ING Amsterdam Half Marathon, Sunday 15th October 2006:

A fast, flat course and cool conditions helped Paul achieve a pb of six and a half minutes to finish 225th out of 6,978 runners. The support and event atmosphere was excellent, with the finish in the Olympic Stadium.

Paul Tilleard 01:27:54 pb, 225th

Woburn 10k , Sunday 8th October 2006:

Well done to Lucy Tipper, who achieves a significant new PB.

Lucy Tipper 51:41 PB

Henley Six Mile Fun Run , Sunday 8th October 2006:

A scenic, but undulating route, shared with the Henley Half Marathon..

Sarah Thomas 01:06:40

Hanney 5 Mile Race, Sunday 8th October 2006:

A large club turnout yielded a strong set of results today, with many runners enjoying the flat course and favourable conditions. A healthy crop of PBs too. Thank you to Rachael Elliott, whose photographs of the race can be seen here at the Flickr site. Oxford City Athletics Club have also posted a gallery of photos on their website.

Gary Clench 29.56
Jon Burgess 30:29
Andi Hucker 30:50
Gary Warland 31:32
Nigel Trinder 31:48 pb
Alan Smith 31:50
Andy Beaumont 32:35
Nick Barnett 34:03 pb
Tom Digweed 34:21 pb by 2 mins
Steve Howard 34:57
Mark Clay 35:20 pb by 1 min
Helen Virdi 36:05 pb
Nick Cherry 36:06
Andrew Whitehead 36:15
Kate Watkinson 36:22 pb
Mark Sandford 37:01 pb by 20 secs
Dave Basham 37:25
Nigel Lambert 38:03
Wendy Hunter 38:07
Edwina Colclough 38:15 pb
Chris Colclough 39:07
Lawrie Stratford 43:13
Emma Gould 43:22 pb
Keith Jones 43:23

Cricklade 10k, Sunday 1st October 2006:

Gary Warland 40:22
Graham Grieve 40:56 PB
Nick Cherry 43:28
Tom Digweed 43:49 PB
Richard Darley 43:56 PB
Kate Watkinson 46:14 PB
Helen Virdi 47:10 PB

Cancer Research UK 10K, Sunday 1st October 2006:

A top-100 finish for Dougie Herriott, in a field of over 1300:

Dougie Herriott 43:17 PB

BUPA Great North Run, Sunday 1st October 2006:

Nick Barnett and Sam Lockwood flew the flag for Alchester at the GNR, on a crowded course with over 50,000 runners.

Nick Barnett 1:41:37 PB, 2632nd
Sam Lockwood 02:00:24 PB, 10,662nd

Berlin Marathon, Sunday 24th September 2006:

A fantastic performance by Jon in Berlin saw him placed 28th V50. The race was won by the legendary Haile Gebrselassie in 2:05:56. 31,472 runners.

Jon Burgess 3:00:11, 800th (28th V50)

Leighton Buzzard 10-mile race, Sunday 24th September 2006:

Paul Tilleard 1:08:16 (PB) 53rd out of 212
Sarah Paradine 1:11:36 4th Lady, 71st overall, (3rd in V35)

Saffron Walden 10k, Sunday 24th September 2006:

A great performance by Kate on a hilly course. 349 finishers.

Kate Watkinson 49:06 PB, 131st (17th lady)

Mortimer 10k, Sunday 24th September 2006:

A season's best performance for Mark on an undulating course. Unseasonably warm temperatures made for tough running conditions.

Mark Sandford 50.35

Running 4 Women 8k, Windsor, Saturday 23rd September 2006:

A women's only race in the spectacular grounds of Windsor castle. Warm conditions for late September on an undulating course. 762 finishers. Sarah's first run for the club.

Sarah Thomas 60.37, 608th

Woodstock "12", Saturday 16th September 2006:

Three challenging but beautiful laps of the grounds at Blenheim Palace in this classic event. Conditions much more suitable than of late. Jon Burgess led the way for the club with 1st place in the V50 category, and Paul Harris presented the prizes in the absence of His Grace The Duke of Marlborough. Congratulations to all who took part.

