Heathside triumph at North of the Thames champs
Liddiard Trophy ( inc North of the Thames Championships ), Kingsbury , 5 Nov
There was individual and team success at the North of the Thames championships, and Seyfu Jamaal got to lift the massive Liddiard trophy as a result of his win in this “ prestigious and historic cross country fixture “ as described by hosts Queens Park Harriers, which is held annually at Fryent Park, Kingsbury.
writes Jacob ; “ Seyfu won the massive trophy (pic ), with Oliver O'Connor first U20, George Gurney was 3rd, the men's team won and Sarah was first masters. Well done everyone! “
unfortunately the actual results have yet to be released but will be added when available
Scottish National Short Course XC Championships (4K), Kirkcaldy 5 Nov
7 Brogan Wallace 13.19
moving on to the Juniors XC :
North West London Young Athletics League, Fixture 2, Fryent Park, 5 Nov
Simon Baker reports
“ Having run the previous week and races coming thick and fast these races weren't the best attended with only two age groups managing full teams. We secured two 3rd place finishes and four 4th places for the team. Individually Sam Turner won the U15 Boys race and Hattie Munday finished 2nd in the U17 Womens race.
Boys Under 11 (2,000m)
1st L. Da Silva (TVH) 6.28
5th Alex Rankin 6.53
12th Kit. Young 7.22
21st W. Edwards 8.02
26th Ben. Wheelan 9.09
Boys Under 11 Teams:- 1st ESM (3,6,7,9) 25pts, 4th London Heathside (5,12,21,26) 64 pts
Girls Under 11 (2000m)
1st V. Muraudmar (ESM) 6.38
3rd E. Deakin 7.16
7th I. Wraight 7.44
Teams:- 1st ESM (1,4,5,15) 25 pts, 3rd London Heathside (3,7,x,x) 54 pts
Boys Under 13 (3000m)
1st O McDonald (Dacorum) 11.19
21st Pip Young 14.41
24th J. Hampton Phillips 15.01
Teams:- 1st ESM (4,7,8,11) 30 pts, 8th London Heathside (21,24,x,x) 97 pts
Girls Under 13 (3000m)
1st J. March (Barnet) 12.06
10th M. Michaelides 13.57
Teams:- 1st ESM (2,6,9,12) 29 pts, 7th London Heathside (10,x,x,x) 64 pts
Boys Under 15 (4000 metres)
1st Sam Turner 13.44
8th Ben Ryan 14.51
Teams:- 1st TVH (2,3,13,19) 37 pts, 4th London Heathside (1,8,x,x) 57pts
Girls Under 15 (4000m)
1st L. Delvendahl (Highgate) 15.03
7th Unknown 15.47
8th Lettice Gundry 15.56
Teams:- 1st Highgate (1,6,9,x) 34 pts, 4th London Heathside (7,8,x,x) 51 pts
Men Under 17 (5000m)
1st M. Cattini (Harrow) 15.45
8th George Saint 17.26
15th A. Smith 17.56
18th A. Preka 19.15
22nd Artie Feeney Willings 19.34
Teams:- 1st Highgate (3,4,5,6) 18 pts, 3rd London Heathside (8,15,16,18) 57 pts
Under 17 Women (5000m)
1st L. Russell (Highgate) 17.52
2nd Hattie Munday 18.31
Teams:- 1st TVH (4,6,8,9) 27 pts, 4th London Heathside (2,x,x,x) 44 pts
Meanwhile the Autumn marathon season continued, with the New York City and Nice events, although the weather was decidedly non –autumnal in both cases
New York City Marathon 6 Nov
Monika managed a good performance in the conditions and writes
“ Americans certainly know how to throw a great party but I found the race itself really tough as it was way too hot and humid for my liking “
a sentiment echoed by Jim who also commented on the “ brilliant crowds “
4098 Monika Newton 3:35:01
9029 Jim Connell 3:57:06
Marathon Des Alpes - Maritimes Nice – Cannes 30 Oct
From the previous week, a few Heathsiders braved the hot climate of the south of France
Phil Hogg reports on the “ Carnage on the Cote d'Azur “
“On Sunday 30th October a few of heathsiders completed the marathon des alpes maritimes from Nice to Cannes along the coast. Very scenic route on a very hot day. New club member Magnus Hallin completed his first marathon together with his son Elof who is very sporty but had done basically no training whatsoever. He was determined to prove to all of us that training was overrated. We were all super relieved to see Elof at the finish line! Great race, just way way too hot. From half way it was all about survival. A swim in the sea and a rendezvous with beer and pizza took place after the finish line! “
Huge congratulations to first time marathoners magnus, elof and fanny “.
894 Philip Hogg 3:43:04
1674 Fanny Vigier 4.02.45
1692 Elof Hallin 4.03.18
1880 Rebecca Marshall 4:09:22
2532 Magnus Hallin 4:26:55
Victoria Park Half Marathon 5 Nov
In the cooler climes of north east London, Julia Kelk ( in pic ) ran a half marathon at Victoria Park as part of her marathon preparations and reports ;
“ I ran The Victoria Park half marathon in the rain on Saturday. A wet blustery day, not very inspiring but part of training for the Valencia marathon 4 weeks later.
I ran 1:32:05 with steady splits … While I had hoped for faster, my current fitness and fatigue was what it was and I was happy to run even splits. The event is always a solid one for London racing even if extremely dull at 6.5 laps of the park. Then ran home after for 20.5 miles for the day, another long run in the bank. “
4 Graham Wilkinson 1.16.42
49 Julia Kelk 1.32.05 8th F , 2nd WV 40
Parkruns
Parkruns included a bumper club turnout at the new local Lordship Recreation Ground event.
There were first place finishes for Ciara Williams ( Aldenham ), Lily Woolcock ( Lordship Rec ), Roger Maidment ( Walthamstow ) and Beth Hawling ( Cheltenham ), plus sub 18min runs from Matt Wheat ( Lordship Rec ), Adam Wedlake ( Highbury ) and Yann Sevestre & Jonny Forsyth ( Finsbury Park )
Full results can be found here here
Compiled by Mark George, thanks to reports from Phil Hogg, Julia Kelk, Jacob, Simon, & Matt Beard ( team photo )