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Frostbite League
2006/07 Season Race 6 SUNDAY 4th March 2007
Ely Runners 7th but finish 3rd overall in League Glyn Loveday 1st man & Brigitte Brimley 1st woman for Ely Personal bests for Graham Chapman and Tony Robinson
There were 20 Ely Runners among the 389 finishers in this 6th and final event of the 2006-07 series. The undulating 5 miles course was on roads and tarmac paths around the suburbs of Huntingdon. A weaker than usual Ely Runners team finished in 7th place but the club still managed to come 3rd overall of 15 teams in the League. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 women, make up the scoring team but all finishers can influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team Manager. Official results:
Scoring Team 25th Stephen Howard 29:38 31st John Crisp 29:52 69th Simon Jackson 32:11 79th Graham Chapman 32:29 PB 97th Charlie Barker 33:17 128th Birgitta Bramley 34:50 208th Rachel Roberts 37:38 FV35 Club Record
Other Results 111th Ray Harding 34:06 139th Alan Rutterford 35:09 147th Peter Harris 35:21 180th Tony Robinson 36:53 PB 198th John Turner 37:19 213rd Nigel Leadbetter 37:43 1st 5m road 287th Lisa Redman 41:25 1st 5m road 335th Tom Gooch 43:48 1st 5m road 382nd Siobhan Palmer 54:47 1st race for Ely Runners, 1st 5m road 383rd Leyla Prince 54:47 1st race for Ely Runners, 1st 5m road
Team Results (15 teams) 1st NVH 359 15 points 2nd overall (80 points) 2nd Riverside 434 14 points 1st overall (85 points) 3rd C&C 469 13 points 4th overall (71 points) 4th BRJ 670 12 points 8th overall (52 points) 5th Bourne 702 11 points 6th overall (59 points) 6th Werrington 716 10 points 7th overall (56 points) 7th Ely Runners 778 9 points 3rd overall (76 points) 8th Hunts AC 933 8 points 5th overall (65 points)
Full results on http: www.frostbiteleague.org.uk
Conditions were cool and raining with a moderate wind.
Race 5, SUNDAY 4th February 2007Ely Runners 2nd of 15 teams and reduce Riverside's overall lead Personal bests for 10 members There were 18 Ely Runners amongst the 368 finishers in this fifth of the six 2006-07 league races. The undulating 5.0 miles course was on mainly packed woodland paths and soft tracks. Ely Runners were 2nd but gained a valuable point over League leaders Riverside Runners. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team manager and Tony Hall assisted with transport. Official results: Ely Scoring Team Ely Other Results Team Results (from 15) Ely Runners Incorporated Cross-Country Championships Results 1st Male Alex Tate 1st Female Natalle Coles 1st Age Graded Birgitta Bramley (78.95%) 1st Female Conditions were very good, being mild, sunny and windless. Parts of the course were still frozen. For the full FFL results see www.frostbiteleague.org.uk
Race 4, SUNDAY 14th January 2007 Ely Runners 2nd of 15 teams and improve to 2nd in the League There were 22 Ely Runners amongst the 395 official finishers in this fourth of the six 2006-07 league races. The almost level course of 5.16 miles was on grass, mixed terrain tracks and farm roads. Ely Runners were 2nd and improved from 3rd to 2nd team overall. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team manager and Tony Hall assisted with transport. Official results: Ely Scoring Team Ely Other Results Team Results (from 15) Conditions were cool, sunny and breezy. For the full results see www.frostbiteleague.org.uk
Race 3, SUNDAY 10th December 2006 - March Ely Runners 1st of 15 teams. There were 16 Ely Runners amongst the 376 finishers in this third of the six 2006-07 league races. The new, almost level course of 5 miles was on mixed terrain paths, grass and tracks and quite slippery in places. Despite a smaller turnout than usual, Ely recorded their first win of the season but stayed in 3rd place overall. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team manager. Official results: Ely Scoring Team Ely Other Results Team Results (from 15) 1st Ely Runners 397 15 points 3rd overall (39 points/1573 running points) Conditions were cold and windy. For the full results see www.frostbiteleague.org.uk
