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2007 Club News July 2007 onwards July, August, September, October, November, December HOT TODDY The annual 5.8 mile Hot Toddy race in Todmorden was held on Sunday December 30th. The course took in the scenic and undulating parts on the outskirts of Todmorden. The course started in Todmorden Town Centre and also included a sharp climb on the fell path, a sharp descent off the fell and a fast flat sprint towards the finish back in Todmorden Town Centre. There were two runners from Wigan Phoenix that ran the race. They say that lighting can strike twice well that was certainly the case in this race as Andrew Nightingale beat his brother Christopher by 3 seconds for the second time this year. I’ll repeat that again Andrew Nightingale beat his brother Christopher by 3 seconds. In the climbing section of the race a very tiring Christopher was overtaken by a revitalised Andrew and from that point there was no hold back. Andrew finished the course in 83rd place and in a time of 38:23 while Christopher finished in 84th place and in a time of 38:26. The winner was Damian Nicholls, Wilmslow in 29:39 and second was Jonathan Hare, Halifax in 30:12 while the first lady was Sue Becconsall, Bingley, in 34:35.
RIBBLE VALLEY 10K The annual Ribble Valley 10K race was held near Clitheroe on Sunday 30th December and in total there were four runners from Wigan Phoenix that took part in the race. Claire Entwistle was the first Wigan Phoenix runner home in the race. Claire finished 3rd lady overall in the race and in an excellent time of 34:12 to finish also 40th overall. John Worthington was the next Wigan Phoenix runner to complete the race and in a good time of 35:13 to finish 57th overall. Tim Pilkington in a time of 38:30 finished in 146th place while Howard Cottam finished the course in a time of 48:38 and in 503rd place. The winner was Tony Ford from Blackpool in 29:51 and second was Andi Jones, Salford, in a time of 30:14 while first lady was Helen Clitheroe, Preston, in a time of 32:44. There were 826 finishers in the race.
BARCELONA 10K, SAN SILVESTRE RACE While for most people back in Britain, New Year Eve is a time of celebrating, partying and getting merry around town, for three Wigan Phoenix runners they decided to celebrate New Year Eve a bit differently. For Andy Ward, Paul Weall and Emma Wester running the San Silvestre 10K in Barcelona, Spain and having a few days in Barcelona, along with Helen (Andy’s girlfriend), was the ideal way to celebrate the New Year. The race was very popular attracting over 6,000 runners in the race and with a start of 5.30 in the evening, just as the sun was about to set. In the race, Andy finished in 32nd place overall and in an excellent time of 32:53. Paul finished in a good time of 36:23 to finish in a race position of 158 while Emma finished with a good time of 52:17 to be 219th lady in the race and in a race position of 3311. There were 6067 finishers in the race with Peter Bomo, Kenya being the winner in a time of 29:19 while Pamela Porton, Kenya, being the lady winner in a time of 33:16. Also a big thanks to Helen for looking after Andy by giving him lots of T.L.C and also preventing him from doing his spider man act, (See Benidorm).
Club Memorial Run 30th December RACE VICTORY FOR STEVE WILLIAMS On Sunday December 2nd saw the Alexandra Park 5K race held in Manchester. A three lap course tested the runners and along with 64 other runners was Wigan Phoenix Steve Williams and Emma Collins. Well done and congratulations as there was race success for Steve as the ‘Flying Postman’ won the race in a time of 17:34 and also with 4 seconds in hand to pick up first prize in the race. Meanwhile Emma finished the race in a time of 24:06 to finish in a race position of 40 and she was also 11th lady in the race. Second in the race was James Scott-Buccleuch from Stockport in a time of 17:38.
GUY’S 10 MILE ROAD RACE In wet conditions on Sunday December 2nd the annual Guy’s Thatched Hamlet 10 mile Road Race near Garstang took place. In cold, wet conditions with surface water in parts on the county roads and paths, 279 runners braved the conditions. In total there were three runners from Wigan Phoenix. Barry Abram finished 34th in the race and with a time of 1:03:42. Chris Nightingale finished with a time of 1:05:36 to finish in a race position of 53 while Andrew Nightingale finished 77th overall and in a time of 1:10:45. The winner was Glen Gloves, Liverpool, in 36:11 while second was Stephen Freeman, Liverpool, in 37:34. The ladies winner was Aly Raw, Bingley Harriers in 41:22.
HEROES 5 MILE ROAD & TRAIL RACE Sunday December 9th saw the Heroes 5 Mile Road and Trail race held at Littleborough near Rochdale. Along with the 88 finishers was Wigan Phoenix’s Kathryn Culshaw. Kathryn finished the race in a time of 38:02 to finish in a race position of 34 and 5th lady overall. The winner was L.Passco from Blackburn Harriers in 28:45 while Linda Clarkson from Darwen was the ladies winner in 35:23.
LONGRIDGE 7 Sunday December 16th the annual Longridge 7 mile Road Race was held at Longridge near Preston. The course was very undulating but scenic with a tough climb at the start and equally a sharp descent towards the finish. Wigan Phoenix’s Simon Wright was the sole runner from Wigan Phoenix to take part in the race. Simon finished with a time of 45:37 and he finished also in 25th place. In total there were 246 finishers in which Philip Chritchlow, Beaumont RC won the race in 39:17 while second was Stuart Robinson, Blackpool, 40:20. Maria Lowe, Salford, was the first lady home in the race in a time of 45:21.
WESHAM 10K Also on Saturday November 24th the annual Wesham 10K Road Race in Lancashire was held. While Wigan Phoenix’s runners were at the cross country or partying sorry I meant running in Benidorm, two brave soles from Wigan Phoenix decided to run this race. Wigan Phoenix’s Dave Collins finished in 45th place and in a time of 39:52 while Tracey Dutton was 10th lady in the race and fourth lady over 35. Tracey also completed the course in a time of 42:17 to finish in 72nd place. There were 411 finishers in which Billy Burns of Salford won the race in 32:33, second was Steve Littler, Wesham, in 33:17 and third was Steven Mason, Blackpool, in 34:13. Lisa Heyes from Horwich was first lady in the race and in a time of 38:01.
