Conwy Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 21 November 2010 | |||||||||
4 runners from Wallasey A.C. competed in the Conway Half Marathon. The race which is in its second year attracted a field of nearly 2,000 runners and started and finished at Conway Castle. Claire Walton got back to winning ways taking the ladies race in 01:23:39 and 16th overall. Sallie Holt and Nick Holt ran well and finished in 01:39 and 01:45 respectively (both personal bests). Sallie said "It was a very cold but dry day with only a slight breeze which was considerably lucky given the coastal route and the 2.5 mile climb up and around the Great Orme. Stunning views though and very enjoyable". Lisa Carney also performed admirably, crossing the line in 01:52. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 | Claire Walton | 01:23:46 | 01:23:39 | 16 | FSEN | 1 | F | 1 | 642 |
185 | Sallie Holt | 01:40:53 | 01:39:42 | 173 | FSEN | 13 | F | 22 | 619 |
290 | Nick Holt | 01:46:31 | 01:45:19 | 277 | M35+ | 44 | M | 247 | 1073 |
435 | Lisa Carney | 01:53:55 | 01:52:43 | 426 | FSEN | 37 | F | 77 | 840 |
Preston 10 Mile - 10 Miles - Sunday 21 November 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat and Joe Johnson travelled to Preston for a 10 mile race. The route consisted of 2 x 5 mile laps on flat roads and tarmac paths. Perfect conditions of 7℃, sunshine and no wind enabled some fast times to be achieved. Tony completed the course in 58:45 (13th) for a personal best and his first time under the hour. Joe Johnson crossed the line in 01:00:11 for 26th place. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
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13 | Tony Barbat | 00:58:45 | MV50 | 1 | M | ||||
26 | Joe Johnson | 01:00:11 | MV40 | 8 | M | ||||
Penmaenmawr Fell Race - 10.5 Miles - Sunday 21 November 2010 | |||||||||
Mike Hughes and Tricia Jones competed amongst the 237 fell runners in the Penmaenmawr Fell Race. Mike finished in 1 hr 37 mins whilst Tricia finished in 1 hr 44mins and won a prize for second lady over 50. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
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89 | Mike Hughes | 01:37:22 | M40 | 39 | M | 110 | |||
132 | Tricia Jones | 01:44:51 | F50 | 2 | F | 140 | |||
Lancaster Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 07 November 2010 | |||||||||
Claire Walton was 3rd lady home in the Lancaster Half Marathon. Claire completed the 13.1 mile course in a great time of 01:23:38. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 | Claire Walton | 01:23:38 | F | ||||||
Puma HellRunner Hell Up North: Morning Glory - 9 Miles - Sunday 07 November 2010 | |||||||||
Nick & Sallie Holt and Alison Engle took part in the Puma Hellrunner. Alison takes up the story of the race. "We took part in the morning race that kicked off at 10.00am it was frosty and cold but the sun was up and shining, perfect conditions really. The course takes you around Delamere Forest and was just short of 9 miles running up tracks and scrambling up hills as well as wading through bogs waist deep and through a dirty river, chest deep but all done with a smile on your face, great fun." |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
651 | Nick Holt | 01:37:44 | M | ||||||
658 | Sallie Holt | 01:37:57 | F | ||||||
661 | Alison Engle | 01:37:59 | F | ||||||
Snowdonia Marathon - 26.21 Miles - Saturday 30 October 2010 | |||||||||
Dave Godwin encountered difficult weather conditions during the Snowdonia Marathon, hail, cold wind and driving rain coupled with the undulating course made for a tough race. Dave battled bravely and despite 2 falls completed the course in 5:15. A video of the race can be viewed here. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1164 | Dave J Godwin | 05:16:56 | 05:15:13 | 1162 | M50+ | 88 | M | 952 | 627 |
Northern Vets A.C. 10,000m Track Championships - 10 Km - Sunday 17 October 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat travelled to Leigh Sport Village to participate in the Northern Vets A.C. 10,000m Track Championships. On a sunny and cool day with virtually no wind Tony completed the 25 laps in 36:33 for 3rd place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Tony Barbat | 00:36:33 | M | ||||||
