Wrekin Streak.
Steven Cale retained his title as King of the Wrekin as he regained his Wrekin Streak title. The Mercia Fell Runner and Wrekin College teacher has also two current victories in the longer Wrekin Fell Race so has a real claim to this title. He won this years Streak, a blast to the top and back from the Forest Glen in 17.42 his fastest on the course and 23 seconds quicker than last year which puts him 9th on the all time list behind the course record of 16.38.
Mel Price, another Mercia fell runner from Wooston, near Church Stretton, followed up her great victory in the Shropshire Winter Series with her first win in the Wrekin Streak, in 21.29 after finishing 2nd last year and 3rd in 2009. Her time was the equal 6th fastest ever and the fastest winning time since 2008. Polly Gibb, from Coalbrookdale was the second lady in 23.16 and first over 45 having been a previous winner of the race in 1989 and 1990 with her fastest time being 20.37. Sarah Howells, a Wrekin College student was the first under 16 to finish and 3rd overall in 25,30, with Ruth Stafford of Mercia 4th in 25.39. Telford Harriers Jean Turner was 5th and first over 50 in 25.42 whilst Kathryn Morgans from Wolverhampton and Bilston was 6th in 26.08 whilst Telford AC's Juliett Hoad was 7th and first over 45 in 26.22.
Daniel Maskew from Wolverhampton and Bilston was second in the mens race in 18.09 which puts him 22nd on the all time list whilst Shrewsbury AC's Ian Howarth fresh from his marathon debut in London made his debut in a Shropshire fell race finishing third in 18.37. Paul Jones from Mercia was 4th and first over 40 in 18.49 with his team mate Daniel Brazier 5th in 18.59, whilst last years runner up Ian Grindley from Wolves was 6th and first over 45 in 19.11. Shrewsbury School student Cal Winwood, one of the top junior cross country runners in the county was 7th in 19.31.
Kristian Edwards from Tamworth was 9th overall and first Under 16 in 19.53, with Shrewsbury's Jack Francis second in 25.16 and Thomas Davies from Mormon Noob third in 25.03. In the Under 12's race Kodee Wilkes was first and Amber Gibb second.
The Wrekin Streak was organised by Simon Daws of Ironbridge and held in conjunction with Southall School, Telford to which most proceeds from the race will be going. The Wrekin was the first race in the Shropshire Summer Series and all race organisers are this summer holding races for under 12, Under 14 and Under 16's as part of their races.
Paul Sanderson
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17 Apr 2011
Wrekin Streak
The first race in the Shropshire Fell Running Summer Series takes place on Wednesday 27th April when the Wrekin Streak Race gets underway. The Streak goes from the Forest Glen to the Wrekin Summit up and down the main path. The race record stands at 16.38 set in 2003 by Tim Davies from Forden near Welshpool. The womens best was set back in 1991 when Tipton Harrier Kath Hill, won in 19.21. In more recent times Anna Bartlett from Shrewsbury AC has won for the last 3 years and has the 6th fastest time over the course of 21.29 set in 2008. Her winning time last year was 21.53, 16 seconds ahead of Mel Price from Woolston near Chruch Stretton, whilst Grace Chillingworth of Shrewsbury was third in 25.00.
Wrekin College teacher Steven Cale, the winner of the recent Wrekin Fell Race, was last years mens winner in 18.05, the 19th fastest ever after being second in 2009. Ian Grindley from Wolverhampton was second having won the previous year whilst Oswestry's fast improving, former Wolverhampton Tough Guy winner was third in 18.44.
This years race starts at 7.30 pm and is as always open to runners of all abilities with entries taken only taken on the night in the Forest Glen car park. The Streak usually attracts over 100 runners.
The Shropshire Summer Series features 6 mid week short races including the Caer Caradoc Classic, The Batch Bash from All Stretton, Pontesbury Hill, Stiperstones and Rageth from Little Stretton. Details can be found at http://dawsy.byethost5.com or http://www.merciafellrunners.org.uk.
Wrekin College teacher Steven Cale, the winner of the recent Wrekin Fell Race, was last years mens winner in 18.05, the 19th fastest ever after being second in 2009. Ian Grindley from Wolverhampton was second having won the previous year whilst Oswestry's fast improving, former Wolverhampton Tough Guy winner was third in 18.44.
