Club Race Reports Season 2024-2025
Borders League
Race 1 - Norton Priory - 29/09/2024 - Seniors
The first Borders League race of 2024-2025 took place at Norton Priory in Runcorn. 440 runners lined up to a narrow start that went over a hump-backed bridge after 50 metres and the congestion meant that some of the runners had to wait a while to start racing. The 4.8 mile course was full of turns and contained several undulations. Stephen Ferroni ran extremely well to finish second and not far behind him was Olly Chadwick in fifth. This helped the men into fourth position with other counters being Louis Gorman (31st), Rob Pearse (37th), Alan Kennedy (52nd), Steven Leslie (59th), George Gillies (75th), Scott Eves (76th), Mark Poustie (117th) and Michael Robson (121st). The ladies also finished fourth on the day with Paulena Kremling (11th), Becky Blacklock (17th), Anna Kenny (27th) and Elaine Opara (32nd) counting.
Cross Country Championships
National - Weston Park - 14/09/2024 - Senior Women
The Wallasey AC ladies' team came an excellent twenty-second at the re-arranged English National Cross-Country at Weston Park in Shropshire. Counters were Becky Blacklock (70th), Jan McArd (151st), Kat Cowdray (159th) and Michele Alty (180th).
National - Weston Park - 14/09/2024 - Senior Men
Mark Doherty competed at the re-arranged English National Cross-Country at Weston Park in Shropshire finishing in 515th place.
Wirral Multi Terrain Series
Race 1 - Royden Park - 03/09/2024 - Senior Men
Stephen Ferroni made his debut for the club and came away with an excellent victory at the opening fixture of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series in Royden Park. The men's team were second on the night and other counters were Mike Jones (15th), Alan Kennedy (19th), Rob Pearse (26th) and John Ellison (28th). The men also had second B team and first C team.
Race 1 - Royden Park - 03/09/2024 - Under 15 Boys
Gabriel and Phoenix Pearse competed in the under 15 race coming 5th and 8th repectively, great running.
Race 1 - Royden Park - 03/09/2024 - Senior Ladies
Becky Blacklock (8th) was our first lady finisher at the opening fixture of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series in Royden Park. The women's team were fifth on the night and other counters were Elaine Opara (16th) and Anna Kenny (16th).
Race 2 - Wirral Country Park - 10/09/2024 - Senior Ladies
The ladies improved to second place at the second fixture of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series at Wirral Country Park. Counters were Becky Blacklock (7th), Anna Kenny (12th) and Elaine Opara (14th). Mary Rees won her age category.
Race 2 - Wirral Country Park - 10/09/2024 - Under 15 Boys
Gabriel and Phoenix Pearse finished sixth and ninth respectively at the second Wirral Multi Terrain Series fixture at Wirral Country Park.
Race 2 - Wirral Country Park - 10/09/2024 - Senior Men
Stephen Ferroni bagged another win at the second Wirral Multi Terrain Series race at Wirral Country Park. The men's team were second and the other counters were Jack Poland (4th), Rob Pearse (15th), Scott Eves (20th) and George Gillies (23rd). Rob Perry won his age category.
Race 3 - Wirral Coastal Park - 17/09/2024 - Senior Men
Stephen Ferroni made it three wins out of three at the Wirral Coastal Park with a superb display of front running. Not far behind was Jack Poland in third, a great run. This helped the men finish second and the other counters were Rob Pearse (15th), Alan Kennedy (18th) and Steven Leslie (24th).
Race 3 - Wirral Coastal Park - 17/09/2024 - Senior Ladies
The women's team finished third in the penultimate fixture of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series at Wirral Coastal Park. The race was organised by Wallasey AC and the club are indebted to everyone who helped out. Counters for our ladies were Becky Blacklock (7th), Elaine Opara (13th) and Anna Kenny (15th). The team lie second after the three races.
Race 3 - Wirral Coastal Park - 17/09/2024 - Under 15 Boys
The third race of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series was held at Wirral Coastal Park, Gabriel and Phoenix Pearse and Pak Ho Chow ran well to finish 6th, 9th and 10th respectively.
Race 4 - Arrowe Park - 24/09/2024 - Senior Ladies
The final race of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series was held at Arrowe Park, our ladies finished second on the night and second overall, a fine performance. Counters were Becky Blacklock (7th), Anna Kenny (10th) and Elaine Opara (16th). Individual age category positions went to Michelle Alty - 3rd WO55, Nicci Davies - 3rd WO65 and Mary Rees - 2nd W070.
Race 4 - Arrowe Park - 24/09/2024 - Under 15 Boys
The final race of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series was held at Arrowe Park, Gabriel Pearse, Pak Ho Chow Phoenix Pearse ran well to finish 5th, 9th and 10th respectively.
Race 4 - Arrowe Park - 24/09/2024 - Senior Men
The final race of the Wirral Multi Terrain Series was held at Arrowe Park, the men ran well to finish second on the night and second overall. Stephen Ferroni finished second on the night but with three wins from the first three races Stephen secured the overall male trophy, an excellent set of resutls. Other counters were Olly Chadwick (4th), Rob Pearse (11th), George Gillies (20th) and Scott Eves (24th). Individual age category positions went to Rob Pearse - 3rd O50, Phil Dabner - 3rd O55, Robert Perry - 1st O70, Ken Stocker - 2nd O70.
Road Relays
NW Counties - Edge Hill University - 08/09/2024 - Under 15 Boys
Patrick Cuthbert, Phoenix and Gabriel Pearse represented the club at the North West Counties Road Relays held at Edge Hill University. In the Under 15 Boys race the lads finished in 32:58 for 13th place overall and 7th Merseyside team.
NW Counties - Edge Hill University - 08/09/2024 - Seniors
The club had three teams at the North West Counties Road Relays held at Edge Hill University. The A team finished in 01:07:42 for 20th place, B team 01:13:23 for 42nd and C team 01:22:35 for 70th place. Great running all round.
Northern - Stanley Park - 21/09/2024 - Senior Ladies
The ladies team finished 63rd in a total time of 01:59:09 at the Northern 4 Stage Road Relays held in Stanley Park, Blackpool. The team consisted of Helen-Anne Stansfield, Sharon Lamont, Zoe Crisp and Caet Cuthbert.
Northern - Stanley Park - 21/09/2024 - Under 15 Boys
Our youngsters finished 26th in a total time of 00:36:46 at the Northern 4/6 Stage Road Relays held in Stanley Park, Blackpool in the Under 15 Boys' race. The team consisted of Gabriel and Phoenix Pearse and Patrick Cuthbert, a great performance.
Northern - Stanley Park - 21/09/2024 - Senior Men
The men's A team finished in fiftieth position at the Northern 6 Stage Road Relays held in Stanley Park, Blackpool. The team members were Alan Kennedy, Louis Gorman, Rob Pearse, Joe Boden, Scott Eves and Steve Brealey. The B team was incomplete and George Gillies, Luke Watson, Mark Poustie and Sam Woods ran.
