Results for April/May 2009
Saturday – 4th April 2009 – Bath Beat Marathon (Multi-Terrain)
Paul Brackett went off-road to complete another 26.2 miler beating his last year’s time by over an hour.
Name |
Position |
Time |
Paul Brackett (V40) |
not known |
4:29:00 |
Sunday – 5th April 2009 – White Horse Half Marathon (County Championships)
 |  |  |
James Bolton |
Brian O’Connor |
Bryan Vaughan |
Our men matched last year’s result with another Open & County team win. James Bolton ran a personal best for 3rd place and 1st County Senior Man whilst Bryan Vaughan once more “brought home the bacon” in both Open and County V50 competitions. Susan Harrison led home our girls with a super run whilst Sue Cantwell & Nicola Leavesley ran massive personal bests. Karen Jenkins put in a brave effort in her first race since October and there were also personal bests for Hans Price, Mark Pidgeon and Will Hudson. Winning time: 1:12:06 Number of finishers:486
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
James Bolton |
0003 |
1:15:09 |
2nd SM Open/1st SM County/1st team/p.b. |
Brian O’Connor |
007 |
1:19:08 |
1st team |
Bryan Vaughan (V50) |
008 |
1:19:16 |
1st V50 Open & County/1st team |
Hans Price |
017 |
1:20:55 |
1st team/p.b. |
Jonathan Ashworth |
062 |
1:28:17 |
|
John Greenhill (V40) |
065 |
1:28:58 |
|
Peter Rayner (V50) |
080 |
1:30:39 |
|
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
094 |
1:32:31 |
p.b. |
Paul Brackett (V40) |
172 |
1:41:34 |
|
Susan Harrison (LV45) |
200 |
1:44:28 |
|
Sue Cantwell (LV35) |
225 |
1:47:00 |
p.b. |
Dave Cantwell (V40) |
226 |
1:47:00 |
|
Will Hudson |
279 |
1:52:10 |
p.b. |
Karen Jenkins (LV35) |
292 |
1:53:38 |
|
Nicola Leavesley |
351 |
1:58:51 |
p.b. |
 |  |  |
Susan Harrison |
Sue & Dave Cantwell |
Karen Jenkins |
 |  |  |
Hans Price |
Jonathan Ashworth |
John Greenhill |
 |  |  |
Peter Rayner |
Mark Pidgeon |
Paul Brackett & Will Hudson |
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 | |
Nicola Leavesley |
Our winning team Brian O’Connor missing | |
More Pictures from White Horse Half
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (WHITE HORSE HALF – TO FOLLOW)
Name |
Handicap Time |
Points |
John Greenhill |
1:09:40 |
16 |
Hans Price |
1:10:58 |
15 |
Susan Harrison |
1:11:53 |
14 |
Bryan Vaughan |
1:12:13 |
13 |
James Bolton |
1:12:31 |
12 |
Mark Pidgeon |
1:13:00 |
11 |
Brian O’Connor |
1:13:02 |
10 |
Sue Cantwell |
1:13:37 |
09 |
Peter Rayner |
1:13:53 |
08 |
Will Hudson |
1:14:29 |
07 |
Jonathan Ashworth |
1:14:41 |
06 |
Paul Brackett |
1:17:54 |
05 |
Karen Jenkins |
1:18:58 |
04 |
Nicola Leavesley |
1:19:30 |
03 |
Dave Cantwell |
1:33:25 |
02 |
Sunday – 5th April 2009 – Regency Run 10K (Leamington)
Daniel Moseley
15-year old Daniel Moseley had a marvellous run in his debut 10K at Leamington clocking just under 41 minutes over a hilly course. Winning time: 31:53 Number of finishers:1,714
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Daniel Moseley |
075 |
40:59 (Chip) |
debut 10K |
Sunday – 5th April 2009 – Blackpool Marathon
 |
Tracey Scarlett at Blackpool |
Tracey Scarlett was disappointed with her run although slicing almost 6 minutes from her previous best. She was suffereing from a cold and coped well with the windy conditions and can be well pleased with her effort. Winning time: 2:38:36 Number of finishers:634
