East London Runners - Elvis Grand Prix

Elvis Grand Prix 2010


Valentines Park 5k - ELVIS 6 of 6 - Sunday 26th September 2010

NameTimePosition
Ciaran Canavan19:0323
Derek Wright19:14 pb25
Manjit Singh19:3030
Karen Levison19:5435 - 3rd Lady Overall
Russell Price20:1338
Richard Potter21:0046
Grant Conway21:19 pb50
Ramesh Pala22:26 pb59
Edward Barnard22:4664
Caroline Meaby23:06 pb71
Kirsty Weston23:2274
Sharon Springfield23:2676
Grant Mitchell23:3078th
Mary O'Brien23:5882nd and 1st Lady Vet 55
Natalie Dale24:29 pb85th
Jennifer Garven29:40 pb123rd

Dagenham 88 - 5 mile'sh - ELVIS race 5 of 6 - Sunday 19th September 2010

NameTimePosition
Andrew Baxter33:0610th
Robert Heppell33:2712th
Derek Wright33:5113th
Karen Levison34:1515th and First Lady Finisher!
Russell Price36:5126th
Mick Wilson37:0029th
Grant Conway37:0930th
Paul Thompson37:39 pb32nd
Doug Mansell37:5135th
Richard Potter38:1238th
Frank Brownlie39:2043rd
Ramesh Pala40:0048th
Kirsty Weston40:2852nd
Sharon Springfield40:5354th
Anne Gombert42:0657th
Angela Bowen42:1458th
Roger Dixon43:1259th
Magda Heppell46:2665th
Jayne Browne46:5067th
Don Bennett49:3771st

Barking 5k - Mayesbrook Park - ELVIS 4 - Monday 30th August 2010

NameTimePosition
Aaron Williams17.5215
Ciaran Canavan18.5233
Andrew Baxter19.14 pb38
Karen Levison19.3644 - 1st Female Vet
Derek Wright20.2153
Robert Moye21.2967
Mick Wilson21.4270
Grant Conway22.0273
Paul Thompson22.2678
Tom Thompson22.3180
Edward Barnard23.0092
Ramesh Pala23.0693
Sharon Springfield23.1496
Kirsty Weston23.28100
Caroline Meaby23.46103
Dave Knight24.23109
Mary Connolly24.23110
Andrea Waller24.24111
Mary O'Brien24.49116
Tricia O'Neill25.06120
Sarah Burns25.40125
Don Bennett26.35133
Jayne Browne27.37136

Orion Forest Five- ELVIS 3 - Saturday 7th August 2010

NameTimePosition
Ciaran Canavan31.12 pb14th
Aaron Williams32.1326th
Andrew Baxter32.4232nd
Russell Price33.3738th
Karen Levison34.1945th, 2nd Lady overall, 1st Lady vet.
Mick Wilson37.1970th
Richard Potter38.0475th
Sharon Springfield39.3489th
Frank Brownlie40.0394th
Edward Barnard40.43103rd
Mary Connolly41.36115th
Angela Bowen42.01117th
Gillian Richmond42.09118th
Tricia O'Neill43.36135th
Andrea Middleton43.18 pb128th
Don Bennett48.34172nd
Jim Bird71.18198th

Newman Hilly 5 - Hainault Country Park - ELVIS 2 - Wednesday 21st July 2010

NameTimePosition
Aaron Williams30.1814
Ciaran Canavan32.1927
Karen Levison32.53- Leading Lady overall!33
Andrew Baxter33.0134
Russell Price33.18 pb36
Derek Wright33.5741
Mick Wilson36.1455
Grant Conway36.41 pb61
Richard Mainwaring37.1967
Jimmy Hartwell38.0274
Doug Mansell38.2578
Tom Lawrence38.4879
Kirsty Weston38.5380
Paul Thompson39.3689
John White39.5993
Magda Heppell40.51105
Frank Brownlie40.55106
Richard Guest40.0494
Richard Potter41.04107
Kayren White41.29108
Tom Thompson41.44110
Dave Knight42.05111
Mary O'Brien42.28 - First Female Vet55115
Angela Bowen42.36116
Ramesh Pala42.42119
Tricia O'Neill43.25127
Roger Dixon43.54131
Andrea Middleton44.00 pb134
Edward Barnard44.22 as ELVIS!137
John Atkinson45.20143
Sarah Burns47.15154
Katherine Harris47.56159
Jayne Browne48.31165
Don Bennett48.10160
Katrina Anderson49.58170
Clive Jackson50.02172
Virginia Burton50.01171
Tara Syed53.19179
Jennifer Garven54.55183
Emanuela da Silva53.06177
Robert Heppell35.2549
Jim Bird68.49193

