Jonathan Strong

Last Sunday saw the final LRRL league race for this season. A great turn out again with the men out numbering the ladies for once (18 men, 16 ladies) with 34 runners, the most for the summer league races in 2015. Thanks as always to everyone who took part either by running or supporting (and/or baking cake).

Results are on the results section and we are awaiting the final league tables and will update once we have them. We are hoping that the men managed to keep 1st in Division 2 (should have done easily), that the Vet men held on to 3rd in Division 2 (close with 4th and 5th place but I’m sure they will hold onto their 3rd spot), the ladies should stay in Division 1 as they were 6th place before JF10. The ladies B team were 3rd in Division 2 so hopefully they will hold onto that spot, whilst the C team were 4th in Division 3 which is a great result for the ‘C’ team.

Below is a list of the HRC runners who have completed 100% of the LRRL winter and summer races this season. This is a massive achievement, something I tried to complete this year along with Sally. Simply fitting them in around other commitments isn’t easy. Then there are clashes with other events, either on the same day, or the day before. That’s before you factor in injury preventing you being able to take part, or the traffic that prevented Sir Ed from making the Hungarton 7 race after work on a Wednesday evening.

A special mention to Ben Masser, who is the youngest person to ever complete 100% of the league races, this year being the first time he could run some of the races over 10k. With JF10 being the furthest distance Ben has ever raced, he did amazingly well with a time of 1:07:18.

HRC 100% of LRRL races 2015:

Ben Masser

Céline Guéry

Chris Langham

Ed Batch

Elizabeth Lees

Jenny Green

Julia Waite

Lisa Freestone

Sally Henderson

Many other great performances on Sunday, including many PBs. Joe Langham had a great run again and good to have more Langham’s on at HRC this year. Runner of the day for the men goes to Tom Wormleighton, Tom has continually improved on his good performance last year over the many races he has taken part in so far this year.

For the ladies, Sarah Garford managed a 10 minute PB (paced by Sir Ed?), another 10 minute PB next year (both?)? Sally Henderson managed a PB based on it being her first 10 mile race, but also a good time for the distance and completing her 100% showing this year coming back from injury she has bounced back stronger than before. Runner of the day goes to Penny Masser, another Gold time for Penny (Diamond next year?), she has been constantly knocking out great times.

The penultimate LRRL summer league race saw another good HRC turn out with 33 runners, 17 ladies and 16 men. One of my favourite courses, uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back to the finish can lead to a good negative split.Whilst most are happy to improve their times from previous years on the course. Some managed to bag a quicker time than previous 10k races like the flat Prestwold.

Well done and thanks to everyone who took part or supported.

For the men, a fantastic performance saw us finish first in Division 2 again and puts us firmly at the top and so we will finish after JF10 as 1st in Division 2. Well done!

The Vet men managed to improve to 3rd in Division 2. JF10 will decide if they can keep 3rd ahead of Ivanhoe and Roadhoggs who are hot on their heels.

For the men the ROD goes to David Limmer, despite being ‘chicked’ by Gemma Steel, he still had yet another brilliant race finishing 5th overall.

The women once again outnumbered the boys for HRC (this time only just though!). So with another great turn out they had another good performance leading them to being 6th in Division 1, the B team is 3rd in Division 2 (can you hold onto this or even improve to 2nd at JF10?), the C team is 4th in Division 3. The Vet women are also 6th in Division 1!

For the ladies the ROD goes to Kate Perkins with a very strong post baby performance. Great to see Kate getting back on form so quickly.

You can download a PDF of the tables by clicking here.

JF10 is the last race of the LRRL league summer season on Sunday 6th September 2015. Enter here if you have not already http://www.jf10.co.uk/

Details for John Fraser (previously ‘Owl’s’) 10 2015

Race Start: 10:30am

Location: Countesthorpe Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR

Official race website: http://www.jf10.co.uk/

Entry details – Enter online at http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?sp=&v=1&EN=86103&ms=. Entry cost £12 for affiliated runners. Race numbers are collected from race HQ before the race but look out for other club members as we will try to do a single collection for the club. Entries on the day are £15 and must be done between 8am and 10am.

Minimum Age: 16

Parking: Pretty good. On the field at the community college.

Other Notes: 5 min walk to the start. The last league race in the ‘summer’ series.

