News 2008
SATURDAY 5TH JULY - Lord Mayors 5K
Most of the athletes competing in the Lord Mayor's 5K found the going tough as no one got near the course record of 14.11. Mark Haynes was the only Jag taking part and ran well in this elite field to finish 53rd in 18.56. It was good to see lots of club members out there supporting Mark and some of these supporters will,hopefully, be running it next year. Full Results
Mark on his way to the finish and a well deserved pint or two
SUNDAY 29TH JUNE - Humpty Dumpty 10k
On a hot day and a very undulating course the 4 jags running acquitted themselves well and not surprising that only one managed a pb. Darren Edridge was the first club member home in a time of 40.08 (pb), Steve Bates was just 2 seconds outside his pb in 40.58, Ken Bowman ran 44.24 and was second man 60+ and Paul Groves ran 46.34. Full Results
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE - Wroxham 5k
18 Jags turned out for the Wroxham 5k with eight running p.b's. Becky Durant was the 55-59 ladies winner yet again and Ken Bowman had another outstanding run to win the 60+ men's race in a very close fought battle with Jim Hayes from North Norfolk Beach Runners and just managed to pip him to the post. Full Results
| Name | Time | Standard |
| Mark Haynes | 18.27 | silver |
| Darren Edridge | 18.54 pb | silver |
| Steve Bates | 19.16 pb | bronze |
| Dean Blake | 19.46 pb | bronze |
| Jon Reader | 19.49 | bronze |
| Alan Bushell | 20.08 pb | bronze |
| Ken Bowman | 20.10 pb | gold |
| John Sharpe | 21.50 pb | silver |
| Emily Hannant | 22.35 pb | silver |
| Graham Barnes | 23.09 | |
| Dave Simpson | 23.13 | |
| Stewart Marden | 24.26 | |
| Peter Kean-Cockburn | 24.32 | |
| Emma Blake | 24.32 pb | bronze |
| Gavin Lee | 24.38 | |
| Colin Jeckell | 25.09 | |
| Becky Durant | 27.21 | silver |
| Alison Horner | 28.36 |
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE - Hethel 10 Miles
Paul Groves was the only Jaguars to take part in the Hethel 10 miler. Paul ran 1.18.18 and was 87th out of a field of 140. Full Results
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE - Guy Fawkes 10K
While the majority of the club were out celebrating Jackie Bye's 50th birthday 4 others were running in the 10K. Both Mark Haynes and Dean Blake took nearly 2 minutes off their p.b's with Mark finishing 7th senior man in 38.21 and Dean finishing in a time of 42.39. Jon Reader, still on the come back trail after injury, ran 43.22 and Emma Blake was just outside her pb in 52.23. Full Results
SUNDAY 1ST JUNE - Alex Moore Relays
Another superb turnout for the club with 11 teams in all making a total of 33 runners. The older members were very successful winning the first Male Masters Team with Graham Barnes, Rod Bye and Peter Cobb. Jackie Bye, Janet Neale and Marie Morton won the Lady Masters Team. Not to be outdone by the oldies the younger generation won the First Senior Ladies Team with Emily Hannant, Dawn Crane and Emma Blake. Well done to the rest of the athletes (too many to mention) Full Results
Photos from Gazelles website presentation etc. 1st leg 2nd 3rd 4th Further photos here
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY - Wroxham 5K
Nearly every club member turned out for the Wroxham 5k with 21 orange vests on show. And what a successful night they had with 10 p.b'.s. Considering they had to run into a strong head wind on the way back this was a great achievement. Becky Durant won the only prize as f irst lady in the 55-59 age group.
