Results for October/November/December 2012

Saturday 6th October 2012 - Abingdon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Dean Richens ran his fourth Park Run in 4 weeks and beat his last week's time by almost a minute. Winning time: 17:54(Men) / 21:39(Women) Number of finishers:128

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens 074 27:28


Saturday 6th October 2012 - Reading Park Run 5K (M/T)

Suzanne Briggs made a rare appearance to finish well inside the top half of the field. Winning time: 18:05(Men) / 19:44(Women) Number of finishers:278

Name Position Time Notes
Suzanne Briggs (LV55) 117 25:40


Sunday 7th October 2012 - Hanney 5 (Incorporating the Oxfordshire County 5-Mile Championships)

Pictures by Elaine Byles

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game

Hans Price
Brian O'Connor
Simon Joyce

Another excellent attendance with 20 Harriers taking part. James Bollton was 2nd Senior Man and County Champion, Dave Cantwell 2nd V40 and County V40 Champion and Mike Shipway 1st V70 and County V70 Champion. Brian O'Connor & Mark Pidgeon took 3rd V40 & 3rd V50 County honours respectively. There were personal bests from James Bolton, Dave Cantwell, Will Hudson, Mark Pidgeon, Cyrus Mower, Neil Preddy, Lisa Clarke, Alsion Blincowe and Dean Richens. There were also good debut runs over the 5-mile distance from Simon Joyce, Jake Harrison, Alan Harrison & Kate Bird. Or men won both open & County races. Winning time: 25:25(Men) / 29:56(Women) Number of finishers:157

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 002 25:33 2nd SM/1st SM Cty/1st team open & Cty/p.b.
Dave Cantwell (V40) 007 28:01 2nd V40/1st V40 Cty/1st team open & Cty/p.b.
Kevin Game 014 28:52 3rd SM Cty/1st team open & Cty
Hans Price 017 29:03 1st team open & Cty
Brian O'Connor (V40) 023 29:46 3rd V40 Cty
Simon Joyce 030 30:37 debut for distance
Carey Gray (V50) 033 31:12
Will Hudson 042 32:02 p.b.
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 044 32:18 3rd V50 Cty/p.b.
Cyrus Mower (V40) 052 33:06 p.b.
Neil Preddy (V50) 055 33:34 p.b.
Sue Cantwell (LV35) 074 34:42
Jake Harrison(Jun) 079 35:02 debut for distance
Mike Shipway (V70) 086 35:49 1st V70 open & Cty
Alan Harrison (V40) 093 36:30 debut for distance
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 108 38:14 p.b.
Kirk Adams 119 39:29
Alison Blincowe(LV35) 128 41:09 p.b.
Kate Bird (LV35) 133 42:07 debut for distance
Dean Richens 137 42:27 p.b.

Hanney 5 Results

Carey Gray
Will Hudson
Mark Pidgeon

Cyrus Mower
Neil Preddy
Sue Cantwell

Jake Harrison
Mike Shipway
Alan Harrison

Lisa Clarke
Kirk Adams
Alison Blincowe

Kate Bird
Dean Richens
Glad it's over

More Pictures from Hanney 5

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (Hanney 5 - RACE 11 OF 13) No entrants to Handicap Competition after Race 7 so no points awarded to Simon Joyce, Alan Harrison or Kate Bird

Name Handicap Time Points
Dean Richens 21:24 16
Will Hudson 22:45 15
Mark Pidgeon 22:48 14
Jake Harrison 23:24 13
Cyrus Mower 23:28 12
James Bolton 23:29 11
Hans Price 23:35 10
Lisa Clarke 23:47 09
Dave Cantwell 23:56 08
Kirk Adams 24:00 07
Mike Shipway 24:02 06
Sue Cantwell 24:04 05
Alison Blincoowe 24:09 04
Neil Preddy 24:22 03
Kevin Game 24:25 02
Carey Gray 24:26 01
Brian O'Connor 25:34 01


