Road Runners Latest News 28/08/2008

24/08/2008  Hunts AC Summer Picnic
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17/08/2008  RR Champs - Thorney 5 Mile
12 runners represented Hunts A.C in this 5 mile out and back flat road race, running in warm conditions and with a slight head breeze on the way back. 260 runners completed the course. Results as follows:

  • 18th Shane Hunt 30:45
  • 23rd Andy Richardson 31:01
  • 76th Julie McIntosh 34:59,
  • 104th Peter German 36:55
  • 107th Martin Rowe 37:05
  • 116th Wayne Gimblett 37:59
  • 134th David Hetherington 39:31
  • 160th Michael Gray 41:09
  • 165th Hilary McConville 41:46
  • 232nd Elaine Gray 51:14
  • 233rd Filomena Liuni Cox 51:20,
  • 250th Michelle Hamilton- Smith 62:31

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  • 30/07/2008  RR Champs - Peterborough 5k - Werrington
    A hot humid evening saw 5 Hunts A.C runners complete the last race of the Peterborough 5k series. Results as follows. 37th Shane Hunt 18:51, 39th Sean Barker 18:55, 148th David Hetherington 24:14, 157th Diane Gannon 24:42, 161st Hilary McConville 24;56.   Further Info


    20/07/2008  St Ives 10k
    Over 1000 people were at the outdoor centre this Sunday for this year’s annual 10k organised by the club members. With a record 642 10k entrants, 148 for the fun run, and many spectators the pressure was on to host a quality event. The weather was ideal for running, as proved by the amount of cups and water left over compared to previous years. 142 runners finished the 3k fun run, which started and finished on the track.

    Congratulations to Junior members James Downing for winning U13 boys prize in 10:39 and finishing 3rd overall. Also, to Bethany Bainbridge for winning the U15 girls prize in 12:57.

    In the 10k race Andrew Hennessy from Wells City Harriers won in 33:04 and first Lady was Tamara Jordan from Stowmarket Striders in 37:32.

    This year the club entered both a Male and Female team with the aim of winning the team prizes.

    The ladies team represented by Davina Lowe, Claire Brown, Jackie Wren and Julia Mcintosh won the Ladies team prize. Also Davina Lowe won the F25-29 prize finishing in 40:59.

    A number of club juniors completed there first ever 10k race, including young Christopher Smith finishing in 20th in 37:51, Liam Witten in 41st in 39:58, and finally Sammie Skinner who won the F15-19 prize finishing in 48:20.

    Speciall thanks to all members and friends that helped on the day to make event a huge success.

    Many thanks

    Ian Marshall   Further Info


    16/07/2008  Hunts AC Summer Picnic
    Sunday 24th August (the Bank Holiday weekend); 3.30-7.00pm at Outdoor Centre (following on from the Club Championships) This is a new event for all Club members in our annual social calendar. At the moment we haven't fixed the price or designed the tickets so at this stage just make a note of the date in your diaries. Your 2008 Social Committee is always looking for volunteers to help with organising events so please contact Penny Butcher (penny.butcher@watermeadow.com) if you have any ideas for future social events or would like to help out with volunteering at social events.   Further Info


    15/07/2008  Frostbite Friendly Cross Country League 2008/09 Details
    The Frostbite Friendly League 2008-09 held its AGM on July 6th. Main points from the meeting were:
    We will continue to score 3 ladies and 7 men. All of the current clubs are remaining in the League and no new clubs have applied to join. To celebrate the League’s 20th year a spot prize of a shoe bag will be given to all those who run 4 or more races. All runners (both senior and junior) MUST wear club colours and will be disqualified if they do not. Hunts AC announced they would be hosting a new race at Hinchingbrooke Park – more details soon. Fixture list for 2008/09
    1st event-5th October 2008-St Neots, Priory Park-Riverside Runners
    2nd event-9th November 2008-Bushfield Sports Centre-Bushfield Joggers
    3rd event-14th December 2008-Hinchingbrooke Park-Hunts AC
    4th event-4th January 2009-Ramsey Sport Centre-Ramsey Road Runners
    5th event -1st February 2009-Bourne Woods-Bourne
    6th event-1st March 2009-Huntingdon BRJ Club-BRJ   Further Info