Given it was a Bank Holiday cool overcast conditions were guaranteed and Yaxley Runners took to the streets, underpasses and lakes of Milton Keynes today and achieved some strong results.

Steve Joy-Good lead home the Yaxley contingent with an amazing seventeen minute PB in 3:27:44 with Rob Sleight running whilst injured finished in the football stadium in 3:48:40. Ian Vallance completed his 17th marathon of the year in 4:18:34 and will surely be receiving a bill from the local council for wear and tear on their streets given this was his 14th marathon of 2017 in MK.

Yaxley Runners put in their best ever performance at the season finale Frostbite race at Jubilee Park Sunday 12 March. Fielding a very strong team, several all time records were broken. The lowest points total ever of 543 beating the previous best set in February 1994 of 624. Three runners in the first ten for the first time ever, Simon Hearty 4th, James Mogridge 7th and Matt Lauch 10th. Caroline Woods (65th) was the first lady for the third time in her Frostbite career and remains the only Yaxley lady to achieve this feat.  There was highest ever finishes in Frostbites for Steve Joy-Good (51st) and David Whitwell (75th) to mention a couple.

The team finished a very close second on the day only 21 points behind Hunts AC but crucially move up into third place in the league table securing a trophy for the first time in their 30 year history! 

Well done to all that completed the folksworth 15 today, some great conditions for running and some great times had by lots of the field. Link to results http://www.whatsmytime.co.uk/index.php/race-results/2016-12-20-13-55-43/2016-12-20-13-56-57/folksworth-15 

Full results will be e-mailed out to runners tonight Gav

Yaxley runners capped an action packed weekend with their best finish at a Frostbite since October 2014. The senior team finished joint 3rd after unusually finishing on equal points with Nene Valley Harriers. James Mogridge finished in 2nd place for the 6th time in Frostbite races. Caroline Woods was the second lady overall to finish , coming in 85th. A number of the team had been celebrating at the club’s Christmas Party the night before but it didn’t seem to dent the performances. The rest of the team were Matt Lauch 15th, Mike Morley 28th, Mike Branston 64th, Joe Wright 70th, Hugh Burton 88th, Keith McCarthy 89th, Gina Crane 110th, Steve Joy-Good 124th, Rob Sleight 153rd, Roslyn Loutit 176th, Don Brazier 180th, Claire Piercy 189th, Ian Vallance 214th, Paul McCarthy 221st, Anna Mogridge 223rd, Simon Moyle 322nd, Sharron Toms 323rd, Barbara Johnson 326th, Jo Slade 327th, Karen Freeman 324th, Nina Wright 348th, Anna Devine 360th, Emily Hawke 391st, Kate Johnstone 401st, Jayne Stringer 414th, Jean Maggs 415th and Jack Little 416th. Those doing the party race double are shown in bold.

A big well done to our 2 winners of the Male and Female runners of the Bi-Monthly for August and September – Emily Hawke and Mike Branston.  Both have had some amazing runs over the past couple of months.

Congratulations guys, keep up the good work and training

There were several PBs tonight at the first Club Handicap of the new season.

Millie Devine came home first in the junior race with a new PB of 9.55 beating older brother Alex into second who also secured a new pb of 8.49. Toby Smith 13.25 and Brodie Homewood 19,05 both also ran completing the first of their 2 qualifying runs.

In the Senior event it was Dawnie Bridges who arrived home first in a new PB of 17.03 taking 56 seconds of her previous best (not bad for a newly turned 40 year old)!!!, however, as this was her second qualifying run the win on the night went to Kevin Peel who also secured a PB on the night of 13.44.  Kev finished just ahead of Sarah Smith (overtaken in the last 100 mtrs) who also finished with a new PB of 16.00 beating her best by just 4 seconds. Other notable runs on the night were had by Carry Murphy 15.38, Steve Joy-Good 13.07, Jo Slade 16.37, Jack Little 18.51 and Neil Burford 14.18 (Steve, Jo, Jack and Neil all PBs).

Juniors

[1 Millie Devine 9.55 PB], [2 Alex Devine 8.49 PB], [Q Toby Smith 13.25], [Q Brodie Homewood 19.05]

Seniors

[Q Dawnie Bridges 17/03 PB], [1 Kevin Peel 13.44 PB], [2 Sarah Smith 16.00 PB], [Q Jack Little 18.51 PB], [3 Carry Murphy 15.38], [Q Jo Slade 16.37 PB], [4 Steve Joy-Good 13.07 PB], [Q Neil Burford 14.18 PB], [5 Barbara Johnson 16.52], [6 Anne Meadows 18.39], [Q Emily Hawke 19.28], [7 Mark Evans 15.04}

On a cold crisp Sunday morning 21 senior members and 4 juniors completed the 2.2 mile (seniors) and 1.5 mile (juniors) club handicap races.

In a seniors race that saw 12 members running qualifying times, either due to being first timers or coming back from injury, it was Anna Totterdell who came home first and taking the glory.

