Junior News 2018

Junior Section Report for December 2018

Sunday, 2rd December

Apedale Dash, Apedale Community Country Park, Chesterton

Jake Oliver was the only Junior to have run in this race along with his Mum and Dad, finishing in 29th position, and with a time of 46:09. There were 212 finishers. A big well done to Jake!

Saturday, 8th December

Lanzarote 10K

Matthew Hilsdon had travelled out to Lanzarote to run his inaugural 10K race, along with his Mum, whilst his Dad ran the half, in somewhat rather warm and sunny conditions! Matthew ran an excellent race finishing in 100th place and in a time of 50:24. There were 583 finishers. A massive well done to Matthew!

Saturday, 15th December

4th North Staffs Cross Country Race, Rodbaston

17 Juniors turned out to represent their club on what was a very cold and wet day, with freezing rain thrown in for good measure.

Under 11 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Reuben Willson
21
9:01
Kyran Nicholls
23
9:13

 

Under 13 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Harry Beckett
25
12:20
Lucas Willson
28
12:50
Jack Heath
29
13:03
Ben Green
30
13:06
Matthew Black
34
13:20
Dylan Shrehorn
35
13:21
Leo Nicholl
37
14:04

Race finishing position: 7th, 82 points, overall finishing position: 6th, 438 points

Under 15 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Matthew Hilsdon
18
18:56

Under 17 Men

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
12
18:24
Ben Cook
16
19:17
Jake Oliver
18
19:48
Kian Arnott
21
20:25

Race finishing position: 5th, 46 points, overall finishing position: 4th, 210 points

Under 11 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Willow Heath
27
10:00
Victoria Shrehorn
28
10:00
Edie White
29
10:17

Race finishing position: 7th, 84 points

Well done to all those who ran in these four events during the autumn, and thanks to Chris Skellern and Ian Hodkinson for their continued support, and to Karen Hilsdon and Claire Heath for their help with the token collection.

Sunday, 16th December

Turkey Trot 5 miler, Aldersley Leisure Village, Wolverhampton

Ben Deakin ran in this festive race along with his Mum and some other Harriers. Ben was the first Harrier back home finishing in 61st place and a time of 37:17, and pipping Alan Jones to the post. There were 237 finishers. Congratulations Ben!

Sunday, 23rd December

96th Pete Hodgett’s Memorial Handicap Race

There were just two Juniors who ran in this festive Handicap race, Jack Heath and, Matthew Hilsdon. Jack finished in 13th place and Matthew 16th. A big well done to both that ran, putting in some excellent times as always.

Park Runs

As well as Juniors continuing to participate in the established Cannock Chase Park Runs and others up and down the country, we saw the very first one start in Stafford – called the Isobel Trail Park Run, which was on the 8th December, in which we had a number of Juniors competing. Well done to all who regularly run in these events, which over time, have been shown to improve race times and positions.

Wednesday, 19th December

A presentation was given at the Annual Junior Christmas Party, held at Flip Out, Stone, to recognise seven Juniors, voted for by the Coaches, who had consistently ran well during the year, as follows:-

Name
Award
Isla Fraser
Most Improved Junior Girl
Lucas Willson
Most Improved Junior Boy
No award given
Newcomer Junior Girl
Dylan Shrehorn
Newcomer Junior Boy
Victoria Shrehorn
Runner of the Year Junior Girl
Matthew Hilsdon
Runner of the Year Junior Boy

Following on from last year an additional award was given out this year, which went to Ben Green, for Recognition of Merit, Commitment & Achievement during 2018.

This year a further award was given out to Jake Oliver for Overall Most Improved Older Junior, in recognition of his development and improvement in making the transition from Juniors to Seniors.

A massive Well Done to all of the above Juniors. Hopefully these awards will inspire some of the other Juniors during 2019 to do their best and perform well.

Finally, the Junior Coaches would like to thank all of the Juniors for their great efforts, hard work and achievements during 2018, and wish them all the very best for 2019. Thank you as well to all of the adults who have helped out with and supported the Juniors throughout the year, it is very much appreciated.

 

Junior Section Report for November 2018

Saturday, 10th November

Cannock Chase Park Run, 5K

Five Juniors ran in the Park Run, this one being in the Challenge.

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
10
19:31
Jake Oliver
18
20:27
Matthew Hilsdon
44
22:10
Ben Green
67
23:09
Harry Beckett
73
23:28

Well done to all who ran.

Saturday, 18th November

3rd North Staffs Cross Country Race, Park Hall

15 Juniors turned out to represent their club on what turned out to be quite a nice afternoon.

Under 11 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Reuben Wilson
33
10:16
Oliver Cummings
57
12:21

 

Under 13 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Lucas Wilson
33
10:54
Jack Heath
35
10:58
Ben Green
46
11:15
Matthew Black
47
11:19
Leo Nicholl
49
11:33

Overall finishing position: 7th, 114 points

Under 17 Men

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
13
21:13
Ben Cook
16
21:59
Robbie Gorman
17
22:22
Jake Oliver
20
23:01

Overall finishing position: 3rd, 46 points

Under 11 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Willow Heath
49
11:28
Edie White
50
11:31

Under 13 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Isla Fraser
23
10:24

Under 17 Women

Name
Position
Time
Saffron Latham
12
14:41

A massive well done to all those who ran in this event, achieving some very commendable times.

