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A race of two halves (groan!)

After a few days recovering Nigel Knuckey, our esteemed club secretary, has regained enough energy to tell us what it was like for him in London this year:

Nigel Knuckey after The London Marathon 2012

Nigel

Thoughts on the London Marathon

35,000 runners- elite athletes, club runners, charity runners, some in fancy dress, set off in near perfect conditions.  I was raising money for the Bobby Moore Fund for bowel cancer research.

The atmosphere was fantastic. There was massive public support throughout the course with bands along the route lifting the runner’s spirits.

In the first half things were going well, I was on track for my optimistic target of a sub four hour time. But the pace started to slip.  At thirteen miles I was a bit off target, just over two hours.

Half way round a “senior” female runner approached me saying “it looks as though you are feeling the pain as well” and shot off in the distance. A real confidence booster! Obviously it looked as though I was already struggling.

I had “Nigel” on my vest. Groups of spectators were chanting “Nigel, Nigel”, “Make Bobby (Moore) proud” and the like. I think they were feeling sorry for me. I looked like someone who needed a lot of encouragement.

I was looking out for my family who had a St.Piran flag (there were a lot of them). I saw former club members, Rachel Thomas and Mel James, waving their flags cheering the runners on.  At mile 15 and 18 I caught sight of Jo, Tom and Lamorna, who were a welcome sight.

I finished in 4hours 36minutes, beaten by a guy in a mankini. Ouch! I did manage not to be beat a by a mole though.  I was disappointed with my time, 50 minutes slower than Berlin 3 years ago and way off target.

It was a great weekend.  I am glad I did it, despite my poor performance.

Never mind, hey. There is always next year to redeem myself if I can get a place.

After the race I met up with Jo and the kids at the Bobby Moore Fund reception. I was thanked by Stephanie Moore, Bobby’s widow who set up the charity. I had a massage. The masseuse suggested my muscles were tight. I pointed out that I had run 26 miles.

We travelled back on the train for a relaxing hot bath and a very welcome G and T.

Nigel

All TRC London Marathon results can be found here.

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Enys 10k, Penryn

Whilst TRC had a great  showing in London at the weekend, other TRCers were doing us proud just down the road at the 2nd Enys 10k. Here’s Hana’s latest report with some great photos from Tony and Lynne.

Truro Running Club at Enys 10k, April 2012

The Enys Team

Seeing Red!

Last year I was unable to enter this race, and when I saw the photo’s of TRC runners and the scenery around them, I decided it would be a “must do” this year. I think I deleted the memory in my hard drive (that’s my brain to you and me) of the fact that the area around Enys is HILLY.

Oh well it’s only 5 miles.

So the night before I pick up the entry sheet and directions on how to get to the Race HQ and notice the words “10 K” ahhh, that means 1 mile more than I had expected, but at least it wasn’t a marathon.

Pre race fuelling was to be a nice healthy salad, but had to be placed in the fridge, as it’s off to Truro Squash club, to watch husband at home, who plays golf and squash, play in the final of the clubs’ plate side of their championship. I must add that the first time he played in this final was in 1988 when some of you might not have even been a twinkle in your mother’s eye. Daughter who doesn’t run, was!

Well the bloody championship ended up including the Racket ball championship, and for those of you who have no idea what this game is, it is like squash, with rackets with larger heads, smaller shafts and they play with a tennis size very BOUNCY ball. The matches go on for ever and ever.

This meant healthy salad was left, pre race carbo loading ended up being two large G & T’s and a plate of pastry stuff from the buffet that you think tastes good as it enters the mouth, but lands heavy and you regret later. Too late to worry, damage has been done.

Sunday morning arrives, & 7am alarm goes off. Porridge is eaten. I then decide last week’s pre race “Housework” warm up seemed to work, so I decided that is what I would do today. Oh how I like local races with 11am starts.

Sidney Skoda and myself head off along the A39 to Treluswell and the signs showing us how to reach the race HQ. I notice some cyclists on good looking racing bikes, so give them a wide birth. Good job too, as as I draw level with them, the lead rider decides they need to ride two abreast. That was very stupid, they could have ended up under a less observant driver’s tyres.