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Tracey Scarlett (LV35) |
355 |
4:07:14 |
p.b. |
Sunday – 5th April 2009 – Blackpool Half Marathon
Kevin Game completed his last longer distance race prior to London Marathon. Winning time: 1:15:50 Number of finishers:994
Name |
Position |
Time |
Kevin Game |
026 |
1:25:39 (Chip) |
Blackpool Half Marathon Results
Sunday – 5th April 2009 – Paris Marathon
 |
Kelvin Fowler & Kate Evans Showing off their medals |
Kelvin Fowler expressed some disappointment at not running a little faster but this was still a personal best. Kate Evans had an excellent run taking her to 2nd female in the Club rankings.Leo Brooke-Little had a steady run. Winning time: 2:05:47 Number of finishers:25,281
Name |
Cat.Position |
Time |
Notes |
Kelvin Fowler (V40) |
2093 |
3:12:33 |
p.b. |
Kate Evans |
442 |
3:42:27 |
p.b. |
Leo Brooke-Little (V40) |
8994 |
3:49:47 |
Friday – 10th April 2009 – Maidenhead Easter 10-Mile
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Peter Rayner |
Peter Rayner, who will be 60 next year, ran his fastest for 5 years and a p.b. for the Club. Winning time: 51:22 Number of finishers:1,152
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Peter Rayner (V55) |
168 |
66:19 (Chip) |
p.b. |
Saturday – 11th April 2009 – Compton Downland Challenge (20-Miles)
Gillian Howell returned to action following a long-standing injury and had a great run completing an arduous multi-terrain course in just over 3 hours accompanied by husband Steve.Jonathan Ashworth and John Greenhill both did well to finish inside top 40. Winning time: 2:21:55 Number of finishers:171
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Jonathan Ashworth (V40) |
027 |
2:48:40 |
|
John Greenhill (V45) |
035 |
2:54:06 |
|
Steve Howell (V45) |
053 |
3:04:21 |
|
Gillian Howell (LV45) |
054 |
3:04:22 |
p.b. |
Sunday – 19th April 2009 – County Road Relays (Hook Norton)
Senior Women – 3.25 miles x 3 Legs Our senior girls came 9th from 20 teams taking part.Fastest leg by Kate Evans. Winning time: 1:01:45 Number of finishers: 20 teams.
Leg No: |
Name |
Time |
01 |
Kate Evans |
23:38 |
02 |
Nicola Leavesley |
26:20 |
03 |
Melanie Hawkins |
23:44 |
Total Time: – 1:13:42 (9th)
Veteran Women – 3.25 miles x 3 Legs
Our Vet Women’s “A” Team came 4th from 16 teams. Fastest leg by Kerry Steele. Winning time: 1:01:53 Number of finishers: 16 teams.
Leg No: |
Name |
Time |
01 |
Sarah Dawson (LV35) |
23:07 |
02 |
Jill Gibson (LV35) |
23:59 |
03 |
Kerry Steele (LV35) |
22:31 |
Total Time: – 1:09:37 (4th)
Veteran Women – 3.25 miles x 3 Legs Our “B” team came a creditable 8th. Fastest leg by Gillian Howell. Winning time: 1:01:53 Number of finishers: 16 teams.
Leg No: |
Name |
Time |
01 |
Gillian Howell (LV45) |
23:47 |
02 |
Karen Jenkins (LV45) |
24:05 |
03 |
Susan Harrison (LV45) |
24:05 |
Total Time: – 1:11:57 (8th)
Other times (members of disqualified teams) Sue Cantwell (LV35) – 23:22
Tracey Scarlett (LV35) – 24:39
Senior Men – 3.25 miles x 6 Legs Our Senior Men were up against some much stiffer competition this year and finished 5th from 18 teams. Fastest leg by James Bolton. Winning time: 1:48:29 Number of finishers: 18 teams.