Race 2, Sunday 12th November 2006 - Bushfield Ely Runners finish 4th of 15 teams and move up to 3rdin the League. There were 24 Ely Runners among a record 485 finishers in this second of the six 2006-07 league races. The course of 5 miles was on slightly undulating roads, cycleways, tarmac paths, and firm woodland tracks. Ely narrowly finished 4th of 15 teams, compared to 1st in 2005. However, Ely moved up from 4th to 3rd place overall, which is the same position as in 2005 after the 2nd race. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team manager. Official results: Ely Scoring Team9th Alex Tate 28:31 14th Ian Day 28:55 15th Stephen Howard 28:59 24th Glyn Loveday 29:20 35th Adam Etches 29:38 PB 40th Max d'Ayala 30:09 44th Peter Gipp 30:25 81st Alex Gilroy 31:43 1st 5m race 162nd Natalle Coles 34:15 PB 194th Birgitta Bramley 35:19 Ely Other Results 115th Darren Murfitt 32:45 121st Hugh Burton 32:53 122nd Charlie Barker 32:55 150th Peter Harris 33:58 173rd John Turner 34:59 205th Ian Green 35:40 1st 5m road race 282nd Ian Blatchford 38:11 314th Rachel Roberts 39:03 342nd John Fordham 40:01 club MV70 record 359th Tony Westrope 40:58 1st ER race, 1st 5m road race 404th Angela Chapman 43:08 1st ER race, 1st 5m road race 422nd Joanne Howard 44:22 PB by about 3 mins 454th Monika Keith 47:31 PB by over 2 mins Team Results (from 15) 2nd Hunts AC 573 14 points 4th overall (24 points) 3rd NVH 582 13 points 2nd overall (28 points) 4th Ely Runners 613 12 points 3rd overall (24 points) 5th C&C 733 11 points 5th overall (23 points) 6th PACTRAC 820 10 points 7th overall (17 points) 7th Bourne 909 9 points 6th overall (20 points) 8th BRJ 959 8 points 9th overall (15 points) 9th Werrington 976 7 points 8th overall (15 points) Conditions were good, being cool-mild and sunny. At the finish of the race, John Fordham was presented with an engraved pewter tankard from Ely Runners as a memento of his 70th birthday by club Chairman Peter Gipp. For the full results see www.frostbiteleague.org.uk and for club photographs see www.elyrunners.co.uk/photos.htm
Race 1, Sunday 8th October 2006 - St Neots
Ely Runners 4th of 15 Teams There were 26 Ely Runners among the 384 finishers in this first of the six 2006-07 league races. The course of at least 5 miles was on gently undulating grassy parkland and woodland paths. Due to other commitments, Ely Runners' did not have some of their faster runners but still finished 4th overall of 15 teams, compared to 7th in 2005111. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team manager. Official results: Ely Scoring Team Ely Other Results Team Results (from 15) Conditions were good, being mild and sunny with a fairly firm running surface. For the full results see www.frostbiteleague.org.uk
2005/06 Season
RACE 6 - Sunday 5th March 2006, Huntingdon
Ely Runners win the League! There were 20 Ely Runners among the 360 finishers in this 6th and final event of the 2005-06 series. The undulating 5 miles course was on roads and tarmac paths around the suburbs of Huntingdon. Another strong turnout enabled Ely Runners to win both the event and the 17 club League by 1 point from Cambridge & Coleridge AC. Alex Tate distinguished himself by finishing 2nd overall. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 women, make up the scoring team but all finishers can influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team Manager. Official results:
Ely Runners have competed in the League since the 2001-02 season and previously won in 2003-04.
Race 5 - Sunday 5th February 2006, Bourne Woods Claire Willer 1st Woman, Alex Tate 3rd Man, Ely Runners win and move up to 1st team overall There were 20 Ely Runners among the 356 finishers in this 5th event of the 6 race 2005-06 series. The undulating 5.1 miles course was on firm woodland tracks and soft paths. Another strong turnout enabled Ely Runners to win the event and move up from 2nd to 1st team of 17 teams in the League prior to the final event at Huntingdon on 5th March. It was the 3rd time in 4 years that Ely Runners had won the Bourne Woods venue. Claire Willer distinguished herself again by finishing 1st woman. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 women, make up the scoring team but all finishers can influence the overall result. Eric Drury was Team Manager. Ely Runners will be under severe pressure in the last race and will need a strong turnout to retain their slender lead. Conditions were good, being mild and overcast. Individual Results http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/5 indiv results Bourne iss2.pdf Team Results http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/5 team results Bourne.pdf See "Photos" (January/February 06) for Photographs of Ely Runners in action at the event.
