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2008 - The Year To Date.

May
May is always a busy month in the local road racing scene which includes our own 10 mile race. A thank you to all our helpers and our sponsors - Lovewell Blake Chartered Accountants (goodie bags) and Birds Sports (spot prizes). The record entry of finishers of 252 enjoyed ideal weather conditions and were led home by Darren Fowlie in 53.06 closely followed in a tight finish by 5 secs by Andrew Hennessey. The first lady home was Nicky Alford in 63.10. With some members travelling to a junior fixture at St Ives most members were called upon for race duties but Steve Plunkett and Ian Odgers did represent the home club. The full race results can be found elsewhere on this site.

Eleven runners competed in the Wroxham 5km which was the next event in the DRAC Grand Prix. Their times were as follows - Neville (19.38), Paul Metters (20.07), Ashley (20.28), Clem (20.58), Emma (21.02), Jo (21.32), Rory (21.47), Steve Gilbert (23.06), Gill (23.28- 1st +60 lady), John (23.57) and Orla (25.18).

During the month members also competed in the Breckland 10km (6 man team led home by Neville in 39.49), Kings Lynn 10km (4 man team led home by Sean Atterwill in 43.42), 2nd Gt Yarmouth 5 mile (7 members/ Neville 31.10), Coltishall 5km ( Paul Harrison 20.42/Clem Vogler 21.25), 3rd Gt Yarmouth 5 mile (4 members/ Paul Metters 33.44) and the Brandon Off road half marathon (Rory 102.39 and Orla 118.18).

Thanks to Garry Slattery's efforts the club now has a replacement clubhouse just in time for the summer weather we have just experienced!

April
In April, many peoples eyes turn to the London Marathon whether participating or spectating. The club had five runners in the capital all hoping that their winter training had been enough and that the weather would be favourable. Rory Campbell led the team home in 242.38, with Linsey and Richard Broster crossing the line together only 15 secs behind him. Gary Chaffe followed in 273.51 and Mark Ithell whose training had been effected by injury in 354.09.

John Richardson competed in the Bungay half marathon on the 06/04/08 and recorded 113.05.

The clubs second Grand Prix event took place on the 23/04/08 at Great Yarmouth and Paul Metters (32.57) and Emma Potter-Campbell (34.18) led the contingent of Dereham Runners home. Also running were Ashley Gilbert (34.32), Steve Nimmock (34.45), Rory Campbell (37.18), John Richardson (39.03), Ken Renshaw (39.26) and Di Renshaw (55.36).

Six members competed in the 8.9 mile off road ''chase the train' race organised by NNBR. Clem Vogler led the team home in 66.24 followed by Gill Woodhouse (74.01), John Richardson (75.29), Nikola Buckley (75.49), Orla Jupp (80.31) and Curney Bray (89.09).

Neville Knights organised a 3.58 mile cross country race over Neatherd Moor as an alternative to the usual thursday training session. Conditions were not ideal with mud in places, water logged grass and rutted bone hard surfaces but with the handicap Paul Harrison led the 15 participants home followed by Emma. The fasted on the night was Sean Atterwill in 23.14 followed by Neville in 24.13.

March
Not only have the runners suffered in the wintry conditions but the heavy winds at the start of the month brought down a tree onto the clubhouse totally destroying it. Members rallied round and got the site cleared within the week and a new clubhouse is being sought and grants being looked into.

On the racing scene, Mark Ithell used the Wymondham 20 as part of his London marathon training whereas Ken, Gill and John raced over the 10 mile distance at the same venue.

Six runners endured the wet and windy Broadland half marathon, where times were slow. Rory used it as part of his London marathon training but was led home by Neville in 94.33 (who rather hoped for 88.00!). Gill was the first club lady home in the first of the club's Grand Prix events. They were followed by Ian Odgers, John and Di. Two weeks prior to this race Ian had been in warm Barcelona to run the marathon (262.23) alongside Paul Metters (227.04).

Back in the UK, the weather brought light snow showers on Easter sunday for the staging of the Trowse (CONAC) 10km. The weather brought slippery conditions on the off-road down hill section and one or two casualties. Neville led the six man team home in 41.44 and Jo james led the ladies home in 47.12. The rest of the team consisted of Michael, Gill, Orla and Huw Jones.

March brought with it the last of the Ryston Runners cross country series. Unfortunately it clashed with the Broadland race and as a result senior numbers were depleted by 50%. Steve Nimmock (6th), Keith (10th), Andy (12th), Michael (14th), Paul (5th), Clem (2nd) and Jenny (5th) were the representatives.

Numbers from the club were generally down this year which meant that we slipped from 4th in 2006/7 to 6th in 2007/8, but special mention goes to Steve, Keith, Andy, Michael, Paul and Jenny for competing in all six races and to Clem who picked up a 3rd (male vet 60) and to Gill for her 1st place (female vet 55). I am sure that all those that competed enjoyed the event and location and hopefully the numbers will be up for next season (commencing October).

February
Seven runners kicked off February with a cross country. West Norfolk AC hosted an event at scenic Houghton Hall. Top ten positions (age graded) were achived by most, with Clem leading the way with a second in 27.55. Also competing were Steve, Andy, Paul, John, Orla and Jenny.

The following week brought more cross country running in the form of the 5th Ryston race over 9km. The 14 runners achieved 11 top ten positions (age related) between them, with Clem (4th) again being best placed. The other runners were Steve, Keith, Andrew, Andy, Michael, Ken, Rory, John, Orla, Jenny, Hazel and Di.

The Norfolk road race calendar kicks off next month but in the meantime Rory (95.04), Ken (103.47), Gill (105.59) and Linsey (108.30) travelled to Bungay to compete in the Great East Run. For Rory and Linsey this 20km race is part of their build up for the London Marathon in April.

January
Seven runners took their running seriously or were running off the festive excesses by racing over 10km at Wymondham on New Years Day. Steve Nimmock (44.25) led the contingent home in a total entry of 349 followed by Jo James (47.28), Tony Barstard (48.23), Ken Renshaw (49.55), John Richardson (50.29), Michael Dennis (54.18) and Di Renshaw (66.14).

The club had it's best turnout in the 4th event of the 2007/2008 Ryston Cross Country. Over the 5km course Neville Knights (19.07) led the team home just ahead of Steve Nimmock (19.22). Also competing were Andrew Bird, Keith Moore, Andy Norton, Michael Dennis, Ken Renshaw, Paul Harrison, John Richardson, Clem Vogler, Orla Jupp, Emma Potter-Campbell, Jenny Norton and Hazel Cason. Clem was 2nd in his age group and Emma was 5th. See the Ryston website for the full results.

The Norfolk road race calendar is a bit sparse in January, and therefore Neville travelled to Peterborough to compete in the tough underlating Folksworth 15 miler. He finished 51st out of 435 in 1hr 43.09.

Runners News

:: Results for Dereham Runners 10 mile road race ran on Sunday 18th May 2008. .

:: Senior Grand Prix 2008 ..

:: 2008 The year to date ..

:: Results for Dereham Runners 10 mile road race ran on Sunday 14th May 2007. .

:: Results for Dereham Runners 10 mile road race ran on Sunday 14th May 2006. .

:: CLUB AWARDS, see results here . .

:: April 7th onwards Neatherd School 6.30 – 8.00 pm Athletics for all age groups . .

:: Thursdays 6.30 – 8.00pm club night. Running, fitness training . .

:: Upcoming Events . .

:: First and third Saturdays in month 10am – 12 noon junior athletics/ fun in athletics . .