Captain’s Report – June 2024
Captain’s Report – June 2024
Congratulations to those who graduated from our 8-week Beginners course on 20th June, when they completed their first 5km run along the sea front.
Welcome to those that have joined the Club already, as they continue to meet on a Thursday evening to build up their stamina further.
Huge thanks to all those who supported the course.
Report by Rowland Stillito
Results for Brading 10km, 2nd June
Christopher NEWNHAM 00:32:36 (1st Overall)
Gary MARSHALL 00:34:30 (3rd Overall, 1st Vet 40)
Daniel FURMIDGE 00:35:30 (5th Overall, 1st Vet 50)
Ross HOLME 00:35:59 (1st JM)
Stuart MCDONALD 00:36:48 (2nd Vet 50)
Leon NEWNHAM 00:37:02 (2nd JM)
Simon NEWMAN 00:38:42
Trevor MCALISTER 00:39:41
Wayne MATTHEWS 00:39:50 (3rd Vet 50)
Daniel HAZLEWOOD 00:40:05
Carly SCOBLE 00:40:24 (1st Lady)
Chris MURRAY 00:41:02
Chris SILLITO 00:41:36
Graham GARDNER 00:41:47
Paul NEWNHAM 00:46:24 (3rd Vet 60)
Tim REGAN-MORRIS 00:47:29
Martin DYER 00:47:37
Ken OATLEY 00:48:22
Peter YOUNG 00:50:10 (1st Vet 70)
Roger MERRY 00:50:31 (2nd Vet 70)
Charlie DANN 00:51:00
Gemma MADDOCKS 00:50:58
Donna DROBINA 00:52:31
Sian SAVIN 00:53:15
Natalie ROSE 00:57:09
Sasha LEVRIER 01:01:43
Jackie MAY 01:01:43 (3rd Vet 55)
Elinor JENKINS 01:03:14
Rachel DARCY 01:03:19
Samantha JOHNSON 01:09:40
Graham THOMPSON 01:09:41
Results for South of England Championships – 3000m Steeplechase, 8th June
Dan Eckersley 09:59.40 (3rd Overall)
Continuing his fine run of form on the track and on the road, Ryde Harrier Dan Eckersley competed in the South of England Championships over his favourite track distance the 3000m Steeplechase.
In a very tight race Dan was chasing down leader Lewis Harknett from Orion Harriers but unfortunately twisted awkwardly on landing over the last water barrier causing severe pain to his Achilles tendon.
After regaining his momentum Dan bravely attempted to finish the race and enthusiastically cheered on by the capacity crowd at the Thames Valley Stadium crossed the line in a time of 9min 59.40 sec to earn his place on the podium to receive his South of England bronze medal.
Race Report by Geoff Watkin
Results for Great Western Run Bristol, 9th June
Trish Train 01:38:49 (3rd Vet 55)
Results for Freshwater 5km, 8th June
Tim REGAN-MORRIS 00:24:12 (6th Overall)
Results for Needles Half Marathon, 9th June
Gary Marshall 01:23:36 (1st Overall)
Simon Newman 01:34:30 (6th Overall, 3rd Vet 40)
Sam JACOBS 01:38:48
Leslie CUPIS 01:43:09 (1st Vet 60)
Martin DYER 01:57:52
Bernard MERRY 02:08:27 (1st Vet 70)
Claire ANGELL 02:08:38
Donna DROBINA 02:16:07
Natalie ROSE 02:30:25
Tim REGAN-MORRIS 02:32:38
Lucy WYLD 02:34:16
Pauline STIRLING 03:00:32 (1st Vet 60)
Results for Alresford 10km, 16th June
(Travel Sponsored by Wightlink)
Trevor MCALISTER 00:39:34
Wayne MATTHEWS 00:39:45 (3rd Vet 50)
Tim REGAN-MORRIS 00:45:58
Gemma MADDOCKS 00:49:53
Ken OATLEY 00:51:01
Natalie ROSE 00:57:13
Elizabeth GALBRAITH 01:06:36
A team of 7 Ryde Harriers travelled to Alresford, the home of the Watercress line, to take part in the penultimate event in the Hampshire Road Race league. Setting out on yet another 06:00 ferry, the weather had at least calmed from the heigh winds the previous day, with near perfect conditions for racing.
The course headed down the old high street then looped around the back of the town and into the country side, with an out and back section over rolling hills, and returning to the town via a long avenue of trees.
The whole team ran well, and those that have so far competed in all of the races in the league are looking forward to receiving the highlight sought after competitive T-shirt once they complete the 12th and final race Lordshill 10km in a couple of weeks’ time.
Reace Report by Trevor McAlister
Results for Exbury 10k, 23rd June
Dave Hunt 00:34:19 (3rd Overall)