WHEATON ASTON
28/12/14
As most of you already know I recently completed a charity challenge of ’70 miles for 70 years’ to raise funds for the Williams syndrome foundation.
My aim was to run 7 races totalling approximately 70 miles, and as I started with the Wheaton Aston 10 k in December 2013 I wanted to finish with the same race in 2014.
The race is always on 27th December and I woke up feeling very excited as I knew many many Harriers were running with me.
However, on looking out of the window, my first thought was ‘Oh Dear’ will it still be on because it was very icy and recent snow was still on the ground. I checked facebook to confirm it was still going ahead, and I totally understood when a few people messaged me to say they didn’t want to risk it. My hubby and I made our way over there and luckily the main roads were fine and there was less snow in Wheaton Aston.
We parked up in the village and made our way over to the school, but on the way noticed a man spreading salt and fixing notices so I asked him if he was shortening the race and he replied that he was just making it safer for the runners.
I picked up my number and joined up with other Harriers including Joanne, Mark, Amy and Jake ( who was disappointed that the fun run had been cancelled), and noticed they were wearing ‘Team Val’ posters on the back of their vests, which many of the other Harriers had also done.
As we made our way to the start the sun came out for us, and as we progressed round the course much of the ice had melted and it wasn’t too bad. It’s such a lovely route and we passed a field with Llamas which you don’t see on other runs.
I could not believe how many Harriers gave up their PB’s to stay with me for the whole race and more joined in and cheered us over the finishing line. It must have been amazing for the spectators to see this charge of yellow and black running in shouting and cheering.
What a great day and perfect finish to my challenge, what a family of Harriers and what a great club.
I want to do it all over again, but only the Wheaton Aston 10k.
Harriers are my friends for life.
Val Stuart
Wheaton Aston 10K 2014HARRIERS CHRISTMAS HANDICAP
40 Harriers and plenty of volunteers turned up for the Christmas Handicap, which was also the final challenge race.
The weather felt ok initially but soon felt chilly and a bit blustery when down at the start.
So the winner of the Christmas handicap was Ian Dale who over took me in the valley and kept pushing on, leaving me to take second, with Ian Talbot a great 3rd being as he was the very last runner to be set off.
There were a few first timers which was great to see, and times were affected slightly by the massive amount of mud and sodden ground to tackle. It was like cross country all over again!
It was great to see so many back at the cricket club for the prize giving, hot food, and mince pies all wearing a fantastic array of Christmas jumpers.
Prizes were awarded to the first 3 and then our special Christmas prizes as follows
Fastest lady on the day – Tracey Jones ( we were going to also do fastest male but that was Ian Talbot and he isn’t allowed 2 prizes)
Biggest moaner about their handicap time – Chris Ross
Biggest pain on the start line for pestering the time keepers – Jim Smith (nominated by and voted for by Simon)
The stopping and having a chat with a Marshall just because you haven’t seen them in a while award – Steve Turner.
100% record for completing her 79th consecutive handicap race (according to Mick Jones) – Chris Skellern
Prize awarded to all the juniors for taking part in a tough event, some of them for the 1st time.
And a special prize awarded to Alan Jones now titled the ‘you shouldn’t wear new trainers for the winter handicap should you?’ award.
I know it’s been said but we really would like to thank all those that have helped out throughout the year with time keeping (a job no one likes to do) marshalling and supporting this event as it makes a huge difference to how well it is organised and greatly eases our stress levels.
Merry Christmas!
See you all in 2015.
