Junior Section Report for December 2016
Sunday, 11th December
88th Pete Hodgett’s Memorial Handicap Race
There were three Juniors who ran in this festive Handicap race, Jake Oliver, Matthew Hilsdon and Jack Heath, this being Jack’ first Handicap race. A big well done to all three that ran, putting in some excellent times.
Saturday, 17th December
3rd North Staffs Cross Country Race, Stafford Common
We had a total of 25 Juniors running on this course, which was the last race of the North Staffs League, in somewhat unusually dry conditions.
Under 11 Boys who finished 7th position in the League
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Black | 22 | 7:07 |
| Jack Heath | 24 | 7:08 |
| William Gray | 34 | 7:41 |
| Ethan Eisenhauer | 41 | 8:02 |
| Harry Beckett | 42 | 8:21 |
Under 13 Boys who finished 6th position in the League
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ewan Wade | 27 | 11:37 |
| Robert Gray | 32 | 12:36 |
| Alfie Darby | 33 | 12:59 |
| Matthew Hilsdon | 35 | 13:23 |
Under 15 Boys who finished 3rd position in the League
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| George Hodkinson | 6 | 15:24 |
| Robbie Gorman | 14 | 16:06 |
| Ben Cook | 26 | 17:39 |
| Ben Deakin | 27 | 17:44 |
| Jake Oliver | 30 | 18:13 |
| Ben Jones | 31 | 18:22 |
| Kian Arnott | 32 | 19:07 |
Under 11 Girls who finished 8th position in the League
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Saunders | 37 | 7:49 |
| Rose White | 42 | 8:00 |
| Isabelle Beckett | 48 | 8:19 |
Under 13 Girls who finished 8th position in the League
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Emelia Holland | 38 | 8:45 |
| Lucy Taylor | 39 | 9:20 |
| Katie Taylor | 40 | 9:49 |
Under 15 Girls
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taygen Pike | 28 | 14:24 |
Under 17 Women
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chloe Burrows | 14 | 24:50 |
| Olivia Black | 15 | 25:12 |
Well done to all those who ran, once again, this was a great turnout by the Juniors, all achieving very commendable results.
A big thanks to all the adults who helped out at this event, in particular to Chris Skellern and Ian Hodkinson, and to Karen and Gabby Hilsdon and Sarah Gray, who collected the counters.
Park Runs
We have continued to have a number of Juniors competing in the weekly Cannock Chase Park Runs, which includes Ben Deakin, Jack Heath, Alfie, Charlie and Harrison Darby, Harry and Isabelle Beckett, Rose and Edie White, Lizzie Jasper, Evie Whyte and Jake Oliver. This is proving to be a popular event, continuously enticing people back to improve on their times. Well done all!
Wednesday, 14th December
A presentation was given at the Annual Junior Christmas Party, held at Flip Out, Stone, to recognise six Juniors, voted for by the Coaches, who had consistently ran well during the year, as follows:-
| Name | Award |
|---|---|
| Caitlin Saunders | Most Improved Junior Girl |
| Jake Oliver | Most Improved Junior Boy |
| Amber Page | Newcomer Junior Girl |
| Jack Heath | Newcomer Junior Boy |
| Chloe Burrows | Runner of the Year Junior Girl |
| Ben Deakin | Runner of the Year Junior Boy |
A massive Well Done to all of the above Juniors. Hopefully these awards will inspire some of the other Juniors during 2017 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 2016, and wish them all the very best for 2017. 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 2016
Saturday, 5th November
National Cross Country Relay Championships, Mansfield
We had a total of 8 Juniors running in this event, which saw some very high calibre runners from around the country and provided a great learning experience:-
Under 15 Boys, Team A
| Name | Leg | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Gorman | 1 | 7:28 |
| Ben Deakin | 2 | 8:33 |
| Robbie Gorman | 3 | 8:01 |
Overall finishing position: 72nd out of 78 teams, total time: 24:04
Under 15 Boys, Team B
| Name | Leg | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliver | 1 | 8:30 |
| Ben Cook | 2 | 8:10 |
| Ben Jones | 3 | 8:37 |
Overall finishing position: 76th out of 78 teams, total time: 25:18
Under 15 Girls
| Name | Leg | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Jasper | 1 | 9:23 |
| Evie Whyte | 2 | 11:03 |
| Taygen Pike | 3 | 9:48 |
Overall finishing position: 90th out of 91 teams, total time: 30:14
A massive well done to all those who ran in this event, achieving some very commendable times. Thank you and well done to Robbie for running two legs, covering for George Hodkinson who was injured.
A big thanks to Chris Skellern and Ian Hodkinson for organising the teams, their continued support and encouragement, and also to Ian for arranging transport.
Sunday, 20th November
Cannock Rotary 10K, Cannock Chase
Ben Deakin ran in this race, the course of which was all on tarmac, finishing in 26th place, in a time of 46:18, and first in his age category. There were 137 finishers. Well done Ben on achieving a great time!
Saturday, 26th November
The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash 5k and 10K
We had just Ben Deakin running in the 5K race, finishing in a very respectable 4th position, out of 203 runners, in a time of 20:29, which was a PB for him. Ben was 2 minutes and 37 seconds faster this year compared to last, so a massive well done to him!
In the 10K race we had two Juniors competing, as follows:-
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Jasper | 114 | 53:28 |
| Evie Whyte | 167 | 56:34 |
There were 363 finishers
Lizzie and Evie both put in a great effort and achieved some commendable times – Lizzie was the first Junior Lady home, and received a prize, and for Evie, this was her first 10K race, so a big well done to both.
5K Park Runs
November saw the start of the Cannock Chase Park Runs, which have proven to be very popular, in which we have had a number of Juniors running, including Chloe Burrows, Lizzie Jasper, Ben Deakin, Jake Oliver, Jack Heath, Isobelle and Harry Beckett, Matthew Hilsdon and Alfie Darby. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone! These races are a great way to measure your improvement over time, and they get you out of bed early on a Saturday morning! Thanks to Darren Mattocks and other Club members, as well as the other local Clubs for putting on this wonderful and free of charge event.
Junior Section Report for October 2016
Saturday, 1st October
1st North Staffs Cross Country Race, Winsford
We had a total of 22 Juniors running in this event, as follows:-
Under 11 Girls
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rose White | 42 | 10:13 |
| Caitlin Saunders | 43 | 10:16 |
| Isobelle Beckett | 46 | 10:24 |
Total number of finishers: 60
Under 11 Boys
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Will Gray | 46 | 10:51 |
| Ethan Eisenhauer | 54 | 11:24 |
| Harry Beckett | 60 | 12:18 |
Total number of finishers: 65
Under 13 Girls
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Freya Haycock-Hall | 36 | 11:12 |
| Lucy Taylor | 42 | 13:00 |
| Katie Taylor | 43 | 13:40 |
Total number of finishers: 53
Under 13 Boys
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ewan Wade | 36 | 10:45 |
| Olly Patrick | 38 | 11:08 |
| Robert Gray | 39 | 11:17 |
| Matthew Hilsdon | 45 | 12:04 |
Total number of finishers: 42
Under 15 Girls
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taygen Pike | 27 | 13:04 |
| Evie Whyte | 28 | 14:04 |
Total number of finishers: 41
Under 15 Boys
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| George Hodkinson | 12 | 9:51 |
| Kian Arnott | 26 | 10:39 |
| Ben Deakin | 31 | 11:09 |
| Jake Oliver | 37 | 11:55 |
| Ben Cook | 38 | 11:57 |
| Ben Jones | 39 | 12:03 |
Total number of finishers: 43
Under 17 Girls
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chloe Burrows | 10 | 14:05 |
| Ellie Withington | 12 | 14:51 |
Total number of finishers: 21
Under 17 Boys
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Bonney | 22 | 24:26 |
Total number of finishers: 27
This was yet another great 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 Sarah Gray for helping with the token collection.
Junior Section Report for September 2016
Sunday, 11th September
Lichfield 2K Fun Run
We had 2 Juniors running in the Fun Run, as follows:-
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Deakin | Within top 10 | Not published |
| Evie Whyte | ? | Not published |
A big well done to Evie and Ben for competing in this race.
