Updated 9/03/10
Roadhoggs Leicester AC
Asfordby 7: Results (PDF) Teams and Individuals (Excel)
Glooston 10K: Saturday 19th June, 6pm
Please note: The Desford 10K has moved to Sunday 23rd May
Leicester Running Shop LRRL: Asfordby 7
The return of Zorro! We were missing a few of our quicker men but the man they call Zorro rode to the rescue. Mike, Mark and Nick all went well and Ludovic made a big step forward. Bec shone in a rather select ladies team with 26th. Results, statistics and full report to follow.
Summer Training
Pub runs will start on Wednesday March 31st with a run along the canal from the Baker's Arms at Blaby. This means that Wednesday 24th March will see us celebrate the end of winter training with one of Keith's famous 'Hat Nights' (details to follow). As a new development, I will endeavour to post a full description of each week's route in advance (including shorter variations). Watch this space!
Bosworth Battlers
Whilst Nick was setting a new PB in Barcelona, Jerry was leading the Hoggs in the final league race of the season with a fine 74th place. Craig and Dale provided top 100 back up. Bec starred for the ladies with 19th but despite Emma and Hannah's sterling efforts, we were one short. Kim's report to follow, results on the Derby Runner site.
Super Nick Goes Top 10!
There's just no stopping him! Nick followed up his second top 20 Derby Runner finish with a stunning 8th place in the hardest race in the county, the Charnwood Hills.
Grace Dieu
The ground was mostly firm from the overnight freeze, so the pace was punishing. Nick reminded us all what it is to be young - a speed session the day before, a night partying, next to no sleep and his best ever finish; 15th. Bec and Emma continued their good run with 21st and 23rd, respectively. Captain Kim's report, results on the Derby Runner site.
Leicester Running Shop LRRL: Barrow 6
Another beautiful morning, a huge field and a record Roadhogg turn out. Thirty Hoggs including plenty of new faces and some old friends joined the throng for a Winter League favourite. Ludovic, Valerie, Sumina and Fiona all made their debuts, Mat made a welcome return to the fold and we had a flying visit from Craig. Results, full report and statistics.
Gloucester Marathon
Rob won the MV50 prize in a superb 3.21 and John continued to show why he was 'Most Improved Runner of 2009' with another PB (3.37). Jon defied the pain from his dodgy knee to come home in 3.44.
Leicester Running Shop LRRL: Ashby 5
After all the ice and snow we were treated to perfect racing conditions. Mark, despite his dodgy hamstring playing up, broke the top 20 for the first time in a while and Nick was just outside the top 30. John Stew and Neil broke their PBs, Tom showed impressive early season form, Baz rolled back the years and there were plenty of useful performances. For the ladies, Bec and Emma made the top 50. Full report, results and statistics.
Athlete of the Year
Forget SPOTY (BBC Sports Personality of the Year), this is the one they all wanted to win! It was hardly a cliff-hanger though - such have been his performances this year, that if Nick had lost it would have been the biggest shock since John Prescott refused the last pie! Also honoured were Clare O'Neil (Cross Country Award), Charlotte Wood (Ladies' Road Running Award), Nick again (Men's Road Running Award), John Stew (Most Improved Athlete), Barry Waterfield (Chairman's Award) and Kim Richardson (Services to Roadhoggs Award). There was also a special award from the membership for Colin Smith whose dedication to the sport, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, has inspired us all. More pictures.
Keyworth and Bedford
There were big performances as a host of Hoggs tackled the last half Marathons of the year, relishing the helpfully cool conditions. At the Turkey Trot, Stef and Charlotte obliterated their PBs, comfortably breaking the 1.40 barrier into the bargain. Clare recorded another superb result (ladies top 20 and a big PB) and Dave finished a difficult season with a decent performance. Keith emerged unscathed from his first high mileage race in a long time and showed how much he can achieve on minimal training. At Bedford Rob and Angela added fast halves to their long list of achievements.
