South Yorks X-Country League Rother Valley

Ulveston 10k December

Hogs on a weekend jolly, and the Ogles impress. Jon in top form, and Mick gives Tony his  Christmas Stuffing!

Following the Ulveston 10K the Lake Land hogs are back and looking forward to the Christmas Party next Saturday. Look out in your next Hogwash for Photo's and write up of the weekend including Chris and Alan's decent of the Langdale Pikes in the pitch black, and the infamous 6-mile walk back from Ambleside at 1am (Where do all the Taxis go in Ambleside?)

Jon

23/11/2003 Clowne Half Marathon....Gran Prix Event

With no prizes to be decided, all credit to the three diehard "snout shufflers" who ran in an impressive large field of 500 plus.

Hogoftheday:    Chris Horsfall (9 speed points off his seasons best)

Grand Prix results:

The fat lady sang big time a Maltby last week. All the leading positions were decided with a combination of completing the required number of races and distances plus a couple of failed PB attempts meaning that the top positions cannot be affected by the last two races.

Seniors:

1 Jon Ogle - Congratulations Jon after years of playing bridesmaid your name will now go on the trophy.

2 Chris Horsfall - No PB so no more chances.

3 Rob Smyth - Only six races but Maltby 10 completes the set of required distances and no one else can now match that.

Vets

1 Dave Drabble - Well done Dave - a hat trick!

2 John Dix - No PB (like Chris) so no more chances THIS year!

3 Graham Gough - No PB for Alan so Graham is safe in third place.

Women:

1 Anne Beresford - Sewn up a while ago points wise Anne completed the required set of distances and so becomes the first winner of the Roadhogs women's event. Well done Anne - a brand new trophy will be heading your way.

Jon Dix

2/11/2003 South Yorks X-Country League Campsall

12/10/2003 South Yorks X-Country League Penistone

5/10/2003 Maltby 10 Mile..Gran Prix Race

Injury prevented me from attending, but from the results, firstly a brilliant seasons best from ex-hog Philip Hoole, this bloke gets faster and faster.

Jon Ogle wins the Mens Title in style, with Chris certain to add a 2nd placing, to put his mantelpiece under further strain.

In the Vets Dave Drabble wins for the third year on the bounce, Jon Dix gets second despite winning today.   It looks like Graham gets third place. Al ran well today, but it was this very race last year, that caused him to be so ill he missed out on a X-C bonus and unfortunately finishes 4th overall.

At last a Ladies Champion, well done Anne.   Anne has run consistently all year, recording some smart times and is a worthy winner.

Hogoftheday:    Jon Ogle  (5 speed points off his seasons best)

7/9/2003 Clumber Park 10K..Gran Prix Race

5 Hogs went to Clumber on a warm sunny morning, Jon Ogle was
first back followed by Dave Drabble John Dix next {trying for a P.B. but
looks as though Mr Drabble will get the Vets Championship} Anne Bersford was
hoping to beat last weeks time but didn't succeed, Graham brought up the
rear and managed to knock 2 seconds of  Armthorpe time {unofficial}.............G.Gough

Hogoftheday:    Dave Drabble   (4 speed points off his seasons best)

31/8/2003 Armthorpe 10K .. Gran Prix Race

The holiday season reduced the number of Grunters to 6.  A flat course and no more than a warm temperature was a gift for any PB attempts.

Chris had no "Monkey Boy" to worry about and gains 20 Points in his quest to secure the Runner Up Spot in the GP for 2003

Dave was a cosy winner of the vets and John will struggle to overhaul him, requiring Personal Bests to stop a Hat Trick of GP Vet Titles for the "Donny Dazzler".  Alan easily won the lastest battle of a long running duel with Graham Gough, but needs to push the pedal down even harder, if he is to get 3rd in the GP at this late stage.

Anne needs to complete a few more races, to lift the Ladies Trophy, and complete a good season's running.

Hogoftheday:   Anne Berresford and Dave Drabble   (Both 9 speed points off their seasons best)

10/8/2003 Askern 10 Miler.. Gran Prix Race

I didn't go to this event but heard it was fairly gruelling, hot,humid and windy.  Alan gets his first maximum in the Vets and Jon is fairly strolling towards and emotional first title in the Seniors.

Hogoftheday: Jon Ogle

Totley Fell Race Series

Tigger Tor

Tiger Ten

Totley Moor

6/7/2003 Mansfield Half Marathon...Gran Prix Event

The  Usual Hog Suspects turned up at a now familiar Mansfield Course.

