Anthony Glover made the top 10 in a keenly contested Bridge Inn 5k last night as he clocked 16.24 to finish 10th. A rare sub 15 minute time from Belgrave Harriers' Steve Davies, as he beat B&Ws Chris Dodd, with former Harrier Joe Dalgleish back in 3rd. English Fell runner Felix McGrath was next home in 17th, with a time of 17.32, Karl Dunn ran 17.46, Chris Palmer 17.47, Alex Massey 18.00 and Robin Phillips 18.04. Then we had Terry Jewell-Davies in 18.57, Jim Massey 19.28, David George 19.53, Tony Jefferies 20.02, Matt Lavis 20.08, Richard Hughes 20.12 and Ray Hooper 20.29.
Then we had our first lady - Kelly Winstone who ran 20.42, Valerie Hughes 23.11, Tim Carr 23.44, Caroline Potter 24.22, Jane Thornton 24.46, Laura Tanna 25.34, Gill Anagnostakis 25.36, Eithne Noonan 26.13 and Kay Ridgewell 26.15.
Well done all!!!!
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Sunday 27 November 2011
Hellrunner Collier claims yet another win
It seems that John Collier can't stop racing - and winning - at the moment! Today he headed down to Longmoor Camp in Hampshire to run in the "Hell down South" race in the Hellrunner Series! Collier didn't disappoint, as he stormed to victory in the second fastest time in history. His prize? Not a one way ticket to hell, but another pair of Brooks shoes of his choosing!
Well done John, now rest up ready for the Gwent League next weekend!
Well done John, now rest up ready for the Gwent League next weekend!
Saturday 26 November 2011
Ashton Court and Sefton Park
Westbury athletes have been in action up and down the country today. This morning Matt Ellis decided to try his hand at the infamous Ashton Court Park Run, and promptly destroyed the field and the course record, clocking a time of 16.39 on the challenging hill run course! Also in action were Robin Phillips who ran 19.24 for 5th place, Tim Synge who ran 22.49 for 39th, Tim Car who clocked 23.59 for 50th and Julian Wilson with 26.10 for 65th.
Meanwhile this afternoon at Sefton Park in Liverpool, Emma D'Alton was taking part in the European XC Trials as part of the McCain Challenge. In a top quality event, won by Hallamshire's Hatti Dean, D'Alton broke into the top 50, finishing 43rd in the end. Joining Hatti on the trip to the European XC champs are Charnwood's Gemma Steel who finished 2nd and Freya Murray of Edinburgh AC who was 3rd. The selectors also get to pick 3 others, with Charlie Purdue and Steph Twell both of Aldershot, likely to figure strongly in their discussions!
Meanwhile this afternoon at Sefton Park in Liverpool, Emma D'Alton was taking part in the European XC Trials as part of the McCain Challenge. In a top quality event, won by Hallamshire's Hatti Dean, D'Alton broke into the top 50, finishing 43rd in the end. Joining Hatti on the trip to the European XC champs are Charnwood's Gemma Steel who finished 2nd and Freya Murray of Edinburgh AC who was 3rd. The selectors also get to pick 3 others, with Charlie Purdue and Steph Twell both of Aldershot, likely to figure strongly in their discussions!
Sunday 20 November 2011
Weekend Round Up!
For the 2nd weekend in a row John Collier doubled up and with some success! On Saturday he finished 2nd in the Bushy Park Park Run, running a cracking time of 15.49, although he was someway behind winner Paul Pollock who ran an outstanding 14.33! Then today he tackled the Epsom Downs 10m race, finishing 2nd again in a time of 55.52 and pocketing £70 in the process! Great running JC!
On Saturday Julian Wilson braved the Ashton Court Park Run, clocking 25.00 for the hilly course! Sunday saw Tim Synge take on the Castle Combe 10k, where he finished in a respectable time of 45.57, particularly considering he was one of 7 Harriers who took part in the Duathlon earlier in the morning! The others were David George, Andrew Lornvardos, Richard Hughes, James Cant, Ian Louden and Clair Cusack. At the same venue, Will Massey finished 21st representing the University of Plymouth in the Inter-University Duathlon championships!