Sunday 7th October 2012 - MBNA Chester Marathon

Sophie Carter ran one second outside her best for the Club in taking 2nd place over an undulating course.Sophie had led early on but was overhauled in the later stages. Winning time: 2:28:46(Men) / 2:51:48(Women) Number of finishers:2,000

Name Position Time Notes
Sophie Carter 0045 2:53:56 2nd Female

Chester Marathon Results


Sunday 7th October 2012 - Isle of Wight Marathon

Dominic Croft & Family
With Isle of Wight Trophy

Dominic Croft clocked up his second Marathon victory of the year and took his 5th Isle of Wight title since 1996 winning by a staggering 17 minutes. Only 2 finishers beat the 3-hour mark. Winning time: 2:41:40 Number of finishers:96

Name Position Time Notes
Dominic Croft (V45) 01 2:41:40 Race Winner

Isle of Wight Marathon Results


Saturday 13th October 2012 - Worcestershire Beacon Race (M/T)

Simon Joyce took on this daunting challenge comprising a 7-mile run to the highest point in the Malverns and back (almost 1400 ft of climbing) in cold and wet conditions all the way. After a good start Simon lost about 40 places on the way down due to frequent stops to demist his glasses so that he could see where he was going. Winning time: 45:18 Number of finishers:246

Name Position Time Notes
Simon Joyce 097 61:08

Worcesterhire Beacon Race Results


Saturday 13th October 2012 - Abingdon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Susan Haines was 1st LV55+ home and Dean Richens completed his 35th series run. Winning time: 17:22 (Men) / 19:12 (Women) Number of finishers:119

Name Position Time Notes
Susan Haines (LV55) 062 26:27 1st LV55
Dean Richens 074 28:12

Abingdon Park Run Results


Saturday 13th October 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Three Harriers managed three age category firsts as Sam Cruickshank, Rich Dunbabin & Caeron Phillips all won their respective age groups. Winning time: 16:18 (Men) / 22:01 (Women) Number of finishers:68

Name Position Time Notes
Sam Cruickshank (V35) 02 18:37 1st V35
Rich Dunbabin (V55) 07 20:42 1st V55
Caeron Phillips (LV45) 025 23:34 1st LV45

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 13th October 2012 - Reading Park Run 5K (M/T)

Suzanne Briggs beat her last week's time by 4 seconds in taking 1st LV55 honours Winning time: 18:01 (Men) / 19:36 (Women) Number of finishers:176

Name Position Time Notes
Suzanne Briggs (LV55) 090 25:36 1st LV55

Reading Park Run Results


Sunday 14th October 2012 - Oxford Half Marathon

Pictures by Barry Cornelius

Sophie Carter
Howard Williams
Julie Read

Sophie Carter followed up her marathon victory last week with another win clocking a personal best and setting a new Club record in the process. Howard Williams & Julie Read also ran p.bs and Martin Townsend, preparing for an 84-mile Ultra next month ran to the start from Kidlington and was also pleased with his effort. Winning time: 1:08:34(Men) / 1:19:41(Women) Number of finishers:3,000+

Name Position Time Notes
Sophie Carter 0025 1:19:41 (Chip) Women's Race Winner/Club Record/p.b.
Howard Williams 0163 1:29:37 (Chip) Club debut Half/p.b.
Julie Read (LV35) 0406 1:37:30 (Chip) Club debut Half/p.b.
Martin Townsend (V50) 0403 1:37:43 (Chip)

Oxford Half Results


Sunday 14th October 2012 - Buckingham 10K

Carey Gray finished inside the top 10 in cold and wet underfoot conditions Winning time: 36:01 Number of finishers:193

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 009 40:22

Buckingham 10K Results


Sunday 14th October 2012 - Blenheim Rotary 10K

Kevin Game flew the Woodstock flag to take 3rd place over a tough course. Winning time: 34:36 Number of finishers:432

Name Position Time Notes
Kevin Game 003 37:09
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 157 51:42

