Dewsbury Road Runners News Itemshttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/News.php%[-2%%]%http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=84 2010-03-01 05:12:14 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=84%[-1%%]%http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=2 2010-03-01 01:41:56 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=2The Dewsbury Cross Country will be held on Dewsbury Moor.Lower Spen Valley country park.Parking and the post Race festivities will be at Dewsbury Moor Rugby Club (ringed on the map near the top).Ringed at the bottom is the main Huddersfield road out of Dewsbury (A644). If approaching from Dewsbury, follow the directions for Huddersfield, then after 400 yards take a right on the B6117, and the rugby club is about a mile down here on the left.If approaching from the north, take junction 26 off the M62 to Cleckheaton (A638), follow this road 3 miles through Cleck to Heckmondwike centre where you take a left on the B6117 (not the main road to Dewsbury), and after a mile the club is on your right.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=237 2010-02-15 10:32:29 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=2377:30 - 8:00 Henry BOONS pub Westgate Wakefield (Next to the station). A good time will be had by all. All welcome, just turn up. Thanks RegardsAndrewhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=239 2010-02-08 10:26:11 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=239The race takes part at Bankhouse Bottom, Fullneck, Pudsey.The Finish is ringed, and there are a couple of small car parks and on road parking around this.The best way is to head for the main roundabout near Thornbury barracks - junction of B6154 and A647, then follow the B6154 south for just over a half mile and follow a right turn to Bankhouse/Fullneck, then right again after 200 yards (see map) and just look for all the runners/cars!The start is half a mile away, and you will be directed there.As for the race itself, its a fast downhill, two muddy hilly laps, and a hard climb straight up to Bankhouse - you have been warned!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=235 2010-01-27 04:12:06 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=235Stainland have now confirmed they will not be hosting a x country race on the 7th of March. The league will be run over the 4 race instead of 5http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=232 2010-01-20 13:00:16 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=232Glenn Sykes says we can use Dewsbury Moor Rugby Club for our X Country race in February.He has organised a run from Dewsbury Moor Rugby Club, Heckmondwike Road, top of Carr Lane, on Sunday 6th December at 10-00am.Everybody are welcome to come for a run round the possible course.See you all there.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=231 2009-11-27 05:32:33 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=231Well we had 25 runners turn out for the race at Skipton over what would be a 3 lap muddy course, three laps means quite a few runners would be lapped, not ideal. We had a casualty on the first lap with Maxine dropping out, that was a blow for the ladies team as they were already depleted. Kevin Ogden had an outstanding race in sixth place to lead our runners home, but for the best running style I would give to Mark Oldroyd his arms and legs moving in unison he stood out in all the runners. For the worst running style I will have to give to Andy Cottier he looked stiff round the hips and legs and sometime gives the appearance he's running lame.Our men overall finished second.Veterans overall were fourthand Women overall were sixthThe team overall finished 4thhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=230 2009-11-21 12:52:39 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=230Following on from the AGM on Thursday 12 November, it became official that Dave Binns was standing down from the prestigous role of Men's Team Captain, with John Calvert being the lucky guy to stand in his muddy fell shoes!Whilst Flo and myself were dragging ourselves over Stoodley Pike today, up to our knees in mud, I began thinking about what Dave has put himself through.The words that initially spring to mind are "complete nutter"! This converstion cropped up today when Flo remembered that the last time she'd done leg 2 of the Calderdale Way Relay, she did it with Dave - very steadily. This was because, as ever, we were short of runners so Dave took it upon himself to do leg 1,then keeping hold of the baton to continue straight on to do leg 2. Dave thought this was a good idea at the time - I guess he soon began to regret it - he did it though!Then cast your mind back to the Dewsbury Cross Country at Oakwell Hall in 2007. On speaking to lovely Angie (Dave's wife), her face said it all. Dave had been up at some ungodly hour, marking out the route in the dark (nutter!), followed by running the race, then clearing up after. I'm surprised he didn't play a part in the buttie making task for the runners.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=229 2009-11-15 11:40:39 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=229We will be meeting at the Head of Steam pub in sunny Huddersfield.We will wait for members from 7.30 to 8.15 so dont be late!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=228 2009-10-21 10:19:31 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=228After a very good 2008 with plenty of personal bests, including a London Marathon time of 3hr 11, I was confronted with 2009. How did it all go so wrong? How could I go from Love running to Hate running in one swift and unexpected movement? When the pain kicks in, I stop, simple as that!I decided to briefly tell you about my spectacular list of DNFs during 2009. Various titles have rumbled through my head for this masterpiece, such as 1 The Key to Successful DNFing2 How to DNF Successfully3 DNFing with a Smile on your face4 A DNF, A Failure.Brass Monkey January 2009Managed to get to approximately 1.5 miles and stopped dont know why, I just did. I felt upset about it but I soon forgot after wandering into York for an Americano!Liversedge Half Marathon February 2009Got halfway (better than Brass Monkey) before I decided Id had enough. Took my number off and ran in the opposite direction with a smile on my face! I was even brave enough to head back and watch the presentations.Trimpell 20One that I actually finished! I was spotted at around the 9 mile mark not looking happy was the quote. My excuse was Id just returned from a trip down under and was jet lagged!!! I staggered round in 2hr 35 compared to 2008 time of 2hr 20 I hated every minute.London Marathon April 2009This has got to be the ultimate of all DNFs! The creme de la creme! Managed to stagger over Tower Bridge (previous year I was skipping over!). I did actually have a knee problem this time, but no excuses, a DNF is a DNF! I have to say I enjoyed being interviewed by the BBC for this one and to ensure ultimate BBC coverage, I announced into the fluffy mike This is the Greatest Marathon in the World! Yuk, it ended up on the cutting room floor no doubt!I have to say, there were tears for this one what a flippin loser.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=225 2009-10-01 13:05:17 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=225Twelve club runners turned out this evening to air their fast twitch muscles.Result:- actual time handicap time1 Kevin Oates 31m34s 55:292 Andrew Cottier 32:00 54:303 David Smith 35:38 54:284 Jonathan Smith 38:27 53:525 Andrew Parker 38:34 52:596 Andrew Stringer40:19 54:447 Paul Shields 43:26 54:368 Tracey Rhodes 44:06 55:219 Anne Milner 49:02 56:0710 Susan Hope 51:22 57:4211 David Whittingham51:46 56:0612 Andrea Woodside 52:12 53:571st Male Kevin Oates1st Female Tracey Rhodes1st Handicap Andrew Parkerhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=227 2009-09-24 14:20:14 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=227A seesawing performance saw Dewsbury 'A' in first place at the end of leg 2, eventually finishing at 7th.Dave Smith and Flo were the pick of the B team, cruising in on 1h30m and 12th spot.There were some unusual incidents, including handbags on Leg 1 by a team that didnt want to be followed, and Andy Meskimmon on Leg 4 being repeatedly accused of cheating (a case of mistaken identity).There was no trademark vomiting from Mick Wood as he wasnt running.Treena and Join Calvert bagged a fastest mixed prize, as did Flo and David.Next year Treena, Flo and Maxine will be auctioning their mixed partner services on ebay - which guarantee silverware.Reserve prices are likely to start at £50 + transport + energy drink.