Wednesday, 14th September
Castlefields 5K Time Trials
This was the third of three planned time trial events for the Juniors, in which we had 15 running, along with the adult improvers group, on a somewhat shorter than normal course, due to the disused railway track being closed due to work being carried out on it. The course distance was measured to be 3.64K. 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-Apr-16 | 08-Jun-16 | 14-Sep-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will | Salmons | 19:06 | 19:57 | – |
| Robbie | Gorman | 19:19 | 20:03 | 14:14 |
| Matt | Bonney | 19:48 | 20:09 | – |
| Ben | Cook | 21:10 | 21:35 | 15:50 |
| Ben | Deakin | 21:25 | 21:50 | 15:21 |
| Ben | Jones | 22:11 | 22:04 | 16:10 |
| Kian | Arnott | – | 22:05 | – |
| Jake | Oliver | 22:29 | 22:46 | 19:20 |
| Matthew | Black | 23:39 | 23:20 | 16:18 |
| Robert | Gray | – | 23:34 | – |
| Jack | Heath | – | 23:52 | 16:20 |
| Kieron | Mogey | 24:17 | 24:25 | 16:16 |
| Taygen | Pike | 22:45 | 24:33 | 18:35 |
| Will | Gray | – | 25:32 | – |
| Chloe | Burrows | 25:12 | 26:59 | 19:24 |
| Danny | Stevens | – | 28:10 | – |
| Olivia | Black | 27:40 | 28:54 | 20:48 |
| Ellie | Withington | – | 28:55 | 19:35 |
| Isabelle | Beckett | 31:04 | 31:25 | – |
| Harry | Beckett | 29:41 | 32:09 | – |
| Amber | Page | – | – | 19:20 |
| Katie | Burrows | 34:26 | – | – |
| Nick | Walklett | – | – | 15:22 |
| Matthew | Hilsdon | – | – | 17:03 |
Saturday, 24th September
Midland Counties Road Relays, Sutton Park
We had 9 juniors running in this event which took them through the park, and up some quite challenging hills at times.
Under 15 Boys
| Name | Leg | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliver | A | 31 | 16:11 |
| Lucas Fraser | B | 32 | 17:55 |
| Kian Arnott | C | 31 | 16:14 |
Total time 50:20, finishing position 31 out of 32.
Under 15 Boys
| Name | Leg | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Deakin | A | 26 | 15:30 |
| Ben Cook | B | 28 | 16:33 |
| George Hodkinson | C | 25 | 14:23 |
Total time 46:26, finishing position 25 out of 32.
Under 15 Girls
| Name | Leg | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taygen Pike | A | 40 | 18:06 |
| Amber Page | B | 38 | 20:56 |
| Lizzie Jasper | C | 33 | 18:15 |
Total time 57:17, finishing position 32 out of 33.
Sunday, 25th September
Stafford 10K Run
We had two juniors making their debut 10K in this inaugural race around Stafford as follows:-
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chloe Burrows | 819th | 59:17 |
| Ellie Withington | 827th | 59:21 |
There were 1442 finishers.
Well done to both Chloe and Ellie. Thanks to Ian who ran and coached them around the course to help achieve commendable times for their first 10K race.
Park Runs
We are aware of Isabelle and Harry Beckett competing in at least one Park run this month, so a big well done to them. These events like the time trials, always serve as a great way to measure your performance and rate of improvement.
Castlefields Time Trial
14/9/16
Thanks to all those who ran the final Time Trials for this year, at Castlefields tonight, here are the results. Because this course was different to the usual one along the railway track (we measured a distance of 3.64K), you cannot really compare your times with previous ones, but hopefully you will be interested to see how you’ve done.
Thanks to all those who helped out with the event.
| First Name | Surname | 29-Apr-15 | 08-Jul-15 | 09-Sep-15 | 20-Apr-16 | 08-Jun-16 | 14/Sep/16 |
| Will | Salmons | 19.51 | 20.55 | – | 19:06 | 19:57 | |
| Robert | Motram Jones | 19.52 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jack | Hodkinson | 20.43 | 22.48 | – | – | – | – |
| Ewan | Jackson | 20.48 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liam | Duggan | 20.57 | – | 21.25 | 20:31 | 21:17 | 14:36 |
| Adam | Morris | 21.05 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hannah | Talbot | 21.08 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mark | Oliver | 21.12 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jake | Oliver | 22.36 | 23.06 | 23.45 | 22:29 | 22:46 | 19:20 |
| Chris | Elsley | 22.41 | 23.05 | 22.23 | 21:20 | 21:40 | – |
| Gabby | Lufton | 23.32 | 23.26 | 25.49 | – | – | – |
| Ali | Morgan | 23.39 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kieron | Mogey | 23.42 | 27.45 | 25.56 | 24:17 | 24:25 | 16:16 |
| Nigel | Smith | 23.46 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chris | McCrady | 23.47 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Matthew | Hilsdon | 23.48 | 24.10 | – | – | – | 17:03 |
| Alan | Jones | 23.50 | 23.33 | – | – | – | – |
| Libby | Gonsalves | 23.58 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Craig | Baxter | 24.02 | – | – | 22:20 | – | 15:53 |
| Steve | McHugh | 24.08 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ben | Deakin | 24.18 | 23.05 | 24.10 | 21:25 | 21:50 | 15:21 |
| Harry | Dale | 24.49 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robert | Gray | 24.49 | 23.52 | 24.08 | – | 23:34 | – |
| Amy | Oliver | 25.01 | – | 27.30 | – | – | – |
| Mel | Deakin | 25.17 | 25.44 | 26.10 | 24:25 | 24:43 | – |
| Sarah | Johnson | 26.41 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lucy | Payne | 27.28 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Helen | Underwood | 29.01 | – | 32.00 | – | – | – |
| Ellie | Smith (Blue) | 29.01 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rachel | Darby | 29.12 | – | – | – | – | – |
| David | Plant | 29.33 | – | 28.40 | – | – | – |
| Louise | Morgan | 29.55 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Karen | Hilsdon | 30.26 | 30.21 | – | – | – | – |
| Cathy | Behan | 30.39 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Amanda | Pearce | 30.59 | 29.55 | 30.42 | 29:36 | – | – |
| Anabel | Evans | 30.59 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lindsay | Ashforth | 31.59 | – | 33.16 | – | – | – |
| Angie | Charlesworth | 32.01 | 33.02 | – | – | – | – |
| Chantel | Sandford | 32.10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gemma | Gray | 32.11 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Debbie | Garcia | 32.27 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sarah | Gray | 32.52 | – | 34.15 | – | 35:12 | – |
| Ian | Williams | – | 21.00 | – | – | – | – |
| George | Hodkinson | – | 22.47 | – | – | – | – |
| Beth | Darke | – | 23.30 | – | – | – | – |
| Taygen | Pike | – | 24.21 | 24.13 | 22:45 | 24:33 | 18:35 |
| Ollie | Patrick | – | 25.30 | – | – | – | – |
| Debbie | McDermot | – | 25.32 | – | – | – | 18:05 |
| Olivia | Black | – | 27.36 | 27.16 | 27:40 | 28:54 | 20:48 |
| Ryan | Ashforth | – | – | 17.52 | – | – | – |
| Spencer | Holland | – | – | 20.32 | – | – | – |
| Robbie | Gorman | – | – | 21.18 | 19:19 | 20:03 | 14:14 |
| Michelle | Fox | – | – | 21.19 | – | – | – |
| Dave | Payling | – | – | 21.26 | – | – | – |
| Jim | Smith | – | – | 21.30 | 22:27 | 21:39 | 14:50 |
| Chris | Owen | – | – | 22.00 | – | – | – |
| Evan | Davies-Fuller | – | – | 22.30 | – | – | – |
| Matt | Bonney | – | – | 22.52 | 19:48 | 20:09 | – |
| Mark | Deakin | – | – | 25.17 | – | 27:15 | 17:01 |
| Nathan | Hine | – | – | 25.40 | – | – | – |
| Jane | Bisiker | – | – | 26.11 | – | – | – |
| James | Black | – | – | 29.41 | – | – | – |
| Polly | Pye | – | – | 30.09 | – | – | – |
| Julie | Mogey | – | – | 30.30 | – | – | – |
| Cieron | Coghlan | – | – | 32.48 | – | – | – |
| Matthew | Black | – | – | 33.09 | 23:39 | 23:20 | 16:18 |
| Ben | Cook | – | – | – | 21:10 | 21:35 | 15:50 |
| Ben | Jones | – | – | – | 22:11 | 22:04 | 16:10 |
| Nick | Beckett | – | – | – | 23:53 | 23:23 | – |
| Chloe | Burrows | – | – | – | 25:12 | 26:59 | 19:24 |
| Ruth | Edwards | – | – | – | 25:37 | – | – |
| Faye | Codack | – | – | – | 27:58 | – | – |
| Heather | Bennett | – | – | – | 27:59 | – | – |
| Harry | Beckett | – | – | – | 29:41 | 32:09 | – |
| Jenni | Beckett | – | – | – | 30:51 | 30:08 | – |
| Isabelle | Beckett | – | – | – | 31:04 | 31:25 | – |
| Michelle | Evans | – | – | – | 32:29 | 32:23 | – |
| Katie | Burrows | – | – | – | 34:26 | – | – |
| Tracey | Burrows | – | – | – | 34:27 | – | – |
| Ian | Heath | – | – | – | – | 20:45 | 14:19 |
| Kian | Arnott | – | – | – | – | 22:05 | – |
| Jack | Heath | – | – | – | – | 23:52 | 16:20 |
| Will | Gray | – | – | – | – | 25:32 | – |
| Natalie | Boswell | – | – | – | – | 26:36 | – |
| Paula | Roderich | – | – | – | – | 26:52 | – |
| Danny | Stevens | – | – | – | – | 28:10 | – |
| Ellie | Withington | – | – | – | – | 28:55 | 19:35 |
| Charlotte | Reeves | – | – | – | – | 29:23 | – |
| Phil | Hilsdon | 12:54 | |||||
| Nick | Walklett | – | – | – | – | – | 15:22 |
| Sandra | Smith | – | – | – | – | – | 18:34 |
| Amber | Page | – | – | – | – | – | 19:20 |
| Jo | Oliver | – | – | – | – | – | 19:36 |
| Claire | Heath | – | – | – | – | – | 21:50 |
| NB 14/09/16 course was 3.64K due to railway track being closed | |||||||
Junior Attendance during Summer Holidays
August is traditionally a quiet time for races, due to people’s holiday commitments, however we are aware of one race to report on.