Aylestone Meadows
Beautiful sunshine, a great little course and another fantastic turn out - Kim was in cross country heaven! Paul and Hina made their debuts and Stef, Hitesh and Emma came back for more. We even got a blast from the past when Steve Clegg decided he couldn't ignore a race right on his doorstep. In the race, Nick showed the benefits of Mark's speed sessions with a fantastic 20th and Clare put her off-road training to good use in making the top ten (10th). Results on the Derby Runner League website full report from Kim on the Cross Country page.
Jerry Smashes 40-minute Barrier
Jerry found himself a nice flat 10K down south and produced a really special performance, clocking 39.00 and finishing 16th in the Beddington Park race.
Forza Foremark
Kim's prayers were answered - 11 men and, wait for it, 5 ladies turned out to sample the delights of 'proper' cross country. We had debuts from Emma, Anita, Stef and Hitesh. Nick stormed home 24th and Clare put in another excellent performance to lead the ladies in. If this sort of turnout continues, we really will have to follow the herd and invest in a tent! Results (Derby Runner Site) and Report.
What a Week!
Angela and Rob followed up their superb performances in the Snowdonia Marathon last Sunday by lifting 2nd VL45 and 2nd VM50 awards (respectively) at the LRRL presentation evening.
Awesome!
Nick, Simon and Neil slash minutes off their PBs and Nick finishes a sensational 21st in the Leicester Half Marathon. There are more Hoggs, ex-Hoggs and 'hopefully soon to be' Hoggs than you can shake a stick at. In the full, Dale battles cramp and John Stew knocks out a 4 hour Marathon on virtually no training.
Podium Girls
We had an outstanding result in the Kibworth Half Marathon. Over a testing course Angela finished 1st lady vet and 2nd lady over all. She was followed by Clare (3rd lady) who is starting to recapture the form she showed at the beginning of the year. Rob grabbed a first top ten finish, John McD 11th and several other Hoggs conquered those hills!
Happy Birthday Roadhoggs!
Founding member Kim and new member Paul celebrate Roadhoggs' 25th anniversary by cutting a birthday cake. A large number of present and former members enjoyed an evening of food and entertainment to mark the club's silver jubilee.
Rod Stewart's 'little brother' treated us to some excellent musical entertainment and resident 'fun meister' Keith organised a "whose knees are these" competition which left winner Charlotte with some tricky questions to answer!
Club Handicap: Chris is Champ!
Chris Peach made light of tricky conditions and a challenging handicap to win the 3rd annual 10K handicap race. Neil Winkless was second and Dale Jenkins third as all three managed to beat their handicap time. Full results.
Huncote 5
Assured debuts for David, Hitesh and Serena and another big step forward for Paul. Plenty of other PBs; including Angela, Chris, Dale and Nick. Mark reasserts his authority. Full report to follow, results and statistics as soon as I get them.
Hungarton 7
A great evening for running and a wonderful, challenging course. Nick broke the top 40 and Chris reminded us how much he likes those hills! Full report to follow. Provisional Results.
Prestwold 10K: Super Sally Saves the Day
We were down to the bare bones at Prestwold, with holidays, illnesses, injuries and even christenings intervening. What better day then, for Sally to banish her demons and come racing again? There was also a good showing from the "inspirational lappers" (see below) as Trudy, John, Barry, Alison, Neil, Nick and Dave turned out for more punishment. There were top class performances from Rob who broke 40 minutes for the first time, Nick who set another PB and Neil who annihilated his, with his first sub-7m/m performance. Full report, results and statistics.
Roadhoggs: "An Inspiration"
Roadhoggs picked up the "Inspiration" award at the Rainbows 100 Lap Challenge. Despite being 7 runners short, we completed the challenge in 2 hours 31 minutes, with a team whose ages ranged from 14 to 73 (and we weren't last!). Thanks and congratulations to Nick (who scorched through 11 laps), Alison, Dave, Neil, John S, Trudy, Euan Sutherland, Charlotte, Emma, Fi, Fuzzy, Aileen (F&K) and Barry.
