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Being full of christmas dinner obviously worked for Simon, well done on your PB especially as you were on holiday!!

Simon Worfolk 1:24:12 PB

Hooky Christmas Canter, Sunday 21st December

We slipped, slid and slipped again – and that was just the drive to the venue! Well done to the 11 hardy runners from Alchester who braved the freezing, snowy conditions for this very enjoyable race. It was worth it just for the post-race mulled wine and mince pie.

150 finishers

John Nelson, 45.48, 8th (1st Vet 50)
Andy Stickley, 46.33, 10th
Jon Burgess, 46.37, 11th
Tom Digweed, 53.44, 38th
Nigel Lambert, 1.00.13, 80th
Kate Hutchins, 1.00.51, 83rd
Nick Cherry, 1.04.28, 100th
Annelies Henshall, 1.09.28, 120th
Natalie Green, 1.11.33, 125th
Emma Johnson, 1.15.20, 136th
Andy Johnson, 1.16.28, 137th

Andy Reading 10k, Sunday 13th December

Another year where we teamed up with Bicester AC to organize and put on this 10k. It was a great event which could
only have happened with the hard work of the committee and everyone who gave up their time to help.
Well done to our members who competed in the race. There were some great performances and PBs.

445 Finishers

Andy Stickley 37:40 32nd PB
Marina Johns 41:34 96th
Steve Howard 46:40 191st
Paul Courtney 50:38 270th
Hazel Howard 53:57 327th
Bridget Mold 54:28 331st PB
Annelies Henshall 54:39 334th PB
Natalie Green 54:36 336th PB
Clare Burgess 56:29 351st
Emma Johnson 57:08 360th
Andy Johnson 57:08 361st
Denise Mitchell 57:53 370th

Oxford Mail Cross Country League,race two, Culham, Sunday 6th Decemeber

Mud, mud glorious mud!! Even Gary Warland, known for keeping his kit clean in races whilst those around him fail,
came away with his fair share of Culham mud. It couldn't be avoided and most of it came home on the Gould and Hunter children! Despite the under foot conditions some great performances with full teams represented in both male and female races.
Well done everyone

Ladies race
149 Finishers

Liz Grolimund 32:49 24th
Reena Lawlor 33:32 33rd
Ed Colclcough 34:29 41st
Jessica Wallace 36:14 67th
Wendy Hunter 37:23 87th
Annelies Henshall 43:52 130th
Natalie Green 43:57 131st

Mens Race
221 Finishers

Richard Gould 36:23 27th
Andy Stickley 38:03 46th
John Nelson 38:25 54th
Jon Burgess 39:57 77th
Gary Warland 42:32 108th
Darren Joliffe 43:44 125th
Simon Worfolk 46:58 165th
Dave Broadhead 47:53 168th
Gordon Newton 49:54 190th
Nigel Lambert 51:45 202nd

Endurance Life 7x7x7 Coastal Series, Event Two, Gower, Wales, Saturday 5th December

Stage 2 of the coastal series took Steve to the Gower and more sand ,cliffs,slippery boggy mud,steps,forestry,wind,rain.and the worms head. If this was not tough enough the distance was 27.4 miles.
One lesson learned, puddles come in all depths,Steve's lesson was the hard way knee deep in mud digging around for his trainer.
Well done Steve, onto number three!

169 runners

Steve Woodus 05:14:58 65th

Some more results from this event

Marathon

Andy Johnson 06:15 128th 1st Vet 60 (Well done Andy)

10k

150 finishers

Emma Johnson 01:21 128th (spooky coincidence!)

Pednor 10 (miles), Sunday 29th November

A very pleasant low key race around tiny roads near Chesham, in the Chilterns. Quite hilly in parts but what went up also went down. There were 80 finishers.

9th Jon Burgess 1.06.00 (1st Vet 50)

Eynsham 10k, Sunday 29th Novemeber

The last race in this years Grand Prix series proved fruitful for our members. Some fantastic performances from our ladies
which includued PBs for Sarah and Ed and a great race for Jen on her continuing return to racing. Good to see Gary
performing at his best this season and also the PBs achieved by Andy, Annelies and Natalie.We came away with more trophies and medals for the club with the top prize being overall Grand Prix series ladies winner going to Sarah.
Well done everyone

25th Richard Gould 00:35:55
54th Andrew Stickley 00:38:14 PB
61st Gary Warland 00:38:37
112th Sarah Rendell 00:41:03 PB 2nd V35 County Lady
115th Jennifer Mcbain 00:41:13 2nd Senior County Lady
118th Laurie Lee 00:41:23
145th Tom Digweed 00:42:30
194th Edwina Colclough 00:44:54 PB
217th Cliff Burton 00:45:54

239th Kate Hutchings 46:33 PB
291st Chris Foulkes 00:48:35
296th David Basham 00:48:42
304th Nick Cherry 00:49:06
344th Nigel Lambert 00:50:43
430th Doug Moseley 00:55:18
444th Annelies Henshall 00:56:28 PB
458th Natalie Green 00:57:06 PB

472nd Clare Burgess 58:07

2nd Ladies team County prize was won by Sarah, Jen and Ed.

Hell Runner Down South

Well done to Ben who took on this trail run around Longmoor Army Camp in Hampshire. It was full of mud,hills and pools
to wade up to your neck through. In his own words it was between 9-12 miles in distance but felt like 12!
Finishers 3509

Ben Keeble 01:41:09 1059th

Herbert’s Hole 10K, Sunday 15th November

The sun shone on this very pleasant multi-terrain event (which was also an Alchester Club Championship event), running up and down muddy tracks and a few minor roads in the heart of the Chilterns. A great run by Andy Stickley, who came home first for Alchester.

351 finishers

Andy Stickley 42.41 16th
Jon Burgess 42.47 18th (1st Vet 50)
Gary Warland 44.31 29th
Liz Grolimund 45.20 41st
Nigel Trinder 47.06 61st
Edwina Colclough 52.37 140th
Andy Johnson 58.29 225th
Dave Basham 59.12 240th
Annelies Henshall 1.04.31 290th
Natalie Green 1.06.34 304th
Emma Johnson 1.09.42 325th

Brighton 10k, Saturday 14th November

Nigel took on this blustery 10k along the famous sea front, well done Nigel
2521 finishers

Nigel Lambert 50:00 999th

Endurance Life 7x7x7 Coastal Series, Event One, Charmouth, Dorset, Saturday 7th November

One extremely brave and dedicated member started this challenge which will see him undertake 7 marathons in 7 months!
The first one was a lung busting, calf burning course full of every terrain possible, cows and out of control dogs!
Well done Steve, keep us informed on your challenge and good luck for all of them.

119 Finishers

Steve Woodus 05:35:07 63rd

More REAL multi terrain members also joined Steve at this tough event each tackling different but still tough courses and distances.
Well done everyone

Marathon
119 finishers

Andy Johnson 06:51:50 105th

Half Marathon
286 finishers

Andrew Stickley 02:00:59 9th Fantastic run Andy

10K
171finishers

Annelies Henshall 01:26:53 101st
Natalie Green 01:31:08 124th
Emma Johnson 01:35:36 143rd

Oxford Mail Cross Country Race 1, Ascott-under Wychwood, Sunday 1st November

The wind blew and the rain fell over the fields as the first cross country of the season got under way.
For those of us lucky enough to be there for the children’s races or poor Jon putting up the Alchester tent, conditions were more than suitable for the event!!
Fortunately as the ladies got under way the rain stopped and although still blowy it remained dry until the men had finished.
Well done everyone on a great start to the season.

