Over 30 club members took part in the Middlesbrough 5K on Sunday 13th, with several impressive perforamances. Nick Dodds managed to slice 40 seconds off his PB. Four runners finished in 17 minutes with 3 others missing out by just 4 seconds. Other highlights include,
Bill Ferguson - 1st V60
David Watkins, Anthony Harnett & Gavin Struthers all finished second in their respective categories.
Full NYM.ac results can be found here.
Congratulations to Bref O'Rourke who recently broke the club V60 Coniston Fell Race record finishing in 2:28:24, this is despite having two knee replacements. Retirement is obviously not part of his plans.
Well done also to Mark Edwards who finished in 1:53:47.
A mini report with links to the full results can be found here.
Tom Wall has sent in the following report of the recent spring 5k, read about it here.
Several club members took part in inaugural marathon of the north in Sunderland on Sunday, first member home was Alasdair Tatham who finished just ahead of Mark Potter. Eddie Meehan finished a credible 5th in his category. Well done to all, if you have any reports or pictures send them in.
| First Name | Surame | Gender | Gender Pos | Category | Cat Pos | Chip Time | Chip Pos |
| Alasdair | Tatham | Male | 139 | MOPEN | 65 | 03:31:28 | 149 |
| Mark | Potter | Male | 145 | M40+ | 64 | 03:33:00 | 157 |
| Mark | Behrens | Male | 211 | M40+ | 80 | 03:44:05 | 241 |
| Eddie | Meehan | Male | 276 | M60+ | 5 | 03:53:03 | 323 |
| Mark | Brown | Male | 609 | MOPEN | 290 | 04:36:24 | 777 |
| Rachel | Hodge | Female | 173 | FOPEN | 98 | 04:38:55 | 802 |
| Michael | Mahon | Male | 711 | M60+ | 16 | 04:58:42 | 937 |
Picture below shows Alasdair and Mark.
Several club records have now been updated, well done to Paul Lowe for improving the club 5k record in April.
Several club members turned out for the annual 3 Peaks Fell Race on Saturday 28th April, first club member home was Paul Christon who sneaked under 4 hours by just 12 seconds for an impressive time, so much for cycling this year Paul.
Gareth Wilson was 2nd member home ~8 minutes later.
| 147th | Paul Christon | 03:59:48 |
| 185th | Gareth Wilson | 04:07:14 |
| 408th | Martin Clements | 04:39:43 |
| 448th | Kevin Mcloughlin | 04:46:50 |
| 588th | Sam Healy | 05:10:47 |
| 594th | Diane Jobson | 05:11:50 |
Update: Paul Christon has done this race report.
Update 2: Di Jobson has done this race report.
Several videos are now online on youtube.
The Tees Forest Trail races, now called Tees Trail Races return in May. The races are approximately 5k in parks or woodland and are ideal for beginners or anyone wanting a decent workout, the first three fixtures have been announced, more information can be found here.
The fixtures list has also been updated.
An indifferent day for results at the London marathon on Sunday, conditions were pleasant with a slight wind, which suited some more than others. Di Jobson proving that training is for wimps by getting round in 3:28 despite only doing two long runs in her buildup.
First member home was Andy Race followed closely by David Ainsley as both got under 3:10. Tom Gibbons and Jeff Belt had dissapointing days and finished with 3:10 times but Nick Dodds set a PB in 3:37:32.
If anyone has any race reports to share please send them here.
| RACE, ANDREW (GBR) | 03:03:59 |
| Ainsley, David C (GBR) | 03:07:21 |
| GIBBONS, TOM (GBR) | 03:10:26 |
| Belt, Jeffrey A (GBR) | 03:10:43 |
| Jobson, Diane (GBR) | 03:28:46 |
| Dodds, Nick (GBR) | 03:37:32 |
| Luxton, Martin J (GBR) | 03:50:24 |
| Brown, Mark Peter (GBR) | 04:00:17 |
| Hall, James Iain (GBR) | 04:12:49 |
| Dwyer, Brian (GBR) | 06:36:57 |
Martin Dietrich is organising the Cleveland way relays again this year and is looking for runners to retain the trophy, and hopefully have a second team. The race is on Sunday 24th June, more information can be found here, along with Martin's details. Alternatively speak to him at training.
Gareth Wilson at the National Trust is organising the Round Roseberry Romp race on Thursday 10th May at 7PM. Race distance is about 5 miles and entry is only £4 with all profits going towards the restoration of Roseberry Topping. Prizes and refreshments will also be available. More information on this flyer.
Sadly on Tuesday 3rd April, shortly after
the beginning of a Tuesday evening walk from Bank Foot our good friend and
club member Tom Ellerton died at the young age of 58. He had been a NYMAC
member from the beginning and was formerly a member of Mandale Harriers. Tom
will be sadly missed on our regular Tuesday night walking and running Group.
