Xmas Do Tickets - Sat 17th December

Just a reminder that we will be giving out Xmas Party tickets at Sunday's meeting.

Each member is entitled to 2 tickets but please only take the tickets if you are coming.

If you cannot make the meeting any left over tickets will be given out at future training sessions.

There are only 120 printed tickets.

Amberswood “Spooky Woods” 4 Mile Trail Run 30th October 2011 by Cath Hodgetts

I decided that it was time to have a break from cross country and the Amberswood “Spooky Woods” Trail Run sounded like just my thing me being a lover of horrors, thrillers etc. As it turned out this was more cross country than any of the cross country so far this season with all the mud.

The race was due to start at 11 am, but actually started about 15 minutes late. It was a small turn out of around 32 runners. Some were running in fancy dress, skeletons, Dracula, vampires, witches etc. Me? I decided to dazzle people in the sun with my bright A&T top (I am scary enough to look at when I am running as it is without dressing up!).

The start was a bit muddy, but nothing to worry about. We had to go through a field of weeds, nettles and grass to get to the proper trail route.

The actual route itself was two laps in the woods. In places the mud was ankle deep, sloppy and very, very slippery, cold and squelchy (new technical term).

The organisers had put a lot of thought into it and put out pumpkins, graves with trainers hanging off or race numbers. There was music in places and Freddie Kruger turned out to do a bit of marshalling, telling us to run faster (got no arguments off me!).

If this wasn’t enough to contend with there was also slippery logs across the path and some wooden bridges which were slippery, made worse by my muddy trail shoes.

I finished in 38 mins 36 seconds, 15th overall and 4th out of 14 women, which I am happy with considering all the mud and having various monsters after me and Freddie out there too. At the end of the race everyone got a plate of Pie and Peas.
Anyone who is thinking of this next year who wants to have a bit of fun, doesn’t mind getting covered in mud and fancies a laugh then go for it. It’s a small but fun and very friendly race, seems to be well organised, despite the late start.

Latest A&T Cross country champs

The latest standings after race 3 are available here.

A&T cross-country Townley Park Saturday 29/10/11 – by Mark Riches

Another good turnout of A&T runners (25) for the third cross-country of the year

By the time I arrived the tent was almost up & then it was a case of ensuring everyone had a number (ladies first.) There were a few late entries but only Steve Foster was special enough to have a handwritten number (not sure what happened to the original number 1000) & “Gardiner, Terry Gardiner” ended up with 1007 this year (think James Bond!)

Once the ladies had set off to tackle the 5K course, I kept the crowd entertained by trying no less than 3 times to put on my running vest before realising that I had safety pinned the front & back together!

First A&T lady home was Carole Baines (29.02) but she was pushed all the way by Suzanne Gregory (29.10) Next it was Kim O’Neil (31.07) & 19 seconds later Louise Dobson followed by Michaela Shaw (31.48.) Cath Hodgetts (35.10) Joan Cooke (36.29) & Clare Unsworth completed the line up – well done ladies!

Next it was the turn of the 16 A&T men to tackle this very runable course; 10K this time

Not surprisingly 1st A&T finisher again was Lewis Eccleston with an excellent 40th position & a time of 37.10. Alex Foster finished 48 seconds behind Lewis & was pursued by Simon Ford (38.35.) A little further down the field, yours truly (Mark Riches) after catching Scott Christie on the 1st lap was trying to catch up with Alan Hilton but with the last lap approaching I was beginning to think I wouldn’t catch him this time when he pulled up with a stitch! I took my chance & pressed on then my thoughts turned to how far behind Shaun Moran was as he likes this course & always finishes quickly. I managed to hold on (just) finishing in 39.17 to Shaun’s 39.41, Alan battled on finishing in 41.49 followed by Scott (41.56) & Jon Hyde (42.00.) John Lee had a great run finishing in 43.30. Next Derek Coop & Terry Gardiner finished within 1 second of each other (44.12 & 44.13) followed by Dale Kenyon (44.51) & Mark Lysycia (46.01.) Ian Hamilton also had a great run finishing in 48.00 with Paul Basnett (50.41) Dave Crowe (51.35) & Barry Allman (1.01.53) completed the line up

We all enjoyed the delights of Brenda’s café while discussing the race (hills / mud / tree routes etc.) & again we were one of the last clubs to leave!

Next race Saturday 12/11/11 at Leverhulme Park, Bolton (Red Rose)

Click here for the photos taken by Jo Riches



Meeting Agenda - Sunday 6th November 8pm

Agenda item	AGENDA Owner
Welcome & X-country presentation	MR
Performance of the Month (coaches & captains each nominate a stand-out performance)	ALL
Road Champs	GB
Presentation night (awards / voting process)	ALL
X-country Champs (A&T races 22/01 05/02 19/02)	MR
Fell captain (interim appointment prior to AGM)	MR
Track	ALL
Membership fees	ALL
London marathon 2012	MR
Gill’s race 2011 update & plans for 2012	MR
April’s race (10K?)	ALL
AOB	ALL
Next meeting / social	MR

Mon / Wed Training schedules

The November schedules are now available via the links on the right hand side of the blog.