Also in action today were Lizzy Smith who broke her PB again with a time of 38.03 at the Swindon 10k. Ken Ham finished 2nd and top vet in the new Bath 10k multi-terrain race! Well done to all of you!!!
On Saturday Julian Wilson braved the Ashton Court Park Run, clocking 25.00 for the hilly course! Sunday saw Tim Synge take on the Castle Combe 10k, where he finished in a respectable time of 45.57, particularly considering he was one of 7 Harriers who took part in the Duathlon earlier in the morning! The others were David George, Andrew Lornvardos, Richard Hughes, James Cant, Ian Louden and Clair Cusack. At the same venue, Will Massey finished 21st representing the University of Plymouth in the Inter-University Duathlon championships!
Also in action today were Lizzy Smith who broke her PB again with a time of 38.03 at the Swindon 10k. Ken Ham finished 2nd and top vet in the new Bath 10k multi-terrain race! Well done to all of you!!!
Harriers in action at the Weston Prom
Despite missing several of the quick guys, Westbury still provided an impressive 26 runners at this month's prom run. Leading the way was new runner Charlie Jones who ran 29.52, just holding off Robin Phillips in 29.54. Then came Jullian Bailey-Gard Jnr in 30.26, before ladies winner Sophie Voller who ran 30.39. David George ran 32.09, Alex Miller 32.35, Richard Hughes 32.56 - who is improving every race - Jullian Bailey-Gard Snr 34.35 and James Cant 35.46. Then we had Zoe Wildgoose 36.43, Valerie Hughes 37.00, Rebecca Lee 37.10, Jane Goodwin 37.58, David Baber 38.23, Anneke Bull 39.52 and Caroline Potter 40.00. Then Roger Long in 40.46, Myriam Camboulives 40.59, Jane Thornton 41.45, Gill Anagnostakis 42.07, Eithen Noonan 42.46, Dianne Heys 43.50, Kay Ridgwell 44.14, Caroline Scapens 48.11 and Sandra Bailey-Gard 53.42.
Great running all!!!
Great running all!!!
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Harriers out in force at the Sodbury Slog
There was a real feast of off-road running this weekend, with the Ashton Court MT 10k, the Gwent League at Bath and the infamous Sodbury Slog at Chipping Sodbury. The Harriers had 15 runners out in the slog, which given the competition was no mean feat.
Leading the way was the rapidly improving David Whalan who ran 1.06.05 for 35th place! Then it was David George in 1.07.58 (54th place), Shona Mackie 1.11.32 (107th place and 8th lady!). Then we had Alex Miller in 1.12.43, Michael Hagan 1.16.40, Andy Schwartz 1.18.20, Graham Bazley 1.22.36, Paul Smith 1.28.58, Jane Goodwin 1.31.39, Sarah Tucker 1.32.02, Michael Cullum 1.35.16, Simon Farrell 1.37.24, Kin Cheung 1.44.28, Julian Pyrke 1.47.22 and David Taylor 1.56.10.
There were 998 finishers in total - well done to you all!!!
Leading the way was the rapidly improving David Whalan who ran 1.06.05 for 35th place! Then it was David George in 1.07.58 (54th place), Shona Mackie 1.11.32 (107th place and 8th lady!). Then we had Alex Miller in 1.12.43, Michael Hagan 1.16.40, Andy Schwartz 1.18.20, Graham Bazley 1.22.36, Paul Smith 1.28.58, Jane Goodwin 1.31.39, Sarah Tucker 1.32.02, Michael Cullum 1.35.16, Simon Farrell 1.37.24, Kin Cheung 1.44.28, Julian Pyrke 1.47.22 and David Taylor 1.56.10.
There were 998 finishers in total - well done to you all!!!
Monday 14 November 2011
Men and Women in 2nd place!
With the results in from Round 2 at Bath, Westbury Harriers men's team have moved into second place, whilst the ladies have moved from 1st to 2nd, despite fielding a weakened team.