Benidorm results here BENIDORM REVIEW The annual Benidorm half marathon and full marathon took place on Sunday November 25th and it was extra special because it was the 25th anniversary of the race. For a large group of Wigan Phoenix members and supporters a few days away from cold, wet and windy Wigan was just the tonic especially in the run up to Christmas. While most of the party are season professionals when it comes to running in Benidorm and especially sampling the nightlife, however for a few, Benidorm was a whole new experience. Firstly, there was a small matter of run the half or full marathon that slightly got in the way of any partying and entertainment. In total there were 19 runners from Wigan Phoenix that ran in which 7 brave people ran the marathon and 12 ran the half marathon. The course itself took in the main streets and areas of Benidorm. The half marathon course started from the Town Hall and made it’s way along the main road called the Mediterraneo. At the end of the Mediterraneo the course then turned back on itself so effectively the runners ran along the other side of the Mediterraneo and this took the runner towards the ‘Old Town’. The runners then ran through the side streets in the ‘Old Town’ before heading down along the sea front towards the bottom end of Benidorm called the Poniente. At the Poniente the runners then turned back on themselves and again this took them along the sea front. The course then took the runner from virtually one end of Benidorm right the way through, and as far as the eye could see, towards the other end of Benidorm. Once there the course then turned left and therefore taking the runners up a slight climb towards the north end of Benidorm. Once there the course then turned back on itself and then headed back down towards the Mediterraneo before finishing at the Town Hall. The marathon course was two laps of the above with an extra loop at the north end of Benidorm, at the start, for good measure. Again the marathon started and finished at the Town Hall. The marathon started at the very early time of 8.30am with the half marathon starting at the later time of 10.00am. Conditions for the race were ideal. It was cloudy for most of the race and it was quite windy in parts. The sun made an appearance now and again but most important it was nice and cool. In fact ignoring the tall hotels and the fact that you were in Benidorm, you could almost be back in Wigan such was the weather. There were plenty of drinks stations around the course plus helpers from Wigan Phoenix and supporters who kept us supplied with energy drinks and lots of encouragement especially in those final few miles and kilo-meters towards the end. All in all the runners were quite pleased with their times and performances especially Andy Ward who finishing fourth overall in the marathon and Jayne Taylor for being first in her age category. Also for Charolette Finch and Andrew Nightingale for completing their first ever marathon’s but also for Brian Kearns who proves there’s no age limit to running and completing half marathon’s. A big thanks to Debbie Townsend for the photo’s, on the website, for taking our runners in their less glamorous state during various stages of the race. The rest of the week was all about chilling out and enjoying a few trips out. A day trip back from Alicante was something you had to be there to see it with the group coming face to face with the locals down a darken path. Andy Ward’s impression of spider man by climbing on Dick and Jimmy’s balcony. Try using the front door next time Andy. The weather seemed to improve from Wednesday onwards and the group enjoyed the sunny weather. The group also enjoyed having the odd couple of drinks or two around the clubs and seeing some of the local acts.
THROUGH THE VILLAGES RACE, LANCS Sunday 4th November saw the annual 8.5 mile Through the Village Race held at Wheelton nr Chorley, Lancs. The undulating but picturesque race which takes in villages such as Withnell, Brinscall and a sharp downwards finish to Wheelton. In total there were six runners from Wigan Phoenix in which Yvonne Wyke was second lady overall and first lady over 35. Yvonne time was 54:33 and also she finished in a race position of 47. Simon Wright completed the course in a time of 56:04 and also in a race position of 60 while Chris Nightingale finished 65th in the race and in a time of 56:34. Andrew Nightingale finished 81st and in a time of 58:18 while Jacqui Jones finished 11th lady overall and third lady over 40 to complete the course in a time of 1:01:17 and in a race position of 110. Mike Leary in a time of 1:04:16 finished 142. There were 333 finishers in the race in which Adam Sutton from Preston won the race in 44:50, second was Rich Smith, World Runners USA in 47:39 and third was Guy Heyes, Horwich, in 47:53..
Saturday 10th November saw the second race of the Mid Lancs Cross Country season at Townley Park, Burnley. Wigan Phoenix had several runners in the event and despite a slight hip-cup at the start were a couple of Wigan Phoenix runners decided to give the rest of the field a head start, many produced good runs and times. In the ladies event, in which the course was about 4 miles, Tracey Dutton followed up her run at Leyland to record an excellent time of 27:17 to finished in 31st place. In total there were 109 finishers in the ladies in the race were Rebecca Robinson, Kendal, won the race in 22:32. In the men’s race which was around 10 K, Wigan Phoenix’s ‘A’ team finished in 11th place with 410 points with Wigan Phoenix’s ‘B’ team finishing 24th with 926 points. The winning men’s team was Clayton le Moors with 112 points. The vets over 40 team finished 9th overall with 200 points with Clayton winning with 23 points. Matthew Kay was the first to finish for Wigan Phoenix in a time of 37:26 and in 31st place, Stephen Nicholls finished with a time of 39:02 and in 45th position. Chris Wilson recorded a time of 40:08 to finish in 70th place with Andy Eccles finishing with a time of 40:44 and 79th in the race while closely followed by was Paul Weale who finished in 78th place and in a time of 40:47. Another close finish was between Barry Abram and Vincent Robinson with Barry finishing with a time of 42:15 and in 117th place while Vincent in 118th place and in a time of 42:19. Chris Nightingale finished in 140th place and in a time of 43:37 while Alex Turnbell recorded a time of 43:56 to finish in 146th place. Paul Seddon completed the course in a time of 44:52 and in 159th place with Andrew Nightingale finishing in 180th place and with a time of 45:57. John Flately completed the runners for Wigan Phoenix by finishing in 217th place and with a time of 49:55. In total there were 251 finishers in the men’s race in which Michael Aspinall from Lancaster & Morecambe won the race in 34:09.
SUCCESS FOR PHOENIX RUNNERS AT THE GIN PIT 5K Sunday 18th November saw the Gin Pit 5K at Tyldesley. In cold, blustery conditions a relatively flat course, on trail paths, saw race success for a couple of Wigan Phoenix runners. There was race success for Jayne Taylor as she continues her hard training for the Benidorm Marathon. Jayne was also first lady in the race and in an excellent time of 18:39 to also be first lady over 45 in the race and also Jayne finished in 16th place overall. There was also race success for Simon Wright and Mike Leary. Simon finished in 10th place and first over 50 and in a good time of 18:39 while Mike was first over 60 in the race and in a time of 21:45 to finish in 29th place. Meanwhile Phil ‘Professional’ Derbyshire made a long awaited return to running race by finishing 29th overall and third over 50 with a time of 21:17. May this be the start of things to come from Phil. Overall there were 102 finishers in which Blake Ellis from Trafford won the race in 16:08 while Tony Battersby, Astley & Tyldesley, was second in 16:36. PRESTON 10 MILE ROAD RACE Also on the same day Sunday 18th November saw the annual Preston 10 mile Road Race around the Hutton area of Preston. In cold windy conditions a two lap flat course, which took in around a two mile stretch of the A59 tested the runners. In total there were four runners from Wigan Phoenix in which Richard Howarth was the first home for Wigan Phoenix. Richard finished 16th overall and in a time of 57:59. Chris Nightingale finished 65th in the race and in a time of 1:05:11. Andrew Nightingale finished 82nd place and in a time of 1:07:06 while Marc Conroy finished in 151st place and in a time of 1:12:47. There were 385 finishers in the race in which Adam Sutton from Preston won the race in 51:47, second was Billy Burns, Salford, in 52:21. NEW YORK MARATHON Well done to James German of Wigan Phoenix for completing the New York Marathon on Sunday 4th November. James finished the marathon with a time of around 4:45:00 in ideal condition’s for running and no doubt enjoyed every a minute of the marathon.
