EAST LONDON RUNNERS


Cross Country 2008-2009


Sunday League


Cross Country Season Overall

A pretty good season overall from the men with 7 regulars and many more to make up the team of 8. There were a few Ladies present but more are needed to compete. Well done to John who finished 4th in his age group to narrowly miss out on a trophy. Results below show all those who done the best of 4 to appear on the seasons final results.

Name12345TotalBest of 4
Ian Horritt6486637045328242
Derek Wright7395857456383288
Michael Wilson83112959382465353
Edward Barnard9412111101160442
Jan Soegaard-Hansen1121451230950475
John Atkinson132165143159137736571
Don Bennett153173148165150789616


Cross Country - Watford - Sunday 8th February 2009

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt42.09 45  
Derek Wright43.16 56  
Michael Wilson46.17 82  
Jan Soegarrd Hansen47.42 95  
Edward Barnard50.16 116  
Jimmy Hartwell52.52 131  
Dave Knight53.30 134  
John Atkinson54.01 137  
Don Bennett1.01.59 150  
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.

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

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

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

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt32.156863213pts (3 races) 
Derek Wright33.329585253pts (3 races) 
Michael Wilson34.1310995290pts (3 races) 
Edward Barnard35.18128111326pts (3 races) 
Jan Soegaard Hansen37.09148123380pts (3 races) 
John Atkinson40.59183143440pts (3 races) 
Clive Jackson42.33192147  
Don Bennett43.02193148474pts (3 races) 
Ann Rayfield48.2621459 Ladies Team
Carol Plaskowski51.2621963 Ladies Team
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.

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

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt41.209386150pts (2 races) 
Alex Mortimer42.1810193  
Derek Wright42.2810395168pts (2 races) 
Michael Wilson44.17128112195pts (2 races) 
Edward Barnard44.59139121215pts (2 races) 
Steve Ward45.00140122  
Jan Soegaard-Hansen47.42179145257pts (2 races) 
Dave Knight49.48205159  
John Atkinson51.44217165297pts (2 races) 
Don Bennett53.57234173326pts (2 races) 
Kirsty Weston45.191492443pts (2 races)Ladies Team
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.

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

NameTimeCombined PosIndiv PosAggregate 
Ian Horritt37.506764  
Derek Wright39.047873  
Michael Wilson39.528883  
Edward Barnard41.2410494  
Jan Soegaard-Hansen43.48133112  
Jimmy Hartwell46.06160125  
John Atkinson47.30174132  
Kirk Johnson50.55200147  
Don Bennett52.51217153  
Kirsty Weston43.1812919 Ladies Team
Claire Barrand58.3322975 Ladies Team
Carol Plaskowski58.4223076 Ladies Team
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!!

Other Cross Country Events


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

NameTimePosition
Aaron Williams57.0891
Simon Morgan57.22 (running for Tiptree Road Runners)92
Ian Horritt 60.16113
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.

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

NameTimePosition
Manjit Singh1.17.2338
Jamie Coombes1.25.5358

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

NameTimePosition
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.