Some photos from Alan The Fish - mostly of marshals, timekeepers, St John's Ambulance and volunteers on the night - thanks to all.
Dave Jackson video'd the whole race...
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18 May 2011
8 May 2011
Caradoc Classic Fell Race
Simon Daws who has just completed the Cumbrian Traverse in the Lake District, a 35 mile route covering 21 peaks in 9 hours 9 minutes, is also the race organiser of the next race in the Shropshire Summer Series, the Caradoc Classic 3 mile race organised by Telford AC on Wednesday 11th May at 7.30. The race headquarters are the Church Stretton Social Club in Essex Road, Church Stretton and runners of all abilities are welcome for the race to the top of Caer Caradoc and back.
The race records for the Caradoc Classic, the oldest mid week race in the Shropshire calendar are held by Tim Davies, current British Fell Champion from Welshpool for the men who when winning in 2004 ran 22.09, just ahead of Will Levitt who has the second fastest time of 22.16. Steve Cale last years winner in 23.07 is the 9th fastest whilst last years runner up Richard Roberts from Eryri is the 15th fastest with 23.27. Tim's younger brother Andy, has the third fastest time ever of 22.20 when winning in 1997. Anna Bartlett and Louise Taylor share the fastest ladies winning time of 27.33 when winning in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Mel Price second last year in 28.57 is 6th of all time and Newport's Helen Skelton 3rd last year is 10th overall with 30.09.
Paul Sanderson.
The race records for the Caradoc Classic, the oldest mid week race in the Shropshire calendar are held by Tim Davies, current British Fell Champion from Welshpool for the men who when winning in 2004 ran 22.09, just ahead of Will Levitt who has the second fastest time of 22.16. Steve Cale last years winner in 23.07 is the 9th fastest whilst last years runner up Richard Roberts from Eryri is the 15th fastest with 23.27. Tim's younger brother Andy, has the third fastest time ever of 22.20 when winning in 1997. Anna Bartlett and Louise Taylor share the fastest ladies winning time of 27.33 when winning in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Mel Price second last year in 28.57 is 6th of all time and Newport's Helen Skelton 3rd last year is 10th overall with 30.09.
Paul Sanderson.
Wrekin Streak results
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
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
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.
Womens National Six Stage Road Relay
Telford AC rounded off a superb winter season as they finished 7th in the National 6 Stage Road Relay Championships at Sutton Coldfield. With hundreds of teams from throughout Great Britain taking part the Telford squad were the second Midland team home behind second placed Charnwood AC from Leicestershire. Aldershot won the race in 1 hour 41 minutes and 21 seconds with 4 minutes to spare. They were led by Charlie Purdue who ran the fastest time of the day of 15.23. Swansea were 3rd, Leeds 4th, Norwich 5th, Liverpool 6th and Telford 7th in 1 hour 51.12. This represents one of the best achievements by a Shropshire athletic club being the 7th best team in a truly National Championships is quite remarkable, it is close on the heels of the Telford AC cross country team who finished 2nd in the National Cross Country Championships 4 years ago.
Claire Martin came home 6th on the opening leg in 16.44 the 15th fastest time of the day. Michelle Clarke went out on the second leg running 18.30 and finishing 12th. Cheralyn Evans ran the 3rd leg in 20.29, with Amanda Davies the 4th leg in 18.41. Sarah Mackness improved 4 places on the 5th leg running 19.52 before Kim Fawke took over on the final leg improving 9 places to 7th in 16.56 the 19th fastest on the day.
Telford AC had 3 other runners Lisa Blagden 21.00, Nellie Sanders 20.12 and Juliet Hoad 20.22.
9 Apr 2011
Lilleshall 5Mile 6th April 2011
Last Wednesday was the Lileshall 5Mile race, the first race of six in the Telford AC Sexarathon Series. Good weather saw a record turnout of 329 finishers for the event now in its 29th Year. Again sponsored by Up and Running, Shrewsbury and this year supported by Pondicherry, Ironbridge
An opening mile of 4.48 lead out by Ross Jones(Tipton) and Peter Butler (Oswestry) saw a large group still in contention, by 2 miles the group had been whittled down to six runners, Jones, Butler, Dave Evans (Wolves and Bilston), Pete Middleton (Shrewsbury) and Telford Athletic Clubs Chris Davies and Chris Rimmer.
Davies took the lead at about 2½Miles and began to stretch the field out, by 3½Mile he had about 30metres on Jones with Rimmer a similar distance behind Jones. This stayed the same until the finish where Davies stopped the clock at 25.31, Jones 2nd in 25.42 and Rimmer 3rd 25.55. Dave Evans was 4th and 1st V35 in 26.51 leading home a strong Wolves and Bilston contingent, who had 1st V45 with Steve Cunningham in 28.10, 1st V40 with Paul Thacker in 29.30 and Terry Bullock 1st V50 in 30.50, Telfords Ryan Heath ran well for a top 10 finish and 1st Junior man to finish with 28.22.
Six time Sexarathon champion Claire Martin (Telford AC) led home the women's field with a impressive run leading from gun to tape, finishing in 28.46, Claire Burgoyne (Shrewsbury AC) was 2nd in 30.57, with defending series champion Michelle Clarke 3rd home in 31.15. Telford's Cheralyn Evans was first V45 to finish in 34.39, closely followed by team mate Juliet Hoad in 34.59. While first V40 women to finish was Lisa Blagden in 35.37.
Other Category winners were:
David Daniels (Cobra RC) V55 32.10
Paul Williams (Wrekin RR) V60 32.57
David Whymans (Amazing Feet) V65 34.39
James Bibb (Dudley Kingswinsford) V70 45.10
Mick Ward (Oswestry Olympians) V75 47.34
Wendy Scott (Wrekin RR) L50 40.06
Barbara Ward (Oswestry Olympians) L55 38.58
Diane Edge (West Bromwich H) L60 41.32
The next race in the series is the Phoenix flyer 5km which takes place at the Phoenix School, Dawley on 18th May at 7.30pm
6 Apr 2011
Lilleshall 5M 2011
2011 Sexarathon has landed.
Results from the first race at Lilleshall now available on the TAC web site Sexarathon pages
Photos from Brian Smith & Alan The Fish will be available within the next 24 hours
Results from the first race at Lilleshall now available on the TAC web site Sexarathon pages
Photos from Brian Smith & Alan The Fish will be available within the next 24 hours
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