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January 2015
Athletics Monthly
The Journal of the World Famous Scarborough Athletic Club
Bronwen Owen. Yorkshire U20 Champion Emma Clapton. Yorkshire U17 Silver Medallist
In this edition; Fixtures Lists. Road, Multi Terrain,Fell Road Rankings. Final Lists for 2014. New List for 2015 Latest Senior Cross Country Participation Totals Committee Meeting Minutes Athletics Biographies. Heidi Coates Pro Am Newsletter. Nutrition.Jenna Wheatman. BSc. MSST Cartoon of the Month Quote of the Month. Press Reports
From the Editor
Welcome to the January edition and thank you to Jenna Wheatman and Heidi Coates for their contribution.
The year has started well as regards cross country championships, with an increase number of club members competing, and we also have a Yorkshire County and a North Yorkshire Schools Champion. I am looking forward to attending the next two major championships, and have even entered the English National! We have not had as much success in the leagues as in recent years, but in the East Yorkshire League, we have an increased participation, and we managed to achieve first men’s and women’s team at our home fixture at Langdale End.
Good luck to all our cross country runners for the remainder of the season.
Mick Thompson 01723 864442 [email protected]
Fixtures Club members have participated in almost all of the races listed. I can help with further information if required. Ed.
Road
Date Venue Distance Comment 22 Feb Snake Lane 10 mile Full 15 Mar Spen Valley 20 mile Yorks Champs. Hilly course 15 Mar Varsity Race. Sheffield 10K Open to all. Choose a Uni to run for! 22 Mar Hull 20 mile Tough course 22 Mar Trimple . Morecambe 20 mile Well worth the journey. PB course 29 Mar Wakefield 10K Mildly undulating 29 Mar Hartelepool Marina 5 3 Apr Mermaid. New Marske 10K Fast seafront course - if not breezy 12 Apr Sheffield 10K Jane Tomlinson race 12 Apr Hornsea 1/3 Marathon Now an official race distance 19 Apr Rother Valley 10K 19 Apr Manchester Marathon Web site claims, fast, flat and friendly ! 26 Apr London Marathon Full 26 Apr Blackpool Marathon Fast if not breezy on promenade section 26 Apr Blackpool Half Marathon As above 3 May Kirkby Moorside 10K Tough but very popular race TBN Melmerby 10K 10 May Leeds Half Marathon Jane Tomlinson race 10 May Beverley 10K Club favourite 10K. On line from midday 7 Feb 20 May Askern 10K Wednesday night 31 May Edinburgh Marathon Some tough sections, but overall downhill 7 Jun Mulgrave Castle. Whitby 10K 7 Jun Humber Bridge Half Marathon 10 Jun Otley 10 mile Wednesday TBN Jun Humber Bridge 10K TBN Jun Kirkby Malzeard 10K 14 Jun Hull 10K Jane Tomlinson race 14 Jun Victorian New Marske 10K Sub 10 min mile entry requirement TBN Jul Kilburn Feast 7 Mile Tough but popular race 5 Jul Ecup 10 Mile 5 Jul Harrogate 10K 10 Jul Walkington 10 mile Friday night 12 Jul Leeds 10K Jane Tomlinson race 15 Jul Doncaster 5K Wednesday race. Town centre course TBN Aug Millenium Bridge. York 5K Wednesday race. PB course 2 Aug York 10K Jane Tomlinson race 9 Aug TBC Elloughton 10K Fast two lap course 16 Aug Eskrick 10K 23 Aug TBC Major Stone, Lockington Half Marathon 30 Aug Tees Pride 10K 13 Sep Newcastle Half Marathon Great North run Sep. TBN Nottingham. Marathon Tough first half, boring second half Sep. TBN Tholthorpe 10K North Yorks Championship Race. Club favourite Sep. TBN Nottingahm Half Marathon Tough race Sep. TBN Redcar Half Marathon TBN. Oct Bridlington Half Marathon 4 Oct Chester Marathon Mainly flat urban and country route 11 Oct Scarborough 10K 11 Oct York Marathon Full – but who cares! 16 Nov Leeds. Abbey Dash 10K PB course 27 Dec Ribble Valley. Clitheroe 10K North of England Championship event
Multi Terrain (non extreme)
Date Venue Distance 31 Jan Dalby Forest Torch Run 5 mile 8 Feb Muddy Boots. Ripon 10K 15 Mar Lightwater Valley 10K 21 Mar Flamingo. Malton 10K 3 Apr Easter Egg. Bridlington 5 Mile 5 Apr Hemsley 10K 10 May Ravenscar Half Marathon May. TBN Mucky Duck. Driffield 8.5 Miles 7 Jun Lakeland Trail Half Marathon Sep. TBN Pickering and Moors 10K 8 Nov Dalby Dash 10K 29 Nov Leeds Xmas 10K Dec. TBN Jolly Hog. Ripon 10K Dec. TBN Loftus Poultry Run 8 miles
Fell See also the Esk Valley Fell Race Club web site for further information.