On Saturday 27th October saw the annual Snowdonia Marathon with this year being special because it was the 25th anniversary of the event. While Wigan Phoenix’s runners were either at the cross country, or at the trail race, several brave soles from Wigan Phoenix decided to run the Snowdonia Marathon. They say the half way point of a marathon is around 19-20 miles but for the Snowdonia marathon the worst was yet to come. In ideal conditions for running the tough undulating course had everything ranging from gradual climbs, long flat roads, sharp descents and the mother of all climbs around the 21 mile point. The first runner home from Wigan Phoenix was Martin Andrews who finished the course in an excellent time of 3:25:53 and also finishing 94th in the race overall. Both Jane Raffell and Jeff Seddon had brilliant runs with both recorded equal times of 3:35:17. Jane was the 16th lady overall and also finishing in 143rd place while Jeff finished in 144th place. Kevin Wyke, (Yvonne husband), finished 200th overall and in good time of 3:41:13. For both Roy and Christine Hart deserve special mention for all their hard work and training, over the past couple for weeks and month’s leading up to the marathon. No doubt the Sunday morning runs required a few extra miles and perhaps it helps to train on the course itself. For Roy, there was race success as he finished first male in the 65-69 age category and with a brilliant time of 4:03:48 to also finish in 464 place. Christine ran an excellent time of 4:41:14 finished 885th place and 144th lady overall. I am sure the Wigan Phoenix runners appreciated the support and help from not only family and members of Wigan Phoenix, who kept them feed with drinks and jelly babies, but also from the organisers of the Marathon. No doubt the evening and nights celebrations was another highlight of the event. Overall there were 1175 finishers. Shaun Milford was the winner in a time of 2:41:28, John Allen finished second in 2:46:50 and third was Dennis Walmsley in 2:47:49. The ladies winner was Debbie Walters in a time of 3:13:21.
Saturday 27th October saw the start of the Mid Lancs Cross Country season in which the first race of the season was held at Worden Park, Leyland. Wigan Phoenix had several runners in the event with a few, especially the ladies, making their debuts for cross country. In the ladies event, in which the course was about 4 miles, the ladies team finished in 9th place with 96 points. Vicky Bryant running her debut for cross country finished in 15th place and in an excellent time of 27:05. Tracey Dutton also running her debut for cross country ran a good time of 28:16 to finished in 33rd place. Kathryn Culshaw also ran a good time of 30:21 to finish in 56th place. Joanne Bishop again running her debut for cross country finished with a good time of 37:58 and in 102nd place. In total there were 114 finishers in the ladies in the race with the winning team being Blackpool with 17 points and Ken Tunstall winning the ladies race in 23:23. In the men’s race which was around 6 miles, the men’s ‘A’ team finished 8th with 346 points and the ‘B’ team finishing 18th with 699 points. The vets team finished 8th with 148 points and the ‘B’ team finishing 13th with 250 points. Clayton le Moors won the senior team with 127 points and vets teams with 25 points. Wigan Phoenix’s Mike O’Neill finished in 23rd place and with a time of 36:19. Matthew Key finished closely by in 24th place and with a time of 36:21. Chris Wilson finished with a time of 39:06 and also in 69th place while Stephen Nicholls finished with a time of 39:22 to finish in 76th position. David Waddington completed the course in a time of 40:04 and also in 92nd while Kevin Edwards finished in 97th position and with a time of 40:16. Tim Court finished in 99th position and with a time of 40:20 while closely followed by was Andy Eccles who finished 100th in the race and in a time of 40:24. David Wall finished in 115th place and in a time of 41:18 while Vincent Robinson finished in 132nd place and in a time of 42:24. David Collins finished his debut run in cross county in 143rd place and with a time of 43:02 meanwhile Alex Turnbell, second over 60, finished with a time of 43:49 and in 158th place. Paul Seddon again running his debut for cross country finished in 170th place and with a time of 44:25 and finally Dave Culshaw finished 228th and with time of 51:14 to complete all runners for Wigan Phoenix. In total there were 250 finishers in the men’s race in which Nick Leigh from Altrincham won the race in 34:08.
Standish Hall Trail Race Saturday 27th October saw the Autumn race of the Standish Hall Trail Race. Running conditions were ideal both weather wise and under-foot. An undulating, two lap course around the woods and hills of Standish tested the runners. In total there were three runners from Wigan Phoenix. Rachael Moore finished with a good time of 43:41 to finish second lady in the race and 13th place overall. Chris Nightingale finished with a time of 44:23 and 19th overall, while Andrew Nightingale finished 21st overall and in a time of 44:59. There were 96 finishers in the race in which the winner was Glen Gloves, Liverpool, in 36:11 while second was Stephen Freeman, Liverpool, in 37:34. The ladies winner was Aly Raw, Bingley Harriers in 41:22. A big thanks to all the Marshall’s on the course, time keepers and other helpers for the race.
ERRA NATIONAL ROAD RELAYS On Saturday 20th October saw The ERRA Women’s 4 stage and Men’s 6 stage Road Relays Championships at Sutton Park, Birmingham. Wigan Phoenix had both a ladies team and a men’s team, at Birmingham, in which the ladies team finished in 57th place while the men finished in 58th place. Rachael Moore started off proceedings for the ladies team and she produced an excellent run of 16:11 to put Wigan in 51st place at the change over. On the second stage Vicky Bryant also produced a brilliant performance to record a time of 16:29 to put the team in 42nd place. Jackie Jones, on stage three, produced another excellent run and in a time of 17:56 to put the team in 45th place. Big thanks to Christine Hart, as a last minute replacement, who ran the fourth and final leg and produced a good run to finish with a time of 21:49. This gave the ladies team an overall aggregate time of 1:12:25 and 57th place out of 78 completed teams. The overall winner’s were Aldershot in 57:15 while Charnwood AC finished in second place with 57:56 and third was Havering Mayesbrook AC in 58:47. First off for the men’s relay team was Micheal O’Neill, who recorded a good time of 19:28 to start the team in 74th place. On stage two Mo Manir-Jolley produced another good run of 20:29 to maintain the team in 74th place. Team captain Andy Ward, on stage three, produced an excellent run of 18:58 to push Wigan Phoenix up the field into 65th place. Matthew Kay on stage four recorded a good time of 19:24 to lift the team into 57th place. Good runs from Phil Darbyshire on stage five to record a time of 20:22 and finally from Roderick Hart, on the last stage, who recorded a good time of 20:26. This meant that Wigan Phoenix men’s team finished in 58th place out of 79 completed teams and with an aggregate time of 1:59:07. The overall winner’s were Belgrave Harriers in 1:44:30 while second was Leeds City AC in 1:45:20 while third was Newham & Essex in 1:45:55.
LANCASTER Sunday 21st October saw the Lancaster Half Marathon. A fast and flat course along predominately cycle and trail paths, with about half a mile of roads, combined to produce some fast time and good performances. Wigan Phoenix had three representatives in the race. Tracey Dutton finished second lady in the race and also second female over 35 with a time of 1:26:05 to finish in 30th place. Chris Nightingale ran a time of 1:24:58 to finish in a race position of 25. Andrew Nightingale finished with a time of 1:25:22 to complete the course in 27th place. The winner was Trevor Morris, Wilmslow in 1:16:07, while second was Les Hill, Dumfries RC in 1:17:07 and third was Alan Squire in 1:17:13, Horsforth Harriers. 217 finished the race.
