Results for January to June 2012

Monday 2nd January 2012 - Coventry Godiva 5-Mile

Carey Gray set off on his mission to run more races than anyone else in the Club finishing well up in this bank holiday sharpener. Winning time: 24:49 Number of finishers: 180

Name Position Time
Carey Gray (V50) 044 31:30

Coventry Godiva 5 Results


Saturday 7th January 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

Mark Pidgeon finished a creditable 4th and 1st V50 in this multi-terrain 5K in Cutteslowe Park Winning time: 18:34 Number of finishers: 40

Name Position Time
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 04 20:52 (1st V50)

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 8th January 2012 - Oxford Mail Cross-Country League Race 3 (Upton Lodge, Middleton Cheney) INCORPORATING THE OXFORDSHIRE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jake Harrison (U15/U17 Boys)

U15/U17 Boys – 5,500m

Jake Harrison put in another great effort returning to action after a long lay-off over Christmas.Winning time: 17:38 (U17) / 17:22 (U15) Number of finishers: 24 (U17) / 17 (U15)

Name Position Time
Jake Harrison (U17) 21 21:13


Lisa Clarke
Nicola Leavesley
Michelle Gautier

Senior & Veteran Women - 7,000m

Lisa Clarke led home our girls with Nicola Leavesley and Michelle Gautier making up our A team. Susan Haines & Karen Foster also ran well over a testing course.Winning time: 26:20 Number of finishers: 146

Name Position Time
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 091 37:09
Nicola Leavesley 102 38:14
Michalle Gautier (LV45) 106 38:39
Susan Haines (LV55) 115 40:10
Karen Foster (LV45) 121 41:13

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (MIDDLETON CHENEY)

Name Handicap Time Points
Karen Foster 25:58 16
Michelle Gautier 26:06 15
Lisa Clarke 26:36 14
Nicola Leavesley 26:59 13
Susan Haines 29:53 12

Susan Haines
Karen Foster

Steve Naylor
James Bolton
Dan Moseley

Senior & Veteran Men - 10,000m

As this was a County Championship race, Steve Naylor was obliged to run for his first claim club Bedford & County so did not count for us in the team competition but comfortably won the race. James Bolton, Kevin Game, Sam Cruickshank & Chris Pillar picked up bronze medals in the senior men's competition as did Brian O'Connor, Dave Cantwell, Rob Linnell & Carey Gray in the veteran's race. Dan Moseley was 3rd County U20. Winning time: 32:46 Number of finishers: 268

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor (Bedford) 001 32:46 County Champion
James Bolton 018 36:19 Cty senior team bronze
Dan Moseley (U20) 032 37:42 Cty U20 bronze
Brian O'Connor (V40) 048 38:33 Cty vet team bronze
Dave Cantwell (V40) 060 39:09 Cty vet team bronze
Kevin Game 062 39:15 Cty senior team bronze
Sam Cruickshank 064 39:18 Cty senior team bronze
Chris Pillar 076 40:09 Cty senior team bronze
Rob Linnell (V40) 093 41:16 Cty vet team bronze
Dan Blackburn 103 41:42
Carey Gray (V50) 121 43:26 Cty vet team bronze
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 135 44:31
Richard Dunbabin (V50) 152 45:26
Gavin Bird (V40) 157 45:39
Jonathan Ashworth (V40) 201 49:12
Cyrus Mower 209 49:52
Mike Shipway (V60) 229 51:43
Kirk Adams 249 55:15

Brian O'Connor
Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game

Sam Cruickshank
Chris Pillar
Rob Linnell

Dan Blackburn
Carey Gray
Mark Pidgeon

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (MIDDLETON CHENEY)

Name Handicap Time Points
Mark Pidgeon 31:10 16
Dan Moseley 31:56 15
Dan Blackburn 32:22 14
Sam Cruickshank 32:25 13
Chris Pillar 32:31 12
Brian O'Connor 32:37 11
Carey Gray 32:40 10
Kirk Adams 32:42 09
Steve Naylor 32:46 08
James Bolton 33:25 07
Rob Linnell 33:28 06
Jonathan Ashworth 33:30 05
Dave Cantwell 33:52 04
Kevin Game 33:52 04
Cyrus Mower 33:58 02
Richard Dunbabin 34:21 01
Gavin Bird 34:42 01
Mike Shipway 34:51 01

Richard Dunbabin
Gavin Bird
Jonathan Ashworth

Cyrus Mower
Mike Shipway
Kirk Adams

Middleton Cheney Cross-Country Results

County Championship Results


Saturday 14th January 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

Paul Brackett sliced 30 seconds off his previous Park Run to finish 5th and 1st V50 warming up for the Gloucester 50K next week. Winning time: 20:09 Number of finishers: 54

Name Position Time
Paul Brackett (V50) 05 21:01 (1st V50)

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 14th January 2012 - Surrey League Cross-Country (Division 4)

Running in the Vets AC team at Croydon, Carey Gray finished 6th V50 over an approximate 5-mile course. Winning time: 27:14 Number of finishers: 212

Name Position Time
Carey Gray (V50) 079 33:35

Surrey XC League Results


Highworth Half Marathon (Team Invitation Event) - Sunday 15th January 2012

(Pictures courtesy of Dick Jegou)

Brian O'Connor
Kerry Steele
Dave Cantwell

We finished 4th in this team competition where the first five runners count providing at least one is female. Brian O'Connor led our team home and Kerry Steele was first woman beating her last year's time by 3 minutes. Winning time: 1:11:41 (Course Record) Number of finishers:155

Name Position Time Notes
Brian O'Connor (V40) 011 1:20:28 4th team
Dave Cantwell (V40) 013 1:20:43 4th team
Kevin Game 017 1:22:12 4th team
Martin Ineson 027 1:25:23 4th team
Kerry Steele (LV35) 065 1:36:19 4th team
Neil Preddy (V50) 077 1:38:34
Will Hudson 082 1:39:40
Mike Shipway (V60) 095 1:42:01
Sue Cantwell (LV35) 098 1:42:18
Kirk Adams 151 2:05:44
Colin Travi (V40) 152 2:05:45

Kevin Game
Martin Ineson
Neil Preddy

Will Hudson & Sue Cantwell
Mike Shipway
Kirk Adams & Colin Travi

Highworth Half Results (click on HRC Races)


Sunday 15th January 2012 - MCCain UK Cross Challenge (10K)

Steve Naylor, representing his first claim club Bedford & County, finished a marvellous 13th amongst some very exalted company only just over a minute behind the race winner. Winning time: 32:10 Number of finishers: 88

Name Position Time
Steve Naylor (Bedford & County) 13 33:29

McCain UK Cross Challenge Results


Saturday 21st January 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

Alison Blincowe

Alison Blincowe ran just outside her personal best on a windy day in Cutteslowe Park. Winning time: 20:24(Men) / 20:52 (Women) Number of finishers: 54