Race HQ was reached via Truro Hill and a short country lane drive, before being stopped by a marshal. He informed me, that I needed to drive slowly down the track, as the bull was in the field and they didn’t want him spooked. Thankfully the Bull, was surrounded by a lot of lovely lady cows, so he was otherwise preoccupied. Perhaps they had a twinkle in their eyes.

The car park was looking interesting. Sidney sport Skoda, with low profile tyres, was not looking happy. Narrow gateway, granite posts and deep mud tyre tracks half filled with builders rubble with a field beyond. If I got into this field, would I ever get out?

Phew. Safely parked, bag unloaded then I spot Julie, Tony and Graham. I have some company on the short walk to where we pick up our race numbers. I’m No 202.

Registration is very quick and easy, but no Alison today. I suppose the poor girl does deserve a Sunday off, from time to time. Julie and I also buy raffle tickets. We usually do well in this department when it comes to Rotary organised races!

Gordon appears, and gives us a briefing on the course. Urgh…not sounding too good. I hear the word “down” followed by “up” then “down and up” and “undulating” and then “hill that you think you have reached the top of, but no it still goes on”. I almost think the London marathon sounds more favourable…..not really, just joking! But I do wonder how Nigel, Lynn, Helen and Stuart are doing?

So up the muddy track we drove down, we walk. With me casually glancing over to where the very large South Devon bull is lying down chewing the cud. Thank god for that, a sprint at this point would have been hard. As we reach the road and congregate as a group of 5 (Gordon had disappeared) plus Maisie the club mascot, a West Briton photographer takes our photo….famous at last!

The start line is out on the road, with a slight up hill start to the race. I don’t like up hill starts, I’m more of a “down hill girl”.  A short briefing from the race organizer and we are off. Lungs aren’t happy, coughing has started and I can see Graham, and Tony speeding off ahead of me. Oh well, nothing I can do about that, but then a woman who looks about my age in white T shirt over takes me, and for some reason it was like a “red flag to a bull”. She is not wearing a team shirt, and she is now my challenge for this race. WHY?

We go up, then down, we turn left and go up, then flat and then down. I pass the lady in the white shirt, then she passes me, and I pass her again at about mile 3. Coughing has stopped, legs feel OK and I haven’t had to walk at all. I dare not look behind to see where this lady in the white T shirt is, but I keep hearing rustling.

We are now running along a sort of flat bit past a farm, and the road reflects this. I leave the image to your imagination.

Sharp left and up we go again. I recognise this road, as being the top end of Truro Hill and check belated birthday Garmin. 1 mile to go. I feel good, legs feel fine, left foot feels great. What more could I ask for.

I see marshals ahead, and now it is off down a muddy track to the finish line. I tip toe around some of the puddles on this 800 m section of the course and wonder if I should have worn my trail shoes. There is loads of squelchy mud and I really don’t want my road shoes to end up the colour of this track.

Flags ahead, finish line in sight and I dare not look behind to see if the lady in the white T shirt is catching me up. Phew, line crossed in 53 mins. No record breaking time, but I have really enjoyed this run, and with no rain at all.

Graham is already in as is a TRC runner called Chris (much younger than me I’d like to add). No Tony as he pulled out at mile 2 with his ongoing injury causing him problems, but I did give him a consolation hug. Julie follows in shortly after and we never see Gordon. He is so fast that he has finished and gone before any of us crossed the finish line. Must be that “Morris dancing” warm up he does.

Time for a cuppa. Lovely small Tea room, with a great selection of home made cakes. Tea for two purchased and slab of carrot cake for one (me) with bone china cups and saucers I may add. We find a bench in the sun to collasp onto it. Graham soon joins us and the race becomes a lovely social gathering, much like “Boconnoc”. Bliss.

Quick, the raffle is being drawn….Julie and I sprint over to the registration area to hear the numbers being called, leaving poor Graham alone to look after the tea trays. Sorry Graham! Well we may not win races or age category’s, but we are ace at raffles. I win a bottle of red wine, and Julie a home made cake! Go girls go!

The prizes are awarded, none for Julie and myself, or Graham or Chris, but Gordon does it again!