SOUTHPORT 10K At the Southport 10K held around Victoria Park on Sunday 21st October, Wigan Phoenix’s Paul Seddon finished in 74th place with a good time of 41:19. The winner was Rob Deakin, Birchfield, in 32:39 while second was Mike Burrett, Leeds City, in 33:05. There were 483 finishers.
PRIZE’S FOR PHOENIX RUNNERS AT GIN PIT Sunday 14th October saw the Gin Pit 5 Mile race held at Tyldesley, Manchester and also the tenth and the last race in this season’s Central Lancs Grand Prix races. In ideal conditions for running, a two lap trial course, with a few small climbs, tested the runners There was race success for both Jayne Taylor and Tracey Dutton with both winning their respective age category in the race. Jayne was first female over 45 and second female in the race with a time of 31:52 to finish in 39th place overall. Tracey was first female over 35 and fifth female overall to record a time of 33:40 to finish in 60th overall. Other runners from Wigan Phoenix were Tim Pilkington who finished in 12th place and with a time of 29:27. Simon Wright recorded a time of 30:18 to finish in 22nd place while Dave Wall finished in 34th place and in a time of 31:29. Alex Turnbell, second over 55, finished with a time of 32:24 and in 42nd place to just edge out Chris Nightingale in 43rd place and with a time of 32:27. Andrew Nightingale finished in 52nd position to complete the course in 33:09 while Howard Waite recorded a time of 33:36 to finish in 58th place. Richard Clarke finished in 116th place and with a time of 38:26 to complete the runners for Wigan Phoenix. The winner was Tony Battersby, Astley & Tyldesley, in 27:17, second was Scott Hughes from Leigh Harriers in 27:34 and third was Rob Jackson, Horwich, in 27:40. There were 200 finishers.
10 MILE VETERANS RACE There were four Wigan Phoenix runners at the 10 mile Veteran’s race at Lytham St Anne’s on Sunday 14th October. Jean Mann was second female in the race and also second lady over 45 to finish 26th overall and with an excellent time of 1:05:11. Kath Charnock was third lady over 45 and third lady in the race to record a good time of 1:07:24 to finish 36th overall. Mike Leary finished in 62nd place and with a time of 1:12:45 and James Asbrey recorded a time of 1:17:54 to finish in 86th place. The winner was Robert Deakin from Birchfield in 53:50 while second was Steven Neill from Pudsey and Bramley in 54:04. There were 158 finishers. CONISTON TRAIL RACE On Saturday 6th October the Coniston 15K Trail Race took place and along with around 350 runners was Wigan Phoenix’s Jacqui Jones. Jacqui completed the very undulating and gruelling course in an excellent time of 1:27:45 and in 212th place.
SWINTON HALF MARATHON There were four Wigan Phoenix runners at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Half Marathon at Swinton on Sunday 30th September. This event was the ninth in the Central Lancs Grand Prix series. The course was along the main roads from the Children’s Hospital, Swinton through Kearsley and Walkden and ending up back at the main park in Swinton. A few slight climbs in the middle of the race, for good measure, tested the runners. Chris Nightingale in 64th place and in a time of 1:30:22 was the first Wigan Phoenix runner home in the race. Andrew Nightingale finished in 74th place and in a time of 1:31:23. Paul Derbyshire recorded a time of 1:32:03 to finish in 82nd place and Marc Conroy finished 112th and in a time of 1:36:31. There were 283 who finished the race in which the winner was Alasdair Tatham from Quaker Running Club in 1:12:49. Russell Maddams, Horwich was second in 1:12:56 and third was Brendon Bolland, Horwich in 1:13:43.
GREAT LANGDALE HALF MARATHON At the tough and very undulating Great Langdale Half Marathon, on Sunday 16th September, Wigan Phoenix’s Karl Tuzio finished in 35th place and in a time of 1:38:39. The race was won by Steve Littler, Wesham in 1:17:52 with Stuart Robinson, Blackpool, finishing second in 1:20:59 and third was Brendon Bolland, Horwich in 1:21:44. There were 384 finishers in the race.
GREAT NORTH RUN On Sunday 30th September saw the annual BUPA Great North Run Half Marathon around Gateshead and Newcastle. Along with around 50,000 other runners was Wigan Phoenix’s Paul Seddon who ran a time of 1:34:44 to finish 1267 in the race.
PARBOLD At the undulating Belarus Aid 6 Mile race at Pabold on Sunday 30th September, Wigan Phoenix’s Simon Wright finished in 5th place and second over 50 with an excellent time of 37:14. Karl Tuzio finished 8th and also first over 40 in the race and in a good time of 38:29. The winner was Rick Hayman, Horwich in 31:45 while second was Paul Muller, Horwich 33:23. There were 54 finishers.
LIVERPOOL 10K At the Liverpool 10K on Sunday 7th October, Wigan Phoenix’s Simon Wright finished in 38th place and third over 50 in an excellent time of 37:30. The winner was Andy Norman, Altrincham, in 31:10 while second was John McCole, Liverpool in 32:20. There were 778 finishers.
A STORY by Joanne Bishop As you are all aware I am an elite athlete so it starts like this !!! As I couldn't carry on doing Harrock for the 4th time on the trot I decided to recruit the team elite Rachael Moore and Vicky Bryant. I told them that the Formby 10k was easy trot and it would do us good to change our weekly run (lie) I forgot to mention the sand dunes and the running on dry sand. ( didn't bother to tell them) Well what
a day at the start Rachael decided to prep talk her team
We all
started at the start line and Jo DECIDED TO LIVE THE DREAM Rachael ran fast
Not waiting for us and as Jo started on the front she decided that was were she was staying, running in front of Vicky well for at least 5min, then poor Jo realised that living the dream was short lived and Vicky stormed passed her.
Well Team Captain won first prize and Vicky won second prize and Jo came (does it matter).