Name Position Time
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 31 27:21

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 21st January 2012 - Sheffield Park Run 5K

Sam Cruickshank

Sam Cruickshank ran almost 2 minutes faster than his winning time at Oxford in December last year and came 14th in a large field. Winning time: 16:12 Number of finishers: 315

Name Position Time
Sam Cruickshank 014 18:29

Sheffield Park Run Results


Saturday 21st January 2012 - Veterans AC Cross-Country Championships (Wimbledon Common)

Carey Gray ran his 4th race of the month taking 3rd V50 honours over a 5-mile cross-country course. Winning time: 32:34 Number of finishers: 47

Name Position Time
Carey Gray (V50) 11 37:09

Veterans AC Championships Results


Sunday 22nd January 2012 - Gloucester 50K

Paul Brackett

Paul Brackett ran a minute faster than in his previous run in 2007 setting a p.b. and taking 1st V50 honours. Winning time: 3:00:47 Number of finishers: 42

Name Position Time Notes
Paul Brackett (V50) 16 4:13:59 p.b. / 1st V50

Gloucester 50K Results


Saturday 28th January 2012 - Saucony SEAA Cross-Country Championships

Steve Naylor
Picture by Dick Jegou

Steve Naylor, running for Bedford & County, had another marvellous run to finish 12th from over 700 runners over a 15K hilly course at Stanmer Park, Brighton. Winning time: 49:11 Number of finishers: 745

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor 012 50:56 2nd team/Bedford & Cty

SEAA XC Results


Saturday 28th January 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

Paul Brackett bettered his previous time of two weeks ago by 13 seconds whilst Alison Blincowe beat her last week's effort by 16 seconds. Winning time: 19:12 (Men) / 20:39 (Women) Number of finishers: 54

Name Position Time
Paul Brackett (V50-54) 10 20:48 2nd V50-54
Alison Blincowe (LV40-44) 41 27:05

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 4th February 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

On a bitterly cold day Alison Blincowe did well to take get within 5 seconds of her previous week's time. Winning time: 16:48 (Men) / 20:55 (Women) Number of finishers: 37

Name Position Time
Alison Blincowe (LV40-44) 26 27:10

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 4th February 2012 - Thames Trot 50-Mile

Paul Brackett completed this towpath/bridleway run from Oxford to Henley in under 9.5 minute mile pace to beat the 8-hour mark. Winning time: 5:56:38 Number of finishers: 223

Name Position Time
Paul Brackett (V50) 052 7:52:37

Thames Trot 50-Mile Results


Sunday 5th February 2012 - Oxford Mail Cross-Country League Race 4 (Cirencester Park)

Jake Harrison (U15/U17 Boys)

U15/U17 Boys – 3,500m

In difficult underfoot conditions Jake Harrison put in another strong perforance for 7th place in his age group.Winning time: 18:16 (U17) / 19:13 (U15) Number of finishers: 10 (U17) / 10 (U15)

Name Position Time
Jake Harrison (U17) 10 22:13

Jess Webb

Senior & Veteran Women – 6,500m

Jess Webb ran on her own to secure a terrific 5th place. Unfortunately the bad weather was the probable cause of non attendance by others and, consequently, we failed to raise a team. Jess moves to equal 1st with Karen Foster in the Women's Club Cross-Country Handicap competition with one race to come.Winning time: 24:43 Number of finishers: 92

Name Position Time
Jess Webb 05 26:24

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (CIRENCESTER PARK)

Name Handicap Time Points
Jess Webb 23:27 16

James Bolton
Daniel Moseley
Brian O'Connor

Senior & Veteran Men – 8,500m

Despite carrying a niggling injury James Bolton led our men home to an excellent 4th place on the day and lifted us to 6th in Division 1 after 4 races and outside the relegation places.Daniel Moseley had another excellent run to finish 2nd U20 and now lies 2nd overall with 1 race to come.Steve Mead returned to action for us with a strong debut run.Dan Blackburn earned maximum Club Handicap points and stays 2nd in the competition now just 10 points behind Mark Pidgeon so it's all to play for at Wittenham on 4th March. Winning time: 31:51 Number of finishers: 168

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 020 34:07
Daniel Moseley (U20) 027 34:34 2nd U20
Brian O'Connor (V40) 030 35:12
Dave Cantwell (V40) 033 35:30
Kevin Game 038 36:08
Steve Mead (V40) 049 36:55
Dan Blackburn 058 37:21
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 106 41:51
Neil Preddy (V50) 131 45:25
Mike Shipway (V60) 150 49:35
Kirk Adams 161 53:25

Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game
Steve Mead

Dan Blackburn
Mark Pidgeon
Neil Preddy

Mike Shipway
Kirk Adams

Cirencester XC Results

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (CIRENCESTER PARK)

(Under scheme rules no entry into competition allowed after Race 3 so no points awarded to Steve Mead)

Name Handicap Time Points
Dan Blackburn 28:59 16
Dan Moseley 29:17 15
Mark Pidgeon 29:18 14
Brian O'Connor 29:47 13
Dave Cantwell 30:42 12
Kevin Game 31:11 11
Neil Preddy 31:18 10
James Bolton 31:23 09
Kirk Adams 31:37 08
Mike Shipway 33:25 07


Thursday 9th February 2012 - Armagh International 5K Road Race

Steve Naylor, running for North of England, sliced 23 seconds from his personal best in a high class race in Northern Ireland. Winning time: 13:55 Number of finishers: 68

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor 029 14:47 p.b.

Armagh 5K Results


Saturday 11th February 2012 - Surrey League Cross-Country (Division 4)

Carey Gray was in action once more running for Vets AC over an approximate 5-mile cross-country course. Winning time: 27:57 Number of finishers: 186

Name Position Time
Carey Gray (V50) 090 34:58

Surrey XC League Results


Sunday 12th February 2012 - Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon

Kirk Adams & Colin Travi both exceeded expectations taking 12 minutes off their Highworth Half times over a flat course. Winning time: 1:11:49 Number of finishers: 813

Name Position Time Notes
Kirk Adams 374 1:53:19
Colin Travi (V40) 376 1:53:21

Portsmouth Half Marathon Results


Sunday 12th February 2012 - Bramley 20-Mile

Kevin Game warmed up in preparation for London Marathon with a personal best over the distance finishing just outside the top 100. Winning time: 1:43:19 Number of finishers: 740

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 103 2:15:44 p.b.

Bramley 20 Results


Saturday 18th February 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

Paul Brackett and Richard Dunbabin were separated by just 4 seconds in a close fight in Cutteslowe Park, Paul taking 2nd V50 and Richard 2nd V55 honours Winning time: 18:23 Number of finishers: 62

Name Position Time
Paul Brackett (V50-54) 15 21:47 2nd V50-54
Richard Dunbabin (V55-59) 16 21:51 2nd V55-59

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 19th February 2012 - Richmond Park 10K

Dean Richens was pleased with his personal best taking almost a minute off his previous best at Eynsham in 2010. Winning time: 37:47 Number of finishers: 275

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens tbc 57:49 p.b.