Thanks as usual to Shaun for compiling them.

More lost property

I have got a Trotters 5  Tshirt that somebody left at Burnley today.
Give me a shout and I will get it back to you - I may even wash it :-)
terrygardiner123@yahoo.co.uk

Lost property

A couple of flashing armbands were left at Higher Green Lane last night after training.
If they are yours, let me know and we will organise getting them back to you.
terrygardiner123@yahoo.co.uk

A&T cross-country - by Mark Riches

The third race in this year’s cross-country champs is this Saturday (29th) at Towneley Park, Burnley Sat Nav: BB11 3RQ

This is the first Mid Lancs race so I will let you have a number on Saturday just look out for the A&T flag!

Start times - ladies 2:00 pm & men 2:30 pm

If you want to travel in convoy then we will meet at Gin Pit at 12:15 for 12:30 departure

Further details on the website http://www.midlancs.org.uk/

Finally, if you would like to enjoy hot drinks & chocolate after the race, you can take advantage of Brenda's Cafe; excellent value at only £1 payable to Brenda on the day
If you need clarification on anything before Saturday, I can be contacted on mark.riches@talk21.com

Palma 2011 - by Paul Basnett

On the weekend of Sunday 16th October 9 A&T members made their way to Palma for the 10k, half marathon or support. We landed on the Friday to be greeted by fantastic weather with temperatures in the mid 20s celsius. This sunny weather and high temperatures lasted for the whole of the time for the people who were just there until the Monday\Tuesday. On the Friday we decided to collect our race numbers so we could then relax and have a few beers whilst taking in the sights around the city of Palma before the race on Sunday.

On race day it was an early morning start and free regular buses were provided down to the race. The sun was already shining and the temperature in the early 20s for the 9am start. The atmosphere was fantastic as thousands of runners milled around getting their kit bag ready which could be handed in for later pick up. I'd liken the atmosphere to the one at the Manchester 10k but with better weather, better surroundings and the obvious international feel.

There were 3 races taking place the 10k, the half marathon and marathon. All three races started at the same time but each turned off at their respective places before proceeding to the finish to get your chipped time. In the 10k was Alan Hilton who finished a brilliant 20th overall with 37.06. I think he must have had some jet propelled help! Next was Troy Topping in 39th overall with 38.53. I followed them home jogging in a good few minutes later with 50.20 after starting toward the back and getting severely boxed in so just enjoyed the run for what it was. Clare had a good run with 67.32 and that may have been helped by the A&T encouragement on the way. I saw her on my way back to the finish and I swear she was on her final running step before going to walk when I shouted come on Clare keep it going. She muttered some oaths but did carry on running.

At about the 9k mark the half marathon runners turned off into the central Palma streets. The half marathon specialist Steve Coleman was first back for A&T with 89.36 and 143rd place. Following Steve home was Derek Coop with 98.38 with Terry Hughes finishing in 104.46. I'm sure Terry got as boxed in as I did as he started not far from me but I'm sure enjoyed the run out anyway. Completing the A&T half marathon line up was Barry "Pops" Allman who managed to obtain a free half of beer at one of our favourite bars near C&A. He finished in 2.04.39 but still good miles in the bank for Pops, k-ching! Liz Ellicot and her friend Vicky assured us that they were supporting us even though they were still in bed sleeping off the night before!

After the race we were all given medals and there were plenty of freebies to be had from alcohol free beer, coke, bananas, energy drinks, donuts etc. Then it was off to the tents for a cold shower but at least it refreshed you slightly. At one point whilst I was in the tent a woman walked in and had a good look around the mens tent for about 30 seconds before deciding it was the wrong tent! Thankfully I had already smuggled my budgie so avoided the embarrassment after a cold shower. I then wondered if I could pull the same trick in the female tent but I didn't fancy a night in the police cells! Later on Clare mentioned how many budgies she had seen so far, as blokes decided to get changed outside the tent! I think the last count was 9. She also added that she had also seen someone lubricating a spherical object before the race. I said I would do this in the hotel room before leaving next time!

Once we'd cleared the race area finish and having met up with the girls and boys from Wesham and Burnden we thought it would be rude not to sample some of the local hospitality. This turned out to be all day session albeit at a fairly sedate pace averaging 1 pint per hour and intake of food whilst exchanging conversation, banter, jokes etc. The rest of the weekend and for me the week entailed a combination of relaxing, soaking up the sun, drinking beer and taking in the sights. Myself and Pops did the Palma bus tour and took a look around the castle as well as take the 100 year old train to Soller for the day. On the days we were not sight seeing we just relaxed at a secluded beach cove that had a bar that also served excellent food as well as the obvious beer.