Jon Burgess 1:18:22 1st V50
Andy Beaumont 1:31:07
Nigel Trinder 1:31:31
Matt Lane 1:32:04 (Running for the Army - agreed with Matt does not count in Club Championship).
Tom Digweed 1:33:03
Nick Barnett 1:36:59
Mark Clay 1:37:15
Nick Cherry 1:37:44
Nigel Lambert 1:41:19
Kate Watkinson 1:41:41
Edwina Colclough 1:43:41
Wendy Hunter 1:46:58 (ran with her husband, Ian)
Lawrie Stratford DNF after 2 laps.

Le Petit Maratoy de Villages, Luz St Saveur, France

Congratulations to Nigel Lambert who bravely took on this 15k multi-terrain event through the Pyrenees in 35 degrees of heat, the oldest runner in the field and the only Brit taking part. Nigel completed the tough course in 1:27:20

Witney Cotswold Classic 10mile Road Race, Sunday 10th September 2006:

A scenic but very hilly course, coupled with very warm weather, made for a hard morning's work. Congratulations to all who took part, and thanks to all the Alchester members who helped out with the marshalling.

Jon Burgess (V50) 1:04:25 County Championships 2nd V50
Andi Hucker (V40) 1:09:11
Gary Warland 1:09:21
Paul Tilleard (V40) 1:11:02
Richard Gould 1:12:47 pb
Mark Daly (V40) 1:14:45
Lawrie Lee (V40) 1:15:29
Tom Digweed 1:16:19
Nigel Trinder (V40)1:18:35
Nick Barnett 1:19:30 pb
Nick Cherry (V40) 1:22:34
Edwina Colclough 1:23:39 pb
Helen Virdi 1:25:25 pb
Chris Foulkes 1:28:16
Mark Sandford 1:30:03
Lawrie Stratford (V60) 1:47:27

Headington 10km Road Race, Sunday 3rd September 2006:

Fast, flat 10km course taking in Worminghall Airfield. Open course led to windy conditions, but a pleasant temperature and dry. Several Alchester PB's.

Gary Clench, 39:12
Gary Warland, 41:04
Andi Hucker, 41:15
Andy Beaumont, 42:05
Nigel Trinder, 42:16
Richard Gould, 42:17
Paul Tilleard, 42:26
Laurie Lee, 44:12
Nick Barnett, 47:09
Richard Darley, 47:49
Mark Clay, 49:11
Nigel Lambert, 49:14
Catherine McDonnell, 49:16
Kate Watkinson, 49:22
Edwina Colclough, 49:47
Helen Virdi, 50:11
Keith Jones, 54:32
Emma Gould, 59:32

Newbury Triathlon, Sunday 3rd September 2006:

A fantastic performance by Rachael Elliott in only her third triathlon. Rachael battled with a fever on the day of the triathlon (which forced a stop on the bike to deal with sickness!) to finish first in the open female category. 300m swim/14 mile bike/5k run (the run was short). 418 participants.

Rachael Elliott; Swim 5:53, Bike 42:52 (inc both transitions), Run 19:11; Total: 1:07:56; 42nd (1st open female)

Oxford Mota-vation 4 miles 47 yards, Thursday 31st August 2006:

Dry and humid conditions over a flat course in Marston, north Oxford. 248 finishers.

Gary Clench, 24.46, 53rd
Gary Warland, 25.23, 70th
Richard Gould, 25.48, 78th
Nigel Trinder, 26.06, 86th
Paul Tilleard, 26.45, 102nd
Alan Smith, 26.53, 104th
Tom Digweed, 27.04, 110th
Rachael Elliott, 27.06, 111th
Darren Jolliffe, 27.31, 117th
Nigel Lambert, 30.32, 165th
Mark Sandford, 30.42, 167th
Helen Virdi, 31.14, 174th
Keith Jones, 34.08, 200th

Serpentine 5km Race, Hyde Park, Friday 25th August 2006:

Rachael Elliott, 20.13pb by 21 seconds

Men's Only 5k - Milton Keynes, Thursday 24th August 2006:

Good conditions, though a gloomy finish for some because of the 20:00 start. The first running of this relatively flat 5k event around Willen Lake. 126 runners.

