| Riverside Runners' Monthly Handicap Race |
18/01/2010 |
The club’s first regular Handicap Race will take place next Monday (25th Jan) and then routinely on every last Monday of the month. It is over the same 4.4m course every month and is open to all members. The Handicap Run is not a race in the conventional sense. You don't have to be super fit or super fast to take part. The aim is to provide you with a measure of your current form, whether you’re fit or unfit, a whippet or a tortoise, a new runner or a seasoned athlete. Points will be awarded based on finishing position (not time) and the person with the most points using their best seven months scores will win the annual competition. (I am sure that I will convince the Committee to award a decent looking silver cup for the winner with small trophies for second and third provided enough of you come along in the opening months.)
Great detail is provided for those that want to know how it works in a document lodged in the Document Library. It includes the course map. The simple version is :
1. The aim is to set people off so that they should all finish at 19.20hrs
2. Start and finish is in the Longsands College Playing Field near the top main gate
3. Set off at your handicap time (I will advise you of that each month) with a tally that you are given
4. Try your best over the fixed route
5. Slot your tally on the “Finish Bar” at the end
6. Watch out for your new starting time for the following month's race which will be calculated based on how well or badly you did in your last race.
To get things up and running this first month, you need a proxy handicap time. I will calculate that based on your known current performance. Send me an email to tell me that you are planning to turn up and I’ll calculate your start time this month. If you are generally an 11 min mile person it will be around 18.30hrs. If you are generally a 7 min mile person it will be nearer to 18.50hrs. You can still turn up even if you haven’t told me in advance, but you may get a disadvantaged handicap time because I will concentrate my efforts on getting others away first.
So if you are planning to run, email me now ( email to Maurice click here ) and then turn up ready to run at Longsands top gates at least five minutes before your allotted start time to ensure you can collect your personalised tally (no tally – no time!).
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| 2010 Championship |
17/11/2009 |
At the next committee meeting there will be a discussion about the type of championship that the club should run during 2010. Most clubs operate an annual championship and they take on many different forms. In the recent past, Riverside Runners has operated several including : 1. a point for racing and more points depending on how many people you beat
2. an age graded championship that required at least two results in each of three distance bands
3. this year Riverside Runners get points related to distance run and more points for performance based on the Star Award system
Most clubs use some sort of system that nominates that a runners best "x" number of results are used from a potential of "y" number of pre-nominated results. There are many variations on this theme and there are many other ways of running a championship. If you have any particular preference for style of championship, then use this opportunity to influence the committee in their decision. Hopefully there will be many suggestions made for the committee to consider. It is anticipated that the committee will short list perhaps three and then for a beauty parade of these to members at the December meeting to make the final decision.
If you have an idea, please email it to or talk to Maurice before lunchtime on Monday 23 November (next Monday) to enable him to assemble the complete list for the committee meeting. (Maurice's email address can be found on the "Contact Us" page of the website.)
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| St Neots Half Marathon & Fun Run |
10/11/2009 |
No doubt at all that this year's Half Marathon and Fun Run was a great success. Well done to the entire Half Committee who worked hard throughout the year and who with the help of additional volunteers from members, their families and friends put together another great event. Fantastic effort from a great team.
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| Tracey does Amsterdam |
18/10/2009 |
Tracey and Neil have run in Amsterdam this weekend (18 Oct). Neil completed the Half Marathon in just over 1h 30, so well done to him. However he has to let Tracey take the spotlight with her run in the marathon of 2h 59m 56s achieving 2FV40. Hope you both enjoyed the weekend. Certainly much to celebrate.
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| Riverside Relay |
29/09/2009 |
There's a new edition of Riverside Relay published - see it by clicking on "Relay" on the navigation bars on the left hand side of the screen.