A big thanks to Chris Skellern and Ian Hodkinson for their continued support and encouragement, and to Karen Hilsdon and Claire Heath for collecting the tokens.

Wednesday Night Fast Road Runs

Twelve months have passed since Phil Hilsdon’s Wednesday night fast road run group was set up and in that time it has brought on a number of the older Juniors and helped them prepare for 10K races and beyond. Thanks to Phil for dedicating his time and commitment to this worthy cause.

Park Runs

November saw the second anniversary of the Cannock Chase Park Run, and over the last 24 months it has been really pleasing to see so many of the Juniors turn out early on a Saturday morning, keen to improve on their times, and of course beat their parents and coaches. Well done guys, keep up the great work!

Junior Section Report for October 2018

Sunday, 7th October

Katherine House, 5k Fun Run, Shugborough

We had 3 Juniors competing in this event as follows:-

Name
Position
Time
Murphy Hamilton
5
21:03
Shauna Hamilton
54
31:57
Keeley Hamilton
91
35:03

Total number of finishers: 254

A big well done to Team Hamilton for representing the Harriers in this race.

Wednesday, 17th & 24th October

Stafford Interschools, Cross Country Championships, Rowley Park & Stafford Grammar School

We had a number of Juniors taking part in these events (Rose White, Matthew Hilsdon and Leo Nicholl to mention a few), in which they ran representing their schools, rather than the Harriers. As always, it was really good to see the Juniors cheering on their fellow Harrier friends, as well as the other members of their school teams, which demonstrates the Harrier comradeship and team spirit. A big well done to all those who took part in these events.

Saturday, 27th October

2nd North Staffs Cross Country Race, Stafford Common

We had 11 Juniors running on home ground, on what was a cold day as follows:-

Under 11 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Victoria Shrehorn
37
7:02
Edie White
44
8:01

Total number of finishers: 45

Under 13 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Rose White
32
7:11

Total number of finishers: 36

Under 13 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Jack Heath
34
11:34
Matthew Black
39
11:59
Dylan Shrehorn
40
12:00
Ben Green
43
12:12
Leo Nicholl
49
12:56

Total number of finishers: 53

Under 17 Men

Name
Position
Time
Ben Cook
17
19:01
Robbie Gorman
21
19:51
Kian Arnott
24
20:53

Total number of finishers: 26

This was a reasonable turnout by the Juniors, achieving some very commendable times and positions. A big well done to all those who took part in this event, and a special thanks to Chris Skellern and Ian Hodkinson for their continued encouragement and support, and to Karen Hilsdon and Claire Heath for helping with the token collection.

Junior Section Report for September 2018

Sunday, 2nd September

Run and Ride Duathlon, Cannock Chase

Along with his family, Harry Beckett decided to have a go at this local event in which the competitors run then cycle and finally run once again, over fixed distances each time. I’m told Harry did very well finishing in 14th place and in a time of 1hour, 27minutes and thoroughly enjoyed himself. Nice one Harry!

Saturday, 8th September

Ipstones Junior Run

Matthew Hilsdon ran in this race, whilst hid Dad ran in the main event, finishing 5th out of 28, and in a time of 7:19. Well done Matthew!

Thursday, 13th September

Harriers Handicap

Five Juniors competed in this event, as follows:

Name
Position
Net Time
George Hodkinson
2
24:25
Ben Cook
6
25:56
Ben Green
22
32:24
Matthew Hilsdon
26
31:48
Jack Heath
30
34:38

A big well done to all who took part, in what is never an easy race.

Sunday, 16th September

St Thomas 7

George Hodkinson ran in this event along with his Dad, finishing in 37th place, out of a total of 201 runners, in a very respectable time of 48:46. Well done George!

Wednesday, 19th September

Castlefields 5K Time Trials

This was the fourth and last of the planned time trial events for the Juniors over the summer period, in which we had 15 running, along with the adult improvers group. As in previous time trials, they are intended to monitor the Junior’s progress, and chart how they do over time, and offer support and coaching accordingly. These events place the Juniors in a good, strong position to start the cross country season, so well done to all that took part!

First Name
Surname
20-Sep-17
4-Apr-18
23-May-17
18-Jul-18
19-Sep-17
Ben
Cook
18:46
18:42
18:45
Jake
Oliver
27:23
21:50
20:00
19:34
19:45
Lucas
Wilson
20:38
21:20
21:23
Ben
Deakin
22:35
Matthew
Black
23:07
Ben
Green
26:20
25:10
23:12
Jack
Heath
21:45
27:23
25:12
23:37
Harry
Beckett
30:37
34:50
26:02
23:40
Rueben
Wilson
25:05
Dylan
Shrehorn
27:39
25:25
Isabelle
Beckett
26:39
Victoria
Shrehorn
29:15
26:55
Rose
White
27:57
26:55
Leo
Nicholls
27:22
Caitlin
Saunders
26:58
28:52
31:02

Thanks to all that helped with this event.

