St Michaels 10k, Stone (Staffs)

22^nd June – St Michaels 10k , Stone.

Another trip to Staffordshire for the SAC competitors who competed in the latest NSRRA road race as the chase for individual honours heats up.

Kevin Francis bounced back to form recording 36mins 32secs to secure 13^th place overall to lead home the Shrewsbury runners. The fast 2 lap course also saw the Female course record broken by Rotherham Harriers’ Debra Mason who recorded 35mins 43.

Steve France made an impressive debut at the 10k distance to record a superb 37mins 2secs, edging out Kirby who also set a PB on the day. Wakeman came home 4^th in the M50 category to add to his series points tally.

13 Kevin Francis - 36:32
19 Steven Francis - 37:02
21 Dominic Kirby - 37:06
56 Chris Wakeman - 40:05

Potters 'Arf Marathon

8^th June - Potters ‘Arf Marathon

Another Sunday, another half marathon! This time 3 runners competed in the tough Potters ‘Arf Marathon in Stoke on Trent. The hilly nature of the route, coupled with the hot sunny conditions crushed any hopes of a PB in this event, won by local Potteries favourite Ben Gamble from Stone Master Marathoners.

Kirby continued his recent form completing the course in 85mins 24s to lead the team home, with Kev Francis next back in 87mins 32s. Wakeman rounded off the team competitors in 92mins.

Francis & Wakeman continue to accumulate points for their North Staffs Summer Series campaign after this tough workout.

Results

24 Dom Kirby 1:25:24
41 Kevin Francis 1:27:32
86 Chris Wakeman 1:32:43

Chester Half Marathon

May 2008

18^th May - Chester Half Marathon

SAC entered 4 competitors for the Chester Shell half, all competing well against a strong field on the fast course.

Steve Hatton was first home for the club recording a time of 80mins 44seconds to claim 3^rd place prize in the V45 category. Dom Kirby ran a PB of 81mins 18secs to edge out Kev Francis, who claimed his prize with a 4^th in the V40’s.

Chris Wakeman finished in 100^th position to earn the club a creditable 4^th place overall in the team rankings.

Pos Name Time

21 Steven Hatton 1:20:44 (V45 3^rd)
25 Dom Kirby 1:21:18
27 Kevin Francis 1:21:59 (V40 4^th)
100 Chris Wakeman 1:28:49

England Athletics Under 23 Champs at Bedford

Shrewsbury AC had three athletes at the Champs, with Claire Burgoyne coming home with a bronze medal.

Results:

Andy Jones- Long Jump- 6th – 7.06

Anna Kelly- Triple Jump- 5th 12.35

Claire Burgoyne- 400m- 3rd 55.21


Well done to all of them.

2nd Midland League- 7th June- @ Solihull.

Shrewsbury travelled to Solihull with a larger and stronger team and finished a credible 3rd place, with the Men winning their competition.
We managed to fill most events with additional ladies required!

The following 1st place athletes.

First Places- Tom W- Long Claire- 100m, 400, 800, Discus B
Sam- Long B Elaine- Hammer B
Andrew- Triple B
Jason- Pole Vault, Discus B, Shot B.
Peter- Pole B.
Discus A

Well done to everyone for a good turnout and thanks to officials and helpers at both meetings.

Link to results- (from Midland Counties website)-
http://www.midlandathletics.org.uk/PDFS/2008_JTANDFLGE_RESULTSDIV5MATCH2.pdf

1st Midland League- 3rd May- @ Leicester

Shrewsbury took a small team to Leicester and struggled to accumulate enough points and came in final position on the day, despite not finishing last in either the Men or Ladies results.

First Places- Jason- Pole Vault, Discus B, Javelin B.
Peter- Pole B. Sophie- 400m B
Simon- Discus Amanda- 100mH, 400mH


Link to results- (from Midland Counties website)- http://www.midlandathletics.org.uk/PDFS/2008_JTANDFLGE_RESULTSDIV5MATCH1.pdf