Tuesday, 30th August
Queen’s Park, Crewe, South Cheshire 5K Series, Race 3 of 3
This was the last of a three part race for Ben Deakin (the previous two being held during June & July), coming in 69th place and in a time of 21:39. There were 160 finishers. Ben’s times for the June & July races were 21:05 & 22:38 respectively. Well done Ben!
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 between 10 and 15 on a Wednesday, which I believe shows their commitment and dedication, despite other distractions during the busy holiday period.
Junior Section Report for July 2016
Wednesday, 6th July
Shugborough Estate, 4 x 2mile Relays
We had ten teams of Juniors running in this event, which had been postponed from June, due to extreme weather, which like last year, started and finished in front of the Old House. 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. Well done to everyone who took part.
The Thunder Buddies team (Robbie Gorman, Jared Mace, Will Buckley and Kian Arnott) came fifth overall in the Boys Team 64 years age group, which was a good effort, whilst the Red Hot Umpa Lumpas came in 7th place in the Boys Team 52 (Ben Jones, Ben Cook, Sam Holland and Jake Oliver).
In addition to these 40 runners, we also had some additional Juniors running as part of family teams; Mission In-Hodkinson were Jack and George Hodkinson, coming in 1sr place, Matthew Hilsdon as part of Phil and 3 other bumblers and Ben Deakin as part of the Deakin Dynamites.
As always, it was a magnificent display from all of the Junior Harriers, who appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Sunday, 10th July
Cheadle 4
We had Matt Bonney running in this event, which was his debut senior race. Matt finished in 130th place, in a time of 31:40. There were 230 finishers. A big well done to Matt!
Thursday, 14th July
Rocester, JCB 2.3 mile Fun Run and 5 mile Lakeside Race
Seven Junior Harriers turned out to compete in the Fun Run, which this year was in reverse direction, at the JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, on what was a pleasant summer’s evening. There were 82 Fun Runners in total.
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| George Hodkinson | 1 | 11:32 |
| Jake Oliver | 6 | 12:56 |
| Matthew Hilsdon | 12 | 14:18 |
| Murphy Hamilton | 13 | 14:36 |
| Lucas Fraser | 16 | 15:09 |
| Isla Fraser | 28 | 15:09 |
| Martha Bednall | 36 | 18:41 |
A massive well done to George Hodkinson for once again finishing in first place.
In the main 5 mile race, which like the Fun Run, was in reverse, with a lap around the lake, we had Ben Deakin and Jack Hodkinson running, this being Ben’s début JCB 5 mile race, and coming in 55th place, in a time of 37:31, and Jack 83rd finishing in a time of 39:52. There were a total of 220 runners. Well done to both Ben and Jack for competing in this event, which was once again, a magnificent display from all of the Junior Harriers.
This was to be the last race for Jack Hodkinson running as a Junior as he turned 17 a few weeks afterwards. The Junior coaches would like to thank Jack for his hard work and commitment shown whilst running with the Juniors, and wish him well as he makes the transition in to the seniors.
Saturday, 16th July
Rowley Park, Harriers Games
We had five teams of Juniors (37 in total) competing in these games, and a further five against the adults.
Adult races:-
| 2016 | 1 mile | PO | 100M | PO | 800 m | PO | 200m | PO | 400m | PO | 3000M | PO | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP A | ||||||||||||||
| Phil Hilsdon | 5.07 | 1 | 2.16 | 1 | 26.45 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Robbie Gorman | 5.31 | 2 | 27.21 | 2 | 11.24 | 1 | 5 | S | ||||||
| Craig Harris | 5.47 | 4 | 13.22 | 1 | 11.45 | 2 | 7 | B | ||||||
| George Hodkinson | 13.60 | 2 | 2.21 | 2 | 27.94 | 3 | 7 | |||||||
| Ian Hodkinson | 5.48.3 | 6 | 1.05 | 1 | 12.16 | 3 | 10 | |||||||
| Spencer Holland | 5.40 | 3 | 2.35.28 | 3 | 30.02 | 5 | 11 | |||||||
| Ben Deakin | 5.48 | 5 | 2.35.53 | 4 | 1.08 | 2 | 11 | |||||||
| Richard Quine | 14.44 | 4 | 2.37 | 5 | 28.65 | 4 | 13 | |||||||
| Jim Smith | 2.41 | 6 | 30.76 | 6 | 1.11.20 | 3 | 15 | |||||||
| William Branson | 6.04.78 | 8 | 14.15 | 3 | 1.33 | 5 | 16 | |||||||
| Ian Heath | 6.35 | 9 | 2.44 | 7 | 1.11.71 | 4 | 20 | |||||||
| Michelle Fox | 6.04 | 7 | 2.44.89 | 8 | 32.27 | 7 | 22 | |||||||
| GROUP B | ||||||||||||||
| Joe Turton | 13.77 | 1 | 2.40 | 1 | 1.08 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Ben Cook | 6.03 | 1 | 2.41 | 2 | 1.13 | 4 | 7 | S | ||||||
| Craig Baxter | 2.53 | 5 | 1.11 | 3 | 13.17 | 1 | 9 | B | ||||||
| Jake Oliver | 6.07 | 3 | 31.78 | 1 | 1.16 | 6 | 10 | |||||||
| Mark Oliver | 6.07.84 | 4 | 2.46 | 4 | 1.09 | 2 | 10 | |||||||
| Neil Eisenhauer | 6.40.57 | 5 | 1.25 | 7 | 13.18 | 2 | 14 | |||||||
| Michael Burton | 6.45 | 6 | 1.14 | 5 | 13.34 | 3 | 14 | |||||||
| Mark White | 6.06 | 2 | 2.43 | 3 | DNF | 99 | 104 | |||||||
| GROUP C | ||||||||||||||
| Nick Beckett | 6.27 | 1 | 2.46 | 1 | 1.10 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Amy Oliver | 14.78 | 1 | 3.20 | 4 | 31.09 | 1 | 6 | S | ||||||
| Mark Deakin | 7.06 | 2 | 3.08 | 3 | 1.20 | 2 | 7 | B | ||||||
| Mel Deakin | 7.15 | 4 | 17.25 | 2 | 14.33 | 1 | 7 | |||||||
| David Taylor | 7.10 | 3 | 3.05 | 2 | 1.27 | 3 | 8 | |||||||
| Gemma Gray | 17.46 | 3 | 3.38 | 5 | 37.78 | 2 | 10 | |||||||
