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Chingford League Relays - Highams Park - Saturday 2nd March 2013
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Patrick Brown
11.18
11.18
Thomas Grimes
10.52
22.10
Patrick Brown
11.27
33.37
Thomas Grimes
11.14
44.51
The closest we have so far to having a team in the final leg of the Chingford League - the relays. Falling the day before the Roding Half & Essex 20 it was always going to be hard to get some teams together. So well done to
Thomas Grimes & Patrick Brown
who each ran 2 leg's of the 2 mile approx course.
Consisting of a lap of the park and a lap of the lake they came 5th overall but failed to score because of a incomplete team. Let's try next year to field complete teams.
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Sunday Cross Country League 5 - Watford - 5.9 Miles - Sunday 17th February 2013
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Patrick Brown
38:56
20
20
Peter Rains
44:08
86
76
Michael Wilson
45:54
120
107
Phoebe Bowman
52:09
199
39
The fifth and final sunday cross country league race of the season, at
Cassiobury Park, Watford, saw a frosty early morning give way to a crisp and
bright sunny day. It was great to run in this lovely park and it's hilly
surrounding woodlands in which we ran two laps. This year there was a completely
new course with a different start and finish. As usual there was little mud and
the conditions were near perfect for the last race of the series. Patrick Brown
was at his best to finish in 20th position for the men with Peter Raines in 76th
and Mike Wilson 107th. Phoebe Bowman ran very well to finish in 39th position for the ladies.
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ILFORD AC 10mile XC at Hainault Forest - Saturday 16th February 2013
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Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Thomas Grimes
1.05.13
3rd
Mark Boulton
1.07.37
6th
Paul Thompson
1.17.03 pb
15th
Grant Conway
1.18.13 pb
16th
Ninette Fernandes
1.46.07
26th
Sarah Burns
1.46.07
27th
The nice mild Saturday afternoon weather belied the dreadful underfoot
conditions at Hainault Forest on Saturday. On a course waterlogged and very
muddy following the recent rainy and snowy months conditions were extremely
difficult. It was also a hilly course of 3 laps.
Thomas, Paul, Grant and Mark after the race.
A small field gathered in what was the ILFORD AC Club Championship race
postponed from around the New Year period when it was always tradionally held.
First home in 61:09 was Malcolm Muir of Ilford with Thomas Grimes of ELR in a
very creditable 3rd in approx 65 mins. Mark Boulton, Paul Thompson and Grant
Conway of ELR also ran with Paul and Grant gaining pb's despite the conditions.
Ninette Fernandes in her first ever XC race and Sarah Burns winning the prize
for first FV35 also had good finishing times.
Ninette and Sarah pictured after the race.
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Chingford League Race 6 - Victoria Park (5 Miles) - Saturday 2nd February 2013
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Patrick Brown
27.33
17th
16th
Gavin Stebbing
29.51
52th
49th
Michael Wilson
31.01 (course pb)
68th
62nd
Peter Rains
31.26
78th
69th
Grant Conway
33.13
101st
88th
Kieran Brown
36.11
137th
109th
Phoebe Bowman
37.03
148th
30th
Sarah Burns
37.29
156th
36th
Emiko Priest
41.17
177th
46th
Ninette Fernandes
41.34
178th
47th
Fiona Day
41.41
179th
48th
Mike:
A fast flat figure of eight course on the paths of leafy Victoria
Park. Patrick was first back for ELR in 27.33 (17th overall), followed by Gavin in 29.51 (52nd), Mike 31.01 (68th) and Peter just behind in 31.26 (78th), Grant 33.13 (101st) and Kieran 36.11 (137th). Men's team, 7th out of 10 teams. Phoebe was first for ELR ladies in 37.03 (30th lady), Sarah 37.29 (36th), then Emiko 41.17 (46th), Ninette 41.34 (47th) and Fiona 41.41 (48th) finishing close together. Ladies team, 7th out of 8 teams. Total number of finishers 193. (128 affiliated men, 57 affiliated ladies and 8 guest runners). The course was slightly under the distance at 4.9 miles.
