NEWQUAY 10k - 2nd October 2005
After an absence of 10 years the Newquay 10 k
returned to its former base at the all - new Newquay Sports Centre on Sunday
morning. The general consensus of the 320 odd runners who took part was that
the decision was a good one. Even though we are now in October it was a nice
sunny autumninal morning, a bit breezy in places, and the course itself was
well received...a bit hilly in the first half, but nothing too severe.
Consequently several runners had big smiles on their faces as they posted new
pb times.
First home in the Ladies race was Jude Craft, also
from Headington R.R. She finished almost a minute clear of local star Revis
Crowle with Truro's Anna Loveless close behind.
CRANTOCK COASTAL RACE REVIEW.
4th September 2005
The first ever running of this "ladies
only" race attracted 60 runners, and the majority all finished by
saying how much they had enjoyed it.
With the opening half mile or so ploughing
through lots of lovely fine dry sand....ideal for laying on your back and catching
a few rays, but murder for running on, the field was soon spread out. Next up
came a short sharp climb and onto the coastal path, a couple of undulating
miles around to the next bay, another nasty little climb out of the
valley, and before they knew it, everyone was making their way back across the
beach to the finish. And just for the benefit of the watching supporters,
organiser Bev decided it was for the best if they finished in the
car park rather than on the beach, so a nasty little climb over a sand
dune was a real sting in the tail.
The race was all about the ladies though, several
of them racing for the first time, getting out and enjoying themselves. As one
remarked when she crossed the finishing climb, "My God, I never ever
thought I could do that. I only started jogging in January, and then I was a
20 a day girl. "
For the record, the first home was Anna Loveless,
a member of Truro Running Club, in a shade over 30 minutes,who finished well
clear of Newquay Roadrunner Sue Ogilvie, and Lisa Prangle of the Womens
Running Network in third.
PRS
On a lovely summers evening, a record 186 runners
managed to find their way to Britains most westerly road race.
Showing true Cornish hospitality, we thought it
only right that a couple of visitors to the County should take the major
honours.
First man home was a former Irish international
athlete Paul O,Callaghan who at his best has run around 28 minutes for 10k. He
finished almost 2 minutes clear of the local Penzance star Ronnie James.
The first lady home was Judith Nutt from Elswich
Harriers, who finished just 8 seconds clear of Truros fast finishing Anna
Loveless.
Anna finished the race covered in cuts and bruises
to her knees and elbows after a nasty fall at the start of the race.
PRS
INDIAN QUEENS HALF MARATHON - 7th August
2005
Race Review by Pete Sargent
A record field of 248 runners took part in the
23rd running of the Indian Queens Half Marathon.
First home was Richard (Glyn) Davis, the former
Carn Runner from Cambourne. Glyns winning time of 79mins 31 secs was the
slowest winning time ever in this race, but as he said afterwards "who
cares, there was still no-one any quicker today, and thats all that
matters" And who said you need to be "race fit" to do well ?
This was his first race for over 14 months.
First lady home was Sharon Daw of the East
Cornwall Harriers, who maintained her run of excellent form this year. Rumour
has it, that this year, she has increased the size of her herd of cows back
home on the farm, and is having to run quicker to get back home earlier and
get the milking done.
Anyhow, congratulations to both of them and well
done.
On a sadder note,our thoughts must go to Jane
Tonkin of the Hayle Runners, and wife of the infamous Craig. During the race,
Jane sustained serious injuries to her knee and will be on crutches for at
least a month. We wish her a speedy and complete recovery. Craig in the
meantime has enrolled at evening classes for cooking, washing, ironing and how
to use a vacuum cleaner.
Pete S.