| JUNIOR GROUP 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Matthew Black | 6.26 | 1 | 33.65 | 1 | 1.18 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Matthew Hilsdon | 6.29 | 2 | 35.56 | 2 | 1.22 | 2 | 6 | S | ||||||
| Jack Heath | 6.42 | 3 | 3.06 | 1 | 1.24 | 3 | 7 | B | ||||||
| Ben Marsh | 7.10 | 4 | 3.09 | 2 | DNF | 99 | 105 | |||||||
| JUNIOR GROUP 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Alfie Darby | 6.15 | 1 | 3.02 | 1 | 1.23 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Ethan Eisenhauer | 16.33 | 2 | 3.06 | 2 | 35.19 | 2 | 6 | S | ||||||
| James Black | 14.88 | 1 | 3.20.43 | 5 | 33.78 | 1 | 7 | B | ||||||
| Will Gray | 3.10 | 3 | 36.58 | 4 | 1.28 | 2 | 9 | |||||||
| Isabelle Beckett | 8.06 | 3 | 3.20.18 | 4 | 36.00 | 3 | 10 | |||||||
| Caitlyn Saunders | 6.40 | 2 | 3.37 | 7 | 1.30 | 3 | 12 | |||||||
| Harry Beckett | 3.34 | 6 | 39.51 | 5 | 1.35 | 4 | 15 | |||||||
| JUNIOR GROUP 3 | ||||||||||||||
| Lizzy Jasper | 14.59 | 2 | 2.54 | 1 | 1.14 | 1 | 4 | G | ||||||
| Amber Page | 2.57 | 2 | 31.03 | 1 | 1.18 | 2 | 5 | S | ||||||
| Chloe Burrows | 14.08 | 1 | 3.09 | 5 | 32.01 | 2 | 8 | B | ||||||
| Taygen Pike | 14.81 | 3 | 3.00 | 3 | 32.65 | 3 | 9 | |||||||
| Finn Brown | 14.89 | 4 | 3.08 | 4 | 34.45 | 4 | 12 | |||||||
| JUNIOR GROUP 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Sophia Bridgwood | 6.49 | 1 | 3.13 | 1 | 36.69 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Oli Bagnall | 7.42 | 2 | 37.15 | 2 | 1.33 | 2 | 6 | S | ||||||
| Bailey Brown | 16.06 | 1 | 3.20 | 2 | 37.25 | 3 | 6 | B | ||||||
| Lucy Taylor | 16.85 | 4 | 3.22 | 3 | 1.24 | 1 | 8 | |||||||
| Rose White | 16.60 | 3 | 3.27.84 | 5 | 1.35 | 3 | 11 | |||||||
| Emelie Holland | 16.34 | 2 | 3.36 | 6 | 37.45 | 4 | 12 | |||||||
| Seren Burton | 8.39 | 3 | 39.45 | 7 | 1.45 | 4 | 14 | |||||||
| Katie Taylor | 17.33 | 6 | 3.27.33 | 4 | 38.38 | 6 | 16 | |||||||
| Katie Burrows | 17.07 | 5 | 3.57 | 7 | 37.75 | 5 | 17 | |||||||
| JUNIOR GROUP 5 | ||||||||||||||
| Willow Heath | 16.55 | 7 | 3.54.83 | 5 | 46.19 | 9 | 21 | |||||||
| Reece Bridgwood | 6.40 | 1 | 3.21 | 1 | 38.39 | 1 | 3 | G | ||||||
| Isabelle Harley | 15.01 | 1 | 3.46 | 3 | 40.71 | 2 | 6 | S | ||||||
| Jo Sandy | 7.02 | 2 | 3.24 | 2 | 43.08 | 5 | 9 | B | ||||||
| Charlie Darby | 9.45 | 5 | 3.54.50 | 4 | 1.55 | 2 | 11 | |||||||
| Ned Holland | 8.39.3 | 3 | 15.40 | 5 | 42.27 | 4 | 12 | |||||||
| Charlotte Cadden | 15.21 | 3 | 4.02 | 7 | 45.08 | 6 | 16 | |||||||
| Harrison Darby | 9.26 | 4 | 4.25 | 9 | 1.56 | 3 | 16 | |||||||
| Ewan Sadler | 15.32 | 4 | 3.56 | 6 | 45.33 | 7 | 17 | |||||||
| Edie White | 15.55 | 6 | 4.12 | 8 | 45.39 | 8 | 22 | |||||||
| Summer Sadler | 17.05 | 8 | 4.34 | 10 | 51.57 | 10 | 28 | |||||||
| Tallulah McHugh | 15.11 | 2 | 42.01 | 3 | 1.50 | 1 | 6 |
As usual, all of the Juniors thoroughly enjoyed themselves, especially those who managed to beat the adults, and of course the after games party back at the Cricket Club! The Junior Coaches would like to say a very big thank you to those committee members who were involved in arranging this event.
Thursday, 21st July
Brocton, The Chase, Harriers Handicap race
On what was a warm and muggy evening, we had two Juniors running, Jake Oliver and Matt Bonney. This was Matt’s first Handicap race but ran it very comfortably and appeared to enjoy the course. The race was won by Jake, who received a prize, personal trophy and the honour of keeping the large Handicap trophy for three months. Well done to Jake and Matt.
Tuesday, 26th July
Queen’s Park, Crewe, South Cheshire 5K Series, Race 2 of 3
This was the second of a three part race for Ben Deakin, coming in 69th place, in a time of 22:38. There were 145 finishers.
Wednesday, 27th July
Marquis Drive, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire Knot 2 mile Fun Run and 5 mile Race
We had 29 enthusiastic Juniors running in the Fun Run, the course being based on the smaller loop of the main race. George Hodkinson easily won the race, with Joe Turton being the next Junior Harrier to finish in 3rd place. It is worth mentioning that out of the first ten finishers, six were Junior Harriers, which is an excellent result.
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| George Hodkinson | 1 | 11:37 |
| Joe Turton | 3 | 12:49 |
| Ben Deakin | 4 | 13:03 |
| Alfie Darby | 6 | 14:00 |
| Kieran Mogey | 7 | 14:09 |
| Matthew Hilsdon | 9 | 14:25 |
| Oliver Patrick | 11 | 14:49 |
| Jack Heath | 12 | 15:00 |
| Murphy Hamilton | 13 | 15:18 |
| Lucas Fraser | 14 | 15:23 |
| Ryan Rowley | 18 | 15:54 |
| Will Gray | 19 | 16:04 |
| Martha Bednall | 22 | 16:25 |
| Isla Fraser | 23 | 16:51 |
| Isabelle Beckett | 24 | 16:56 |
| Caitlin Saunders | 25 | 16:58 |
| Harry Beckett | 29 | 17:44 |
| Oliver Prince | 30 | 17:47 |
| Oliver Bagnall | 31 | 18:04 |
| Emelia Holland | 32 | 18:33 |
| Charlie Darby | 33 | 18:32 |
| Frayer Haycock Hall | 34 | 18:34 |
| Katie Taylor | 37 | 18:47 |
| Lucy Taylor | 38 | 18:54 |
| Rosie Prince | 41 | 19:42 |
| Caitlin Flory | 45 | 20:09 |
| Katie Burrows | 46 | 20:32 |
| Lilia Mogey | 51 | 21:07 |
| Ned Holland | 52 | 21:09 |
In the 5 mile race we had two Juniors running, Matt Bonney and Will Sammons, this being Matt’s debut in the Staffs Knot 5 miler. Matt finished in a time of 40:14 and Will 41:20. Well done both!
There were 312 finishers in total. A massive well done to all those who took part in the two races.
