host with the most ....

Well done on Garry Baines and Andrew Coates for organazing the event, Cerys Baines and Harrison Coates for doing a great job on the door and Michelle Coates for doing the pasties.

If your names not down you ain't coming in!!

Simon Ford - 3rd Overall

Josie Maley -2nd overall

"Bacon Mon" Ian Hamilton - 2nd V55

Pete Chan - 4th Overall and 1st V45

Shaun Moran - 5th Overall and 2nd V50

What a "B" team - Suzanne Gregory collected on behalf of the B team

A&T Trophy Winners

X-Country Standings after 5 races by Mark Riches

Sunday Run by Shaun Moran

Well done to everyone who turned up for yesterday's run especially to Vanessa who stuck at it.

All Sunday runs are a group run so everyone can take part, those not wanting to do the full run can cut off at various points along the way.

Marls Pits X-Country Report

15 members turned up to compete in the latest installment of this year's x-country season which was the notorious Marls Pits course at Rossendale, and with all the recent rain the conditions where as tough as it gets.
In the ladies race Brenda Wane showed her quality on the tough terrain as she finished 1st lady with Josie Maley who fell a number of times finishing 2nd with Michaela Shaw 3rd.  Mandy Baxendale 4th just finished in front of Michelle Fuller 5th.
Simon Ford took to the course like a duck to water to storm home 1st male A&T finisher with Gary Atherton 2nd winning his weekly battle with Troy Topping 3rd.  Alan Hilton 4th just beat me (Gary Stevens) 5th on a photo finish with John Hyde 6th, Terry Hughes 7th, Terry G 8th and Steve Foster 9th.
'Run of the day' (for all the wrong reasons) was Shaun Moran 10th who somehow managed to get round the course still hungover from his 12 pints (YES 12 PINTS) session at the CLGP presentation night.

CLGP Presentation Pictures by Andrew Coates

Last nights event was a successfull end to a great season.
 
Please find a link to the presentation pictures below:
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/runinpics/sets/72157625429457350/

CLGP Presentation

Just a quick reminder that it's the CLGP Presentation tomorrow night at 7.30pm at Gin Pit.

Pasties are ordered but we'll be able to fit in anyone else who wants to come. A bargain for 2 quid.

See you there.

Garry

A&T cross-country by Mark Riches

A&T cross-country by Mark Riches

The next race in this year’s cross-country champs is this Saturday (20^th) at Rossendale (Marl Pits)

Sat Nav: BB4 7SW

This is a Red Rose race so you need to wear the same number as Hyndburn

If you did not race at Hyndburn, Brenda will distribute numbers on the day; don’t forget your £4.00

Start times - ladies 1.35 pm & men 2:15 pm

For those of you wanting to travel in convoy please be at Atherton train station ready to leave at 12:15 sharp

Course maps are on the website  www.redrosecrosscountry.co.uk/

Mini Mountain Marathon by Lyndsey Carter

Mini Mountain Marathon

6 months ago when my training was going well, I decided to book onto my 1^st mini Mountain Marathon, and roped Mark into being my team mate (lucky mark!). Unfortunately since then my training went downhill due to injury, but decided to just go for it, using it more as navigational training with a lot of walking and maybe a tiny bit of running!!! Famous last words!

Mark had given me one basic lesson in navigation and map reading the week before, so I had a vague idea of which way round to hold a map and take a bearing, no problem (!)

The venue was Edale, which was a beautiful little village in Derbyshire, it was a dry crisp morning and I was feeling raring to go! The event was made up of teams and solo’s and the aim was to visit as many check points in 3 hours, collecting points, the harder checkpoints are worth more scores.

We got registered, put my fell shoes on for the 1^st time in 7 months, checked our ‘dibbers’ in the start point and off we went. Well not quite, we had a look at the map, worked out which check points would be easy enough for me to get with fitness and injury still playing a part. Before we knew it we were going for ones we hadn’t originally planned on, getting a bit caught up in the competition (maybe mark more than me!)