Ladies Race 153 finishers

Sarah Rendell 27:42 11th
Angela Banks 30:19 29th
Kate Hutchings 30:56 38th
Reena Lawlor 31:05 40th
Jessica Wallace 31:20 46th
Ed Colclough 31:22 48th
Wendy Hunter 33:39 78th

Men’s Race 263 finishers

Richard Gould 34:42 29th
John Nelson 36:14 58th
Andy Stickley 37:06 69th
Jon Burgess 37:58 92nd
Nigel Trinder 38:51 108th
Gary Warland 38:57 109th
Tom Digweed 41:27 152nd
Steve Woodus 42:16 170th
Simon Worfolk 45:06 203rd
Nigel Lambert 49:11 235th

Over the hills 12k Multi-Terrain, Sunday 1st Novenber

Rain and gales made for difficult underfoot conditions on this classic multi-terrain event. A hilly, muddy course with a wade through the deeper than normal river Frome at 5 miles. Stunning scenery as usual with the woodland paths and valleys in their Autumn colours.

Steve Dimond 68:36
Natalie Green 83:25
Annelies Henshall 83:25
Emma Johnson 84:24
Andy Johnson 84:24

Snowdon Marathon, Sunday 25th October

Our one member battled gale force winds and torrential rain in this tough but stunningly beautiful marathon.
Described as mentally and physically challenging well done Steve on your great achievement.

Steve Woodus 4 hr 33 min

Coventry Half Marathon, Sunday 25th October

Bacon Butties apparently enticed this member to take part in this hilly half. Well done Paul.

Paul Courtney 1:50:50

Candleford Canter, Sunday 25th October
A relatively mild October day greeted runners, organizers and helpers for our annual all female club organized race.
It was another success for Alchester so thank you to everyone who contibuted in some way.Congratulations to
Sarah on claiming second place overall and second V35. Some great performances and it was great to see Jenny back
racing.

Sarah Rendell 41:09

Marina Johns 43:34 debut race for the club
Jenny McBain 43:49
Ed Colclough 46:39
Kate Hutchins 46:58
Catherine McDonnell 48:34
Reena Lawlor 48:38
Clare Burgess 57:33
Emma Gould 58:12
Bridget Mold 58:44
Annellies Henshall 58:53
Denise Mitchell 1:00:05
Marion Harris 1:00:05
Natalie Green 1:01:11
Emma Johnson 1:01:44
Felicity Kelly-Soens 1:05:32

Great South Run, Sunday 25th October

Another part of the country but still mild conditions for this popular 10 mile race in Portsmouth.
Good to see Wendy racing again with a great performance.

Wendy Hunter 1:24:11

TUI Mallorca Marathon,Sunday 18th May

Well done to our lone member who travelled overseas for this marathon.

Graham Grieve 3:23:47

Abingdon Marathon Sunday 18th October

Congratulations to all club runners who competed in this excellent event. A really good course with almost perfect running conditions. Special mention to Liz who became county champion for her outstanding efforts and Angela who was runner up in her age category.Well done to everyone involved including the fantastic on course support.

706 finishers

Liz Grolimund 3-13 - 131st - County Champion SL, PB
Angela Banks 3-28 - 236th - County runner up VL45
Mark Clay 3-36 - 300th PB
Michael Stuart 3-40 - 343th
Reena Lawlor 3-47 - 392nd
Jessica Wallace 3-56 - 467th
Simon Worfolk 3-59 - 483rd DEBUT MARATHON
Nick Cherry 4-08 - 531st
Bridget Mold 4-27 610th PB
Andrew Seddon 4-28 - 622nd
Nigel Lambert 4-50 - 675th

Hogweed Hilly Cross Country, Sunday 18th October

Four club members decided to tackle this tough, hilly event in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.
Two distances were run by these four and special mention to Andy who was the oldest runner!

Hogweed Mini, 5.5 Miles

Natalie Green 1:01:04
Annelies Henshall 1:01:05
Emma Johnson 1:01:06

Hogweed Major, 15.9 Miles

Andy Johnson 2:45:30

Amsterdam Marathon and Half Marathon, Sunday 18th October

Congratulations to these two members who travelled over seas for this event.
Well done Helen on qualifying for good for age by just 2 seconds!

Marathon

Helen Roper 3:44:58

Half Marathon

Chris Foulkes 1:52:18

Harpenden 10K Sunday 11 October 2009

A family affair on a multi-terrain race around fields, along tracks, and quiet country roads. 1 gentle hill of 2km, in good weather. Well done to the Huckers.

Andi Hucker 38:57-28th out of 2265
Jackie Hucker 61:20 - 1540th out of 2265

Tring Ridgeway 15k, Sunday 11th October

Well done to Andy and Bridget for their perfomances over this off road 15k in the Chiltern hills.

Andy Johnson 1:39:48

Bridget Mold 1:40:53

Hanney 5, Sunday 11th Octber

The rain didn't stop a group of Alchester members taking part in this annual 5 mile road race.
Some good performances. Special mention to Sarah Rendell and the improving Annellies and Natalie.
266 finishers

Gary Clench 30:00 30th
Gary Warland 31:17 43rd
Andy Stickley 31:56 50th
Sarah Rendell 33:03 62nd, 2nd VL35, PB
Laurie Lee 33:14 67th
Darren Jolliffe 34:47 90th
Kate Hutchings 38:08 122nd
Nigel Lambert 38:30 137th
Nick Cherry 38:49 143rd
Keith Jones 42:27 183rd
Emma Gould 43:41 191st
Annellies Henshall 47:35 211th PB
Natalie Green 47:35 212th PB
Geoff Hanks 1:04:27 258th

Leicester Half Marathon, Sunday 11th October

A very successful day for our two club memebrs who travelled to Leicester for the half marathon.
PB's for both, well done ladies

.Ed Colclough 1:37:22 PB BY 2.50 MINS
Jo Romera 2:07:00 PB BY 8 MINS

The Run '09, Sunday October 4th

Well done to Bridget on completing this new 10k in Northampton.
1199 finishers

Bridget Mold 57:56 699th

Puma Coniston 15k Trail Race/Challenge, Saturday 3rd October

As part of our 10th anniversary year a strong Alchester team travelled to the Lake District to take part in what turned out to be
a tough, extremely undulating course normally favoured by fell runners!
The rain fell and the wind blew in gusts reported to be close to 60 mph. However all our members put in excellent performances and manoeuvred their way round the course like a herd of mountain goats!
Well done everybody. It was a very enjoyable weekend, where to next year?