Leicester Marathon - 26.21 Miles - Sunday 10 October 2010 | |||||||||
Mike Green completed the Leicester Marathon in a commendable 3:44:01 for 177th place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
177 | Mike Green | 03:44:01 | M | ||||||
Antrobus Cabbage Canter Veterans 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 10 October 2010 | |||||||||
Richard and Rachael Saunders ran around the leafy lanes of Antrobus Village in Cheshire. The veterans 10k race, which rewards each runner with a cabbage, raises money for Antrobus St Mark's Primary School and the 1st Antrobus and Comberbach Scout Group. Richard completed the circuit in 40:28 and Rachael in 51:31. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Richard Saunders | 00:40:28 | M | ||||||
61 | Rachel Saunders | 00:51:31 | F | ||||||
Loch Ness Marathon - 26.21 Miles - Sunday 03 October 2010 | |||||||||
Nick Holt made the trip up to Scotland for the Loch Ness Marathon. Nick crossed the line in 4:01:11 and his rank was 990 and category position in Male Open was 435. Nick said "It was incredibly hilly and the downs where harder than the ups and there were many. But absolutely beautiful scenery and thoroughly enjoyable." The start was very wet and cold at the bottom of the Loch by Fort Augustus where all the competitors were bussed to in a convoy along the single track B road, which they then ran back along skirting the Loch (no sightings of Nessie apparently!) the weather did brighten up for the finish at Bught Park in Inverness where there was an event village set up to welcome the runners home. In all there were over 8000 runners for the 10k , 5k and Marathon with over 2000 taking on the challenge of the marathon. Well done to Nick on his great effort. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
990 | Nick Holt | 04:01:11 | Male | 435 | M | ||||
Liverpool 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 03 October 2010 | |||||||||
2 Wallasey A.C. runners took part in the Liverpool 10k, Mike Griffiths completed the course in 45:04 for 180th place and Paul Thelwell returned 47:38 and 389th place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
180 | Mike Griffiths | 00:45:08 | 00:45:04 | 242 | M55+ | 5 | M | 171 | 1768 |
389 | Paul Thelwell | 00:49:37 | 00:47:38 | 390 | M55+ | 14 | M | 358 | 1757 |
Sandstone Trail Race A - 17 Km - Sunday 03 October 2010 | |||||||||
Keith Simpson participated in the Sandstone Trail race and completed the 17.3k course on 1 hour 27 minutes and finished in 24th place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 | Keith Simpson | 01:27:01 | MV40 | M | 372 | ||||
Flintshire 10k - 10 Miles - Sunday 03 October 2010 | |||||||||
Colin Palmer set a personal best at the Flintshire 10k, no mean feat on the hilly course. Colin finished in 38:38 and was 17th and picked up a trophy for 2nd Vet 45. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 | Colin Palmer | 00:38:38 | MV45 | 2 | M | ||||
New Balance English Half Marathon - 13.11 Miles - Sunday 03 October 2010 | |||||||||
Frank Gower and Lisa Carney participated in the New Balance English Half Marathon in Warrington. Over 1,800 runners took part and Frank returned 01:46:26 and Lisa 01:51:13. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
443 | Frank Gower | 01:47:19 | 01:46:26 | 462 | M50 | 33 | M | 397 | 432 |
702 | Lisa Carney | 01:54:06 | 01:51:13 | 669 | FSNR | 69 | F | 97 | 1957 |
Salomon Rivington Trail Half Marathon (13 miles) - 13 Miles - Saturday 02 October 2010 | |||||||||
Claire Walton had a great run and was victorious at the Salomon Rivington Trail Half Marathon. Claire was first lady home finished the course in 01:34:42 and was 20th overall finisher. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Claire Walton | 01:34:42 | F | 1 | |||||
Northern 6 Stage Road Relays - 3.5 Miles - Saturday 02 October 2010 | |||||||||
Wallasey A.C. entered a men's team in the Northern 6 stage road relays at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester. The team finished 78th of the 125 entered. Greg Jones had the fastest time of the day completing the course 3.5 mile course, which included many sharp turns, in 19:36. Photos | |||||||||