The time passed so quick, not to many mishaps, just a couple of comedy falls by me ( I look up to find mark laughing his head off!) went over on the ankle a few too many times, so was a bit wary after that. Time was ticking and we were at the top of a fell with quite a way to go with 10 minutes left on the clock – uh oh! So we legged it down, staying on my feet and just tried to keep moving. If you are late back you get points taken off you, so the sooner we got back the better, we got checked at the finish in 3.02.05, so we were deducted 3 points.

Our total points was 147, and we came 66^th out of 143. I loved every minute of it, and surprised myself at how well we did, but I think that’s down to Mark’s navigation, I was tired on the second half, so mark took over navigation and I kept moving in the right direction.

I can’t wait for January for the next one!

Voting Form - We need your votes!!

10 Year Anniversary Commemorative T-Shirts

To commemorate our '10 Year Anniversary' in 2011 we have decided to buy 100 quality long sleeve running tops worth £14.99.

The committee would like to offer these t-shirts as part of your 2011 renewal subject to the members agreeing to raise subscriptions at the AGM, however if this raise cannot be agreed we will sell them for £5.00 each.

It is important to email Mark Lysycia marklysycia@yahoo.co.uk asap with your size (S,M,L,XL for men and 8,10,12,14 and 16 for ladies) and colour preference (black, blue or pink)

Mark would like to order next Monday 22nd November and will post some pictures on the blog later this week showing the different colours available.

If you fail to email Mark he will have to guess your size and colour preference.

Wednesday Session Times - 10/11/10

Weather - Cold with no wind

4 x 1 Mile Efforts (East Lancs)

No particular order..

Terry Hughes 6.46 / 6.25 / 6.22 / 6.37
Alan W 6.15 / 6.00 / DNF / DNF
Mike R 6.07 / 5.53 / 6.21 / 6.16
Gary A 5.48 / 5.34 / 5.54 / 5.41
Suzanne G 7.31 / 7.21 / 7.40 / 7.18
Josie 6.15 / 6.07 / 6.22 / 6.06
Shaun 5.50 / 5.32 / 5.54 / 5.32
John Lees 7.10 / 6.55 / 7.14 / 6.49
Simon 5.43 / 5.30 / 5.48 / 5.31

Final Fell Standings 2010

Tour of Pendle Fell Race (AL)- Sat 13th November by Paul Jackson

Tour of Pendle Fell Race (AL)- Sat 13th November

This race was without doubt the toughest of the A&T fell champs this year. It is 16.8 miles and 4850' ascent in conditions that ranged from sunshine to drizzle to hailstone.

Although many believe it to be a contrived route over the Pendle Hills, it is a cracking event with at least three brutal climbs and a downhill nicknamed 'Geronimo' because of the steepness and speed you can run (tumble) down!

Me, Mark Ruscoe and Marcus Taylor were the A&T contenders in what was the final race of our fell champs.

Regardless of how tough it is, it is thoroughly enjoyable and if the mist clears, offers some great views of the Pennine Moors.

The three toughest climbs are in the last third of the race, so the creator obviously had a sense of humour.

Mark was first blue vest back in about 03:07, a quicker time than last year. Me next in just under 03:40, which was over an hour better than last year when I 'died' half way round, and Marcus next in around 03:50 which was an excellent effort in his first Long fell race.

Marcus has completed 9 of the 10 club races this year and has been a great competitor. He will definately be one to watch next year. Thanks Marcus for your contribution to the champs this year!

The final A&T Fell Championships Table is attached, please take time out to see the efforts everyone has put in. Thanks to everyone who has come along and given it a go and Well Done! to our 2010 Fell Champions, Mark Ruscoe and Tracy Parry.

Witton Park X-Country - Saturday 13th November by Gary S

17 turned up for the latest installment of the x-country season at Witton Park, Blackburn.  On arrival it was clear that the conditions were going to make this a right slog and to top it off they included the tea spoon to go along with the notorious saucer! which meant 4 big climbs for the ladies and 8 for the blokes...

