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Race Reports 2014


 


Conwy Half Marathon - Sunday 23/11/2014


 

8 runners from Wallasey AC completed the Conwy Half Marathon. First home for the club was Mike Green in 01:23:16 for 42nd place, an impressive time on a hilly course. The start and finish is on the quayside in front of the 700+ year old Conwy Castle. Over 2,300 runners take part in the race.

The route runs along the road adjacent to the Conwy River as it proceeds towards Deganwy beach and the West Shore Llandudno, from there it goes along church Walks towards Llandudno Pier, then around the Great Orme taking in views of the Isle of Anglesey, Puffin Island and the surrounding North Wales coastline, then back to Conwy and the finish line.

 

Bib Forename Surname Category Category Position Gun Time Position Chip Time Position
949 Mike Green M40-44 7 01:23:52 47 01:23:16 42
592 Phil Cuthbert M40-44 39 01:34:18 216 01:32:38 190
1835 Rob Pearse M40-44 43 01:35:13 236 01:35:07 267
1125 Sallie Holt F35-39 7 01:36:19 277 01:36:08 302
1483 Jessica Lovell F35-39 16 01:42:42 488 01:41:22 490
1124 Nicholas Holt M40-44 177 01:55:56 1103 01:53:39 1106
591 Ian Cuthbert M45-49 155 01:56:14 1123 01:53:02 1078
2231 David Thomas M50-54 121 02:04:35 1520 02:03:46 1579

 

 

Penmaenmawr Fell Race - 10 miles - Saturday 22/11/2014


Jez Fellick led the Wallasey runners home at the Penmaenmawr Fell Race, completing the 10 mile course with nearly 2,000 ft of ascent in 01:20:59 for 14th place. This year was the 40th anniversary of what is one of the most popular fell races in Wales. 223 runners were set off by local town mayor.

 

Position Bib Time Name Category Category position
14 57 01:20:59 Jeremy Fellick M40 8
47 117 01:29:35 Gary Goodall M40 20
61 56 01:32:51 Philip Cuthbert M40 27
88 201 01:37:46 Chris Bowers M 19
169 182 01:55:59 Elaine Opara F 13
197 135 02:05:05 Alison Engle F40 12


Leeds Abbey Dash 10k - Sunday 16/11/2014


Martin Connell crossed the line at the Leeds Abbey Dash 10k in 40:06.


Brecon Beacons Ultra - Saturday 15/11/2014


Nick Holt and Richard Webster completed the 2 lap course of 46 miles in the Brecon Beacons Ultra, crossing the finish line in 09:27:16 for joint 50th place. Sallie Holt completed one lap in 07:30.


Nice - Cannes Marathon - Sunday 09/11/2014


Richard Webster took 5 minutes off his personal best at the Nice Marathon. The French Riviera Marathon from Nice to Cannes provides views of the sea, palm trees and  snow-covered mountains. A great run from Richard completing the course in 02:45:14 coming 40th overall.
 


Newsar Clwydian Fell Race - 15km - Sunday 02/11/2014


Chris Bowers and Sallie Holt completed the Newsar Clwydian Fell Race, Sallie finished in 01:43:06 for 82nd place and Chris in 01:44:18 for 84th place. The  15km race with 3,000ft of ascent, over the Clwydian hills, including the summit of Moel Famau.


Sarah Wooliscroft

Cheshire 10k - Sunday 02/11/2014

 

6 runners from Wallasey AC headed off to Arley for the Cheshire 10k and 4 came back with personal bests. Richard Webster had a storming run coming home in 34:57 (pb) for 28th place, he was followed by Tony Barbat in 36:25 (First V55), Mike Green 36:30 (pb), John Armstrong 36:31, Martin Connell 39:47 (pb) and Sarah Wooliscroft who was over the moon with her personal best of 58:13 which was her first time under the hour. Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Wooliscroft

Photo courtesy of Dave Pinnington

 

Position Name Bib Gun Time Chip Time Category Category Position
28 Richard Webster 1500 00:35:01 00:34:57 V45 2
41 Anthony Barbat 63 00:36:30 00:36:25 V55 1
44 Mike Green 542 00:36:35 00:36:30 V40 5
45 John Armstrong 37 00:36:36 00:36:31 V45 3
109 Martin Connell 277 00:40:15 00:39:47 V40 18
822 Sarah Wooliscroft 1447 00:59:44 00:58:13 Female 150


Dublin Marathon - Monday  27/10/2014


Bryan Stevenson completed the Dublin Marathon in 03:43, unfortunately Bryan suffered an injury after being tripped at mile 14, his half marathon time was 01:35.


Martin Connell


Halloween Hell raiser - 8 Mile Multi Terrain - Sunday  27/10/2014

 

Martin Connell headed of to Nantwich for the Halloween Hell raiser 8 Mile Multi Terrain race. Martin finished in 01:09:53 for 17th place and picked up a prize for 3rd in his age category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martin Connell (Photo courtesy of Bryan Dale)

 


Snowdonia Marathon - Saturday  25/10/2014


Richard Webster had a marvellous run at the Snowdonia Marathon, Rich completed the testing course in sub 3 hours a great achievement on a far from easy course. Jess Lovell finished in 04:02 and Andrew Thomas in 04:18.