Amongst the 12 qualifying runners it was good to see Richard Fenn back running again after injury, but I am sure that the biggest smile on both her face and other participants was seeing former treasurer Karen Freeman back running for the club again…

Over to the juniors race and it was 10 year old Millie Devine who came home in first place, although after their second qualifying runs i’m sure that Rhys and Rhianne Mcnair will be giving her a run for her money next time out.

Matt Lauch finally beat his demons in Seville at the weekend and ran a sub 3 marathon for the first time!!  The 3 hour mark had eluded Matt on a number of occasions but this time the training and focus paid off.

With a time of 2.56.34 Matt finally got the time that he wanted and some of the thanks go to Martin Stevens of Werrington Joggers who trained with Matt through the winter and then paced Matt to the sub 3 on the day.

Many thanks to all that have volunteered to help run our annual 15 mile road race. The roster is looking very healthy with all bar a few roles left to fill.

We still require some additional help after the race to help clear up the school and village hall and someone who would be willing to provide the sweep vehicle.

For all those that are assisting with the car parking, please could you aim to be at the village hall at 08:15.

For those helping in the race HQ before the race, please aim to be at the school hall at 08:30.

Anyone that is only marshalling (some marshals are assisting with the car parking as well) or manning the water stations, please could you aim to be at the village hall at 09:45.

For those that are involved within the finish area (chip removal, t-shirts, cereal bars) please aim to be at the village hall at 10:30.

A reminder that ALL HELPERS are entitled to FREE TEA/COFFEE but you will need to purchase your own Bacon Roll…..
All helpers will also receive a Race T-shirt if available. Can I ask the Club members (non runners) reframe from collecting a T-shirt on the day.

All those on Parking / Marshalling / Water Stations duties are required to wear a ‘high-viz’ vest. Please collect from the Village Hall and Return to the School, after the Race.  In addition please make a note of the Mobile No. Below. Paper copies will be available on the day.

Duties as follows:

Car parking Co-Ordinator: Duncan Jackson

Car Parking: Steve Joy-Good, Rob Sleight, Mike Morley, Al Good, Alex Green, Kevin Peel, Dean Longman, Angus Marshall, Richard Fenn, Steve Megson, James Mogridge, Ross Bennett, Andy Todd, Ross Cameron, Phillip Carline, Alan Condon, Matt Bone, Andrew Johnson, Jack Little, Andy Little, Bob Smith, Jason Cordon.

Chief Marshals: Peter Thompson, Jim Grant

Marshals: Jack Little, Andy Little, Seamus Woods, Al Good, Alex Green, Angus Marshall, Richard Fenn, Duncan Jackson, Jason Cordon, Adrian Graham (Ramsey Runners), Dougie Baker, Janice Baker, Matt Bone, Lesley Harwood, Karen Ives, Nilesh Patel (Bushfield Runner), Dave Armstrong (Bushfield Runner), Claire Day (Bushfield Runner), Pat Shepperson (Bushfield Runner), Helen Bloodworth (Bushfield Runner), Gary Marshall (Bushfield Runner), Hannah Marshall (Bushfield Runner), Sarah Stone (Bushfield Runner), Lucy Stone (Bushfield Runner), Sue Pawson (Bushfield Runner), Jill Murray (Bushfield Runner), Wendy Coxhall (Bushfield Runner), Eve Lester (Bushfield Runner), Kiasen Gordon Griffin (Bushfield Runner), Chris Stapleton (Bushfield Runner), Gareth Burgess (Bushfield Runner), David Robinson, Malcolm Robinson, Nigel Thompson, Tony Carroll, John Webber, Elaine Webber, Eye Runners X8, Mike Conner (Werrington Joggers), Sarah Brown (Werrington Joggers).

Finish Area Set Up: Sean Murphy, Paul McCarthy, Seamus Woods.

Finish Area Clean Up: Paul McCarthy, Paul Atherfold, Callum Atherfold.

Water Stations:

Morbourne Hill: Margret Wilson, Sue Thompson, Mel Carroll, Sally Kucharski,

Bullock Hill: Steve Nightingale, Julie Nightingale, Ed Newton, Janet Newton, Chris Burke, Carol Bonney.

Folksworth Village: Lorraine Howard, Rachel Watson, Alex Watson, Catherine Langham, Jean Maggs.

Traffic Control: Terry Murphy, Barry Loughton.

T Shirts: Sarah Endicott, Emily Walker, Sara Davis, Bethan Endicott, Callum Atherfold.

Cereal Bars: Tamara Cook, Sue Thorpe, Barbara Johnson, Sarah Smith, Alex Devine, Amelia Devine.

Chip Removal: Roslyn Loutit, Tim Loutit, Rhiannon Loutit, Kirstin Loutit.

Chip Timing Co-Ordinator: Claire Piercy

HQ Co-Ordinator: Nina Wright.

Baggage: Lesley Coles, Carol Riley, Callum Atherfold, Kerry Balmer. Jo Slade, Jayne Stringer

Number Distribution: Kirstin Homewood, Anna Devine, Charlotte Sortwell, Anna Totterdell, Kelly Bennett, Karen Ives.