Richmond Park 10K Results


Saturday 25th February 2012 - English National Cross-Country Championships (Parliament Hill, London)

Jess Webb

Jess Webb mixed it with the best in the country over a hilly 8K course and, despite suffering stomach cramps, battled through to a top 200 position. Winning time: 27:06 Number of finishers: 650

Name Position Time Notes
Jess Webb 199 34:54

National Cross-Country Results


Sunday February 26th 2012 - Bourton 10K

Pictures by Elaine Byles

Kevin Game
Will Hudson
Lisa Clarke

Kevin Game was first home from Will Hudson who just beat his previous personal best as did Sarah Kerswell. Mark Pidgeon just missed a p.b. and there was an excellent debut run from Zoe White. Winning time: 31:47(Men) / 33:34 (Women) Number of finishers: 498

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 035 36:26
Will Hudson 134 41:26 p.b.
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 146 41:50
Sarah Kerswell (LV45) 250 46:15 p.b.
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 318 50:04
Zoe White (LV35) 342 51:17 debut
Eileen Doherty (LV35) 356 52:42

Mark Pidgeon
Eileen Doherty

Bourton 10K Results


Sunday 26th February 2012 - Winslow Lions 10K

Carey Gray completed his 6th race so far this year with a third place in the V50 category. Winning time: 33:58 Number of finishers: 257

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 019 39:21 3rd V50

Winslow Lions 10K Results


Sunday 4th March 2012 - Oxford Mail Cross-Country League Race 5 (Wittenham Clumps)

U15/U17 Boys – 3,500m

Jake Harrison braved some awful conditions to finish just below half way in a strong field. Winning time: 19:01 (U17) / 18:42 (U15) Number of finishers: 37

Name Position Time
Jake Harrison (U17) 20 21:43

Senior & Veteran Women – 6,500m

Jess Webb had an encouraging run to finish 4th in extremely cold & wet conditions not to mention the very hilly course leading our girls home to 7th on the day and 11th overall in Division 2. Jess earns maximum points in the Club Handicap competition securing victory by just 2 points from Karen Foster. Winning time: 24:33 Number of finishers: 98

Name Position Time
Jess Webb 04 25:49
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 60 34:02
Susan Haines (LV55) 65 34:43
Karen Foster (LV45) 88 39:33

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (WITTENHAM CLUMPS)

Name Handicap Time Points
Jess Webb 22:55 16
Lisa Clarke 24:22 15
Karen Foster 24:54 14
Susan Haines 25:50 13

Wittenham Pictures by John Harvey

Men's Race Start
Men's Race Start
Dave Cantwell & Steve Mead

Senior & Veteran Men – 8,500m

Steve Frear made a welcome return from duty in Kenya to register an excellent 6th place and lead our team home to 4th on the day and overall 6th in Division 1. This means that we escape relegation. Our B team finished a creditable 4th in Division 3 in the series. Daniel Moseley took series 2nd U20 honours. In the Club Handicap contest, Dan Blackburn earns maximum points but comes 2nd in the overall competition to Mark Pidgeon who is a clear winner by 9 points. Winning time: 32:47 Number of finishers: 214

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Frear 005 33:51
Steve Mead (V40) 033 36:42
Dave Cantwell(V40) 035 36:45
James Bolton 036 36:46
Daniel Moseley (U20) 041 37:04 2nd U20 (series)
Kevin Game 052 37:44
Sam Cruickshank 055 37:50
Dan Blackburn 065 38:30
Jason Barry 104 41:43
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 130 44:09
Mike Shipway (V60) 183 50:14
Kirk Adams 199 54:14

Wittenham XC Results

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (WITTENHAM CLUMPS)

(Under scheme rules no entry into competition allowed after Race 3 so no points awarded to Steve Mead & Jason Barry)

Name Handicap Time Points
Dan Blackburn 29:53 16
Mark Pidgeon 30:54 15
Sam Cruickshank 31:13 14
Dan Moseley 31:23 13
Steve Frear 31:45 12
Dave Cantwell 31:47 11
Kirk Adams 32:06 10
Kevin Game 32:34 09
James Bolton 33:49 08
Mike Shipway 33:51 07

James Bolton
Steve Frear
Steve Mead & Dan Moseley

James Bolton
Sam Cruickshank
Kevin Game

Steve Frear
Mike Shipway
Over the Hill!!
Jess Webb


Saturday/Sunday 3rd & 4th March 2012 - Thames Path 100-Mile

Paul Brackett ran his debut 100-miler expressing himself pleased after the event with his sub 24-hour effort. Winning time: 15:11:15 Number of finishers: 128 (198 starters)

Name Position Time
Paul Brackett (V50) 063= 23:43:20

Thames Path 100 Results


Sunday 4th March 2012 - Llanelli Half Marathon

Alison Blincowe travelled all the way to South Wales but found it worth the effort setting a new personal best. Winning time: 1:11:01 Number of finishers: 1545

Name Position Time Notes
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 854 1:57:28 p.b.


Wednesday - 7th March 2011 - Teddy Hall Relays (Iffley Road - 4.4 miles)

Senior Men's Team

Martin Ineson
Senior Men Leg 1
Simon Phillips
Senior Men Leg 2

Leg No Name Time Aggregate
01 Martin Ineson 26:07 26:07
02 Simon Phillips 29:35 55:42
03 Kevin Game 25:22 1:21:05
04 Sam Cruickshank 25:43 1:46:48

Kevin Game
Senior Men Leg 3
Sam Cruickshank
Senior Men Leg 4

Overall Position:33rd Men's Team from 98


Mark Pidgeon
Vet Men Leg 1
Roger Bradley
Vet Men Leg 2

Veteran Men's Team

Leg No Name Time Aggregate
01 Mark Pidgeon (V50) 28:50 28:50
02 Roger Bradley (V40) 26:57 55:48
03 Carey Gray (V50) 27:34 1:23:22
04 Jonathan Ashworth (V40) 30:04 1:53:27

Carey Gray
Vet Men Leg 3

Vet Men Leg 4

Overall Position: 51st Men's team from 98


Rob Linnell
Mixed Team Leg 1
Susan Haines
Mixed Team Leg 2

Mixed Team

Leg No Name Time Aggregate
01 Rob Linnell (V40) 26:31 26:31
02 Susan Haines (LV55) 34:35 1:01:06
03 Jess Webb 27:32 1:28:38
04 Jason Barry 27:19 1:55:56

Jess Webb
Mixed Team Leg 3

Mixed Team Leg 4

Overall Position: 7th Mixed Team from 42


Kirk Adams
Men's B Team Leg 1
Mike Shipway
Men's B Team Leg 2
Jake Harrison
Men's B Team Leg 3

