Points are known and prize winners confirmed:

Senior Men

1 176 Jonathan Ogle M

2 166 Mark Woodhouse M

3 159 Chris Horsfall M50

Jon retains his title and Mark hangs on to second spot after Chris misses out on his PB attempt at Worksop.

Vet Men

1 170 John Dix M45

2 160 Alan Burgess M50

3 145 Brian Patchett M60

John retains the Vets title with Alan in second and Brian making an excellent debut by claiming third place - one to watch next season.

Women

1 189 Cheryl Bradbury F35

Cheryl secured her title back in August. She is one of only two members to have competed in 12 of the 16 races this year - including Nottingham Marathon.

Good to see two new members at Worksop - welcome to Mark Shaw and Penny Robson.

Well done to all competitors - see you all in the Cross Country series in January.

John

30/10/05 Worksop Half Marathon.. Gran Prix Race

A good turn out for the last race of the season.  Penny Robson and Mark Shaw score highly in their first GP races.

Hogoftheday: Mark Woodhouse(1 Point off season's best)

09/10/2005 Clumber Park 10 K.. Gran Prix Race

Congratulations to Jon and John who have both retained their respective titles after Clumber 10K. Lack of PBs on the day from challengers means that they can no longer be caught. Cheryl had already tied up her section but increased her points tally by shedding one of the early season 19 pointers and replacing it with a win.

Second and third in the Seniors is between Mark and Chris, with Mark as red hot favourite as Chris needs a winning PB at Worksop to overhaul Mark's current score.

In the vets Alan is safe in second spot but third place (between Graham and Brian) goes right to the wire at Worksop.

John

Hogoftheday: Graham Gough(2 Pts off season's best)

11/09/2005 Robin Hood Marathon .. Gran Prix Race

Congratulations to Cheryl on completing her first marathon in 4:35:23 - well done. Cheryl had already won the ladies competition but becomes the first lady to complete a GP marathon for .. a lot of years! Hope there are many more to come.

In the Senior event Will and Chris battled it out finishing within 10 minutes of one another - not a lot in 26 miles. Well done to both, especially Will who clipped more than 13 minutes off his PB - nearly half a minute a mile.

(As for the vets - well we are either too old, fat, slow or sensible to turn up these days).

I have used the chip times for the results - we need a decision for the future on this - what happens if you beat someone on the day but they have a better 'chip' time? One for the AGM perhaps.

John

Well done to everyone on a mentally tough course

Dave

Hogoftheday: Will Bridgeman(who needs air miles!)

04/09/2005 Spire 10 Miler.. Gran Prix Race

Five Hogs turned out for the Spire 10 in Chesterfield - Likely prize winners are a bit clearer but not settled by any means!!!

Jon came in first in the seniors (followed by Will) and takes over top spot - but - unlikely as it may be - a combination of late season wins and PBs means that he can still be overtaken by Mark and Chris. Will could still make second place.

Same story in the Vets. John led home Alan and Graham and takes over top spot in this category - but - Alan can still win and Graham, Brian and Paul can pinch second place. Don't change the scoring system!!!.

No show from ladies winner Cheryl as she is winding down for Nottingham - GOOD LUCK!

Please check my scoring on the spreadsheet as we are now approaching prize time - any mistakes / omissions let me know.

John

Jon and Will ran pretty close to the top of their game here.  Well done.

Dave

Hogoftheday: Jon Ogle  (brilliant effort on this tough course)

29/08/2005 Armthorpe 10K.. Gran Prix Race

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STOP PRESS

Ladies GP decided at Armthorpe.

Congratulations to Cheryl Bradbury who cannot now be caught in the Ladies event.

1 166 Cheryl Bradbury F35

2 69 Anne Beresford F35

3 69 Helen Coles F50

4 50 Lisa Eato F35

Seniors

A new leader with Mark Woodhouse taking over top spot despite being beaten by Jon on the day. Chris drops to third as the 8 event rule takes effect. This event is still far from over with any of the top four still able to win - some permutations are unlikely but still mathematically possible!

Vets

John led home the field followed by Brian, Alan and Graham. (Looks like Steve Bradbury could be a threat for the future if he joins the Club). No change in the overall order with Alan still in front - 8 counting races completed now though so watch this space!

With four races at four distances still to go any of the top seven can still get amongst the prizes. Realistically it looks like the three prizes will be divided amongst the current top four with John looking favourite if persistent injury can be avoided for one more event.