Mark Sandford, 23.34, 88th
Tom Bailey, 26.45, 109th

Burnham Beeches Half Marathon, Sunday 20th August 2006:

Helen Virdi, 1.55.30 pb by 2 minutes

MBrace Runners Quest Half Marathon, Saturday 19th August 2006:

Settled and good running conditions for this 6 laps course around Hackney Marshes. 118 runners.

Matt Lane, 1.38.00, 21st place.

Bearbrook Joggers 10k Road Race, Sunday 13th August 2006:

Very wet and windy conditions, a lot cooler than of late. An undulating course. 436 competitors. Comeback race for Rachael Elliott, after an annoying spell of injury!

Gary Clench, 38.59, 53rd
Andrew Beaumont, 40.57, 86th
Paul Tilleard, 42.29, 111th
Rachael Elliott, 44.23, 151st
Julie Bennett, 45.20, 173rd
Nick Cherry, 46.26, 201st
Keith Jones, 52.58, 305th
Lawrie Stratford, 53.31, 314th
Geoff Hanks, 62.15, 407th

Hook Norton 6 miles Road Race, Sunday 6th August 2006:

Fast, open, 2 lap course, through the village.. Warm and sunny conditions. Alchester debut run from Mark Clay, a welcome return to Dave Basham, renewing his rivalry with Nigel Lambert, and a strong performance from Catherine McDonnell. Gary Clench comes home 1st for Alchester in a strong race.

Gary Clench, 38.51, 36th
Gary Warland, 40.04, 46th
Andy Beaumont, 40.53, 64th
Nigel Trinder, 41.39, 74th
Jon Burgess, 41.44, 77th
Andrew Whitehead, 41.57, 81st
Ben Millard, 42.56, 87th
Matt Lane, 44.05, 103rd
Mark Clay, 44.41, 110th
Tom Digweed, 45.09, 120th
Nick Cherry, 46.50, 140th
Dave Basham, 47.43, 156th
Nigel Lambert, 48.03, 162nd
Catherine McDonnell, 48.53, 171st
Wendy Hunter, 48.58, 173rd
Edwina Colclough, 50.25
Chris Foulkes, 51.08, 193rd
Helen Virdi, 52.34, 209th
Lawrie Stratford, 54.51, 226th
Emma Thomas, 57.13, 231st
Geoff Hanks, 63.19, 259th
Keith Jones, DNF (helped a collapsed man.. finish to count in V40 Champtionship!)

Chipping Norton Mota-vation 4.1 miles, Thursday 3rd August 2006:

Pleasant and slightly windy conditions for this mildly undulating course over 4.1 miles. 248 Runners for this, the 4th race in the Kidlington summer Mota-vation series:

Jon Burgess 25.14, 39th
Gary Clench, 26.27, 61st
Gary Warland, 26.37, 65th
Nigel Trinder, 27.33, 82nd
Andrew Whitehead, 27.36, 85th
Nick Cherry, 30.01, 125th
Tom Digweed, 30.18, 132nd
Darren Jollieffe, 30.44, 136th
Nigel Lambert, 32.42, 168th
Helen Virdi, 34.48, 197th
Ken Varney, 35.03, 199th
Keith Jones, 38.35, 223rd

Leafield 10 mile Road Race, Saturday 29th July 2006:

A low key, Saturday evening event, located in Leafield, near Witney. Cooler conditions than of late. 109 runners.

Gary Warland, 68.23, 24th
Gary Clench, 69.19, 31st
Nick Cherry, 79.34, 61st
Nigel Lambert, 83.51, 70th

Hornton 6 mile Road Race, Saturday 22nd July 2006:

A very hilly 6 miles course along the quiet lanes around the village of Hornton. Humid conditions lead to a very sweaty and energy zapping race.. Excellent performance from Richard Gould, in what must be a PB..