Our thoughts go out to his wife, Elayne and his family. Below is a very
recent photo of Tom taken on a Tuesday night walk in Arncliffe Woods,
courtesy of Steve Hutchinson.
Tom Wall has done the following race report from the Mermaid 5K on Good Friday.
Several upcoming races that might interest members,
Lyke Wake Walk Race - 7th July, details here.
Druridge Bay 10k - 3rd June, details here.
Idle Trail Race - 29th July, details here.
These will be added to the fixtures list.
Several runners took part in the Helmsley 10k on Easter Sunday with Paul Lowe coming in 2nd overall and 1st V40. Chris Jeffries put in another good performance to finish 11th with Andrew Race just behind in 15th. Petra Eriksson was 3rd L35 & Bob Howe was 3rd V65.
Pictures available here.
Full results available here.
The committee has set the annual club fees for 2012. They are to be paid as of the 1st February.
Full Membership 16+ : £10 Student membership (competitive) : £7 Social membership : £5 Un-waged membership: £3New membership form click here
Several runners took part in the shortened Mermaid 10k on Good Friday with Dean Moore coming in 3rd overall, 12 seconds off race winner Michael Grimes. Chris Jeffries just pipped Martin Murray to 11th.
Full results on the New Marske Harriers website here.Several club members took part in the popular Hartlepool Marina 5 road race on 1st April, with Paul Bentley and David Watkins putting in very respectable performances to finish 4th & 23rd respectively.
| Paul | BENTLEY | North York Moors A.C. | 00:27:26 |
| David | WATKINS | North York Moors A.C. | 00:29:41 |
| Barry | DUNNE | North York Moors A.C. | 00:32:21 |
| Andrew | RUSSELL | North York Moors A.C. | 00:41:05 |
| Isobel | LONGLEY-COOK | North York Moors A.C. | 00:51:05 |
Full results here, Marina 5
The Round Ripon Ultra 35 race will take place on 6th October at 9AM, there is a 10 hour time limit and entry costs £39.
More details here
Tom Gibbons has done the following report of the South Yorkshire half marathon on 17th March. Link here.
Several club runners competed in gruelling Cleveland Survival race on Saturday 24th March, with some excellent times. Results here.
Anyone got a race report you want to send in.
Quite a few club members were in action today in excellent weather conditions for racing.
In the Thirsk 10, Martin Murray was first club member home getting round in under an hour.| Martin | Murray | 00:59:29 |
| Paul | Gamble | 01:05:47 |
| Gary | Barnes | 01:07:44 |
| Gavin | Struthers | 01:08:37 |
| Paul | Marriott | 01:08:51 |
| Mark | Brown | 01:17:06 |
| Martin | Luxton | 01:17:55 |
| Barry | Moody | 01:24:10 |
Note: times above were gun times and may alter with chip times.
It was bright sunshine that met the 400 athletes completing in the Stokesley Duathlon. NYM.AC had quite a few members racing in what is regarded as the multisport season opener.
Dave Wilson 13th
Nick Simmons 25th
Stefan McLaughlin 27th
Wayne Bouttell 46th
Paul McGough 64th
Garry Burnip 85th
Steven Jones 98th
Kath Blakey 143rd
If you are missing from the list please get in touch.
Full results are available from Trihard.
If anyone has any reports send them in.
The organisers of the great north run & swim are running the Karrimor Great Trail Challenge in Keswick that might interest some of the club's offroad runners. The races are on Sunday 17th June with 3 distances to choose from, 10k, half marathon and full marathon. Prices start at £25 with online entry and more information here. Great Trail Challenge
We are trying to get the club website moving again, if anyone has any results, reports, fixtures, pictures, announcements etc send them to nymacweb@hotmail.co.uk and we will try and post them onto the site.
Club members Sharon Gayter and Doug Welsh will be carrying the Olympic torch on June 18th during stages at Redcar and Carlin Howe respectively. For more information see the London 2012 website.
Four club members ran the South Yorkshire Half Marathon near Barnsley on Sunday. The course was 2 laps, all on road and described as undulating, conditions were good with a slight breeze.
Tom Gibbons knocked 3+ minutes off his PB to record an excellent 1:21:13 in his warm up for London marathon but was pushed into 17th place by Gareth Wilson who finished 18 seconds and one place in front. With only two runners going under 1:16 both were good times.
Paul McGough finished 36th in 1:25:59 and Jeff Belt finished 43rd in 1:28:35.
Here is an updated 2012 fixture list, the fixtures up to June should be correct and will be extended soon.
It will be updated so please keep sending fixtures / corrections in to me on nymac2011@hotmail.com. Link here.