Wirral Seaside Run - 5 Km - Sunday 26 September 2010 | |||||||||
Greg Jones won the September Wirral Seaside Run. On a windy day Greg clocked 17:37, he was accompanied by Nicci Davies (24:17) and Elwyn Jones (27:48). Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Greg Jones | 00:17:34 | SM | M | |||||
40 | Nicci Davies | 00:24:17 | W50 | F | |||||
55 | Elwyn Jones | 00:27:48 | M50 | M | |||||
Great North Run - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 19 September 2010 | |||||||||
Three Wallasey runners made the trip up to Newcastle for the popular Great North Run. Rachel Kenny had a good run finishing the course in 2:08. Husband and wife team of Jane and Neil Vick completed the course for the tenth year running, a remarkable achievement. Jane posted 02:08 and Neil 2:09. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16810 | Jane Vick | 02:08:39 | F | ||||||
17209 | Neil Vick | 02:09:20 | M | ||||||
North West Road Relays - 3 Miles - Saturday 18 September 2010 | |||||||||
Teams from Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside took part in the North West Road Relays on Saturday 18th September. The excellent facilities at Leigh Harriers Athletic Club were the venue for the race. Two 1 ½ mile laps which started and finished on the running track were required to be completed by each of the 4 runners. Wallasey A.C. were only competing against Merseyside clubs and Greg Jones led the team off and returned in 10th place in 16:27 a great run. Matt Williams set off second and completed the course in 17:37 dropping one place. Third runner was Connor McArdle who gained back one place and crossed the line in 17:08. Tony Barbat ran the last leg in 17:19 and held on to 10th place. The team finished as 6th Merseyside 'A' team. Photos. 10 Wallasey Athletic Club 'A' 1:08:31 Photos | |||||||||
Nottingham Marathon - 26.21 Miles - Sunday 12 September 2010 | |||||||||
Dave Godwin completed the Nottingham Marathon in 4:56, Dave had to overcome a calf injury to complete the race and can be proud of his efforts. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1331 | Dave J Godwin | 05:01:15 | 04:56:40 | M | |||||
Hoylake 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 12 September 2010 | |||||||||
4 Wallasey Athletic Club athletes joined over 500 others in the Hoylake 10k. The weather conditions were warm and a strong wind blew in the faces of the runners on their return from Leasowe to Hoylake. Greg Jones ran well crossing the line in 5th place in a time of 36:31, also running well was John Armstrong in 10th place in 37:41. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | Greg Jones | 00:36:31 | M | ||||||
10 | John Armstrong | 00:37:41 | M | ||||||
334 | Elwyn Jones | 00:57:49 | M | ||||||
417 | Mark Pembroke | 01:03:37 | M | ||||||
Bristol Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 05 September 2010 | |||||||||
Phil Bird put on the red vest of Wallasey A.C. and headed south for the Bristol Half Marathon. Phil had a good run completing the course in 01:30:10 for 531st place and was 34th vet 45. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
531 | Phil Bird | 01:30:10 | MV45 | 34 | M | 10477 | |||
North West Classic Triathlon - Sunday 05 September 2010 | |||||||||
Two Wallasey athletes made the trip to Nantwich to take part in the North West Classic Triathlon. Sallie Holt had a great day completing the course in 1 hour 15 minutes for 12th place. Jane Vick also enjoyed the race finishing in 1 hour 35 minutes for 119th. Photos | |||||||||
Cilcain Mountain Race - 4.5 Miles - Monday 30 August 2010 | |||||||||
Andy Rogerson ran the mountainous Cilcain Mountain Race on a sunny August Bank Holiday Monday. Andy finished the 4.5 mile course in 43:04 for 68th in a field of 179 runners. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 | Andy Rogerson | 00:43:04 | M | ||||||
Pink Women's Triathlon Lymm, Cheshire - Sunday 29 August 2010 | |||||||||