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=224 2009-09-21 17:14:23 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=224Dates for your diary information from John Calvert & David Binns1st x Country Race8th November at Skipton 2nd20th December at Temple Newsam 3rd race is10th January 2010 at Stainland4th race31st January at Pudsey5th race21st February at DewsburyPresentation 13th March possibly at BaildonPlate Final 24th March in Derbyshire.All runners please try to take part in all of the above events.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=226 2009-09-21 12:44:55 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=226Start of Leg 5. The Chapel Allerton pair in green were by far the strongest. Bernard Disken (Dewsbury) is in the black but his colleague David Greenwood managed to hide from view.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=223 2009-09-08 10:33:06 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=223The course is a testing 4 miles.RESULT:1 Peter Hill 26:532 Stephen Milner 28:033 Flora Skidmore 28:514 Anthony Audsley 29:475 Jonathan Smith 29:516 Peter Morton 33:097 Dorota Duraj 35:058 Louise Kemp 35:469 Anne Milner 36:4610 Susan Hope 37:1511 David Whittingham 37:40DNF Janet MurninPrizes: 1st Male- Peter Hill1st Female- Flora Skidmore1st Handicap- Jonathan Smithhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=222 2009-08-21 02:37:33 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=222THE SEVENTEENTH JOE PERCY 10KMonday 15th JUNE 2009Congratulations to Andrew Pearson for achieving a new course record (30 seconds wiped off the previous one) and thanks to all for making this a record turn-out, despite ominous thunder clouds above us! A good old British summerhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=221 2009-08-18 09:07:19 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=221Team resultWater 1stA.Bradbury 2G.Sykes 5J.Whitelaw 6P.Hill 12J.Calvert 15S,Lee 18Total 58Fire Equal 2ndB. Disken 3R.Aiston 7T.Rhodes 14J.Morris 16S.Milner 17L.Kemp 23Total 80Air equal 2ndD.Clancy 4A.Meskimmon 8J.Smith 9M.Haley 18P.Morton 20B.Parker 21Total 80Earth 4thJ.Oldroyd 1F.Skidmore 10D.Smith 11K.Long 13C.Watson 24D.Duraj 25Total 84Overall so far1st WATER 1,2,1 = 42nd AIR 2,1,2 = 53rd FIRE 3,3,2 = 84th EARTH 4,4,4 = 12Overall Handicap winner(s)A tie Peter Hill & Alexis Bradburyeach had a 1st & 2nd finishhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=220 2009-06-17 05:04:43 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=220Dewsbury 'A' team finish 3rd behind Halifax Harriers & Holmfirth Harriers11 Andrew Guiseley 36:1817 Jimmy Morris 37:1919 Kevin Oates 37:3122 Andrew Meskimmon37:4333 John Calvert 39:1036 Alexis Bradbury 39:3442 Peter Hill 40:0356 Frederick Nong 41:4358 Richard Aiston 41:4871 David Smith 42:4689 Flora Skidmore 43:48130 Jonathan Smith 46:35133 Bernard Disken 46:55151 Glenn Sykes 48:59153 Colin Watson 49:11163 Leanne Entwistle50:03182 Liz Smith-Calvert51:58190 Jean Entwistle 53:40198 Janet Murnin 55:10204 Dorota Duraj 55:39218 Susan Sykes 65:04http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=219 2009-06-16 14:37:10 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=219Team position after 2 racesAIR: 2nd & 1st = 3WATER: 1st & 2nd = 3FIRE: 3rd & 3rd = 6EARTH: 4th & 4th = 82nd race counting runnersAIRD.Almond 5A.Meskimmon 6P.Morton 9F.Nong 12E.Smith-Calvert 13Total 45WATERP.Hill 1A.Bradbury 4K.Ogden 8D.Awty 18H.Mitchell 20Total 51FIREJ.Morris 2M.Worden 10K.Oates 11B.Disken 15K.Barley 19Total 57EARTHF.Skidmore 3K.Long 7D.Smith 14C.Watson 21J.Oldroyd 25Total 70http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=217 2009-06-14 09:11:11 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=217We have ONE free entry for the Jane Tomlinson 10K in Leeds on 21 June.Could any Dewsbury Road Runners member who wants it please e-mail met at btd.diskenandco.co.uk I am dealing with this on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.If I have heard nothing by 10 am on Friday at the latest the offer will lapse and the number will go unused.BERNARD DISKENhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=216 2009-06-02 09:36:43 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=216Team positions after first race:1st. Water:A.Bradbury 1P.Hill 2H. Mitchell 8G. Sykes 11J. Whitelaw 12total 342nd AirB.Parker 3M. Haley 4J. Entwistle 7F. Nong 9A. Meskimmon 17total 403rd FireR. Aiston 5J. Murnin 10A. Audsley 13K. Oates 21B. Disken 25total 744th EarthK.Long 5S. Hope 14F. Skidmore 16I. Ahmed 26F. Ahmed 27total 88http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=215 2009-05-28 02:31:35 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=215http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=214 2009-04-06 07:36:11 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=214The WYCCWL final event was at Baildon on Sunday 8th February.Dewsbury RR's Men finished 3rd, Veterans were 3rd, Women 2nd and on the day the team were 2nd overall.The final positions in the League were:Stainland 7984Pudsey 7823Dewsbury 7819LBT 7055Baildon 6738Skipton 6144Idle AC 6136http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=212 2009-02-09 09:48:00 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=212Meet behind Sports Centre at 11AM for those wanting a lift.Click Here for course details.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=211 2009-02-06 03:42:28 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=211The entry form for the 2009 Dewsbury 10K is being prepared and should be on the website by Sunday 16 November at the latest (hopefuly earlier).The race is on Sunday 1 February at 9 am, course is unchanged from last year.Online entry will also be available.Bernard Disken, Race directorhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=196 2008-12-11 02:55:57 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=196You can now enter online at www.ukresults.net/onlineHard copy entry forms are being printed this week and will appear on this (DRR) website.The race in on Sunday 1 Febraury at 9 amApologies for delay.Bernard DiskenRace directorhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=198 2008-12-11 02:55:35 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=198Dont forget, your last chance to win the Grand Prix (or fastest runner championship) is this sunday.This is the traditional cut off point.Treena can lie in, so can Paul Ward.Those who CANT lie in:Elizabeth, Susan, Colin, Wayne.You know who you are! Best of luck ...http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=202 2008-11-21 09:26:43 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=202Richard Aiston and Bernard Disken at the start of Leg 5.Can someone teach Bernard how to put his number on?http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=195 2008-09-04 10:18:00 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=195This is the high standard league - we did not enter last year.Races this year are:Sun 12 Oct OtleySun 26 Oct SkyracSat 15 Nov WetherbySun 7 Dec WakefieldIf you want to enter ps let me have £7.00 by 14 Sept at the latest.I WILL NOT ENTER ANYONE WHO HAS NOT PAID ME IN ADVANVE.In addition as we have not hosted an event in this leageue you will need TO ORGANISE 4 HELPERS TO SET UP THE COURSE (I htink this means just at one event).I am putting the details on the notice board. http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=192 2008-08-13 01:38:43 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=192Monique Hollinshead completed a Double Ironman on the 2/3 August weekend, said to be the first time this distance of a Triathlon event as taken place in the UK. Monique finished in 14th place and was first female finisher doing the 4.8 mile swim in 2:46:04, the 224 mile bike ride in 15:21:00 and the 52 mile run in 10:29:22 with a total time of 28:36:26.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=191 2008-08-09 11:17:30 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=191Michael Wood was among the 3546 competitors taking part in the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Portugal. The events were around the Leiria region, central west Portugal, with the opening ceremony at the city of Marinha Grande where 39 countries paraded behind their flags.The first event was the sprint qualification race in Leiria, the race started near Leiria Castle and finished in the main square and Michael finished 55th of 70 in 27mins01secs in heat 4 making a 5 minute error at one control, this ensured he would be in the 'C' finalhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=190 2008-07-17 16:10:06 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=190After a mix-up with the team results where Dews.R.R's were left out, the organiser was asked to look for Dewsbury's results, he had another look through the forms and soon found them.As he had already given the finishing positions out it was a bit disappointing to some teams when he had to place Dewsbury into 2nd place with a total of 285 points. Halifax were 1st team.Dewsbury's team was: A.GuiseleyK.OatesA.MeskimmonM.HallD.AlmondJ.MorrisS.SchofieldJ.CalvertM.BaldwinJ.Maddisonand thanks to the 3 substitutes:A.Kerner, L.Entwistle and J.Entwistle.