Leg No: |
Name |
Time |
01 |
James Bolton |
17:23 |
02 |
Bryan Vaughan (V50) |
18:38 |
03 |
Kevin Game |
19:52 |
04 |
Hans Price |
18:29 |
05 |
Dean Sheppard (V40) |
19:14 |
06 |
Brian O’Connor |
18:32 |
Total Time: – 1:52:24 (5th)
Veteran Men “A” – 3.25 miles x 6 Legs Our Veteran men took silver. Fastest leg by Roger Bradley.. Winning time: 1:56:39 Number of finishers: 9 teams.
Leg No: |
Name |
Time |
01 |
Roger Bradley (V40) |
19:09 |
02 |
Dave Cantwell (V40) |
19:11 |
03 |
Kelvin Fowler (V40) |
19:53 |
04 |
John Greenhill (V40) |
21:04 |
05 |
Gavin Bird (V40) |
20:55 |
06 |
Carey Gray (V40) |
19:41 |
Total Time: – 1:59:53 (2nd)
Other times (members of disqualified teams) Rob Linnell – 19:56
Steve Howell (V40) – 20:47
Peter Rayner (V50) – 21:20
Mark Pidgeon (V40) – 21:38
Kirk Adams – 22:40
Tony Maddison (V40) – 24:39
Steve Caswell (V50) – 26:53
Sunday – 19th April 2009 – Highworth 5-mile
 |
Susan Haines completed a double-header |
Susan Haines was satisfied with her time managing sub 9-minute miling. Winning time: 25:40 Number of finishers:436
Name |
Position |
Time |
Susan Haines (LV50) |
261 |
43:28 |
Saturday – 25th April 2009 – La Santa 5K (Lanzarote)
Whilst on holiday at La Santa, Lanzarote, Susan Haines took in the local 5K race and was pleased with her result.
Name |
Position |
Time |
Susan Haines (LV50) |
not known |
26:08 (chip) |
Saturday – 25th April 2009 – Cutteslowe Canter – 5-Mile
 |  |  |
Start of race |
James Bolton |
Bryan Vaughan |
Steve Caswell did a great job organising the event this year raising funds for Parkinson’s Disease Society. James Bolton won again this year with Bryan Vaughan in 5th and 5 Harriers in the top 14. Winning time: 28:28 Number of finishers: 66
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
James Bolton |
01 |
28:28 |
1st Man |
Bryan Vaughan (V50) |
05 |
29:44 |
|
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
07 |
33:22 |
|
Peter Rayner (V50) |
10 |
33:46 |
|
Paul Brackett (V40) |
14 |
35:52 |
 |  |  |
Mark Pidgeon |
Peter Rayner |
Paul Brackett |
Sunday – 26th April 2009 – Flora London Marathon
 |
Gavin Bird first Harrier home |
Gavin Bird was fastest of our 6 runners but a little disappointed with his time. Jonathan Ashworth was also below par as were Kevin Game and Martin Townsend. Peter Sugden, however, had a great run as a 60-year-old whilst Paul Daniels clocked a personal best but ran out of steam in the later stages. Winning time: 2:05:10 Number of finishers: 35,000+
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Gavin Bird (V40) |
Lost Chip |
3:18:40 |
Official time to be confirmed |
Jonathan Ashworth (V40) |
02768 |
3:22:46 |
|
Peter Sugden (V60) |
2931 |
3:24:11 |
|
Kevin Game |
03886 |
3:32:04 |
|
Martin Townsend (V40) |
03983 |
3:33:01 |
|
Paul Daniels (V40) |
12234 |
4:20:06 |
p.b. |
Sunday – 26th April 2009 – Shakespeare Marathon (Stratford-upon-Avon)
 |
John Greenhill Another great run |
John Greenhill continued his great form beating his October 2008 Abingdon time by 17 minutes over a testing course in his fastest time for some years. John was aiming for 3:10 but hit the wall at 20 miles and slowed considerably over the last 10K. Winning time: 2:39:04 Number of finishers: 865