In the men's league, Cardiff strengthened their lead at the top with a strong showing of 1214 points, but Westbury's 1116 was enough to finish 4th on the day and to move into 2nd place, as Swansea Harriers fielded an incomplete team.
For the ladies Lizzy Smith finished 16th, Vicky Tester 21st, Kelly Winstone 41st, Kirsty Robertson 50th and Jennifer Cummins 72nd completed the A team. Leading the way for the B team was Hayley Johnson in 73rd, with Vicky Jones in 74th, Anneke Bull in 90th, Eithne Noonan in 126th and Kay Ridgewell in 139th. Then we had Caroline Bannister in 150th and Sandra Bailey-Gard in 156th.
The ladies finished 2nd on the day and now lie 2nd overall, following a strong showing from Les Croupiers...
In the men's league, Cardiff strengthened their lead at the top with a strong showing of 1214 points, but Westbury's 1116 was enough to finish 4th on the day and to move into 2nd place, as Swansea Harriers fielded an incomplete team.
For the ladies Lizzy Smith finished 16th, Vicky Tester 21st, Kelly Winstone 41st, Kirsty Robertson 50th and Jennifer Cummins 72nd completed the A team. Leading the way for the B team was Hayley Johnson in 73rd, with Vicky Jones in 74th, Anneke Bull in 90th, Eithne Noonan in 126th and Kay Ridgewell in 139th. Then we had Caroline Bannister in 150th and Sandra Bailey-Gard in 156th.
The ladies finished 2nd on the day and now lie 2nd overall, following a strong showing from Les Croupiers...
Sunday 13 November 2011
Men maintain position in Gwent League
Westbury's men team overcame tough conditions to stay in contention in the 2nd round of the Gwent League at Bath University. Leading the way was Matt Ellis who finished 10th, John Collier was 25th (showing no ill effects from the previous days 10k!) , Anthony Glover 44th, Simon Everington 45th and Gregg Ward 50th.
For the B team Ken Ham was 80th, Karl Dunn 81st, Robin Phillips 94th, Jullian Bailey-Gard Jnr was 113th and Dean Gardner 154th.
Sadly our C team was incomplete, but that didn't stop Tony Jefferies finishing 164th, Jullian Bailey-Gard Snr 168th and Mike Harris 212.
Well done all. Full results when we have them through!!!
For the B team Ken Ham was 80th, Karl Dunn 81st, Robin Phillips 94th, Jullian Bailey-Gard Jnr was 113th and Dean Gardner 154th.
Sadly our C team was incomplete, but that didn't stop Tony Jefferies finishing 164th, Jullian Bailey-Gard Snr 168th and Mike Harris 212.
Well done all. Full results when we have them through!!!
McCain Challenge comes to Bristol
It was a tale of two days as the first runBristol off-road weekend came to fruition across two days of running at Ashton Court. On the Saturday nearly 800 runners took part in the inaugural Ashton Court off-road 10k and Westbury were well represented.
Leading the way Stephen Fowley was 27th in 45.56, Vicky Shufflebotham was 51st in 48.13, David Baber was 175th in 54.47, Anthony Bird was 288th in 58.46 and Daine Heys was 390th in 1.02.27.
Then onto Sunday, with the McCain challenge arriving in Bristol. The fields was disappointingly small in all races, with only 30 in the Senior Mens and 28 in the Senior Ladies. Unfortunately, given the organizers chose to go against both the regional XC League and the Sodbury Slog on the same day, they were perhaps as large as one could have hoped for. Luckily size didn't imply lack of quality, as the ladies race was won by GB international Gemma Steel, who finished way ahead of fellow international Naomi Tachimowitz. Steel clocking 25.25 to Tachimowitz' 26.07. Fellow international Justina Heslop was 3rd in 26.16. Westbury were represented by Emma D'Alton who finished 19th in 28.51.
Meanwhile in the Senior Mens race, a "local" lad ended up the winner as Wells City Harriers' Frank Tickner won in a time of 29.56, from Phil Wicks of Belgrave Harriers. Steve Mitchell of B&W finished 9th in a time of 31.39.
Well done all!