Northern Success for Phoenix Runners. Wigan Phoenix’s top runners were competing at The Annual Northern Athletics, men’s six stage and women’s four stage Road Relay Championship’s at Birchwood, Warrington on Saturday 30th September. In ideal conditions for running, a flat course around Birchwood Industrial Park, with a couple of twisty roundabout, tested the runners. The ladies ran two laps which was about 3.3 miles while the men ran three laps which was about 5 miles. In the women’s race Wigan Phoenix had two teams with the women’s ‘A’ team finishing in 7th place and the ‘B’ team finishing in 25th place. The men also had two teams with the ‘A’ team finishing in 25th place while the ‘B’ team finished in 48th place. For the women’s teams, Claire Entwistle started off proceeding for the ‘A’ team and she produced an outstanding run of 18:53 to put Wigan in first place at the change over. Claire time, incidentally, was not only the fastest time, in the competition, for stage one, but her stage time was the fastest women’s time recorded over all four stages. On the second stage, Rachael Moore also produced a good performance to record a time of 21:32 to put the team into third place. Jean Mann, on stage three produced another excellent run and in a time of 21:17, incidentally that was the 7th fastest time for the third stage. Jayne Taylor running the fourth and final leg produced another strong run to finish with a time of 21:41 and the 10th fastest time for that stage. This gave the women’s ‘A’ team an overall aggregate time of 1:23:23 and 7th place finish. As for the women’s ‘B’ team, Kath Charnock started off on the first leg and produced an excellent time of 22:16 to start the team in 27th place. Vicky Bryant on stage two produced a brilliant time of 22:09 to gain two places while Jackie Jones on stage three recorded a good time of 23:55 to gain another place. Diane Wall, on the last leg, deserves a special mention, considering it was her debut run for the team. Diane finished with a good time of 25:32 to bring the ‘B’ team in 25th place and an overall aggregate time of 1:33:52. The overall winning women’s team were Chester Le-Street in 1:21:04, with Scunthorpe & District finishing second in 1:22:03 and third was Sale Harriers in 1:22:34. In total 37 completed women’s teams finishing the course. In the men’s relay race, once again Wigan Phoenix had two experienced teams. First off for the ‘A’ team was Micheal O’Neill, who recorded an excellent time of 28:13 to start the team in 36th place. Matthew Kay on stage two recorded a good time of 29:03 to maintain the teams position of 37th. Team captain Andy Ward produced an excellent run to finish with a time of 27:16 to push Wigan into 20th place and in a qualifying position. Good runs from Phil Darbyshire on stage four with a time of 29:23 and Mo Manir-Jolley in a time of 29:28 on stage five maintained the team into a qualifying position of 25. John Worthington on the final stage ran an excellent time of 28:35 to enable the team to qualify in 25th place and with an overall aggregate time of 2:51:58. Meanwhile for the ‘B’ team Rod Hart on the first leg produced a good time of 31:18. Tim Pilkington, stage two recorded a good time of 29:51, while Steve Wiilliams on stage three finished with a time of 31:19. Kevin Edwards on stage four finished the course with a time of 31:01 while Richard Noone on stage five ran a good time of 30:46. Andy Eccles, running the last stage, ran a time of 30:49 to bring the team in 48th place with an aggregate time of 3:05:04. The winning team was Leeds City with 2:34:46, second was Liverpool Harriers in 2:39:59 and third was Altrincham & District in 2:40:37. There were 71 completed men’s teams. This now means that both Wigan Phoenix women’s teams and the men’s ‘A’ team have now qualified for the National Relay Championships to be held at Sutton Park, Birmingham in mid-October. Thanks again to Becky Pilkington for the photos. Click on the image to enlarge. VETERAN PRIZE’S FOR PHOENIX RUNNERS There were four Wigan Phoenix runners at the Trafford 10K, Partington, on Sunday 9th September. A fast and flat course produced some good times and performances. Jean Mann in 70th place was first lady over 45 and 5th lady overall in race, produced an excellent time of 39:18. Jayne Taylor was second lady over 45 and 6th lady in the race recorded a good time of 40:31 to finish 91st overall. Simon Wright continued with his 10K races to run a time of 39:40 and in 75th place and James Asbrey finished 202nd and in a time of 49:13. LAKE VYRNMY HALF MARATHON On Sunday 9th September the annual mid-Wales, Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon took place. A picturesque, circular and flat course around the outskirts of Lake Vyrnwy with a slight climb towards the town of Llanwyddyn awaited over 1000 runners in warm cloudy but dry conditions. Wigan Phoenix had three representatives. Chris Nightingale ran a time of 1:29:21 to finish in a race position of 123. Andrew Nightingale finished with a time of 1:30:47 to complete the course in a race position 143 and Ray Smith finished 201st and in a time of 1:34:10. There were 1338 finishers in which Paul Sankey from Liverpool won the race in a time of 1:11:28. Second was Wayne Daashper, Telford 1:12:20 and third was Peter Collins, Pontypridd, in 1:12:31. HILTON ILLUMINATIONS 10K On Saturday 15th September saw the Hilton Illuminations 10K Road Race at Blackpool. Wigan Phoenix’s Simon Wright must have an enjoyment, over the last few week’s, for the Blackpool sea air or for 10K’s or may be both. Simon finished 17th overall in the race with a good time of 40:23 to also be first veteran over 50. The winner was Andy Norman, Altrincham, 32:09 and second was Tim Crossland, Leeds City, 33:30 and third was Eddie Simpson, Dallam, 34:46. There were 186 finishers.
NOTTINGHAM Sunday 16th September saw both the Nottingham Half Marathon and the Nottingham Marathon with both starting at the same time and same place. In the Half Marathon Wigan Phoenix’s Dave Collins finished with an excellent time of 1:29:09 and also finishing in 170th place. The winner was Simon Tonui, Keyna in 1:04:09, while second was Tomas Abyu, Salford in 1:05:51 and third was Ayele Mezgebu in 1:06:33. Around 6500 finished the race. In the Marathon Barry Abram of Wigan Phoenix produced another good run of 3:09:47 to finish 73rd in the race. The winner was Nathaniel Williams, North York Moors in 2:29:40, while second was Paul Molyneux, Springfield Striders in 2:35:52 and third was Stewart Macdonald, Bingley Harriers 2:36:22. Around 1000 finished the race.
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RUNNERS SUCCESS AT RUFFORD. Wigan Phoenix runners were out in force on Sunday 2nd September at Rufford for the annual Rufford 10 K road race, this was also race eight in the Central Lancs Grand Prix series. A flat course, with slight climb towards the finish produced some excellent performances and times. The ladies team had excellent success by winning the team prize with 8 points. Congratulations goes to Jean Mann who produced an excellent run of 39:17 to finish not only first lady over 45 but also first lady overall, in the race, to win the ladies category prize. Jean also finished 38 in the race overall. There was race success for Tracey Dutton as she was took first lady over 35 prize. Tracey was also third lady overall with a time of 40:07 to therefore finish 49th in the race itself. Kath Charnock had equal success by finishing second lady over 45 and in a time of 41:07 to finish 55th overall. The men’s team finished second overall with 34 points, with Horwich finishing first with 42 points. Phil Darbyshire finished 4th overall with an excellent time of 34:58, John Worthington finished 7th overall and with a good time of 35:21. Richard Howarth completed the race in 10th position and in a time of 35:45 while Tim Pilkington in 13th place finished with a time of 36:23. Other Wigan Phoenix runners were Andy Eccles, who was first over 45 in his age group, finished in 14th place and in a time of 36:54. Barry Abram produced a time of 37:52 to finish in 23rd place while closely followed by in 24th place was Martin Andrew who recorded a time of 38:00. There was another battle between Karl Tuzio in 32nd place who produced a time of 38:42 to edge out Dave Waddington in 33rd place and in a time of 38:43. David Wall finished in 35th place and in a time of 38:51 and David Collins finished in 51st overall and with a time of 40:22. There was race success for Alex Turnbell who was first over 55 and finished with a time of 40:35 and also in 53rd place. Howard Waite recorded a time of 41:10 to finish in 56th position while Paul Seddon finished in 66th place and with a time of 42:44. Ray Smith was first over 60 in his age category to finish in 68th place and also recorded a time of 43:17. Mike Leary finished in 83rd place and third over 60 and with a time of 44:53 and James Asbrey in 94th recorded a time of 47:27 to completed the Wigan Phoenix runners. There were 121 finishers in which Rick Hayman, Horwich won the race in a time of 32:52, second was Bren Bolland also from Horwich in a time of 33:42 and third was Tony Battersby, Astley & Tyldesley in a time of 33:57.