In the ladies race Brenda Wane was 1st finisher for us with Micheala Shaw and Mandy Baxendale, the race itself was won by Great Britain International Hattie Dean.

Simon Ford was 1st finisher in the men's race, next was Gary Atherton just edging out Troy Topping.  Shaun Moran came through the field to finish strong with Gary Stevens winning his tussle with Gary Cassidy.

Alan Hilton, John Hyde, Craig Little, Terry G, Steve Foster, Terry Hughes and Craig Bradbury all stuck to the task well with Barry Allman bringing the team home.

In the words of Fred Norris this was a proper x-country...like the old days!

Sunday Run

The club are now meeting every Sunday at 9.30am at the Gin Pit for a steady 7-9 miles mainly off road for all those who fancy it.

Run the Moors Presentation Evening

All members welcome and tickets are available

Paul Jackson
ptandsjackson@yahoo.co.uk

Update from 'Marathon Mon'!

I bet you all thought i had been resting!

Well no, on 30^th Oct I ran the Snowdonia marathon.

The weather was pretty awful, lots of rain and a bit of hail but the scenery was still very nice.

No chance of getting a PB on this very hilly course, unless it is your first marathon!

I would recommend this race to anyone that likes a challenging course, lovely scenery but do expect rain.

I finished in 3 hours 45 mins 22 secs.

On Sunday 7^th November I had a very early start to get to the Rutland Water marathon (which is the other side of Leicester) for a 9am start.

The race is set round the reservoir of Rutland Water. It reminded me of a very large Pennington Flash.

It was very picturesque with the tree’s autumn colours. There were lots of little undulations that made it not the easiest of courses.

The weather was cold but the sun shone most of the time.

I finished in 3 hours 31 mins 46 secs.

More on my blog if you are interested

www.malcsblog.net

Keep on running

Malc

Xmas Do / Awards Night Saturday 18th December

All,

We printed off 120 tickets for the Xmas Do / Awards Night and so far have given out close to 80 tickets.

So if you want a ticket please see email Clare Unsworth or a committee member asap or risk losing out.

I know there are quite a few regular trainers / racers who have not yet taken a ticket.

They are going like hot cakes!

National Cross Country Championships 2011

National Cross Country Championships 2011

This will be held on Saturday 19 February 2011 at Alton Towers, Staffordshire

Senior women (8K) at 2.20 pm

Senior men (12K) at 3.00 pm

All athletes must be first claim members & must wear a club vest

The cost is £6.00 per entry, which may be paid by the Club depending on numbers

If you are interested, please email me mark.riches@talk21.com

Entries close on Wednesday 5 January 2011 & late entries will not be accepted

A&T cross-country next race(s) by Mark Riches

Next Saturday 13/11/10, the Club Champs race takes place at Witton Park, Blackburn
Sat Nav: BB2 2TP
This is a Mid Lancs race; if you raced at Barrow wear the same number. If you didn’t race at Barrow please see Brenda for a number on the day as I will not be there this week
Start times - ladies 2:00 pm & men 2:30 pm
For those of you wanting to travel in convoy please be at Atherton train station ready to leave at 12:30 sharp
Course maps & directions available at www.midlancs.org.uk/
If you don’t want to race at Witton Park but still want to run on the country then there is a SEL race at Clayton Vale
Same start times - ladies 2:00 pm & men 2:30 pm
It costs £5.00 for all four SEL races payable at the registration desk when you complete your first SEL race
Remember SEL races do NOT count towards the A&T Cross-Country Champs
If you need clarification on anything before Saturday, I can be contacted on mark.riches@talk21.com

Lancaster Half Marathon Results

Gary Cassidy 1.23.39
Steve Coleman 1.27.58
Vanessa Thompson 1.55.43
Sarah Sadler 2.05.15
Fiona Saunders 2.05.58
Emma Carter 2.09.06

http://www.ukresults.net/2010/lanchalf.html

Club Meeting Sunday 7th November - Minutes by Gary Stevens

Club Meeting Sunday 7^th November

Committee : PJ, GS, GB, PC, MR, MC, ML

Attendees : 30

Performances of the Month

PC nominated Simon Ford for his 2.46 for the Abingdon Marathon and Carole Baines, Cath Hodgetts and Clare Unsworth for PB's at the Green Drive 5

Gin Pit 5

MC reported very good profits for the October GP5. Thank you to everyone who helped out.