Race 4 -
Sunday 8th January 2006, Ramsey
Claire Willer 1st Woman, Alex Tate 3rd Man, Ely Runners 1st team with best score of the season There were 24 Ely
Runners among the 351 finishers in
this 4th event of the six race 2005-06
series. The almost level but testing
course of 5.16 miles was on soft
grass, farm tracks and slippery
concrete roads. A strong turnout
enabled Ely Runners to finish 1st
team with the lowest overall score of
the 2005-06 season and improve their
overall position from 3rd to 2nd of 17
teams. Claire Willer distinguished
herself by finishing 1st woman
again. The first 10 to finish,
including at least 2 women, make up
the scoring team but all finishers can
influence the overall result. Eric
Drury was Team Manager. For the full results see www.frostbiteleague.org.uk. individual Results http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/4 indiv results Ramsey.pdf Team Results http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/4 team results Ramsey.pdf
Race 3 - Sunday 18th December 2005, Swavesey Claire Willer 1st Woman and Ely Runners 2nd team in 100th event There were 20 Ely Runners among the 327 finishers in this third event of the six race 2005-06 series. It was also the 100th race since the league started in the 1988-89 season. The level but testing course of about 5 miles was on concrete/packed sand roads and muddy but frozen grass tracks. A moderately strong but below full strength turnout enabled Ely Runners to finish 2nd team and retain their overall position of 3rd of 17 teams. Claire Willer distinguished herself by finishing 1st woman again. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 women, make up the scoring team but all finishers can influence the overall result. Conditions were dry, bright and sunny but very cold. Team Results: http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/3 team results C&C.pdf Individual Results: http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/3 indiv results C&C.pdf
Race 2 - Sunday 13th November 2005, Bushfield Claire Willer 1st Woman
in club record time There were 20 Ely Runners among the record 395 finishers in this second of the six 2005-06 league races. The course of about 5 miles was on gently undulating paved or tarmac footpaths/cycleways and firm woodland tracks. A generally stronger team enabled Ely Runners to improve from 7th team in the first race to win this second event and move up from 7th to 3rd team overall of 17 teams. Claire Willer distinguished herself in her first Frostbite race by finishing 1st woman. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 women, make up the scoring team but all finishers can influence the overall result. Official results with times which appeared to be progressively slightly slower than individual timings: Team Results: http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/2 team results bushy.pdf Individual Results: http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/2%20indiv%20results%20bushy%20iss2.pdf
See
"Photos" (November 05)
for
Photographs of Ely Runners in action at the
event.
Race 1 - Sunday 16th October 2005 St Neots Alex Tate 3rd overall There were 19 Ely Runners among the 358 finishers in this first of the six 2005-06 league races. The 5.2 miles course was on gently undulating soft grassy parkland and woodland paths. Due to injuries and other commitments, Ely Runners' men were under strength but still finished 7th overall of 17 teams. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Official results: Individual Results :- http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/1 indiv results riverside.pdf Team Results :- http://www.frostbiteleague.org.uk/1%20team%20results%20riverside.pdf See "Photos" (October
05) for Photographs of Ely Runners in action at the event. 2004/05 season Race 6 - Sunday 6th March 2005, Huntingdon For full results see - www.frostbiteleague.org.uk
In the 6th and final race of
the 2004-05 Frostbite Friendly League
at Huntingdon last Sunday, Ely Runners were 3rd and improved their
overall position from 5th to 4th of 17 teams. Thanks to Team Captain
Torsten Lytken for organising and motivating members to run, and to
Team Manager Eric Drury for recording the club results at every race.
Also to all the members who turned out to race in winter conditions
and challenge the large clubs in this expanded league. The Senior
Presentation Evening will be at the BRJ Club,
Huntingdon 7:30 pm-1:00 am on Friday 18th March 2005.
Tickets are available via the club or directly from Alan Hannibal on
07793 124284 or 01480 434983 or
alan.hannibal@dsl.pipex.com.
Buffet, disco, live band and cheap beer for only £10.
Race 5 - Sunday 6th February 2005, Bourne Woods Win for Alex Tate and Ely Runners Third Team with six Course Personal Bests There were 17 Ely Runners among the 334 finishers in this 5th of the 6 race 2004-05 series. The 5.1 miles course was on undulating firm and soft woodland and farm tracks. Due to another excellent performance by the first eight Ely Runners men (despite having three fast runners injured/not available), and a stronger turnout of women, the club improved from 4th (rounds 3 and 4) to 3rd position of 17 teams and were only 20 points behind 2nd place Riverside Runners. Conditions were cool without any wind.The first 10 runners to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result.