2 of Wallasey's ladies entered the Pink Triathlon in Lymm. The race consisted of a 500m pool swim, 24km road bike and 5km off road run. Anne Taylor-Kilbane performed very well and was first home in 17th position and first in her age category. Rachel Saunders also did well coming 52nd in 1 hour 53 minutes. | |||||||||
Golden 5K - 5 Km - Thursday 19 August 2010 | |||||||||
Wirral A.C. hosted a 5k track race at the Bebington Oval. Connor McCardle had a double celebration with his A level successes and also leading the Wallasey runners home in 17:38. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | Connor McArdle | 00:17:39 | M | ||||||
5 | Greg Jones | 00:17:41 | M | ||||||
7 | Matt Williams | 00:17:52 | M | ||||||
10 | Tony Barbat | 00:18:37 | M | ||||||
14 | Stan Williams | 00:20:18 | M | ||||||
18 | Derek McArdle | 00:21:26 | M | ||||||
Ironman Triathlon Switzerland - Sunday 25 July 2010 | |||||||||
6 brave triathletes from Wallasey A.C. flew to Switzerland to compete in the Zurich Ironman. Phil Walton was first home in an excellent time of one tick over 12 hours. Not far behind him was John Thelwell in 12 hours 10 minutes. Claire Walton had a storming race completing the three disciplines in 12 hours 27 minutes and finished 13th in her age category. Dave Walton and Phil Cuthbert suffered from injury on the run but can be extremely proud to have finished in difficult circumstances. The event which included a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and then a full marathon. Paul Thelwell also did well coming home in 13 hours 34 minutes 40 seconds. An immense effort by all athletes. Photos | |||||||||
Reebok Manchester 5k Sizzler - 5 Km - Thursday 15 July 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat ran the Reebok Manchester 5k Sizzler in a personal best time of 17:23 for 32nd place. The race starts on Sale Harriers track and goes around Wythenshawe Park and back to finish on the track. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 | Tony Barbat | 00:17:23 | M | ||||||
Race For Life Birkenhead Park - 10 Km - Sunday 04 July 2010 | |||||||||
Sharon Lamont ran exceptionally well to win the Birkenhead Park Race For Life. Sharon completed the 10k course in just over 46 minutes. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sharon Lamont | 00:46:03 | F | ||||||
Rotary Club 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 27 June 2010 | |||||||||
Once again high temperatures and humidity slowed the runners during the second running of the Rotary Club 10k. The race organised by the Rotary Club in conjunction with Wallasey Athletic Club was run along the embankment at Leasowe to Harrison Drive, Wallasey and back, the race attracted 155 runners. Wallasey A.C. had a good turnout with 21 runners taking part. First Wallasey runner home was Greg Jones in an excellent 2nd place in a time of 36:40, Sallie Holt was first lady for Wallasey and 4th overall lady in 47.32, Sallie also won her age category. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Greg Jones | 00:36:40 | SM | 2 | M | 2 | |||
7 | Matt Williams | 00:39:11 | SM | 5 | M | 7 | |||
8 | John Armstrong | 00:39:20 | V40 | 2 | M | 8 | |||
13 | Connor McArdle | 00:40:45 | SM | 9 | M | 13 | |||
24 | Colin Palmer | 00:43:03 | V45 | 4 | M | 24 | |||
25 | Mike Hughes | 00:43:16 | V40 | 5 | M | 25 | |||
59 | Phil Wilkinson | 00:47:29 | V55 | 6 | M | 56 | |||
60 | Sallie Holt | 00:47:32 | SL | 1 | F | 4 | |||
61 | Sharon Lamont | 00:47:43 | LV45 | 2 | F | 5 | |||
62 | Pete Ashton | 00:47:44 | SM | 23 | M | 57 | |||
67 | Mike Griffiths | 00:48:34 | V55 | 8 | M | 62 | |||
69 | Frank Gower | 00:49:26 | V50 | 8 | M | 64 | |||
71 | Craig Thelwell | 00:49:35 | V40 | 11 | M | 66 | |||
75 | Dave J Godwin | 00:50:07 | V50 | 10 | M | 69 | |||
76 | Derek McArdle | 00:50:14 | V45 | 13 | M | 70 | |||
90 | Lisa Carney | 00:53:08 | SL | 2 | F | 8 | |||
117 | Neil Vick | 00:58:21 | V45 | 19 | M | 101 | |||
118 | Margaret McNelis | 00:58:27 | LV45 | 5 | F | 17 | |||
128 | Diane McArdle | 01:01:24 | LV45 | 7 | F | 21 | |||
129 | Rolf Westrum | 01:01:28 | V55 | 14 | M | 108 | |||
134 | Elwyn Jones | 01:04:00 | V50 | 14 | M | 111 | |||