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=189 2008-07-01 04:59:08 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=189A team :Stephen Schofield John CalvertRichard AistonMatthew BaldwinAdrian KernerElizabeth Smith-CalvertPaul SchofielB team :Glenn SykesJack BretherickDavid WhittinghamJanet MurninKate BarleyBernard DiskenKeith LongTariq MahmoodC team :Iftikhar AhmedFlora SkidmoreAndrew CottierAndrew GuiseleySusan SykesJames Maddison Rachel SpilsburyFiona LeeD team :Andrew MeskimmonMaxine WordenKevin OatesSusan HopeColin watsonDavid SmithTreena JohnsonPeter MortonCaroline FelceMartin KayeTeam scores before we go into the deciding relay on Thursday 19th June.(position teams finished in 3 Summer Series races)A team 2 11total 4B team442total 10C team332total 8D team 124total 7http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=188 2008-06-18 05:39:54 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=188Individual winner of the Summer Series Handicap was:Richard Aiston.Results:-Best two races count.Richard Aiston 15, 2, 3 = 5Iftikhar Ahmed 1, 6, 13 = 7Stephen Schofield 4, 7, 11 = 11Kate Barley 19, 10, 1 = 11Flora Skidmore 8, 14, 4 = 12Kevin Oates 3, 10 = 13John Calvert 12, 1, 18 = 13Eliz. Smith-Calvert 12, 2 = 14Andy Meskimmon 3, 11,14 = 14Maxine Worden 10, 5 = 15Matthew Baldwin 8, 9, 8 = 16Glennn Sykes 16, 8, 9 = 17Adrian Kerner 14, 6 = 20David Smith 13, 7 = 20Andrew Cottier 6, 15= 21James Maddison 21, 5 = 26Colin Watson 17, 13,16= 29Paul Schofield 16,17= 33Susan Sykes 18, 19, 22=37Rachel Spilsbury 18, 21= 39http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=187 2008-06-11 13:25:31 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=187Team 'B' only had 3 runners to fiinish the course, Jack and Janet failed to complete the course and new member Keith Long took a wrong route.Therefore all teams will have their best 3 results to count.Team 'A' go into the lead with John Calvert placed 1st, Richard Aiston placed 2nd and Stephen Schofield placed 7th, making a total of 10, this added to their first race score makes their score 63.Team'D'scorersKevin Oates 3rdMaxine Worden 5thAndrew Meskimmon 11th Total 19 + 48 from 1st race = 67Team 'C' scorersAndrew Guiseley 4thIftikhar Ahmed 6thFlora Skidmore 14th Total 24 + 54 from 1st race = 78Team 'B' scorersGlenn Sykes 8thKate Barley 10thBernard Disken 15th Total 33 + 55 from 1st race = 88Note: Kate Barley lost 10secs at the start, moving her from 14th to 10th in the finishing order when the 10secs was adjusted.Paul Schofield also lost 10secs at the start but this didn't make any difference to the placings.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=186 2008-06-07 08:46:07 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=186Team Results'A' TeamStephen Schofield 4Matthew Baldwin 8John Calvert 12Adrian Kerner 14Richard Aiston 15 Total 53'B; TeamDavid Whittingham 2Jack Bretherick 7Janet Murnin 11Glenn Sykes 16Kate Barley 19 Total 55'C' TeamIftikhar Ahmed 1Andrew Cottier 6Flora Skidmore 8Susan Sykes 18James Maddison 21 Total 54'D' Team Andrew Meskimmon 3Susan Hope 5Maxine Worden 10David Smith 13Colin Watson 17 Total 48Only 5 runners each team to count, Peter Morton 20 position for Team 'D' doesn't count.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=185 2008-06-01 08:10:52 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=185I was feeling a little numb about the FLM this year and this was all thanks to last years disaster. That experience left me doubting my ability, hating the flamboyance and sheer size of the race. I found the crowds distracting and the heat depleted my energy and spirits.So it was no surprise that I was dragging my feet at entering this years race, consequently missing the deadline! I had in my mind approximately 10 months prior, that I was going to defer my London place for the more rural 3 Peaks race, but something was niggling at me, something to do with unfinished business in London and times of sub 3.15. After a few choice phone calls and re-mortgaging to fund express postal services, I got myself a place in London.Training went well, my usual style of sporadic hit and miss sessions. Following no plan, just ear-wigging to what Flo and the others were up to. I have to admit I was feeling pretty excited about it, I felt quietly confident that I could pull it off this year. The Friday before the race and Flo text me 'are you nervous?' My response 'Im so excited and I can barely contain myself' and this was true, I just couldnt wait!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=184 2008-05-19 08:08:18 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=184A SUPERB TURNOUT enabled Dewsbury to retain the West Yorkshire Winter League Cross-Country League title at Skipton.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=180 2008-02-28 14:59:02 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=180Club regular Kevin Hill confounded his critics by clearing his subs debt for 2007 and being one of the first members to pay up for 2008.Amazed pub regulars watched him write the cheque to Bernard Disken in Leggers Bar.Even Andy Cottier hasnt paid for 2008 yet.Kevin had drunk 3 pints.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=178 2008-02-15 14:50:30 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=178Thanks to everyone who made the 10K a success.If you have queries about the results please e-mail me at b.disken@ntlworld.comI'll give it a couple of days before asking TDL to produce the final version.Bernard Disken Race directorhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=175 2008-02-13 07:42:51 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=175Programme to watch 'Wonderland' BBC2 at 9-50pm Wednesday 23rd January.See Artur Boyt one of the top Orienteers in his age group and has been for many years.I occasionaly come up against him in competition, most recently last December in a National Event at Sheffield peak district.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=169 2008-01-21 16:47:51 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=169Entries for the 2008 Dewsbury 10K have now closed.You should receive your numbers by Tuesday 29 January at the latest.Please wait until then before chasing us up on missing numbers.DON'T PANICBernard Diskenhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=170 2008-01-21 16:47:36 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=170Are you ready for the 4th West Yorkshire Winter League, it is at Stainland on Sunday 27th January 11-00am. Start and finish will be from Stainland Rugby Club, next to Red Lion pub in Stainland. ALL our members can run in this event, it's free! The course will be 5.5 miles long taking in fields, tracks, stream crossing and small road crossing (marshalled by police). Presentation, and results will be at Heath Rugby Club, 5 mins down the road in West Vale. Directions: Follow Stainland Road out of West Vale, there is only one road through Stainland, they say you can't miss the Red Lion pub in Stainland village, parking at the pub.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=168 2008-01-17 16:01:06 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=168Martin Hall made a big decision over Christmas and the New Year, he says "I am retiring from racing, I will still be running for fitness and fun but there will be no more racing" he continues, " I want to spend more time doing what my children want to do at weekends now that they are growing up fast". He sends his pb's 10K 35:05 10 mile 57:54 1/2 marathon 1:16:01 20 mile 2:06:32 Marathon 2:38:28 (club record) http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=166 2008-01-10 15:15:48 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=166Despatch of race numbers should start on Monday 14 January. No cheques have been paid in yet so DON'T PANIC. Bernard Disken Race directorhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=164 2008-01-10 14:58:32 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=164Are you all fit and ready for the next Cross Country Race, it's at Pudsey with the same course as before with the tough hill finish. See Pudsey Pacers website for a map of the course and directions.