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RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 473 15th April 2016
Editor: Steve Rowland
mailto: sandsrowland@btinternet.com
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HEADLINE NEWS
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* Katie Walton wins the Baker Cup
* Fastest times by Ralph Street and guest Natalie Haarer - next fastest
Rebecca Northmore
* Full house at the Baker Cup Supper and Prize Presentations
* Mark Herbert and Marie Synnott-Wells both finish 3rd in the Compton
Downland 20
* Michelle Davies finishes 3rd in the Salomon Richmond 10k
* Natalie Thomas finishes 3rd in the Kingston Breakfast Run 16.2 miles
* Club Subscriptions and England Athletics Registration were both due on
April 1st
* More volunteers needed for the Richmond Half Marathon on May 1st
* Thames Towpath 10 and Brighton Marathon this Sunday
* First Stragglers/Ranelagh junior handicap on Thursday 21st
* Support Little Stoke parkrun
* Free sports massage from Lara Werrett
ATTENTION PLEASE
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CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS and ENGLAND ATHLETICS REGISTRATION...
...for 2016-17 are now due.
The club membership fee includes the England Athletics registration fee and
despite the increase in the England Athletics registration fee to £13, we
are keeping our subscription rates unchanged for at least another year.
That's £40 for seniors, £20 for second-claim members and those who are
retired and over 60, £10 for under 20s and students and non-running members.
There is also a £70 family membership. Preferred method of payment is by
Bank Transfer: our account is at HSBC, sort code 40-23-29, account number
81109847; please add a message, for example SubscriptionJSmith. A Standing
Order form is available from our website here. . Alternatively post a
cheque to Membership Secretary, Ranelagh Harriers, 135a Petersham Road,
Richmond, Surrey TW10 7AA or leave it in an envelope at the clubhouse. For
any queries, e-mail the Membership Secretary aachrisowens@yahoo.co.uk.
The latest version of the United Kingdom Athletics (UKA) Rules for
Competition 2016 were launched on 1st April. These include important changes
regarding compulsory athlete registration in competitions held under UKA
Rules. It is important that all club members are aware of this and the
associated guidance. The essence is that participants in races held under
UKA rules must be registered and have paid their annual registration fee in
advance of entering events. These include championship races and other races
such as road events organised under UKA rules. The rules cover club members
from the under 13 age group upwards. Race applications will include the
requirement for individual's England Athletics registration number.
Club subscriptions and the E.A. registration fees were both due on 1st
April. Please pay your membership subscription promptly. The club cannot pay
your registration fee unless you have paid your subscription. If you are not
registered you might not be eligible to compete in championships or other
events under UKA rules. For more information see here:.
LITTLE STOKE parkrun
Little Stoke parkrun near Bristol has been thriving since its inception in
November 2012, but its future is now under threat. The local Parish Council
initially recommended that participants be charged £1 per adult per run, to
be paid to the Parish Council as a 'maintenance charge' without any prior
discussion with parkrun. They withdrew that suggestion but now insist that
parkrun itself should make a financial contribution to the maintenance of
the park.
A petition has been set up asking that the parkrun near Bristol be allowed
to continue at Little Stoke Park but on Tuesday this week the Stoke Gifford
Parish Council voted six to four in favour of Little Stoke parkrun
contributing financially to the park, becoming the first - out of 850 events
worldwide - to charge parkrun a fee for use of grounds. Stoke Gifford Parish
Council said it was "unfair" to expect residents who do not run to pay for
the upkeep of paths used by the parkrunners. Paula Radcliffe, Kelly Holmes
and the London Marathon are among those to have voiced their support for
parkrun following the decision.
In a parkrun statement, chief operating officer, Tom Williams, said: "We are
extremely disappointed that Stoke Gifford Parish Council has voted to impose
a charge at Little Stoke parkrun. parkrun has had unprecedented success in
engaging the least active and encouraging them to exercise regularly.
Providing free weekly access has been fundamental to this and we are
disappointed that this opportunity is to be removed for the residents of
Little Stoke. Our aim is to break down barriers to participation in, and
delivery of, physical activity and this is consistent across 850 parkruns
worldwide, which are all delivered by volunteers and are free to take part
in. Imposing a charge at one event is something that contradicts our
founding principles and would set a precedent that threatens our future.
