Gran Prix 2004 final results. Senior Champion John Ogle, Runner Up Mark Woodhouse, 3rd Russ Beresford. Vet Champion John Dix, Runner Up Alan Burgess, 3rd Dave Drabble

28/11/2004   Clowne Half Marathon ....... Gran Prix

Despite the heavy rain and cold, there was a strong hog attendance in this well organized event. There was a lull in the rain just before the start, but it returned to see us off—a bit of a contrast to summer events such as Askern and Eyam!!

The first section was a long straight slog of about 3 miles with an uphill kick at the end then taking a left into a minor road. Past the old waterworks building now a private house (as seen on channel 4 ‘Grand Designs) –always wondered where that was! The running became more pleasant passing through small villages on winding quiet roads, the rain eased and eventually stopped. After leaving the outskirts of Elmton, the route descended into the more built-up Cresswell, then climbed out over to Whitwell (legs now starting to get heavvvy!). After Whitwell the main road was followed past Van Dyks garden centre. This section was quite horrible as the heavy traffic was racing past and kicking spray out, entirely different to the earlier, more idyllic scenery. Once over this part, a left turn down into Clowne was the last chance to pick up a few places before the finish. An excellent event very well marshalled and organized by Clowne Road Runners. All runners received a watercolour print and a miniature tot of spirits!!—just what you need!—full result at: http://www.clowneroadrunners.co.uk/ ......................R.Beresford

Hogoftheday:   Eddie Hargreave  (1 point below season's best)

28/11/2004 kimberworth X-Country

7/11/2004 Grange Lane X-Country

7/11/2004 Derwent Water 10 Miler

10/10/2004 South Yorkshire X-Country...Campsall

12/09/2004 Nottingham Marathon.....Gran Prix

As the only Roadhog to compete in a marathon to date this year. Congratulations to Will Bridgman who ran the Nottingham marathon in the impressive time of 3:35.58. Collecting 20 GP points in the process and setting himself a PB should he decide to compete in the Grand Prix next year.

Jon.

12/9/2004 Clumber Park 10K ....... Gran Prix

This parkland course affords possibilities for fast times, and so it proved for Graham with a season's best.   Alan pipped him to take second place in the vets behind John Dix, who also scored a season's best. These three are certain to collect the vets honours and deservedly so.

Mark had a day out for his 20 points, and should get 2nd in the Seniors GP.

Hogoftheday:   Graham Gough and Jon Dix ( Nature Boys!)

5/9/2004 Chesterfield Spire 10 Miler ....... Gran Prix

This event was run on a very warm day, which thankfully was run a 10:00AM, because it got very hot later on.

The organisation was excellent here, with plenty of drinks stations.  Jon reckoned the 900 feet of climbs would be easy, but when you see marshalls on mountain bikes, you know you are in for a ball breaker.

Jon ran an excellent race to finish 33rd and is just about guaranteed the big pot.

Graham ran a good race outpointing Al who stuck on gamely.  Dave's legs gave up on the fastest section of the course, but again gets a max.

Two sour notes, Dave Drabble threw a cup of water in another runners face, and Jon Ogle told everybody to get an XL size sweat top, that would have looked baggy on Joe Brand!

Hogoftheday:   Graham Gough("The Grinder")

30/8/2004 Armthorpe 5 Miler ....... Gran Prix

A small turnout for this Bank Holiday fixture.  The course had reverted back to the old one, still pretty easy, nice and flat.  However no drinks station and the website had the start at 11:30 and not 11:00 which is the time that  we set off.

Mark takes up a strong position for 2nd place in the seniors, and John has all but won the vets.  Dave returned to form and has won all his completed races.

Hogoftheday:   Mark Woodhouse(consistent)

8/8/2004 Askern 10 Miler ....... Gran Prix

OK, before I go through the results and times, lets get the excuses out of the way. It was a very hot day as usual, (everyone should book there holidays to clase with the Askern 10. You are guaranteed a red hot weekend) Personally I was full of Guinness after just returning from a stag weekend in Dublin. Mark had pulled his back playing golf. With Russ and Anne's new arrival Russ has not been getting the long runs in (We might have to check that one with Anne!) Chris is just getting back into some shape after his pneumonia earlier this year. I did not see John Dix after the race, Dave Drabbles speed rating wil tell if he had a good run. Alan gave no excuses that I can remember, maybe he was happy with his 19 GP points?.......................J.Ogle

Hogoftheday:   Chris Horsfall (narrowly from Mark)

04/07/2004 Mansfield Half Marathon.....Gran Prix

Where was the opposition?

Seniors: 1 Mark Woodhouse, the rest - nowhere!

Vets: 1 John Dix, the rest - nowhere!

It is getting to the stage where only PBs and Marathon runs will challenge Jon and John in their respective quests for titles. Although not mathematically impossible for a few races yet there needs to a serious competition revival if anyone is going to challenge the current leaders - so come on - get your trainers out.