| Name | Time | Standard |
| Mark Haynes | 18.24 | silver |
| Darren Edridge | 19.17 | bronze |
| Steve Bates | 19.47 | bronze |
| Jon Reader | 20.15 | bronze |
| Dean Blake | 20.24 pb | bronze |
| Alan Bushell | 20.47 pb | bronze |
| Rod Bye | 21.18 | bronze |
| Graham Barnes | 21.54 pb | silver |
| John Sharpe | 22.22 pb | silver |
| Emily Hannant | 22.54 | bronze |
| Dave Simpson | 23.17 | bronze |
| Dave Hutcheon | 23.36 | silver |
| Gavin Lee | 24.01 pb | |
| Colin Jeckell | 24.56 pb | |
| Alison Horner | 25.06 | |
| Janet Neale | 25.09 pb | silver |
| Emma Blake | 25.33 pb | |
| Becky Durant | 26.47 | silver |
| Fiona Baldwin | 27.00 pb | |
| Daphne Hathaway | 27.17 | diamond |
| Freddie Jones | 31.47 pb |
CAPE WRATH CHALLENGE 2008 - Durness Scotland
8 norfolk runners and a dog, including two Coltishall Jaguars, ran the Challenge this year. And a challenge it certainly is. Day one is a 10k or half marathon on a very hilly course, day two is a 5.5 hill run, day three a 8.5 mile loch and hill run, day four a beach run with just a few hills thrown in for a change ! day five a rest day (yipee) and then the actual challenge race is on the Saturday. The challenge is a marathon (26.2 miles) run as an individual or teams of two, three or five. If anyone had seen us hobbling down to the start after our hard week they wouldn't have expected us to start the race never mind finish it but finish it we did. The only win came from Nigel Arnold of Norfolk Gazelles who won the two man team with a runner he'd teamed up with from Inverness. This is a brilliant event and would recommend it to all whatever your abilities. The Durness community also put on a wonderful social programme with events every evening. Photos
WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY - Gt Yarmouth 5 Miler
In the last of the series there was only 1 pb by Mark Haynes. Everyone else was too busy thinking about rushing home to watch the football.
Name |
Time |
Standard |
| Mark Haynes | 30.08 pb | silver |
| Darren Edridge | 31.48 | bronze |
| Steve Bates | 32.00 | bronze |
| Jon Reader | 33.21 | bronze |
| Peter Kean-Cockburn | 38.43 | |
| Becky Durrant | 45.39 | silver |
SUNDAY 18TH MAY - Dereham 10 Miles
Ken Bowman is obvioulsy going through a purple patch at the moment as he ran yet another pb at the Dereham 10 miles. Ken's time of 69.36 put him 3rd over 60 in the main race and 2nd over 60 in the County Champs. This also gives Ken a diamond club standard. Full Results
WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY - Gt Yarmouth 5 Miler
The second of the series brought another 3 pb's by Mark Haynes, Mel Porter and Emily Hannant.
Name |
Time |
Standard |
| Mark Haynes | 30.17 pb | silver |
| Darren Edridge | 31.15 | silver |
| Steve Bates | 32.22 | bronze |
| Mel Porter | 33.14 pb | silver |
| Emily Hannant | 36.44 pb | silver |
| Peter Kean-Cockburn | 39.32 |
SUNDAY 4TH MAY - Gear 10K
1720 runners completed the Gear 10k on a warm and sunny day. The 6 Jaguars who took part all ran well but the best achievement was by Ken Bowman who ran another pb in 42.36, was 3rd over sixty and an age grading of 76.87%. Had he put a faster sprint on at the end he would have achieved a diamond standard, only missing out by 16 seconds. Alan Bushell, John Sharpe and Gavin Lee also ran p.bs.