Richard Gould 1:06:24 (didn't try hard enough!!)
John Nelson 1:09:59 (pub singer of the weekend)
Jon Burgess 1:11:23 (can I have a quieter hotel room)
Andi Hucker 1:13:04 (I need to buy some shorts before I get there)
Gary Warland 1:13:34 (running as a female according to the results)
Laurie Lee 1:14:28 (arrived early to climatise to the altitude)
Nigel Trinder 1:16:55 (chief course photographer)
Simon Worfolk 1:25:35 (liked Gary's cumberland sausage)
Jessica Wallace 1:27:36 (just like running in Switzerland)
Kate Hutchings 1:29:35 (I don't think I can do it in 2 hours!!)
Chris Colclough 1:29:38 (not bad for 2 weeks training)
Ed Colclough 1:31:27 (thank heavens there were only sheep)
Liz Grolimund 1:32:08 (don't get blown over the edge by a gust of wind pre race talk by ladies captain)
Helen Roper 1:32:08 (well worth a 9 hour drive in the car)
Catherine McDonnell 1:34:08 (if I'm going to run so are my children despite the weather)
Emma Gould 1:47:38 (do you have to wear those shorts Rich?)
Marion Harris 1:51:46 (smiling as always)
Jackie Hucker 2:25:45 (has anyone got a spare bra?)
Julie Trinder 2:25:55 (how much did I swear?)

Also a special mention to non club members

Sue Lee 1:54:36
Clare Burgess 1:59 26

Highclere 10K Sunday 27th September 2009

Andrew Stickley 41:13 - 29th
Annelies Henshall 62:22 - 300th
Emma Johnson 69:31 - 349th
Andy Johnson 69:31 - 350th

Windsor Half Marathon, Sunday 27th September

Well done to Cliff on completing this difficult undulating course in hot conditions. 4630 finishers

Cliff Burton 1:48:22

Truro Half Marathon Sunday 20th September 2009

Congratulations to Simon on setting a PB on yet another undulating course down in the South West.

Simon Worfolk 110:53 - 183rd - PB

Woodstock 12 Saturday 19th September 2009

Congratulations to all club members who competed in the Wodstock race. The course was a very challenging and rather undulating. The event was made more difficult due to the extreme heat. Yet again our athletes put in some excellent performances as follows: Liz and Angela came first in their respective age categories and along with Edwina they won the team event. John Nelson came 3rd in his age category. Another excellent performance by Natalie and Annelies resulting in PB'S.

183 Finishers

John Nelson 79:46 - 19th - 3rd Vet 50
Richard Gould 80:00 - 21st
Jon Burgess 83:15 - 25th
Gary Warland 85:24 - 34th
Liz Grolimund 86:31 - 39th - 1st Senior Lady, Ladies Team Winner
Andrew Strickley 89:14 - 46th
Angela Banks 94:15 - 63rd - 1st VL45, Ladies Team Winner
Edwina Colclough 97:15 - 74th, Ladies Team Winner
Nigel Lambert 112:44 - 136th
Marion Harris 128:12 - 166th
Natalie Green 138:45 - 179th PB
Annelies Hensall 138:45 180th PB

Cotswold Classic Sunday 13th September 2009

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this undulating event in Witney. The weather was good and course undulating. Once again Alchester competed with great determination resulting in some excellent performances. We have two county champions in our midst, namely John Nelson and Liz Grolimund. Liz's performance is even more remarkable as she ran a 10 mile warm up as part of her marathon training. Well done also to Jon Burgess and Sarah Rendell on their respective County Medals. Our ladies and mens teams finished 2nd and 3rd in their respective races. Special mention to Natalie and Annelies on their outstanding achievement, ably supported by Andy, on probably the most UNDULATING course they have ever competed on

*Richard Gould 63:46 - 17th - 3rd place team medal
*John Nelson 64:33 - 19th V50 County Champion - 3rd palce team medal
Andi Hucker 64:59 - 23rd
* Burgess 66:19 - 32nd - 2nd V50 County Championship - 3rd place team medal
*Gary Warland 69:10 - 45th - 3rd place team medal
Andrew Sickley 69:43 - 47th
*Liz Grolimund 70:42 - 54th - Senior Lady County Champion - 2nd place team medal
Laurie Lee 71:53 - 62nd
*Sarah Rendell 72:04 - 64th - 3rd VL35 County Championship - 2nd place team medal
Angela Banks 75:57 - 90th
*Edwina Colclough 78:56 - 112th - 2nd place team medal
Rob Burgess 79:49 - 117th
Dave Basham 82:27 - 139th
Chris Foulkes 86:45 - 162nd
Emma Gould 98:04 - 201st
Keith Jones 104:06 - 212th
Natalie Green 105:52 217th PB
Annelies Hensall 105:52 - 218th PB
Andy Johnson 105:52 - 219th
Lawrie Stratford 107:04 - 220th

Bristol Half Marathon Sunday 6th Sept 2009

10827 Finishers

A great performance by Andi and a solid run by Steve in this west country event.

Andi Hucker 1:21:32 - 149th (new club record V40)
Sreve Dimond 1:39:42 - 1424th

The beast at Corfe Castle Sunday 6th Sept 2009

Although Nigel ran this event there is no link to the title. A 14 mile hilly event including a section of coastal footpaths.

Nigel Lambert 2:20:10

Headington 10K Sunday 6th Sept 2009

Well done to all Alchester runners who took part on a less than normal windy day at Worminghall. Yet again there were some excellent results. Congratulations to John Nelson on finishing first vet 50, whilst equalling the current club record in the process.

310 Finishers

Richard Gould 37:13 - 25th
John Nelson 37:49 - 29th (1st V50) - (Equals Club Record) PB
Gary Clench 38:18 - 36th
Jon Burgess 38:25 - 38th (2nd V50)
Gary Warland 39:38 - 41st
Laurie Lee 39:41 - 42nd
Liz Grolimund 40:24 - 47th (2nd Senior lady)
Sarah Rendell 41:07 - 58th (2nd VL35)
Angela Banks 42:53 - 88th (2nd VL45)
Michael Stuart 45:21 - 124th
Nick Cherry 45:48 - 130th
Edwina Colclough 46:46 - 143rd
Dave Basham 47:52 - 165th
Keith Jones 57:35 - 269th

5th Motivation Race, Oxford 3rd Sept 2009

Well done to everyone who completed race 5 in the series. Great to see Natalie and Anelies improving with every race. Congratulations to Jon and Laurie for excellent performances in their age category. Whilst we have managed to get the results from the event it will take a few more days to get the final individual and team placings for 2009. This years series has seen excellent performances from Alchester members

284 Finishers

Andi Hucker 23:40 - 31st
Jon Burgess 24:25 - 39th (2nd SM 50)
Gary Clench 24:29 - 40th
Gary Warland 24:44 - 44th
Laurie Lee 24:46 - 45th (3rd SM50)
Andrew Stickley 25:48 - 63rd
Sarah Rendell 26:41 - 80th
Darren Jollife 27:10 - 89th
Tom Digweed 27:22 - 93rd
Liz Grolimund 27:30 - 97th
Nick Cherry 28:05 - 114th
Steve Dimond 28:26 - 125th
Simon Worfolk 28:35 - 129th
Edwina Colclough 29:24 - 149th
Nigel Lambert 21:17 - 185th
Lucy Tipper 32:45 - 217th
Keith Jones 36:23 - 254th
Bridgert Mold 38:01 - 260th
Emily Sparrow 38:46 - 264th
Jackie Hucker 38:48 - 266th
Natalie Green 39:16 - 274th
Anelies Hensall 39:16 - 275th

Standish Woodland Chase,Sunday 16th August

Well done to Nigel for tackling this hilly, multi terrain course.

Nigel Lambert 1:28

Aylesbury 10k Sunday 9th August

418 finishers

Well done to our trio at the race organised by Bearbrook Joggers

Nigel Marley 33:16 2nd (Representing Coventry Godiva)
Nigel Lambert 49:55 219th
Lawrie Stratford 61:17 377th

Motivation Race 4 at Chipping Norton Thursday August 6th.