Sunday, 23rd September

Stafford 10K Run

Seven of our juniors competed in this local race around Stafford as follows:-

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
16
38:01
Robbie Gorman
53
40:33 PB
Jake Oliver
88
41:47
Kian Arnott
94
41:59
Ben Cook
192
44:49
Saffron Latham
820
55:32 PB
Sophia Harrison
821
55:33

There were 1980 finishers.

George came first in age category and received a trophy. Massive well done to George! For George, Jake, Ben and Sophia, this was their first 10K road race, so well done to them and to all that ran.

I also think it is just worth acknowledging that all of our young runners ran in the U21 category bearing in mind they are only age 15 and 16. In the MU21 category, there were a total of 30 runners and out of the top 9, 5 of them were Stafford Harriers. In the FU21 category there were a total of 21 runners with our young Harrier girls coming in 4th and 5th position. They really are a testament to the future of the club.

Saturday, 29th September

1st North Staffs Cross Country League – Winsford

Fourteen Juniors ran on a very dry course, and in somewhat warm and sunny conditions, as follows:-

Under 11 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Edie White
52
8:52

Total number of finishers: 56

Under 13 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Isla Fraser
35
10:13
Rose White
47
10:52

Total number of finishers: 50

Under 17 Girls

Name
Position
Time
Taygen Pike
15
24:50

Total number of finishers: 15

Under 11 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Reuben Wilson
24
9:31

Total number of finishers: 55

Under 13 Boys

Name
Position
Time
Lucas Wilson
33
15:54
Matthew Black
42
16:15
Ben Green
54
17:35
Jack Heath
59
18:56

Total number of finishers: 60 U13 Boys Team finished in 8th place.

Under 17 Boys

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
14
20:30
Ben Cook
17
20:40
Robbie Gorman
25
21:42
Jake Oliver
27
22:31
Kian Arnott
29
22:48

Total number of finishers: 31 U17 Boys Team finished in 4th place.

This was a slightly lower turnout by the Juniors than last year, however they still achieved some commendable times and positions. A big well done to all those who took part in this event, and a special thanks to Chris Skellern and Ian Hodkinson for their continued encouragement and support, and to Karen Hilsdon and Claire Heath for helping with the token collection.

5K Time Trial

19th Sept 2018

Thanks to those who helped out with the timing, recording of results and marshalling

First Name
Surname
J/S
4-Apr-18
23-May-18
18-Jul-18
19-Sep-18
Ben
Cook
J
18:42
18:45
Jake
Oliver
J
21:50
20:00
19:34
19:45
Lucas
Wilson
J
20:38
21:20
21:23
Ben
Deakin
J
22:35
Matthew
Black
J
23:07
Ben
Green
J
25:10
23:12
Jack
Heath
J
27:23
25:12
23:37
Harry
Beckett
J
34:50
26:02
23:40
Rueben
Wilson
J
25:05
Dylan
Shrehorn
J
27:39
25:25
Isabelle
Beckett
J
26:39
Victoria
Shrehorn
J
29:15
26:55
Rose
White
J
27:57
26:55
Leo
Nicholls
J
27:22
Caitlin
Saunders
J
28:52
31:02

Junior Section Report for August 2018

August is traditionally a quiet time for races, due to people’s holiday commitments, however we are aware of a couple of events the Juniors have competed in.

19th August 2018

Leek 2 Mile Fun Run

Whilst his dad ran in the 10 mile race, Matthew Hilsdon ran in the Fun Run, finishing in a commendable 5th place. A big well done to Matthew!

Matthew also competed in the 5K Race for Life at his school finishing in 9th place out of the whole school! This was a great performance in an event that touches many people’s hearts.

Having recently ran the local Park Run it was pleasing to see some of our Juniors eagerly taking part in this event, which provides a great platform to measure their improvement over time. Well done guys, and keep up the great work!

Junior Attendance during Summer Holidays

Also worthy of note, is that during the six weeks school holiday, we have had on average 40 Juniors attend the Monday night session and around 10 on a Wednesday, which I believe shows their commitment and dedication, despite other distractions during the busy holiday period.

Junior Section Report for July 2018

Sunday, 1st July

Penkridge 2 mile Fun Run

Keeley, Shauna and Murphy Hamilton ran this race with their mum, all putting in some great times.

Name
Position
Time
Murphy Hamilton
36
18:08
Shauna Hamilton
119
23:01
Keeley Hamilton
434
35:26

There were 559 finishers. Well done to all who ran this race, and great effort all round!

Newmarket 10K

Ben Deakin and his mum ran in this event, with Ben finishing in a time of 55:20 and in 121st place. There were 231 finishers. Well done Ben!