Leading the way Stephen Fowley was 27th in 45.56, Vicky Shufflebotham was 51st in 48.13, David Baber was 175th in 54.47, Anthony Bird was 288th in 58.46 and Daine Heys was 390th in 1.02.27.
Then onto Sunday, with the McCain challenge arriving in Bristol. The fields was disappointingly small in all races, with only 30 in the Senior Mens and 28 in the Senior Ladies. Unfortunately, given the organizers chose to go against both the regional XC League and the Sodbury Slog on the same day, they were perhaps as large as one could have hoped for. Luckily size didn't imply lack of quality, as the ladies race was won by GB international Gemma Steel, who finished way ahead of fellow international Naomi Tachimowitz. Steel clocking 25.25 to Tachimowitz' 26.07. Fellow international Justina Heslop was 3rd in 26.16. Westbury were represented by Emma D'Alton who finished 19th in 28.51.
Meanwhile in the Senior Mens race, a "local" lad ended up the winner as Wells City Harriers' Frank Tickner won in a time of 29.56, from Phil Wicks of Belgrave Harriers. Steve Mitchell of B&W finished 9th in a time of 31.39.
Well done all!
Saturday 12 November 2011
Tough guy Collier finds brutal 10k no challenge
Harriers' hard man John Collier warmed up for the Gwent League this morning by winning the Brutal 10k in a time of 45.19, finishing nearly 90s clear of the rest of the field. As a result he won a pair of Brooks shoes of his choosing. With heavy rain over the past few days, let's hope he opted for the 15mm spikes!
Well done!
Well done!
Thursday 10 November 2011
Gwent League Action
This weekend sees the second of the winter Gwent League events - this one held at the University of Bath. The Harriers will be looking to build upon their strong start in both mens and womens divisions. The men who finished 3rd in the opening round, will be hoping John Collier recovers from illness as they plan to field an unchanged squad, whilst the ladies will be hoping to consolidate their first place finish from round 1!
Monday 7 November 2011
Glover blitzes the Park Run
Anthony Glover led from start to finish as he put in a masterful display at the Ashton Court Parkrun. Saturday's event was incorporated into Westbury Harriers' club championship, which meant a number of Harriers were in action.
Glover ran a conservative 9.44 on the up and then a storming 7.25 on the way down for a time of 17.09, the second fastest time ever recorded at Ashton Court! Following him home was Steve Adams in 5th in 18.41 and Jullian Bailey-Gard Jr in 19.08. Then we had Floren Scrafton finishing 2nd in the ladies race in 20.39, followed by Vicky Tester in 20.58, Richard Hughes in 21.55 and Kelly Winstone in 23.03.
Jane Goodwin finished next in 24.20, Tim Carr in 24.24, David Baber 24.25, Valerie Hughes 24.49 and Judy Knights 25.24. Roger Long ran 26.49, Jane Thornton 27.04, Eithne Noonan 29.35 and Craig Walker 31.53 - well done everyone!!!
Glover ran a conservative 9.44 on the up and then a storming 7.25 on the way down for a time of 17.09, the second fastest time ever recorded at Ashton Court! Following him home was Steve Adams in 5th in 18.41 and Jullian Bailey-Gard Jr in 19.08. Then we had Floren Scrafton finishing 2nd in the ladies race in 20.39, followed by Vicky Tester in 20.58, Richard Hughes in 21.55 and Kelly Winstone in 23.03.
Jane Goodwin finished next in 24.20, Tim Carr in 24.24, David Baber 24.25, Valerie Hughes 24.49 and Judy Knights 25.24. Roger Long ran 26.49, Jane Thornton 27.04, Eithne Noonan 29.35 and Craig Walker 31.53 - well done everyone!!!
Phillips powers to 8th place in the Rutland Water Marathon
Congratulations to Robin Phillips, who defied a tough course and windy conditions to run a great time of 3.05 to finish 8th in the Rutland Water Marathon. Phillips who had to pull out of the Amsterdam Marathon due to illness, showed no long-term effects as he powered round the undulating course, to clock another Good for Age time and keep himself eligible for London until 2014!
Well done Robin!
Well done Robin!
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