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Chingford League Race 5 - Hackney Marshes (5.4 Miles) - Saturday 19th January 2013
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Thomas Grimes
31.18
14th
14th
Patrick Brown
32.14
23rd
23rd
Mark Wyatt
35.01
56th
52nd
Gavin Stebbing
36.41
73rd
64th
Peter Rains
37.19
85th
74th
Peter Hatley
39.29
109th
93rd
Emmet Fitzgibbon
40.24
114th
95th
Michael Wilson
40.51
118th
99th
Russell Price
41.53
128th
105th of 128
Emiko Priest
49.02
171st
42nd of 55
Mike:
Race 5 of the Chingford League series took place in a sub-zero temperature, just a short journey away on a snow covered Hackney Marshes. The course was totally flat and consisted of two main laps of the marshes, finishing the opposite side of Homerton Road which was crossed via a tunnel by the side of the river. Several of our runners had already taken part in a park run earlier in the day, whilst some were also competing in the Benfleet 15 the following day. A strong men's team was led home by Thomas Grimes in 14th position overall, in a time of 31.18, followed just under a minute later by Patrick Brown (23rd) in 32.14 - two outstanding performances. Mark Wyatt was next for ELR in 35.01 (56th), followed by Gavin Stebbing 36.41 (73rd), Peter Rains 37.19 (85th), Peter Hatley 39.29 (109th), Emmet Fitzgibbon 40.24 (114th), Mike Wilson 40.51 (118th), Russell Price 41.53 (128th) and Emiko Priest for the ladies in 49.02 (171st).
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Sunday Cross Country League - Royston - 5.2 Miles - Sunday 13th January 2013
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Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Thomas Grimes
34.28
12
12
Andrew Baxter
38.11
38
37
Paul Thompson
41.50
106
93
Emmet Fitzgibbon
44.07
131
111
Michael Wilson
45.14
146
126
William Davies
46.51
170
141
Frank Brownlie
52.57
239
177
Emiko Priest
56.59
279
87
Susannah House
57.29
286
94
Mike:
There was a large turnout for this race which was held on the
frosty heaths of Royston with its steep hills and valleys. The ground was bone hard with zero degrees temperature and not a hint of mud in sight. Some of our runners were competing after a long training run, the day before. First home for the men was Thomas Grimes in 12th position overall, followed by Andrew Baxter (38th), Paul Thompson (106th) and Emmot Fitzgibbon having an excellent run in 131st position. Mike Wilson (146th), William Davies (170th) and Frank Brownlie (239th) completed the field for the men, who were only one short of having a full team. The ladies team were represented by Emiko Priest (279th) with Susannah McLaren just behind in 286th position.
Emiko:
I'm calling this course 'Royston Roaster' - those hills are relentless!
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Essex XC Championships - Hadleigh Country Park - Saturday 5th January 2013
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Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Chloe Longstaff
52.40
78th
78th
8km
Natasha Tweedie
56.21
89th
89th
8km
Emiko Priest
62.51
107th
107th
8km
Gavin Stebbing
67.48
123rd
123rd
12km
Russell Price
67.49
124th
124th
12km
Paul Thompson
70.12
143rd
143rd
12km
Peter Rains
70.32
145th
145th
12km
Emmet Fitzgibbon
75.41
163rd
163rd
12km
Dan Spinks
82.48
177th
177th
12km
Senior women's race - 122 finishers.
Senior men's race - 193 finishers.
Ladies event
was 5 miles (8km's), conditions were very muddy .The ground was well churned up by the 6 previous events. Even getting to the start point was a test. The ladies event was 2 laps and by the time Emiko had started her 2nd lap the following mens event was charging down upon them.Unfortunately they had only 3 runners and needed 4 for a team.Chloe came in first followed by Natasha & Emiko.
Mens event
was 7.5 miles (12km,s) and 3 laps. Due to a few dropouts they still managed a full team with Gavin coming in first chased down very closely on the line by Russell. Paul & Peter followed close by. Emmett returning from recent injury was about 5 minutes behind with Dan short of recent running coming through to score for a full team. They finished 21st of 24 teams.
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Chingford League 4 - Chingford Plains - Saturday 29th December 2012
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Andrew Baxter
37.43
37th
34th
Paul Thompson
41.29
73rd
66th
Peter Rains
42.11
75th
69th
Grant Conway
42.15
79th
71st
Michael Wilson
44.30
101st
89th
Peter Hatley
45.07
106th
90th
Emmet Fitzgibbon
47.15
123rd
102nd
George Georgiou
50.10
144th
113th
Natasha Tweedie
51.13
149th
27th
William Davies
52.12
154th
120th
Sarah Burns
53.37
162nd
32nd
Susannah House
58.12
171st
39th
Katherine Harris
61.48
176th
43rd
Emiko Priest
61.51
177th
44th
184 finishers.
A great turnout with complete teams for both men's & ladies teams.Well done to all who turned out in very hard & muddy conditions.Team scores (6 to score)were men & ladies 6th of 11 taems. Vet men 5th of 11 and ladies 7th of 11.
Mike.
A very good turnout for ELR in race 4 of the Chingford League series, held in the forest on the opposite side of the road to the Royal Forest Hotel in Rangers Road. The conditions were extremely difficult due to the persistent rainfall over the previous few weeks which made the course a quagmire of mud. Although mild for a December day, the sky was completely overcast and there was another downpour during the race. First man to finish for ELR was Andrew Baxter in an impressive 34th individual position and first lady was Natasha Tweedy (27th), making her race debut for the club. Well done to those who run this very challenging race!