Gemma Steel Sets Glooston Record
The headline performance came from Gemma Steel who smashed Tara Kryzwicki's course record with a classy and determined effort which saw her finish 2nd over all. She said afterwards that she had come with the intention of grabbing the record and she made her intentions clear from the start. After running most of the first mile (which see did in 5.30) with fellow Charnwood athlete Glen North she forged out on her own, running solo behind race winner Gareth Deacon for the rest of the race.
Coritanian Gareth Deacon surged away from the field right from the gun and steadily built his advantage over the field, finishing with an advantage of almost 3 minutes over Glenn North. In the team competition, Huncote Harriers retained their title from 2008.
For Roadhoggs, Nick Cobley put in a storming run for 7th place (only 2 seconds outside his PB) and Neil Winkless improved on the PB he set at Swithland.
2009 RESULTS and Pictures of every finisher.
Stormy Swithland
The man they call Zorro returned to the ranks at Swithland! Nick and Neil grabbed PBs, Lindsay (in her first ever race) and Paul made light of appalling conditions to make encouraging debuts. Full report, statistics.
Brilliant Bec Beats 4 Hours!
Rebecca made a fantastic Marathon debut, completing Edinburgh in 3.53. Others braving the heat were Rob (3.28), Angela (3.30) John S (3.59 with a dodgy hip) and Jon (4.19 on one leg).
Hinckley Hot Again!
A record number of Hoggs braved the warmer than expected conditions. Congratulations to Emma who made her league debut and Neil and Caz who capped theirs with PBs. Even without Mark and Peter, our top 4 (Nick, John McD, Rob and Simon) broke 1.30 and the top 100. Charlotte surprised herself with a superb 1.46 and Colin completed his first Half in 6 years looking like he'd just run round the block! Full report. Results. Statistics.
More Milstead Magic and John Gets Revenge!
Rob Milstead followed his PB last week at the Bungay Black Dog with another in the Shakespeare Marathon. His time of 3.13.47 has added significance as it will qualify him for London and Boston. Another notable performance came from John Stew. A year ago, this event thwarted his attempt to break the 4 hour barrier but this time the tables were turned as John recorded a fine 3.47.39.
Leicester Running Shop LRRL: Desford 10K
Everybody enjoyed the Spring sunshine. Nick and John McD both went sub-40, John S broke his PB and a resurgent Jon went under 7s for the first time in ages. Bec ran pain-free and Anita made a big step forward. Colin and Barry slugged it out for the V70 bragging rights. Full report, results and statistics.
Leicester Running Shop LRRL: Kibworth 6
Craig and John McD chase Nick home as a skeleton team comes out fighting. Roger makes his debut and Charlotte stars for the ladies. Full report. Results.
Derby Runner League: Foremark
A select band of Hoggs slogged it round deepest Derbyshire. Bec ended the season with 10th over all, Trudy 19th and Nick 21st. Full report. Pictures (courtesy of Julieann).
Leicester Running Shop LRRL: Markfield 10K
The Roadhogg ladies were out in force again at Markfield. Stuart Power made an excellent (top 100) return to league action, John Hallissey (straight off the plane from his honeymoon) made a promising debut and Tom continued his renaissance. Results. Full report.
Grace Dieu: Classy Clare
Whilst the men stayed in bed, the ladies were out in force. Kim finally achieved one of his cherished ambitions (no, not that one!) when Roadhoggs mustered a full ladies team in the Derby Runner League. There were great performances to match from Clare (10th), Bec (20th), Fazila (83rd) and Trudy (88th). Nick (37th) and Dale (104th) were the pick of the men. Read Kim's report.
