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A great turn out of hardened
Harriers produced a considerable number of points with a number of
individual prizes on the day including:- Starbeck - August 21st
Another fantastic turnout for
both the men and the ladies. Team YKH is really pulling
together. The last two races in particular have made a big
difference to the team results and bodes well for 2009 and for
the race at Spenborough on 9th November.
A number of
runners whose first took part at the Knavesmire race came along
for another go but instead of baking in the heat found
themselves slithering in the mud. The wet conditions certaily
provided us with a very interesting race. Our first timers for
2008 included Patricia Gill, Irene Welbourn, Peter Welsh and
Martin Medlar. Peter Welsh got off to a storming start by
winning 2nd prize in his age group. Martin was running his first
race of 2008 having finally recovered from his injury. He has
been a fantastic support at all of the vets races this year and
it was great to see him back running again. Unfortunately
Maureen Medlar has developed an injury so the two of them
swapped roles for the night. There are suspicions that they only
have three legs between them.
Our prize
winners, in addition to Peter Welsh, were Kevin Langan, Jean
Snelling and Margaret Metcalfe who all finished high up in their
age groups.
The mens team
have shot up the lists and are holding 6th place in first 4 to
count, 5th place in the all to count and 5th place in the newly
introduced rest to count. The rest to count category is simply
the first 4 to count deducted from the all to count.
The Ladies team
are still in second place in the all to count but have closed
the gap on Pudsey Pacers leaving a difference of only 120
points. Horsforth ladies are a very close 3rd so we need a good
turn out at Spenborough to keep our second place and make a
final push for first. 120 points is certainly acheivable. The
last to finish runners usually earn between 40 and 50 points so
3 extra runners who just enjoy taking it steady at the back
could be all it takes to put us in first place. We are also 3rd
in the Ladies first 4 to count so thank you to our faster
runners. In the new category of rest to count we are sitting in
first place.
The next Vets
Race is at Spenborough on November 9th which is a Sunday. Please
put it in your calendars and do your best to turn out. Make sure
you rope in as many people as you can. Its a team effort that
rewards sheer persistence from runners of all abilities and the
perfect opportunity for all of us to be part of a winning team!
Meanwood - June
17th.
Due to the clash with Bishop Wilton Summer League it
was a small but merry contingent that set off to Meanwood for the 5th
Vets race of the Grand Prix series. Flying the flag for the men,
frequent Vets runner Duncan Chambers was the first York Knavesmire
Harrier home, followed soon after by Fiona Strange who despite taking
two tumbles on this very tricky course,achieved an enviable time of
34:24 and finishing as 6th Lady earning 94 points. You just can't keep a
good runner down.
We were all delighted to see the return of Jayne
Fligg who after completing her first Vets Race at Pudsey last week had
declared us all mad and had sworn never to return. Once she learned that
her efforts had earned York Knavesmire Harriers a much needed 57 points
she decided it was worthwhile giving it another go. Glad to say she
completed the Meanwood course with a big smile on her face as did first
timer Vivianne Fraser.
York Knavesmire Harriers are still in with a chance
to win a number of awards in this series and we hope to see many more of
you at Honley on Sunday 6th July for an 11.00am start - only £2 to enter
and no need to pre book.
Vet’s Grand Prix Series. Race 4
Eleven Knavesmire Harriers took part in the
Yorkshire Veterans Cross Country Championships on 13th January at Keighley.
All ladies and men 0/70 ran 5K. Harold Dobson
once again won the Gold medal in the M/70 catagory completing the undulating
muddy course in 25 minutes and 30 seconds. Also running 5K were Fiona
strange ( F/40-25:30) and Margaret Metcalfe (F/55-30:39)
Knavesmire men's 0/40 team running 10K won the
bronze team medals in their age group for the second year running. Barry
Atkinson was first Harrier home in 24th place with a time of 36 mins and 39
secs closely followed by Kevin Langan (35th-37:20),Neil Strange (36th-37:25)
and Bill Shiveley (47th-38:18).
Other finishers in the 10K were John Oliver
(M/50-39:39), Duncan Chambers (M/45-43:47), Ian Bithell (M/60-45:49),
Richard Gott (M/50-50:55).
VETS GRAND PRIX RACE SERIES: Race 1 Horsforth Sunday
3rd February Thank goodness the forecasters predictions of driving rain and/or snow failed to materialise and the Vets first Grand Prix race of the 2008 season got off to a good start with Harriers securing three individual awards together with an abundance of hard earned team points. Fiona Strange and Maureen Medlar both won prizes in their respective age groups together with Jean Snelling who once again secured a winning postion in her category. The first man home for the Harriers was John Oliver closley followed by Andy Booth. Special congratulations to Gill Waite and Marcus Bishop competing for the first time in the 'wasp' vest. With excellent performances from all the Knavesmire runners the club has made a really good start to this years series by winning valuable points in both the male and female 'All to Count' competition. Don't forget the next race of this series is at Meltham on the 23rd March. Full details can be found on the Vets page. We look
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