Race 4 - Sunday 9th January 2005, Ramsey Excellent performance by Ely Runners Men for team to finish 4th again There were 17 Ely Runners among the 322 finishers in this 4th of the 6 race 2004-05 series. The 5.08 miles course was on grass, firm tracks and concrete farm roads. Due to one of the best ever performances by the first eight Ely Runners men, the club was again 4th of 17 teams despite having only one of the minimum two women required for a scoring team. This was ahead of the current league leaders C &C. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Conditions were good, being cool and dry with a moderate wind. Official results:
Race 3 - Sunday 21st November 2004,
Bushfield There were 22 Ely Runners among the 388 finishers in this second of the six 2004-05 races. The 5 miles course was on mainly flat roads, cycleways and firm woodland tracks. Ely Runners substantially improved on their 6th place (842 points) in the first race to come 4th (619 points) of 17 teams and fairly close behind the 2nd and 3rd placed teams. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Official results:
Race 2 - Sunday 12th December 2004, Swavesey Ely Runners 4th again but with improved score There were 16 Ely Runners among the 294
finishers in this 3rd of the 6
race 2004-05 series. The 5 miles course
was on knobbly concrete roads and soft
paths and tracks. Ely Runners maintained
their 4th place (of 17 teams) but with a
lower score (601 points) than in the
previous race (619 points) and were again
fairly close behind the 2nd and 3rd placed
teams. The first 10 to finish, including
at least 2 ladies, make up the scoring
team but all finishers influence the
overall result. Conditions were good,
being cool and damp without any wind.
Official results:
Race 1 - 10th October 2004, St Neots: There were 20 Ely Runners among the 355 finishers in this first of the six 2004-05 races. The 5 miles course was on gently undulating parkland and woodland paths. Due to injuries and other commitments, Ely Runners had an under strength team but still finished 6th of 17 teams. The first 10 to finish, including at least 2 ladies, made up the scoring team but all finishers influence the overall result. Chairman Peter Gipp was the 1st Ely Runners (20th), closely followed by improving Max D'Ayala (22nd) and Team Captain Torsten Lytken (24th). See the results page.
21st November 2004, Bushfield 12th December 2004, Swavesey 9th January 2005, Ramsey 6th February 2005, Bourne Woods 6th March 2005, BRJ Huntingdon 2003/2004 Season: CHAMPIONS!! Race 6: The final race of the season took place at Huntingdon on 07/03/2004 over a 5 mile course of undulating roads and paths, conditions were cool, damp and overcast. There were 19 Ely Runners among the 272 finishers, and Ely finished a close 2nd behind C&C. Diana Gipp once again finished first female. The normally strong Riverside Runners could only manage a surprising 7th place and finished the series with the same number of team points as Ely Runners, but we had less running points and therefore Ely Runners became 2003/04 Frostbite League Champions. Congratulations to all members who have taken part in the winter series, and let's do it again next year.. Here is how we did it: Race 1: Ely Runners came 4th (540 points) out of 15 teams in an extremely high standard first race of the 2003/04 season. There were 290 finishers in the 5 mile race over stone/concrete farm roads and field margins. The club was 150 points behind 1st place Riverside Runners, but only 54 points behind 2nd place Hunts AC and 50 points behind 3rd place C&C. This was the best start to a season we have ever managed, so if we can show last years form over the next few races, a good finish position (maybe even a win) is on the cards. Race 2: Another strong performance and a 2nd place finish (450 points) by the Ely Runners team managed a tremendous improvement on our previous performance and gave winners Riverside a very close call, and something to think about in the remaining four races (races that Ely Runners have performed very well in over the past two seasons). Ely Runners came 2nd overall last season in the series of 6 races, but at this stage were sitting in 7th position, we are currently 2nd. Thanks to Team Manager: Peter Harris. Race 3: We came 3rd, which was a bit of a relief, considering the large number of top Ely Runners who were unable to run. Many thanks to those who did run, including Sue Bethell, Rod Baron and Ray Harding, who were all part of the scoring team that ensured we kept our respectable 2nd place in the league at the halfway point of the season. Next time (Ramsey on 11th January 2004) we have a great chance of winning. Race 4:2nd place at Ramsey and another excellent result, but that win is still annoyingly elusive. Last time it was C&C who excelled and this time it was once again Riverside who pulled out all the stops to score 293. Our men put in the best effort so far this season with both Stephen and Alfredo finishing in the top 10, and new members Chris, Max and Sarah all managed scoring positions. Race 5: 1st place at Bourne Woods. 16 Ely Runners were among 233 finishers over the 5.1 mile mixed terrain course. We finished in 1st place for the first time this season, and Diana Gipp was the 1st female runner to finish. This result reinforces our overall position of 2nd in the league with only one race to go. |
post race recovery at St Neots!!