Harrier Games
Saturday 16th July 2016
The weather Gods were smiling on us today in our annual senior v junior race off better known as The Harrier Games.
Competitors of which there were a fantastic number raced over distances of 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1 mile & 3000m.
There were some brilliant performances over the afternoon, real photo finish mad dash for the lines and even a few injuries there was that much at stake!!! Juniors Willow Heath & Charlie Darby won the best finish line photo finish/gymnastic tumble award
Then it was back to the Cricket Club for the medal presentations, great Hog Roast and evening entertainment which culminated in a mass game of rounders with a cricket bat. Although I still don’t know who won maybe to be continued???
Thanks to everyone that helped in some way shape or form, without which we couldn’t do it.
And was I the only one that got loads of bites? Feel like I’ve been made a meal out of I’ve got that many.
Many thanks
Darren Mattocks
Last Saturday afternoon Stafford Harriers hosted their annual Summer Games at Rowley Park where both the Juniors and Seniors competed together in various events from the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1mile up to 3k on the track. This proved to be a great turnout from the 43 Juniors that competed who provided some very stiff competition for the Seniors, which in true tradition saw them get thoroughly beaten! All that took part had a great time and the events served as excellent experience towards their training. Afterwards the celebrations continued at Stafford Cricket Club where the presentations took place, together with a hog roast and bouncy castle. Well done to all who competed in the events.
Senior Group 1:-
Robbie Gorman 2nd
Senior Group 2:-
Joe Turton 1st
Ben Cook 2nd
Mark Oliver
Shugborough Relays
Wednesday 6th July 2016
Well done to all those Juniors who ran at Shugborough last night, you all did brilliant. We hope you enjoyed the event and look forward to seeing your race times.
Stone St Michael’s Junior Relays
16/6/16
We had 23 Juniors running as five teams in this local event, and they dominated the race given there was just one more team competing, who were from St Michael’s school. 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. Team 1 were the first to finish and did so in a fantastic combined time of 36 minutes and 51 seconds. Well done all! The five teams were:-
Team 1:-
| Name | Leg |
|---|---|
| Ben Deakin | 1 |
| Jake Oliver | 2 |
| Matt Bonney | 3 |
| Will Buckley | 4 |
| George Hodkinson | 5 |
Finishing Position: 1st
Team 2:-
| Name | Leg |
|---|---|
| James Black | 1 |
| Robert Gray | 2 |
| Robert Gray | 3 |
| Taygen Pike | 4 |
| Taygen Pike | 5 |
Finishing Position: 3rd
Due to several last minute drop outs, Taygen Pike and Robert Grey found themselves running two legs each, so a big well done to them.
Team 3:-
| Name | Leg |
|---|---|
| Amber Page | 1 |
| Ellie Withington | 2 |
| Chloe Burrows | 3 |
| Evie Whyte | 4 |
| Olivia Black | 5 |
Finishing Position: 4th
Team 4:-
| Name | Leg |
|---|---|
| Matthew Black | 1 |
| Alfie Darby | 2 |
| Katie Burrows | 3 |
| Jess Locke | 4 |
| Matthew Hilsdon | 5 |
Finishing Position: 2nd
Team 5:-
| Name | Leg |
|---|---|
| Caitlin Saunders | 1 |
| Isla Fraser | 2 |
| Will Gray | 3 |
| Martha Bednall | 4 |
| Freya Haycock-Hall | 5 |
Finishing Position: 5th
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.
5K Time Trial
8/6/16
Thanks to all those who ran the 5K Time Trials at Castlefields on Wednesday, here are the results. As before, we have included previous times and will add to this the September results so you can track your progress.
| First Name | Surname | 29-Apr-15 | 08-Jul-15 | 09-Sep-15 | 20-Apr-16 | 08-Jun-16 |
| Will | Salmons | 19.51 | 20.55 | – | 19:06 | 19:57 |
| Robert | Motram Jones | 19.52 | – | – | – | – |
| Jack | Hodkinson | 20.43 | 22.48 | – | – | – |
| Ewan | Jackson | 20.48 | – | – | – | – |
| Liam | Duggan | 20.57 | – | 21.25 | 20:31 | 21:17 |
| Adam | Morris | 21.05 | – | – | – | – |
| Hannah | Talbot | 21.08 | – | – | – | – |
| Mark | Oliver | 21.12 | – | – | – | – |
| Jake | Oliver | 22.36 | 23.06 | 23.45 | 22:29 | 22:46 |
| Chris | Elsley | 22.41 | 23.05 | 22.23 | 21:20 | 21:40 |
| Gabby | Lufton | 23.32 | 23.26 | 25.49 | – | – |
| Ali | Morgan | 23.39 | – | – | – | – |
| Kieron | Mogey | 23.42 | 27.45 | 25.56 | 24:17 | 24:25 |
| Nigel | Smith | 23.46 | – | – | – | – |
| Chris | McCrady | 23.47 | – | – | – | – |
| Matthew | Hilsdon | 23.48 | 24.10 | – | – | – |
| Alan | Jones | 23.50 | 23.33 | – | – | – |
| Libby | Gonsalves | 23.58 | – | – | – | – |
| Craig | Baxter | 24.02 | – | – | 22:20 | – |
| Steve | McHugh | 24.08 | – | – | – | – |
| Ben | Deakin | 24.18 | 23.05 | 24.10 | 21:25 | 21:50 |
| Harry | Dale | 24.49 | – | – | – | – |
| Robert | Gray | 24.49 | 23.52 | 24.08 | – | 23:34 |
| Amy | Oliver | 25.01 | – | 27.30 | – | – |
| Mel | Deakin | 25.17 | 25.44 | 26.10 | 24:25 | 24:43 |
| Sarah | Johnson | 26.41 | – | – | – | – |
| Lucy | Payne | 27.28 | – | – | – | – |
| Helen | Underwood | 29.01 | – | 32.00 | – | – |
| Ellie | Smith (Blue) | 29.01 | – | – | – | – |
| Rachel | Darby | 29.12 | – | – | – | – |
| David | Plant | 29.33 | – | 28.40 | – | – |
| Louise | Morgan | 29.55 | – | – | – | – |
| Karen | Hilsdon | 30.26 | 30.21 | – | – | – |
| Cathy | Behan | 30.39 | – | – | – | – |
| Amanda | Pearce | 30.59 | 29.55 | 30.42 | 29:36 | – |
| Anabel | Evans | 30.59 | – | – | – | – |
| Lindsay | Ashforth | 31.59 | – | 33.16 | – | – |
| Angie | Charlesworth | 32.01 | 33.02 | – | – | – |
| Chantel | Sandford | 32.10 | – | – | – | – |
| Gemma | Gray | 32.11 | – | – | – | – |
| Debbie | Garcia | 32.27 | – | – | – | – |
| Sarah | Gray | 32.52 | – | 34.15 | – | 35:12 |
| Ian | Williams | – | 21.00 | – | – | – |
| George | Hodkinson | – | 22.47 | – | – | – |
| Beth | Darke | – | 23.30 | – | – | – |
| Taygen | Pike | – | 24.21 | 24.13 | 22:45 | 24:33 |
| Ollie | Patrick | – | 25.30 | – | – | – |
| Debbie | McDermot | – | 25.32 | – | – | – |
| Olivia | Black | – | 27.36 | 27.16 | 27:40 | 28:54 |
| Ryan | Ashforth | – | – | 17.52 | – | – |
| Spencer | Holland | – | – | 20.32 | – | – |
| Robbie | Gorman | – | – | 21.18 | 19:19 | 20:03 |
| Michelle | Fox | – | – | 21.19 | – | – |
| Dave | Payling | – | – | 21.26 | – | – |
| Jim | Smith | – | – | 21.30 | 22:27 | 21:39 |
| Chris | Owen | – | – | 22.00 | – | – |
| Evan | Davies-Fuller | – | – | 22.30 | – | – |
| Matt | Bonney | – | – | 22.52 | 19:48 | 20:09 |
| Mark | Deakin | – | – | 25.17 | – | 27:15 |
| Nathan | Hine | – | – | 25.40 | – | – |
| Jane | Bisiker | – | – | 26.11 | – | – |
| James | Black | – | – | 29.41 | – | – |
| Polly | Pye | – | – | 30.09 | – | – |
| Julie | Mogey | – | – | 30.30 | – | – |
| Cieron | Coghlan | – | – | 32.48 | – | – |
| Matthew | Black | – | – | 33.09 | 23:39 | 23:20 |
| Ben | Cook | – | – | – | 21:10 | 21:35 |
| Ben | Jones | – | – | – | 22:11 | 22:04 |
| Nick | Beckett | – | – | – | 23:53 | 23:23 |
| Chloe | Burrows | – | – | – | 25:12 | 26:59 |
| Ruth | Edwards | – | – | – | 25:37 | – |
| Faye | Codack | – | – | – | 27:58 | – |
| Heather | Bennett | – | – | – | 27:59 | – |
| Harry | Beckett | – | – | – | 29:41 | 32:09 |
| Jenni | Beckett | – | – | – | 30:51 | 30:08 |
| Isabelle | Beckett | – | – | – | 31:04 | 31:25 |
| Michelle | Evans | – | – | – | 32:29 | 32:23 |
| Katie | Burrows | – | – | – | 34:26 | – |
| Tracey | Burrows | – | – | – | 34:27 | – |
| Ian | Heath | – | – | – | – | 20:45 |
| Kian | Arnott | – | – | – | – | 22:05 |
| Jack | Heath | – | – | – | – | 23:52 |
| Will | Gray | – | – | – | – | 25:32 |
| Natalie | Boswell | – | – | – | – | 26:36 |
| Paula | Roderich | – | – | – | – | 26:52 |
| Danny | Stevens | – | – | – | – | 28:10 |
| Ellie | Withington | – | – | – | – | 28:55 |
| Charlotte | Reeves | – | – | – | – | 29:23 |
Junior Section Report for May 2016
Sunday, 1st May
Uttoxeter Race Course Fun Run
We had just two Juniors running in this race, Matthew Hilsdon and Ben Deakin, both finishing first in their age category which was U13, 9:33 and U15, 8:34 respectively. Ben finished overall in 3rd place and Matthew 8th, out of a field of 54 runners. A massive well done to both!
