Route of July Distance League now published

Look at the Maps page to see the new Distance League route.

The run will be two laps round Springhead Park, Rothwell. We will meet before (and after!) at the Stepping Stones pub which is a short jog from the start.

Richard

June Distance League photos now on website

Harriet and Ant did a brilliant job of photographing the Distance League at Carr Gate. Have a look at the pictures on the photos page.

Distance League Latest Newsletter No. 134 - June 2009

WAKEFIELD DISTANCE RUNNING LEAGUE

NEWSLETTER 15^th June 2009

Ron Needham 01924 829495 email: rodillianrunners@yahoo.co.uk

Another good off-road run

Alan Stainer played a blinder last Thursday evening in planning the 10^th event of the “season” with a good, off-road course from the Malt Shovel at Carr Gate. All worries of wholesale numbers of runners getting lost were overcome as all found their way round the paths and tracks after crossing the motorway bridge. We were blessed with an ideal evening for running and Peter Cruickshanks took full advantage of the conditions to record 18-35, a good time for a 3.1 miles off-road course. First lady was Jane Senior. There was a good run from Mark Vollans, recording 21-06 to place second man, whilst Gerard Coyle took first newcomer prize in 21-51. Welcome also to another newcomer, Martin Hopkins.

In the leagues, Tony White has, of course, already established himself as the men’s champion, but with two events to go, the Ladies and Vets tables are becoming extremely intriguing. Louise’s absence through illness means that Helen took the lead in the Ladies table, but Louise could still catch her if Helen misses a race. The Vets, is even more of a puzzle since if Helen takes the Ladies title, the way will be open for Dave Marsh or Sue Needham to win the Vets’.

VETS

Please let me know if you are a vet and haven’t been included in the Vets tables. Speak now or forever hold your peace (at least till next season). As last year, we are running a combined vets league - ladies will also be given vets points but depending on where they finish amongst other lady vets, as will men, and the tables combined (so, if you finish first lady vet, you get 10 points, and if you finish first man vet, you get 10 points - all go in same table and winner will be one with most points, male or female). For our purposes, male vets start at 40, female at 35.

Next Event

The next event will take place on July 9^th, meeting at The Stepping Stones pub, Springhead Road, Rothwell. The run will be about 3 miles, comprising two laps of Springhead Park. Richard Mann is organising the route and will put it on the Rodillian Runners website nearer the date. 7-25 slow start, 7-30 faster runners.

Message from John Wootton in Australia

Hi Ron & Sue and all the Rods. Everything in Oz is going well, I’ve had my medical in Sydney and passed with flying colours. Hazel is very good at the moment. They will be taking my bone marrow on the 17th & extra white cells on the 24th and Hazel goes in on the 29th for 2 weeks prep for transplant. They are going to freeze my marrow so I can come home as planned on the 30th. I have been here since the 29th of may, have been fast walking every morning. I'm up to 12k now with a bit of jogging in between. I have lost 7lbs, but that could be John Smiths reserves in my belly. Tell Alan to get ready as I will be as fit has a lop when I get home. See you all soon. John

Results of 10th Meeting (3.1 miles off-road around Carr Gate and East Ardsley)

Pos	Men	Time
1	Peter Cruikshanks	18-35
2	Mark Vollans	21-06
3	Dave Marsh	21-27
4	Gerard Coyle	21-51
5	Richard Mann	22-26
6	Martin Hopkins	23-07
7	Steven Pilling	24-23
8	Stuart Anderson	25-27
9	Mark Hannett	26-35

Pos	Ladies	Time
1	Jane Senior	23-02
2	Helen Mann	24-58
3	Sue Needham	27-02

Tables after nine events

VET’S LEAGUE TABLE

1	Tony White	84
2	Helen Mann	71
3	Dave Marsh	64
4	Sue Needham	59
5	Mark Hannett	54
6	Dot Hand	51
7	Alan Slack	39
8=	Stuart Anderson	39
8=	Jane Senior	39
10	Dawn Earnshaw	37
11	Graham Whitworth	29
12	Gill Day	28
13	Richard Mann	27
14	Peter Cruikshank	19
15	Alan Scholey	15
16=	Denise Tibbs	10
16=	Adam Cooper	10
18	Steve Tibbs	09
19=	Ron Needham	07
19=	Steve Wilkinson	07
19=	Christine Hall	07
22=	Mark Box	04
22=	Alan Stainer	04
24	Ron Dyson	03

MEN’S LEAGUE TABLE

1	Tony White	84
2	Dave Marsh	60
3	Mark Hannett	46
4	Alan Slack	39
5	Stuart Anderson	32
6	Peter Cruikshank	27
7	Graham Whitworth	26
8	Richard Mann	24
9	TomWainwright	15
10	Mark Vollans	14
11	Alan Scholey	13
12	Adam Cooper	10
13=	Steve Tibbs	09
13=	Peter Cruiokshank	09
15=	Ron Needham	07
15=	Steve Wilkinson	07
15=	Gerard Coyle	07
18=	Steven Pilling	05
18=	Martin Hopkins	05
20=	Mark Box	03
20=	Alan Stainer	03
22	Matthew Dodsworth	02
23	Ron Dyson	01

