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[Stadium Runners] Newsletter - September 2019

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(Wo)Man v Barge, Sat 10th Aug
A super day out was had by the 27 Stadium Runners who ran the race. The most noticeable absentee was the barge, which failed to make any sort of appearance. Other than that, things went pretty well. A testing, but thoroughly enjoyable course up & over the moors. The weather wasn't great, but was much, much better than the forecast. And the drinks and chip butty at the end hit the spot, though the butty queue looked a bit daunting at times. Good beer in the Diggle Hotel too.

Our top runners were:

Males
2nd Jamie Brannan      33:28
5th Michael Cottam      36:29
6th Jonny Cartwright    37:16

Females
31st Michaela Goodall  44:04
49th Lynn Birchall         47:46
63rd Rachael Hey         50:30

Superb running everybody.
Wetherby 10K, Sun 1st Sep, 2pm

The weather in Wetherby was better than in Huddersfield, that's for sure. It stayed fine most of the time, other than a nasty little downpour around 2:30pm. A mostly flat course, made more "interesting" by the off road section just after the start. I wouldn't describe it as a PB course myself, but clearly some Stadium Runners proved me wrong :). 23 Stadium Runners participated on the day - a few double bookings and a plumbing incident kept some away. Our top runners were:

Females
6th F   Lynn Birchall         40:32 1st F45
18th F Anthea Bitcon       43:54 3rd F45
30th F Kathy Armitage     46:33

10th Jamie Brannan        34:46
13th Tom Jagger              35:14 2nd M40
42nd Michael Cottam       38:44

Your newsletter editor also managed 3rd M60.

10K PBs on the day by Matt Smith, Anthea Bitcon & Simon Gudgeon.

Full results here.

Top running by everyone on the day.


Beck Busters 10K, Sun 15th Sep, 11am
The next event on our Club Calendar is the Beck Busters 10K.  It is a multi terrain 10K race starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Bishop Monkton, near Harrogate. It starts and finishes in the village, taking a circular route that starts on road before heading alongside the river Ure and then beside the canal, through the pretty village of Littlethorpe before heading back across country to Bishop Monkton. Finally, the race will finish with a run through the beck. Not sure if that is the beck in the photo above, but if it is, then it's not in the same class as the Bluebell river crossing.

You can take a look at the route here.

Only 9 Stadium Runners had signed up the last time I checked, which is a shame - book here.
 
Marsden 10 Cheque Presentation
In conjunction with Colne Valley Lions we presented a cheque for £1,000 to the National Trust Marsden Moor Fire Appeal. This was part of the proceeds from the Marsden Ten Mile Race in June, as a result of which we raised over £3,000 for local charities.

Alison & John Cottam
Other Races
Clearly the secret to this running lark is not actually touching the ground. Thanks to Andrew Swales for the pics.

Flat Cap 5, 7th Aug. 16 Stadium Runners took part. Our top runners were: Jamie Brannan came 2nd in 27:55, Simon Courtney 4th in 28:16, Rob Buchanan 20th in 33:37. Kasia Baldwin came 99th in 41:01, Sandra Emmerson 101st in 41:06, Amy Oatway 105th in 41:17.

Fleetwood Half, 18th Aug. Kim Senior finished in 1:47, an 8 min improvement from her half marathon time in Jan and was 12th lady and 2nd FV40. David Senior got a PB with 1:34 and 4th MV50.

Tour of Norland Moor, 18th Aug. 2 Stadium Runners were running in their fell racing colours - Andrew Doig of Peak Bog Men was 9th and 2nd MV50, and Darren Earnshaw of Calder Valley Fell Runners was 18th & 1st MV40.

Denby Dash, 25th Aug. Steve Schoolar (57:12), Alexa Schoolar (57:20) and Stuart Nimmo (59:50) all had a great run.

Sundowner Triathlon, Sat 31st Aug. Darren Earnshaw competed in the relay event, and Simon Courtney in the individual event.

Lancaster Golden Ball 20, Sun 1st Sep. Several Stadium Runners gave Wetherby a miss in order to concentrate on their marathon training - Joe Baker 2:12:42 (PB), Ashleigh Greenwood 2:29:05, Nicki Cartwright 3:14:09, Caroline Jones 3:16:31, Jess Earnshaw 3:22:39.

parkruns
Hudds on 17th Aug. 5 Stadium Runners in the top 10 - 1st Luc Burnip, 3rd Simon Courtney, 4th Tom Jagger, 7th Leo Timmins, 9th Michael Cottam. Lynn Birchall was 1st Female and Gareth Eagleton got a 21:41 PB!
Hudds on 24th Aug. 1st Luc, 2nd Simon, 4th Steve Carson, 7th Neil Jones (17:52 PB!), 8th Tom Jagger. Also Kathy Armitage (22:33) & Rebecca McGuinness (24:05) got PBs!
Brighouse on 31st Aug. 1st Luc (by way of a change), 3rd Tom.