Saturday, 7th May
Cannock Chase 1K Fun Run
On what was a rather hot day, brother and sister Sophia and Reece Bridgwood ran in this race, along with their friend Joe Sandy. Sophia finished in first place, Joe second and Reece fourth, so a massive well done to them!
Sunday, 8th May
Market Drayton 1.3 mile Fun Run
On yet another warm, sunny day, and prior to the 10K road race, we had 3 Junior Harriers running in the Fun Run, as follows.
| Category | Aged 11 – 12, 1.3 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Time |
| Jake Oliver | 2 | None published |
| Category | Aged 13 – 14, 1.3 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Time |
| George Hodkinson | 1 | None published |
| Ben Deakin | 4 | None published |
Jake and George both received a prize comprising a technical T-shirt, drinking bottle and a draw-string bag, as well as a certificate. A big well done to Jake, George and Ben for running in this race.
In the 10K road race, of which there were 2161 that finished, we had three Juniors running, Amy Oliver, Jack Hodkinson and Kieron Mogey. This was to be Amy’s last race representing the Juniors, as she had recently turned 17 meaning going forward she will be running as part of the Senior Team. Times as follows:-
| Category | Aged 15+ 10K Road Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Time |
| Jack Hodkinson | 281 | 45:54 |
| Kieron Mogey | 572 | 51:48 |
| Amy Oliver | 1371 | 1:02:30 |
Well done to Amy, Jack and Kieron. The Junior Coaches would like to thank Amy for representing the Club in the numerous races in which she has competed, and wish her the very best with her running career and hope she continues to enjoy participating in the future as a Senior member.
Wednesday, 11th & 18th May
Schools Athletics Championships, Rowley Park
We had eight Juniors representing their schools in a variety of events from 100m up to 1500m, and included George Hodkinson, Robbie Gorman, Kian Arnott, Jake Oliver, Jacob ?, Taygen Pike, Chloe Burrows and Ben Deakin. Well done to all that competed in these events.
Saturday, 14th May
Telford Park Run, 5K
Isobelle and Harry Beckett ran in this race, both finishing in a time of 36:00 minutes. Well done to both of them.
Sunday, 15th May
Chasewater 10K
Harry Beckett was the only Junior to be running in this race, finishing in a respectable time of 1:03:00, given he had ran the day before. This was likely to be Harry’s first 10K race so well done and we hope you enjoyed the experience!
Sunday, 22nd May
Donna Louise 5K Fun Run, Trentham Gardens
On a warm and sunny morning we had three Juniors running in this race, Matthew Hilsdon, Ben Deakin and Jake Oliver, the course being on the paths around the lake, through the Italian Gardens and up a gradual slope, which formed one lap of the main 10K event. All three Juniors had a good race and enjoyed the event.
Brathay Trust 3K Fun Run, Lake Windermere
Meanwhile, 136 miles up the M6 we had Jack and George Hodkinson running in this event, whilst their Dad was running the Marathon, both coming in second place for their respective age categories. Unfortunately due to a marshalling error, George was directed the wrong way, which meant he had to work particularly hard to catch up lost time. There is a good chance he may have come first had this not occurred.
A big well done to all the Juniors who ran in these two events.
Donna Louise 5K Fun Run
22/5/16
The Donna Louise race on Sunday 22nd May started with very hot conditions. I was looking forward to this race as the Fun Run was a reasonable distance. This race was also for a very good charity making the race a fun one to do. The Fun Run started 5 minutes after the 10K race so therefore the 5K and the 10K runners didn’t get mixed up. However, it was only about 5-10 minutes before I started catching up with the 10K runners. I managed to catch up with my Mum and Sister just before I went to finish and I think it was them who made me push to the finish.
The route was great and the scenery was beautiful with many different views. Not long after we started we came across a small forest which was great because there was lots of shade. We then came out and ran around a lake. After running round the lake we made our way into the Italian Gardens which I recognised because we walked that way from the car before – I knew there was not long to go. At this point, I didn’t realise we had to go up such a steep hill. As I made my way up that hill I knew we had to go down hill after that because I could see the finish! It was then at this point I ran up behind my Mum and Amy and they told me I was doing great and there was not long to go. After they said that, I put a spurt on for the final stretch. I had finally finished!
Overall, the Donna Louise run is definitely a run to do as it is for a good charity and the scenery is spectacular. I am certainly doing that run again!
Jake Oliver
Market Drayton 1.3 mile Fun Run
8/5/16
On what was a very warm and sunny day, and prior to the 10K road race, we had 3 Junior Harriers running in the fun run, as follows.
| Category | Aged 11 – 12, 1.3 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Time |
| Jake Oliver | 2 | None published |
| Category | Aged 13 – 14, 1.3 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Time |
| George Hodkinson | 1 | None published |
| Ben Deakin | 4 | None published |
Jake and George both received a prize comprising a technical T-shirt, drinking bottle and a draw-string bag, as well as a certificate. A big well done to Jake, George and Ben for running in this race.
In the 10K road race, of which there were 2161 that finished, we had three Juniors running, Amy Oliver, Jack Hodkinson and Kieron Mogey. This was to be Amy’s last race representing the Juniors, as she had recently turned 17 meaning going forward she will be running as part of the Senior Team.
Times as follows:-
| Category | Aged 15+ 10K Road Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Time |
| Jack Hodkinson | 281 | 45:54 |
| Kieron Mogey | 572 | 51:48 |
| Amy Oliver | 1371 | 1:02:30 |
Well done to Amy, Jack and Kieron. The Junior Coaches would like to thank Amy for representing the Club in the numerous races in which she has competed, and wish her the very best with her running career and hope she continues to enjoy participating in future races as a Senior member.
Uttoxeter Junior Races
1/5/16
Winner Josh Orme Herbert Ivanhoe Runners 8:16
StaffordHarriers:
3rd Ben Deakin 8:34
8th Matthew Hilsdon 9:33
Both Ben and Matthew got a trophy for winning their age category.
54 runners took part.