Just 2 seniors   but Jon Ogle scored a notable victory here by finishing high enough to win an Asics vest and record a good time on a tough course.  Chris recovering from excess alcohol got round in decent time considering.

Jon Dix produced an excellent tactical run, the best Vet Half Marathon performance this year, to beat Dave who couldn't bridge the gap after being swept aside at 2 miles.  Graham put up a seasons best by beating a back to form Alan

Hi Gang
            Glad we helped you get a prize Jon, counting runners helped Alan
and myself  forget how far we still to go.

Overcast day with temperatures just right for us slower runners. A beautiful
course with most of the hard work done before 9 mile leaving an easy finish.
....G.Gough

Hogoftheday: Graham Gough

29/6/2003 Barrow 10 Miler...... Gran prix Event

A semmingly glorious summers day turned into a real struggle for seven brave hogs. Temperatures got up to 25C in blazing sunshine and a real test of stamina developed, with runners changing position on many occasions, as they battled through bad patches.

Jon Ogle fared best of the seniors and looks unstoppable in the Seniors Title Race.  Russ had a rare off day as he laboured in the heat.

Dave recovered from a nightmare start to finish well and piled on the agony for the chasing pack of seasoned Vets.  John Dix never got going, but Graham looked comfortable, and this was a smart effort.  Alan Burgess made the biggest tactical mistake since Jon Ogle at Askern a few years ago, by not stopping at the first drinks station! Only Mad Dogs and Englishmen...............

Anne pulled up injured which was a shame, as there was a great goody bag at the end.

A very well organised event....Thanks Barrow

Hi Gang
          Sun 29th June was too Hot to Run, But we did.
A very scenic Route With a few hills thrown in. Well organised with two
goody bags at the finnish. Dave crossed over the road to get a shower from a
lady watering her garden {She thought he was a wilting Sunflower}the rest of
us were wilting, hence the slower than usual times {my excuse anyway}.Worth
doing next year if it is cooler......G.Gough

Hogoftheday: Jon Ogle

25/6/2003 Dam Flask Relays

Two patched up teams of Hogs contested this Annual Jolly around Dam Flask Reservoir. The A Team finished 21st and the B team 33rd out of 35 teams, two sound efforts.

Many thanks to Gail and Mick for turning out for us and I'm sure Gail enjoyed it despite what she was muttering immeadiately after finishing!

Thanks also to Graham for holding the clipboard and some rather lengthy calculations!

Hogoftheday: Alan Ashforth

28/5/2003 Hayfield Lakes 5 Miler ..... Gran Prix Event

An excellent turn out on a pleasant evening, that produced several fast times.  Anne Beresford excelled here and I make it her best performance thus far.

Jon Ogle was a cosy winner in the Seniors and likewise Dave Drabble in the Vets. Russ Beresford and Alan were within 2 speed points of their seasonal bests.

Hogoftheday: Anne Beresford

1/6/2003 Sheffield Full and Half Marathons..Gran Prix Event

A big turnout for this local endurance test on the warmest weekend of the year so far. Anne and Chris were the sole runners in their respective Categories and gained Maximum Gran Prix Points.   Anne scored 124 points which is right up to her best, having no problems at this longer trip.

Jon Ogle was a cosy winner of the Senior Mens Half Marathon and likewise Jon Dix in the Vets.  Nice to see Paul Horsfall in a Blue Vest again and a solid 19 Points gained.

Hogoftheday: Anne Beresford

31/5/2003 Marlborough Downs Challenge   20 Miles

A race run across the beautiful and historic Marlborough Downs. Temperatures on the hottest day of the year were up to 30 C, and even the Factor 25 couldn't save me from a touch of heat stroke!

14/5/2003 Dinnington 5 Miler S.Y Road League and Gran Prix Event

10 Hogs arrived at the start for this undulating 5 miler. Anne in the Ladies Event and all 5 Seniors put in best or equal best efforts for this season.  Robert Smyth made significant improvement here.

In the Vets Brian Bean and Alan Burgess each put in superb seasonal bests.

Hogoftheday: Brian Bean and Alan Burgess.

18 /5/2003 Eyam Half Marathon

Just to show that the Hogs are one of the toughest bunch of Runners around, 8 managed this scenic but brutal event.  Simon Gregory recorded a startling effort here breaking 90 minutes with some ease.  3 Hogs in the top 50.