208 Finishers

Congratulations to all club members who braved the elements to compete in the 4th race of the series

Andi Hucker 24:41 - 33rd
Laurie Lee 25:50 - 43rd
Gary Warland 26:46 - 55th
Darren Jolliffe 28:09 - 74th
Edwina Colclough 30:36 - 108th
Nick Cherry 30:58 - 118th
Lucy Tipper 34:08 - 156th
Andrew Seddon 36:08 - 171st
Alison Rivers 36:32 - 175th
Stephen Woodus 36:33 - 176th
Keith Jones 38:43 - 192nd
Bridgit Mold 30:15 - 193rd
Natalie Green 41:56 - 204th

HOOKY 6 Sunday 2 August

261 Finishers

Well done to all the club runners who competed on a warm day day at Hook Norton.

Congratulations to Sarah and Angela on winning their respective age categories.

John Nelson 37:32 - 24th PB
Gary Clench 38:04 - 28th
Laurie Lee 38:55 - 33rd
Gary Warland 39:45 - 41st
Sarah Rendell 40:40 - 50th
Angela Banks 42:00 - 68th
Simon Worfolk 44:38 - 105th
Michael Stewart 44:51 - 112th
Edwina Colclough 44:58 - 114th
Steve Howard 46:24 - 128th
Nigel Lambert 48:06 - 149th
Hazel Howard 54:50 - 205th
Keith Jones 57:52 - 225th
Lawrie Stratford 60:03 - 238th

NSPCC Milton Keynes Half Marathon,SundayJuly 26th

1223 finishers

Emily Sparrow 02:06:01 849th

Hornton 6,Saturday 18th July

12 members braved this annual, tough, undulating course on a Saturday evening hosted by Cherwell Runners.Some excellent performances with throphies going home yet again with Alchester members.Performance of the race goes to Laurie for his best performance for a while and his great position.
Well done everyone.

126 finishers

Richard Gould 36:56 16th
Jon Burgess 37:54 21st 1st MV50
Laurie Lee 38:51 25th 3rd MV50
Gary Warland 39:30 30th
Sarah Rendell 40:22 37th 1st Lady
Andrew Stickley 42:25 48th
Mark Clay 42:52 52nd
Steve Howard 45:00 67th
Nigel Lambert 49:56 90th
Hazel Howard 53:15 104th
Natalie Green 1:03:57 124th
Annelies Henshall 1:08:48 126th

Wycombe Half Marathon,Sunday 19th July

Alison continued her great improvement with a PB by 10 mins on this slightly undulating course. Well done Alison.A very well organized race which has come recommended, one for next year!

Alison Rivers 2hrs:08

Waddesdon 5k,Wednesday 15th July

A beautiful evening proved fruitful for Sarah at this short but tough race.Finishing first lady and taking home a huge tropy, well done Sarah.

Sarah Rendell 20.00

Didcot 5,Sunday 12th July

Four club members turned out for the Didcot 5 this year, well done everybody. Good to see Jana back racing.

Trevor Rackley 37:17 111th
Nigel Lambert 38:22 124th
Jana Rackley 39:17 133rd
Geoff Hanks 1:00:39 183rd

Princess Risborough 10k,Sunday 5th July

Three club members tackled this undulating 10k in warm conditions.Another great run by Alison, achieving a PB and not only leaving Steve speechless but also standing this time as she completed the race with a sprint finish.

Nigel Lambert 50:30
Alison Rivers 54:43 PB
Steve Woodus 54:44

3rd Motivation Race,Coombe,Thurs 2nd July

Fortunately conditions improved and were not as hot as expected for the 3rd race in this series but the added water station was still welcome.Some excellent performances but perfomance of the race goes to Alison Rivers for her much improved time which left Steve speechless.Well done Alison.

280 finishers

Richard Gould 23:19 31st
Andy Hucker 23:32 37th
Jon Burgess 23:37 40th
Nigel Trinder 24:27 50th
Gary Warland 24:40 55th
Laurie Lee 25:15 71st
Andrew Stickley 25:47 80th
Sarah Rendell 25:54 83rd
Tom Digweed 26:36 101st
Darren Jolliffe 26:50 105th
Liz Grolimund 27:06 116th
Steve Howard 28:11 134th
Steve Dimond 29:21 149th
Simon Woroflk 30:03 164th
Nigel Lambert 30:34 176th
Lucy Tipper 34:11 225th
Alison Rivers 34:15 228th
Steve Woodus 34:15 229th
Hazel Howard 34:26 231st
Marion Harris 35:41 244th
Bridget Mold 37:18 258th
Emily Sparrow 37:37 259th
Keith Jones 38:01 261st

Added, Lisa Turner 30:45 186th

Thame 10k, Sunday 28th June

Even though this yearly 10k started at 9.30 am our 30 club members ran in extremely hot conditions so well done to you all.

Gary Clench 38:10 30th
Richard Gould 38:27 37th
John Nelson 38:37 40th PB
Jon Burgess 38:45 43rd
Andi Hucker 39:32 48th
Nigel Trinder 40:26 59th
Sarah Rendell 41:20 70th
Graham Grieves 41:35 75th
Gary Warland 41:41 78th
Andy Stickley 42:51 98th
Angela Banks 42:56 101st
Liz Grolimund 44:34 134th
Tom Digweed 44:36 136th
Laurie Lee 44:42 140th
Michael Stuart 46:49 195th
Steve Howard 47:01 199th
Simon Worfolk 49:20 276th PB
Rob Reeve 49:39 286th
Chris Foulkes 49:41 288th
Nigel Lambert 51:12 330th
Nick Cherry 53:30 406th
Hazel Howard 56:27 510th
Julie Trinder 1:01:41 694th
Marion Harris 1:01:41 695th
Bridget Mold 1:02:28 706th
Felicity Kelly Soens 1:09:47 843rd
Lawrie Stratford 1:10:07 849th
Annelies Henshall 1:12:06 878th
Geoff Hanks 1:21:51 911th
Ray Clench 1:24:00 916th

Ridgeway Relays, Sunday 21st June

Ten Alchester members gave up not just their Sunday but a lot of time before hand to take part in this invite only event.
They did the club proud by coming 14th out of 41 teams in this tough multi terrain event, each member taking a different leg of varying lengths.Thank you to Jon for pulling it all together and to Graham who stood in at the last minute for injured Andi Hucker.
Congratulations everybody.

1 Nigel Trinder 1:16:52 Leg 1 team placed 17th
2 Edwina Colclough 52:16 Leg 2 team placed 16th
3 Liz Grolimund 1:09:41 Leg 3 team placed 14th
4 Bridgit Mold 54:06 Leg 4 team placed 16th
5 Stephen Woodus 1:20:08 Leg 5 team placed 15th
6 Gary Warland 1:15:23 Leg 6 team placed 15th
7 Gary Clench 1:01:52 Leg 7 team placed 15th
8 Trevor Rackley 1:01:18 Leg 8 team placed 16th
9 Jon Burgess 1:13:28 Leg 9 team placed 14th
10 Graham Greave 1:02:52 Leg 10 team placed 14th

Total team time 11 hrs 07:56

Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k, Sunday 21st June

Well done to Keith Jones who continues his return to racing with this 10k.