Winter Series
Date Venue 1 Feb Broughton Woods 15 Feb Commondale Beacon 8 Mar Glaisdale Rigg 22 Mar Blakey Blitz 5 Apr Guisborough 3 Tops 19 Apr Maybeck 3 Crosses
Summer Series
Date Venue 6 May Carlton Challenge 20 May Fox and Hounds 10 Jun Ossy Oiks 24 Jun Whorlton Run 8 Jul Guisborough Grunt 22 Jul Cock Howe and Beyond 5 Sug Gribdale Gallop 12 Aug Carlton Midsummer Meander 6 Sep Guisborough 3 Tops 12 Sep Castleton Show (Saturday) 30 Sep Roseberry Topping
Cross Country
Championships
Date Title Venue 23 Jan Northern Area Pontefract 21 Mar English National Hampstead Heath 32 Mar Welsh National Corwen 7 Mar Inter Counties Birmingham 14 Mar English Schools Blackburn
Remaining League Matches
NYSD
Sun 8 February. Richmond. Old Racecourse
East Yorkshire
8 February. Welton. ( Clash with Richmond NYSD) 1 March. Sewerby
2015 Road Race Rankings Half Marathon S. Pearson M40 Brass Monkey 85.28 L. Gillom Sen Brass Monkey 127.02 R. Maw M45 Brass Monkey 86.40 N. Scruton M65 Brass Monkey 92.48 N. Clarkson M40 Brass Monkey 106.46 D. Field M50 Brass Monkey 106.46
2014 Final Road Race Rankings
5K J. Robertson Sen Doncaster 15.37 L. Fleming Sen York 24.44 A. Fleming Sen Doncaster 16.38 L. Kraft F50 York 29.10 C. Mummert U13 York 19.10 J. Richards F50 Middlesboro 31.47 S. Tymon M50 York 20.25 D. Field M50 York 22.38 M.Thompson M70 York 32.32
5 Miles J. Robertson Sen Wombwell 27.56
10K J. Kraft Sen Leeds 32.35 E. Clapton U17 Kirkby M 37.43 A. Fleming Sen Leeds 32.51 H. Schofield Sen Lordshill 40.03 J. Robertson Sen Leeds 32.57 K. Stringer F40 Y. Coast 41.19 M. Colling M50 Y. Coast 35.42 H. Butterworth F40 Y. Coast 41.28 C. Duck M40 Y, Coast 37.02 S. Haslam F60 Tees Pride 41.59 M. Middleton` Sen York (JT) 37.13 H. Mainprize U17 Y. Coast 43.52 R. Buckle Sen Beverley 36.21 R. Haslam Sen Y. Coast 43.59 D. Baldwin M45 Y. Coast 38.11 L. Holmes (Read) Sen Beverley 45.10 D. Maw Sen Y. Coast 38.14 A. Kolos Sen Y. Coast 45.38 R. Maw M40 Y. Coast 38.20 N. Hanson F40 York (JT) 46.46 J. Pilmer U18 Leeds 38.22 N. Carr Sen Beverley 47.44 S. Pearson M40 Leven 38.42 L. Gillon Sen Y. Coast 48.23 P. Markham M40 Y. Coast 38.53 S. Miah Sen Beverley 48.53 D.Swift V50 Leeds 38.55 R. Gyte Sen Leeds 48.56 B. Thompson Sen York (JT) 38.55 K. Curtis F35 Y. Coast 49.28 R. Ward Sen Y. Coast 38.56 P Robinson Sen Y. Coast 49.03 P. Johnson M60 Dewsbury 39.05 L. Fleming Sen Leeds 49.14 A. Fewster F40 Y. Coast 49.48 O. Butterworh U17 Y. Coast 50.03 M. Jay Sen Beverley 40.04 H. Brett Sen Beverley 51.30 S. Kelly M45 Y. Coast 40.17 S. Cromack Sen Y. Coast 52.09 N.Pearcey M45 Leeds 40.46 L. Ponter F45 Y. Coast 52.17 N. Scruton M65 Beverley 41.32 N.Spence Sen Beverley 52.22 C. Allen M45 Wistow 40.34 L.McDonald Sen Kirkby M 52.23 O.Willis M45 Kirkby M 41.41 L.Bourne F40 Y. Coast 52.43 A. Curtis Sen Beverley 41.57 H. Coates F35 Beverley 52.51 K. Sygitowicz Sen Y. Coast 42.13 E. Wardman Sen Y. Coast 52.58 D. Shipley M55 Beverley 42.23 C. Myers Sen Beverley 53.02 D. Maffey Sen Leeds 42.31 J. Clayton F45 Beverley 53.50 B. Cammish Sen Tholthorpe 42.44 G. Wilkins F35 Tholthorpe 55.04 G. Cromak M55 Leeds 43.09 G. Glegg F55 Kirkby M 55.08 D. Shipley M55 Y. Coast 43.19 L. Bayes F60 Bradford 56.05 S. Tymon M50 Y. Coast 44.04 S. Kingscott F45 Beverley 56.23 M. Tomczak Sen Y. Coast 44.26 K. Webster F35 Y. Coast 56.30 J. Goodall Sen Kirkby M 44.29 M. Padgham F50 Kirkby M 57.04 R. Broadley M65 Beverley 44.47 L. Raper F65 Y. Coast 57.27 T. Walker Sen Walkington 44.50 S. Shepherdson F40 Tholthorpe 57.49 C. Wade M55 Leeds 45.05 A. Leppington Sen Y. Coast 57.54 G. Adams M45 Dalton 46.00 D. Roberts F50 Leeds 58.22 J. Johnson M45 Leeds 46.20 D A. Templeton Sen Y. Coast 59.03 P. Chapman M40 Victorian 46.42 L. Kraft F50 Beverley 59.08 C. Clayton M45 Beverley 47.37 S. Alexander F45 Y. Coast 59.27 I. Jenkinson Sen Y. Coast 47.40 W. Jay-Hammer F40 Beverley 59.19 N. Clarkson M40 Beverley 47.38 L. Bayes F60 Y. Coast 60.04 D. Field M50 Y. Coast 48.26 L.Hinchcliffe F40 Beverley 60.57 P. Northedge M65 Beverley 48.31 B. Rickinson Sen Beverley 61.08 N. Roberts M40 Y. Coast 49.11 C.Pelluci F45 Y. Coast 61.20 D. Hearn M65 Tholthorpe 49.41 J. Fish F50 York (JT) 62.14 H. Forkin M65 Beverley 50.38 P. Crawford F50 Y. Coast 62.23 M. Sweetlove M60 Tholthorpe 51.03 S. Field F50 Y. Coast 62.36 P. Barnard M45 Kirkby M 51.17 L. Jones F55 York (JT) 64.02 S. Flintoft Sen Kirkby M 51.26 M. Padgham F50 Beverley 65.02 T. Gillon M50 Beverley 52.40 J. Richards F50 York (JT) 66.49 J. Boak Sen Beverley 52.57 E. Maughan F35 Y. Coast 67.41 D. Parke M60 Beverley 53.04 B. Moore F45 Y. Coast 67.41 P. Billington Sen Y. Coast 53.40 S. Houghton F55 Beverley 69.02 I. Anderson M45 Beverley 53.46 M. Scruton F60 Beverley 69.05 C. Bridgewood M45 Wetherby 58.42 J. Elwick F55 Tholthorpe 69.40 J. Ramos M45 Beverley 64.42 F. Macdonald F55 Y. Coast 70.11 R. Aghanian M55 Y. Coast 67.39 H. Noble F45 Y. Coast 81.42 M. Thompson M70 Walkington 68.55