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=163 2008-01-03 07:35:30 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=163This fixture in the Winter Cross Country League will take part at Pildacre, near Chickenley, Dewsbury. See full route details and map below. I know that many cross country runners have often expressed an interest in visiting Chickenley - so this is your big chance!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=160 2007-11-23 05:12:17 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=160All are welcome to come down for a trot around the Dewsbury cross country course on Saturday the 24th of November at 2pm. Meet at the carpark - see directions in the previous article in this section. It might be wet so bring your walshes!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=162 2007-11-21 16:02:36 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=162Twenty runners turned up for the Club 5 mile handicap race last Thursday 25th October 2007, this was a bit disappointing as we spent so much on prizes (3 bottles of Co-op wine).Chris Fothergill completed the course in 1st place with a time of 28mins 37secs, this took 7seconds off the record for this course, Bill Ewart set the record 2 years ago when he was 58.Andy Cottier finished 2nd, 14 seconds behind Chris.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=159 2007-10-28 16:27:12 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=159This will be the last counting race for the performance prizes this year.So, Treena can book a weekend break in Majorca that weekend. But Jean, Heather and Sue need to plan a Seb Coe like assault on the dash.And watch out Guiseley, youre going to be toast! (Im going to really really regret saying that).http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=158 2007-10-19 06:07:29 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=158yippee!! Time to get your fell shoes out and have some fun.Below is a list of all the dates and venues.PLEASE NOTE OUR XC IS ON THE 2ND DECEMBER AND ITS FANCY DRESS!!!! Please put a note in your diary to keep this date free to either run or marshall.We will need everyones help. We will hold it at the same place as last year, Oakwell Hall Park.Plenty of recci runs will be organised for everyone to familiarise yourselves with the course.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=157 2007-10-15 07:19:33 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=157Here are the final pairings, any notices or changes will be posted here.Remember this is a team event, let David Binns or Mick know asap if you cannot do it.Mick says:Make sure you recce your route. It makes a big difference on the day when you know every step of the route, nothing worse than running down the wrong track then having to retrace your steps while other teams waltz past you on the correct course.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=156 2007-10-12 10:46:33 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=156The Hare and Differently Abled Hare event we had on Thursday evening (4th October) - which as nothing to do with the Hash House Harriers piece that Adrian sent out, but is an idea/suggestion from John Calvert - went down pretty well. All comments were good saying how they had enjoyed it, although one runner passing me up Carlinghow Lane said we could have had a flatter course.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=155 2007-10-12 10:13:53 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=155Did not get round to recce-ing this one, and so I come with a collection of hastily prepared maps and some gels to deepest west yorkshire hoping for the best. See a gallery of pictures here or the full gallery here. We set off down the hill in glorious sunshine, soon I find myself in the lead - this was not in my race plan of following for at least the first 10 miles so I slow down a bit. The first big climb of the day up past Leeshaw Reservoir is taken at quite a tough pace and a couple of people edge past me, which is fine as I have not a clue where I am going. Then comes a long and pleasant grassy descent following a conduit in which the pace goes steady. I decide to tuck in and chat to Paul a bit about races coming up and the Three Peaks, after all we have a long way to go.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=151 2007-10-12 10:12:31 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=151Martin Hall coasts clear in the Mablethorpe Marathon to win by over 8 minutes in 2hrs44m57s.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=153 2007-09-21 15:45:52 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=153Some great runs from club members, and the women take the team prize.Ed: What is going on with all the hats? And what has John Calvert seen on his hand?It must have been a cold morning, I think John has got a spell in his hand.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=152 2007-09-21 15:43:15 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=152Caution, contains strong language!You see, this is exactly the kind of mess I get myself in to when faced with yet another long day in an office, nothing exciting and invigorating happening to speak of, just the usual groundhog day and Winter looming.The highlight of my day being pulling on my trainers and heading off up to Crosland Hill in my lunch break and my impending Crunchie bar.And then, of course, Im sat in front of the wonder that is the WorldWide Web and feeling the need to remove myself slightly from my comfort zone. So it took me approximately 3.5 minutes to check out the London Triathlonwebsite, dig out my credit card and grace them with approximately 70 quid for the pleasure of chuckin myself into a corner of the Royal Victoria Dock joy!Five minutes later, I start to take an empirical view of what Ive just doneBike Check (albeit a mountain bike)Wetsuit errmh, No!A passion for swimming errmh, No! I actually need to overcome a fear of outdoor water, I forgot that bit!Trainers CheckLegs CheckTime to train Are you havin a laugh - Im a working mother!So here I am, some 10ish months later having cycled my legs sore, swam at Spenborough in my wetsuit on pensionersday, sending them all into instant cardiac arrest at the mere sight, had a couple of baptisms in Costa Del Pugneys and now heading down to London at the weekend, nursing badly blistered and weeping feet, why? Cos it seemed like agood idea to do a club run with elastic laces and no socks in twice warn trainers - tut tut!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=150 2007-09-05 05:59:35 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=150Dewsbury 'A' team finish 2nd in the Leeds Country Way Relay.We were actually leading after the 4th leg (Bill ewart & Peter Hill) although they were 4th fastest on their leg, they overtook the leaders and the three faster teams didn't manage to catch up.Leg 5 saw us drop back to 2nd place, with Steve Schofield & Kevin Oates being 4th fastest team 68:13. Kevin had already raced in the morning finishing 6th in the Sandal Castle 10K so I think he would be a bit tired.Leg 6 saw our team hang on to 2nd place overall with David Smith and John Calvert finishing 7th fastest team in 67:04.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=149 2007-09-04 15:11:18 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=149As normal we will have the results, pottery gifts and prize giving at a small club do on Sunday after the race.All members are welcome, and a buffet (so some sort of snacks) will be arranged for anyone turning up.Try to make it as we dont do many things like this in the year.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=148 2007-08-28 09:03:57 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=148Team A Organiser contacts - Andy on 07786 925426 / drr@cottier.co.uk Team B Organiser contacts - Mick Please-get-a-mobile on 01924 450296 / mick@dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk Other Organiser Contacts - Treena on 01924 485951 / treena@dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk or David Binns on 07900468774 / david@binns900fireblade.freeserve.co.uk Please use the above contacts to obtain contacts details for any members below.TEAM AStage 1Treena JohnsonChris MaguireStage 2Andy MeskimmonNick GlavesStage 3Andy CottierAndy GuiseleyStage 4Bill EwartPeter HillStage 5Kev OatesSteve SchofieldStage 6David SmithJohn CalvertTEAM BStage 1Matthew BaldwinMartin KayeStage 2Graham JohnsonJean EntwistleStage 3Bernard DiskenRussel ThomasStage 4Andy ParkerGary JohnsonStage 5Maxine WordenFlora SkidmoreStage 6David GreenwoodIftikhar AhmedReservesKev Hill (Race-Day)Glen SykesJanet MurninSue LeeMick Woodhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=147 2007-08-27 14:18:51 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=147On the 16th of June 2007, four club members completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in under the regulation 24 hours.Click Here for the picture and video clip gallery.Team Dewsbury Road Runners where :Angela BinnsDavid BinnsDavid CooperAndrew Cottier (Sub) Here is AC's write up.