Jon Burgess, 37.42
Richard Gould, 39.52
Andi Hucker, 40.13
Gary Warland, 40.50
Andy Beaumont, 41.58
Andy Whitehead, 43.20
Nigel Lambert, 48.46
Wendy Hunter, 51.13
Keith Jones, 58.35

Waddesdon Manor 5km Race, Wednesday 19th July 2006:

A tough, down and back up the hill course in the beautiful grounds of Waddesdon Manor. Hottest day of the year, 33 degree temperatures and thunder in the air. Small Alchester field, but 328 runners.. more than last year:

Philip Tofield, 20.28, 63rd
Claire Bennett, 20.37, 66th (racing for Milton Keynes AC)
Andrew Whitehead, 20.51, 70th
Paul Bursnall, 25.37, 178th
Emma Gould, 28.43, 243rd

Turkey Trot, Cornwall, 4 mile Race:

A Hilly Course in hot conditions. Congratulations to Julie Bennett in her first race back for 2 years!!

Julie Bennett, 30.45, 162nd
Nick Cherry, 31.09, 175th

Yarnton 5 miles Road Race, Saturday 8th July 2006:

A low key, local race, organised by Yarnton Football Club. Pleasant conditions for this Saturday evening event.

Andi Hucker 31.15, 12th
Nigel Lambert 39.28, 43rd
Mark Sandford 40.25, 46th
Keith Jones 43.58, 55th
Geoff Hanks 50.24, 64th

Coombe Mota-vation 3.9 miles, Thursday 6th July 2006:

Pleasant warm conditions over this undulating 3.9 miles course. Nasty hill towards the end is the main challenge at this event. 263 competitors. Winning Time was 19.49, Jerome Brooks, London Irish Running Club. 15 Alchester runners, but where were the ladies??

Jon Burgess 23.30, 33rd
Andi Hucker 24.26, 53rd
Richard Gould 24.49, 60th
Gary Warland 25.04, 69th
Nigel Trinder 25.34, 74th
Andrew Whitehead 25.37, 75th
Paul Tilleard 25.41, 77th
Tom Digweed 27.05, 111th
Darren Jollieffe 27.24, 116th
Peter Chivers 27.55, 124th
Nick Cherry 28.23, 135th
Nigel Lambert 30.09, 162nd
Ken Varney 32.19, 198th
Mark Sandford 32.38, 203rd
Keith Jones 36.35, 244th

Princes Risborough 10km Road Race, Sunday 2nd July 2006:

Tough hot and humid conditions over an undulating course on the Chilterns. There were 231 competitors. Great run from Sarah P. to win veteran ladies race

Andi Hucker 42:44 26th overall in men's race
Sarah Paradine 43:07 4th overall in ladies' race. Winner of veteran ladies category
Paul Tilleard 43:28 34th
Nigel Trinder 45:32 46th

Thame 10km Road Race, Sunday 25th June 2006:

Very warm conditions despite early start on a twisty, slightly undulating course. Good Club turn out for this race in the Club Championship and Oxfordshire Grand Prix Road Race Series 2006. Well done to Jenny M for winning the Ladies' race and Sarah P. finishing fourth. There were 700 plus runners.

Jon Burgess 38:28 30th position overall
Jenny McBain 38:29 31st 1st lady
Gary Clench 39:57 46th
Richard Gould 40:24 52nd
Gary Warland 40:48 63rd
Sarah Paradine 41:02 67th
Andrew Beaumont 41:56 83rd
Paul Tilleard 42:02 87th
Vince Davies 43:04 101st
Nigel Trinder 43:05 102nd
Pete Chivers 43:58 128th
Ben Millard 44:09 136th
Mark Daly 44:58 161st
Tom Digweed 45:11 166th
Nigel Lambert 48:39 278th
Saleem Landi 49:40 310th
Nick Cherry 51:22 364th
Kate Watkinson 52:30 397th
Helen Virdi 52:31 398th
Chris Edge 53:11 398th p.b.
Mark Sandford 54:40 454th
Emma Gould 54:55 468th
Lawrie Stratford 56:10 483rd
Allan Parker 56:27 491st ??????????
Derek Styles 58:09 525th
Keith Jones 59:39 560th
Tracey Carr 62:38 598th
Geoff Hanks 64:06 631st

Banbury 5 mile Road Race, Tuesday 13th June 2006:

A competitive run in good conditions on an undulating course to the north of Banbury. The race attracted 300 runners.

Gary Warland 32:29 74th position overall
Paul Tilleard 33:42
Nigel Lambert 39:02

Chiltern Chase Multi-terrain 10km Race, Sunday 11th June 2006:

A new event in Oxfordshire. Hot conditions. Undulating course with bridleways, footpaths and woodland paths.