Blenheim 10K Results


Saturday 20th October 2012 - Abingdon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Dean Richens ran almost a minute faster than his run last week. Winning time: 17:26 Number of finishers:121

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens 066 27:15

Abingdon Park Run Results


Saturday 20th October 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Caeron Phillips kept up her good form running marginally outside her last week's time but still taking 1st LV45 honours. Winning time: 18:47 (Men) / 23:02 (Women) Number of finishers:79

Name Position Time Notes
Caeron Phillips (LV45) 028 23:48 1st LV45-49

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 20th October 2012 - Poole Park Run 5K (M/T)

Suzanne Briggs moved to another venue and excelled with a time almost a minute faster than her time at Reading last week taking 2nd LV55-59 honours Winning time: 16:36 (Men) / 19:31 (Women) Number of finishers:315

Name Position Time Notes
Suzanne Briggs (LV55) 139 25:36 2nd LV55

Poole Park Run Results


Saturday 20th October 2012 - Surrey Men's League Cross-Country (Lightwater)- 5 Miles

Carey Gray went to Surrey to compete in the first fixture of the season in Division 3/4 Winning time: 28:09 Number of finishers:194

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 091 35:17

Surrey Cross-Country League Results


Sunday 21st October 2012 - Abingdon Marathon (Incorporating the Oxfordshire County Championships)

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell
Hans Price

A brave effort to win the race by James Bolton fell away in the latter stages as he was caught, firstly at 25 miles and again at just 200 metres from the finish. Dave Cantwell suffered from a sore Achilles later on but pluckily battled through to a personal best and 1st V40 in the County competition. Hans Price also deserves credit for his sub 3-hour run Winning time: 2:32:05 Number of finishers:732

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 003 2:34:06 p.b./3rd SM/2nd SM Cty
Dave Cantwell (V40) 020 2:48:47 p.b./1stV40 Cty
Hans Price 055 2:56:58

Abingdon Marathon Results

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (Abingdon Marathon - RACE 12 OF 13)

Name Handicap Time Points
James Bolton 2:21:37 16
Hans Price 2:23:42 15
Dave Cantwell 2:24:08 14


Sunday 21st October 2012 - Cabbage Patch 10-Mile

Martin Townsend travelled to Twickenham for a warm-up run prior to his 84 mile Druid Marathon next month and was pleased with his effort. Winning time: 47:37 Number of finishers:1,640

Name Position Time Notes
Martin Townsend (V50) 0427 74:44

Cabbage Patch 10 Results


Sunday 21st October 2012 - Great Yarmouth East Coast 10K

Colin Travi found the cross-winds on the seaside course a problem as he just failed to break 50 minutes. Winning time: 33:22 Number of finishers:382

Name Position Time Notes
Colin Travi (V40) 195 50;29

Great Yarmouth 10k Results


Saturday 27th October 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Brian O'Connor made his debut 5K in this series and came away with a win. Daughter Jessica, running for Oxford City AC, ran 21:54 at age 11. Winning time: 18:22 Number of finishers: 84

Name Position Time Notes
Brian O'Connor (V40) 01 18:22 Race Winner


Saturday 27th October 2012 - Reading Park Run 5K (M/T)

Suzanne Briggs clocked up her 50th series run and took 1st LV55-59 honours Winning time: 17:58 (Men) / 21:14 (Women) Number of finishers:259

Name Position Time Notes
Suzanne Briggs (LV55) 119 25:56 1st LV55


Sunday 28th October 2012 - Candleford Canter 10K (Women Only Race)

Zoe White
picture by Barry Cornelius

Zoe White profitted from recent speed training sessions with an excellent run bringing her home well inside the first half of an all women field. Winning time: 41:01 Number of finishers:115

Name Position Time Notes
Zoe White (LV35) 042 52:38 debut 10K for Club

Candleford Canter Results


Sunday 28th October 2012 - Great South Run (10-Mile)

Sophie Carter mixed it with the best in the country and ran a marvellous 20th in a new Club record and personal best. Winning time: 46:40 (Men) / 53:00 (Women) Number of finishers:17,036

Name Position Time Notes
Sophie Carter 0020 (Woman) 61:03 Club record/p.b.