Now it is time to get Sidney Skoda out of the car park/ field. Narrow gate with granite posts has got narrower, but we pass through it gingerly. Now the route out of Enys becomes a problem. The track we are sign posted up as exit, is grid locked. So some manoeuvring is required and a worse track has to be negotiated. Poor Sidney Skoda is having a hard day, but we get out and I was so pleased to see a metalled road once again.

So all in all:

would I do this race again……YES!

  • Car parking……plentiful but not for the feint hearted or Sidney Skoda come to that.
  • Marshalling and registration……brilliant.
  • Toilets. Scarce, but clean. Due to low race entrant numbers, very short queue. NO showers though!
  • Water stations…one, which I passed without stopping, as usual.
  • Goodie bag. Draw string shoe bag, bottle of water, banana and a medal. Not brilliant but it is a charity fund raising event.
  • Tea room………fantastic. It was so good to see beautiful home made cakes and tea in a tea pot. Very good value as well.
Hana

 

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Club development meeting

 

Rugby Clubhouse, 8.15 for 8.30pm start

Dear TRC members,

 

Some of you have confirmed that you’ll be attending the Developing and Implementing a Club Development Plan workshop/supper this evening at the Rugby Club after our training session, and for those who still want to come along, there’s still time to book a place on it.

If you wish to book a place on the workshop please contact me at rcockings@cornwall.gov.uk / 07973813550

 

Supper will be provided – Thank you.

Rob Cockings


 

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Tonight’s training sessions

Moresk/Scawswater Runs

Planned distances and provisional leaders are shown below:

  • 3.4 Miles – STUART
  • 4 Miles –  RICHARD
  • 6 Miles – PHIL AND ANDY
  • 8 Miles – ROB and ADRIAN
Please remember that if (!) it’s been raining Scawswater may be muddy.

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Run Free!

Saturday 28th April 10am – 3pm

If you’re curious about barefoot running and what it’s all about, why not visit Trizone this Saturday for a free introduction?  (It’s above Clive Mitchell Cycles in the centre of Truro.)

Trizone VIVOBAREFOOT certified coach Jonno Gibbins will be running a free introduction into barefoot running technique.

Get an analysis of your current run technique and loads of advice on barefoot running and biomechanics. There will be a range of sample shoes to look through and free DVDs and information books for anyone that attends.

You can also enter Trizone’s prize draw on the day to win a pair of VIVOBAREFOOT shoes.

Pop in anytime on Saturday between 10am-3pm. It is an informal set up so there is no need to book any appointments. Great for all levels of interest in forefoot running and minimal footwear.

For further info contact:

Matt Pullen

www.trizonestore.co.uk

01872 858242

 

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London Marathon

TRC Results

  • Dodwell, Helen (GBR) 03:56:51
  • Donohue, Lynne A (GBR) 04:09:16
  • Griggs, Paul (GBR) 05:20:36
  • Knuckey, Nigel J (GBR) 04:36:39
  • Mitchell, Nigel M (GBR) 03:00:40
  • Musson, Stuart N (GBR) 03:53:56
  • Sowerby, Peter J (GBR) 02:58:40
  • Turner, Dave J (GBR) 03:00:53
  • Westlake, Samantha L (GBR) 03:26:45

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Running Downhill

Last Wednesday the club welcomed England Athletics coach and Mounts Bay Harrier Viv Matthews into the fold. Viv was here to give us a session on running downhill, following a previous one on uphill technique.  It was very informative with everyone feeling the benefits pretty quickly. Here’s a recap written by Viv.

Downhill running technique

Running downhill is hard and runners must use a large amount of energy in order to achieve this task effectively. A point to consider is the importance of the awareness of safety measures to take while running downhill. It is downhill running that invariably lead to injuries and accidents. Many runners who are not careful while running downhill frequently develop injuries relating to knee pain or perhaps shin splints, to identify a couple.

Runners underestimate downhill running, they have preconceived thoughts tending to be: running downhill doesn’t present much of a challenge as they are easy to resolve and can increase their pace. Downhill running can leave your running muscles pretty stressed out.

