The January races saw Silson’s longest journey for the Chiltern League with good numbers making the trip to Watford. Also, the club was represented in the Midland Cross Country Championships, across the border in Leicestershire. Race reports below.
Chiltern League Cross Country Watford Saturday - January 11th
After a very cold week underfoot conditions in Casioberry Park were firm. Despite the journey, Silson’s men had their largest team of the season so far. Simon Woodward continued with his consistent form, placing 34th. A close battle ensued between James Spencer 57th and Paul Holmes 58th. Working hard on the hilly terrain were sisters Laura 52nd and Hannah Torrance 58th. Despite the improved turn out, the two teams above us were stronger on the day as Silson remain 3rd in Division 2. Going into the final fixture quite a few Silson runners have individual interest for Chiltern League awards, see below. Results Richard Francis 21st, Chris Coghlan 34th, Simon Woodward 36th, Simon Storer 50th, Toby Heley 55th, James Spencer 57th, Paul Holmes 58th, Simon KH 67th, Richard Popiel 71st, Jakob Ebrey 76th, Charlie Purr 83rd, Humphrey Marten 97th. Ladies Helen Heley 3rd, Julie Hammond 4th, Louise Honeyball 21st, Jayne Cooper 28th, Mary de Frates 36th, Rachel Prior 39th, Madeleine Moutrie 44th, Laura Torrance 52nd, Sue Torrance 55th, Hannah Torrance 59th, Kim Froggitt 61st.
Individual League Rankings MV40 Richard Francis 4th, MV50 Simon Woodward 2nd, MV60 Richard Popiel 2nd, LV45 Helen Heley 1st, Julie Hammond 3rd, LV55 Jayne Cooper 3rd (4 Silson ladies are close behind Jayne in the rankings).
Midland Cross Country Championships Mallory Park Leics - Saturday January 25th
The area outside the motor racing circuit provided an excellent venue for these championships. Well done to Silson Ladies for getting a team together and performing so well. Julie Hammond made light work of the mud and man made hills to finish an excellent 46th. Continuing to run really well throughout the cross country season, Susan Mulligan came home in an impressive 83rd position. Doing the club proud were Sue Torrance 113th and Fiona Storer 117th to lead the team to 15th place. The only Silson male was Simon Storer working really hard for his 137th place which was comfortably mid pack.
February Fixtures
Saturday 8th Chiltern League Oxford
Saturday 22nd English National Cross Country, Parliament Hill Fields London (contact your captains if you wish to run)
Road Running NB the first race in this year’s Northants Road Running Series will be the Stanwick 10k. The date for this event is always Easter Monday, April 21st
Training
Continues on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm from Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit
The Saturday Stowe track session this month is 10.30am on Saturday 15th
For the Sunday Runs follow Facebook
For a report in the November Newsletter send to silsonsecretary@gmail.com by February 25th
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