Great South Run Results


Sunday 28th October 2012 - Ascott-under-Wychwood 10K (M/T)

One almost 60-year-old, two 50 year-olds and a 70-year old all found the going tough in this challenging multi-terrain event. Winning time: 36:59 Number of finishers:60

Name Position Time Notes
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 06 43:57
Carey Gray (V50) 08 45:47
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 10 46:07
Mike Shipway (V70) 32 53:43


Sunday 28th October 2012 - Oxford Poppy Run 5K (non-measured course)

Julie Read and Susan Haines helped raise money for the Royal British Legion taking 1st & 4th places respectively in the women's race

Name Position Time Notes
Julie Read (LV35) 1st Lady 21:17
Susan Haines (LV55) 4th Lady 23:55


Sunday 4th November 2011 - Oxford Mail Cross-Country League Race 1 (Ascott-Under-Wychwood)

U15/U17 Boys - 4,800m

Jake Harrison ploughed a lone furrow for us and had a strong run in the U17 age group.Winning time: 17:46 Number of finishers: 27

Name Position Time
Jake Harrison (U17) 16 21:20

Senior & Veteran Women - 6,500m

Our girls fielded 2 teams managing 9th place in Division 3. Julie Read led us home in her first Cross-Country event for the Club in appalling weather and underfoot conditions.It was good to see Gillian Hwoell & Paula Booth in action for the Club again with stalwarts Lisa Clarke, Susan Haines & Alison Blincowe all doing their bit.Winning time: 26:00 Number of finishers: 153

Name Position Time
Julie Read (LV35) 040 31:18
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 078 34:16
Gillian Howell (LV45) 080 34:29
Susan Haines (LV55) 101 36:07
Paula Booth (LV35) 111 37:38
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 114 38:22

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (ASCOTT-UNDER-WYCHWOOD)

Name Handicap Time Points
Gillian Howell 25:35 16
Lisa Clarke 25:48 15
Susan Haines 26:02 14
Paula Booth 26:21 13
Julie Read 26:42 12
Alison Blincowe 27:17 11


Pictures by Paula Booth

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell
Kevin Game

Senior & Veteran Men - 8,500m

James Bolton led our men home to 6th in Division 1 in horrendous conditions.Neil Carter returned to action and Dan Harle made his debut run as a Woodstock Harrier. Winning time: 29:53 Number of finishers: 275

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 014 33:26
Dave Cantwell (V40) 039 35:15
Rob Linnell (V40) 055 36:21
Kevin Game 059 36:27
Hans Price 060 36:28
Neil Carter 105 39:02
Bryan Vaughan (V50) 107 39:06
Cyrus Mower (V40) 140 40:58
Carey Gray (V50) 142 41:05
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 143 41:05
Neil Preddy (V50) 153 41:36
Mike Shipway (V60) 247 49:37
Dan Harle 254 51:27 debut run
Kirk Adams 256 51:42

Ascott Cross-Country Results

CLUB CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)- HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (ASCOTT-UNDER-WYCHWOOD)

Name Handicap Time Points
Cyrus Mower 29:15 16
Neil Preddy 29:37 15
Dave Cantwell 30:02 14
Rob Linnell 30:102 13
Mark Pidgeon 30:22 12
Hans Price 30:40 11
James Bolton 31:30 10
Kevin Game 31:36 09
Kirk Adams 31:45 08
Dan Harle 31:51 07
Carey Gray 32:30 06
Neil Carter 32:38 05
Bryan Vaughan 32:53 04
Mike Shipway 33:38 03