Men's B Team

Leg No Name Time Aggregate
01 Kirk Adams 33:45 33:45
02 Mike Shipway (V65) 32:49 1:06:34
03 Jake Harrison (U17) 28:12 1:34:47
04 Kevin Game 26:51 2:01:39

Overall Position: 74th Men's Team from 98

Teddy Hall Results


Saturday 10th March 2012 - CAU Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships (Cofton Park, Birmingham)

Steve Naylor

Senior Men - 12,000m

Steve Naylor followed his last year's run, when he finished 22nd, with another top 30 finish. Representing the County Steve was easily first Oxon runner home. Winning time: 34:57 Number of finishers: 278

Name Position Time
Steve Naylor 026 36:47

Senior Women - 8,000m

Jess Webb, representing Oxfordshire, was pleased with her run finishing 3rd Oxon runner home. Winning time: 26:48 Number of finishers: 248

Name Position Time
Jess Webb 128 32:16

Under 20 Men - 8,000m

Daniel Moseley admitted to having a disappointing run losing out to some of his fellow County runners who he would normally beat. However, this was a valiant effort providing good experience. Winning time: 24:50 Number of finishers: 196

Name Position Time
Daniel Moseley (U20) 180 31:08

Inter Counties XC Results)


Saturday 10th March 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Dean Richens was pleased with his latest effort over this multi-terrain cousre around Cutteslowe Park. Winning time: 18:31 Number of finishers: 61

Name Position Time
Dean Richens 33 26:21

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 11th March 2012 - Silverstone Half Marathon

Justin Guy returned from a long-standing injury to produce a commendable effort over the 13.1 mile distance. Winning time: 1:09:46 Number of finishers: 6351

Name Position Time
Justin Guy (V40) 1537 1:51:06

Silverstone Half Results


Sunday 11th March 2012 - Finchley 20-Mile

Martin Townsend renewed his acquaintance with this classic race running just 6 minutes slower than last year after a long-standing injury. Winning time: 1:45:17 Number of finishers: 501

Name Position Time
Martin Townsend (V50) 107 2:22:55

Finchley 20 Results


Sunday - 11th March 2012 - County Road Relays (Hook Norton)

Sue Cantwell
Jess Webb
Sophie Carter

Senior Women “A” - 3.25 miles x 3 Legs

Our senior girls took County bronze medals.Fastest leg by Sophie Carter. Winning time: 1:02:53 Number of finishers: 11 teams

Leg No: Name Time
01 Sue Cantwell (LV35) 23:11
02 Jess Webb 20:58
03 Sophie Carter 19:21

Total Time: - 1:03:03 (3rd)


Senior Women "B" - 3.25 miles x 3 Legs

Fiona Weidberg
Melanie Hawkins
Lisa Clarke

Winning time: 1:02:53 Number of finishers: 11 teams

Leg No: Name Time
01 Fiona Weidberg 23:51
02 Melanie Hawkins (LV35) 23:54
03 Lisa Clarke (LV35) 25:28

Total Time: - 1:13:13 (6th)


Veteran Women - 3.25 miles x 3 Legs

Val Berryman-Bousquet
Kate Fowler
Susan Haines

Winning time: 1:02:38 Number of finishers: 10 teams

Leg No: Name Time
01 Val Berryman-Bousquet (LV35) 26:50
02 Kate Fowler (LV35) 25:36
03 Susan Haines (LV55) 26:17

Total Time: - 1:18:43 (6th)


Senior Men "A" - 3.25 miles x 6 Legs

Dan Moseley
Brian O'Connor
Martin Ineson

Our Senior Men's “A” Team are County Champions. Kevin Game took the lead on leg 5 and James Bolton held on in the anchor leg to secure victory.Fastest leg by James Bolton. Winning time: 1:52:25 Number of finishers:11 teams.

Leg No: Name Time
01 Dan Moseley (U20) 18:51
02 Sam Cruickshank 19:13
03 Brian O'Connor (V40) 18:22
04 Martin Ineson 19:23
05 Kevin Game 18:40
06 James Bolton 17:56

Total Time: - 1:52:25 (1st)

Sam Cruickshank
Kevin Game
James Bolton

Dave Cantwell
Roger Bradley
Rob Linnell

Senior Men "B" - 3.25 miles x 6 Legs

Our Veteran Men's team took Bronze medals. Fastest leg by Dave Cantwell. Winning time: 1:55:04 Number of finishers: 6 teams teams.

Leg No: Name Time
01 Dave Cantwell (V40) 18:20
02 Roger Bradley (V40) 20:13
03 Rob Linnell (V40) 19:36
04 Carey Gray (V50) 20:41
05 Bryan Vaughan (V50) 19:54
06 Steve Mead (V40) 18:47

Total Time: - 1:57:31 (3rd Vet's team)

Carey Gray
Bryan Vaughan
Steve Mead

Mark Pidgeon
Neil Preddy
Jason Barry

Senior Men "B" - 3.25 miles x 6 Legs

Fastest leg by Jason Barry. Winning time: 1:52:25 Number of finishers: 11 teams.

Leg No: Name Time
01 Mark Pidgeon (V50) 21:06
02 Neil Preddy (V50) 22:37
03 Jason Barry 19:13
04 Jonathan Ashworth (V40) 22:31
05 Kirk Adams 25:05
06 Mike Shipway (V65) 24:04

Total Time: - 2:14:36 (9th team)

Jonathan Ashworth
Kirk Adams
Mike Shipway

County Road Relay Results


Sunday 11th March 2012 - Stafford 20

Pat & Will Hudson geared up for London Marathon with mixed results. Pat ran just short of his Woodstock best time to finish just outside the top 50 and Will suffered in the later stages but completed in good shape. Winning time: 1:46:59 Number of finishers: 404

Name Position Time
Pat Hudson 055 2:18:49
Will Hudson 226 2:47:50

Stafford 20 Results


Sunday 11th March 2012 - Bath Half Marathon

Peter Rayner, running for his 1st claim club, had a great run on his 62nd birthday finishing just outside the top 5% of a huge field. Winning time: 1:02:01 Number of finishers: 10,701

Name Position Time
Peter Rayner (V60)- Reading 00574 1:32:08

Bath Half Marathon Results


Saturday 17th March 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Paul Brackett had a strong run considering he had completed a 100-miler two weeks previously. Winning time: 16:10 Number of finishers: 70

Name Position Time
Paul Brackett (V50) 09 21:08

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 18th March 2012 - Banbury 15-Mile

Pictures by Jenny McBain

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game

Bryan Vaughan
Martin Ineson
Hans Price

James Bolton led our men home to 2nd team position and was 4th senior man with Dave Cantwell having a particularly good run for 3rd V40. Bryan Vaughan took 2nd V50 honours & Mike Shipway was 1st V65. Kerry Steele & Sue Cantwell ran well for our girls but Sophie Carter had to pull out with a chest complaint in mid race. It was good to see Hans Price & Gavin Bird back in good form and it is farewell to Martin Ineson who is moving away from the area and running his last race for us. There were pbs for Dave Cantwell, Martin Ineson, Gavin Bird and Mark Pidgeon and an excellent debut run over the distance for Neil Preddy. Winning time: 1:24:13(Men)/1:30:20 (Women) Number of finishers:303