Name |
Time |
Standard |
| Ken Bowman | 42.36 pb | Gold |
| Mel Porter | 43.56 | Bronze |
| Alan Bushell | 44.51 pb | |
| Graham Barnes | 46.40 | Silver |
| John Sharpe | 47.19 pb | Silver |
| Gavin Lee | 52.44 pb |
SUNDAY 27TH APRIL - 'Chase The Train'
Contrary to the weather forcast the sun shone on Sunday making running conditions tough. That didn't stop all the Jaguars beating the train but that could be that it didn't leave the station !! Mark was 4th senior man in 58.24, Darren 7th in 1.00.34 and Ben 12th in 1.05.38. Alison was 4th senior lady, Brenda 2nd lady 55+ and Becky 5th 55+. Gavin Lee completed his first longer distance race and though the going was tough still finished with a smile on his face. It was also nice to see Anthony Bell, better know as AJ, competing for the club again after a long lay off. Dave, recovering from a chest infection, had the most fun running with any spare lady he could find. Full Results
WEDNESDAY 23RD APRIL - Gt Yarmouth 5 Miler
On an ideal evening for running we had 7Jags competing in the Gt Yarmouth 5 mile series, five of them achieving excellent p.b's. It was especially good to see Jonathon Reader back after a long lay off due to injury. Next race in the series is on 7th May.
| Name | Time | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Haynes | 30.26 pb | Silver |
| Darren Edridge | 31.11 pb | Silver |
| Steve Bates | 31.50 pb | Bronze |
| Jonathon Reader | 33.12 | Bronze |
| Peter Kean-Cockburn | 37.30 | |
| Emily Hannant | 37.40 pb | Silver |
| Becky Durant | 43.32 pb | Gold |
SUNDAY 13TH APRIL - London Marathon
Daphne Hathaway was the only club runner competing in the London Marathon but once again she did the club proud finishing in a time of 4.44.30. Daphne was 4th in the over 70 catergory. Split Times
SUNDAY 6TH APRIL - Bungay Marathon
As seems to be the usual this year the weather conditions were not conducive to fast times. Having said that Paul Groves ran a PB in 4.09.16 Full Results
SUNDAY 30TH MARCH - Hornsea 1/3 Marathon
Peter Cobb was first over 55 in a time of 63.05. Full Results
SUNDAY 23RD MARCH - Trowse 10K
When they should have been in bed eating easter eggs 13 Jaguars turned out in the snow and slush to run the Trowse 10K and considering the bad conditions there were some excellent results. Pb's were achieved by Mark Haynes, Ken Bowman, John Sharpe, Emily Hannant, Janet Neale and Becky Durant. Prize winners were Ken Bowman - 2nd over 60 and Brenda Hutcheon also 2nd over 60. Marie Morton on her first race for the club missed a prize by only 10 seconds in the 50-59 age group. Full Results
Name |
Time |
Standard |
| Mark Haynes | 40.10 pb | Bronze |
| Darren Edridge | 40.59 | Bronze |
| Steve Bates | 41.53 | Bronze |
| Ken Bowman | 43.29 pb | Gold |
| Alan Bushell | 47.09 | |
| John Sharpe | 48.10 pb | Bronze |
| Emily Hannant | 49.03 pb | Bronze |
| Dave Hutcheon | 49.29 | Silver |
| Marie Morton | 51.14 | Gold |
| Brenda Hutcheon | 52.02 | Diamond |
| Peter Kean-Cockburn | 52.48 | |
| Janet Neale | 54.04 pb | Bronze |
| Becky Durant | 55.56 pb | Gold |
SUNDAY 16TH MARCH - Broadland Half Marathon
There were only two jags running in the Broadland Half Marathon but that could have been due to the bad weather conditions. Ben Letzer ran another pb in 1.35.03 taking almost a minute off his previous time. Mel Porter finished in 1.45.55. Full Results
SUNDAY 9TH MARCH - Mondi Relay
Steve Bates, Darren Edridge and Mark Haynes came second in the Mondi Relay being outdone only by the youngsters of March AC. This was the trios first team prize. Steve ran a fast first leg to hand over to Darren in third place. Darren ran another fast leg and pulled back a place to hand over to Mark in second position. Mark held on to second position and was also the fastest on that leg. The other team of Brenda Hutcheon, Alison Horner and Dave Hutcheon finished in 9th spot. The distances were not split exactly into 5 miles. The first leg was approx 4.7 miles, the second leg 5.3 miles and the last leg 5 miles. It was a thoroughly enjoyable event and considering the entry fee was only £5.00 we all received a tee shirt, a bacon buttee and a cup of tea - who could ask for more. Our main supporter little Alana was once again present cheering us on in full voice. Full Results