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=146 2007-08-09 05:03:52 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=146All members are encouraged to come along for the weekend to what is a good social bash as well as a race.There are several races - fun run, 10k and the main 14.75 mile challenge. The action takes place in beautiful countryside near Barmouth, Wales.Dewsbury Road Runners organise a large camp site section. This club event has been running since the dawn of time, so please make an effort and put your name(s) down on the notice board - or speak to David, Maggie, Treena.You can enter the race online and see more details be clicking here.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=145 2007-07-24 04:52:00 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=145The 17TH LEEDS COUNTRY WAY RELAY 2007 Will be run on Sunday 2nd September12 runners are required to run in each teamRunners run in pairs over the 6 legs covering the LCW route.An approximate total of 64 miles are covered by each team; the 6 legs of the route vary in distance from between 9 to 11 miles. There are trophies for the fastest legs and teams, men and women, with a memento for each finisher (a commemorative piece of pottery), and if you have the energy left, food at Garforth Sports Centre.Route descriptions are given to each participating team, and teams are encouraged to recce their routes.We are entering two teams, so please put your name on the list on the noticeboard in Dewsbury Sports Centre as soon as possible.£6.50 per runner payable to Treena Johnson or Michael Wood.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=144 2007-07-14 13:16:16 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=144Click on your name in the Ranking list to check your Ranking breakdownhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=143 2007-06-19 16:14:48 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=143Dewsbury Road Runners blitzed the West Yorkshire Fire 5 mile race with 9 runners in the first 28 finishers.Andrew Guiseley led the Dewsbury team home in 3rd place with a time of 28mins35secs on a far from easy course.Other Dewsbury finishers were:-Andrew Cottier 6th in 29:06Chris Fothergill 7th in 29:08Kevin Oates 11th in 29:33Mark Oldroyd 14th in 30:17Jimmy Morris 21st in 31:05Martin Hall 22nd in 31:14Steve Schofield 23rd in 31:38John Calvert 28th in 32:13Kim Schofield 149th in 44:43Susan Hope 150th in 44:44Deborah Hughes 158th in 45:56and 188 runners finished the coursehttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=142 2007-06-19 16:04:35 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=142James Maddison wins the individual Summer Series Trophy after easily winning the last race on handicap, the 4 mile X country.Your best 2 finishing positions on handicap in any of the 3 races wins the individual trophy.James Maddison 9th & 1st = 10Andrew Cottier 7th & 4th = 11Susan Hope 8th & 3rd = 11Kevin Oates 8th & 3rd = 11Steve Schofield 3rd & 10th= 13Matthew Baldwin 2nd & 12th= 14Chris Bjorck 9th & 5th = 14Kim Schofield 12th& 2nd = 14Allan Morrison 5th & 10th= 15Iftikhaar Ahmed 6th & 9th = 15Martin Kaye 13th& 2nd = 15Bernard Disken 11th& 6th = 17David Smith 4th & 15th= 19Russell Webster 1st & 23rd= 24Andrew Meskimmon 17th& 8th = 25Maggie Haley 11th& 14th= 25David Binns 19th& 7th = 26Nick Glaves 16th& 11th= 27Heather Mitchell 5th & 22nd= 27Jack Bretherick 10th& 19th= 29John Calvert 23rd& 13th= 36Adrian Kerner 15th& 22nd= 37Fiaz Ahmed 20th& 18th= 38http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=141 2007-06-15 12:43:09 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=141The summer series are races for club members only which occur every summer on the usual club nights e.g. tuesday or thursday evening.They are handicapped, over a variety of distances and terrains - so everyone has a chance of winning a prize in individual events.The winner of the 3 race series will be decided by the best aggregate score in any 2 of the 3 races. Paul Ward won it last year when he had the best aggregate over the 2 races. This year there will be 3 races.The final event is always a relay in which the club members are split up into teams and run over short distances (approximately 3/4 of a mile at Sands Lane)each.Afterwards the prizes are handed out to the winning team, either A,B,C or D team.The emphasis for these events is on participation and fun, and its one of the highlights of the club calendar - the more the merrier so please give them a go!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=138 2007-06-13 04:41:24 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=138Dewsbury Road Runners Chris Fothergill took part in the Wetherby Triathlon on Sunday the 20th May. The course consisted of a 1.5Km river swim, 42Km bike ride and a 10Km run.Chris finished 2nd of the 150 competitors with a time of 2hrs.05mins.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=139 2007-06-07 15:25:24 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=139Calling all club members ...We have been invited to take part in this 'pre-entry' only club competition.The course is a potentially fast, two-lap, gently undulating, rural course. It starts and finishes at Thurstonland Cricket Club, which has showering facilities, toilets and a good bar!If you are interested, log onto the website and add your name in Events.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=137 2007-05-30 09:17:35 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=1370600 Rise0615 Out for a quick jog, feel good0630 Sky outside very clear, feels like a hot day brewing0640 Basic Breaky0650 Finalise kit, all the junk Im taking with me0700 Walk to Coach0715 Coach exists, its on its way and everyone seems primed0740 Coach departs for start slightly late0800 Eat rice pudding - main breaky0810 Coach stuck in big jam, some get out to walk0820 Pick up those who got out to walk0825 Arrive and walk to start0830 Sun seems worryingly strong for this time of day0845 Sit around on grass, its getting warm0900 Watch womens start standing on wheelie bins0901 Didnt manage to see any dewsbury runners!0915 Do a warm up0930 Final dump in excellent nearby bushes0935 Join Pen 1 on green start with Andy, we are quite far backhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=135 2007-04-28 15:02:28 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=135Jimmy takes it in his stride as he leads Dewsbury Road Runners home in the London Marathon, most of the other Dewsbury runners seemed to wilt in the warm weather.Jimmy Morris had a pb finishing 561st with a time of 2hrs55mins32secs, two minutes ahead of Andy Cottier 669th in 2h57m30s.Dewsbury's first lady home was Treena Johnson in 3:04:41, being 84th lady finisher and 5th over 45.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=134 2007-04-23 13:59:00 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=134Many of the Dewsbury Road runners are well in to their training for the London Marathon which takes place in April, but Martin Hall who set the club record for the marathon distance in the London event last year will not be in this year, he has decided to go for the Blackpool Marathon in early June and believes he has a good chance of being in the first three. Meanwhile he will be doing the hilly Spen 20 mile race in preparation on the 18th of March.Two runners who will be hoping to get near Hall's record time in the London will be Andrew Guiseley and Andrew Cottier, and Guiseley will be heading for the Spen 20 mile race in preparation, and follow that a week later with the Ackworth Half Marathon.Cottier ran the Tafford 10K last Sunday in a respectable 34th of the 362 runners in a time of 36mins8sec.Another hoping for a time under 3 hours and lead our ladies home will be Treena Johnson.