A question runners should ask is “what is it that causes so much stress in muscles when running downhill? “

Running downhill requires the muscles to lengthen, encouraging eccentric muscle contractions; this in turn causes minuscule tears in the muscle fibres, also downhill running generates more force than when you’re running uphill or on flat ground. With the incline it becomes easy to hit top speed on a steep descent resulting in faster movement, therefore making each foot strike hit the ground harder causing the increased hammering the muscles have to endure.

Therefore it is important a good running technique is maintained.

5 key points to observe when running down hill

  1. Active foot adding force where required and active recovery of rear leg.
    Running on an incline will encourage stride turnover to increase automatically. It is important keeping the feet on the ground by trying to be as light footed as possible.
  2. Arms active and used for balance.
    It is important to use the arms as part of the running technique, whereas before the arms are used to drive the body in this instance good balance is essential particularly when off road terrain is involved.
  3. Upright or leaning slightly forward.
    When running downhill runners should avoid leaning back, there is the temptation to attempt braking by using this body position, putting additional strain on the quadriceps muscles. Allow gravity pull you downwards in a controlled manner and avoid breaking from the waist.
  4. Controlled.
    There is at times a temptation to take longer strides therefore over-striding, this is likely to cause more stress on the quadriceps muscles with damage manifesting itself later on.
  5. Hips high.
    Leaning in very slightly from the hips, ensuring the back is straight and not hunched over. The runner should look straight ahead, as they run (not at their feet) and ensure their neck, shoulders and arms are free of tension.

Finally, it is highly recommended to carry out strength training to prepare the legs to handle the strain that they will have to endure when running downhill.

Viv Matthew, April 2012

 

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Hotting up

As Pete, Helen, Lynne, Nigel and Paul line up in London today in perfect cool, dry weather here’s Mark Maidwell-Smilth’s perspective on the weather in Boston last week!

Boston Marathon 2012

It was horribly hot – Of 27000 entrants Boston organisers offered anyone deferment to next year – about 4000 dropped out at that stage -  around another 1000 failed to finish – 2000 needed some medical support – 100 were still in hospital the day after!!  No one died.

For the elite runners it was the slowest win time for 20 years – The temperature at my non-elite start at 11am was 86 F  hitting 89 F by noon and I am sure was hotter just after.  The fire department converted the hydrants to sprinklers!!   Finished 4.04.27 which I am pleased with but was hoping to go faster, but rather be alive.   Boston is great city.

Bit jet lagged in work but no one seemed to notice. [Mark is a dentist!]

Mark

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Weather Warning

Not for Cornwall though! Not even for the UK! But for Mark Maidwell-Smith running in the Boston Marathon today, it’s a pretty scary one…bet there aren’t many of us here in the UK that have received a warning like this!

Good luck Mark! Take it  easy – we want you to come home in one piece!!!


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Update to Entrants in Tomorrow’s Boston Marathon®

Sunday, April 15, 2012 as of 4:30 p.m.

 

Running any marathon involves risks

  • The weather conditions that we will be seeing on Monday, April 16 will involve even more risk.  It will involve an increased element of risk to all participants due to the heat.  Only the fittest runners should consider participating.
  • We have put in place a broad array of services and support for our marathon participants, but the risks that will be presented on April 16 will be higher than normal.
  • Therefore, in cooperation with the Boston Marathon’s Medical Team, it is our recommendation that anyone entered in the marathon who has not met the qualifying standards for their age and gender strongly consider not running, and that they strongly consider deferring until next year.
  • Another essential factor to take into consideration is whether you have ever run a full marathon in weather conditions involving hot temperatures-and that can mean temperatures even lower than those that may be present on Monday.  Do NOT assume that any experience you have in running a cooler marathon will be a reliable guide in making the decision in whether to participate or defer.  You must factor in the heat.
  • Everyone who does choose to participate should strongly consider running significantly more slowly that they normally would plan to run a marathon.  We have extended the opening of our finish line in support of this recommendation.
  • For the overwhelming majority of those who have entered to participate in the 2012 Boston Marathon, you should adopt the attitude that THIS IS NOT A RACE. It is an experience.
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY-everyone needs to take responsibility for their own safety.  Ultimately this is an individual sport in which individuals must take responsibility for themselves.

