Distance League Newsletter 135 July 2009

WAKEFIELD DISTANCE RUNNING LEAGUE

NEWSLETTER 12th July 2009

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

New route provides a fitting challenge

Richard and Helen produced an excellent 2 lap route around Springhead Park at Rothwell, last Thursday evening and were aptly rewarded with a good turn out of 14 runners, all the more remarkable given that a few regulars were unable to turn out (Graham Whitworth still unable to run, Louise recovering from her operation, Jane on a course, Jo completing her degree studies, Dot injured, etc). Has anyone seen Tony White, by the way? His absence over the last 2 events is a concern as he’s not prone to missing them – we hope he’ll be there at the last event of the season to pick up his trophy.

The run itself was 3.01 miles over 2 laps virtually traffic free, with a challenging hill to finish each lap. Alan Slack took the men’s prize, but 18-23 is not exactly a storming time over 3 miles for Alan, and just shows how challenging the course actually was. First lady was Sue Needham in 26-49. Andy Opie had an excellent run to finish second behind Alan in 21-17, with clubmate Mark Vollans only 16 seconds behind him. Welcome to Debbie Man, making her debut in 35-07, and Andy Opie.

Louise’s enforced absence means that Helen’s 9 points now confirms her as the Ladies’ leageue champion, but that leaves the Vets table still undecided. As both Tony and Helen are unable to take the Vets’ prize, it defaults to the next in the table - and that means either Dave Marsh (73 points) or Sue Needham (69 points) will be able to claim the trophy at the final event.

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 13th August and, as it’s the final event of the season, it will also be the presentation evening at Rodillian Runners’ Headquarters (Stanlet Rodillian RUFC, Manley Park, Stanley). Traditional last event course of just about 3 miles. Slow start is at 7-25, faster runners at 7-30. Entry will be £4, including Sue’s usual scrumptious buffet (non-runners £2 for food please). The bar will be open and the showers available.

Results of 11th Meeting (3.01 miles off-road around Springhead Park, Rothwell)

Pos	Men	Time
1	Alan Slack	18-23
2	Andy Opie	21-17
3	Mark Vollans	21-33
4	Dave Marsh	22-02
5	Tom Wainwright	22-11
6	Gerrard Coyle	23-15
7	Richard Mann	23-25
8	Martin Hopkins	23-33
9	Steven Pilling	23-55
10	Mark Hannett	27-05
DNF	Stuart Anderson

Pos	Ladies	Time
1	Sue Needham	26-49
2	Helen Mann	27-36
3	Debbie Mann	35-07

Tables after nine events

VET’S LEAGUE TABLE

1	Tony White	84
2	Helen Mann	80
3	Dave Marsh	73
4	Sue Needham	69
5	Mark Hannett	61
6	Dot Hand	51
7	Alan Slack	49
8=	Stuart Anderson	39
8=	Jane Senior	39
10	Dawn Earnshaw	37
13	Richard Mann	35
11	Graham Whitworth	29
12	Gill Day	28
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	67
3	Alan Slack	49
4	Mark Hannett	47
5	Stuart Anderson	33
6	Richard Mann	28
7	Peter Cruikshank	27
8	Graham Whitworth	26
9	Mark Vollans	22
10	TomWainwright	21
11	Alan Scholey	13
12	Gerard Coyle	12
13	Adam Cooper	10
14=	Steve Tibbs	09
14=	Peter Cruiokshank	09
14=	Andy Opie	09
17	Martin Hopkins	08
18=	Ron Needham	07
18=	Steve Wilkinson	07
18=	Steven Pilling	07
21=	Mark Box	03
21=	Alan Stainer	03
23	Matthew Dodsworth	02
24	Ron Dyson	01

Ladies

1	Helen Mann	77
2	Louise Walker	63
3	Sue Needham	63
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	Debbie Mann	08
13	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

13th August

Grand Trophy Presentation Evening

Approximately 3 miles on road

Stanley Rodillion Rugby Club

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

Entry - £4 (includes food)

Non-runners, £2 for food please

Future Events

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

These will be:

10th September (venue to be decided)

8th October (venue to be decided)

12th November (venue to be decided)

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

Getting the newsletter

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Distance League No 135 12th July 2009