After Torremolinos in February I wasn't sure that trip could be matched but I have to say that this trip matched that if not surpassed it. I for one will be one of the first on the list for going next year but will instead partake in the half marathon to soak up more of the atmosphere on race day and the run through the city street and who knows I may even try and get myself a free beer. And finally a special mention goes to Mark "Jacket Mon" Lysycia who first advertised the trip to the A&T members and organised the hotel but due to unfortunate and unhappy personal circumstances beyond his control could not make the trip. I can say that he was there in spirit and in our thoughts as he was mentioned on a daily basis whilst we sank a beer or two. Cheers and roll on Palma 2012



CLGP Presentation Night

OK everyone.

Just reminding you about the CLGP presentation at Wigan Rugby Union Club on 18th November. We have 2 team trophies to collect and a number of individual awards as well.

I have had quite a number of affirmative replies already, but I'd really like confirmation from anyone who's not been in touch yet if they are going to attend. Should be a good night and another good turnout from the club will look good.

Cheers

Garry

A&T cross-country Hynburn Saturday 22/10/11 – by Mark Riches

Another good turnout of A&T runners (24) for the second cross-country of the year

Paul Basnett arrived with the tent despite only landing at Manchester airport in the early hours of Saturday morning & confessed that if it hadn’t been for the tent he would have stayed in bed! However, I am sure he is glad he came because he had another great run but more of that later.

The tent was erected very quickly by Neil Christie & Terry Gardiner then it was time for the 8 A&T ladies to tackle the 4K course (1 x small lap + 1 x large lap)

First A&T lady home (again) was Carole Baines with an excellent 31^st position (23.21) Next it was Michaela Shaw (25.59) & 17 seconds later Louise Dobson. Marjorie Leigh was next A&T finisher with another great run (27.23) followed home by Michelle Fairclough (28.08) & Cath Hodgetts (29.32.) Next, making her debut on the country, was Joan Cooke (31.01) followed home by Emma Higgins (31.23) – well done ladies!
Next it was the turn of the 16 A&T men to tackle this challenging course; 1 x small lap + 2 x large laps (10K) this time
Not surprisingly 1^st A&T finisher again was Lewis Eccleston with an excellent 22^nd position & a time of 36.22. Alex Foster finished 44 seconds behind Lewis & just managed to hold off fast finishing Colin Rigby (37.12)
Next A&T finisher was Simon Ford (38.50) making his 1^st outing on the country this year following his excellent 2.50.16 at the Chester marathon a couple of weeks ago. A little further down the field, new member Ian Newcombe was leading the charge along with Jon Hyde. Yours truly (Mark Riches) ran the small lap with Troy Topping, who had also just returned from Majorca, before pulling away on the 1^st large lap. I passed Jon towards the end of this lap & passed Ian towards the end of the last lap; I finished in 39.39 followed by Ian (40.28) Jon (41.48) & Troy (42.27) Neil Christie who was making his debut on the country, finished in 43.52 followed by Steve Foster (45.05) Terry Gardiner (45.20) Craig Bradbury (46.10) & Neil Hodgson (47.57)  – well done lads.  As previously mentioned, Paul Basnett (50.15) had another good run just missing out to fast finishing Ian Hamilton (49.34) with Glyn Thomson (56.34) completing the line-up

We all enjoyed the delights of Brenda’s café while discussing the race (hills / mud / tree routes etc.) & again we were one of the last clubs to leave!

Latest A&T XC league standings can be found here

Next race Saturday 29/10/11 at Townley Park, Burnley – 1^st of the Mid Lancs races

Photos taken by Michaela and Terry can be viewed here

If you have a "Snapfish" account you can view the photos taken by Joanne Riches here

Track Session

Monday's track session is:-
1 x 600 mtrs - 90 secs rec
1 x 400 mtrs - 60 secs rec

5 sets in total

Hopefully without the typhoon conditions that we had last week !!

Blog

I will have limited Internet access during half term so if you need anything posting on the blog please email Terry Gardiner

terrygardiner123@yahoo.co.uk

4 Mile Time Trial - Wednesday 19th October

East Lancs
Cold


In no particular order ....

Clare 41.57
Michaela 29.57
Steve Coleman 25.51
Rufus 24.39
Shaun 24.35
Suzanne 29.50
Gary 24.50
Josie 26.45
Dale 26.26
Alex 22.43
Lewis 22.43
Arnold 26.30
John L 25.30
Kim 32.01
Terry 27.19
Dan 26.46
Naz
Scott
Craig L

Anyone listed without a time please email me with your times

X-Country Convoy

Due to Newbrook Road, Atherton being closed we will be meeting at the Gin Pit at 12 noon for a 12.15 departure to travel to Accrington.

The best way to the M61 is towards Sale Lane and left at Mort Lane to Over Hulton and getting on the M61 at junction 4.

