Cross country, Kevin, Catmur, and much more…
Hi everyone!
Here’s what’s happening in the world of EVRC…
Next up:
- Derby Runner XC League: Sunday 4 October, 11:00am at Shipley Park
- ParkRun Away Day: Saturday 24 October, 9:00am at the Colwick Park
- Fell Championships: Sunday 8 November, 11:30am at the Leg It Round Lathkill
See the fixtures calendar below for the full list.
Email your news, races, milestones and anything of interest to craig.trembirth@gmail.com for inclusion in next week’s newsletter.
ParkRunner of the Month for September
Wayne Handley made it six ParkRunner of the Month awards for the year after amassing 20 points to take him to September’s title. Runner-up was Richard MacRae with 18 points, achieving his fourth second-place of the year. Well done both!
Cross country kicks off this weekend
This Sunday sees the opening race of the Derby Runner Cross Country League, taking place at Shipley Park. With the park hosting an abundance of cross country races into the winter, this is your chance to take on the 5-mile course ahead of it becoming the notorious quagmire that has seen many a runner (along with their glasses) disappear into the mud, never to be seen again. The race starts at 11:00am, and is free to enter (you just need to wear an EVRC vest).
Oh, what a knight!
After rubbing shoulders (almost) with the Prime Minister at this year’s Great North Run, our very own Richard MacRae was in exalted company again this week as he headed up to Bradford to be part of Sir Kevin Sinfield’s 7 in 7: The Grand Finale fundraising event for motor nuerone disease (MND). Starting on 27 September, Sir Kevin and his 7 in 7 team will have completed an ultra-marathon every day for seven days, visiting all 12 English Super (Rugby) League grounds by the time they reach Old Trafford ahead of the Super League Grand Final on 3 October. Sir Kevin was awarded a knighthood earlier this year for his fundraising efforts for MND, while, with Richard’s own charitable work and commitment to his local community, it surely won’t be long before he receives his own call up to the palace.
Wacky Races
Since 1986, the Marathon Des Sables has taken participants far beyond a simple race. With six destinations and seven formats, the event offers around ten events every year across the globe. From the Moroccan Sahara to the wild coasts of Namibia and to the mystical deserts of Jordan, each experience is a unique adventure where pushing your limits meets the discovery of extraordinary landscapes, and with an entry fee in excess of £2,000, it pushes the limits of your bank account to boot!
Name that tune!
The lyrics below belong to which hit record? Answer at the foot of the newsletter.
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin’ when she walked in the room
And my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Results
Any event hosted by the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) is bound to be daunting, but this didn’t put Steve Brown off this weekend as he tackled the LDWA Forest Marathon. Steve completed the course in 7 hours and 6 minutes, finishing in joint 33rd place. A stunning effort, Steve!
Not only did James Catmur complete an ultramarathon at the weekend, but with a name like ‘Rat Race Sea to Summit Yr Wyddfa,’ you’d be right in thinking that this race is not only long, but also uphill! Starting at Caernarfon Castle at sea level, the route ascends to the summit of Wales’ highest mountain, with James completing the 29+ mile course in 7:54:22. A ginormous achievement, James!
Onto Sunday and there were yellow vests aplenty at this year’s Robin Hood Half Marathon, not to mention charity colours and our very own Superman. Reece Newman led home the team, while all did the club proud!
- 1945th (97th VM50) Reece Newman – 1:46:39
- 2026th (59th VM55) Wayne Handley – 1:48:58
- 3099th (1713th MSEN) Peter Godden – 1:53:17
- 3290th (113th VM55) Ian MacNamee – 1:54:31
- 6532nd (154th VW45) Claire Murray – 12:14:24
- 8286th (145th VM60) Neil Roberts – 2:38:12
- 9418th (402nd VM50) Richard MacRae – 2:53:44
- 9514th (344th VW40) Laura Kirk – 2:57:14
Meanwhile Sofia Poole and family took part in the Robin Hood 1.5-mile Mini-Marathon, along with over 1000 other runners. Well done boys!