Handicap Tables for 2012/2013

Hans Price
Bryan Vaughan & Neil Carter
Carey Gray

Mike Shipway
Kirk Adams


Saturday 10th November 2012 - Abingdon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Susan Haines ran a course personal best to take 1st LV55/59 honours whilst Dean Richens also kept up his regular outings to the event. Winning time: 18:25 (Men) / 19:35 (Women) Number of finishers:133

Name Position Time Notes
Susan Haines (LV55/59) 051 24:55 1st LV55/59
Dean Richens 086 27:53

Abingdon Park Run Results


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

Brian O'Connor completed a second victory over this course running marginally quicker than last time whilst Paul Brackett & Caeron Phillips also ran. Winning time: 18:16 (Men) / 22:16 (Women) Number of finishers:86

Name Position Time Notes
Brian O'Connor (V40) 01 18:16 Race Winner
Paul Brackett (V50) 25 24:18
Caeron Phillips (LV45) 60 28:34

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 10th November 2012 - Surrey Cross-Country League (Sutton)

Carey Gray travelled to Sutton for round 2 of the Surrey League Division 3 fixture over a 5-mile course. Winning time: 26:14 Number of finishers:202

Name Position Time Notes
Carey Gray (V50) 102 33:19

Surrey Cross-Country League Results


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

Brian O'Connor just failed to make it a hat-trick of wins with a second place, Mark Pidgeon was 2nd V50-54 and Paul Brackett continued his recovery from injury with a strong run over 30 seconds faster than last week. Winning time: 17:48 Number of finishers:93

Name Position Time Notes
Brian O'Connor (V40) 02 17:50 1st V40-44
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 13 20:41 2nd V50-54
Paul Brackett (V50) 28 23:45

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 17th November 2012 - Abingdon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Dean Richens managed to run 10 seconds faster than last week despite softer underfoot conditions. Winning time: 18:24 Number of finishers:140

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens 086 27:43

Abingdon Park Run Results


Saturday 17th November 2012 - Shakespeare Raceway 10K

Colin Travi and Kirk Adams went to Stratford-upon-Avon for a pan-flat 10K around Long Marston Airfield with Colin just coming out on top. Winning time: 34:56 Number of finishers:196

Name Position Time Notes
Colin Travi (V45) 077 48:58 (Chip)
Kirk Adams 093 50:40 (Chip)

Shakespeare Raceway 10K Results


Saturday 17th November 2012 - Berks, Bucks & Oxon Cross-Country Championships(Maidenhead)

U20, Senior & Veteran Men - 9,000m (approx)

Carey Gray was our only representative in a strong but fairly small field completing his 46th race of the calendar year.Winning time: 29:39 Number of finishers: 80

Name Position Time
Carey Gray (V50) 50 37:31

B B & O Cross-Country Results


Saturday 24th November 2012 - Reading Park Run 5K (M/T)

Suzanne Briggs kept up her regular 5K runs with another creditable time taking first place in the LV55 category. Winning time: 18:32(Men) / 21:39(Women) Number of finishers:161

Name Position Time Notes
Suzanne Briggs (LV55) 081 26:59 1st LV55


McCain UK Cross Challenge (Liverpool) - Saturday 24th November 2012

Steve Naylor

Steve Naylor, running for Bedford & County in the European Trials, had a great run in top class company finishing an excellent 37th in a closely packed field over 9.8K.Winning time: 29:55 Number of finishers: 480

Name Position Time
Steve Naylor 37 31:27

McCain Cross Challenge Results


25th November 2012 - Eynsham 10K (County Championships)

Pictures by Elaine Byles & Barry Cornelius

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell & Brian O'Connor
Rob Linnell

Kevin Game
picture by Barry Cornelius
Hans Price
Carey Gray

James Bolton led our men's team home to secure the Oxon Road Race Grand Prix Men's Team title and also cemented his win in the individual competition for the 4th time in 5 years. James took 1st V40 in both Open and County Championships and was well supported by Brian O'Connor and Dave Cantwell who won County silver and bronze respectively. Julie Read was first Woodstock lady home whilst Susan Haines took County silver in the LV55 category. Our men's team of 4 took County bronze. There were personal bests for Howard Williams, Jake Harrison, neil Preddy, Sarah Kerswell. Zoe White, Paula Booth & Dean Richens and debut 10K runs for the Club from Cyrus Mower, Julie Read, Alan Harrison & Kate Bird. Winning time: 31:47 (Men) / 36:05 (Women) Number of finishers: 547