Name |
Position |
Time |
John Greenhill (V40) |
146 |
3:28:32 |
Sunday – 26th April 2009 – Valley and Views Marathon
Paul Brackett completed a scenic multi-terrain marathon north of Northampton. Winning time: tbc Number of finishers: tbc
Name |
Position |
Time |
Paul Brackett (V40) |
tbc |
4:30:00 |
Valley & Views Marathon Results (to follow)
Sunday – 3rd May 2009 – Neolithic Marathon (Multi-Terrain)
 |
Gillian Howell a great debut marathon |
Gillian Howell put the disappointment of having to miss Abingdon Marathon last October behind her and achieved a great result over a testing multi-terrain course taking 2nd lady honours. Husband Steve was close behind after taking a supporting role. Paul Brackett also took part giving us 3 inside the top 50. Winning time: 2:57:40 Number of finishers: 303
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Paul Brackett (V50) |
036 |
3:41:31 |
|
Gillian Howell (LV45) |
047 |
3:47:17 |
debut/2nd Lady/Club LV45 record |
Steve Howell (V40) |
049 |
3:48:20 |
Tuesday – 5th May 2009 – Shinfield 10K (Reading)
 |
Carey Gray 2nd V40 |
Carey Gray took 2nd V40 honours 6 weeks before his 50th birthday. Winning time: 32:22 Number of finishers: 564
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Carey Gray (V40) |
024 |
36:53 |
2nd V40 |
Thursday – 7th May 2009 – Mota-Vation Race 1 – Charlton-on-Otmoor (4.095 miles)
 |  |  |
James Bolton |
Brian O’Connor |
Sarah Dawson |
A good turn-out of 28 including 9 girls gave us a good start to the series. James Bolton led our men home to 4th overall and Bryan Vaughan, aged 56 on the day, took 2nd V50 honours. Our girls also put in a strong team performance coming 6th with Kerry Steele first back. Winning time: 21:22 Number of finishers: 438
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
James Bolton |
018 |
22:26 |
|
Brian O’Connor |
024 |
22:52 |
|
Hans Price |
025 |
22:55 |
|
Bryan Vaughan (V50) |
028 |
23:02 |
2nd V50 |
Dean Sheppard (V40) |
043 |
23:38 |
|
Roger Bradley (V40) |
055 |
24:15 |
|
Jim Stewart |
056 |
24:17 |
|
Rob Linnell |
057 |
24:24 |
|
Dave Cantwell (V40) |
072 |
24:43 |
|
Kelvin Fowler (V40) |
075 |
24:52 |
|
Andy Pike (V40) |
086 |
25:17 |
|
Peter Rayner (V50) |
117 |
26:15 |
|
John Greenhill (V40) |
121 |
26:19 |
|
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
127 |
26:39 |
|
Nick Hall (V40) |
130 |
26:49 |
|
Kerry Steele (LV35) |
183 |
28:23 |
|
Will Hudson |
191 |
28:37 |
|
Kirk Adams |
202 |
28:51 |
|
Sue Cantwell (LV35) |
213 |
29:10 |
|
Sarah Dawson (LV35) |
231 |
30:08 |
|
Jill Gibson (LV35) |
237 |
30:28 |
|
Susan Harrison (LV45) |
252 |
31:02 |
|
Colin Travi (V40) |
291 |
32:12 |
|
Anni Morgan |
308 |
32:41 |
|
Nicola Leavesley |
317 |
33:01 |
|
Paula Booth (LV45) |
348 |
34:29 |
|
Susan Haines (LV45) |
351 |
34:31 |
|
Steve Caswell (V50) |
368 |
35:20 |
 |  |  |
Susan Haines |
Sue Cantwell |
John Greenhill |
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (CHARLTON MOTA-VATION)
Name |
Handicap Time |
Points |
Will Hudson |
19:00 |
16 |
Sue Cantwell |