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| Round Norfolk Relay - UPDATED 20 Sept |
07/09/2009 |
Riversiders had a great weekend in the Round Norfolk Relay. Well done to Tracey Patmore and Annie Furbank who were individual prize winners. Many thanks to to team captains / managers Kenny & Norma, Steve and Helen for their work in what is a significant period in preparation and then a weekend of effort and sleep deprivation so that the rest of us can have a great time, but especial congratulations to Kenny and Norma for organising, managing and motivating the winning Masters team in the 2009 competition. More detail in the next edition of Riverside Relay to be published next weekend.
The Masters Team is on the left and the Open Team on the right : 1 16.32m Tracey Patmore Alison Cooper
2 14.06m Phil Redden Tina Blackwell
3 5.69m Keith Richie Matt Nicholson
4 12.76m Neil Stevenson Adrian Jarvis
5 8.61m Keith Pritchard Mark Forster
6 7.86m Kevin Hickling Michaela Ridley
7 9.24m Mark Beagley Lucy Boothby
8 7.52m Andy Boast Michala Forster
9 11.30m Annie Furbank Kevin Hewitt
10 15.08m Paul Ridley Paul Meadows
11 19.60m Neil Adams James Bolm
12 19.67m Maurice Hemingway Steve Childerley
13 13.25m Steve Pledger Gavin Reynolds
14 8.80m Ian Cameron Simon Miller
15 7.20m Ruth Chamberlain Pam Hemingway
16 5.49m Simon Boothby Ollie McGlashan
17 11.73m Martyn Blackwell Diane Prout Details of the race, the results (analysed any number of ways), the teams, the rules and the routes with maps etc can be found RNR 2009 |
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| Social Runs |
26/08/2009 |
| Riversiders have had a great summer season of Social Runs. Many thanks to all who took the time and trouble to organise them for the club. The calender for this year went : Spaldwick - Dr. David and the Furbies
Offord - Paul Ridley
Abbotts Ripton - Mick & Barbara
Leighton Bromswold - Pete & Christine
Waresley - John & Ann S
Not Kenny's Relay - Kenny & Norma
Risely - Helen L
Eltisley - Ruth & Liz
Brampton Mill - Dianne & Jo
There's still just time if you want to organise another - let us know and we'll publicise it.
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| Family Fun Day |
26/08/2009 |
Saturday 26 Sept 2009 is set to be a packed day for Riversiders with three events being organised. All members are welcome at all. 1. Grafham Duathlon
2. Riverside Picnic and Games
3. Mr & Mrs Competition Grafham Duathlon
This is an early morning event (to avoid the other walkers and cyclists) that has 2.8m run / 8m cycle / 2.8m run. Run from near the cycle shop to the far end of the dam wall and back where pick up your bike and cycle anti-clockwise around the reservoir and then do the run to the far end of the dam and back. Meet in the Manders Car Park (Cycle Shop) with registration, warm up and safety check from 08.00hrs. The race will start at 08.30hrs. Prizes for first male and first female. Entrants must be over 15 years and helmets must be worn whilst cycling.
Riverside Picnic & Games
At 14.00hrs there will be the Riverside Picnic and Games being held in Riverside Park (rain or shine) opposite the Rowing Club. Do come along for the fun no matter the weather - we will adjorn to the Rowing Club in the event of foul weather after some games. Mr & Mrs Competition
Starting at 19.30hrs in the Rowing Club we are having a celebrity quiz game with you as the celebrities. Come along for more fun and games - Bar open.