Havering 90 Joggers 5 mile - Raphael Park - ELVIS 1 - Sunday 11th July 2010

NameTimePosition
Ciaran Canavan32.1317
Andrew Baxter32.2619
Karen Levison33.0722 - First Lady
Derek Wright33.4124
Russell Price34.0025
Jamie Coombs36.2141
Mick Wilson36.5645
Grant Conway37.1847
Kirsty Weston38.2053
Tom Thompson39.0461
Edward Barnard40.0766
Kayren White40.1569
Mary Connolly40.2873
Dave Knight41.2081
Roger Dixon42.2587
Andrea Middleton44.31103
Don Bennett46.57115
Virginia Burton50.32128

Team Standings after Sixth and Final Race on 26th September 2010

Womens Team Series (best 5 of 6 Results)
Ilford - 173points
East London Runners - 223 points
Dagenham 88 - 306 points
Havering 90 - 713 points
Orion Harriers - 728
Barking Road Runners - 864 points
Eton Manor - 962 points

Mens Team Series
Ilford AC - 429 points
East London Runners - 971 points
Barking Road Runners - 1158 points
Dagenham 88 - 1480 points
Orion Harriers - 1509 points
Havering 90 - 2118 points
Eton Manor - 2138 points

Valentines Park 5k - Sunday 26th September 2010 - 10.30am - ELVIS Race 6.

148 Finishers

Sunday 26th September Saw East London Runners co-host with Ilford Athletic the last of the ELVIS races for 2010. On a cool and breezy morning, the scene was set in Valentines Park for what was undoubtedly going to be a fantastic finish to the series. East London Runners had a amazing turn out once again, fielding 16 runners, as well as supporting the organisation of the event with the help of about 15 members to take registration, marshal and time keep.

This was a 2 lap course, fairly flat, with a number of twists and turns to keep runners on their toes. Lap one was led by Manjit and Derek for the men, and Karen for the ladies. Lap 2 saw Ciaran come home first for ELR, in 23rd position overall, and Karen first lady for ELR, 3rd lady overall. Conditions were obviously good for Derek Wright, Grant Conway, Ramesh Pala, Caroline Meaby, Natalie Dale and Jennifer Garven who all scored Personal Bests. Congratulations to you all, and to everyone who took part.

Prize giving was held shortly after the finish, with our delectable chairman Frank Brownlie assigned the responsibility of awarding the prizes for this race, and for the overall winners throughout the Elvis series. With series prizes going to Karen, Kirsty and Mary, East London men were left only to marvel at the success of the fairer sex. Our inaugural year as a full participating ELVIS club has undoubtedly been a success, with East London Runners coming second in both the Mens and Ladies team competitions, but the series trophies were awarded to the Ilford athletic Mens and Ladies teams who successfully retained the top prize in the team competitions. Congratulations to Ilford from your opponents, co-hosts and friends at East London Runners.

Close to the finish line, with Karen leading members in the ELR ‘Haka’, we demonstrated not only how proud we were to take part, but also our determination to come back bigger and stronger in 2011, determined to make a challenge for the top spot then.

The final huge word of thanks goes to ELR members who offered their time to assist in the marshalling and running of the race. Rachel, Jim, Dave, Jamie, Don to name just a few, and to all the marshals. Without all your support and assistance on the day, the event would not have been the success that it was! Thank you!