Results from the race.
| Time | Handicap | Net time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Dale | 00:43:16 | 00:15:00 | 00:28:16 | |
| Liz Stanyer | 00:43:59 | 00:13:30 | 00:30:29 | |
| Debbie McDermott | 00:44:18 | 00:08:00 | 00:36:18 | 1st time |
| Ian Williams | 00:44:28 | 00:15:00 | 00:29:28 | 1st time |
| Ian Talbot | 00:44:34 | 00:19:30 | 00:25:04 | |
| Tracey Jones | 00:44:41 | 00:15:30 | 00:29:11 | |
| Chris Ross | 00:44:52 | 00:17:00 | 00:27:52 | |
| Chris Elsley | 00:44:54 | 00:15:00 | 00:29:54 | |
| Eddie Smith | 00:44:59 | 00:13:30 | 00:31:29 | |
| Jack Hodkinson | 00:45:00 | 00:19:00 | 00:26:00 | |
| Jim Smith | 00:45:12 | 00:17:00 | 00:28:12 | |
| Alan Jones | 00:45:19 | 00:12:30 | 00:32:49 | |
| Nigel Addison | 00:45:21 | 00:11:00 | 00:34:21 | |
| Steve Jackson | 00:45:22 | 00:16:00 | 00:29:22 | 1st time |
| George Hodkinson | 00:45:23 | 00:17:00 | 00:28:23 | 1st time |
| Ian Hodkinson | 00:45:27 | 00:17:00 | 00:28:27 | |
| Ewan Jackson | 00:45:31 | 00:16:00 | 00:29:31 | 1st time |
| Hannah Talbot | 00:45:34 | 00:15:30 | 00:30:04 | |
| Jill Ross | 00:45:40 | 00:10:30 | 00:35:10 | |
| Louise Morgan | 00:45:40 | 00:03:00 | 00:42:40 | |
| Amanda Clay | 00:45:47 | 00:11:00 | 00:34:47 | |
| Jane Bisiker | 00:46:04 | 00:10:30 | 00:35:34 | |
| Darren Mattocks | 00:46:17 | 00:15:45 | 00:30:32 | |
| Keith Skelton | 00:46:35 | 00:17:00 | 00:29:35 | |
| Chris Skellern | 00:46:41 | 00:14:30 | 00:32:11 | |
| Graham Williams | 00:47:07 | 00:10:00 | 00:37:07 | |
| Caryl Gibson | 00:47:11 | 00:11:00 | 00:36:11 | |
| Mark Bentley | 00:47:15 | 00:14:30 | 00:32:45 | |
| Craig Baxter | 00:47:22 | 00:10:30 | 00:36:52 | |
| Dave Mantle | 00:47:52 | 00:13:00 | 00:34:52 | |
| Julie Nokes | 00:47:56 | 00:05:00 | 00:42:56 | |
| Rachel Marsden | 00:48:18 | 00:03:30 | 00:44:48 | |
| Chris Owen | 00:48:26 | 00:17:00 | 00:31:26 | |
| Amanda Pearce | 00:48:27 | 00:04:15 | 00:44:12 | |
| Jake Oliver | 00:48:32 | 00:16:00 | 00:32:32 | 1st time |
| Mark Oliver | 00:48:33 | 00:16:00 | 00:32:33 | |
| Angela Charlesworth | 00:48:59 | 00:03:00 | 00:45:59 | 1st time |
| Mick Jones | 00:49:45 | 00:06:00 | 00:43:45 | |
| Sara Broome | 00:51:46 | 00:03:00 | 00:48:46 | |
| Steve Turner | 00:52:15 | 00:08:00 | 00:44:15 |
North Staffs Cross Country League
Race 3 – Park Hall
15/11/2014
Another good turn out for Stafford Harriers, with 16 ladies and 19 men competing for the club.
The course was mixture of hard track and some wet and muddy patches.
The ladies race consisted of 2 laps totalling 3.37 miles, whilst the men tackled 3 larger laps at 6.34 miles.
The ladies team packed well to gain another 5th place, they now hold joint 4th place overall in Division One.
The men came 2nd place, and still lead Division Two, now by 100 points, after the three races.
