Excellent performances in the final round by both the ERR men and women meant that the women finished top of Division 3 overall, while the mean were 2nd in Division 2, and should hopefully mean that both are promoted next season (best not celebrate until it's official).
Particularly noteworthy were another top 10 finish for Hannah and a very strong debut from Mark Baker.
110 women finished, and 199 men.
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Pride of place has to go to Hannah for her 4th place in the ladies' race, which is the highest individual placing any of us can remember for an Eynsham runner.
Elsewhere, both the ERR men and women maintained their promotion push, with the women finishing 2nd on the day in Division 3, to still be top overall, and the men finishing top of Division 2 on the day, thus narrowing the gap to Witney for the top spot for the series.
121 finished the ladies' race, and 225 finished the men's.
Update (3/2): Elaine played her joker.
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Well done to Simon for leading the ERR folk home on the day, which also clinched the Senior Men's title for the year.
Any unplayed jokers were played in this, the last event of the year. This only applied to Mark C, and wasn't quite enough to wrest the MV50 category prize from Tony, although morally the title was his, apparently.
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Another excellent performance from ERR at a relatively mild and strangely dry Culham, and welcome to Matt who made his debut in what looked a very competitive cateogory.
The ERR ladies finished top of Division 3 on the day to consolidate their lead for the season so far, while the men finished top (yes, top) of Division 2 on the day, to stand 2nd for the season.
There were 162 women finishers and 263 men.
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With so many club members taking part and producing special performances, it seems only fair to capture them all on a single page. If I've missed anyone's PBs, or if it was your debut 10k, please let me know and I'll add these details.
Fun Run results first:
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10k Results:
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Thanks to everyone who turned out and ran or helped with a very enjoyable Sunday morning in and around the woods.
Ben certainly deserved to win the long race, as he managed to go the wrong way twice.
David and Nigel were recorded for the short race, but actually did the long one, so a highly scientific 2 minutes have been added to their times.
Well done to Matt for what is a pretty outstanding time on the shorter event.
'5 mile' (or so) results:
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8 mile results:
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A fantastic turn-out by ERR at a sunny Ascott, with more juniors in more categories than I can remember, along with 17 ladies and 22 men, also possible records (anyone know different?).
There were some great individual performances by the likes of Hannah and Mark, and excellent team efforts which left the ERR ladies top of Division 3 (with a score that would have put them 6th in Division 1), and the ERR men 3rd in Division 2.
The were 190 finishers in the ladies' race, and 260 in the men's.
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Quite a few people have been putting in some impressive performances over long distances recently, so here is a summary, most recent first.
If I've missed yours, please let me know and I'll add it.
Abingdon Marathon (20/10):
Denise Bridges 3:16:32 (pb, club record)
Nigel Clark 3:33:18
Gemma Ferrier 3:39:14 (pb)
Steve Butler 4:03:59 (pb)
Elaine Butler 4:35:58 (pb)
Chris Williams 4:35:58
Charmian Maskell 5:03:17
Birmingham Run Half Marathon (20/10):
Jonathan Marks 1:49:55
Andy Greenwood 2:11:10
Oxford Half Marathon (13/10):
Mark Tyrrell 1:17:32 (pb)
Ben Pollard 1:21:46 (pb)
Graham Bridges 1:26:00
Matthew Ray 1:26:53 (debut)
Arthur McEwan-James 1:34:23 (pb)
Jonathan Ray 1:43:06
Sallie Burrough 1:45:55
Tara Lawfull 1:59:29 (pb)
Lisa Bryant 2:04:14 (debut)
Esther Muir 2:20:59
Sam Harrison 2:23:25
Swindon Half Marathon (13/10):
Martin Johnson 1:54:56
Kielder Marathon (6/10):
Simon Walker 3:38:57 (pb)
Blenheim Half Marathon (6/10):
Kevin Dawson 1:32:49
Kevin Kavanagh 1:51:18
Sallie Burrough 1:53:05
Andy Bain 2:08:49
Jan Kavanagh 2:14:46
Hannah Brice 2:16:50
Tristan Hale 2:16:50
Sarah Inwood 2:37:27
Cransley Half Marathon (22/9):
Chris Williams 1:27:06 (pb)
New Forest Marathon (22/9):
Robert Storey 2:49:41 (2nd overall)
Arthur McEwan-James 3:38:17 (pb)
Luke Dawson 4:27:26
Robin Hood Half Marathon (29/9):
Sallie Burrough 1:47:32
Andy Bain 1:57:08
Great North Run (15/9):
Kevin Dawson 1.30.16
Natalie Dawson 2.13.26
Tallinn Marathon (8/9):
Graham Bridges 3.23.46
Kate Williamson 3.41.11 (1st LV65)
Tallinn Half Marathon (8/9):
Denise Bridges (3rd LV40) 1.33.20
Tony Whitlock 1.44.53
Derek Breaker 1.49.27
Ian Keeley 1.54.14
Tara Lawfull 1.59.45 (debut)
Jane Larbalestier 2.04.09
Marisa Keeley 2.07.16
Linda Breaker 2.38.44
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Quite a few alternatives on offer today, so a fairly small ERR turnout on the flat, fast Hanney course.
Well done to Mark T for finishing 5th in such a competitive race, and to Denise for beating her own club record (though not her PB, will let you work that one out).
Not forgetting the many PBs (even mine!). If I missed anyone's, please let me know.
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An excellent ERR turn-out for the Cotswold Classic / Witney 10, especially considering that quite a few regulars were on overseas duty.
Well done to Hannah and Mark T for their category prizes - when was the last time we won prizes in both Senior categories?
Robert's was the only joker I know of, but if you also played yours, or managed a PB, then let me know.
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