This years race starts at 7.30 pm and is as always open to runners of all abilities with entries taken only taken on the night in the Forest Glen car park. The Streak usually attracts over 100 runners.
The Shropshire Summer Series features 6 mid week short races including the Caer Caradoc Classic, The Batch Bash from All Stretton, Pontesbury Hill, Stiperstones and Rageth from Little Stretton. Details can be found at http://dawsy.byethost5.com or http://www.merciafellrunners.org.uk.
16 Apr 2010
Wrekin Streak
Wrekin Streak.
The Annual Wrekin Streak Race takes place on Wednesday 21st April starting at 7.30 pm from the Forest Glen, Wellington. This is the first race in the Shropshire Summer Fell Running Series with mid week races throughout the summer at various locations in Shropshire. The Wrekin Streak, first held in 1989 and has been organised since then by fell running enthusiast Simon Daws from Ironbridge. The race is 2.75 miles including 810 feet of climbing as the route goes to the Wrekin summit and down again by the main path. The best ever time on the route is 16 minutes 38 seconds set in 2003 by GB International Tim Davies from Forden near Welshpool, running for Mercia Fell Runners, the womens best was set in 1991 by Kath Hill from Tipton whose fastest time was 19.21.
Fast times in recent years by local runners include Anna Bartlett from Shrewsbury AC, recent winner of the Wrekin Fell Race and the Shropshire Winter Series who has won the race for the last 2 years and has the 6th fastest time ever of 21.29 whilst winning the race in 2008. Louise Taylor from Telford holds the 5th fastest time of 21.11 set in 2005 whilst Sarah Gatford, 2nd last year has the 7th best ever time of 21.35 set when she won in 1999.
Mike James from Shrewsbury AC has the 3rd fastest time ever when he won the race in 2006 running 17.16. Vaughan New from Telford AC who won the inaugural race in 1989 is still the 8th fastest time of 17.40. Last years winner was Ian Grindley from Wolverhampton and Bilston, with Steven Cale of Wrekin College and Shrewsbury AC, recent Wrekin Fell Race and Shropshire Winter Series winner second.
Runners of any ability over 14 years of age are welcome to enter on the night at the Forest Glen, cost £5. All proceeds from this event go to a charity. Further details can be found at the Shropshire Fell Running website at www.myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fellrunner.
Paul Sanderson
The Annual Wrekin Streak Race takes place on Wednesday 21st April starting at 7.30 pm from the Forest Glen, Wellington. This is the first race in the Shropshire Summer Fell Running Series with mid week races throughout the summer at various locations in Shropshire. The Wrekin Streak, first held in 1989 and has been organised since then by fell running enthusiast Simon Daws from Ironbridge. The race is 2.75 miles including 810 feet of climbing as the route goes to the Wrekin summit and down again by the main path. The best ever time on the route is 16 minutes 38 seconds set in 2003 by GB International Tim Davies from Forden near Welshpool, running for Mercia Fell Runners, the womens best was set in 1991 by Kath Hill from Tipton whose fastest time was 19.21.
Fast times in recent years by local runners include Anna Bartlett from Shrewsbury AC, recent winner of the Wrekin Fell Race and the Shropshire Winter Series who has won the race for the last 2 years and has the 6th fastest time ever of 21.29 whilst winning the race in 2008. Louise Taylor from Telford holds the 5th fastest time of 21.11 set in 2005 whilst Sarah Gatford, 2nd last year has the 7th best ever time of 21.35 set when she won in 1999.
Mike James from Shrewsbury AC has the 3rd fastest time ever when he won the race in 2006 running 17.16. Vaughan New from Telford AC who won the inaugural race in 1989 is still the 8th fastest time of 17.40. Last years winner was Ian Grindley from Wolverhampton and Bilston, with Steven Cale of Wrekin College and Shrewsbury AC, recent Wrekin Fell Race and Shropshire Winter Series winner second.
Runners of any ability over 14 years of age are welcome to enter on the night at the Forest Glen, cost £5. All proceeds from this event go to a charity. Further details can be found at the Shropshire Fell Running website at www.myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fellrunner.
Paul Sanderson
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