Mark & Darren with their prizes. Steve had to dash home for footballl and Guiness - nothing changes! Photos
SUNDAY 2ND MARCH - Wymondham 10 Miles
Ken Bowman was the only Jaguar at the 10 & 20 miler on Sunday. Ken ran exceptionally well in the 10 miles in very windy conditions on an undulating course. He came away with his first ever trophy winning the over 60 age group in a time of 1.16.04. This also gives him a gold standard club certificate. Full Results
SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY - Horsford X/C Series
12 Jags turned out for the last in the series at Horsford Woods. The course was a little more forgiving than last time but still very tough. Alison Horner had an excellent run with 8th place in the senior ladies in a time of 45.31. Jackie Bye won her age group (45/49) in 47.18. Margaret Sharpe, in her first ever cross country event, ran a very strong race to finish first in her age group (55/59) in 46.29. Brenda Hutcheon was third in the same age group in 47.36. Mark Haynes & Darren Edridge ran consistently well again to finish 4th (48.36) and 6th (49.38) respectively in the senior mens race. Ben Letzer also ran well to finish 7th (51.29) in the same age group. In the 40/49 age group Mel Porter was 6th in 53.19 and Paul Groves 10th in 57.41. Rod Bye was 5th in the 45/49 group in 55.23. In the 55/59 age group John Sharpe was 4th in 60.11 and Dave Simpson in 63.39. Mark Haynes and Darren Edridge were first and second in the Senior Mens overall series and Brenda Hutcheon first in the ladies 55/59. Full Results Overall Results
Sorry for quality of Pictures but Dave has a new camera and you were all running too fast !! Pictures
SUNDAY 3RD FEBRUARY - Houghton Hall X/C
What should have been a good County Championship event was marred by the lack of competitors and bad organisation. Even the weather did nothing to help with a biting cold wind adding to the frustrations. With all that to contend with Darren Edridge ran a very competitive race to finish 7th in his 35-44 age group. Dave Hutcheon wasn't going to run due to an injury but decided it was better to run and keep warm than freeze to death as a spectator. Brenda Hutcheon was 2nd in the age group 55-64. Full Results
SUNDAY 13TH JANUARY - 5K X/C Shouldham Warren
Mark Haynes ran another strong consistent race to finish 8th in the Senior men's race in 18.44. Dave Hutcheon was 5th in a very competitive over 60 age group in 23.00 and Brenda Hutcheon was 1st in the over 55 age group in 24.31. Next race in the series is on Februay 10th. Full Results
SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY - Horsford X/C Series
We didn't think the course could get any worse than the last one but it did - more mud and water but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and ran well under the hard conditions. Mark Haynes ran 47.57 and was 9th in the senior mens race, Darren Edridge ran 50.58 and was 11th. Rod Bye was 7th in the 45-49 age group in 55.09 and Paul Groves 11th in the 40-44 age group in 59.14. Brenda Hutcheon was 1st in the 55-59 age group in 48.11, Jackie Bye 2nd in the 45-49 in 48.56, Alison Horner, who took a nasty tumble ran 49.08 and was 9th in the senior ladies and Dawn Crane 11th in 50.16. Well done to eveyone. The last race in the series is on February 24th. Full Results Pictures More Pictures
TUESDAY 1ST JANUARY 2008 - Wymondham 10K
While the true alcoholics were still in their beds 4 practising ones turned out for the New Years 10K road race. Darren Edridge ran 40.24, Steve Bates 41.17, Rod Bye ran a pb of 44.04 and Jackie Bye ran 51.33. Well done to you all. Full Results
ANNUAL CLUB AWARDS
The annual club awards were presented after the club's fun night. The ladies achievement award went to our very young at heart Daphne Hathaway and the men's award was split between Darren Edridge and John Sharpe. Rod Bye and Margaret Sharpe were presented with their vouchers for winning the handicap series. Well done to everyone who represented the club at races this year and who took part in the handicaps.