Thursday, 12th July

Rocester, JCB 2.3 mile Fun Run and 5 mile Lakeside Race

Nine Junior Harriers turned out to compete in the Fun Run, taking three of the top five places, which like last year was in reverse direction, at the JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, and on what was yet another pleasant summer’s evening. There were 51 Fun Runners in total.

Name
Position
Time
Jack Heath
2
13:22
Murphy Hamilton
4
13:47
Matthew Hilsdon
5
13:50
Ben Green
9
15:21
Shauna Hamilton
17
17:32
Harley Farrant
19
18:18
Jess Farrant
22
18:24
Molly Key
27
20:59
Keeley Hamilton
36
22:37

Well done to Jack Heath for finishing in second place, and to the others for all putting in a great performance.

In the 5 mile race, we had three people running, George Hodkinson Jake Oliver and Ben Deakin, this being George and Jake’s debut JCB 5 mile race.

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
11
32:49
Jake Oliver
20
34:00
Ben Deakin
96
41:30

There were a total of 193 runners. Well done to all for competing in these events, which was once again, a magnificent display from all of the Junior Harriers.

Saturday, 14th July

Rowley Park, Harriers Games

We had 26 Juniors (shown in red) competing against just 11 adults in these games, split in to five groups, as follows.

2018
1 mile
PO
100M
PO
800 m
PO
200m
PO
400m
PO
3000M
PO
TOTAL
MEDAL
GROUP A
Jake Oliver
5.51
1
12.69
2
0
0
0
11.31
3
6
Russel Barron
0
0
2.31
2
30.08
2
0
10.49
1
5
S
Ben Cook
0
0
2.25
1
0
1.02
1
11.14
2
4
G
Ben Deakin
0
0
2.46
4
0
1.15
5
14.40
6
15
Ian Hodkinson
5.56
2
0
0
0
1.08
2
12.31
5
9
Ewan Wade
0
14.09
5
0
31.13
3
1.10
3
0
11
Matt Hartland
0
11.25
1
2.43
3
25.15
1
0
0
5
S
Liam Duggen
6.02
3
13.50
4
0
0
1.11
4
0
11
Ian Heath
0
0
0
32.97
4
1.19
6
12.06
4
14
Jack Hodkinson
0
13.20
3
2.51
5
33.93
5
0
0
13
GROUP B
Dean Hibbitt
6.44
2
0
2.54
1
32.57
2
0
0
5
S
Matthew Hilsdon
6.12
1
15.94
3
2.57
2
0
0
0
6
B
Jack Heath
7.17
3
0
3.46
3
33.77
3
0
0
9
Mel Deakin
7.26
4
15.06
2
0
0
0
14.47
1
7
Jamie Lee Taylor
0
14.78
1
0
31.63
1
0
16.26
2
4
G
GROUP C
Isla Fraser
6.55
1
0
3.16
2
0
1.27
2
0
5
S
Harley Farrant
7.17
2
0
3.31
4
0
1.24
1
0
7
B
Evan Saddler
0
18.33
4
3.53
6
43.87
4
0
0
14
Dylan Shrehorn
0
14.63
1
3.12
1
34.65
1
0
0
3
G
Rose White
0
0
3.52
5
35.52
2
1.42
4
0
11
Victoria Shrehorn
0
16.65
3
3.30
3
35.52
2
0
0
8
Molly Key
0
15.64
2
3.54
7
0
1.35
3
0
12
GROUP D
Jessica Farrant
0
18.83
3
3.49
5
0
1.41
1
0
9
B
Edie White
0
0
4.01
7
42.52
3
1.48
2
0
12
Seb Fraser
0
18.30
2
3.36
1
41.98
2
0
0
5
S
Bran Fraser
0
19.00
4
3.42
3
42.85
4
0
0
11
Jenny Farrant
0
17.57
1
3.37
2
41.12
1
0
0
4
G
Willow Heath
0
19.58
5
3.49
5
43.97
5
0
0
15
Summer Saddler
0
20.00
6
3.48
4
56.48
6
0
0
16
GROUP E
Sarah Gray
9.00
2
0
0
47.37
6
1.50
1
0
9
Steve Farrant
7.39
1
0
3.54
4
33.50
1
0
0
6
G
Angelica McHugh
0
20.04
2
4.39
5
45.96
5
0
0
12
Hannah Key
0
20.08
6
4.46
6
54.15
8
0
0
20
Alexa Hall
0
20.07
5
5.03
7
50.32
7
0
0
19
Sebastian Barron
0
20.05
3
3.26
1
45.83
4
0
0
8
S
Amelie Barron
0
20.06
4
3.40
2
44.66
3
0
0
9
Amber Chatfield
0
20.01
1
3.43
3
41.89
2
0
0
6
G

As expected, the Juniors monopolised the medal allocation so a massive well done to them and of course, all those who took part in the Games. All thoroughly enjoyed themselves, especially those who managed to beat the adults, and the after games party back at the Cricket Club! Thanks to all who organised and were involved with this event.

Wednesday, 18 July

5k Time Trial, Castlefields

This was the third time trial this season, intended to track and monitor the Junior’s performance over a fixed distance. We had six running this time, as follows.