Athlete Of The Year
Rob Milstead was voted "Athlete of the Year" by the members of Roadhoggs. This caps a tremendous year for 2007's "most improved runner". During the year, Rob completed 5 Marathons and lowered his PB for virtually every distance between 5 and 26.2 miles. Also honoured were Nick Cobley (Road Running), Dale Jenkins (Cross Country), Simon Fryer (Most Improved), Craig Atton (Chairman's), Colin Smith (Services to Roadhoggs), Alison Lodwick (Special Award). More pictures.
Perfect 10!
Roadhoggs fielded a record 10 ladies at Barrow (and a Winter League record equalling 28 runners in total). There were PBs for Rob, John Stew and Rebecca and host of other good performances. Full report.
50 Not Out
Alison completed her 50th consecutive Leicestershire Road Running League race at Barrow. This feat of dedication is certainly a ladies club record and may well be a league record. She is seen here receiving a commemorative certificate from Rob Pullen of League sponsor, Leicester Running Shop
Duchy Marathon
Rob Milstead 3.19
John Stew 3.46
St Valentines 30K
Ceri Davies 313th, 2.30.41
Barcelona Half
Mark 105th, 1.18.27
Nick 109th, 1.18.35(PB)
Matt 991st, 1.33.37
Charlotte 1508th, 1.38.15
Anita 4023rd, 2.14.55
Charnwood Hills
Nick Cobley 8th, 1.36.35
Simon Fryer 86th, 1.50.45
Dale Jenkins 147th, 1.58.37
John Stew 218th 2.06.12
Paul Langham 272nd, 2.12.37
Baz Barratt 289th, 2.15.08
Gloucester Marathon
Rob Milstead 32nd, 3.21.30
John Stew 73rd, 3.37.26
Jon Heap 98th, 3.44.43
Huncote Hash
Nick Cobley 14th, 45.54
Dale Jenkins 66th, 52.38
John Stew 104th, 56.20
Paul Langham 111th, 57.15
Trudy Sharpe 254th, 82.57
Barrow Boxing Day Handicap
Matt Topham 28th, 40.45
Peter Sloneczny 32nd, 41.27
Simon Fryer 40th, 42.17
Dave Lodwick 49th, 42.47
Ceri Davies 56th, 43.12
John Stew 69th, 44.17
Jon Heap 84th, 45.26
Baz Barratt 110th, 48.11
Trudy Sharpe 215th, 59.45
Bedford Half Marathon
Rob Milstead 147th, 1.28.49
Dale Jenkins 277th, 1.35.01
Angela Ladkin 355th, 1.37.34
Jon Heap 466th, 1.40.59
Keyworth Turkey Trot
Peter Sloneczny 137th, 1.32.59
Dave Lodwick 170th, 1.34.57
Clare O'Neil 177th, 1.35.21 PB
Stef Turner 216th, 1.38.03 PB
Charlotte Wood 229th, 1.38.36 PB
David Luyt 342nd, 1.44.45
Hitesh Pandya 343rd, 1.44.46
Dave Swan 477th, 1.50.54
Caz Canavan 478th, 1.50.55
Keith Dakin 531st, 1.52.57
Seagrave Wolds Challenge
Dale Jenkins 51st, 2.10
Rob Milstead 86th, 2.17
Shepshed 7
Nick Cobley 20th, 44.07
Peter Sloneczny 35th, 46.05
Dale Jenkins 86th, 50.37
Dave Lodwick 93rd, 50.57
Angela Ladkin 123rd (2nd VL45) 52.38
Jon Heap 157th, 54.16
Hitesh Pandya 191st, 55.37
David Luyt 217th, 57.08
Snowdonia Marathon
Rob Milstead 88th (2nd V50), 3.26.06