Gin Pit Double Trouble Weekend

MC is organizing 2 marathons on the 12th/13^th March at the Gin Pit. Limit is only 25 per race with 8 already entered. See Malc's blog for more details...
http://www.malcsblog.net/?page_id=368

X-Country

This coming Saturday 13^th November there are two x-countries. Whitton Park, Blackburn is a Mid Lancs race (champs)(see Brenda for your number) and Clayton Vale is a SEL race (non champs).

The national x-country is on the 19^th February at Alton Towers, if interested email Mark Riches

MR to order large flag (approx £100.00) and GB to order ground sheet for tent (approx 38.00)

Track

Leigh Harriers have agreed to go back to 'pay as you go' for track use in 2011

Awards

You will shortly be given the opportunity to vote for Runner of the Year, Most Improved Runner of the Year and Spirit of A&T Award. Voting forms will be given out at future training sessions or you can request a form by emailing a committee member.

MR is counting the votes so please email him direct, the votes are to be kept 'secret' and will be announced at the awards night on Saturday 18^th December.

Pennine Bridleway Relay – Sunday 30^th January

First time we have entered a team in this event which is a relay over 47 miles of the Mary Townley Loop. If interested please can you email Paul Jackson.

Run the Moors presentation is on Friday 3^rd December – See Paul Jackson for tickets at a cost of £5.00

Road Relays

6 and 12 stage relays are on Sunday 20^th March. The club feel we should make every effort to put in teams to help the profile of the club so if you are interested could you email Garry Baines. There could be a possible clash with a CLGP race.

CLGP

We are hosting the CLGP presentation night on Friday 19^th November at the Gin Pit. Tickets are still available at £2.00 each (see Garry Baines)

Xmas Do / Awards Night – Saturday 18^th December

We have 120 tickets available free of charge to members, I believe around 40 / 120 tickets have already been taken. If you would like a ticket please see Clare Unsworth or email a committee member. Partners welcome / U16's not

Smart dress is requested but not essential

10 Yr Anniversary

The club would like to celebrate our 10 yr anniversary by giving out commemorative t-shirts and also have a 'do' subject to raising extra revenue.

AGM

The AGM is Sunday 30^th January. If you would like the chance to be on the 2011 committee you are very welcome to put your name forward for any role. If in the event that 2 or more people want the same role then a secret vote will be cast at the AGM

Tuesday/Thursday Training

GB would like help in supervising T/T training due to his current work load. It would be great to see some new faces come forward to offer assistance.

London Marathon

The club have been granted 3 marathon places which will be drawn at the Xmas Do, so far MR has received 5 requests for those 3 places.

Members Profiles

We have 110 members and only 52 members profiles on our website. ML would like you to fill in a form (less than 5 minutes work) so it can be added to our excellent website, thanks Terry Gardiner.

HELL UP NORTH by Tracy Parry

This morning I discovered the delights of the 'Hell Up North' run in Delamere Forest. Having completed my first season of local fell runs and the Rivington Half Marathon I thought I would be well prepared! Hell Up North is different. After the first hill the route took us into the forest. There were winding tracks, lots of ups and downs then I went through the first bog and got stuck in the deep mud (temporarily). The next bog was even deeper with mud/sludge up to my waist. Then came the 'Hills of Hell' which took you up and down nearly vertical slopes (thanks to the fellow runner who gave me a gentle push up at one poin)t. Then came the 'Bog of Doom' which every one should experience at least once. Having completed the 10 mile route (it is not measured accurately) in 2 hours, got muddy from head-to-toe and a few bruises I will definitely be entering in 2011. A definite date in the calendar for any mud/thrill seekers.