A&T cross-country - by Mark Riche

The second race in this year’s cross-country champs is this Saturday at Wilson Playing Field, Clayton Hall Drive, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington; Sat Nav: BB5 5SD

This is a Red Rose race so don’t forget your £4.00 if you didn’t pay at Leigh!

If you raced at LSV on 8 October then please wear the same number; if you don’t have a number, please come & find me on Saturday just look out for the A&T flag

Start times - ladies 1:35 pm & men 2:15 pm

Course map is on the website www.redrosecrosscountry.co.uk/

Finally, if you would like to enjoy hot drinks & chocolate after the race, you can take advantage of Brenda's Cafe; excellent value at only £1 payable to Brenda on the day

Palma 10k and Half Marathon by Steve Coleman

Sunday saw a mix of runs in Palma, a 10k, half marathon and marathon, starting at the same time. The three runs did the same way for the first 9ks the 10k then going to the finnish, a fast course if it had not been so hot and out and back. Troy and Alan H did amazing run in this with Clare and Paul doing well in the heat, 24c already.
The half marathon then went into the city with many a turn and climb, I was hot and had to keep hiding in the shade. Terry, myself and Derek doing good times in the heat and confusing course. Barry went to enjoy, with a couple of confort breaks and talking himself into a free beer en run. Happy with my 1h29, 36s. Beer and social meal with A&T and other running clubs afterwards made for a good day.

Sunday Run

Carole and me will be doing a steady 10 mile run on Sunday at 9.30am from the Gin Pit.  All welcome.

Thanks
Michaela

Green Drive 5 – 16th October 2011 by Cath Hodgetts

While some of A&T were sunning themselves in Palma, 4 A&Ters went over to Lytham for the Green Drive 5.

We had cloud, threats of rain, cool temperatures and a slight breeze while I am guessing those in Palma had sun, sea, sand and fairly warm (if not hot) temperatures. I know which race I would rather have done!

As I was finding somewhere to park, I saw Mark Lysycia warming up. It was great to see Mark out racing after the couple of weeks that he has had.

I got myself all parked up and, in my usual unorganised way, aimlessly wandered about and finally found the start.

At the start I took up my familiar place, near the back of 350 runners, where I thought I had seen Cheryl Wainwright in a pink A&T shirt. Whilst deliberating if it was Cheryl or not the horn went off to set us off so no time to find out for sure.

There was a slow start for us at the back with a bit of walking rather than the mad pushing and shoving dash that you get at some races. I decided at this point that I had gone a little to close to the back and maybe should have been a bit further forward to give me a good start.

The course is fairly flat, just the odd little gradual slope here and there, barely noticeable really. It’s a good PB course (although not for me this year!). There was part of the route though the park and also some road running with one big loop taking us back to the park.

The race was won by Stuart Stokes of Sale Harriers in a time of 24.09. The first A&Ter to finish was Arnold Melling in 54^th position with a time of 32.15, followed by Mark Lysycia in 91^st position with 34.41. Next over the finish line was myself (Cath Hodgetts) in 243^rd position with a time of 44.44 (5 seconds slower than last year and how I kicked myself for that) followed by Cheryl Wainwright who claimed 283^rd position with 47.08 and, I think, knocked nearly 10 minutes of last year’s time. Well done Cheryl, brilliant running.

There weren’t as many A&T there as last year, but I think that we still did the club proud. Well done Arnold, Mark and (again) Cheryl. Great performances from all.

Race Reports Wanted

"I want your race reports"

Anyone who has done races in the past few weeks (Chester, Green Drive etc) the blog readers want to hear about it.

Please don't assume someone else will write the report

Email stevensgary@hotmail.com

Green Drive 5 Results

54	179	049		Arnold Melling	M60	(003/020)	Astley & Tyldesley RC	04.00/06.27	00:32:15	LC
91	306	079		Mark Lysyca	M50	(006/035)	Astley & Tyldesley RC	04.19/06.56	00:34:41
243	58		066	Catherine Hodgetts	F35	(007/019)	Astley & Tyldesley RC	05.34/08.57	00:44:44
283	20		090	Cheryl Wainwright	F45	(020/024)	Astley & Tyldesley RC	05.51/09.26	00:47:08	LC

4 Mile Time Trial - Wednesday 19th October

Just a reminder that this coming Wednesday is a 4 mile time trial on the East Lancs.

We will be setting off from the Gin Pit at 6.30pm prompt and jog it to the Lancs or just meet us at Higher Green at 6.45pm.

Please take your watch so we can log down the times and blog them later.

Don't forget the Hi Viz!