Ladies

1	Helen Mann	68
2	Louise Walker	63
3	Sue Needham	53
4	Dot Hand	47
5	Jane Senior	39
6	Dawn Earnshaw	34
7	Jo Hodgson	27
8	Gill Day	24
9	Susan McBurney	14
10=	Denise Tibbs	10
10=	Emma Smith	10
12	Christine Hall	06

Rodillian Runners and the Distance League

Rodillian Runners is a running club affiliated to NoEAA and UK Athletics. Our headquarters are Stanley Rodillian Rugby Club and we meet there on Tuesday nights for training runs. Most everyone is very welcome to run with us on a Tuesday night but we have to be aware that we are using the rugby club premises and facilities and to be fair to our hosts. For that reason, we ask that all who use the facility on Tuesday training nights either join us as first or second claim members (which in effect means joining the rugby club and gaining all the benefits of membership) or pay a £1-50 per session training fee (this is still 50p cheaper than other clubs in the area). First or second claim membership costs £32 per year. For this, members get full membership of the rugby club and are able to use the facilities free and also to book the clubhouse for private parties for free. First claim members are also able to vote at Rodillian Runners’ meetings and to compete in open events under the banner of “Rodillian Runners.” First and second claim members will also be able to have other advantages such as making use of club places in the London Marathon (which we’ve hitherto never bothered to claim).

The distance league was started to provide a fun and not too serious monthly run out for members and friends of Rodillian Runners and a social occasion afterwards. There is a general open invitation for anyone in the area to take part – the more the merrier. The Committee of Rodillian runners, however, reserves the right at any time to decide who may and may not participate.

Next Event

9^th July

Approximately 3 miles around park

Meet Stepping Stones Pub, Rothwell

Slower runners start at 7-25, faster at 7-30

Entry - £2 (no food)

Future Events

To give everyone the opportunity to plan, we’ve set the dates for the next few events.

These will be:

9^th July - Stepping Stones Pub, Rothwell

13^th August – Presentation event and evening. From Stanley Rodillian Rugby Club

If anyone is in touch with anyone else planning an event please let them know our dates, to avoid clashes.

Getting the newsletter

Newsletters are distributed by email (they seem to get round everyone). However, if you aren’t on email and would like me to print one for you, please just let me know. Each month, by the way, one or two emails are returned because of address problems - please remember to let me know, if you change your email address. If you don’t want to receive the newsletter, please let me know and I’ll remove you from the list.

Leeds parkrun results for Rodillian Runners for event #88

The following athletes from Rodillian Runners from took part in today's Leeds parkrun.

... Leeds Results by Club ...

Position	Athlete	Sex	Run Time	Club Name	Age Grading %	Age Category	Personal Best
59	Richard John MANN	M	23:42	Rodillian Runners	60.76%	VM45-49	23:39
83	Helen Alison MANN	F	26:26	Rodillian Runners	61.73%	VW45-49	25:47

The parkrun Leeds is a FREE weekly event heldevery Saturday at 9am in Hyde Park in North West Leeds, implemented by theUniversity of Leeds Sport & Physical Activity service and supported by the Sport & Exercise Science department. University of Leeds has taken an active role in establishing the event as a means for our students, staff and our local community to come together on a regular basis to enjoy a shared community space and get physically active.

We want to encourage people to walk, jog or run together irrespective of ability, having open access to this opportunity at no cost and encourage a diverse range of people, young and old to get involved.

Wakefield Distance League - Next Event This Thursday

The next event will take place on Thursday June 11^th at The Malt Shovel (using Alan’s new route, with tape to guide everyone).  7-25 slow start, 7-30 faster runners.  M1 to Junction 41, then Wakefield Road, first slip road left (opposite the Driving Test Centre).

Entry £2 (no food)

Map available on mapmyrun here.

Leeds parkrun results for Rodillian Runners for event #87

The following athletes from Rodillian Runners from took part in today's Leeds parkrun.

 

 

... Leeds Results by Club ...

Position	Athlete	Sex	Run Time	Club Name	Age Grading %	Age Category	Personal Best
52	Richard John MANN	M	24:02	Rodillian Runners	59.92%	VM45-49
63	Martin HOPKINS	M	25:46	Rodillian Runners	51.49%	SM35-39

 

The parkrun Leeds is a FREE weekly event heldevery Saturday at 9am in Hyde Park in North West Leeds, implemented by theUniversity of Leeds Sport & Physical Activity service and supported by the Sport & Exercise Science department. University of Leeds has taken an active role in establishing the event as a means for our students, staff and our local community to come together on a regular basis to enjoy a shared community space and get physically active.

We want to encourage people to walk, jog or run together irrespective of ability, having open access to this opportunity at no cost and encourage a diverse range of people, young and old to get involved.