RntS 2 Mile Handicap 2

The final handicap of the year as we finish the summer season for training.  Another great turnout with 40 club members running.  Thank you to Kevin S, Evette, Chris, Ceri and Lucy for volunteering (not an easy task in the fading light).

Here is the table of results in finishing position order.  You can also sort in name, predicted and finish time order.  You’ll also notice a column with the difference between predicted and actual finish time (not sortable due to plugin  limitations) .  A combined table at the bottom of the page shows Run 1 and Run 2 for comparison.

Well done everyone. 👍

PositionNameActual TimePredicted TimeDifference
1Hannah26:0029:41-03:41
2Cammille26:1729:41-03:24
3Elaine22:34
4Candy22:4525:10-02:25
5Marie17:4320:04-02:21
6Chris L16:3218:40-02:08
7Seb15:5818:04-02:06
8Becky20:3922:35-01:56
9Teresa16:3418:23-01:49
10Claudia23:17
11Vicki22:5024:31-01:41
12Ellis13:53
13Will14:1415:49-01:35
14Lavona17:58
15Hilary20:03
16Lucy J20:4721:56-01:09
17Sarah18:5420:03-01:09
18Ana14:2815:29-01:01
19Francesca20:5021:47-00:57
20Mark18:3419:15-00:41
21Vikki17:5218:28-00:36
22Freya14:5515:29-00:34
23Andrew S13:1612:21+00:55
24Tasha22:5823:33-00:35
25Andy14:5915:24-00:25
26Gemma16:3016:15+00:15
27Liam12:2312:50-00:27
28Lorraine13:4814:08-00:20
29Zara26:2626:45-00:19
30Catherine22:3422:52-00:18
31Denise L24:5525:00-00:05
32Paul14:5114:51-00:00
33Lynne21:2021:17+00:03
34Andrew T14:4714:41+00:06
35Mike17:08
36Kyle12:5412:37+00:17
37Pete17:1016:32+00:38
38Bob17:0516:19+00:46
39Laura W17:4816:57+00:51
40Angie H22:1521:17+00:58

The combined table:

NameRun 1Run 2
Ant12:08
David C12:23
David R13:02
Kevin H13:17
Cam13:26
Shane13:35
Jimmy13:39
Alice14:10
Steve14:39
Bob H14:47
Paula15:03
Rob J15:12
Michael15:30
Malcolm15:42
Rachel16:33
Jade17:01
Nur17:30
Nita17:49
Sophie18:36
Jenny19:11
Kerrie19:17
Angie B20:40
Lesley20:46
Deb20:47
Chloe22:20
Jenn26:14
Grainne26:44
Liam12:4112:23
Kyle12:4012:54
Andrew S12:2113:16
Lorraine14:0113:48
Ellis13:53
Will15:4914:14
Ana14:2914:28
Andrew T15:5014:47
Paul14:4314:51
Freya14:55
Andy16:0114:59
Seb15:58
Gemma16:1516:30
Chris L18:1016:32
Teresa16:34
Bob L16:5917:05
Mike17:08
Pete18:1217:10
Marie P18:5317:43
Laura W17:1817:48
Vikki17:52
Lavona21:2917:58
Mark19:1518:34
Sarah18:54
Hilary20:03
Becky20:39
Lucy J20:47
Francesca21:4720:50
Lynne21:0621:20
Angie H22:15
Elaine22:34
Catherine22:34
Candy22:45
Vicki22:50
Tasha22:58
Claudia22:5523:17
Denise L24:55
Hannah26:00
Cammille26:17
Zara26:26

Run Sandringham 10k, Bure Valley 10 Mile, Robin Hood Half Marathon & Norfolk Coastal Marathon/Half Marathon

Run Sandringham 10K

‘What a lovely day for Sandringham 10K, it started out a little drizzly but that soon cleared up.  This race is popular with RntS and locals alike so it was very busy at the start, getting into the car park was particularly challenging for lots and so the start had to be delayed while everyone got in and parked.

The car park challenge, loo queues (which were actually quite quick) and the 2 wave start also meant that we didn’t get the chance for a pre-race photo of everyone.

I love this race and course, the only bit that was not enjoyable last year was a short out and back section that was added just to make up the distance, this year they adjusted the start and finish points to remove this section which was great.  It’s a multi terrain course of grass, gravel path, tarmac and woodland trails which can be a bit tricky with some tree routes and uneven sections.  I almost came a cropper on an uneven section on a steepish downhill through the woods but fortunately managed to right myself – phew!

There was lots of support out on the course from fabulous marshals including Lucy H, our own personal photographer Pete and other RntS out to support – thank you all.  I enjoyed a gentle trot round and got the full benefit of faster RntS finishers supporting and cheering at the finish too.’