Keith Jones 63:40

St Albans Half Marathon,Sunday 14th June

Very hot conditions for this half which Andy described as probably the upiest and downiest half he has ever done! The best bit of the day was the frozen lolly at the end.Well done Andy

2012 finishers

Andy Hucker 1:24:21 17th

Whipsnade Zoo 10k Stampede, Sunday 7th June

The torrential rain stopped just in time for Emily's 3rd attempt at this flat three-lap course with the company of rhinos, cheetahs and chimpanzees and the stunning views of the Chiltern Hills. There is the opportunity to view the wildlife at a more leisurely pace after the run as the race fee includes entry to the Zoo.

536 finishers

Emily Sparrow 57:02 365th

Otmoor Challenge Half Marathon, Sunday 6th June

On a wet day 22 Alchester members turned out to run at Otmoor,this turned out to be the largest number of club members for the last three years!! The conditions were not the normal for Otmoor with rainy skies replacing bright blue ones and the conditions under foot being muddy and slippy in the field sections of the race.Alchester performed brilliantly and gained excellent results.The competiton for the muddiest runner proved more difficult to decide with a few members succumbing to the mud!! As well as individual performances we placed second overall in the ladies team placings and placed two men's teams in the men and mixed team standings, one in fourth position and one in eighth.Well done everybody,team spirit was second to none as normal!!

358 finishers

Nigel Marley 1:15:30 2nd male overall
John Nelson 1:26:50 20th 2nd male super vet
Jon Burgess 1:27:06 22nd 3rd male super vet
Gary Clench 1:27:22 23rd
Andrew Stickley 1:29:05 31st
Nigel Trinder 1:31:16 41st
Gary Warland 1:31:22 42nd
Liz Grolimund 1:32:25 45th 1st lady overall
Angela Banks 1:37:45 84th 2nd lady vet
Laurie Lee 1:39:27 92nd
Steve Howard 1:44:12 127th
Alan Hine 1:44:53 134th
Edwina Colclough 1:45:57 143rd
Michael Stuart 1:46:26 146th
Helen Roper 1:50:22 176th
Wendy Hunter 1:52:30 198th
Nick Cherry 1:55:58 229th
Emma Gould 2:06:41 290th
Andrew Seddon 2:07:14 293rd
Hazel Howard 2:10:45 308th
Keith Jones 2:15:45 318th
Tom Bailey 2:44:44 353rd

Second Motivation race,Bletchingdon,Thursday 4th June

A beautiful sunny evening provided the backdrop for the second race in this years motivation series which was well
attended by our club members.We had 32 runners with some excellent performances,particular mention should go to Natalia
Doherty who continued her brilliant improvement with a great time.

333 finishers

Josh Miers 24:13 25th
Gary Clench 25:52 48th
Nigel Trinder 26:37 61st
Andrew Stickley 27:05 67th
Gary Warland 27:38 82nd
Jon Burgess 27:39 83rd
Sarah Rendell 27:46 88th
Tom Digweed 29:16 128th
Alan Smith 29:18 129th
Liz Grolimund 29:46 138th
Darren Jolliffe 30:12 147th
Steve Howard 30:16 151st
Steve Dimond 31:42 182nd
Nick Cherry 31:54 188th
Nigel Lambert 33:12 225th
Simon Worfolk 33:58 238th
Donna Newton 35:07 253rd
Natalia Doherty 35:20 257th
Lucy Tipper 36:09 269th
Andrew Seddon 36:19 273rd
Hazel Howard 36:29 275th
Sally Fox 38:18 293rd
Marion Harris 38:41 296th
Keith Jones 38:45 297th
Alison Rivers 38:49 300th
Steve Woodus 38:50 301st
Julie Trinder 39:12 304th
Jackie Hucker 40:51 313th
Helen Lambourne 40:51 314th
Annelies Henshall 43:05 321st
Natalie Green 43:05 322nd

Missed result added 8/6, sorry Laurie- Laurie Lee 27:41 84th

Edinburgh Marathon,Sunday 31st May

Graham Grieve 3:29:36

Wallingford ‘Thames Run’ 10K,Sunday 31st May

Half a dozen Alchester runners tried this ‘Wendover replacement’ race on a beautiful summer’s day. Despite the ‘Thames Run’ label they got to see very little of the river but quite a lot of streets and footpaths. There were a lot of charity runners, which partly explains everyone’s excellent position!

469 finishers

John Nelson 39.01 15th
Jon Burgess 39.22 17th
Andy Stickley 40.12 23rd
Gary Warland 41.53 35th
Edwina Colclough 46.15 95th
Annelies Henshall 1.13.55 428th

Bupa London 10k,Monday 25th May (Bank Holiday)

Warm and very muggy conditions with light rain greeted Cliff for this televised 10k (and he was on the telly!)

Cliff Burton 44:35

Wokingham Half,Sunday 24th May

Congratulations to our two Alchester members who tackled this course in very hot conditions which was somewhat apt as it was originally cancelled due to snow and ice in Feb.There were people dropping out everywhere due to the heat so well done to Gary and Chris on finishing it!

1062 finishers

Gary Warland 1:34:22 201st

Chris Foulkes 1:55:34 636th

Copenhagen Marathon,Sunday 24th May

Well done to Bridget on yet another marathon this time achieving a PB.

Bridget Mold 4:30:25 PB

Charndon 5k Road Race,Tuesday 19th May

Our first club organized race of the year was a success so thank you to everybody who spent the months before hand
pulling everything together and to those of you who helped on the night.It proved to be a strong field,attracting
runners of top abilities.A particular mention to Ray Clench who it was great to see racing.The best moment of the night
apparently goes to our Alchester men for their amazing finish!!

252 finishers

Josh Miers 16:53 23rd
John Nelson 18:15 63rd
Jon Burgess 18:16 64th
Gary Clench 18:17 65th
Andy Stickley 18:21 67th
Nigel Trinder 18:53 79th
Laurie Lee 18:57 81st
Sarah Rendell 19:24 90th
Liz Grolimund 19:40 98th
Angela Banks 20:08 109th
Ed Colclough 21:55 146th
Reena Lawlor 22:08 152nd
Kate Hutchins 22:09 153rd
Paul Bursnell 25:24 209th
Julie Trinder 27:38 230th
Alison Rivers 27:38 231st
Ray Clench 39:00 252nd

Brathay Windermere Marathon,Sunday 17th May

Further north the weather conditions were much kinder until about 23 miles when the Town and Gown weather
arrived.The course however was not as kind, described by the organizers at the start of the race as extremely undulating
but stunningly beautiful it certainly lived up to its reputation.Our one Alchester member tried to take in the scenery
but it became increasingly difficult.However,to finish this course leaves you feeling great and full of achievement.
Emma was over the moon with her time and recommends this well organized event to anyone who enjoys (??) a challenge.

836 finishers

Emma Gould 4:28:54 600th

Oxford Town and Gown,Sunday 17th May

Despite awfull weather conditions we had a good turn out for this years Town and Gown with some good performances.
Well done to you all in particular Liz Grolimund for her sub 40 mins performance and a PB and to Trevor for his PB.
Thank you to anybody who offered their services with the marshalling, much appreciated.
If there are any other PBs can people let Emma Gould know.