 

Bib First Name Surname Gender Position Category Category Position Gun Time Overall Position Chip Time Chip Position
1758 Richard Webster 28 M45+ 4 02:59:01 28 02:58:59 28
2828 Jessica Lovell 78 F35+ 18 04:02:35 598 04:02:17 610
1637 Andrew Thomas 747 MOPEN 282 04:21:10 887 04:18:55 875


Farndon 10k - Sunday  19/10/2014


Richard Webster finished in 9th place in the Farndon 10k completing the course in 37:07.

 

David Engwall

Wirral Half Marathon - Sunday  12/10/2014

 

Wallasey AC runners were out in force in the second Wirral Half Marathon. Greg Jones had a storming run coming home in 6th place in01:15:34. Hot on his heels were Phil Walton 01:17:16 and Richard Webster 01:17:31 (personal best and age category winner). Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Engwall completing his first half marathon.

 

 

Bib First Name Surname Category Category Position Gun Time Overall Position Chip Time Chip Position
1227 Greg Jones MOPEN 6 01:15:35 6 01:15:34 5
1529 Philip Walton MOPEN 7 01:17:17 7 01:17:16 7
1407 Richard Webster M45-49 1 01:17:32 8 01:17:31 8
200 Rob Pearse M40-44 5 01:27:32 40 01:27:30 42
1382 Graham Slater MOPEN 57 01:31:45 85 01:31:25 89
1325 Kevin Hall M45-49 17 01:40:50 201 01:40:36 212
1323 Paul Thelwell M60-64 2 01:46:51 318 01:45:59 320
308 Steve Armstrong M40-44 56 01:46:57 320 01:46:37 330
579 Louise Cooper F35-39 7 01:54:05 482 01:52:32 483
1298 Lisa Carney F35-39 8 01:54:14 484 01:51:43 464
580 Paul Cooper MOPEN 235 01:54:40 496 01:53:07 501
1263 Caet Cuthbert     02:13:22 887 02:10:35 886
1344 Renee White F45-49 33 02:17:19 950 02:15:07 953
767 David Engwall MOPEN 372 02:22:59 1021 02:19:18 1013
770 Hilary Engwall F60-64 6 02:30:30 1095 02:26:49 1088


Wirral 10k - Sunday  12/10/2014


Wallasey AC had 10 runners in the second Wirral 10k. First home for the club was Joe Boden in 35:25 for 11th place. Tony Barbat and Dave Wilson picked up age category wins. Photos

 

Bib First Name Surname Gender Position Category Category Position Gun Time Overall Position Chip Time Chip Position
3004 Joseph Boden 11 MOPEN 9 00:35:26 11 00:35:25 11
3977 Anthony Barbat 16 M50-54 1 00:35:52 16 00:35:51 16
3480 Mike Green 21 M40-44 3 00:37:19 21 00:37:16 21
3567 Andrew Rogerson 49 M50-54 4 00:42:37 54 00:42:33 56
3063 Dave Wilson 91 M55-59 1 00:46:45 103 00:46:45 121
3008 Rachel Saunders 43 F50-54 3 00:51:18 227 00:48:48 180
3906 Andy Carragher 216 M55-59 6 00:52:55 271 00:50:41 249
3958 Sandra Ellison 131 F55-59 4 00:58:56 460 00:56:35 457
3957 Jessikha Ellison 299 FOPEN 122 01:08:01 729 01:05:39 738
3010 Mark Pembroke 450 M50-54 40 01:11:53 799 01:08:46 790


Lisbon Half Marathon - Sunday  05/10/2014


Alison Engle headed to Portugal for the Lisbon Half Marathon, Alison completed the course in 02:23:54.


Aintree Grand 10k - Sunday  28/09/2014


Rachel Saunders completed the inaugural Grand 10k at Aintree Racecourse in 50:55 for 245th place out of over 900 runners.


Ladybower 50 - 50 miles - Sunday  21/09/2014


Mike Green completed the LadeyBower 50 mile ultra in 08:35 for 14th place. The race involves three and a bit laps of the Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs in Derbyshire.


Phil Walton and Greg Jones


Hoylake 10k - Sunday  14/09/2014

 

Wallasey AC had a one two at the Hoylake 10k as Phil Walton and Greg Jones went toe to toe in the battle for first place. Phil just edged Greg by 5 seconds with Phil returning in 34:12 and Greg 34:18. Not far behind them were Richard Webster 35:36 (5th) and Jez Fellick 36:02 (7th), great running. Photos courtesy of Steve at Flickr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Walton and Greg Jones

 

Bib Position Time Name
586 1 00:34:13 Phil Walton
336 2 00:34:18 Greg Jones
401 5 00:35:36 Richard Webster
386 7 00:36:02 Jeremy Fellick
545 21 00:38:49 Peter Bird
544 39 00:40:43 Phil Bird
559 58 00:41:58 A Rogerson
373 331 00:55:45 Sheila Rae
521 352 00:56:56 Sandra Ellison
373 331 00:55:45 Sheila Rae
248 428 01:00:37 David Engwall
247 482 01:05:16 Hilary Engwall

 


Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon - Sunday  14/09/2014


Dave McAlister and Alison Engle headed to Wales for the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon. Dave finished in 01:34 for 203rd place and Alison in 02:10.

Bib Position Forename    Surname    Cat    ChipTime    GunTime   
704 203 Dave McAlister M55 01:34:21 01:34:28
399 1147 Alison Engle F40 02:10:19 02:12:29


Salford 10k - Sunday  07/09/2014


Rachel Saunders and Lisa Carney ran the Salford 10k, finishing in 50:32 and 50:58 respectively.