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=129 2007-04-18 12:33:02 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=129In the British Orienteering Ranking list Michael Wood reached his highest position of 8th during Feb - Mar 2007, this is in his age group of M65 long where there are 154 names listed. He has since dropped to 13th after a string of indifferent results.Jan 28th he finished 12th of 25 at Sherwood Pines, followed on the 11th Feb with a decent run at Sherbrook in Cannock Chase of 3rd from 22 ( need this sort of result to keep a high ranking position).Another decent result at Scardale & Knapton near Malton 3rd of 15 on 18th Feb.4th Mar 6th of 14 in freezing rain at Marsden Moor (a big early error).11th Mar Whitbarrow Scar, Lake District another big early error, 16th of 36.1st of April Heater Rigg, North York Moor another big error 10th of 14Jan Kellstom Festival of Orienteering at the Forest of Dean, Saturday and Sunday 7th & 8th April.Carried my bad form down here first day lost 12 minutes on one control 51st from 72.Better second day 18th of 70, but can do better.Will have to frame myself if I am to get back in the top 10 in the Ranking list as I am now in my second year and the young M65's are coming along.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=133 2007-04-18 03:19:40 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=133Dewsbury Road Runners secured 3rd place at the Cross Country Finals at Heanor, Nottingham - which took place on the the 1st of April.Click Here to see pictures.A slightly diminished team ran well in warm and sunny conditions on a tough 3 lap, 10k course with plenty of challenging terrain.No, its not an april fool joke, even Monique was smiling at the end of this one - and a lot of strong runs were rewarded by a third placing - maybe next year we can imrove on this?http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=132 2007-04-08 15:49:47 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=132Presentation night in Saltaire saw a galaxy of prizes for club members this year.Click here to see pictures.As well as being crowned overall champions for the winter league 2006/2007, we also were top vets and top ladies + second mens team.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=130 2007-03-16 08:30:47 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=130Dewsbury Road Runners Andy Cottier, Andrew Guiseley and Jimmy Morris take the first team prize in the Doncaster Half Marathon. Only 7 seconds could split the two Andy's, Cottier finishing in 7th place with a pb of 1hr17m00secs he was closely followed by Guiseley, also with a pb, in 8th place and a time of 1hr17m07secs. The other team member Jimmy Morris finished in 21st place with a time of 1hr21m20secs.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=131 2007-03-14 13:28:16 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=131http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=127 2007-03-05 16:14:57 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=127http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=128 2007-03-05 16:14:29 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=128Dewsbury Road Runners Ladies team of Treena Johnson, Flora Skidmore and Angela Binns were the first team in the popular Snake Lane 10 mile race.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=126 2007-03-05 13:29:15 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=126Directions to the venue are at the bottom of this article.The route has been measured at 5.2 miles and includes 2 short sections of road so is probably not suitable for spikes.The start section also includes a speed bump so take care.The race will start at the far end of the filter bed road and run back on the road towards the village. At point A the route enters the woods and takes a short sharp climb to point B. At B turn right up the main path through a gate opening to point C (A to C may be recognised as part of the Baildon Boundary Way). At C the route diverts left up another sharp climb to the wall corner and a loop back to F (points D and E are distinct left turns). From point F the route again picks up the Baildon Boundary Way to point G). Point G is a left hand turn BEFORE reaching the stile. Follow the main path from G to H crossing a stream by footbridge and crossing stile at H onto the main path.At H turn left under the railway bridge keeping left (the section H to I will have 2 way traffic but will be well marked). At Point I take a short diversion into the woods on the left emerging back on to the stoney track. Turn left up the stoney track until reaching Coach Rd J. Turn right at the top of the track and immediately right again into the fields. Turn immediately left in the fields and head to the field corner K. At the field corner turn right and follow the walked path back down to the stoney track (this section will be recognised as the reverse of the finish of the Guiseley Gallop). Turn left on reaching the stoney track back under the railway bridge (keeping left) and then continue straight ahead down the main track for some distance.Towards the bottom of the main track a path swings off to the left (L), follow this path up and over the railway line. After the bridge over the railway line (M), turn right down a narrow track over a footbridge and then back up to Gill Lane (N). On reaching Gill Lane, turn right and run down the road to another bridge. At the metal gate bear left into the woods (O) and follow a track down through the woods until reaching a main track (P). At the main track turn right back towards Gill Lane. At Gill Lane turn left then almost immediately right and right again (Q) down a sharp bank to a stream. Cross through the stream and up the hill continuing on to the far end of the woods (R). At the far end of the woods the route turns back on itself and comes almost back to the stream before turning right and right again (S) onto the main track heading back towards Esholt. At Spring Lane turn right then almost immediately left (T) up a narrow path back in to the woods. Follow the route through the woods climbing up to meet the main path at a stile (U).Turn left over the stile and continue on the main path to the gate opening in the wall (point C revisited). Through the gate opening take a narrow path diagonally off to the right (V) running along the top of the woods. Continue along this narrow path until reaching a short descent back to the main path. Turn left back up the main path (past point B again) and continue up the path almost to the gate opening in the wall. Here the route turns right down through the woods (this will be recognised as the reverse of the route taken up through the woods in the Guiseley Gallop) to reach the finish by the entrance to the woods (point A).Drinks/Changing afterwards at Esholt Sports Club PLEASE REMOVE ALL MUDDY SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE CLUBHOUSE.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=125 2007-02-14 01:57:24 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=125The Dewsbury Cross Country will be at Oakwell Hall Country Park on the 7th of January 2007 starting at 11am.There are limited toilet facilities and no showers. Park in Oakwell Hall Country Park car park (see P on map) or on the main A652 Bradford-Dewsbury road. Full details of the course and directions are given later on in this article.The course is hilly, ran on paths, turf and woodland, and unsuitable for spikes (total height gained is 550 ft, see profile further down).It consists of 3 loops which cover the grounds of the park and north of the M62. The approximate length is 4.75 miles, and will be well taped and marshalled. Please follow the instructions from the Marshal's as there is a couple of points where runners may cross - It will be advised that runners stay to their right. We have arranged to meet after the race at the White Bear Public House situated approximatly 1 mile from the park. Full directions will be given on the day, but it is virtually an immediate left turn, doubling back on yourself as you leave the car park, carrying on along the road, passing a childrens play area on your left, turning right along Kings Drive.The White Bear is at the end of the drive. Signs will be put out on the day pointing you in the right direction, if I remember!!!We hope that many of you can stay, as the landlady is willing to put hot food on for us.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=121 2007-01-04 11:54:15 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=121Are here again ...Details of the 5 winter cross country races can be found by clicking here.The bigger the team we get, the more chance we have of winning things - all members are welcome to compete for us free of charge!Sometimes there is even a buffet afterwards!Its Grrrrrrrrrrrreat!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=119 2006-10-05 09:01:53 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=119Click Here to view pictures and video clips.Before the race I had asked for a couple of marshals, 4 came rushing forward. Bill Ewart knee trouble, didn't fancy the run, Andy Cottier said he wasn't up for the race, but in the finish he was chief photographer, and Brian Cooper and Jack Bretherick pleaded age.