News from OAC’s Jon Greenwell:

“I came 239th (overall time 4:46:41) in the Mallorca Half Ironman Triathlon from a field of more than 3,000 triathletes. My half marathon run split was 1:27:01 after a 1.9km swim (31:49) and 90km bike (2:40:36)!”.

Full results from here.

Details and results from Saltaire Striders.

The race was won by Adam Peers (Liverpool Harriers) in 15.24 and the first lady in sixteenth position overall was OAC’s Racheal Bamford (16.50).

OAC second-claim member Zack Whitehead finished 44th (17.53) and Simon Anderson crossed the line in 75th (18.58).

The Jack Bloor Races (5.2 miles / 1,148′) with further details from jackbloor.co.uk.

Report from Tamara Weatherhead:

It turned out to be a pleasant evening for a fell race and a real family affair.

A good turnout of OAC Juniors, kids of senior members and their schoolmates. Graham’s daughter Isla was there for her first fell race, as were Sarah Fuller’s two, Erin and Skye. My son Seth was running his second fell race and was well beaten by young Skye Fuller!

The Senior race was won by Chris Smithard (Deeside Orienteers) in 38.40, not far off the course record. First lady was Jo Waites (Calder Valley) who finished 27th overall in 46.04. OAC’s Matt John came third (40.38) – not bad for a city marathon runner.

Having turned up to support number two son in the Junior race, I did consider just going back home for a friendly club run but Laura and Sarah would never have forgiven me and as far as I was aware, I was the only OAC lady running – first lady for the club was as good as it got for me!

Jimmy talked me through the course beforehand and warned me about the bottleneck at the start – which I duly got stuck behind, weighed down by the very tasty cupcake I had just eaten. ‘Twas a lovely race, after the climb that seemed to go on for rather a long time, but I was pleased with my effort and no walking.

The new slabs, I was told, make it easier along the top. Then the really boggy bit – I loved that. I gave myself a pat on the back as I got past a couple of ladies. Too soon, unfortunately, as I threw myself down the hill, literally. I’m not quite sure why my foot stopped but the rest of me was still going and I went splat on my face. A real nose-dive! A bit dizzily I got up, checked I could stay upright, and carried on. I don’t know if there will be a photo (yes there is, above right, but pre-nose-bleed?…Admin) but there was a dramatic amount of blood pouring out of my nose.

I’ll take a different route down next year!

Photos courtesy of Ian Furlong.

Also for OAC, Sam Stell finished thirteenth (43.59), Graham Lake 40th (48.42), Shane Ewen 44th (49.15), Simon Toyne 69th (52.36), Ross Armstrong 76th (53.50), Tamara Weatherhead 91st (55.43), Jim Sneath 92nd (55.43), Neil Reed 100th (57.55), Matt Podd 122nd (60.49), Christian Hosker 133rd (62.13) and Antonio Cardinale 187th (85.26).

For her commitment to training nights and a strong run at the Fewston Handicap where she finished second across the finish line in an excellent time of 29.08, this month’s Runner of the Month is Nicky Scott.

Well done Nicky!

Report from OAC’s Reid Haddow:

Lots of runners were involved in this popular race in the east part of Yorkshire – a beautiful setting in the market town of Beverley.

The run started outside the Beverley Cathedral – a narrow start – must get near to the front – the hooter blew, we were off. I nearly got killed in the rush behind me, as dozens barged past in the charge up the street, through the town and we headed up towards the race course, a slightly uphill section that went on and on – oh no – the legs are not working, keep going, the top of the hill is in sight, down we go again, could do with another pair of lungs, back up again, another gentle slope, that goes on and on, 3 mile marker, out in the country now, turn left, sign, “Beverley three miles”, plenty of support on Eastwood, big grassy area, running back down past the race course towards the town centre, great support but where’s the finish?

Through the town centre, crowds going wild with enthusiasm and they shout, “Nearly there!”.

My heart is coming through my chest, turn right, there it is, the finish banner, I am now sure I am going to die but we across the line in 52.00 dead, 51.56 chip time, 572nd place out of 1,241 finishers, eighth out of nineteen in the mv65-69 category, great to be back!