5K Time Trial
“Thanks to all those who ran the 5K Time Trials at Castlefields on Wednesday 20/4/16, here are the results. We have included last year’s times and will add to this the July and September results so you can track your progress.”
| First Name | Surname | 29-Apr-15 | 08-Jul-15 | 09-Sep-15 | 20-Apr-16 |
| Will | Salmons | 19.51 | 20.55 | – | 19:06 |
| Robert | Motram Jones | 19.52 | – | – | – |
| Jack | Hodkinson | 20.43 | 22.48 | – | – |
| Ewan | Jackson | 20.48 | – | – | – |
| Liam | Duggan | 20.57 | – | 21.25 | 20:31 |
| Adam | Morris | 21.05 | – | – | – |
| Hannah | Talbot | 21.08 | – | – | – |
| Mark | Oliver | 21.12 | – | – | – |
| Jake | Oliver | 22.36 | 23.06 | 23.45 | 22:29 |
| Chris | Elsely | 22.41 | 23.05 | 22.23 | 21:20 |
| Gabby | Lufton | 23.32 | 23.26 | 25.49 | – |
| Ali | Morgan | 23.39 | – | – | – |
| Kieron | Mogey | 23.42 | 27.45 | 25.56 | 24:17 |
| Nigel | Smith | 23.46 | – | – | – |
| Chris | McCrady | 23.47 | – | – | – |
| Matthew | Hilsdon | 23.48 | 24.10 | – | – |
| Alan | Jones | 23.50 | 23.33 | – | – |
| Libby | Gonsalves | 23.58 | – | – | – |
| Craig | Baxter | 24.02 | – | – | 22:20 |
| Steve | McHugh | 24.08 | – | – | – |
| Ben | Deakin | 24.18 | 23.05 | 24.10 | 21:25 |
| Harry | Dale | 24.49 | – | – | – |
| Robert | Gray | 24.49 | 23.52 | 24.08 | – |
| Amy | Oliver | 25.01 | – | 27.30 | – |
| Mel | Deakin | 25.17 | 25.44 | 26.10 | 24:25 |
| Sarah | Johnson | 26.41 | – | – | – |
| Lucy | Payne | 27.28 | – | – | – |
| Helen | Underwood | 29.01 | – | 32.00 | – |
| Ellie | Smith (Blue) | 29.01 | – | – | – |
| Rachel | Darby | 29.12 | – | – | – |
| David | Plant | 29.33 | – | 28.40 | – |
| Louise | Morgan | 29.55 | – | – | – |
| Karen | Hilsdon | 30.26 | 30.21 | – | – |
| Cathy | Behan | 30.39 | – | – | – |
| Amanda | Pearce | 30.59 | 29.55 | 30.42 | 29:36 |
| Anabel | Evans | 30.59 | – | – | – |
| Lindsay | Ashforth | 31.59 | – | 33.16 | – |
| Angie | Charlesworth | 32.01 | 33.02 | – | – |
| Chantel | Sandford | 32.10 | – | – | – |
| Gemma | Gray | 32.11 | – | – | – |
| Debbie | Garcia | 32.27 | – | – | – |
| Sarah | Gray | 32.52 | – | 34.15 | – |
| Ian | Williams | – | 21.00 | – | – |
| George | Hodkinson | – | 22.47 | – | – |
| Beth | Darke | – | 23.30 | – | – |
| Taygen | Pike | – | 24.21 | 24.13 | 22:45 |
| Ollie | Patrick | – | 25.30 | – | – |
| Debbie | McDermot | – | 25.32 | – | – |
| Olivia | Black | – | 27.36 | 27.16 | 27:40 |
| Ryan | Ashforth | – | – | 17.52 | – |
| Spencer | Holland | – | – | 20.32 | – |
| Robbie | Gorman | – | – | 21.18 | 19:19 |
| Michelle | Fox | – | – | 21.19 | – |
| Dave | Payling | – | – | 21.26 | – |
| Jim | Smith | – | – | 21.30 | 22:27 |
| Chris | Owen | – | – | 22.00 | – |
| Evan | Davies-Fuller | – | – | 22.30 | – |
| Matt | Bonney | – | – | 22.52 | 19:48 |
| Mark | Deakin | – | – | 25.17 | – |
| Nathan | Hine | – | – | 25.40 | – |
| Jane | Bisiker | – | – | 26.11 | – |
| James | Black | – | – | 29.41 | – |
| Polly | Pye | – | – | 30.09 | – |
| Julie | Mogey | – | – | 30.30 | – |
| Cieron | Coghlan | – | – | 32.48 | – |
| Matthew | Black | – | – | 33.09 | 23:39 |
| Ben | Cook | 21:10 | |||
| Ben | Jones | 22:11 | |||
| Nick | Beckett | 23:53 | |||
| Chloe | Burrows | 25:12 | |||
| Ruth | Edwards | 25:37 | |||
| Faye | Codack | 27:58 | |||
| Heather | Bennett | 27:59 | |||
| Harry | Beckett | 29:41 | |||
| Jenny | Beckett | 30:51 | |||
| Isabelle | Beckett | 31:04 | |||
| Michelle | Evans | 32:29 | |||
| Katie | Burrows | 34:26 | |||
| Tracey | Burrows | 34:27 |
Junior Section Report for March 2016
Fradley 2K Fun Run
Sunday, 13th March
Ben Deakin was the only Junior Harrier to compete in this race, finishing in first place in a time of 7:06, and received £5 prize money for his great achievement. There were 43 finishers. A massive well done to Ben!
Staffordshire Athletics Network 4 x 1 mile Relays, Rowley Park
Saturday, 19th March
We had 30 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.
| Category | Under 11 Girls | |
| Name | Leg | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Freya Haycock-Hall | 1 | 7:48 |
| Isla Fraser | 2 | 8:43 |
| Caitlin Saunders | 3 | 8:51 |
| Rose White | 4 | 8:31 |
| total time: 33:53 |
| Category | Under 15 Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Chloe Burrows | 1 | 7:41 |
| Lizzie Jasper | 2 | 7:39 |
| Ellie Withington | 3 | 8:02 |
| Taygen Pike | 4 | 6:58 |
| 2nd Place U15’s Girls Team | total time: 30:20 |
| Category | Under 11 Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Joe Cronshaw | 1 | 7:09 |
| Matthew Hilsdon | 2 | 7:53 |
| Alfie Darby | 3 | 7:30 |
| Harry Beckett | 4 | 8:36 |
| 2nd Place U11’s Boys Team | total time: 31:08 |
| Category | Under 13 Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Jake Oliver | 1 | 6:48 |
| Lucas Fraser | 2 | 7:11 |
| Ben Cook | 3 | 6:41 |
| Harrison Rogers | 4 | 7:07 |
| total time: 27:47 |
| Category | Under 15 Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Matt Bonney | 1 | 6:01 |
| Ben Deakin | 2 | 6:37 |
| Matt Soanes | 3 | 7:06 |
| George Hodkinson | 4 | 5:49 |
| 1st Place U15’s Boys Team | total time: 25:33 |
| Category | Under 11 Mixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Isabelle Beckett | 1 | 8:36 |
| Harrison Darby | 2 | 10:06 |
| Joe Sandy | 3 | 8:46 |
| Freya Haycock-Hall | 4 | 8:18 |
| total time: 35:46 |
| Category | Under 13 Mixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Jess Locke | 1 | 8:10 |
| Katie Burrows | 2 | 9:49 |
| Jake Oliver | 3 | 6:53 |
| Robert Gray | 4 | 7:33 |
| total time: 32:25 |
| Category | Under 17 Mixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leg | Time |
| Will Sammons | 1 | 5:55 |
| Amy Oliver | 2 | 7:35 |
| Tom Deakin | 3 | 7:52 |
| Lauran Bullock | 4 | 9:32 |
| total time: 30:54 |
A big well done to the Under 15 Boys for coming first place in their age group, and to the Under 11 Boys & Under 15 Girls for coming second place. All were presented with certificates and in addition, the Under 15 Boys with medals.
Stafford Half Marathon Fun Run
Sunday, 20th March
We had a number of juniors running on home soil, soaking up the race atmosphere, including George Hodkinson, Matt Soanes, Jake Oliver, Matthew Hilsdon, Taygen Pike, Chloe Burrows, Ellie Withington, Isobel and Harry Beckett, Reece Bridgwood, and Ben Deakin. Apologies if I have missed anyone out. All that took part had a thoroughly good time, each receiving a medal at the end. Ben came in third place. Well done to all that ran in this event.
