Shrewsbury Athletic Club

Road Round up - June 2008

2008-07-02T15:22:00.000-07:00

SAC Road Running Report June 2008

Shrewsbury Athletic Club's successes over the summer fells look set to be repeated on the road race scene, now that a number of road race series are under way. After the initial races, the trio of Kevin Francis, Tim Smith and Steve Hatton have emerged as top club performers, each in turn leading the county town squad home in the different races in three main road race series, namely the Telford Sexarathon, the Oswestry Pentarathon and the North Staffs Road Runners Association series.

In the Sexarathon Series, Francis lead the charge at the Lilleshall 10K in 12th place and 4th Vet over 40, but it was Smith's turn at the Phoenix Flyer finishing in 14th place, then Steve Hatton shining in the Shropshire 4 mile race at Granville Park in 13th place and 1st Vet over 45. They were followed in each race by the consistent Rob Hall, returning 23rd, 26th and 21st places in the three events.

In the Oswestry Pentarathon at the Park Hall 5K Race, Smith spearheaded the team in 9th place, with Hatton 12th and 4th Vet over 45, Dominic Kirby in pursuit in 14th place and Ashley Gray, 20th.

In the North Staffs Series, at the Alsager 5 Road Race, Kevin Francis finished 106th, followed by Steve France 240th and Rob Hall 304th. At the Newcastle 7 Road Race, Smith finished 11th, Dominic Kirby 14th and Chris Wakeman 24th and 4th Vet over 45.

On the Half Marathon scene, Francis and Wakeman excelled at Stafford, with Francis finishing 31st and 5th Vet over 40 and Wakeman 72nd in a field of over 1200 runners. In the Ironbridge Half Marathon, Hatton had a fine run, finishing 14th and 2nd Vet over 45, with Ben Nash 138th and Ralph Jones 163rd in a field of 540 runners. In the Chester Shell half marathon , SAC runners competed 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.

Further afield, Smith travelled to the Channel Islands, and successfully competed in the Guernsey Liberation Day seven mile Road Race, returning a creditable 5th place in 42/34 for the fast flat coastal course. Smith, having recently joined the veteran ranks, will look to bolster the club’s already strong veteran squad in forthcoming team events.

Telford Sexarathon Series

Lilleshall 10k Results
12 Kevin Francis 37.16 (4th Vet over 40)
21 Steve Hatton 38.25 (4th Vet over 45)
23 Rob Hall 38.32
38 Chris Wakeman 40.09
109 Ben Nash 46.06
212 Brian Williams 57.30 (3rd Vet over 65).

Phoenix Flyer Results
14 Tim Smith 17.46
18 Steve Hatton 17.58
26 Rob Hall 18.24
60 Nick Jones 20.07
78 Ben Nash 20.52

Shropshire 4 Results
13 Steve Hatton 23.02 (1st Vet over 45)
21 Rob Hall 24.22
183 Brian Williams 35.40 (3rd Vet over 65).

Oswestry Pentarathon Series

Park Hall 5K Results
9 Tim Smith 17.42
12 Steve Hatton 17.47 (4th Vet over 45)
14 Dominic Kirby 17.55
20 Ashley Gray 18.27
36 Grant Lloyd 19.44
39 Nick Jones 19.51
49 Derek Owen 20.26 (3rd Vet over 55)
51 Dan Fleetwood 20.30
132 Sheila Richards 29.36 (1st Female Vet over 55)

North Staffs Road Runners Association Series

Alsager 5 Results
106 Kevin Francis 29.20
240 Steve France 33.07
304 Rob Hall 34.55

Stafford Half Marathon Results
31 Kevin Francis 80mins 54secs (5th Vet over 40)
72 Chris Wakeman 97mins 15secs

St Michaels 10K
13 Kevin Francis 36.32 (4th Vet over 40)
19 Steve France 37.02
21 Dominic Kirby 37.06
56 Chris Wakeman 40.05 (4th Vet over 50)

Potter's Arf Marathon
24 Dominic Kirby 85mins 24s
41 Kevin Francis 87mins 32s
86 Chris Wakeman 92mins 43s

Chester Half Marathon
21 Steve Hatton 80 mins 44s (3rd Vet over 45)
25 Dominic Kirby81 mins 18s (PB)
27 Kevin Francis 81 mins 59s (4th Vet over 40)
100 Chris Wakeman 88 mins 49s

Clayton 10K
16 Kevin Francis 38.27 (4th Vet over 40)
37 Chris Wakeman 40.27

St Michaels 10k, Stone (Staffs)

2008-06-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-23T14:55:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-23T01:07:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-06-19T07:17:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

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