Race News
(February 2009)
(February 2009)
Muddy Boots Fun run - Ripon
Under-11 Henry Johnson ran brilliantly in the snow at St Wilfred's in Ripon to win the 1-mile fun run in under 6 minutes. Henry explained his tactics were to stay close with the leaders until 300 metres before the finish and then sprint to the line. His perfect timing earned him a 17 second lead over the second finisher.
Muddy Boots 10K - Ripon
The scenic multi-terrain 10k "Muddy Boots" race might have been better named "Snowy Shoes". Stepping on the frozen puddles sometimes resulted in splashing into ankle-deep puddles when the thin covering gave way under foot. None of this deterred the seven senior club members, including Henry's mother Penny, from enjoying a glistening run in bright winter sunshine. Peter Milburn was first club member back in 12th position overall out of 304 finishers. Martin Randall and Julia Atkinson-Tait were the next two to finish. Susan Milburn and John Edmondson crossed the line at the same time followed by John Young and then proud mother Penny.
Absent Friends Trail Race - Cowpen Bewley - 15th February - From Snow to Mud!
16 Aycliffe Runners turned up for Absent Friends trail race at Cowpen Bewley to tackle a proverbial mud bath. A rapid thaw after the snow had turned the paths into a quagmire so runners turning up in their trainers wished they had brought spikes or fell shoes. Although the distance was only 4.7 miles it was a real challenge for the 172 finishers just to stay upright.
The first club runner back was James Askew finishing in 3rd place overall. The club earned 3rd mixed team prize with Peter Milburn finishing 12th, George Reid in 15th and 1st over 50 vet, Martin Randall 17th and Richard Campbell 21st. Julia Atkinson-Tait was 5th lady back and the 2nd over 35 vet. Janet Raper was 1st over 45 vet lady and Susan Milburn 2nd over 45 vet lady. The other team members were Chris Forster, John Young, Janet McRae, Penny Johnson, Trish Kay, Tracy McKenna, Sylvia Black, and Christine Morgan.
NYSD X/C League Meeting - Stockton - 8th February
All Newton Aycliffe members competing in the 6th cross country meet this season at Stockton improved their positions. William Crossen had a good race in the under 15 boys to come home in 12th position. In the under 17 boys race Daniel Inglis finished well in 7th place, his best position this season. In the men’s and under 20's race James Askew had a fine race to come 5th overall. George Reid was 2nd overall in the men’s vet 50 category and Richard Campbell made a strong finish to complete the race in a time of 29:04. Martin Turnbull completed the course 69th place.
Under-11 Henry Johnson ran brilliantly in the snow at St Wilfred's in Ripon to win the 1-mile fun run in under 6 minutes. Henry explained his tactics were to stay close with the leaders until 300 metres before the finish and then sprint to the line. His perfect timing earned him a 17 second lead over the second finisher.
Muddy Boots 10K - Ripon
The scenic multi-terrain 10k "Muddy Boots" race might have been better named "Snowy Shoes". Stepping on the frozen puddles sometimes resulted in splashing into ankle-deep puddles when the thin covering gave way under foot. None of this deterred the seven senior club members, including Henry's mother Penny, from enjoying a glistening run in bright winter sunshine. Peter Milburn was first club member back in 12th position overall out of 304 finishers. Martin Randall and Julia Atkinson-Tait were the next two to finish. Susan Milburn and John Edmondson crossed the line at the same time followed by John Young and then proud mother Penny.
Absent Friends Trail Race - Cowpen Bewley - 15th February - From Snow to Mud!
16 Aycliffe Runners turned up for Absent Friends trail race at Cowpen Bewley to tackle a proverbial mud bath. A rapid thaw after the snow had turned the paths into a quagmire so runners turning up in their trainers wished they had brought spikes or fell shoes. Although the distance was only 4.7 miles it was a real challenge for the 172 finishers just to stay upright.
The first club runner back was James Askew finishing in 3rd place overall. The club earned 3rd mixed team prize with Peter Milburn finishing 12th, George Reid in 15th and 1st over 50 vet, Martin Randall 17th and Richard Campbell 21st. Julia Atkinson-Tait was 5th lady back and the 2nd over 35 vet. Janet Raper was 1st over 45 vet lady and Susan Milburn 2nd over 45 vet lady. The other team members were Chris Forster, John Young, Janet McRae, Penny Johnson, Trish Kay, Tracy McKenna, Sylvia Black, and Christine Morgan.
NYSD X/C League Meeting - Stockton - 8th February
All Newton Aycliffe members competing in the 6th cross country meet this season at Stockton improved their positions. William Crossen had a good race in the under 15 boys to come home in 12th position. In the under 17 boys race Daniel Inglis finished well in 7th place, his best position this season. In the men’s and under 20's race James Askew had a fine race to come 5th overall. George Reid was 2nd overall in the men’s vet 50 category and Richard Campbell made a strong finish to complete the race in a time of 29:04. Martin Turnbull completed the course 69th place.