Alan Smith 42:05
Sarah Paradine 42:58 2nd Vet Lady.
Keith Jones 58:22

Otmoor Challenge Half Marathon Multi-terrain Race, Saturday 3rd June 2006:

Tough multi-terrain event over paths, tracks and lnes of Otmoor with testing climbs towards the end of the course. Hot conditions which effected times. Good runs from Jon B. and Sarah P.

Jon Burgess 1:28:38
Sarah Paradine1:36:51
Andi Hucker 1:37:00
Gary Clench 1:37:59
Richard Gould 1:38:04
Colin Richardson 1:45:02
Matt Lane 1:46:26
Andrew Whitehead 1:52:21
Nigel Lambert 2:04:14
Nick Cherry 2:07:04
Ken Varney 2:15:30

Bletchingdon 4.25 mile Road Race, Thursday 1st June 2006:

Warm, gentle breeze but an undulating course. There were 292 runners. Well done to Gary Warland who made a fighting comeback after breaking his arm recently!!!

Richard Gould 26:21 54th position overall
Gary Clench 26:26 55th
Andi Hucker 26:47 64th
Alan Smith 27:19 79th
Gary Warland 28:46 104th
Colin Richardson 29:02 111th
Steve Howard 29:07 115th
Pete Chivers 29:32 122nd
Darren Jolliffe 30:53 154th
Nick Cherry 30:57 155th
Nigel Lambert 32:23 178th
Dave Basham 33:20 193rd
Hazel Howard 34:26 215th
Keith Jones 36:24 234th
Lawrie Stratford 38:51 253rd

Charndon 5km Road Race, Tuesday 23rd May 2006:

Cool, cloudy conditions with some wind. There were 176 runners competing in this race organised by the Alchester Club. Thanks to all who helped at the event. Well done to our runners who took part.

Jon Burgess 18:13 33rd position overall
Richard Gould 18:33 41st p.b.
Jenny McBain 18:45 45th p.b.
Gary Clench 18:47 p.b.
Graham Grieve 19:19 63rd pb.
Matt Lane 19:39 67th
Nigel Trinder 19:50 72nd
Sarah Paradine 21:22 96th
Liz Dover 22:14 108th
Tina Christie 22:22 113th
Paul Bursnall 24:32 143rd

Town & Gown 10km Road Race, Sunday 21st May 2006:

Oxfordshire's biggest race with 2463 runners competing on a very wet and cool day over a flat course in central Oxford. The Club also provided marshals at the event. A number of p.b. performances with a special well done to Emma G. who took a fantastic 13 minutes off her previous best for the distance.

Richard Gould 38.48 p.b 71st position overall.
Andrew Beaumont 40.16 106th
Nigel Trinder 40.50 130th
Paul Tilleard 41.05 145th
Colin Richardson 42.56 251st
Mark Clay 45.55 500th
Edwina Colclough 49.26 850th
Richard Darley 50.09 933rd
Lawrie Stratford 54.13 1388th
Keith Jones 54.46 1448th
Emma Gould 54.46 p.b. 1450th

Prestwood 10km Road Race, Sunday 14th May 2006:

Undulating first half to course, flat final three miles. Well done Sarah on being third lady finisher. (Full dtails to follow when available.)

Sarah Paradine 3rd Lady
Paul Tilleard
Mark Sandford 53:30

Halstead Marathon Race, Sunday 14th May 2006:

Good weather conditions. Undulating course on the Essex and Suffolk borders Scenic two lap course. Three hundred plus competitors. Well done Matt on p.b.

Matt Lane 3:33:47 p.b.

Shakespeare Half Marathon Race, Sunday 7th May 2006:

Warm conditions. Undulating course at Stratford-upon-Avon. Over one thousand six hundred competitors. Well done Edwina on a p.b.

Edwina Colclough 1:50:46 p.b. 524th position overall.

Cholsey Chase 8 mile plus Multi-terrain Race, Sunday 7th May 2006:

Warm conditions. Hilly course over the Berkshire Downs. Best wishes to Gary W. who tripped in the early stages and damaged his arm but continued to complete the course! One hundred and seventeen runners.