Alan Burgess must have fell down the side of the hill to record 1:39.04, but that time stands officially!

Hogoftheday:    Alan Burgess

Rother Valley 5 Miler S.Y Road League and Gran Prix Event

An excellent turn out for the "Trotters" on a pleasant evening.  In the Seniors Jon dipped well below 30 minutes to beat Simon Gregory(on loan from Killamarsh), and Robert Smyth into 2nd and 3rd.  Chris was as reliable as ever, and a warm welcome to Russ Beresford joining the Hogs, with a very important 4th placing for the Senior Team.

Nice to see a new Senior Lady amongst us. Anne Beresford clocked an excellent time and was the best placed overall in her category, also scooping 20 points in the Ladies Gran Prix

In the Vets, Tony Smith was a cosy winner for the Maximum, and Dave Drabble continues his Vice Like Grip on the Vets Gran Prix with a PB.  John Dix was well below par in 3rd.  Alan and Brian picked up 17 and 16 points respectively.

One major Gripe about Rother Valley is the parking charge, which leaves a nasty taste in my mouth.  If they find the lake empty one morning, they have only themselves to blame!

Hogoftheday:    Dave Drabble

Worsborough 5 Miler S.Y. Road League and Gran Prix Event

The Bacon Boys turned out in force for this gruelling 5 Miler.  In the Seniors Event, the big shock was Phillip Hoole turning up in a Rotherham Vest, so this event is thrown into confusion.   All 3 Seniors ran well with Jon collecting Maximum Points in a fast time. Robert Smyth beat Chris this time and they are closely matched at present.  Jon now leads the Gran Prix with Chris and Robert 2nd and 3rd.

John Dix bounced back to beat a lacklustre Dave Drabble in the Vets, with Tony Smith putting in an appearance to gain Maximum Points.  Graham won a personal dual with Alan and it was nice to see 68 Year Old Brian Bean chasing 'em home.

Hogoftheday:    John Dix

6/4/2003 Wakefield 10K

A battalion of Porkers greedy for tarmac, turned up to fast 'n' flat "Wakey" for this annual event.   I'm pretty sure that Philip Hoole scored a personal best. Jon Ogle and Chris(pre London prep) ran solid races in the Seniors Gran Prix.

In the Vets Dave Drabble coasted home to a comfortable win, despite Graham getting off to a flier!   John Dix was a brave 2nd after running through the pain barrier, it was nice to see Tony back amongst the big points.  Graham won a personal battle against Al, who has at last recovered from the Maltby 10 Miler last October!

The seniors scored a highly creditible 12TH in the teams event.

We all played lets find Alan's car keys afterwards, and this time they were found in the Catalytic Converter.

Hogoftheday: Phillip Hoole

15/3/2003 Doncaster Half Marathon

Four Hogs turned out at Donny, in bright sunny cool conditions, on a new two lap course, which was fairly level throughout.  It turned out to be a memorable day with all 4 runners putting in superb efforts.  It was a great effort to get 3 in the top 50(ish) from a small club. Phillip and John make a flying start in the Seniors with P.B's and Dave Drabble beat his previous best by 2 seconds to collect maximum points in the Vets.

HOGOFTHEDAY:   Jon Ogle/Phillip Hoole

2/3/2003 Killamarsh Cross Country

Excellent weather, but the course was nice and soggy.  I've lost count of the number of times that this course has been altered, and seemed to be of a figure of 8 this time! Men finishing second and Ladies improving to 3rd.  We finished 2nd overall to a powerful Clowne outfit.

Full Spreadsheet Results.

Hogs Results

16/2/2003 Clowne Cross Country

I didn't go to this one but here it was very cold! Same positions as Handsworth.

Full Spreadsheet Results.

Hogs Results

2/2/2003 Handsworth Cross Country

Reasonable weather but the course has been cut up by Motorbikes and was hard to negotiate.  Once again the Men finshed 2nd and Ladies in 4th position, 2nd overall

Full Spreadsheet Results.

Hogs Results

Note that due to an error with the clocking, and spreadsheet, some names appear twice

19/1/2003 Retford Cross Country

The first race in the series was run in desperately wet conditions, although it was mild. Feature of the race was being surrounded by barb wire in a cow field, with no Marshall!  A solid effort to finish 2nd in the Men's Race and 4th in the Ladies Race, and being 2nd overall.

Full Spreadsheet Results.

Hogs Results