First Name
Surname
20-Sep-17
4-Apr-18
23-May-18
18-Jul-18
Jake
Oliver
27:23
21:50
20:00
19:34
Kian
Arnott
21:29
20:01
Robbie
Gorman
19:48
19:32
20:07
Lucas
Wilson
20:38
21:20
Dylan
Shrehorn
27:39
Victoria
Shrehorn
29:15

This was a PB for Jake over this distance – well done!

Vic Musgrove 5K

Also on the same night Ben Deakin was running in the Vic Musgrove 5K race along with his mum and dad, and finishing in front of both of them, on what was a warm evening, and the fifth race in the Telford Athletic Club Sexarathon series. Ben’s time was 23:25, well done Ben!

Saturday/Sunday, 21/22 July

Catton Park, Conti Thunder Run

Jake Oliver had the opportunity to run the last leg of this 24 hour endurance event with Club Head Coach, Ian Hodkinson, which provided some great experience and learning from what is quite a technical course in places. Well done Jake!

Wednesday, 25th July

Marquis Drive, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire Knot 2 mile Fun Run and 5 mile Race

We had seven enthusiastic Juniors running in the Fun Run with Matthew Hilsdon finishing in 2nd place. Well done Matthew!

Name
Position
Time
Matthew Hilsdon
2
13:17
Ben Green
7
14:45
Isla Fraser
8
14:59
Jack Heath
9
15:49
Maya Davis-Fuller
11
16:20
Harry Beckett
13
16:26
Molly Key
20
17:48

There were 48 finishers.

In the 5 mile race, we had four Juniors running, as follows.

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
16
30:56
Jake Oliver
63
34:48
Ben Cook
94
36:40
Saffron Latham
258
47:08

For George, Jake and Ben this was their debut Staffs Knot 5 mile race, all putting in great times.

There were 368 finishers in total. A massive well done to all those who took part in the two races.

5k Time Trial

18th July 2018

Results by Mark Oliver

Thanks to those who helped out with the timing, recording of results and marshalling

First Name
Surname
20-Sep-17
4-Apr-18
23-May-18
18-Jul-18
Jake
Oliver
27:23
21:50
20:00
19:34
Kian
Arnott
21:29
20:01
Robbie
Gorman
19:48
19:32
20:07
Lucas
Wilson
20:38
21:20
Dylan
Shrehorn
27:39
Victoria
Shrehorn
29:15

Harrier Games

14th July 2018

Report Mark Oliver

Here are the Harrier Games Results from Saturday afternoon, held at Rowley Park. Well done to all who took part on what turned out to be another fantastic and fun event and then afterwards at the Cricket Club, in what turned out to be glorious weather. A big thank you to all who helped out and made it happen – especially to Ian Hodkinson for organising the event

2018
Number
1 mile
PO
100M
PO
800 m
PO
200m
PO
400m
PO
3000M
PO
TOTAL
PLACE
MEDAL
GROUP A
Jake Oliver
1
5.51
1
12.69
2
0
0
0
11.31
3
6
4
Russel Barron
550
0
0
2.31
2
30.08
2
0
10.49
1
5
2
S
Ben Cook
125
0
0
2.25
1
0
1.02
1
11.14
2
4
1
G
Ben Deakin
600
0
0
2.46
4
0
1.15
5
14.40
6
15
10
Ian Hodkinson
2
5.56
2
0
0
0
1.08
2
12.31
5
9
5
Ewan Wade
593
0
14.09
5
0
31.13
3
1.10
3
0
11
6
Matt Hartland
135
0
11.25
1
2.43
3
25.15
1
0
0
5
2
S
Liam Duggen
109
6.02
3
13.50
4
0
0
1.11
4
0
11
6
Ian Heath
113
0
0
0
32.97
4
1.19
6
12.06
4
14
9
Jack Hodkinson
515
0
13.20
3
2.51
5
33.93
5
0
0
13
8
GROUP B
Dean Hibbitt
67
6.44
2
0
2.54
1
32.57
2
0
0
5
2
S
Matthew Hilsdon
71
6.12
1
15.94
3
2.57
2
0
0
0
6
3
B
Jack Heath
521
7.17
3
0
3.46
3
33.77
3
0
0
9
5
Mel Deakin
599
7.26
4
15.06
2
0
0
0
14.47
1
7
4
Jamie Lee Taylor
97
0
14.78
1
0
31.63
1
0
16.26
2
4
1
G
GROUP C
Isla Fraser
8
6.55
1
0
3.16
2
0
1.27
2
0
5
2
S
Harley Farrant
536
7.17
2
0
3.31
4
0
1.24
1
0
7
3
B
Evan Saddler
522
0
18.33
4
3.53
6
43.87
4
0
0
14
7
Dylan Shrehorn
37
0
14.63
1
3.12
1
34.65
1
0
0
3
1
G
Rose White
598
0
0
3.52
5
35.52
2
1.42
4
0
11
5
Victoria Shrehorn
43
0
16.65
3
3.30
3
35.52
2
0
0
8
4
Molly Key
72
0
15.64
2
3.54
7
0
1.35
3
0
12
6
GROUP D
Jessica Farrant
554
0
18.83
3
3.49
5
0
1.41
1
0
9
3
B
Edie White
597
0
0
4.01
7
42.52
3
1.48
2
0
12
5
Seb Fraser
12
0
18.30
2
3.36
1
41.98
2
0
0
5
2
S
Bran Fraser
29
0
19.00
4
3.42
3
42.85
4
0
0
11
4
Jenny Farrant
556
0
17.57
1
3.37
2
41.12
1
0
0
4
1
G
Willow Heath
100
0
19.58
5
3.49
5
43.97
5
0
0
15
6
Summer Saddler
533
0
20.00
6
3.48
4
56.48
6
0
0
16
7
GROUP E
Sarah Gray
62
9.00
2
0
0
47.37
6
1.50
1
0
9
4
Steve Farrant
591
7.39
1
0
3.54
4
33.50
1
0
0
6
1
G
Angelica McHugh
535
0
20.04
2
4.39
5
45.96
5
0
0
12
6
Hannah Key
84
0
20.08
6
4.46
6
54.15
8
0
0
20
8
Alexa Hall
594
0
20.07
5
5.03
7
50.32
7
0
0
19
7
Sebastian Barron
596
0
20.05
3
3.26
1
45.83
4
0
0
8
3
S
Amelie Barron
595
0
20.06
4
3.40
2
44.66
3
0
0
9
4
Amber Chatfield
551
0
20.01
1
3.43
3
41.89
2
0
0
6
1
G
Mark Deakin
542
5.21