Tuesday night coached sessions
Tue 13th March – Bluebell Hotel, Acklam – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start on cycle path next to golf club. Tue 20th March – Myton House Farm, Ingleby Barwick – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start at Teesside Industrial Estate. Tue 27th March – Bluebell Hotel, Acklam – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start on cycle path next to golf club. Tue 3rd April – Myton House Farm, Ingleby Barwick – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start at Teesside Industrial Estate. Tue 10th April – Bluebell Hotel, Acklam – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start on cycle path next to golf club. Tue 17th April – Myton House Farm, Ingleby Barwick – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start at Teesside Industrial Estate. Tue 24th April – Bluebell Hotel, Acklam – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start on cycle path next to golf club. Tue 1st May – Myton House Farm, Ingleby Barwick – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start at Teesside Industrial Estate. Tue 8th May – Bluebell Hotel, Acklam – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start on cycle path next to golf club. Tue 15th May – Myton House Farm, Ingleby Barwick – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start at Teesside Industrial Estate. Tue 22nd May – Bluebell Hotel, Acklam – arrive 6.15pm approx. Coached session – 6.30pm start on cycle path next to golf club.On Tuesday nights please be ready and warmed up to start the coached session (interval / speed / strength training / reps etc) at the location at 6.30pm. It is up to the individual to warm up, cool down & stretch. These are the proposed locations and times till the end of February. The session location Teesside Industrial Estate & the cycle path next to golf club are the most likely locations.
If there are any changes of time and location then notice will be given. Keep checking the website for updates.
Thursday night coached sessions
All Thursday's coached sessions are usual place and time – Nunthorpe recreation & sports club, Nunthorpe, 6.30pm.
These coached sessions are set up and put on for your benefit; you get out what you put in. Feedback is very important when coaching so if something isn't working for you or you are not sure of what the benefits of the session are then please ask. Suggestions of different sessions or locations are also welcome.
Peter Connor – coaching co–ordinator.
I have developed a Cross Country Championship format for 2011/12 and this involves points for attendance at events and bonus points for placing in NYMAC Category as well as bonus points for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in overall NYSD Category.
The formal will be as follows: 10 points for running NYSD event, 15 points for running any championship event (North East, Northern and National). 10 points for the 1st NYMAC in category (Senior Man, Vet 40, Vet 50, Vet 60, Ladies, W35, W45, W55 etc) Bonus Points for any NYMAC coming 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall in their category.
Example...Paul Bentley, has 23 points so far having completed 1 NYSD, 1st NYMAC overall and 3 bonus points for 1st Senior Male in the NYSD.
I will be publishing a spread sheet of results after each event. Prizes will be awarded to all categories.
Cross Country ChampionshipsNext NYSD is at Summerhill, Hartlepool on the 13th November.
Next Championship Race is the North East Championships at Cramlington on the 10th December.
STOP PRESS - it was agreed at the AGM that two extra fixtures would be reinstated back on the fixture list - I am awaiting further details.
Please let Andy Pearson know on 07525496163 or email andrewpearson935@btinternet.com if you are planning to go to Scarborough or you wish to enter the North East Championships in Cramlington.
Thanks
Andy Pearson
Cross Country Manager
The full fixture list is on the cross country fixtures page
The following is a link to info about Tom Gibbons beginner's group : website
For the Castleton Show race report click here
For the Roseberry Topping fell race report click here
For the Guisborough Grunt fell race report click here
For the The High - La Ultra race report complete with excellent photos attached click here
Bransdale 2011 race report click here and for the results click here
Lyke Wake 2011 race report click here and for the results click here
Gribdale Gallop fell race report click here
Cleveland Way 2011 results click here and for the report click here
For the Leeds Abbey Dash 10K click here
For the Glen Clova Half Marathon click here
For Wayne Bouttell and Jonathan Skidmore's Maltby Race reports and photos Click here
For Doug Welsh's Kielder marathon race report click here
For the Men's 6 stage results click here
For the Women's 4 stage results click here
For the Great North Run race report & personal accounts of the race click here
For a Boro 10K nymac group photo click here
For the Boro 10K race report click here
For reports on how the Boro 10K race went from nymac members click here
For a selection of boro 10K photos click here
For the race results click website
For the Ray Harrison 10k race report click here
For the New Marske Autumn 5K race report click here
For more excellent reports from Tom Wall which include the Newton Ayciffe 10k, Redcar Summer Coast Road 5k, the Victorian 10k, another Darlington 10k & the York Millennium Bridge 5k race click here
Darlington 10K race report click here
For some excellent reports from Tom Wall which include the Hartlepool Marina 5, Redcar Spring Coast Road 5k, the Mermaid 10k & the Middlesbrough 5K click here
Kilburn Feast race report click here
Redcar Half marathon report 2011 click here
Huddesfield 10K 2011& the National Road relay 2011 reports click here
Castleton Show Run 2010 report can be found here
Maltby 7 2010 Report can be found here
Leeds Abbey Dash 10k 2010 Report can be found here