Palma Results

Half Marathon

143rd Steve Coleman 1.29.36
424th Derek Coop 1.38.38
708th Terry Hughes 1.44.46
1649th Barry Allman 2.04.39

10k

20th Alan Hilton 37.06
39th Troy Topping 38.53
293rd Paul Basnett 50.70
513rd Clare Unsworth 1.07.32


http://mallorca.r.mikatiming.de/2011/

Vacancy A&T Fell Captain

Paul Jackson will be standing down from the Fell Captaincy after the last 2011 Fell Champs Race on the 5th November, Shepherd's Skyline.
We have previously requested that anyone who is interested in the position to make contact. One club member has expressed an interest, but we will need the position confirming as soon as possible. Anyone wishing to confirm their interest in the role of organising next year's club fell champs races, please do so as soon as possible and in any case prior to the next club meeting on the 6th November so that the club can officially elect you.

Please contact Paul on ptandsjackson@yahoo.co.uk
 
The committee would like to thank Paul for his hard work and dedicatioin in taking the fell section to another level and wish him all the best for the future.

Wednesday Efforts

East Lancs
2 x 1 Mile
1 x 2 Mile

Alex Foster 5.31 / 5.16 / 11.16
Lewis 5.31 / 5.14 / 11.16
Mark Ric 6.08 / 5.47 / 12.00
Troy 6.07 / 5.47 / 12.25
Michaela 7.22 / 7.13 / 15.06
Carole 7.24 / 7.04 / 14.39
Paul 7.03 / 6.42 / 14.58
Dale K 6.32 / 6.15 / 13.35
Suzanne 7.35 / 7.19 / 15.26
Terry G   6.52 / 6.29 / 13.59
Kim 7.26 / 7.22 /  16.31

Email stevensgary@hotmail.com with your times

Thursday Reminder

Don't forget that all Thursday runs starting tomorrow are from the Gin Pit at 6.30pm prompt. You have 3 choice 


of  runs 3.7, 6.28 or 9.1 miles ...


"Don't forget to wear Hi Viz or brighter clothing"

Saturday Run

Please can you blog that me and Carole will be doing a steady 10 mile run on Saturday from the Gin Pit at 2:00pm.  All welcome.
 
Thanks
Michaela

Cross Country - League Standings

The cross country league tables after one race are available by clicking here.
You can also access them via the link in the XC section of the blog.

Awards / Xmas Do - Saturday 17th December

Saturday 17th December

Gin Pit Miners Welfare Club .. Doors Open 7.30 to Late

The next social event is our Xmas Do / Awards Night at the Miners Welfare Club.

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 on Sunday 6th 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.

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

Pasty Supper

London Marathon Draw

Party Games

DJ 

Lots of drinking!

"Bring your tickets on the night to be entered into a free draw"

CLGP Trophy Winners 2011

Below is a list of Team and Trophy Winners for the 2011 CLGP season.

The Presentation Evening will be held at Wigan Rugby Union on Friday 18th November at 7.30pm. Admission will be no more than £3 per head.

Can those members who wish to attend please send me an e-mail, FB message or call me when you get the chance, as I have to inform Wigan Phoenix of the numbers so that they can make adequate arrangements for the evening? It should be a good do, giving us a chance to socialise amongst ourselves (not that we need any encouragement to do this) and with our friends and opponents from the CLGP. We also have a few Team and Individual trophies to collect, so celebration is in order.

CLGP Trophy Winners 2011

Team Events

Club Champions: Bolton United Harriers

‘B’ Team Champions: Bolton United Harriers

Veteran Champions: Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

Ladies Champions: Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

Men’s Individual Ladies’ Individual

1st: James Kevan - Horwich 1st: Maria Lowe –A&T

2nd: Gareth Booth - Horwich 2nd: Joanna Goorney - Wesham

3rd: Seamus Walker –Bolton Utd 3rd: Kirsty Preece – Burnden

4th: John Knowles – Burnden

5th: Simon Ford –A&T

Men’s Vets Ladies’ Vets

V40                                           L35

1st: Seamus Walker – Bolton Utd 1st: Suzanne Gregory –A&T

2nd: Dave Jackson – Horwich 2nd: Jayne Dickenson – Bolton Utd

V45                                          L40

1st: Peter Chan – A&T 1st: Joanna Goorney - Wesham

2nd Sean McMyler – Horwich 2nd: Kirsty Preece - Burnden

V50                                         L45

1st: Steve Nolan - Burnden 1st: Isaline Hughes - Burnden

2nd: Martyn Pollitt - Burnden 2nd: Jean Mann – A&T

V55                                   L50

1st: Paul Christie - Burnden 1st: Anne Ferguson - Burnden

2nd: Ken Fowler – Bolton Utd 2nd: Kath Hoyer - Wesham

V60                                   L60

1st: Pete Bland – Horwich 1st: Sheila Jones - Radcliffe

2nd: Ian Hamilton – A&T

V65                                   L65

1st: Dave Waywell -Wesham 1st: Eileen Royle - Radcliffe

Thanks

Garry

A&T cross-country LSV Saturday 08/10/11 – by Mark Riches

A magnificent turnout of 35 A&T runners descended on LSV & it would have been an even greater turnout but for Chester marathon the day after; only Coach Moran was brave/daft enough to do both!