Thank you
Tracy.

Though the Villages by Maria Lowe

Hi everyone, had a great race this morning, came 2nd at "Through the villages" very hilly 8.75 miles, lovely weather too. Really good turn out, great to race well, especially when i've struggled with a virus for a few weeks, so people dont get too negative when you race badly, as every good race makes up for it!!!

Duathlon Overall Positions after 2 races

Ladies Overall

1st Helen Minshall 2hrs 14.38
2nd Clare Unsworth 2.24.14
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3rd Brenda Wane 57.45
4th Michelle Fuller 64.47
5th Alix Gilmore 71.56
6th Annette Fuller 79.27

Ladies Vets (40)

1st Helen Minshall 2hrs 14.38
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2nd Brenda Wane 57.45
3rd Annette Fuller 79.27

Ladies Super Vet (50)
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1st Annette Fuller 79.27

Male Overall

1st Peter Chan 2hr 11mins 28
2nd Gary Stevens 2.13.27
3rd John Lee 2.15.05
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4th Sean Spillane 68.38
5th Terry Hughes 73.39
6th Stuart Tetlow 75.27
7th John Hyde 76.39
8th Mark L 76.48
9th John Spillane 80.42
10th Steve Foster 83.18
11th Bob Phoenix 92.41

Male Vets (40)
1st Peter Chan 2.11.38
2nd John Lee 2.15.05
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3rd Terry Hughes 73.39
4th Mark L 76.48
5th John Spillane 80.42
6th Steve Foster 83.18
7th Bob Phoenix 92.41


Super Vet (50)
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1st Mark L 76.49
2nd John Spillane 80.42

Competitors must complete at least 2 races out of 3 to have any chance to winning a prize.

Next race Sunday 5th December

2nd Duathlon Sunday 7th November

Ladies Bike

Brenda Wane 33.25

Clare Unsworth 36.20

Helen Minshall 37.58

Ladies Run inc Transition(approx 3 miles)

Brenda Wane 23.20

Helen Minshall 27.51

Clare Unsworth 33.52

Ladies Overall

Brenda Wane 57.45

Helen Minshall 65.49

Clare Unsworth 70.12

Male Bike (13.75 miles)

John Lee 40.54

Gary Stevens 41.45

Peter Chan 41.57

Sean Spillane 43.41

Mark L 48.02

John Hyde 49.02

John Spillane 52.45

Bob Phoenix 59.45

Male Run inc Transition (approx 4 miles)

Peter Chan 22.47

Gary Stevens 24.39

Sean Spillane 24.57

John Lee 26.57

John Hyde 27.37 **

John Spillane 27.57 **

Mark L 28.46 **

Bob Phoenix 32.56

** Due to runners running short a penalty has been added to the times.

Note blog article dated 04/11 “Men must touch the bus stop approx 800 mtrs down the A6 and back (approx 4 miles)”

A marshall will be in place for the final race (the penalty has not affected any positions)

Male Overall

Peter Chan 64.44

Gary Stevens 66.24

John Lee 67.51

Sean Spillane 68.38

John Hyde 76.39

Mark L 76.48

John Spillane 80.42

Bob Phoenix 92.41

Updated results after 2 races will be published on the blog at a later date along with respective vet (Over 40) and super vet (Over 50) positions.

Note runners must finish 2 races to have a chance of winning a prize as per the entry form.

Thank you to Andy Coates and Craig Bradbury for helping out with the timekeeping.