2619 finishers

Andrew Stickley 39:14 72nd
Liz Grolimund 39:45 92nd 3rd Female PB
James McBain 40:58 142nd
Sarah Rendell 41:07 152nd
Mark Clay 41:39 175th 175th
Trevor Rackley 43:46 330th PB
David Faulkner 44:40 395th
Alan Hine 46:19 532nd
Natalia Doherty 50:33 1004th
Robert Evans 52:41 1256th
Helen Lambourne 58:00 1833rd
Julie Trinder 59:05 1921st
Annelies Henshall 1:02:35 2214th

Update 20/05 Lisa Turner also ran in a time of 47:40, well done Lisa!

Update 12/06 Cliff Burton 44:41

Elan Icknield Way Multi Terrain Half Marathon,Saturday 9th May

Well done to Nigel on gaining 2nd V60

Nigel Lambert 1:56

Motivation Series,Race One,Charlton-on-Otmoor,Thursday 7th May

History was made on this grey,wet and cold May evening when 45 Alchester members turned out to race the first motivation
race of the series.It was also a record for the organizers of the series with the largest number of finishers,438 in total.
We also provided four marshalls so thank you to Richard Gould,Kerry Worfolk,Pat Dunn and Cliff Burton for their time
which was appreciated by the organizers and our runners! Our ladies team of Liz,Sarah and Angela finished 2nd gainig valuable points for the Grand Prix.It was brilliant to see new members competing for the first time as well as people who we haven't seen for a while but turned out to be part of a great team.We are now looking forward to the club summer party where our chairman will now be making the event even more special by providing extra funds as a reward for you all turning out!!

438 finishers

Nigel Marley 21:38 7th (running for 1st claim Coventry Godiva Harriers)
Josh Miers 22:50 23rd
Andi Hucker 24:09 51st
John Nelson 24:34 63rd
Jon Burgess 24.41 69th
Andy Stickley 24:43 71st
Gary Warland 25:00 81st
Nigel Trinder 25:20 89th
Laurie Lee 25:22 90th
Liz Grolimund 26:01 110th
Sarah Rendell 26:30 125th
Tom Digweed 27:00 138th
James McBain 27:06 140th
Angela Banks 27:22 148th
Alan Smith 27:37 157th
Alan Mitchell 28:00 174th
David Faulkner 28:40 196th
Steve Howard 28:48 200th
Michael Stuart 29:02 210th
Alan Hine 29:29 225th
Nick Cherry 29:58 229th
Kate Hutchings 30:06 230th
Simon Worfolk 30:44 241st
Steve Dimond 30:53 248th
Lisa Turner 31:15 261st
Nigel Lambert 31:56 286th
Donna Newton 33:01 315th
Emma Gould 33:38 330th
Andrew Seddon 33:54 337th
Carole Gibbs 33:58 339th
Natalia Doherty 34:14 343rd
Hazel Howard 34:20 345th
Lucy Tipper 34:43 357th
Bridget Mold 35:24 369th
Sally Fox 35:34 371st
Marion Harris 36:07 380th
Keith Jones 36:25 382nd
Julie Trinder 37:07 393rd
Helen Lambourne 37:11 394th
Alison Rivers 37:14 395th
Steve Woodus 37:14 396th
Jo Romera 38:23 408th
Jackie Hucker 38:54 413th
Annelies Henshall 40:27 424th
Natalie Green 40:28 425th

Update 14/05/09 Apologies to Emily Sparrow who I managed to leave out of the results.This now makes 46 club members and secures the donation from our chairman! Sorry Emily!

Emily Sparrow 36:14 381st

Silverstone 10k,Tuesday 5th May

Just missing out on a PB but still flying the flag for Alchester,well done Bridget!

Bridget Mold 56:11

Thornborough 10,Monday 4th May

Just two members tackled this hilly ten mile course so congratulations to you both.

35 finishers

Jason Jennings 1:11:46 8th
Bridget Mold 1:40:30 34th

Great Weston 5,Monday 4th May

Grey skies and the fact it was a Bank Holiday did not deter 18 Alchester members competing in this 5 mile race which also
counted towards the clubs cross country/multi terrain championships.Particular mention should go to Josh for a fine performance finishing in fourth place and to Sarah Rendell finishing 2nd overall female.It was also good to see our chairman back racing after his recent injuries.
Well done everybody.

If anyone has been missed off the results please let Emma Gould know,trawling through the results took a while as no club names were mentioned!

329 finishers

Josh Miers 29:05 4th
Jon Burgess 30:42 14th
Nigel Trinder 31:30 18th
Gary Warland 31:36 19th
Andrew Stickley 31:47 31:47 20th
Laurie Lee 32:41 30th
Sarah Rendell 33:14 36th
Steve Howard 36:05 72nd
Chris Foulkes 36:06 73rd
Mark Sandford 37:36 99th
Simon Worfolk 37:39 101st
Nigel Lambert 39:17 138th
Paul Bursnell 42:26 188th
Hazel Howard 43:43 209th
Keith Jones 45:30 226th
Julie Trinder 47:22 249th
Natalie Green 50:58 295th
Annelies Henshall 50:58 296th

Flora London Marathon,Sunday 26th April

In the final year of this race being sponsered by Flora Alchester had 14 runners pounding the streets of London in what turned out to be delightful conditions for their band of supporters but warm and draining for many of the runners.
All our runners had their own stories to tell and well done to them all. Thank you to Gary for organizing the coach
and to everybody who turned out to offer their support.

Nigel Marley 2:31:08 PB ( Running for Rugby & Northampton AC)
John Nelson 3:08:35 PB
Gary Clench 3:11:57
Angela Banks 3:27:29
Laurie Lee 3:35:33
Michael Stuart 3:50:45
Trevor Rackley 3:56:36 PB
Nick Cherry 4:15:57
Helen Roper 4:25:17
Chris Foulkes 4:28:00
Lucy Tipper 4:42:56 PB
Jo Romera 5:27:28 DEBUT MARATHON
Jackie Hucker 5:27:28 DEBUT MARATHON
Sarah Spintnall 5:35:14 DEBUT MARATHON

Any more PBs or debuts please let Emma Gould know

Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon,Sunday 26th April

On a bright but chilly morning a small band of Alchester stalwarts eschewed the delights of the big city and headed northwards up the M40 to Stratford for a run instead (Thank you Bridget for this description,nice to have proper grown up words for a change)!!
Well done to you all

Full Marathon
864 Finishers
Kate Hutchings 3:44:35 268th
Nigel Lambert 4:48:32 753rd

Half Marathon
1821 Finishers
Steve Howard 1:43:29 342nd
Hazel Howard 2.06:47 1164th
Bridget Mold 2:06:47 1228th
Tom Bailey 2:41:40 1756th

Debut race for the club for new member Jessica Wallace in a brilliant time of 1:38:47 Well done Jessica!!

Oxfordshire Road Relay Championships,Sunday 19th April

This event appears to be growing year by year and attracted 75 complete teams on Sunday as well as many runners who competed despite their teams being incomplete.Alchester fielded one Vets Mens team and a Senior Mens team.The ladies had a team also in the senior and vets age goups.
There were also 3 runners who still ran despite not being part of a complete team.Well done to you all,the team atmosphere was apparently second to none and many of the runners has asked that a special thanks be given to Richard Gould for organizing everything on the day.Also thank you to Pat, Andy and Jackie for offering their services and helping with the marshalling.