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton (V40) 005 33:18 1st V40 Open & Cty/3rd Cty team
Brian O'Connor (V40) 018 35:41 2nd V40 Cty/3rd Cty team
Dave Cantwell (V40) 019 35:48 3rd V40 Cty/3rd Cty team
Rob Linnell (V40) 043 37:22 Cty team 3rd
Kevin Game 046 37:36
Hans Price 052 38:11
Carey Gray (V50) 069 39:15
Howard Williams (V40) 080 39:54 p.b.
Andy Pike (V40) 093 40:44
Jake Harrison (U17) 109 41:28 p.b.
Will Hudson 116 41:35
Cyrus Mower (V40) 117 41:38 Debut 10K for Club
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 121 41:52
Neil Preddy (V50) 138 42:37 p.b.
Sarah Kerswell (LV45) 186 44:25 p.b.
Julie Read (LV35) 195 44:48 Debut 10K for Club
Sue Cantwell (LV35) 214 45:34
Mike Shipway (V70) 229 46:03
Alan Harrison (V40) 250 46:52 Debut 10K for Club
Susan Haines (LV55) 339 50:22 2nd LV55 County
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 342 50:32
Kirk Adams 353 50:57
Zoe White (LV35) 356 51:03 p.b.
Kate Bird (LV35) 386 52:43 Debut 10K for Club
Paula Booth (LV35) 410 53:53 p.b.
Dean Richens 427 54:51 p.b.

Eynsham 10K Results

Howard Williams
Andy Pike
Jake Harrison, Will Hudson & Cyrus Mower

Mark Pidgeon, Cyrus Mower & Will Hudson
Neil Preddy
Julie Read

Sue Cantwell
Mike Shipway
Alan Harrison

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HANDICAP TIMES & POINTS (EYNSHAM 10K)

(No new entrants to the competition allowed after race 7 so no points awarded to Howard Williams, Sarah Kerswell, Julie Read, Alan Harrison, Zoe White, Kate Bird & Paula Booth

Name Handicap Time Points
Dean Richens 27:39 16
Jake Harrison 27:42 15
Cyrus Mower 29:31 14
Will Hudson 29:31 14
Mark Pidgeon 29:33 12
Neil Preddy 30:03 11
Andy Pike 30:04 10
Rob Linnell 30:25 09
Dave Cantwell 30:34 08
James Bolton 30:36 07
Brian O'Connor 30:39 06
Carey Gray 30:44 05
Mike Shipway 30:54 04
Susan Haines 30:59 03
Kirk Adams 30:59 03
Hans Price 31:00 01
Lisda Clarke 31:26 01
Sue Cantwell 31:35 01
Kevin Game 31:49 01

Final Handicap Score Chart

Susan Haines
picture by Barry Cornelius
Lisa Clarke
picture by Barry Cornelius
Kirk Adams & Zoe White

Kate Bird
Dean Richens
picture by Barry Cornelius
James Bolton
Oxon Road Race Grand Prix Champion

More pictures from Eynsham 10K


25th November 2012 - Eynsham Fun Run

Abbi & Imogen Clarke

Abbi (14) and Imogen Clarke (11) both did well in their first run for the Club over a 1 mile course

Name Position Time Notes
Abbi Clarke (J14) 04 6:44 2nd Girl
Imogen Clarke (J11) 13 7:47 6th Girl


Saturday 1st December 2012 - Wimbledon Park Run 5K (M/T)

Howard Williams warmed up for the Culham Cross-Country on Sunday with a top 20 finish for 3rd V40 placing. Winning time: 16:41 Number of finishers:269