Brilliant work everyone. Apologies if I missed anything.
Away Run at Sowerby Snails

Jonny & Nikki have arranged the next Stadium Social event which is an Away Run at Sowerby Snails followed by food on Weds 11 Sep at 7pm.

Food is a bargain at £2 per head and please add your name to the list (if you want feeding) which will be on the Club noticeboard until Thursday 5 Sep.

All welcome to run and eat, run only or just eat!


West Yorkshire Winter League Cross Country 2019/20
You may have already seen, but we have the pleasure of hosting a WYWL race this season! Our race will be at Storthes Hall and we have an awesome route in mind! Ashleigh, Jonny and Rob will let you know more details soon and we’ll be in need of plenty of volunteers to make our event a huge success! ???? Save Sunday 9th of Feb 2020 in your diaries for marshal duty!

"Winter is coming" © Rob Buchanan and some TV show or other
Social Events

Jonny & Nicki have been very busy organising things for us to do when not running:

Weds 11th September, 7pm — Away Run at Sowerby Snails followed by food/drink at Sowerby Cricket Club. Food afterwards at £2 per head. 

Sun 13th October — Post Manchester Half Marathon drinks in town If you've never run a half marathon before, this is an ideal one to start with, then celebrate your success afterwards back in Huddersfield!

Sun 20th October - Athletics Event trip. Come and support our very own Bridget 'pocket rocket' Hughes representing England at the Yorkshire Marathon - cowbells optional!

Sat 14th December — Christmas drinks in Huddersfield. Informal meet up involving fun, frolics (& fruit juice!)

Sat 18th April 2020 — Awards Night Glitz & Glamour celebrating achievements
Stadium Runners Committee Meeting

Any club members are welcome to attend Committee Meetings. The next meeting is Monday 2nd Sep 8:15pm. We try to keep meetings short, effective and humorous!
Upcoming Local Events for Local Runners

The full 2019/2020 Stadium Race Calendar has now been published.

Sun 15th Sep, 11am, Beck Busters 10K, mixed terrain race up in North Yorks. 8th event on the Club Calendar - book here.

Sun 15th Sep, 11am, Shepley 10K. Matt Pattison's lovely hilly 10K - book here.

Sun 22nd Sep, 9am, YVAA Championship Hull Marathon. Could be your chance for a vets trophy - book here.

Sat 28th Sep, 10am Holme Valley Trail Half Marathon and 11am Stairway to Heaven. Book here.

Sun 6th Oct, 10am, Hopton 10K. A new event this year. https://hopton10k.run.

Thu 10th Oct, 7:15pm, YVAA Championship 5K at York.

Sun 13th Oct, 9am, Manchester Half Marathon. Flat, fast and with great PB potential. 9th event on the Club Calendar - book here.

Sun 20th Oct, 9:15, Holmfirth 10K. No 15 mile option this year :( - book here.

Sun 3rd Nov, 10am, Guy Fawkes 10m, Ripley, N Yorks. 10th event on the Club Calendar - book here  SOLD OUT

Sun 10th Nov, 11:02am, YVAA Grand Prix race at Spenborough - details here.

Sun 5th Jan, 12 noon, Sir Titus Trot 10K & 10M. 11th event on the Club Calendar - book here
 
Newsletter Articles
I'm sure you're all getting bored of me droning on in the newsletters, so if anyone feels that they would like to write an article for inclusion in a future newsletter, then please send it on to me at newsletter@stadiumrunners.co.uk. Subject - anything you like with at least a vague running connection.
Club Discounts
 
Sportshoes.com - use the September code to get 10% discount and free delivery
Up & Running Huddersfield - show your club membership card to get a 10% discount
Top 2 Toe Therapy at Bradley -10% discount on sports & remedial therapy
Useful Stadium Links

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Finally

If you have a piece that you want including in a future newsletter, or you have any questions on anything in this edition, then please contact me.

Keep on running back.

Cheers

Mark
newsletter@stadiumrunners.co.uk
 

Written by:Mark Davies
On: 02nd September 2019

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