James Bolton returned to fitness with a creditable 5th place but Brian O'Connor had to pull out due to illness. Sue Cantwell was first Woodstock woman home to take 3rd LV35 honours. Mike Shipway was 1st V60, Carey Gray & Brian Vaughan 2nd & 3rd V50s respectively. Winning time: 33:20 Number of finishers: 261
Brian O'Connor had another strong run to lead our men home and Sue Cantwell was first Woodstock girl accross the line again. Mike Shipway took 2nd V60 honours. It was good to see Dave Cantwell back in action after injury, John Greenhill had a storming run whilst Steve Caswell put in another brave effort. Winning time: 21:12 Number of finishers:208
Sunday - 9th August 2009 - Great Yarmouth Half Marathon
Peter Rayner, on holiday in Norfolk, picked up 2nd V55 honours on a fine,sunny day and secured a top-20 finish. Winning time: 1:17:39 Number of finishers:193
James Bolton returned to peak form to lead the men home with an excellent 6th place, whilst Kerry Steele was first Woodstock girl across the line.Susan Harrison took 3rd LV45 honours on the night and in the series.Both men's & women's teams finished 4th in the series overall. Winning time: 21:21 Number of finishers:284
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (MOTA-VATION OXFORD)
Name
Handicap Time
Points
Steve Caswell
19:11
16
Will Hudson
19:17
15
Sue Cantwell
19:22
14
Susan Haines
19:37
13
Susan Harrison
19:57
12
Hans Price
20:05
11
John Greenhill
20:25
10
Brian O'Connor
20:29
09
Mark Pidgeon
20:51
08
Kerry Steele
20:59
07
Sam Cruickshank
21:05
06
Anni Morgan
21:08
05
Andy Pike
21:11
04
James Bolton
21:13
03
Rob Linnell
21:17
02
Dave Cantwell
21:19
01
Jill Gibson
21:47
01
Kirk Adams
21:54
01
Peter Rayner
22:04
01
Nick Hall
22:37
01
Sunday - 6th September 2009 - Headington 10K
There was a low turn-out by usual standards but some good performances by 10K debutants Daniel Moseeley (2nd Junior), Dave Cole & Steph Hibberd whilst Cath Stranks completed an excellent pb.There were also pbs for Brian O'Connor,Hans Price and Will Hudson. Brian O'Connor and Carey Gray took 3rd V40 and 2nd V50 honours respectively. Winning time: 33:12 Number of finishers:310
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (HEADINGTON 10K)
(no new entries to competition allowed after race 7 so no points awarded to Daniel Moseley & Dave Cole)
Name
Handicap Time
Points
Cath Stranks
30:05
16
Will Hudson
31:45
15
Hans Price
32:06
14
Brian O'Connor
32:09
13
John Greenhill
32:39
12
Mark Pidgeon
33:12
11
Peter Rayner
33:18
10
James Bolton
33:22
09
Carey Gray
34:23
08
Steph Hibberd
34:53
07
Kirk Adams
34:53
07
Sunday - 6th September 2009 - Bristol Half Marathon
Anni Morgan ran what she considered her best race yet beating her target of 2 hours by over 10 minutes. Winning time: 1:03:26 Number of finishers:10,827
Sunday - 13th September 2009 - Witney Cotswold Classic 10-Mile (incorporating Oxfordshire County Championships)
James Bolton winning the race
Hans Price County silver
Sharron & Dean Sheppard
Congratulations to James Bolton on his victory by over a minute securing him County gold, and to our men's team who won both open and County competitions.Hans Price earned County silver in the Senior Men's race whilst Peter Rayner took County V50 bronze. There were a host of personal bests. Winning time: 58:42 Number of finishers:227
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (COTSWOLD CLASSIC 10-MILE)
(no new entries to competition allowed after race 7 so no points awarded to Martin Townsend)
Name
Handicap Time
Points
Sue Cantwell
52:10
16
Hans Price
53:49
15
Susan Haines
54:10
14
Susan Harrison
54:59
13
Will Hudson
55:39
12
John Greenhill
55:42
11
Melanie Hawkins
55:59
10
Kevin Game
56:05
09
Anni Morgan
56:30
08
Dave Cantwell
56:36
07
Mark Pidgeon
56:39
06
James Bolton
56:39
06
Peter Rayner
57:09
04
Gavin Bird
58:07
03
Karen Jenkins
58:19
02
Carey Gray
59:17
01
Kirk Adams
61:19
01
Sharron Sheppard
62:51
01
Dean Sheppard
66:10
01
Wednesday 16th September 2009 - Commonwealth 100K Championships (Keswick)
Dominic Croft picked up his 10th England/GB vest but was out of sorts due to a cold & sore throat plus minor injury niggles. The first 16 finishers beat 8 hours over a very hilly course. Winning time: 7:04:01 Number of finishers:19
Saturday - 19th September 2009 - Woodstock 12 (12 miles 198 yards)
James Bolton & Brian O'Connor at start
Martin Townsend
Pete Rayner & Andy Pike
We managed to beat Wigan in the inter-club challenge for the first time in some years although it has to be said they had a weakened squad. Sue Cantwell continued her excellent form with a 2nd place in the LV35 category and our men took 2nd team honours. Winning time: 1:09:33 Number of finishers:183
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (WOODSTOCK 12)
(no new entries to competition allowed after race 7 so no points awarded to Martin Townsend, Paul Taylor & Jim Stewart)
Name
Handicap Time
Points
Sue Cantwell
1:05:57
16
Hans Price
1:06:40
15
John Greenhill
1:09:15
14
Will Hudson
1:10:26
13
Kevin Game
1:10:35
12
Dave Cantwell
1:10:38
11
Peter Rayner
1:10:45
10
James Bolton
1:11:12
09
Karen Jenkins
1:13:14
08
Andy Pike
1:13:45
07
Mark Pidgeon
1:13:49
06
Leo Brooke-Little
1:14:35
05
Kirk Adams
1:15:46
04
Sunday 20th September 2009 - Amersham 5 (Cross-Country)
Carey Gray 1st V50 at Amersham
Carey Gray warmed up for the forthcoming cross-country season with a victory in the V50 category. Winning time: 30:41 Number of finishers:244
Sunday 20th September 2009 - Charlbury Street Fair 10K (Multi-terrain)
Mark Pidgeon
Susan Harrison
Mark Pidgeon just beat his last year's time and Susan Harrison ran to the race from home and then back again as part of her marathon training programme. Winning time: 36:51 Number of finishers:85
Name
Position
Time
Mark Pidgeon (V40)
14
43:19
Susan Harrison(LV45)
40
49:31
Sunday 27th September 2009 - Daventry 6-Mile
Carey Gray kept up his winning streak with another victory in the V50 category. Winning time: 30:31 Number of finishers:104
Sharron Sheppard & John Greenhill were our only representatives in this Cornbury Park multi-terrain run. Sharron took 2nd LV35 honours. Winning time: 35:54 Number of finishers:152