Name Position Time Notes
Howard Williams (V40) 020 19:38 3rd V40

Wimbledon Park Run Results


Sunday 2nd December 2012 - Oxford Mail Cross-Country League Race 2 (Culham)

Imogen Clarke (U13 Girls)
Abbie Clarke (U15/17 Girls)
Jake Harrison (U15/17 Boys)

Under 13 Girls - 2,000m

Imogen Clarke put in an excellent performance in her debut Cross-Country run for the Club.Winning time: 7:31 Number of finishers: 40

Name Position Time
Imogen Clarke 25 9:18

Under 15/17 Girls - 3,500m

Abbie Clarke enjoyed a successful debut Cross-Country run for the Club beating a number of U17 Girls in the process.Winning time: 11:52 Number of finishers: 39

Name Position Time
Abbie Clarke 24 14:21

Under 15/17 Boys - 4,800m

Jake Harrison once more fought a lone battle for Woodstock against some stiff opposition.Winning time: 12:32 Number of finishers: 48

Name Position Time
Jake Harrison (U17) 15:21 33


Senior & Veteran Women - 6,500m

Julie Read
Lisa Clarke
Susan Haines

Julie Read led home our team of 4 who all coped well with the frozen underfoot conditions. Lisa Clarke and Susan Haines had a close battle all the way round and Alison Blincowe kept up her prolific race appearances. Our girls are 6th overall in Division 3 after 2 events.Winning time: 21:26 Number of finishers: 156

Name Position Time
Julie Read (LV35) 036 25:47
Lisa Clarke (LV35) 085 29:05
Susan Haines (LV55) 086 29:06
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 117 31:41

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

Name Handicap Time Points
Susan Haines 20:57 16
Julie Read 21:59 15
Lisa Clarke 22:28 14
Alison Blincowe 22:32 13

Alison Blincowe
James Bolton
Dave Cantwell

Brian O'Connor
Rob Linnell
Neil Carter

Senior & Veteran Men - 8,500m

James Bolton led our men home once more over a four-lap revised course with Dave Cantwell beating Brian O'Connor for 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. Our men are 7th in Divison 1 after 2 events. Winning time: 23:57 Number of finishers: 238

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton 011 26:07
Dave Cantwell (V40) 037 27:49
Brian O'Connor (V40) 047 28:06
Rob Linnell (V40) 060 29:02
Neil Carter 098 30:51
Howard Williams 102 30:57
Carey Gray (V50) 111 31:24
Cyrus Mower(V40) 118 31:45
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 125 32:01
Will Hudson 132 32:22
Neil Preddy (V50) 142 32:45
Alan Harrison (V40) 193 36:06

Howard Williams
Carey Gray
Mark Pidgeon & Will Hudson

Cyrus Mower & Mark Pidgeon
Neil Preddy
Alan Harrison

Culham Cross-Country Results

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

Name Handicap Time Points
Cyrus Mower 22:40 16
Neil Preddy 23:19 15
Mark Pidgeon 23:40 14
Dave Cantwell 23:42 13
Howard Williams 23:46 12
Alan Harrison 23:52 11
Rob Linnell 24:06 10
Will Hudson 24:11 09
Brian O'Connor 24:23 08
James Bolton 24:36 07
Carey Gray 24:50 06
Neil Carter 25:47 05

Cross-Country Handicaps 2012-2013

Cross-Country Handicaps Score Chart


Saturday 8th December 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Caeron Phillips took 1st LV45/49 honours also finishing 3rd overall female. Winning time: 18:52 (Men) / 22:39 (Women) Number of finishers:86

Name Position Time Notes
Caeron Phillips (LV45/49) 27 23:55 1st LV45/49

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 9th December 2012 - Andy Reading 10K