Photos from Rufford 10k (thanks to Becky Pilkington who took the photos whilst looking after two young kids and a dog so please excuse her if anyone who ran is missing. Click on the image to enlarge ROSEMERE 10K At the Rosemere 10K Road Race, Blackpool, Wigan Phoenix’s Simon Wright finished in 16th place and third over 50 with an excellent time of 40:37 to finish and also third veteran over 50. The winner was Jonathan Maxfield 34:09 from Scunthorpe and second was Scott Mitchell U/A 34:39 and third was Paul Muller 34:53. There were 142 finishers.
HORWICH SUCCESS FOR YVONNE WYKE There were 11 Wigan Phoenix runners at Wednesday 15th August, Horwich 5 mile Jubilee race the final race in the series. In ideal conditions around Rivington, Wigan Phoenix men’s team finished third in the race with 57 points. Horwich won the team prize with 34 points and Blackburn finished second with 52 points. Wigan Phoenix vets team finished second with 72 points, with Horwich in first place with 35 points. There was race success for Yvonne Wyke as she was the first lady in the race with an excellent time of 30:47 and also in a race position of 36. In the race itself Phil Darbyshire finished in 11th place, to be the first Wigan Phoenix home in the race with a time of 27:47. Richard Howarth recorded a time of 28:23 to finish in 15th place. Mo Manir Jolley completed the course in a time of 28:32 to finish in a race position of 17 while closely by was Chris Wilson in 18th place, who ran a time of 28:34 to be second over 40. Kevin Edwards in an overall race position of 31st finished the course in a time of 30:17 and Karl Tuzio finished with a time of 31:17 to finish in 44th place. Ray Smith, second over 60, finished with a time of 34:28 and in 80th position and Paul Derbyshire finished in 94th place with a time of 35:59. However, the main talking point of the race was the fact that Andrew Nightingale beating his older, veteran brother, Christopher, for the very first time by 4 seconds. Despite holding a slight advantage after two miles, a revitalised Andrew overtook a tiring Christopher at the turning for the second lap at the side of the reservoir. At this point there was no looking back and fearing a fight back from his older brother, Andrew, pushed on hard especially on the tough climb, towards the side of the motorway, at the 4 mile marker. With the finishing line approaching and on the down hill straight towards the bowling club, screams and shouts of encouragement from supporters could be heard. A tricky 200 yard path from the bowling club to the finishing line was in store and fearing Christopher would overtake Andrew in the final yards, a final burst was required. At the finishing line, to shear joy and emotion that would be the equivalent of scoring an injury time winning goal at a football match, Andrew Nightingale finished with a time of 33:00 and in 64th place. A tired and despondent Christopher Nightingale, however, finished in 67th place with a time of 33:04. There were 146 finishers in which Adam Sutton of Preston won the race in a time of 25:02. Tom Cornthwaite, Blackburn, was second in a time of 25;37 and third was Rick Hayman of Horwich was second in a time of 25:42. Rick Hayman, Horwich, was the overall men’s series winner with 7 points. Wigan Phoenix’s Chris Wilson, first over 45 finished 6th with 68 points. Karl Tuzio finished 10th overall in the series with 162 points. Other series runners from Wigan Phoenix were Chris Nightingale in 12th place and 233 points, Andrew Nightingale in 15th place and 260 points. Ray Smith was first male over 60 and in equal 18th place finished with 292 points. Clare McKenna from Horwich was the overall ladies series winner with 25 points.
BIRCHWOOD 10K SUCCESS FOR JAYNE TAYLOR On Sunday 19th August saw the annual Birchwood 10K near Warrington. A flat, fast course with a mixer of several twisting roundabout and country roads all combined to produced fast times. In total there were five Wigan Phoenix runners in the race in which the highlight was Jayne Taylor who was first lady over 45 and produced an excellent time of 40:56 to finish in race position of 154. The first Wigan Phoenix home in the race was Richard Howarth in 30th place and in a time of 35:28. Simon Wright finished with a time of 38:54 and in 92nd place. Christopher Nightingale gained some revenge for being beaten by his brother at Horwich, by completed the course in a time of 40:05 and in 130th place. Andrew Nightingale finished in 168th place and in a time of 41:21. There were 813 finishers in which Ian Fisher of Otley who won the race in 31:40 while Gwyn Owen of Eryri finished second in 31:52 and third was Andy Norman, Altrincham, in a time of 32:00. HARROCK HILL The fourth and final Harrock Hill series race took place on Wednesday 22nd August in which several Wigan Phoenix runners took part in the trail race. There was race success for Wigan Phoenix’s Yvonne Wyke as she was the first lady home in the race to win the lady category prize. Yvonne completed the picturesque but undulating course in an excellent time of 38:57 to also finish 32nd overall. Other runners from Wigan Phoenix were Mo Manir-Jolley who finished 10th overall and in a race time of 34:50, Tim Pilkington finished in 21st place and with a time of 36:51. Dave Waddington finished in 28th place and in a time of 38:22 while Karl Tuzio ran a time of 38:42 to finish the course in a position of 30th. Dave Wall finished in 41st place to record a time of 39:55, Chris Nightingale finished in 45th position and with a time of 40:39. Andrew Nightingale finished with a time of 41:40 and in 53rd place while closely followed by was Alex Turnbull who recorded a time of 41:56 to finish in 54th place. Howard Waite finished in 73rd place and with a time of 43:41 and Richard Clarke finished with a time of 46:51 to finish in 99th place to complete the runners for Wigan Phoenix. There were 148 finishers in which Nick Leigh Pudsey & Bradford won the race in a time of 31:13. Russell Maddams, Horwich, was second in a time of 31:52 and third was Brendan Bolland Horwich in a time of 32:11. The overall series winner, in which the best three race counted, was Nick Leigh, Pudsey & Braddford, with 3 points. Wigan Phoenix’s Yvonne Wyke was the overall ladies series winner with 88 points and 18th overall in the series standing. Karl Tuzio finished 17th and third over 40 overall in the series with 78 points. Other series runners from Wigan Phoenix were Chris Nightingale in 22nd place and 115 points, Alex Turnbell finished the series with 137 points and in 28th place. Andrew Nightingale finished in 30th place with 143 points and Richard Clarke finished in 48th place with 249 points. Photos from Harrock Hill (thanks to Paul Carroll for these) Click on the image to enlarge
Photos from Horwich 5 (thanks to Debbie Townsend for these) SUCCESS FOR THE LADIES TEAM CHORLEY NIGHT SERIES RACE, ASTLEY PARK On Wednesday 1st August, saw the final race in the Chorley Night 4 Mile series held at Astley Village near Chorley. In good conditions for running, 11 Wigan Phoenix runners ran the race. The ladies team won the team prize with 15 points. Rachael Moore 2nd lady overall finished with a good time of 23:50 and in 31st place. Jean Mann, first lady over 45, and 4th lady finished with a time of 24:39 and in a race position of 48. Jayne Taylor, second lady over 45, and 9th lady recorded a time of 25:51 to finish in 73rd position. In the race itself, the first Wigan Phoenix runner home was Richard Howarth, 16th and in a time of 22:37. Ben Belcher in a time of 23:05 finished in 21st place. Dave Bamford completed the course in a time of 23:37 to finish in 30th place, Barry Abram finished in 42nd place recorded a time of 24:18. Dave Wall recorded a time of 24:41 to finish 49th overall, Chris Nightingale, in 60th place, produced a time of 25:13. Andrew Nightingale in 76th place recorded a time of 26:06 while Ray Smith was 1st male over 60 and in the process finished 78thoverall and recorded a time of 26:12. The race was won by Paul Freary of Belgrave in 20:25 while Jonathan Freguson of Rossendale 20:34 was second, while Lee Siemaszko of Liverpool in 20:36 was third. Katie Ingram of Horwich in 23:18 was first lady in the race. There were 145 finishers. Paul Freary, Belgrave, was the overall men’s series winner with 11 points. Wigan Phoenix’s Richard Howard finished 5th with 84 points, David Wall finished 17th overall in the series with 213 points. Other series runners from Wigan Phoenix were Chris Nightingale in 20th place and 254 points, Andrew Nightingale in 27th race and 304 points. Ray Smith was first male over 60 and in 28th place finished with 315 points. Katie Ingram from Horwich was the overall lady series winner with 4 points.