One third marathon R. Buckle Sen Hornsea 55.41 D. Shipley M55 Hornsea 61.36 J. Johnson M45 Hornsea 70.52
10 miles M. Middleton Sen Snake Lane 64.50 S. Haslam F55 Snake Lane 71.37 D. Swift M50 Snake Lane 66.04 A. Kolos Sen Snake Lane 79.08 J. Poulter Sen Snake Lane 67.28 E. Wardman Sen Snake Lane 89.48 N, Scruton M65 Snake Lane 69.26 S. Kingscott F45 Snake Lane 95.19 P. Markham Sen Snake lane 69.28 J. Richards F50 Thirsk 107.49 S. Kelly M45 Snake Lane 71.12 D. Shipley M60 Snake lane 72.54 A. Curtis Sen Snake Lane 74.29 G. Cromack M55 Snake Lane 74.30 C. Wade M50 Snake Lane 77.12 G. Adams M40 Snake Lane 78,32 J. Johnson M45 Thirsk 80.21 N. Clarkson M40 Snake Lane 82.40 D. Fox M60 Ferriby 83.04 D. Hearn M60 Ferriby 83.09 M. Webster M50 Ferriby 83.49 H. Forkin M65 Ferriby 86.29 D. Field M50 Ferriby 86.35 M. Sweetlove M60 Snake Lane 86.38 I. Anderson M45 Snake Lane 89.48 J. Ramos M45 Snake lane 99.11
Half Marathon A. Fleming Sen Liverpool 76.51 S. Haslam F55 Essar Village 91.32 M. Middleton Sen GNR 85.20 K. Stringer F40 GNR 95.22 T. Kraft M60 Brass Monkey 85.42 N. Hanson F40 Brass Monkey 107.32 R. Ward Sen GNR 87.56 K. Curtis F35 Edinburgh 112.52 R. Buckle Sen Brass Monkey 87.24 S. Miah Sen GNR 114.17 P. Markham Sen Redcar 89.20 L. Fleming Sen GNR 116.29 S. Kelly M45 GNR 90.34 J. Clayton F45 Bridlington 121.07 N. Scruton M65 Brass Monkey 90.54 R. Gyte Sen GNR 127.29 J. Poulter Sen Humber Bridge 92.10 L. Raper F65 GNR 129.56 P. Johnson M60 Liversedge 92.18 K. Webster F35 Bridlington 130.49 O. Willis M45 Redcar 92.24 J. Fish F50 Leeds 142.09 D. Wallis Sen Essar Village 93.36 D. Roberts F50 GNR 143.17 M. Jay Sen GNR 93.41 L. Jones F55 Sunderland 146.28 N. Pearcey M45 Bridlington 95.23 C. Moran F45 Brass Monkey 155.55 A. Curtis Sen Edinburgh 94.02 G. Cromack M55 Brass Monkey 97.23 S. Tymon` M50 GNR 101.16 C. Clayton M45 Bridlington 102.14 J. Drury Sen GNR 104.00 J. Johnson M45 Humber Bridge 104.46 G. Adams M45 Northumberland 104.23 K. Sygytowicz Sen Humber Bridge 110.15 M. Webster M50 Brass Monkey 113.26 D. Field M50 Major Stone 114.21 T. Rawlings M45 Brass Monkey 122.12 P. Billington Sen Bridlington 128.08 N. Sharp M60 GNR 139.58 J. Ramos M45 GNR 143.17 M.Elwick M40 GNR 164.39 R. Aghanian M55 GNR 173.23
20 Miles N. Scruton M65 Hull 2.31.40 G. Cromack M55 Hull 2.40.58 J. Poulter Sen Hull 2.46.35
Marathon D. Swift M50 London 3.09.31 S. Haslam F60 Loch Ness 3.21.04 M. Middleton Sen Manchester 3.13.02 N. Hanson F45 York 3.39.32 N. Scruton M65 London 3.25.12 S. Kingscott F45 London 4.35.13 J. Poulter Sen Manchester 3.26.06 J. Fish F50 York 4.57.49 R. Maw M40 London 3.27.14 R. Buckle Sen London 3.30.15 O. Willis M45 York 3.31.15 G.Cromack M55 Manchester 3.27.01 M. Webster M50 London 3.44.38 S. Tymon M50 London 3.57.07 G. Adams M40 York 4.21.54 H. Forkin M65 Villnius 4.24.37
100 Miles N. Carr Sen Humber Bridge 23 hrs 7 mins
Latest Senior Cross Country Participation Totals Senior 17 years and older First Name Surname EYXC Races NYSD Races Champs Grand Total competed Total completed Races Total Hester Butterworth 3 1,2,3 2 2,3 1 Yorks 6 Heidie Coates 4 1,2,3.4 1 3 5 Harry Forkin 4 1,2,3,4 4 Simon Pearson 3 1,2,4 1 2 4 Dave Shipley 4 1,2,3,4 4 Mally Sweetlove 4 1,2,3,4 4 Mick Thompson 3 1,2,3 1 3 4 Geoff Cromack 3 1,2,3 3 Kerry Curtis 1 3,4 4 1 2 3 Chris Duck 3 1,3,4 3 Glyb Hewitt 3 2,3,4 3 Linda Hinchliffe 3 1,2,4 3 Sally Kingscott 3 1,2,4 3 Richard Maw 3 1,3,4 3 Kevin Moment 3 1,3,4 3 Pete Northedge 3 1.2,3 3 Rob Powell 1 4 2 2,3 3 Neil Scruton 3 2,3,4 3 Tom Stockill 2 3, 4 2 2,3 3 Paul Chapman 1 3 1 2 2 Chris Clayton 2 1,2 2 Julie Clayton 2 2.3 2 Neil Coombes 2 3.4 2 Lynzie Fleming 1 3 1. Yorks 2 Leah Gillon 2 1,2 2 Mark Jay 2 1,2 2 Tom Owen 2 1,2 2 Sam Shepherdson 2 2,4 2 Jenna Wheatman 2 2,3 2 Chris Allen 1 1 1 James Boak 1 2 1 Ralph Broadley 1 2 1 Brendan Cammish 1 2 1 Mark Corner 1 2 1 Andrew Curtis 2 1 2 1 Dave Fox 1 4 1 Sue Louth 1 2 1 Phil Markham 1 3 1 Dan Maw 1 3 1 Matt Middleton 1 1 1 Dave Parke 1 3 1 Neil Roberts 1 2 1 Diane Roberts 1 2 1 Jack Robertson 1 3 1 Katy Stringer 1 3 1 Guilia Wilkins 1 4 1 Sue Haslam 1 3 1
Minutes of Committee Meeting held on 12 January 2015
Present: Chris Wade, Sharon Houghton, Melanie Padgham, Simon Valente, Shaun Tymon, Harry Forkin, Ralph Broadley
In attendance: John Watson (Honorary President)
Apologies for absence received from: Chris Clayton, Julie Clayton, Tony Tomaszewicz
Correspondence:
Chris Wade has been contacted regarding the potential recruitment of recorders from within the club to help at track and field meetings. A request will be put to the membership.