Pictures by Elaine Byles

James Bolton
Dave Cantwell
Carey Gray

Pat & Will Hudson
Mark Pidgeon
Jake Harrison

James Bolton was once more our first man home with Julie Read leading the ladies over the finish line.Dave Cantwell ran very close to a personal best whilst Will Hudson, Mark Pidgeon, Alan Harrison and Kate Bird all achieved their best times. Dan Harle had a strong debut run for the Club over the distance. Winning time: 31:55 (Men) / 36:21 (Women) Number of finishers: 419

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton (V40) 004 33:19 2nd V40
Dave Cantwell (V40) 020 35:34
Carey Gray (V50) 081 39:58
Pat Hudson 090 40:27
Will Hudson 091 40:27 p.b.
Mark Pidgeon (V50) 098 40:57 p.b.
Jake Harrison (U17) 120 42:14
Neil Preddy (V50) 135 43:33
Julie Read (LV35) 159 45:16
Alan Harrison (V40) 161 45:26 p.b.
Dan Harle 229 48:56 Debut 10K for Club
Kate Bird (LV35) 279 52:06 p.b.
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 286 52:29
Dean Richens 320 55:54

Andy Reading 10K Results

Neil Preddy
Julie Read
Alan Harrison

Dan Harle
Kate Bird
Alison Blincowe

Dean Richens

More Pictures from Andy Reading 10K


Saturday 15th December 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Paul Brackett and Dean Richens took part, Paul securing 2nd V50/54 placing. Winning time: 18:07 Number of finishers:79

Name Position Time Notes
Paul Brackett (V50) 30 24:16 2nd V50/54
Dean Richens 59 28:54

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 16th December 2012 - Hooky Christmas Canter (12K M/T)

James Bolton blitzed the field with another excellent run and Dave Cantweel gave good support in 4th place. Winning time: 42:12 (Men) / 48:28 (Women) Number of finishers: 155

Name Position Time Notes
James Bolton (V40) 001 42:12 Race Winner/1st V40
Dave Cantwell (V40) 004 44:21 2nd V40
Jake Harrison (U17) 023 50:13
Carey Gray (V50) 024 50:22
Mike Shipway (V70) 078 61:22
Sue Cantwell (LV35) 080 61:38

Hooky Christmas Canter Results


Saturday 22nd December 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

Three Harriers squeezed in another race just before Christmas with Brian O'Connor 1st V40/44, Richard Dunbabin 2nd V55/59 and Alison Blincowe making it 25 races for the year. Winning time: 18:25(Men) / 20:20(Women) Number of finishers:65

Name Position Time Notes
Brian O'Connor (V40/44) 04 18:49 1st V40/44
Richard Dunbabin (V55/59) 16 22:06 2nd V55/59
Alison Blincowe (LV35) 49 28:06

Oxford Park Run Results


Sunday 23rd December 2012 - Portsmouth Coastal Marathon

Paul Brackett returned to long-distance action in difficult underfoot conditions along coastal paths and trails. Winning time: 2:50:40 Number of finishers:691

Name Position Time Notes
Paul Brackett (V50) 363 4:06:15

Portsmouth Coastal Marathon Results


Saturday 29th December 2012 - Oxford Park Run 5K (M/T)

All four Harriers taking part took category honours. Jake Harrison was 1st J15/19, Rich Dunbabin 1st V55/59, Alan Harrison 2nd V45/49 and Susan Haines 1st LV55/59. Winning time: 18:44(Men) / 21:46(Women) Number of finishers:76

Name Position Time Notes
Jake Harrison (J15/19) 08 21:36 1st J15/19
Richard Dunbabin (V55/59) 12 22:07 1st V55/59
Alan Harrison (V45/49) 20 23:34 2nd V45/49
Susan Haines (LV55/59) 52 27:17 1st LV55/59

Oxford Park Run Results


Saturday 29th December 2012 - Netley Abbey Park Run 5K (M/T)

Dean Richens kept up his regular attendance at this country-wide series of 5K runs with an appearance at Netley Abbey in Hampshire. Winning time: 19:45 Number of finishers:74

Name Position Time Notes
Dean Richens 051 29:46

Netley Abbey Park Run Results