Deestriders Multi Terrain - 4.5m - Friday  05/09/2014


Dave McAlister ran in the Deestriders Multi Terrain race and finished in 33:42 for 27th place. This result gave Dave 3rd place in his age category M55 for the series.


Vichy Ironman - 2.4m swim/112m bike/26.2m run - Saturday  30/08/2014


Phil Walton produced an amazing performance in the Vichy Ironman, Phil finished 43rd overall and completed the swim in 01:09, the bike in 05:15 and the run in 03:20 making a total including transition of 09:52:52, a great effort.


Sallie Holt

 

Longford Marathon - Sunday 24/08/2014

 

The Longford Marathon is described as the "Friendly Marathon in the Heart of Ireland". Sallie Holt travelled across the Irish Sea to compete on the flat course. Sallie finished the race as 7th lady in 03:34:42.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sallie at 17 miles

 

 


Capenhurst 5k - Wednesday 20/08/2014


Tony Barbat and Dave McAlister ran in the Capenhurst 5k. Tony finished in 17:48 (42nd) and Dave in 20:31 (109th).


Kalmar Ironman 2.4m swim/112m bike/26.2m run - Saturday 16/08/2014


5 of Wallasey AC's athletes went to south-east Sweden for the Kalmar triathlon. The swim course was in the Baltic Sea, the bike course was over the 6 km long bridge to the touristic island Öland and the run course went through central parts of Kalmar with the finish line located on the main square. Dave Walton had a storming race finishing second in his age category. Photos

 

Position Name Swim Bike Run Finish Category Category Position
582 David Walton 01:04:44 05:41:44 04:14:07 11:12:01 M60-64 2
619 Eddie Berry 01:13:06 05:33:11 04:20:34 11:15:55 M40-44 134
890 Chris Bowers 01:26:56 05:39:04 04:31:47 11:45:35 M35-39 189
1510 Philip Cuthbert 01:30:26 06:26:01 04:51:25 13:03:05 M40-44 332
1827 Paul Thelwell 01:18:19 06:49:44 05:57:42 14:19:56 M60-64 14


Wirral Endurance Track 5000m - Wednesday 13/08/2014


Greg Jones won the Wirral Endurance track 5000m in an impressive time of 16:40. He was closely followed in third place by Joe Boden who recorded a personal best of 16:54. Richard Webster also recorded a personal best of 18:06.

 

Position Time Name Age Category
1 16:40.8 Greg Jones SEN
3 16:54.5 Joseph Boden SEN
12 18:06.2 Richard Webster V45
14 18:30.9 Tony Barbat V50


Wavertree Mystery 5k - Tuesday 12/08/2014


Tony Barbat and Dave McAlister ran in the Wavertree Mystery 5k, the race consists of 3 laps around the park in front of Liverpool Harries stadium. Tony finished in 18:28 and Dave in 21:22.

 

Position Bib Name Time
33 233 Anthony BARBAT 00:18:28
118 123 Dave MCALISTER 00:21:22


Blackpool Air Show 10k - Sunday 10/08/2014


Dave McAlister competed in the Blackpool Air Show 10k. Dave was forced to battle against the remnants of Hurricane Bertha, returning home in 44:16 for 79th place.


Deestriders Multi Terrain - 4.5m - Thursday 07/08/2014


Tony Barbat and Dave McAlister ran in the Deestriders Multi Terrain race. Tony finished in 29:16 (11th) and Dave in 33:13 (31st).


Women's Running Magazine 10k - Sunday 27/07/2014


On a hot and sultry day in Sefton Park, Liverpool women gathered to take on a fast and picturesque course that consisted of two laps around the perimeter of the leafy park. Sheila Rae had a great run coming in4th overall in a time of 46:31.

Bib Position Name Chip time Gun time Category
2317 4 Sheila Rae 00:46:31 00:46:33 V40
2187 74 Nicci Davies 00:57:00 00:57:00 V50
2261 32 Lisa Carney 00:52:51 00:52:55 SEN
2328 174 Jennifer Bradshaw 01:05:30 01:05:50 SEN
2136 176 Sarah Wooliscroft 01:05:51 01:06:02 SEN


Adidas Thunder Run - Saturday 26/07/2014


Martin Connell, Deb Connell and Mike Griffiths formed part of one team and Steve Armstrong another, that competed in the Adidas Thunder Run. The race starts at noon on the Saturday and finishes at noon on the Sunday with the team members taking turns to run the 10k cross country loop.


Wirral Seaside Run - 5k - Wednesday 23/07/2014


Greg Jones was second in the the July Wirral Seaside Run in a time of 16:19. Photos

 

Position Name Time Category
2 Greg Jones 00:16:19 SM
4 Richard Webster 00:17:05 M45
8 Rob Pearse 00:17:27 M40
10 Anthony Barbat 00:17:53 M50
33 Sheila Rae 00:21:19 W45
72 Rolf Westrum 00:24:48 M60
81 Peter Ashton 00:25:54 M40


Andy Rogerson


Penny Lane Striders 10k - Sunday 20/07/2014

 

Andy Rogerson and Rolf Westrum completed the Penny Lane Striders 10k, Andy was first back in 44:43 and Rolf in 58:55.

 

Bib Position Name   Gun Time Chip Time Category Category Position Gender Position
376 83 Andrew Rogerson 00:44:57 00:44:43 MV50 7 73
180 246 Rolf Westrum 00:59:15 00:58:55 MV60 9 191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andy Rogerson - photos courtesy of Dave Pinnington

 


Wirral Endurance Run - 10k - Wednesday 23/07/2014


Wallasey AC grabbed the first 3 places in the Wirral Endurance Series 10k at Bebington Oval. Greg Jones, Joe Boden and Richard Webster crossing the line before any other runners.

