Distance League Newsletter 158 June 2011

WAKEFIELD DISTANCE RUNNING LEAGUE

NEWSLETTER 17^th June 2011

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

Increase in numbers continues

Our 6^th annual visit to Jane’s and Dave’s home in Walton saw the return to healthier numbers continue as 19 athletes took part (11 more than last year). Jane and Dave once more did us proud with the now traditional fine course, marshalled to ensure nearly everyone didn’t get lost, and Jane’s superb hospitality. Our very grateful and sincere thanks to our hosts for everything and a very happy anniversary. from us all. Once again, by the way, Jane is to donate the £2 per person food charge to Wakefield Hospice funds.

In the men’s race, Adam Cooper ran in his second event of the year, recording his second win, in a time of 18-17, 17 seconds slower than his previous outing at Walton 2 years ago. There was a bit of a surprise in the race for second place, with Tony White taking a rare beating by a regular, with John McCarthy opening up a 13 second gap. Possibly a sign of things to come? Who knows, but it will make life a bit more interesting for future events. Todd Hignett made his first appearance of the year, with a time of 24-07, and there were good runs by Darren (25-42) and Dan (22-12). In the ladies’ race, Clare continued with her good form, taking well over 2 minutes off her last year’s time, whilst Debbie continued her improving performances.

In the men’s league, Steven’s unfortunate wrong turning cost him points and Tony is now 10 in the lead, but with two events left and, therefore, 20 points on offer, Tony can’t afford to miss a race. The top of the Ladies’ league table didn’t actually become much clearer, even though Helen had to sit out the race with an injury. Clare’s storming run means she is catching and Louise is now only 5 points ahead of her, whilst Helen is only 6 points behind, despite not scoring last night. It all looks set for a last race battle. The top of the Vet’s table, of course, depends not only on who accumulates most points, but also who wins the men’s and ladies’ titles, so the situation there is even more complicated.

VETS

Please let me know if you are a vet and haven’t been included in the Vets tables. As in the last few years, we shall be 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 be on Tuesday 19^th July and will be based at the Navigation pub, using the same off-road course as last year, but in a relay format. Two person teams. Entry is £2 (no food) .

Result of 8th Meeting

3.2 miles miles on track, around Walton

Men

		Time	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1	Adam Cooper	18-17				18-00
2	John McCarthy	19-31
3	Tony White	19-44	19-06	22-46	18-27	19-44
4	Dan Limb	22-12
5	Richard Mann	22-43
6	Gerard Coyle	22-54					23-03
7	Todd Hignett	24-07
8	Dave Shaw	25-13					27-32
9	Darren Duckworth	25-42
10	Steven Pilling	26-20				26-13
11	Alan Stainer	31-36
12	Stuart Anderson	DNF	26-24	25-48	24-55		27-13

Ladies

		Time	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1	Clare Peckett	25-13					27-30
2	Gill Day	25-48
3	Charlotte Sommerville	26-12					27-53
4	Dot Hand	26-24		30-54	34-11	27-49	25-24
5	Louise Walker	26-27			28-12	26-29
6	Sue Needham	28-02	26-26	28-46	28-15	27-25	27-56
7	Debbie Mann	33-45

Tables

LADIES’ LEAGUE TABLE

1	Louise Walker	76
2	Clare Peckett	71
3	Helen Mann	70
4	Charlotte Sommerville	62
5	Sharon Richman	46
6	Gill Day	43
7	Sue Needham	41
8	Dot Hand	31
9	Debbie Mann	25
10	Jo Hodgson	06

MEN’S LEAGUE TABLE

1	Tony White	86
2	Steven Pilling	76
3	John McCarthy	69
4	Gerard Coyle	57
5	Richard Mann	53
6	Dave Shaw	31
7	Mark Hannett	30
8	Darren Duckworth	25
9	Stuart Anderson	24
10	Adam Cooper	20
11	Dan Limb	19
12	Steve Wilkinson	09
13	Mick Coyle	07
14	Ron Needham	05
15	Alan Stainer	05
16	Todd Hignett	04

VET’S LEAGUE TABLE

1	Tony White	86
2	Steven Pilling	79
3	Louise Walker	76
4	Clare Peckett	71
5	Helen Mann	70
6	John McCarthy	69
7	Gerard Coyle	65
8	Charlotte Sommerville	62
9	Richard Mann	55
10	Sharon Richman	46
11	Gill Day	43
12	Sue Needham	41
13	Dave Shaw	35
14	Mark Hannett	32
15	Dot Hand	31
16	Stuart Anderson	28
17	Adam Cooper	20
18=	Steve Wilkinson	09
18=	Alan Stainer	09
20	Mick Coyle	07
21	Jo Hodgson	06
22	Ron Needham	05

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.

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

Next Event

Tuesday 19th July

The Navigation Pub

Off road, two person relay format

Start at 7-30

Please arrive as soon as possible so we can sort out teams.

Entry - £2-00

Directions: follow Denby Dale Road out of Wakefield. Broad Cut Road is a narrow turning right, about 800 metres after passing J39 of the M1. Postcode of the pub for satnav users is WF4 3DS.

FUTURE DATES

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19^th July (Tuesday), Navigation, Calder Grove (off-road, 2 man relay format)

23^rd August, presentation evening, Rodillian Club House

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