Brian's indian summer continues!

Dave

Hogoftheday: Brian Patchett  (continues in top form)

14/08/2005 Askern 10 miles.. Gran Prix Race

A reasonable turn out of seven Hogs at Askern 10 on Sunday with most of the leading players putting in an appearance.

In the seniors the top three finished in form order with Jon leading home Mark and Chris. Chris's extra race means he holds on to top spot in the GP - but for how much longer now that he has all 8 races in? Some late season PBs would help his cause.

In the Vets a no show from me (John) means that Alan takes over at the top of the table by virtue of an extra race. Brian led the vets home on the day with a time more than five minutes quicker than his previous best for the season at Barrow - well done. Graham came in third trailing Alan by just a few seconds.

Cheryl tightened her grip on the ladies event. Our only lady runner, she was just slower than the Barrow event. This competition is reaching the stage where only PBs from others could prevent her from taking the shield.

Jon

Brian improves significantly here, and  "Stopwatch" records his 3rd 169 this season, to equal his season's best.

Dave

Hogoftheday: Brian Patchett  (excellent personal best on a tough course)

03/07/2005 Barrow Classic 10 miles.. Gran Prix Race

Another good turn out with seven Hogs making an appearance at Barrow 10.

First in the seniors was Mark Woodhouse with Chris Horsfall chasing him home. A no show from current favourite Jon means that Chris will hold top spot for at least one more event.

In the vets another under par performance from me was still enough (just) to finish in front of Cheryl (our only lady on the day) and the rest of the vet field - Alan, Brian and Graham in that order.

Cheryl's performance is significant in that she has now raced at four distances and is red hot favourite for the ladies title this year. Well done!

See you all at Askern on August 14th.

John

Asessing performances by speedratings, only Mark"stopwatch"Woodhouse and Chris ran up to their current form.

Dave

Hogoftheday: Mark Woodhouse(does he ever run a bad race!)

8/6/2005 Hayfield Lakes 5 miler.. Gran Prix Race

Perfect racing conditions made for some more good times in the final South Yorkshire Road Race League Event.  It was plain sailing for Jon in the Seniors, Chris was back in top form and Ian picked up a useful 18 pts with a season's best.  Dave "sicknote" made a rare appearance to take the vets race, with John clear in second place.  Alan and Brian are improving as the season goes on.  Cheryl continues to improve at a rapid rate and beat former ladies champion Anne Beresford, with Gail in third.

Hogoftheday: Cheryl Bradbury (superb effort)

25/5/2005 Rother Valley 5 miler.. Gran Prix Race

Another strong turn out for this perfectly flat 2 lap race around the lakes.  For some reason the seniors were a bit on the slow side, and maybe the course was long?  However some fine times from the Vets and Ladies sections doesn't bear this out.  Chris leads the seniors, but will have his work cut out to beat the first 3 in this event.  Some good times in the Vets, with the remarkable Brian Bean scoring his 3rd 99 on the trot.  John Dix looks to have his 4th title sewn up and Paul is favourite for 2nd place with Alan Burgess clear in third.  Cheryl was the sole runner in the Ladies, but that didn't prevent her from putting in a vastly improved effort, to be well clear of her rivals.

Hogoftheday: Cheryl Bradbury (improving fast)

11/5/2005 Worsbrough 5 miler.. Gran Prix Race

Results after Worsbrough (haven't seen White Peak yet - did anyone go?)

Chris has made it to first place by virtue of races run with Jon hot on his heels. Mark is still in the frame with Will PB Bridgman chasing him.

Alan maintains his advantage in the vets chased by Paul and me - followed by a pack of over 60s - all with 50 odd points.

Cheryl leads in the ladies chased by Helen with Lisa and Anne tied in third

It's great to see so many Hogs at races - keep it up. ...... John Dix

Hogoftheday: Will Bridgeman (PB beating his Dinnington time)

01/5/2005 Sheffield Half Marathon.. Gran Prix Race

After this event, Mark Woodhouse leads Chris Horsfall by 6 points in the seniors.  However Jon and Will are in record breaking form and could easily take these placings in the coming months.   In the Vets Alan Burgess is a suprise early front runner, with Paul Horsfall in second due to having no cross country bonus.  However Vet legends "Webmaster" and John "train during my lunch hour" Dix, are always difficult to keep out of the frame in this event. 