Angela Ladkin 223rd (15th lady), 3.43.14
Jon Heap 442nd, 4.01.10
John Stew 857th, 4.33.52
Leicester Marathon
Dale Jenkins 403rd, 3.58.29
John Stew 438th, 4.03.46
Leicester Half
Nick Cobley 21st, 1.20.12(PB)
Peter Sloneczny 46th, 1.24.51
Simon Fryer 66th, 1.27.32(PB)
Craig Atton 134th, 1.32.14
Neil Winkless 182nd, 1.35.07(PB)
Mat Topham 197th, 1.35.42
Jon Heap 301st, 1.40.25
Paul Langham 330th, 1.41.54
David Luyt 379th, 1.44.15
Dave swan 562nd, 1.49.03
Baz Barratt 600th, 1.49.14
Martin Capell 793rd, 1.54.13
Julie Measures 886th, 1.57.17
Serena Garnett 1165th, 2.06.27
Colin Smith 1346th, 2.14.31
Kibworth Half
Rob Milstead 10th, 1.29.22
John McDonald 11th, 1.30.04
Dale Jenkins 30th, 1.39.02
Angela Ladkin 36th, 1.39.42
Clare O'Neil 38th, 1.40.11
Jon Heap 50th, 1.44.45
David Luyt 63rd, 1.48.26
Baz Barratt 94th, 1.55.26
Hitesh Pandya 102nd, 1.56.57
Robin Hood Half
Rob Milstead 129th, 1.27.10
Simon Fryer 148th, 1.28.10
Jon Heap 1183rd, 1.44.58
Angela Ladkin 2251st, 1.54.54
Julie Measures 3889th, 2.04.02
Hermitage 10K
Paul Langham 77th, 47.42
Neil Winkless 78th, 47.49
NSPCC Milton Keynes HM
Fazila Hajat 1037th, 2.16.50
Hickling Corn Dolly 8.2
Nick Cobley 9th, 51.41
Dale Jenkins 24th, 60.44
Rothley 10K
Fiona Sutherland 353rd, 56.12
Fazila Hajat 425th, 60.48
Edinburgh Marathon
Rob Milstead 774th, 3.28.39
Angela Ladkin 879th, 3.30.52(PB)
Rebecca Bromwich 2049th, 3.53.10
John Stew 2540th, 3.59.45
Jon Heap 3854th, 4.19.19
Clawson 10K Challenge
Baz Barratt 27th, 55.10
Rex Stapleford 83rd, 1.12.32
Arnesby May Fayre
Dale Jenkins 11th, 34.43
Kim Richardson 31st, 39.56
Sam Richardson 32nd, 39.58
Rugby 6
Rob Milstead 98th, 40.21
Dave Lodwick 128th, 41.56
Angela Ladkin 151st, 43.37
Silverstone 10K
Rob Milstead 122nd, 4051
Dave Lodwick 167th, 42.23
Jon Heap 202nd, 43.14
Angela Ladkin 256th, 44.42
Flora London Marathon
Angela Ladkin 5035th (686th), 3.35.34
Jon Heap 5479th, 3.38.04
Jerry Wilkes 6673rd, 3.50.42
Stuart Power 7074th, 3.52.57
Baz Barratt 9761st, 3.57.34
Ceri Davies 9845th, 4.07.10
Emma Klimowicz 14054th (2779th), 4.14.45
Bungay Black Dog Marathon
Rob Milstead, 3.17.17 (PB)
Belvoir Half Marathon
Simon Fryer 92nd, 1.31.21
John Heap 131st, 1.34.29 (PB)
John Stew 166th, 1.37.18 (PB)
Angela Ladkin 187th, 1.38.18
Dale Jenkins 215th, 1.40.30
Rebecca Bromwich 280th, 1.45.02
Trudy Sharpe 508th, 2.05.50
Paris Marathon
Simon Fryer 3819th, 3.19.42 PB (chip)
Ashby 20
Ceri Davies 183rd, 2.32.52
Baz Barratt 309th, 2.43.30
Emma Klimowicz 330th, 2.45.31
Rebecca Bromwich 483rd, 2.56.13
Bath Half Marathon
Craig Atton 521st, 1:28:42 (chip)
The Friends of Mick'n'Phil Half Marathon
John Hallissey 62nd, 1.42.23
At Last - John is a 4-hour Hero!