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| Junior Championship for 2009 - Additions |
25/08/2009 |
The Junior Championship races for 2009 have been added to. The full programme for the Juniors is : Sun 1 Mar BRJ Frostbite
Sun 29 Mar Sandy 3k
Sun 3 May Titchmarsh 3k
Sun 10 May Eye 3k
Sun 14 Jun Ramsey 3k
Sat 11 Jul Everton 3 FR (Cancelled by Biggleswade AC)
Sun 19 Jul St Ives 3k
Sun 13 Sep Swineshead 3k
Sun 11 Oct Peterborough 4k
Sun 15 Nov St Neots Fun Run 3k
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| Improvers Course |
13/08/2009 |
| The Club is running an "Improvers Course" on Monday evenings from the Rowing Club at 18.30 starting on Mon 24th August. The only requirement is that you must be able to run / jog for a mile without having to stop to walk. All welcome incl non-members. Speak to Helen for more details and / or encouragement on 07971 217039 |
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| 5k Time Trial - Results |
03/08/2009 |
Many thanks to all those that turned out for our 5k Time Trial in Priory Park (Mon 10 Aug) and also many thanks to those that came along to help marshall etc. The course was two laps of Priory Park with an accurate measured distance of 5k. Paul Ridley 19.25
Phil Redden 19.28
Paul Veitch 19.49
Ian Cameron 19.53
Steve Childerley 20.53
Simon Boothby 21.29
Sarah Rollinson 22.25
James Bolm 22.25
Ruth Chamberlain 22.39
Andy Anderson 22.43
Vicki Thomas 23.16
Simon Bellwood 23.47
Karl Hiner 24.38
Junior Laciff 25.02
Naomi Goldsmith 25.15
John Wilcock 26.31
Jenny Dowling 26.55
Michaela Ridley 27.35
Dave Sellick 28.03
Norman King 29.31
Sarah Bates 29.35
Lucy Boothby 30.22
Liz Chamberlain 30.22
Felicity Fuller 31.07
Steve Deacon 32.53
Caroline Freeman 33.04
Becky Hull 34.07
Heather Savory 34.35
Barbara Reading 34.37
Spot prizes were won by Simon Boothby, Ian Cameron & Steve Childerley. We are contemplating a repeat in late September if there is interest shown at the September Club meeting (3 Sept). This would be the last for the adults of the year because of the darker evenings.
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| Not Kenny's Relay : Results |
15/07/2009 |
Another excellent Wednesday evening event "Not Kenny's Relay" that once again this year WAS Kenny's Relay. A very good turn out of Junior and Senior runners, marshalls and spectators / supporters made for a wonderful evening at Riverside Park in the sunshine followed by a Pizza supper which everyone seemed to think worked very well. The Results 1. Bob Thompson team - 28m 28s
Lauren Darling, Mark Forster, Simon Boothby 2. Tina Blackwell team - 29m 28s
Will Forster, Steve Childerley, Katie Ridley 3. Pauline Eastoe team - 29m 35s
Tom Hemingway, Martyn Blackwell, Steve Deacon =4. Pam Hemingway team - 29m 55s
Carla Humphries, Phil Redden, Caitlin Blackwell =4. Michala Forster team - 29m 55s
Chris Forster, James Bolm, Catherine Hemingway 6. Nick McGlashan team - 30m 03s
Maisie Pritchard, Lucy Boothby, Ollie McGlashan 7. Michaela Ridley team - 30m 55s
Kirsty Middleton, Maurice Hemingway, Stephanie Forster
8. Ron Eastoe team - 31m 15s
Ollie McGlashan, Keith Pritchard, Frank Scutt 9. Sheena Runham team - 31m 34s
Kurt Sanders, Paul Ridley, Dan Ridley 10. Claire Emery team - 32m 52s
Faye Young, Ruth Chamberlaine, Karen Childerley Thanks to Kenny and Norma for getting this event together.