Race Set Up / Clear Up: Colin Berridge, Don Brazier, Stacey Homewood.

Car Clock: Brian Johnson, Natasha Johnson.

Finish Area Co-Ordinator: Paul McCarthy

Finish Funnel: Mark Hazlehurst, Mark Devine.

Presentation: Gavin Farrow, Jim Grant.

Sweep Up Vehicle: Ross Bennett, Carole Robinson

School/Village Hall Clean up: Nina Wright, Lesley Coles, Duncan Jackson, Raj Mondair,

Many thanks to all that have volunteered to help run our annual 15 mile road race. The roster is looking very healthy with all bar a few roles left to fill. We still require some additional help after the race to help clear up the school and village hall and someone who would be willing to provide the sweep vehicle. For all those that are assisting with the car parking, please could you aim to be at the village hall at 08:15. For those helping in the race HQ before the race, please aim to be at the school hall at 08:30. Anyone that is only marshalling (some marshals are assisting with the car parking as well) or manning the water stations, please could you aim to be at the village hall at 09:45. For those that are involved within the finish area (chip removal, t-shirts, cereal bars) please aim to be at the village hall at 10:30.

If you have any questions please let me know. paul_atherfold@sky.com

Duties as follows:

Car parking Co-Ordinator: Duncan Jackson

Car parking: Steve Joy-Good, Rob Sleight, Mike Morley, Al Good, Alex Green, Chris Hewitt, Kevin Peel, Dean Longman, Angus Marshall, Richard Fenn, Steve Megson, James Mogridge, Ross Bennett, Andy Todd, Ross Cameron, Phillip Carline, Alan Condon, Rob Coles, Matt Bone, Andrew Johnson, Hugh Burton, Mark Devine, Jack Little, Andy Little, Bob Smith, Jason Cordon

Chief Marshals: Peter Thompson, Jim Grant

Marshals: Jack Little, Andy Little, Seamus Woods, Al Good, Alex Green, Chris Hewitt, Angus Marshall, Richard Fenn, Duncan Jackson, Jason Cordon, Adrian Green (Ramsey Runners), Dougie Baker, Janice Baker, Matt Bone, Hugh Burton, Lesley Harwood, Karen Ives, Nilesh Patel (Bushfield Runner), Dave Armstrong (Bushfield Runner), Claire Day (Bushfield Runner), Pat Shepperson (Bushfield Runner), Helen Bloodworth (Bushfield Runner), Gary Marshall (Bushfield Runner), Hannah Marshall (Bushfield Runner), Sarah Stone (Bushfield Runner), Lucy Stone (Bushfield Runner), Sue Pawson (Bushfield Runner), Jill Murray (Bushfield Runner), Wendy Coxhall (Bushfield Runner), Eve Lester (Bushfield Runner), Kiasen Gordon Griffin (Bushfield Runner), Chris Stapleton (Bushfield Runner), Gareth Burgess (Bushfield Runner), David Robinson, Malcolm Robinson, Nigel Thompson, Tony Carroll, John Webber, Elaine Webber, Eye Runners X8, Mike Conner (Werrington Joggers), Sarah Brown (Werrington Joggers) Jayne Stringer.

Finish Area Set Up: Sean Murphy, Paul McCarthy, Seamus Woods.

Finish Area Clean Up: Paul McCarthy, Paul Atherfold, Callum Atherfold.

Water Stations: Morbourne Hill: Margret Wilson, Sue Thompson, Mel Carroll, Sally Kucharski, Bullock Hill: Steve Nightingale, Julie Nightingale, Ed Newton, Janet Newton, Chris Burke, Carol Bonney, Folksworth Village: Lorraine Howard, Rachel Watson, Alex Watson, Catherine Langham, Jean Maggs.

Traffic Control: Terry Murphy, Barry Loughton.

T Shirts: Sarah Endicott, Emily Walker, Jo Slade, Sara Davis, Bethan Endicott, Callum Atherfold.

Cereal Bars: Tamara Cook, Sue Thorpe, Barbara Johnson, Sarah Smith, Alex Devine, Amelia Devine.

Chip Removal: Roslyn Loutit, Tim Loutit, Rhiannon Loutit, Kirstin Loutit.

Chip Timing Co-Ordinator: Claire Piercy

HQ Co-Ordinator: Nina Wright.

Baggage: Lesley Coles, Carol Riley, Kelly Bennett, Kerry Balmer.

Number Distribution: Kirstin Homewood, Anna Devine, Charlotte Sortwell, Anna Totterdell, Kate Johnson, Karen Ives.

Race Set Up / Clear Up: Colin Berridge, Don Brazier, Stacey Homewood.

Car Clock: Brian Johnson, Natasha Johnson.

Finish Area Co-Ordinator: Paul McCarthy

Finish Funnel: Mark Hazlehurst, Mark Devine.

Presentation: Gavin Farrow, Jim Grant.

Sweep Up Vehicle: (Volunteer required) Carole Robinson

School/Village Hall Clean up: Nina Wright, Lesley Coles, Duncan Jackson (More help needed).

Many thanks,

Paul.