Details for Hermitage (‘Carl Rutt’) 10k 2015

Race Start: 10:30am

Location: Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5EU

Official race website: http://www.hermitageharriers.co.uk/HH-10K.asp

Entry details – Enter online at http://www.evententry.co.uk/eDetail.asp?EventID=29. Entry cost £12 for affiliated runners. Race numbers are collected from the Leisure Centre before the race but look out for other club members as we will try to do a single collection for the club. No entries on the day.

Minimum Age: 15

Parking: ‘Lots!’ On the field next to the Leisure Centre

Other Notes: Quite a long walk to the start (10 min). Usually get a souvenir t-shirt at the end.

The 4th Leicester Road Running League (LRRL) open summer race saw 23 Hinckley members toe the start line. 12 women and 11 men. With plenty of supporters too!

The open races fill up quick and that meant some people found it was full when they came to enter, so if you want to take part in the next two races please enter them now.

Sunday 23rd August 2015 Hermitage 10k

Sunday 8th September 2015 John Fraser 10

After a group photo and before the race started, there was a minutes applause in memory of Malcolm Bassett, a man who gave so much to the club, the sport and so much more.

There were lots of great performances all round, with plenty of personal bests and standard times achieved. Results uploaded on the results page above.

Runners of the day go to Helen Wilebore and Paul Clayton, well done both.

Well done and thanks to all those who took part or supported.

Tables after Prestwold 10k show Men were top of Division 2 but with those in 2nd and 3rd pace catching up. Some good attendance and continued good performance should help us to hold on to the top spot. Vet men were 3rd in Division 2.

Women were 6th in Division 1, with B team 3rd in Division 2 and C team 6th in Division 3. Women vets were 6th in Division 1. Well done everyone, keep up the hard work in the last 2 races of the season.

The following 4 club members took on the penultimate challenge of running solo:

This Thursday the normal HRC run from Hinckley will be moving to Bradgate Park as part of a “Leicestershire Clubs and Running Groups Get Together”.

You can meet at the Leisure Centre still, but earlier at 6pm to carshare. Or make your own way to Bradgate Park Hallsgate Car Park Cropston (parking fee payable) LE7 7HQ to meet there at 6:40pm for a 7pm start.

This is a run for all abilities, including a coached hill session.

If you have a club vest, please wear it.

Draft results out and uploaded on the results page above, or click here.

The last of the LRRL winter league races for this season. Thanks and well done to the 29 who took part and everyone who supported. We had 15 ladies and 14 men take part. A lot of PBs and great results all round. I was loving the brownies at the end too. Thanks everyone. Photo of a few of us at the end.

London Marathon: George Birt 2:36:18, Christian Weikhart-Picker 3:48:08, Kevin Meats 4:31:47, Paul Clayton 2:58:51, Andrea Earley 5:06:53, Odette Foxall 4:39:13, Tammy Clarke, Kelly Smith and Rachael Middleton 4:17:57, John Padbury 3:53:51, Diane Wildbur 5:31:24, Ed Nixon 3:29:49, Elizabeth Aspden-Mansfield 5:19:28, Jayne Thomas 4:26:21, Dave Limmer 2:44:12, Karl Scally 3:00:39, Chris Langham 2:58:56, Helen Wilebore 4:09:14, Jacqui Campbell 5:06:53, Penny Masser 3:53:51, Matt Johnson 2:55:10, Stephen Penney 3:15:05, Graham Berridge 2:59:11

With the last of the Winter League races fast approaching (Westend 8), I thought I’d share this update from our LRRL rep Sarah Garford. Also, the men’s team are currently 1st in Division 2 and would be great to keep that way.

The President’s Shield Awards include a free membership for the winners. The awards are based on an age graded points system for individuals performance in the LRRL and presented to the top 3 ladies and top 3 men. Below are a list of everyone who has taken part in any of the LRRL Winter league races so far. Those in bold have done all of the races so far and are still on track for 100%.

Jon

Sunday 17 May is the last of the LRRL winter road running league races. This time a 8 mile race for those needing a 8 mile standard time you don’t find many 8 mile races.

Race Start: 10:30am (register at HRC base before 10am please).

Location: Syston Rugby Club, Barkby Road, Queniborough, LE7 3FE

Entry details – If you have a race number for the winter league please bring it with you to re-use. If you do not have a race number Sarah will issue you a new one. Race fee is £4. Please give payments to Sarah Garford on the day. You must wear a club vest (contact Penny Masser if you need one).