We pitched the tent, erected the A&T flag, posed for a few photos & it was soon time for the 13 A&T ladies to tackle the 5K course (1 x small lap + 1 x large lap)

First A&T lady home was Carole Baines with an excellent 33^rd position & just dipping under 23 minutes. Just over 1 minute later came Suzanne Gregory (24:18) & Michaela Shaw (24:24). Next was two of a number of 1^st timers on the country, Kim O’Neil (tbc) & Louise Dobson (26:31) followed closely by Marjorie Leigh (26:59), who is no stranger to cross-country; Kim is missing from the results & I am looking into this. Just over 1 minute later came Michelle Fairclough (28:07), followed by Bev Tickle (28:39) & Cath Hodgetts (28:46). Next we had another three 1st timers; Jane Eccleston (28:55), Sarah Wood (29:19) & Emma Higgins (29:50), followed by Clare Unsworth (32:46) – well done ladies!

Next it was the turn of the 22 A&T men to tackle the muddy but reasonable flat course; 3 x large laps (10K) this time

Not surprisingly 1^st A&T finisher was Lewis Eccleston with an excellent 20^th position & a time of 35:17. Colon Rigby finished 27 seconds behind Lewis & Alex Foster finished 35 seconds behind Colin (excellent running by 3 of A&T’s finest.) A little further down the field Alan Hilton was leading the charge with yours truly (Mark Riches) & Scott Christie, who was doing a very passable impression of Bambi due to wearing racing flats, trying in vein to keep up with him. After the 1^st lap Scott had slipped (literally!) back & I set off after Alan. It took me just over a lap to catch him & in the end I finished in 37:16 to Alan’s 37:51. Gary Stevens (39:18) & Troy Topping (39:27) were next A&T finishers followed by Jon Hyde (39:47) & Scott Christie (40:06) John Lee, making a welcome return to the country, finished in 41:04 followed by Derek Coop (41:47) Craig Little (42:08) & Terry Gardiner (43:15.) Dale Kenyon out sprinted a very surprise Chorley runner to finish in 43:33 just in front of Craig Bradbury (43:40.) Next it was Steve Foster (44:14) & Neil Hodgson (45:20) followed by Dave Crowe (48:28) & Shaun Moran (48:28) who was using this as a warm-up for the Chester marathon the next day! Paul Basnett continues his improvement with an excellent 49:12 with Barry Allman (53:49) & Glyn Thomson (54:07) completing the line-up

The course was very muddy & we had a few fallers so a brief discussion about length of spikes etc followed before a short warm down followed by the delights of Brenda’s café

As always, a good time was had by all & we were one of the last clubs to leave; Joe from Leigh Harriers told me he was considering charging us camping fees!

Next race Saturday 22/10/11 at Hynburn – put it in your diary!

Fell Snippets by Paul Jackson

Lake District Mountain Trail

 

On the 1^st September, Mark Ruscoe took part in the Lake District Mountain Trail this year from Mungrisdale. Mark had a great day out, getting a very respectable 43^rd place in 5:08:09 in the classic category.

  

Rab Mountain Marathon 2011

 

 Over the weekend of 23/24^th September, two teams competed in the 5^th Rab MM, this time in Snowdonia, based from Bethesda. This was a two-day navigational event over the Carneddau mountain range, carrying all you need for the overnight camp.

Paul Jackson and Mark Ruscoe teamed up for the third successive year, and their “other halves”, Sarah Jackson and Lyndsey Carter, also teamed up.

Paul and Mark had their best placing so far coming on 60^th from 297 teams. Sarah and Lynds did exceptionally well in their first full MM, navigating and moving well over some tough ground to finish 225th overall. Well done girls!!

 

Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race

 

On Saturday 8^th October 2011, Marcus Taylor, Mark Ruscoe and Paul Jackson competed in this 14m/4000’ ascent fell race from the Old Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale valley. It turned out a bit of a nightmare all round for all in the wet, slippy conditions.

Mark was having a storming run until he came across a casualty on Pike o’Blisco who has ripped open his leg and had bone exposed. Mark gave some first aid then ran to get assistance from some walkers nearby who thankfully both turned out to be doctors. Mountain Rescue and ambulance were alerted and the casualty was safely evacuated from the mountains.

Paul and Marcus were both having good strong runs, but both independently of each other, went ‘walkabout in the mist on the Crinkle Crags, before bumping into each other and navigating back to the right track. Paul then took an awful line off the summit of Blisco losing even more time.

In summary, a Lakeland Classic that we managed to turn into an epic.

Carl Bell of Howgill Harriers was the race winner.