"As a nation we must make a decision about whether we want to be healthier
or not. The costs to all of us of inactivity and poor health are immense.
parkrun has had enormous success at bringing communities together and
promoting physical activity in safe and welcoming social environments. The
past six months have been an uncertain and difficult time for everyone
involved with Little Stoke parkrun and our entire global community of more
than two million parkrunners is behind them as we discuss our next steps."
HELP FOR THE RICHMOND HALF MARATHON Sunday 1st May, 8.30am start
Our entry limit of 1,200 has very nearly been reached but we still need more
volunteers to help on the day. We need marshals to direct the runners,
people to man the water stations, helpers at the start and finish and so on.
Tamsin Burland is our volunteer co-ordinator. If you can help, please
contact Tamsin ranelaghhalfhelpers@hotmail.co.uk with the
following information:
1. Time you are available (we need help from around 7.30am through to
midday, but you don't have to be available for the whole time)
2. Preferred jobs / locations, if any.
3. Whether you have transport and would be willing to move between posts.
4. Your mobile phone number (even if you've supplied it to me before)."
FULLERS THAMES TOWPATH 10 miles Sunday 17th April at Chiswick
Next Sunday is the Thames Towpath 10, the first race in our 2016 Ranelagh
Grand Prix series. 9am start. Entries are closed. Details:.
MARATHONS
Also this Sunday we have a number of entrants in the Brighton Marathon, and
the following week of course it's the "London". Good luck to all
participants in these and other spring Marathons.
LADIES BEGINNERS COURSE
Cindy Croucher writes:
"The 2016 Ladies Beginners Course will be led by Deborah again, starting on
Tuesday 24th May. Please spread the word and share the link:. It is still only £10 so please let
friends, colleagues, neighbours and the world know!"
WIMBLEDON COMMON WEDNESDAY EVENING TRAIL SERIES
Andy Bickerstaff writes:
"The Wimbledon Common Trial Series is back for its third year. The dates are
the first Wednesday evenings of May, June and July i.e. the 4th, 1st and
6th. Everyone seemed to enjoy it last year so I've kept the format the same,
two 5 milers with the third race an 8 mile two lapper. Each is: £10/£12
affiliated/unaffiliated. There is a big discount for entering all three
races in advance of the first one here: and you can enter
individual races from links on that page. All three races: £22/£28
affiliated/unaffiliated."
RICHMOND 10k Sunday 19th June 9am start
Rick Jenner writes:
"This year our 10k takes place on 19th June and entries to the race are now
open here:.
Last year we had over 100 Harriers running! We'll also be looking for people
to help on the day again so even if you can't run please note the date. This
year we're also raising money for Peter Wright's treatment. Please consider
making a donation when entering - there is an option to do this via
Sportsystems."
NEXT JOB FOR THE MOB
Our annual "Mini Mob Match" against The Stragglers will be incorporated with
the Crane Park parkrun 5km on Saturday 11th June. All welcome.
STRAGGLERS / RANELAGH JUNIOR HANDICAP SERIES
The summer series of junior handicap races has become a joint enterprise
between Stragglers and Ranelagh, and this year we are hosting two of the
events from our clubhouse. The rest take place at the Hawker Centre. The
races are all on Thursday evenings and are open to all under 18s.
Registration is at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Dates and organisers are shown
below.
Full details, including parental consent forms, are here:.
Thursday 21st April (Stragglers)
Thursday 19th May (Ranelagh)
Thursday 9th June (Stragglers)
Thursday 23rd June (Stragglers)
Thursday 14th July (Ranelagh)
Thursday 1st September (Stragglers)
SUTTON 10km Sunday 8th May
This race features in both the Surrey Road League and our own road Grand
Prix. 9.30am start in Nonsuch Park. Details:.
THE 23rd TH&H PARKLAND RELAYS Wednesday 25th May at 7pm in Richmond Park
Peter Fordham writes:
"I am again organising the men's entries for the annual Parkland Relays in
Richmond Park. This is one of the best summer events in the area, where 100
teams from the major clubs in the area compete in a 4-leg relay of about 2.9
miles. It starts at Spankers Hill Wood and near to Pen Ponds car park. Last
year we put up three teams, with our 'A' team coming a creditable 9th
overall. Let's see if we can beat the turnout and positions this year. As
demand from clubs is high, please let me know as soon as possible if you can
run, so that I can secure team entries. It's open to all and anyone who
thinks they cannot make it by 7pm can be accommodated on one of the later
stages."
Contact Peter at peter_fordham@yahoo.com.
There is also a women's relay over 3 laps of the same course. Anyone
interested in taking part please contact Becky or Phil ranelagh.women@gmail.com .