Heaton Park Run by Paul Basnett

As there was no cross country this weekend I thought I would do the Heaton Park run accompanied by Christine Farnworth.
We thought we wasn't going to make the run at first as there was an accident on the M62 and then I took a wrong turn!
Anyway got to Heaton Park car park for 8.59 and the race started at 9.00 so we had to do an enforced warm up (I don't normally do em!)
The warm up entailed doing a Wednesday night half mile effort like run!
Christine kept up and even managed to question whether we needed to sprint so she was not too much out of breath!
That got me worried that she'll be another one killing me in races soon!
Turns out we got lucky as the race start was a few minutes late and we even managed to kind of get our breath back!
I ran the course in 24.54 (86th/189) and didn't stop to pose for a picture, or even walk, so the cross country captain would have a bit happier with my effort on this occasion!
Christine ran well and came in with a PB of 28.58 (127th/189) so the warm up must have worked!

Results link http://www.parkrun.org.uk/heaton/Results/WeeklyResults.aspx?runSeqNumber=64

Perpetual Shields

Message to all 2009 perpetual shield winners.

Please can the winners of the 2009 'Runner of the Year' 'Road', 'Fell' and 'X-Country' winners please bring the perpetual shields back to the respective team captains so we can get them engraved for the awards night.

If you are coming to the meeting that would be a good time to return them.

Pennine Bridleway Relay 30 Jan 2011 by Paul Jackson

Pennine Bridleway Relay 30 Jan 2011 by Paul Jackson

 

A&T have entered a team into this event for the first time ever. It promises to be a cracking team event. We have entered an Open team so male and female runners can join in.

 

The Mary Towneley Loop is part of the new Pennine Bridleway in the South Pennines area and was opened in May 2002.The route is 47 miles in length with 6300ft of ascent , is fully waymarked with mainly off road running on paths and tracks , some of them newly created and resurfaced .The Mary Towneley Loop takes in some of the best scenery the South Pennines have to offer , traversing the hillsides and crossing the valleys between Rossendale , Burnley , Hebden Bridge , Todmorden and Rochdale and crosses at least 13 Fell Race routes. The Pennine Bridleway Relay race will consist of 5 legs run in pairs in a clockwise circuit around the Mary Towneley Loop.Entries invited from open,Ladies,Vets,mixed (5 men and 5 ladies) or composite teams.
This event is a good winter get together for your club,is very similar in format to the popular Calderdale Way Relay organised by Halifax Harriers although this is 5 legs rather than 6 and the logistics are a bit simpler.

Full details of the event can be found here http://www.penninebridlewayrelay.co.uk/index.htm
I am now looking to recruit a team of 10, plus a couple of reserves, to compete in the event.

In accordance with FRA rules and having regard to the nature of the route and the time of year, it is mandatory that every competitor must wear or carry windroof ( preferably waterproof ) whole body cover i.e. cagoule and overtrousers, other body cover appropriate for the weather conditions, map suitable for safely navigating the course,compass, whistle plus hat and gloves. Emergency food should also be considered and competitors should bring such additional equipment in the event that it is required.
Bum bags must not be passed on at leg changeovers from one runner to another.

All I ask is that anyone who is interested in competing should be prepared to carry full safety kit as outlined above and once decided which leg you are running, be prepared to recce the leg prior to the event, preferably with your team mate.

If you are interested in being in the team, please drop me an email (ptandsjackson@yahoo.co.uk) or mention it next time you see me.

Club Kit for Sale

CLUB SHOP

If you would like to purchase anything please contact
Suzanne Gregory
soozyg@hotmail.co.uk

                                                    NEW LADIES' PINK SS TOP £8.50

NEW LADIES' BLUE SS TOP £8.50

NEW MENS' BLUE SS TOP £8.50

WOMENS' VESTS £12.50

MENS' VESTS £12.50

LS BLUE TOPS £10.00


HI VIS LS TOPS £10.00

HI VIS SS TOPS £8.50

JACKETS £26.50

Lightweight Jackets £15.00 

Thermal  "special anniversary" ladies zip  tops £15

Beery Night Out

hello all!!

Liz and I were thinking of having a low key boozy night out 'up Leigh' on Fri 26th Nov.
Please could you let us know if you fancy it? You don't have to commit but would be helpful if we knew if people were interested or not!