Results as follows:
| POS | NAME | CAT. | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Michelle Fox | W35 | 24.31 |
| 26 | Tracey Jones | W40 | 25.01 |
| 37 | Liz Stanyer | W40 | 26.15 |
| 53 | Chris Skellern | W50 | 26.58 |
| 54 | Julie Addison | JW | 27.02 |
| 71 | Gill Hodkinson | W40 | 28.04 |
| 84 | Shelley Burns | SW | 28.36 |
| 99 | Justine Hall | W40 | 29.15 |
| 113 | Angela Brookes | W35 | 30.36 |
| 115 | Jane Bisiker | W50 | 30.51 |
| 118 | Jill Ross | W45 | 31.03 |
| 120 | Caryl Gibson | W50 | 31.08 |
| 143 | Karen Sabin | W40 | 33.29 |
| 157 | Lauren Gee | JW | 34.57 |
| 167 | Rachel Marsden | W35 | 36.58 |
| 182 | Sara Broome | W45 | 40.26 |
186 finished.
| POS | NAME | CAT. | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nathan Sabin | JM | 40.18 |
| 48 | Steve Vaughan | SM | 40.35 |
| 64 | Phil Hilsdon | SM | 41.49 |
| 70 | Mark Bridgwood | SM | 42.19 |
| 85 | Michael Dobson | M45 | 43.19 |
| 135 | Ian Hodkinson | M40 | 46.07 |
| 152 | Jim Smith | M45 | 47.03 |
| 163 | Dave Payling | M45 | 48.07 |
| 168 | Darren Mattocks | M40 | 48.28 |
| 175 | Dave Marsden | M60 | 49.07 |
| 179 | Chris Ross | M50 | 49.25 |
| 220 | Joe Atherton | M50 | 52.10 |
| 226 | Eddie Smith | M60 | 52.48 |
| 250 | Mark Bentley | M50 | 55.14 |
| 252 | Roy Clay | M55 | 55.47 |
| 256 | Dave Mantle | M60 | 57.13 |
| 260 | David Taylor | M45 | 58.11 |
| 272 | Graham Williams | M65 | 61.00 |
| 276 | Craig Baxter | M40 | 62.38 |
| DNF | Stuart Fowlie | M50 | injured |
285 finished.
Next race is 13th December 2014 at Westwood High School, Leek, see the North Staffs Cross Country League website for further information.
If you would like to join the teams, please let Tracey Jones have your name and date of birth.
We need as many out as possible for this last race to ensure the men win the Second Division and to give the ladies an opportunity to get a third spot in the 1st Division.
FLYING FOX
2nd November 2014
Report by Bill Whitworth
The Flying Fox 10 mile road race organised by Stone Master Marathoners traditionally brings the curtain down on the North Staffs Road Racing Association Calendar and is renowned for its muddy, flooded course which challenges the runners in the November chill. However, this year the weather in the lead up had been warm and un-seasonally dry so participants were not require to wade ankle deep through mud and puddles for a change.
The event was won by
Stafford Harrier Matt Woodman
in a time of 58:09, while the leading lady was Newcastle AC’s Michelle Buckle who completed the course in 68:29.