Michelle

Official Results:
Tara – 00:46:56.9
Kevin S – 00:48:26.5
Andrew T – 00:49:12.6
Will – 00:50:02.9
Stuart G – 00:50:12.8
Malcolm – 00:52:24.3
Chris L – 00:56:55.0
Michelle – 01:03:37.2
Denise S – 01:04:22.2
Mark – 01:05:19.9
Vikki – 01:05:20.6
Debbie – 01:07:11.9
Francesca – 01:07:38.8
Lesley – 01:09:30.2
Catherine – 01:13:28.1
Christine  – 01:22:37.0
Cammille – 01:23:19.1
Angie – 01:25:29.6

Bure Valley 10 mile

Unofficial Results (Strava):
Lucy Mc – 01:35:10
Marie – 01:35:38
Kirsty L – 01:48:10

Robin Hood Half Marathon

Official Results:
John – 02:28:22

Norfolk Coastal Half Marathon (Saturday 23rd September 2023)

Official Results:

Jimmy 01:31:50
Kyle 01:37:43
Shane 01:48:14
Ceri 02:47:18

Norfolk Coastal Marathon (Saturday 23rd September 2023)

Official Results:

Lucy M 05:24:16
Kirsty L 05:44:26


Round Norfolk Relay 2023

A response from Kerrie who helped co-ordinate the club’s first ever entry into the Round Norfolk Relay.
17 Stages – 198 Miles
Cycle Support – Car Support
Time Keepers – Awesome Team Organisers
“A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Round Norfolk Relay a big success. To all those who came out and watched at various stages and changeover points, the support crew of cyclists and car drivers for keeping all the runners safe, not an easy job on the Norfolk roads with some impatient drivers and to all the runners who had nerves to start with, excitement and the willing to run some crazy distances and at various times of the day. Each stage had its challenges and you all did such an amazing job.
Without each and every one of you Lucy and I could never have been able to pull off such a successful event.
I love seeing all the photos, the emotion, happiness and exhaustion – such great memories for the club of our first RNR.
We should be so proud, I see us as a small club (compared to many of the Norwich clubs) and we managed to not only put together a team of 17 runners, but a vast support crew too, not easy when you are asking somebody to drive for 2 1/2 hours during the night at a runners pace.
Lucy and I are very grateful to you all.
Shall we do it all again next year – 100% YES”
Official Results:
Stage 1: Kings Lynn to Hunstanton – Ana – 2:15:16
Stage 2: Hunstanton to Burnham Overy – Lorrain – 1:54:33
Stage 3: Burnham Overy to Wells-next-the-Sea – Cam – 50:59
Stage 4: Wells-next-the-Sea to Cley – Shane – 1:38:20
Stage 5: Cley to Cromer – Kyle – 1:29:03
Stage 6: Cromer to Mundesley – Will – 1:04:15
Stage 7: Mundesley to Lessingham – Stuart – 1:14:05
Stage 8: Lessingham to Horsey – Kevin S – 59:17
Stage 9: Horsey to Belton – And – 2:07:36
Stage 10: Belton to Earsham – Andy – 2:58:53
Stage 11: Earsham to Scole – Kevin H – 1:34:05
Stage 12: Scole to Thetford – David C – 2:24:17
Stage 13: Thetford to Feltwell – Tara – 1:44:27
Stage 14: Feltwell to Wissington – Alex – Stage cancelled due to police incident
Stage 15: Wissington to Downham Market – Gemma – 1:37:45
Stage 16: Downham Market to Stowbridge – Anna – 47:13
Stage 17: Stowbridge to Kings Lynn – Rob – 1:38:04
Total Time: 26:18:08

Gritstone Grind, Harling 10k & Wissey HM

Gritstone Grind 35 miles

On Sunday 3rd September I took on “Gritstone Grind”, a  35-mile race on the Gritstone Trail from Kidsgrove to Disley. The race name is very appropriate as you really have to grind your way through very long and very steep hills and often on adverse camber. Just as you think you’ve reached the top, there’s another hill around the corner waiting to be tackled! I like running on hills including uphills but didn’t find any during this race that I could manage so I hiked up those parts. The hiking itself especially over rocky terrain felt like doing creative lunges! The spectacular views of Cheshire made some of the climbs all worthwhile. The downhills helped me catch up with myself and attempt to meet all the 4 cutoffs. Lucky for me, the cutoffs were generous!

What made the race additionally tough was how hot it was on the day. Full sunshine all day was not easy to contend with. I managed my hydration quite well with water, Tailwind, coke, and some espresso and a Calippo that Tim got ready for me at a time when I was flagging mainly because of the heat. Tim was there to crew me at the points crew were allowed and knowing that I would be seeing him en route and of course at the end, was a great feeling.

