Matt Ellis took a trip down to Dartmoor to participate in Teinbridge Trotter's Haytor Heller 6m fell race! Despite being more at home on the roads, Ellis did Westbury proud, as he ran home in fourth place in a time of 42.20. The winner was Exmouth's Berihu Tesfay in 39.21 - a cracking time on a demanding course. In the ladies race, Jo Meek of Tavistock was first across the line in 47.51.
Well done Matt!
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Monday, 29 March 2010
Sports Massage
So after yesterday's exploits in the San Domenico 20m, today is all about recovery. An easy morning session, consisting of 2 1.5 mile trots on the treadmill with 15 minutes easy on the bike in the middle, followed by some light upper body weights and I was ready for work! I joined the Nuffield gym just after Christmas and it has proved a good way of making sure that I exercise regularly before work.
This afternoon I headed out to Easter Compton to visit Cherie at the West View Clinic. I have used Cherie for well over a year now and I would recommend her to anyone. For me, if you are planning to consistently train hard, then a regular sports massage is a must and Cherie is definitely one of the best! Check out her website and don't forget if you are a member of Westbury you get a discount!
Tonight I will be down with the Westbury crew for an easy run in the light - woo hoo! - leaving from Coombe Dingle at 7pm.
This afternoon I headed out to Easter Compton to visit Cherie at the West View Clinic. I have used Cherie for well over a year now and I would recommend her to anyone. For me, if you are planning to consistently train hard, then a regular sports massage is a must and Cherie is definitely one of the best! Check out her website and don't forget if you are a member of Westbury you get a discount!
Tonight I will be down with the Westbury crew for an easy run in the light - woo hoo! - leaving from Coombe Dingle at 7pm.
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Forest of Dean 1/2 marathon
Results in from the Forest of Dean 1/2 marathon and great news for Westbury - as Julian Hatcher successfully defended his title in 1.15.30. The ladies race saw Vicky Plume romp home to victory in 1.22.40 over the Forest trails!
Julian was pushed hard by the unattached Jonathan Pugh, who finished just 6 seconds behind, with James King of Caerleon RC finishing 3rd in 1.19.36. Bristol and West's Kuok's Yuen Teh, running under the BAD Tri team banner finished 5th in 1.19.44, whilst GWR's Tim Britton ran 1.20.27 to finish 7th.
In the ladies race, Vicky Plume was over 4 minutes ahead of second place Marianne Gittoes of Chepstow Harriers (1.26.46), with Katie Beecher of Les Croupiers Running Club 3rd in 1.27.20.
The Harriers had a big turn out in the race with Jullian Bailey-Gard Jnr running 1.29.13; Robyn Golding, returning from illness, ran 1.31.27 (to finish 8th lady). Jullian Snr was next home in 1.34.53, Stephen Woodward ran 1.38.08 and Debbie Cleary 1.39.14. Siana Jones, the recent recipient of the Most Improved Lady, ran 1.42.08. Brian Edgar ran 1.47.08, Judy Knights 1.4944, Richard Wesson 1.53.09 and Graham Bazley 1.53.21. Andrew Gibbons ran 1.55.48, Richard Hughes 1.56.13, Andrew Parsonage 1.58.16, Rob Emony 1.58.53 and Clair Cusack running in under the 2hr mark in 1.59.31.
Robert Hawkins clocked 2.01.47, Andrew Russell 2.03.03, James Bardwell 2.03.43, Elizabeth Smith 2.06.56, Louise Hodgetts 2.07.07, Emma Powell 2.11.07, David Taylor 2.12.40, Eithne Noonan 2.14.17, Gill Anagnostakis 2.18.38, Myriam Camboulives 2.25.26 and Sandra Bailey-Gard in 2.36.48. Awesome running guys and girls!!!
Julian was pushed hard by the unattached Jonathan Pugh, who finished just 6 seconds behind, with James King of Caerleon RC finishing 3rd in 1.19.36. Bristol and West's Kuok's Yuen Teh, running under the BAD Tri team banner finished 5th in 1.19.44, whilst GWR's Tim Britton ran 1.20.27 to finish 7th.
In the ladies race, Vicky Plume was over 4 minutes ahead of second place Marianne Gittoes of Chepstow Harriers (1.26.46), with Katie Beecher of Les Croupiers Running Club 3rd in 1.27.20.
The Harriers had a big turn out in the race with Jullian Bailey-Gard Jnr running 1.29.13; Robyn Golding, returning from illness, ran 1.31.27 (to finish 8th lady). Jullian Snr was next home in 1.34.53, Stephen Woodward ran 1.38.08 and Debbie Cleary 1.39.14. Siana Jones, the recent recipient of the Most Improved Lady, ran 1.42.08. Brian Edgar ran 1.47.08, Judy Knights 1.4944, Richard Wesson 1.53.09 and Graham Bazley 1.53.21. Andrew Gibbons ran 1.55.48, Richard Hughes 1.56.13, Andrew Parsonage 1.58.16, Rob Emony 1.58.53 and Clair Cusack running in under the 2hr mark in 1.59.31.
