Mark's Column - 20th July 2010

Burtonwood 5 Mile Road Race 17th July

117 runners made the journey over the Warrington for Burtonwood Bridges popular if not the fastest 5 mile road race due to undulations on the course. Conditions were good if a little windy and two Ellesmere Port representatives made the trip, Roy Traynor and Denis Duret both looking for quick times.

First home for the club was Denis in 11th place overall in a time of 28:52 (5:46 m/m). Roy Traynor however seems to be turning back time in true Cher fashion coming past the finishing post in his quickest 5 mile time in some years in 48th overall and 33:33 (6:42 m/m) beating last years time by over one and half minutes.

Winning the race in 26:52 (5:22 m/m) was John Ashcroft of St Helens-Sutton AC, 2nd was Gareth Booth of Horwich RMI Harriers in 26:57 (5:23 m/m) with 3rd going to Brendon Rothery of Eyri Harriers in 27:18 (5:27 m/m). The ladies race was won by Emma Parry of Wrexham AC, partner of EPRC's Steve Crowe in 31:24 (6:16 m/m) and 27th position overall. 2nd lady was Jayne Taylor in 34th from Wigan Phoenix in 32:08 (6:25 m/m) and 3rd was Bev Wright of Blackpool in 37th place and 32:22 (6:29 m/m). Full results available http://files.pitchero.com/clubs/2097/burtonwood5mile.pdf

London Great City 5k Race 15th July

Down London, Mike Burns was ripping up the tarmac in true style racing "The Standard Chartered Great City Race". Joining him were over 6500 other runners trying to take his scalp, however Mike had other ideas. This is London’s premier corporate running challenge and the race is run on 5km of closed-off streets within the famous Square Mile, apparently weaving past the historic landmarks of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Bank of England, although Mike managed to miss seeing both due to exertions of racing.

Mike finished with a superb 19:04 (6:08 m/m) which is his fastest 5k time in 5 years since his PB of 18:37 in 151st position. With absolutely top class runners in the field, this is a superb run from Mike.

Winning the race in a stunning time of 14:07 (4:32 m/m) was Phil Wicks of Legal & General, 2nd was Toby Lambert of Adidas UK in 15:02 (4:50 m/m) and 3rd was James McMullen of KPMG1 in 15:12 (4:53 m/m). First lady home was Emily Adams of Punter Southall in 17:03 (5:29 m/m), 2nd was Jenny Lundgren of Standard Chartered Bank in 17:51 (5:44 m/m) and 3rd was Samantha Amend of Symantec in 17:56 (5:55 m/m).

Full results available http://www.cityrace.co.uk/results10/

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

• 13/07/10 - Ladies 5k Stormers
• 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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