 

Junior Section Report for June 2018

Sunday, 3rd June

Westbridge 5, Stone

George Hodkinson ran this race for the first time, completing it in an excellent time of 31:50 and finishing in 27th place. There were 232 finishers. A big well done George!

Wednesday, 6th June

Inter-school 1500m Relays, Keele

Ben Cook ran in this track event representing his school. Well done Ben!

Wednesday, 13th June

Showground 2 Mile Relays

We had seven Junior teams running in this event which for the second year was at held the County Showground and organised by the Harriers. Once again this was a fantastic turn out for the Juniors who produced some very good times, and of course, enjoyed competing against and beating many of the seniors.

Harriers Fast & Furious (Ben Cook, Jake Oliver, Kian Arnott & Ben Deakin) came seventh in the Boys Team 64 years age group, which was a great effort.

In addition to the Junior Teams, we also had some Juniors running as part of family teams; Harley, Jess and Jenny Farrant and Isabelle and Harry Beckett, and George Hodkinson running in an adult team.

As always, it was a magnificent display from all of the Junior Harriers, who appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Well done to everyone who took part.

Sunday, 17th June

Marchington Fun Run

Keely and Murphy Hamilton both ran in this event, achieving some great times and thoroughly enjoying themselves – well done both!

Thursday, 21st June

Harriers Handicap

Jack Heath, Ben Cook, Matthew Hilsdon, and Jake Oliver ran in this race, all achieving great times, with Jack winning the race. Well done to Jack and to all for taking part.

Position
Name
Time
Handicap
Net Time
1
Jack Heath
36:23:00
8:00:00
28:23:00
2
Ben Cook
36:34:00
10:45:00
25:49:00
8
Matthew Hilsdon
38:11:00
9:00:00
29:11:00
18
Jake Oliver
39:53:00
10:00:00
29:53:00

Sunday, 24th June

Stone St Michael’s Junior Relays

We had 15 Juniors running as three teams in this local event, the teams comprised of five people, each running a distance of 2K alongside those athletes running in the main 10k race, which was a two lap course, and as always, the Juniors provided some very competitive performances. Well done all! The three teams were:-

Team 1 (#88):- (46:01)

Name
Leg
James Black
1
Alfie Darby
2
Connor McCaig
3
Matthew Black
4
Willow Heath
5

Finishing Position: 2nd

Team 2 (#64):- (46:20)

Name
Leg
Jake Oliver
1
Jack Heath
2
Molly Keye
3
Ben Green
4
Harrison Darby
5

Finishing Position: 3rd

Team 3 (#65):- (47:19)

Name
Leg
Matthew Hilsdon
1
Isobelle Beckett
2
Finlay Summers
3
Isla Fraser
4
Charlie Darby
5

Finishing Position: 4th

Walton School came first, with a time of 42:30. Congratulations to all those who ran in this event, for putting in a fantastic effort and achieving some great results!  The Junior Coaches would like to thank all of the adults who helped out with the organisation and transport of the Juniors to their various Changeover points.

In the main 10K event we had four Juniors competing as follows.

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
47
38:40
Ben Cook
64
40:03
Kian Arnott
86
41:25
Ben Deakin
255
52:33

There were 498 finishers. It is pleasing and encouraging to see some great 10K times and a testament to Phil Hilsdon’s Wednesday night session, which was setup to bring on the older Juniors and improve their 10K times. Also worthy of note this was Ben Cook’s first 10K so well done for achieving and excellent time and putting in a splendid performance. Congratulations to all!