 

Position Time Name Category
1 35:07.2 Greg Jones SEN
2 37:35.5 Joseph Boden SEN
3 37:58.7 Richard Webster V45
5 39:10.8 Tony Barbat V50
7 41:55.0 Nicholas Holt V35


Sefton Park 5 Miler - Wednesday 16/07/2014


6 Wallasey AC athletes competed in the Sefton Park 5 miler. The course consisted of 2 laps within the park and the sun shone on the runners. First home was Bryan Stevenson in 30:09 for 35th place. Photos.

 

Position Bib Name Category Time
25 106 Bryan STEVENSON OPEN 00:30:10
28 113 Anthony BARBAT V50 00:30:53
38 205 Rob PEARSE V40 00:31:31
65 86 Martin CONNELL V40 00:33:31
92 90 Sallie HOLT V35 00:34:33

 


Steve Armstrong

Tour of Merseyside - Sunday 06/07/2014- Saturday 12/07/2014

 

Steve Armstrong competed in the Tour of Merseyside which consists of 6 races in 7 days totalling 52 miles a double marathon. Each of the six races is designed to test the strength, stamina and speed of everyone who takes part with a relentless mix of terrain and varying distance over the full week. Steve's total time was 06:46 and he finished in 48th place.

 

Day

Location

Distance (miles)

Chip time

Overall Position

1

Southport

13.1

01:42:31

202

2

Thurstaston

6

00:48:44

56

3

Sustrans

10

01:14:31

52

4

Halton

5

00:37:07

58

5

Knowsley

6

00:47:46

61

6

Wirral

12

01:35:42

50

Overall

 

52.1

06:46:40

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Marathon Du Mont Blanc - Sunday 29/06/2014


Over 2100 runners finished the 2014 Marathon Du Mont Blanc. Steve Smith and Jess Lovell were amongst the competitors and finished in 05:09 and 05:41 respectively. The race involved over 2000m of climbing and starting in Chamonix took in the peaks of Argentière, Col des Montets, Col des Possettes, Aiguilles des Possettes, Charlanon comb and Planpraz taking in some breathtaking panoramas of the Mont Blanc range.


Wirral Seaside Run - 5k - Wednesday 25/06/2014


Greg Jones won the June Wirral Seaside Run by nearly a minute in 16:53, this was Greg's 8th Seaside victory.

 

Position

Name

Time

Time

Category

1

Greg

Jones

00:16:53

SM(20-40)

9

Phil

Bird

00:19:36

M50

12

Dave

McAlister

00:20:13

M55

25

Sheila

Rae

00:21:50

W45

30

Dale

Norcott

00:22:07

U16

47

Nicci

Davies

00:24:25

W55

53

Rolf

Westrum

00:25:49

M60

57

Catherine

Cuthbert

00:27:09

W40


Freckleton Half Marathon - Sunday 22/06/2014


Mike Green completed the oldest half marathon in the country at Freckleton in 01:50.

 

 


Nick Holt

Welsh Trail Marathon - Saturday 21/06/2014

 

The Welsh Trail Marathon race routes in the stunning trails and tracks of the world-renowned Coed y Brenin Forest Park in the Snowdonia National Park. The course takes in fully marked trail single track, forest roads and paths in some of the most stunning forestry and heath land in the UK. Richard Webster and Nick Holt completed the course in 03:48 and 04:53 respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nick Holt

 

 

Bib

Forename

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun time

Gun Position

Chip time

Chip Position

502

Richard

Webster

29

M40+

13

03:48:07

31

03:48:06

31

217

Nick

Holt

146

MOPEN

60

04:53:06

173

04:53:05

172

 


Sport in the Port 5k - Sunday 15/06/2014


Wallasey AC had some success at the Sport in the Port 5k, an excellent run by Joe Boden saw him finish in second place in 16:52 and Dave McAlister was first V55 in 10th place.

 

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

42

JOSEPH

BODEN

2

MOPEN

2

00:16:52

2

00:16:52

2

1037

DAVE

MCALISTER

10

M55+

1

00:20:30

10

00:20:29

10


Sport in the Port 10k - Sunday 15/06/2014


Richard Webster set a personal best at the Sport in the Port 10k, Richard completed the course in 35:47 for 5th place.

 

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

697

RICHARD

WEBSTER

5

M45+

1

00:35:47

7

00:35:47

7

357

ADAM

OWEN-SMITH

45

MOPEN

29

00:40:40

51

00:40:40

52

283

RICHARD

SAUNDERS

95

M50+

5

00:43:38

101

00:43:35

101

282

RACHEL

SAUNDERS

43

F50+

4

00:50:23

278

00:50:09

278

358

EVE

OWEN-SMITH

77

F40+

15

00:54:00

369

00:53:40

372

783

JESSIKHA

ELLISON

147

FOPEN

62

01:01:15

507

01:00:47

503

782

SANDRA

ELLISON

198

F50+

15

01:06:27

574

01:05:59

570


Tunnel 10k - Sunday 08/06/2014


Wallasey AC won the men's team event in the Tunnel 10k beating Penny Lane Striders by 3 seconds. The 4 counters were Greg Jones, setting a personal best, 35:09 (4th), Joe Boden 36:06 (9th) and Rich Webster 36:14 (11th). Richard Webster and Sheila Rae also won their age categories.  Photos

