York Acorn running club, together with the City of York Athletics Club, hosts the annual Millenium Bridge Races, which feature several races each targeting runners of different abilities.
York Acorn takes part in the local Summer Road Race League in which local running clubs compete in 6 races. Our club hosts the Knavesmire run.
| January 24, 2012 | ||
| 7:15 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Great day out in Wakefield competing in the Yorkshire County X country Championships. The City Of York/ Acorn came 6th in the senior mens category, just behind the famous names of Leeds, Hallamshire and BingleyAC. The individual placings reflect the strength of the competition; Tom Bean 16th , Ian Lynn 37th, Andy Normindale 84th, Mike Raynes 100th , Martin Kirby 121st , Mike Schofield 125th , Paul Goble 135th Andy Blades 174th Mark Estienne 190th and Jerry Barnes 192nd.
Mark E
A couple of notices of forthcoming events
Tuesday 10th Jan – I will be heading off round the Brass Monkey Course for a bit of last minute training. I plan to leave Acorn at 7pm drive to end of Simbalk Lane in Bishopthorpe (leaving there at about 7.15pm) then go steadily round the course. Please wear bright clothing for this run and bring a headtorch if possible. In addition there will be the groups setting off as normal for a steady run round York.
Saturday 14th Jan (9am start) – I believe that York Parkrun is being launched on the Knavesmire. This is a weekly timed free 5km run. You must register in advance at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/. I have run several of these events and they are great competition.
Tuesday 24th Jan – there is a presentation night to crown the club champions for 2011. We will meet at the normal time and go for a run with the intention of being back for 8pm ish - in time for some curry/ pie&peas that I understand is being arranged
Ian
The cross country results have been published by Mark on the facebook site together with photos etc. There was a magnificent turnout for this great local cross country which involves many local clubs and runners.
Some “serious” sprinting was undertaken by Andy Normandale running under the City of York banner to finish as part of the 3rd team. Mike Raynes led our next team (Mike, Mark Dowson and Karen Wood) home in 13th place. In 16th place Gerry Barnes, Pat Barnes and Sam Russell ran a great races. Behind them was Mark Estienne, Steve Mummery and Matt Driscoll came home in 30th place. As part of a “composite” team Julie Lawn had a good run round the course.
Well done to all who participated
Ian
Tuesday Not sure what we’ll be doing tonight. Perhaps some peed work since it’s a steady run on Thursday, but on the other hand those of us who ran in the relay on Mondaymight not be up to much ! Whatever we end up doing, we’re meeting at the Acorn Club at 7pm to start running at 7.15.
Thursday Thursday training resumes after it’s Christmas break with a steady run of 45 to 60 minutes.
Saturday For some of us it’s the Yorkshire cross country championships at a (no doubt very muddy) Wakefield.
Sunday Hopefully there will be a training run, but no venue as yet.
A fine performance from those that made the trip to Ripon. A damp and soggy course led to faster times that previous years when ice and snow impeded progress.
Pos Time Name Class
3 0:37:36 NORMANDALE, Andy M50
4 0:37:52 PENTY, Becky F<40
15 0:39:53 Raynes Mike M<40
73 0:44:52 RYLATT, Matt M50
89 0:46:13 TUFFS, Heather F<40
95 0:46:44 ESTIENNE, Mark M40
169 0:51:28 Paver Dave M50
180 0:52:18 SPRING, Helen F<40
183 0:52:20 CORNFIELD, Judith F50
192 0:53:09 EDEN, Laura F<40
238 0:55:42 STRINGER, Claire F<40
292 0:59:52 ELLIOTT, David M50
Well done to all and look forward to some great tuesdays, thursdays and races in the new year
Ian