J.Dix

Hogoftheday:   Mark Woodhouse(simply loves this trip)

29/6/2004 Elmton Chase (off roader)

26/5/2004 Hayfield Lakes 5 Miler GP Event

A real good turn out.   Dave Drabble and Graham Gough pulled up injured leaving 8 runners. Jon Ogle is in blazing form and wins the seniors race, Mark runs a fine race in 2nd, Russ up to form in 3rd. Xris makes good progress and Will runs an excellent first race.

John is a cosy winner of the vets and on course to regain the title he has won twice before.  Alan is reaching peak form, and that is the best vet effort this year.  Brian continues in solid form.

Hogoftheday:   Jon Ogle (just 1 point better than Alan)

26/5/2004 Worsborough 5 Miler GP Event

Eddie Hargreave makes a rare appearance here, but can't stop John Dix winning again in the vets.  Monkey Boy's brilliant effort on this gruelling course wins him yet another race in a clean sweep of the seniors so far.

Hogoftheday:   Jon Ogle (unstoppable!!!!!)

Sandal Castle 10K

Eyam Half Marathon

Run in very hot conditions.

12/5/2004 Redmires 5 Miler GP Event

A good set of times from assorted hogs, and Brian went a lot quicker on this moorland venue.  Jon is still unbeaten, and weighs in with a seasons best.  Graham goes into a shock lead in the Vets, and he performs best  at the longer distances, yet to come.  Russ is in tip top form with a 2nd best ever Hog performance, as he tries to emulate his better half Anne.

Hogoftheday:   Brian Bean

28/4/2004 Dinnington 5 Miler GP Event

A big result here from Russ Beresford in atrocious weather, a new PB gives him 23 points in the race for the title.  No slacking from Mark And Jon either.  In the vets Alan shaded Graham, and both are showing a better level of form.  Good to see Beanie back.

Hogoftheday:   Russ Beresford

2/5/2004 Sheffield Half Marathon

Big news from this race as "Monkey Boy" sets a new PB.  Mark Woodhouse is desperately trying to close the gap, and he needs figures of around 173 to do just that.  Russ runs another fine race, despite having no mud to run through, and no bike to carry.   Graham and Alan as ever standard bearers for the Vets, but big rivals nonetheless.

Hogoftheday:   Jon Ogle

4/4/2004 Wakefield 10k...Gran Prix Event

Half a dozen mud swillers made the journey to this well organised event in West Yorkshire.  Significantly, Roadhogs legend, Mark Woodhouse returned to action, after vowing never to pull on on another light blue vest again.  Jon beat him by a minute here, but it looks certain he will have to train harder than ever to keep Mark at bay.  Russ, who is looking fitter than Liz Hurley at present put in a near best performance to take 3rd in the seniors.  Russ could be capable of several PB's this year, and could sneak the Shield.

Nice to see Tony back in the Vets.   No Vet has posted a time nearing their best after the first two races, and this competition could be a real slugfest this year.

Hogoftheday:   Russ Beresford

21/3/2004 Doncaster Half Marathon...Gran Prix Event

A big field assembled for this "PB feast" of an event.  This must be the smallest turnout from the hogs that I can remember at this stage in the season.  Jon flew the flag almost beating last years effort, and seems to have got the hang of these endurance races.  I felt in great shape until I pulled my calf at 6 miles, but still managed to overtake a few before the finish.

Hogoftheday:    Jon Ogle (monkey boy)

7/3/2004 Inter-Club X-Country...Handsworth

An excellent finish to this series with the mens team well stacked together to give us a best possible total and win the mens event for 2004.  Unfortunately we didn't quite manage a full Ladies Team this year, due to injuries and "motherly" reasons.  Thanks to all Hogs who participated , even when ravaged by injury and winter bugs, again an excellent team effort all round.  A competition keenly but fairly contested by all age groups from all 4 teams.  Can't wait for next year.

PS Thanks to all marshalls and caterers, photographers and supporters.

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15/2/2004 Inter-Club X-Country...Retford

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What can I say? a fantastic effort from all the Hogs that competed on Sunday!! We actually won the event by 67 points. The crazy thing is that we are only 96 points behind Killamarsh in the overall title with 1 race to go.

In the mens title we have a 123 point lead over Killamarsh, so as long as we can get everyone out at Handsworth we are looking good for atleast 1 title this year. Personally I think we can win the overall title! We won by 67 points on Sunday, why not 96 at our home event? Its time to rally the troops for the final push. Just like the one ring that rules them all, the trophy is trying to  find its way back to its spiritual home in Handsworth WMC.

See you on the 7th, Jon.

1/2/2004 Inter-Club X-Country...Killamarsh

A cracking effort from the mens team. We are now only 1 point behind Killamarsh and managed to beat them at their home event. A big thank you to Gail who was our only lady competitor until injury struck.
Jon

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18/1/2004 Inter-Club X-Country....Clowne

Cross country results from Clowne. A great effort from the Hogs considering it was the same day as the Northern Vets at Graves Park. In the mens team we are only a few points behind Killamarsh with a real chance of challenging for the mens title. There is a little bit of catching up to do with the ladies team, although a solid performance over the next three events will directly effect the overall result.

Thanks, Jon.

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