Boston Athletic Association 

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Advisory From Boston Marathon MEDICAL DIRECTORS to Entrants in the 2012 Boston Marathon

Sunday, April 15, 2012 as of 4:30 p.m.

 

The weather situation continues to be a significant concern for Boston Marathoners. We have determined that the race will occur in a “red zone” which is considered an increased risk but acceptable for high-level elite runners.  However, it is not considered safe for unfit and novice runners.

 

We strongly recommend that unless you have met qualifying times for this race that you accept the deferment option from the B.A.A.

 

Anyone who has not run a qualifying time should also very strongly consider the deferment option.

 

Again, if you have any medical problems or if you under-trained, then please do not run this marathon.

 

Those who are running the race should run much slower, adding several minutes to your per mile pace.

 

Also important, please be sure to complete the emergency medical contact information on the reverse side of your bib.

 

Remember, unless you are acclimated to the weather conditions forecast for Monday, you should not run.

 

For those very fit athletes who decide to run, you should take significant precautions:

 

  • Run at a slower pace and maintain hydration.
  • You should frequently take breaks by walking instead of running.
  • Heat stroke is a serious issue and is related to intensity of running as well as the heat and humidity.
  • Good hydration is important but over hydration is also dangerous.

Thirst is an indication that you are under-hydrated. You should maintain hydration levels slightly greater than your hydration program in your training, but not excessively so.  Over-hydration can cause severely low sodium, known as hyponatremia.

 

Even the fittest athletes that take precautions can still suffer serious heat illness. Recognizing symptoms of heat illness in yourself and others is critical. This may include headaches, dizziness, confusion, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. If you experience any of these, stop running immediately and if symptoms persist seek medical attention.

 

Boston Marathon Co-Medical Directors, Dr. Pierre d’Hemecourt and Dr. Sophia Dyer


 

 

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Trevornick Trot,15th April 2012

Isobel Wykes, 1st Lady Trevornick 2012

The winner. And bunny!

This year Trevornick proved a great GP race for Truro as the results table shows below. There was another win for Izzy, firsts in categories for Alison, Izzy and Gordon and thirds for Jon and Steve.  But perhaps the most unexpected prize was taken by the ladies team in the vet 50-54 category, with Alison, Julie and Debbie proving how strong our ladies are becoming. Ladies just missing out on top three category positions included Helen who had a fantastic pre London Marathon run, coming home in 1:23:10 – 15 minutes faster than last year! But congratulations must go to everyone who took part in what must be the sunniest race so far this year. So as is customary, it’s over to Hana for the details (this report had me laughing out loud, thanks Hana!)

Food, fuel and backsides!

So Lamb shoulder cooked with garlic and rosemary nice and slowly in the oven, served with giant cous cous with apricots and Moroccan spices and steamed purple sprouting broccoli will have to do. This of course requires a digesting aid………that’s a red wine to you and me, and then something sweet to finish off with. Steamed syrup sponge with CREAM!!!!!! I’m not in the least bit worried about my waist line with all that I’ve eaten, as the “Telegraph” ran an article that states drinking red wine keeps you slim. In that case I should be anorexic!!Pre race fuelling has always been a problem for me, but Son in the Forces is home for the weekend, so on Saturday evening I cook a meal of his choice. His choice being, anything that doesn’t taste like it’s been boiled to death or cooked in 1945.

Anyway, Husband at Home’s alarm clock sounds at 6:30am, I allow myself 20 minutes lie in and then wander downstairs to eat my porridge. The F1 grand prix is being watched by the boys so to keep my mind off the 10 miles that are in store I do a pre race warm up, by cleaning the bathroom and stripping the beds.

Sidney Skoda is loaded up with all my “stuff” and I’m off to Holywell bay and the Trevornick 10. The roads aren’t too busy with cars, but cyclists and vintage tractors are everywhere.

I pull into the race car park which is a grassed area that thankfully, even after yesterday’s rain and hail storms, is remarkably dry. Sidney Skoda, being a “sport” model wouldn’t like muddy fields. (Oh OK, Skoda and sport don’t sound quite right, but they are pretty hot in the rally car events!)