County Gold Medal Winner Matt Woodman
| 1st | Matt Woodman | 58:09 |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Phil Hilsdon | 61:48 |
| 8th | Robert Mottram-Jones | 62:21 |
| 18th | Mark Bridgwood | 64:34 |
| 30th | Ian Wood | 68:28 |
| 32nd | Ian Talbot | 68:37 |
| 38th | Paul Higginson | 68:55 |
| 41st | Ian Hodkinson | 70:17 |
| 50th | Keith Skelton | 71:54 |
| 56th | Michelle Fox | 72:13 |
| 61st | Jim Smith | 73:08 |
| 65th | Ian Williams | 74:13 |
| 66th | Tracey Jones | 74:13 |
| 81st | Liz Stanyer | 76:33 |
| 83rd | Chris Elsley | 76:51 |
| 92nd | Mark Bentley | 77:34 |
| 100th | Chris Skellern | 78:27 |
| 107th | Eddie Smith | 79:19 |
| 114th | Gill Hodkinson | 80:08 |
| 127th | Shelley Burns | 82:24 |
| 158th | Graham Williams | 89:51 |
| 164th | Kate Waterhouse | 90:45 |
| 173rd | Karen Murray | 93:44 |
| 181st | Michael Jones | 98:01 |
| 191st | Craig Baxter | 100:25 |
| 193rd | Stuart Fowlie | 102:31 |
The last of twenty races in the NSRRA attracted twenty-seven Harriers, which was also the last road race in the NSRRA Challenge. Organised by Stone Master Marathoners it was described on the application form as, a challenging scenic one-lap course on quiet country roads, challenging meaning it was hilly. The race was won by our own Matt Woodman who took the County Gold Medal in a time of 58.09. With Phil Hilsdon and Robert Mottram -Jones the Harriers had three runners in the top ten. First lady was Michelle Buckle in 68.20.
Final Placing’s in NSRRA were as follows
Michelle Rushton Fox 2nd L35
Tracy Jones 2nd L40
Karen Murray 3rd L45
Chris Skellern 1st L50
Tracy Riding 1st Group X
Robert Mottram Jones 2nd M50
Eddie Smith 3rd M60
Graham Williams 2nd M65 3rd Group F
Michael Jones 2nd M70 2nd Group G
North Staffs Cross Country League
Race 2 – Stafford Common
25/10/2014
The home fixture for Stafford Harriers, with 16 ladies and 22 men competing for the club.
The course was surprisingly dry. The ladies race consisted of 2 laps totalling 3.3 miles, whilst the men tackled 3 larger laps at 6.4 miles.
The ladies team packed well to gain another 5th place, they now hold 4th place overall in division one.
The men had a bit more competition from other teams this time and came 4th place, however they still lead division two by 64 points after the two races.
Results as follows:
| POSITION | NAME | CAT. | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Michelle Fox | W35 | 22.56 |
| 35 | Tracey Jones | W40 | 23.11 |
| 44 | Liz Stanyer | W40 | 24.15 |
| 52 | Chris Skellern | W50 | 24.43 |
| 57 | Julie Addison | JW | 24.54 |
| 67 | Gill Hodkinson | W40 | 25.21 |
| 79 | Shelley Burns | SW | 25.42 |
| 101 | Caryl Gibson | W50 | 27.03 |
| 102 | Sandra Smith | W45 | 27.05 |
| 106 | Justine Hall | W40 | 27.18 |
| 114 | Jane Bisiker | W50 | 28.30 |
| 120 | Amanda Clay | W40 | 28.54 |
| 122 | Jill Ross | W45 | 28.56 |
| 157 | Lauren Gee | JW | 31.36 |
| 158 | Karen Sabin | W40 | 31.37 |
| 175 | Sara Broome | W45 | 36.05 |
184 finished.
| POSITION | NAME | CAT. | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Phil Hilsdon | SM | 39.22 |
| 47 | Mark Bridgwood | SM | 39.40 |
| 68 | Russell Barron | SM | 40.51 |
| 82 | Michael Dobson | M45 | 41.36 |
| 88 | Ian Talbot | M40 | 41.49 |
| 97 | Nathan Sabin | JM | 42.12 |
| 138 | Steve Jackson | M40 | 44.05 |
| 142 | Jim Smith | M45 | 44.14 |
| 156 | Glyn Wade | M45 | 45.05 |
| 162 | Dave Payling | M45 | 45.33 |
| 172 | Keith Skelton | M45 | 45.54 |
| 178 | Darren Mattocks | M40 | 46.28 |
| 192 | Dave Marsden | M60 | 47.37 |
| 232 | Joe Atherton | M50 | 49.52 |
| 237 | Mark Bentley | M50 | 50.23 |
| 244 | Eddie Smith | M60 | 51.07 |
| 260 | David Taylor | M45 | 52.43 |
| 276 | Roy Clay | M55 | 55.05 |
| 280 | Dave Mantle | M60 | 55.18 |
| 289 | Graham Williams | M65 | 59.23 |
| 297 | Stuart Fowlie | M50 | 66.05 |
| 298 | Michael Jones | M70 | 67.09 |
301 finished.