Woolston 10k - 10 Km - Thursday 24 June 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat ran the Woolston 10k, on a warm evening Tony completed the course around Woolston Linear Park, Warrington in 36:48 for 21st place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 | Tony Barbat | 00:36:48 | M | ||||||
Wirral Seaside Run - 5 Km - Wednesday 23 June 2010 | |||||||||
Greg Jones was the first Wallasey A.C. runner home in the June Seaside Run, Greg completed the course in a very fast 16:26 which brought him 3rd place on the night. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Greg Jones | 00:16:26 | SM | M | |||||
24 | Dave Halliday | 00:20:18 | SM | M | |||||
41 | Pete Ashton | 00:22:22 | SM | M | |||||
43 | Dave J Godwin | 00:22:25 | M50 | M | |||||
53 | Nicci Davies | 00:24:05 | W50 | F | |||||
76 | Margaret McNelis | 00:26:47 | W45 | F | |||||
81 | Elwyn Jones | 00:27:03 | M50 | M | |||||
123 | Alexandra Stanley | 00:35:45 | U20 | F | |||||
Tattenhall Tough Team - 9 Miles - Friday 18 June 2010 | |||||||||
Two of the fifty three teams entered in the Tattenhall Tough Team were from Wallasey A.C. The Undertakers consisted of Greg Jones (15th), Matt Williams (16th) and Phil Cuthbert (26th) and finished 6th overall, the Wallasey All Stars were made up from Phil Wilkinson, Pete Ashton and Mike Griffiths and came home in 22nd place. | |||||||||
Dunham Massey 5k - 5 Km - Thursday 17 June 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat and Dave McAlister ran the Dunham Massey 5k, Tony finished 26th in 17:37 and Dave was 148th in 23:23. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 | Tony Barbat | 00:17:37 | MV50 | M | 1443 | ||||
148 | Dave McAlister | 00:23:23 | MV50 | M | 1427 | ||||
Urenco Birkenhead Park 5 Mile - 5 Miles - Wednesday 09 June 2010 | |||||||||
7 runners from Wallasey competed in the Urenco Birkenhead Park 5 Mile race. First home was Tony Barbat who completed the course in 28:58 for 13th place overall and first in the V50 age category. John Armstrong was next home in 30:44 (28th), closely followed by Matt Williams in 31:12 (36th). Nicci Davies flew the flag for the ladies returning home in 41:31. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | Tony Barbat | 00:28:58 | M50 | M | 355 | ||||
28 | John Armstrong | 00:30:44 | M40 | M | 312 | ||||
36 | Matt Williams | 00:31:12 | M | 352 | |||||
78 | Frank Gower | 00:37:22 | M50 | M | 417 | ||||
87 | Dave J Godwin | 00:38:53 | M50 | M | 360 | ||||
92 | Nicci Davies | 00:41:31 | F50 | F | 420 | ||||
105 | Elwyn Jones | 00:46:22 | M50 | M | 379 | ||||
Capenhurst 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 06 June 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat won the Capenhurst 10k in a time of 36:18, he was joined in the race by John Armstrong who completed the course in 38:58 for 8th place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tony Barbat | 00:36:18 | Vet over 50 | M | 136 | ||||
8 | John Armstrong | 00:38:58 | Vet over 40 | M | 128 | ||||
Deestriders Off Road Race 1 - 4.5 Miles - Thursday 03 June 2010 | |||||||||
Dave McAlister completed 3 of the 4 races in the Deestriders Off Road Series. Dave said he was 'chuffed' to pick up third prize in the over 50 category. | |||||||||
Bupa 10000 - 10 Km - Sunday 30 May 2010 | |||||||||
Frank Gower travelled south to compete in the Bupa 10000. The race is presented by the London Marathon and is run on the course likely to be used for the 2012 Olympic Marathon. Frank was restricted by other runners at the start of the race meaning he could only complete the first mile in 11 minutes, his eventual time was 00:50:24. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1944 | Frank Gower | 00:50:24 | M50 | 71 | M | 1643 | 7788 | ||
Mersey Tunnel 10K - 10 Km - Sunday 30 May 2010 | |||||||||
14 runners from Wallasey A.C. completed the Mersey Tunnel 10K. The runners had to contend with the uphill section of the tunnel which is over a mile in length and a strong breeze on the finishing section. Greg Jones ran extremely well to post 35:58 (PB) and was 11th on the day. Sallie Holt and Mike Hughes also returned personal bests. Nicci Davies was second in her age category. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | Greg Jones | 00:36:01 | 00:35:58 | 11 | MOPEN | 8 | M | 11 | 1393 |