Mens Vets Team
Gary Clench 19.14
Nigel Trinder 20.03
Jon Burgess 19.52
Nigel Lambert 25.14
Andy Hucker 19.28
Nick Cherry 23.29
Total Time 2.07.20 (beat the senior men!!)

Mens Senior Team
Josh Miers 18.32
Jason Jennings 20.53
Trevor Rackley 22.50
Gary Warland 20.31
Simon Worfolk 23.42
Mark Sandford 24.37
Total Time 2.11.05

Single runner
Laurie Lee 20.03

Ladies Senior Team
Ed Colclough 23.23
Sarah Rendell 21.46
Donna Northcott 26.11
Total Time 1.11.20

Ladies Vets Team
Julie Trinder 30.14
Natalie Green 31.17
Helen Lambourne 29.44
Total Time 1.31.15

Single runners
Kate Hazell 26.15
Bridget Mold 29.01

Photos of the day click here

Maidenhead Easter 10 miles,Friday 10th April

Whilst most of us were probably enjoying the Good Friday Bank Holiday Nick represented the club in this Easter race.
Well done Nick.
1152 Finishers

Nick Cherry 1:20:08 621st

Salford 10k,Greater Manchester,Friday 10th April

The journey north proved worthwhile for Nigel Marley who not only gained a PB but smashed his own club record.
Congratulations Nigel.
544 Finishers

Nigel Marley 32.08 PB/CLUB RECORD 9th

White Horse Half Marathon, Sunday 5th April

Conditions could not have been more perfect for the 2nd race in the grand prix series and our club championships
and the first race of the year in the county championships.Alchester members came out in their droves with 26 of us
representing the club and by the end we were not dissapointed.Congratulations to everyone who ran. We came away with
11 medals overall and it is the first time in our club history we have won this event.Also club records were broken by John Nelson, Sarah Rendell and Angels Banks, what a perfect day!! We also think that Liz's performance now gives her championship entry to next years London Marathon, is this correct? If so 2012 here we come!!
4086 Finishers

If there are any more PBs (and there must be!!) can people let Emma know

Richard Gould 80.18 14th
Gary Clench 82.58 23rd 3rd V40 man in county championships
John Nelson 82.59 24th PB/CLUB RECORD 3rd V50 man overall and 3rd V50 man in county championships
Nigel Trinder 88.05 60th
Liz Grolimund 88.48 64th PB 3rd lady overall and 1st senior lady in county championships
Gary Warland 90.37 79th
Laurie Lee 90.50 81st
Sarah Rendell 91.34 85th PB/CLUB RECORD 2nd V35 lady in county championships
Angela Banks 91.48 89th PB/CLUB RECORD 1st V45 lady overall and 1st V45 lady in county championships
Jason Jennings 92.51 98th
Mark Clay 92.59 102nd
Trevor Rackley 98.55 147th PB
Edwina Colclough 100.08 163rd PB
Steve Howard 103.01 187th
Paul Sandilands 106.51 222nd
Simon Worfolk 111.33 271st PB
Mark Sandford 112.17 280th
Emma Gould 115.05 308th
Kate Hazell 115.05 309th
Nigel Lambert 115.12 310th
Marion Harris 120.49 371st
Elaine Shipperley 120.51 372nd
Hazel Howard 125.40 401st
Helen Lambourne 128.12 420th
Tom Bailey 149.35 482nd

Alchester ladies team (Liz,Sarah and Angela) was 1st overall and 1st in the county championships
Alchester mens team (Richard,Gary.C,John and Nigel) was 3rd home in the county championships

Soon to be new member Lisa also ran with a time of 106.58 224th

Paris Marathon, Sunday 5th April

According to Andi Hucker the weather was warm and the course was flatish and interesting but painful!!
Well done to you all. Congratulations to Andi on his PB and club record, fantastic.We were all pleased and relieved
that Jon not only finished but ran a great time despite his recent injuries and Bridget can now add Paris to her ever growing
marathons completed list.
30334 finishers

Andi Hucker 2.56.51 752nd PB/CLUB RECORD
Jon Burgess 3.07.57 1771st
Bridget Mold 4.52.23 26183rd

Carterton 10k, Sunday 29th March

A fantastic run by Andy Hucker but the stars of the day have to be Julie and Natalie.
It is great to see Mrs Trinder racing again and I'm sure she loved every minute of it!!
Well done to Natalie on her debut 10k race for the club, it wasn't that long ago and 6 miles seemed like a long way.
220 finishers

Andy Hucker 38:53 16th
Julie Trinder 60:56 199th
Natalie Green 61:05 200th

Reading Half Marathon, Sunday 29th March

A PB for Andy Stickley after following a new training programme of a heavy night out before the race.
He was ultra healthy before Silverstone but to no avail so he thought he would try a different approach.
Well done Andy

Andy Stickley 1:29:59 PB

Ashby 20 miles, Sunday 22nd March

Well done to Nigel for this fantastic performance in this tough,hilly course.

Nigel Marley 1hr 52 min (this is not a typing error-he actually ran this time) 2nd overall

Marwell Zoo 10k, Sunday 22nd March

Mother's Day.Looking forward to a relaxing day at home.Not in my family.Instead we travelled to
Marwell Zoo just ouside Winchester.The children did the fun run and did have fun,I tackled the
very undulating 10k course and probably did not have as much fun.However the day was brilliant
and entry to the race gives entry to the zoo.The sun was shining and I would reccomend this race
to anybody who wants a good trainig 10k and to families who want a brilliant day out!!
Finishers 692

Emma Gould 53:24 362nd (1st home for the club-only time I will ever be able to say that!)

Addidas Silverstone Half Marathon, Sunday 15th March

An unusually bright and warm day greeted our Silverstone runners this year at a course which is known for it's
strong winds and rain!!
Well done to you all, in particular to Jackie and Sara for their PBs, the training must be going well
and to Jason who must credit his performance to weekly speed sessions (so Richard said).

Jason Jennings 1:35:45 501st
Wendy Hunter 1:48:25 1703rd
Jackie Hucker 2:15:17 4965th PB
Sara Sprintall 2:15:18 4966th PB

More times added to website 09/05/09

Trevor Rackley 1.43.43
Nick Cherry 1.53.57

The Friends of Mick and Phil Half Marathon, Sunday 8th March 2009

Another PB for Bridget on a day where the weather left a lot to be desired!
Well done Bridget.