The Chasewater Easter Egg 5K
Sunday, 27th March
We had two Juniors running in this race, Matt Bonney and Ben Deakin, in somewhat windy conditions, both finishing in very respectable positions. Matt was the first Junior home, in 2nd place and very close behind the leader, in a time of 20:05 and Ben in 6th place, in a time of 22:08, both achieving PB’s over the given distance. There were 114 finishers. A big well done to Matt and Ben for representing the Club in this event and for achieving some very commendable times and finishing positions.
Primary Schools District Cross Country Championships
We’ve had several Juniors representing their various schools, at the Stone and Stafford Schools Partnership Cross Country events (4 races held at Birches Valley, Marquis Drive, Shugborough and Stone Common). Of those we know about were Joe Cronshaw and Sophia Bridgewood who ran in all four events, so well done to both of them!
We also had Isabelle and Harry Beckett representing their schools at Penkridge, so well done to them too!
Staffordshire Athletic Network Relays
19/3/16
We had 31 Juniors running in the 4 x 1 mile relay event at Rowley Park on Saturday 19th March, all performing very well, with three of the eight teams being awarded certificates and medals for their achievement, as per below:-
Under 11 Boys – Second Place
Joe Cronshaw
Matthew Hilsdon
Alfie Darby
Harry Beckett
Under 15 Girls – Second Place
Chloe Burrows
Lizzie Jasper
Ellie Withington
Taygen Pike
Under 15 Boys – First Place
Matt Bonney
Ben Deakin
Matt Soanes
George Hodkinson
All those that took part in this event did really well, and the Junior Coaches would like to pass on their congratulations. Thanks to the Staffordshire Athletics Network for organising this popular event, and to the parents and others that helped out. As yet, there have been no official results published, but we will let you know once they are available.
Junior Section Report for February 2016
Saturday, 6th February
County Schools Cross Country Championships, Staffordshire University, Leek Road Campus
We had just two Juniors competing in these races, Taygen Pike in the U15 Girls, finishing in 23rd place and Robbie Gorman finishing in 13th place in the Under 15 Boys. Well done to both of them!
Saturday, 27th February
English National Cross Country Championships, Donnington Park
We had twelve Juniors running in this prestigious event, who were competing against some of the top young athletes in the country. The course is set in the grounds of Donnington Park, close to the motor racing track, and also East Midlands Airport.
Category Under 13 Boys (3K) – 400 finishers
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliver | 368 | 16:46 |
| Ben Cook | 379 | 16:57 |
Category Under 15 Boys (4.5K) – 367 finishers
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| George Hodkinson | 252 | 19:58 |
| Matt Bonney | 295 | 20:42 |
| Ben Deakin | 335 | 21:48 |
Category Under 15 Girls (4K) – 354 finishers
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taygen Pike | 311 | 21:50 |
| Chloe Burrows | 339 | 23:42 |
| Ellie Withington | 351 | 26:51 |
| Olivia Black | 352 | 27:36 |
| Evie Whyte | 353 | 27:53 |
Regrettably, Lauren Bullock had to pull out of the U15 girls race due to feeling unwell.
The girls finished in 33rd place in the Team Results. Well done!
Category Under 17 Men (6K) – 243 finishers
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kiaren Mogey | 243 | 31:12 |
All of the Juniors did really well, having learnt a lot from the experience, and most importantly, they enjoyed the event (especially the icecreams and pies in the pub on the way home). A very big well done to all those who ran in this event.
Sunday, 28th February
Action Heart 5, Dudley
Jack Hodkinson was once again the only Junior running in this event, which started and finished at Russells Hall Hospital. Jack had a good race, finishing in a time of 36:50, and in 63rd place. There were 380 finishers. Well done Jack!
Park Runs
Ben Deakin ran in one of the Cambridge Park Runs during February, finishing in 3rd place out of 101 runners, and in a time of 8:10. A big well done to Ben!
Here are a couple of photos from Donington Park
Midland Area Cross Country Championships
29/1/16
Despite the late change in venue, there was still a good turn out of Stafford Harriers when the Midland Cross Country Championships took place at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough on Saturday.
The course was laid out on the beautiful parkland area in front of an imposing old hall and although the sun was shining, there was lots of sticky mud for runners to tackle and – in some cases – lose acquaintance with their shoes!
Harrier’s members featured in six races, with team results achieved in both the men’s and women’s senior races as well as the U15 boys.
Amy Oliver (47th) was the sole Harrier in the Girls U17 race while it was a similar story for brother Jake (81st) in the Boys U13 event.
The U15 girls had Taygen Pike, Chloe Burrows and Olivia Black featuring but lacked the fourth runner needed to achieve a team position.
The U15 boys managed to field enough runners, the team of George Hodkinson, Robbie Gorman, Matt Bonney, Ben Deakin and Kian Arnott finishing 7th in their category.
Junior Section Report for January 2016
Friday, 1st January
Vernon’s New Year’s Day Bare Wrist 5 miler
We had seven juniors who braved the somewhat flooded conditions along the disused railway track,
on New Year’s Day, all of which put in a great performance.
| Category | N/A | |||
| Name | Position | Pre Time | Act Time | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hodkinson | 1 | 40:23 | 40:22 | -00:01 |
| Jake Oliver | 35 | 38:41 | 39:24 | 00:43 |
| Taygen Pike | 38 | 42:00 | 42:50 | 00:50 |
| Ben Deakin | 45 | 37:50 | 38:48 | 00:58 |
| George Hodkinson | 70 | 33:58 | 35:39 | 01:41 |
| Hannah Talbot | 107 | 42:21 | 46:15 | 03:54 |
| Chloe Burrows | 108 | 51:00 | 46:42 | -04:18 |
Jack Hodkinson actually won the race and took away a cash prize, by predicting his time to within
one second of his actual – well done Jack!
Saturday, 9th January
Staffordshire County Cross Country Championships, Sandwell Park Farm
We had twelve juniors turn out on a rainy and cold day to participate against some quite stiff
competition.
| Category | Under 13 Boys | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliver | 27 | 12:49 |
| Mark Leigh | 32 | 13:20 |
| Ben Cook | 34 | 13:36 |
There were 35 runners in total.
| Category | Under 15 Girls | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taygen Pike | 25 | 20:07 |
| Chloe Burrows | 31 | 22:44 |
| Lizzie Jasper | 32 | 22:47 |
| Olivia Black | 34 | 25:05 |
There were 34 runners in total.
| Category | Under 15 Boys | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Bonney | 14 | 16:57 |
| Kian Arnott | 19 | 18:22 |
| Ben Deakin | 21 | 18:57 |
There were 21 runners in total.
| Category | Under 17 Women | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Oliver | 15 | 33:27 |
There were 15 runners in total.
| Category | Under 17 Men | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran Mogey | 14 | 32:42 |
There were 14 runners in total.
Saturday, 30th January
Midlands Counties Cross Country Championships, Prestwold Hall, Loughborough
We had ten juniors running on a sunny but cold and windy day. The venue had been
changed only a few days before as Stafford Common was deemed too wet for the Championships
to be held there. The course was laid out on the beautiful parkland area, part of which was in
front of the imposing old hall and as always, there was lots of sticky mud for some of the
Juniors to lose their running shoes in! Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience, and run very well
in their races, in what was a very challenging field of some of the Midlands best athletes.
| Category | Under 13 Boys, 3k | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliver | 81 | 16:22 |
There were 99 finishers in total.
| Category | Under 15 Girls, 4k | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taygen Pike | 71 | 23:59 |
| Chloe Burrows | 86 | 28:20 |
| Olivia Black | 87 | Not recorded |
There were 87 finishers in total.
| Category | Under 15 Boys, 4k | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| George Hodkinson | 51 | 20:41 |
| Robbie Gorman | 56 | 20:53 |
| Matt Bonney | 65 | 21:27 |
| Ben Deakin | 69 | 22:22 |
| Kian Arnott | 70 | 22:23 |
There were 74 finishers in total.
| Category | Under 17 Girls, 5k | |
| Name | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Oliver | 47 | 32:17 |
There were 47 finishers in total.
A massive well done to all who took part in this event.