83 | Mike Hughes | 00:41:26 | 00:41:18 | 89 | M40+ | 12 | M | 79 | 1735 |
179 | John Thelwell | 00:44:13 | 00:42:39 | 138 | MOPEN | 105 | M | 169 | 2478 |
238 | Sallie Holt | 00:45:39 | 00:44:08 | 225 | FOPEN | 11 | F | 14 | 688 |
284 | Sharon Lamont | 00:46:27 | 00:45:56 | 342 | F45+ | 4 | F | 19 | 2206 |
327 | Mike Griffiths | 00:47:02 | 00:46:30 | 380 | M55+ | 10 | M | 308 | 2205 |
329 | Pete Ashton | 00:47:05 | 00:46:33 | 385 | MOPEN | 202 | M | 310 | 1502 |
349 | Phil Cuthbert | 00:47:21 | 00:45:50 | 332 | MOPEN | 214 | M | 329 | 1080 |
683 | Nicci Davies | 00:51:47 | 00:51:14 | 799 | F50+ | 2 | F | 57 | 946 |
744 | Nick Holt | 00:52:21 | 00:50:48 | 760 | MOPEN | 450 | M | 680 | 689 |
934 | Rachael Kenny | 00:54:24 | 00:54:07 | 1069 | F35+ | 13 | F | 94 | 1385 |
1227 | Neil Vick | 00:57:23 | 00:56:18 | 1301 | M45+ | 114 | M | 1060 | 878 |
1404 | Elwyn Jones | 00:59:26 | 00:58:21 | 1476 | M50+ | 79 | M | 1179 | 2120 |
1730 | Mark Pembroke | 01:04:04 | 01:01:19 | 1687 | M45+ | 151 | M | 1379 | 2511 |
Scottish Half Marathon - 13.11 Miles - Sunday 23 May 2010 | |||||||||
Alison Engle took the long trip up to Edinburgh to compete in the Scottish Half Marathon. Alison crossed the line in 01:50:22 for 950th place. Alison can be pleased with her effort as this time was 4 minutes faster than her run at Chester the previous month. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
950 | Alison Engle | 01:50:22 | F | ||||||
Nantwich Tri - Sunday 23 May 2010 | |||||||||
Seven Wallasey athletes entered the Nantwich Tri, the largest pool based triathlon in the North West. The race which consists of a m swim, km bike and a 5k run was completed first by club captain Dave Walton in 01:13 who won his age category, a great comeback from a broken leg. Sallie Holt and Jane Vick both completed their first triathlon. Sallie had a fine debut and was 15th lady in a field of over 200. Anne Taylor-Kilbane was unlucky, picking up a puncture on a pothole preventing her from finishing the race. | |||||||||
Wirral Seaside Run - 5 Km - Wednesday 19 May 2010 | |||||||||
9 Wallasey A.C. athletes competed in the May Wirral Seaside Run. Greg Jones finished in 17:01 for 3rd place. 4 of the runners improved their personal bests on the Seaside Run, namely Alexandra Stanley, 18 seconds off for 33:08, Mike Hughes, 1:19 off for 19:29, Pete Ashton 1 second off for 21:56 and Peter Bird a huge 6:13 seconds off for 18:21. Great efforts by all the runners. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Greg Jones | 00:17:01 | SM | M | |||||
6 | Tony Barbat | 00:17:38 | M50 | M | |||||
13 | Peter Bird | 00:18:21 | U20 | M | |||||
14 | Phil Bird | 00:18:28 | M45 | M | |||||
22 | Mike Hughes | 00:19:29 | M40 | M | |||||
34 | Dave Halliday | 00:20:44 | SM | M | |||||
59 | Pete Ashton | 00:21:56 | SM | M | |||||
129 | Alexandra Stanley | 00:33:08 | U20 | F | |||||
130 | Margaret McNelis | 00:33:08 | W45 | F | |||||
Bupa Great Manchester Run - 10 Km - Sunday 16 May 2010 | |||||||||
Tony Barbat and Keith Simpson were amongst the 27,000 finishers in the Bupa Great Manchester Run. Tony set a personal best of 36:05 and was first in his age category, his overall position was 91st. Keith completed the course in 37:51 in 148th place. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
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91 | Tony Barbat | 00:36:05 | M | ||||||
148 | Keith Simpson | 00:37:51 | M | ||||||
Shell Chester Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 16 May 2010 | |||||||||
Over 2100 runners completed the Shell Chester Half Marathon on Sunday. Claire Walton was the first Wallasey athlete home in an excellent 5th place, Claire completed the course in 01:27:23. Phil Bird was right behind her, running well only 3 weeks after the London Marathon. Pete Ashton had an impressive run knocking a huge 8 minutes off his previous best. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
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107 | Claire Walton | 01:27:23 | F | ||||||
108 | Phil Bird | 01:27:45 | M | ||||||
139 | Richard Saunders | 01:29:24 | M | ||||||
179 | Mike Hughes | 01:31:15 | M | ||||||
457 | Pete Ashton | 01:40:53 | M | ||||||
