Damian leads the men home and captures 2nd place in the County Championships
After weeks of rain, we were fortunate to have a mild and dry day…That said the course was most certainly heavy in parts.
While the County Championships dont have the same numbers as the MACCL (which covers a number of counties), it forms a vital part of the XC season to determine County honours, team and individual, but also at the front of the field, to help with County selection for the Inter Counties Championships held in February.
South Cheshire did a great job of hosting the event .
Ladies Results
1. Olivia Walwyn-Bush(Alt) 28.12
8. Diane MCVey 32.44
9. Vicky McKinnon 33.25
15. Louisa Harrison 34.54
20. Sally Gilliver 35.24
22. Kate Sutton 36.15
27. Rachel Peers 37.05 (non qualifier)
28. Claire Hawkes 37.08
30. Nicky Mowat 37.17
45. Carolyn Hirons39.42
51. Belinda Carp 43.24
62 ran…Sharon Jones damaged her calf and had to withdraw. Hope you are ok.
The margins were incredibly tight but everyone gave their all …While we finished fourth place, that was just five points behind the winners, Vale Royal. We also placed 6th and 13th with our B&C teams.
While going so close in the Senior race, the ladies won the Vets title in addition to 3rd and 10th Vets teams .
Mens Results
1. Chris Perry (VR) 28.12
2. Damian Nichols 39.56
7. Peter Speake 41.58
8. Malcolm Fowler 42.05
15. Graham MacNeill 43.20
20. Jim Pendrill 43.36
22. Andrew Whittingham 43.57
28. Tom McGaff 45.06
49. Graham Screawn 47.27
50. Barry Archbold 47.45
59. Rob Wilson 48.52
60. Rob Gilbert 48.53
62. Graham Taylor 49.31
67. Ian Smallwood 50.02
69. Adam Neale 50.07
78. Alan McCormick 52.11
88. Matt Taylor 54.05
103. Patrick Grannon 56.12
105. Gavin Mendham 57.04
118. Simon Fenton 60.39
125. Roy Pownall 67.37
127. Trevor Faulkner 72.47
128 ran .
The Senior men regained the County Championship (trophy not available yesterday) and also placed 7th and 12th with B&C teams.
We won the Vets, also placing 4th,9th and 16th with B,C&D Teams.
Full Results here…
Download Cheshire Cross Country Championships Reaseheath – Sat-5-Jan-2013
I have a pair of small ladies green booties left: Will keep them in the car .
There was an announcement yesterday of the sad loss of Mike Hancock, a long standing member of Warrington AC and well known coach…Certainly known to Graham and Claire H.The funeral will take place on Tuesday (the 8th) at 10.30 at St Mary's and St Helen's in Neston.
And finally……Next date for the thrills and spills that makes XC the team event that it is and is so well supported by you all is at Boggart Hole Clough on Sunday 13th January. See you all there.
Nick.
Well done everyone on an enjoyable, if sloppy, course and a great turnout for the club.
I claim the green cut off wellies please Nick, thanks for rescuing them.
Very shocked to hear about Mike. He took me under his wing to coach and advise me when I first started running back in 1984 when we worked together and was often to be seen at our local races where he was always pleased to chat. A really nice guy, totally dedicated to running who will be very sadly missed.
Hope Sharon got home ok and makes a swift recovery.
Clare