20:04 |
15 |
Hans Price |
20:06 |
14 |
John Greenhill |
20:36 |
13 |
Paula Booth |
20:41 |
12 |
Sarah Dawson |
20:44 |
11 |
Rob Linnell |
20:44 |
11 |
Susan Haines |
20:45 |
09 |
Bryan Vaughan |
20:59 |
08 |
Mark Pidgeon |
21:02 |
07 |
Brian O’Connor |
21:06 |
06 |
Roger Bradley |
21:07 |
05 |
Steve Caswell |
21:12 |
04 |
Dean Sheppard |
21:13 |
03 |
Susan Harrison |
21:21 |
02 |
Peter Rayner |
21:24 |
01 |
Kerry Steele |
21:33 |
01 |
Kelvin Fowler |
21:35 |
01 |
Dave Cantwell |
21:35 |
01 |
Kirk Adams |
21:38 |
01 |
James Bolton |
21:39 |
01 |
Andy Pike |
21:48 |
01 |
Anni Morgan |
21:52 |
01 |
Nicola Leavesley |
22:05 |
01 |
Colin Travi |
22:05 |
01 |
Jim Stewart |
22:15 |
01 |
Nick Hall |
22:20 |
01 |
Jill Gibson |
22:20 |
01 |
Saturday – 9th May 2009 – Oxford Fun Run – 5K
Steve Caswell
another plucky run
Steve Caswell managed to average just over 8-minute miling in the University Parks following his Mota-Vation run on Thursday.
Name |
Position |
Time |
Steve Caswell (V50) |
095 |
25:11 |
Sunday – 10th May 2009 – Blenheim 7K (Multi-Terrain)
 |  |  |
Daniel Moseley |
Mark Pidgeon |
Will Hudson |
Daniel Moseley just held off Mark Pidgeon with Will Hudson completing the Woodstock trio of runners. Winning time: 24:19 Number of finishers: 450
Name |
Position |
Time |
Daniel Moseley (J15) |
028 |
29:33 |
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
029 |
29:46 |
Will Hudson |
071 |
32:16 |
Sunday – 17th May 2009 – Blenheim Bolt 10K
Steve Caswell put many of us who complain about injuries to shame as he completed his third race in 10 days although feeling ill during the run. Winning time: tbc Number of finishers: tbc
Name |
Position |
Time |
Steve Caswell (V50) |
tbc |
49:48 |
Blenheim Bolt 10K Results (to follow)
Sunday – 17th May 2009 – Oxford Town & Gown 10K
 |
Bryan Vaughan Another V50 title |
Bryan Vaughan took 1st V50 honours and there was a personal best from Mark Pidgeon. Winning time: 32:23 Number of finishers: 2,619
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Bryan Vaughan (V50) |
029 |
36:32 (Chip) |
1st V50 |
Rob Linnell |
045 |
37:43 (Chip) |
|
Andy Pike (V40) |
069 |
39:04 (Chip) |
|
Martin Townsend (V40) |
098 |
39:49 (Chip) |
|
Nick Hall (V40) |
165 |
41:31 (Chip) |
|
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
170 |
41:37 (Chip) |
p.b. |
Paul Brackett (V50) |
192 |
41:58 (Chip) |
|
Huw Warren (V40) |
212 |
42:16 (Chip) |
p.b. |
Will Hudson |
442 |
45:17 (Chip) |
p.b. |
Sunday – 17th May 2009 – Woodley 10K (Reading)
Peter Rayner had another steady run just outside the 40-minute barrier taking 3rd V50 honours. Winning time: 35:08 Number of finishers: 658
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Peter Rayner (V50) |
044 |
40:49 |
3rd V50 |
Sunday – 17th May 2009 – Eyam Half Marathon
Woodstock legend Andy Battye proved that he is still in good form with a 4th V50 placing over a tough course in the Derbyshire Peak District. Winning time: 1:15:19 Number of finishers: 450
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Andy Battye (V50) |
046 |
1:33:11 |
4th V50 |
Tuesday – 19th May 2009 – Charndon 5K
 |  |  |
