DERBY RUNNER X-COUNTRY
These are the dates
of the six races in the Derby Runner Cross Country series, this is open
to every member of the club at all levels.
We need at least 8 men and 4 women to make up the teams, so if you fancy
it, get your name to Rob either on the forum or mention it at the club
on a running night.
As as soon as we have maps, directions or any other information, they
will appear on this page. Results will be put on the results
page.
| RACE | CLUB AND VENUE | DATE |
| DERBY RUNNER | ROAD HOGGS (B FINAL) BEAUMONT LEYS | MARCH 30TH |
| DERBY RUNNER | NATIONAL FINAL - AMPTHILL | APRIL 6TH |
DERBY RUNNER MOUNT SINAI 2nd
MARCH 2008
PHOTOS TAKEN BY BOB
DERBY RUNNER X COUNTRY GRACE DIEU AT SHEPSHED (Thanks to Jo and Dean for the photos)
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DERBY
RUNNER CROSS COUNTRY 2nd RACE AT BAGWORTH HEATH HOSTED BY DESFORD STRIDERS
The race after the night before
The previous
evening was the presentation do and how I and several other members managed
to drag ourselves out of bed I will never know. However despite the celebrations
we did manage to turn out 7 ladies and 18 men, with Tom and Pete in their
Sheila's Wheels outfits from the night before.
Notably missing in the top order were Ish who is running in Japan and
Neil whose car broke down, if you believe that one you will believe anything.
When I was driving to the race it was absolutely chucking it down and
hadn't bought the tent so I was expecting a bit of verbal when I arrived,
but the rain gradually stopped, which saved my bacon. The rain however
did create a very very muddy course.
The race started at 11 this week with no delays. On this course the runners
pass the start/finish point 3 times which makes for good spectatoring
of which I was one due to injury and not excess alcohol as some are led
to believe.
On the first lap there was a bit of puffing and panting and a slight layer
of mud, by the second lap the puffing had turned to gasping and Tom and
Pete were getting their dresses very muddy. By the finish all were extremely
muddy and well knackered.
Positions were as follows:
Kat 15th Veronica 23rd Linda 29th Marie 53rd George 80th Angie 81st Alison
88th
Rob 22nd Jon 62nd Gary 88th Pete 93rd Tim Lyon 102nd Wilko 136th Tim Webb
138th Dave 140th Joe 144th Tom 162nd Chuff 180th Tony 189th Ken 204th
John S 206th JB 218th Deryk 222nd Billy 226th Carl DNF A quick, cold wash
was had in the lake then on to Desford Sports Club to await the results.
Due to the lack of top runners our team positions were down on the previous
race, Men 11th, Ladies 8th and overall we were 9th.
Names to mention are Rob and Kat who are both getting back on form.
The Runner of the Trophy goes jointly to Tom and Pete for wearing fancy
dress and raising money for the stroke unit at the General Hospital, Donkey
was not awarded because there was not one.
Rob.
DERBY RUNNER CROSS COUNTRY 1ST RACE AT SHARNFORD HOSTED BY HINCKLEY RC
| Pos |
Name
|
Time
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Pos |
Name
|
Time
|
Pos
|
Name
|
Time
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| 8 | I.Ahmed | 32:32 | 168 | T.Burbridge | 43:15 | 4 |
Z.Fleming | 36:17 |
| 12 | N.Wright | 33:04 | 200 | P.Burt | 46:28 | 21 | K.Kemp | 43:01 |
| 35 | R.Peel | 35:13 | 209 | M.Wheatley | 47:16 | 24 | V.Powell | 43:19 |
| 59 | J.Wheatley | 37:06 | 212 | D.Grimbley | 47:30 | 41 | L.Griffin | 47:08 |
| 68 | G.Harrison | 37:36 | 228 | J.Starbuck | 48:57 | 48 | F.Rennie | 48:48 |
| 87 | P.Read | 38:47 | 232 | R.Williamson | 49:52 | 50 | C.Mawer | 48:59 |
| 94 | J.Ladd | 39:05 | 234 | K.Hall | 50:09 | 89 | G.Bowden | 54:54 |
| 113 | T.Lyon | 40:08 | 236 | J.Brennan | 50:38 | 96 | Lucy Cox | 56:11 |
| 114 | M.Smith | 40:13 | 239 | A.Warner | 51:02 | 98 | A.Budge | 56:15 |
| 137 | J.Boyle | 41:41 | 240 | B.Budge | 51:15 | 107 | C.Cobley | 56:56 |
| 138 | C.Rimmer | 41:43 | 254 | D.Woods | 53:57 | |||
| 148 | T.Webb | 42:19 |
Excellent turnout today
at the first Derby Runner x- country at Sharnford hosted by Hinckley RC.
There were 33 of us in all, 23 men 10 ladies.
Well done to all who braved the weather. It was wet, windy and cold but
once you started running, it wasn't too bad.
The men came an excellent 4th, the ladies were joint 3rd with 2 other
clubs, and the mixed team an incredible 3rd. I believe it is the best
result we have had in a long time.
Once again well done everyone.
DAVE MANNS LEAGUE SET UP FOR THE 2007/2008 CROSS COUNTRY
DERBY RUNNER LEAGUE
Please be aware of the following: -
" Please turn up early and car share "
" Club kit must be worn "
" NO Earphones MP3's or other devices it makes insurance invalid "
" At stiles if you jump any Q, you and your team will be disqualified "
" Finally enjoy"