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Last updated 18 August 2008

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Next Summer Time Trial 27th August

7.30pm Start

 

Summer Time Trial

August 6th 2008

Patience finally pays off for Peter Furness, the long road to recovery following his knee operation earlier this year is over. Peter set a blistering pace to finish first. Results

 

BA 5K - Waterside

Gary Nisbet finally leads his dad Jack home in a closely contested battle. Report

Summer Time Trial

July 2nd 2008

Steve Barrington after a sterling run finished in first position with a time of 28:32, Clare Lawlor again took over 2mins off her previous time to claim 2nd place. Sue Ford, Gary Nisbet and Jacqui Howell all put in improved performances to finish 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively. Results

 

Summer Time Trial

June 4th 2008

Despite some quagmire patches on the course caused by recent  rain and Heavy Plant Machinery crossing pathways, 11 members turned out for another closely contended trial. Peter Furness confirmed his return to fitness with an impressive run to finish in first place, closely followed by Clare Lawlor who continues to improve on her previous times. Steve Barrington, running only his second time round the course claimed 3rd place. The Nisbet family continue to test each other with dad Jack holding off son Gary in 4th & 5th places. Results

 

Dolphin Dash 10K

Sunday 18th May 2008

Once again a well organised friendly event. Jack Nisbet had a battle royal with the local contender and one of our former members, Matt Wilkes, last years winner, to clinch the title yet again in a time of 39:43min/sec. Michelle Sampson had some tough opposition, but still managed to claim third lady in a time of 49:09. Other results

Gary Nisbet 44:28

Brian Skinner 55:03

Paul Evans 56:32

Jacqui Howell 1:01:05

 

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Concorde 10K

Sunday May 11th 2008

A good turn out on a very hot day provided some surprising results, Jack Nisbet, unaffected by the temperature,  lead the club home in 41:32min/sec, followed by Steve Barrington, in his debut run for the club, in 47:31mins/sec. Gary Nisbet followed in third with 50:26 , closely followed by Peter Furness 50:35, who claimed he was only going to jog round as it was his first run following knee surgery. Surprise! Surprise! the girls won the first ladies team prize. Other results:

Ian Smith 51:35

Michelle Sampson 51:14

Jason Bannister 52:49

Brian Skinner 54:31

Paul Evans 1:03:18

Jacqui Howell 1:05:55

Maggie Newman 1:08:00

 

Summer Time Trial

May 14th 2008

The Time Trial was preceded with a presentation of a cheque by Jacqui Howell to the representative of the charity Age Concern, Jacqui raised over a thousand pounds through sponsorship when running the London Marathon. Well done Jacqui.

 

 

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Twelve members turned out for the start of the summer series. A superb effort by Sue Ford, taking 3 mins off her expected time, gave her a well earned first place, she was followed closely by Jacqui Howell also taking 2 mins off her expected time. Keith Morris and Jack Nisbet both put in improved performances to finish 3rd & 4th respectively. Steve Barrington made his debut appearance and Peter Furness & Gary Fiddes made a comeback to the series. Results

 

London Marathon  2008
Congratulations to to both Jack Nisbet and Jacqui Howell in completing this years marathon. Jack was particularly please with his time of 3:12:56, despite suffering from groin strain early in  the race, which will give him automatic entry for next year as good for his age. Jacqui should be equally pleased with her time of 5:25:55 being her debut marathon, she admits to being very lonely and overawed at the start.

 

Winter Time Trials

March 2008

John Shaw storms home to claim first place in this months Time Trial, followed closely by Clare Lawler. Results

 

Silverstone Half Marathon

9th March 2008

Jack make a last minute decision to run the Silverstone half, not only surprises himself with a respectfully time, but meets a former club member from 10 years past. Report

 

Bushy Park Trail Run

Sunday 2nd Mar 08 

Michelle enjoys a pre race ice cream but still fails to spot the elusive Deer or other HHRR club member. Report

 

Chiltern Pools Charity Indoor Triathlon

Gary Nisbet highly recommends this event as introduction to a Triathlon. Report

 

Winter Time Trials

February 2008

Bill Hart holds off a close challenge at the finish line from Brian Skinner to clinch a win. Mike Sewell put in a good performance to set his qualifying time. Results

 

Horsenden Hill Cross Country

19th January 2008

Gary Nisbet steps up to his first senior level X/C, and leads his dad home in quite  challenging conditions. Report

 

Winter Time Trials

January 2008

Paul Evans nicked another first place, may be subject to a stewards inquiry?.   10 members made the line up, and contested a fierce battle for positions. Results.

 

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Cross Country Fixtures 2007/08  
Here are the major cross country fixtures:

13th October 2007 - Hillingdon (Ruislip Lido)

10th November 2007 - Claybury, Woolford

24th November 2007 - Wormwood Scrubs

19th January 2008 - Perivale ( Horsenden Hill)

9th February 2008 - Wormwood Scrubs

 

Summer Time Trials 2008

The course is approximately 4.1 miles in length and run over traffic free gravel paths in Stockley Park. The event is organised as a handicap race with starting times based on the previous month's finishing time. Points are awarded for finishing positions, 40 for 1st, 39 for 2nd and so on. The total of these points determine each runners position in the series table, with the winner finally being determined at the end of the series on their best 4 performances. Link to Map of site.

 

14th May 2008 Results

4th June 2008 Results

2nd July 2008 Results

6th August 2008

27th August 2008

 

 

Club Championship Races

2008

  Rules :- 

1) Anyone can enter as long as they are a fully paid up member of HHRR 

2) Every runner must submit a previous year's best time for each distance

·         10K

·         10 Miles

·         Half Marathon

Arrangements will be made if no previous year's times are available. Note: 

NO TIMES = NO POINTS 

3) Each member may run as many or as few races as he/she wants to, with the best 4 results counting towards the final position

5) All competitors must take part in races of at least 2 distances. 

6) The scoring will be:

·         1000 points for equalling last year's PB in the respective distance

·         1 point is deducted for every second slower than last year's PB

·         1 point is added for every second faster than last year's PB  

Date

Race

Distance

 

 

 

3rd February 2008

Watford

½ Marathon

10th February 2008

Wokingham

½ Marathon

2nd  March 2008

Brooklands

10K

9th March 2008

Silverstone

½ Marathon

6th April 2008

White Horse

½ Marathon

21st March 2008

Maidenhead

10 Miles

11th May 2008

Concord

10 K

18th May 2008

Dolphin

10 K

7th June 2008

Dorney Dash

10 K

29th June 2008

Dysart Dash

10 K

28th Sept

Mortimer

10 K

20th July

Elmbridge

10 K

17th August 2008

Burnham Beaches

½ Marathon

19th October 2008

Cabbage Patch

10 Miles

2nd Nov

Stevenage

½ Marathon

TBD = To Be Decided

 

 

Please give your last years PB’s for all 3 distances to Jack or Paul. If you do not provide a time, you will be allocated a time which may not be correct and may

hinder your chances of winning the championship.