Full Results for Valentine's Park 5k Race 2010

Full results from the race are available courtesy of Ilford Athletic Club here

Team Standings after Race 5 on Sunday 19th September 2010

ELVIS is the East London 5 Interclub Series.
LADIES Teams - Low score is best.
1st - 203 points - Ilford AC
2nd - 255 points - East London Runners
3rd - 334 points - Dagenham
4th - 766 points - Havering
5th - 728 points - Orion Harriers
6th - 893 points - Barking
7th - 1085 points - Eton Ma nor


MENS Teams - Low score is best.
1st - 483 points - Ilford AC
2nd - 990 points - East London Runners
3rd - 1563 points - Dagenham
4th - 1574 points - Orion
5th - 1631 points - Barking
6th - 2118 points - Havering
7th - 23814 points - Eton Manor

Race Report - Dagenham 88 - 5 mile'sh - Sunday 19th September 2010 - ELVIS 5 of 6

88 Finishers. Another good turnout from East London Runners on a cool
blustery morning for this 5.1 mile off road run comprising of one small and two
large loops. Congratulations to Karen Levison for being first female
finisher resulting in Karen being the overall ELVIS Champion Lady Runner of
2010!
Welcome to Anne Gombert running for ELR for the first time.

Well done to all our other Runners with a personal best for Paul Thompson
whose times, along with many other runners, have improved greatly since joining
the Club.

Good to see Derek's wife Svetlana at the race with 13 day old daughter
Annushka. Jaime Towns was also in attendance and both Svetlana and he took
many photographs a selection of which are now on this website, Photo Gallery
page.

Race Report - Barking 5k - Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 2010 - Elvis 4 of 6

170 finishers

Another good turnout from ELR club members in the fourth race of the Elvis
series. The location this year was Mayesbrook Park. The course started with
half a lap of the track followed by two laps of the park and finished with a
full lap of the track again, crossing the line in front of the grandstand. At
the sharp end of the race, Aaron distinguished himself in a league of his own,
while Ciaran equalled his PB set the previous Friday, and Andrew and Karen
came home in well under 20 mins, the former with a PB by a long margin, the
latter the leading vet once again. ELR members thrived on the short, fast
course doubtless due to the recent sprint session on a Wednesday
or triathlon cross-training.

After the race, runners relaxed with soft drinks, jaffa cakes and swiss rolls
courtesy of Barking Road Runners. Runners also perfomed the ritual of press
ups and plank, the ELR equivalent of the haka, designed to "psych
out" rival clubs. The "All Reds" will be back in Dagenham on 19th September
for race number five!

Team Standings after Fourth Race on 30th August 2010

WOMENS
Ilford - 178
East London Runners - 223
Dagenham - 296
Orion - 622
Havering - 671
Barking - 824
Eton Manor - 979

MENS
Ilford - 393
East London Runners- 878
Orion - 1307
Dagenham - 1315
Barking - 1535
Havering - 1814
Eton Manor 2027

Orion 5 - Elvis 3 of 6

198 finishers. A good turnout from East London Runners for this ELVIS Series
race. It was also the 3rd and final race of the Orion Summer Series. Frank
Brownlie being the only one from ELR completing all 3.Conditions were dull and
overcast at the start but soon warmed up. Personal bests from Ciaran and
Andrea and a debut run by Sharon were the highlights.Also well done to Russell Price and Richard Potter who have been improving their race times in the relatively short time that they have been with us.

Team Standings after Orion 5 - ELVIS 3 of 6 on 7th August 2010

ELVIS is the East London 5 Interclub Series.
LADIES Teams - Low score is best.
1st - 135 points - Ilford AC
2nd - 172 points - East London Runners
3rd - 243 points - Dagenham
4th - 404 points - Orion Harriers
5th - 466 points - Havering
6th - 610 points - Barking
7th - 761 points - Eton Manor


MENS Teams - Low score is best.
1st - 282 points - Ilford AC
2nd - 617 points - East London Runners
3rd - 812 points - Barking
4th - 839 points - Orion
5th - 950 points - Dagenham
6th - 1207 points - Havering
7th - 1613 points - Eton Manor

Newman Hilly 5 - ELVIS Race 2 of 6

193 Finishers. A great turnout by East London Runners including the only Elvis
in the field. Well done Edward.Congratulations to everyone who ran including
Karen Levison and Mary O'Brien our prizewinners. Thanks to Don Bennett for his
organising skills and in getting so many East London Runners to the starting
line on time!