The race was won by Phillip Tedd (Sale) in 32.42 and the first lady in 38th position overall was Helen Cross (Pocklington) in 38.07.

More details from Beverley A.C. with results from here.

The Leeds Half Marathon was won by Ben Marriott (Bingley) in 73.08 and the first lady in 42nd position overall was Lisa Mawer (Wetherby) in 84.43 (all gun positions / chip times).

For OAC, Julian Mawson finished 48th (84.57), Matt Broughton (90.20) Tom Potter (94.05), Howard Jeffrey 274th (94.41), Karen Potter 501st (99.18), Andy Webster 836th (104.58), Dominic Egan 1,086th (108.01), Billy Rayner 1,185th (110.16), Jane Butler 2,072nd (115.30), Ged Peacock 2,617th (124.38), Hannah Mallinson 2,787th (123.38) and Toni Midgley 3,735th (139.46).

Feature in the Yorkshire Post.

Results from RaceTiming Systems

Report from OAC’s coach, Hugh Pearson:

Eleven OAC juniors braved cold and wet conditions to compete at the Doncaster Spring Open Track and Field meet.

Notable was the performance of Will O’Neil who finished just out of the medals in the 600m in fourth place while OAC were able to field three 4x100m relay teams (with the help of Lucy Gash from Grimsby Harriers).

Detailed results awaited from the Doncaster A.C.

From runSunday, this week’s race was won by Paul Tranter (RSPB Staff Association) in 19.50 and the first lady in fifth position overall was Adela Reperecki (Ilkley) in 23.27.

For OAC, Matt Podd finished fourth (22.59).

Report from Liz Fawcett:

! NEWS FLASH !

Three members of OAC on the podium!!

Laura Martin overall first with 2hrs 04mins

Caron Ralph and Liz Fawcett in joint second 2hrs 25mins

I think we ran well but it was a small field! Most of the runners at the “mass start” were running the Ingleton Marathon (including Nick Hodgkinson but sorry, not sure how he got on, although he was very excited about the possibility of finishing in the top 20).

The first third of the race was a mainly steady ascent from Clapham on farm tracks up onto the limestone pavement east of Ingleborough. There were some rocky clints and grykes to negotiate across the plateau then ran a lovely grassy descent into the beautiful countryside around Austwick.

It was mainly good tracks underfoot so you could appreciate the impressive lime stone escarpments.

Sadly the weather wasn’t great with a cloudy start which turned into drizzle then persistent light rain but it was a grand day out in the Dales. Not too far to travel, plenty of helpful friendly marshalls and signs at strategic points although navigation skills are required particularly to map out the route in the first place, let alone on the hills.

I would encourage club members to have a go next year and support a worthy cause, you are certainly in safe hands. There are no time pressures as it is a walking event also. I’ll certainly be putting 10th May 2014 in my diary!

More details see cro.org.

Results for Bramhall Park parkrun

462 participants completed the run today. The first male to finish was Rob Harry DOWNS (M) (Wilmslow RC) in a time of 00:17:24. The first lady completing the course was Ellen DOWNS (F) (Stockport Harriers & AC) in a time of 00:19:49. You can find the full parkrun results for this event here:

The following club members participated:

113 Mark BLAGG 00:23:50

Results for Roundhay parkrun

202 participants completed the run today. The first male to finish was Elliot COLE (M) (Leeds City AC) in a time of 00:17:08. The first lady completing the course was Julia DAVIES (F) in a time of 00:22:51. You can find the full parkrun results for this event here:

The following club members participated:

10 Joe WEBSTER 00:20:43
158 Debra BROWN 00:31:22

Results for Sewerby parkrun

43 participants completed the run today. The first male to finish was Martin SMITH (M) (Bridlington Road Runners) in a time of 00:19:34. The first lady completing the course was Louise BROWN (F) (Scarborough AC) in a time of 00:19:48. You can find the full parkrun results for this event here:

The following club members participated:

19 Reid Anthony James HADDOW 00:25:21