 

Shepherd’s Skyline Fell Race

 

No A&T attended the Good Shepherd Fell Race due to other commitments. That leaves just the one Grand Prix/Champs race to go which is the Shepherd Skyline Fell Race on the 5^th November, at 1pm from the Shepherd’s Rest Inn, Lumbutts Road, Todmorden. This race is 6 miles/1150’ ascent. £5.00 entry on the day.

Chester Pics - By Suzanne Gregory

Chester Marathon Results

Race No	Name	Club	Gender	Cat	Gun	Chip	Overall Pos	M/F Pos	Cat Pos	Split 1	Split 2
1202	Simon Ford	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MSEN	02:50:18	02:50:16	25	24	13
666	Steve Coleman	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MV50	03:18:57	03:18:40	219	197	16
4561	Josie Maley	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Female	FSEN	03:19:44	03:19:26	229	23	9	01:42:10	01:37:17
653	Shaun Moran	ASTLEY & TYLEDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MV50	03:19:44	03:19:27	230	207	17	01:42:10	01:37:17
203	Stuart Adamson	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MSEN	03:27:34	03:26:57	330	289	148	01:40:43	01:46:15
1096	Kevin Edwards	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MV45	03:30:36	03:30:00	381	337	49	01:36:47	01:53:14
672	Malcolm Collins	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MV40	03:33:02	03:32:11	429	379	95	01:46:36	01:45:36
2523	Dan Reason	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MSEN	03:41:52	03:41:33	588	498	227	01:41:19	02:00:15
2524	Michael Reason	ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY ROAD RUNNERS	Male	MSEN	03:49:04	03:48:46	728	618	290	01:39:41	02:09:05

A&T Newsletter from Clare Unsworth

The October edition of the A&T newsletter should now have arrived in everyone's email inbox (or junk box, don't forget to check!)

If anyone has not received the newsletter, please can you email me claroj@hotmail.com and I can add you to the distribution list.

If you would like to change the email address where you receive the newsletter or any emails from the club I can also make any changes to our club database if you let me know.

Thanks

Clare

A&T X-country – by Mark Riches

In my earlier posting on 2^nd August, I mentioned that this year we are also proposing to have a second (independent) club champs based on 3 races on the Gin Pit x-country course, which was used for the first time last year & I suggested the following dates

Date (Sunday)   League  Venue  
16/10/11        A&T     Gin Pit
06/11/11        A&T     Gin Pit
20/11/11        A&T     Gin Pit

In view of the rather congested timetable, it has been suggested that I schedule these after Xmas, so revised "provisional" dates below

Date (Sunday)   League  Venue  

22/01/11        A&T     Gin Pit
05/02/11        A&T     Gin Pit
19/02/11        A&T     Gin Pit

Thursday Training by Paul Basnett

At training tonight 3 hardcore A&T athletes and myself turned up on a cold, wet and windy evening. After Emma cheekily asked a passer by to take the team photo we were off. Apart from a toilet stop at a passing pub we did well, so well I cheekily suggested (not like me) half way up Hamilton Street that we perhaps run down Millers and back up! *&^* off was the reply. How about a detour to Dougie then? B*ll*cks to that! I won't let drop who made those replies and let you decide. However could have done with the magic glooves tonight as Winter is definitely approaching but was still a good run and enjoyed by all. Well done to the hardcore four. I have to include myself in that as three doesn't rhyme with hardcore. Remember Thursdays are now from Gin Pit at the same time and Tuesday is remaining the same from Atherton Station car park until further notice.

Thursday Training Routes by Paul Basnett

Here is Octobers Thursday training schedule. To try and drum up a bit more support for the Thursday session we are going to be doing training runs from Gin Pit as of next Thursday October 13th until further notice. We'll be meeting as usual at between 6.15 - 6.30 for a 6.30 start. This move is to vary the training runs in an effort to tempt more people to support the session. Also if anyone as any routes they'd like adding, or other possible meeting points or ideas for the future then please let me know. And a big thanks to Matt Crompton for mapping out the various routes from both Atherton Station and Gin Pit. Cheers Paul

6th October

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4601310 - Bolton Rd, Hamilton St, Leigh Rd to Howe Bridge and back - 3.66 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121414 - 

Bolton Rd, Hamilton St, Leigh Rd to Hilton Park Rd (traffic lighs) and back to central - 5.4 miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121409 - 

Bolton Rd, Hamilton St, Leigh Rd, Holden Rd, Manchester Rd, Princess Ave, Tyldesley 1 way system, Tyldesley Rd, High St and back to central - 8.6 mile

13th Octoberhttp://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122524 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Hough Lane, Manchester Rd, Astley St, Gin Pit - 3.71 miles (clockwise)

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122550 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd to Butts Brigde and back (including to top of Astley St on return leg) - 6.28 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122516 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Chaddock Lane, East Lancs, Warrington Rd, Manchester Rd, Princess Ave, Gin Pit - 9.06 miles

