Race News
(May 2009)
(May 2009)
Tees Barrage 10K - Stewart Park 5K - NYSD X/C, Richmond - Ripon 10m - Tees Forest 5K - Newby Hall 10K - Pier to Pier - N/E Vets - Melmerby 10K - Buxton 1/2 marathon
Tees Barrage 10K - Stockton - 4th May
A cool wind could not hold back the energies of the eight Newton Aycliffe AC runners who completed the Tees Barrage 10k race on May Day Bank Holiday. It was certainly no barrier to James Askew who stormed round the course in 36 minutes 23 seconds. The 500 entry limit was
reached once again in event’s 4th year. Following a rapid start the runners streamed into a 3 metre wide channel along the riverside path. After navigating Newport Bridge they turned upstream reaching half way on the opposite bank of the Barrage. The headwind and loose gravel
made the journey towards Stockton hard work. Once over the road bridge the course snaked through the University of Durham campus. Here the competitors had to draw on reserves of stamina because although the end was in sight, time and again the route meandered around the quays to cheering supporters at the finish.
James Askew 36:23, Peter Milburn 38:09, Richard Campbell 40:30, Susan Milburn 44:51, John Edmondson 45:35, John Young 48:49, Penny Johnson 51:38, Tracey McKenna 58:18.
Stewart Park Against Domestic Violence Run - Middlesbrough - 6th and 13th May
The Stewart Park run took place at 6pm on Wednesday 6th May. The series is dedicated to raising awareness about Domestic Violence and how it affect families and whole communities.
The event was coordinated by Susan Milburn, Middlesbrough DV Coordinator, in conjunction with Andy Fisher who is the Coordinator for the Park Runs.
Run on paths and woodland tracks and grass. Enjoyable low key events, very well
organised.
On 6th, two local celebrities started the first run - Ross Turnbull MFC goalkeeper and Sharon Gayter - A Great Britain International - John O Groats to Lands End record holder (from Guisborough).
75 people completed the first run with more expected for the next two. The atmosphere was great, and people made some donations to support our campaign to END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Dave Mackenzie recorded 24:41 on the 6th and slashed this to 23:31 on the 13th!
NYSD X/C League - Richmond - 10th May
Richmond cross country was held on the old race-course high above the town, the going was good and it was a nice day out.>
In the under 11s race Henry Johnson used good tactics again powering away from his rival in the last 400m in the 2k one lap race, no times though.
In the Under 15s boys race William Crossen finished well up the field in a time of 10.26 and 11th spot.
Ladies 5k
Susan Milburn 16th time 23.38 (2nd over 45 lady), Penny Johnson 37th 27.50, Lynn Gibson 40th 29.22. Team 8th
Senior men's 6 mile race
James Askew 10th 37.09, Peter Milburn 24th 39.40, George Reid 43rd 41.05, Richard Campbell 52nd 42.32, Colin Gibson 67th 46.58, Ray Todd 86th 56.02. Team 6th
Ripon 10 miles race - 10th May
Julia Atkinson-Tait, Martin Randall and John Edmondson enjoyed the delightful Ripon 10 mile race. The course started and finished in part of a nature park and included the Valley of the Seven Bridges, crossed Studley Park and circled Fountains Abbey. Martin was first
back, confirming that his previous ankle injury was adequately recovered, followed closely by Julia. The mile long hill after the Abbey slowed John who nevertheless finished in a respectable time of 1h 20m 38s.
Tees Forest Trail Race - 14th May - Coulby Newham
The second Tees Forest race was held at Coulby Newham. One lap, nice course and good conditions. Several club members turned out, including new member Edward Redvers, who, in his first race, had an excellent run, finishing in the top ten, also first club runner back. Also Margaret Greenhall flew the flag for the female members, who seem a bit thin on the ground in races. Edward, 17:35, was followed home by Richard Campbell, 18:35, James Askew, 18:49, Daniel Inglis, 19:07, George Reid, 19:11, James Carver, 20:15, Gordon Carver, 20:53, Dave White, 21:40, Kevin Greenall, 21:52, and Margaret Greenall, 27:36.
