East London Runners - Cross Country 2008-2009

Cross Country 2008-2009


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Cross Country - Watford - Sunday 8th February 2009

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt42.09 45 M
Derek Wright43.16 56 M
Mick Wilson46.17 82 M
Jan Soegarrd Hansen47.42 95 M
Edward Barnard50.16 116 M
Jimmy Hartwell52.52 131 M
Dave Knight53.30 134 M
John Atkinson54.01 137 M
Don Bennett1.01.59 150 M
The last meeting of the season and a very picturesque course as there was plenty of snow on the ground, having made its way up to Watford a week later than London. There was a sheet of ice on the small bridge crossing the river, making this part of the course particularly hazardous, although there were St John's Ambulance in attendant in case of a nasty accident. After the race it was a short drive to the local pub and the now traditional end of season meal to cap a fine season. As for the race, regulars Ian and Derek finished 1 and 2 for ELR while Jan moved up the field to register his best run for the club so far.

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Cross Country - Essex Seniors - Basildon - Saturday 19th January 2009

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Aaron Williams57.0891   
Simon Morgan57.22 (running for Tiptree Road Runners)92   
Ian Horritt60.16113   
Ths is a very difficult three lap course run in Gloucester Park, Basildon over 7.5 miles. The conditions were below zero and these were three very good times in the Essex cross country championships, where the standard is very high. Simon Morgan was running for Tiptree Road Runners.

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Cross Country - Therfield Heath, Royston - Sunday 4th January 2009

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Aaron Williams37.174644 M
Ian Horritt39.187570 M
John Dawson39.417973 M
Derek Wright39.428074 M
Mick Wilson42.1610693 M
Josh Beveridge44.09126107 M
Frank Brownlie45.44150122 M
John Atkinson51.21215159 M
266 finishers in the combined race, 176 finishers in the individual race

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Cross Country - Ilford AC 10 miles - Hainault Forest - Saturday 20th December 2008

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Manjit Singh1.17.2338   
Jamie Coombs1.25.5358   

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Cross Country - Grovelands Park, Southgate - Sunday 14th December 2009

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt32.156863213ptsM
Derek Wright33.329585253ptsM
Mick Wilson34.1310995290ptsM
Edward Barnard35.18128111326ptsM
Jan Soegaard Hansen37.09148123380ptsM
John Atkinson40.59183143440ptsM
Clive Jackson42.33192147 M
Don Bennett43.02193148474ptsM
Ann Rayfield48.2621459 F
Carol Plaskowski51.2621963 F
Men: 220 finishers in the combined race, 157 finishers in the individual race

Women: 220 finishers in the combined race, 63 finishers in the individual race.

Grovelands Park was a muddy affair following plenty of rain the day before. The course was changed slightly from last year to prevent any lapping in the enclosed forest section, so consisting of 2 small laps in the open park and 1 lap in the forest. The men fielded a complete team with a few people missing meaning that even the backmarkers were needed to score. The finishing order stayed pretty much the same as previous races with Clive taking part in his 1st fixture this year helping us to a full team. The ladies were again short of a full team but Ann making her debut on the cross country scene for us and Carol both struggled through the quagmire to finish. The next race will be on January 4th at the hills of Royston right after the new year. More details to follow shortly.

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Cross Country - Essex Vets - Claybury - 6th December 2008

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Karen Levison 14   
Well done to Karen for being the only East London Runner to compete in the Essex Vets at Claybury and finishing in an excellent 14th position.

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Cross Country - Tewin/Digswell - Sunday 16th November 2008

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt41.209386150ptsM
Alex Mortimer42.1810193 M
Derek Wright42.2810395168ptsM
Mick Wilson44.17128112195ptsM
Edward Barnard44.59139121215ptsM
Steve Ward45.00140122 M
Kirsty Weston45.191492443ptsF
Jan Soegaard-Hansen47.42179145257ptsM
Dave Knight49.48205159 M
John Atkinson51.44217165297ptsM
Don Bennett53.57234173326ptsM
267 finishers in the combined race, 181 finishers in the individual race.

Men: Team 11th of 15.

Masters 13th of 15

Women: 86 finishers.

The Chairman failed to return, so you can ignore the blurb above. A new start for Digswell as work on the field where the race usually starts meant the race was started nearer Tewin. The rain came down, not heavy but a steady drizzle making it muddy underfoot and of course there was always "Heartbreak Hill" to contend with. But we had a good team out as 10 men battled to be the 8 scorers and Kirsty was there as the only lady present. Great runs from Ian & Derek again and first time runs from Alex & Steve on their first league outings.

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Cross Country - Broxbourne Pk, Cheshunt - Sunday 26th October 2008

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt37.506764 M
Derek Wright39.047873 M
Mick Wilson39.528883 M
Edward Barnard41.2410494 M
Kirsty Weston43.1812919 F
Jan Soegaard-Hansen43.48133112 M
Jimmy Hartwell46.06160125 M
Kirk Johnson50.55200147 M
John Atkinson47.30174132 M
Don Bennett52.51217153 M
Claire Barrand58.3322975 F
Carol Plaskowski58.4223076 F
Men: 232 finishers in combined race, 154 finishers in individual race.

Team 10th of 15, 6pts finishers

Masters 12th of 15, 4pts finishers

Female: Team 13th of 15, 3pts

The first race of the season got off to a very good start. The men fielded a team of 9 and at the same time it was great to see the women club members starting to put a team together. This being thanks to Kirsty volunteering to captain for the womens team. So ladies, no excuses of not having a captain this year!! The day started with rain which persisted to the start of the race, during and after. The conditions underfoot were good despite the rain, apart from the last lap when some areas were starting to get a little bit muddy. Hope to see you at the next event!!