Next race is 15th November 2014 at Park Hall, see the North Staffs Cross Country League website for further information.
If you would like to join the teams, please let Tracey Jones have your name and date of birth.
Charterhouse 1km Fun Run, 5/10km Trail Run
As a break from painting my daughter Caroline’s house in Godalming, Sue and I together with Gabriel aged 6 and Reuben aged 3 decided to stretch our legs at the Charterhouse school.
1km Fun run
Having entered on the day at additional cost my pre-race preparations were somewhat disturbed by a lost trainer and changing a smelly nappy. However we made the start line on time and listened intently to the instructions which basically were keep the red flags on your right while running round the field. On the start hooter Gabriel raced off leaving Sue and I to run with Reuben. After fifty yards he was only interested in picking up feathers. This frustrated Sue who ran off leaving me to cajole him round the field. We were not quite last as a pram came in behind us. After being presented with a medal and bottle of water I fell in love with a young lady who interviewed me on my thoughts on the race and whether I was enjoying the day with the family.
5/10k Trail Run
Caroline did the 5km, one circuit and I did the 10km, two circuits. This involved a small section of field before we entered the woods. Here there were endless roots painted yellow. Following overnight rain there was also quite a bit of mud. The narrow cambered track reminded me of the return journey at Race the Train. Each circuit had three steep climbs and I must confess to walking a couple. There were numerous young marshals the majority of which directed you correctly. Although I enjoyed running a different race and the family involvement I found the race hard with many twists and undulations however the sun did shine and it was warm. I was proud to wear my new T-Shirt which I have paid for !!!.
After a quick shower we met my son Richard and his family and had a lovely noisy Sunday lunch at The Stag on the river at Milford.
The winner of the 10k was James Adams in 50.20, first lady was Tania Oko in 56.54. My time was 64.46 and I was 33rd out of 66.
In the 5k race the winner was Simon Flatau in 21.01, first lady Isobel Russell in 26.57. Caroline’s time was 35.20. There were no running club details mentioned or age awards.
Report by Graham Williams
Stafford Harriers Press Report Sunday
19th October 2014
By Bill Whitworth
A hardy group of Harriers ventured up to the Highlands of Scotland to take part in the Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K races, the fifth time they have supported this event.
Starting up in the Cairngorms, the races travels through woodland paths and road ways to descend to the town of Aviemore and several runners reported having been occasionally distracted by the magnificent scenery, but it did not prevent several achieving personal best times for the distance.
Harriers taking part in the Half Marathon were
| Name | Place | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bridgewood | 16 | 1:22:05 | pb |
| Ian Hodkinson | 48 | 1:29:51 | |
| Tracey Jones | 104 | 1:35:22 | |
| Ian Talbot | 129 | 1:37:26 | |
| Chris Ross | 170 | 1:39:42 | |
| Liz Stanyer | 158 | 1:39:19 | pb |
| Mark Oliver | 199 | 1:41:30 | pb |
| Mark Orchard | 206 | 1:42:04 | |
| Gill Hodkinson | 211 | 1:42:35 | |
| Eddie Smith | 251 | 1:44:41 | |
| Tracy Ridings | 271 | 1:46:23 | pb |
| Sandra Smith | 333 | 1:49:28 | pb |
| Graham Williams | 408 | 1:53:16 | |
| Jill Ross | 476 | 1:56:11 | |
| Jo Oliver | 532 | 1:58:50 | |
| Lindsey Foster | 591 | 2:02:34 | |
| Brian Langston | 662 | 2:06:35 | |
| Craig Baxter | 663 | 2:06:38 | |
| Holly Wright | 854 | 2:27:20 |
While in the 10K race, Harrier runners were.
