Squirrels off to strong start at Wellingborough Three Counties Cross Country

The first event of this season's Three Counties Cross Country league was a new venue and course in Wellingborough. The course was undulating and had a mixture of surfaces to contend with including some very wet mud, grass and some hard paths. The weather was fabulous sunshine and little wind with mild temperature. The event saw a huge total of 491 overall finishers which included 43 squirrels.

The squirrels start this season as champions of all competitions and are very determined to defend these titles. In beautiful sunshine, NHRR got off to a great start by winning the women’s competition and finishing runners up in the men's, resulting in first overall in the combined team competition.

Katie Harbon won the women's race, while Tom Webb was third male. Women's team captain, Tash Pitman commented she was “Delighted with the team performance to get the squirrels off to a storming start to the new XC season and great to see so many squirrels out supporting each other!” This was echoed by the mens team captain John Auld.

Scoring for the women were Katie Harbon, Rhia Botha, Tash Pitman and Hannah Ridley. Whilst scoring for the men was Tom Webb, Darren Sunter, Stewart Overton, Ben Sewell, Matt Sayers, Shahab Ahmad, Ian Datlen and Steve McKeown.

Dublin Marathon
Grace Cleary ran the Dublin Marathon in 3 hours 50 minutes 26 seconds which was a personal best on a very wet day! Grace described it as “An amazing race, beautiful first half through the city and into Phoenix Park”.  And gave massive thanks to Cara, her coach, for guidance over the last few months!

​Marathon Eryri
Jennie Fraser ran Marathon Eryri for the second consecutive year finishing in 4:40 which was 16 minutes quicker than last year. Jennie was “loving the perfect conditions with liquid sunshine and rainbows to frolic around” in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Alice Noakes finished in 5:06 having stormed the final incline of 838ft over 2 miles with an iron will and desire for it all just to be over.

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Arlesey Relief Road Fun Run
Six Squirrels took part in the Arlesey Relief Road Fun Run on Saturday to celebrate the completion of Arlesey Relief Road before it opens to traffic. Ian Sutcliffe, Sheila Leavy, Brian Judkins, Miranda Morgan, Linda Aird and Lucy O'Connor all took part.

​Exeter Halloween
Elwyn Howell completed the Exeter Halloween 5 miler in a new PB time of 36:18 finishing 3rd male and 6th place overall with a nice trophy to match. He got dressed up in Halloween fancy dress which added to the fun morning. 

Parkrun Roundup

Clumber Park: Katie Harbon (19:14), Richard Harbon (21:16), Jo Harbon (27:32)

Goole: Tom Barclay (23:36)

Great Denham: Chris Stokes (19:59), Jon Hunt (21:23)

Henlow Bridge Lakes: James Dalton (22:06), Jeff Salter (29:04), Bob Davis (29:42), Lucy O'connor (30:58)

Holkham: Tracey Mccreath (33:47)

Houghton Hall: Dave Braybrook (22:04)

Letchworth: Matthew Sayers (19:59), William Harrison (22:10), Ian Harvey (23:36), Viv Lucas (27:59), Aimee Flack (32:59), Philip Flack (34:19), Julie Taylor (34:39), Nick Walker (34:47)

Lowestoft: Chloe Lucas (21:18)

Mersea Island: Laura Fairbanks (25:11)

Stevenage: Mike Phillips (21:05), Natalie Phillips (23:55)

Teignmouth Promenade: Elwyn Howell (30:05)

Tynegreen: Emily Yossarian (30:47)

Whitehaven: Emma Sandham (23:35)

Witney: Kris Whitmore (20:37)

Wolfordwood: Joe Dixon (23:02)