CABBAGE PATCH 10 miles
After having to be cancelled in 2015, the Cabbage Patch 10 is back this year
on Sunday 16th October. I'm not sure what the entry limit is, but over 800
are already on the list so if you plan to run, don't delay.
FREE SPORTS MASSAGE
Lara Werrett writes:
"I'm currently studying for a Diploma in Soft Tissue and Remedial Therapy
and need to do 100 hours of massage and would like to offer my services to
anyone looking for a massage. I'm happy to do home visits, have people at
my house or bring my couch to any Ranelagh events. Marathon runners, post
marathon massage would be a good treat for your legs !! It's all free as I'm
studying !!
Anyone interested please contact me larawerrett881@msn.com or 07786015342."
THURSDAY NIGHT TRACK TRAINING AT OSTERLEY
The club is continuing to subsidise track sessions on Thursday evenings at
the Osterley track. All groups and all abilities are welcome. The sessions
are every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm. Link to the map is here:.
FACEBOOK
Follow Ranelagh on Facebook.
RANELAGH JUNIORS
Check out what's happening in our junior section at
ranelagh-harriers-juniors.com/.
WHAT'S COMING
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More details of the following from the men's Captains ( e-mail Phil
or Trevor ) ranelagh.men@gmail.com
or the women's Captain / Team Manager ( e-mail Becky or Phil ranelagh.women@gmail.com )
Sunday 17th April Thames Towpath 10 miles at Chiswick. 9am start.
Thursday 21st April Stragglers/Ranelagh junior handicap series race
1. See above.
Sunday 24th April London Marathon
Sunday 1st May Ranelagh Harriers Richmond Half Marathon. 8.30am
start. See above.
Sunday 8th May Sutton 10km. 9.30am start. Details:.
5km parkruns every Saturday at 9am and 2km junior parkruns weekly or monthly
on Sundays.
Venues, more details and registration at www.parkrun.com or
www.parkrun.org.uk/events/juniorevents/.
WHAT'S HAPPENED
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BAKER CUP 3 miles ROAD HANDICAP Saturday 2nd April in Richmond Park
As usual there was an eclectic mix of competitors in our shortest handicap,
the 3 miles road race for the Baker Cup. There were young and old, fast and
slow and every gradation in between. Several of our men's first team came
along for a burn-up and it was highly disconcerting for a handful of the
early starters to complete their first lap and find that the likes of
Richard Gregory and Ralph Street were still waiting to start!
But it was to be the day of those early starters. Wally Garrod was first
away but he was soon swallowed up and Katie Walton moved into the lead with
Annemarie Goodridge in pursuit. Katie had had a minute and a half start on
Annemarie and the latter was unable to do more than maintain the gap. There
was no-one else close and so a delighted Katie pushed on to cross the line
1m 43s clear of Annemarie. 76 year-old Allan Lang held on for 3rd place and
Sally Bamford passed the President on the line for 4th. That run earned
Sally 10 points in the Points Prize competition for consistency in
handicaps, giving her a winning total of 18, a single point clear of Steve
Aikin with Mike Peace, Anna Reichwald and Jackie Dunkley joint third on 10.
Behind Sally the runners came in thick and fast and the bulk of the rest of
the field were home inside three minutes. Fastest was Ralph Street, just
back from six months as an Orienteering coach in Australia. Ralph ran an
impressive 15.23 but this got him no further than 36th in the handicap.
Second fastest was Richard Gregory on 16.15 and then Peter Haarer on 16.33.
Fastest woman was Peter's 17 year-old niece Natalie who ran 19.28 competing
as a guest. Next came Rebecca Northmore on 19.43, Clare Fowler on 20.17,
another guest Carole Jones on 21.44 and Becky Hall on 21.47.
First junior home in the handicap was Tom Bradley but he was competing as a
guest so the Jack Ellicock Trophy for the first junior was retained by Josie
Kearey. The McLeod Cup and the Women's Performance Award, for points scored
in all club races during the winter, reached their conclusions with this
race. In the McLeod Cup men's competition Stewart Anderson held a slender
one point lead before today but he was powerless to hold off Nick Twomey.
Nick amassed 1378 points to Stewart's 1371, with Mark Herbert exactly 200
points behind in third place. The women's competition was also close-fought
and only in the last two or three events did Ellen Clague manage to pull
away from Rebecca Northmore. Ellen scored 1260, Rebecca 1234 and Becky Hall
in third place 882.