Notes of last meeting and matters arising:
SAC members can register at the Rugby Club for associate membership of the Rugby Club and Barons Gym. A more structured application process for club places in the London Marathon is called for. This will be discussed at a future committee meeting.
On-line application for club membership is to be discussed at a future committee meeting. It was decided not to proceed with the potential purchase of a mini-bus by the club. Hiring of vehicles as required will continue.
There is no further report or information to discuss regarding the McCains 10k and fun run at present.
Financial Report:
No report was tabled as Tony Tomaszewicz was unable to attend the meeting.
Social events:
The Christmas dinner was a success. Final arrangements for the awards night on January 16th at Scarborough Cricket Club will be made this week.
Junior Section Issues:
The use of the Rugby Club site is working well.
Sharon Houghton mentioned that it would be useful to acquire some steppers and the committee approved these being ordered. The establishment of a long jump area at the Rugby Club site will be pursued in the spring.
2015 Annual General Meeting:
It was decided that the next AGM will be held on April 16th, 2015.
Any Other Business:
It was noted that the Thursday evening beginners group had become increasingly popular for various reasons. The club will ensure that although numbers have increased genuine beginners who attend will continue to be catered for.
Date and Location of Next Committee Meeting:
To be notified at a later date.
Cartoon of the month
Quote of the month It is rude to count people you pass – out loud!
Anon
Pro Am Newsletter
Nutrition for athletes
Jenna Wheatman. BSc. MSST Scarborough Pro-Am Sports Injury Clinic
Runners who want to lose weight and are already maxing out their miles burn plenty of calories, so the easiest way for them to create a deficit is to eat smarter. Don't eliminate meals or skip your post-run snacks, though; you could end up under-fuelled, constantly hungry or with a sluggish metabolism–none of which are good for weight loss or for racing at your best. Instead, try these sustainable strategies:
Cut out the junk. "The most important thing you can do to get lean is to improve your overall diet quality," says Matt Fitzgerald, author of Racing Weight. "Focusing on what you're eating instead of how much can get you 90 percent of the way." That means fewer sweets, refined carbs, fried foods, fatty and processed meats, and liquid calories, while adding fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and lean meats and fish.
Make smart swaps. Instead of pancakes after your morning run, eat a veggie and cheese omelet. Trade your pasta dinner for a brown rice and edamame stir-fry. And instead of a brownie ice cream sundae, celebrate post-race with just one scoop, topped with fruit and crushed nuts. Even if these substitutions are close in calories to your usual, they're higher in protein and fiber that will help keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Shrink your portions. Cutting out just a few bites from each meal and snack can make a difference–up to 500 calories a day or enough to lose a pound a week. The only time you shouldn't cut back? After a particularly long or hard run. "That's when your recovery–and your appetite–should be the priority," nutrition counsellor Alicia Shay says. "For most people, that will only apply to two meals a week." Be vigilant the rest of the time.
Eat on a schedule. Have a meal or snack every few hours–and keep that consistent day after day. "Runners can't always trust their bodies' hunger signals, because intense exercise can suppress appetite at times and make you feel starving at others," Rasa Troup, CSSD, says. An insatiable hunger after long runs may be less about your workout and more about the fact that you aren't eating enough throughout the day.
Incorporate resistance training. "Research shows that if you're an active runner and you lose weight, you're going to lose both fat and muscle," Paul Vanderburgh, exercise physiologist, says. To avoid shedding too much of the latter–which is what gives runners their power–aim for five to 10 minutes a day of body-weight exercises, like pushups, planks, lunges and squats. Fill up with fluids. Most people need three to four liters of water a day, and if they're not getting that, it can throw off a lot of things in the body–including hunger cues. "Your stomach's going to crave food when what it really wants is water," Shay says. To help maintain his weight loss, marathoner Tom Storey employs a trick he read about in an interview with Meb Keflezighi–drinking a pint or two of water before every meal.