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 005 1:28:18 2nd team
Dave Cantwell (V40) 010 1:30:44 p.b./2nd team
Kevin Game 014 1:33:18 2nd team
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 023 1:36:28 2nd team/2nd V50
Hans Price 025 1:36:57
Martin Ineson 029 1:40:13 pb
Gavin Bird (V40) 045 1:44:33 pb
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 084 1:51:20 pb
Neil Preddy (V50) 087 1:51:50 debut for Club
Kerry Steele (LV35) 090 1:52:30
Paul Brackett (V50) 091 1:52:32
Sue Cantwell (LV35) 113 1:58:53
Mike Shipway (V60) 151 2:00:50 1st V65
Kirk Adams 240 2:17:17
Colin Travi(V40) 244 2:18:30

Gavin Bird
Sue Cantwell
Neil Preddy

Paul Brackett
Mike Shipway

Banbury 15 Results

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (BANBURY 15 - RACE 1 OF 14)

Name Handicap Time Points
Dave Cantwell 1:17:29 16
Mark Pidgeon 1:18:36 15
Hans Price 1:18:43 14
Neil Preddy 1:18:51 13
Kevin Game 1:18:56 12
Bryan Vaughan 1:20:21 11
Mike Shipway 1:21:05 10
Kerry Steele 1:21:07 09
Paul Brackett 1:21:08 08
James Bolton 1:21:09 07
Gavin Bird 122:10 06
Sue Cantwell 1:22:23 05
Kirk Adams 1:23:28 04
Colin Travi 1:24:04 03
Martin Ineson 1:24:23 02


Saturday 24th March 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Three Harriers finished in the top 10 with both Mark Pidgeon & Paul Brackett setting new pbs for the course. Winning time: 17:35 Number of finishers: 52

Name Position Time
Kevin Game 02 18:12
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 09 20:38
Paul Brackett (V50) 10 20:44

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 25th March 2012 - British Masters Cross-Country Championships (35/64 Age Group)- Bath University (8,000m)

The going was too flat and dry for Carey Gray who favours hilly, muddy conditions and he struggled in this one against the faster boys. Winning time: 26:36 Number of finishers: 155

Name Position Time
Carey Gray (V50) 114 34:07

BMAF XC Results


Sunday 25th March 2012 - Carterton 10K

Pictures by Elaine Byles

Kevin Game
Steve Mead
Bryan Vaughan

Kevin Game led our men home with Steve Mead and Bryan Vaughan to first team honours with an impressive 2nd place. Bryan & Mark Pidgeon took 1st and 3rd V50 honours respectively. Jess Webb set a new p.b. placing 3rd senior lady and there was an excellent debut performance for the club over the distance by Dan Blackburn Winning time: 32:51(Men)/37:29 (Women) Number of finishers:209

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 002 35:42 1st team
Steve Mead (V40) 010 36:40 1st team
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 015 37:33 1st team/1st V50
Dan Blackburn 018 38:15 club 10K debut
Jess Webb 028 39:46 3rdSL
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 041 42:21 3rd V50

Dan Blackburn
Jess Webb
Mark Pidgeon

Carterton 10K Results

Sunday 25th March 2012 - OX5 Run (5-Miles)

Justin Guy tested himself after a long-standing injury and was pleased with the result. Winning time: 28:05 Number of finishers: 852

Name Position Time
Justin Guy (V40) 070 37:00

OX5 Run Results


Saturday 31st March 2012 - Fast & Furriest 5K (Naples, Florida)

Cyrus Mower & Cheerleaders

Whilst on holiday in USA Cyrus Mower achieved 2nd V35/44 honours and was placed 12th overall Winning time: 17:25 Number of finishers: 161

Name Position Time Notes
Cyrus Mower (V35/44) 012 21:22 2nd V35/44

Fast & Furriest Results


Sunday 1st April 2012 - White Horse Half Marathon (County Championships)

Pictures by Elaine Byles

James Bolton
Brian O'Connor
Jess Webb

Kevin Game
Dave Cantwell
Martin Townsend

There were personal bests from Brian O'Connor, Kevin Game, Dave Cantwell, Jess Webb, Mark Pidgeon, Will Hudson, Justin Guy, Lisa Clarke, Val Berryman-Bousquet & Nicola Leavesley and excellent debut runs over the distance for Neil Preddy, Eileeen Doherty and Viv Phillips as James Bolton led our men home to 1st team in both Open & County Races. James was 2nd senior man (Open & County), Brian O'Connor 2nd County V40, Dave Cantwell 3rd County V40, Bryan Vaughan 2nd V50 (Open & County), Jess Webb 2nd Senior Lady (Open & County) and Susan Haines 1st LV55 (County). Winning time: 1:11:01(Men) / 1:23:02 (Women) Number of finishers: 443

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 003 1:13:05 1st team Open & Cty/2nd SM Open & Cty
Brian O'Connor (V40) 012 1:16:54 1st team Open & Cty/2nd V40 Cty/pb
Kevin Game 016 1:18:51 1st team Open & Cty/pb
Dave Cantwell (V40) 017 1:18:56 1st team Open & Cty/3rd V40 Cty/p.b.
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 030 1:21:15 2nd V50 Open & Cty
Hans Price 032 1:21:33
Jess Webb 060 1:27:52 2nd SL Open & Cty/p.b.
Martin Townsend (V50) 069 1:28:57
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 087 1:30:28 p.b.
Neil Preddy (V50) 103 1:33:45 distance debut
Will Hudson 116 1:35:31 p.b
Justin Guy (V40) 144 1:38:57 p.b.
Kirk Adams 223 1:47:53
Eileen Doherty (LV35) 245 1:50:13 distance debut
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 254 1:51:19 p.b.
Colin Travi (V40) 285 1:54:56
Val Berryman-Bousquet (LV35) 292 1:55:33 p.b
Nicola Leavesley 298 1:55:59 p.b.
Susan Haines (LV55) 300 1:56:04 1st LV55 Cty
Viv Phillips (LV45) 336 1:59:43 distance debut

White Horse Half Results

County Results & Race Report

Hans Price & Bryan Vaughan
Mark Pidgeon
Lisa Clarke

Neil Preddy
Eileen Doherty & Viv Phillips
Val Berryman-Bousquet

Justin Guy
Will Hudson
Nicola Leavesley

Susan Haines
Kirk Adams
Colin Travi

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (WHITE HORSE HALF - RACE 2 OF 14)

As official race times only are counted in this competition those running under another name because of number transfer after the deadline will not qualify. No handicap times are recorded for Kirk Adams or Colin Travi whose names do not appear in the official results.