Yorkshire 10K Trail Race - Newby Hall, Ripon - 17th May
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust Yorkshire 10k race was set in the beautiful
grounds of Newby Hall. BBC Radio York helped create a great
atmosphere at the start. The sound of them playing Jade’s Eurovision
song "My Time"* must have stayed on the minds of the Newton Aycliffe
runners because they all ran excellent times. Peter Milburn finished
6th overall in a fast time for the course which was mainly on grass of
39:43. Sue Milburn was the 4th lady overall and fastest lady in her category with her time
of 46:19 followed closely by John Edmondson in 46:35.
Pier to Pier - South Shields to Sunderland - 17th May
Run on beach, coastal paths and some on pavements with some reasonable climbs.Bright
sunny day,temperature about right for running. 980 runners finished.
Julia Atkinson-Tait, (2nd o/35,) 49:41, Martin Randall, 49:48, Janet Raper, 58:37, Janet McRae, 57:11, Chris Forster, 58:37, Dave Mackenzie, 60:13 (a few seconds up on last year and finished inside the first half of the field), Ray Todd, 60:44, Dave Macdonald, 64:02.
N/E Vets Track and Field League - Jarrow - 18th May
A successful return to racing for Richard Harvey after 9 months absence, with a slow, but comfortable, win in the 0/65 1500m.
Melmerby 10K - Melmerby - 24th May
Great village location, good course, well organised and well supported on the route. To top it
all great sunny weather with temp. approx. 18 degrees.
5 NAAC Runners - James Askew 36.08, Richard Campbell 40.20, George Reid 41.11, John Young 48.58, David Mackenzie 49.12.
Buxton Half-marathon - Derbyshire - 24th May
John Edmondson travelled further away to race in the Buxton half-marathon. Bright sunshine and a total climb of over 1500 feet conspired to make this his slowest ever 13.1 mile race in 1h 55m.
Ilkley Trail Race -Ilkley -24th May
Sue Milburn was 2nd O/50 lady in this 7 mile Trail Race - time 59.27
A cool wind could not hold back the energies of the eight Newton Aycliffe AC runners who completed the Tees Barrage 10k race on May Day Bank Holiday. It was certainly no barrier to James Askew who stormed round the course in 36 minutes 23 seconds. The 500 entry limit was
reached once again in event’s 4th year. Following a rapid start the runners streamed into a 3 metre wide channel along the riverside path. After navigating Newport Bridge they turned upstream reaching half way on the opposite bank of the Barrage. The headwind and loose gravel
made the journey towards Stockton hard work. Once over the road bridge the course snaked through the University of Durham campus. Here the competitors had to draw on reserves of stamina because although the end was in sight, time and again the route meandered around the quays to cheering supporters at the finish.
James Askew 36:23, Peter Milburn 38:09, Richard Campbell 40:30, Susan Milburn 44:51, John Edmondson 45:35, John Young 48:49, Penny Johnson 51:38, Tracey McKenna 58:18.
Stewart Park Against Domestic Violence Run - Middlesbrough - 6th and 13th May
The Stewart Park run took place at 6pm on Wednesday 6th May. The series is dedicated to raising awareness about Domestic Violence and how it affect families and whole communities.
The event was coordinated by Susan Milburn, Middlesbrough DV Coordinator, in conjunction with Andy Fisher who is the Coordinator for the Park Runs.
Run on paths and woodland tracks and grass. Enjoyable low key events, very well
organised.
On 6th, two local celebrities started the first run - Ross Turnbull MFC goalkeeper and Sharon Gayter - A Great Britain International - John O Groats to Lands End record holder (from Guisborough).
75 people completed the first run with more expected for the next two. The atmosphere was great, and people made some donations to support our campaign to END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Dave Mackenzie recorded 24:41 on the 6th and slashed this to 23:31 on the 13th!