Steve Frear |
Brian O’Connor & James Bolton |
Sharron Sheppard |
Another excellent turn-out for this 5K dash although no prizewinners this time. Steve Frear and Sharron Sheppard were back in action after injury to lead home our respective men’s & women’s teams. Winning time: 15:01 Number of finishers:254
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Steve Frear |
010 |
16:04 |
|
Brian O’Connor |
024 |
16:54 |
p.b. |
James Bolton |
026 |
17:01 |
|
Hans Price |
027 |
17:12 |
p.b. |
Dean Sheppard (V40) |
033 |
17:20 |
p.b. |
Rob Linnell |
043 |
17:44 |
|
Roger Bradley (V40) |
044 |
17:47 |
|
Jim Stewart |
048 |
17:54 |
p.b. |
Carey Gray (V40) |
060 |
18:14 |
|
Kelvin Fowler (V40) |
069 |
18:28 |
p.b. |
Dave Cantwell (V40) |
094 |
19:29 |
p.b. |
John Greenhill (V40) |
096 |
19:33 |
p.b. |
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
100 |
19:44 |
p.b. |
Sharron Sheppard (LV35) |
118 |
20:31 |
|
Will Hudson |
125 |
20:56 |
p.b. |
Paul Daniels (V40) |
132 |
21:16 |
p.b. |
Kirk Adams |
136 |
21:20 |
|
Sue Cantwell (LV35) |
147 |
21:52 |
p.b. |
Anni Morgan (LV35) |
201 |
24:30 |
p.b. |
Susan Haines (LV45) |
206 |
24:55 |
 |  |  |
Hans Price |
Dean Sheppard |
Rob Linnell |
 |  |  |
Roger Bradley |
Jim Stewart |
Carey Gray |
 |  |  |
Kel Fowler |
Dave Cantwell |
John Greenhill |
 |  |  |
Sue Cantwell |
Anni Morgan |
Susan Haines |
 |  |  |
Mark Pidgeon |
Will Hudson |
Paul Daniels |
 |  |  |
Kirk Adams |
James at Start |
Hans at Start |
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (CHARNDON 5K)
Name |
Handicap Time |
Points |
Will Hudson |
14:51 |
16 |
Susan Haines |
14:58 |
15 |
Sue Cantwell |
15:03 |
14 |
Hans Price |
15:05 |
13 |
Rob Linnell |
15:05 |
13 |
John Greenhill |
15:18 |
11 |
Roger Bradley |
15:29 |
10 |
Dean Sheppard |
15:34 |
09 |
Mark Pidgeon |
15:34 |
09 |
Paul Daniels |
15:35 |
07 |
Brian O’Connor |
15:36 |
06 |
Kelvin Fowler |
16:02 |
05 |
Steve Frear |
16:04 |
04 |
Kirk Adams |
16:08 |
03 |
Anni Morgan |
16:23 |
02 |
Jim Stewart |
16:24 |
01 |
James Bolton |
16:25 |
01 |
Cary Gray |
16:29 |
01 |
Dave Cantwell |
17:00 |
01 |
Sharron Sheppard |
17:30 |
01 |
Monday – 25th May 2009 – Ollie Johnson Memorial Kintbury 5-Mile
Carey Gray
top 15 finish
Carey Gray, who will be 50 in 3 weeks, earned a top 15 finish over an undulating course near Hungerford. Winning time: 26:15 Number of finishers: 181
Name |
Position |
Time |
Notes |
Carey Gray (V40) |
014 |
29:33 |
Kintbury 5-Mile Results (to follow)
Sunday – 31st May 2009 – Northbrook 10K
 |
Carey Gray |
Carey Gray kept uphis regular race schedule with a visit to Coventry on a very warm day. Winning time: 33:16 Number of finishers: 385
Name |
Position |
Time |
Carey Gray (V45) |
022 |
38:31 |
Sunday – 31st May 2009 – Thames 10K (Multi-Terrain)
 |
Mark Pidgeon at the finish |
Mark Pidgeon tackled this picturesque run along the Thames at Wallingford where times were slow due to numerous stiles, gates plus difficult underfoot conditions. Winning time: 36:35 Number of finishers: 469
Name |
Position |
Time |
Mark Pidgeon (V40) |
043 |
43:07 |
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