Well done to those who tackled the Stormforce 10 yesterday. It was great to be racing again and seeing lots of familiar faces:Four of us ran. Here are the results:
Marty Barnfield: 1.18.21
Ian Ringer: 1.37.45
Julie Oxenham: 1.37.53
Claire Barlow: 1.46.10
Race report by Ian Ringer
Another missive from from your loving Chairman and coach.The pandemic has played havoc with the club meets, races and other events. I know it’s still going on but, with luck, we shall see a positive change in the near future. In the past we functioned very well as a club with 20/30 members out and 3/4 groups for training. It would be very gratifying to come together as a club again and regain some of the BRR spirit which we used to have. It would be a great shame to see the club wither on the vine and the only way we can prevent it from doing so is to come together and have some great training sessions again.Let me know of your thoughts. Love to you all. Ian
Its that time to start thinking about what you want to achieve with your running this year. Now that the new Grand Prix season is about to begin, perhaps you might like to do as many of these races as possible, or all of those over ten miles for instance. The MTRS has eight races; can you do all of these? Perhaps you are going for distance; set a target to achieve by December 31st. Whatever you want to do this year, set targets now – and stick to your schedules. If you need help with this, just shout.
Have a very happy new running year. Ian
It is with great regret that together with the Jamaica Inn, we have to announce that the Brown Willy Run 2022 is CANCELLED. The decision was not taken lightly but in view of rising covid infection rates and a difficulty maintaining social distancing within the Jamaica Inn, we feel it is the best decision to ensure the safety of runners, the staff and guests of the Jamaica Inn and the residents of Bolventor. We urge you to please respect this decision of us and the Jamaica Inn and NOT turn up on the day.We really hope to reorganise this run for a later date – watch this space! Please share this with anybody that may have been thinking of attending. Thank you (Beth Kay – Brown Willy Run)
Please note that the Great Flat Lode race, to be held on May 8th is no longer part of the MTRS. This leaves SEVEN races for the series, with FIVE to count towards a trophy. Here is the amended Race Diary. Ian
“Today, Jane Stedman did something amazing. She ran her 300th marathon. The second woman in Cornwall to do so and about the 25th in Britain. She is now on the world ranking list of marathon runners. So proud of her”. John Stedman
Jane was joined in the Plym Trail Marathon on 12th December by her daughter (running her first marathon), Ian Ringer, Rebecca Palmer and Sarah Cox. Well done all and what an awesome achievement Jane
This is the list of GP/MTRS races for next year. There are still some dates outstanding and the Truro Half may not happen at all. Ian
Organised by Bys Vyken Events , Fordh San Mighel offers an 11.5 mile trail running experience from Dynamite Quay to Marazion, 11.5 (ish) miles of fantastic views, mud, sky and over 1,800ft of elevation. This year runners and marshalls had storm force winds and bitter cold to contend with as well
Results
Marty Barnfield 2:18:51
Jane Stephens 2:28:46
Sharon Hambley 3:42:27
Full Results https://chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=5053&EId=1&dt=0&adv=1
Organised by Purple Gecko Events the Lobster Lollop helps raise funds for the National Lobster Hatchery running out and back from Padstow along the Camel Trail, with a 2.5k, 5k, 10k and Canicross. Well done everyone. Big shout out to Emma who won the 5k event, and to Jacky and Stephen who were first in their age categories.
5k
Emma Stephens 21:56 (1st place)
Jacky Tyler 27:27 (1st in Age Category)
10k
Stephen Woodard 48:04 (1st in Age Category)
Claire Barlow 59:14
Jane Stedman completed her 299th marathon on Saturday 20th November at Running Events Devon – near Exmouth. “A lovely track, similar to Camel Trail. Managed a 4.40 finish time”