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ROAD '08

Leeds Abbey Dash - 23/11/08

Nearly 5000 runners took part in the Help the Aged Leeds Abbey Dash on the 23^rd of November – including 11 Harriers.  First back was Chris Farrell in a cracking PB of 38m 51s. Chris has also just qualified as a Level 2 Athletics coach, so congratulations from all of us! Other runners:

Guy Fawkes 10 mile - 03/11/08
report by Graeme McAllister

The cold weather didn't keep the runners away from this, the 25th annual Guy Fawkes 10 mile race in Ripley, just North of Knaresborough.  I first ran this 3 years ago (pre-YKH) and remembered it as "pretty hilly" - a case of selective memory, I think! 
Out of the 800+ runners (this was the first year it was full before race day) that went round the undulating Nidd valley course, 23 Harriers (14 men and 9 women) braved the Birstwith Brute - a slog of a hill just at the half-way point - and the Hampsthwaite Howler (named that one myself!) to the very pleasant finish in the grounds of Ripley Castle. The general opinion was of a very enjoyable, if tough, race. And the goody bag was fantastic!! Full results are here.

Dublin Marathon - 27/10/08

Once again a fun few days were had by some of the Harriers annual trip to Dublin. For those of you thinking of doing a marathon for the first time, the Adidas Dublin is ideal and even more so next year as it’s the 30^th Anniversary. If you require more information on where to stay, flights and entry information just email Michelle Atkins.
New member Sean McDermott had an amazing run coming 205^th overall with a time of 2.58, this was part of his training for the London Marathon. Jane Shelmerdine did a smashing time of 3.34, in fact an excellent time considering she only just managed to get on the plane and ended up been sick 9 times during the Marathon. A first time marathon was completed by Viv Fraser in a respectable time of 5.33 – congratulations and she’s now got the Marathon bug and entered the Edinburgh with a few other members. Dick Hunter kept it under 4 hours with 3.53, Paul Adams (5.05) lead the whole way then got passed by Sue Adams (5.04) on the last couple of miles beating him by one minute. Michelle Atkins was looking for 5 hours but forgot to eat breakfast and realised at mile one when she got sniff of bacon cooking it was too late and made a grab for anything supporters were eating, but too late the energy started to run out by mile 16. Jean Snelling and Julie Rookes did a sprint finish for the line with just 2 seconds between them (5.46) and Neil Kingham in 6.15.

Foston & Thornton-le-Clay 10k – 04/10/08
report by Graeme McAllister

I must admit to having to get the map out to find Thornton-le-Clay before I set off (it’s just off the A64 on the road to Scarborough), but I’m glad I did.  This was the first time Easingwold Running Club have organised this race, but on the evidence of this year, it will hopefully become a firm feature of the Yorkshire race calendar.  A small race field (130ish) made for a friendly atmosphere at the start, helped by a performance by the local Morris Dancing “squad”, some of whom also took part in the race.
The flat, quiet route took in the villages of Flaxton and Foston before finishing back in Thornton-le-Clay in the local school field, where prizes were dealt out in eco-friendly goody bags.  The marshals were frequent (numbers to rival the Brass Monkey) and very supportive (although one did shout out “Well done – you look very calm…” as I ran past – bit confusing!).
There wasn’t a huge turn-out from the Harriers (the brave few are listed below), especially with the Great North Run the next day, but hopefully that will change in the future.
All-in-all, a race I’d recommend for those looking for a friendly race and different scenery (think Easingwold without the hills!) without having to travel for miles.

YKH Runners

Full results here

Sutton Seven - 28/08/08
report by Margaret Brown

A total of 14 York Knavesmire Harriers ran this race. A nice morning for a local race in the picturesque village of Sutton On The Forest.  Good feedback from runners, "Nice to see local people supporting road running and raising funds for the village.  Well supported by the locals. The organisers did their vey best to ensure runners enjoyed the race.

Darlington 10k - 10/08/08
report by Richard Gott.

Bill Shiveley Knavemire's no'1 'Hasher' and York Postal supremo donned the Harrier's vest at the Darlington 10k road race.
Having got out his CAMRA Good Beer Guide for the 'toon' of Darlington Bill decided Bill decided to make up for the beers that the local Quakers had not embided in the past.
Bill's thirst for a post race drinkie spurred him on to finish third vet (M45) in a time of 36:33, on the undulating course.
Bill was last seen outside the Dolphin centre checking his Public House batting guide, hope he got the south bound train.
Also running were Alaistair Macleod (44:30) and Richard Gott (49:33).