Robert Hawkins clocked 2.01.47, Andrew Russell 2.03.03, James Bardwell 2.03.43, Elizabeth Smith 2.06.56, Louise Hodgetts 2.07.07, Emma Powell 2.11.07, David Taylor 2.12.40, Eithne Noonan 2.14.17, Gill Anagnostakis 2.18.38, Myriam Camboulives 2.25.26 and Sandra Bailey-Gard in 2.36.48. Awesome running guys and girls!!!
San Domenico 20m
Well today was the big day, the final (of three) 20 mile races in the month of March for me. For the first time I actually felt good as I headed to the start line, having had a cold for the Gloucester 20m and a bout of food poisoning before the Rhayader Round the Lakes. "Team Blonde" made their competitive debut in an event and at one point, there was a wall of Westbury Harriers covering the entirety of the Taff Trail!
The race itself was won by Cardiff's Richie Gardiner who broke the course record to win in a time of 1.52.58. The unattached Stuart Leaney (someone should snatch him up!) was runner up in 1.57.36, with the home club's Stephen Paterson 3rd in 1.58.00. Dave Coales for Team Bath was the top local athlete clocking a time of 2 hours on the dot for 5th place, with Yeovil's Paul Rose 8th in 2.06.18, whilst Peter Royle of Great Western Runners was 10th in 2.09.25.
The ladies race was won by Westbury Harriers Emma D'Alton, who continued her fine recent form to clock a time of 2.16.37 (which I believe going by powerof10 to be a PB!). Gemma Jones of Lliswerry was runner up in 2.18.18 and the unattached Laura Hale was 3rd in 2.23.53.
For Westbury Harriers men, Matt Ellis was the top competitor, finishing 13th in a time 2.11.04, with John Terry close behind, 15th in 2.11.33. Colin Johnson had a cracking run to finish 32nd in 2.17.47 (a new PB), with Tim Synge 58th in 2.26.57 (also a PB!). We also had two other ladies out on the course: Laura Tanna was 183rd in 2.58.28 and Jane Thornton 230th in 3.13.14.
Top competitors for other local clubs: Robert Hicks of TACH finished 18th in 2.12.51 and Dan Phillips of Clevedon 21st in 2.14.22.
Results are available here.
All in all a good race, although I'm not sure whose bright idea it was to change the course so that it now incorporates a stiff climb with approximately 60 steps at 13 miles! The course could also do with a marshall to point the right way after the underpass at around 16 miles, as a few runners went a bit astray at that point!
The race itself was won by Cardiff's Richie Gardiner who broke the course record to win in a time of 1.52.58. The unattached Stuart Leaney (someone should snatch him up!) was runner up in 1.57.36, with the home club's Stephen Paterson 3rd in 1.58.00. Dave Coales for Team Bath was the top local athlete clocking a time of 2 hours on the dot for 5th place, with Yeovil's Paul Rose 8th in 2.06.18, whilst Peter Royle of Great Western Runners was 10th in 2.09.25.
The ladies race was won by Westbury Harriers Emma D'Alton, who continued her fine recent form to clock a time of 2.16.37 (which I believe going by powerof10 to be a PB!). Gemma Jones of Lliswerry was runner up in 2.18.18 and the unattached Laura Hale was 3rd in 2.23.53.
For Westbury Harriers men, Matt Ellis was the top competitor, finishing 13th in a time 2.11.04, with John Terry close behind, 15th in 2.11.33. Colin Johnson had a cracking run to finish 32nd in 2.17.47 (a new PB), with Tim Synge 58th in 2.26.57 (also a PB!). We also had two other ladies out on the course: Laura Tanna was 183rd in 2.58.28 and Jane Thornton 230th in 3.13.14.
Top competitors for other local clubs: Robert Hicks of TACH finished 18th in 2.12.51 and Dan Phillips of Clevedon 21st in 2.14.22.
Results are available here.
All in all a good race, although I'm not sure whose bright idea it was to change the course so that it now incorporates a stiff climb with approximately 60 steps at 13 miles! The course could also do with a marshall to point the right way after the underpass at around 16 miles, as a few runners went a bit astray at that point!
Eastleigh 10k
Another race a little bit further afield saw some local runners produce some super speedy times. The Eastleigh 10k was won in a time of 30.04 by Severn ACs Josh Lilly, who held off Blackburn's Ben Fish in a sprint finish. Two Westbury athletes were in action - with the ever improving John Collier finishing 25th in a time of 32.07, and Sam Dalgleish, fresh from his exploits in last weekend's Midland 12 stage Road Relays, clocking 32.14 to finish 29th.
In the ladies race, Laura Kenney of Royal Sutton Coldfield won the event in 32.46, with Bristol & West's Claire Hallissey 2nd in 33.08.
In the ladies race, Laura Kenney of Royal Sutton Coldfield won the event in 32.46, with Bristol & West's Claire Hallissey 2nd in 33.08.
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