You can reply on Facebook A&T page or email me: claroj@hotmail.com or text one of us
Clare: 07753 618809
Liz: 07792470818


...Don't worry if the date is no good for you, remember there's our big Xmas night do on 18th Dec!!

Thanks
Clare & Liz

Blog Poll

Can all blog visitors please vote on this week's poll question.

2nd Duathlon Sunday 7th November

Please make sure you arrive at Daisy Hill Train Station no later than 8.45am for a 9am prompt start.

Due to lack of marshals please make sure of the very important points.

1) Cycles must be road worth and helmets must be worn or you risk disqualification
2) You must get off the bike at the transition area on entry to the car park (the post), if you fail to stop you will be penalised by 1 minute.
3) The transition time is included in your run time.
4) Ladies must run to the door at the Cheque Bent Pub and back (approx 3 miles)
5) Men must touch the bus stop approx 800 mtrs down the A6 and back (approx 4 miles)
6) Please be vigilant at all times at the traffic lights and junctions and most importantly have fun!

Helen Minshall 0
Alix Gilmore +1.00
Clare Unsworth +1.30
Michelle Fuller +2.30
Brenda Wane +3.30
Bob Proctor +4.00
Steve Foster +4.30
John Spillane +5.00
Mark L +5.30
Terry H +6.00
John Hyde +6.30
Sean Spillane +7.30
Gary Stevens +8.00
Pete Chan +8.30
John Lee +9.00

If you would like to take part in this event please email me at stevensgary@hotmail.com

Saturday Training Run

With no x-country this weekend a few are meeting at the Gin Pit at 9.30am for a steady 8-9 mile run.

Trail shows are advised.

Lancaster Half by Helen Minshall

 I've entered for the Lancaster Half on Sunday, but I can't make it due to work committments in the afternoon. If anyone would like to use my number please contact me on tubalady@blueyonder.co.uk or 07739 577354

 

Thanks

 

Helen

Worksop Half Marathon by Steve Coleman

A large run, much of it in a NT park and mostly hills. For a change I got there late, to find all the car parks full, making it a bit near the time when I found somewhere to park, had to pick up my number before the run and wasn`t sure where that was. It was then that the evil imp showed it had struck. I opened the car boot to find that instead of my running shoes there was only a pair of old gym shoes that should have been put in the bin that morning. Somehow, it had changed the shoes around. Well, no choice had to use them and had no time for a warm up unless you count the desperate run to get the number and get to the start. Came in 1h 31m 47s. Bin as a reward for the old shoes where I found a pair of running shoes hidingand waiting for the next race.

Xmas Do / Awards Night - Saturday 18th December

The next social event is our Xmas Do / Awards Night at the Miners Welfare Club on Saturday 18th December.

This is our main event of the year and we expect the room to be full.

We have printed off 120 tickets which we will be starting to distribute them 'free of charge' amongst our members at the meeting this Sunday 7th November and at the training sessions after that until they have all gone.

Each member will be allowed to bring their partner but due to expected high demand for tickets please only take a ticket if you are definitely coming.

This event is not suitable for children under 16.

Members will not be allowed to take more than 2 tickets.

If in the unlikely event that tickets are left over we will blog this at a later date.

This should be a brilliant night and we would obviously like the room to be full and hope everyone will let their hair down to make it a great night!

Smart dress is recommended but not compulsory.

Starting at 7.30pm at the Miners Welfare Club, Gin Pit.

Presentation of Trophies & London Marathon Draw 8pm -9pm
Buffet 9pm - 9.30pm (£1.00 per pasty payable on the night)
Comedian 9.30pm - 10.30pm
Disco by Hopey - 10.30pm onwards
'1 AM' LATE BAR

"Entertainment by Frankie Allan - Liverpool's Number 1 Comedian"

To collect a ticket please can you speak to our social team at the meeting this Sunday or at a later date.