 

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

2511

Greg

Jones

4

MOPEN

4

00:35:11

4

00:35:09

4

1808

Joseph

Boden

9

MOPEN

9

00:36:08

9

00:36:06

9

2335

Richard

Webster

11

M45-49

1

00:36:15

11

00:36:14

12

2011

Mike

Green

40

M40-44

6

00:39:15

42

00:39:13

44

2730

Bryan

Stevenson

53

MOPEN

36

00:40:05

55

00:39:52

55

1123

Sheila

Rae

10

F45-49

1

00:45:51

201

00:45:36

255

1457

Steve

Armstrong

286

M40-44

43

00:48:03

304

00:47:48

384

54

Dave

Wilson

287

M55-59

11

00:48:03

305

00:48:02

401

2324

Paul

Thelwell

416

M60-64

6

00:50:34

452

00:48:59

485

2548

Kevin

Gorry

520

MOPEN

317

00:51:58

571

00:47:57

394

2208

Andrew

Rogerson

550

M50-54

38

00:52:26

609

00:46:26

307

1461

Mike

Griffiths

680

M55-59

25

00:54:23

773

00:53:05

888

2093

Nicci

Davies

141

F55-59

2

00:56:30

981

00:56:13

1223

315

Mark

Pembroke

1739

M50-54

143

01:30:17

2723

01:24:17

2703

 


Big Welsh Trail Half Marathon
- Saturday 07/06/2014

 

Jez Fellick completed the Big Welsh Trail Marathon in 01:37:44 for 5th place. The Big Welsh Trail is runat at Coed Llandegla and takes in some stunning and awe inspiring trails through the 650 hectares of the forest. Runners were able to explore stunning forest trails, paths and single tracks.
 


Deestriders Off Road - 5 miles approx. - Thursday 05/06/2014


Dave McAlister ran the Deestriders off road race in 33:33 for 31st place.


Birkenhead Park 5 - 5 miles - Wednesday 04/06/2014


Richard Webster was first home for the club in the Birkenhead Park 5 mile race, Richard completed the 3 lap course in 28:58 and was 2nd in his age category. Jon Armstrong ran a sub 30 minutes for 17th place.

 

Position

Name

 

Category

Time

Ladies position

Category position

11

Richard

Webster

M45

00:28:58

 

2

17

John

Armstrong

M45

00:29:33

 

5

23

Steve

Smith

M40

00:30:25

 

5

70

Jessica

Lovell

F35

00:34:53

11

2

71

Dave

McAlister

M55

00:34:58

 

3

116

Nicci

Davies

F55

00:41:40

34

4

130

Steph

Alston

F35

00:46:02

39

8

 


Martin Connell

Comrades Marathon - 56.1 miles - Sunday 01/06/2014

 

The Comrades Marathon is the world's oldest and largest ultra marathon, it's run over a distance of approximately 90 km / 56.1 miles between the capital of the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, and the coastal city of Durban. Martin Connell made the 12,000 mile round trip to compete and despite calf problems finished the course in 10:46:16. Martin described the race as "Very inspiring". Read Martin's race report here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martin Connell with his bronze medal given to Comrades marathon novices

 

 

Duathlon World Championships - Sunday 01/06/2014

 

Cat Jennings finished in 8th place in her age category in the Duathlon World Championships . The race took place in Pontevedra in Spain and the sprint race consisted of a 5k run, 20k bike and 2.5k run. Cat finished in 01:12:21 a great achievement .


Wirral Seaside Run - 5k - Wednesday 28/05/2014


The runners faced a headwind all the way in the May Wirral Seaside Run. Greg Jones came in4th place in 17:52 and was followed by Richard Webster 18:39 in 5th.

 

Position

Name

 

Time

3

Greg

Jones

00:17:52

4

Richard

Webster

00:18:39

13

Matthew

Wilson

00:19:59

20

Phil

Bird

00:20:52

59

Nicci 

Davies

00:25:58

72

Rolf

Westrum

00:28:10


Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - Sunday 25/05/2014


John Armstrong was first Wallasey athlete home in the Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. John finished in 03:14. Jess Lovell ran well and returned in 03:25 for 12th lady. Jessikha and Sandra Ellison completed their first marathons in 05:05 and 05:37 respectively.  Richard Webster (3:14), Mike Green (03:29), Bryan Stevenson (04:16), Mike Griffiths (03:57) and Sallie Holt (03:57). Wallasey AC helpers also provided marshalls and manned a water station.  Photos courtesy of Owen at Flickr

 

Position

Name

 

Time

Category

Category Position

Gender Position

148

John

Armstrong

03:14:09

M45

16

147

245

Jess

Lovell

03:25:21

F35

4

12

1156

Lisa

Carney

04:11:38

F30

31

195

64

Steve

Smith

03:02:44

M40

13

64

1968

Jessikha

Ellison

05:05:03

F18

70

511

2180

Sandra

Ellison

05:37:18

F50

45

604

 


Phil Walton

Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon - Sunday 25/05/2014

 

10 runners from Wallasey AC competed in the inaugural Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. Phil Walton had a great run finishing 5th overall and first in his age category, Phil completed the course in an impressive 01:17:41. Kim McEneany also ran well to finish in 01:36:24.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Walton - photo courtesy of Owen at Flickr

 

 

Position

Name

 