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Sunday Cross Country League - St Albans - 5.7 miles - Sunday 9th December 2012
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Andrew Baxter
36.17
34
33
Michael Wilson
41.15
110
99
Peter Raines
44.41
162
135
Mike Wilson
It was a small team of ELR runners that travelled to St Albans for the 3rd in the series of sunday cross country league fixtures. It is a few years since St Albans has hosted this event and the distance was a slightly longer that usual 5.7 miles. The race was run over a hilly three lap course, made more difficult by a stong biting headwind going up each hill. First home for the club was Andrew Baxter in a combined 34th position, his best finish in the league so far, followed by Mike Wilson (110), and Peter Raines (162) who was making his sunday league debut. Unfortunately Dan Spinks had to retire after the first lap, as he was unwell. Thanks to those that run and to Doug Mansell for supporting. I hope for a better turnout in the two remaining fixtures at Royston and Watford. We only require 8 runners for a full team of men and 5 for the ladies.
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Essex Vets Cross Country Championship - Claybury Park - 5 mile-ish - Saturday 1st December 2012
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Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Andrew Baxter
32.03 MV40
37th
Paul Thompson
35.35 MV40
68th
Grant Conway
37.52 MV40
84th
Michael Wilson
36.36 MV50
41st
37th
Ramesh Pala
42.33 MV50
72nd
62nd
Frank Brownlie
43.45 MV60
78th
11th
On a cold frosty morning ELR were unable to field complete teams (4
required) in a local race in either the MV40 or MV50 categories. With no ELR Ladies running at all it was a very poor turn out for a Club of our size.
Well done therefore to the 6 runners who did turn out. The first race, at 11am, included the Female Vets(over 35) and the Male Vets over 50, 60 and 70.
Conditions underfoot were tricky initially with parts of the course covered in frost, some ice and mud. By the finish of the 3 lap hilly race the temperature had risen slightly and the course had softened somewhat. Mick Wilson was first to finish for ELR followed by Ramesh Pala and Frank Brownlie.
Frank, Mike and Ramesh after the first race.
The second race for Male Vets 40 to 49 started at 12 noon by which time mud was the main course feature. Andrew Baxter was first home for ELR followed by Paul Thompson and Grant Conway.
Paul, Grant and Andrew pictured after the MV40 event.
Perhaps next year we can field full teams in all of the Veteran categories?
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Sunday League XC - Southgate 5m - 25th November 2012
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Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Andrew Baxter
34.34
41
40
Mark Boulton
34.59
47
46
Russell Price
36.54
81
77
Michael Wilson
41.17
160
136
Dan Spinks
41.55
170
144
Dave Knight
50.55
292
208
A record turnout of 347 finishers, largest ever for a Sunday League event.
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Chingford League 3 - Redbridge Cycle 5km Circuit - Tuesday 6th November 2012
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Thomas Grimes
17.37
9th
9th
17pts
Patrick Brown
18.03
16th
16th
10pts
Paul Thompson
20.25
62nd
56th
Russell Price
20.39
63rd
60th
Gavin Stebbing
21.02
75th
66th
Michael Wilson
21.24
82nd
71st
Grant Conway
22.03
96th
82nd
William Davies
23.21
132nd
107th
Lee Wollaston
23.28
133rd
108th
202 finishers. Team results were 6th place of 11 teams with 278pts. Vet's team were 5th place of 11 with 620pts. Thomas currently lies 4th in the Senior section only 1 point behind 3rd place.
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Sunday League XC - Cheshunt 5m - Sunday 28th October 2012
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Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Patrick Brown
30.25
20th
20th
Andrew Baxter
32.04
43rd
43rd
Russell Price
34.37
88th
84th
Michael Wilson
37.45
145th
127th
Tom Woods
41.03
212th
166th
311 finishers. 208 men , 103 ladies.
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Chingford League 2 - Trent Park 9km - Saturday 13th October 2012
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Thomas Grimes
27.59
7th -
19pts
7th
Russell Price
33.59
75th
70th
Peter Rains
35.36
93rd
82nd
Michael Wilson
36.33
106th
91st
Emmet Fitzgibbon
37.10
114th
96th
Lisa Mullen
41.09
141st
30th
161 finishers.
Russell says :-
hello cross country season...its been too long! Hills, mud and hail (yes hail), hell yes!
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Chingford League 1 - Hog Hill 5km, Redbridge Cycle Circuit - Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Name
Time
Combined Pos
Indiv Pos
Aggregate
Thomas Grimes
17.19
7th
19pts
7th
Russell Price
21.02
74th
67th
Michael Wilson
21.54
87th
78th
William Davies
22.35
96th
85th
Emmet Fitzgibbon
23.07
110th
93rd
180 finishers. Team result 7th of 9 clubs - 6 to score. Next fixture is at Trent Park on Saturday 15th October 2012.