Mark's Column - 12th July 2010

Forest Park Ladies 5k 7th July

95 ladies including a superb contingent of Ellesmere Ports finest travelled over for Spectrum Striders friendly 5k last Wednesday evening. In extremely warm conditions but no wind, some great racing was done. Winning the race was Liz Whitfield of Spectrum in a superb 18:10 (5:50 m/m) which for ladies running is right up there. 2nd place went to EPRC's very own Nicola Bird in a great time of 18:56 (6:05 m/m) which is her fastest running for some time with a sprint in to hold off 3rd place Tessa McCormick of Vale Royale AC who recorded the same time.

Alison Cole was next EPRC home in 8th position in 20:20 (6:32 m/m) claiming 1st L35 prize in the process. She was followed by Mandy McGonigle in 30th place in 23:37 (7:36 m/m), With Madeline Bird not far behind capturing 40th place in 24:28 (7:52 m/m) Overall, EPRC's ladies managed a fantastic 3rd spot in the team event out of 15 competing teams.

Full results available www.spectrumstriders.org.uk/our-races/forest-park-ladies-5k/2010-results

Offerton 10k 7th July

Over in Stockport on his way home from work was Mark Dodd doing a cheeky 10k which backfired badly with 164 other runners. Little did Mark know that the 3 lap park course has a killer hill that with 3 laps, doesn't make for a quick course. Posting his slowest 10k time in nearly 4 years Mark finished 15th overall in 40:27 (6:31 m/m) vowing never to just "turn up" at a race again.

Winning the race was David Hamilton of Southport Waterloo in 36:01 (5:47 m/m), 2nd was Simon Grundy of East Cheshire in 36:10 (5:48 m/m) with 3rd spot going to Howard Mead of Manchester Tri in 36:47 (5:55 m/m).

The ladies was won by Ruth Jenyon of Stockport in 43:40 (7:02 m/m), with 2nd going to Sarah Aylmer also of Stockport in 43:48 (7:03 m/m) and 3rd going to Kerrie Wood in 43:56 (7:04).

Full results available www.ukresults.net/2010/off10ka.html

Running At Ellesmere Port Running Club

Finally, anyone wishing to join the club whether beginner or competent runner, we meet at the Whitby Sports and Social Club on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.45pm to commence running at 7pm and welcome all abilities in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Please be aware that a beginners club every Wednesday night is also running until 29th September. If you can only run 200m or run a mile, feel free to join Gary Richards for the beginners sessions following his expert advice. All that is asked is, be at the Whitby Sports & Social Club for 6:40pm and a 6:45pm start. For more information, see

http://www.ellesmereportrunningclub.org.uk

• 12/07/10 - Pennylane 10k and Jon Hawker Nearly Dies :-)
• 04/07/10 - Warrington 10k PB for Jon Cole
• 27/06/10 - Tough Team Challenge & Mark Dodd Half PB
• 07/06/10 - Speed Is What We Need, Greasy Fast Speed
• 01/06/10 - Mark Dodd & Matt Whitfield Chester Marathon June 2010
• 20/05/10 - Nicky Storms Women's 10k In Liverpool
• 17/05/10 - Awards galore at last borders and 2009/2010 season
• 25/04/10 - Whitley 10k & Cheshire 20 Prizes
• 18/04/10 - Mark Smashes PB Blackpool Marathon
• 05/04/10 - Ashby 20 Mile Road Race
• 15/03/10 - Trimpell 20 Mile Road Race
• 31/08/09 - Capenhurst 5k 26th August
• 04/08/09 - Sale 10 Mile Road Race 2nd August
• 21/06/09 - The Druid 5 Mile 17th June
• 08/06/09 - Tunnel 10k
• 01/06/09 - Dunham Massey Park 5k
• 25/05/09 - Manchester 10k
• 18/05/09 - Liverpool Women's 10k
• 10/05/09 - Christleton 5k Road Race
• 03/05/09 - Wrexham 10 Mile Road Race
• 19/04/09 - Wirral Seaside Road Race
• 12/04/09 - Ellesmere Port Running Club Has Two Cheshire County Medallists
• 29/03/09 - Wilmslow Half Marathon
• 22/03/09 - Rhayader Round The Lake 20 Mile Road Race
• 15/03/09 - Trimpell 20 Mile Road Race - NEW CLUB RECORD
• 23/02/09 - Village Bakery Half Marathon Race
• 15/02/09 - Nick Beer 10k
• 01/02/09 - Alsager 5 Miler
• 02/11/08 - Bramhall Park 5K TT
• 05/10/08 - Autumn Wind And Rain, Just Like Summer Really
• 28/09/08 - And So, Performances Get Even Better!!! Awards Galore!!!
• 07/09/08 - Marshall matters
• 18/08/08 - Bramhall 5k
• 11/08/08 - Great Warford 10 Miler
• 04/08/08 - Grahams Record Breaking Run Continues
• 28/07/08 - Mark Impresses in Comeback Race
• 21/07/08 - Graham Marks His Arrival in Style
• 14/07/08 - Nicky Clinches Top Placing
• 24/06/08 - EPRC runners not blown off course
• 17/06/08 - Double Delight at Delamere and Dunham
• 10/06/08 - Birkenhead Park 5 mile Road Race
• 31/05/08 - Thick and fast
• 18/05/08 - The future’s bright the future’s orange (& black!)
• 12/05/08 - Summer sunshine brings EPRC runners out in force
• 02/05/08 - Bombs away as Roy bounces to superb finish at Dambuster 10 miler
• 14/04/08 - Record fall at London marathon
• 08/04/08 - Denis Smashes Club Record – Paris Marathon
• 01/04/08 - Wilmslow Half Marathon
• 23/03/08 - Runners Battle The Elements
• 10/03/08 - Men’s team slip down the table – borders league
• 04/03/08 - Alison takes second in Liverpool half marathon
• 18/02/08 - Club Records and Personal Bests Smashed At Village Bakery Half Marathon
• 12/02/08 - Dave Nalder leads the team home
• 05/02/08 - Lady’s Team Close The Gap On Leaders
• 21/01/08 - Simon Jeffs Breaks The 80min Barrier- Four Village’s Half Marathon
• 07/01/08 - Paul bounces back after surgery

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