Don't race to finish. Runners dealing with extreme hunger tend to inhale their post-workout meals faster than their brains can process satiety signals from the stomach, Emily Brown, RD, says–so it's easy to think you need more calories than you really do. Practice mindful eating when you refuel after a run: Sit down, eliminate distractions and pay attention to the taste, texture and satisfying nature of every bite.
Have fun. If you're in the habit of rewarding yourself with junk food after a hard run, try thinking of the workout as a reward in itself instead. A recent Cornell University study found that runners tended to eat less after a run when they considered it enjoyable, rather than hard work. Take time to evaluate your running: Have you become too focused on outcomes? Reclaim the joy of the activity, and make fitness its own reward.
Mini Biographies
Heidi Coates at Sledmere
Years as a Runner:
I started running at the age of 11 when I went to Caedmon Secondary School. I, or should I say my PE teacher discovered I had a talent for Cross Country running and put me in the school team. I remember coming first in my first race and been absolutely delighted. I went on to win the rest of the races that season. As I had done so well at Cross Country my PE teacher decided I should run the 1500m at the schools sports day which I managed to win. I continued running in the school cross country team and 1500m my 3 years there. I was privileged to win many more races and represent both my district and county in a number of cross country events.
At 14 my passion for competitive running waned, however I continued to run in my PE lessons. Unlike now, I was allowed to tell my teacher where I was planning to run and then leave the school site to go running on my own. I found this time and space so precious whilst doing my GCSE’s.
Once finishing GCSE’s I really didn’t do any running again till I was in my early 20’s. I joined a gym wanting to get fit and lose some excess weight after having my daughter. As I am sure many of you will have experienced the same but running on a treadmill bored me to tears and I longed to get outside again. So I started heading out along the cliff tops and beach and rekindled my love for running. I entered a few races to give me targets to aim for.
I started coming to Scarborough AC in February 2014 after Linda Hinchliffe told me she attended and really enjoyed the company and motivation running with others provided her. A decision I certainly have not regretted. Favourite Races/Events:
Great Trail Challenge 11K in Keswick was incredibly challenging but had stunning scenery that took your breath away, well that could have been the massive hill I just crawled up!
Great North Run is the longest distance I have run and the biggest race I have entered. I will always remember the first time I did it when the Red Arrows flew across the bridge as I was running across, the number people along the route shouting you on and the overwhelming sense of achievement when I crossing the finish line.
Best Performances:
Beverly 10K 52.51
Great North Run 2 hr 08mins
Favourite Male athlete: Jonathan Edwards
Favourite Female athlete: Jo Pavey
Targets/Ambitions
This year I would like to have a go at least one fell race and complete all of the EY Cross Country series.
Long term I would like to complete a marathon during the year I turn 40.
Press Reports
South Yorkshire Cross Country League. Final fixture at Kimberworth
Scarborough Athletic Club’s leading junior cross country runner Bronwen Owen, who has missed the first two months of the new cross country season due to a running injury, returned to action as a guest runner in the final fixture of the South Yorkshire Cross Country League, which was held at Kimberworth near Rotherham.
In the Senior Women’s race, 17 year old Bronwen finished first overall, and was most notably ahead of Rachel Lundgren, an Under 23 athlete competing for Sheffield University, who at this final league fixture of the South Yorkshire League, subsequently won the league title for the second time. The result augers well for Bronwen’s bid to win a record fifth Yorkshire County Championship title next month, after moving up to the Over 20 division this season.
Loftus Poultry Run
Neil Scruton gets the bird! Four members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the annual Loftus Poultry Run, in which runners who are encouraged to run in seasonal fancy dress, compete over a 8 mile multi terrain course which has three challenging climbs in the Loftus area of the race.
The Scarborough quartet were once again led home by 67 year old Neil Scruton who was the first Over 60 and 94th overall of the 454 finishers in an excellent time for the course of 57 minutes 23 seconds. Neil’s achievement was rewarded with the usual poultry prize. (Photo attached).
Neil was followed by two new club members who made a notable event debut. John Bamford, a over-50 runner was 279th in 69.56, and Nick Combes who is also an Over 50, was 309th in 72.21.
The experienced 64 year old Dave Parke finished in 367th and ahead of mostly younger competitors in 76.52.
Pickering Sportshall Event
Seven of Scarborough Athletic Club’s young athletes were very successful at a Sportshall event held at the Pickering Sports Centre. Sportshall is an indoor form of track and field for children between the ages of 4 and 16, which creates a safe and warm environment for young athletes to train during the cold and dark winter months and is the largest competition within the School Games framework and with an estimated user-base of well over 1 million children, Sportshall has more participants than any other School Sport Competition.
The most successful Scarborough competitor was Chloe Calvert –Best who gained the most events from a variety of running, strength and skill based events, to finish as the top Under 15 Girls Scorer.
In the Under-13 Girls competition, Isabel Louth came close to a winning club double with a runner up placing . Five other Scarborough competitors dominated the competition, with Hannah Ellam 4th, Katie Tomlinson 5th, Sophie Body 6th, Daisy Willis 7th and Isabel Matique 8th.
Sheffield Indoor Open Athletics
Two of Scarborough Athletic Club’s most prolific junior competitors competed at an open indoor event at the Sheffield Institute of Sport Indoor Arena which stages top class international events. Isabel Louth made a notable debut in the Under 15 when finishing 3rd in the Long Jump and was also 6th in the 300 metres.
Hannah Ellam who was competing in her very first indoor meeting, came close to a winning debut as the runner up in the Under 13 Long Jump with a personal best. She also impressed with third places in the 60 metres and 60 metres hurdles, both of which were debut events.
Roseberry Topping Hardmoors Trail Marathon
Nikki Carr took another step towards her target of becoming a member of the Hardmoors 1,000 mile club, when she competed in the Roseberry Topping trail marathon. Her latest ultra race in the Hardmoor series of events, which has included 160 and 100 mile races, was over a testing 29 miles over some of the highest points of North Yorkshire and included climbs to the Roseberry Topping and the Captain Cook Monument.