Nutritionwise I could have done better. I couldn’t eat much on the uphills as I had to often ensure that I didn’t lose my balance. I was running the downhills at a fast-ish pace so eating was not preferred during these stretches either. I opted to eat on the flattish parts. Quavers, cheese biscuits and cheese blocks which I was carrying with me were the right choice.

My shoe choice for the race worked marvels. I was wearing my inov8 xtalon. It was the first time I had them in a race. They were excellent on rocky terrain and gravel and narrow paths near waterways as the grip on them were excellent making some of the more difficult downhills actually easy to run on.

I had some difficult moments during the race where I questioned what I was doing and why I was doing it especially when I saw people relaxing in their gardens and even in their private jacuzzis! But here I was on a mission to conquer the Gritstone Trail.  And conquer it I did 🏃🏻‍♀️

11:34:53

Harling 10k

Official Result:
Michelle – 1:02:21.4

Wissey Half Marathon

Unofficial Results (Strava):
Marie P – 2:13.0
Hayley – 2:26.0
Karrie – 2:26.0

Dereham 5k

Official Results:
Ant – 19:28.2
David C – 20:00.0
Kevin H – 20:33.9
Rob – 22:40.2
Paul – 22:56.7
Will – 23:53.8
Nita – 26:56.7
Michelle – 28:53.2

Great Yarmouth Half Marathon – 13th August 2023

Doing our bit for the environment and car sharing to the event made for an entertaining journey and for once I wasn’t at all worried about the race. Lucy, Kerrie, David, Kevin and I set off in good time to get to Gorleston to collect our numbers and get ready for the run.

Having done this event before I still forgot there was a lap of the field to do before leaving the academy’s grounds and heading out onto quiet and well marshalled country roads. Some very enthusiastic marshals and lots about with music, sweets and the all-important water stations; a couple of which also had hoses for those who needed a refreshing shower when passing through!

The route is a lollipop shape, turning right into Lound and passing the pub (no time to stop), we then went through Somerleyton gardens by special permission and then back round to close the loop and do the last leg. Running with Kerrie and Lucy was lovely and we spotted part of the Angles Way which we had done before together.

I also used this race as an opportunity to complete my sheepy shuffle entry for a virtual half, Shaun got lots of lovely comments 🐑

Definitely one to recommend!

Report by Kirsty L

Official results:
David C –  1:35:52
Kevin H – 1:40:21
Lucy M –  2:19:35
Kerrie – 2:27:39
Kirsty L – 2:27.39

Worstead 5 (mile) and Norwich Pride 5k

Worstead 5

Official Results:
David C – 00:32:37.3
Ant – 33:33.9
Rob – 37:55.2
Paul – 38:55.5
Will – 39:33.1
Paula – 39:44.0
Lucy Mc – 44:35.0
Hayley – 45:48.6
Marie P – 46:38.2
Nita – 46:43.4
Kerrie – 48:00.7
Michelle – 49:43.1
Deb – 51:37.6

Norwich Pride 5k

Unofficial Result:

David R – 19:25 – 1st place

 

Sydney Harbour 5k

Thanks to Nur for her report this weekend:

This event will always remain special to me as it was the first ever race my son participated in. We each ran at our own pace. I was very happy to meet my target of finishing in under 29 mins but I was even happier to see my son pacing himself all the way and finishing well before me. Above everything else his participation in the event made me very proud.

 

The course was spectacular, especially at the start when the course took us under the Sydney Harbour bridge and in the second half when we ran along the promenade in Barangaroo, with the Opera House coming into full view as the course took us back under the harbour bridge for a second time as we approached the finish line. So glad the event coincided with our visit to Sydney.


Gun time 28:46

Thanks to Chris & Ceri for a parkrun report from Singapore:

Bishan Park parkrun, Singapore
A parkrun in Singapore was not what Ceri and I had originally planned – that was supposed to be the Singapore Masters International Track and Field event in which I was entered for the 100m, 200m and 400m and Ceri had entered for the 400m and 800m. But Singapore weather can be extreme and 82% of an expected month’s rainfall in a morning puts paid to lots of things!

So, instead, it was an early start on Saturday at the beautiful Bishan Park because parkrun in Singapore – and there are three of them – starts at 7.30am while the temperature is still in the low 30s. However, it’s the 85% humidity, rather than just the heat, that finishes you off. And for me, I don’t do distance anymore, just sprinting and never more than 400m – so 5k is well out of my comfort zone even when it’s cool. So the two laps were tough. Nevertheless, we got round, with our son Owain – who lives in Singapore – finishing 3rd overall while Ceri was first in her age group and I was second.

And then it was hydration, hydration, hydration and a cab back to Owain’s apartment to lie down!