465 | Sharon Lamont | 01:41:02 | F | ||||||
474 | Tricia Jones | 01:40:29 | F | ||||||
565 | John Thelwell | 01:43:02 | M | ||||||
566 | Paul Thelwell | 01:43:02 | M | ||||||
624 | Mike Griffiths | 01:45:09 | M | ||||||
1045 | Alison Engle | 01:54:21 | F | ||||||
Liverpool Women's 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 09 May 2010 | |||||||||
Over 1300 ladies competed in the Liverpool Women's 10K and 2 of them wore the red of Wallasey Athletic Club. Sharon Lamont had a strong run coming home in 35th place and 3rd in her age category, Sharon finished the course on a warm day in 45:55. Alison Engle knocked a minute and a half off her personal best coming home in 47:56. Also running well was Nicci Davies who returned a 49:48. Vicky Kehoe completed the race in 52 minutes after a long time out with injury. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 | Sharon Lamont | 00:45:56 | 00:45:55 | 35 | F45+ | 3 | F | 912 | |
61 | Alison Engle | 00:47:58 | 00:47:56 | 68 | F35+ | 8 | F | 911 | |
97 | Nicci Davies | 00:49:54 | 00:49:48 | 104 | F50+ | 13 | F | 609 | |
Gillions Waterloo 15k - 15 Km - Monday 03 May 2010 | |||||||||
Sun and a strong wind greeted the 459 runners at Waterloo 15k on Bank Holiday Monday. First Wallasey runner home was Elwyn Jones in 1hr 29mins and 6 seconds (377th). Elwyn said " It might have been quicker but I did my trick of tripping and falling just to make it a little harder. The terrain was quite difficult with many potholes." |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
377 | Elwyn Jones | 01:29:06 | M | ||||||
Virgin London Marathon - 26.21 Miles - Sunday 25 April 2010 | |||||||||
A warm day greeted the Wallasey A.C. members participating in the Virgin London Marathon. Phil Wilkinson and Lisa Carney making their marathon debuts ran admirably, completing the course in 04:01 and 04:23 respectively. Phil Bird (03:55), Rachel Saunders (04:12) and Mike Griffiths (04:16) also had solid runs. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9618 | Phil Bird | 03:55:33 | M45-49 | 1120 | M | 7858 | 3162 | ||
11307 | Phil Wilkinson | 04:01:19 | M55-59 | 266 | M | 9112 | 26125 | ||
14020 | Rachel Saunders | 04:12:10 | F45-49 | 360 | F | 2934 | 5373 | ||
15236 | Mike Griffiths | 04:16:48 | M55-59 | 376 | M | 11957 | 3635 | ||
17096 | Lisa Carney | 04:23:32 | F18-39 | 2354 | F | 3867 | 26124 | ||
Wirral Seaside Run - 5 Km - Wednesday 21 April 2010 | |||||||||
9 red vests from Wallasey A.C. raced in April's Wirral Seaside Run. Greg Jones crossed the line in 17:13 for 6th place. 4 of the runners improved their personal bests on the Seaside Run, namely David Halliday, 18 seconds off for 19:53, Tim Graham, 2:20 off for 21:55, Pete Ashton 1:23 off for 21:57 and Elwyn Jones 53 seconds off for 25:53. Well done to all runners. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Greg Jones | 00:17:13 | SM | M | |||||
27 | Dave Halliday | 00:19:53 | SM | M | |||||
37 | Tricia Jones | 00:21:04 | W50 | F | |||||
45 | Tim Graham | 00:21:55 | U20 | M | |||||
47 | Pete Ashton | 00:21:57 | SM | M | |||||
54 | Sharon Lamont | 00:22:14 | W45 | F | |||||
66 | Nicci Davies | 00:23:21 | W50 | F | |||||
73 | Rolf Westrum | 00:24:28 | M55 | M | |||||
83 | Elwyn Jones | 00:25:35 | M50 | M | |||||
Aintree 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 18 April 2010 | |||||||||
Connor McArdle did well at the Aintree 10k, running through the parkland at Croxteth Country Park with 188 people finishing, Connor can be pleased with his 6th place and first in his age category. Also representing Wallasey A.C. were Derek McArdle (45:10) and Elwyn Jones (55:13). |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Connor McArdle | 00:37:07 | U20 | M | |||||
47 | Derek McArdle | 00:45:10 | V45 | M | |||||
119 | Elwyn Jones | 00:55:13 | V50 | M | |||||
Pollensa Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 11 April 2010 | |||||||||
Julie and Tony Barbat headed south to Majorca to compete in the Pollensa Half Marathon. Julie took 2 minutes off her time for the previous year crossing the line in 01:55:09, finishing 5th in her age category (W45). Tony was a few seconds faster than last year finishing in 01:21:29 and managed to win 3rd prize in the over 50 male category. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 | Tony Barbat | 01:21:29 | 01:21:30 | M50 | 3 | M | 321 | ||