- 219th (193rd male) Lewis Poole – 14:46
- 315th (113rd female) Sofia Poole – 14:56
- 315th (203rd male) Henry Poole – 14:56
ParkRun – Saturday 26 September
This week saw 21 runners, three guests and four volunteers representing EVRC across the country, including nine who travelled to our Away Day at Isabel Trail. Congratulations to Nicky Photiou on her milestone 100th ParkRun, while Maurice Davey (1st VM90-94), Anne Brownhill (1st VW75-79), Jane Harris (1st VW45-49), Paul Boothroyd (2nd VM70-74), Sarah Edwards (2nd VW45-49), Caroline Wickham (2nd VW65-69) and Sarah Halford (2nd VW50-54) all grabbed a ParkRun Podium position.
- Sarah Edwards – 24:15^ (Isabel Trail)
- Sarah Griffin – 27:07 (Long Eaton)
- Sofia Poole – 27:09 (Isabel Trail)
- Jane Harris – 28:02^ (Forest Rec)
- Paul Boothroyd – 29:25^ (Long Eaton)
- Harry Wickham – 29:51 (Wollaton Hall)
- Sarah Halford – 29:57^ (Shipley Park)
- Nicola Photiou – 30:44** (Isabel Trail)
- Claire Murray – 32:48 (Long Eaton)
- Sarah Phillips-Lord – 32:55 (Isabel Trail)
- Maria Whittaker – 33:20 (Isabel Trail)
- Hannah Webber – 34:33 (Isabel Trail)
- Caroline Wickham – 35:34^ (Wollaton Hall)
- Steve Wickham – 35:35 (Wollaton Hall)
- Anne Brownhill – 37:06^ (Shipley Park)
- Bethan Davies-Skilton – 41:09 (Isabel Trail)
- Neil Roberts – 43:49 (Isabel Trail)
- Bob Browne – 45:52 (Wollaton Hall)
- Lisa Rull – 46:20 (Isabel Trail)
- Sheila Day – 52:30 (Long Eaton)
- Sue Trembirth – 52:32 (Long Eaton)
- Maurice Davey – 54:12^ (Long Eaton)
- Dennis Parker – 57:04 (Long Eaton)
- Richard MacRae – 57:06 and volunteer (Long Eaton)
- Debbie Brown – Volunteer (Long Eaton)
- Steve Brown – Volunteer (Long Eaton)
- George Brownhill – Volunteer (Shipley Park)
^ ParkRun Podium
** ParkRun Milestone
Junior ParkRun – Sunday 27 September
Well done to our two junior ParkRrunners and volunteer this weekend!
- Eric Phillips-Lord – 15:57 (6th ParkRun)
- Holly Skilton – 31:53 (11th ParKRun)
- Debbie Brown – Volunteer
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Fixtures
| Date | Location | Type | League |
| Sunday 4 October, 11:00am | Shipley Park | Cross Country | DR XC League |
| Saturday 24 October, 9:00am | Colwick | ParkRun | ParkRun Away Day |
| Sunday 8 November, 11:30am | Leg It Round Lathkill | Fell | Fell Championships |
| Sunday 8 November, 11:00am | Chaddesden | Cross Country | DR XC League |
| Saturday 28 November, 9:00am | Forest Rec | ParkRun | ParkRun Away Day |
| Sunday 6 December, 11:00am | Pewitt | Cross Country | DR XC League |
| Saturday 19 December, 9:00am | Victoria Embankment | ParkRun | ParkRun Away Day |
And another thing…
Next year’s London Marathon is going to be split across two days, with organisers saying that this will increase opportunities for ‘fun’ runners to take part in this iconic event. The question as to which day would host the championship events was decided this week, with the only fair way of choosing such a monumental decision – a game of rock, paper, scissors.
Name that tune!
“December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” is a song originally performed by the Four Seasons, written by original Four Seasons keyboardist Bob Gaudio and his future wife Judy Parker. The song features drummer Gerry Polci on lead vocals, with Frankie Valli, the group’s usual lead vocalist, singing the bridge sections and backing vocals. Released in December 1975, the song reached Number One in the UK, as well as in Canada, South Africa, and the US.