NYSD X/C League - Richmond - 10th May
Richmond cross country was held on the old race-course high above the town, the going was good and it was a nice day out.>
In the under 11s race Henry Johnson used good tactics again powering away from his rival in the last 400m in the 2k one lap race, no times though.
In the Under 15s boys race William Crossen finished well up the field in a time of 10.26 and 11th spot.
Ladies 5k
Susan Milburn 16th time 23.38 (2nd over 45 lady), Penny Johnson 37th 27.50, Lynn Gibson 40th 29.22. Team 8th
Senior men's 6 mile race
James Askew 10th 37.09, Peter Milburn 24th 39.40, George Reid 43rd 41.05, Richard Campbell 52nd 42.32, Colin Gibson 67th 46.58, Ray Todd 86th 56.02. Team 6th
Ripon 10 miles race - 10th May
Julia Atkinson-Tait, Martin Randall and John Edmondson enjoyed the delightful Ripon 10 mile race. The course started and finished in part of a nature park and included the Valley of the Seven Bridges, crossed Studley Park and circled Fountains Abbey. Martin was first
back, confirming that his previous ankle injury was adequately recovered, followed closely by Julia. The mile long hill after the Abbey slowed John who nevertheless finished in a respectable time of 1h 20m 38s.
Tees Forest Trail Race - 14th May - Coulby Newham
The second Tees Forest race was held at Coulby Newham. One lap, nice course and good conditions. Several club members turned out, including new member Edward Redvers, who, in his first race, had an excellent run, finishing in the top ten, also first club runner back. Also Margaret Greenhall flew the flag for the female members, who seem a bit thin on the ground in races. Edward, 17:35, was followed home by Richard Campbell, 18:35, James Askew, 18:49, Daniel Inglis, 19:07, George Reid, 19:11, James Carver, 20:15, Gordon Carver, 20:53, Dave White, 21:40, Kevin Greenall, 21:52, and Margaret Greenall, 27:36.
Yorkshire 10K Trail Race - Newby Hall, Ripon - 17th May
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust Yorkshire 10k race was set in the beautiful
grounds of Newby Hall. BBC Radio York helped create a great
atmosphere at the start. The sound of them playing Jade’s Eurovision
song "My Time"* must have stayed on the minds of the Newton Aycliffe
runners because they all ran excellent times. Peter Milburn finished
6th overall in a fast time for the course which was mainly on grass of
39:43. Sue Milburn was the 4th lady overall and fastest lady in her category with her time
of 46:19 followed closely by John Edmondson in 46:35.
Pier to Pier - South Shields to Sunderland - 17th May
Run on beach, coastal paths and some on pavements with some reasonable climbs.Bright
sunny day,temperature about right for running. 980 runners finished.
Julia Atkinson-Tait, (2nd o/35,) 49:41, Martin Randall, 49:48, Janet Raper, 58:37, Janet McRae, 57:11, Chris Forster, 58:37, Dave Mackenzie, 60:13 (a few seconds up on last year and finished inside the first half of the field), Ray Todd, 60:44, Dave Macdonald, 64:02.
N/E Vets Track and Field League - Jarrow - 18th May
A successful return to racing for Richard Harvey after 9 months absence, with a slow, but comfortable, win in the 0/65 1500m.
Melmerby 10K - Melmerby - 24th May
Great village location, good course, well organised and well supported on the route. To top it
all great sunny weather with temp. approx. 18 degrees.
5 NAAC Runners - James Askew 36.08, Richard Campbell 40.20, George Reid 41.11, John Young 48.58, David Mackenzie 49.12.
Buxton Half-marathon - Derbyshire - 24th May
John Edmondson travelled further away to race in the Buxton half-marathon. Bright sunshine and a total climb of over 1500 feet conspired to make this his slowest ever 13.1 mile race in 1h 55m.
Ilkley Trail Race -Ilkley -24th May
Sue Milburn was 2nd O/50 lady in this 7 mile Trail Race - time 59.27