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Mark's Column - 31/08/09

Capenhurst 5k 26th August

The annual running of Ellesmere Port Running Clubs own 5k took place last Wednesday evening, with a record turnout making it a superb race for both elite and fun runners. With the weather looking uncertain earlier on the day, the sky cleared and the sun was out for 177 runners to give it "their all".

Winning the race was the superb Adam Peers from Liverpool Harriers. Fresh from breaking the 20 year old record for the summer seaside 3 mile races, he ran superbly to post 15:11 (4:53 m/m)  just missing the 15 minute barrier. Nearly a minute behind Adam, was Colin Potts also from Liverpool with a time of 16:02 (5:09 m/m) with 3rd place going to Paul Mannion of Astley + Tyldesley in 16:09 (5:10 m/m).

The ladies race was more of a battle between Kelly Crickmore of Chester Tri Club and Ellesmere Ports own Nicky Bird. Kelly had quite an advantage at half way, but Nicky dug in to close the gap, and with only 300m to go, the sprint was on with Kelly just holding off Nicky to celebrate a superb win in 17:31 (5:38 m/m) with Nicky just behind in 17:34 (5:39 m/m) with 3rd place going to Louis Wood from Warrington in 17:44 (5:42 m/m).

Other Ellesmere Port runners put up great displays, with first home for the club, Ian Cooper showing a good turn of pace posting 16:59 (5:27 m/m) for  15th position. Next home was Jason Bennett currently in his 2 week taper for the Fleetwood Marathon. However, showing good form, he was 49th in 18:43 (6:01 m/m). Jon Cole was next home in 19:06 (6:08 m/m) and 56th with Alison Hughes closing him down with every step in 20:04 (6:27 m/m).
Following Alison was her namesake, Alison MacDonald in 109th with 21:41 (6:58 m/m) with Mark Fiddler just being out sprinted in 110th and 21:42 (6:58 m/m).

The evergreen Madeline Bird ran strongly in the second half to post a superb 24:46 (7:58 m/m) clinching 148th place with Debbie Hawker close on her tail in 152nd and 25:03 (8:03 m/m).

Julie Fiddler wasn't far behind in 157th in a time of 25:29 (8:12 m/m), with Julie Fiddler in 162nd position in 26:24 (8:29 m/m) with Gill Walters running well to post 31:46 (10:13 m/m) in 176th position in 47:47 (4:47 m/m).

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.

 

  • 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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