MIDDLETON 10K On Sunday 5th August saw the annual Middleton Moonraker 10K and the seventh race in the Central Lancs Grand Prix. In warm, sunny conditions a tricky course, with a mixer of trail paths and roads, tested the runners. In total there were four Wigan Phoenix runners in the race in which Tim Pilkington was the first Wigan Phoenix home in the race in a race position of 11th and with a time of 37:06. Chris Nightingale, running his first race as a veteran over 40, recorded a time of 41:38 and in a position of 47th. Andrew Nightingale in 54th position produced a time of 42:04 and finally Tracey Dutton finished 5th lady overall and in a race position of 60th and with a time of 42:36. 240 finished the race in which Colin Rigby from Horwich won the race in a time of 33:49. Second was Mike Halman, Wilmslow in 34:08.
SALE 10 M On the same day the annual Sale 10 Miler race took place. In hot conditions Wigan Phoenix’s Barry Abram was the only representative and recorded a time of 1:03:09 and in an overall race position of 45th. The winner was Peter Riley of Leigh in 48:18, second was Gareth Raven of Sale in 49:56 and third was Rick Hayman of Horwich in a time of 53:33. There were 267 finishers
FINISH ON A WINNING NOTE The fourth and final Haigh Hall series took place on Wednesday 8th August. In good conditions for running, there were up-to 17 Wigan Phoenix runners in the race. In the race itself, around Haigh Hall Country Park, there was success for both the men’s and ladies team’s who won their respective team prizes. The men’s team won with 23 points with Mo-Manir-Jolley in 5th place being the first Wigan Phoenix home in the race and also finishing with a time of 27:40. Chris Wilson, (first over 40), finished in 6th place and ran a time of 27:42. Richard Howarth was the next runner to finish with a time of 27:49 and in 7h place while Tim Pilkington in 9th place completed the course in a time of 28:19. The ladies team had equal success by finishing first with 16 points. Yvonne Wyke was first lady in the race and in a time of 30:321 to finish 24th overall. Vicky Bryant recorded a good time of 33:52 to be 7th lady and 53rd in the race. Kath Williams (first over 50) ran a time of 34:46 to be 8th lady and 56th in the race. Other Wigan Phoenix runners were Stephen Williams, first over 50, finished in 12th place and in a time of 28:39, Ben Belcher in 14th place finished with a time of 29:03. David Wall finished in 31st position and with a time of 31:19 and closely followed by was Karl Tuzio in 32nd place, to record a time of 31:40. Chris Nightingale finished 39th and in a time of 32:13 while Andrew Nightingale finished in 42nd place to record a time of 32:27. Geogory Clarke, (first under 18), recorded a time of 32:41 to finish in 44th place while Alex Turnbull in 45th place finished with a time of 32:42. Ray Smith was 1st male over 60 and in the process finished 50th overall and recorded a time of 33:28 and James German in 76th place produced a time of 38:31 to complete the runners for Wigan Phoenix. There were 95 finishers in which Rick Hayman, Horwich won the race in a time of 25:33 while second was Richard Shearer, U/A, in a time of 26:42 and third was Simon Bruton of Radcliffe in a time of 26:43 Simon Bruton, Radcliffe, was the overall men’s series winner with 9 points. Wigan Phoenix’s Chris Wilson finished 2nd and first over 40 with 27 points and Stephen Williams first over 50 finished 3rd with 48 points. Other series runners from Wigan Phoenix were Tim Pilkington in 5th place and with 58 points, Karl Tuzio in 6th place with 90 points. David Wall finished 12th overall in the series with 136 points, Chris Nightingale in 18th place and with 179 points and Andrew Nightingale finished in 21st place and with 202 points. Catherine Shelley from Manchester won the ladies series with 14 points while Wigan Phoenix’s Kath Williams was first over 50 and 2nd overall with 25 points.
MANCHESTER SIZZLERS 5K At the fourth and final Manchester Sizzlers 5K at Sale, on Thursday 9th August, Jean Mann, (second female over 40), and 10th lady in the race finished with a time of 19:05 to finish in 70th place. The winner was Stuart Stokes, Sale, in 14:58 while second was Adam Peers from Liverpool in 15:31. 407 finished the race.
RACE SUCCESS FOR YVONNE WYKE There was race success for Wigan Phoenix’s Yvonne Wyke at the Cuerden Valley Badger 10K Trail Race, Lancashire on Thursday 19th July. Yvonne was first lady, in the tough trail race to record an excellent time of 41:51 to also finished 26th overall in process. Richard Howard also completed the course in at a time of 38:31 to finish 10th overall. There were 149 finishers in which the winner was Rick Hayman of Sale in a time of 34:24 and second was Steve Littler from Wesham in a time of 34:53.
HARROCK HILL Wednesday 25th July saw the third Harrock Hill trail race series. In wet, muddy conditions the picturesque and undulating course tested the runners. Four Wigan Phoenix’s runners took part in the event. Yvonne Wyke finished the race in a time of 39:42 to be 3rd lady overall in the race and in a race position of 38. Chris Nightingale in 55th place recorded a time of 42:19, Andrew Nightingale in 61st place completed the race in a time of 43:02 and Richard Clarke finished in 92nd place and in time of 47:09. There were 129 finishers and the winner was Nick Leigh of Pudsey and Bramley in a time of 31:46. Second was Russell Maddams, Horwich, in 31:56 and third was Sean Bolland, Bowland in 33:06.