Time

Category

Category Position

Gender Position

5

Phil

Walton

01:17:41

M30

1

5

228

Kim

McEneany

01:36:24

F18

6

27

263

Dave

Walton

01:37:43

M60

2

230

543

Anne

Taylor-Kilbane

01:44:24

F50

3

102

689

Vicky

Kehoe

01:47:34

F40

23

142

954

Rachael

Kenny

01:51:47

F40

36

232

1239

Rachel

Saunders

01:56:03

F50

18

355

 

Michaela

Kee

02:01:52

     

2140

Caet

Cuthbert

02:10:00

F40

143

897

2802

Renee

White

02:23:42

F45

177

1336

 


Walton Hall Park 5 mile - Tuesday 20/05/2014


Dave McAlister came 75th in the Walton Hall Park 5 mile race, Dave recorded a time of 34:42 and was second V55.


Long Service Award


Bob and Anne Brimage have been presented with received awards for being involved in athletics for 25 years .The photo has Bob and Anne with their awards along with other officials. Without officials like these there would be no races and the members are grateful for all there support, advice and motivation over the years.

Bob and Anne Brimage Long service award


Chester Half Marathon - Sunday 18/05/2014


3 runners from Wallasey AC had to toil through the heat in the Chester Half Marathon. Sheila Rae was first finisher for the club in 01:44:19.

 

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

4707

SHEILA

RAE

68

F45+

9

01:45:17

811

01:44:19

831

3915

PHIL

BIRD

1132

M50+

89

01:51:23

1292

01:50:54

1438

5697

DAVID

THOMAS

2235

M50+

189

02:10:22

2950

02:06:20

2969


Great Manchester Run - 10k - Sunday 18/05/2014


A strong performance from Karl Pickstock at the Great Manchester Run meant Karl was able to finish in 79th place in a timer of 35:13.

 

Nick Holt

Apocalypse 100 mile - Saturday 17/05/2014

 

Any 100 mile race is a personal challenge, a chance to test your limits. The Apocalypse 100 miler was no exception. The 100 mile race features almost 5 kilometres of vertical ascent and descent. The course was a single complete circle, but with independent 10 mile loops at each compass point featuring the names of the four riders of the Apocalypse; Conquest, Famine, War and Death. Nick Holt completed the race in 32 hours 12 minutes for 10th place, only 29% of the runners completed the course, well done Nick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nick Holt (right)

 


Chester Half Marathon - Sunday 15/05/2014


3 Wallasey AC runners took part in the Chester Half Marathon. Sheila Rae returned first in 01:44:19.

 

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

4707

SHEILA

RAE

68

F45+

9

01:45:17

811

01:44:19

831

3915

PHIL

BIRD

1132

M50+

88

01:51:23

1292

01:50:54

1438

5697

DAVID

THOMAS

2237

M50+

188

02:10:22

2951

02:06:20

2973


Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge - 6 miles - Tuesday 13/05/2014


7 Wallasey AC athletes headed to Thurstaston for the Multi-Terrain Challenge. Richard Webster was first runner home for the club in 8th place, Richard completed the 6 mile course in 36:46.

 

Position

Name

 

Category

Time

8

Richard

Webster

O45M

00:36:46

29

Steve

Smith

O40M

00:40:43

31

Anthony

Barbat

O50M

00:42:08

32

Nick

Holt

U40M

00:42:25

68

Jessica

Lovell

U40F

00:46:38

80

Steve

Armstrong

O40M

00:48:15

117

Catherine

Cuthbert

O40F

00:58:44


Port Sunlight 10k - Sunday 11/05/2014


Joe Boden led 11 Wallasey AC athletes home in the Port Sunlight 10k. On a course with many twists and turns Joe crossed the line in an excellent 35:22 for 13th place. John Armstrong wasn't far behind him in 19th and 36:33. Sheila Rae was the first lady for Wallasey AC in 44:28 winning her age category. Over 1200 runners completed the race. Photos

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

757

Joseph

Boden

13

MOPEN

11

00:35:24

13

00:35:22

13

358

John

Armstrong

19

M45-49

2

00:36:35

19

00:36:33

19

864

Richard

Saunders

139

M50-54

11

00:44:16

153

00:43:38

157

977

Sheila

Rae

15

F45-49

1

00:44:40

165

00:44:28

183

6

Dave

Wilson

193

M55-59

8

00:46:12

215

00:46:09

246

1223

Paul

Thelwell

255

M60-64

7

00:48:03

289

00:47:44

307

92

Frank

Gower

367

M55-59

24

00:51:39

437

00:51:28

484

863

Rachel

Saunders

88

F50-54

9

00:52:42

494

00:51:28

485

958

Nicci

Davies

94

F55-59

4

00:53:07

512

00:52:02

513

1139

Rolf

Westrum

460

M60-64

15

00:54:40

589

00:54:01

621

705

Mark

Pembroke

714

M50-54

66

01:20:44

1194

01:19:18

1194

 

Ironman 70.3 Majorca - 1.9km swim/90.1km bike/21.1km run - Saturday 10/05/2014


3 of Wallasey ACs athletes went to Majorca for the Alcudia Triathlon. The race is advertised as a Race in paradise: a holiday-friendly island that features a tough, scenic course. The race involved a 1.9km swim, a hilly 90km bike ride and a half marathon all under the heat of the Mediterranean sun. Dave Walton had a good race finishing 8 minutes faster than last year for 5th place in his age category. Phil Cuthbert  also conquered the three disciplines, Ian Cannings was unfortunately knocked off his bike and was unable to finish.