Nikki completed the race in 6 hours 52 minutes, and was the 12th woman finisher. Of the 138 starters, 9 failed to complete the race.
Ribble Valley 10 Kilometre Road Road
Pete Johnson competed in the Ribble Valley 10 kilometre Road Race, which incorporated the Northern championship. On what were often slippery surfaces due to a severe overnight frost, Pete finished up in 154th overall of the 1063 field, and was also the first Over 65. In the latest 2014 ranking lists for Over 65 athletes, Pete is now ranked number one Yorkshire County and number four United Kingdom.
Sewerby Parkruns
Two Scarborough Athletic Club members competed in the latest Sewerby Parkrun. David Field ran alongside Lynzie Fleming and was 28th overall and the 3rd Over 50 in 25 minutes 32 seconds. Lynzie who was officially recorded as 25.33 was the 6th female finisher.
Captain Cook Fell Race
Two members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the annual Captain Captain Cook New Years Day fell race at Great Ayton. The traditional senior race incorporated 900 feet of climb over 5.3 miles, and passed by the Captain Cook monument on the North Yorkshire Moors.
Over some slippery surfaces following recent freezing weather, 17 year old Bronwen Owen was once again the first senior women finisher, and set a new course record by over two minutes. She was also fourth overall of a record 270 finishers.
Bronwen was joined by Sue Haslam who was racing over the fells for the second time in three days. Sue was 12th of 71 women overall, and the second Over 60. Together they scored enough points finish as the fifth of fifteen teams with only two of a possible two scorers!
Hardmoors 30
Nikki Carr took another step towards her target of joining the Hardmoors 1,000 mile club, when she competed in the Hardmoors 30 event on New Years Day. Due to the increased numbers of competitors the event start switched to Robin Hoods Bay from Ravenscar, and the route then involved a loop on the Cleveland Way to Whitby and back, and then on the disused rail track to Hayburn Wyke, at which point the runners headed back to Robin Hoods Bay on the Cleveland Way.
Nikki completed this tough event in 6 hours 27 minutes, and was the 25th female and 124th overall of a record 199 starters, five of whom failed to finish the race.
Guisborough Woods Fell Race. Clay Bank East Fell Race
Three of Scarborough Athletic Club’s regular fell racers, competed in the first of three races over a seven day period, which was the Guisborough Woods event. On what was fine but freezing weather the trio coped well with the 6.8 mile course which had 1358 feet of climb.
Neil Scruton maintained his winning streak in the Over 65 Division, and was also 34th overall of 123 finishers. Sue Haslam also remained unbeaten in the Over 60 group and also finished 6th woman overall. Both now lead in their age group for the Winter Series. Dave Parke scored some good age group points with 4th in the Over 60 Division.
The trio were back in action a week later at the Clay Bank East race. This race which was held at Great Broughton near Stokesley consisted of a 5.7 mile course with 1003 feet of climb, and included the highest point on the North Yorks Moors.. Over what was a very frosty and slippery course, Neil and Sue were both winners of their age groups, and Dave was sixth in his group. This was Sue Haslam’s third race in seven days as she raced with Bronwen in the intervening New Years Day Captain Cook race
2014 English Fell Race Championship. Sue Haslam
Over the Christmas period when Sue Haslam was busy competing in three fell races, she was delighted to receive a bronze medal for her age group in the 2014 English Fell Race Championships. Her achievement was after scoring good points in three tough fell races at Pendle, Conniston Horseshoe and Kentmere.
New Years Day 5 kilometre race at Bridlington
Four members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in a five kilometre race held at Bridlington, mainly on the town’s seafront and was organised by the Sewerby Parkrunners.
David Field was the first of the Scarborough quartet after finishing 16th male in 24 minutes 51 seconds. Lynzie Fleming warmed up for this weekend’s Yorkshire Cross Country Championships when finishing 4th female in 25.20. Lynzie was followed by Shirley Field 11th in 30.00 and Linda Hinchliffe in 30.57
Sewerby Parkrun
Five members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the first Sewerby Parkrun of the year. Mark Jay was the first Scarborough runner after a 7th place of 110 finishers in 20 minutes 25 seconds.
Mark was followed by Mark Corner who was 11th overall in 21 .24 which was a 3rd consecutive personal best time. Dave Shipley was next in 21st and a close up 2nd Over 55 in 22.20. David Field had a good run to finish 20th overall and third Over 50 in 24.48
Heidi Coates who was competing in her first Parkrun was 24th female in 28.43, and headed the experienced regular competitor Linda Hinchliffe. Linda who had competed in the Bridlington 5 kilometre race two days earlier was 34th female in 30.01.
Yorkshire Country Cross Country Championships
Our two Under 13 Girls get ready to race!
Eleven members of Scarborough Athletics Club competed in the Yorkshire Cross Country Championships which were held in the grounds of the Lightwater Valley Theme Park near Ripon. The athletes had to cope with strong gusts of wind and some showers, plus a muddy and undulating course with some steep inclines. Two club members achieved individual gold and silver medals and were subsequently selected to represent Yorkshire County at United Kingdom Inter Counties Championships in March
Three club members competed in the combined Junior and Senior women’s championship race, and were led home by 17 year old Bronwen Owen, who gained a fifth consecutive Yorkshire Cross Country Championship title, when she secured victory in the Junior Women’s race after moving up to the Under 20 Division this season. For most of the race, Bronwen led from the front, and was a close up third overall behind two experienced senior women runners. The reigning East Yorkshire champion Hester Butterworth who was competing in the championships for the first time in five years, finished in 87th and ahead of championship debutant Lynzie Fleming who was 132nd
In the Women’s Under 17 Championship, Emma Clapton celebrated her 16th birthday with an excellent debut performance in the higher age group. She led the field for most of the race, and finished a close up second, and therefore achieved her highest championship position, after a fourth place last year when she lost a shoe when leading the Under 15 race. Emma was followed by Hannah Mainprize who ran well to finish up in 24th place.