Name Handicap Time Points
Martin Townsend 1:03:41 16
Mark Pidgeon 1:03:52 15
Brian O'Connor 1:06:03 14
Neil Preddy 1:06:06 13
Hans Price 1:06:13 12
Kevin Game 1:06:42 11
James Bolton 1:07:10 10
Jess Webb 1:07:13 09
Justin Guy 1:07:23 08
Dave Cantwell 1:07:24 07
Bryan Vaughan 1:07:41 06
Will Hudson 1:07:49 05
Eileen Doherty 1:08:33 04
Nicola Leavesley 1:09:01 03
Viv Phillips 1:09:12 02
Lisa Clarke 1:09:14 01
Val Berryman-Bousquet 1:09:48 01
Susan Haines 1:11:23 01


Sunday 1st April 2012 - Taunton Marathon

Dominic Croft won his 8th consecutive outright Marathon victory stretching back to the Isle of Wight Marathon in 2004. Dominic felt a hamstring strain at 24 miles and probably lost a minute or so over the last 2 miles. This breaks Bryan Vaughan's long standing Club 40+ record. Winning time: 2:37:58 Number of finishers: 199

Name Position Time Notes
Dominic Croft (V40) 001 2:37:58 Club V40 Record

Taunton Marathon Results


Sunday 1st April 2012 - Brill Hilly 10K

Steve Mead proved that he is getting fitter with every race in taking 4th spot over this hilly course. Winning time: 34:32 Number of finishers: 141

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Mead (V40) 004 36:58 2nd V40

Brill Hilly 10K Results


Sunday 1st April 2012 - Reading Half Marathon

Alison Blincowe took almost a minute from her run at Llanelli last month to set another p.b. and finish in the top half of the field. Winning time: 1:03:08 (Men) / 1:11:01 (Women) Number of finishers: 13104

Name Position Time Notes
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 06068 1:56:35 p.b.

Reading Half Marathon Results


Friday 6th April 2012 - Guernsey 10K

Dean Richens, on holiday in Guernsey, found the course to his liking and took almost 2 minutes from his persnal best. Winning time: 33:42 Number of finishers: 169

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens 143 55:55 p.b.

Guernsey 10K Results


Saturday 7th April 2012 - Compton Downland Challenge 40-Mile

Paul Brackett took 2nd V50 honours finding the hard underfoot conditions difficult over the latter stages of the race. Winning time: 5:14:03 Number of finishers: 102

Name Position Time Notes
Paul Brackett (V50) 021 6:27:45 2nd V50

Compton 40 Results


Saturday 7th April 2012 - Compton Downland Challenge 20-Mile

Kevin Game got lost and ran at least an extra 3 miles after missing a route marker. Winning time: 2:16:48 Number of finishers: 126

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 041 3:08:53

Compton 20 Results


Sunday 8th April 2012 - Massey Ferguson Easter 5-Mile

Carey Gray

Carey Gray travelled to Coventry and took 15th place in just under the 32-minute mark. Winning time: 24:24 Number of finishers: 77

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 15 31:57

Massey Ferguson Easter 5 20 Results


Saturday 14th April 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K

Kevin Game had an easy run to take 4th place whilst Paul Brackett also eased round, both winding down for London Marathon next week. Winning time: 16:52 Number of finishers: 87

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 04 18:34
Paul Brackett (V50) 30 21:48

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 15th April 2012 - Bungay Half Marathon

Martin Ineson, now living in Suffolk, proved that he is still resonably fit with a 14th place only a couple of minutes outside his p.b.. Winning time: 1:17:11 Number of finishers: 486

Name Position Time Notes
Martin Ineson 014 1:25:21 (Chip)

Bungay Half Marathon Results


Sunday 15th April 2012 - Aldbury Cross-Country Challenge (5 Miles)

Carey Gray managed to find another cross-country race near Tring in Hertfordshire and came a creditable 15th.He was joined by Alison Blincowe who also had a good run. Winning time: 33:43 Number of finishers: 121

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 015 37:41
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 096 51:12

Aldbury Cross-Country Results


Sunday 22nd April 2012 - Virgin London Marathon

James Bolton and Brian O'Connor were separated by only 4 seconds' Brian and Kerry Steele ran personal bests and Neil Preddy made an excellent debut over the distance for the Club. Winning time: 2:04:44 Number of finishers: 37,000 est

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 00267 2:42:52
Brian O'Connor (V40) 00269 2:42:56 p.b.
Kevin Game 03360 3:21:49
Kerry Steele (LV35) 03551 3:23:24 p.b.
Neil Preddy (V50) 03900 3:26:04 Club debut
Paul Brackett (V50) 05743 3:37:10
Martin Townsend (V50) 06924 3:43:27
Will Hudson 14361 4:13:50

London Marathon Results


Saturday 28th April 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (Cutteslowe Park)

Ricahrd Dunbabin, who took 1st V55/59 honours, was joined by Paul Brackett, Michelle Gautier and Tracey Scarlett running her first race since the birth of Martha. Winning time: 18:14 Number of finishers: 66

Name Position Time Notes
Richard Dunbabin (V55) 08 20:46 1st V55/59
Paul Brackett (V50) 16 21:24
Michelle Gautier (LV45) 40 25:16
Tracey Scarlett (LV35) 58 30:51

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 29th April 2012 - Highworth 5-Mile

Jason Barry and Carey Gray both did well in high winds and torrential rain. Winning time: 26:48 Number of finishers: 307

Name Position Time Notes
Jason Barry 020 30:17
Carey Gray (V50) 032 32:03

Highworth 5 Results


Monday 7th May 2012 - Chalgrove Festival 10K

Justin Guy, together with Andre and Alison Blincowe put in strong performances on a wet and windy day.Justin ran a p.b. whilst Alison was just outside her best time. Winning time: 35:18 Number of finishers: 359

Name Position Time Notes
Justin Guy (V40) 081 45:08 p.b
Andre Blincowe (V50) 095 46:30
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 192 52:55

Chalgrove 10K Results


Wednesday 9th May 2012 - Silverstone 10K

The wet & windy weather on this open circuit of the Silverstone race track led to a slow time for Carey Gray. Winning time: 32:04 Number of finishers: 1110

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 0134 40:12

Silverstone 10K Results


Saturday 12th May 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Tracey Scarlett completed her 3rd Park Run in three weeks and is improving all the time. Winning time: 17:46 (Men) / 22:37 (Women) Number of finishers: 47

Name Position Time Notes
Tracey Scarlett (LV35) 38 28:58

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 12th May 2012 - Grim Challenge Beast in the East 10K (Off-Road)

Alison Blincowe took on a very stiff challenge over a moto-cross circuit in Swanley, Kent comprising mud, sand and sharp hills doing well to break 70 minutes. Winning time: 41:25 (Men) / 51:05 (Women) Number of finishers: 441