Burn Valley Half Marathon Race Report
13 Knavesmire Harriers took part in this years Burn Valley Half Marathon. A tough course and the weather was foul but never the less with true Knavesmire grit and determination an excellent result for the 6 female ladies.
Robyn Oldham 2nd lady in her age category
Margaret Metcalf 1st lady 0/55
Maureen Medlar
Nicola Lawrence
Jane Hartas
Margaret Oliver
Well done to Knavesmire's 7 Male runners Excellent results
John Oliver 1st Male 0\50 time 1.28.
Martin Smith, Andrew Smith, David Darton, Malcolm Fawcett, Colin Lea and Andy Young.

Duncan Chambers put in a brilliant performance over the weekend finishing the Point1 Marathon 24^th with a time 3:55:54. He then went on to run the North Harris Marathon 24 hrs later on the Isle-of-Harris finishing 14^th with a time 3:49:18 giving him a very creditable 9^th overall place in the Two Marathon Challenge.

Melmerby 10k - 25th May
Knavesmire women (Robyn Oldman, Sarah Nettleton and Nicola Lawrence) took the ladies team prize at the Melmerby 10K (one of the Black Sheep Series) on the 25th May 2008. Robyn Oldman won the 2nd lady with a great time - 40.37. Sarah Nettleton 3rd F45 (42.28). Margaret Metcalf 1st F55 (49.54). Harold Dobson won M70 (41.21).

GP von Bern. Switzerland. 10 May.
Hearty  congratulations to Harold Dobson who won in his age category (m70) at the Bern running festival, completing the 10 mile race in 1h:12m:08s (going through 10k in just 43m:54s).
On his return Harold said he "did not run my to my potential but still won .......no excuses though it was 27 degrees @ 4-00pm".

London Marathon
Well done to all harriers who completed the London Marathon. Ian Anderson led the troops home, closely followed by Richard Lowson. Margaret Metcalf had the best finish in category terms, finishing 25th in her category. The full results for Knavesmire runners are below.
 

Success in Paris for York Knavesmire! (from David Darton)
 David (Darton), Colin (Lea), Garry (Moss) and Martin (Smith) all ran in the Paris Marathon on Sunday. Martin and Colin ran exceptionally well after a lot of hard training (Martin ran 200 miles in the last month). Martin in his second marathon beat his previous best by 25 minutes to finish in 3 hrs 25 mins 28 secs. Colin beat his personal best by 9 minutes, completing in 3hrs 31 mins 05 seconds. David, having had 5 weeks off training due to breaking ligaments in his ankle in January also managed a personal best of 3hrs 42 mins 51 seconds, a minute faster than at Paris last year. But perhaps the hero was Garry, who despite very bad archillies injury that has caused problems all year, managed to stay running for 5 hours 40 minutes and beat the odds by completing (after the crowds insisted he go on when he felt like stopping at 26k. We were all helped by better running conditions than last year - 7-8 degrees celsius with only slight wind, compared to last year's heatwave of 28 degrees. David is now recovering to run the London Marathon next Sunday - two marathons in a week - it shows what you can achieve when running with the encouragement and support of a club like York Knavesmire!
 


East Hull 20 - 9th March 2008
Cameron Brookes had a storming run at the East Hull 20 race, finishing in 1:48.03 and in smashing the course record (the previous best was over 1:50).

In the team race, Knavesmire men finished second. Running conditions were ideal, although as always on this exposed route, the wind was noticable throughout most of the 2nd half of the race.

RESULTS

Cameron Brooks 1st 1:48:03   (2nd place mens team)

Kevin Langan 20th 2:10:32   (2nd place mens team)

Martin Smith 92nd 2:29:06   (2nd place mens team)

Graeme McAllister 128th 2:35:39

Colin Lea 172nd 2:45:30

Richard Thorneycroft 195th 2:48:59

David Darton 198th 2:49:20

Margaret Metcalfe 238th 2:56:59

Emma Gradwell 264th 3:04:38

Helen Leach 292nd 3:18:02

330 finishers

Brass Monkey Results

Championship results after Race 1

YKH Annual Club Dinner
-Marriott Hotel-10th March
(places limited)

Meltham Club run race report

Northern Cross Country Champs
-Report.

Vet Cross Country(19.Feb)
& Vets Fixtures 2012
-calling all vets!

Club Subs'
now due,
discount for prompt payment!

Wandering Wasps
Awards 2012

York Parkrun - report

York & District
Road Race
Summer League
dates (already!)

Final 2011
Club Championship
Results

Jolly Holly Jog
-PHOTOS

Cross Country
-Final Positions.

Club Runs
-Q1 2012
-updated

Lightwater Valley
Club Run report

Leeds Abbey Dash report

Vets Grand Prix Race 8 - Spen

Yorkshire Coast 10k & Harrogate Parkrun

Brian Hughes-
Winner of the Charity
Fund Raiser of the
Year  Award

Bridlington Club Run report

Tony Kendrick
blows away the
Chicago Marathon.


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