The Tatton 10k is a fast, road closed race set at the beautiful Tatton Park in Cheshire creating the perfect opportunity to set yourself a personal best.
Steve Brook took the Corsa on another weekend outing this time over to Cheshire for this scenic 10k.
Steve ran a blinder producing one of his fastest 10k’s of recent years with a chip time of 49:04 finishing 1st V70 and 251st out of 659 finishers knocking just shy of 2 minutes from Septembers race.
Well done Steve
With the majority of races either postponed or cancelled in the last 7 months, Racebest managed to get the go ahead to organise a day of racing at Elvington Airfield in York. With the airfield closed to the public and spectators runners were ushered around in a swift and well planned event.
There were several distances to choose from with the majority of us opting for the 10k (eventually) with Michelle racing the 5k.
As per the title the route was fairly flat, well I say fairly it was as as flat as you can get and many a PB would should have been possible had it not been for the headwind from hell on 1 side of the circuit, as it was it was great to get out racing and have a bit of competition which is what I’m sure we’re all missing and once the lady with the megaphone had wished Queensbury all the best we were off.
5k
Louise Hayton 46:36
10k
Paul Greenwood 36:59 (4th MV35)
Jonathon Mason 42:37
Neil Windle 43:14
Richard Brook 44:16
Steve Brook 51:23 (2ndMV70)
Jenifer Luwaji 1:18:32
Well done to us all, we were fab
The Brighouse easy 10k Road Race, an undulating 10k road race. Something a bit different, a one off 10k ish run, limited to just 30 entries with wave starts and a memento for all.
Well done to Andrew Patterson in grabbing one of the sought after places finishing 5th in a super 45:00
Well done pal
Roche Abbey Autumn Trail (Sunday 27 September) is a jewel in the It’s Grim Up North Running (IGUN) crown with its choice of distances, mixture of terrain and stunning countryside. This was still the case at this Covid-secure event where runners tackled hills and nettles as they completed multiple laps in and around the ruins of the 12th century Roche Abbey.
A Grade II listed building, Roche Abbey is described as a: “Fabulous hidden gem often overlooked as a place to visit in South Yorkshire”. It received a stream of visitors on Sunday as over 130 runners passed under the Gothic arches before continuing on their way in their chosen distance whilst practicing social distancing. Big up to Phillip for the reminder and links.
Well done to Phillip and Karol who raced the 10k event, with Phillip managing a 7th place finish with a 54:09 followed by Karol in 1:18:36.
Well done to you both, awesome stuff.
The Yorkshire Veterans’ Athletics Association are offering members of clubs affiliated to YVAA a chance to take part in an age-graded virtual 5k and 10k competition taking place in October, November to December.
If successful this will hopefully continue in 2021. The “event” is free to enter and there will be no prizes, just the satisfaction of running against your peers and your own times, plus having a reason for putting in a couple of race pace runs each month.
The annual running of this race was able to go ahead with some modifications to the start area, (well done to Keighley and Craven AC for managing to get the go-ahead) with the option of the full marathon distance or the shorter half(???) entrants had plenty to aim for.
The route has plenty to offer everyone but this race is not for the faint hearted, taking in tarmac, grass, moorland and gravel tracks the route passes through many local villages and moorland including Haworth Moor, Ovenden Moor, Denholme, Cullingworth and Harden Moor to name but a few.
With checkpoints throughout the route and with full kit required to be carried runners need to be ready for anything thing.
All our runners ran well, with some fab times
Marathon
20th Carl Heron 4:27:28 (1stMV50)
Half Marathon
24th Simon Brady 2:13:42 (3rdMV50)
91st Zoe Hipwell 3:00:38
97th Pauline Naylor 3:01:36
127th Vikki Bean 3:21:54
Awesome running from all, well done.
Get those shoes ready, dig out that hi-vis and check the batteries in your running watch – it’s time to sign up for one of our Thursday runs!
We have a range of groups for all paces, distances and abilities with a running leader supporting each of our groups, so there’s something for everyone whether you’re a regular runner or if you’ve never done it before.
We meet at various times and locations due to the current COVID guidance, and runs are free for members and for non-members the first week is also free, and just £2 afterwards (or you can also become a member!)
Find out more about our runs on offer and book your place at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qrc-thursday-17th-september-tickets-121020669079
This fast, undulating, road closed 10k race set at the beautiful Tatton Park in Cheshire is a perfect opportunity to set yourself a personal best over the 10k distance.
The silver dream machine took Steve Brook over to Cheshire for one of the 1st races of the year, Steve ran a blinder clocking an impressive 50:55 finishing as 1st MV70.
Well done Steve
Well done to everybody who took part in this years event and like most races you choose your own route and submitted your own time, still a great cause so well done to the 22 QRCers who took part.
Results below
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/support-our-work/running/10k-5k/bradford/results/2020
Starting and finishing at Fitz Park, in Keswick, the 5K Derwentwater Sport Trail, 10K Derwentwater Trail Run, 15K Derwentwater Trail Race and 15K Derwentwater Trail Challenge are circuits along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Derwentwater, the surrounding peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra and the northern fells. Underfoot conditions are generally good for those used to trail running, but expect a bit of everything! The course has no stiles, so there is nothing but the hills and the infamous Bottomless Bogs of the Glenderaterra Valley to break up your rhythm.
A carnival atmosphere is guaranteed for both spectators and competitors, with live music, race commentary, food and drink all available at the start and finish.
The Whettlocks travelled up to Keswick for the weekend with Phillip taking on the 15k and Karol the 5k.
Phillip romped home in 103rd place with a cracking time of 1:34:11, with Karol finishing in 39:11 (1st FV60).
Awesome stuff, well done.