 

Name  

Category Rank

Gender Rank

Overall Rank

Swim

Bike

Run

Finish

Walton

David

5

809

892

00:29:05

02:51:47

01:47:57

05:20:25

Cuthbert

Philip

271

1423

1640

00:37:24

03:00:16

01:52:16

05:45:17


Marlborough Downs Challenge - 33 miles - Saturday 10/05/2014


Marlborough Running Club in Wilshire organised the Marlborough Downs Challenge, the course consisted of a scenic one lap route of 33 miles, across the Wiltshire Downs, along Wansdyke and through Avebury Stone Circle. Steve Smith and Jessica Lovell ran together and finished in 6 hours which gave Jess the accolade of second lady.

 


Sallie Holt

Excalibur Marathon - Saturday 10/05/2014

 

Excalibur Marathon is an off-road event organised by Claire House Children’s Hospice, participants faced a tough and extreme challenge, whilst experiencing the beauty and spectacular views of the Clwydian Range of North Wales. Sallie Holt took the race in her stride and came out winner of the ladies race, a great achievement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sallie with her trophy after the race

 

 


Great East Anglia Run - 10k - Sunday 04/05/2014


Dave McAlister travelled all the way to Kings Lynn for the Great East Anglia Run. Dave took 42:41 to finish the 10k course.


John Armstrong


Liverpool Spring 10k - Sunday 04/05/2014

 

John Armstrong had a strong run at the Liverpool Spring 10k completing the course in 37:02 for 28th place. The race took place in Sefton Park and had a live drumming band playing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Armstrong - photo courtesy of Owen at Flickr

 

 

 


Wirral Seaside Run - 5k - Wednesday 30/04/2014


Greg Jones overcame a headwind to finish 2nd in the Wirral Seaside run in a time of 17:15. Elliot Foley had a top ten finish coming home in 19:21. Photos

Position

Name

Time

Category

2

Greg Jones

00:17:15

SM(20-40)

10

Elliott Foley

00:19:21

U20

14

Phil Bird

00:20:03

W50

15

Will Amis

00:20:10

SM(20-40)

18

David McAlister

00:20:26

M55

33

Michael Griffiths

00:22:12

M55

49

Nicci Davies

00:24:20

W55

58

Rolf Westrum

00:25:37

M60

73

Jess Ellison

00:27:10

SW (20-35)

83

Jenny Williams

00:28:24

SW (20-35)

92

Sandra Ellison

00:33:56

W50

 


Llandudno Easter 5k Dash - Saturday 19/04/2014

 

Dave McAlister competed in the Llandudno Easter 5k Dash, Dave completed the course in 20:35 for 24th place.

 

Virgin London Marathon - Sunday 13/04/2014

 

12 Wallasey AC runners competed in the Virgin London Marathon. On an extremely warm day for April some of the runners suffered in the heat. Richard Webster and Jez Fellick overcame the conditions to complete sub 3 hour marathons.

Bib

Name

Place overall

Place gender

Place category

Category

Half

Finish time

32911

Richard Webster

797

771

87

45-49

01:25:26

02:54:07

32009

Jeremy Fellick

1145

1098

135

45-49

01:25:03

02:58:13

31520

Steve Smith

1398

1326

296

40-44

01:27:15

03:00:07

31409

Mike Green

1819

1706

384

40-44

01:29:07

03:05:16

25029

Richard Saunders

4454

3900

355

50-54

01:36:10

03:26:45

24865

Bryan Stevenson

6224

5236

2606

18-39

01:38:14

03:37:03

29667

Sheila Rae

7662

1363

185

45-49

01:48:06

03:44:16

5661

Michael Griffiths

9351

7487

241

55-59

01:41:20

03:51:27

28299

Victoria Kehoe

9660

1948

387

40-44

01:50:58

03:52:39

3119

Ian Stringer

11606

9084

1825

40-44

01:42:26

03:59:24

29124

Julie Barbat

15582

3840

223

50-54

01:57:14

04:16:36

27873

Dorothy Smith

27951

8989

9

70+

02:27:38

05:13:33


Helena Tipping 10k - Sunday 30/03/2014


Dave McAlister competed in the Helen Tipping 10k in Wrexham, Dave completed the course in 43:20 for 61st place.


Liverpool Half Marathon - Sunday 23/03/2014


14 runners from Wallasey AC competed in the Liverpool Half Marathon. First home was Phil Walton  in 01:21:35, closely followed by Pete Bird 01:22:54 and Jez Fellick in 01:23:50. Photos

 