The evening's do at the Roebuck was a sell-out and thanks go to Michele
Gibson and Andy Hayward for their excellent organisation. Thanks also to
Andy's Thames Side Brewery for providing the beer! Our new Trophies Steward
Heather Martingell did a great job in producing our impressive array of
trophies all shining clean and engraved and she, Clive Naish, Alan Hedger
and Steve Rowland saw to it that they reached their new owners.
SALOMON RICHMOND HALF MARATHON & 10k Sunday 3rd April
In the 10k, Michelle Davies finished 3rd but James Whistler just missed the
podium.
Half Marathon
1 T Payn (Run Fast) 1:09.11 (chip time 1:09.11)
16 C Chudleigh (unatt) 1:23.48 (? - 1st woman)
466 Lloyd Camp 1:52.24 (1:45.45)
1156 Karima Graham 2:19.08 (2:12.01)
10k
1 D Davies (unatt) 31.48 (chip time 31.48)
4 James Whistler 36.29 (36.29)
13 Michelle Davies 43.08 (43.07)
14 Lee Davies 43.23 (43.21)
LIDL BREAKFAST RUNS Sunday 3rd April in Kingston
There were several well-placed Ranelagh Harriers in the three races, but
best result was probably Natalie Thomas's 3rd place in the 16.2 miles
women's section.
20.1 miles
1 S Farmer (Serp) 1:58.22 (chip time 1:58.17)
8 Paul Nicoll 2:08.35 (2:08.29)
12 Nick Wright 2:13.58 (2:13.51)
40 J Donovan (WW) 2:21.22 (2:21.16 - 1st woman)
189 Ian Keith 2:50.09 (2:49.59)
249 Paul Wapshott 2:58.46 (2:58.08)
358 Kevin Kearey 3:15.59 (3:15.21)
359 Ann Kearey 3:15.59 (3:15.21)
16.2 miles
1 R Jones (unatt) 1:33.11 (chip time 1:33.07)
7 Rick Jenner 1:44.06 (1:44.00)
13 Jonathan Smith 1:47.33 (1:47.21)
17 Owen Delaney 1:48.53 (1:48.49)
34 J Lynch (unatt) 1:52.16 (1:52.09 - 1st woman)
46 Natalie Thomas 1:56.49 (1:56.40)
272 Emma Wellham 2:27.03 (2:26.44)
280 Ashleigh Ferris 2:28.25 (2:27.43)
282 Paul Hodges 2:28.26 (2:27.43)
335 Kirsty Bangham 2:36.08 (2:35.54)
8.2 miles
1 S Tack (VTC) 49.10 (chip time 49.07)
11 N Seymour (unatt) 53.00 (52.58 - 1st woman)
67 Daniel Chiechi 60.42 (60.34)
424 Prelini Chiechi 77.42 (77.36)
477 Louise Wapshott 79.40 (78.57)
547 Janet Turnes 82.18 (82.02)
READING HALF MARATHON Sunday 3rd April
1 R Mbithi (Kenya) 1:03.57 (chip time 1:03.57)
36 J Nesbitt (Worcs) 1:12.54 (1:12.54 - 1st woman)
82 Carl Selya-Hammer 1:17.19 (1:16.17)
192 Ian Kenton 1:22.22 (1:21.20)
3020 Phil Roberts 2:01.20 (1:49.15)
6204 Angus Cater 2:27.51 (2:06.56)
KINGFIELD CANTER 2.85 miles HANDICAP Wednesday 6th April at Woking
1 A Mayger (unatt) 25.02 (actual time 25.02)
15 Louise Piears 27.31 (22.01)
21 Steve Rowland 29.56 (29.11)
COMPTON DOWNLAND CHALLLENGE 20 miles Saturday 9th April
Mark Herbert and Marie Synnott-Wells were well pleased with their third
places. Mark comments on Facebook: "Fantastic weather but boy was that tough
with the hills."
1 D Longley (unatt) 2:21.31
3 Mark Herbert 2:28.32
7 K Wright (Stratford) 2:37.44 (1st woman)
8 Chris Bundhun 2:39.04
27 Marie Synnott-Wells 2:59.15 (3rd woman)
MANCHESTER MARATHON Sunday 10th April
1 S Bayton (Hallam) 2:22.34
81 K Crickmore (Stock) 2:48.04
593 Mick Lane 3:06.49
1725 Kevin Knowles 3:28.54
parkrun results...