George Singh 1:01:01
Bill Whitworth 1:03:55
On Sunday 19th October, the venue was Birmingham for the Great Birmingham Run, Half Marathon and 31 Harriers competed in this event in a field of approximately 20,000 competitors which started in Centenary Square, before following the city centre streets to finish in Broad Street and provided a colourful spectacle in the autumn sunshine.
Harrier Times were:
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Richard Rea | 1:29:21 |
| Paul Higginson | 1:31:29 |
| John Peach | 1:33:30 |
| John Gommersall | 1:37:16 |
| Simon Groom | 1:37:16 |
| Ian Williams | 1:39:44 |
| Philip Jones | 1:42:16 |
| Joanna Thompson | 1:44:26 |
| Rachel Davis | 1:48:56 |
| Leon Stringer | 1:50:13 |
| Graham Squires | 1:50:24 |
| Alan Jones | 1:51:35 |
| Joe Atherton | 1:52:53 |
| Caryl Gibson | 1:52:53 |
| Richard Davies | 2:01:23 |
| Ruth Cragg | 2:02:28 |
| Kev Darby | 2:03:15 |
| Ruth Edwards | 2:07:59 |
| Becki Hollins | 2:07:59 |
| Paul Stubbs | 2:30:57 |
| Marie Evans | 2:15:06 |
| Sally Dean | 2:16:31 |
| Charlotte Ward | 2:17:11 |
| Tracey Burrows | 2:23:08 |
| Rachel Darby | 2:23:08 |
| Faye Ridgewell | 2:30:57 |
| Hannah Lloyd | 2:34:04 |
| Julie Petrek | 2:37:59 |
| Lindsay Ashforth | 2:39:26 |
| Tina Darby | 2:46:24 |
| Maria Davies | 2:46:24 |
Congleton Half Marathon
5th October 2014
Report by Karen Murray
On Sunday, 6 Harriers travelled north to run the Congleton Half Marathon. The race was part of the NSRRA challenge. It was a beautiful crisp morning. The sun was shining and it seemed much better than the forecast I had heard the day before. I shared a lift with Mark Bentley and as nobody else arrived at the club, we set off about 7.45. The motorway was clear and the journey was good and we arrived at about 8.30 giving us a good hour to get numbers & chips and to get changed. Parking was well organised and in the school grounds. We met Liz, Tracy & her Mum in the hall and managed a quick hello to Ian & Phil. After a few visits to the loo we were ushered outside. It was a cool & breezy whilst waiting but we all kept to running vests and shorts as the temperature was still rising. The countdown was over and the race was started. Tracy and I looked back and realised we were right near the back. No pressure really as we were chipped. It was a beautiful sunny morning, just perfect for a run through the Cheshire countryside.
The race starts at the school, through a housing area and up through the town and once past the Tesco store a steep climb up a hill before turning off left and running along undulating country lanes. I have done the race 3 times and find this part of the race most enjoyable, especially on a lovely sunny morning. The temperature was good and there was a light breeze. The race was well marshalled and the drink stations were well manned and well positioned. At the school, through the town and along the final mile there is good support but there is little support along the country lanes if you enjoy the encouragement.
At mile 11.5 there is a hill called the sting in the tail. It hurts a little bit owing to the number of miles completed but it is quickly over. (Runners walking up the hill almost reached the top as quickly as I ran it!). The final mile is flat and you know you are near the finish. There is support on the roadside and finishers run back to spur on their running colleagues. Lots of cheering and encouragement as you turn the corner to the finish line and see the clock for your sprint finish. Tags removed, a bottle of water, a goody bag and a banana immediately at the finish line, excellent. A short walk back to the school to collect your T-shirt (a nice pale blue). Unfortunately there were no showering facilities for the ladies. We met some of the others at the end and we were all pleased with our efforts, especially Liz who got a fantastic PB. I would encourage you all to have a go at this race as it is an enjoyable Half Marathon or a Quarter Marathon if you prefer
The winner was Ben Gamble (Tipton) in 1:20:35 and first female Rebecca Harrison (Cheadle Running Club) in 1:21:49.