Junior Section Report for May 2018

Sunday, 6th May

Uttoxeter Fun Run

Matthew Hilsdon and Ben Green both ran in this event, putting in some great performances. Well done both!

Sunday, 13th May

Market Drayton 1.3 mile Fun Run

Prior to the 10K road race, Alfie, Charlie and Harrison Darby all ran in the Fun Run, achieving some great times and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Well done the Darby Boys!

In the 10K road race, of which there were 2366 that finished, we had two Juniors running, Chloe Burrows and Ben Deakin, times as follows:-

Category Aged 15+ 10K Road Race
Name Position Time
Ben Deakin 476 49:16
Chloe Burrows 1261 59:11

Well done to both Ben and Chloe.

Wednesday, 16th May

Schools Athletics Championships, Rowley Park

We had a number of our Juniors representing their schools in a variety of events from 100m up to 1500m, Well done to all that competed in these events.

Sunday, 20th May

Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll 1 Mile Race

Whilst his dad was competing in the full marathon, Matthew Hilsdon ran a very respectable 6:10 mile, heading off some quite stiff adult completion. Very well done Matthew!

Wednesday, 23rd May

Castlefields Carpark, 5k Time Trials

This was the second time trial this season, intended to track and monitor the Junior’s performance over a fixed distance. We had nine running this time, as follows.

 

5K Time Trial

23rd May 2018

Report by Mark Oliver

Over the summer we hold a number of 5K time trials on the disused railway to Derrington.

Thanks to those who helped out with the timing and recording of results

The results of the juniors that took part.

First Name
Surname
12-Apr-17
31-May-17
9-Aug-17
20-Sep-17
4-Apr-18
23-May-18
Ben
Cook
20:20
18:46
18:42
Jake
Oliver
21:29
22:29
27:23
21:50
20:00
Lucas
Wilson
21:46
20:38
Matthew
Hilsdon
21:31
21:58
22:20
22:02
23:41
21:22
Murphy
Hamilton
23:20
Jack
Heath
23:55
21:45
27:23
25:12
Harry
Beckett
27:54
28:25
29:55
30:37
34:50
26:02
Katie
Burrows
27:19
Saffron
Latham
26:51
26:24
27:40

Junior Section Report for April 2018

Wednesday, 4th April

Castlefields Carpark, 5k Time Trials

Continuing on from previous years, this was the first of several planned time trial events for the Juniors over the summer months, in which we had 11 run on this occasion, and who also ran with the adult improvers group along the disused railway track. The event is intended to monitor the Junior’s progress, and chart how they do, over time, and offer support and coaching accordingly.

First Name
Surname
Time
Robbie
Gorman
19:32
Kian
Arnott
21:29
Jake
Oliver
21:50
Matthew
Hilsdon
23:41
Ben
Green
25:10
Saffron
Latham
26:24
Chloe
Burrows
26:45
Jack
Heath
27:23
Rose
White
27:57
Caitlin
Saunders
28:52
Harry
Beckett
34:50

Well done to all who ran!

Thursday, 5th April

Harriers Handicap

Three Juniors ran in this event, Jack Heath, Matthew Hilsdon and Jake Oliver, this being the first Handicap race of the year, with Matthew actually winning the race coming home first. A massive well done to Matthew for beating off some stiff competition from the adults!

Position
Name
Net Time
1
Matthew Hilsdon
31:38:00
5
Jake Oliver
31:11:00
10
Jack Heath
33:09:00

Sunday, 15th April

Newcastle 10K

George Hodkinson was the only Junior running in this event this year, completing the race in an excellent time of 37:54 and finishing in 20th position, some 79 places in front of his dad! There were 432 finishers. Well done George!

Stafford Fun Run

We are aware of four Juniors who ran in the Fun Run, which took place after the half marathon had started; these were Alfie, Harrison and Charlie Darby, and Jack Heath. Well done all!

Wednesday, 18th April

Lilleshall 5 Mile

We had just one Junior competing in this race which was Ben Deakin. Ben returning from injury and running against his Mum, finished in a commendable162nd place, and in a time of 40:15. There were 403 finishers. Needless to say Ben finished ahead of his mum – well done Ben!

Park Runs

As in previous months a good number of Juniors have been competing in the Cannock Chase Park run each Saturday morning, so well done all, and keep up the great work!

5k Time Trial

4th April 2018

Over the summer we hold a number of 5K time trial on the disused railway to Derrington.

Thanks to those who helped out with the timing and recording of results

The results of the juniors that took part.