MANCHESTER SIZZLERS 5K At the third Manchester Sizzlers 5K at Sale, on Thursday 26th July, Jean Mann, (first female over 40), and seventh lady in the race finished with a time of 19:26 to finish in 81st place. The winner was Andrew Jones, Salford in 15:00, while second was Martin Gostling from Leeds. 246 finished the race.
CHERNOBYL CHALLENGE 10K At the Chernobyl 10K near Preston, on Sunday 29th July, Wigan Phoenix’s Dave Wall finished in 37th position with a time of 39:38. There were 404 finishers with Adam Sutton winning the race in 32:48 and Peter Medupe in second place in 33:29, both from Preston. Lancashire Success for Phoenix Lady Sunday 24th June saw the Humber Bridge Half Marathon, near Hull, in blustery rainy conditions an undulating course tested the runners. There was race success for Lynn-Manir-Jolley, not only did she represent Wigan Phoenix, at the race, but she represented Lancashire, at county level, in the inter-county race. Lynn ran a time of 1:27:38, in the tough conditions, to finish 7th lady overall and in a race position of 86. Lynn was also 3rd Lancashire lady runner home and this enable Lynn and Lancashire ladies to win silver medals at the race, just behind the winners Leicestershire. Carman Antony 5th lady in 1:27:23 from Belle Vue and Anne Sweeny from Preston, 6th lady, in 1:27:32 were the other representatives. Other local runner was Linda Clarkson from Darwen who finished 16th and in a time of 1:35:17 with the first lady in the race being Nichola Clay, Sitilton Strides in a time of 1:20:40. The other runner from Wigan Phoenix was Mo Manir-Jolley who ran 1:19:09 to finish in 26th position. The overall winner was Darren Bilton from Leeds in 1:07:05 with Pumlani Bangani from Salford in 1:09:39 in second place.
Horwich Jubilee 5 mile Series Race There were 17 Wigan Phoenix runners at Wednesday 18th July, Horwich 5 mile Jubilee race the third in the series and also the sixth race in the Central Lancs Grand Prix. In ideal conditions around Rivington, Wigan Phoenix men’s team finished third in the race with 100 points. Horwich won the team prize with 23 points and Swinton finished second with 97 points. Wigan Phoenix vets team finished third with 66 points, with Horwich in first place with 16 points. In the race itself Chris Wilson in 18th place, ran a time of 28:29 to be second over 40 and also the first Wigan Phoenix runner home in the race. Tim Pilkington in overall race position of 24th finished the course in a time of 29:24. Paul Weall in 28th place finished with a time of 29:49 while Stephen Nicholls recorded a time of 29:59 to finish in 30th place. Karl Tuzio finished with a time of 30:22 and in 35th place while closely followed by was Dave Waddington in 36th place who ran a time of 30:27. David Wall finished 50th to record a time of 31:31, Howard Waite finished with a time of 32:34 and in 60th place to just edge out Chris Nightingale in a time of 32:40 and in 61st place. Vincent Robinson, in a time of 33:21 finished in 71st place while Tracey Dutton, (second female over 35) and 5th lady completed the race in 33:27 and 73rd overall. Andrew Nightingale finished in 79th place in a time of 34:00, while Jacqui Jones, (first female over 40) and 6th lady finished 83rd and in a time of 34:19. Ray Smith (first over 60) finished with a time of 34:39 and in 88th place. Paul Derbyshire finished 101st and in a time of 35:37 with Tony Tyreman finishing 111th in a time of 36:47 and Richard Clarke, completed the runners from Wigan Phoenix, in a time of 37:39 and in 129th place. There were 191 finishers in which Ben Fish of Blackburn won the race in a time of 24:41. Rick Hayman of Sale was second in a time of 25:39 and third was Russell Maddams, Horwich in 26:25. MANCHESTER SIZZLERS 5K At the second Manchester Sizzlers 5K at Sale, on Thursday 12th July, Jean Mann, (first female over 40), and seventh lady in the race finished with a time of 19:13 to finish in 80th place. The winner was Simon Mills, Sale in 15:07, while second was Matt Bond also from Sale. 433 finished the race. ANDY WARD BREAKS CLUB RECORD. Wednesday 11th July saw the third out of four Haigh Hall 5 Miler night series race. There were some 22 Wigan Phoenix runners taking part in the race. In dry conditions for the race around Haigh Hall Country Park there was success for not only the Wigan Phoenix men’s and ladies teams but also for Wigan Phoenix’s Andy Ward. In completing the race not only did Andy win the race but he also broke the club record, for the new course, which was previously held by Phil Darbyshire. Andy’s winning time was an excellent 26:01 and beating the club record by 38 seconds. Both the men’s and ladies won their respective team prizes. The men’s team won with 19 points with, as mentioned, Andy Ward in 1st place, John Worthington finished 5th in a time of 27:56. Matthew Key finished in 6th place to recorded a time of 28:15 and Chris Wilson in 7th place, (first over 40), ran a time of 28:29. The ladies team had equal success by finishing first with 14 points. Jayne Taylor, (first female over 45), in a time of 32:35 finished 3rd lady and 43rd overall. Vicky Bryant recorded a time of 34:44 to be 5th lady and 55th in the race. Kath Williams (first over 50) ran a time of 35:26 to be 6th lady and 59th in the race. Other Wigan Phoenix runners were Richard Howarth in 9th place and in a time of 28:37, Steve Williams in 11th place, (first over 50), ran a time of 29:16. Tim Pilkington in 13th place finished with a time of 29:31, Phil Christopher finished 19th and in a time of 30:01 and closely followed by was Karl Tuzio in 20th place to record a time of 30:07. Dave Waddington in 23rd place finished with a time of 30:26, David Wall in 25th completed the race in 31:06 place, while Vincent Robinson in a time of 31:45 finished 30th. Chris Nightingale finished 36th in a time of 32:17, David Collins in 41st place finished with a time of 32:32 while Andrew Nightingale finished in 45th place to recorded a time of 33:21. Roy Hart made a welcome return to racing by finished 58th and in a time of 35:00, Richard Clarke recorded a time of 36:35 to finish in 72nd place. Lucy McKenzie, returned from University, produced a time of 39:19 to finish 84th overall and also first Junior Lady. James German in 85th place produced a time of 40:20 to complete the runners for Wigan Phoenix. There were 100 finishers in which Simon Bruton of Radcliffe finished second in the race with a time of 27:12 and Steve Wilkinson from Southport was third in 27:48. Incidentally, the first lady, in the race, was won by Katie Ingram of Horwich in a time of 28:32 and in the process breaking the ladies record for the course by 10 seconds. Thanks to Becky Pilkington for the photos:- (click on thumbnail to enlarge) |
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