Lift share: Meet 08:30 at the Leisure Centre car park. Please post a status on the Facebook group if you are planning to lift share so that others can join.

Parking: At Syston – Generally quite good but please lift share if possible. It may not be possible to exit with a vehicle until the race is over. If there are still runners coming in, please exit left out of the club.

Official race website: http://www.westendrunners.co.uk/cms/index.php/events/g-1-du4j98j6pitbu1ctp4lllnh3e4_201505170930

Important information: No dogs at all permitted at Syston Rugby Club, this includes the ground and car parks, by order of their committee.

Sunday 29th March 2015 was the third 6 mile race of the LRRL winter league. We still have 16 members who have completed 100%, well done. 100% and President Shield points to be updated shortly. 28 members completed the race, 16 ladies and 12 men. Well done and thank you to everyone who took part or supported

Vet Women 7th in Division 1, currently 8th.

Women A team 8th in Division 1, currently 7th. Women B team 7th in Division 2, currently 5th. Women C team 14th in Division 3, currently 13th.

Vet Men 7th in Division 2, currently 7th.

Men 3rd in Division 2, currently 1st.

For the men we had Dave Limmer as our first man home in 35:29, 22nd place. Thanks for the warm up run over Dave!

Our 2nd man home and male runner of the day is Chris Langham. 30th place and a time of 36:01 (PB), another fantastic result for Chris!

Ed Batch is still chipping away at his 6m time and getting closer to a Silver time each race. Sir Ed had another cracking race so good to see him back on his speedy form, over 4 minute PB. A big well done to Richard Guest, first league race of the year and virtually his fastest pace in a race ever, he was still looking good as he finished too!

Ladies runner of the day goes to Sarah McSharry, her Spanish warm weather running training camp has clearly paid off. First lady back for Hinckley, 5th lady overall.

Charlotte Sinclair had another great race and a big PB.
Next league race Sunday 17th May 2015, West End 8. Keep your winter race numbers!

Jon, Andrea, Ed and Leanne

This Sunday is the forth of the LRRL winter road running league. Another 6 mile race for those trying to improve your 6 mile times or add some speed to your marathon training. Include it in your long run by running there, back or both. Or incorporate it in cross training by cycling there and back. It is about 8 miles from Hinckley.

Race Start: 10:30am (register at HRC base by 10am please).
Location: Sport in Desford (SID), Peckleton Lane, Desford, LE9 9JU. (Opposite the Caterpillar factory)
Entry details – If you have a race number for the winter league please bring it with you to re-use. Race fee is £4. Please give payments to Sarah Garford on the day. You must wear a club vest (contact Penny Masser if you need one). If you do not have a race number Sarah will issue you a new one, which you should then retain for future races.
Lift shares;

Cars – meet 09:00 at the Leisure Centre car park.

Running – meet 08:15 at the front of the Leisure Centre

Cycling – meet 08:45 at the front of the Leisure Centre

Please post a status on the Facebook group if you are planning to lift share so that others can join.

Parking: At Caterpillar – Limited car parking – please car share and do not park on the grass verges.
Official race website: http://www.desfordstriders.co.uk/desford-6-lrrl-race-2015.html

Today saw at least 38 Hinckley runners complete Ashby 20 to get the famous cheese cob, oh and a hoody of course. Might be more that didn’t register as Hinckley. Great to see many family and friends running too. A fantastic turn out.

Before hand, much transferring of numbers due to injury, sad face. Also, car sharing for those not in Andy’s party bus. Brilliant to see so many out on the course cheering us on over the two loops. Then much cheering at the finish in the park.

So many PBs, from the first back to the last. Fantastic achievements and most are now a lot more confident about their upcoming marathons or ultras. Well done, recover well and good luck with the rest of the training.

Results – Ashby 20 Road Race 2015.

With the first three Leicestershire Road Running League (LRRL) races completed. I thought it would be good to reflect on where everyone is for the President’s Shield award as well as who is still in the running (pun intended) for a 100% award.

The President’s Shield Awards include a free membership for the winners. The awards are based on an age graded points system for individuals performance in the LRRL and presented to the top 3 ladies and top 3 men. Below are a list of everyone who has taken part in the last two races. Those in bold have done both and are still on track for 100%.

Jon