Name Position Time Notes
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 276 1:09:44

Beast in the East 10K Results


Sunday 13th May 2012 - Town & Gown 10K

Sophie Carter came back to form after her recent injury problems with a victory in the women's race just one place in front of Rob Linnell. Neil Preddy also took part and Paul Brackett struggled round with a slight niggle on a fine but slightly breezy day. Winning time: 29:21(Men) / 37:17 (Women) Number of finishers: 2376

Name Position Time Notes
Sophie Carter 0030 37:11 1st SL
Rob Linnell (V40) 0031 37:17
Neil Preddy (V50) 0331 45:07
Paul Brackett (V50) 0428 46:10

Town & Gown 10K Results


Sunday 13th May 2012 - Blenheim 7K (M/T)

Pictures by Elaine Byles

Kevin Game
Jake Harrison
Mark Pidgeon

Kevin Game, Jake Harrison & Mark Pidgeon all came home in the top 10 with Mark taking 1st V50 honours.New boy Harry Smith made his debut for the Club. Winning time: 25:31 Number of finishers: 238

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 005 26:43
Jake Harrison (J16) 007 28:51
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 009 30:23 1st V50
Harry Smith (J15) 036 34:25 Club debut

Blenheim 7K Results


Sunday 13th May 2012 - Oxfordshire County Championship Senior & Vet Men's 3000m

Steve Naylor

Steve Naylor, running for 1st claim club Bedford & County cruised to victory. Steve was never really threatened and won by 19 seconds. Winning time: 8:45.9 Number of finishers: 6

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor 01 8:45.9

Sunday 13th May 2012 - Oxfordshire County Championship Senior Men's 800m

Sam Cruickshank had a solid run going through half way in 59 secs but running out of steam on lap 2. This was an excellent effort bearing in mind Sam had missed 4 weeks of training in March/April. Winning time: 1:56.3 Number of finishers: 10

Name Position Time Notes
Sam Cruickshank 07 2:04.5

County T & Field Results


Wednesday 16th May 2012 - Rugby 6-mile

Cary Gray was just outside the V50 honours in this race which forms part of the East Midlands Grand Prix series. Winning time: 32:37 Number of finishers: 294

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 041 38:12

Rugby 6-mile Results


Thursday 17th May 2012 - White Horse 5K

Jason Barry continued his recuperation with a strong run in Gloucester. Winning time: 16:06 Number of finishers: 44

Name Position Time Notes
Jason Barry 12 18:03

White Horse 5K Results


Tuesday 22nd May 2012 - Bedford 6-mile

Cary Gray kept up his regular race schedule with another East Midlands Grand Prix race at Bedford. Winning time: 32:03 Number of finishers: 324

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 049 38:24

Bedford 6-mile Results


Saturday 26th May 2012 - Abingdon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Dean Richens completed a personal best over this course on a very hot day. Winning time: 17:09 Number of finishers: 115

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens 069 26:07 course p.b.

Abingdon Park Run 5K Results


Sunday 27th May 2012 - BUPA London 10K

Steve Naylor

Steve Naylor, running for first claim club Bedford & County, had a great top 20 finish in exalted company and Sophie Carter went close to her personal best on a very hot day. Both ran negative splits - Steve 15:33/15:30 and Sophie 18:34/18:33. Winning time: 29:21 Men/ 32:53 Women Number of finishers: 10,000+

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor 0020 31:03 1st claim Bedford & Cty
Sophie Carter 0231 37:07

BUPA London 10K Results


Sunday 27th May 2012 - Needles Cross-Country Half Marathon

Alison Blincowe took on this tough challenge in the Isle of Wight and put in a strong perforamnce. Winning time: 1:20:15 (Men) / 1:33:33 (Women) Number of finishers: 197

Name Position Time Notes
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 148 2:11:51

Needles Half Marathon Results


Sunday 27th May 2012 - Edinburgh Marathon

Sarah Dawson took part in Scotland's biggest race joining 23,000 others and running her best marathon time for the Club. Winning time: 2:19:49 Number of finishers: 23,000

Name Position Time Notes
Sarah Dawson (LV35) 04501 4:27:14

Edinburgh Marathon Results


Wednesday 30th May 2012 - Corby 5-Mile

Cary Gray ran the 3rd race in the East Midlands Grand Prix series at Corby. Winning time: 26:09 Number of finishers: 293

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 057 33:07

Corby 5 Results


Thursday 31st May 2012 - Bletchingdon Mota-Vation (4.25 miles)

Pictures by Sue Cantwell

Steve Naylor - Race Winner
James Bolton
Sophie Carter
1st Senior Lady

Steve Naylor won the race running within 11 seconds of his last year's course record whilst James Bolton led our men home in 8th. Sophie Carter and Jess Webb took 1st & 2nd Senior Lady honours respectively. Bryan Vaughan had a great run to finish 2nd V50 and Susan Harrison was 2nd LV55. A special mention for 16 year old Jake Harrison who sliced 3 minutes from his 2011 time. Winning time: 21:15 (Men)/25:05 (Women) Number of finishers: 349

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor (2nd Claim) 001 21:15 Race Winner/2nd claim
James Bolton 008 22:51
Brian O'Connor (V40) 016 23:35
Dave Cantwell (V40) 026 24:29
Hans Price 030 24:45
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 035 24:52 2nd V50
Kevin Game 036 24:53
Sophie Carter 042 25:05 1st SL
Rob Linnell (V40) 043 25:06
Sam Cruickshank 050 25:41
Dan Blackburn 059 26:19
Jake Harrison (U19) 064 26:40
Jess Webb 065 26:47 2nd SL
Carey Gray (V50) 087 27:38
Will Hudson 098 28:00
Andy Pike (V40) 120 29:04
Fiona Weidberg 188 31:55
Mark Minchin 193 31:59
Susan Harrison (LV55) 211 32:35 2nd LV55
Kirk Adams 225 33:08
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 237 33:39
Val Berryman-Bousquet (LV35) 278 36:08

Brian O'Connor
Hans Price
Jess Webb

Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game
Bryan Vaughan

Rob Linnell
Sam Cruickshank
Jake Harrison

Dan Blackburn
Carey Gray
Will Hudson

Fiona Weidberg
Andy Pike
Mark Minchin

Susan Harrison
Lisa Clarke & Kirk Adams
Valerie Berryman-Bousquet

Bletchingdon Mota-Vation Results


Saturday 2nd June 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Alison Blincowe sliced a massive 1 minute 18 from her previous best on this course setting another personal best. Winning time: 17:52 (Men) / 22:17 (Women) Number of finishers: 66

Name Position Time Notes
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 33 25:47 p.b.