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=114 2006-09-02 12:20:01 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=114A very hot day, not a big field, but this race is basically a Fire Service Race which is open to the public.Having run this race previously I know we run out of the Fire Station and run up to Oakenshaw, and then drop down to Hunsworth, and then climb back up to Birkenshaw, and do a small loop into the Fire Station before finishing.The guy who's starting the race warns us that it is really hot and to be aware of this.The race starts and I run the first mile in about 6.35. I decide I am not going to keep this up and try to run at a more sensible pace for an old b**tard like me. A drag up to Oakenshaw and then we turn left and we have a nice run down to Hunsworth.When we get to the bottom of Hunsworth my head feels as though it's going to explode, we turn and start climbing back up.Some guys in front who passed me previously are beginning to walk, this looks promising as I gradually pass them and reach the entrance to the Fire Station.I see one guy in front who I recognise from Strathclyde Fire Brigade, who I normally have a tussle with, he is walking, I pass him slowly and head for the finish, he suddenly steams past me and I can do nothing to respond. I finish and grab a drink.Thank God that's over.%[339]%http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=116 2006-08-31 07:34:30 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=116Its Del Boy I'm back after 6 months of non running and gaining two and a half stone Im back with the club.Take my advice wise ones; never buy a satellite navigation system from McDonalds!I now tip the scales at 14 stone, four stone heavier than when I first joined the club "8 years ago".In one year I've gone from a size medium to large then X large and I'm too tight to buy new clothes, so I've got to shed a couple of stone, plus I'm fed up with Asda thinking I'm walking out of the store with frozen Turkeys up my jumper.Speaking of Turkey's, Mick Wood has been sending me copies of the newsletter (sorry Mick) or as its now better known as the anaesthetist monthly in NHS circles, who now give them to patients just prior to an operation; so they are assured to be firmly knocked out.Mick could get an OBE for saving the NHS millions of pounds!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=115 2006-08-31 07:25:20 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=115The story you requested could not be found.Please inform the webmaster if you think there is a problem.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=0 2006-07-28 08:10:24 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=0As I complete last minute preparations I feel about unsure about the whole thing. This is 5 miles longer than a marathon, its mostly off road, its got 4500 ft of climb, will I be able to cope? The toilets are closed after being overwhelmed by effluent, which floods the surrounding area clearly I am not the only one nervous about this!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=108 2006-03-23 09:38:56 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=108We now have 2 official training/recce weekends for the BGR attempt on the 17 June 2006.These are :April 29 - May 1 WeekendMay 27 - 29 WeekendBoth are bank holiday weekends and both will invloves runs on sat/sun/mon - with the principle run on the sunday, people can fit in around this anyway they would prefer.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=107 2006-03-18 12:03:10 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=107Thanks to everyone who made the 10K a success.Full results including gun times, gun positions, chip times, chip positions and category results are available at www.raceahead.netBernard Diskenhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=106 2006-02-19 12:01:15 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=1064th Fixture in West Yorkshire Winter LeagueWe are doing well and desperately need to get a large team turnout :- all are welcome !!!Phone Andy on 07786 925426 or Maggie on 01924 275101Or click here to email us.For a lift down, phone or contact us - it will be no problem.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=91 2006-01-20 06:29:52 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=91All the results can be looked up on our results page - click here.Alternatively :For the latest team results click here.For the latest mens results click here.For the latest womens results click here.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=92 2006-01-20 05:56:31 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=92On the 17th June 2006, Three club members will attempt the Bob Graham Round or BGR in the Lake District.This is an arduous 70 mile fell run, over lakelands high central fells, to be completed in 24 hours.We are hoping to get a good crowd of people to support these runners. People are needed to run sections of the round with ( e.g. pacers, navigators ), and people to provide food and drink, massages(!) etc ( logistical support ).http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=93 2005-12-29 10:01:37 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=93The Complete Runner West Yorkshire Cross Country League is the fast leaguewhich attracts the top clubs - races traditionally on Saturdays although this year 2 are on Sundays.Not to be confused with the Sunday Sports Direct West Yorkshire Winter League.Usually some of our stronger runners have taken part in the Complete Runner League.I've put a form up on the notice board.If you want to run please sign your name and details.Please let me have the entry fee £6.00 in cash or by a cheque payable to B T Disken.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=87 2005-09-19 14:08:51 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=87Four Dewsbury Road Runners lined up for this premier triathlon event, including three debutants, amongst around 8000 other competitors.The weather was mild on saturday, and then warm and sunny on sunday.Everybody reported having a great time, and there were some interesting shaningans in the Victoria pub invloving Al and some local bovver boys.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=86 2005-08-10 07:18:12 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=86Andy Meskimmon 1990Martin Hall 1947Kevin Oates 1938Andrew Cottier 1925Bill Ewart 1890Roger Tolson 1886Treena Johnson 1882Monique Hollinshead 1869Jimmy Morris 1868Peter Hill 1855Andy Parker 1835David Cooper(2) 1825David Binns 1824Julian Lusardi 1820Russell Thomas 1809Daniel Mortimer 1765Flora Skidmore 1747David Sugden 1726Matthew Baldwin 1718David Greenwood 1712Bernard Disken 1706Angela Binns 1684Martin Kaye 1680Colin Watson 1664Derek Berry 1659Kevin Hill 1648Michael Wood 1646Peter Morton 1636Jack Bretherick 1636Heather Mitchell 1635Claire Shaw 1627Robert Artley 1618Brian Cooper 1612Jeanette Thomas 1611Gwen Viljoen 1606Alan Morrison 1605David Webster 1592Paul Shields 1578Iftikhar Ahmed 1565Julie Kaye 1540Carole Hill 1534Glenn Sykes 1513Maggie Haley 1487Adrian Kerner 1459David Cooper(1) 1433Paul Schofield 1414Paula Webster 1414Debra Awty 1382David Whittingham 1287http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=63 2005-06-07 03:08:45 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=63Flora Skidmore 100Andy Parker 88Heather Mitchell 79Andy Cottier 78Colin Watson 74Robert Artley 67David Cooper(2) 55Glenn Sykes 53Martin Kaye 50David Cooper (1) 50Roger Tolson 42Julie Kaye 41Carole Hill 40Kevin Oates 39Angela Binns 39David Whittingham 39Peter Hill 34Treena Johnson 34Martin Hall 31Russell Thomas 30Monique Hollinshead 29Paul Schofield 25David Greenwood 21Brian Cooper 19Adrien Kerner 19David Binns 18Jack Bretherick 17Peter Morton 12Julian Lusardi 10Andrew Meskimmon 6Jimmy Morris 6David Sugden 3Jeanette Thomas 2Where you scored your pointsWinter League X Country Howley Ruins & Soothill WoodsA. Parker 25F. Skidmore 25D.Cooper(2) 14R.Thomas 10P.Hill 9K.Oates 8C.Hill 8West Yorkshire X Country MenP.Hill 15R.Thomas 12West Yorkshire X country LadiesT.Johnson 12J.Thomas 2Barnsley 10KD.Cooper(1) 25West Yorkshire X country MenJ.Lusardi 10R.Thomas 6Abbey Dash 10KA.Parker 25F.Skidmore 25C.Watson 25C.Hill 19D.Greenwood 18M.Hollinshead 11J.Bretherick 11T.Johnson 7A.Cottier 6K.Oates 3M.Hall 1Chevin Chase 7 milesA.Cottier 8D.Greenwood 3R.Thomas 2Pennine 10KH.Mitchell 9M.Hollinshead 7X Country at EsholtD,Cooper(2) 25F,Skidmore 25M.Kaye 25G.Sykes 