Jon Burgess 52:38 12th position overall
Gary Clench 55:29 20th
Vince Davies 56:04 23rd
Gary Warland 57:00 27th
Matt Lane 57:46 29th
Pete Chivers 63:15 59th
Nick Cherry 65:17 68th
Nigel Lambert 65:17 69th

Charlton-on-Otmoor 4.1 mile Road Race, Thursday 4th May 2006:

Warm, gentle breeze and a flat course. Good Club turn out. This was the third race in the Club Championship and Oxfordshire Grand Prix Road Race Series 2006. Well done to those making their first apearance for the Club. There were 328 runners.

Jon Burgess 24:27 48th position overall
Andi Hucker 25:12 66th
Richard Gould 25:18 69th
Jenny McBain 25:34 74th 4th lady
Gary Warland 25:49 77th
Matt Lane 26:14 90th
Alan Smith 26:31 99th
Andrew Whitehead 26:37 101st
Nigel Trinder 26:41 103rd
Paul Tilleard 27:03 110th
Ben Millard 27:31 124th
Steve Howard 27:41 127th
Colin Richardson 27:52 132nd
Pete Chivers 27:57 117th
Tom Digweed 28:14 144th
Allan Parker 28:31 151st
Darren Jolliffe 30:08 185th
Nigel Lambert 30:52 210th
Tina Christie 31:02 213th
Catherine McDonnell 32:47 246th
Dave Basham 32:58 249th
Hazel Howard 33:00 250th
Edwina Colclough 33:04 251st
Keith Jones 34:36 276th
Derek Styles 36:35 293rd

Silverstone 10 km, Tuesday 2nd May 2006:

Two circuits of the Motor Racing Track. Cool, windy conditions. Over a thousand runners.

Andrew Whitehead 41:46 198th position overall.
Paul Tilleard 41:49 201st
Vince Davies 42:44 260th
Edwina Colclough 52:53 711th
Keith Jones 53:18 741st

Henley 5.2 mile Run, Monday 1st May 2006:

Run by the River Thames.

Keith Jones 40:40

Great Weston 5 mile Multi-terrain Race, Monday 1st May 2006:

Cool,sunny, windy weather conditions. An undulating course in the Northamptonshire countryside with a large field of 292 runners.

Jon Burgess 31:41 8th position overall
Gary Warland 33:17 17th
Andrew Beaumont 33:32 20th
Matt Lane 33:38 21st
Vince Davies 34:03 25th
Sarah Paradine 34:18 29th
Andrew Whitehead 35:40 45th
Steve Howard 35.57 48th
Pete Chivers 37:38 71st
Tina Christie 39:05 97th
Richard Darley 39:34 104th
Nigel Lambert 39:58 115th
Paul Bursnall 42:38 148th
Dave Basham 42:45 151st
Hazel Howard 43:00 153rd
Mark Sandford 43:02 154th

Marathon Des Sables, April 2006:

Obviously depressed by the British climate, Brian P. took on the challenge of the Sarah Desert and took part in this gruelling event. Running the equivalent of 6 marathons in six days, over 150 miles of tough desert terrain and with limited water supplies, wind and sand storms, Brian was the second oldest competitor. Whilst other lesser mortals wilted in one of the hottest races on the planet Brian battled to the finish. (Can't understand why he isn't really interested in competing in future marathon events?) Many congratulations on a monumental effort Brian!!!

Oxfordshire County 10 000m Track Championships, Wednesday 28th April 2006:

Jenny M. entered this event in a moment of madness but came away with the Ladies' Championship title!! Great effort!!! Well done Jenny.

Jenny McBain 40:26 Winner of the Ladies' Race.

The London Marathon, Sunday 23rd April 2006:

Cool, calm conditions with a light drizzle that made the day ideal for marathon running. Congratulations to all who took part as they achieved a host of personal best performances!