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday/Sunday/Monday 3rd/4th & 5th June 2012 - Hardmoors 100 mile Challenge

Leo Brooke-Little tackled this Ultra-Marathon race over the North Yorkshire Moors. There were 54 starters but only 29 finished the race testifying to its extreme difficulty. Winning time: 22 hrs 44 min Number of finishers: 29

Name Position Time Notes
Leo Brooke-Little (V40) 027 35 hrs 6 min

Hardmoors 110 Results


Sunday 3rd June 2012 - Coombe Hill 6K

Cary Gray went to Wendover to take on this tough hilly run including 190m of climbing in the Chilterns in his third race in 5 days. Winning time: 22:17 Number of finishers: 215

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 023 26:40

Coombe Hill 6K


Saturday 9th June 2012 - Otmoor Challenge Half Marathon (M/T)

James Bolton
Brian O'Connor
Jess Webb

James Bolton ran a brave race holding off England Ultra international Paul Fernandez for 8 miles and securing an excellent 2nd place. James, Brian O'Connor, Dave Cantwell & Kevin Game won 1st team honours for us for the first time in 15 years whilst Jess Webb had another strong run to finish 4th in the women's race. Carey Gray completed his 20th race of the year to date and it was great to see Jon Hill back in action. Val Berryman-Bousquet went off-course but still ran a creditable time. Winning time: 1:14:50 (Men)/1:27:37 (Women) Number of finishers: 274

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 002 1:15:12 2nd SM/1st team
Brian O'Connor (V40) 004 1:18:43 2nd V40/1st team
Dave Cantwell (V40) 007 1:21:25 1st team
Kevin Game 013 1:25:17 1st team
Jess Webb 026 1:30:48 4th Lady
Carey Gray (V50) 030 1:31:32
Jon Hill (V60) 178 1:59:22
Val Berryman-Bousquet (LV35) 203 2:05:00

Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game
Carey Gray

Jon Hill
Val Berryman-Bousquet

Otmoor Challenge Results


Tuesday 12th June 2012 - Banbury 5

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell
Jess Webb

James Bolton went one better than at Otmoor winning the race and leading our men to another team victory.Bryan Vaughan, at age 59m, took 1st V50 honours, Dave Cantwell was 2nd V45 and Jess Webb 1st Senior Lady and 4th overall. New boy Howard Williams had an excellent debut run. Winning time: 26:37 (Men)/29:54 (Women) Number of finishers: 313

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 001 26:37 Race winner/1st team/pb
Dave Cantwell (V45) 018 28:48 2nd V45/1st team
Kevin Game 020 28:49 1st team
Bryan Vaughan (V55) 023 29:11 1st team/1st V50
Carey Gray (V50) 063 31:35
Howard Williams 070 31:55 debut for Club
Jess Webb 071 31:57

Kevin Game
Bryan Vaughan
Carey Gray

Howard Williams
The Woodstock Team

Banbury 5 Results


Saturday 16th June 2012 - Humph's Hilly Half (Bourton-on-the-Water)

Dave Cantwell
Will Hudson

On a very wet and blustery evening over an extremely hilly course Dave Cantwell battled through to 5th overall whilst Will Hudson ran only a couple of minutes outside his personal best. Winning time: 1:17:27 Number of finishers: 178

Name Position Time Notes
Dave Cantwell (V45) 005 1:20:16 2nd V45
Will Hudson 062 1:38:03

Humph's Hilly Half Results


Tuesday 19th June 2012 - Market Harborough 5-mile

Cary Gray ran the next East Midlands Grand Prix race in a slower time than expected due to being baulked at the start. Winning time: 26:02 Number of finishers: 291

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 049 31:50

Market Harborough 5 Results


Thursday 21st June 2012 - White Horse 5K

Jason Barry ran a little slower than at the same venue in May but showed good signs of recovery from his long-term injury. Winning time: 15:22 Number of finishers: 78

Name Position Time Notes
Jason Barry 22 18:16

White Horse 5K Results


Saturday 23rd June 2012 - Picnic Ultra-Marathon (Trail)

Brian O'Connor took part in what is advertised as "easily the hardest marathon in Britain" with 7,000 ft of climbing all on tracks and trails.Brian reached 17 miles in good shape but became dehydrated and suffered badly losing his 3rd place but still managing a creditable 6th. Winning time: 4:35:45 Number of finishers: 101

Name Position Time Notes
Brian O'Conner (V40) 006 5:15:44

Picnic Ultra-Marathon Results


Sunday - June 24th 2012 - Thame 10K (9.77K)

Pictures by Elaine Byles

Sophie Carter
Women's Race Winner
James Bolton
2nd SM
Bryan Vaughan
2nd V50

Due to heavy rain prior to the race it was not possible to run the full distance so that the race was over 9.77K. James Bolton continued his purple patch taking 2nd and leading our men to 1st team once more.Sophie Carter continued her winning ways with yet another 1st place in the wmen's race and the evergreen Bryan Vaughan took 2nd V50 honours. Winning time: 31:52 (Men)/36:40 (Women) Number of finishers: 780

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 002 32:06 1st team
Dave Cantwell (V40) 008 35:10 1st team
Kevin Game 016 35:36 1st team
Hans Price 020 35:58 1st team
Sophie Carter 027 36:40 1st SL
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 031 37:00 2nd V50
Jess Webb 052 39:01
Carey Gray (V50) 055 39:04
Will Hudson 074 40:21
Cyrus Mower (V40) 107 42:20
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 110 42:22
Sue Cantwell (LV45) 203 46:16
Jon Hill (V60) 322 49:38
Val Berryman-Bousquet (LV35) 391 52:03
Dean Richens 503 55:12

Thame 10K Results

Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game
Hans Price

Jess Webb
Carey Gray
Will Hudson

Cyrus Mower & Mark Pidgeon
Sue Cantwell
Jon Hill

Val Berryman-Bousquet
Dean Richens
Race Start

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (THAME 10K - RACE 3 OF 14)

Name Handicap Time Points
Dean Richens 27;49 16
Will Hudson 28:39 15
Hans Price 29:12 14
Jon Hill 29:14 13
James Bolton 29:30 12
Jess Webb 29:51 11
Mark Pidgeon 29:55 10
Cyrus Mower 30:01 09
Dave Cantwell 30:02 08
Kevin Game 30:07 07
Sophie Carter 30:28 06
Carey Gray 30:35 05
Bryan Vaughan 30:49 04
Val Berryman-Bousquet 31:26 03
Sue Cantwell 32:04 02


Tuesday 26th June 2012 - Weedon 10K

Carey Gray continued on his travels racking up race number 24 of the year with another East Midlands Grand Prix event in Northamptonshire. Winning time: 34:55 Number of finishers: 249

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 042 40:38

Weedon 10K Results


Wednesday 27th June 2012 - Watford Graded Open (Track)

Steve Naylor, competing for his first claim club Bedford & County, put himself on the line again against some very classy opposition and ran a personal best after recovering from a recent chest infection. Winning time: 8:27.6 Number of finishers: 31

Name Position Time Notes
Steve Naylor 12 8:40.8 p.b.

Watford Graded Open Results