Bib

First Name

Surname

Gender Position

Category

Category Position

10K

Stage Position

Gun Time

Overall Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

4067

Philip

Walton

44

MOPEN

34

00:37:33

59

01:21:43

44

01:21:35

45

4169

Pete

Bird

62

MOPEN

49

00:37:15

48

01:23:16

62

01:22:54

60

3952

Jeremy

Fellick

79

M45+

7

00:38:31

85

01:23:53

79

01:23:50

83

4168

Phil

Bird

593

M50+

24

00:44:10

563

01:38:22

632

01:36:21

621

3319

Sheila

Rae

58

F45+

4

00:46:21

960

01:40:50

804

01:40:04

946

834

Steven

Armstrong

1364

M40+

202

00:48:22

1450

01:48:51

1510

01:44:08

1386

1740

Dave

Wilson

1489

M55+

25

00:48:19

1432

01:50:23

1656

01:50:23

2254

2810

Kevin

Gorry

1571

MOPEN

1045

00:50:25

2052

01:51:24

1757

01:46:41

1709

6298

Ian

McCall

1584

MOPEN

1054

00:49:39

1792

01:51:32

1774

01:47:52

1880

3800

Frank

Gower

2502

M55+

55

00:54:10

3267

02:01:05

2995

01:59:38

3641

1853

Lucy

Pemberton-Platt

889

FOPEN

514

00:56:18

3996

02:09:28

4041

02:04:00

4171

66

Jessikha

Ellison

1186

FOPEN

670

00:58:12

4564

02:15:31

4661

02:10:01

4840

4973

Sandra

Ellison

1920

F50+

82

01:05:51

6054

02:33:32

6008

02:28:03

6102

1776

Mark

Pembroke

4304

M50+

287

01:11:17

6454

03:03:54

6667

02:53:59

6637


Elliot Foley


Wirral Seaside Run - 5k - Sunday 23/03/2014

 

Elliot Foley came 6th in the Wirral Seaside run in 19:16.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Sallie Holt and Bryan Stevenson


Stafford 20 miler - Sunday 09/03/2014

 

Bryan Stevenson and Sallie Holt headed to Stafford for a 20 mile road race. Bryan finished 130th in 02:35:44 and Sallie 162nd in 02:24:01.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bryan and Sallie - photo courtesy of Bryan at http://www.racephotos.org.uk/

 


Bolton Hilly Marathon 10k - Saturday 08/03/2014


Three runners from Wallasey AC completed the Bolton Hilly Marathon which is described as One of the toughest in the UK. The Bolton Hill Marathon route follows some of the most beautiful trails and Country Roads on the West Pennine Moors taking you up and over Winter Hill, past White Coppice and along the famous Anglezarke Reservoir, past Rivington Pike and Barn, through Barrow Bridge village and down the famous miners 63 steps on a stunning 26.2 mile journey. Richard Webster had a storming run to finish in 6th place in a time of 03:22:12. Nick Holt was 61st in 04:15:12 and Martin Connell 96th in 04:33:28. Not satisfied with this Martin return the next day to run the course again in 04:44:53!


Stafford 20 miler - Sunday 09/03/2014


Bryan Stevenson and Sallie Holt headed to Stafford for a 20 mile road race. Bryan finished 130th in 02:35:44 and Sallie 162nd in 02:24:01.


Malta Marathon - Sunday 23/02/2014


Martin Connell flew to Malta for the Virgin Malta Marathon. Martin completed the course in 03:24:41 for 83rd place. The route started outside the bastions of Malta’s old capital Mdina and passes the Gzira waterfront to the finish in Sliema.


Malta Half Marathon - Sunday 23/02/2014


Deb Connell took part in the Virgin Malta Half Marathon. Deb completed the course in 02:08:32 for a personal best.


Nick Beer 10k - Sunday 09/02/2014


The Nick Beer 10k starts on the promenade in Llandudno and follows Marine Drive around the scenic Great Orme , before returning to the promenade and finishing opposite Venue Cymru. The windy conditions didn't deter Richard Webster who completed the course in 37:24 for 14th place and first in his age category.


Mad Dog 10k - Sunday 09/02/2014


Nearly 1800 runners competed in the Mad Dog 10k in Southport. Jane Vick had to battle against the wind to complete the course in 57:49.


Mike Griffiths

 

Helsby Half Marathon - Sunday 19/01/2014

 

Wallasey AC's athletes headed to Cheshire for the Helsby Half Marathon. Over 1800 runners completed the race including 9 from the club. Mike Green was first home in 69th place in an excellent 01:20:50. Not far behind were John Thelwell 01:21:29 (80th) and John Armstrong 01:22:49 (98th).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Griffiths coming into the finish

Photo courtesy of Steve at Run Helsby

 

 

Bib Name Category

Gun Time

Gun Position

Chip Time

Chip Position

Category Gun Position

783

Mike Green

M40

01:20:57

69

01:20:50

70

17

1936

John Thelwell

MSEN

01:21:34

80

01:21:29

80

46

38

John Armstrong

M45

01:22:54

98

01:22:49

102

10

138

Eddie Berry

MSEN

01:30:32

259

01:30:08

259

110

299

Ian Cannings

M55

01:33:07

324

01:32:22

324

12

2243

Phil Dabner

M45

01:34:29

368

01:34:04

378

65

1388

Bryan Stevenson

MSEN

01:34:54

377

01:34:43

401

149

1941

Andrew Thomas

MSEN

01:40:50

612

01:40:07

623

219

1602

Sheila Rae

F45

01:41:29

638

01:40:12

626

8

798

Mike Griffiths

M55

01:45:24

782

01:44:06

781

39

1125

Sharon Lamont

F45

01:49:35

938

01:48:16

939

30

466

Caet Cuthbert

F40

02:08:44

1516

02:06:09

1502

79

 


EnduranceLife Ultra Marathon - Saturday 18/01/2014


Richard Webster completed the EnduranceLife Ultra Marathon (34.1 miles) in 05:20:52 and finished in an excellent third place. Nick Holt ran well to cross the line in 07:02:18 for 35th place.


EnduranceLife Half Marathon - Saturday 18/01/2014


Sallie Holt completed the EnduranceLife Half Marathon (15.5 miles) in Anglesey in 02:43:38 for 60th place, conditions out on the course were very tough.

 

 

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