Bridget Mold 2:03:53 PB

Gloucester 20, Sunday 8th March 2009

Blustery conditions were also found in Gloucester but a brilliant run none the less by our sole Alchester
entrant. Congratulations Andy.504 finishers

Andy Hucker 2:11:52 17th

Milton Keynes Half, Sunday 8th March 2009

Well done to our two Alchester members who competed at Milton Keynes and despite their close finishing times
did not know each other was there.3038 finishers

Lucy Tipper 2:00:08 1979th
Simon Worfolk 2:00:58 2028th

Banbury 15, Sunday 8th March 2009

A brilliant start to our road race season with 20 Alchester members turning out for the tough Banbury course which ended up being a race of two halves as far as the weather was concerned. A sunny but blustery start quickly turned into a freezing, wet and very windy finish. Some brilliant performances, with PBs, great positions and new runners to the Banbury course.
Well done to you all, especially Kate Hutchins in her debut race for the club, finishing in a great time.
378 finishers

Nigel Marley 1:24:15 1st Winner
John Nelson 1:40:29 37th
Gary Clench 1:43:23 46th
Laurie Lee 1:44:32 51st PB
Liz Grolimund 1:45:00 56th PB 3rd overall lady/2nd senior lady
Angela Banks 1:47:35 68th 1ST V45 Lady
Mark Clay 1:54:07 118th
Edwina Colclough 1:56:25 134th
Gary Warland 1:59:45 166th
Chris Foulkes 2:00:57 176th
Steve Howard 2:02:52 189th
Kate Hutchins 2:03:16 193rd
Mark Sandford 2:05:25 212th
Nick Cherry 2:06:05 223rd
Trevor Rackley 2:06:14 225th
Paul Sandilands 2:07:34 237th PB
Emma Gould 2:16:44 282nd
Kate Hazell 2:17:45 291st
Hazel Howard 2:20:27 301st
Marion Harris 2:25:00 331st

Our ladies team was 2nd overall

Oxford Mail Cross Country,Fifth Round,Clanfield,Sunday 1st March

The sun was out for the final race in this series and it certainly shone on Alchester members.
A flat but boggy course at Clanfield, hosted by Woodstock welcomed the 15 Alchester runners who took part, a new but well organized venue.
Well done to everyone but in particular Nigel M,Angela,Sarah and Jon B for their overall final series positions and to newcomer Josh Miers for a promising first race with Alchester.
Also to the Alchester Ladies Team A who finished 3rd overall for the series in division 2 and will be promoted to division 1 next season.
A special mention also to Nigel Lambert who finished 3rd overall in the series under the V60 age group but trophies only went to the first two runners!

Ladies Race 102 Finishers Liz Grolimund 19:10 14th Sarah Rendell 19:14 15th (3rd V35 in series) Angela Banks 19:28 18th (2nd V45 in series) Emma Gould 24:32 76th Mens Race 203 Finishers Nigel Marley 30:16 3rd (2nd SM in series) Richard Gould 32:18 15th John Nelson 34:56 50th Josh Miers 35:10 56th Andy Stickley 35:39 66th Jon Burgess 36:05 75th (3rd V50 in series) Andy Beaumont 38:14 114th Nigel Trinder 39:18 126th Gary Warland 41:54 157th Nigel Lambert 45:04 182nd Brian Page 49:23 197th

Click photo for more pictures from Clanfield

Wimbledon Common Park Run,Saturday 28th February

A very hung over club member took part in this run early one Saturday morning. Apparently the combination of running this and a small glass of resolve proved to be his hang over cure. Rather you than us Gary!!

Gary Warland 21:19

Winslow 10k,Sunday 22nd February

Two Alchester members represented the club at this 10k race,it is great to see both your names on the results page once more.310 finishers.

Paul Tilleard 40:25 23rd

Paul Bursnall 57:03 221st

Bourton-on-the-Water 10k Road Race,Sunday 22nd February

Perfect conditions greeted our two Alchester members who were lucky enough to get a number and then run this flat and fast course.The ever competitive husband and wife combination completed the race with both gaining a PB,harmony reigns in the Gould household! 459 finishers.As of 22/03 this race has been officially classed as short in length. The PBs would have still stood over the full distance.

Richard Gould 34:11 30th PB
Emma Gould 52:08 359th PB

Stamford Striders Valentines 30K Race

Bridget Mold tackled the Stamford Striders Valentines 30K Race which she described as 'rather hilly'
Well done Bridget on gaining a PB by 11 mins

Bridget Mold 3:00:13 PB

Hardwick X-Stream, Sunday 15th February

By all accounts this was a tough and energy draining race and even though it was shortened by 500m it made it no easier for our 11 Alchester members.
Well done to you all. We fielded two mens teams and they finished in 2nd and 4th place.

John Nelson 38.11 (1st V50) 12th
Andrew Stickley 39.22 16th
Laurie Lee 40.35 (4th V50) 22nd
Paul Tilleard 41.04 (5th V50) 25th
Andrew Beaumont 41.47 (6th V50) 29th
Gary Warland 43.20 35th
Steve Howard 47.56 79th
Nigel Lambert 50.23 (2nd V60) 98th
Edwina Colclough 54.38 155th
Hazel Howard 59.34 187th
Geoff Hanks 1.21.55 231st

232 finishers,
Men’s team of John, Andrew, Laurie & Paul finished 2nd. Men’s team of Andrew, Gary, Steve & Nigel finished 4th

Oxford Mail Cross Country, Fourth Round, Cirencester Park-Sunday 1st February

The coldest cross country so far but we managed to field a mens and ladies team.
Some good performances and efforts, well done to Nigel Marley who was the closest he has been all series to Mr Kimber

Ladies Race
Angela Banks 27:15 17th
Liz Grolimund 27:42 22nd
Donna Newton 32:33 62nd
Emma Gould 35:47 81st
Marion Harris 37:15 88th
102 finishers
Ladies A Team lying in 5th position
Ladies B team lying in 23rd position

Mens Race Nigel Marley 31:52 2nd Richard Gould 34:26 15th John Nelson 37:53 65th Laurie Lee 39:15 85th Andrea Demarchi 42:05 127th Gary Warland 42:28 131st Gary Clench 44:37 157th Nigel Lambert 48:54 185th 204 finishers Mens A Team lying in 5th position CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE CIRENCESTER PICTURES

Watford Half Marathon- Sunday 1st February

A hilly course not made any easier by the cold and windy conditions. Hard going for runners and spectators!!
Well done to the following:

Andi Hucker 1:24:13 75th
Edwina Colclough 1:41:36 653rd
Trevor Rackley 1:45:10 822nd
Chris Colclough 1:49:48 1067th
1958 finishers

Goring and Woodcote 10k-Sunday 11th January

Three brave Alchester members took on this tough course, well done to you all
430 finishers

Andy Hucker 39:20 10th
Mark Clay 44:37 50th
Keith Jones 59:59 310th

Oxford Mail Cross Country, Round Three, Sunday 4th January:

Despite well below freezing conditions 23 Alchester members turned out for the third round of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League.
The ground was hard which made it tough going but Alchester yet again came away with some good performances.
As always well done to Nigel Marley, Richard Gould, Angela Banks and Sarah Rendell for their high placings.Our Men and Ladies teams both placed third in Division two.Overall we had three ladies teams and two mens.
New member Andy Stickley carried on his good perfomance from Culham and Donna Newton came through strong again and is improving all the time.
You all deserve recognition for even getting out of the house to defrost your cars never mind racing!!

Womens race 109 finishers

Angela Banks 19:33 17th
Sarah Rendell 20:14 21st
Edwina Colclough 22:09 44th
Donna Newton 22:33 55th
Wendy Hunter 22:53 59th
Emma Gould 24:40 73rd
Hazel Howard 25:21 82nd
Marion Harris 25:37 87th
Bridget Mold 28:02 102nd

Mens race 215 finishers

Nigel Marley 27:24 5th
Richard Gould 28:59 18th
Jon Burgess 32:40 63rd
Andy Stickley 32:55 67th
Laurie Lee 33:09 73rd
Andy Beaumont 33:25 78th
Gary Clench 34:14 100th
Andrea Demarchi 34:41 107th
Nigel Trinder 36:11 131st
Gary Warland 36:14 132nd
Andy Sparks 36:42 145th
Steve Howard 40:14 181st
Nigel Lambert 41:12 186th
Mark Sandford 44:49 206th

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