Graham Grieve 3:13:26 p.b. 2435th position overall.
Steve Howard 3:36:02 5797th
Liz Dover 3:43:52 p.b. 7376th
Allan Parker 3:46:53 p.b. 8034th
Wendy Hunter 3:47:08 p.b. 8090th
Martin Winstone 4:21:48 16930th
Kate Watkinson 4:39:19 21354th
Nigel Lambert 4:39:47 21:457th
Helen Virdi 4:50:14 23702nd

Aldbury 5 mile Cross-Country Race, Sunday 23rd April 2006:

Well done to Sarah who won the Ladies' race at this hilly, demanding event to maintain her current run of good form.Some 300 runners took part.

Sarah Paradine 36:40 Winner of the Ladies' Race.

Oxfordshire County Road Relays, Sunday 16th April 2006:

A Ladies' Team were entered in the competition and fought hard to secure the silver medal in the Senior Ladies category. Great result! Well done Tina, Rachael and Jenny. The undulating course was 3.3 miles long. Thanks to helpers and supporters who made the trip.

Jenny McBain 21:03
Rachael Elliott 22:46
Tina Christie 23:37

Maidenhead 10 mile Road Race, Friday 14th April 2006:

A fast, flat course but fast times hindered by damp, rainy conditions. There were 946 competitors.

Matt Lane 68:14 168th position overall
Nick Cherry 77:42 391st
Edwina Colclough 527th
Kate Watkinson 86:41 649th
Helen Virdi 86:41 650th

Reading Half Marathon, Sunday 9th April 2006:

Warm, pleasant conditions with the race run over a new course. Great by Jon knocking over two minutes off his p.b. Over twelve thousand runners.

Jon Burgess 1:24:34 p.b.

Benson 10km Road Race, Sunday 9th April 2006:

Slightly undulating course but with potential for fast times. There were 284 runners. Great run by Sarah P.and congratulations to win the Ladies Race!

Sarah Paradine 41:42 34th position overall. Winning Lady.
Edwina Colclough 50:34 143rd
Keith Jones 54:53 195th

Flitwick 10km, Sunday 9th April 2006:

Scenic, undulating course. There were over 700 runners.

Paul Tilleard 42:21 129th position overall.

Ox5Run, Sunday 9th April 2006:

A five mile course set in picturesque Blenheim Park. Over nine hundred and fifty runners took part.Well done Emma on a p.b. for the distance

Drew Agger 36:14 106th position overall
Nick Cherry 36:19 109th
Tom Digweed 36:19 110th
Emma Gould 43:21 p.b. 417th
Geoff Hanks 48:39 577th

White Horse Half Marathon Road Race, 2nd April 2006:

Cool, windy weather conditions affected performances but P.B. performances from a number of the 22 Alchester runners that braved the conditions. with a biting wind.Well over four hundred runners took part at the event. Congratulations to the Ladies Team finishing third in the Open Race and County Championships!! This was the second race in the Club Championship and Oxfordshire Grand Prix Road Race Series 2006.

Gary Clench 1:27:25 44th position
Andi Hucker 1:28:44 56th
Gary Warland 1:30:39 71st
Richard Gould 1:30:56 p.b. 76th
Alan Hine 1:33:21 104th
Andrew Beaumont 1:33:45 111th
Allan Parker 1:36:29 135th
Liz Dover 1:38:05 147th
Nigel Trinder 1:39:13 163rd
Ben Millard 1:39:34 p.b. 166th
Steve Howard 1:40:00 170th
Sarah Paradine 1:40:09 173rd
Rachael Elliott 1:40:17 p.b. 175th
Tom Digweed 1:42:49 p.b. 192nd
Nick Cherry 1:46:18 239th
Tina Christie 1:46:43 248th
Wendy Hunter 1:46:59 254th
Nigel Lambert 1:49:41 288th
Paul James 1:53:25 325th
Helen Virdi 1:57:03 p.b.
Chris Edge 2:02:17
Lawrie Stratford 2:14:13

Barcelona Marathon, Sunday 26th March 2006:

Warm, pleasant run. A few unexpected hills and a winding course. There were 6234 finishers.

Andi Hucker 3:14:24 362nd position.

Compton Downland Challenge 20 mile multi-terrain race, Saturday 25th March 2006:

Warm, dry conditions on an undulating, sometimes very hilly multi-terrain course. Matt got misdirected by a marshal and completed an additional mile of the circuit. Some 212 runners completed the distance.