Hogoftheday: Will Bridgeman and Monkey Boy( both PB and 3 points off best)

27/4/2005 Dinnington 5 miler.. Gran Prix Race

What a turn out!  Sixteen hogs taking part and some great performances.  Brian Bean records an astonishing time,  Monkey Boy is on top of his game along with Tony Smith and Mark Woodhouse.  Other performances as noted above. 

Hogoftheday: Will Bridgeman (PB shades it from "evergreen")

17/4/2005 London Marathon.. Gran Prix Race

Hogoftheday: Chris Horsfall(another "London" under the belt)

10/4/2005 Wakefield 10K.. Gran Prix Race

The second race of the 2005 Grand Prix was at Wakefield last Sunday, with a bumper field of 12 roadhogs taking part.

Team Results,

Handsworth Roadhogs A (JO - MW - TS) 15th - 259 points

Handsworth Roadhogs B (CH - JD - TW) 58th - 1225 points

Handsworth Roadhogs C (AB - PH - GG) 75th - 2256 points

Thanks, Jon.

Hogoftheday: Tony Smith (a rare appearance, but one of his best)

27/3/2005 Ackworth Half Marathon.. Gran Prix Race

A quiet start to the year with just 2 runners

Hogoftheday: Mark Woodhouse (great start to the year)

Clowne 13th March 2005   X-C SERIES 2005                   

Pos

No

NAME

CAT

PTS

5

59

Jonathan

Ogle

M

5

8

77

Mark

Woodhouse

M

8

9

62

Mick

Marsters - X

MV

9

12

72

Martin

Herrington - X

MV

12

14

75

Russell

Beresford

MV

14

15

89

Will

Bridgman

M

15

17

81

Kerry

Booth - X

MV

17

21

73

Stuart

Lake - X

MV

21

22

66

Chris

Horsfall

MV

22

27

78

Adrian

Rafferty - X

M

33

76

Alan

Ashforth - X

MV

36

69

Dave

Drabble

MV

36

43

80

Mick

Wheatcroft

MV

46

71

John

Dix

MV

53

95

Anne

Beresford

FV

 2 

57

98

Cheryl

Bradbury

FV

 5

58

92

Gail

Wright

F

 6

59

63

Aubrey

Yates

MV

60

99

Helen

Coles

FV

 7

61

60

Mick

Ogle

MV

64

94

Nicola

Chaplin

FV

65

70

Alan

Burgess

MV

70

64

Bradden

Yates

M

72

86

Eddie

Hargreave

MV

78

96

Beverly

Lake - X

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Retford 27th February 2005   X-C SERIES 2005                                                                      

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Please find attached the results from the Retford Cross Country today. Thanks to everyone who turned up, it was a great team effort and we are in a strong position to take the title. I am sure I heard Mick Masters offer to run in a dress at Clowne to help the ladies team take first place, although I am sure they will win it without Mick's help!

As I am sure you are all aware, at the end of the series we have a Male, Male Vet, Lady and Lady Vet runner of the series. This is based on your performances against your peers. Due to some very strong performances from the Clowne men, we need some of their key male runners not to run if any Roadhog males are to win. However we are in a strong position with the ladies.

Lisa Eato is in second place in the Senior ladies event, just 1 point behind the leader. Gail Wright is also looking strong in 4th place.

In the Lady Vet category however we occupy the first 4 places! Cheryl Bradburyis 4th, Beverly Lake is in 3rd place. Helen Coles is second and just 1 point behind Anne Beresford in 1st place. With just 1 race to go it is winner takes all between Helen and Anne.

Thanks, Jon.

Handsworth 13th February 2005   X-C SERIES 2005

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What a race! I would like to send a great big thanks to all the hogs who took part in the cross country today, in what were some of the most difficult X-C conditions I have ever ran in.

Just to summarise we won both the Mens, Ladies and overall races today. After 2 events the mens team are in 1st place and the ladies team are 2nd, just 1 point behind Killamarsh. We are in 1st place overall after 2 events. It would be great to win the mens, ladies and overall titles this year.

We are defending the Mens team title which we won last year. However we have not won the Ladies and overall title since 1999. The next race is in 2 weeks on 27 February at Retford. I will e-mail details of when we will be meeting closer to the event.

Results attached, thanks again. Jon.

KILLAMARSH 23 JANUARY 2005  X-C SERIES 2005						

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