...showing all PBs, all performances with an age-graded percentage of 65%
and above, and all junior results. For full Ranelagh results follow this
link:. From
this screen you can also access the previous week's Ranelagh results.
parkruns Saturday 2nd April
Richmond Park
Mark Herbert 17.53 (73.35% and PB), Peter Faull 19.02 (68.56%), Jess Harbert
21.10 (72.28% and jnr), Elisa Ferrua 22.52 (65.82%) Cecily Day 24.35 (jnr),
Ellie Luxmoore 24.36 (jnr), Daniel Rushby 24.48 (jnr),
Sam Rushby 25.26 (66.91% and jnr), Josie Kearey 26.50 (jnr), Deepa Sharma
28.20 (100th parkrun), Bronwen Northmore 31.09 (66.08%), James Rushby 31.13
(jnr), Ben Rushby 31.52 (jnr and PB)
Bushy Park
Nick Wright 17.27 (77.65%), Richard Kennedy 20.03 (75.98%), Sacha Kennedy
20.27 (78.08% and jnr), Simon Collingridge 21.27 (73.56%), Adam Wright 21.29
(65.01), Léonie Kennedy 24.24 (65.44% and jnr)
Old Deer Park
Colin Brett 19.20 (77.50%)
Newcastle
Tom Reay 24.33 (69.59%)
Gunpowder Park
Dawn Bates 29.27 (PB)
Dulwich Park
Megan de Silva 18.28 (80.51%), Marie Synnott-Wells 20.43 (81.90%)
Warszawa Praga, Poland
Lynne Barber 28.24 (200th parkrun)
Pegwell Bay
Luke Maguire 25.02 (jnr), Paula Maguire 25.48 (65.76%)
Preston Park, Brighton
Clare Gutch 22.32 (66.57%)
Osterley Park
Niall O'Connor 20.52 (65.89%)
Harrismith, South Africa
Paul Sinton-Hewitt 23.35 (65.16%)
SAVILL GARDENS JUNIOR parkrun 2km Sunday 3rd April
1 L Boyt (Slough Jnrs) 8.05
51 James Ricketts 14.08
70 Connor Scally 19.43
BUSHY PARK JUNIOR parkrun 2km Sunday 3rd April
1 B Collier (26.2) 6.59
194 Angus O'Brien 16.26
Richmond Park
Wiebke Kortum 22.05 (74.11%), Steve Aikin 22.10 (66.54%), Cecily Day 23.15
(jnr), Tomas Sterner 23.20 (65.86%), Matt Aikin 24.11 (jnr), Carol Aikin
25.14 (67.24%), Bronwen Northmore 30.59 (66.43%)
Bushy Park
Nick Wright 17.46 (76.27%), Marc Snaith 18.16 (73.63%), David Ready 18.51
(68.44%), Jonny Rowan 20.22 (67.51%), Sacha Kennedy 20.27 (78.08% and jnr),
Léonie Kennedy 23.11 (68.87% and jnr)
Bedfont Lakes
Becky Hall 21.35 (68.88%)
Old Deer Park
Simon Burrell 21.10 (70.24%), Clare Fowler 21.31 (69.95%), Paula Maguire
25.34 (66.36%), Frida Roper 26.15 (jnr)
Highbury Fields
Peter Faull 19.27 (67.10%)
Mile End
Paul Sinton-Hewitt 19.37 (78.33%), Jo Sinton-Hewitt 25.03 (67.73%)
Crane Park
Nick Twomey 17.18 (74.66%), Jonathan Smith 17.23 (74.40% and PB), Alex
Morgan 18.01 (71.79%), Kevin Kearey 20.40 (70.24%), Michelle Davies 21.34
(68.93%), Phil Roberts 22.43 (65.44%)
Little Stoke Park
Gordon Whitson 20.42 (78.82%)
Osterley Park
Niall O'Connor 20.49 (66.05%), Rebecca Northmore 21.07 (70.09% and PB)
Shrewsbury
James Barber 23.04 (66.62%), Lynne Barber 28.00 (PB)
Fulham Palace
Richard Gregory 16.30 (79.49%)
Northala Fields
Lloyd Camp 21.56 (68.92%)
Evesham
Ted Mockett 19.10 (69.65%)
Bainsdale, Australia
Dave Locke 24.39 (75.59%)
MOORMEAD JUNIOR parkrun 2km Sunday 10th April
Sacha and Léonie finished 1st and 3rd overall.
1 Sacha Kennedy 7.46
3 Léonie Kennedy 8.53
FINALLY...
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