Ivybridge 10k

   Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The largest 10k in Devon and Cornwall not only attracts the most runners, but also the best of the May weather, and true to form, the winds dropped, the rain stayed away and sunshine came out for the duration on Saturday evening. Out of 679 runners, there were 18 Harriers present to take on the challenging but fast course around the lanes of Ivybridge and Bittaford.

First home for the Harriers in a terrific 20th place and a roaring 36.42, a new pb, was Steven Sims. Mark Budge suffered from sickness on the way round, but still managed to hang on to Steven's heels to come home in 25th in 37.19. There was a big battle to be next home for the Harriers between 3 runners, with positions constantly changing, but Paul Arrowsmith eventually managed to get the gap and got an excellent 40.38, just ahead of Revis Crowle in 40.43, who scooped first in the vet 50 female age category. Chris Ullman dropped off the pace of these two in the last couple of miles finishing in 41.25. Ian Crowle spotted Chris in the last couple of miles but wasn't quite able to overhaul him in 41.48, but continues to make very good progress towards his fastest form.

There was a 6 minute gap to the next Harrier, and Andrew Sims was pleased to improve on last years time by a few seconds in 47.46, and inadvertently acted as a target for Karen Mahoney which spurred her on to 47.56, a storming run good enough to win the vet female 40-44 category. Helen Morse was also in fine form in her second ever 10k, running 48.23, a 2 minute pb. Ray Goodright was next in 48.36, 3rd in the vet male 65+ category, although there are no prizes awarded for 3rds in the age categories at Ivybridge. Tessa Mason was next in 49.05, also 3rd in the vet female 50-54 category. Ann Wendick-Byfield followed in 51.47 and Bryony Williams was next in 52.06. Carol Pollard got 53.15 and Zoe Painter 53.58. Making a very welcome return for the Harriers after a very serious infection to the knee that had in him hospital for weeks just after Xmas was the redoubtable Alan Smith in 55.54. Lynne Budge managed to get in just under the hour in 59.18 and rounding up the Harriers was Aileen Ware in 1.04.29.

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Dan Nash cycling venture

   Tuesday, May 08, 2012
If winning races for the Harriers wasn't enough for Dan Nash, he's taking time off this summer to take part in this truly extraordinary venture, for an extremely worthy cause. I'll let Dan explain:

"In case you don't know, this summer I am adventuring out on a lone tour of Europe and Asia, encircling the Black Sea, on my push-bike. The distance to be covered? Approximately 4000miles. The time scale? 49 days. Can it be done? We will see... I am doing this for the charity WaterAid who act in 27 countries, in Asia, Africa and Central America. Clean water is essential for life, but one in eight of the world's population does not have access to it. This, and lack of safe sanitation, result in over two million people dying from water-related diseases every year. The lack of clean water close to people's homes also affects people's time, livelihoods and quality of life. I think this is a realy worthy cause that makes such a difference to millions of people. So for more infomation on my trip and on for how to donate please go to:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DanNash"

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Boconnoc 5

   Tuesday, May 08, 2012
In case anyone doubted the popularity of the new multi terrain Grand prix, the Boconnoc 5, normally a race with around 150 runners, suddenly boomed to over 270, for this the second fixture in the season. 15 Harriers were there to ensure that the club maintained their cracking start to this Grand prix.

First home, a familiar face who hasn't been seen for a few races was Mark Budge in brilliant 6th place overall in 31.16. Liam Gallantry definitely prefers the roads to the muddy trails, but this didn't stop him putting in a thumping 33.40 for 21st place. Jordan May continues his steady progress from a broken ankle and got round in an impressive 35.13 for 31st place. It was left for men's team captain Paul Arrowsmith to complete the men's team in 40th place 35.52, returning from an achilles injury and to continue his golden touch to see the men's team grab 3rd place overall and stay on top in the Grand Prix standings (latest standings found here.) Revis Crowle's first race after the marathon was an excellent 2nd place overall in 36.02, and first in the vet female 50-54 category. Another Harrier doing their first race after London marathon was Clive Shute in 39.13. Next back was Emily Young, picking up exactly where she left off before she took time out to have baby, with a very good 42.08, which also grabbed second in the vet female 40-44 age category. The next two Harriers Hayley Stacey and Louise Littlewoood finished together in 43.27, to ensure that the Harriers ladies grabbed 2nd team overall.