Race HQ is well sign posted and as I walk in with my cool dude shades on, I have difficulty finding the TRC table. If I took them off (prescription sun glasses) I still wouldn’t see where the TRC table is, but a few moments later I find Alison tucked away around a corner with Gordon already pinning his race number to his vest.

Alison Joslin and Gordon Adie pinning numbers on, Trevornick 2012

Numbering up. Alison and Gordon.

I’m race No 4 today. I don’t think I’ve ever been a single figure before?

Jonathan Ford-Dunn Trevornick

Jon

A little light banter takes place, more TRC members arrive including Jon, who decides that I should write a blog along the lines of “Good race, nice weather” then I should just review the shower and toilet facilities! I sort of suggested that maybe he could do the blog for the race, but I think he chose the usual male problem of selective deafness at this point! Harrumph!

It’s now time to head outside towards the race start area. It maybe be bright blue skies, but there is a cold edge to the breeze that brings out the goose pimples, or as my kids called them, “Gorse pinkles”.

As us girls shelter by a low hedge, we spot Gordon going through a warming up routine. It starts like a strutting peacock, then a ballet prance, followed by moves usually only seen amongst men that “Morris dance”. All he needed were some bells and he would have been well away. Maybe he could run it pass you all on club night?

Ah, Belated birthday Garmin activated and we are off. I’m a little concerned as to whether my problematic left foot will cope with today, but it is too late to worry. We are off along grass tracks within the Trevornick camping site before a short section of concrete and then onto open moor land. I’m right behind Will Tyas and Steve Gough, only to hear Steve say “I hope you aren’t ogling my ass” As if I would do something like that!

We are now in rabbit territory, well their burrows actually. Bearing in mind I ate rather a lot last night, the question was ‘would the ground hold, or would it collapse under my increased weight, with me doing an Alice in Wonderland turn?’. Only time would tell.

The course is undulating and leads down to the Polly Joke beach area, where I see a sign saying “ Fuel Stop”. I can see young males dressed in what looks like army fatigues. Has the tanker driver strike started , and are we going to be given contraband unleaded, 4 star or diesel? No, just water, so I say NO.

It’s now up a steep slope, so the speed I select is walking, as do most of those ahead of me. I can still  see Steve…..no I’m not looking at his bum……so I feel quite happy with my progress so far. I was really pleased to see the top of this slope, where we then turned left back out onto the cliffs.

Ahead of me at this point, is a male in SHORT silk shorts, with rugby thighs and broad shoulders. No, sorry girls, this didn’t assist my running, in fact I slowed down a bit, as I wasn’t sure how long I could follow this shape. That wasn’t going to be a problem, because he could run faster than me, so disappeared out of view. “Man in Lycra” where are you?

Once again we reach Polly Joke and have to cross the small wooden bridge across the stream. I notice a large group of ramblers congregating on the beach, with two of them pointing their camera’s at us runners. Maybe they think I’m a celebrity? Maybe not. Most likely they think I will slip and fall off the bridge providing a good “You tube” clip. I smile sweetly, and plod on.

We are now running along the open cliff tops with views to die for. Last year it was at this point that the rain descended and slapped us hard in the face and across the legs. Not today! Today we have the air ambulance circling in the sky above us like a vulture. Is this an omen, should I stop running now and walk back?

We are now back at the “Fuel Stop” and still no diesel, so it was a bit like a couple weeks ago on most garage forecourts. I again say “no” to the water. Don’t want to dilute last night’s red wine.

More hills, walked. More open moorland crossed and we are now in the last half mile. I must keep motivated, pick up some speed, and before I know it, the finish line is crossed. I actually feel quite good. Not too out of breath, Legs not too tired and lame left foot not too uncomfortable. I obviously didn’t try hard enough, but at least that air ambulance didn’t need to swoop down and carry me away.

Jonathan Ford-Dunn, Alison Joslin, Hana Clitherow and Rob Pope,Trevornick 2012 006

Jon, Alison, Hana and Rob

Two cups of water picked up. Goodie bag collected and now wait to cheer the other TRC runners in. My time was respectable for an old croc, 1hr 31:50, almost 3 minutes faster than last year, and that’s with a lame foot.