Harrier times were:
Phil Hilsdon 1:20:35
Ian Wood 1:28:49
Mark Bentley 1:42:08
Liz Stanyer 1:42:27
Tracy Ridings 1:51:08
Karen Murray 1:59:31
Stafford Harriers Press Report
Sunday, 5th October 2014
By Bill Whitworth
The Chester Marathon, which starts and finishes at Chester Racecourse close to Chester city centre, provides a spectacular backdrop for an event that was voted the UK’s Number 1 road marathon in 2013 and the UK’s number 1 marathon in 2012. The route is mainly flat with only a few short hills or gradual climbs which are predominantly in the second half of the course and there is even a short excursion across the border into Wales and the villages of Lavister and Rossett before runners return to Chester and the finish line.
Winning runner was Marius Ionescu of Altrincham and District AC who completed the course in 2:21:23, while Cath Stubbs of Kent AC was first lady with her time of 2:53:25. Eight Stafford Harriers made the journey to compete in this event and first Harrier to finish was John Peach in a time of 3:40:38.
Harrier times were
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| John Peach | 3:40:38 |
| Shelley Burns | 3:59:49 pb |
| Anne Coghlan | 4:04:14 |
| Edwina Gould | 4:22:57 |
| Jon Loft | 4:56:57 |
| Charlotte Ward | 4:57:19 |
Meanwhile, back at Shugborough Estate near Stafford, 17 Harriers competed in the Katherine House 10K on a cool, but sunny day on off road paths and trails around this historic Estate bordering Cannock Chase.
First runner to finish was unattached athlete Paul Rochfort 37:45 and Deborah Thomas, also unattached, was the leading lady in the event with her time of 42:06. Third place went to Harrier Mark Bridgwood 38:47, with team mates Richard Rea 39:48 taking 5th place and Jim Smith 10th with his time of 43:57.
Stafford Harriers times were
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Mark Bridgwood | 38:47 |
| Richard Rea | 39:48 |
| Jim Smith | 43:57 |
| Ian Williams | 44:32 |
| Liam Duggan | 45:54 |
| Richard Caley | 46:50 |
| Chris Skellern | 47:48 |
| Chris Elsley | 49:12 |
| Michael Evans | 49:17 |
| Paul Dunlavey | 50:14 |
| Craig Fellows | 51:35 |
| Ruth Cragg | 54:27 |
| Julie Reeves | 56:10 |
| Keith Faint | 56:22 |
| Debbie Plant | 1:00:54 |
| Michael Bamber | 1:04:17 |
| Jane Jackson | 1:06:28 |
| Holly Wright | 1:07:51 |
| Julie Petrek | 1:09:57 |
| Sarah Gray | 1:09:50 |
| Julie Petrek | 1:09:57 |
| Gemma Gray | 1:10:02 |
| Angela Charlesworth | 1:11:21 |
In what was a very busy day for Harriers, 6 members also travelled to Congleton for the ‘Sting in the Tail’ Half Marathon which covers a course that is mildly undulating, with some off road areas and a hilly finish just as the legs are tiring!
Winning runner was Ben Gamble of Tipton Harriers who completed the course in 1:10:11 while Cheadle RC’s Rebecca Harrison led the ladies to the finish with her time of 1:21:53
Stafford Harrier runners in this event were
| Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Phil Hilsdon | 1:20:35 |
| Ian Wood | 1:28:49 |
| Mark Bentley | 1:42:08 |
| Liz Stanyer | 1:42:27 |
| Tracey Ridings | 1:51:08 |
| Karen Murray | 1:59:31 |