The meeting commenced with the Under 13 Girl’s championship, in which Amy Corcoran finished up in 20th place, and ahead of 11 year old Sophie Boddy who made her championship debut in the Girl’s Under 13 race, and as one of the youngest runners in the race, ran well to finish in 52nd place. In the corresponding Boy’s race, Christian Mummert improved from 51st last year, when finishing up in 14th place after running with the leading group for much of the race.
The Under 15 Girl’s race featured pleasing championship debutant performances by Sacha Butterworth and Hannah Bayes. Sacha finished up in 27th and ahead of Hannah who was 40th
In the final race of the day, the 2013 East Yorkshire League champion 19 year old Jack Robertson made an impressive debut in the Senior Men’s race, when finishing 21st of 230 finishers.
East Yorkshire Cross Country League. Race 4 at Sledmere
18 members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the fourth round of the East Yorkshire Cross Country League meeting, which was held in the grounds of the Sledmere Estate between Driffield and Malton. The race consisted of a two lap mile course over seven miles, with a testing long climb each circuit, and was held in fine but very cold and windy weather.
Chris Duck led the men’s team home when finishing up in 20th of the 191 finishers, which was the largest field this season. He was followed by Kevin Moment in 26th, Simon Pearson 29th and Richard Maw 33rd.
The evergreen Over 65 veteran Neil Scruton was once gain the first Over 65 after finishing in a most impressive 49th overall. Glyn Hewitt who is competing in his first season for the club completed the scoring team in 59th. The team had to settle for sixth place but are now a close up fourth overall this season.
The women’s team was led home for the first time by Heidi Coates who is having a good debut season in the league, and was 33rd woman finisher. She was followed by Guilia Wilkins in 39th and Sam Shepherdson who closed in for the team in 42nd. The team was 8th but is now 5th overall for the season.
The women’s team was backed up by Linda Hinchliffe in 49th and Sally Kingscott, 55th
Other Scarborough Men finishers
59, Glyn Hewitt. Dave Shipley. 72, Andy Curtis. 83, Rob Powell. 91, Dave Fox. 106, Mally Sweetlove. 117, Harry Forkin, and league debutant Nick Coombes who was 119th
North Yorkshire and South Durham Cross Country League Meeting at Summerhill Country Park Hartlepool.
Less than 24 hours after competing in the Yorkshire Cross Country Championships, two of Scarborough Athletic Club’s young athletes, were back in action at the fifth round match of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cross Country League. This penultimate meeting was held at Summerhill Country Park Hartlepool, over a testing hilly and muddy course.
Both athletes succeeded in their aim of improving their overall position in the league. Hannah Mainprize now leads the Under 17 women overall after finishing the runner up in the race. Amy Corcoran rose to joint 3rd overall after scoring 6th in the Under 13 Girl’s race.
Scarborough Rock 16 and 24 Mile Events
Five members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the Scarborough Rock events, which consisted of multi terrain routes commencing at Scalby and taking in the Sea Life Centre, Scarborough Castle, Olivers Mount, Raincliffe Woods, Broxa, then back to Scalby via Burniston.
On a fine but very windy weather conditions, Jane Hamp and Julie Clayton completed the 24 mile route in 5 hours 13 minutes and were the fifth and sixth women finishers.
Sue Louth headed the three other Scarborough runners who completed the 16 mile course, and was sixth woman and 18th overall in 3 hours 7 minutes. Sue was followed by Dave Parke and Danny Walls who both finished in 3 hours 9 minutes and were recorded as 22nd and 24th respectively.
Sewerby Parkrun
Four members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the latest Sewerby Parkrun, on what was very windy weather especially on the cliff top section of the Sewerby course.
David Field was the first of the quartet when finishing 24st overall of 65 runners, and the second Over 50, in 24 minutes 49.
Heide Coates and Linda Hinchliffe had what was a warm up race before the next day’s East Yorkshire Cross Country League meeting. Heidi was 14th woman in 28.57 and Linda clocked 30.16 and was 17th.
Lesley Bayes made an impressive event debut when finishing first Over 60 and 25th woman overall in 33.01
Hardmoors Night Race
Scarborough Athletic Club’s ultra distance runner Nikki Carr competed in a night race which a part of Hardmoors series weekend training camp.
The race consisted of a 7 mile route with 2,080 feet of elevation, started at the Lordstones Country Park, and encompassed and out and back route over Cringle Moor, Cold Moor, Wainstones and Cold Bank.
Bronwen Owen’s Wales Team Debut
Thornton Le Dale teenager Bronwen Owen made a notable debut as a member of the Wales Under 20 Women’s team at the United Kingdom Cross Challenge event which was held at Cardiff.
Bronwen who is in the 6th Form of Lady Lumley’s School and competes for Scarborough Athletic Club, came very close to winning the Under 20 race when finishing a close up second behind the experienced Welsh team member Olivia Gwyn. Bronwen’s challenge in the later stages of the race prompted Olivia to say that the last 250 metres “lasted forever”.
This result augers well for Bronwen’s debut at the Welsh National Cross Country Championships next month, and her bid to win a third Northern Counties Championship title at Pontefract this weekend.
North Yorkshire Schools Cross Country Championships
A total of 62 pupils from nine schools competed as members of the Scarborough and District team in the North Yorkshire Schools Cross Country Championships, which was held at Caedmon School Whitby. The competitors had to cope with some very cold weather and slippery surfaces on a testing course at the Scoresby Site. Ryedale School who provided the highest number of competitors in the Scarborough and District Schools team, were the most successful, but their single gold medal was bettered by Lady Lumley’s School athletes who won two gold medals.
Lady Lumley’s School first gold medal was achieved in the opening Inter Girls race, when Emma Clapton of Lady Lumley’s School achieved a third consecutive championship win. The second Gold was achieved by Christiana Pain in the penultimate race of the championships. Both girls gained immediate selection to represent North Yorkshire Schools at the prestigious English Schools Championship at Blackburn in March.