Matt Lane 3:07:06 68th position.
Nigel Lambert 3:48:45 163rd

Silverstone Half Marathon, Sunday 19th March 2006:

Cold, wintery conditions with a sharp wind in the exposed parts of the course. Great runs from the Alchester representatives with p.b.s all round. Well done Graham and Wendy. New best of over five minutes for Wendy!!! There were 5003 finishers on the undulating race circuit course.

Graham Grieve 1:31:40 p.b. 284th position.
Garin Wilby 1:31:53 290th
Wendy Hunter 1:40:42 p.b. 804th
Martin Winstone 1:48:03 1501st

Forest of Dean Half Marathon, Sunday 19th March 2006:

Windy conditions on a testing course. Sarah confirmed her recent excellent form.

Sarah Paradine 1:34:04 3rd vet lady.

Banbury 15 mile Road Race, 12th March 2006:

Cold (snow flurries!) weather conditions with a biting wind.Hilly, tough course but some plucky runs from our members!! Jon B. back to his best with a great run. Andi H., Gary C and Liz D. all improved on their recent times on the course. Well done to Sarah P. in her first race for the Club with a fourth place finish and Liz D. ninth. Wendy H. had a strong run to finish well under two hours. There were 315 finishers. Ladies team finished second. Good start to the Club Championship and Oxfordshire Grand Prix Road Race Series 2006.

Jon Burgess 1:40:20 30th position
Andi Hucker 1:42:20 36th
Gary Clench 1:43:04 41st
Gary Warland 1:47:34 66th
Sarah Paradine 1:50:10 78th. 4th lady
Matt Lane 1:51:45 80th
Liz Dover 1:52:32 91st
Pete Chivers 1:53:29 97th
Steve Howard 1:53:42 102nd
Nigel Trinder 1:55:41 118th
Tom Digweed 1:58:15 133rd
Allan Parker 1:58:22 134th
Wendy Hunter 1:58:31 136th
Andrew Whitehead 2:03:42 173rd
Nigel Lambert 2:05:51 182nd
Helen Virdi 2:21:14 268th
Lawrie Stratford 2:37:39 301st

Oxford Mail Cross-Country League, Banbury, Sunday 5th March 2006:

Good cool, dry and sunny weather conditions and not too muddy underfoot. Undulating course. Gary W. had good run to secure Club Cross-Country Championship ahead of Jon Burgess who finished a creditable fifth in his age category in the Series. Well done to Matt for co-ordinating our Club entry during the Series.

Gary Warland 38:20 52nd position
Jon Burgess 39:56 69th
Gary Clench 41:46 97th
Matt Lane 43:28 116th
Pete Chivers 45:39 137th
Tom Digweed 46:04 141st
Paul Bursnall 51:15 167th
Nick Cherry 51:52 170th

Dierdre Bursnall 33:50 80th

The Terminator Ten Multi-terrain Race, Sunday 26th February 2006:

Cold and windy weather conditions. Muddy conditions underfoot. Four difficult hills and steep climbs. Some 769runners took part.

Matt Lane 1:39:15 190th position
Nigel Lambert 1:56:09 461st

Goring 10km Race, Sunday 26th February 2006:

Cool, blustery conditions over a hilly, multi-terrain course.

Keith Jones 53:40

Woburn 10km Road Race, Sunday 19th February 2006:

Cool and blustery weather conditions. Course took in picturesque Woburn Park. Some 1384 runners took part. Well done Edwina on a p.b. by six minutes.!

Steve Howard 44:08 172nd position
Edwina Colclough 51:12 538th
Hazel Howard 52:28 607th

Balancing Blues 5km, Bedford, Wednesday 15th February 2006:

Cool, blustery conditions over a flat, fast course. Matt finished the Series in a creditable 12th place overall. 106 runners on the night.

Matt Lane 19:20 24th position

Wokingham Half Marathon, Sunday 12th February 2006:

Cool, damp, blustery conditions over a flat, fast course. Great early season runs from Gary W. who smashed his p.b. by five minutes and Gary C. who was delighted with his time! . Some 1681 runners in this race.

Gary Warland 1:26:15 p.b. 148th
Gary Clench 1:27:35 174th