John finally succeeded in getting the monkey off his back (it must have seemed like the full 300lb gorilla) when he smashed the 4-hour barrier in the Draycott Water Marathon. His time of 3.40.41 was 23 minutes inside the best of his string of near (and not so near) misses.
Stamford Valentines 30K
Ceri Davies 171st, 2.22.02
Angela Ladkin 271st, 2.31.43
Jon Heap 272nd, 2.31.44
Rob Milstead 299th, 2.33.57
Charnwood Hills Race
Seven Hoggs took on the biggest challenge that Leicestershire has to offer - the 13.5 mile/470m ascent Charnwood Hills Race - in near zero conditions. Snow was falling by the time the last runners made their way to the finish. Congratulations to Nick (62nd), Karl (93rd), Craig (125th), Dale (154th), Chris (177th), Baz (235th) and Fazila (386th). Full results (Bowline CC)
WANTED!
Have you seen this man - last seen carrying out a daring raid on Asda in Oadby? Do not approach, as his mad ideas are frequently infectious!
Huncote Hash
Nick Cobley 35th, 47.29
Rob Milstead 55th, 50.07
Dave Lodwick 73rd, 51.35
Dale Jenkins 76th, 51.42
John Hallissey 87th, 52.26
John Stew 96th, 53.02
Trudy Sharpe 203rd, 71.29
Shepshed 7
Jon Heap 125th, 51.52
Rebecca Bromwich 126th, 51.55
Snowdonia Marathon
Rob Milstead 161st, 3.35.52
Jon Heap 239th, 3.48.42
John Stew 616th, 4.30.45
(Chip timings)
Leicester City Marathon
Dale Jenkins 134th, 3.31.24 (PB)
Dave Lodwick, 135th 3.31.42 (PB)
Edmund Ward 142nd, 3.31.05 (PB)
John Stew 302nd, 4.03.44 (PB)
(Chip timings)
Half
Simon Fryer 67th, 1.28.16 (PB)
Ceri Davies 149th, 1.34.45
David Cabaniuk 161st, 1.35.06 (PB)
Baz Barratt 293rd, 1.41.59
Hannah Green 328th, 1.42.44
Amy Handford 443rd, 1.46.57
Trudy Sharpe 985th, 2.08.13
Fazila Hajat 1045th, 2.11.41
(Chip timings)
Great North Run
Rebecca Bromwich 2684th, 1.40.17
Mablethorpe Marathon
Rob Milstead 25th, 3.24.56
Angela Ladkin 31st (1st FV45), 3.34.07
Jon Heap 32nd, 3.34.20
Robin Hood
Marathon
John Stew 616th, 4.07.44
Half Marathon
Dale Jenkins 579th, 1.37.51
Chris Peach 607th, 1.36.57
The Dakin Diet
Forget Atkins and Hay, there's a new diet craze sweeping the county: The
Dakin Diet. Keith celebrated his team's crushing victory in the
Roadhoggs rounders competition by tucking into pork pie and chips. Now
we know how he manages all those Marathons!
NSPCC MK Half Marathon
Trudy Sharpe 546th, 1.54.01
John Stew 547th, 1.54.01
Worthington 5
Peter Sloneczny 12th, 30.56
EMGP: MK 10K
Rob Milstead 105th, 42.20
Dave Lodwick 130th, 43.58
Jon Heap 177th, 45.24
Angela Ladkin 197th, 46.20
Hickling Corn Dolly
Dale
Jenkins 27th, 59.32
John Stew 30th, 61.30
Baz Barratt 33rd, 62.14
EMGP: Harborough 5
Mark Chamberlain 27th, 29.16
Rob Milstead 89th, 32.25(PB)
Dave Lodwick 110th, 33.23
Dale Jenkins 121st, 34.09
Jon Heap 166th, 36.03
Angela Ladkin 187th, 36.49