412 | Julie Barbat | 01:55:27 | 01:55:09 | W50 | 5 | F | 322 | ||
Salford 10k - 10 Km - Sunday 04 April 2010 | |||||||||
John Armstrong ran well when completing the Salford 10k in a personal best time of 00:38:30. John described the course as "fast and flat". |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
107 | John Armstrong | 00:38:30 | M40 | 24 | M | 102 | 514 | ||
Asics Wilmslow Half Marathon - 13.11 Miles - Sunday 28 March 2010 | |||||||||
Phil Cuthbert competed in the Wilmslow Half Marathon crossing the line in just under one hour 30 minutes. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
332 | Phil Cuthbert | 01:31:04 | 01:29:56 | 303 | MOPEN | 180 | M | 301 | 66 |
Liverpool Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 28 March 2010 | |||||||||
The Liverpool Half Marathon was run in the sunshine on Sunday, a fresh breeze did slow the runners though this did not deter the Wallasey A.C. runners who returned some good times. Greg Jones was first home in 38th position with a time of 01:20:49. Claire Walton finished an excellent 11th lady in 01:27:10. Sharon Lamont was next home taking a remarkable 7 minutes off her time from 2009. Newcomer to the club Pete Ashton did well, completing the course 13.1 mile course in 01:48. Neil Vick dipped under 2 hours despite a recent illness. Over 4,400 runners completed the race. Photos |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | Greg Jones | 01:24:28 | 01:20:49 | 38 | MOPEN | 42 | M | 68 | 4239 |
142 | Claire Walton | 01:27:32 | 01:27:10 | 140 | FOPEN | 9 | F | 11 | 1646 |
783 | Sharon Lamont | 01:43:32 | 01:41:31 | 859 | MOPEN | 513 | F | 718 | 1803 |
1514 | Pete Ashton | 01:52:32 | 01:48:01 | 1488 | MOPEN | 929 | M | 1336 | 3193 |
1612 | Frank Gower | 01:53:37 | 01:52:31 | 1964 | M50+ | 85 | M | 1414 | 474 |
2451 | Neil Vick | 02:02:40 | 01:59:32 | 2669 | M45+ | 178 | M | 2051 | 1265 |
2502 | Rachael Kenny | 02:03:13 | 02:00:30 | 2768 | F35+ | 64 | F | 411 | 1236 |
3398 | Elwyn Jones | 02:14:36 | 02:06:59 | 3275 | M50+ | 153 | M | 2630 | 4984 |
Rhayader 20 mile Round the Lakes - 20 Miles - Saturday 20 March 2010 | |||||||||
Two Wallasey A.C. ladies made the trip to midWales in preparation for the London Marathon. Rachel Saunders and Lisa Carney completed the Rhayader 20 mile Round the Lakes race in 3 hours and 21 minutes. The scenic route around the Elan Valley has its fair share of hills and both competitors described the course as 'tough'. 395 runners completed the course and the ladies can be pleased with their efforts. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
321 | Rachel Saunders | 03:21:38 | F45 | F | |||||
322 | Lisa Carney | 03:21:38 | OF | F | |||||
Wirral Seaside Run - 5 Km - Sunday 07 March 2010 | |||||||||
Greg Jones continued his good form winning the first seaside run of the season in 17:11. Nicci Davies was the only other Wallasey AC representative completing the course in 24:04. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Greg Jones | 00:17:11 | SM | M | |||||
37 | Nicci Davies | 00:24:04 | W50 | F | |||||
Shell Four Villages Half Marathon (Helsby) - 13.1 Miles - Sunday 17 January 2010 | |||||||||
6 Wallasey runners competed in the popular Helsby half marathon. First home for the club was Claire Walton who had a great performance to finish as 9th lady, she also bettered her time from last year. |
Position | Name | Gun time | Chip time | Chip Position | Category | Category Position | Gender | Gender Position | Race Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
137 | Claire Walton | 01:28:08 | 01:27:45 | 132 | FS | 9 | F | 692 | |
231 | Richard Saunders | 01:32:23 | 01:31:57 | 229 | M50 | 14 | M | 93 | |
393 | Mike Griffiths | 01:39:32 | 01:39:06 | 401 | M55 | 18 | M | 1561 | |
476 | Sharon Lamont | 01:42:14 | 01:41:49 | 484 | F45 | 12 | F | 1751 | |
897 | Rachel Saunders | 01:56:25 | 01:54:28 | 871 | F45 | 22 | F | 92 | |
1216 | Elwyn Jones | 02:12:47 | 02:10:32 | 1206 | M50 | 107 | M | 114 |