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| Bushfield Races |
13/07/2009 |
Eighteen senior Riversiders took part in the Bushy 10k and four juniors took part in the 3k race on Sunday 13 July on a bright sunny day with the temperature at 20.1C for the start of the 10k. Carla ran a great race in the 3k matching a Corby AC runner nearly all the way coming in second, well ahead of the rest of the field. In the 10k, Dan was the first Riversider home in 37m29s (24th) and Karl finished in a strong 44th in 39m13s. Maddy was awarded first female senior (39m48s) in a very close race just one second ahead of the second place female senior. Maddy also was awarded the 2nd "All Ladies" having come in just over a minute behind Phillippa Taylor of Stamford Striders (FV40). Ruth was awarded 2nd FV35 for her run of 46m03s and Maurice was awarded 2nd MV50 for his run of 40m 55s. Full results and awards here Bushy Results |
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| Cambs Road Race League |
10/07/2009 |
This is a series of eight races where runners enter as individuals but where there is an added bonus of also scoring for the club similar to the Frostbite (but even more informal scoring etc.). All you have to do is ensure you register as a Riverside Runner and the rest is taken care of (more info about scoring etc on "read full story page"). Doesn't matter if you don't get to all. M
The Eight Races
29 Mar 2009 Thorney 10k Course map (No EOD & note clash with Sandy 10)
10 May 2009 Eye 10k Details (Also Junior Race)
14 Jun 2009 Ramsey 10k Details (Also Junior Race)
12 Jul 2009 Bushfield 10k* Details
16 Aug 2009 Thorney 5m*
19 Aug 2009 NVH 5k*
13 Sep 2009 Ely Half*
25 Oct 2009 Fenland 10*
* Also County Champs Race
Scoring etc on next page
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| Speedwork Tues 23 June |
21/06/2009 |
Note that the planned speedwork at Sandy has had to be postponed for a few weeks (not least because most who would be there have just completed the Colworth Marathon Challenge). This week's speedwork will revert to the Rowing Club as normal. We will however be seeking a new date for speedwork at Sandy.
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| BRJ Invitation Pub Run - Tues 30 June |
19/06/2009 |
| The BRJ Roadrunners have again invited Riverside Runners (and other local clubs) to their annual invitation pub run. Food & drinks will be available afterwards for those wishing to stay. However, do please note that the BRJ Pub Run is on Tuesday 30 June and we have our own Social Run organised by John & Ann Storey the following evening from The Duncombe Arms at Waresley which we hope will be well supported. The BRJ run will be held at the Wheatsheaf in Perry (at the sailing club end of Grafham Water - turn off the A1 at Buckden roundabout towards Grafham Water then stay on main road into Perry). The main run will be around Grafham Water (8.5 miles) but shorter out & back runs can be used if this distance is too far. The start & finish will be outside the front of the pub. Car parking There is a car park at the side of the pub. Once this is full please park in the area around the pub or adjoining roads. Start time Meet in car park from 18.45. The run will start at 19.15. The run will be followed by drinks & meal for those wanting to stay. There will also be a raffle, so do feel free to bring along a prize. Tables will be available both inside the Wheatsheaf and in the spacious garden to the rear, if the weather is kind to us. This is not a race; it is just a social run. Food Tuesday night is steak night, but if anyone would prefer a fish dish or a vegetarian lasagna then please contact Paul or Lisa at the pub before next Tuesday to place your order on 01480 810253. |
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| Speedwork Tues 23 June at Sandy |
17/06/2009 |
We might be going to Sandy for speedwork next week. It will be confirmed here later in the week.
Phil is trying to make arrangements for the next Speedwork session to be held on track at Sandy Sports Centre. The session is 4 x 1 mile with 400 metres walk recovery between the mile runs. The session will start at 18.45hrs and so if you are joining in you will need to have arrived at the Sports Centre car par at 18.35hrs. The sports centre is on Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1BL. map here |
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| Ramsey Abbey Prize Winners |
14/06/2009 |
Twenty-three Riversiders turned out for the Ramsey Abbey 10k and several collected gongs. Will Mackay won the 10k race (by 42 seconds from the next runner) and Rachel Sutcliffe & Phil Redden picked up medals for being first in their age groups. Both Katie Bates and Catherine Hemingway also collected prizes for being first in their age groups in the 3k race.
10k Results 3k Results
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| Going to the Dogs |
13/06/2009 |
Helen is organising a trip to Peterborough Dogs on 10 July and the cost will be £10 per person. Please could people let her know if they are interested on 07971 217039 text or post message on board.
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| Grafham Relay - Sat 13 June |
07/06/2009 |
| Please note that this has been cancelled for this year. |
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