20th October

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122554 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Chaddock Lane, East Lancs and back to Gin Pit - 3.87 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122530 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Chaddock Lane, Simpson Rd, Ellenbrook Rd, East Lancs, Chaddock Lane, Manchester Rd, Princess Ave, Gin Pit - 6.06 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122541 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Hough Lane, Manchester Rd, Tyldesley Rd, High St, Bolton Rd, Douglas St, Tydelsey Rd, Astley St, Gin Pit - 6.78 miles

27th October

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122524 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Hough Lane, Manchester Rd, Astley St, Gin Pit - 3.71 miles (anticlockwise)

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122536 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Manchester Rd, Chaddock Lane, Mosley Common Rd, Manchester Rd, Astley St, Gin Pit - 5.55 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5122557 - Gin Pit, Astley St, Elliott St, Manchester Rd, Hough Lane, Manchester Rd, Princess Ave, Astley St, Elliott St, Manchester Rd, Hough Lane, Manchester Rd, Princess Ave, Gin Pit - 6.8 miles.

A&T cross-country - by Mark Riches

The first race in this year’s cross-country champs is this Saturday at Leigh Sports Village; Sat Nav: WN7 4GY

This is a Red Rose race so don’t forget your £4.00!

If you didn’t collect your number on Monday night at the track, please come & find me on Saturday just look out for the A&T flag

Start times - ladies 1:35 pm & men 2:15 pm

Course map is on the website www.redrosecrosscountry.co.uk/

Finally, if you would like to enjoy hot drinks & chocolate after the race, you can take advantage of Brenda's Cafe; excellent value at only £1 payable to Brenda on the day

If you need clarification on anything before Saturday, I can be contacted on mark.riches@talk21.com

Hi Viz

As a club we "strongly" recommend that all members wear hi viz tops when out running with the club on dark nights.

If you don't have hi viz then please wear lighter colour clothing so you can be seen easier by motorist.

The club does keep some hi viz tops in stock .. if you would like to buy one please email Mark Lysycia
marklysycia@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday Training Routes by Paul Basnett

Tuesday

4th October
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3587853 Central, Gloucester St, Masons, Lovers Lane, Hamilton St, High St and back to central – 3.88 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4458503 - 

Central,Gloucester St, Bag Lane, North Rd to bridge and back, turn right onto industrial estate, Wigan Rd, Lovers Lane, Leigh Rd, Hamilton St, Central - 5.37 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4458489 - 

Central,Gloucester St, Bag Lane, North Rd, Park Rd, Leigh Rd, Schofield Lane, Wigan Rd, Gloucester St - 6.52 miles

11th Octoberhttp://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4601312 - Four Lane Ends and Back - 3.22 miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121354 - Chequerbent roundabout and back - 5.5 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121382 - Newbrook Rd, St Helens Rd, Hulton Lane, Wigan Rd past the tavern to Chequerbent, left onto A6, down Newbrook Rd to central - 7.7 miles

18th Octoberhttp://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4601317 - Central, Douglas St, Tyldesley Rd, Hamilton St, Liscard St, Gloucester St, Central - 3.19 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3587875 – Dougie, Tyldesley 1 way, Squires Lane, past Fred Longworth, Hamilton St, Liscard St, Gloucester and back to central – 5.2 miles

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2599075 - Down Dougie- other end of Tyldesley one way system to Hough Lane – on to Manchester Rd, Turn right onto Princess’s Avenue and onto Astley Street, Back along Tyldesley Road, Down Millers (if you fancy) then Hamilton Street, Leigh Road, Mealhouse lane to the station – 7.8 miles

25th October

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3709803 Newbrook Rd, Manchester Rd, Newland Drive, Rutherford Drive and cut through the path back onto Newbrook Rd, Central. – 3.5 miles (or 5.2 if you go to Chequerbent roundabout)
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121385 - Newbrook Rd, St Helens Rd, Smethurst Ln, Plodder Ln, down Newbrook Rd to central - 5.6 miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121404 - Newbrook Rd, Manchester Rd, Watergate Ln, Smethurst Ln, St Helens Rd, Plodder Ln, Smethurst Ln, St Helens Rd, Newbrook Rd - 8.5 miles

Wednesday Training

Meet at Gin Pit 6.15pm or Higher Green at 6.45pm 
 
Remember its around 1 1/2 miles to the East Lancs so if its too much to run you can meet us at Higher Green at 6.45pm

The session is 4 x 1/2 Mile Efforts with 90 secs recovery finished off with 2 x 1 mile efforts with 2 min recovery

"Hi - Viz clothing is highly recommended"

Great Cumbrian Run by Steve Coleman

Did the Great Cumbrian half marathon on Sunday, warm and humid, not helped because not reading those instructions they send I parked in the wrong place. Found I had to run to the castle to get chip, run back to get changed, run back to start, sweat, do the race, hilly and then got a stitch at 11 miles so finnished at 1h 32m like last year.