TEAM STANDINGS AFTER SECOND RACE on 21st July 2010

LADIES Teams Low score is best.
1st - 90 points - Ilford AC
2nd - 92 points - East London Runners
3rd - 98 points - Dagenham
4th - 189 points - Havering
5th - 349 points - Barking
6th - 362 points - Orion Harriers
7th - 480 points - Eton Manor


MENS Teams
1st - 173 points - Ilford AC
2nd - 377 points - East London Runners
3rd - 415 points - Barking
4th - 571 points -Dagenham
5th - 673 points - Havering
5th - 753 points - Orion Harriers
6th - 1,004 points - Eton Manor

Runners Comments on Havering 90 race.

"I was proud to be running on a straight stretch and to see four ELR shirts (including my own) at regular intervals"

"Pleased to get the first race of the series under my belt. Grateful for some early cloud cover although very hot at the finish. Great club turnout with real team atmosphere - bring on the Hilly 5!"

"This day almost topped the Hilly 5 last year with such a great turnout from ELR runners.I went off too fast (as usual) but reasonably happy with my time.More important a great team result to start off the series ,go ELR!"

"Only mild sunburn... Managed to finish in front of ELVIS. Expecting to
take on the mantle of 'The King' for the next race - it'll be the only
thing I have a chance of winning!"

"Quite honestly I can say that Sunday's race was hot and hellish! Thought I was going to expire round about mile 3 and that feeling continued for the next two miles, I am praying for rain for next weeks race!

TEAM STANDINGS AFTER FIRST RACE on 11th July 2010

MEN
1st - Ilford AC
2nd - East London Runners
3rd - Barking
4th - Dagenham 88
5th - Havering 90
6th - Orion Harriers
7th - Eton Manor

LADIES
1st - East London Runners
2nd - Dagenham 88
3rd - Ilford AC
4th - Havering 90
5th - Barking
6th - Orion Harriers
7th - Eton Manor

ELVIS Grand Prix Race Series 2010

East London Runners are now a Full Partner in the ELVIS Grand Prix. The other Clubs are Ilford AC, Orion Harriers, Barking Road Runners, Dagenham 88 and Havering 90.Eton Manor have also joined.

The full itinerary for the ELVIS (East London 5 Interclub series)2010 is now as follows:-

Sun 11th July - Havering 5 miles (20th anniversary) - Raphaels Park - www.h90j.org.uk


Weds 21st July - Ilford's Newman Hilly 5 (miles) - Chigwell Row - www.ilfordathleticclub.org.uk


Saturday 7th August - Orion Forest 5, (miles), Chingford - www.orionharriers.org.uk


Mon 30th August (Bank Hol) - Barking's Mayesbrook 5k - Mayesbrook Park (change of venue due to work going on in Barking Park this year) - www.barkingroadrunners.org.uk


Sun 19th Sep - Dagenham Off Road 5(miles)'ish - Eastbrook End Country Park - www.dagenham88runners.com
Download entry form here


Sun 26th Sept - Valentines Park 5k - EAST LONDON RUNNERS and Ilford - www.eastlondonrunners.org.uk Download entry form here


RULE CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR

With the addition of East London Runners to the series there will now be 6 races. Best 5 out of 6 will count towards final results at both team and individual level i.e both a team and an individual can drop their worst score. Individuals must compete and finish in at least 5 out of 6 of the races to score.

Men's team points will still be calculated on 1st 6 home and must include 3 vets aged 40 plus. However women's team points will now be calculated on 1st 4 home and must include 2 vets.

In the event of a team not closing according to this criteria points will be allocated based on the position of the last finisher in the age group plus 1 and incrementing thereafter by 1 for each unclosed position.

Otherwise rules are of last year as stated on www.ilfordathleticclub.org.uk/Elvis NB 2nd claimers are not eligible in the team competition

Prizes
Individual Men - 1st 2nd 3rd overall, 1st mv40, mv50, mv60
Individual Women - 1st 2nd 3rd overall, 1st fv35,fv45,fv55
Team - Men winners shield, Women's winners shield

Best Elvis Impersonator - must finish at least one race. Awarded at discretion of Organisers

Sponsorship
Likely to be from the following - Runnersworld (Chadwell Heath), Tri and Run - Chigwell Row, Jailhouse Rock – Hornchurch