Ryedlale School’s gold came in the Year 7 Boys race, when Finnian Hutchinson outsprinted his Ryedale School team mate Herbert Antcliff, who was the silver medal winner. Both boys were selected to represent the county team at the annual Inter Counties match which will be held at South Shields next month. They will be joined by Martha Carlton-Seal who also represented Ryedale School and was the runner up in the corresponding girl’s race.
In the Junior Boys race, Elliott Hutchinson of Ryedale School secured his selection for the English Schools Championship as the runner up. There was further success for Ryedale School in the Inter Boys race, when Tyler Hutchinson and Nathan Smith achieved their selection for the English Schools Championships after finishing 4th and 5th respectively. Maurice Carlton-Seal was selected to represent the county at the Inter County match at which final selections for all but the Year 7s at the English Schools Championships will be decided.
In the Junior Girl’s race, Sacha Butterworth of Scalby School gained automatic selection for the English Schools Championships for the very first time, after finishing up in 4th place. In the same race, Amy Corcoran who also attends Scalby School finished in 9th, and was selected for the Inter County match.
Hannah Mainprize who was the sole Scarbrough 6th Form competing in the Championships, finished 5th in the Senior Girls race, and will be subsequently competing for the first time in the English Schools Championships.
Three Caedmon School pupils gained selection for the English Schools Championship. Jay Fearns finished 3rd in the Senior Boys race and Maddie Mastrolonardo was 4th in the Inter Girls race. Jasmine Kent was 5th in the Junior Girls race. Rebecca Hewison of Caedmon School was selected for the County Match after a 9th place finish in the Senior Girls race
Complete Scarborough and District team results
Year 7 Boys. Team 3rd 1. Finnian Hutchinson Ryedale 2. Herbert Antcliff Ryedale 15. Matthew Dixon Scalby 19. Noah Gitting Ryedale 25. Charlie Hancock Lady Lumley’s 27. Owen Ellis Lady Lumley’s 34. Finlay Sawyer St Augustine 37. Nathan David Lady Lumley’s 38. Jack Collier Eskdale
Year 7 Girls. Team 3rd
2. Martha Carlton-Seal Ryedale 12. Floence Pegrum Malton 14. Maisy Muldoon Eskdale 15. Sophie Boddy Lady Lumbley’s 17. Eva Adamski Eskdale 18. Katie Tomlinson Lady Lumley’s 25. Daisy Willis Graham 28. Olivia Clough Ryedale 30. Evie Chapman Ryedale 32. Callum Marsay Graham 35. Heidi Price Eskdale 37. Atlanta Dowkes Lady Lumbley’s
Junior Boys. Team 4th
2. Elliott Hutchinson Ryedale 6. Jasmine Kent Caedmon 11. Toby Antcliff Ryedale 21. Christian Mummert Scalby 25. Harry Coldbeck Ryedale 30. Jacob Head Lady Lumbley’s 35. Harvey Clacherty Eskdale 37. Tom McDonald Graham
Junior Girls Team 2nd
4. Sacha Butterworth Scalby 9. Amy Corcoran Scalby 10. Tilly Adamski Eskdale 28. Isabel Metcalf St Augustine. 35. Abi Smith Ryedale 39. Hannah Atkinson Ryedale 40. Chloe Calvert-Best Scalby 43. Eleanor Collier Eskdale
Inter Boys Team 3rd
4. Tyler Hutchinson Ryedale 5. Nathan Smith Ryedale 9. Maurice Carlton-Seal Ryedale 16. Elliott Metcalfe Caedmon 20. James Pilmer St. Augustine 23. Adam Quilter St Augustine 26. Callum Halley Caedmon 33. Ben Quilter St Augustine 38. Ben Watts Caedmon
Inter Girls Team 3rd
1. Emma Clapton Lady Lumbley’s 4. Maddie Mastrolonardo Caedmon 14. Olivia Howard Caedmon 25. Airlie Mason Ryedale 29. Caitlan Swales Caedmon 30. Chloe Moran St Augustine 31. Natasha Kent Caedmon 35. Elkie Morgan Ryedale 36. Clemmie Cooper Ryedale 37. Emma Raw Caedmon
Senior Girls Team 2nd
1. Christiana Pain Lady Lumbley’s 5. Hannah Mainprize Scarborough 6th Form 9. Rebecca Hewison Caedmon 13. Charley Rogers Caedmon
Senior Boys Team 4th
3. Jay Fearns Caedmon 16. Josh Hopley Caedmon
Brass Monkey Half Marathon
Six members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the popular Brass Monkey Half Marathon which is based at the Knavesmire York. This was the 15th edition of a race that nowadays reaches it’s 1,500 entry limit within hours of going ‘on line’, and thus far less Scarborough runners than usual were successful with their entry. The course is popular as it is a well organised race on a scenic and fast course that often provides personal best times for the distance, as was the case with five of the seven Scarborough runners.
The first Scarborough finisher was Over 40 veteran Simon Pearson who 159th of the 1462 finishers in a personal best time of 85 minutes and 28 seconds. He was followed by Over 45 veteran Richard Maw who clocked 86.40
Neil Scruton was the winner of the Over 65 Division, with an excellent time of 92.46, which was the second fastest time in the 2015 United Kingdom Rankings List for Over 65 Men.
Neil was followed by two other veterans that achieved personal best times. Over 50 Veteran David Field finished in 106.46 and was just two seconds up on Over 40 veteran Neil Clarkson who clocked 106.48.
Leah Gillon who was competing in her first ever half marathon ran well to finish in 127.02
Sewerby Parkrun
Two members of Scarborough Athletic Club competed in the latest weekly Sewerby Parkrun.
Heidi Coates achieved a personal best time for the event after finishing 11th woman overall in 27 minutes 40 seconds, which was a 63 second improvement.
Linda Hinchliffe was just outside her best time, and was 27th overall in 29.49