And there were still more awards for the Harriers as Tess Mason grabbed 2nd in the vet female 50-54 category with 43.56. Meeta Nicholls followed in 44.25. Ian Ringer was yet another picking up a prize, with second in the vet male 65-69 category in 44.50. Ladies team captain Victoria Rogers returned in 48.35, Carol Pollard was just behind in 48.39 and Lynne Budge rounded up the Harriers in 53.09.

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Summer Turkey Trot 2012

   Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Please find here details and entry form for this year’s Summer Turkey Trot (part of the Cornish Grand Prix) on Wednesday 11 July 2012.

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Membership Fees 2012/13 Now Due!

   Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Club membership fees are now due for 2012/2013. The fees are as follows.
      Seniors: inc. England Athletics Membership £20.00
      Juniors (<18), OAP’s, Unemployed, 2nd claim, Student Membership: £10.00
      Family Membership: £45.00
      Associated Membership (non running): £10.00
The membership form can be found here, and should be mailed to the club membership secretary Emily Young (details on form), or given to her in person.

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London marathon report 2012

   Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The London marathon is the country's most celebrated running event, now with over 37,000 people taking part. 2012 will prove memorable both for the Olympics and more tragic reasons, but for everybody who runs it, it is a huge achievement that participants and spectators alike take great pride in. Ten Harriers were able to run the race this year, a mixture of ballot entries, good for age entries and club places for club runners who got rejected in the ballot. The commentators described the conditions of blue skies as perfect, but when running with 1,000s of others the going on the day was distinctively warm with a headwind for much of the second half of the race. The non-appearance of a taxi meant that four runners from the Harriers almost didn't make it to the start line in time.

The first Harrier home, was Steve Gentle, who sadly was making his last appearance as a first claim East Cornwall Harrier, as he has moved out of Cornwall and has joined Okehampton RC. Determined to make this ECH outing a good one, he thundered home in a new pb of 2 hrs and 55 minutes exactly, a fantastic time. Mark Andrews was next, starting a little too fast, recording a 1.31 split at half way, almost 3 hour marathon pace, but despite slowing in the second half, still recorded a 2 minute pb in 03:08:02. Revis Crowle hasn't been able to run a marathon for quite a few years due to various injuries and finally made a return to the distance, one she has previously completed in under 3 hours, in a very strong 3.16.22, which was a remarkable 6th in the vet female 50-54 category. Husband Ian Crowle has also struggled with injury over the last couple of years, and despite some calf tightness managed a new pb in 3.19.11. Sharon Daw running her 65th marathon was next in 3.32.55. Just behind was marathon debutant Clive Shute in an excellent first time of 3.33.48 and unlike many debutants at this distance, Clive is already talking of entering the local Cornish marathon later this year. Claire Davidson was also returning to a distance she'd not run for a long time, and found it very tough going in the latter stages, but hung on for a very good 3.35.27. Having run under 3 hours last year, Oliver Jones was pacing a friend to sub 4 hrs and using this as training for an upcoming 100 mile event, and finished in 3.59.39. Helen Morse was another marathon debutant, and recorded an excellent 4.02.01, continuing to smile throughout. Lastly Andrew Sims skimped on his training program, running no longer than 15 miles but still managed a highly respectable 4.14.08. The runners were also thankful to the vocal support of Amanda Erith, Karen Sims, Marie Gentle, Mark Davidson and Ruby who came down to cheer them on.

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