So all in all:

  1. Venue great, and very easy to find.
  2. Parking plentiful and well marshalled. I did try “Sidney Skoda” in a nice little spot to the left of the car park, but a pleasant young man, suggested I parked elsewhere. Ooops!
  3. Toilets, no real queue, clean with loo roll, so thumbs up.
  4. Showers, Fab. So much hot water I could have stayed there for ever. Individual cubicles as well, so for those girls a little shy of showing their naked form….perfect.
  5. Goodie bag. Well not brilliant. I had a very unripe banana, crisps (eaten) bottle of water (drunk) chocolate energy bar (eaten) small bag of chewing sweets (not eaten, as the last time I tried to eat one of these, it pulled one of my gold inlays out and cost me £220 at the dentist!!!) I didn’t get a Medal, others did. Julie wore hers, I couldn’t. Maybe I’m not worth one? Having said that, I have a large bag of medals and old squash trophies ready for the bin at home, so I don’t really need another one. GLOVES would have been nice!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. would I do this race again. Well two years on the trot, dry and sunny apart from one small cloud burst last year, so will 2013 give us the same beautiful weather? We’ll see.
  7. A big congratulations to all the TRC runners who won prizes. I missed one by 2 months….yes two months. I wasn’t old enough to be part of TRC’s winning ladies vet team. Bugger!

Results

Open Competition

295 finishers.

Men

  1. 0:52:29 Noel Kindon, CAC
  2. 0:59:57 Justin Thomas, CAC
  3. 1:00:50 Dan Rogers, Launceston RR

Women

  1.  1:08:13 Isobel Wykes, TRC
  2. 1:11:42 Jane Allison, Plymouth Harriers
  3. 1:16:21 Rhiannon Strickland, unaffiliated

Overall Results

Download the .xls file

TRC Results

Team Prize: 1st ladies vets 50-54: Alison Joslin, Julie Johns and Debbie Douglas

PositionNameTimePaceCategoryPosition in category
16SOWERBY, Peter1:07:5006:46.9Male Vet 45-494
19 1st LadyWYKES, Isobel1:08:1306:49.2Female under 351
28ADIE, Gordon1:09:5306:59.2Male Vet 50-541
70GOUNDRY, Andrew1:16:4307:40.2Male Vet 45-4914
86CHIRGWIN, Robert1:19:4707:58.6Male under 4038
92BREEN, Donal1:20:3908:03.8Male Vet 40-4418
93FORD-DUNN, Jonathan1:20:5408:05.3Male Vet 55-593
98RAWSON, Steve1:21:2508:08.4Male Vet 55-594
105TYAS, Adrian1:21:4508:10.4Male Vet 60-643
115DODWELL, Helen1:23:1008:18.9Female Vet 35-395
150POPE, Robert1:26:5808:41.7Male Vet 50-5412
167GOUGH, Stephen1:29:5108:59.0Male Vet 40-4430
173NICHOLLS, Grahame1:31:2909:08.8Male Vet 45-4924
177CLITHEROW, Hana1:31:5009:10.9Female Vet 45-4910
200TYAS, Will1:34:4409:28.2Male under 4054
205JOSLIN, Alison1:35:2909:32.7Female Vet 55-591
216JOHNS, Julie1:37:3409:45.2Female Vet 50-544
236GILES, Catherine1:41:3110:08.9Female Vet 40-4413
260DOUGLAS, Debbie1:46:5910:41.7Female Vet 50-545

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Trevornick Trot

2012, GP

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JULIE JOHNS, HELEN DODWELL, CATH GILES AND DEBBIE DOUGLAS
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ALISON JOSLIN AND GORDON AIDIE
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CATH GILES' MIS MATCHED SOCKS!!!
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JONATHAN FORD-DUNN
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JONATHAN FORD-DUNN, ALISON JOSLIN, HANA CLITHEROW AND ROB POPE
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GRAHAM NICHOLS, ROB CHIRGWIN,
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ANDRIAN TYAS, WIL TYAS
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ISOBEL WYKES
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ADRIAN TYAS
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HANA CLITHEROW
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BUNNY

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