First Name
Surname
12-Apr-17
31-May-17
09-Aug-17
20-Sep-17
04-Apr-18
Robbie
Gorman
18:37
19:48
19:32
Kian
Arnott
21:29
Jake
Oliver
21:29
22:29
27:23
21:50
Matthew
Hilsdon
21:31
21:58
22:20
22:02
23:41
Ben
Green
27:09
26:55
26:20
25:10
Saffron
Latham
26:51
26:24
Chloe
Burrows
29:34
27:31
26:45
Jack
Heath
23:55
21:45
27:23
Rose
White
26:46
27:57
Caitlin
Saunders
26:01
24:48
27:03
26:58
28:52
Harry
Beckett
27:54
28:25
29:55
30:37
34:50

 

Junior Section Report for March 2018

Staffordshire Athletics Network 4 x 1 mile Relays, Rowley Park

Saturday, 24th March

We had 28 Juniors running in this event, with some great effort put in and which turned out to be enjoyable for all those who took part on their home ground. A very big well done to all who ran at this event, and thanks to the coaches and parents that supported, and to the Staffordshire Athletics Network for organising it.

Under 11 Girls 3rd Place

Name
Leg
Time
Isla Fraser
1
Victoria Shrehorn
2
Anna Byrne
3
Caitlin Saunders
4

Under 13 Girls

Name
Leg
Time
Willow Heath
1
Edie White
2
Rose White
3
Keeley Hamilton
4

Under 11 Boys

Name Leg Time
Ruben Willson 1
Jack Moran 2
Murphy Hamilton 3
Dylan Shrehorn 4

Under 13 Boys

Name
Leg
Time
Jack Heath
1
Matthew Hilsdon
2
Ben Green
3
Lucas Willson
4

Under 13 Boys

Name
Leg
Time
Harry Beckett
1
Senen Byrne
2
Max Croston
3
Evan Sadler
4

Under 17 Boys 1st Place

Name
Leg
Time
Ben Cook
1
Jake Oliver
2
Robert Gray
3
Robbie Gorman
4

Under 11 Mixed

Name
Leg
Time
Seb Fraser
1
Molly Key
2
Summer Saddler
3
Angelica McHugh
4

Times still to be published at the point of writing this report.

A big well done to the Under 17 Boys who won their age category and were presented with trophies, and to the Under 11 Girls for coming third. All those who ran were presented with certificates.

Lilleshall Monumental Fun Run, 2K, Lilleshall

Sunday, 25th March

Jake Oliver ran this race along with his Dad which took in the beautiful sights of Shropshire and included a sharp climb up to the monument. For a Fun Run this was no easy race by any means! Jake finished in 3rd place (well ahead of his Dad) and first in his age category, which earnt him a trophy. Well done Jake!

Park Runs

As always the Cannock Chase Park Run has been proving popular this month with the Juniors, some achieving PB’s – well done to all!

Junior Section Report for February 2018

Sunday, 11th February

Walton Wobble 10K, Walton, Stafford

Saffron Latham and George Hodkinson were the only Juniors to run in this local race, this being George’s first 10K event.

Name
Position
Time
George Hodkinson
3
39:28
Saffron Latham
139
59:23

Both ran very well in what is quite a tough and hilly course, with George having an excellent race, finishing first in his age category. Well done both!

Park Runs

As per the norm we’ve had a number of Juniors taking part in these events at various locations during the month – keep up the good work!

Junior Section Report for January 2018

Saturday, 6th January

Staffordshire County Cross Country Championships, Sandwell Park Farm

Five juniors turned out to participate against some quite stiff competition in somewhat damp and cold conditions.

Category Under 13 Boys
Name Position Time
Ben Green 33 14:27

There were 33 runners in total.

Category Under 15 Boys
Name Position Time
Ben Cook 11 15:58
Jake Oliver DNF

There were 30 runners in total.

Category Under 17 Men
Name Position Time
Kian Arnott 17 25:07

There were 17 runners in total.

Category Under 17 Women
Name Position Time
Saffron Latham 17 34:04

There were 17 runners in total.

Telford 10K, Telford

Also on the same day, Ben Deakin ran in the Telford 10K, finishing in a time of 42:52 and in 243rd place. There were 881 finishers. Well done Ben!

Sunday, 22nd January

Open 2 the Elements 5K, Gnosall

Ben Deakin was once again the only Junior to run in this event, finishing in 3rd place, in a time of 21:11, beating his Mum – well done Ben!

Saturday, 27th January

Midlands Counties Cross Country Championships, Wollaton Park, Nottingham

We had seven juniors running in this event, the course of which was laid out in the beautiful parkland area, passing the imposing old hall. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience, despite the wet conditions, and ran very well in their races, in what was a very challenging field of some of the Midland’s best junior athletes.

Category Under 13 Boys, 3k
Name Position Time
Matthew Hilsdon 89 14:36
Ben Green 113 18:12

There were 114 finishers in total.

Category Under 15 Boys, 4k
Name Position Time
Ben Cook 39 15:22
Robert Gray 104 20:18

There were 105 finishers in total.

Category Under 17 Boys, 6k
Name Position Time
George Hodkinson 38 23:31
Kian Arnott 68 27:49
Ben Deakin 69 27:55

There were 70 finishers in total.

A massive well done to all who took part in this event.

Park Runs

As per previous months, a number of Juniors have been participating in these events, which are a great way over time, to help improve people’s performance over the same distance, on a weekly basis. Keep up the good work!

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