25A.Parker 21K.Oates 15C.Hill 13R.Tolson 11P.Hill 10T.Johnson 9M.Hollinshead 3A.Cottier 3J.Morris 3H.Mitchell 3Liversedge 1/2 marathonA.Cottier 20R.Tolson 19D.Cooper(2) 14J.Morris 3K.Oates 1C.Watson 1M.Hall 1Snake Lane 10 milesA.Cottier 18M.Hollinshead 8West Yorkshire X Country Winter LeagueF.Skidmore 25M.Kaye 25A.Parker 17G.Sykes 14A.Cottier 11K.Oates 9T.Johnson 4D.Cooper(2) 2Huddersfield 10KC.Watson 6http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=64 2005-06-07 03:07:18 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=64A quick survey of the route shows the first climb is 1500ft straight up. I try to forget about this, but Julian looks decidely nervous right up the the whistle!The route is 11 miles long (theoretic minimum) and clocks up 4400 feet of climbing. Basically, your run up to the Helvellyn ridge from the north, near Great Dodd, then run the ridge to the summit cairn of Helvellyn and back.The gruesome start lives up to expectations, 1500 feet on grass mainly, with nothing to break up the strain on the calves - i resort to zig-zagging. At the top the climb continues at a lesser gradient - but is still un-runnable. When I do reach the checkpoint my legs are like jelly, and I cant run at all for a while.The ridge is no cakewalk either, with constantly changing terrain, from boulder fields to narrow troughed paths, you never find any rythmn and you are constantly being challenged by route decisions over boggy bits, rocky outcrops etc.Here I am approaching the summit of Raise.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=83 2005-05-25 08:09:35 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=83There was a great turn out for the Esholt Cross Country, with some 23 members taking part - the largest number for quite some time.The weather was cool and pleasant, and the conditions reasonable underfoot. Good individual performances bolstered a good team performance.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=71 2005-01-30 09:59:44 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=71The Navigation pub in Mirfield was the venue for the party this year. There was a good turnout of old and new members. Awards presented were: Fastest Female- Treena JohnsonFastest male- Andrew MeskimmonGrand Prix- Heather MitchellBest Newcomer- Martin HallAchievement of the Year- Monique Hollinshead Club Personality- Michael Woodhttp://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=46 2004-12-16 03:44:06 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=46I had looked into running the Himalayan 100 mile race a few years before but decided it looked a little too easy. After all there's no backpack to carry and they actually feed you, and its only 100 miles (a normal training week). I decided it would be good to run it this year and take my wife Julie as she had taken up running and wanted to run a multi stage race.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=47 2004-11-28 10:21:43 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=47Its 10am Sunday morning and I am sat in my Car in the car park at Princess Mary Running Track Cleckheaton and I am both cold and tired.Why am I here?Answer: To do the Mileta 10mile Road Race.Why am I cold and tired ?Answer: Because I spent yesterday travelling home from a 2 week holiday in Corfu.So why tired I hear you ask, well the Holiday was a 210 kilometre walk around the island.Its now 10.20am the race starts at 10.30am most people are warming up in shorts and vests, I am still keeping warm in the Car.Eventually Treena and Heather talk me out of the Car and track suit and I have a short jog to the Start Line on the running track. Here if find Bill, Martin, Rodger and Andy ( apologies if I have forgotten anyone else).After the usual lecture about obeying marshals and the roads being open to traffic the race starts.Down the back straight and round the bend then out of the gate through the Car Park and onto the road toward Cleckheaton.As we go through the gate, to my surprise I find myself in the lead.This strange situation continues to the Bus station ( about 1mile) when the winner of the race come past and the pulls away up the climb.Still in Second place at the top of the first climb (2 miles) but I can tell there is a group hard on my heels.Up the next climb the guy who ends up second comes past me and as the winner had done before he pulls away.The rest of the group are still hard on my heels. I think they are just letting me take the wind especially on the exposed section between miles 3 and 4.As we run through Clifton village 1 guy pulls up level with me, I recognise him as some one I do battle with quite often.We run neck and neck all the way through Clifton and Hartshead, and we drop the rest of the chasing group.On the hill up to Roberttown he takes the lead but by the top (8 miles) I have regained 3rd place.He remains just behind me down the hill and past the 9 mile marker.In the last mile I manage to pull out a lead and get 3rd place in a time of 1 hour 30secs.Martin comes in, in seventh place, Andy in the top 20 and Rodger has a good run as he continues to get back to form.Treena did well and got third lady and Heather had a good run.Bill unfortunately had to pull out after a couple of miles due to an injury.Treena and I both got matching fleece jumpers as prizes for being 3rd man and lady. Creams all very well for the ladies but its not quite me, however I last saw it hanging in Lindas wardrobe. So my training tip for a Hilly 10 mile road race is a 200 K walk over the fortnight before!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=48 2004-10-28 07:12:14 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=48Please note that you can find all these results in the results section.The Elloughton 10K Hull 8/8/04. 112 Gwen Viljoen 45:50.171 Heather Mitchell 50:03 2nd O-50.229 Colin Watson 53:18. 398 finished.Colin has a steady run.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=49 2004-10-04 07:34:14 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=49I had seen the marquee field yesterday driving down, and now all of rosthwaite is abuzz with runners and tourists bustling around. The sun is now hot, I buy some special ankle plasters which seem to really help my sore ankles. Then, after spotting Russel, I buy a lighter rain mac, and find a superior way of storing it in my camelbak.A result! I now feel kitted out, and there is not long to go. I toss my keys to Russels brother in law and adjust my bum bag - this is it!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=59 2004-08-07 10:58:28 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=59Right, guys of a sensitive constitution may need to get a lady to edit my report as it concerns sections about womens matters.Disaster fell the day before with me "surfing the crimson wave"- this meant extra worry about how many powderings of my nose I would have to build in to my race plan. I mean its one thing having a pee on the go put my balance and dexterity on a bike doesn't stretch beyond opening a banana with my teeth.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=50 2004-07-04 08:45:23 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=50The coal race at gawthorpe was great fun, if not a bit hard work!Needless to say, Derek did the best out of the mens team while Moniquewalked away with 50 quid for second lady!Free buffet and a pint afterwards, you cant grumble at that!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=1 2004-04-12 11:22:10 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=1The Yorkshire Cross Country League presentations where a great success. There was no fighting, and the evening was capped by somebizarre dancing courtesy of mens champ, Ian Fisher (featured).Monique took the ladies first prize, and did much of the presenting, Heather took the prize for ladyveterans over 50. See the gallery for more action shots!http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=3 2004-03-26 12:33:06 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=3After all the queuing and beaurocracy, my feet are tired before I tackled this beast. Get the excuses in early, thats what I say!The weather was beautiful, and the sun felt worryingly strong. Several Americans hassled me over the bunny ears I was wearing - apparently pacemakers wear them in races in their parts (?). This was it, The starting canon fired, and we started to cross the verrazano-narrows bridge to a rousing New York, New York, Manhatten island was in profile across the straights - it all felt pretty awesome.http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=51 2003-11-02 06:57:53 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/story.php?index=51